On June 30, the City of Buffalo is presenting a webinar on managing rental property during COVID-19 pandemic. When? June 30, 2020 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM. What? Join the webinar for information on: The end of the New York moratorium on evictions Resources available to tenants unable to pay rent The NYS Tenant Protection
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Know Your Rights- A Public Benefits Seminar presented by NLS Attorney Diana Proske
Join Neighborhood Legal Services Staff Attorney Diana Proske for a free web seminar on Facebook Live tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23 at 2:00 PM-3:00 PM! The seminar will provide an overview of Temporary Assistance, SNAP, and emergency assistance benefits and then explain whether, when, and how students can access those benefits. Click here for the link Continue reading
When Lump Sum Unemployment Payments During COVID-19 Pandemic Jeopardize Other Benefits
Many Western New Yorkers who have been fired or furloughed from their jobs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have applied for Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB). Because of the historic deluge of applications, many are getting their unemployment benefits in one lump sum, retroactive to the time of application. While this windfall is a welcome Continue reading
Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS) Helps People Who Lose Health Benefits During COVID-19 Pandemic
Regardless of income level, certified NLS Healthcare Navigators provide free confidential phone consultations to explore options People on the verge of losing their employer provided health coverage because they have been furloughed or fired in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic can navigate their options through Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS). Trained and state certified NLS Continue reading
BLACK LIVES MATTER: A statement from Executive Director Lauren Breen
Neighborhood Legal Services is proud to serve almost 8,000 clients a year, nearly 50 percent of whom identify as African-American. Justice for All-- through peaceful, yet radical, change is long overdue. Lauren Breen Executive Director June 3, 2020 The Tradition by Jericho Brown Aster. Nasturtium. Delphinium. We thought Fingers in dirt meant it was Continue reading
NLS in the News! Featuring Staff Attorney Larry Waters & Evergreen Health Center
Staff Attorney Larry Waters was highlighted by Evergreen Health for his work with the Health Equity Law Project (HELP), Neighborhood Legal Services’ Medical Legal Partnership (“MLP”) with the local health center. Read more here: HELP Legal Services Is Here to Help You
Continue readingCOVID-19 UPDATES: Information on Domestic Violence Assistance and more
Neighborhood Legal Services has added new information resources regarding Domestic Violence Assistance and applying for assistance at the Department of Social Services. Neighborhood Legal Services has also supplemented its information resources on SNAP/Food Stamps, Temporary (Cash) Assistance, and Fair Hearings. See the links below, and as always, visit nls.org/coronavirus for updates and information on changes
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