Empire Justice Center Testimony on the Governor's Proposed Deficit Reduction Plan

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 at the Public Protection Hearing for 2009-2010

For the Empire Justice Center, state funding is a critical part of our annual budget – with it we are able to provide training, support and technical assistance in a broad array of substantive law areas to legal services staff throughout the state. Read More

Empire Justice Center Testimony at the Economic Security Cabinet Town Hall Meeting in Hempstead

It is imperative that, while the State seeks cost cutting measures, benefits and services that provide a stabilizing effect for struggling individuals and families are spared and strategic investments are considered. Read More