Politics & Government

Program Helps Residents Search for Unclaimed Funds

Fuschillo and state Comptroller DiNapoli sponsor a free program Thursday.

Are you entitled to unclaimed funds? Want to find out?

Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., (R, Merrick), and New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli are sponsoring a free program in nearby Copiague on Thursday to help residents find out if they're entitled to any of the $11 billion in New York State unclaimed funds.

The program is set for March 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tanner Park Senior Center, located on Baylawn Avenue in Copiague, according to information posted on Fuschillo's website.

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Representatives from the State Comptroller’s Office will be available to help residents search for unclaimed funds in their name, as well as answer questions and provide guidance about how they can file a claim for any unclaimed funds to which they may be entitled.

Unclaimed funds are monies such as un-cashed checks, old bank accounts, wages, utility deposit, and stocks and dividends that people have left dormant or forgotten about.

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State law requires banks, utilities and many other businesses and companies to turn over these inactive accounts to the State Comptroller’s Office, which holds the funds in trust until they can be reclaimed by their rightful owner.

The program is free of charge and open to everyone. No appointments are necessary.

Residents who'd like more information about this program could call Senator Fuschillo’s office at 516-882-0630.


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