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NSLS continues its strong ties within the community in an effort to collaborate with various agencies and ensure that low...

New York Bar Foundation Supports Community Legal Help ProjectNassau Suffolk Law Services thanks the New York Bar Foundation for its...

LEGAL SUPPORT CENTER FOR ADVOCATES: FAQ’SAdvocate’s Question: My client and I are having a hard time getting documents the Department of Social...

Funding Update: I am pleased to report that, despite renewed threats to eliminate civil legal services from the federal budget,...

Haven House/Bridges Homelessness Prevention Program helps people avoid eviction and retain or obtain permanent housing. The program also provide supportive...

Do your clients need extra help keeping warm?Project Warmth is a non-governmental emergency fuel fund. It provides one-time grants for...

The New York Attorney General’s office has launched a new complaint form to identify housing discrimination based on source of...

John Batanchiev, Staff Attorney in the Hempstead Civil Unit recently assisted a family restore their Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section...

HOMELESS ADVOCATES: BE ON THE LOOKOUT!Given the high cost of housing on Long Island, many working people as well those...

President Trump's BudgetFebruary 10th, 2020Yesterday, President Trump released his proposed budget, which would push tens of millions of Americans deeper...

After 30 years of dedicated service to NSLS, Maria Dosso has officially retired. Her guidance has helped us forge strong...

Thanks to the Appellate Practice Committee of the Suffolk County Bar Association that conduct-ed a moot court on Dec. 3...

Did you know?Lifeline is a federal program that helps people with low income access phone or internet services for eligible...

Child Support Enforcement Bureau: A Guide for the Custodial ParentThis booklet was prepared by the Suffolk County Child Support Enforcement...

Suffolk County Office for People with Disabilities in cooperation with the Department of Social Services (DSS)If you are disabled and...

A lien is a claim or a charge that the Department of Social Services (DSS) puts on your property for...

From Empire Justice Center:Immigrants and their children may be eligible for a variety of public benefits, depending on their status,...

What is Small Claims Court?Small Claims Court handles cases for claims of $5,000.00 or less. The judge in Small Claims...

What can I do if my landlord has been verbally and/or physically abusive toward me or my family and is...

This page outlines the rules that will apply after the current state of emergency is lifted. Please refer to our...