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Almost half of Big Apple residents say they've considered leaving New York City because of mounting financial pressure, with a staggering 61% saying it's increasingly difficult to pay for basic needs, according to a new poll.
The People's Pulse Poll found New Yorkers are feeling bleak and helpless about the city's future. So why do they stay?
"The number one response was actually affordability. People said they couldn't afford to move," said Grace Rauh of the 5Boro Institute which spearheaded the joint survey conducted by several local foundations...
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