Consumer Judgment Interest lowered to 2%
On December 31st, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Consumer Judgement Interest Act (S.5724A/A.6474A) to protect New Yorkers from the...
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Apply TODAY for Homeowner Assistance
The New York Homeowner Assistance Fund (NYS HAF) is now accepting applications.The New York State Homeowner Assistance Fund is a...
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January 2022 Regents Canceled – How to get an Exemption
The January 2022 administration of the High School Regents Examination Program was canceled due to the ongoing COVID–19 pandemic, State...
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Legal Lessons 01/07/22- New Year Advocacy Tips and Legal Updates
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Most recent rental tenant update 1/7/22
Update! The OTDA ERAP portal is only open to residents of counties/towns who have not spent their allocated ERAP funds....
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ERAP Library Webinar for the East End on 1/5/22
Attention Long Islanders on the East End! The NYS Eviction Moratorium ends on January 15; Learn what to expect. Find...
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Suffolk Housing Unit can now help households with higher income.
Nassau Suffolk Law Services Suffolk housing unit is now able to assist tenants with household incomes up to 80% of...
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Save the Date! Homeowners can begin to apply for relief 1/3/22
Save the Date! The New York Home Owner Fund will begin to accept applications for mortgage relief starting January 3,...
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Donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to Nassau Suffolk Law Services thru 02/26/22
Dear Friends:We’re participating in the myWalgreens donation program! You can donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to Nassau Suffolk Law Services...
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The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance has been extended!
Nassau and Suffolk Residents: The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance has been extended until January 4th, 2022. See...
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NY State of Health enrollment happening now!
Did you know that Individuals and families in Nassau and Suffolk counties can now find and purchase in-home care from...
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Update! The OTDA ERAP portal is only open to residents of counties/towns who have not spent their al
Suffolk and Nassau County residents are still eligible to apply with the exception of Town of Brookhaven residents. Town of...
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Hurricane Ida Relief is available to Nassau and Suffolk Residents regardless of immigration status.
Hurricane Ida Relief is available to Nassau and Suffolk Residents regardless of immigration status. Undocumented residents can call 1-800-566-7636 or...
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Update! As of June 24, 2021, utilities became able to start terminating service.
Last chance! As of June 24, 2021, utilities became able to start terminating service to customers behind on their bills....
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NSLS Staff News
New Team Members:Helen Wrobel, Staff Attorney, Consumer Debt Project, IslandiaGisselle Vera Guillen, Receptionist, IslandiaDesiree Saad, Law Graduate, Civil Unit, IslandiaSamantha...
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Resources for the Formerly Incarcerated
America Works helps individuals increase their self-sufficiency through gainful employment, including military veterans, welfare and SNAP recipients, young adults, the...
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Re-Entry Unit Success Stories
Ms. A is a qualifying non-citizen (alien) for legal services. She was a victim of domestic violence in the early...
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Congratulations to Re-entry Project Staff Attorney, Carly Sommers, on her well-deserved Recognition
Carly Sommers began her career with Nassau/Suffolk Law Services (NSLS) in January of 2018 as an attorney for the ReEntry...
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Learn About the Re-entry Unit
Did you know that quick employment for formerly incarcerated individuals significantly decreases the risk of committing future crimes? Recidivism rates...
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New York State Landlord Rental Assistance Program (LRAP) Update
New York State is currently accepting applications under the Landlord Rental Assistance Program. The New York State Landlord Rental Assistance...
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