New York socialists calling for higher taxes aim to spread the tax net far beyond Wall Street, scooping up folks on Main Street—especially in the suburbs. Bemoaning “violent budget cuts” at New York City agencies, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cort Read More
“We will not be raising income taxes this year,” Gov. Hochul declared in January at the opening of New York’s 2023 legislative session. Read More
At a panel event in Albany being hosted by the tomorrow morning, The Empire Center’s EJ McMahon and other budget experts and observers will discuss the timely topic of state budget process reform. Read More
New York’s property tax rates are generally among the highest in the nation. Specific property tax burdens vary widely throughout the state. Read More
The closing days of the legislative session could prove costly for New York health insurance consumers as lawmakers push a raft of proposals that would make coverage more expensive, harder to find, or both. Read More
After nearly a week’s delay, Governor Kathy Hochul has finally announced a budget deal. Though the legislature has yet to formally agree to most of it, she disclosed numerous specifics of the purported $220 billion deal. Read More
High taxes are the top reason New Yorkers are considering or making plans to move out of the state, according to a new Zogby poll. Read More
Governor Hochul’s executive budget risks accelerating the trend of high-earning New Yorkers fleeing the state. Read More