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 ]
Brooklyn Eagle3 months agoLawCity Bar challenges proposed $100 million IOLA Fund diversionThe New York City Bar Association is opposing Gov. Hochul's proposal to divert $100 million from the IOLA Fund to the state's general budget. The diversion of funds could restrict access to essential legal services for the indigent, impacting New York's justice system and economy. [ more ]