posted May 14, 2011 11:31 AM            

How shocked Socialists must be to find that 36% of those under 30 plan to flee New York because of high NY taxes and lack of job opportunities. But, high taxes and lack of jobs are the hallmarks of Socialist Meccas.

Sounds like da kids are wising up!

New Yorkers under 30 plan to flee city, says new poll; cite high taxes, few jobs as reasons
BY Kenneth Lovett
DAILY NEWS ALBANY BUREAU CHIEF
Friday, May 13th 2011, 4:00 AM

ALBANY - Escape from New York is not just a movie - it's also a state of mind.

A new Marist College poll shows that 36% of New Yorkers under the age of 30 are planning to leave New York within the next five years - and more than a quarter of all adults are planning to bolt the Empire State.

The New York City suburbs, with their high property values and taxes, are leading the exodus, the poll found.

Of those preparing to leave, 62% cite economic reasons like cost of living, taxes -and a lack of jobs.

"A lot of people are questioning the affordability of the state," said Lee Miringoff, director of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion.

An additional 38% cite climate, quality of life, overcrowding, a desire to be closer to family, retirement or schools.

The latest census showed New York's overall population actually increased, though parts of upstate shed population and jobs.

A full 53% think the worst is yet to come for the state's economy, while 44% say things should start improving.

"As the state of the economy fails to recover, New Yorkers see this not as a sluggish rebound, but as a sluggish economy," Miringoff said.

During a visit to Buffalo yesterday, Gov. Cuomo yesterday said attracting and retaining jobs is a priority for his administration.

posted May 15, 2011 11:53 AM            

i have lived there and it wasn't taxes that drove me out. it was a desire to see the sky, breathe clean air and find some peace and quiet for the most part. like most other people who leave the big apple.