gift cards

Picture this: millions of dollars from unused gift cards finding their way back to New Yorkers.

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is urging residents to spend their holiday gift cards early this year or risk losing their value.

We all love getting and giving gift cards but it seems like there is always a catch. Now new laws have been passed that protect the consumer when getting or giving a gift card. Here's what you need to know.