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.

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,

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that inflation refund checks of up to $400 will be distributed to 8.2 million households across New York State this fall.