Internet to Empower: Get in the Legal Know

As Internet Week NYC ramps down, we’re excited about all the fresh, innovative ideas brewing right here in the 5 boroughs!! Through our consortium partner members, including legal tech innovator – Pro Bono Net, we’ve been working to make sure that we remain committed to providing legal information to people in need of our resources. [...]

Do you have a Senior in your family who should have food stamps?

Did you have lunch? For some seniors, older adults and their families, lunch can be a struggle. In fact, getting a balanced diet whether that’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or a healthy snack can be difficult when living on a fixed income. SNAP – the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as the Food Stamp Program [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 practices [...]

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? [...]

Call to Action: United to End Homelessness Needs You

Thank you to Soheil Rezayazdi of United to End Homelessness for this guest blog post. A new coalition has formed to help curb New York City’s homelessness crisis. The group, United to End Homelessness, is spearheaded by advocates, faith leaders, and homeless men and women. This nonpartisan coalition aims to highlight homelessness during this year’s [...]

New GSE Mortgage Relief Program for Superstorm Sandy Victims

Para leer en español   Homeowners that didn’t qualify for the Making Home Affordable (HAMP) program because of the GSE Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac mortgage now have an option. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a new relief program for home owning victims of Sandy. According to a release issued by the governor’s office, [...]

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 [...]

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