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Money is being made available to help New Yorkers who meet income-eligibility requirements stay cool this summer.
Officials have announced expanded eligibility for $15-million in cooling assistance through the state to help low-income residents who don't have air-conditioning units. The expansion is expected to help thousands of people statewide, and eligibility criteria varies by house size. The program covers the cost of an AC unit and installation for all New Yorkers who qualify and applications are already being accepted.