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Keep Pushing for a Strong Consumer Financial Protection Agency

Now that the House has passed their bill, the focus has moved to the Senate.

Click here to view the action alert and contact your Senators now!

Chief Judge Lippman's comments at the Joint Legislative Hearing on the IOLA Crisis.

VITA sites of the Capital Region (2/3/2010) - CA$H of the Greater Capital Region VITA and AARP Tax Sites. Read More

Bar Association wants justice for all in 2010 (Legislative Gazette, 2/1/2010) - On the top of the Bar Association's list of state legislative priorities is a call for the governor and state lawmakers to ensure adequate resources are provided for the justice system so that the courts will be able to adequately serve New Yorkers, especially those living on low incomes. Read More

Fate of $15 Mil. for Civil Legal Services in Lawmakers' hands (Legislative Gazette, 2/1/2010) - It is now up to the Legislature to decide whether the state will provide a fiscal crutch for a diminishing fund that helps New Yorkers pay for civil legal servcies they might otherwise be unable to afford. Read More

Fair Hearing of the Month - # 5271606R: (2/1/2010) - Recipient of PA who has previously been determined to be employable, but now claims an impairment, can not have case closed for failure to provide medical evidence. Read More

Haitian TPS and Medical Assistance Eligibility (1/28/2010) - Haitian applicants for Temporary Protected Status will be eligible for New York's publicly funded medical assistance program if they meet all other financial and non-financial eligibility requirements. Read More

Trainings

Medicaid 101 - Health Care Programs for People with HIV

This training will provide case managers and other client advocates with basic information about the public health care programs in New York State that are key for people living with HIV/AIDS, including Medicaid, ADAP, Child Health Plus and Family Health Plus.

03/30/10

Rochester, NY