COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to spread throughout New York State. The courts are still open at this writing, but as of December 7th, 2020 they are hearing only essential cases in
Fiona Farrell has been an essential piece of the expansion of the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) Attorney for the Day (AFTD) program into the Glens Falls
The City of Albany is announcing seven (7) much-anticipated public meetings to solicit input for its Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative. Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Chief Eric Hawkins, and the
CBS 6 investigates the pandemic prolonging the legal process. Emily DeFeciani looks into how the courts slowing down is adding stress to domestic violence survivors. Joanna Davis is
Deborah Crocker, a participant in the Closing the Gap program, received assistance in appealing a default judgment regarding outstanding consumer debt. Ms. Crocker is unable to work and receives Social
THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK provides civil legal services to those who cannot afford them. Expecting that Legal Aid was going to be inundated with cases, Brescia
Columbia County has launched new initiatives to help residents affected by COVID with housing assistance. The county Department of Social Services has partnered with St. Catherine’s Center for Children,
One of the many issues that have been highlighted and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic is homelessness. It is an important reminder as we see many people who are dealing
Tracy Love is not a victim, though she understands why some would use that descriptor when they hear her story. Married to a man who violently assaulted her countless times
William Lathers never thought he was going to be the one who needed help. A man who took immense pride in self-sufficiency, he owned his own home and had been
Representing Victims of Domestic Violence in Family Court Video Training (live training recorded on Nov. 15, 2019) Sponsored by: THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL TRAINING COALITION (The Legal Project; Empire
As students begin the new school year, some may qualify for additional help. Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act protects children with disabilities. Programs which receive federal funds must