In a recent interview with The Hechinger Report, Jessica Ranucci, a supervising attorney for NYLAG’s Special Litigation unit, discussed how the closure of Wells College and all abrupt closures disrupt students’ education, making it significantly harder for them to earn a degree.
The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) held its annual gala and raised $1.7M, honored award recipients Brooke Cucinella, Carolyn Renzin, Amy Howe, and Yarys Lopez.
Valerie Bogart, Of Counsel for NYLAG’s Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program (EFLRP), spoke with Spectrum NY1 about how the proposed legislation to increase transparency in Medicaid spending in New York is a crucial first step in holding the state Health Department accountable and ensuring New Yorkers remain in their homes.
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The trustees of Wells College announced that the school would be closing at the end of the Spring 2024 semester. In an effort to provide support during this difficult time, students are encouraged to seek free legal advice from NYLAG through our dedicated school closure hotline.
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New York City Health + Hospitals announced the expansion of its medical-legal partnership with NYLAG’s LegalHealth division to address a variety of patients’ health-harming legal needs. Randye Retkin, LegalHealth Unit Director, shared with Norwood News the importance of this partnership in providing legal services in our public hospitals.
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The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) released a statement in response to New York State’s enacted budget for Fiscal Year 2025.
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Discover invaluable insights from NYLAG Financial Counselor, Kamron Rustamov, as he unveils five pivotal steps for Estate and Incapacity Planning. These actionable measures not only safeguard your loved ones but also promise enduring peace of mind for the journey ahead.
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After more than a year of advocacy from NYLAG and partner organizations, the NYS Office of Court Administration has issued guidance that will provide critical protections to consumers burdened by judgments for rental arrears, student loan, education, and medical debts.
Monica Tulchinsky, Senior Staff Attorney in the LegalHealth division of NYLAG, testified in favor of Introduction 0085-2024A, a bill to require the City to develop and issue an annual health survey of newly arrived immigrants and asylum seekers.
Testimony: The Experiences of Black Migrants in New York City Read More »
With the Equal Protection of Law Amendment on New Yorkers’ ballots in November, Heather Betz, Director of NYLAG’s LGBTQ+ Law Unit, provided context for the amendment to CityLimits as it pertains to the LGBTQ community.
