The New York State Bar Association recognizes that the coronavirus pandemic has caused significant financial shortfalls at all levels of government. But, we nevertheless are deeply concerned about the state’s
Just as COVID-19 disproportionately impacts the health of the poor and minorities, so too it is giving rise to an unprecedented demand for legal services by those who cannot afford
For the 4th consecutive year, Michael J. Telfer, Esq. has been selected for inclusion in Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding
Tenants who lost their income due to the pandemic will have slight relief after Gov. Andrew Cuomo extended the eviction moratorium for another 30 days. Cuomo’s executive order extends
The end of a statewide moratorium on evictions will move thousands of local renters closer to homelessness, housing and legal advocates say. The Tenant Safe Harbor Act, signed into
A judge on Wednesday allowed St. Clare’s Hospital pensioners to continue their legal efforts to regain their lost pension benefits. The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York said
Good news for over 1,100 former employees of St. Clare’s Hospital in Schenectady; a judge denied motions to dismiss the lawsuit they filed against the people controlled their pension fund on
LASNNY Pleads with Governor to Restore the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) [youtube id=”_uvAV-VdLV8″]
Each day brings stark news of how the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened hunger in New York State. Seeing as how hunger will remain a challenge throughout the economic downturn, and
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) is encouraging people facing eviction from financial hardships related to the coronavirus pandemic to call them. They say the rules aren’t
As New York seeks to recover from the economic turmoil of COVID-19, thousands of nonprofits that receive state funding are facing financial uncertainty, including many serving low-income families. Facing
Evictions can devastate families. They’re costly. Research shows evictions make people poorer. During the pandemic, New York placed a blanket ban on all evictions, but the moratorium ends today. News reports show renters