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New Hampshire governor recruits NYC business owners fleeing Mamdani ‘regime’

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November 29, 2025

New Hampshire governor recruits NYC business owners fleeing Mamdani ‘regime’

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A large van covered in rotating digital posters circled Midtown Manhattan last week after democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won a dramatic New York City mayoral election.

New Hampshire Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s re-election campaign sent a van covered with ads reading: “NYC business owners: Mamdani got you down? Come on up to New Hampshire for no Communism, less red tape, and less taxes,” and various phrases encouraging New Yorkers to head north.

“New Hampshire has a lot to offer anyone who is looking to leave NYC ahead of the Mamdani regime,” Ayotte told Fox News Digital. “We are the safest state in the nation, the best for economic opportunity, and we have some of the lowest taxes anywhere. Whether you own a business or just want to keep more of your hard-earned money — come on up to the Granite State. We’d love to have you!”

Mamdani, who has pledged to raise taxes in order to fund his vision of free buses and free child care, was elected mayor of New York City Tuesday.

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New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte sent a van to New York City telling fleeing business owners to move to her state. (Kelly for New Hampshire)

“Come to New Hampshire,” one slide on the side of the truck read. “We’ll help your business make the switch, and you can keep more of your hard-earned money!”

The mayor-elect has not shied away from his commitment to implementing socialist policies in the Big Apple. His tax hike proposals have reportedly discouraged individuals from moving to the city and are pushing some New Yorkers to flee the five boroughs altogether.

Fox News Digital’s Kristen Altus spoke with developer Isaac Toledano, the CEO of Miami-based BH Group, who said his company has closed more than $100 million in signed contracts, which is twice as much as the previous year, from New York buyers in just the past few months.

The van, paid for by Kelly Ayotte’s re-election campaign, circled throughout Midtown Manhattan. (Kelly for New Hampshire)

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“During COVID the first exodus was less about taxes, and more about access to schools and a more ‘normal’ way of life. Don’t get me wrong, taxes were a motivation, but not the sole motivation,” Mitch Roschelle, real estate expert and managing director at Madison Ventures, told Fox News Digital.

“Fast forward to the Mamdami era. The next exodus from NYC will be led by residents who are already paying their fair share and do not want to fund the bevy of social welfare programs that lay ahead,” Roschelle added.

After democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won New York City’s mayoral race, New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s campaign sent a van through Manhattan urging businesses to relocate north for “no Communism, less red tape, and lower taxes.” (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)

According to a report from the Office of the New York State Comptroller, the population of NYC fell 5.3% from April 2020 to July 2022. For comparison, the number of New Yorkers that left the city during that time is more than the entire population of Long Beach, California.

“The exodus may not be immediate, and I suspect it will be tied to the school year for families,” Roschelle continued. “The spring will be the big test of the prevailing group—think about migration.”

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“That said, any change in public safety, or a major tax increase on the ‘rich’ will dramatically accelerate exits from NYC,” Roschelle added.

Mamdani will be officially sworn into office on Jan. 1, 2026.

Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News. Story tips can be sent to Preston.Mizell@fox.com and on X @MizellPreston.

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New York

Video: New York City’s Next Super Storm

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November 29, 2025

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What’s a worst-case scenario for hurricane flooding in New York City? Our reporter Hilary Howard, who covers the environment in the region, explores how bad it could get as climate change powers increasingly extreme rainfall and devastating storm surges.

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Boston, MA

Travelers thankful for mostly smooth sailing at Logan Airport

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November 28, 2025

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Travelers thankful for mostly smooth sailing at Logan Airport

Travelers flying into and out of Logan Airport Friday seemed extra thankful for a smooth travel experience.

The Dumont family from the Boston area was all smiles as they made their way through the airport early Friday night with two little ones and multiple suitcases.

“Even TSA was zip right through,” said Kelly Dumont. “The Atlanta airport was easy this morning. It was not busy at all.”

The Bergeron family from Rockland shared a similar story.

“Our flight to Denver was very smooth. Everything was smooth,” Renee Bergeron, said.

Bergeron says she booked her trip months ago in January, but during the government shutdown she was concerned their flight to and from Denevr might not happen.

“We were a little hesitant, worried, but luckily everything opened back up in time,” she said.

Wednesday was a busy day on the roads on the eve of the holiday.

“There’s a little bit of that ya know with the shutdown recently, but it was actually really smooth,” A.B Delevaux from Boston said,

Heavy snowfall across the Great Lakes Region made travel a little hectic for others across the country. As of Friday night, nearly 90 flights were canceled into or out of the United States and more than 3,400 flights were delayed, according to FlightAware.

Delevaux says when it comes to flying on a holiday, many are willing to sacrifice.

“You’ll do anything for them and that’s including travel, so if a flight is the quickest way, I believe people are still gonna take that chance,” Delevaux said.

As of late Friday night, FlightAware reported no cancellations into and out of the country from Logan Airport, but there were nearly 150 delays.

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Pittsburg, PA

Pittsburghers hit the stores on Black Friday

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November 28, 2025

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Pittsburghers hit the stores on Black Friday

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Updated on: November 28, 2025 / 6:52 PM EST
/ CBS Pittsburgh

Thousands of people throughout the Pittsburgh area made the trip to shopping centers on Black Friday. Tanger Outlets Pittsburgh in Washington County saw a strong turnout.

“It’s that time of the year,” Tiffany Sherbondi, of Belle Vernon, said.

Sherbondi and her friends arrived at the outlets at 4:30 a.m. and waited in line before capitalizing on Black Friday deals.

“There’s no gameplan. It’s get what you can,” Sherbondi said.

Scores of people came to the outlets on Friday to get what they could, including Nadia Minnick and her friends from Somerset County.

“We traveled from Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, which is about an hour and a half south from here,” she said.

Minnick said that during her trip to the Nike store, she and her friends bought matching sets. Happy customers like Minnick and her friends are what the outlets have been working for all year.

“Last year was record-breaking. We expect the same for sure,” said Megan Hindes, director of marketing at Tanger Outlets Pittsburgh.

In an era of online shopping, there’s just something about walking away from a store with a bag of items.

“You can go in and feel the product, feel the value of the store, the experience,” Hindes said.

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