On Fridays in August LASNNY offices will be closing early in recognition of our attorneys’ and professional staff’s hard work and dedication to ensuring equal access to justice. For Urgent Civil Legal Matters please call our Legal Line at … Read More …
July 27, 2022 – Attorneys and activists who help clients who cannot afford access to counsel say the pay increase will deepen the type of legal representation available within the assigned system, helping low-income and minority groups to access higher quality representation. … Read More …
The IRS has warned about tax scams which try to trick people and steal their money. Be aware of these scams to help avoid becoming a victim. In one scam, fraudsters claiming to be from “IRS Online” send emails … Read More …
A June 2021 survey conducted by Jefferson Community College found that between 13% and 16% of respondents said they had experienced some form of discrimination in their search for housing over the prior 12 months. “If it’s 13% to … Read More …
Congratulations Damara Fredette! Damara is the recipient of the 2022 Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York Doris S. Hoffman Outstanding New Lawyer Award in recognition of her outstanding achievements within the profession and outstanding contributions within … Read More …
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York welcomes Cole Malerba to the team! Cole is working in our Albany Office as a Legal Secretary providing administrative support to LASNNY’s attorneys and paralegals and assisting them in offering legal … Read More …
We are pleased that OAG has taken this step, which can only benefit our clients and the other hardworking pensioners who are simply seeking the money they were promised as a part of their employment,” said Victoria Esposito, advocacy director, … Read More …
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore today announced the formation of the Pandemic Practices Working Group, which will hold a series of public hearings around the state over the coming months to examine the Court System’s response to COVID-19, consider post-pandemic procedures … Read More …
A red-hot housing market combined with the pressure of holdover evictions from the state’s moratorium during the pandemic is putting pressure on lower-income tenants across the city, leaving some at risk of becoming homeless. And the city isn’t the … Read More …
SNAP provides monthly benefits that you can use to buy food at grocery stores and farmers markets. SNAP helps millions of New Yorkers put food on their tables. The Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) can tell you if … Read More …