Hochul wants tax on NYC 2nd homes worth $5 million-plus
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Kathy Hochul was dragged by critics for her sudden pied-à-terre tax push — including for backtracking on her no new taxes pledge — as Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his lefty allies cheerfully took credit Wednesday.
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Kathy Hochul Finds a Way to Tax the Rich
The governor is proposing a surcharge on the second homes of the ultrawealthy. Both Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin are in favor.
Gov. Kathy Hochul traded barbs with top lawmakers – calling one a liar – as a stalemate over the state budget dragged into its second week.
Kathy Hochul’s proposed tax on pricey New York City real estate is offering yet another desperately needed financial boost to rookie Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Hochul is backing an annual surcharge on non-primary Big Apple residences that are worth $5 million and higher,
New York’s governor, too, has feelings about that NJ Transit World Cup ticket prices report. A report by The Athletic on Tuesday indicated NJ Transit could charge more than $100 for a round-trip ticket between New York Penn Station and MetLife Stadium on World Cup match days this summer.
Following her“Let Them Build” agenda stop in Troy on Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul updated reporters on the status of the State budget and a recent call with
Hochul delivered her 2026 State of the State address. TROY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul was in Troy on Tuesday to talk about c