Communications

NYLAG launches a legal resources hotline to help New York City residents impacted by COVID-19 (coronavirus) receive answers to their legal questions.
The post New Free NY COVID-19 Legal Resource Hotline Helps NYC Residents appeared first on New York Legal Assistance Group .

NYLAG attorneys Ryan Foley and Meghan Brooks demand the Veteran Affairs act quickly to help veterans protect their benefits and health in this op-ed in Task & Purpose.
The post The VA Needs to do More in the Fight Against COVID-19 appeared first on New York Legal Assistance Group .

NYLAG attorney Ryan Foley explains the benefits of having qualified and experienced attorneys assisting veterans with the complexities surrounding their veteran-specific legal issues.
The post NYLAG Testifies about City Funding for Veterans Services appeared first on New York Legal Assistance Group .

Previous NYLAG attorney Christina Holder calls for a reform to the current visa policy to allow life-saving medical transplants—regardless of immigration status.
The post US Visa Policy Violates the Human Rights of Transplant Candidates and the Terminally Ill appeared first on New York Legal Assistance Group .

NYLAG attorney Samantha Kubek speaks with Task & Purpose to unpack how the Veteran Affairs fails veterans with military sexual trauma.
The post The VA has Serious Problems with How it Handles Claims of Military Sexual Trauma appeared first on New York Legal Assistance Group .

NYLAG and over 75 organizations compose an actionable plan to provide medical respite for the homeless with serious medical conditions.
The post Report Recommends NYS Implements Short-Term Intervention for Homeless New Yorkers With Serious Medical Conditions appeared first on New York Legal Assistance Group .

With the pressing need in NYC to address challenges of homeless New Yorkers with serious medical conditions, the Coalition for Housing and Health and NYLAG’S LegalHealth unit develop a model of medical respite and determine next steps.
The post Report: Why NYC’s Homeless Community Needs Medical Respite appeared first on New York Legal Assistance Group .

The death of a flu-ridden 16-year-old from Guatemala inside a U.S. Border Patrol cell calls into question the Trump administration’s treatment of immigrant families.
The post NYLAG Responds to Teen migrant from Guatemala found deceased from flu while inside U.S. Border Patrol cell appeared first on New York Legal Assistance Group .

NYLAG testifies to amend the Social Services law, in relation to coverage for healthcare services under the basic health program for individuals whose immigration status renders him or her ineligible for federal financial participation.
The post NYLAG’s Testimony on Undocumented Immigrants’ Access to Lifesaving Treatments appeared first on New York Legal Assistance Group .

As our population ages more and more families will have issues concerning the ability to take care of their loved ones. To address this problem, we have conducted a needs assessment and developed recommendations.
The post Report: Improving legal options for incapacitated adults appeared first on New York Legal Assistance Group .