There was major developments in a court room Tuesday regarding the St. Clare’s pension controversy that could rob hundreds of crucial money. If the board members were hoping Tuesday would be the day the corporation was dissolved, they … Read More …
Ten years on from the Great Recession and the need for foreclosure assistance is still strong. We discussed the need for more resources for foreclosure assistance programs with Geri Pomerantz, Managing Attorney for Foreclosure Prevention at the Legal Aid Society … Read More …
Everybody knows April 15 as “Tax Day”, the date tax returns are due to be filed. Here’s another date to remember: April 9. That day, the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York will hold its first-ever “Tax Problem … Read More …
The Food Stamp Program was established in the 1930s as a food assistance initiative designed to help families. In 1974, Congress required every state to offer Food Stamps. In 2012, the program was renamed the Supplemental Nutrition … Read More …
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York has announced a pilot program to offer free Uber rides to need-qualified clients in Fulton, Montgomery and Schoharie counties. LASNNY Executive Director Lillian Moy said the grand opening of the … Read More …
LASNNY opened its new location at 6 Market St., Amsterdam along with a new free ride pilot program to help provide transportation services to their clients. “I feel very excited. The space is beautiful. It’s very welcoming and … Read More …
Once seen as a boon to the city, the receipt of two state grants for the same Church Street reconstruction project from legislators of different parties has caused the start of the project to be delayed until at least 2020, … Read More …
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (“LASSNY”) seeks proposals to assist the organization to provide the LASNNY with anti-racism/race equity training to create a common vocabulary and understanding amongst all staff prior to engaging in priority setting and … Read More …
Two-thirds of legal service providers in New York that offer free counseling on foreclosure prevention for struggling homeowners could be forced to stop offering that aid in April if Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers don’t set aside funds … Read More …
Ten years ago, New York State was experiencing one of the most widespread and devastating foreclosure crises in our history. Predatory lending practices flourished in the years leading up to 2008, with tens of thousands of homeowners refinancing mortgages at … Read More …
