Mamdani's Wealth Tax Backlash Heats Up NYC Politics
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated a pied-à-terre tax on second homes worth more than $5 million backed by Gov. Kathy Hochul; the post sparked a large online backlash from conservatives and financiers who warn the tax could drive wealthy residents out of the city, while supporters say it would raise about $500 million annually for city services like parks, libraries and schools.
- Mamdani warning to wealthy New Yorkers about 'fair share' sparks online firestorm: 'Full blown communist' Fox News
- Pied-à-terre tax homeowners given notice, Mamdani says USA Today
- Is a second home in New York or London more trouble than it’s worth? Financial Times
- Mamdani puts rich second-home owners in New York on notice for pied-à-terre tax: 'You've got mail' Business Insider
- Opinion | The Second Home Tax Is a Win for New York The New York Times
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