Curtis Sliwa on NYC Mayoral Race: Taxes, Housing, and Crime

Economic Challenges in New York City

• 📉 High taxes are driving businesses out of New York City, with a combined corporate tax of 17.5% and personal income tax around 9%.
• 🛍️ Congestion pricing has reduced foot traffic, making it difficult for small and mid-size business owners to pay rent.
• 💸 The city and state are criticized for making it impossible for businesses to stay.

Affordable Housing Crisis

• 🏠 A significant challenge is making housing rents more affordable in Manhattan.
• 🎓 Young professionals with student loans and high salaries struggle to make ends meet, often living in dormitory-style housing.
• 🔑 The inability for young people to afford basic necessities like rent or even a mortgage is pushing them out of state.

Political Landscape and Candidacy

• 🗳️ Curtis Sliwa, a Republican candidate for the 2025 NYC mayoral race, is seeing a surge in his polling numbers.
• 🐾 He highlights his