Some New Yorkers to receive checks up to $1,500 through school tax relief
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Some New Yorkers are getting checks in the mail through the state’s school tax relief program (STAR), Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday.
Most homeowners making below $500,000 could get between $350 and $600, while seniors with incomes under $107,300 are eligible to receive $700 to $1,500. Some recipients may have already gotten their benefits as a tax exemption, according to Hochul.
Around 483,000 people are expected to receive a check in New York City. On Long Island, as many as 528,000 residents will get paid.
Checks will start to be sent out next week, according to Hochul. New York City residents can expect their money as early as the end of June to mid-July, while the rest of the state will get their checks through the fall.
To find out when to expect the check, click here. Residents are also able to enroll in direct deposit, so they don't have to wait for their money to come in the mail.
Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here.