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Diana Proske describes the impact of the payment of retroactive unemployment benefits in a lump sum on households receiving public assistance
Because of the delays in processing applications for unemployment benefits, many applicants receive retroactive benefits as a lump sum. For a WBFO story, Diane Proske describes the impact of the lump sum on household receiving public assistance benefits. To view the story, click here.
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Continue readingGovernor 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
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Income Discrimination Lawsuit Litigated by NLS Settled
In January 2020, NLS, on behalf of Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME), filed a lawsuit against Wingate Management Company, LLC and Buffalo Housing Associates alleging unlawful income discrimination. In May 2018, the Erie County Legislature adopted a local law requiring rental companies and landlords with Erie County to accept social services security agreements in lieu
Continue readingZoom Training: ABLE Accounts – Saving and Paying for those on SSI, Medicaid, and Others! Featuring James Sheldon, Esq.
Neighborhood Legal Services invites you to a FREE ZOOM TRAINING on: What? ABLE Accounts – A Way for Persons with Disabilities to Save and Pay for a Range of Items, with No Impact on SSI, Medicaid, or Other Key Benefits Who? Presentation by James Sheldon, Esq. When? Thursday, July 23, 2020, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Where? ZOOM Please RSVP
Continue readingManaging 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
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