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Welcome to the September edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we bring you information on the Chief Judge’s Hearing, a resource for those navigating administrative hearings, updates from the Partnership Conference, important information on an upcoming webinar for student loan borrowers, as well as news on our upcoming fundraiser! More below!
Legal Aid, Empire Justice Center, NYLAG, and Legal Services NYC Reimagines “Fair Hearing Help NY” Website
Welcome to the August edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we share an announcement about new state funding to preserve legal services for unaccompanied minors after a federal contract expires, the Governor's response to growing concerns about funding to support crime victims, highlights from recent town halls on childhood poverty, a top trade association award for our sector
Welcome to the July edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we share information on a new class action lawsuit, updates on key pieces of legislation, a way for you to help New York fight childhood poverty, and staff updates. More below!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Legal Aid, Empire Justice Center, Bond, Hughes Hubbard File Lawsuit Against New York State for Failure to Provide Adequate Public Assistance Shelter Allowances for Housing, Driving Thousands into Homelessness
Policy Matters - June 2026