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September 29, 2023
The 2023-2024 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit is scheduled to open on October 2, 2023. Eligible households can receive energy efficiency services, which includes the cleaning […]
September 29, 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 adjusted from $932 to $923. Electricity […]
January 3, 2023
Do you have a client who had their SNAP or cash benefits stolen due to a “skimming” scam? Fraudsters “skim” credit and debit card information by secretly […]
September 12, 2022
Higher income levels eligible for Child Care Assistance! Starting August 1 2022, households with incomes up to 300% of the State Income Standard are eligible for the […]
June 6, 2022
Cooling Assistance Benefit- The 2021-2022 Cooling Assistance benefit opened May 2, 2022. If you are eligible, you may receive one Cooling Assistance benefit per applicant household for […]
June 2, 2022
Please see our updated, as of June 2022, Public Assistance and Medicaid Levels Chart 2022
March 3, 2020
HOMELESS ADVOCATES: BE ON THE LOOKOUT! Given the high cost of housing on Long Island, many working people as well those with disability or other sources […]
August 26, 2019
Nora Gonzalez was awarded Fair Hearing of the Month by the Empire Justice Center. Her efforts avoide
After an alcohol and substance abuse assessment, our client was deemed to be in need of alcohol and substance abuse treatment but was able to work. […]
August 19, 2019
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