<p>Gov. Kathy Hochul&nbsp;says&nbsp;8.6 million New Yorkers would receive checks, including 1.3 million people&nbsp;on Long Island.&nbsp;</p>


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Hochul proposes 'inflation rebate' checks for NYers 

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Rebate checks for NYers would range from $300 to $500

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Gov. Kathy Hochul says 8.6 million New Yorkers would receive checks, including 1.3 million people on Long Island. 

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