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NYC Governor’s Race: Hochul pushes back against Blakeman’s criticism of utility relief rebates, picks up Working Families Party backing

Kathy Hochul pushed back Wednesday against Republican rival Bruce Blakeman's charge that energy rebate checks arriving weeks before Election Day amount to an election-year gimmick, saying she would not make New Yorkers wait until after the campaign for help with rising energy costs.

NYC Governor’s Race: Hochul pushes back against Blakeman’s criticism of utility relief rebates, picks up Working Families Party backing

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Kathy Hochul pushed back Wednesday against Republican rival Bruce Blakeman's charge that energy rebate checks arriving weeks before Election Day amount to an election-year gimmick, saying she would not make...

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Kathy Hochul pushed back Wednesday against Republican rival Bruce Blakeman's charge that energy rebate checks arriving weeks before Election Day amount to an election-year gimmick, saying she would not make New Yorkers wait until after the campaign for help with rising energy costs.

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Kathy Hochul pushed back Wednesday against Republican rival Bruce Blakeman's charge that energy rebate checks arriving weeks before Election Day amount to an election-year gimmick, saying she would not make New Yorkers wait until after the campaign for help with rising energy costs.

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