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Mayor Mamdani's Tax Policies Spark Corporate Exodus Fears

4/6/2026

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces concerns that his tax policies could trigger a corporate exodus.
Reports indicate firms such as Apollo Global Management are weighing relocating headquarters to lower-cost states like Florida or Texas.
Manhattan's office market remains strong, with rising rents and falling vacancies driven in part by an AI boom.
Business leaders warn that ongoing uncertainty about future costs and taxes may spur a gradual exodus.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces concerns that his tax policies could trigger a corporate exodus.
Reports indicate firms such as Apollo Global Management are weighing relocating headquarters to lower-cost states like Florida or Texas.
Manhattan's office market remains strong, with rising rents and falling vacancies driven in part by an AI boom.
Business leaders warn that ongoing uncertainty about future costs and taxes may spur a gradual exodus.