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2023-03-27 Home Front: Politix

Brooklyn lawmaker wants 25 cent tax for Amazon deliveries in NYC

Go for it. The more expensive it is, the more sensible people will flee for elsewhere.

[NYPOST] A new bill introduced by a Brooklyn state politician would impose a 25 cent tax on all products purchased online with Amazon and other e-tailers in New York City.

State Sen. Andrew Gounardes (D-Brooklyn) said in a memo accompanying his legislation that the proceeds earmarked for infrastructure improvements such as repairing the beleaguered Brooklyn Queens Expressway.

"By imposing a negligible 25 cent surcharge on the online delivery packages responsible for the diesel-powered, heavy-duty vehicles polluting our air, imperiling our bicyclists and pedestrians, clogging our roadways, and by crushing our highways, bridges, and cantilevers, we can begin to truly invest in alternative modes of freight transportation while securing needed repairs for the BQE," Gounardes said.

Gounardes’ proposal comes as Albany politicians in the state Assembly have floated potentially hitting streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max with the state’s 4% sales tax as a way to fund the cash-strapped Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Posted by Fred 2023-03-27 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11131 views ] Top

#1 negligible 25 cent surcharge

Now that's funny right there. What's the over/under on the first raise? 50, a dollar?

Posted by AlanC 2023-03-27 11:17|| 2023-03-27 11:17|| Front Page Top

#2 When they can't tax their own residents enough, they will come after everyone outside their jurisdiction too.

Posted by M. Murcek 2023-03-27 11:30|| 2023-03-27 11:30|| Front Page Top

#3 Better yet. Amazon and these stop delivering tone York city altogether.

Posted by Percy Flotle3938 2023-03-27 12:55|| 2023-03-27 12:55|| Front Page Top

#4 It won't be long 'till they tax your shirt. They are the Tax Man.
Let me tell you how it will be
There's one for you, nineteen for me
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

Should five percent appear too small
Be thankful I don't take it all
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

(If you drive a car, car)
I'll tax the street
(If you try to sit, sit)
I'll tax your seat
(If you get too cold, cold)
I'll tax the heat
(If you take a walk, walk)
I'll tax your feet
(Taxman)

'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

Don't ask me what I want it for
(Ha ha, Mr. Wilson)
If you don't want to pay some more
(Ha ha, Mr. Heath)
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

Now my advice for those who die
(Taxman)
Declare the pennies on your eyes
(Taxman)
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman
And you're working for no one but me
(Taxman)

Posted by Deacon Blues 2023-03-27 14:14|| 2023-03-27 14:14|| Front Page Top

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