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Andrew Cuomo: “You move to Nassau, you move to Westchester, your property…”

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Andrew Cuomo Relaunches Mayoral Campaign with Focus on Housing and Infrastructure

Published July 15, 2025 | Video Starts at 05:37

You didn't have to move to Nassau. You stayed in the city and you could get a quality public education. You stayed in the city because your property taxes were much lower. You move to Nassau, you move to Westchester, your property taxes go way up. You have no income tax in Westchester, Nassau, but the property tax was actually higher. Yes. Than the income tax. Yes. And it was safe. It was safe. (05:37–05:42)

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Asserts that property taxes are higher in Nassau and Westchester compared to the city.

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