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LGBTQ+ Rights
Are you an LGBTQ+ New Yorker facing discrimination, eviction, or issues accessing health care, immigration relief, housing or other public benefits? Are you living with HIV/AIDs and experiencing discrimination? Legal Services NYC provides FREE legal assistance to the LGBTQ+ community and…
What do I do if my child’s school calls 911 on my child?
Can the school call 911 if my child is acting out? The school should not call Emergency Medical Services (EMS) unless it is a real medical emergency. Schools may not use EMS to discipline your child, or because your child is…
How should I prepare for an IEP meeting?
Before the IEP Meeting: There is no IEP team without YOU As the parent, your full participation is important in creating your child’s IEP. You have a say in the services your child is to receive and what areas the school…
What is an IEP and how do I get my child evaluated for one?
What is an IEP? The IEP (or Individualized Education Program) is a legally required plan for a student with a disability who needs specialized instruction in school. The IEP is developed by parents, educators, and specialists and should contain information about…
Immigration & Asylum
Are you an immigrant who is afraid to return to your home country? Have you been the victim of a crime, victim of domestic violence, or been forced to work in the United States? If so, you may be eligible for…
What are my lease renewal rights in NYC?
I’m a rent-stabilized tenant. What are my lease renewal rights? Rent stabilized tenants are legally entitled to a lease renewal, meaning a landlord cannot arbitrarily end a tenancy when the lease expires. Stabilized tenants can choose between a one- or two-year…
Homeowner Rights & Foreclosure Prevention
Did you receive a 90-day pre-foreclosure notice? Are you the victim of deed theft or scams? Are you having issues with a zombie second mortgage or reverse mortgage? Legal Services NYC is here to help. Legal Services NYC’s dedicated team provides…
I am a noncitizen. Am I still eligible for SNAP benefits?
A law known as H.R.1 (known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025) includes changes to SNAP eligibility for immigrants. Beginning in April 2026, New York State has begun to enforce some of the new restrictions to eligibility based…
What do I need to know about recent SNAP work requirements?
Starting March 1, 2026, Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) aged 18–64 must document 80 hours/month of work, education, or volunteering to maintain SNAP benefits. Read the information below to see if the new work requirement rules apply to you, how to…
Will the federal government shutdown impact my WIC & SNAP benefits?
The federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025 is creating uncertainty around the funding for WIC and SNAP, vital food and health assistance programs that help millions of qualifying New Yorkers. In New York State, an estimated 2.8 million…
Can I apply for Medicaid Health Insurance with the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)?
Who can apply for Medicaid at HRA? If you are 65 and older, certified blind, or disabled and live in New York City, you generally apply for Medicaid health insurance with the Human Resources Administration (HRA). This type of Medicaid is…
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