On the recordJuly 19, 2026
When I ran for mayor, I said I was going to tax the rich. … Well, today we're taxing the rich. This pied-à-terre tax is specifically designed for the richest of the rich.
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foxnews.comWhen I ran for mayor, I said I was going to tax the rich. … Well, today we're taxing the rich. This pied-à-terre tax is specifically designed for the richest of the rich.
Discussing new tax on luxury properties in NYC.
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