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Mamdani laughs off criticism that his tax hike proposals will compel New Yorkers to flee

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New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamadani laughed off how his plan to increase taxes on New Yorkers might impact them, suggesting those complaining about his plans are making a mountain out of a mole hill. During an appearance this week on "Andrew Schulz’s Flagrant with Akaash Singh" podcast, Mamdani defended his proposals to raise the corporate tax rate, shift more of the tax burden to "richer and whiter neighborhoods" and add a flat 2% income tax on earners making over $1 million — insisting his plan wouldn’t drive anyone out of the state. His critics, including Independent mayoral can...

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