New York to auto-distribute up to $200 utility-relief checks

New York will automatically mail more than 8 million residents utility-relief rebates of up to $200 as part of the state budget. Eligibility hinges on 2024 residency and income and filing status: if you’re married or a surviving spouse, you get $200 if income is at or below $150k, or $150 if income is between $150k and $300k; single or head of household filers get $100 if income is at or below $150k. No application is required; payments go out this autumn.