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NYC Mayor's 'Tax the Rich' Slogan Sparks Fierce Backlash from Business Leaders

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's "tax the rich" video, which promoted a new pied-à-terre tax on luxury homes, has drawn sharp criticism from prominent business leaders. Steven Roth, CEO of Vornado Realty Trust, called the video "irresponsible and dangerous," comparing the phrase to hate speech. Citadel CEO Ken Griffin stated the video put him "in harm's way," referencing a recent assassination. The controversy could jeopardize a significant $6 billion office tower development project in Manhattan. AI

RANK_REASON A new city tax policy is facing significant backlash from major business leaders, potentially impacting large development projects. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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NYC Mayor's 'Tax the Rich' Slogan Sparks Fierce Backlash from Business Leaders

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    Vornado CEO Steven Roth ‘shocked that our young mayor would pull this stunt’ and says Zohran Mamdani should know better than to target Ken Griffin

    Vornado and Ken Griffin's Citadel are expected to build a $6 billion tower in New York, but Citadel's COO and Roth referenced it may not go through.

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