Janet Connolly, Esq.
This month, we are proud to honor Janet Connolly as the Pro Bono Attorney of the Month for her commitment...
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Upcoming Special Education LSCA Training
Navigating Special Education in New York Thursday • September 8th, 2022 • 1:00pm-2:00pm Many families can struggle with navigating the...
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NEW SSI Electronic Protective Filing Tool
NEW SSI Electronic Protective Filing Tool - Individuals who want to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can now use an online...
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Update for Mortgage Modifications!
Update for Mortgage Modifications! Many FHA-insured borrowers have faced significant obstacles to obtaining a mortgage loan modification, where their loan involves...
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Latest Housing Update regarding ERAP and other Long Island Housing Assistance Programs
OTDA is currently processing eligible ERAP applications submitted through June 30, 2022. Although some towns (such as Town of Brookhaven) have...
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Beyond COVID-19 School Closures: Questions for Families
For more information about special education issues, please call the Education and Disability Rights Project (EDRP) at (516) 292-8100. Click...
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Stephen R. Hellman, Esq.
The Suffolk Pro Bono Project is extremely pleased to again honor Stephen R. Hellman as its Pro Bono Attorney of...
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NSLS Staff Members in our Community!
On June 16th, NSLS Director of Community Relations Cathy Lucidi, Supervising Attorneys Sharon Campo and Lynn Iacona, and ICAN Unit Staff...
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Previous LSCA Trainings available to view
The Post Foreclosure Options LSCA training was held virtually by Kathy Maher, Foreclosure Unit Staff Attorney, on March 31st, 2022. Ms. Maher...
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Foreclosure Prevention Tip!
Foreclosure Prevention Tip! If you or a client are having trouble making your mortgage payments, have already fallen behind or are...
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Unpaid College Debt Update
Students can now receive college transcripts even with unpaid college debt! Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation on May 4, 2022 that prohibits colleges...
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Credit Discrimination Awareness
Credit Discrimination Awareness! Under federal law, it’s illegal for banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, retailers, and any other companies that extend...
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June 30th, 2022-Housing Update
Update! OTDA is currently processing eligible ERAP applications submitted through March 31, 2022. Although some towns (such as Town of Brookhaven)...
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How much can a creditor garnish from my bank account?
As of January 2022, the minimum wage on Long Island is $15 per hour. With this increase, the amount of...
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What kinds of income can be taken out of my bank account?
What is exempt income? According to New York State and federal laws, certain income cannot be taken by creditors. This...
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¿Qué tipos de ingreso pueden sacarme de mi cuenta bancaria?
Cobranza de deudas e ingreso exento ¿Qué es un ingreso exento? Bajo las leyes federales y del estado de Nueva...
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What are my rights if my bank account is frozen?
How is a bank account frozen? One effective method of the collection after a creditor has obtained a judgment, is...
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Board of Regents approved temporary expansion of the existing process to appeal to graduate with a lower score on a Regents Examination.
At its May 2022 meeting, the New York State Board of Regents approved for Emergency Action a temporary expansion of...
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NSLS In Our Community
On March 17, 2022, NSLS Supervising Attorney Marissa Luchs Kindler gave a CLE/training on updates in landlord/tenant law to over 100 attorneys...
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