Empire Justice Center's Legislative Agenda 2009-2011
January 16, 2010
The Summer issue of the Legal Services Journal highlighted many legislative initiatives for 2009-2011 and provided a “Legislative Scorecard” on those initiatives with detailed articles on a broad array of issue areas. This article will review those initiatives and add to the Legislative Scorecard as we move into the New Year. Read More

Empire Justice Joins Advocates to Decry Mid-Year Cuts
November 5, 2009
Press release announcing the press conference organized by New Yorkers for Fiscal Fairness, the Fiscal Policy Institute, Empire Justice Center and others to talk about alternatives to Governor Paterson's proposed DRP. Read More

Empire Justice Center's Initial Reaction to Deficit Reduction Plan for 2009-10 State Budget
October 30, 2009
The primary concern is that reductions in services for those who have been most impacted by the recession will ultimately result in pushing more people over the edge into desperation and emergent circumstances that are even more costly for the state – from homeless shelters to emergency rooms and even prisons. Read More

Empire Justice Center 2009-11 Legislative Agenda Scorecard
August 14, 2009
(current as of 8/4/09) Read More

Special Education Compliance Within Rochester City School District
August 13, 2009
The quest to comply with both state and federal special education standards has been an ongoing challenge for the Rochester City School District. Read More

Final Regulations Enhance Public Assistance Recipients Access to Education Activities
August 13, 2009
In late January, the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) proposed amendments to state regulations relating to public assistance recipient participation in educational and training activities. Read More

Special Education Victory in Greece, NY
February 1, 2008
The Greece Central School District, a suburban district outside of Rochester, NY, is the eighth largest district in the state, with enrollment of approximately 13,000 students, of whom 1,300 are classified as students with disabilities pursuant to federal law. Read More