Are You Missing Out on Unclaimed Cash? Here's How Westchester Residents Can Find Their Share

Michael Bordonada
Published Nov 12, 2024

Are You Missing Out on Unclaimed Cash? Here's How Westchester Residents Can Find Their Share

Did you know that Westchester residents might have a financial windfall waiting for them?

The New York State Comptroller’s office reports that $480 million in unclaimed funds are available, and some of it could belong to you!

Read: The State By State Guide to Unclaimed Assets

These funds stem from dormant accounts, unpaid wages, and other forgotten financial assets.
 

How to Check for Unclaimed Funds

It's surprisingly easy to find out if you have unclaimed money.

The New York State Comptroller's website offers a free online tool for residents to search for any funds they may be entitled to.

Additionally, the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) provides a national database to search for lost or forgotten assets across the United States.
 

Why So Much Money Goes Unclaimed

Unclaimed funds accrue when individuals forget about financial assets such as bank accounts, uncashed checks, or security deposits.

Over time, these amounts are turned over to the state, but many people remain unaware they are owed money.

Check if you're one of them by visiting the official New York Comptroller’s unclaimed funds portal.
 

Could You Be Owed Money?

Claiming unclaimed funds is free, and the process is simple.

Take advantage of the resources provided by the state to find out if you have money waiting for you.

Visit the official NY unclaimed funds page and start your search today.

For more information on how to claim unclaimed property or assets in other states, check out MissingMoney.com.

The NAUPA endorses this site and serves as an official government database for unclaimed property.
 

Upcoming Workshops on Unclaimed Funds

If you’d like hands-on assistance, several workshops will be held across Westchester to help residents search for unclaimed funds.

These workshops will guide the process and offer an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

  • Thursday, Sept. 19 (Northern Westchester):

    • 10 a.m. to noon at Somers Library
    • 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Cortlandt Town Hall
  • Thursday, Oct. 10 (Sound Shore municipalities):

    • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mamaroneck Town Hall
  • Wednesday, Oct. 16 (Mount Vernon and Yonkers):

    • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grinton I. Will Public Library
  • Thursday, Nov. 7 (Greenburgh):

    • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Theodore D. Young Community Center
  • Tuesday, Nov. 12 (White Plains):

    • 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at White Plains Public Library

Take advantage of these resources and workshops to discover if you’re entitled to unclaimed funds.

It’s free to search, and you never know what you might find!

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