On January 20, 2021, his first day in office, President Biden to extend the coronavirus-related payment suspension and 0% interest rate on certain federal student loans. This relief had been set to expire on January 31, 2021. Hopefully, this is the first of many actions Biden takes to fulfill his campaign promises to struggling student loan borrowers. Read
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NLS in the Community
NLS in the Community At NLS, we think it is important to go beyond meeting clients at our offices. We strive to work in the community as well. NLS places lawyers at community locations. We meet with clients at remote locations via our Justice Bus. NLS conducts community education and training events. We team with Continue reading
NLS Attorney featured in Investigative Post/WGRZ on a new Buffalo Lead Paint initiative
Grace Andriette discusses new Buffalo Lead Paint initiative. Read more at https://www.investigativepost.org/2021/01/27/progress-at-last-addressing-lead-poisoning/
Continue readingSpread the Word: Don’t Throw Out the Stimulus Debit Card
Dear friends and allies, The U.S. Treasury has begun issuing its second round of stimulus payments. People who don't receive a direct deposit by early January should look for either a check or Economic Impact Payment (EIP) debit card in the mail. People will not necessarily be paid the same way they received their first Continue reading
Know Your Rights Virtual Edition on Landlord/Tenant Law and New Protections During the COVID-19 Crisis: February 24 at 12:00 p.m.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yuCgtzKIThu7SK1nhv1IVQ Topic: A Conversation With Local Housing Attorneys About the State of Landlord Tenant Law Due to COVID-19 Description: During this panel discussion, moderated by Julie Loesch, Esq., Director of Child and Family Services EAP and CRJ, our panelists will address the current status and requirements of the COVID-19 Continue reading
Regardless of Income, Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS) Continues Unbiased Help for All Needing Health Insurance During Pandemic
Special Enrollment period for uninsured (or those about to be) extended to December 31 In the wake of the ongoing health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, trained and certified healthcare navigators of Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS) stand ready to help all Western New Yorkers get health insurance regardless of their income level. The process
Continue readingNLS Featured in Buffalo News Article on Potential Future Evictions During Pandemic
https://buffalonews.com/news/local/the-expected-wave-of-evictions-never-came-but-fear-and-uncertainty-linger/article_bf4099cc-072d-11eb-aaef-2336ae49c3a9.html For questions about your rights related to evictions, call us at 716.847.0650.
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NLS Offers Help for People Living With HIV (PLWH)
Navigating public benefits is often challenging for Persons Living with HIV (PLWH) who are looking to maintain employment or return to work and need assistance with understanding how their earnings may affect these benefits. Neighborhood Legal Services, in partnership with the Volunteer Lawyers Project, can help clients understand and navigate these issues through our Benefits
Continue readingNLS Attorney Discusses Legal Recourse When Landlords Ignore Lead Paint Laws
Grace Andriette, deputy director and supervising attorney for Neighborhood Legal Services’ housing unit was featured in a Buffalo News article about the devastating repercussions that happen for poor kids when landlords ignore lead paint laws.
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