NYC comptroller gives thumbs up to proposed pied-à-terre tax
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is giving a thumbs up to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed pied-à-terre tax. His approval, however, comes with several caveats.
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New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is giving a thumbs up to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed pied-à-terre tax. His approval, however, comes with several caveats.
As CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports, the comptroller says a tax on the second homes of the rich can raise the money Gov. Hochul and Mayor Mamdani project, but there are some caveats.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his preliminary financial plan on the heels of the announcement that the state will give the city $1.5 billion to help fix a massive budget shortfall.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state will give $1.5 billion to the city to help address a massive budget gap.
New York City is facing a massive budget gap in the immediate future, Comptroller Mark Levine said Friday. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
New York City is facing a massive budget gap in the immediate future, Comptroller Mark Levine said Friday.
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