Legal News
Sandy DHS Hotel Program Can STAY!!
Following a recent court decision, Sandy evacuees in the DHS Hotel Program that were at risk of further displacement can now stay in the program while replacement housing is acquired. In April, the city stated that it would be ending the program because most of the families had been able to find housing. The City Law Department representative was quoted as saying that the few remaining were either ineligible for housing options or had turned down the options that had been presented. The Legal Aid Society and the law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP feeling that the city has not done enough to help these victims secure new housing filed a law... Read more of this article
Act Now! Last chance to prevent SCRIE revocation: Help elders in NYC keep this benefit
Lea en español Ask any New Yorkers how much they’re paying in rent and odds are you’ll the response will be a resounded – too much! For our seniors living on social security and pensions, a rental increase is even more burdensome. SCRIE is a public program that helps 47,000 seniors in New York City maintain a fixed rent, if they are renting a rent-controlled subsidized unit. This program works with the Mitchell-Lama program, rent-stabilized and rent-controlled. The Department of Finance in New York recently mailed out 6,100 letters of revocation to elderly that have not yet re-certified to keep this subsidy. This is a process... Read more of this article
Know Your Bike Rights in NYC
Bicycle weather is upon us and boy is it amazing!! New York City has been working in the past few years to become a greener city by implementing more green spaces, bike lanes and walkable areas. For the past few summers’ bike usage as a mode of transportation has consistently increased as more people opt-in to a healthier lifestyle. With the recent addition of the CitiBank bike share program expected to launch over Memorial Day weekend. Bicycling is a way of life for many New Yorkers whether it’s riding to work, for work, for leisure or once in a while relaxation. Here are some tips from the NYC DOT to ensure that your riding stays... Read more of this article
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Getting Help
FEMA Specialists Answer Rebuilding and Cleanup How-To Questions
Homeowners forced into demolition and construction roles after Sandy with questions about rebuilding and cleanup can now ask a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialist on-site at their Lowes or Home Depot. Specialists will be on hand to offer free advice on National Flood Insurance Program, repair, insurance rate maps and any other questions regarding best...
Need help getting rid of mold? NYC offers Free Mold Removal Services
Black, brown fuzzy spider vein-type marks might be crawling up your windows and under your doors in post-Sandy New York City. Thousands of houses in the hardest hit areas along the coasts several months later are still trying to curb this infestation. The villain: Mold. What kind of assistance is still available for housing repairs? Click to learn...
Attention: Sandy Evacuees with DHS Hotel Benefits
Did the City, a case manager or hotel tell you to leave on April 30? If so, the City has agreed to let you stay until at least May 15 The Legal Aid Society and Weil will be in court on May 13 to try to get more time You can call (800) 649-9125, if you have more questions As reported in the New York Times and several of media outlets last week,...
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Events
CONSUMER DEBT AND BANKRUPTCY – Free Event in Brooklyn Tonight
Are you struggling to keep your head above water? Are collections agents calling you at all hours? Is your home in risk of foreclosure? If you’re struggling with any or all of these, tonight’s event on Consumer Debt and Bankruptcy presented by the Foundation Law Committee is a must! Light Refreshments will be served. When: April 30, 2013 Time:...
Are you a senior with a legal concern? We’ll be at the Senior Resource Fair in Washington Heights Today
If you or a senior you know has a legal concern, LawHelp/NY will be at Councilmember Robert Jackson’s Senior Resource Fair today from 11am-2pm at Riverstone Senior Life Services located at 99 Ft. Washington Ave and W.164th St in Washington Heights. This is a great spot to get information about Medicaid, Social Security, public benefits, legal...
Do you have an immigration question? Call Citizenship NOW! this week and get free confidential help
Lee en Español The 11th annual Citizenship Now! hotline is now in full effect! This hotline will be available to provide you with free and confidential citizenship citizenship and immigration information in English, Spanish and more than 20 other languages. The hotline will be available every day this week until Friday, 4/26/13. It rurns from 9...
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