'Reasonable' or a 'hit list'? New Yorkers react to rollout of Mamdani's tax on second homes
A list of expensive New York homes has sparked a controversy as Mamdani implements a second home tax.
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Notable Quotes
""A hit list of the haves and the have-nots - a scarlet letter.""
— Kamillah Hanks , Politician
""It seems reasonable and fair to ask those who don't pay full-time income taxes here, but have luxury homes here for pleasure, to contribute to the wellbeing of New York City.""
— Beverly Solo , Activist
""I think the wealthy homeowners here doth protest too much.""
— Dave Backer , Academic
Key People
Former Vogue editor-in-chief and wealthy property owner.
New York City resident advocating for the pied-à-terre tax.
Actress featured on the list of possible tax liabilities.
Professor of school finance who commented on tax opposition.
City council member supportive of the second home tax.
City council member voicing concerns over the second home tax list.
Kathy Hochul is the Governor of New York.
Ken Griffin is the founder and CEO of Citadel, a global financial institution.
Film director mentioned as a property owner on the tax list.
Mayor of New York City.
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A list of expensive New York homes has sparked a controversy as Mamdani implements a second home tax.
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