NY voters back taxing the rich, changing bail reform, but lawmakers are divided

North Country Public Radio

By Karen DeWitt

Siena’s Steve Greenberg says two budget proposals have widespread bipartisan support. One is to raise income taxes on New Yorkers making over $5 million dollars a year. More than three-quarters of those surveyed support it.

“It has support from 83% of Democrats, 74% of independents and 64% of Republicans,” Greenberg said. “ That's a proposal the Governor did not include it in her budget”.

In fact, Hochul opposes income tax increases. A political action committee partly financed by billionaire Mike Bloomberg is running numerous television ads highlighting her stance.

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