The state of New York is hemorrhaging people, businesses, and money, so be careful what you wish for, Cuomo. You’re not Detroit—yet. Give it 20 years.
Detroit is a mess but frankly I would rather live there than NY.
No soda nannies, self defense is legal and even encouraged, concealed and open carry are legal and encouraged, cost of living is considerably lower. The city government are corrupt democrats but the people are much more socially conservative.