

“But here we are, poised to add another tax that raises costs on millions of New Yorkers.” “We’re in a unique position of having strong revenues already coming into the state,” he added.

“A new tax on digital streaming services demonstrates how tone-deaf Democrats are to the affordability issues New Yorkers face,” said Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay (R-Syracuse). The plan would hit streamers with the 4% surcharge, potentially netting $100 million annually for the state’s coffers, the Assembly’s budget proposal predicts, putting a new + on bills for everything from AppleTV+ to Paramount+. Why Elon Musk’s plans could spell end of MTA’s Twitter subway service alertsįemale purse-snatcher who dragged lady off NYC bus gets arrested: policeĪlbany lawmakers in the Assembly have floated potentially hitting streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max with the state’s sales tax as one way to fund the cash-strapped Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Cops nab alleged gunman who fired off more than 10 rounds at MTA workers in Brooklynįare beater opens fire on three MTA workers after getting kicked off NYC bus
