So far in 2026, New York State has returned more than $27 million in unclaimed funds. That money comes from old bank accounts, uncashed checks, and even unused ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It’s always a lucky day if you find a gift card during spring cleaning. But if it’s been more than five years since you got it, its funds may be in the hands of the state ...

New Yorkers are being urged to spend — or at least register — their holiday gift cards after the state recovered more than $28 million in unused balances last year. In a video message Monday, Jan. 12, ...

There are a lot of unused gift cards floating around. They are worth a lot of money, and claiming it later can be tedious.

According to DiNapoli’s office, of the $55.5 million in unused balances, Manhattanites have the most gift card money — $21.8 million, followed by Brooklyn residents with almost $13 million. Queens and ...