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NYS Announces Financial Assistance for Low Income Families

Governor Hochul: “We’re all parents and we talk about intensely how we can put more money back in the pockets of New Yorkers. We’re delivering $350 million in direct financial assistance to low- and moderate-income families statewide through the Child Tax Credit program. $350 million meaning one million New York families with children will be receiving a check in the mail by the end of August.”

VIDEO of the event is available on YouTube here and in TV quality (h.264, mp4) format here.

AUDIO of the Governor’s remarks is available here.

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Modifying Custody and Visitation

This document describes how an order of custody and visitation can be modified in New York as well as answering FAQ

Family and Divorce

Tags: Custody & Visitation

Language: English

Custody and Visitation

This document explains how to get an order of Custody and Visitation in New York and answers frequently asked questions.

Filing for Child and/or Spousal Support

This document describes the process for filing for child and/or spousal support as well as answering frequently asked questions.

Family and Divorce

Tags: Child Support, Divorce

Language: English

Getting an Order of Protection

This document describes how to get an order of protection in family court and answers frequently asked questions.

Family and Divorce

Tags: Order of Protection

Language: English

Child Support Modification

This document describes how to file for a child support modification in New York and answers frequently asked questions.

Family and Divorce

Tags: Child Support

Language: English

Housing Discrimination

This document defines housing discrimination against renters in NY and the tenants’ rights when they are subjected to such discrimination.

Housing

Tags: Other Useful Resources

Language: English

Lead Disclosure Rule

This document describes what landlord must disclose to a tenant in New York under the lead disclosure rules and consequences of not doing so.

Housing

Tags: Housing Conditions

Language: English

I Want to Move and I Don’t Have a Lease

This document describes the requirements for a notice when tenant wants to move from an apartment with no formal lease.

Housing

Tags: Other Useful Resources

Language: English

Deducting Repairs from Rent

This document describes what can be done when the landlord refuses to make repairs to a tenant’s apartment.

Housing

Tags: Housing Conditions

Language: English

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