During the Coronavirus Pandemic, new information is constantly shared about how the eviction process will unfold in New York State and in Buffalo. Neighborhood Legal Services has put together an informational guide that will be regularly updated as the eviction process changes due to communications from the Governor’s Office and the New York State Office
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Governor Extends Enrollment Deadline During COVID-19 Pandemic to August 15
Certified NLS Healthcare Navigators provide free confidential phone consultation Western New Yorkers who have lost or are about to lose their employer-provided health coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic can explore options and select new health insurance through Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS). Trained and certified NLS healthcare navigators can help individuals figure out the best solution,
Continue readingHaven’t Claimed Your Stimulus Check? Do So Before October 15, 2020!
According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), over 12 million Americans have yet to claim their stimulus payment (also known as economic impact payment, or EIP). The CBPP concludes that “[t]his group includes very low-income families with children, people who have been disconnected from work opportunities for a long period, and many low-income
Continue readingZoom Training: ABLE Accounts – Saving and Paying for those on SSI, Medicaid, and Others! Featuring James Sheldon, Esq.
Managing Rental Property During COVID-19 Webinar – featuring NLS Attorney Katelyn Niedermier
The City of Buffalo is presenting a webinar on managing rental property during COVID-19 pandemic. When? Thursday, July 9, at 10 AM What? Join the webinar for information on: The end of the New York moratorium on evictions Resources available to tenants unable to pay rent The NYS Tenant Protection Act of 2019 Who? Featuring
Continue readingKnow Your Rights- A Public Benefits Seminar presented by NLS Attorney Diana Proske
When Lump Sum Unemployment Payments During COVID-19 Pandemic Jeopardize Other Benefits
Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS) Helps People Who Lose Health Benefits During COVID-19 Pandemic
BLACK LIVES MATTER: A statement from Executive Director Lauren Breen
NLS in the News! Featuring Staff Attorney Larry Waters & Evergreen Health Center
Staff Attorney Larry Waters was highlighted by Evergreen Health for his work with the Health Equity Law Project (HELP), Neighborhood Legal Services’ Medical Legal Partnership (“MLP”) with the local health center. Read more here: HELP Legal Services Is Here to Help You
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