New Yorkers ‘fleeing’ after Mamdani's win get offer from Florida sheriff; ‘if you are unhappy’

New Yorkers looking to flee after Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's win received an open invitation to Florida.

Updated on: Nov 7, 2025, 09:09:20 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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New Yorkers looking to flee after Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's win received an open invitation to Florida by Volusia County's sheriff, who said the move could be ‘the beginning of a new life’. This comes a day after President Donald Trump warned during a speech in Miami that NYC locals will soon relocate to the Sunshine State.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, accompanied by Rep. Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., left, arrive to SOMOS Puerto Rico conference (AP)

“Now the Democrats are so extreme that Miami will soon be the refuge for those fleeing communism in New York City. They flee,” Trump told a packed crowd at the America Business Forum.

“Where do you live? New York City, but I’m trying to leave because I don’t want to live in a communist regime,” he added. Trump, who is from New York City, moved to Palm Beach in 2019, saying that Democratic leaders treated him poorly.

“When I left New York for the White House, it was good except we had the telltale signs of trouble because we had a guy named De Blasio,” the president said. “He goes down as probably the worst mayor in history.”

Florida sheriff's invitation

Meanwhile, Sheriff Mike Chitwood of Volusia County said he wants to be the first one to invite New Yorkers to Florida.

“If you’re an NYC resident or a great NYPD officer unhappy with the results of tonight’s Mayoral election, let me be the first to invite you into the welcoming arms of Volusia County,” he posted on Facebook on Tuesday night.

A sheriff has invited New Yorkers to move to Florida (Facebook)

The 61-year-old officer further stated that he might have openings for his fellow NYPD officers.

“To my NYPD friends, if you want to come to work in an organization that is cutting edge, innovating every day, a place where you’re appreciated by the community and supported by the elected officials, then check out the Volusia Sheriff’s Office and take a look at how we’re getting the job done,” he said.

“To all New Yorkers, if you’re looking for a better quality of life, from education, to the outdoors, to the beautiful weather, check out Volusia County. We are open for business. Tonight’s election is not the end. It can be the beginning of a new life.”

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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