Brooklyn Eagle4 weeks agoNYC politicsGov. Hochul's plan to divert escrow funds risks essential legal aid for needy New Yorkers$55 million earmarked for legal services for low-income NYers to be reallocated, sparking NYSBA's disapproval. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle3 months agoNYC politicsGov. Hochul reinstates $100M to IOLA Fund after legal community backlashGov. Hochul restored $100M to fund for low-income civil legal services after lobbying. The NYSBA praised the decision, emphasizing the critical need for funding for New Yorkers in legal crises. [ more ]