Would New York City Secede from New York State?

NEW YORK (WCBS 880) -- The latest secession seed was planted by Mayor Bloomberg's reent gripe that New York City residents send $11 billion more to Albany than the five boroughs get in return.

That's not a new complaint, and council member Peter Vallone, Jr. has been part of past efforts that have fallen short, as any exit would need Albany's ok.

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'They actually believe that they support us, while the truth is, without New York City, New York state would be fighting with Arkansas for last when it comes to economic production,' said Vallone.

But he says it's time to start the process again, and the New York Sun says the council will hold a hearing on Vallone's proposal.

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01/30/2008 3:06PM

If NYC became its own state, what would you call it?

Councilman Vallone Jr. want to propose New York City secede from the rest of the state. What would you name New York City as a state?

04/08/2008 7:56PM

the real truth

manhattan,queens, brooklyn, the bronx, westchester, nassau, and suffolk counties should secede and call themselves New Amsterdam. Staten Island should become part of New Jersey.

05/21/2008 1:41PM

Unofficial response from Upstate

Don't let the door hit you in the dupa on the way out.

07/17/2009 5:29AM

Norman Mailer

proposed secession and keeping the New York name. The rest of the state can be named after Buffalo.