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What You Need to Know About Name and Gender Marker Changes in NYC

A quick how-to guide on name changes for individuals currently living in New York City.

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What You Need to Know About New York’s State’s New Immigration Protections

In June 2026, New York passed a new state budget for Fiscal Year 2027 that includes several laws about immigration and how state and local agencies interact with federal immigration authorities like ICE. These laws:...

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What You Need to Know About Expedited Removal

Because of a recent federal court decision, immigration officers will likely expand their use of “expedited removal,” a fast-track deportation process. This process allows immigration officers to deport certain people quickly, without allowing them to...

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What You Need to Know About Social Media for Small Business

This guide will help small businesses understand the laws on social media influencer marketing, provides an overview of how best to engage with influencers and customers, and offers an overview of common intellectual property issues....

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What You Need to Know About Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV)

The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program, which helps people pay their rent, is ending. The federal government created EHV during the COVID‑19 pandemic to help people who were most at risk of losing their housing....

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What You Need to Know About Changes to Essential Plan Health Coverage

Some health insurance rules in New York are changing. These changes affect who can stay in the Essential Plan, who may need to move to a different health plan, and who may need to rely...

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What You Need to Know About Changes to SNAP Eligibility for Noncitizens

Starting April 1, New York State began taking SNAP (food stamp) benefits away from some noncitizens because of changes in federal law. If you or someone in your family gets SNAP and is not a...

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What You Need to Know About NYC DHS Shelter Intake for Single Adults and Adult Families

The New York City Department of Homeless Services (“NYC DHS”) is moving intake for single adult men, adult families and one of the sites for single adult women. The City is preparing to move shelter...

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What You Need to Know About Being LGBTQ+ in Foster Care

If you are a LGBTQ+ young person in foster care, you may want to know about the rights and protections you have. Here are some answers to some common questions.

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What You Need to Know About Common Scams

Information for individuals who have been scammed, and concrete actions you can take to lessen the harm.