General Information about the two types of G.I. Bill

In 2010, the Obama administration announced that after nine years of fighting, the U.S. Army would begin to withdraw the American troops currently stationed in Afghanistan.  With the pullout planned for July of 2011, thousands of American troops will return to their home soil as early as next month.  There are a number of programs [...]

New Law Protects Tenants Facing Eviction

A new law called The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (PTFA) can help families facing eviction in a foreclosed building. The law requires the new owner (even if it is the bank) to give you at least 90 days notice before you have to leave. If you are a tenant with a lease, the new [...]

Deadline for Haitians to re-register for TPS Coming 8/22/11

Haitian nationals who have already been granted TPS under the original designation of Haiti for TPS must apply to re-register for TPS by Monday, August 22, 2011 in order to maintain their TPS status. For Haitian nationals who do not have TPS but who have been residing in the United States since January 12, 2011, [...]

New York State Assistance to Help Survive the Summer Heat

For many New Yorkers with serious medical issues a heat wave can be matter of life or death, especially if you can not afford one.  The New York State Homes and Community Renewal has a program, HEAP Funding Assistance For Air Conditioners, to help low-income New Yorkers whose health issues pose a medical emergency during [...]

Rise Up & Stay Put Home Rescue Fair – Saturday, July 30, 2011

Are your clients having difficulties making your mortgage payments? Are your clients considering defaulting on your home loan? The Center for New York City Neighborhoods is hosting the Rise Up & Stay Put Home Rescue Fair on Saturday, July 30, 2011. Take advantage of FREE foreclosure prevention services: ·         One-on-one sessions with HUD-certified housing counselors [...]

Understanding Poverty in New York City

This month, the City Limits Magazine published an in-depth investigative story on poverty in America’s largest city, New York City.  In this edition, they ask an important and simple question, remember poverty?  Despite federal and city-wide welfare reforms over the years, there are more New Yorkers living in poverty than ever before.  What is the [...]

NYC Advocacy Today Conference

Times are never easy for non-profit organizations, especially with these difficult of economic times.  Many advocates are suggesting that non-profits look to creating more partnerships in order to better achieve their missions (for legal information on non-profits and small businesses, check out LawHelp.org/NY).  On Friday, June 24th an event was held in the office building [...]

Executive Office for Immigration Review disciplined attorneys for violations

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has taken disciplinary action against attorneys who violate the Rules of Professional Conduct for immigration attorneys and representatives.  On their website their is a chart provided with a list of the currently disciplined immigration practioners.  Click here for the list. Anyone who is in need of immigration assistance [...]

12th Financial Empowerment Network Forum July 21st

SAVE THE DATE! Please join the Department of Consumer Affairs Office of Financial Empowerment and The Center for New York City Neighborhoods for a 12th Financial Empowerment Network Forum! *** Topic: Enhancing Foreclosure Prevention Success with Financial Counseling The panel will include speakers from South Brooklyn Legal Services, CAMBA and NYC Financial Empowerment Centers Date: [...]

Senator Eric Adams 2011 Summer Job Fair

A job fair was hosted on June 9th by Youth America Inc with Senator Eric Adams to provide easy employment opportunities for struggling local residents. The fair took place at PS 375 with a focus on promoting the children attending the school to also seek out employment (for legal information on education, look at LawHelp/NY’s [...]