By Adam Adora It’s hard to move in NYC right now. The housing crisis has been severe with New York City’s vacancy rate dropping below 2% and low income people of color continuing to feel the disproportionate negative impacts. Eviction…
We're starting a new regular blog series called "Get to Know Brooklyn A" to give you the chance to learn more about our amazing staff! This month, we're talking to Tiffany Femiano, the Program Director for Preserving Affordable Housing: Queens.…
Dear friends, I am delighted to announce that Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A will be expanding its Preserving Affordable Housing program into Queens starting this month. The Preserving Affordable Housing Queens Program will have its own dedicated housing staff and…
By Felicia Clarke The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) announced last week that it will be re-opening its Housing Choice Voucher waitlist for one week in June. First announced in Mayor Eric Adams’ State of the City address earlier…
Brooklyn A is excited to announce that our Executive Director, Jessica Rose, has been elected Co-Vice President of the New York Legal Services Coalition Board of Directors and Co-Chair of its Legislative Steering Committee. Brooklyn A was a founding member…
By Charles Healy Every year, taxpayers work to have their taxes filed with the IRS and New York State Department of Taxation and Finance by the standard filing deadline (or by the extended deadline if they’ve filed for an extension).…
A new rule for small businesses starting this year might apply to you. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, has issued new guidance on how to comply with the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule. The rule requires small businesses…
By Cynthia Rosa Disclaimer: This advice is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. The information provided here does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Navigating the U.S. tax system can be challenging, especially without a Social Security Number…
By Dannaliz Mieses Cannabis is here, weaving its roots into the fabric of entrepreneurship much like any other small business venture. With the recent legalization in New York, a wave of opportunity has surged, beckoning first-time business owners to explore…
By Phariha Rahman It’s been three years since the pandemic began and the impact of Covid-19 can still be felt in every sector and part of daily and New York’s small businesses have not been immune to inflation, gentrification, or…