Inflation, gas, and tourism lifted New York's sales tax revenues by $1.4B so far in 2026: Comptroller report
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Johan Sheridan (via News10 - NYC)
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli reported that local governments collected $19.6 billion in sales tax from January to September 2026, marking a 7.6% increase driven by inflation, tourism, and global conflicts.
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