New USCIS Immigration Office Opens in Queens, New York

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have announced they have opened a new immigration field office in Queens, NY.  Considering Queens is one of the most diverse counties in the US, receiving thousands of new immigrants from around the world each year, this is a great location.
The new office, located at 27-35 [...]

Do you want to talk to someone about your legal problem?

Of course, you can get online help from LawHelp/NY but many people want to talk to a live human being.  On LawHelp/NY’s home page, there is  a link to a list of hotlines serving New Yorkers.
For example, if you have a legal question and you live in New York City and you are low-income, you [...]

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 [...]

Low-cost Internet service is available for families that get free school lunches

Comcast has launched a $9.95 a month broadband service (plus taxes) called Internet Essentials for families with a child who gets free school lunches (if your lunches are partially subsidized you CAN NOT qualify).  Here is the PC World description of the program.
Comcast promises no price increases (i.e. this is NOT a six month teaser.)  The FAQ [...]

Are you a parent or relative caregiver going through a Family Court Case? If so, there is a support group to help you

LIFT’s Caregivers Support Group will now offer one workshop each month that covers topics important to caregivers. The next meeting will present on government money and assistance that may be available to caregivers. Then we serve lunch and offer a time for the group to chat. All services are free and MetroCards will be provided.
What:   LIFT Caregivers [...]

New York Hurricane Irene Disaster Relief Information

If you have been affected by the recent storms and flooding, be aware that there is federal and state disaster relief available to you.  Below is a list of key agencies you should contact:
Federal and State Resources and Information
DisasterAssistance.Gov:
Use this website to search for state and disaster relief resources and help.
FEMA: New York Hurricane Irene [...]

LGBTQ Foster Parent Forum

This past Monday the staff of LawHelp/NY attended a Foster Parent Informational forum with a focus on LGBTQ youth. Those present included a number of LGBTQ affirming organizations that deal with the adopting process and/or becoming a foster parent, council member Daniel Dromm, and the commissioner for Children’s Services John B. Mattingly. The forum is [...]

Free financial counseling available for all new york city residents

For those who are new to our network, the City’s FREE Financial Empowerment Centers can help your clients take control of their debt, improve their credit, deal with debt collection, create a budget, open a bank account, and much more. One-on-one financial counseling is provided for FREE by professional counselors in [...]

LIFT Family Court Help Centers & Grandparents Support Group

Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) announces the new Family Court Help Centers and the FREE Grandparents Support Group.
Family Court Help Centers:
At the Centers, families can access legal information and compassionate guidance to employ them to successfully self-advocate in court and secure referrals to community-based services. The Help Centers will be located in the [...]

PATH Shelter Application Office is Moving May 3rd

PATH shelter application office (currently located at 346 Powers Ave, Bronx) is moving on May 3, 2011 to 151 East 151st Street, Bronx, NY 10451
Subway directions:
2,4, or 5 train to 149th St.-Grand Concourse
Walk North on Grand Concourse to E. 151st Street
Make left and proceed to East 151st Street & Walton Ave.
Click here for [...]

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