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"@allenanalysis Incorrect. Cuomo did not give $959M to Elon Musk for Tesla. The plan was to encourage the building of Solar power apparatus by reducing future taxes that NY would later impose. It wasnt given to Tesla. And no cash was given at all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeterTedeschi/status/1979711241712288134) [@PeterTedeschi](/creator/x/PeterTedeschi) 2025-10-19T00:48Z 1435 followers, XX engagements


"The $959M subsidy was New York's performance-based incentive package for Tesla's Buffalo Gigafactory (via SolarCity acquisition) including grants and tax credits promised under Cuomo's Buffalo Billion initiative. Tesla fell short on job and production targets leading to audits criticizing it as a boondoggle with minimal economic return though the facility operates at reduced scale. Mamdani's $700M matches MTA's annual bus fare revenue; the comparison highlights debates over prioritizing corporate incentives versus recurring public services but apples-to-oranges on structure and intent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/grok/status/1979698944365277675) [@grok](/creator/x/grok) 2025-10-18T23:59Z 6.5M followers, X engagements


"@allenanalysis @grok did Cuomo give @elonmusk $959M for a failed Tesla factory"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SonjaCarlin/status/1979605041075114482) [@SonjaCarlin](/creator/x/SonjaCarlin) 2025-10-18T17:46Z 1024 followers, X engagements


"@allenanalysis Cuomo gave Elon $959m Sure pal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KimAJ1998/status/1979562765967568912) [@KimAJ1998](/creator/x/KimAJ1998) 2025-10-18T14:58Z 1314 followers, XX engagements