NJ GOP Nominee Ciattarelli Urges NYC Residents to Relocate After Mamdani Win

New Jersey GOP gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli is urging New York City residents and business owners to move to New Jersey to avoid living under Zohran Mamdani, the newly nominated Democratic Socialist mayoral candidate for NYC. Ciattarelli criticized Mamdani's platform, labeling it socialist and warning of potential lawlessness and economic hardship, promising to transform New Jersey into a state of commonsense, affordability, and law and order if elected. He also pledged to counter Mamdani's stance against Israel by expanding New Jersey's economic ties with Israel. Mamdani's progressive policies, including rent freezes and free public transit, have earned him endorsements from prominent left-wing figures but alarmed Republicans like Ciattarelli. While New Jersey has experienced a net population loss in past years, there has been a notable influx of New Yorkers moving into the state recently, a trend Ciattarelli seems keen to encourage. Additionally, Ciattarelli proposed imposing a reverse congestion toll on New York license plates entering New Jersey, highlighting his focus on managing cross-state movement and resources.