New Bill Would Send Up To $12,000 To New Yorkers

A new proposal could put thousands of dollars into the pockets of many New Yorkers. Lawmakers are fighting to send checks of up to $15,000 to New Yorkers. $12,000 direct payments would go to New York families under new proposalAnna Moneymaker, Getty Images Anna Moneymaker, Getty ImagesDemocratic Senators Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna are trying to pass a bill called "Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act." While the bill is gaining some traction from Democrats, it still faces steep opposition in Congress. High Gas Prices Might Be Good For New York Gas prices continue to rise to unprecedented levels across the country, and while most people are right to think that is a very bad thing, there could be some good news when it comes to higher gas prices.