Committed to Justice for Every New Yorker We protect and defend the rights of everyday New Yorkers who need legal support, regardless of who they are, where they come from, or how they identify. Our work keeps families and communities together, and in many cases, saves lives. The Legal Aid Society works throughout New York City…
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The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, also known as Section 8, is a Federal program managed by New York State Homes and Community Renewal, that provides rental assistance for very low-income families. This program allows the family to choose and lease affordable, privately owned rental housing. Eligible families are issued a “voucher” that demonstrates that…
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Common Ground Beginning as a program under Columbia Opportunities in Hudson, NY, in the 1980s, Common Ground Dispute Resolution, Inc., incorporated as its own 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Operating under contract with New York State Unified Court System, Common Ground works to provide dispute resolution services to the communities of Greene and Columbia Counties. Common Ground…
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Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Important Update for ERAP Applicants Due to a lack of available federal funding, Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) applications submitted after September 21, 2021 are not currently able to be paid for most residents in New York State, including residents of New York City. Due to a court order, the…
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