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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
Our attorneys will present on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), tenants' rights, and housing court updates. Join Brooklyn A for a Tenants' Rights & The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Virtual Town Hall this Thursday, June 10 at 6:00 p.m.…