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Luxury Tax Sparks 114k NYC Exodus, $500 M Funding

7/21/2026

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  • Andrew Cuomo says the new pied-à-terre tax and a $5 million luxury-home surcharge are driving wealthy residents to low-tax red states.
  • The Citizens Budget Commission reported a net loss of 114,000 New York City residents in 2025.
  • Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul say the tax will generate $500 million for childcare, street cleaning and safety.
  • Cuomo urged officials to repair potholes, clean streets, and stop demonizing corporations and the rich.