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Cuomo no-eviction order leaves landlords waiting for relief

New York Gov Andrew Cuomo last week announced no evictions until August 20th to help unemployed renters keep a roof over their head. But where does that leave landlords?   Peter Regnier says he gets the need to help out … Read More …

Mass evictions in New York may loom without rent, mortgage relief

Many of those unable to pay monthly rent or mortgage payments are at the mercy of the state and federal governments as the potential for mass evictions looms when the pandemic subsides. A moratorium preventing landlords from filing eviction notices … Read More …

Calls for domestic violence survivor services decline as 911 calls increase

In late April, the Plattsburgh Police said that because people in the Lake City are essentially forced to stay home, domestic violence calls are up by 50% from the same time last year. According to the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New … Read More …

AG: Court rules in favor of St. Clare’s pensioners in hospital board dissolution case

The New York Attorney General’s Office said the court has ruled on a motion to block the dissolution of the pension fund from St. Clare’s Hospital.   As a result of the ruling, New York Attorney General Letitia James will … Read More …

Lillian M. Moy at Albany County COVID-19 Briefing

Lillian M. Moy, LASNNY Executive Director participates in Albany County COVID-19 Briefing on April 30, 2020     Read More …

Legal Aid and State Bar offer help in the time of coronavirus

As New Yorkers wrestle with hardships caused by the coronavirus shutdown, the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York continues to offer services that meet “the very core of a person’s needs,” its director said. At the same time, the … Read More …

To Our Vital, Talented, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY Volunteers

Whew! Wow. What a time for introductions. I am thinking of all of our volunteers, and hope that you are doing well during this difficult time. LASNNY is incredibly grateful for your past service to our clients.   My name … Read More …

Legal Aid of NENY provides COVID-19 civil legal assistance to residents with low or no income

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern N.Y. (LASNNY) has launched a new COVID-19 response program to help provide free civil legal guidance to people who can’t afford it. They have created a legal line with extended hours and updated their website with … Read More …

Legal Aid Society offering help line for the poor

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is providing a free help line for the poor to help navigate legal issues brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.   Lillian Moy, the executive director of the Albany-based organization, which covers … Read More …

Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York Rolls out COVID-18 Legal Line as part of its COVID-19 Legal Response

The ​Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) understands that this can be a confusing and challenging time for many as everyone navigates their way through this pandemic. But the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York will remain … Read More …