LASNNY Names Nic Rangel, Esq as Executive Director
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) is pleased to announce the selection of Attorney Nic Rangel as LASNNY’s next Executive Director. Nic will succeed Lillian Moy, who served as LASNNY’s Executive Director for the past 27 years. … Read More …
Congratulations Lillian!
From all across the country, people recorded messages of congratulations to Lillian M. Moy on her retirement, after 40 years of service working for access to justice for all. Read More …
Gala honors longtime director of Legal Aid Society
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York honored a woman Wednesday night, who is retiring after decades of service. Lillian Moy is the executive director of LASNY and has worked a legal career that spans 40 years. “Along … Read More …
Schenectady woman sued city for ‘order to vacate’ process — and won
Gail Brown moved into a new apartment in early 2020 with her partner, adult son and several grandchildren. The home in the city’s Goose Hill neighborhood was supposed to be a fresh start. But Brown’s life was cast into … Read More …
Notice of Public Hearings
The Commission to Reimagine the Future of New York’s Courts announces two additional public hearings, to be held in Buffalo and New York City, as part of its series of statewide hearings to evaluate the technology, practices, and policies adopted … Read More …
August Summer Fridays
On Fridays in August LASNNY offices will be closing early in recognition of our attorneys’ and professional staff’s hard work and dedication to ensuring equal access to justice. For Urgent Civil Legal Matters please call our Legal Line at … Read More …
Capital Tonight: Raise for Assigned Counsel Protect Right to Due Process
July 27, 2022 – Attorneys and activists who help clients who cannot afford access to counsel say the pay increase will deepen the type of legal representation available within the assigned system, helping low-income and minority groups to access higher quality representation. … Read More …
Tax Scams Remain on the Rise
The IRS has warned about tax scams which try to trick people and steal their money. Be aware of these scams to help avoid becoming a victim. In one scam, fraudsters claiming to be from “IRS Online” send emails … Read More …
St. Lawrence County Fair Housing Task Force addresses housing discrimination
A June 2021 survey conducted by Jefferson Community College found that between 13% and 16% of respondents said they had experienced some form of discrimination in their search for housing over the prior 12 months. “If it’s 13% to … Read More …
LASNNY Attorney Damara Fredette receives 2022 WBANYS Outstanding New Attorney Award
Congratulations Damara Fredette! Damara is the recipient of the 2022 Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York Doris S. Hoffman Outstanding New Lawyer Award in recognition of her outstanding achievements within the profession and outstanding contributions within … Read More …