Here’s How to Apply For Student Loan Forgiveness
The application for federal student loan forgiveness has officially opened, President Joe Biden announced Monday following a beta test that launched Friday.
Powerball Third Prize Tickets Sold in Commack, Woodside and Monticello; Jackpot Now at $508 Million
The New York Lottery today announced that three third prize winning tickets worth $50,000 for the October 17, 2022 Powerball® drawing were purchased in New York. The jackpot for the drawing to be held Wednesday night is an estimated $508 million.
NY Governor’s Race Between Hochul-Zeldin Now Considered Toss-Up
RealClear’s rolling average of polls from Sept. 30-Oct. 12 shows Hochul up by only 5.3%, with nearly 7% of voters undecided.
Inflation Hits 8.2% in September — Higher Than Expected — As Rent, Food Prices Soar
US inflation surged 8.2% in September — a steeper-than-expected increase as stubbornly high rent and food costs look poised to ensure another sharp Federal Reserve interest rate hike next month.
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Ending the Practice of Charging Additional Fee on Outstanding Student Debt
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation ending the practice of charging an additional fee to debtors when collecting outstanding debts owed to the State resulting from educational expenses. Prior to this law, a fee of 22 percent was added by state law on top of the total debt due.
Social Security Announces 8.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2023
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security benefits will increase by more than $140 per month starting in January.
Tax Relief Checks Being Mailed to New Yorkers
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced that it has started to mail additional financial relief to eligible New Yorkers.
More than 800,000 New Yorkers Were Impacted by SHEIN and ROMWE Data Breach
Zoetop, which owns and operates the popular e-commerce brands SHEIN and ROMWE, had a data breach in which 39 million SHEIN accounts and 7 million ROMWE accounts were stolen, including accounts for more than 800,000 New York residents.
NY Attorney General Files Court Bid To Keep New Concealed Carry Laws After Temporary Restraining Order
New York Attorney General Letitia James today took action to maintain the Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) and protect New Yorkers after a federal judge last week granted a temporary restraining order in Antonyuk v. Hochul.
Powerball Jackpot Surges to $421 Million
Powerball players live to see another drawing as the jackpot surges to $421 million after there were no winners on Monday night.
Governor Kathy Hochul Gives Sukkot Greetings
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul gave Sukkot greetings to the New York Jewish community leading up to the holiday.
Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $378M
Lottery players were in the running for the massive $353 million Powerball jackpot during Wednesday’s drawing. According to the Powerball website, no ticket holder won either the $2 million or $1 million prize.
US Home Prices Drop at Fastest Pace Since Great Recession
US home prices are plunging at their most significant clip since the housing market cratered during the Great Recession, mortgage analytics firm Black Knight said in a report released Monday.
Hochul Announces Regulation Requiring All Vehicles Sold in NYS To be Zero-Emission by 2035
Governor Kathy Hochul today commemorated National Drive Electric Week by directing the State Department of Environmental Conservation to take major regulatory action that will require all new passenger cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs sold in New York State to be zero emissions by 2035.
IRS Sent Over $1 Billion in Child Tax Credit Payments to Ineligible Households
The Internal Revenue Service erroneously sent more than $1 billion in child tax credit payments last year to millions of Americans who weren’t eligible for the free cash, an audit showed Tuesday.
Governor Hochul Announces Crackdown on Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced actions to crack down on unemployment insurance fraud after a New York State Department of Labor investigation found that insurance fraud accounted for more than $11 million in benefits payments in August.
Meta Says it Busted China-Based Bid to Disrupt Midterm Elections
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said Tuesday that it had disabled a China-based network that was working to incite US political divisions on social media ahead of November’s midterm elections.
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