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, [...]

Prevent Foreclosure: Attorney General Launches Free Homeowner Protection Program

Five years into the foreclosure crisis, the fight against allowing banks to foreclose on these properties in our communities continues. New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman continues to be a fervent leader towards this end with the launch of his public service campaign “Signs” to prevent foreclosure. As a result of the National Mortgage [...]

CONSUMER DEBT AND BANKRUPTCY – Free Event in Brooklyn Tonight

Are you struggling to keep your head above water? Are collections agents calling you at all hours? Is your home in risk of foreclosure? If you’re struggling with any or all of these, tonight’s event on Consumer Debt and Bankruptcy presented by the Foundation Law Committee is a must! Light Refreshments will be served. When: [...]

Sandy Insurance Claims: Preserve Your Right to Recover

Clic aquí para leer en Español Thank you to Benjamin Rajotte, director of the Disaster Relief Clinic at Touro Law for this blog post on Sandy Disaster Relief Services:  This checklist has information on how to preserve your right to recover “replacement cost value” (RCV) from your insurer – which is essentially depreciation – and not [...]

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