New York will soon be sending inflation refund checks to eligible residents. They're expected to hit the mail this fall.Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the details of the plan Wednesday, calling the idea "profoundly simple,

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.

Over 8 million New Yorkers are set to receive direct payments of up to $400 beginning in October, under a statewide initiative unveiled by Governor Kathy Hochul. Designed to offer financial relief to households contending with ongoing economic strain,