Inflation, gas, and tourism lifted New York's sales tax revenues by $1.4B so far in 2026: Comptroller report
Tiffany Nguyen
Tiffany Nguyen
Reporter · Rochester, NY
Tiffany graduated from the University of Rochester with a degree in Journalism and has spent the last two years covering community stories for various local publications. Her background in nonprofit work helps her connect deeply with the community she serves.
More from Tiffany →Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 9:13 PM · 1 min read
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.