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flag Over 1,000 attended a "Tax the Rich" rally in Albany on Feb. 25, 2026, to push for higher taxes on the wealthy to fund child care, but attendance fell short and key officials skipped the event.

flag Over 1,000 people attended a "Tax the Rich" rally at the New York State Capitol on February 25, 2026, organized by progressive groups and labor unions to push for higher taxes on the wealthy to fund New York City’s affordability agenda, including child care expansion. flag The event, which drew fewer than expected attendees and saw no senior state officials or key figures like Mayor Zohran Mamdani in attendance, highlighted ongoing efforts to collect 25,000 letters in support of tax reform—only about 7,000 had been submitted by late January. flag Governor Kathy Hochul, who opposes income and property tax increases, pledged $1.7 billion in new child care funding and included a pilot program for 2-year-olds in her budget. flag Senate and Assembly leaders confirmed budget negotiations are underway, with no property tax hikes expected, but a resolution remains possible.

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