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 Consequences of Criminal Charges
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Have you been denied a census job because of a prior criminal conviction?
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Community Service Society has also set up an intake line (212-614-5478) for people who have been denied Census jobs because of their convictions in th...
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By: LawHelp NY - 02/22/2010 |
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New Treasury Rule Protects Consumers
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This rule protects consumers receiving government benefits.
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By: LawHelp/NY - 06/13/2011 |
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Free financial counseling available for all new york city residents
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For those who are new to our network, the City’s FREE Financial Empowerment Centers can help your clients take control of their debt, improve...
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By: New York City Department of Consumer Affairs - 06/02/2011 |
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Make a note: Paper checks for federal benefits will be phased out by March 1, 2013!
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It’s more important than ever to help clients sign up for electronic payments and bank or credit union accounts. Please share the details bel...
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By: New York City Department of Consumer Affairs - 06/02/2011 |
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Making Home Affordable
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If you are facing foreclosure or concerned as to how you are going to pay your next mortgage payment the following resources can provide you with...
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By: LawHelp/NY - 07/30/2010 |
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Learn about your right to receive information in your language during a
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Protect yourself during bankruptcy proceedings.
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By: U.S. Trustee Program - 09/24/2009 |
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Tired of debt collectors? Want to find out what your rights are?
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By: The New York County Civil Courts - 01/16/2009 |
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Last chance to receive free financial advice!
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By: Office of Financial Endowment - 12/19/2008 |
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 Disability
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Have you lost SSI/SSD benefits due to an outstanding warrant?
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For a warrant regarding probation, parole, or other similar offenses, please click here.
For information about changes to the fugitive ...
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By: Urban Justice Center - 08/21/2006 |
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 Discrimination and Civil Rights
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Election Protection!
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The New York State Primary is February 5, 2008.
If you have any problem voting on February 5; please contact the non-partisan hotline 1-866-OUR...
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By: Lawhelp NY - 01/25/2008 |
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 Education
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Paterson signs the Dignity for All Students Act.
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On September 8, 2010 Governor Patterson signed the Dignity for All Students Act. This Act will give greater power to teachers, pa...
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By: Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund - 09/18/2010 |
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If you receive public assistance or food stamps did you know you will receive $200 for back-to-school assistance for your children?
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By: NY State - 08/11/2009 |
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High School Students and Military Recruiters
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How to "opt-out" if you do not want your child's high school to send information about your child to military recruiters...
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By: New York City Department of Education - 09/13/2005 |
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How to Appeal Your Child's Holdover
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If you have received a letter telling you that your child will be asked to repeat a grade next year
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By: Advocates for Children Insideschools website - 06/15/2005 |
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 Family & Juvenile
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If you were born in Puerto Rico, you will need a new birth certificate starting 7/1/10
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By: Empire Justice Center - 06/21/2010 |
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If you receive public assistance or food stamps did you know you will receive $200 for back-to-school assistance for your children?
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By: NY State - 08/11/2009 |
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Warning to EPPICard Users!
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By: NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance - 05/23/2008 |
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Internet Safety: An abuser can monitor your computer use!
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This web site has general information about Internet security and tips on safety when using email or browsing the Internet.
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By: - 10/19/2006 |
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New York City's First Official Prescription Drug Discount Card
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BigAppleRx - New York City's First Official Prescription Dr...
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By: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - 05/18/2011 |
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New York City's First Official Prescription Drug Discount Card
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BigAppleRx - New York City's First Official Prescription Dr...
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By: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - 05/18/2011 |
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For NYC residents only: if you are experiencing a crisis, call 1-800-LIFENET or 1-877-AYUDESE
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1-800 LIFENET (1-800-543-3638) is a confidential, toll-free help line that assists New York City residents who are experiencing a crisis. LIFENE...
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By: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - 09/23/2010 |
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Starting October 1, there will be a change in how EPIC works with Medicare Part D.
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Beginning October 1, 2010, there will be a change in how EPIC works with Medicare Part D coverage for those who have both types of prescription drug c...
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By: Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. - 09/09/2010 |
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Flu Essentials: What You Need to Know
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Visit, http://www.flu.gov/know.html, to download flu essentials one-pagers. Please share with friends, family members and people in your communi...
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By: US Dept of Health and Human Services - 10/19/2009 |
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Hard Times and Health Insurance: Staying Covered When You Lose Your Job
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By: United Hospital Fund - 04/08/2009 |
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Medicaid, Family Health Plus and Medicare Savings Program Changes
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As of April 1, 2008, more people are eligible for Medicaid and Family
Health Plus because the r...
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By: Selfhelp - 06/09/2008 |
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Learn More About Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage
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Click below for resources about the new Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program:
(1) Everthing You Need to Know About the New Medicare Prescription...
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By: Medicare Rights Center, New York Legal Assistance Group, NYC Department for the Aging & Met Council on Jewish Poverty - 03/19/2006 |
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Problems with Medicare Part D?
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If you are having problems with Medicare Part D, you may be eligible for temporary relief:
I. MEDICAID EXTENSION -- for Dual Elig...
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By: Western New York Law Center - 03/19/2006 |
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 Housing
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Notice to All Advantage Tenants
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(desplácese hacia abajo para el español)
April 27, 2011
TO ALL ADVANTAGE TENANTS
Advantage Tenants:
Your M...
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By: Legal Aid Society: Homeless Rights Project - 03/22/2011 |
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Patterson Signs Bedbug Law
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On August 30, 2010, Governor Patterson signed into law the Bedbug Disclosure Act. Click here for full coverage.
Click here for a Fa...
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By: LawHelp/NY - 08/31/2010 |
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Making Home Affordable
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If you are facing foreclosure or concerned as to how you are going to pay your next mortgage payment the following resources can provide you with...
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By: LawHelp/NY - 07/30/2010 |
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Beware of fraudulent mortgage rescue companies in New York State
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NEW YORK, NY (June 23, 2010) - Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that his office is sending 182 cease-and-desist letters to mor...
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By: NYS Attorney General - 07/06/2010 |
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Taller Informativo: Derechos del Inquilino y el Arrendatario el Sábado, 21 de Noviembre
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By: Dominican Bar Association - 11/16/2009 |
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Alert: Don't become a victim of mortgage scams
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By: US HUD - 05/11/2009 |
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Are you a New York City resident facing foreclosure?
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You can contact The Center for New York City Neighborhoods (CNYCN) for help. Dial 311 and ask for the Center for New York City Neighborhoods o...
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By: LawHelp NY - 04/27/2009 |
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For New York City Residents Only: Find out how to get repairs from housing court!
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Need Repairs? Find out how to get repairs done in Housing Court, notify the landlord, prepare evidence for court and much more! The featured Speaker w...
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By: NYS Unified Court System - 10/24/2008 |
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Scam Alert: House Stealing
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Learn more about this scam that targets home-owners.
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By: FBI - 04/08/2008 |
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NYCHA Reopens Section 8 Waiting List After 12 Years
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NYCHA has announced on January 29th, the availability of 22,000 Section 8 vouchers for low-income families seeking affordable housing. To suppo...
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By: New York City Housing Authority - 02/06/2007 |
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 Immigration/Immigrants
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Dec 17th: Know Your Rights with the Police & ICE!
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¡Conozca Sus Derechos con la policía y ICE!
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By: New York Immigration Coalition - 12/14/2011 |
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Are you an employee of New York City? If so, you can receive free assistance in seeking citizenship for a family member or loved one
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By: NYC.Gov - 11/15/2011 |
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List of Upcoming Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Events
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By: LawHelp/NY - 10/04/2011 |
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Executive Office for Immigration Review disciplined attorneys for violations
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The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has
been taken disciplinary action against attorneys who violate the Rules of Professional Con...
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By: LawHelp/NY - 07/06/2011 |
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Deadline for Haitians to re-register for TPS Coming 8/22/11
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Haitian nationals who have already been granted TPS under the original designation of Haiti for TPS must apply to re-register for TPS by Monday, Au...
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By: U.S. Department of Homeland Security - 05/18/2011 |
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Relief for Japanese Nationals Stranded due to the Earthquakes and Tsunami
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has policies in place to help Japanese nationals stranded in the U.S. due to the earthquakes and tsu...
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By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - 03/13/2011 |
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Free English Classes / Clases de Inglés Gratis
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Ever thought about learning English but didn’t have the money to pay for ESL classes. If so, take advantage of this great service being...
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By: New York University - 10/22/2010 |
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Info on Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Sudanese Registrants.
Estati Tanporè Pwoteje (TPS) pou Ayisyen: Li sa en creole.
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If you are Sudanese, The Immigrant Protection Unit of NYLAG is seeking to represent low income individuals who need to re-register their S...
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By: www.LawHelp.org/NY - 01/22/2010 |
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SSI extension for humanitarian immigrants provides for two more years of benefits
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Immigration Alert
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By: National Immigration Law Center - 11/24/2008 |
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Don't Be a Victim of Immigration Fraud
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Don't be a victim of immigration fraud. Click on the links below for tips on how to protect yourself when choosing an immigration cons...
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By: - 04/20/2006 |
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Education Information for Immigrant Families
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The New York Immigration Coalition in partnership with Learning Leaders and Advocates for Children are proud to present a series of informative and em...
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By: New York Immigration Coalition - 11/06/2005 |
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Help for Immigrants with Public Benefits Problems
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You May Be Able to Get:
HEALTH INSURANCE • CASH • FOOD STAMPS
YOU MAY STILL BE ELIGIBLE EVEN IF
You Don’t Have a Gre...
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By: Sanctuary for Families' Center for Battered Women's Legal Services - 10/13/2004 |
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 Internet Fraud: Crimes & Prevention
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IC3.gov: Live Internet Scam Updates From The FBI And Other Agencies
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Review Regularly For The Latest Scam Updates
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By: FBI - 08/22/2007 |
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NY Hurricane Irene and Flood Relief Information
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By: LawHelp/NY - 08/30/2011 |
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Change in food stamps requirements!
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New income test means more people can get food stamps:
You are eligible if your household's gross income is at or below 130% of the federal poverty...
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By: Lawhelp NY - 07/22/2008 |
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Update on Disaster Relief Information-Actualización Para Ayuda De Desastre
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FEMA has announced disaster assistance for damage from the April nor’easter and subsequent flooding. In addition, US Citizenship is not required...
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By: FEMA - 05/18/2007 |
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Replacement Food Stamps Available To Victims of Ice Storm
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In response to the severe ice storm that hit much of New York this weekend, the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) wants to in...
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By: New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance - 02/02/2007 |
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Have you lost SSI/SSD benefits due to an outstanding warrant?
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For a warrant regarding probation, parole, or other similar offences, please click here.
For information about changes to the fugitive f...
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By: Urban Justice Center - 08/07/2006 |
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Help for Immigrants with Public Benefits Problems
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You May Be Able to Get:
HEALTH INSURANCE • CASH • FOOD STAMPS
YOU MAY STILL BE ELIGIBLE EVEN IF
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By: Sanctuary for Families' Center for Battered Women's Legal Services - 10/13/2004 |
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If you are in an adult home, you have the right to meet with an Attorney to discuss your tenant rights and complaints
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By: LawHelp/NY - 10/25/2011 |
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New York State Launches New Medicaid Spend-down Webpage
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The New York State Department of Health launched a new web page that explains how consumers can obtain Medic...
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By: New York Health Access Website - 11/25/2010 |
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Find out if you qualify for the New York Prescription Saver (NYPS) Card
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By: Selfhelp Community Services, Inc./Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program - 05/13/2009 |
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Medicare Orientation Classes in New York City
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The New York City Department for the Aging will hold monthly Medicare Orientation classes throughout 2009, at 2 Lafayette Street (15th Floor), M...
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By: NYC Department for the Aging - 04/08/2009 |
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New information for EPIC members about Medicare Part D & EPIC
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EPIC
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By: Selfhelp Community Services, Inc./Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program - 12/03/2008 |
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 Taxes
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Tax season is here! And there is free tax help in your area. Click here to learn more.
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In order to ensure that your taxes have been filed accurately and that you have not missed any important tax credits, it is important to have your ...
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By: LawHelp/NY - 02/09/2011 |
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Learn about the tax credits you may qualify for in the 2010 tax filing season!
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Whether or not you owe income tax, you could get thousands of dollars back in tax credits. Below you will find information about the tax cr...
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By: New York State Child Coordinating Council - 01/05/2010 |
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To find free or lost cost tax assistance in NYC
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By: NYC Department of Consumer Affairs - 02/20/2009 |
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Get Help Obtaining Your Earned Income Tax Credit
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The toll-free phone number, 1-888-4-EITC-4-U (or 1-888-434-8248), will help reach millions of potential beneficiaries.
Each eligible caller will be ...
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By: LSC - 03/28/2008 |
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I-CAN! E-File For FREE! I-CAN! E-File Gratis!
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To file your 2008 tax return FOR FREE all you have to do is log onto www.icanefile.org!
Just answer the questions and ICAN! fills out your...
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By: Legal Assistance of the Finger Lakes - 01/16/2008 |
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Claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the NonCustodial Parent New York State Earned Income Tax Credit!
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If you earned less than $38,500 last year, you may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or NonCustodial Parent New York State Earned In...
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By: I-CAN!™, the Community Service Society and the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs - 02/27/2006 |
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 Workers Rights
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Looking for a Career in the Construction Trades?
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BUILDING WORKS is a Pre-Apprenticeship TRAINING Program that can help you get your career started with FREE JOB TRAINING AND CAREER PLACEMENT ASSIS...
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By: Senator Eric Adams - 10/04/2011 |
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Are you unemployed and have been denied unemployment insurance?
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By: NYS Unemployment Appeal Board - 04/01/2009 |
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New York extends unemployment benefits for residents out of work/Nueva York amplia los beneficios de desempleo para los residentes sin trabajo
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By: Lawhelp NY - 07/23/2008 |
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