Heating/Cooling Benefits
There's still time to apply for a second emergency HEAP benefit which opened on March 14th, 2014. You may be eligible for...
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Stolen Benefits Replacement Extension Until April 1, 2024!
Last year, there was a nationwide rise in the prevalence of scam-related benefit theft which targeted SNAP (food stamps) and...
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Social Security Administration (SSA) Addressing Improper Overpayments
Social Security Administration (SSA) Addressing Improper Overpayments with 4 new updates. (1) Starting March 25th, SSA will be ceasing the practice...
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EDCAP – Student Loan Assistance
Many student loan borrowers have an opportunity to have their entire student loans canceled or receive more credit towards cancellation, but they...
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Learn About Law Services: Civil Rights Project and Mental Health Law Project
Please join us for our series "Learn About Law Services" on March 15th, 2024 from 1:30 to 2:00...
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Debt Collectors Contacting You? Use these sample verification and cease dunning letters
If you or a client is being contacted over the phone by a debt collector, request that they send you...
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Rental Assistance Programs Open!
New Suffolk Department of Social Services Rental Supplement Program open for individuals or families experiencing homelessness - Please see flyers with eligibility guidelines...
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New, Streamlined Application for Individuals Seeking Help from the State with Crime-Related Expenses.
New, Streamlined Application for Individuals Seeking Help from the State with Crime-Related Expenses. The New York State Office of Victim Services...
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The “Jails to Jobs” initiative has expanded!
The “Jails to Jobs" initiative has expanded! Individuals released from the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision custody will be provided...
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Increased Protection For Persons With Judgments
With the increase in the minimum wage on Long Island comes increased protections for persons with judgments held against them. If a...
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Suffolk DSS Rental Supplement Program for individuals and families experiencing homelessness
RSP Flyer Single 01.03.24 RSP Flyer families 01.03.24
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Suffolk DSS Rental Supplement Program
Download Suffolk DSS Rental Supplement Program Flyer for Single Adult Households Download Suffolk DSS Rental Supplement Program Flyer...
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Rental Assistance Programs Open
Town of Babylon's Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program opened on December 18th, 2023. This program is for extremely low-income households who...
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Student Loan Consolidation Deadline Extension
The Department of Education has extended the deadline until April 30th, 2024 for consolidating non-direct (e.g. FFEL, Perkins, or HEAL)...
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Some Medicare Enrollees May Get New Medicare Numbers
Due to a data breach, some Medicare enrollees will be getting new Medicare cards with new Medicare numbers. Enrollees need...
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Foreclosure Pause For Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is pausing foreclosure of VA-guaranteed home loans through May 31, 2024. It is also...
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New Credit Reporting Rules in New York for Medical Debt
On December 13th, 2023, New York State Governor Hochul signed legislation to protect New York consumers from ongoing financial consequences related to...
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