2025 ‘stimulus checks’ from New York state are coming: Am I getting an inflation refund from the government?

A total of $2 billion will be sent to Empire State dwellers, with between $150 to $400 going to each eligible household, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.

At a time of skyrocketing costs in the U.S., looming tariffs, and fears of a recession, New Yorkers are finally getting some good news: This year more than 8 million people in the Empire State will receive a sort of stimulus check, or officially, an “inflation refund check,” according to Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.