Event Brief
Judge orders New York to scrap second-home tax rollout
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 29, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Summary: A Staten Island judge ruled in favor of a group of homeowners who sued the city over its introduction of a second-home tax. The decision requires New York to scrap the rollout and start over, dealing a blow to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
WHO: Staten Island judge; group of homeowners; Mayor Zohran Mamdani; New York City
WHAT: A judge ordered New York to scrap the rollout of a second-home tax and restart the effort after a homeowners lawsuit.
WHEN: Sep 29, 2026 at 4:10 PM ET
WHERE: New York City, USA
WHY: Homeowners sued the city over the introduction of the second-home tax, and the judge ruled for them.
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