Randy Mastro | Attorney Leading Lawsuit Against Mamdani's Pied-à-Terre Tax Celebrates Big Win
Summary
Sid and guest attorney Randy Mastro discuss a recent court ruling that forced the Mondani administration to redo its botched rollout of the pied-à-terre tax, which incorrectly targeted thousands of New Yorkers. Mastro explains his new lawsuit challenging the tax’s constitutionality and highlights the negative impact of the city’s unprecedented zero rent freeze on small landlords. The conversation also covers the mayor’s failure to define antisemitism, with Mastro criticizing the administration’s handling of hate crimes against Jewish communities.
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Sponsor: California manufacturing and agriculture
Intro: Congratulating Randy on the court win
Discussion on the botched rollout of the tax
Details on the 17,000 letters and exemptions
New lawsuit to kill the pied-à-terre tax
Clarifying who is affected: not just billionaires
Retroactive application and estate sale issues
Legal arguments: Constitution and state caps
Rent freeze impact on small landlords
Discovery of documents from City Hall
Mayor's stance on antisemitism and definitions
Outro: Summary of the day's news
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Sponsor: California manufacturing and agriculture (repeat)
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