Stimulus Payments Will Be Off Limits to Debt Collectors After NYS AG James Issues Official Guidance
Attorney General James issued an official guidance: NYS banks, creditors & debt collectors CAN NOT garnish CARES Act stimulus payments....
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NY can help homeowners — and save money
The state must allocate $20 million a year in the state budget permanently to fund the Homeowner Protection Program, or...
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NSLS Offices are Closed, but Our Phones are On
To protect the health of all staff and our clients, NSLS has closed our physical offices effective March 16 because...
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Spring into Action for Justice!
Spring into action for justice and donate now!There’s no better time than now to help those less fortunate.Each digital 8...
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Law Services News – March/April 2020
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: • Pro Bono Bankruptcy Help• LSCA—FAQ• Pro Bono Attorneys of the Month• SCPD Visits Islandia Office •...
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Legal Lessons: Public Benefits Edition
HOMELESS ADVOCATES: BE ON THE LOOKOUT! Given the high cost of housing on Long Island, many working people as well...
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Byron Divins, Esq.
Attorney Byron Divins has demonstrated tremendous dedication assisting low-income Nassau County residents in matrimonial matters, especially those with complex child...
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Peter Connelly, Esq.
Peter Connelly has been volunteering at NSLS' offices as a pro bono call screener for over a year. He is...
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Harvey Savitt, Esq.
Harvey Savitt has been a hard-working member of the Suffolk County Pro Bono Project (PBP) since 1992. Currently, Harvey primarily...
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Law Services’ Happenings
WELCOMESTracey Discepolo - Staff Attorney, Education and Disability RightsJennifer Kim - Staff Attorney, Nassau Behavioral Health UnitKathleen Maher -Staff Attorney,...
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Public Charge Rules Take Effect
“Public charge” is an immigration concept that refers to people who are not eligible to become U.S. permanent residents because...
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The Rap on RAP Sheets
Criminal records may make it difficult or impossible for people to find employment. Criminal records are reported in a person’s...
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2020 Wage Garnishment Protections
As of January 2020, the minimum wage on Long Island is $13 per hour. With this in-crease, the amount of...
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Law Services In Our Community
NSLS continues its strong ties within the community in an effort to collaborate with various agencies and ensure that low...
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Law Services Updates
New York Bar Foundation Supports Community Legal Help ProjectNassau Suffolk Law Services thanks the New York Bar Foundation for its...
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LSCA FAQ: DSS Documentation Requirement
LEGAL SUPPORT CENTER FOR ADVOCATES: FAQ’SAdvocate’s Question: My client and I are having a hard time getting documents the Department of Social...
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Message From the Executive Director
Funding Update: I am pleased to report that, despite renewed threats to eliminate civil legal services from the federal budget,...
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Funds Available to Prevent Homelessness
Haven House/Bridges Homelessness Prevention Program helps people avoid eviction and retain or obtain permanent housing. The program also provide supportive...
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Project Warmth
Do your clients need extra help keeping warm?Project Warmth is a non-governmental emergency fuel fund. It provides one-time grants for...
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