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Zohran Mamdani: “New York City generates more than 55% of state revenue, but…”

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Published April 28, 2026 | Video Starts at 02:29

And Speaker Menon and I will work with our partners in Albany to address the imbalance that has long characterized the relationship between our city and our state. New York City generates more than 55% of state revenue, but receives less than 42% in return. That gap is not sustainable. And if we fail to close it, crises like These will become a routine occurrence. I will end with this. (02:29–02:37)

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Asserts that New York City contributes over 55% of state revenue but receives less than 42% back.

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