Empire Justice Memo of Support: A.1406/S.4140- Protect the Homes of Welfare Recipients
February 12, 2010
New York is one of only two states in the nation that takes deeds and mortgages against the homes of welfare recipients to recover the public assistance paid to these homeowners. Read More

Empire Justice Memo of Support for Critical Legislation to Help Stop Foreclosures
November 16, 2009
The Governor’s Program Bill #46 responds to the continued rise in foreclosure filings by strengthening and extending to more homeowners critical protections that have been proven to ward off the unnecessary loss of homeownership. Read More

Empire Justice Memo of Support: A.1406/S.4140- Protect the Homes of Welfare Recipients
February 12, 2010
New York is one of only two states in the nation that takes deeds and mortgages against the homes of welfare recipients to recover the public assistance paid to these homeowners. Read More

Empire Justice Memo of Support for Critical Legislation to Help Stop Foreclosures
November 16, 2009
The Governor’s Program Bill #46 responds to the continued rise in foreclosure filings by strengthening and extending to more homeowners critical protections that have been proven to ward off the unnecessary loss of homeownership. Read More

Alliance for Healthy Homes Letter of Support for Lead Poisoning Primary Prevention Act
November 19, 2008
The Alliance for Health Homes urges Governor Paterson to sign into law the Childhood Lead Poisoning Primary Prevention and Safe Housing Act of 2008. Read More

GRCRC Comments on KeyBank's 2008 CRA Exam
September 9, 2008
This comment letter will focus mainly on mortgage and small business lending with a small section on community development activities. Read More

Empire Justice Center Testimony on the Governor's Proposed Deficit Reduction Plan
November 5, 2009
In the Governor’s proposed Deficit Reduction Plan, several funding streams, are slated for substantial cuts that will not only undermine your commitment and the Assembly’s commitment to legal assistance, but will also result in INCREASED costs to the state. Read More

Empire Justice Center Testimony on Discriminatory Mortgage Practices in New York State
June 26, 2009
Testimony before the Assembly Standing Committee on Banks on discriminatory mortgage practices in New York State. Read More