I can't see anything residents of the city can do to stop the impending disaster.
“Flee” is the only advice I can offer.
“...burn NYC to the ground...”
Schadenfreude. Yes, it’s coming. NYC will soon become a Thunderdome. The orgy of pain headed their way is going to be epic, one for the ages. As long as Trump does not intervene they will stew in their own juices.