How to monitor your STAR checks as New York keeps sending them
New York’s Star Property Tax Credits Update Residents across New York are receiving Star property tax credits as the state continues its mailings. The State Department of Taxation has provided resources for residents to check the status of their checks. You can find out if your local government has begun receiving these payments and look […]
Unexpected news about online bill payments: Your bank might still be sending paper checks.
Mortgage Payment Mishap: A Cautionary Tale Ever thought about paying bills online for added safety? Well, one woman, Angela Toruette, thought she was securely handling her mortgage payments online. That is, until she got an unexpected letter from her mortgage provider. Until recently, Toruette had always paid her mortgage on time. Then, she received an […]
USPS worker Mary Ann Magdamit took cards and checks from the mail to support her extravagant lifestyle showcased online.
California Postal Worker Accused of Mail Theft A former postal worker in California is accused of stealing credit and debit cards, as well as checks. Mary Anne Magdamit, 31, who worked at the Torrance Main Post Office, admitted in court that she had taken mail between 2022 and July 2025, a claim made by the […]
Report: Manhattan Shooter Had Two Pending Background Checks When He Bought Gun Used in Incident
NYC Shooter Had Unresolved Background Checks A recent report from 8 News Now indicates that the gunman who opened fire in an office building in New York City last month had two unresolved background checks when he acquired the weapon used in the shooting. Shane Tamura’s background checks were conducted by Nevada’s Contact Firearms Program […]
Homeowners in Long Island anticipated to get STAR checks by mid-October, according to the state.
Over half a million residents of Long Island have submitted applications for a rebate through the state’s school tax relief initiative, which is set to kick off around mid-October. Approximately $698.4 million in STAR relief will be distributed to 582,000 Long Island homeowners, starting this fall when school tax payments cease, as noted by the […]
Governor Abbott Provides George Strait Checks to Texas Flood Victims Overlooked by Departing House Democrats
Texas Governor Abbott Delivers Flood Relief Aid in Ingram Governor Greg Abbott recently visited Ingram, Texas, where he presented a $25,000 check from the renowned George Strait. This gesture comes in the wake of the devastating Independence Day flooding that affected the region. The funds were part of the $7 million raised during a benefit […]
Social Security will stop using paper checks as Trump advocates for payment reform
The Trump administration is gradually modernizing the federal payment system, starting with the Social Security program. In a mid-July announcement, the Social Security Administration (SSA) revealed it will stop issuing paper checks starting September 30th. According to a blog post from the agency, electronic fund transfers (EFTs) will deliver payments to beneficiaries more quickly than […]
Social Security plans to eliminate paper checks: important information to understand
Changes to Social Security Payment System Frank Vignano, the director of the Social Security Administration (SSA), recently discussed the impending changes to the Social Security Fund, noting that it’s expected to run out of resources sooner than anticipated. The efforts initiated during the Trump administration to modernize the federal payment system will significantly impact Social […]
Educator accused in Devil’s Den double homicide cleared previous background checks
Teacher Charged in Double Murder Found to Have Passed Background Checks The individual facing serious charges for a double homicide at Devilsden State Park in Arkansas has a history of passing background checks in multiple school districts nationwide. Andrew James McGan, 28, is being charged with two counts of murder linked to the deaths of […]
Social Security announces the end of paper checks. Here’s what you should be aware of.
Changes to Social Security Payment Methods The Trump administration will soon halt sending out paper checks to Social Security beneficiaries as part of a campaign to update federal benefits payment systems. This impacts roughly 500,000 recipients, which is about 0.8% of all beneficiaries. These individuals will need to select a different payment method. There are […]