New York’s Income Tax Does “Tax and Spend” Work? Introduction As the 2026 gubernatorial race in New York continues on, one of the biggest issues New Yorkers raise at town hall meetings is the “affordability crisis”. Governor Hochul (D-NY) claims that increasing funding of government programs through increased taxation builds prosperity for all New Yorkers; […]
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Visualizing New York State Crime Data
One of the hottest topics for the New York Gubernatorial debates was if crime is increasing or a weaponized talking point designed to stoke fear before an election. Prior to the debate, the news aired stories of unprovoked attacks and “hate crimes”. Some examples included victims being pushed onto the subway tracks; and, in a […]