Queens County
Coverage of Queens County in the Nexus archive.
- Billions in taxpayer income are leaving two iconic states — as a new economic map emerges
IRS data reveals the top 10 counties with the largest net losses of taxpayers are in California and New York, with Los Angeles County losing $1.9 billion in income as residents relocate. Economists attribute the migration to factors like taxes, housing costs, and job opportunities, with many moving to states such as Texas, Florida, and Tennessee.
- America's top destination for new taxpayers is quietly getting poorer, IRS data reveals
Wealthy Americans are leaving high-tax states like New York City, resulting in a $922 million loss in adjusted gross income for Manhattan between 2022 and 2023. IRS data shows significant outflows from New York and California counties, with many taxpayers relocating to lower-tax states such as Florida and Texas, impacting state finances and political dynamics ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- America's top destination for new taxpayers is quietly getting poorer, IRS data reveals
Wealthy Americans are leaving high-tax states like New York City, resulting in a $922 million loss in adjusted gross income for Manhattan between 2022 and 2023. IRS data shows significant tax filer outflows in New York and California counties, with many relocating to lower-tax states such as Florida and Texas.
- Queens man reconvicted in 1993 killing of estranged pregnant wife: DA
A Queens man was reconvicted of fatally stabbing his estranged pregnant wife in a jealous rage over 30 years ago. Michael Robinson, 59, was found guilty of murder in the 1993 death of 29-year-old Gwendolyn Samuels following a retrial.