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Wastewater testing and spending data show nicotine use rose nearly 40 percent from 2017 to 2025 while legal purchases fell sharply. The Bureau of Statistics estimates illicit cigarettes and vapes now account for four-fifths of total consumption.
nypost.comReal estate and related taxes generated a record $39.6 billion in fiscal 2025, accounting for nearly half of locally generated tax revenue. The Real Estate Board of New York released updated figures showing the sector's contribution to city budgets.