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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...

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What You Need to Know About Loitering for Prostitution Records

On February 2, 2021, the New York legislature repealed the loitering for the purposes of prostitution statute, commonly called the “Walking While Trans Ban.” This means loitering for the purposes of prostitution is no longer...

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What You Need to Know About HRA’s Family Homelessness Eviction Prevention Supplement

From now until at least December 31, 2023, NYC tenants who meet the requirements below are eligible for HRA’s Family Homelessness Eviction Prevention Supplement (FHEPS) program before your landlord takes you to court to evict...

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What You Need to Know About Breaking Your Lease

A step by step guide to getting out of your lease or rental agreement.

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What You Need to Know About Small Claims Court

The information below is to assist individuals who have been sued New York City Small Claims Court. If you are being sued and are in need of legal assistance or have questions about your case,...

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What You Need to Know About Requesting Language Access Services

If you or someone you know speak a language other than English, you have the right to request an interpreter and possibly documents in your preferred language from The Department of Homeless Services.

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What You Need to Know About Storage if You Live in a Shelter

If you currently reside in a homeless shelter, you may be eligible to have the Human Resources Administration (HRA) pay the fees for your furniture and belongings held in a storage unit.