THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK provides civil legal services to those who cannot afford them. Expecting that Legal Aid was going to be inundated with cases, Brescia reached out to executive director Lillian Moy about increasing Albany Law School’s … Read More …
Columbia County has launched new initiatives to help residents affected by COVID with housing assistance. The county Department of Social Services has partnered with St. Catherine’s Center for Children, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York and Columbia-Greene Continuum … Read More …
One of the many issues that have been highlighted and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic is homelessness. It is an important reminder as we see many people who are dealing with unemployment and being on the brink of homelessness that … Read More …
Representing Victims of Domestic Violence in Family Court Video Training (live training recorded on Nov. 15, 2019) Sponsored by: THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL TRAINING COALITION (The Legal Project; Empire Justice Center; Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York; Albany … Read More …
As students begin the new school year, some may qualify for additional help. Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act protects children with disabilities. Programs which receive federal funds must not discriminate against such children. They must not deny such … Read More …
If you’re worried about getting evicted during the pandemic, you’re not alone. Despite a patchwork of state and federal moratoria, many renters are still facing the threat of losing their home. For that reason, “moratorium” is a misnomer, according … Read More …
Some tenant advocates say Governor Andrew Cuomo’s latest executive order extending the residential eviction moratorium until January 1, 2021 doesn’t go far enough. In March, Governor Cuomo put out his first residential eviction moratorium executive order. In June, he signed the Tenant Safe Harbor Act, … Read More …
On Monday, Sept. 21, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore held her annual statewide public hearing evaluating civil legal services in New York City. This year, she focused on the civil justice crisis that has become prevalent due to COVID-19. Judge … Read More …
The New York State Bar Association recognizes that the coronavirus pandemic has caused significant financial shortfalls at all levels of government. But, we nevertheless are deeply concerned about the state’s inordinate delays in paying over $15 million owed under its … Read More …
Just as COVID-19 disproportionately impacts the health of the poor and minorities, so too it is giving rise to an unprecedented demand for legal services by those who cannot afford to pay for an attorney. These individuals require legal assistance … Read More …