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Public Assistance and Liens
What is a lien? A lien is a claim against property that FKmay be used to repay a debt.  If you sell property that has a lien against it, the lien must be repaid before you get any money from the sale. Can the Department of Social Services (DSS) force me to put lien on my home before I can get public assistance?
Beware of Paying Your Rent with Money Orders (en espanol)
Tenga cuidado de pagar su alquiler con giros postales La forma en que usted paga su alquiler puede ser muy importante. Aun cuando los giros postales parecen ser convenientes, pueden causarle una gran cantidad de problemas y, en algunos casos, podría ocasionar su desalojo.
Public Assistance and Work Requirements
Do I have to participate in Public Assistance work activities or a Work Experience Program (WEP)?  When you apply for or receive Public Assistance, unless the Department of Social Services (DSS) says that you are exempt (not able to work), you must participate in work activities as assigned. Work activities will sometimes include educational activities. Who is exempt from participating in Public Assistance work activities? The following is a list of ways that people can be exempt from Public Assistance work activities:
New Protections for NY State Renters
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
LawNY’s Statement On Racial Justice and Our Commitment to Do Better
LawNY Public Statement - 6.23.2020.pdf
LawNY Public Statement
What You Should Know About Emergency Assistance and the Department of Social Services
If you have an emergency and cannot afford to solve the problem, your local Department of Social Services (DSS) may be able to help. You DO NOT need to be eligible for public assistance to get emergency assistance.
Applying for New York State Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Please note: If you have questions about applying for unemployment insurance benefits, we encourage you to call the New York State Department of Labor at 1-888-209-8124. You can also visit the Department of Labor website at https://labor.ny.gov/unemploymentassistance.shtm   What are Unemployment Insurance Benefits?
SSI, Seguro Social & COVID-19 Pagos por Impacto Economico
COVID-19 SSI, Social Security & COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments Español.pdf
Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB) Identity Fraud​​​​​​​
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)

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