Resources
Read the latest resources from Legal Services NYC.
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…
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 new law called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA) was signed on July 4, 2025. It includes changes to SNAP eligibility for immigrants. These changes were supposed to start on November 1, 2025. However, the law is…
Do new work requirements for SNAP benefits apply to me?
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…
I’ve been placed in the Medicaid Recipient Restriction Program. What should I know?
What is the Medicaid Recipient Restriction Program (RRP)? The Medicaid Recipient Restriction Program (RRP) is a set of New York State Medicaid rules that force some people with Medicaid to see specific healthcare providers, such as a primary care physician (PCP),…
Is my family eligible for Summer EBT Benefits?
What is Summer EBT? Summer EBT is a food benefit program that helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. For summer 2025, each eligible child will receive a one-time payment of $120 in food benefits on an…
Can I still change my gender marker on my passport?
Yes, thanks to a recent ACLU court case (Orr v. Trump) and recent court order, as of June 2025, you can currently update your U.S.-issued passport to reflect your correct gender marker. (Learn more about the case and resources at the…
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