Recent Posts

Today, November 30th, 2023, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation S.1783A/A.372A, which establishes a bill of rights for...

In 2022, the Consumer Protection Financial Bureau (CFPB) received 8,500 complaints relating to medical debt collections including issues of already...

The Fair Housing Act (FHA) applies to most private and subsidized housing (including assisted living facilities and nursing homes) and...

The Clean Slate Act was signed into law on November 16th, 2023. To learn more, please watch this video announcement...

NSLS staff are available to access, review, and verify your RAP sheet (also known as your criminal history record) to...

If you are behind on your bill or facing a termination on your electric or gas, you should ask your...

On October 12, 2023, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Justice Department today issued a joint statement that reminds financial...

The three major credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion have agreed to permanently allow consumers to access their credit reports...

Faxed Applications No Longer Accepted by Social Security Administration! As of August 22, 2023, faxed applications for Social Security benefits will...

Student debt can be tricky. If you owe tuition or other fees to a school in New York, you need...

Download Veterans' Legal Clinic-Flyer 2023

A Hero's Guide to Strategic Student Loan Repayment A Fresh Start: Getting Out of Default on Student Loans Getting Ready...

Know Your Rights: Tenants (ENGLISH) Know Your Rights: Tenants (SPANISH) Know Your Rights: Tenants (HAINTIAN-CREOLE)  

Know Your Rights: Fair Hearing (ENGLISH) Know Your Rights: Fair Hearing (SPANISH) Know Your Rights: Fair Hearing (HAITIAN-CREOLE)

Know Your Rights: Immigration (ENGLISH) Know Your Rights: Immigration (SPANISH) Know Your Rights: Immigration (HAITIAN_CREOLE)  

The 2023-2024 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit is scheduled to open on October 2, 2023. Eligible households can receive energy...

Medicare Special Enrollment for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals (Incarceration (SEP) - Effective January 1, 2023, individuals leaving custody have an opportunity to...

Fighting a Landlord's Adverse Action (e.g. denying the application) Based on Information Contained in a Tenant Screening Report - If a...

 The New Standard Utility Allowances for SNAP Benefits are out. The new amounts decreased this year. The standard allowance for: heating/cooling has been...

The first day you are late on your federal student loan payment, it is considered delinquent. If you are delinquent...