Justice Center News

Personas Mayores Tengan Cuidado: ¡estafadores del COVID-19 lo tienen en la mira!

by Vivienne Duncan, Esq. and Alexa TovarApril 30, 2021

Mientras la ciudad de Nueva York se tambaleaba por el impacto mortal de la crisis del COVID-19, los estafadores veían la crisis como otra oportunidad para dirigirse a las personas de la tercera edad, encontrando nuevas maneras – o adaptando antiguas formas – de engañarlos para quitarles su dinero o para que revelaran información personal valiosa.

FEMA Funeral Expense Reimbursement If You Lost a Loved One to COVID

by Sofia ColosimoApril 22, 2021

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program to reimburse funeral costs to those who have lost loved ones due to COVID-19. As the country grieves the over 560,000 people who have passed since the start of the pandemic, the program aims to relieve the financial strain of funeral expenses in an already emotionally and economically challenging time.

Lessons Learned: Our Immigrant Justice Project Reflects on Remote Legal Services Best Practices during the Pandemic

by the Immigrant Justice ProjectMarch 24, 2021

After one year into a dramatic shift towards remote work, the City Bar Justice Center’s Immigrant Justice Project (“IJP”) has embraced a remote model of legal services delivery. Initially, the shift presented many ethical and logistical considerations, including optimizing communication with clients, maintaining confidentiality, and building trust remotely. The majority of our clients are asylum … Continue reading Lessons Learned: Our Immigrant Justice Project Reflects on Remote Legal Services Best Practices during the Pandemic →

In Solidarity: 5 Things You Can Do to Counter Violence and Hate Against the Asian-American Community

by CBJC StaffMarch 23, 2021

Statement of the City Bar Justice Center Daoyou Feng, Delaina Yaun, Hyun Jung Kim, Paul Andre Michels, Soon Chung Park, Suncha Kim, Xiaojie Tan, and Yong Ae Yue. These are the names of parents, caregivers, partners, and friends whose lives were suddenly and tragically taken at last week’s Atlanta shootings. The City Bar Justice Center … Continue reading In Solidarity: 5 Things You Can Do to Counter Violence and Hate Against the Asian-American Community →

8 Tips for Pro Se Litigants Appearing In Court Virtually

by Amelia Toledo, Esq.March 18, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most court appearances in New York are virtual proceedings that you may join via your computer or phone. Each court has different practices that are evolving rapidly and you should call the court directly if you have specific questions. The following are general tips to help you prepare and represent yourself in a virtual court proceeding.

Property Tax Benefits for New York City Homeowners

by CBJC StaffMarch 12, 2021

Owner occupants of houses, condos, and co-ops in New York City may qualify for a number of important property tax breaks. Seniors, people living with disabilities, veterans and certain other categories of low to moderate income homeowners are eligible for these significant benefits.