Schumer, Cuomo and other opponents of the legislation say it will disproportionately harm high - tax states like New York, where about 3.4 million taxpayers claim the state and local tax deduction. (syracuse.com)
But another bill sponsor, Brooklyn Councilman Brad Lander, argued opponents of the legislation were misreading its language and stirring up unnecessary fear. (observer.com)
Still, the press conference on Tuesday on the third floor of the Capitol outside of the Senate chambers was attended by opponents of the legislation. (nystateofpolitics.com)