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New York's Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing criticism from her opponents for telling black congregants at a megachurch in Buffalo not to spend their upcoming inflation refund checks at the "liquor store." She insists, however, that the jab was a "lighthearted joke," and the church's pastor has come to her defense.
The checks, which are expected to be mailed out to more than 8 million eligible New Yorkers beginning at the end of September, are "one-time payments" to "provide relief to New Yorkers who have paid increased sales taxes due to inflation," according to state officials. Individual taxpayers can receive as much as $200, while a household can collect a maximum of $400.
In her address at the more than 3,000-member True Bethel Baptist Church in Buffalo on Sunday, Hochul reminded members that the checks "are coming out soon" before warning them not to waste the money on "liquor."
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The checks, which are expected to be mailed out to more than 8 million eligible New Yorkers beginning at the end of September, are "one-time payments" to "provide relief to New Yorkers who have paid increased sales taxes due to inflation," according to state officials. Individual taxpayers can receive as much as $200, while a household can collect a maximum of $400.
In her address at the more than 3,000-member True Bethel Baptist Church in Buffalo on Sunday, Hochul reminded members that the checks "are coming out soon" before warning them not to waste the money on "liquor."
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NY Gov. Kathy Hochul under fire for telling black church not to spend inflation checks at 'liquor store'
New York s Democratic Gov Kathy Hochul is facing criticism from her opponents for telling black congregants at a megachurch in Buffalo not to spend their upcoming inflation refund checks at the
