One of my friends actually resigned from her full time job at a hospital in FL to go to NYC and help out. The hospital she worked at wouldn't OK an open ended leave of abcense. Now, she'll probably get rehired, but still, she left her full time gig w/ retirement for a short time gig with good pay, but no benefits and much more risk because the people of NYC said they needed help.
I'm not surprised at all the NY wants taxes. They absolutly should waive those taxes, but I'm not surprised they aren't going to. I am a little surprised they think they have a claim on taxes from income that was generated out of state just because the person worked there. I am sure I would not disclose any income to NYS that wasn't generated by orking there.
That said, while I'm sure this compies with NY's laws, and it's not surprising to me in the least, I think it should definately be remembered the next time NY asks for help from the rest of the country.....Oh wait, they are asking fo rit now. That same article says if the Feds don't give them our money horrible things will happen.
I am reminded of the story of the Frog and the Scorpion.