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Eric Adams: “Are you paying taxes as a low income New Yorkers? No, you're…”

Featuring: Eric Adams, Democratic | Mayor of New York

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Eric Adams Discusses Reelection Challenges and Policy Criticisms in New York City Mayoral Race

Published | Video Starts at 06:45

Dropped unemployment citywide 30% in the black and brown community. Is your childcare cheaper? Yes, it is. Because it's no longer $220 a week. It's less than $20 a week. Are you paying taxes as a low income New Yorkers? No, you're not. Because Eric said ax the tax for low income New Yorkers. Are you a foster care child and your college tuition being paying off? Yes, it is. Because you're not slipping through the crack because I'm giving you a life coach now until you're 21 and paying your college tuition. (06:45–06:52)

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Asserts that low-income New Yorkers are not paying taxes due to a policy change.

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