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What You Need to Know About Judgment Proof Status

Judgment proof means your income is a type or amount that is exempt from debt collection and you have no assets that a company has the right to take under New York State law. If...

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What You Need to Know About Using Medicaid to Get Health Care

This guide will answer common questions about how to use your Medicaid to get health care services. It will cover: Understanding Your Medicaid Plan Finding a Doctor Getting Care Appealing a Denial

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What You Need to Know About the Less Is More Act

The Less Is More Act (LIM), which went into full effect on March 1, 2022, drastically reformed the parole violation system in New York State. The law limits sanctions for technical parole violations and provides...

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What You Need to Know About Regular Arrears Supplement HEAP Benefit

The Regular Arrears Supplement (RAS) HEAP benefit is a one-time payment for gas or electric bill arrears. If you are eligible, you can get up to a maximum of $10,000 per household. Benefits are paid...

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What You Need to Know About Marijuana Legalization in New York

Marijuana Legalization in New York is effective as of March 31, 2021. This document answers many of the questions you may have about the new law.

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What You Need to Know About Traveling Abroad as a Non-Citizen

Over the years, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) agents have placed thousands of non-citizens in removal/deportation proceedings, often following a trip abroad. Below are some questions and answers that may help you decide whether...

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What You Need to Know About Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Receiving Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) from USCIS (an immigration government agency) means that the government will not deport you. It also allows you to get employment authorization (a work permit), a Social Security...

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What You Need to Know About the NYS Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

New York State ERAP stopped accepting applications as of January 20, 2023 at 9:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Although the program is closed, applications submitted prior to January 20, 2023 are still being processed. If...

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What You Need to Know About Marijuana Expungement

Under New York’s 2021 legalization law, hundreds of thousands of marijuana convictions were automatically expunged. You will get this benefit if you were convicted of possessing up to 16 oz or selling up to 25...

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What You Need to Know About Reasonable Accommodations in Shelter if You Have a Disability

The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) must adjust their rules and procedures so people with disabilities can have equal access. If you have a disability and need DHS shelter, DHS must give you what you...