It's true, when it comes to taxes:
https://law.justia.com/constitution/new-york/article-ix/section-2/

NYC depends on Kathy Hochul to pass the fare-free buses, state-owned grocery stores, ect.

I'm not american, correct me if I'm wrong.

I've read the state government have weakened the city's financial independence to a point where these kinds of social programs would simply not work. A city where the budget is controlled by the state government is unheard of where I live.

He won't pass anything, regardless if he wants it to.

A-minus? Grrr! I raised you to be A+good dad, but now you are F-ailure!