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In this edition of Policy Matters we take a moment to observe the tragedy in Buffalo, and then we cover new language access mandates for mortgage lenders, the enactment of X gender markers on NYS drivers licenses, comments on proposed rules regarding Alternative Dispute Resolution, and an exciting new addition to the Empire Justice team....

Empire Justice Center is excited to announce our Building Equity Initiative, a new component of our Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP). Advocates will learn to recognize barriers that have historically prevented New Yorkers from many communities and with specific identities from attaining and maintaining homeownership and provide tools to ensure foreclosure prevention services are inclusive and […]

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Empire Justice Center is excited to announce our Building Equity Initiative, a new component of our Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP). Advocates will learn to recognize barriers that have historically prevented many New Yorkers from attaining and maintaining homeownership and provide tools to ensure foreclosure prevention services are inclusive and equitable.   Join Empire Justice Center […]

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Welcome to the April edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. In this edition we cover the end of welfare mortgages in New York State, a final 2022 budget wrap-up, working to end abusive auto industry practices, and a training on coordinating HIV health benefits for people who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare....

This program, previously recorded April 14, 2022, will provide an overview of what foreclosure advocates need to know regarding the student loan crisis, including the most recent updates from the Biden Administration on the resumption of student loan repayments and COVID-19 relief. Advocates will come away from the program with a better understanding of the […]

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Empire Justice Center press statement on the 2022 NYS Budget....
Welcome to the March edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. In this edition we’ll cover the rapidly approaching end of budget season, an important settlement for students with disabilities in Rochester, crime victims advocacy trainings, and a last chance at free tax preparation help for folks in Rochester....

Empire Justice Center is excited to announce our Building Equity Initiative, a new component of our Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP). Advocates will learn to recognize barriers that have historically prevented New Yorkers from many communities and with specific identities and intersectionalities from attaining and maintaining homeownership and provide tools to ensure foreclosure prevention services are […]

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Reverse mortgage foreclosures have become as commonplace as forward ones and foreclosure defense practitioners and housing counselor advocates should be well equipped on how to assist elderly homeowners who are at risk of losing their home to foreclosure. This presentation will provide attendees with a basic overview of reverse mortgages including reverse mortgage eligibility at […]

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Welcome to the February edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. In this edition we cover progress in plugging the funding gap for Crime Victims Services, our Housing and Human Services budget testimony, rallies to support health care coverage for all, and a push for equitable credit reporting for trans and nonbinary folks....

Empire Justice Center is excited to announce our Building Equity Initiative, a new component of our Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP). Advocates will learn to recognize barriers that have historically prevented New Yorkers from many communities and with specific identities and intersectionalities from attaining and maintaining homeownership and provide tools to ensure foreclosure prevention services are […]

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Welcome to the January edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. In this edition we cover the Executive budget, offer a preview of upcoming benefits legislation, our joint budget hearing testimony, a push for public banks, a victory for consumers, and the opening of free tax prep for Rochester-area folks....