POLICY MATTERS: APRIL 2013

Our April 2013 edition of Policy Matters. Read More.

THE LONG ISLAND FORECLOSURE CRISIS

Study identifies hardest hit towns and strategies to keep families in their homes and limit damage to the local tax base. Read More.

A CELEBRATION OF LEADERSHIP - MAY 23, 2013

An evening honoring the contributions of David M. Schraver and Jerry Wein. Read More.

NEW YORK'S EXCHANGE PORTAL: A GATEWAY TO COVERAGE FOR IMMIGRANTS

Health Insurance Exchanges have the potential to eliminate many existing barriers to health insurance coverage for low-income workers facing reductions in salaries and benefits. Read More.

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Empire Justice in Action

Empire Justice Comments to Regulators: Make Needed Comprehensive Changes to CRA Rules
Empire Justice Testimony Regarding New York’s State’s Draft Child Care Development Fund Plan for FFY 2014-2015
A Call for Transparency and Accountability When Liens are Placed on the Homes of Welfare Recipients

Just Thoughts Blog

C.A.S.H. Volunteers Claim $25 Million for Working Families in Monroe County
Simplifying the Complexities Surrounding Immigrant Access to Health Care
It Looks Like Payday Lending Bill Is Off the Table in New York; Consumers Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief…For Now

Publications

New York’s Exchange Portal: A Gateway to Coverage for Immigrants
The Long Island Foreclosure Crisis: Stabilizing the communities most impacted by foreclosures in Nassau and Suffolk Counties
Wage Justice Project for Low-Wage & Immigrant Workers Brochure

In the News

Independent Democratic Conference to promote its own women's rights agenda
NY attorney general threatens to sue Wells Fargo, Bank of America
No loan sharks welcome

Press Releases

Report Presents “Immigrant Eligibility Crosswalk” and Urges Continued Advances in Immigrant Access to Health Care as NY Implements Insurance Exchange
Many Long Island Communities Face Long Term Impact of Foreclosures
Statewide Advocates Celebrate 30th “Birthday” of Disability Advocacy Program, Calling for Renewed Investment

Newsletters

Disability Law News - March 2013 Issue
Policy Matters - February 2013
Disability Law News - December 2012