Dear friends, Tomorrow, thousands of New Yorkers will sit around the kitchen table wondering what comes next. After the eviction moratorium is lifted tomorrow, New Yorkers are going to be left with a lot of questions. For this reason, we…
Dear friends, Earlier this year, President Joe Biden extended the Child Tax Credit to include advance monthly payments to help families manage the financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Child Tax Credit is a crucial benefit. Families with…
Dear friends, Lauro and Lupe came to the United States from Ecuador hoping to improve their family's lives. They sent their sons to the local public schools in Sunset Park, Brooklyn and taught them the value of a good education.…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
