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Jessica Ramos: “Who is leaving is the middle class.”

Featuring: Jessica Ramos, Democratic | New York State Senate, District 13

Interview with State Senator Jessica Ramos on Her Mayoral Candidacy and Vision for New York City

Published January 5, 2025 | Video Starts at 08:49

Are you afraid that they would leave? I am not afraid that they would leave because if they're New Yorkers, they like being in New York. And we know this, Who is leaving is the middle class. I see a lot of my peers finally, you know, doing well in their careers. They finally have enough money to buy a house, but they can't afford to do that here in New York. (08:49–08:52)

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