Zohran Mamdani Proposes $22M NYPD Cuts and 9.5% Property Tax Hike

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed a 9.5% property tax hike and $22M in New York Police Department budget cuts to address a $5.4B deficit.Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams criticized the tax proposal as inequitable following the decision by Zohran Mamdani to cancel thousands of police hires.Governor Kathy Hochul remains opposed to alternative tax increases on the wealthy which Zohran Mamdani suggested to avoid the property tax surge.