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The Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Project Continues to Operate Remotely but Will Reopen Its Brooklyn Doors Soon
by Jean Soo ParkNovember 2, 2021
Together with my colleague Jeffrey Núñez, project coordinator of the Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Project (Fed Pro), I recently visited our office in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York in downtown Brooklyn to begin plans to re-open.
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Pandemic Challenges Continue for NYC Small Businesses
by The Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law ProjectSeptember 2, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic plagued the world, the U.S. shut down and businesses were forced to close their doors. No one anticipated just how devastating the pandemic would be for our city’s 240,000 small businesses, which were hit harder than many larger establishments.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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5 Return-to-Work Considerations for Cancer Patients and Survivors during the Pandemic
by Vivienne Duncan, Esq.February 15, 2021
Vivienne Duncan, Esq. is the Director of the Cancer Advocacy & Elderlaw Projects. When New York City went into lockdown in March 2020 and non-essential businesses closed, millions of people began working remotely, and some staff were furloughed or laid off. The pandemic also underscored longstanding employment challenges faced by many cancer patients and survivors. … Continue reading 5 Return-to-Work Considerations for Cancer Patients and Survivors during the Pandemic
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New COVID-19 Economic Relief Available for Struggling Small Businesses
by Akira Arroyo, Esq.January 13, 2021
Under the third and most recent round of stimulus funding passed on December 27, 2020, and known as the Economic Aid Act, there is some hopeful news for struggling small businesses.
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How to File a Case After the Death of a Loved One in Surrogate’s Court on Your Own (ProSe)
by Lillian Claudio-Blum, Esq.January 4, 2021
This year has been a challenging one for many New Yorkers. The pandemic has suddenly taken many lives, and on top of grieving the loss of a loved one, many of our Planning and Estates Law Project clients are navigating the court system to handle the estates of family members that have passed.
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