Mamdani Presses Hochul on Wealth Tax Proposal for NYC

Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is renewing his push for a wealth tax to fund social programs despite Governor Kathy Hochul's repeated rejection of the plan.

12 articles, 2 posts·January 29 – March 5, 2026

Key Points

Mamdani seeks state authorization for new taxes on millionaires and corporations.
The proposal aims to bridge a multi-billion dollar city budget gap.
Governor Hochul has signaled opposition to the requested state-level tax increases.
Mamdani proposed a 9.5-10% property tax hike as a contingency plan.

12 News·Thu, Jan 29 – Today

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Hochul slaps down being labeled Mamdani's 'fall man' in...

New York Post

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Zohran Mamdani and the Art of the Ask

The New Yorker

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Mamdani's tax battle comes to Albany

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2 Social·Tue, Feb 17 – Wed, Feb 18

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He’s been the new leader of the Democrat Party for just two months and he’s ALREADY calling for a massive tax hike. It’s simple: Democrats believe the GOVERNMENT deserves your money more than you do!

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Least surprising news ever…. Rain is wet, Grass is green, and Commies gonna commie.

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