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Tuesday, March 26, 2013  All New Yorkers receiving the STAR property tax rebate will have to re-register for the local school tax breaks because of reports of widespread abuse and fraud.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders say they have an agreement on a state budget that would include raising the minimum wage to $9 an hour over three years.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The tax rebates would go to families with a household income of $40,000 to $300,000, with one or more children.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  If you didn't get a chance to take advantage of the latest rebate on high-efficiency refrigerators and washing machines, you're out of luck.

Thursday, April 14, 2011  Website makes it easy to apply.

Monday, February 21, 2011  There is still $1 million worth of rebates available through New York's Great Appliance Swap Out.  The money has become available because about 10,000 people who reserved a rebate did not complete the rebate application process.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  Have you ever bought something with a rebate attached, and never received a rebate check?That may be because the money is arriving in the form of a check. Soon a new law will require businesses to fully disclose rebate terms to consumers.

Tuesday, March 02, 2010  A few details of the program are still being worked out.

Saturday, February 20, 2010  The Great Appliance Swap Out was due to expire on Sunday, but NYSERDA says the program has been extended.

Monday, February 15, 2010  New York energy officials say about 30,000 people around the state have claimed rebates in the first four days of the state's Great Appliance Swap Out.

Friday, February 12, 2010  The big question: Is the deal enough to make buying new worth it?

Friday, February 12, 2010  If you're thinking of trading in your old fridge for a new high-efficiency model, now's the time to do it.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010  It's a chance for people who have old refrigerators and washers to trade them in for energy efficient appliances.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009  President Barack Obama's plan to provide incentives for homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient is drawing praise from local contractors.

Saturday, November 21, 2009  Earlier this month, lawmakers extended the First Time Home Buyers Tax Rebate geared at selling houses. Now, the incentive includes almost anyone looking for a new home.