Spring2020 Newsletter – Nassau Suffolk Law Services

Spring2020 Newsletter

March 2, 2020

Byron Divins, Esq.

Attorney Byron Divins has demonstrated tremendous dedication assisting low-income Nassau County residents in matrimonial matters, especially those with complex child support and custody issues. Since first […]
March 2, 2020

Peter Connelly, Esq.

Peter Connelly has been volunteering at NSLS’ offices as a pro bono call screener for over a year. He is an extremely dedicated volunteer, who logged […]
March 2, 2020

Harvey Savitt, Esq.

Harvey Savitt has been a hard-working member of the Suffolk County Pro Bono Project (PBP) since 1992. Currently, Harvey primarily handles pro bono divorces for the […]
March 1, 2020

Civil Unit Preserves Housing

John Batanchiev, Staff Attorney in the Hempstead Civil Unit recently assisted a family restore their Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) benefits and obtained a discontinuance […]
March 1, 2020

NY AG Roots Out Income Discrimination

The New York Attorney General’s office has launched a new complaint form to identify housing discrimination based on source of legal in-come. The online complaint portal […]
March 1, 2020

Project Warmth

Do your clients need extra help keeping warm?Project Warmth is a non-governmental emergency fuel fund. It provides one-time grants for fuel or electricity used for heat. […]
March 1, 2020

Funds Available to Prevent Homelessness

Haven House/Bridges Homelessness Prevention Program helps people avoid eviction and retain or obtain permanent housing. The program also provide supportive services to people who are experiencing […]
March 1, 2020

Message From the Executive Director

Funding Update: I am pleased to report that, despite renewed threats to eliminate civil legal services from the federal budget, on December 20, 2019, federal appropriations […]
March 1, 2020

LSCA FAQ: DSS Documentation Requirement

LEGAL SUPPORT CENTER FOR ADVOCATES: FAQ’S Advocate’s Question: My client and I are having a hard time getting documents the Department of Social Services (DSS) is requesting. I’m […]