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Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York marks century of justice, diversity

Celebrating a century of opening doors to justice and opportunity, the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) finds itself at a historic juncture.   At its helm is Nic Rangel, a trailblazer who holds the distinction of being … Read More …

Harbour Point tenants hear from AG

It was eight weeks ago tonight when more than 100 tenants living at the Harbour Point Gardens Apartment complex in Troy were ordered out of their homes after city officials determined their homes were uninhabitable.   On Thursday night, several … Read More …

Tenant advocates to hold “know your rights” meeting following Harbour Point Gardens code violations investigation

Tenant advocates coming together to answer questions following public outcry over evacuated Harbour Point Gardens residents in Troy.   Deputy Mayor Chris Nolan confirms there’s been an increase in calls to code enforcement since the Harbour Point story broke. As … Read More …

Two organizations working to keep northern New Yorkers housed

For many in our region, housing is becoming harder to afford and harder to find.   Both the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York and the United Way of the Adirondack Region work to help thousands say in their … Read More …

New Yorkers rally in Albany for funding to protect homeowners

As the state budget is negotiated in Albany, New Yorkers are rallying for what they call a critical program left out of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $227 billion budget plan.   It’s called the Homeowners Protection Program (HOPP), and it assists … Read More …

Legal Hand: ‘Our mission is to inform and empower’

At Legal Hand, trained non-lawyer community volunteers provide free legal information, assistance, and referrals to help you resolve issues that affect your life. Read More …

Stuart Kaufman, Esq. promoted to Managing Attorney of Regional Intake

Congratulations to Stuart Kaufman, Esq. on his promotion to Managing Attorney of Regional Intake in our Saratoga Springs office. Read More …

Joanna Davis, Esq. Promoted to Managing Attorney of LASNNY’s Saratoga Springs Office

Congratulations to Joanna Davis, Esq. on her promotion to Managing Attorney in our Saratoga Springs Office. We are grateful for your commitment to excellence, passion for achieving justice, and ability to lead and mentor others.   Joanna S. Davis, Esq., … Read More …

Albany eviction prevention program seeking final funding piece

The Albany County Legislature approved a $160,000 budget transfer earlier this month as part of an eviction prevention partnership between the city of Albany and the county. Read More …

Albany County launches pilot program to help tenants facing eviction

With the start of winter, COVID cases are ticking up and the federal government is once again offering free at-home tests — four to a household.   Albany County has returned to a “medium” community level after two weeks of being designated … Read More …