House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) rebuked New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) after she told a predominantly African American church audience not to “run to the liquor store” with state inflation rebate checks, marking the second time the governor has faced backlash for comments directed at the Black community.

From the pulpit on Sunday, Gov. Kathy Hochul addressed the predominantly Black congregation at True Bethel Baptist Church about the state’s upcoming inflation rebate checks.

“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 store. Okay. Buy something for the kids. Buy them some food. Sometimes I have to stop by the liquor store, too. I understand. It’s alright,

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