ACTION ALERT: Tell Gov. Cuomo “No” to Medicaid Cuts
March 18, 2020
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Governor Cuomo’s Medicaid Redesign Team’s proposed Medicaid cuts will put thousands of seniors and people with disabilities at risk. NYLAG is advocating to stop these ...
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NYLAG Testifies about City Funding for Veterans Services
March 11, 2020
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NYLAG attorney Ryan Foley explains the benefits of having qualified and experienced attorneys assisting veterans with the complexities surrounding their veteran-specific legal issues.
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NYLAG Testifies about the State of Housing and Homelessness in NYC
March 2, 2020
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In response to the housing affordability crisis, NYLAG's Senior Supervising attorney Abby Biberman addresses evictions, access to homeless shelters, and the public assistance eligibility rules. ...
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NYLAG Testifies about Shelter Access for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
March 2, 2020
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NYLAG Senior Staff attorney Deborah Berkman examine issues surrounding shelter access: the allowance of pets, the need for case management services, and the complex processes ...
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NYLAG Submits Testimony for Proposed Expansion to the Right to Counsel Law
February 25, 2020
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NYLAG advises there is more work to be done with the Right to Counsel Law to ensure all New Yorkers of limited means have access ...
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NYLAG Submits Concerns about the Proposed Medicaid Cuts in the Executive Budget
February 18, 2020
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NYLAG submits testimony regarding the controversial proposed medicaid cuts in the 2020-2021 Executive Budget.
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Testimony Examining how the Department of Veterans Affairs Supports Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma
February 7, 2020
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NYLAG attorney Samantha Kubek testifies at a congressional hearing to challenge how military sexual trauma is addressed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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NYLAG’s Testimony on the State of Judicial Independence and Due Process in U.S. Immigration Courts
January 31, 2020
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NYLAG attorneys offer testimony on the alarming trends towards the erosion of independence of immigration judges.
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Report: Why NYC’s Homeless Community Needs Medical Respite
January 28, 2020
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With the pressing need in NYC to address challenges of homeless New Yorkers with serious medical conditions, the Coalition for Housing and Health and NYLAG'S ...
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What to do After a Loved One is Detained by ICE
January 22, 2020
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NYLAG's Immigrant Protection unit provides practical advice and resources (in multiple languages) for someone whose loved one has been detained by ICE.
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