Residents of New York City define the politics of the entire State of New York.
Only those outside of NYC and Albany can change the course of history (like the colonialists of 1773 did.)
Although A. Lincoln negated the 10th Amendment and made State secession “of no effect”, secession within a State is still an option, yes?
If I recall correctly, secession within a state requires the approval of the state involved and the U.S. Congress.
So the state of New York and Congress would have to approve of seceding from New York City. That would be tough to do legislatively.
Anyone please correct me if the process is different. As a practical matter, hasn’t happened since West Virginia split from Virginia during the Civil War.
I would think not unless the state legislature approves it. And no state legislature will let their slaves go free. Bank on that.