The Post Office says 300,000 New Yorkers have fled the city — for places like the Hamptons and even Honolulu
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Roughly 300,000 New Yorkers left the city for greener pastures over the last eight months. The New York Post obtained data regarding mail-forwarding requests from the US Postal Service through a Freedom of Information Act request and found that hundreds of thousands of households fled New York City between March 1 and October 31. The migration away from the city is mostly fueled by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Main Idea: New York City has seen a large outflow of residents during the pandemic, and Postal Service mail-forwarding data suggests many have moved to nearby suburbs, vacation spots, and other cities.
Key Points:
- Postal Service mail-forwarding requests show about 300,000 New Yorkers left the city between March 1 and October 31.
- The data does not show whether the moves were temporary or permanent.
- Many people went to nearby places like Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey, and the Hamptons, while others moved farther away.
- The exodus could hurt New York City’s finances, since wealthy residents pay a large share of the city’s income tax.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
New York City could lose tax revenue and strain public services if high earners and workers stay away, which may raise costs for residents and small businesses.
Positive Impact
Some households may gain space or lower COVID risk by moving to suburbs or other states, though the move may be temporary.
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Source of the mail-forwarding data used to quantify the exodus from New York City.
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Named company whose leaders signed the letter pressing New York City to make returning more attractive.
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New York governor mentioned as touring the state and urging city residents to return.
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Mentioned in relation to nearby destinations like Long Island, Westchester, and state-level migration patterns.
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Major out-of-area destination named for thousands of New Yorkers relocating there.
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