Safety Net Assistance (SNA) Benefits Extended to Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) Beneficiaries
The New York Legal Assistance Group is pleased to announce that we have reached a settlement agreement that will result in New York expanding eligibility ...
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Issue Brief: Lessons from COVID-19 and Recommendations for New York Courts
When NY's courts went almost entirely virtual in March 2020, many litigants faced significant technological hurdles to vindicate their rights. We explore these hurdles and ...
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Testimony: Aging Vets Need Access to Legal Services During COVID Digital Divide
NYLAG's Ryan Foley and Ruth Stein press for increased access to free legal services to address the digital divide older Veterans experience when seeking help ...
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Testimony: Ease the Burden of Children in Shelters Traveling to School
NYLAG's Deborah Berkman sheds light on the challenges families in shelters face when getting their children to school, and rallies behind Int. No. 150 in ...
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Testimony: VA’s Increasing Shift to Independent Contractor Exams Harms Trauma Survivors
NYLAG's Samantha Kubek challenges the inadequacies of the Veterans Affairs' independent contractor examinations, particularly for veterans suffering from mental health concerns.
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NYLAG Submits Testimony on Medicaid and Other Health Issues in the Annual NYS Budget
NYLAG's Valerie Bogart submits testimony urging for an overhaul in Medicaid and other public health issues.
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NYLAG’s Policy Agenda for the Biden Administration
With Joe Biden now the 47th President of the U.S., NYLAG urges the Biden Administration to reverse policies that harm the communities we serve.
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President Biden’s First Day: New Policies That May Affect You.
With Joe Biden now the 47th President of the U.S., NYLAG urges the Biden Administration to reverse policies that harm the communities we serve.
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Testimony: Stop frivolous evictions of tenants and families in NYCHA. It’s a gateway to homelessness.
During Public Advocate Jumaane D. William's virtual forum, NYLAG's Alice Hindanov submits testimony on the unjust process and the devastating effects of evictions.
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NYLAG Testimony: Remove Police from Homeless Outreach; Increase Supportive Housing
NYLAG's Deborah Berkman submits testimony to the Committee on General Welfare demanding more supportive housing and homeless outreach.
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