Dem governor to send cash payments to New Yorkers to fight inflation — and the backlash is fierce

Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a plan to send cash checks to state residents, but many ridiculed her for misunderstanding basic economics. Hochul announced Monday that the state would be sending $300 and $500 checks to lower-income residents in order to help them deal with high inflation. 'You don't have to rely on gimmicks that reek of desperation and incompetence.' "Costs are high, and New Yorkers are feeling the strain on their wallets," said Hochul on social media. "I want to give families making less than $300,000 an...