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Michael Goodwin: Hochul and Mamdani are on an ideological bender — tax hike could kill NYC’s golden goose

Hochul and Mamdani push for higher taxes on the wealthy to fund city programs amid New York's budget pressures.
Critics say Hochul flip-flopped on taxes, switching from opposition to support for tax hikes.
The pied-à-terre tax proposal aims to raise about $500 million via a surcharge on long-term unoccupied luxury units.
Governor Hochul argues tax measures are necessary to support social programs while facing a shrinking tax base.
Mamdani accuses Hochul of using tax policy to gain political leverage and curry favor with NYC elites.
Analysts note New York's budget deficits and real estate market influence tax policy and political calculations.
Criticism highlights the impact of real estate taxes on wealthy residents and job growth in NYC.
Columnists criticize Hochul and Mamdani for advancing class-w warfare rhetoric on taxation.
The piece questions the effectiveness of punitive real estate taxes on attracting back taxpayers from Florida.
Observers cite the potential for policy to backfire if it alienates high earners and investors.
The article frames the tax debate as a test of NY's fiscal and political resilience amid population shifts.

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