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Should Long Island Secede From New York and, With Congressional Approval, Becomes Its Own State?

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With nearly 8 million people, Long Islanders make up 40% of the state's population.

As its own state, it would rank 13th in population, just behind Washington and just ahead of Arizona. It would have either 9 or 10 Representatives, likely a 7-2 or 8-2 split in favor of Democrats. The party would also be favored for the two U.S. Senate seats.

The boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens would split off from New York City and become their own cities in the new state.

Queens would rank as the fifth-most-populous city in the U.S., after Los Angeles, Chicago, Brooklyn, and Houston.
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beckyromero · 36-40, F
@LvChris

The Mets play in Queens, so they'd be in the new state.

The Yankees are in the Bronx, which would remain part of the City of New York (and in the State of New York).
HannahSky · F
@LvChris that's the important question here ⚾
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beckyromero · 36-40, F
@LvChris

Thanks for the eye.😉
beckyromero · 36-40, F
@LvChris

The Mets would have to change their caps!