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Winter [cash] is coming.

As cold weather creeps in and heaters turn on, New Yorkers may start seeing higher energy bills . But relief is on the way: eligible Gothamites are in line for checks as Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is now open.

HEAP is a federally funded program offering checks to low- and middle-income households to help pay for electricity, gas, oil, propane, wood, coal, or other home energy costs . Qualifying residents may also score cash for repairs or heating and cooling replacements.

Eligible residents can score payments up to $1,086 tab62 – stock.adobe.com

Payment amounts vary based on a number of factors and start at $35 and increase up to $1,086. This year, as energy costs continue to rise , lawmakers have increased checks.

Amounts for those who heat with oil, kerosene or propane have been increased by $90, to $990.…