Yes it did. This from Gemini AI:![]()
Hochul Proposes Tax on N.Y.C. Second Homes That Are Worth $5 Million
Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has opposed raising some taxes, favored a “pied-à-terre” luxury tax because it largely targets the ultrawealthy who primarily live outside New York City.www.nytimes.com
It didn't actually happen.
Thanks Derek.
Another standard 'get off Twitter' moment for the Tug.
It's a proposal.Yes it did. This from Gemini AI:
As of today, April 15, 2026, there has been a major breakthrough on this issue. Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, have reportedly reached an agreement on a new tax targeting high-value second homes in the city.
This marks a significant shift, as Governor Hochul had previously resisted several of Mayor Mamdani’s proposals to tax the wealthy.
I have no problem with pied-à-terre taxes. It's the least we can do.That you support
Wasn't deflecting anything. The tweet presented it like it already happened. It hasn't. It's just a proposal. Big Ern has big problems with misinformation. Luckily he's here to set the story straight.So why all the deflection?
Spoken like a true poorI have no problem with pied-à-terre taxes. It's the least we can do.