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New York small business growth lags nation as costs, regulations weigh on entrepreneurs
12+ hour, 34+ min ago (561+ words) A new state report highlights the outsized role of the New York small business sector " and the growing challenges holding it back " as policymakers face increasing pressure to address barriers to entrepreneurship and growth. There were 422,137 small businesses operating in…...
New York is second highest-taxed in U.S.: How did it happen?
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (487+ words) New York residents pay some of the highest state and local taxes in the country, according to a new national analysis comparing tax burdens across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The study by WalletHub found New York ranks 50th overall for tax…...
Free help available as Medicare open enrollment begins in New York
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (275+ words) Medicare Open Enrollment kicks off October 15, and older adults in New York are being urged to take advantage of free, unbiased help when choosing their health and prescription drug plans. The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and…...
Inflation refund scams: New York warns residents to ignore texts, emails, and calls
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (189+ words) As the state begins mailing out one-time inflation refund checks, the New York Department of Taxation and Finance is warning residents to be on high alert for fraud. Scammers are using texts, emails, and phone calls to steal personal information…...
Inflation refund checks now arriving for 8.2M New Yorkers
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (254+ words) New York's inflation refund checks are hitting mailboxes starting today, giving up to $400 back to 8.2 million households. The program, part of Governor Kathy Hochul's affordability push, requires no application'just a filed 2023 tax return and qualifying income. Eligibility depends on your…...
New York marks Responsible Gaming Education Month
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (237+ words) September is Responsible Gaming Education Month, and New York State's Responsible Play Partnership is highlighting its work to promote safer gambling across all platforms. The partnership " made up of the New York State Gaming Commission, Office of Addiction Services and…...
Utility bills rise across upstate New York
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (185+ words) New electricity and gas rate hikes took effect Monday for National Grid and Central Hudson customers across upstate New York, according to Spectrum News. National Grid electric customers will see monthly increases starting at $14.32 this year, while gas bills will…...
New York Sending Homeowners Up to $1,500 in September
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (195+ words) As September begins, many New York homeowners can expect a valuable tax credit. The state is issuing payments through its popular STAR program. This initiative helps residents lower their school property tax bills. Payments of up to $1,500 will reach eligible…...
New York sues Zelle over rampant fraud and $1 billion in stolen funds
7+ mon, 12+ hour ago (212+ words) Zelle fraud is back in the spotlight as New York's Attorney General sues the bank-owned payment app's operator, accusing it of enabling rampant scams that cost victims over $1 billion. The lawsuit claims Zelle lacked basic safeguards'leaving consumers defenseless and banks…...
Hochul’s housing push stalls across New York
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (294+ words) Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to ease New York's housing crisis has yet to deliver results, despite major funding and policy shifts, according to USA Today Network. A year after promising to build 15,000 homes on unused state land, no construction has…...