New Guidelines for Visits to Nursing and Adult Care Facilities
Residents of adult care and nursing facilities have been hit especially hard by the social isolation that comes with the...
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Signing Up for School Meals Provides Additional Benefits for Families
Long Island school districts are providing free school meals to all students, regardless of financial eligibility for the normal free...
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Do You Work With a Person Who Had a Pro Se Court Appearance During the Pandemic?
The New York Courts want to hear from people who appeared in court pro se during the pandemic. For a...
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Coordinated Legal Advocacy Helps Secure Home Loan Modification For Survivor Of Domestic Violence
Even when a client is financially eligible for a home loan modification and the lender is willing to extend affordable...
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Property Tax Arrears Threaten Housing Stability For Older Adults
Property tax arrears can put older adults at risk of both mortgage foreclosure proceedings and tax lien foreclosure proceedings. Nassau...
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Moratorium On Utility Disconnects Ending Soon
The moratorium on utility disconnections ends on March 31, 2021. Since June 2020, there has been a moratorium in place...
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Foreclosures Outlook In New York
- Nearly 18% of New York homeowners with a mortgage were behind on their mortgage payments in February. That's over...
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We are saddened to announce the passing of former NSLS Executive Director, Hon. Leonard Clark
It is with great sadness that we announce that Nassau Suffolk Law Service Executive Director Emeritus and retired judge of...
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Contact us to request training geared toward the interests of your organization!
Is your organization interested in learning more about how COVID-19 has impacted the legal issues low-income and marginalized people confront?Contact...
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Law Services Updates – Winter 2021
LAW SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITYMarissa Luchs Kindler, Esq., Senior Staff Attorney, and Paola Arango, Esq., Staff Attorney in the disability...
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NSLS Honors Black History Month
This month, we recognize the achievements and contributions of Black Americans. While this is a time to celebrate progress, we...
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Catherine Papandrew, Esq.
Nassau Suffolk Law Services Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP), along with the Nassau County Bar Association, are privileged to recognize Catherine...
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Adult Care Facility Project Gets a New Name
The unit handles resident's rights issues without regard to the resident's income. The unit prioritizes clients below 200% of the...
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Keeping Warm in Difficult Times
With wind chills dipping below zero and snow on the way, many Long Islanders already struggling with the pandemic now...
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Nassau Suffolk Law Services Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy and Lessons
Unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right temporarily defeated is stronger...
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Resources to Help Clients Avoid Scams and Preserve Benefits
Submit a request for reconsideration online within 60 days of the denial or later if good cause can be shown....
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NSLS extends our condolences to Jane LaCova and family on the passing of Jane’s husband, Joe LaCova.
NSLS extends our condolences to Jane LaCova and family on the passing of Jane’s husband Joe LaCova on January 14,...
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People With Disabilities Targeted In Unemployment Fraud
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning regarding an increase in identity theft cases...
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New York COVID-19 Emergency Eviction Prevention Act
2020 ended with a number of important new COVID-19 relief measures from the federal and New York State governments. One...
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Students Entitled to Compensatory Services to Make Up for Time Lost During Pandemic
Many students lost access to special education services as a result of disruptions caused by the pandemic. Students remain entitled...
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