Hochul spoke in Buffalo about a $1,800 baby bonus as part of her “plan to transform New York into the best, most affordable place to start and raise a family.“ The New York State BABY (Birth Allowance for Beginning Year) Benefit is described as a one-time benefit for low-income parents who receive public assistance when they have a new baby.

A new bill by Sen. James Skoufis would prohibit Gov. Kathy Hochul's name from appearing on "inflation refund" checks for up to $400 coming this fall.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $1,800 baby bonus for eligible families as a part of the 2026 budget during a press conference in Buffalo Tuesday. Low-income families with new babies who are on public assistance are eligible.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that inflation refund checks of up to $400 will be distributed to 8.2 million households across New York State this fall.

A new bill by Sen. James Skoufis would prohibit Gov. Kathy Hochul's name from appearing on "inflation refund" checks for up to $400 coming this fall.

Expecting a baby? New York’s latest state budget will soon deliver a financial boost for some growing families. Low-income families with new babies who are on public assistance are eligible for an $1,

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) is celebrating an 11th-hour deal for a 400% increase from the current State and Local Tax (SALT) deductions cap as part of President Trump’s “one big beautiful bill,” as the measure still faces some opposition from fiscal hawks for final passage in the House.

The checks, at a cost of $2 billion, are a political move that the state cannot afford, some lawmakers say. They will be distributed to millions of New Yorkers this fall.

New York will soon be sending Inflation Refund checks to eligible residents. Gov. Kathy Hochul is announcing how exactly it works.

The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management pointed to an update on its Empire Wind website saying its order to halt all work on the $7 billion project has been lifted "during the ongoing review" of the project's potential environmental impacts.

President Donald Trump's sweeping tax-cut bill passed a key committee and will move to a House vote. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) and local officials celebrated the return of Rockaway-bound A Train service.