Zohran Mamdani to unveil $122B budget — fueled by proposed NYC property tax hike
Share this @internewscast.com

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is poised to introduce a groundbreaking $122 billion budget this Tuesday, driven by a proposed increase in property taxes for New Yorkers, sources have revealed to The Post.

This preliminary budget, which surpasses the current year’s by over $6 billion, also suggests significantly depleting the city’s $10 billion rainy day fund, leaving it nearly empty, according to insiders.

One informed source commented, “This is insanity. Property taxes haven’t been raised since the aftermath of 9/11.”


Mayor Mamdani announcing the appointment of Nadia Shihata as DOI Commissioner at City Hall.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani record $122 billion budget is fueled by a proposed property tax hike on New Yorkers, The Post has learned. Gabriella Bass for NY Post

The insider, familiar with the fiscal plans for 2027, expressed concerns over the strategy to exhaust New York City’s savings, labeling it a “major red flag” that could negatively impact the city’s bond rating and borrowing capabilities.

Mayor Mamdani is expected to officially present his spending blueprint Tuesday afternoon, following discussions with key local leaders, including City Council Speaker Julie Menin, as they prepare for budget negotiations.

Interestingly, this announcement follows closely on the heels of Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to allocate an additional $1.5 billion to aid the city, amidst Mayor Mamdani’s ongoing appeals to increase taxes on affluent New Yorkers.

The Democratic socialist mayor has sounded the alarm about the city’s financial health, saying the budget is $7 billion underwater.

Mamdani had put the deficit at $12 billion just three weeks ago, before the administration counted massive tax revenues, mostly from Wall Street bonuses, which came in 24% higher than last year.

He used the gap to call on Hochul and the state Legislature to add another 2% tax on New Yorkers making more than $1 million.

Hochul has shot down the idea of boosting the personal income tax.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Iran's supreme leader taunts Trump, US as high-stakes nuclear talks begin

Iran’s Supreme Leader Challenges Trump Amid Critical Nuclear Negotiations

WASHINGTON — In a provocative move, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei…
'Clown': Gavin Newsom Files Hurt Feelings Report on Ted Cruz, Commits Embarrassing Self-Own Instead

California vs. Texas: Gavin Newsom’s Blunder in Feud with Ted Cruz Sparks Online Frenzy

As 2026 unfolds, the Democratic Party finds itself in a familiar position,…
Cops release new details in murder of surfer Kurt Van Dyke

Unveiling the Mystery: Fresh Insights into Surfer Kurt Van Dyke’s Tragic Murder

Costa Rican officials have divulged significant information regarding the suspected murder of…
California surfer murdered in apparent robbery at his home in Costa Rica: reports

Tragic End for California Surfer: Costa Rica Home Invasion Turns Fatal

A well-known surfer from California tragically lost his life in what appears…
Chicago crime: Surveillance camera video captures series of car break-ins on West Side; property owner offers $2K reward

Caught on Camera: Rash of Car Break-Ins Hits Chicago’s West Side; $2,000 Reward Announced

A Chicago property owner on the West Side has put up a…
New TMZ ransom letter gave 3 possible clues about Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping

Unraveling the Mystery: Three Intriguing Clues from TMZ’s Ransom Letter in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case

A fresh twist has emerged in the mysterious case of Nancy Guthrie’s…
Mass rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot recounts her harrowing ordeal in new memoir

Survivor Gisèle Pelicot Shares Her Powerful Story of Resilience in New Memoir

Gisèle Pelicot, a French woman whose harrowing experience became a landmark case…
Valley Glen residents fight crime with signs, Flock cameras — but city officials say its illegal

Valley Glen’s Crime-Fighting Innovations: Why City Officials Say They’re Breaking the Law

Homeowners in Los Angeles are locked in a battle with city officials…
LAPD warns students to stay in class after teens attack ICE officers

LAPD Advises Students to Remain in Class Following Incident Involving Teens and ICE Officers

The Los Angeles Police Department has issued a cautionary notice to both…
Abduction of 10 Mexican miners during wave of cartel violence casts doubts over president's safety claims

Ten Mexican Miners Abducted Amid Escalating Cartel Violence, Raising Questions on Presidential Security Assurances

CONCORDIA, Mexico — Nestled within the coastal mountains overlooking the shimmering Pacific…
Indiana school secretary charged after husband finds her with student, probe reveals affair with another: cops

Indiana School Secretary Faces Charges Following Husband’s Discovery; Investigation Uncovers Additional Student Involvement, Police Report

A high school secretary from Indiana faces allegations after her husband reportedly…
Former FBI analyst believes Guthrie suspect amateur criminal, Savannah's latest message tailored to him

Ex-FBI Analyst Calls Guthrie Suspect a Novice; Savannah Sends Personal Message

In a recent development surrounding the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the…