Legal Services Of Central New York, Inc.

Yesterday Andrew Croom and Shana Dahlin from LSCNY were guest speakers at the Neighborhoods Rising program, hosted by Mohawk Valley Community College. The class is for community members who are looking to cultivate leadership and advocacy skills and building networks to help launch their own small businesses and non-profits. Their conversation focused on what it takes to form a non-profit, and the importance of board service. Learn more about the Neighborhoods Rising program at https://lnkd.in/eCiZm6gB

Thank you to everyone who joined us for LSCNY's annual Trivia Championship Fundraiser last night! Congratulations to Team It's Not A Crime, It's A Violation for winning a hard fought game - the team was comprised of staff from LSCNY and they are working out a custody schedule for the coveted Championship Trophy! Thank you to our sponsors Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC, Bousquet Holstein PLLC, and Grossman St. Amour Certified Public Accountants PLLC for your financial support!

Great community involvement from one of our great Staff Attorneys - way to go Madeline!

The Syracuse University College of Law is adding a Housing Clinic to its clinical legal education offerings beginning in the Fall 2024 semester. The Housing Clinic will operate in partnership with Legal Services Of Central New York, Inc. and the Legal Aid Society of Mid New York, Inc. to provide representation to low-income tenants in eviction, housing conditions, and other rental housing-related matters. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aaiIg7

LSCNY's Board of Directors recently approved and adopted a new statement outlining our organization's Commitment to Anti-Racism and Equity Strategies. It is vital in our work and community that we strive to dismantle the structures that drive unequal legal, economic, and social opportunity - particularly for communities of color. Read the full statement here, or find it on our website at https://lnkd.in/e-SVg94k

Thank you so much Senator Lea Webb! We are grateful to have your continued support to provide free legal services in our communities! https://lnkd.in/e5bfQwyP

New tenant protections! The Tenant Dignity and Safe Housing Act has just gone into effect. This law allows renters to bring a court case to make landlords repair unsafe conditions in their rental units. Read these FAQs or contact us to learn more about how you can protect your home! Visit the NYS Court System website to review necessary forms at https://lnkd.in/eWQ7EMAT *NOTE: The relevant forms are listed in the second block under Article 7-D*

Giving Tuesday has become a tradition across the globe, encouraging people to invest in and give back to their local communities. Please join us on this Giving Tuesday to change the world for people in need throughout Central New York. Donate at lscny.org/donate

LSCNY Staff Attorney Clara O'Brien participated at the Housing Summit in Utica at the Parkway Center. Clara was a panelist in the second session, where she offered practical tips for navigating the eviction process in court and resolving common landlord-tenant problems. Thank you to the sponsors of this conversation and to all the panelists and attendees!

Join us on Wednesday, October 25th for the New York State Bar Association's Virtual Civil Legal Services Career Fair! You'll be able to chat with our attorneys and learn more about the work we do at LSCNY. https://lnkd.in/eEyNQ_4K #publicinterest #legalaid #hiring