Total and Permanent Disability Discharge for Federal Student Loans
LawNY®'s consumer unit discusses Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharges for Federal student loans. The video was recorded and is current as of February 14, 2025 at 12pm.This webinar will be particularly helpful information for anyone with a ...
LawNY® SCAM ALERT
Please be aware that telephone scams are on the rise. We have received reports of scammers impersonating law offices in order to demand money be sent. LawNY® will never ask you for money over the phone, including via Western Union, wire transfer, gif...
Notice of LawNY Board Meeting
The next meeting of the LawNY Board of Directors is scheduled for March 25, 2025 at 4:00 pm. The meeting is scheduled to be convened by remote videoconferencing. For information about how to attend the meeting, contact Brenda Rive...
Surprisingly High Utility Bill? The Utility May be Back-billing You
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)Utility law and regulations are complicated. The following is a breakdown of back-billing. If you have questions about utility law or regulations, ...
Appellate Division Rules that Defective Code Enforcement in Rental Properties Requires Legislative Fix
Media Contact: David Kagle, Housing Project Managing Attorney, 607-776-4126 ext. 3011, dkagle@LawNY.org, Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.® For Immediate Release April 5, 2024, New York State - On March 28, 2024, t...
New York State Clean Slate Act
The Clean Slate Act (CPL 160.57) will automatically seal an individual’s New York State criminal records. The law takes effect on November 16, 2024. Within three (3) years, the office of court administration will seal eligible convictions...
Important Changes to New York Medicaid, Child Health Plus and the Essential Plan
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here). Do you or a family member currently have health insurance through New York State Medicaid, Child Health Plus or the Essential Plan? S...
Ontario County Resident Home Saved - Case marks a huge legal win for homeowners across New York State
LawNY 50th Anniversary Celebration
On September 27th, LawNY celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a dinner that brought together friends, alumni, staff, donors and community partners to reconnect and reminisce. We also listened to powerful testimonies from former clients ...