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- New York City Council member Chi Ossé reluctantly agreed to advocate for the Fair Share Act.
- He filmed a video at a rally for higher taxes on wealthy organized by the Democratic Socialists of America.
- The turnout was under 2,000, below expectations.
- Mayor Mamdani skipped the rally to maintain relations with Governor Hochul.
- City Council members expressed skepticism about taxing the rich and property owners to close the budget gap.
