1 outlet

New York to tax luxury second homes in NYC but stops short of hiking income taxes on the wealthy

New York state lawmakers are expected to place a new tax on luxury second homes in New York City, appeasing Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his progressive base as he moves to fund his ambitious agenda on the backs of the rich

First seen · 9:17 PM UTCMay 7, 2026

How it's being covered

Methodology →

LeftCenterRight

0Left · 0%1Center-Left · 100%0Center · 0%0Center-Right · 0%0Right · 0%

Covering this story

Sorted left → right

The Independent
Center-LeftIndependent Digital News and Media
New York to tax luxury second homes in NYC but stops short of hiking income taxes on the wealthyNew York state lawmakers are expected to place a new tax on luxury second homes in New York City, appeasing Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his progressive base as he moves to fund his ambitious agenda on the backs of the rich
9:17 PM UTC

Also happening today

All today →

Public holiday

Defender of the Fatherland Day

Defender of the Fatherland Day is observed in Kazakhstan (Отан Қорғаушы күні). Recognized nationally.

Open →

Public holiday

Soldiers' Day

Soldiers' Day is observed in El Salvador (Día del Soldado). Recognized nationally.

Open →

Also on this date in history

All →

2025

The Indian Army and the Indian Air Force conduct surgical strikes code-named Operation SINDOOR on terrorist hideouts in Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam Attack that killed 26 people.

Milestone

2023

Tanur boat disaster: At least 22 people are killed when a boat carrying tourists capsizes in Tanur, Malappuram, Kerala, India.

Disaster

2004

American businessman Nick Berg is beheaded by Islamist militants. The act is recorded on videotape and released on the Internet.

Milestone