New york has decriminalized prostitution and gambling in an attempt to entice residents to remain in state.
Rather than moving to florida or texas as has become increasingly common of late.
Very interesting observation! Even though I didn't have the good fortune to see New York till now, but what I know that new York is the world's costliest city in terms of living cost and real estate. Just to put it in a perspective,
One hundred thousand US dollars can get you a 3 bed apartment in New York. But the same amount of money, can get you a mansion or even acres of land parcel in Florida. With so much price disparity within a single country, it's no wonder that people are moving our of New York. Also with the emergence of Work From Home culture across the world, it just makes sense!
So the Mayor of NY is probably thinking of some childish ways like decriminalize prostitution or allowing sports betting as a retainer bonus for their citizens! It's hilarious, indeed! Good for gamblers in NY!