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'NYC is cooked': Business leaders and Wall Streeters erupt over proposed luxury second-home tax

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics, Business
Zohran Mamdani grins toward the camera, flanked by photographers.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has backed a proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul to tax second homes in New York City valued at over $5 million.

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I won New York City's affordable-housing lottery. Five years later, I feel trapped with my family in 800 square feet.

Tech Insider : Business
Woman on laptop sitting on couch with dog at her feet
Winning the New York City affordable housing lottery was one of the best things that ever happened to me. Five years, a husband, and a kid later, I feel like I have no choice but to stay.

Caralynn Matassa

I moved to a small Midwestern city for a job. Although I miss my fast-paced life on the East Coast, I'm surprisingly happy.

Tech Insider : Business, Sports
Qoman smiling with play book on stairs
I moved from the Northeast to Lansing, Michigan, for a job. I'm surprised by how much I love it and how much I enjoy the slower pace of life.

Rachelle Legrand

I upgraded to Amtrak's business class for $50. As nice as my 8-hour ride was, I'll probably stick with coach.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Woman taking selfie on Amtrak train
My eight-hour ride in Amtrak's business class allowed me to work on the move while also being quite comfortable.

Alexis Buncich

How one factory supplies NYC's corner store delis

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Style

Bodegas are one of New York City's oldest and largest neighborhood institutions, with more than 10,000 spread across the city's five boroughs. But this century-old industry is fighting to stay alive under rising rents, cutthroat competition, and Zohran Mamdani's city-run grocery initiative.

I took my first in-person Peloton class. It felt like an exclusive event — which was the point.

Tech Insider : Business
Two women in a Peloton class
I took an in-person Peloton class with Jess King. I appreciated how intentional every detail was.

Joi-Marie McKenzie

I left NYC for Miami at 58. I retired early thanks to an unexpected saving.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Scott Scovel standing in front of a view of the Miami skyline.
Scovel loves Miami's sunny weather.

Courtesy of Scott Scovel

We left New York City for the Connecticut suburbs. Our family gained way more than square footage, but it cost us a lot.

Tech Insider : Business
Aerial view of houses in fall in New England
Although moving from New York City to Connecticut's suburbs has come with drawbacks, it's also brought several benefits.

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From JPMorgan-branded beer foam to gym views, TikToks are revealing details of the bank's 270 Park headquarters

Tech Insider : Business, Style, Technology
Lobby at 270 Park
JPMorgan has shared renderings of the interior.

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Zohran Mamdani's most popular policy proposal is raising taxes on millionaires and corporations, new poll finds

Tech Insider : Politics, Business
Zohran Mamdani
Mamdani's most popular proposal, according to the poll, is raising taxes on millionaires and corporations.

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