800 thousand residents of New York may leave the city due to the new mayor: what is known.

Residents of New York are considering leaving due to the new mayor

According to inkorr.com: According to the latest data from J.L. Partners, about 800 thousand residents of New York plan to leave the city after the victory of the Democrat politician Zogran Mamdani. This is about 9% of the total population, and another 25% are contemplating leaving, which amounts to 2.12 million people. The highest interest in leaving is shown by Staten Island residents.

Respondents willing to leave believe that Mamdani's victory will lead to 'catastrophe' and 'hell' in the city.

Sociologist James Johnson noted that even if only half of the 800 thousand people decide to leave the city, it could significantly impact its economy. It is important to mention that the last mayoral election had the highest turnout since 1969, and Zogran Mamdani, who will officially take office as the mayor of New York on January 1, 2026, emerged as the winner.

New mayor's program

Zogran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, will become the youngest mayor of New York in over a century, the first Muslim in this position, and the first mayor born in Africa. His election program includes addressing issues of affordable housing, free public transportation, creating urban grocery stores, and freezing rent prices, as well as other social initiatives.

During his speech, Mamdani criticized his opponent Andrew Cuomo and did not forget to mention U.S. President Donald Trump.