Governor Hochul Announces $350M in Direct Financial Assistance to Low- and Moderate-Income Families by Governor Kathy Hochul

July 30, 2024 - Albany, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York State is delivering approximately $350 million in supplemental payments to low- and moderate-income families statewide through the Empire State Child Credit program. More than 1 million families will receive this financial assistance without any need to apply, as each eligible family will receive a direct payment of up to $330 per child.