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 [...]

Be alerted when an order of protection is served. SAVIN-NY now in effect!

Victims of violence can now register and receive an alert if and when their offender has been served. It’s called SAVIN-NY, an acronym for Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification. A few months ago, NYS Sheriffs’ Institute in partnership with other NY agencies released the new SAVIN-NY Order of Protection Notification system.  The Order of [...]

Are you a low income New Yorker facing discrimination due to your family responsibilities? Get help

Clic aquí para leer en Español Are you a low income New Yorker facing discrimination due to your family responsibilities?  Have you had to care for an ailing or disabled parent or child?  Have you felt targeted at work due to pregnancy?  If you can answer yes to any of these questions, A Better Balance [...]

Did you make a donation to a charity in 2012? If so, don’t miss out key tax provisions when claiming your donation(s)

2012 was another generous gift-giving year for Americans.  In particular online donations continues to grow in 2012 as more and more Americans are making donations online through charity websites or through their mobile phones.  All of this giving has been despite economic conditions that continues to lag behind for most Americans. No matter what amount [...]

Small things New Yorkers can do to support Sandy Hook Elementary Kids

With the recent events of Superstorm Sandy, we New Yorkers know first hand the incredible generosity of strangers near and far that come to our aid.  In the wake of the heart-breaking events at Newtown, Connecticut it is only fitting that we try to give back in our own small way to those families and [...]

If you think you’ll have a hard time paying the heat bill this winter – Don’t forget to apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

According to the Farmers’ Almanac, winter is going to return with a vengeance for the Northeastern part of the US.   This means, us New Yorkers may have to brace for a cold and wet season.  If you are like millions of New Yorkers who have a hard time paying the heating bill, this news will [...]

Chat Legal Help Available Fridays for New Yorkers Facing Family Law Issues

Every year, thousands of New Yorkers turn to Family Courts to resolve urgent family matters such as, child custody, visitation, child support, and domestic violence.  However, the majority of these individuals, more than 80%, will not have a lawyer. Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) and LawHelpNY have teamed up to offer individual family law help through live chat on Fridays from 10-4pm. This project, called LiveHelp, is one of the [...]

Are your kids spending a lot of time online? Learn how to protect them from cyber bullying

Cyber bullying can happen any time of the day.  At first many kids may not be aware that they are being cyber bullied. Teenagers use cell phones and computers to harass others by sending malicious text messages, uploading embarrassing photos or videos on websites, or taking over someone’s social media profile or creating a new [...]

What are the signs that something’s wrong in a relationship? Signs of an abusive relationship aren’t always physical

What are the signs that something’s wrong in a relationship? Is it when your partner starts controlling who you can or can’t see? Or when your partner threatens to hurt you, your loved ones, or even your pets if you don’t do what he or she wants? Signs of an abusive relationship aren’t always physical.  [...]

Quick Guide to Finding Free or Low-Cost Child Care Options in NY

Parents know the challenges of balancing work and parenting.  Finding reliable child care then figuring out how to pay for it, are just some of the issues to worry about.  If you are of limited income there are resources to help you find and finance child care. This cheat sheet of useful organizations, resources, and [...]

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