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Congratulations to Senior Attorney Micheal J. Telfer, Esq.

For the 5th consecutive year, Michael J. Telfer, Esq. has been selected for inclusion in Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and … Read More …

Ajele Randolph Promoted to Paralegal in Albany Office

Ajele Randolph came to the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York in 2015 and has helped thousands of clients connect with the civil legal services they need by matching them with attorneys, advocates, and appropriate community organizations. Her work … Read More …

ACAP is seeking feedback for their 2021 Community Needs Assessment

As a federally designated community action agency, ACAP conducts a community needs assessment every three years, asking different sectors questions about Albany County’s services, resources, and needs. This assessment collects qualitative and quantitative data through anonymous surveys as well as … Read More …

Albany Simple Wills Project

Take action today to protect your property.   The City of Albany and LASNNY are collaborating to assist senior citizen homeowners in the City of Albany.   It is never too early to start planning for what will happen to … Read More …

Tara Glynn, Esq. Promoted to Managing Attorney for LASNNY’s Canton and Plattsburgh Offices

Congratulations to Tara Glynn, Esq. on your promotion to Managing Attorney for our Canton and Plattsburgh offices!   Tara Glynn works as the Managing Attorney for the regional offices in Plattsburgh and Canton. There she oversees the provision of high … Read More …

LASNNY welcomes our Summer 2021 Cohort of Law Clerks & Interns!

Joining us from 8 colleges and universities to work with LASNNY attorneys in a wide range of programs, from advocacy and impact work to housing to domestic violence to economic justice. Each law clerk and intern will get first-hand experience … Read More …

Priority applicants finding trouble applying to rent aid site

Tenants applying for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which will pay up to 12 months in back rent due to pandemic hardships, are running into issues with the state’s website. For some, time is of the essence.   “We’re not … Read More …

LASNNY Welcomes NOEP Coordinators Cherise Bollers and Kerry Huyben

Welcome Cherise Bollers and Kerry Huyben to the LASNNY team!!   Cherise Bollers works in the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) as a Paralegal in Albany County. Cherise has a Bachelors in Graphic Design, an undergraduate in Digital Marketing … Read More …

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program – Helping people stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible families and households who are struggling to stay connected during the COVID19 pandemic. Qualifying households on Tribal lands can receive a discount of … Read More …

Need help with your unemployment claim?

New York’s unemployed are going back to work after record numbers of unemployed throughout the state in 2020. Two local organizations said people are still reporting problems navigating the world of unemployment.   The organizations said people are still looking … Read More …