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Tax the rich? Mamdani to release preliminary budget plan for NYC

Mayor Mamdani laid out his preliminary plan to close New York City’s multi-billion dollar budget gap, saying that it could get painful for some New Yorkers, with an almost 10% increase in the city’s p...

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New York City homeowner slams Mamdani's property tax hike proposal

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NYC residents say Mamdani reneging on affordable housing promise with proposed property tax hike

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Is NYC Headed For An Irreversible Decline With Mamdani’s Tax Threats?

Steve Forbes breaks down NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed budget and his threat to raise property taxes if New York State doesn’t hike taxes on the rich.

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Mamdani’s words come back to haunt him as he threatens property tax hike

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Mamdani floats New York City property tax raise if state won’t tax millionaires

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Tax Pledge Backfires as Mamdani Floats Property Hike

Housing industry representatives warned the proposed increase would hit homeowners directly and could ripple into higher rents.

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NYC homeowners could pay $600 more per year under Mamdani’s new tax plan. Who’s most vulnerable (and what to know about property tax appeals)?

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Retirees Beware: 6 States That Collect Over $9,000 in Taxes Every Year

Albany mayor says state funding formula is failing NY's capital city

Albany Mayor Dorcy Applyrs says state decisions shrank the tax base, leaving over half of property tax-exempt and residents facing one of NY's highest taxes.

New York Focus

Mamdani’s Albany Agenda Narrows as Tax Fight Crowds Out Other Issues

Mamdani also campaigned on pushing Albany to expand rent stabilization to more new housing, likely by making changes to the 485-x tax break. The mayor has given no indication that he is sticking with that promise. Leila Bozorg, Mamdani’s deputy mayor for housing and planning, told THE CITY this month that she does not see any need to change 485-x.

City & State New York

Former NYPD detective running for Assembly to support Mamdani’s Albany agenda

Now, he has decided to run for office himself. This week, Haque filed to run for Assembly District 30, a Queens district that includes Woodside, Elmhurst and Maspeth. The district is currently represented by Assembly Member Steven Raga, who is now running for state Senate, freeing up the seat.

Opinion

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You know JUST what Albany means by ‘no tax hikes in an election year’

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s effort to hold New York City’s working and middle classes hostage unless Albany gives him his income-tax hike prompted horrified cries of “It’s an election year!” from Democratic lawmakers — which tells you exactly what to expect once the election is safely over.

Hoodline

Albany Lawmakers Angle For $1 Billion Windfall For NYC Schools As Cheaper States Gain On Tests

Albany lawmakers are proposing changes to New York’s public school funding that could direct about $1 billion more to New York City classrooms, even as new national test data show some lower-spending states making gains.

Mamdani seeks Albany's help with NYC's $7B budget hole

The new NYC mayor is seeking to close the hole in part with an increase in the state's corporate tax rate and a 2% increase on millionaires in the city.

City & State New York

Back in Albany, Mamdani says ‘tax the rich’

The mayor came to Caucus Weekend, but he’s expected to skip a Tax the Rich rally later this month out of deference to the governor.

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Zohran Mamdani’s next challenge: Conquering Albany

The New York City mayor is appearing at the state Capitol to present his requests to his former colleagues.

WTEN

City of Albany to create new climate action plan

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The City of Albany has announced that its officials and community members will be coming together to create a new Climate Action Plan. The plan will be called “Act Now Albany: Coming Together for Climate Action.” The city’s ...

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Warrant searches net arrests in multiple Albany robberies

Several Albany residents were arrested and multiple handguns were recovered in an ongoing investigation into robberies across the city.On Wednesday, Feb. 18, 20