New York Domestic Violence Awareness Series: Immigration and Domestic Violence

You do not need to have legal immigration status to get help with domestic violence There are certain rights you have in New York State even if you do not have legal immigration status: You have the right to call the police if you feel you are in danger inside or outside your home.  Just [...]

TONIGHT! Free LawHelp/NY Training at Queens Central Library

LawHelp/NY is holding a FREE training for Queens Library Customers on finding free and reliable legal assistance using the LawHelp.org/NY website. RSVP to 718-990-0700. When: TODAY, Wednesday, October 26, 6:00 pm Where: Queens Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica RSVP now! Limited spaces available. 718-990-0700.

Take Advantage! Low-income New Yorkers can get free legal advice this week (Oct. 23 to Oct. 29)during the statewide Pro Bono Week

Low-income New Yorkers can get free legal advice next week during the statewide Pro Bono Week held by the state Bar Association. The services will be provided at various locations statewide from Oct. 23 to Oct. 29.  The services will include tenants’ rights, helping draw up wills and getting veterans benefits. Click here to find an [...]

New York Domestic Violence Awareness Series: Getting an Ordering of Protection

You may want to seek legal advice before filing for an order of protection There are many ways to protect yourself when leaving an abusive relationship.  One option is filing for an order of protection in your local Family Court.  However, it is best to get advice from an experienced lawyer before going to Family [...]

Advantage Tenants: The City Is Paying October Advantage Rent

The City has agreed to pay Advantage rent for October. Landlords should have received payment by now. These payments are being made only for Advantage tenants who are still within their Advantage lease periods (those who have received less than one year of rent payments, those who renewed for a second year, and those who [...]

Learn about free legal services in the NY Capital Region- Attend Community Law Day on 10/29/11

The New York State Bar Association – Department of Pro Bono Affairs, The Legal Project, The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York are sponsoring a Community Law Day. Informational materials describing the types of free legal services available within the Capital Region will be available to shoppers, as well as a variety of Know-Your-Rights [...]

10/27/11 Domestic Violence Free Community Workshop

New County Distrcit Attorney’s Office, NY State Senator Daniel Squadron, NYPD 5th Precint, and Hamilton-Madison Houses invite you to an Informative Presentation on: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Date: Thursday, October 27, 2011 Time: 2pm- 4:00pm Hamilton-Madison House 50 Madison Street (Between Catherine Street and St. James Place) Come learn about: Immigrant communities and Domestic Violence Definitions of [...]

Are you getting more Spam emails? Learn some easy tips to protect yourself

Spam traffic keeps going up—in fact, according to some computer security experts, it’s about double what it was a year ago. To make matters more serious, these days most spam emails come with malicious attachments.  It’s important to not download or open any attachment if you are not SURE who it’s coming from. Cybercriminals are [...]

Looking for free or low-cost immigration legal assistance? Use the National Immigration Legal Services Directory

Finding free or low-cost immigration help has gotten easier.  You can now use the National Immigration Legal Services Directory to search for immigration legal services providers by state, county, or detention facility. Only nonprofit organizations that provide free or low-cost immigration legal services are included in this directory.  For additional questions about this directory you [...]