Low- and moderate-income families in Central New York could see a check in the mail soon. That’s after Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York State is issuing $350 million in supplemental payments through the Empire State Child Credit program.
More than one million families will receive up to $330 per child, with checks expected to arrive over the next two weeks. The financial aid boost aims to assist with back-to-school expenses and address the cost of living for working parents.
To qualify, families must have received at least $100 from the Empire State Child Credit in 2023 and filed their state tax return by April 15, 2024.
Additional information may be found at the Department of Taxation and Finance.
