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‘Tax the rich!’: Mamdani steps in to defend Hochul after supporters heckle governor at NYC rally

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NEW YORK CITY – New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani defended Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., on Monday after his supporters drowned her out at the podium with chants of "Tax the rich!" at her during Sunday night's high-profile rally in Forest Hills, Queens.Mamdani's plan to raise taxes on corporations and the top 1% of New Yorkers to pay for his ambitious campaign promises, like free childcare, fast and free buses and city-run grocery stores, would require state approval, but the governor has ruled out raising taxes on New Yorkers."Whenever I speak with the governor, it always c...