Hochul Proposes ‘Tiramisu of Bad Public Policy’ by Handing Out $3 Billion in ‘Inflation Refund’ Checks to New Yorkers

Governor Hochul is proposing to hand out billions of dollars to struggling New Yorkers while implementing a new congestion toll at Manhattan.

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Governor Hochul at New York City's Hudson Yards, October 10, 2024. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Governor Hochul is proposing to help New Yorkers struggling from higher prices by pumping $3 billion of taxpayers’ money into the state economy in the form of “inflation refund” checks.

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