Welfare

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March 15, 2018

Published by at March 15, 2018

The Future of Welfare

February 14, 2019

Published by at February 14, 2019

NYS just clarified that renters who get Advance HEAP payments do not preclude other household member

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February 15, 2019

Published by at February 15, 2019

HEAP will be offering a 2nd Emergency Heap Benefit effective 2/19/19 and will remain open until Apri

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August 19, 2019

Published by at August 19, 2019

The new public charge rules affecting many immigrant families.

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August 26, 2019

Published by at 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. […]

March 3, 2020

Published by at March 3, 2020

Legal Lessons: Public Benefits Edition

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 […]