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LGBTQ+ Rights
Are you an LGBTQ+ New Yorker facing discrimination, eviction, or issues accessing health care, immigration relief, housing or other public benefits? Are you living with HIV/AIDs and experiencing discrimination? Legal Services NYC provides FREE legal assistance to the LGBTQ+ community and…
What Should I Know About My Immigration Case Once I’ve Arrived in New York
I just arrived in New York, how do I know when and where I have to attend my first hearing in immigration court? What should I do if my hearing is not in a New York Immigration Court but in a…
Guide to 26 Federal Plaza (NYC Immigration Court)
For immigrants with an appointment at NYC Immigration Court at 26 Federal Plaza—whether with USCIS, ICE, or Immigration Court (EOIR)—getting to the right office can be difficult and even a little scary, especially if English is not your first language. Legal…
What are neglect and/or abuse fact-finding hearings in family court?
Tips for navigating a neglect and/or abuse fact-finding hearing In Family Court, you can be accused of child neglect or abuse or both. Cases generally take place in three parts. Each part may have a “hearing.” A hearing is another word…
I’m a NYCHA resident. Should I vote to transfer my building to the Public Housing Preservation Trust?
In May 2022, the New York State Legislature created the Public Housing Preservation Trust, a public benefit corporation allowed to take on up to $10 billion in bond debt in order to rehabilitate NYCHA’s housing stock. Below is information about what…
Bankruptcy, Consumer Debt & Taxes
Are you a low-income New Yorker with consumer debt? Are you struggling to make payments on your student loans? Has your bank account been frozen or your wages been garnished because of a judgment in a court case you never knew…
Domestic Violence & Family Law
Are you a survivor of domestic violence and need legal help? Do you need help with a family court matter? Legal Services NYC provides FREE holistic legal assistance to low-income individuals to help them lead safer and more stable lives. Our…
Education & Students’ Rights
Are you the parent or caregiver of an NYC student with a disability? Does your child need more academic, emotional, or other support in school? Is your child facing punishment or suspension? Does your child need more help learning English, with…
Government Benefits & Assistance
Are you a low-income New Yorker who needs help obtaining public assistance, including SNAP or food stamps, cash assistance, Medicaid & Medicare, housing subsidies (Section 8, FHEPs, CityFHEPs, SCRIE, DRIE, and HASA), unemployment insurance (UI), supplemental security income (SSI),or social security…
Health & Disability Rights
Do you need help obtaining Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, Medicare or Medicaid? Have you been wrongfully denied federal disability benefits? Are you living with HIV/AIDs and experiencing discrimination? Legal Services NYC is here to help. Legal…
Housing & Foreclosure
Is your landlord trying to evict you? Do you need repairs in your apartment? Did you receive a 90-day pre-foreclosure notice? Are you the victim of deed theft or scams? If you are having issues with your apartment or home, Legal…
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