NYC Mayor 조란 맘다니 advances luxury‑home tax and public‑grocery pilot

Mayor 조란 맘다니's administration has released a public list of about 960,000 second‑homes in New York City valued at $5 million or more. The list, which includes owners’ names and addresses, targets non‑resident property holders for a “pied‑à‑terre” tax that could generate at least $500 million in annual revenue. Notable entries include properties linked to Howard Rutnick, members of the Trump family and hedge‑fund manager John Polson’s former spouse.

In parallel, the mayor announced a pilot program to open five city‑owned grocery stores in low‑income neighborhoods, beginning in Brooklyn and expanding to four additional districts by 2029. The stores will sell staple foods at prices roughly 30 % below market rates, with the city covering rent and property taxes. The initiative aims to alleviate cost‑of‑living pressures but has drawn criticism over potential market disruption and accusations of “communist‑style” distribution.