New SSA Commissioner Sworn In
April 1, 2007
Michael Astrue was sworn in as the new Commissioner of Social Security on February 12, 2007. Read More
State Funding for Civil Legal Services
A Histroic Break Through
April 1, 2007
Unlike in prior years when funding for civil legal services was eliminated from the Executive Budget and subject to a last minute add-back by the Assembly Majority, the 2008 State Budget offered a number of historic “firsts” Read More
Continuing Legal Education Credits Now Available Through On-line Trainings
April 1, 2007
The Western New York Law Center (Buffalo, NY) and the Empire Justice Center (Rochester, Albany, White Plains, NY) have joined together to make 14 trainings in various aspects of civil law available for viewing over the web by attorneys and staff. Read More
Some Big Wins and a Few Losses for Low Income New Yorkers in State Budget
April 1, 2007
The best news for low income New Yorkers in this year’s budget is the eligibility expansion for Child Health Plus from 250% of the federal poverty level to 400% of the poverty level. Read More
