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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. 

Channel 7 Eyewitness News recently featured NLS Attorney Katelyn Niedermier on a story explaining tenants’ rights during the pandemic. 

Event is Now Only Virtual Due to COVID Restrictions–Clinic will cover Housing and Evictions

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

Attorney General James has put a stop to Nicholas and Sharon George. Together, the Georges own dozens of dilapidated rental properties across Niagara Falls that are in severe disrepair and pose a danger to the health and safety of tenants. Their properties have countless violations and complaints across various government agencies, many of which are

Recipients and applicants for Temporary Assistance, SNAP, HEAP and Medicaid can now send documents to your Department of Social Services case handler by downloading a mobile app! Check the My Benefits website for more information or download the NYDocSubmit app.

This new funding will be available to help families who have income under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level when parents are enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, some educational programs, some technical school programs, high school programs even if you are over 21, and High School Equivalency programs. More information and

To apply for cash assistance online, click here.  It is the same place you may have used to apply for SNAP and HEAP, and you can use your same login information for the Temporary Assistance application!