Taxes May 12, 2026
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, on Monday defended herself against criticism from labor allies and members of her own party over her intent to opt into the GOP’s federal tax-credit scholarship program.
Taxes May 7, 2026
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a handshake deal Thursday on a $268 billion state budget that includes a controversial pied-à-terre tax on second homes in New York City aimed at bringing more money to city coffers.
Taxes April 30, 2026
Comptroller Mark Levine says the tax, which would place a surcharge on second homes valued at $5 million or more, could yield between $340 million and $380 million, much lower than the $500 million goal set by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Taxes April 16, 2026
The tax on expensive secondary residences in New York City represents a safe middle ground between Zohran Mamdani’s tax-the-rich proposals and Kathy Hochul’s more moderate standpoint on taxes.
Taxes April 13, 2026
A bevy of New York City nonprofit groups are urging state lawmakers to keep pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul to grant Mayor Zohran Mamdani's asks for tax hikes on the city's wealthiest residents and most profitable corporations.
Taxes March 10, 2026
A budget battle is unfolding in Albany as state lawmakers in their budget proposals unveiled a push for tax hikes on both wealthy individuals and corporations to supply New York City with more money.
Taxes February 18, 2026
The proposed 9.5% hike, which New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani framed as the city’s nuclear option to close a $5.4 billion budget gap, would be the first of its kind since 2003.
Taxes February 17, 2026
Mamdani is expected to propose raising property taxes to balance the city budget on Tuesday, in the face of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s continued resistance to raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
Taxes January 21, 2026
Facing a potential $12 billion budget gap, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani indicated Jan. 21 he may push Gov. Kathy Hochul in budget negotiations to include tax hikes on millionaires and corporations.
Taxes December 11, 2025
Scott Bessent targeted New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker over their state's taxes amid the ongoing holiday season.