Media
The press section of the Empire Justice Center website, contains press releases put out by Empire Justice and our colleges, in the news items and news from Empire Justice Center.
In the News
CFPB debuts Spanish language website (CFPB)
CFPB en Español features mobile capability and answers to consumers’ common financial questions.
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Senate Bill Freezes Student Loan Rates for Two Years to Provide Time for Comprehensive Reform (The Institute for College Access & Success)
New legislation (S. 953) introduced by Senators Jack Reed and Tom Harkin, along with Majority Leader Harry Reid and nine other senators, prevents interest rates on subsidized student loans from doubling as scheduled this July and pays for itself by closing tax loopholes.
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Independent Democratic Conference to promote its own women's rights agenda (Pressconnects.com- A Gannett Company)
The powerful group of breakaway Democrats in the state Senate plans to propose legislation that would address women’s issues in the workplace, a move that comes while Gov. Andrew Cuomo is struggling to garner support for his own women’s agenda.
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NY attorney general threatens to sue Wells Fargo, Bank of America (MPR News - The Daily Circuit)
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says he plans to sue Wells Fargo and Bank of America for violating terms of the $25 billion National Mortgage Settlement.
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Press Releases
Report Presents “Immigrant Eligibility Crosswalk” and Urges Continued Advances in Immigrant Access to Health Care as NY Implements Insurance Exchange
Today, Empire Justice Center released a report that chronicles immigrant access to health care in New York and zeros in on significant advancements to come with the new State Health Insurance Exchange.
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Many Long Island Communities Face Long Term Impact of Foreclosures
Study identifies hardest hit towns and strategies to keep families in their homes and limit damage to the local tax base.
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Statewide Advocates Celebrate 30th “Birthday” of Disability Advocacy Program, Calling for Renewed Investment
Members of DAPWorks, a statewide campaign led by Disability Advocacy Program (DAP) advocates and members of the New York State Senate and Assembly, gathered today at the State Capitol in Albany to celebrate three decades of successful advocacy on behalf of low income disabled New Yorkers in need of financial support. Lauding over $1 billion brought into the state by the program during that time, and 208,000 clients served, speakers urged an additional $2.24 million investment above the $4.76 million included in the Executive Budget to allow them to assist more people.
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Empire Justice News
CASH Coach Receives $10K Grant :
RACF Women's Giving Circle AWards C.A.S.H. Coach $10,000 grant
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NYSBF Awards Empire Justice $5,000 Grant :
NYSBF Awards Empire Justice $5,000 Grant
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Empire Justice 2010 Survey :
This summer Empire Justice surveyed advocates familiar with its work to provide feedback on the services it provides and to help shape priorities. This report details the survey findings.
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Support Our Work - Donate Today!! :
Two of three core funding sources for civil legal services continue to face virtual elimination and ongoing delays in the New York State budget will soon begin to force legal services providers to cut services, cut staff, close offices.
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Improvements to the Consumer & Community Development Section of Website Planned :
The Consumer, Housing, C.A.S.H. and Community Development (CHCCD) Unit just finished a plan to enhance the Consumer Community Development issue area of Empire Justice Center’s website. As the plan is implemented over the next several months, look for the following improvements to the C&CD issue area.
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