In the heart of New York City, patriotism shines brightly with a vibrant display of red, white, and blue.
A fresh survey, released just as the country gears up to commemorate its 250th birthday, suggests that an overwhelming number of city dwellers take pride in calling themselves Americans.
Despite New York’s longtime reputation as one of the less patriotic states, the Honan Strategy Group’s findings offer a different narrative. According to the poll, a notable 68% of New Yorkers expressed pride in being citizens of the United States.
Conversely, only 21% of those polled conveyed sentiments that could be considered anti-American.
While a significant portion of participants embrace their American identity, there is also a prevalent concern among them regarding the nation’s current trajectory.
Of the city dwellers surveyed, 43% percent think the country is in a “serious decline” and 62% are pessimistic about its future over the next 10 years.
Thirty percent said America has dire issues but they can be fixed, according to the poll.
Only 19% of respondents believe the United States is the greatest nation in the world — even though 55% said they were thrilled for the America 250 celebrations in New York City.
“New Yorkers aren’t anti-American. They’re alarmed about America. That’s a very different thing and it’s the mood heading into July 4,” Bradley Honan, the group’s CEO, told The Post.
New York’s complicated relationship with patriotism is nothing new.
The state is the second-least-patriotic state in the country, according to a WalletHub survey from June.
Arkansas residents are the least proud to be American, while people in Virginia are the most patriotic among all 50 states, that survey found.