Groups urge Gov. Kathy Hochul and Legislature to tax the rich

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By Karen DeWitt

Erica Vladimer with the Invest in Our New York campaign said former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2021 initially opposed the tax surcharge on the wealthy, but the Senate and Assembly included it in the final spending plan under pressure from left-leaning lawmakers.

“And the Legislature stepped up and stood with middle, working-class and low-income New Yorkers to secure an additional, now it's over $10 billion, in additional public funds,” Vladimer said. “We know they can do that again this year. And that they recognize affordability is top of mind for all New Yorkers.”

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