Legal Services NYC
@legalservicesnyc.bsky.social
Providing low-income New Yorkers with free, high-quality civil legal services for 50 years. If you need legal help, please call us at 917-661-4500.
The tax lien sale's 2025 return put vulnerable New Yorkers at risk of homelessness, sometimes over a bill that amounted to a few thousand dollars. Outreach work saved many homes but demonstrated the need for policy reform. Read more from Rachel Geballe's City Limits: citylimits.org/opinion-new-...
November 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The tax lien sale's 2025 return put vulnerable New Yorkers at risk of homelessness, sometimes over a bill that amounted to a few thousand dollars. Outreach work saved many homes but demonstrated the need for policy reform. Read more from Rachel Geballe's City Limits: citylimits.org/opinion-new-...
On Nov. 13, Join students, parents, educators, advocates, and elected officials for en educational roundtable about how New York state can protect the rights of students with disabilities as federal protections weaken. RSVP at the link: tinyurl.com/NYEducationR...
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
On Nov. 13, Join students, parents, educators, advocates, and elected officials for en educational roundtable about how New York state can protect the rights of students with disabilities as federal protections weaken. RSVP at the link: tinyurl.com/NYEducationR...
Meet Megan Kelly, who's running the NYC Marathon for #TeamLSNYC. "LSNYC's mission is one that I find value in and being able to run for an organization that has a core of helping others in need is one I’m proud to be a part of," she says. Donate to her fundraiser: fundraisers.nyrr.org/megan-kelly-2
October 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Meet Megan Kelly, who's running the NYC Marathon for #TeamLSNYC. "LSNYC's mission is one that I find value in and being able to run for an organization that has a core of helping others in need is one I’m proud to be a part of," she says. Donate to her fundraiser: fundraisers.nyrr.org/megan-kelly-2
Meet Alyssa Cubello, who’s running the NYC Marathon for #TeamLSNYC. "I'm proud to run for justice, equity, and access for all," she says. Donate to Alyssa's fundraiser at the link: fundraisers.nyrr.org/fundraisers/...
October 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Meet Alyssa Cubello, who’s running the NYC Marathon for #TeamLSNYC. "I'm proud to run for justice, equity, and access for all," she says. Donate to Alyssa's fundraiser at the link: fundraisers.nyrr.org/fundraisers/...
Meet Immanuel Vorbach, who’s running the NYC Marathon for #TeamLSNYC. "Running with Team LSNYC is a great opportunity for me to give back to New York City," he says. Donate to Immanuel's fundraiser at the link: fundraisers.nyrr.org/immanuel-vor...
October 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Meet Immanuel Vorbach, who’s running the NYC Marathon for #TeamLSNYC. "Running with Team LSNYC is a great opportunity for me to give back to New York City," he says. Donate to Immanuel's fundraiser at the link: fundraisers.nyrr.org/immanuel-vor...
Meet Nicholas Lawrence, who’s running the NYC Marathon for #TeamLSNYC. "A friend recommended this group and after reading everything it would've been an honor to run with your team!” he says. Donate to his fundraiser at the link: fundraisers.nyrr.org/fundraisers/...
October 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Meet Nicholas Lawrence, who’s running the NYC Marathon for #TeamLSNYC. "A friend recommended this group and after reading everything it would've been an honor to run with your team!” he says. Donate to his fundraiser at the link: fundraisers.nyrr.org/fundraisers/...
Happy #ProBonoWeek and a big THANK YOU to our pro bono partners who help make New York a little more just. Our partners dedicate countless hours to help thousands of low-income New Yorkers access services they could not otherwise afford.
October 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Happy #ProBonoWeek and a big THANK YOU to our pro bono partners who help make New York a little more just. Our partners dedicate countless hours to help thousands of low-income New Yorkers access services they could not otherwise afford.
After a stint on Rikers for failing to make repairs, landlord Aron Stark disappeared, leaving tenants & NYC to handle upkeep & repairs, highlighting shortcomings in NYC's efforts to enforce violations and landlord accountability, leaving tenants in limbo. Read more: therealdeal.com/magazine/oct...
October 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
After a stint on Rikers for failing to make repairs, landlord Aron Stark disappeared, leaving tenants & NYC to handle upkeep & repairs, highlighting shortcomings in NYC's efforts to enforce violations and landlord accountability, leaving tenants in limbo. Read more: therealdeal.com/magazine/oct...
CALLING ALL 2026 LAW GRADS & ATTORNEYS! Join us in the fight against NYC's housing crisis & apply for a job as a Fall 2026 housing attorney. You'll not only get courtroom experience, you'll be helping tenants fight evictions & stay in their homes. Learn more: job-boards.greenhouse.io/legalservice...
October 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
CALLING ALL 2026 LAW GRADS & ATTORNEYS! Join us in the fight against NYC's housing crisis & apply for a job as a Fall 2026 housing attorney. You'll not only get courtroom experience, you'll be helping tenants fight evictions & stay in their homes. Learn more: job-boards.greenhouse.io/legalservice...
ATTN TENANTS! Rents are going up on #RentStabilized units at your next lease renewal — 3% on 1-year leases and 4.5% on 2-year leases. Learn more about rent increases at the link: rentguidelinesboard.cityofnewyork.us/resources/fa...
September 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
ATTN TENANTS! Rents are going up on #RentStabilized units at your next lease renewal — 3% on 1-year leases and 4.5% on 2-year leases. Learn more about rent increases at the link: rentguidelinesboard.cityofnewyork.us/resources/fa...
Justice for All Starts Here: Don’t miss the chance to mingle on top of the world with LSNYC’s Bronx Legal Services at our 10/22 fundraiser featuring great music, food, & good conversations. Each ticket supports the Bronx families we serve. Buy your ticket today: www.legalservicesnyc.org/bronxevent
September 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Justice for All Starts Here: Don’t miss the chance to mingle on top of the world with LSNYC’s Bronx Legal Services at our 10/22 fundraiser featuring great music, food, & good conversations. Each ticket supports the Bronx families we serve. Buy your ticket today: www.legalservicesnyc.org/bronxevent
NYC TENANTS STAY VIGILANT! You may be living in a rent-stabilized apartment & not know it, like LSNYC client Richard Caroll, Jr.! At his lawyer's urging, Mr. Caroll requested his rent history! You can also request your rent history from DHCR. Read more in Gothamist: gothamist.com/news/harlem-...
September 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
NYC TENANTS STAY VIGILANT! You may be living in a rent-stabilized apartment & not know it, like LSNYC client Richard Caroll, Jr.! At his lawyer's urging, Mr. Caroll requested his rent history! You can also request your rent history from DHCR. Read more in Gothamist: gothamist.com/news/harlem-...
At the Downtown Jamaica Partnership Harvest Festival, small businesses & community based orgs come together to share info about services available for community members. Mayra, William, Migdalia, & Oralez from LSNYC's Queens office attended to reminded our community we’re here to help!
September 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
At the Downtown Jamaica Partnership Harvest Festival, small businesses & community based orgs come together to share info about services available for community members. Mayra, William, Migdalia, & Oralez from LSNYC's Queens office attended to reminded our community we’re here to help!
Legal services providers across the country face a $260 MILLION funding cut, a devastating loss for the hundreds of thousands of NYers who use our services write LSNYC's Shervon Small & @lawnyinc.bsky.social's Lori O'Brien in a Times Union's op-ed. Read more: www.legalservicesnyc.org/news/op-ed-c...
September 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Legal services providers across the country face a $260 MILLION funding cut, a devastating loss for the hundreds of thousands of NYers who use our services write LSNYC's Shervon Small & @lawnyinc.bsky.social's Lori O'Brien in a Times Union's op-ed. Read more: www.legalservicesnyc.org/news/op-ed-c...
As New Yorkers face eviction and languish in homeless shelter, the Adams' Administration is fighting the CityFHEPS expansion and again appealing its implementation. Enough is enough, families can't wait any longer! Read more from City Limits at the link: citylimits.org/adams-admini...
September 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
As New Yorkers face eviction and languish in homeless shelter, the Adams' Administration is fighting the CityFHEPS expansion and again appealing its implementation. Enough is enough, families can't wait any longer! Read more from City Limits at the link: citylimits.org/adams-admini...
Back-to-school means new school gear. Staff from LSNYC's Queens office helped student get school-ready at the King Manor Museum annual back-to-school backpack giveaway, handing out backpacks along with LSNYC swag & info. Here's to a great school year!
September 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Back-to-school means new school gear. Staff from LSNYC's Queens office helped student get school-ready at the King Manor Museum annual back-to-school backpack giveaway, handing out backpacks along with LSNYC swag & info. Here's to a great school year!
The federal plan to defund legal services puts over 2 million New Yorkers living in poverty at risk. Millions more across the U.S.— veterans, DV survivors, the disabled, children — are also at risk falling deeper into poverty with nowhere else to turn. Read more: www.lsc.gov/press-releas...
September 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The federal plan to defund legal services puts over 2 million New Yorkers living in poverty at risk. Millions more across the U.S.— veterans, DV survivors, the disabled, children — are also at risk falling deeper into poverty with nowhere else to turn. Read more: www.lsc.gov/press-releas...
DID YOU KNOW if you're behind on your rent there are steps you can take to protect your tenancy? LSNYC's Danelly Rodriguez & Housing Court Answers share what rights & resources NYC tenants who owe rent have in @citylimitsnews.bsky.social. Click the link to read more: citylimits.org/what-you-nee...
August 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
DID YOU KNOW if you're behind on your rent there are steps you can take to protect your tenancy? LSNYC's Danelly Rodriguez & Housing Court Answers share what rights & resources NYC tenants who owe rent have in @citylimitsnews.bsky.social. Click the link to read more: citylimits.org/what-you-nee...
Many New Yorkers are already struggling. Defunding legal services groups now means LSNYC won’t be able to keep up with the demand for our services, forcing many New Yorkers further into poverty, homelessness, and uncertainty about how to provide for themselves and their families. #LSCMatters
August 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Many New Yorkers are already struggling. Defunding legal services groups now means LSNYC won’t be able to keep up with the demand for our services, forcing many New Yorkers further into poverty, homelessness, and uncertainty about how to provide for themselves and their families. #LSCMatters
WE'RE EXPANDING our outreach to New Yorkers in need with the addition of three new languages to our Access Line, including Cantonese, Hakka, and Malay. Learn more about our intake process at the link or call 917-661-4500 if you have a legal issues: www.legalservicesnyc.org/get-help-wit...
August 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
WE'RE EXPANDING our outreach to New Yorkers in need with the addition of three new languages to our Access Line, including Cantonese, Hakka, and Malay. Learn more about our intake process at the link or call 917-661-4500 if you have a legal issues: www.legalservicesnyc.org/get-help-wit...
Over 21% of NYers 65+ live in poverty. Older adults are the hardest hit by rising prices. At a time when older NYers need LSNYC’s help accessing benefits & health care more than ever, Legal Services is at risk of being defunded.
August 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Over 21% of NYers 65+ live in poverty. Older adults are the hardest hit by rising prices. At a time when older NYers need LSNYC’s help accessing benefits & health care more than ever, Legal Services is at risk of being defunded.
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To prevent evictions during extreme heat, @legalservicesnyc.bsky.social is proposing a city policy to pause them on days when the forecast exceeds 90 degrees.
Full report from @gothamist.com here: bsky.app/profile/goth...
Full report from @gothamist.com here: bsky.app/profile/goth...
NYC tenants are being evicted during extreme heat. A new report says it should be illegal. https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-tenants-are-being-evicted-during-extreme-heat-a-new-report-says-it-should-be-illegal
NYC tenants are being evicted during extreme heat. A new report says it should be illegal.
People try to stay cool on the sweltering streets of Manhattan as the region experiences another heatwave on July 29, 2025 in New York City.
Legal services providers say more than 7,500 tenants and their families have been evicted when it was above 90 degrees since 2017. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
August 18, 2025 at 2:37 PM
To prevent evictions during extreme heat, @legalservicesnyc.bsky.social is proposing a city policy to pause them on days when the forecast exceeds 90 degrees.
Full report from @gothamist.com here: bsky.app/profile/goth...
Full report from @gothamist.com here: bsky.app/profile/goth...
Without federal funding, LSNYC would not be able to help NYers like M, an elementary school student with autism & cerebral palsy, who was denied support services by their school. LSNYC helped secure home instruction, 900 hours of one-to-one tutoring, an appropriate school placement & more.
July 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Without federal funding, LSNYC would not be able to help NYers like M, an elementary school student with autism & cerebral palsy, who was denied support services by their school. LSNYC helped secure home instruction, 900 hours of one-to-one tutoring, an appropriate school placement & more.
ATTN TGNCNB+ NYers! LSNYC is hosting a FREE LEGAL CLINIC on July 31 to help individuals update their gender markers on U.S. passports. Call LSNYC's hotline, 917-661-4500, to reserve your spot at the clinic or click the link to learn more: www.legalservicesnyc.org/resources/ca...
July 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM
ATTN TGNCNB+ NYers! LSNYC is hosting a FREE LEGAL CLINIC on July 31 to help individuals update their gender markers on U.S. passports. Call LSNYC's hotline, 917-661-4500, to reserve your spot at the clinic or click the link to learn more: www.legalservicesnyc.org/resources/ca...
DID YOU KNOW the federal government may start garnishing wages of student loan borrowers in default as soon as this summer? There are things borrowers in default can do to avoid a financial spiral. Read more from LSNYC's Aisha Baruni in @capitalandmain.bsky.social: capitalandmain.com/student-debt...
July 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
DID YOU KNOW the federal government may start garnishing wages of student loan borrowers in default as soon as this summer? There are things borrowers in default can do to avoid a financial spiral. Read more from LSNYC's Aisha Baruni in @capitalandmain.bsky.social: capitalandmain.com/student-debt...