Mamdanis proposed tax hikes: Letters to the Editor March 17, 2026

The Issue: Mayor Mamdani’s lengthy list of new possible tax hikes to help fund his agenda.Mayor Mamdani’s newest tax idea (enlarging the estate tax) is no surprise coming from the man who stood by Cea Weaver after she said she wants to impoverish the middle class (“Just Cut Spending, Zoh,” Editorial, March 13).This comes right after suggesting he might take away free parking, which will hurt everyone but the rich.Karl Marx had contempt for the middle class and so does our new mayor.He’s just starting — what else does he have in store for us?In a city where Nicolás Maduro sits in a prison cell, our mayor wants to impose the same ideas that turned Venezuela into a hellhole.Gary MottolaBrooklynThe Post’s analysis of Mamdani’s tax hikes leaves out one key point, which even though not contained explicitly in his plan, is obvious: Even if Mamdani is able to raise billions in extra taxes, it will not close any budget gaps: The money will be promptly deposited into the abyss of spending programs and fraud.So the city’s finances will remain in a poor state, but with more entitlement spending — making the situation worse.I’m sure the vast majority of NYC voters will support it, because as usual, someone else’s money will pay for their benefits.Joseph GrassiPort St.

Lucie, Fla.Gov.Hochul gave Mamdani billions of state tax dollars, yet he is not done soaking the public.

He wants to reduce estate-tax exemptions, increase taxes on capital gains, increase income taxes and expand the a real-estate-transfer tax.It’s time for residents across New York state to demand their representatives oppose these taxes.Paul Burgdorf Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Please provide a valid email.

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LathamMamdani wants to put a tax on everything he sees — not only for the rich.There are many middle-class people in NYC ...