https://freerepublic.com/tag/byebyenyc/ en-us Sat, 30 May 2026 01:22:27 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4381529/posts Key PointsState lawmakers passed a tax on nonprimary residences in New York City in order to help close the city's budget gap.The so-called pied-a-terre tax will be imposed on second homes valued at $1 million or more and will take effect in two different phases. Billionaire and Citadel CEO Ken Griffin became the face of the tax after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a video in front of Griffin's penthouse apartment announcing the tax.New York City's new tax on second homes will more than double property taxes owed by many wealthy luxury apartment owners, according to tax experts.State... CNBC https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4381529/posts#comment Sat, 30 May 2026 01:22:27 GMT