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A Renewed Commitment of Legal Services for Individuals and Families to Support Continuity in HIV Care

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY), along with long term community partners Albany Law School and the Albany Damien Center have received nearly $1 million from the to provide legal services for individuals and families grappling with … Read More …

More than 4,000 evictions filed during the pandemic in the Capital Region

Landlords filed evictions cases against more than 4,000 tenants in the Capital Region during the pandemic, data released by the New York court system reveals for the first time.   An eviction moratorium has been in place since the start … Read More …

Did you receive an IRS notice about changes to your tax return?

The IRS has been sending “math error” notices to taxpayers. The notices list changes the IRS has made to the amount the taxpayers owe in tax or how much they will receive as a refund. If you receive this type … Read More …

LASNNY welcomes Damara Fredette

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York welcomes Damara Fredette to the team!   Damara is working in our Albany Office in our Re-Entry Project providing civil legal services in Albany, Schenectady and Rensselaer Counties to overcome housing and … Read More …

Payments for Emergency Rental Assistance Program trickling in for St. Lawrence County

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program for landlords and tenants isn’t rolling out very smoothly for St. Lawrence County.   The applications are being filed, but the payments are slow in coming in, according to Courtnie Toms, deputy director of Maximizing … Read More …

Congratulations to Senior Attorney Micheal J. Telfer, Esq.

For the 5th consecutive year, Michael J. Telfer, Esq. has been selected for inclusion in Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and … Read More …

Ajele Randolph Promoted to Paralegal in Albany Office

Ajele Randolph came to the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York in 2015 and has helped thousands of clients connect with the civil legal services they need by matching them with attorneys, advocates, and appropriate community organizations. Her work … Read More …

ACAP is seeking feedback for their 2021 Community Needs Assessment

As a federally designated community action agency, ACAP conducts a community needs assessment every three years, asking different sectors questions about Albany County’s services, resources, and needs. This assessment collects qualitative and quantitative data through anonymous surveys as well as … Read More …

Albany Simple Wills Project

Take action today to protect your property.   The City of Albany and LASNNY are collaborating to assist senior citizen homeowners in the City of Albany.   It is never too early to start planning for what will happen to … Read More …

Tara Glynn, Esq. Promoted to Managing Attorney for LASNNY’s Canton and Plattsburgh Offices

Congratulations to Tara Glynn, Esq. on your promotion to Managing Attorney for our Canton and Plattsburgh offices!   Tara Glynn works as the Managing Attorney for the regional offices in Plattsburgh and Canton. There she oversees the provision of high … Read More …