Affordability
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NY HEAP heating aid opens Nov. 2. Who qualifies for help with winter bills?
Gov. Hochul directed state officials to increase Home Energy Assistance benefits for eligible households that rely on delivered heating fuel, including oil and kerosene.
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What NY residents need to know about Social Security retirement age
A Senate-approved bill could soon change the names used to describe Social Security retirement ages.
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Mike Lawler’s Iran war votes are costing Hudson Valley drivers at the pump
Drivers in Lawler’s district are paying about $1.30 more per gallon than they were a year ago, and the Republican has repeatedly voted against ending the war that pushed prices up.
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8 public universities in New York rank among America’s best-value colleges
New York families are looking for public universities that offer the best value — balancing affordability with strong career outcomes.
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New York energy rebate checks up to $200 start arriving this week
Millions of New Yorkers will receive one-time energy rebate checks worth up to $200 under the state’s POWER program.
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In New York, access to lead-free drinking water doesn’t come cheap
Some New York cities replace residents’ lead pipes for free. Others leave homeowners with a five-figure bill for the same public health risk.
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NY energy rebate checks coming soon. Here’s when they hit the mail
Energy rebate checks of up to $200 begin to go out Sept. 21 to 8.2 million New Yorkers to ease the pain of rising gas and electric bills, state officials said.
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Tom Suozzi makes affordability the centerpiece of his case for reelection
Rep. Tom Suozzi pledges to fight for middle-class affordability and work across the aisle to fix the economy.
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Survey: Americans underestimate cost of child, senior care in New York
New data found Americans underestimate costs of child and senior care in New York and nationwide.
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How much Iran war gas prices are costing New Yorkers as midterms loom
The Iran war and the high gas prices it caused have now lasted more than five months and are looming as a potential factor in the approaching midterm elections.
