Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

Judge temporarily blocks Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax on second homes

New York mayor’s office plans to appeal ruling, which comes after homeowners sued over property surcharges last week A judge has temporarily blocked Zohran Mamdani ’s pied-à-terre tax , which would place a surcharge on second homes in New York City , dealing a blow to the progressive New York City mayor after homeowners sued over the policy. The tax would apply to people who own, but do not…

Judge temporarily blocks Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax on second homes

We haven't written up this one. The Guardian US has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

Also reported by 1 other outlet

Read the original at theguardian.com →

More in World

Cabinet reshuffle on the cards, Tonga PM confirms

It comes after the resignations of two of the most senior government ministers who were "unseated" by the Tongan Legislative Assembly earlier this month.

  • Cabinet reshuffle likely by end of week
  • Two ministers resign over bribery convictions
  • New replacements to be appointed per Tonga Constitution

More from Tuesday 11 August →