In real life
Dear friends, In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Brooklyn A expanded its virtual education efforts. But the fact remains that access to internet and a computer is limited for many individuals and families throughout New York City. We must acknowledge…
Class of 2021
Dear friends, Brooklyn A is committed to providing high-quality, low-barrier legal services to traditionally marginalized communities, which means our work often requires all hands on deck. This summer, our Summer Intern Class of 2021 did just that and contributed valorously…
Rent relief
Dear friends, Mass evictions loom over our city as the federal and state governments' eviction moratoria are due to expire and many questions remain on rent relief. In brief, the federal and New York eviction moratoria may be gone in…
Program Kit – Services and Eligibility – for Clients and Service Providers (English and Spanish)
Our Program Kit explains our client services for tenants, taxpayers, homeowners, small businesses, and non-profits. If you are a client, service provider, or curious about high-quality, free legal services, click below or visit www.bit.ly/bkakit Read to see if you are…
Protect Our Homeowners: Tax Liens
Join us for "Protect Our Homeowners: Tax Liens," a Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, July 27 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Throughout New York City there are thousands of homeowners who may become susceptible to a tax lien due…
Sen. Chuck Schumer, Rep. Nydia Velazquez, city officials, join NYCHA Residents
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Representative Nydia Velazquez (7-NY), and other city officials and advocates, joined Red Hook Houses residents and Brooklyn A to advocate for repairs and doubling of NYCHA funding in the Build Back Better Plan. Last week, Ms.…
Are you caught up?
We wanted to share a round up of the updates we've been receiving from our Program Directors and Advocates. Dear friends, As we continue to meet the challenges of recovery and uncertainty in a world reckoning with the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Economic Stimulus Check Updates & Taxpayer’s Rights Virtual Town Hall
Our attorneys will present on updates to the Economic Stimulus Checks and on Taxpayer's Rights. This month, the federal government sent another round of up to $1,400 stimulus checks. While millions of Americans have received the third round of checks,…
Scams & Foreclosures: Anti-Displacement Assistance
Our attorneys will present on how homeowners may protect themselves against deed theft and mortgage scams and understand their rights. They will also give updates on foreclosure prevention during the pandemic and answer your general legal questions (not personal case…