Why I’m Leaving New York City

After living in Manhattan NYC for 20 out of 33 years of my life, I’m finally leaving. It’s where I grew up but I’m just done with it. It’s still one of the greatest cities in the world but the NY city and state government has utterly abused my trust and money, and public safety and infrastructure and the subway have gotten worse and worse, as has the government's handling of crime and the migrant crisis. It’s time to leave.
0:00 Introduction
0:54 Taxes in NYC
2:05 Public safety
3:55 The subway
7:17 International comparisons
7:44 Pre-K in NYC
8:34 Migration in NYC
10:00 Other issues
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[@WineHouse33]

No explanation needed. New York is a disaster of incompetence.

[@newyorkfan16]

Especially when they put illegal immigrants first before it's citizens.

[@PineapplePizzaBiS]

Lol

[@Chibeagle]

#BLM

[@johnjen6913]

I beg to differ. While NY is bad, LA is on a new level of incompetence.

[@Rick2367]

Not incompetence. It is AS INTENDED. Keep voting Democrat and it will continue.

[@thefaytleingod]

I’m from Australia and I was in New York recently. It was absolutely horrible. Subway was absolutely disgusting. Felt like a third world city

[@ashwilliams4989]

This is the magic of NYC. As if it was aseptic everywhere then there would be no point in traveling. NYC in the 1980s was even more "wild" and unpredictable. It was dangerous alby through it until it breathed freedom. And it was never a city for family people. That's what the other 99% of cities in the US are for. What sets NYC apart from other cities is, so to speak, the spirit of the old, free and crazy times (the 1970s and 1980s).

[@thefaytleingod]

@@ashwilliams4989 There is no magic in NYC. All I saw were overrated landmarks and homeless naked people constantly in my face asking for money. I’ve been through 3rd world cities much better than there.

[@goddammed]

Hey! Show some respect for third-world cities.

[@shawnt5205]

HEY MAN ITS AN ASTHETIC YOU DONT GET IT. ITS SIMPLY STUCK IN TIME AND ALL THIS CRIME AND TERRIBLE DEOMCRAT POLICY IS SIMPLY SPIRIT OF THE OLD.@@ashwilliams4989

[@wasabi1724]

You want Migrants ? We got bunch of them looking for a change of scene.

[@nocturnalwolf7559]

Out of all the languages he could've spoken, he chose to speak facts

[@livefrom201]

Eh, lol. He lives on the other side of the river. He still fully uses the city to his advantage, just gets to keep more of his money. He’s just been demoted to pretend New Yorker, lol

[@mattvanemden7573]

@@livefrom201 Its not a badge of honour to be a new yorker... quite the contrary internationally.

[@IndianaJake]

@@livefrom201 Makes no sense. There are many other 2 state commutable areas if you actually know anything about anything have yaknow, have a job and pay taxes like a functioning member of society

[@livefrom201]

@@mattvanemden7573 he’s still one 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@livefrom201]

@@IndianaJake I know. What you’re saying changes nothing about my statement 😅

[@photomaker4502]

Here in California, nobody seems to know where the $24 billion dollars that was supposed to go to cover the homelessness issues went. Nobody can track it down...just poof "gone"

[@uxiono.3026]

We all know where it went.

[@prot07ype87]

"We must keep voting left, though!" - Democrats

[@yousufqu_]

Israel

[@CaptainManatee]

Yea remember when winnie the pooh went to san fran and almost overnight all the homeless just POOF disappeared and they cleaned the entire city? Why do that for the reds? Why aren't we helping our own people? The hell happened to all those people?

[@davidnovosardian6848]

It went to Hogwarts

[@sarahcc5]

We’re all here because we love Xiaoma for his language skills, insight on life, and generosity. But here he is showing what a real husband and father is. Making hard choices and work to do what’s best for his family

[@MarcRichmond-op9ed]

Real man is on point

[@biggestcomplainer]

Love is a strong word…. And generosity?

[@johnsimth6587]

I'd say he just learned what happens when you make some big money but not REAL big money in a place like NY City. How much did you pay in corporation taxes last year?

[@Barrettszippo]

@@shitshow09 Are you the crazy no-shirt guy who shouted at him in the park then?

[@sarahcc5]

@@johnsimth6587 not sure what you’re upset about but I was purely referring to the safety and protection he feels over his wife and child and wanting a safer environment for them and to give his wife peace of mind. Not all husbands and fathers would leave the city they’ve spent their entire life in for that

[@jeremylewis5551]

NYC became a glorified shopping mall. Besides luxury, the organic culture of NYC was drained.

[@LilRedRasta]

its still there in places like Bushwick.

[@anonymeister123]

Yeah, the infrastructure and services that the government are supposed to provide really are trash, for the amount you pay.

[@shigshug8581]

capitalism

[@AndresGomez-ct7qb]

Like Tim Dillon said, "Its become a vacation spot for billionaires."

[@Dumbledorvsdementors]

@@LilRedRastayou been to bushwick lately?

[@greglbennett]

I visit New York City every year at least once and the decline of NYC over the last ten years is noticeable and embarrassing. Not going back this year.

[@onetwo-xu2jw]

NYC looks like Africa -- acts like it too.

[@thatwasprettyneat]

It's called progress

[@georgecoons6872]

all liberal run citys are peanuts in the shit.

[@michellewood4067]

​@@onetwo-xu2jwhow can you compare a city with a continent?

[@danieldevlin6011]

It's absolutely insane to think about my yearly trips to nyc 20 years ago versus now. Hell even 10 years ago, I was thinking about entirely different things to do and a whole different way of approaching walking the streets

[@gameplayparadiseofficial]

Left NYC in 95 to FL and I never looked back.

[@youngx5864]

I'm from Chicago and thought my city was bad, but lived in New York 3 years, moved back to Chicago and never looked back either. And I want to get out of Chicago now also but Chicago is much more cleaner, much better subway system, less craziness doe with do have craziness, just not at the level of New York. But overall, Tennessee was way better than both New York and Chicago in my eyes and I'm considering moving down there 😂. I got lots of good friends from New York doe. Some that's still there, and many that moved.

[@TryMyMartini]

I'm so glad to hear that people are attracted to my home state of Florida, and I hope they adjust their politics accordingly. It boggles my mind when people move here and choose to vote for the same policies that made wherever they came from unlivable.

[@ggs3442]

​@@TryMyMartini Most of the people who move sadly do not vote against what they fleed from, but instead doouble down. Sad reality of the world.

[@trader99147]

You should look back. You might learn something.

[@jamesbon1]

I hope you vote for the policies that keep FL great, not the ones that are ruining NYC...Dems.

[@user-nz4kg4wm9j]

Another major crime problem is if you decide to defend yourself then they arrest YOU!

[@DefinitelyNotAFerret]

And arresting homeowners instead of squatters 😆

[@novachikun]

Sounds like something you would see in a game like Grand Theft Auto, where real life is parodied. But victims getting arrested for defending themselves, and homeowners getting arrested for evicting squatters, is really happening. When parody becomes reality.

[@user-nz4kg4wm9j]

@@novachikun Bad is good Up is down. It's a Satanic ritual thing. Bc that's who is in charge right. Wait until you learn about Lessor black magic

[@cybererik1]

let the victimization flow through you

[@user-nz4kg4wm9j]

@@cybererik1 👈 classic liberal victim shaming. Same as blaming law abiding gun owners for gun violence and Police for shooting criminals. Nothing new here.

[@HarrierMan99]

I live in Connecticut. When our kids were little, my wife and I would take them frequently to Manhattan. We saw Broadway shows, the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center, ate at nice restaurants, did some shopping, went to the Westminster dog show at Madison Square Garden, and saw the sights from the top of the Empire State Building. We always felt safe walking around and rarely encountered any problems. Then something changed. Now, I have no desire to go back at all. People are randomly attacked in broad daylight and you have to be constantly on alert. No thank you. You made the right decision.

[@ragnarlothbrok2808]

It was mayor DeBlasio, plus Covid, plus Adams

[@rubyignacio6317]

+LJames +Horchul +AOC

[@Rationalific]

I hope then that you will vote red at least in local elections in CT, so the same problems don't come to you. We know exactly how NY has gotten this way.

[@WesleyAPEX]

We all know what changed in the 80s. They’ll never change out of it now. Every 4 years they have their chance yet continue to chose squaller.

[@spectacledWolf]

@@WesleyAPEX "we know" "we all know" why talk in code? what's the issue?

[@brodssn]

Lived in NY from the time I was born through 23 years of age (1988-2011). I visited every year after I moved to FL (now reside in NC). It is tragic what they’ve done to Manhattan and criminal what they’ve done to the boroughs.

[@peanutbuttawaffle]

still seeing too narrowly

[@rachelvolk4700]

I lived in NYC for a decade and moved out last April. I think if you would've asked me pre-COVID, I would've said I can see myself living in NYC forever. The city completely changed post-pandemic. I felt unsafe on my commute to work every morning, couldn't walk down the street without fear of being randomly attacked, and garbage everywhere. Like you, I had so many questions about where my tax dollars were going. Wifi and charging stations were put into many of the subway stations, which while useful, was this *really* the most pressing issue that needed to be addressed in transit? I left in April 2023 and have not been back since. This video and many of Cash Jordan's recent videos are a constant reminder that I made the right decision. I would love to start my own family soon and I know the city is not the right place for that step in my life.

[@visvivalaw]

You're the second major NYC KZbinr I've noticed has made video(s) about NYC issues rather than their usual content. The other is Cash Jordan who used to post about real estate and finding a good apartment, but lately has gone into detail about the very problems you mention, and more, like the large number of stores that were driven to close by excessive shoplifting.

[@petesmart1983]

He's a Zionist that the real reason and upset about the massive protests new York

[@ReallyNoAlex]

Yeah the near daily uploads from cash are super informative

[@stez-nq4hs]

Louis Rossman was another big one mostly on the business side. He moved his business to Texas and still gets bothered by NYC and NYS governments.

[@crappybroker]

Cash is a little more diplomatic with his approach and is very informative, the best . I do like the brazenness of this video here.

[@willn8664]

Louis Rossman says hi!

[@katherineliu1291]

I’m crying because you touched everything that has run NYC down to such an embarrassing and pathetic state. I’m surprised people are not protesting how dysfunctional, corrupt the NYC public agency and MTA system is. Little to poor accountability, unnecessary construction….

[@captainnutsack8151]

Nope. They just keep voting Democrat.

[@RosezanneMarcus]

NYC was a great city but policies have driven it into the ground. NYC is now a cesspool. Smh.

[@Superabound2]

Vote for Trump. Then put Giuliani back in charge of NYC

[@ThatJew]

Racist

[@ThatJew]

@@Superabound2 Racist

[@kathymonica7516]

A lot of people don’t remember this, but New York has closed a lot of mental health facilities, which were residences to people who needed a little bit more attention. Then they went and they put them into what’s called group homes and all the different neighborhoods so they can come and go and be as crazy as they want right in every community, thank you New York

[@mtngrl88]

The people deserve exactly who they vote for.

[@ArtoriasBlade]

No

[@phonkphonk]

and they still don't get it. I live and work with these people and they don't get it. they vote for the same shyte over and over again. they won't consider ANYTHING to the right of Obama. Convinced terror would ensue. The thing that sucks is that they will bring this shyte to every single place they end up because they've never resolved THEY are the problem.

[@ronaldparvanian6949]

It's not who votes that count but who counts those votes.

[@anthonyesper1485]

I opened a startup business in NYC - worst decision I ever made. Despite the fact I didn't have a single employee, the government sent me a 30k bill for not having workman compensation insurance. Having to resolve that took hours on end and thousands of dollars in lawyer fees. Then to simply close that business was even more of a hassle.

[@Rickuttto]

Ouch. That super sux. Hope it’s all remedied.

[@kenbagwell8551]

😢😢😢

[@iamawelder]

I struggle with the term “their fair share”. Who determines what fair is?

[@carlric]

@@iamawelder for the government "fair" means all the money they need to buy votes and keep themselves in power...

[@apponoastos9511]

Live and Learn. Really should have cased the place over thoroughly. ¿What in your head wanted you to try something there? You couldn't give me a Million dollars to try and do business there at this time.

[@MultiLuckychris]

Was in New York City last year. I saw somebody get robbed, I was assaulted, and witnessed a kidnapping. Yup, literally chewed up and spit out. Never going back.

[@mahasiangella]

Sorry that happened to you

[@evansgate]

All the same skin color too huh

[@messerschimdt9900]

You should watch the movie, "Death Wish" starring Charles Bronson.

[@acook213]

You weren't "literally" chewed up and spit out. You were figuratively chewed up and spit out. You literally used the word "literally" incorrectly. Also, where the hell were you that all 3 of those things happened to you? NYC may be wild, but the crime statistics don't even come close to supporting the picture you're attempting to paint.

[@randomupdates4013]

Can we all agree Ari fans but he needs to stop saying “frankly” in these walk and share vids???!

[@cmfernandez9283]

I left NYC in 2007 at the age of 22 and moved to Florida. I have never regretted it even once.

[@saqib23]

I lived my entire life in Queens and then in Long Island, and I moved with my wife and 2 daughters in 2022 down to Frisco, TX and we have a much safer, better quality of life here! Reduced my commute from 1.75 hours (East Meadow, NY to Jersey City, NJ) each way down to 10 minutes each way! People are generally nicer here in TX! Lots of jobs moving to the Dallas area as well! Wish you all the best in Jersey City!

[@stevencramsie9172]

Your wife and daughters have wombs, so no... Texas is not a better place for them.

[@RotNcroch]

People should vote differently in NYC but they don’t and they expect things to get better which is insane

[@darek4488]

The definition of insanity

[@Tommy9834]

Not only do they not change the way they vote, they instead move away, and bring the same policy to the new place.

[@theavngr7800]

He's pro migrants but doesn't like them when they move to his state 😂

[@romanteni]

people like you who still think voting matters lol. The corrupt system literally controls EVERY level of government, from top to the absolute lowest clerk and dmv employee. From prosecutor to the judge, Trump trial and illegal prosecutions (in NEW YORK lol) is perfect example of that. From police departments, to park and rec, to literally every single department and agency, new york, just like most large cities in US are ran by several government cartels, stealing 100s of billions from citizens.

[@cheefpoker]

"But but but republicans are a threat to our democracy........." LOL!!! The re-pilling going on right now is kinda nuts. There is NO way the dems win in Nov.

[@lisagardner903]

I saw a woman in NYC that chains herself to a pole in the subway then unlocks herself when the train comes so she doesn't get pushed on the train tracks.

[@pat1403]

WOW. Simultaneously smart and incredibly sad...

[@LM20237]

Sad that she has had to resort to such measures. However, I’d avoid doing this as it has made her unable to get away should someone decide to attack her or if there was some kind of emergency she could get crushed/trapped. Would advise against this.

[@Hashiramashultz]

She got what she voted for

[@Yasminh-]

@@Hashiramashultz and you know what she voted for yeah? (also crimes like these happen since quite a while already, dont just act like NY was the best place on earth until 2+ years ago)

[@Go4Broke247]

RIP Michelle Go

[@juicyfruit4378]

This is quite common in the US -- it's citizens (regardless of which party is in charge), have no idea where their taxes are applied to. The US Media always harps on us Europeans (UK/GM) paying up to 40% of our taxes to the Government - this is true. What isn't reported to the American Public, is that we SEE where our tax dollars go to. The London Subway (Tube) is constantly being upgraded and is far more cleaner than NYC's by any means. Our crime rate is far lower than the US and our social systems do provide for medical, shelters, welfare requirements. We, just like the US have many immigrants arriving and difficulties, but for whatever reason, I don't understand why American Citizens aren't informed by their local, state, and federal agencies to exactly how their tax dollars are being spent and to whose pockets it is going. There is NO reason for NYC to be paying that exorbant amount of money for ONE new subway station -- impossible. I hope the US Citizens get a better opportunity to hold it's leaders (in both parties and levels) accountable for spending issues as the current state appears unacceptable. With much love to the USA from Europe.

[@willy92pl]

This is unimaginable in Poland. I'm so glad I live here. I go for long walks with my dog in the middle of the night every day. I haven't had a single uncomfortable situation in like 10 years. I could literally sleep calmly on a random bench in a park. If you get paid working remotely in the US while living in Poland, you won.

[@mattb7895]

Poor guy. NYC is such a hell hole that he actually thinks New Jersey is a nice place to live.

[@myopiniongoodyouropinionbad]

"Im leaving NYC" Moves accross the river🤣

[@mattbradley408]

New jersey is unironically one of the best places to live in the country, in some places

[@tony_5156]

@@mattbradley408I’m guessing it’s the same places where houses go for 7 figures

[@lubu4u312]

@@tony_5156 Yes. As someone who lived in NYC and currently NJ - I'm assuming most people dont know that if you can afford to live in, and then move out of Manhattan you are in the top 1%. Lil homie didnt move to PA or somewhere cheap, he's a regular scumbag.

[@Desi365]

goes to the Sopranos territory

[@michaelgrogan944]

Watching from Manhattan KS! Thanks for the shoutout!!

[@Jdeneik]

Please NY’ers please don’t move to Manhattan Kansas…especially if you vote…

[@susanriddle9408]

I grew up in Kansas. As a child I had no understanding or appreciation of the low cost of living.

[@westonbrewster8344]

Watching from Wichita!

[@beavis_loves_you]

I live in Kansas and I'm homeless and unemployed due to the quantity of immigrants

[@MsHillsdale]

​@@beavis_loves_you That's awful. I'm next door. It isn't bad here. Yet

[@roberttbrockway]

I'm Australian-Canadian and I've been to NYC three times. The last time was 18 years ago though. I loved it at the time. I keep hearing how it's gone down hill. So sad.

[@BrooklynBeTheBoro]

It hasn't gone down hill. I feel safer at home in NYC than I do visiting any other state. Whenever I travel to the south I'm always worried about mass shootings.

[@linkheroofwinds]

I moved to Jersey City last August and I love it! You’re actually walking a few blocks from where I work 😁

[@alphanerdgames9417]

I left 20 years ago. People thought I was crazy. Turns out, I was just ahead of the curve.

[@lisamj]

I left in 2019. I feel ya.

[@ata0069]

Yup. 2003 I was out.

[@nysportsfan2576]

Great foresight!

[@opart]

lol, he "left" across the river. 10 minute path train ride. gtfo

[@MikeKayK]

Not really. NYC was still pretty great til about 2020. Especially during the Guiliani & Bloomberg eras. I was sure I'd be spending the rest of my life there. It's only after COVID/BLM/DiBlasio & Adams that NYC went to complete sh*t and stopped recognizing the city I used to love. By 2023, I was outta there.

[@jasoncarlow4516]

It’s a story as old as New York City, single guy comes to the city, works, finds a wife and has kids and moves to the suburbs

[@jasoncarlow4516]

And When he gets to retirement age he will move to Florida and complain about life in the North East like people have done for the last 40 years

[@ur-inannak9565]

Suburbs arent safe either now. You gotta go to small towns.

[@styracosaurusqvt4841]

@@ur-inannak9565soon those will be flooded with relocated migrants.

[@briansounalath]

Right?! Youth move for the excitement and then when they get some money grow to hate it. He’s way overplaying it. I’ve been here three years and it’s not that bad. Yes you will have unsavory interactions and see a lot of insanity, but that just comes along with living in super populated city. With all the people, you see a lot of cool stuff just by walking around too.

[@yikwanwong8267]

@@ur-inannak9565 How can it be that the violent crime rate in New York is rather low, especially when compared with the 70s and 80s?

[@MasterExploder61]

Austrian here. Visiting New York City. It was very not comfortable. I had to use the metro. The metro was not comfortable. It was like a bathroom. A lot of crazy people.

[@joshhfrmx]

Thank you for making this video!! The decline of NYC is something that's largely ignored, I hope that as many people as possible see this video and hear what living there is really like.

[@hermithag]

You are looking very healthy and fit. Good job.

[@josealexi5141]

yeah! I was getting worried about his weight

[@passaro1791]

You can’t see someone’s health. Weightloss is not the same as health, gaining weight is not the same as unhealthy

[@ClixCFC]

Why😂​@@josealexi5141

[@HeroesFail]

@@passaro1791the exception to the rule does not negate the rule. The opposite of what you said is generally true.

[@Bigdani30117]

@@passaro1791 yeah fatty body with fat accumulating in the blood and body is totally not causing health issues.

[@Floridagirl_life]

I'm so glad you're addressing this. Everyone speaking out is the only way it changes.

[@boboso7238]

Not if they keep voting for the same old nonsense and drinking the PC kool-aid.

[@JonnyBeoulve]

Yes but we need to agree on the fundamental problems.

[@swordsnorchids1997]

Hopefully, I'm Dutch but this is sad..

[@TheMk37994]

The main change needed is to stop the constant voting for dems. They have ruined several big cities.

[@strengthaxlesystem]

or vote differently!

[@Rayshader]

As someone residing outside of your country, I am deeply shocked. I can only imagine the state of division with the decision. My best wishes to your relocation n moving on forward. Definitely looking out for more of your videos. Your command in mandarin is astoundingly good. 向步前行，愿祝你与家人一切安好，万事如意，加油 👍

[@zeustalk7622]

Paying over 50% tax and being happy about it. What the actual fuck.

[@ZizouTheKing22]

I’m 35 years old, born and raised in Queens and everything u said is 100% accurate… moving to another state by end of year and can’t wait

[@livingwell5892]

That's wonderful, but keep in mind to not vote for the same thing you're running from in your new state. Incase you are a dem...that would be insanity.

[@baandoptager]

What state have you chosen?

[@tinurrr]

what state?

[@ZizouTheKing22]

@@baandoptager PA… the northeast is just too beautiful to say goodbye to

[@ZizouTheKing22]

@@livingwell5892 ohh no problem there lol

[@kcav1255]

My aunt is a lifelong New Yorker. Lived in Manhattan until 60 years old. A couple years ago she left - forced out by extreme rent increases, safety issues and overall lack of quality of life. She was so sad to leave, but it had to be done. Shes now in NJ and honestly doesnt even miss it that much anymore. It just breaks her heart to see what the city has become. I hope she sees it improve in her lifetime 😢

[@yikwanwong8267]

Violent crimes has been declining in New York. If your aunt lived in NY early 80s, then it was absurdly rough, I know as I was there.

[@rick535xi]

@@yikwanwong8267 you are partially correct. But after Obama and Deblasio the crime has been sky rocketing. The reason you may not see it is because they are playing with the numbers. These DAs are not convicting felonies and are actually downgrading them to misdemeanors, or throwing the case out all together.

[@andysworld47]

If she lived there in the 70s and 80s and didn’t think the city had be written off as dead back then if not for a show called Sex and the City, and its depiction of city life for singles which created a boom town out of NYC and with boom town comes higher costs, so finding the right balance is necessary and needed, but attacking America’s Flagship City for political attacks is just sad, especially when statistics show that GOP states in the south, you have a greater chance of being involved in a violent attack there than in NYC. Fox News doesn’t show videos about crime in Mississippi because it’s not politically beneficial.. so you are unaware to be fearful.

[@sillyrukus]

Americans vs Democrats.

[@andysworld47]

@@sillyrukus we are all Americans, and it’s a 50% split, so making 50% of the country your mortal enemy is not going to end how you expect. Trump’s lasting legacy will be sewing division in his own country, because the level of hatred was forever turned to 10, thanks to his rhetoric. Pray for your country bro,

[@Musicartandfood]

@xiaomanyc I’m so sorry to hear that the once beautiful and so multi-cultural city of New York has come to this. It is truly a sad state of affairs. Our family hails from Vancouver Island in beautiful British Columbia,Canada and unfortunately we are experiencing the same things here. Our provincial government years ago decided that our mental institutions were costing too much to maintain, thus sending many people with mental issues to the streets making it unsafe for them and us as well to live in a normal society. And to add to the pot, our Federal government also decide that decriminalizing hard drugs would help all the people with substance abuse. To me, it just escalated the problem. It is sad to say that for a young family like yours, trying to find that fun loving childhood that you once experienced is getting harder and harder to come by. Our own son who lives in the picturesque city of Victoria says he has to scope the area of the playground to make sure there are no needles or drug paraphernalia scattered about before he will allow his 4 year old and 17month old to play on it. Like how has it come down to this? My hope is to see that they will bring back the institutions to help these people who can no longer survive without assistance and make the streets more safe. One day…. On a side note, thank you for the very educational and entertaining videos that you put out. We love your work. All the best to your new home! God bless you and your family and always keep you safe❤

[@cermike_]

So much truth! I wish more people spoke out about this.

[@Snazy30]

I was born and raised in Queens. At 34 years old I had enough. After Covid NYC just wasn’t the same. I’m sad for what NY has become and its politics that have caused it to be the city it is. I now live in Texas and although it’s not NY I feel a lot safer here for me and my family.

[@lizc.214]

Welcome to Texas✌️

[@Alex_1400]

The lack of law enforcement has almost everything to do with the the BLM riots of 2020

[@estherruth4692]

I was born and raised in Brooklyn. My mom was born and raised in queens. We left for Florida during Covid. I still have family in New York, and as bad as it was when we left, it’s so much worse now they say. It makes me so sad. I grew up in the 90s and 2000s and New York was amazing at that time.

[@Snazy30]

@@estherruth4692 NY was fire before Covid. I never thought I was leaving yet here we are.

[@Ryan-cb1ei]

Texas isn’t safe either so that’s funny

[@nuristavarez5716]

As a native New Yorker many of the reasons you stated are exactly why I left many years ago! Good for you and your family. Everyone deserves to live in much better environments than NYC which has become absolutely embarrassing in every sense of the word!

[@maldo1969]

Same here and I hate it because I'll always love the idea of NYC. There was a short time where it seemed to turn around. But, I don't remember it being this bad in the early 90's when I commuted back and forth from the Bronx for work.

[@pikachubread]

Where did you move to?

[@dimitar297]

We moved from Brooklyn to Queens and figured out how to finagle free shawarmas.

[@futureworldhealing]

@@maldo1969 thats bc early 90s the crime went way down and was beginning of great 30 year period which has ended

[@Cciium]

Damn 😢😢 so there’s no hope for this place huh ? I’m about to start packing.

[@michelleterwillegar823]

Exactly! Come on step up! There has to be someone that can take initiative and don’t worry about what everyone else thinks of them and just do it make your city great again!

[@mutoneon]

It's not about whether social services can work, it's about the fact that in too many American cities they don't work. The reason for that is corruption.

[@shelby412]

Grew up in Brooklyn, frequented in Manhattan, even dirty old Times Square,playing pinball with my niece and nephew in the '70's, riding subways to almost every neighborhood. The biggest difference between now and then is their weren't as many mentally ill people. Never saw a gun,nobody was naked. Took the subways by myself to the beach, shopped with mother at Macys. My mother worked in Manhattan and took the subway every day. Miss the old shops,coffee shops ,delis,bookstores. It's a shame. You made the right move.

[@squirlmy]

NYC and the whole country! had public mental hospitals. They weren't great, they had their problems, and it's easy to cheer for Nicholson in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, but so many of those people can't care for themselves and needed to be in hospitals for their own safety, for everyone's safety (and hygiene). There were always many mentally ill people (maybe ore than most cities!), but when things got bad they got help.

[@user-mi6qr6jh1f]

Even though you said “macys” , I heard the jingle “every day’s a sales day at mays”

[@veloxian]

By every metric NYC in the 70s had multiple times more crime than it does now.

[@porkcutlet3920]

You can thank capitalism for that. It's only going to get worse from here.

[@manipulatortrash]

@@porkcutlet3920 yeah fuck this comment, it is *not* capitalism lol. This is a very US-centric issue right now, not capitalism of all things. What, do the pristine cities of japan, korea, various countries in western europe/nordic countries somehow get forgotten here? There are plenty of landmark cities in the capitalist world (so basically the vassssttt majority countries in the world) with cities well planned, liveable, and clean. This is a US issue as a whole. Not capitalism.

[@nicholasv1023]

Being from NYC myself, I didnt realize how bad things were until I joined the army and had the opportunity to travel and live in other places. It really opened my eyes to how unacceptable the living standards have deteriorated there. I have been living in a different state now for almost 4 years and it is one of the best decisions I have made. I am so much happier and healthier now. It is sad but as things are now I dread going to New York and I really do not want to return there anytime soon.

[@ThatDudeDeven]

Idk how people do it man. Pay 4x the cost of absolutely everything to move around in that dystopian hellscape. There’s no good reason to live there for anybody. Rich or not.

[@bobdenalio2074]

Corruption and incompetence.. Change your voting habits and maybe it'll change. Its been solidly blue for decades.

[@Abbyyena]

@@ThatDudeDeven💯

[@Candlelight10]

What state u livin in?

[@ulktz]

Imagine recognizing all these problems and STILL being pro immigration...You voted for this and now you're fleeing from the consequences.

[@DIAC1987]

United States was founded and built by immigration. The issue is there aren't enough resources and funding to create a proper system. The 3rd-largest country in the world has plenty of space available to help others, it just hasn't happened because of dumb politicians playing dumb politics.

[@ggs3442]

Worst part is that he'll vote for the same stuff that destroyed NYC. Happens to all the people leaving Cali as well. These people have 0 introspection.

[@tiagol4212]

As a 3th world country Citizen I can say: these countries are poor and dangerous because of the people and culture. Sad that US imports It

[@user-mf5ue6rc5n]

Brainwashing is a hell of a drug

[@MaestroDraven]

7:15 - I live in Singapore. You'll be lucky if you see someone so much as accidentally drop a piece of paper on the subway. There are no crazy people yelling and screaming. There are no disruptions. There are no fights. There are no murders. There is no National Guard equivalent. People are nice to each other, behave themselves, and have self-respect in equal measure. And yes, we do it all with some of the lowest tax rates I've ever seen.

[@user-or6yn8pm3c]

Singapore is mostly East and South Asian. Those groups value hard work rules and discipline. The white ruling class in NYC is mostly leftist ex hippie boomers surrounded by minorities.

[@katazaki]

I didn't expect Xiaoma to talk about this issue, but I'm glad he did. I live in Canada and we're experiencing a lot of the same problems, especially Toronto, Vancouver, all the largely developed cities. I think this was really well put together and said in a way that will make sure everyone understands without trying to outright blame one thing in particular. It's a collection of problems, but things are going downhill fast. Thanks for your amazing content Xiaoma, good luck in New Jersey.

[@gefingeerdbetweenthedots6092]

you have trudeau he cant do anny thing good

[@dingdongdickweed6288]

LOL If he thinks the Subway is bad, wait till he has to deal with the horrors of Jersey Transit.

[@johng3029]

There's a common denominator here, check what party your current politicians are for those cities... I live in NYC btw

[@katazaki]

@@johng3029 Oh I'm aware

[@B.D.F.]

It’s not even limited to big cities. I live in a city of less than 40,000 people and we have multiple screamers downtown, people who randomly lie down in the middle of the street, people who will run up to your car at a stop sign and try to vandalize your vehicle, used needles in public parks, weekly building fires started by addicts breaking in and getting high, etc.

[@TaskSwitcherify]

I lived in SF and NYC. Then I visited Singapore. So clean, so safe. Parents let their 12-year old kids walk and ride the (super-clean & safe) public transportation to/from school! We have so much potential for greatness, safety and prosperity...

[@Laney322]

Singapore is probably one of those countries that has a 99 percent conviction rate and the dp for drug dealing

[@zdrux]

It's like this in every country that has a homogenous population. They all speak the same language, have the same culture, same history, same expectations, etc.. Anytime you mix multiple societies together across religious, racial, cultural lines; you get violence and instability.

[@cbjewelz]

That’s how it was growing up in SF in 90s. I was out all day with friends in middle school, cruising the city and skateboarding.

[@kurtmoses5583]

@@zdrux its just bk ppl

[@shyamapple9060]

@@zdrux Singapore is literally one of the most multicultural nations in the world with 4 official languages:- Malay, Chinese, Tamil and English and has an equal distribution of many ethnic groups. Please tell me you have never visited Singapore before you made this comment. America's problems are the fact that there are university and critical social inquiry academic theories prevalent amongst lawmakers and people holding public office whom have made the problems of America worse by implementing laws that do not make sense even for legal migrants and are simply advocating for a complete Marxist shift in politics. Even Dubai is only 13% Emirati the rest are all migrants and yet it has one of the safest, most prosperous and clean city states in the world.

[@rrosie20101]

You are both a smart but also thoughtful person, blessed travels and please keep these vids coming

[@79woodie]

So interesting to hear this. Great content 👍

[@zakkincaid]

I love living in NYC as a guy, but my girlfriend is constantly uncomfortable having to be hyper alert and avoids going anywhere alone. We’re leaving the city strictly due to safety. Hopefully one day they figure it out so we can move back.

[@estherruth4692]

What part of it do you love? I was born and raised in Brooklyn, and it became so horrible leading up to and during Covid, I couldn’t stand living in New York anymore. Everything I loved about it was gone.

[@Comm0ut]

It's been that way many more years than it hasn't. Compared to the 1970s today is cake. Best to search places you may potentially afford to retire in for as many years as practical. The best way is to live there so I did.

[@alexanderkennedy2969]

they wont figure it out in fact itll get worse. i live about 20 minutes from NYC and havent been there in like 8 years

[@bobdenalio2074]

leave your voting habits behind....

[@alexanderkennedy2969]

@@bobdenalio2074 they dont, thats the problem. they think problems in these places have nothing to do with how they voted

[@russellhack9337]

The same day an nypd officer was killed, a man was pushed infront of the train and killed, that same day mayor adams spoke about how the crime in the subways is at an all time low…..

[@THE_A.RAVEN1]

He and all who vote blue here have the blood on their hands.

[@Geotpf]

Crime everywhere appears much higher than it is, compared to the past, because everybody now has a video recording device in their pocket today, in the form of a smartphone. This wasn't the case 10, 20, 30, 50 years ago. That is, the chances of a crime being recorded is nearly 100% today, vs 1% or lower in the past. So it seems like crime is super high now when it really is much lower than 1975 thru 2000, nationwide. This includes NYC and other major cities.

[@hvyarms4496]

They can't report crimes they can't show up to. NYPD has been gutted and they aren't even enforcing laws unless there is an immediate threat

[@spk1121]

​@@Geotpf: No, they just aren't recording them the same as before. The prime example is from California, wherein they won't arrest anyone for shoplifting less than $900 in value. The thefts are still happening, now more than ever, and businesses are being forced to shut down as a result, yet officials will claim crime is down because of such manipulations. No arrests or charges means those incidents are not counted in the stats. NYC is engaged in similar, slimy tactics to try to sway people into not believing the evidence of their eyes and ears.

[@enclave315]

They literally had to deploy the national guard to stand watch over the subways how is that not proof of crime​@@Geotpf

[@KrysBtube]

Liberal policies brought you all of this. If you voted for Democrat in NY, you own this problem.

[@edwardhorch9473]

100%

[@alienhybrid51]

P-E-R-I-O-D Mic drop!

[@bruxodomorro]

You have lost in life if you believe the communist boogeyman rightists are feeding you. How do you cope with the fact that i am paying way less taxes in "communist" Europe getting free healthcare, higher education and the ability of walking around town without having to watch over my shoulder constantly and that the poorest states in the US are conservative and republican? Socialist reforms are obviously the way to go before the richest of the rich rob all yall blind. Richest nation on earth for gods sake.

[@siegeaye]

Woah I haven’t visited this channel for a long time and to my surprise, you look really good! Well done on your weight loss!! 🤙🏽

[@moik5185]

My neighborhood declined like so many other places in the US. Growing up, you're just used to the idea that the park, is not for use by families or regular people. It's pretty much seen as wilderness, with hostile human-animals. Schools are hostile environments. Walking home from school was hazardous and potentially dangerous. I got the full experience, because we stayed living there long after most everyone else we knew early on, moved away.

[@j.w.213]

bro I doubt ur even native lmao

[@sillyrukus]

Americans vs Democrats.

[@kirbyjoe7484]

@@sillyrukus It doesn't matter which party is in charge. They all lick the same corporate boots. They are all on the same team ultimately, equally corrupt and useless. The only thing that changes is the rhetoric they pay lip service to.

[@RobsRemixes]

*Like so many other democratic states

[@lostprophecy7593]

@@j.w.213tf does that even mean?

[@passthatcouture]

My grandfather once told me that you can find anything there, but nyc is not fit to live in. I learned that myself the hard way. As a woman, I had to be on constant high alert, especially on the train. I adopted the RBF and never used headphones to be aware of my surroundings. mentally disturbed people screamed in my face multiple times. I felt threatened on a crowded train by a man who was aggressively murmuring under his breath. I moved away and never looked back

[@longiusaescius2537]

Keyed Grandpa

[@briansounalath]

Just some dude talking to himself freaked you out?

[@coop4189]

@@briansounalathdon’t be shocked bro that man can escalate a situation in a matter of seconds. Those people r unpredictable.

[@cccc285]

What do you mean as a women, you think it’s that much easier for men there. Who do you think are the people getting stabbed and shot and your talking about a guy talking to himself scaring you away?! I lived in Chicago and hearing this excuse is absurd to me

[@michael-bell]

​@@briansounalathWhy would you reply with a statement that clearly identifies you didn't read her entire comment. Like seriously, man. Just such a rude thing to do. She obviously said it was more than just that incident, with multiple people screaming in their face. Read and respond to the entire statements people make. Don't disingenuously act like they only said one tiny little sentence and then reply to them rudely. Fuck I get tired of reading crap like that

[@synthvault]

NYC is the greatest city in the world. All we need to do is introduce mental health services (Federally). People in rural areas need it too, perhaps moreso. All you are seeing in NYC is the reflection of population density.

[@aaarrd]

Born and bred NYer here as well. It's a sad state of affairs. People like to say "everything is fine" but we're heading for a situation like the 70s/80s all over again. I packed up and left, not going to wait for it to get sorted out

[@RING0JUICE]

As a Kansas resident, having you put in quotes "Yes this is a real place" when referring to Manhattan KS is such a trip! (Oh, and for the record- I've been there! It is in fact a nice town.)

[@gopher256]

lol same

[@xTheBOISx]

Love the little apple 😅

[@glennkreisel7943]

College town, go wildcats baby😂

[@auggie87]

Nah. Rockchalk Jayhawk.

[@miacarlany]

except for the wuhan level 4 type biohazard lab there.

[@spawnkeeper999]

There is a saying I was told when I was younger, " you have to help yourself before you can help others ". America needs to take a step and we need to help ourselves for the next decade.

[@mariuquidiello]

Absolutely !

[@LibertarianLatina]

Yup. Vote Republican down ballot. Theyre awful, but modern day (D)s are completely deranged.

[@Killopotamus]

@@LibertarianLatinaYeah the Republicans have bankrupted my state so how does that help 😅

[@jramsey9690]

Decade? That’s nothing. Better be planning for the next 25 years.

[@veryvocalgamer]

As if America has ever done anything except help itself 😂😂😂

[@T1bonkyou]

sweden does not in fact tax your average middle class people at 50%*

[@ksmooth2671]

Xiaoma- I'm in Chicago and things are exactly the same. It has become a 3rd world Hellhole. People need to VOTE for politicians that care about controlling crime and maintaining law and order for the everyday person!!!

[@bklynzfranchise]

My son was born in 2018, the minute my wife became pregnant I started looking to leave Brooklyn. Bought a house in Toms River, NJ in 2019 and it was the best thing i ever did.

[@drakingson]

My friends live in Toms River.

[@wfobaby9116]

Yeah, and now all the NY North Jersey are invading South Jersey. Tell your friends to stay up there and stop taking over Lakewood.

[@HisCoconutGun]

Toms River is beautiful, dont vote D

[@berfunkle4588]

We used to have mental institutions, but then it was decided that they were cruel. So now, they live on the streets. There's a middle ground, but we as a society can't seem to figure it out.

[@iworkout6912]

Nearly every city upstate has an abandon high rise 'state hospital'. Large buildings and think of all the crazy people they held at one time. Now the crazy people just wonder around, and scream at people, I didn't know why they were all closed, but you probably right, society thought it was cruel.

[@leesmusic1]

It’s more cruel to not care for these people, it was frankly far more cruel and idiotic to just let them live on the streets

[@zguy95135]

Agreed. Its more cruel IMO to let people who NEED institutional care to just fend for themselves on the streets. Meanwhile the rest of us have to deal with them. It’s unacceptable.

[@azillliasmith2734]

It's not society it's our politicians....

[@Johnny_Socko]

If you watch old movies & cartoons, they often had memes about "calling the men in white coats" when someone was acting crazy. That came from the fact that we used to have an entire infrastructure for mental health care, including dedicated staff who would respond to mental health emergencies (rather than police), and facilities where the patients could be brought. (Those big state hospitals & asylums.) Unfortunately the care administered at such institutions ranged from "indifferent" to "sadistic". We had the infrastructure, but the techniques and understanding of mental disorders were lacking. Regardless, the Federal funding for such programs was cut bit by bit until it was finally ended entirely during the Reagan administration. That is why the mentally ill homeless population exploded in the 1980s and hasn't gone down since, and why there are so many abandoned mental institutions in every state. I've always wondered what we could accomplish if we had a mid-20th Century level of funding and dedicated infrastructure for mental health, combined with modern-day understanding of treatment. It wouldn't be perfect, but I'll bet it would be one hell of an improvement over our current strategy of "there is no strategy".

[@liquidsatan666]

Xiaoma, you are awesome, and you continue to be awesome, making the decision that is best for you and your family. As a South Jersey native, as well as an anthropologist from Stockton University, if you ever want to come down and check out the area around my university (15 mins from AC), which has a large and diverse population made up of people from many different regions of the world who speak many different languages, please feel free to drop by! Not to mention, some really good food joints I can show you! Buena Suerte!😊

[@ameenahameed8874]

I am from New Jersey and this has always been a thing. Many people live in New Jersey and would commute to NYC for work. New Jersey is less expensive and not as fast paced. Growing up, we would visit NYC sometimes for plays or go to the harbor or shopping, but that was about it.

[@Hebel1982]

As a German I can understand your grief with slow and expensive government projects. I wish you and your family all the best in your new living environment.

[@sillyrukus]

Americans vs Democrats.

[@lukasmerten7697]

and declining public safety cause of mass immigration.

[@VostockR]

germany is rotting, no more cheap oil, all the brands get out the country

[@Zandoh16]

@@VostockR😂

[@rabalajoie]

People in Canada are paying 50% taxes and they are also asking the same simple question: Where does the money go?

[@bSJwkC]

The 80k budgeted ArriveCAN app ended up costing 55million, phoenix pay system 2.2b…there’s likely plenty of similar occurrences of incompetence and corruption happening at all levels of Canadian government.

[@Mike__B]

I mean you get health care for free thought right?

[@kelligirl1210]

@@Mike__Bnothing is free. Ever.

[@kelligirl1210]

@@Mike__Band who pays for welfare and other government assistance? Everyone but the people who collect it - those that truly need it and some that grossly abuse it.

[@sarahwales6276]

The IMF, International Monetary Fund, a privately owned corporation.

[@RancidPrune]

HAHAHA okay, he says he still pro-immigration and thinks the US needs more immigration. Very interesting. What will be most telling is where he actually ends up moving to and the demographic make-up of that area.

[@ryman1933]

lefties never learn

[@SybilKibble]

A rich guy claiming to be "pro-immigrant" while the camera is on, and then complains later on about those same groups of people he praised. I think I smell a hypocrite.

[@user-or6yn8pm3c]

​@@SybilKibbleThat's the average resident of most big cities.

[@herbs42069]

Ppl are so soft. He feels the need to bend over backwards to make sure not to be accused of bigotry. And use the term "migrants" bc pointing out how many are here illegally is also bigotry somehow. Boo!

[@MANWITDABAG]

@@herbs42069 this guy is the most balanced youtuber who never says anything negative, hes always focusing on his language videos, never in any drama , never shoves his political views ever. idk how ppl could possibly say anything rude about him. ppl r soft

[@acestarone]

I have been wondering why there are so many half-naked crazy people around. it's terrible. the lack of security is the main thing. the homeless live in the subway. besides the migrants the homeless and mentally disturbed are coming from other states are coming for free housing vouchers. it's harder for people who don't qualify for anything. Your point about taxes is well received.

[@AD-gl2bl]

I'm also leaving New York in about 2 months, moving to central Europe. One of the few places where it is still possible to live sensibly on this planet. New York has become a nightmare, not w place for leaving anymore!

[@NataliaDrownedinaForestwithPJO]

Very glad to see more maybe Americans moving to Central Europe, truly is one one of the first places to live in the world. Original commenter responded, sorry for assuming you’re American.

[@Schnapsbrennor]

Welcome, glad to have you here :)

[@MuckoMan]

I hope you didn’t vote for Biden.

[@livingwell5892]

​@@MuckoMan that's what I'm thinking 🤔 Those moving better not bring their baggage with them and vote in the same lawlessness.

[@AD-gl2bl]

@@MuckoMan nope

[@rizzo9197]

Most people are not against taxation. They are against over taxation and taxation without representation.

[@Rodneybow]

I'm very conservative and I don't mind taxation. I just get really upset when the money is wasted or worse...

[@jebVlogs556]

@@Rodneybow im conservative as well(and i emphasize with you and xiao on taxes being wasted) national guard being used to protect the subway is not a bad idea, in fact i think thats smart way, especially if they are in "reserves." police arent being trusted after what happened a few years ago with the killing of that black resident ex con on national television straggling them(even europe criminals are treated way better ask gordon ramsey hell back me up on that cause he just did a program to try to get prisoners back into society a few months ago, a few of them legit passed and got stable jobs. as far as all the homeless are concerned xiao, and you probably already know this "they get money on their debt cards each month,at least 50% of them probably for drugs/addicts. and to fair some of them drugs are keeping most of them sane enough not mess with you or wife during your outing with your kid. im not trying to down play anything cause their are risk with everyone or anybody and i understand why you decided to move however this small issues will be in every state and city you move to. like cops, you might need to get yourself into some descalating training, to not trigger someone "on accident" if they are clearly off their meds, thats my best advise fam. and talk with your congressman,senators,representatives,mayor and the head members of road construction and find out where your tax payer money is going. there is an answer for it, just ask. every last one of them has a spread sheet where their funding for infrasture funding goes. keep your head and god bless..

[@artofsam]

Nobody I know minds tax at all when its spent responsibly on things that the public actually wants and needs like roads, infrastructure, transport, healthcare, policing and education but its literally never spent on any of those things because of corruption and greed. The social fabric of our communities deteriorate, our architecture and services deteriorate, loss of opportunities, loss of safety and crime only goes up all because our hard earned money is only going to one place... the pockets of the people we voted in and to the immigrants who get looked after to ensure they will always have voters. We have the exact same problem here in the UK.

[@wherezthebeef]

NO. 1 Issue is Crime. A government that can't or refuses to protect it's citizens is in violation of the primary social contract between government and those it governs. AT that point, it must be removed or you have civilization collapse.

[@emilflarsen2]

I'm from Denmark and we pay roughly half of our income in tax. But i've never had to pay for a doctor or education in my life and our country is very civilized and well taken care of. I even get paid well for attending education so i don't have to worry about income. Great roads, infrastructure, social security etc. and there's a reason we are the number one happiest country in the world. And the first 50.000 kroner ($7,100) you earn each year is tax free. There's a great video on KZbin by "Travelin' Young", an American family who moved to Denmark just a few years ago and they made a video comparing taxes. If you compare Danish and American income after tax, the difference is actually not that big since you have federal tax, state tax etc. and also need to prepare financially for doctor's appointments, education etc. by yourselves. While Denmark is not perfect at all, it's definitely a great example of how to spent tax money correctly.

[@TheLogan1186]

Couldn’t agree more about the current state of affairs. Have you considered moving to Asia? Since you have the language, I personally would love to branch out to that part of the world. My wife is from Asia and I’m seriously considering the move there for peace of mind and public safety concerns among other benefits.

[@JustJoshTech]

Well said. I Left NYC for Arizona last July. Couldn't be happier. Even made a video about it. Hope you've moved to The Ellipse ;)

[@invisiblehearths]

I totally expected the title to be clickbait (like, “I'm leaving NYC on a trip and then coming back”) but I'm grateful that this was a more-serious take than that.

[@woozy607]

Me 2!!! I am quitting KZbin, I am moving, ect…. This is def. Not clickbait

[@baandoptager]

Ha ha me too.

[@Madeleinewith3Es]

I've been following along with Louis Rossman's battle against the NYC bureaucracy and trying to get an answer about a bill sent to an address where he never lived, and now he's moved his whole business to Texas to get away from their constant shuffling off of responsibility.

[@NEONNOONE]

Yes. Louis actually showed a lot of KZbinrs how it’s done. Cheers from an ex-new yorker who happily lives in Miami for last 3 years and counting

[@billespy2183]

@@NEONNOONE How's miami? Last I been there it felt a bit rough around the edges

[@IndianaJake]

Props to you man great video shedding light on this crap going on. Most of us living in other urban cities have been experiencing the same thing

[@SchubertDipDab]

Hah, I recognised that background scenery instantly as I work in NJ occasionally and always enjoy my trips to NJC. Loads of great places to eat and drink nowadays and it has a nice vibe. Best of luck! :)

[@julesgiannantonio5558]

I left 1.5 years ago for all the reasons you mentioned. It financially didn’t make sense for me. I now own a home in Utah where as I would still be living paycheck to paycheck in NYC.

[@youthecat]

Well, that's nice, but you're in UTAH. I know, I know... "nothing wrong with Utah!". But then again, you're in Utah!

[@DaniG.German883]

Vote republican

[@mrAZcardinal]

Thanks for bumping our home prices up to unreasonable prices.

[@weroliera]

Don’t go over there and vote blue

[@dawsynasay4841]

Welcome to Utah! As someone born and raised in the state, I hope it’s treated you well

[@stevencuellarart9495]

Damn son! Same reason I left NY 15 years ago. I live in OH now, and I’m very happy. Have a great career as interior carpenter, have my own family, my own house, 3 cars etc. But the best of all is that I actually feel safe. I got assaulted in Roosevelt avenue once after visiting my wife. They took my money, my phone. It was the last strike for me. I’m glad I left.

[@actionjksn]

We have a mayor in Columbus who is working on turning this city into NYC. I mean NYC in all the bad ways, not the good parts of it. We did get a lot of house for our money, we were lucky enough to have bought it back in 2009 and the value has literally doubled.

[@TheDoomWizard]

Ew you are in denial. You do realize we're in a runaway trajectory of climate catastrophe that's about to send food prices and cost of good spiraling out of control? You aren't any safer in Ohio.

[@actionjksn]

@@TheDoomWizard You are being scammed. You are very eager to have the governments and corporations steal even more of your money. This planet was supposed to be uninhabitable over 20+ years ago. The planet was doomed in 10 years for the last 60 years. Do you think they're telling the truth this time? Why?

[@wiccanloverkris]

I watched a video on all the looting in grocery stores in NYC today. It honestly looked terrifying af. I would be running for my life if I lived there. Wouldn't care about the opportunities. No way would me and my family be living there. It looks like dystopia.

[@Alydu93]

I live in Paris and I feel like you're describing Paris, all the problems you mentioned are more and more visible here even if it's not on the same level as in New York. My uncle also lived in New York for about thirty years, he also moved to New Jersey.

[@ricky.3326]

Was literally just in NYC and it's beyond sad what it's turned into. Amazed you didn't leave awhile ago.

[@dajosee]

sure

[@dh-uo4lt]

This guy is so brainwashed he still has to have a disclaimer that he loves immigration lol

[@studynoook]

I was born in New York. I was raised in Long Island and I still live here. It is too expensive for what you are paying for… For a family I wouldn’t even stay close I would rather go to Florida, Texas, North Carolina… New York hasn’t been the same since before I was born lol. I saw videos of NYC in the 90’s and it looked like the movies. I think NYC is reflecting the state of our country right now… Scared for the future tbh.

[@AI_EmeraldApple]

I grew up getting used to the japanese mass transit system and it was nice. Clean, on time, safe, and a lot of great good to be had at the stations. But my first time riding the subway in NYC back around 2000, about 24 years ago, I was a bit terrified. That's when the city was safer, and I thought the subway car was going to derail and crash with how much it was swaying and making weird sounds. Then there was the smell, which was horrible.

[@user-tj3uy4tz4y]

As a native New Yorker who moved to North Carolina, this is so true. My husband was freaking out because at least once a week I would be harassed or touched or groped or would be screamed at in my face (and I’m a 4’10” woman) on the subway commuting to and from work. So many of my other friends have experienced this too. Enough!

[@Jordan42947]

I hope you remember this when voting. Nc has had tons of yankee transplants. Don’t nyc the south.

[@lizziepols4057]

@@Jordan42947Huh? She left so she clearly wasn’t the problem.

[@jrspringston]

​@@lizziepols4057 yeah she wasn't a harasser or groper sure, doesn't mean she doesn't vote blue. Plus based off NYC's voting, it's a fair assumption to make and therefore a fair comment

[@HCHSKaraoke]

Hell naw NYC the south 😅😅 move to Colorado Arkansas Montana all of them 🩷 there's more of us than there are of them, so have fun yelling on the Internet

[@ubroberts5541]

Hope you didn’t bring bad blue voting habits with you to NC.

[@jlharon]

This was a really well-argued video. I've been frustrated to see some NYC-based creators recently posting a ton of click-bait style videos about the decline of the city. But this was all explained and discussed in a fair and reasonable way. These are real issues and it's becoming more and more difficult to raise a family here in the city. Wishing you the best as you settle into NJ life!

[@brisar.9372]

Xiaomanyc for president 😁📸

[@chefnyc]

I agree with this guy 100%. You pay crazy amount of tax and you get nothing in return. Probably you need to send your kids to private school. I have been living in NYC for 15+ years and it's gotten worse especially in the last 4 years. The same crazy people yell at 4am waking you up from your sleep. I was in Jersey City today, exploring the neighborhood ;)

[@Deciverse]

How is it clickbait if they’re right?

[@lartrak]

@@Deciverse They use wildly exaggerated headlines and thumbnails. That is clickbait.

[@pjperdue1293]

"NYC-based creators recently posting a ton of click-bait style videos about the decline of the city..." I think I know some of the videos you're referring to. This one was refreshing.

[@sonyavalkova6885]

So and so true. This was actually a huge reverse shock for me after coming back from Beijing, where it's the complete opposite: no trash lying around, no crazy people, and 100% city safety (to the point where I, as a female, can walk alone safely at 5am). Sending all love to the New Yorkers! 🙏♥

[@15shed]

Really crazy when you stop and think, Xiamo is one of the most cultured creators out there, and is know moving because of the migrant crisis. That is the definition of Ironic.

[@jackieumgelder]

You look great! Here’s to new beginning 🎉🎉 Best of luck on your new journey ✌️

[@TheWimmse]

he acutally looks terrible, but i do wish him well.

[@DavidZ4-gg3dm]

Moving from NYC to NJ is very common.

[@ramy9103]

@@TheWimmseHave you seen his older videos. Dude definitely lost some weight.

[@user-pv6vd3ug5k]

8:45 this is why tyrone needs to diversify him more

[@ravedragon]

​@TheWimmse jealous that he lost weight ? I am too it's okay lol

[@ryanflores2489]

Im a born and raised NYer. Have my whole life here, friends here, family here, but i do not see myself staying here. I been traveling to other states now and see ppl are happier than my friends and I. Im out i cant no more

[@_Wai_Wai_]

personally, I feel like I need to leave the USA.

[@inelhuayocan_aci]

I packed up my family and left Los Angeles 5 years ago. Born and raised. I felt the same as you before I bought my house in Ohio. If you're anything like me, you're gonna miss home despite everything. There will be learning lessons and growing pains. I'm considering selling my house and moving to a rural part of California if not somewhere else in the Southwest. Climate has a lot to do with it. Food for thought. Good luck.

[@skoolboi_L]

Where do you want to move to?

[@Snazy30]

Not to make this a political comment. But if you want better for your family go to a red state. I was born and raised in Queens. Moved to Texas 2 years ago and have no regrets.

[@inelhuayocan_aci]

@@Snazy30 I, for one, love Oklahoma as I lived there for a couple years. I'd like to live there again. That said, red states DO have their drawbacks as well. Oklahoma was actively starving their education system BEFORE the whole wokeness craze and in more so (at least in effect) in rural areas with some rural districts having to go to 4 day school weeks. There really isn't a perfect solution between so-called red and blue states, only stay away from the areas that have gone off the deep end such as L.A. (despite all its inherent advantages).

[@Nick-mc2hy]

Can’t blame you. In my state I moved 40 minutes out of the city. Still taxed to death and we’re projected to be short a billion dollars for next fiscal year. Hoping for change in November.

[@chedda7907]

As someone who has been here over 10+ years, this hit so home for me. Myself (and many others in my network) couldn’t agree more with you here. Great video and really well put together with all the stats + facts.

[@clone9948]

just curious, trump or biden

[@ebicdefender8570]

congratulations, you voted for this

[@davehugstrees]

The funny thing is all the people I know who live in New York say this, and then when you ask them who they voted for, it's the people that are currently there. So in all fairness, they really have themselves to blame for the situation that they spend so much time complaining about.

[@michaelheliotis5279]

I really appreciate how well thought out and level-headed your commentary on NYC was. And how articulate you were at clarifying your precise issues and viewpoints. 🙏

[@LowKeyLifeHKD]

You get what you vote for...

[@user-pv6vd3ug5k]

8:45 this is why tyrone needs to diversify him more

[@onetwo-xu2jw]

He needs a one way trip to the Congo in Africa for his diversity needs...

[@smokedks]

Your whole section on public safety sounds *exactly* like my hometown of Toronto where I have lived for 35+ years. It's never been this bad.

[@LaLaGrunge]

Liberalism does seem to tarnish major cities.

[@mikeyd7749]

It's all about leadership (or the lack thereof). I grew up in NYC and left in the early 1990s right after college and moved to South Carolina. My brother is now in Colorado. The rest of my family is in Florida. My wife's family is now in Indiana and North Carolina. Our families lived in NYC for generations, and one by one, we left. None of us regret that decision..... GREAT video! Haven't been in NYC since 2017 and it sounds like things have been in a complete freefall since then.

[@shawnt5205]

aMAZING THAT 80 PERCENT OF YOUR FAMILY MOVED TO RED STATES

[@silkscreenart5515]

Hey Mike, my story is similar to yours. Left Queens in 1993 and moved to Colorado. Good move for me because I could not afford to buy a house here now. That being said, Colorado (Denver) is starting to have its fair share of problems. I think the entire United States is in decline. Really nowhere left to run except maybe out of the country.

[@israelisjeshuas7009]

There’s nowhere on earth to run except to the Lord Jesus. Read one of the Gospels today, Sir! God bless. 🙏

[@Windwardob]

​@@silkscreenart5515 CO was great when it was a Republican state. The woke virus destroys everything it touches

[@mp2753]

The Carolinas are no better. Stores with no staff, restaurants closing early also due to no staff. Homeless living everywhere and especially under bridges. Crime, racism, etc.

[@ThomasCookeLaw]

I have followed this guy for years. One of the most innocuous people that I follow too. He’s brilliant when it comes to language and is really just spreading joy and positivity through real communication. But even he is done with NYC. I couldn’t relate more. Moved out of NYC a few years ago for the same reasons and I won’t be back. The top 1 percent and the criminals are the only ones who benefit from these policies in NYC and it’s just really sad. I had worked and lived in NYC for over a decade. No more.