Billionaire Ken Griffin Blasts Mamdani’s ‘Personal Attack’—Says He’s Meeting With Gov. Hochul
Billionaire Ken Griffin criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for what he called a 'personal attack' after Mamdani announced a proposed pied-à-terre tax in front of Griffin's Manhattan townhouse, saying he plans to meet with Governor Kathy Hochul to discuss the state's fiscal direction. Griffin, whose company Citadel may reconsider its $6 billion NYC expansion, accused Mamdani of poor judgment for politicizing his property. The proposed tax targets second homes worth over $5 million and aims to address the city's looming budget shortfall. Neither Griffin nor state officials confirmed the exact timing of the planned meeting with Hochul.
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BreakingBusinessBreaking NewsBillionaire Ken Griffin Blasts Mamdani’s ‘Personal Attack’—Says He’s Meeting With Gov. HochulByZachary Folk,Forbes Staff. I cover breaking news.Follow AuthorApr 28, 2026, 11:38am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineBillionaire Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, said he was planning to meet with Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-NY, on Thursday, days after an executive from his company took issue with New York City’s proposed pied-à-terre tax on second homes—which Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced in a video featuring the billionaire’s record-breaking townhouse on Manhattan’s Billionaire’s Row.New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani previously announced a tax on luxury second homes in front of…
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