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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...

The Child Support Enforcement Bureau locates absent parents, establishes legal paternity for children born outside marriage, establishes/enforces child support orders...

What is an authorized representative?Applying for Food Stamps;Completing Work Registration forms;Buying food for your household with your Food Stamps.The representative...

Immigrants and their children may be eligible for a variety of public benefits, depending on their status, length of time...

¿Qué es una carta de certificación médica?Una carta de certificación médica es una carta de su médico a su compañía...

A guide by the NYS Education Department for diploma/credential requirements for students enrolled in grades 9-12 is available here.

Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) DischargeIf you are totally and permanently disabled, you may qualify for a total and permanent...

What are Expedited Food Stamps and how do I know if I am eligible for them?Expedited Food Stamps are food...