The Clean Slate Act
The Clean Slate Act was signed into law on November 16th, 2023. To learn more, please watch this video announcement...
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Sealing Clinic
NSLS staff are available to access, review, and verify your RAP sheet (also known as your criminal history record) to...
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Avoid Having Your Electric/Gas Shut Off!
If you are behind on your bill or facing a termination on your electric or gas, you should ask your...
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Financial Institutions May Not Use Immigration Status to Illegally Discriminate Against Credit Applicants!
On October 12, 2023, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Justice Department today issued a joint statement that reminds financial...
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Free Weekly Credit Reports!
The three major credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion have agreed to permanently allow consumers to access their credit reports...
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Faxed Applications No Longer Accepted by Social Security Administration!
Faxed Applications No Longer Accepted by Social Security Administration! As of August 22, 2023, faxed applications for Social Security benefits will...
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Consequences of Student Loan Default
Student debt can be tricky. If you owe tuition or other fees to a school in New York, you need...
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Suffolk County Bar Association Veterans Legal Clinic – November 2, 2023
Download Veterans' Legal Clinic-Flyer 2023
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Student Debt Trainings & Presentations
September 2023 A Hero's Guide to Strategic Student Loan Repayment July 2023 A Fresh Start: Getting Out of Default on...
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Know Your Rights: Tenants (English, Spanish, Haitian-Creole)
Know Your Rights: Tenants (ENGLISH) Know Your Rights: Tenants (SPANISH) Know Your Rights: Tenants (HAINTIAN-CREOLE)
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Know Your Rights: Fair Hearing (English, Spanish, Haitian-Creole)
Know Your Rights: Fair Hearing (ENGLISH) Know Your Rights: Fair Hearing (SPANISH) Know Your Rights: Fair Hearing (HAITIAN-CREOLE)
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Know Your Rights: Immigration (English, Spanish, Haitian-Creole)
Know Your Rights: Immigration (ENGLISH) Know Your Rights: Immigration (SPANISH) Know Your Rights: Immigration (HAITIAN_CREOLE)
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Medicare Special Enrollment for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Medicare Special Enrollment for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals (Incarceration (SEP) - Effective January 1, 2023, individuals leaving custody have an opportunity to...
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Fighting a Landlord’s Adverse Action
Fighting a Landlord's Adverse Action (e.g. denying the application) Based on Information Contained in a Tenant Screening Report - If a...
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SNAP Benefits Effective October 1, 2023
The New Standard Utility Allowances for SNAP Benefits are out. The new amounts decreased this year. The standard allowance for: heating/cooling has been...
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Renters Updates! Attention Town of Brookhaven Residents!
Mark your calendars for July 28th! Tenants with rental arrears may apply for up to $25,000 in assistance. Applicants must...
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