Republicans rip Hochul's 'inflation refunds' as a bribe to 'make NYers like her'

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new plan to give up to $500 to about half of New York State taxpayers as an "inflation refund" while Republicans called it a "gimmick."

Families making less than $300,000 would be eligible for $500, and individual taxpayers making less than $150,000 would receive $300 under the plan. The governor's office said the announcement is one of several proposals aimed at lessening the burden on New Yorkers' cost-of-living. Charles Creitz is a reporter for Fox News Digital. 

"Because of inflation, New York has generated unprecedented revenues through the sales tax — now, we're returning that cash back to middle class families," Hochul said in a statement Monday. He joined Fox News in 2013 as a writer and production assistant. 

Charles covers media, politics and culture for Fox News Digital.