Many New Yorkers say they want to leave state

Posted by Howard Owens on May 27, 2009 - 6:46am
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This may come as no surprise, but many of your neighbors are thinking about leaving New York, according to a poll conducted by Siena College, according to the Buffalo News.

As much as 20 percent of the state's population would like to move or is thinking about, according ot the poll. Only 16 percent said they have no intention of moving.

How many people would follow through on the threat is unknown, but the poll, according to critics, depicts a clear frustration many have with state and local taxes that fuel a high-tax reputation across the nation.

“It absolutely should be of concern to the governor and state leaders,” said Steve Greenberg, a spokesman for the Siena poll.

Posted by Peter O'Brien on May 27, 2009 - 7:02am
If my family wasn't here I wouldn't have come back and after my betrothed earns her masters we may move anyways
Posted by John Roach on May 27, 2009 - 9:05am
Yesterday’s Buffalo News (5/26/09) had an article about another family having to move its business out of State due to the new high income tax rate. As a result, around 20 people will lose their jobs. Good going Governor!