Gov. Hochul Criticized for Telling Black Churchgoers Not to Buy Booze with Inflation Refund Checks

Gov. Hochul criticized for telling black churchgoers not to buy booze with inflation refund checks

Gov. Kathy Hochul is in hot water for telling parishioners at a largely black church not to buy booze with their incoming state "inflation refund” checks — with fellow pols slamming her comments as tone-deaf and “demeaning.”

Kathy Hochul Slammed for Telling Black Churchgoers Not To Spend Refund Checks on Booze - Real News Now

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is facing backlash after telling a predominantly Black congregation not to spend their upcoming inflation rebate checks at liquor stores—a remark that critics say plays into harmful racial stereotypes. Speaking at True Bethel Baptist Church in Buffalo, Hochul said, “Checks are coming out soon, watch the mail. Okay? Okay? Don’t spend it all in one day. Get something you really need. Okay? Don’t stop by the liquor st…

Medal of Honor Recipient David Bellavia Scorches NY Gov. Hochul After She Tells Black Congregation “Don't stop by the liquor store”

Governor Kathy Hochul spoke to members of True Bethel Baptist Church in Western New York over the weekend, and the Democrat leader of the state is receiving harsh criticism for her racially charged comments. Peppered into the speech, billed as “Discussing the State of America,” were inflammatory remarks that serve as the latest example of Hocul’s racial insensitivity. While discussing tax credits for families with young children and state tax re…

Hochul to Black Church Congregation: Don’t Spend Rebate Checks at the Liquor Store

Governor Kathy Hochul is facing backlash after remarks she made to a predominantly Black congregation in Buffalo about how residents should use their inflation rebate checks. While addressing worshippers at True Bethel Baptist Church on East Ferry Street this past Sunday, Hochul noted that rebate checks included in the state’s $254 billion budget would soon be sent out, with some families receiving up to $400. She urged people to use the funds w…