They're the superrich elite living in the best city in the world. Now they're flocking south... as terrifying new threat hones in on their millions
Luxury buyers started pulling the plug on purchasing apartments due to Mamdani's proposed policies, and wealthy New Yorkers who strongly disagree with his progressive politics are looking to leave the city altogether.
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