Empire Justice Center
@empirejustice.bsky.social
A non-profit law firm dedicated to making the law work for all New Yorkers, especially those who need its protection most.
We practice the law
We teach the law
We change the law
https://empirejustice.org/ https://bit.ly/EmpireJusticeActionAlerts
We practice the law
We teach the law
We change the law
https://empirejustice.org/ https://bit.ly/EmpireJusticeActionAlerts
Funding losses have forced us to issue layoff notices to our CASH staff. CASH is a lifeline—3,500+ tax returns, 8,000 consultations, $20M to Monroe County last year. These services stabilize households & strengthen our local economy.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Funding losses have forced us to issue layoff notices to our CASH staff. CASH is a lifeline—3,500+ tax returns, 8,000 consultations, $20M to Monroe County last year. These services stabilize households & strengthen our local economy.
Share your CASH story: lnkd.in/gUCsfJNm
Donate: lnkd.in/gQjRVhu2
Share your CASH story: lnkd.in/gUCsfJNm
Donate: lnkd.in/gQjRVhu2
Our employee spotlight this month is America Rivera, of our Albany Office's Policy Team. We're proud to work alongside of you. Keep up the great work!
December 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Our employee spotlight this month is America Rivera, of our Albany Office's Policy Team. We're proud to work alongside of you. Keep up the great work!
🚨The nonprofit contracting bill was called up tonight, on the eve of #givingTuesday. 🚨
This is a matter of urgency for New York nonprofits. We are grateful to @shelleybmayer.bsky.social and @amypaulin.bsky.social's leadership and we urge @governor.ny.gov to sign S.7001 / A.7616!
This is a matter of urgency for New York nonprofits. We are grateful to @shelleybmayer.bsky.social and @amypaulin.bsky.social's leadership and we urge @governor.ny.gov to sign S.7001 / A.7616!
PRESS RELEASE: Over 700 Nonprofits Call on Governor Hochul to Sign Contracting Reform Legislation
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PRESS RELEASE: Over 700 Nonprofits Call on Governor Hochul to Sign Contracting Reform Legislation
Over 700 Nonprofits Call on Governor Hochul to Sign Contracting Reform Legislation
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December 2, 2025 at 12:55 AM
🚨The nonprofit contracting bill was called up tonight, on the eve of #givingTuesday. 🚨
This is a matter of urgency for New York nonprofits. We are grateful to @shelleybmayer.bsky.social and @amypaulin.bsky.social's leadership and we urge @governor.ny.gov to sign S.7001 / A.7616!
This is a matter of urgency for New York nonprofits. We are grateful to @shelleybmayer.bsky.social and @amypaulin.bsky.social's leadership and we urge @governor.ny.gov to sign S.7001 / A.7616!
Welcome to the November edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we include details on how you can help our CASH program, information on food and heating assistance...
Policy Matters - November 2025
Welcome to the November edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we include details on how you can help our CASH program, information on food and heating assistance, updates on proposed ...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Welcome to the November edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we include details on how you can help our CASH program, information on food and heating assistance...
Our Celebration of Leadership was a huge success! We were proud to honor Senator Breslin & Susan Antos, Esq., for decades of advocacy. 🎉 Thanks to all who joined & supported us!
Full slideshow: youtu.be/V5rjymJ3q2A
Donate in honor of our awardees: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
Full slideshow: youtu.be/V5rjymJ3q2A
Donate in honor of our awardees: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
November 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Our Celebration of Leadership was a huge success! We were proud to honor Senator Breslin & Susan Antos, Esq., for decades of advocacy. 🎉 Thanks to all who joined & supported us!
Full slideshow: youtu.be/V5rjymJ3q2A
Donate in honor of our awardees: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
Full slideshow: youtu.be/V5rjymJ3q2A
Donate in honor of our awardees: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
Our Celebration of Leadership is almost here! Join us this Thursday as we honor Senator Neil Breslin and Susan Antos. There’s still time to get tickets or make a gift in their honor: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Our Celebration of Leadership is almost here! Join us this Thursday as we honor Senator Neil Breslin and Susan Antos. There’s still time to get tickets or make a gift in their honor: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
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Our Celebration of Leadership is 11/13! 🎉
Join us or make a gift: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
🎥 BTS from filming our honoree videos in Albany.
Hon. Neil Breslin (ret.) + Susan Antos, Esq.
🌟 Strengthening communities
🌟 Expanding rights + benefits for thousands
See you Thursday!
Join us or make a gift: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
🎥 BTS from filming our honoree videos in Albany.
Hon. Neil Breslin (ret.) + Susan Antos, Esq.
🌟 Strengthening communities
🌟 Expanding rights + benefits for thousands
See you Thursday!
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Our Celebration of Leadership is 11/13! 🎉
Join us or make a gift: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
🎥 BTS from filming our honoree videos in Albany.
Hon. Neil Breslin (ret.) + Susan Antos, Esq.
🌟 Strengthening communities
🌟 Expanding rights + benefits for thousands
See you Thursday!
Join us or make a gift: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
🎥 BTS from filming our honoree videos in Albany.
Hon. Neil Breslin (ret.) + Susan Antos, Esq.
🌟 Strengthening communities
🌟 Expanding rights + benefits for thousands
See you Thursday!
RELEASE: Empire Justice Center’s Free Tax-Preparation Program in Rochester Announces Layoffs Due to Federal Shutdown, Funding Uncertainties empirejustice.org/news/release...
RELEASE: Empire Justice Center’s Free Tax-Preparation Program in Rochester Announces Layoffs Due to Federal Shutdown, Funding Uncertainties
Empire Justice Center’s CASH Program Announces Layoffs Due to Federal Shutdown, Funding Uncertainties
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November 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
RELEASE: Empire Justice Center’s Free Tax-Preparation Program in Rochester Announces Layoffs Due to Federal Shutdown, Funding Uncertainties empirejustice.org/news/release...
One week to go! Join us Nov 13 in Albany as we honor Hon. Neil Breslin & Susan Antos, Esq. Your support fuels our 360° approach to justice.
Tickets: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
Tickets: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
One week to go! Join us Nov 13 in Albany as we honor Hon. Neil Breslin & Susan Antos, Esq. Your support fuels our 360° approach to justice.
Tickets: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
Tickets: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
🎉 Our Celebration of Leadership is Nov 13!
Join us for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres & a night honoring Sen. Neil Breslin (ret.) & Susan Antos, Esq.
✨ Get tickets or sponsor today:
empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
Together, we’re expanding access to justice across NY.
Join us for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres & a night honoring Sen. Neil Breslin (ret.) & Susan Antos, Esq.
✨ Get tickets or sponsor today:
empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
Together, we’re expanding access to justice across NY.
November 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
🎉 Our Celebration of Leadership is Nov 13!
Join us for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres & a night honoring Sen. Neil Breslin (ret.) & Susan Antos, Esq.
✨ Get tickets or sponsor today:
empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
Together, we’re expanding access to justice across NY.
Join us for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres & a night honoring Sen. Neil Breslin (ret.) & Susan Antos, Esq.
✨ Get tickets or sponsor today:
empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
Together, we’re expanding access to justice across NY.
Welcome to the October edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we include critical updates on SNAP as the federal government shutdown impacts low-income New Yorkers, updates on key bills, information on the Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council...
November 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Welcome to the October edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we include critical updates on SNAP as the federal government shutdown impacts low-income New Yorkers, updates on key bills, information on the Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council...
🌟 October Employee Spotlight 🌟
Meet Sean Ripoll, our Staff Attorney in the Long Island Housing Tenant Advocacy Unit!
Join us in celebrating Sean and the vital work he’s doing to advance housing justice and protect Long Island tenants. Keep up the great work!
Meet Sean Ripoll, our Staff Attorney in the Long Island Housing Tenant Advocacy Unit!
Join us in celebrating Sean and the vital work he’s doing to advance housing justice and protect Long Island tenants. Keep up the great work!
October 31, 2025 at 7:14 PM
🌟 October Employee Spotlight 🌟
Meet Sean Ripoll, our Staff Attorney in the Long Island Housing Tenant Advocacy Unit!
Join us in celebrating Sean and the vital work he’s doing to advance housing justice and protect Long Island tenants. Keep up the great work!
Meet Sean Ripoll, our Staff Attorney in the Long Island Housing Tenant Advocacy Unit!
Join us in celebrating Sean and the vital work he’s doing to advance housing justice and protect Long Island tenants. Keep up the great work!
Thinking about a legal name change?
Join us for Know Your Rights: Name Changes — a free, community presentation with Empire Justice Center & JustCause.
📍 MOCHA Center | Thurs, Oct 30 | 1–2:30 PM
No registration required, open to all.
Join us for Know Your Rights: Name Changes — a free, community presentation with Empire Justice Center & JustCause.
📍 MOCHA Center | Thurs, Oct 30 | 1–2:30 PM
No registration required, open to all.
October 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Thinking about a legal name change?
Join us for Know Your Rights: Name Changes — a free, community presentation with Empire Justice Center & JustCause.
📍 MOCHA Center | Thurs, Oct 30 | 1–2:30 PM
No registration required, open to all.
Join us for Know Your Rights: Name Changes — a free, community presentation with Empire Justice Center & JustCause.
📍 MOCHA Center | Thurs, Oct 30 | 1–2:30 PM
No registration required, open to all.
PRESS RELEASE: Over 700 Nonprofits Call on Governor Hochul to Sign Contracting Reform Legislation
empirejustice.org/news/press-r...
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PRESS RELEASE: Over 700 Nonprofits Call on Governor Hochul to Sign Contracting Reform Legislation
Over 700 Nonprofits Call on Governor Hochul to Sign Contracting Reform Legislation
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October 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Over 700 Nonprofits Call on Governor Hochul to Sign Contracting Reform Legislation
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empirejustice.org/news/press-r...
Join us for our Celebration of Leadership event!
We’re honoring Senator Neil Breslin (ret.) for decades of service advancing equity, opportunity, and justice across NY. Join us
Nov 13 | 5:30–8:30 PM
Renaissance Albany Hotel
Purchase tickets: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
We’re honoring Senator Neil Breslin (ret.) for decades of service advancing equity, opportunity, and justice across NY. Join us
Nov 13 | 5:30–8:30 PM
Renaissance Albany Hotel
Purchase tickets: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
October 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Join us for our Celebration of Leadership event!
We’re honoring Senator Neil Breslin (ret.) for decades of service advancing equity, opportunity, and justice across NY. Join us
Nov 13 | 5:30–8:30 PM
Renaissance Albany Hotel
Purchase tickets: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
We’re honoring Senator Neil Breslin (ret.) for decades of service advancing equity, opportunity, and justice across NY. Join us
Nov 13 | 5:30–8:30 PM
Renaissance Albany Hotel
Purchase tickets: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
Join us on 11/13 for A Celebration of Leadership, honoring Senator Neil Breslin (retired) & Susan Antos, Esq. for their extraordinary contributions to justice in New York.
Become a sponsor and stand with us in advancing justice for all New Yorkers.
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Become a sponsor and stand with us in advancing justice for all New Yorkers.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Join us on 11/13 for A Celebration of Leadership, honoring Senator Neil Breslin (retired) & Susan Antos, Esq. for their extraordinary contributions to justice in New York.
Become a sponsor and stand with us in advancing justice for all New Yorkers.
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Become a sponsor and stand with us in advancing justice for all New Yorkers.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Empire Justice Center staff joined together for Purple Thursday, standing with survivors and showing our commitment to safety, justice, and healing.
💜 Please share resources in the comments!
Empire Justice Center staff joined together for Purple Thursday, standing with survivors and showing our commitment to safety, justice, and healing.
💜 Please share resources in the comments!
October 16, 2025 at 1:17 PM
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Empire Justice Center staff joined together for Purple Thursday, standing with survivors and showing our commitment to safety, justice, and healing.
💜 Please share resources in the comments!
Empire Justice Center staff joined together for Purple Thursday, standing with survivors and showing our commitment to safety, justice, and healing.
💜 Please share resources in the comments!
For 40+ years, Susan Antos has fought for justice in New York. Join us Nov 13 to honor her and Hon. Neil Breslin at A Celebration of Leadership—our signature event celebrating leaders advancing access to justice across the state.
Tickets & sponsorships:
empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
Tickets & sponsorships:
empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
October 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
For 40+ years, Susan Antos has fought for justice in New York. Join us Nov 13 to honor her and Hon. Neil Breslin at A Celebration of Leadership—our signature event celebrating leaders advancing access to justice across the state.
Tickets & sponsorships:
empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
Tickets & sponsorships:
empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
🖋️ @governor.ny.gov, sign S.7001/A.7616 NOW!
For too long NY's #nonprofits have struggled to keep programs afloat amidst contracting delays, inefficiencies, & unnecessary roadblocks.
NY’s nonprofits can’t wait any longer! It's time to #StandWithNonprofits & protect vital services for New Yorkers.
For too long NY's #nonprofits have struggled to keep programs afloat amidst contracting delays, inefficiencies, & unnecessary roadblocks.
NY’s nonprofits can’t wait any longer! It's time to #StandWithNonprofits & protect vital services for New Yorkers.
October 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🖋️ @governor.ny.gov, sign S.7001/A.7616 NOW!
For too long NY's #nonprofits have struggled to keep programs afloat amidst contracting delays, inefficiencies, & unnecessary roadblocks.
NY’s nonprofits can’t wait any longer! It's time to #StandWithNonprofits & protect vital services for New Yorkers.
For too long NY's #nonprofits have struggled to keep programs afloat amidst contracting delays, inefficiencies, & unnecessary roadblocks.
NY’s nonprofits can’t wait any longer! It's time to #StandWithNonprofits & protect vital services for New Yorkers.
Proud to join the RASE 5-year anniversary, celebrating 5 years of community-driven work against systemic racism in Rochester.
Our Senior Attorney Ruhi Maker spoke on urgent housing needs (2-min mark), and Jill Paperno shared resources from our Police Reform Project.
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Our Senior Attorney Ruhi Maker spoke on urgent housing needs (2-min mark), and Jill Paperno shared resources from our Police Reform Project.
🔗 13wham.com/news/local/r...
October 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Proud to join the RASE 5-year anniversary, celebrating 5 years of community-driven work against systemic racism in Rochester.
Our Senior Attorney Ruhi Maker spoke on urgent housing needs (2-min mark), and Jill Paperno shared resources from our Police Reform Project.
🔗 13wham.com/news/local/r...
Our Senior Attorney Ruhi Maker spoke on urgent housing needs (2-min mark), and Jill Paperno shared resources from our Police Reform Project.
🔗 13wham.com/news/local/r...
Celebrate Leadership with us!
Join us Nov 13 in Albany as we honor Hon. Neil Breslin & Susan Antos—champions for access to justice in NY.
Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres & impact.
🎟️ Tickets& sponsorships: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
Join us Nov 13 in Albany as we honor Hon. Neil Breslin & Susan Antos—champions for access to justice in NY.
Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres & impact.
🎟️ Tickets& sponsorships: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
October 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Celebrate Leadership with us!
Join us Nov 13 in Albany as we honor Hon. Neil Breslin & Susan Antos—champions for access to justice in NY.
Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres & impact.
🎟️ Tickets& sponsorships: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
Join us Nov 13 in Albany as we honor Hon. Neil Breslin & Susan Antos—champions for access to justice in NY.
Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres & impact.
🎟️ Tickets& sponsorships: empirejustice.salsalabs.org/celebrationo...
We’re thrilled to see our staff come together from across the state! Jill Paperno and AJ Durwin of our Rochester office joined colleagues on Long Island for a two-day training on conducting the first interview and handling objections. It was a productive, energizing time of learning and connection!
October 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
We’re thrilled to see our staff come together from across the state! Jill Paperno and AJ Durwin of our Rochester office joined colleagues on Long Island for a two-day training on conducting the first interview and handling objections. It was a productive, energizing time of learning and connection!
Welcome to the September edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we’re covering New York’s Chief Judge Rowan Wilsons Hearing on Civil Legal Services, bills we are tracking, updates on student loans, employee celebrations, and more. Updates below! empirejustice.org/news/policy-...
Policy Matters - September 2025
Welcome to the September edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we’re covering New York’s Chief Judge Rowan Wilsons Hearing on Civil Legal Services, bills we are tracking, updates on s...
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October 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Welcome to the September edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we’re covering New York’s Chief Judge Rowan Wilsons Hearing on Civil Legal Services, bills we are tracking, updates on student loans, employee celebrations, and more. Updates below! empirejustice.org/news/policy-...
Our name change clinic is just 2 days away! On 10/1, join legal experts from our Albany office + partner org @lasnny.bsky.social at the Brunswick Community Library in Troy, NY from 10 AM - 5 PM for free legal help with changing your name and gender markers.
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September 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Our name change clinic is just 2 days away! On 10/1, join legal experts from our Albany office + partner org @lasnny.bsky.social at the Brunswick Community Library in Troy, NY from 10 AM - 5 PM for free legal help with changing your name and gender markers.
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🎉Congrats to Julia Kudlacz, our Immigration Rights Supervising Senior Attorney, named a 2025 Leader in Law! Julia has dedicated her career to advancing justice for immigrant communities.
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September 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
🎉Congrats to Julia Kudlacz, our Immigration Rights Supervising Senior Attorney, named a 2025 Leader in Law! Julia has dedicated her career to advancing justice for immigrant communities.
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