In The News
NYLAG on CBS New York: The impact of budget cuts on veterans services
City agencies rely on our ability to provide veterans with the legal services we do, but with citywide budget cuts, these services are at risk.
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Advocacy
Testimony: Meeting the Needs of Women Veterans
Deborah Berkman, Supervising Attorney of NYLAG’s Shelter Advocacy Initiative, and Ryan Foley, Supervising Attorney of our Veterans Practice, submitted testimony to the New York State ...
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Advocacy
Testimony: Supportive Housing and Assisting Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
NYLAG's testimony before the New York City Council on supportive housing and assisting individuals experiencing homelessness, including homeless veterans.
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In The News
Ahead of Veteran’s Day, Brownsville honors local vets at 4th annual parade and resource fair
Ryan Foley and Sian Azzinari of NYLAG’s Veterans Practice spoke with the Brooklyn Paper about the importance of community events to reach veterans in need ...
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Advocacy
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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Advocacy
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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COVID
Second Stimulus Check and Other Benefits. Everything You Need to Know.
The second round of stimulus checks and other payments offer a number of benefits. Here's a breakdown.
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Impact Litigation
NYLAG and Yale receive historic win for veterans suffering due to radiation exposure.
NYLAG and the Veterans Legal Services Clinic at Yale Law School received a historic win for veterans suffering due to radiation exposure.
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COVID
Q&A with a Therapist: Trauma and Mental Health during a Crisis like Coronavirus
We spoke with trauma therapist Natalie Y. Gutierrez, LMFT, to better understand how to manage trauma reactions and triggers during a crisis.
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In The News
The VA Needs to do More in the Fight Against COVID-19
NYLAG attorneys Ryan Foley and Meghan Brooks demand the Veteran Affairs act quickly to help veterans protect their benefits and health in this op-ed in ...
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