yes, a lot. illegal immigration is not sustainable and hurts native new yorkers who are already disadvantaged because shelters are full and the government is buying out hotels for immigrants but not homeless new yorkers

yes

cost of living is through the roof, unemployment, and a huge income inequality. new york is home to some of the richest people in the u.s. and also the poorest

like in all major cities, there is, though i wouldn’t say “everywhere” as it’s more in certain areas of the city

crime is more prevalent in major cities. however, new york is a pretty safe city. you can see these numbers linked are relatively low for a city of over 8 million people. https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/news/p00099/nypd-january-2024-citywide-crime-statistics

people are fleeing new york because, like all cities, there is crime, homelessness, and especially with the immigration crisis there are too many people coming in. additionally, taxes in new york city are one of the highest in the country. with more options to remote working, many people no longer have a need to live in the city if they don’t need to work here.