Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pathetic ‘science of reading’ fiasco
[ad_1] Credit Gov. Kathy Hochul with recognizing that New York needs to drastically up its game when it comes to teaching kids to read — but mock her for paying the state teachers’ union to produce a better curriculum. Mississippi and other deep-south states are working miracles in teaching literacy, having embraced the insights of […]
‘We’re taxing the rich’: NYC Mayor Mamdani touts new $500M-a-year tax on luxury second homes
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated a proposal to tax luxury second homes owned by the ultra-wealthy, a plan expected to generate at least $500 million annually. Earlier in the day, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes in […]
Gov. Hochul proposes taxes on NYC homeowners who own second house worth more than $5M
[ad_1] Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed adding an extra levy on people who own second pricey homes in the Big Apple — as its young socialist mayor calls for more taxes on New York’s highest earners. The gov has floated imposing a yearly surcharge on second homes in New York City that are worth $5 […]
Exclusive | Are you among the rich & famous owed $20B in unclaimed NY funds?
[ad_1] The rich could be even richer — if they stop leaving money on the table. The people owed a portion of the $20 billion in “unclaimed funds” from the New York comptroller’s office include a Who’s Who of political, business and entertainment figures — from President Trump and first lady Melania to lefty city […]
The tragic story of paralyzed gang-rape victim Noelia Castillo’s assisted suicide is a warning for the West
[ad_1] This week the world was shocked by the tragic story of 25-year-old Noelia Castillo. On Thursday, the victim of alleged gang rape ended her short life with the help of the government of Spain, where assisted suicide has been legal since 2021. Oh, how many systems have failed Castillo. Barcelona resident and gang rape […]
New York’s Hochul drove me to Florida — now she’s begging me to return. Not happening
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made a surprising admission two weeks ago. Speaking at Politico’s “New York Agenda: Albany Summit” on March 11, the governor said her state now lacks the “high-net-worth” residents needed to pay for “the generous social programs we want to have.” Hochul […]