Documented: Evictions, Apartment Repairs, Rental Application: How to Deal with NYC Landlords
Jonathan Fox, Tenants Right Unit Director at NYLAG shared answers to common questions about tenants’ rights in an interview with Documented.
NYLAG Obtains FOIA Response About Hearings Procedure Used by SSA Office of Hearings Operations
NYLAG obtains FOIA response about hearings procedure used by SSA Office of Hearings Operations.
When a Right is Out of Reach: My fight to secure special education support for my son
Read Elizabeth’s and Evan’s triumphant story about the barriers they overcame in navigating New York City’s special education system, and the invaluable legal advocacy they received from NYLAG’s Special Education Unit.
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Back-to-School Financial Planning: Tips for Managing Expenses
As summer ends and the new school year begins, many parents face the financial burden of back-to-school expenses. Buying school supplies, clothes, and paying for activities can get expensive. For many families in New York City, this can be tough, but with some planning and smart money tips, you can handle these costs with less stress. Here are some helpful ideas.
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CityLimits: NYCHA’s New Federal Monitor Issues Mixed Reviews for Performance Over the Past 5 Years
NYLAG’s Anna Luft spoke with CityLimits about the significant delays public housing residents face when requesting repairs, and how they are often forced to fight for even basic maintenance, leaving them in unsafe and unlivable conditions.
New York Focus: ‘I Don’t See No Future’: Hundreds of Taxi Drivers Left in Debt as Lenders Balk at Loan Deal
NYLAG’s Rose Marie Cantanno spoke with New York Focus about the crippling debt that has long plagued taxi medallion owners. Although the relief plan was intended to offer a financial lifeline, many drivers are still struggling under the burden of loan payments, with no clear path out of this financial nightmare.
The New York Times: Migrants in N.Y. Shelters Face Surprising Challenge: Getting Their Mail
Allison Cutler, a Supervising Attorney in NYLAG’s Immigrant Protection Unit, spoke to The New York Times about what we’re seeing on the ground, and how missing mail only increases risk of harm to our new neighbors.
CityLimits: What You Need to Know: How Can Undocumented Spouses Apply for ‘Parole in Place’?
Maria Huel, a supervising paralegal at NYLAG’s Immigrant Protection Unit, recently spoke with CityLimits about how Parole in Place (PIP) can help immigrants meet the inspection requirement for adjusting their status, but it falls short of providing permanent immigration relief.
The New York Times: Struggling Teenagers Left Out in New Push to Overhaul Reading
In exploring the data around older students facing unaddressed reading challenges in NYC, the Times highlights stories including that of Ms. Dipisa and her son Alejandro, who continue to work with NYLAG’s Special Education Unit in securing the support he needs.
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NYLAG Obtains FOIA Response About Social Security Payment Netting Policies
Netting is the process through which the Social Security Administration (SSA) determines whether there is an overpayment due to SSA or an underpayment due to the individual. In May 2024, the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for Automated Netting, Manual Netting, Underpayment Processing (“UOUP”).
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