NY AG Roots Out Income Discrimination
The New York Attorney General’s office has launched a new complaint form to identify housing discrimination based on source of...
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Civil Unit Preserves Housing
John Batanchiev, Staff Attorney in the Hempstead Civil Unit recently assisted a family restore their Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section...
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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 those...
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Changes in TANF in President Trump’s budget
President Trump's BudgetFebruary 10th, 2020Yesterday, President Trump released his proposed budget, which would push tens of millions of Americans deeper...
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Happy Retirement to Maria Dosso!
After 30 years of dedicated service to NSLS, Maria Dosso has officially retired. Her guidance has helped us forge strong...
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NSLS staff receives support from SCBA
Thanks to the Appellate Practice Committee of the Suffolk County Bar Association that conduct-ed a moot court on Dec. 3...
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Lifeline subsidizes phone or internet services for people with low income
Did you know?Lifeline is a federal program that helps people with low income access phone or internet services for eligible...
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Child Support Resources
Child Support Enforcement Bureau: A Guide for the Custodial ParentThis booklet was prepared by the Suffolk County Child Support Enforcement...
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Disability Rights Resources
Suffolk County Office for People with Disabilities in cooperation with the Department of Social Services (DSS)If you are disabled and...
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What are Medicaid Liens?
A lien is a claim or a charge that the Department of Social Services (DSS) puts on your property for...
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Public Benefits for Immigrants
From Empire Justice Center:Immigrants and their children may be eligible for a variety of public benefits, depending on their status,...
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What is Small Claims Court and how can I use it?
What is Small Claims Court?Small Claims Court handles cases for claims of $5,000.00 or less. The judge in Small Claims...
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What can I do if my landlord is harassing me?
What can I do if my landlord has been verbally and/or physically abusive toward me or my family and is...
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What is a Non-Payment Proceeding?
This page outlines the rules that will apply after the current state of emergency is lifted. Please refer to our...
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Child Support Enforcement Bureau
The Child Support Enforcement Bureau locates absent parents, establishes legal paternity for children born outside marriage, establishes/enforces child support orders...
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What is an authorized representative?
What is an authorized representative?Applying for Food Stamps;Completing Work Registration forms;Buying food for your household with your Food Stamps.The representative...
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Public Benefits for Immigrants
Immigrants and their children may be eligible for a variety of public benefits, depending on their status, length of time...
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Tengo problemas para pagar mis servicios, pero estoy pasando por una emergencia de salud médica.
¿Qué es una carta de certificación médica?Una carta de certificación médica es una carta de su médico a su compañía...
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What are the New York State Diploma/Credential Requirements?
A guide by the NYS Education Department for diploma/credential requirements for students enrolled in grades 9-12 is available here.
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More Information on Student Loans
Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) DischargeIf you are totally and permanently disabled, you may qualify for a total and permanent...
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