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Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · 11d

William (Will) Koch is our next Staff Spotlight! 🎉

According to his colleagues, Will is extremely responsive to staff requests to complete intakes, mail documents, or relay information to clients.

His colleagues expressed that they're proud that LawNY clients have Will on their side!

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · 18d

It's October! Open enrollment is just around the corner! You will be able to enroll in a plan or renew your health coverage starting on November 1st this year!

Speak with a LawNY Navigator today to make sure you are ready by calling 1-855-250-7748.

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Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Sep 18

Hear from our very own Executive Director, Lori M. O'Brien, on the impact cutting Legal Services Corporation funding would have on our communities. Thanks to Legal Services NYC's Executive Director, Shervon M. Small, for speaking on the issue with us.

www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...

Commentary: Cutting free legal aid would put justice out of reach for many New Yorkers

A proposal to cut funding for the Legal Services Corporation would leave thousands of New Yorkers defenseless in court.

www.timesunion.com

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Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Sep 16

LawNY would like to express our gratitude to Lisa Krizman, one of our dedicated volunteers!

Since January 2024, Lisa has volunteered 153 hours with LawNY helping families of students with special needs, making her an invaluable member of the Education Law unit.

We wish you the best of luck, Lisa!

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Sep 2

Join our Fair Housing team to learn about Fair Housing discrimination and how to support tenants/home buyers who may be experiencing housing discrimination!

This event will be held virtually on September 22nd at 1pm.

To register, visit here:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#fairhousing
#nonprofit

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Aug 27

Melissa Jackson is our next Staff Spotlight! 🎉

According to her colleagues, Melissa is very supportive of the people she supervises, always making time to answer questions and help out whenever needed. Melissa is a great teacher and has an incredible amount of knowledge.

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Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Aug 20

"Nieznanski added, 'The concern is this could happen again at any time, any place around the state where an adult care facility is closing, is that people could be, again, be left with little time to make major choices about where to live.'"

www.rochesterfirst.com/news/3-resid...

3 residents remain at Northfield senior facility, sale cannot be completed

PERINTON, N.Y. (WROC) — Despite a July deadline for everyone to move out, News 8 has learned three residents remain at the Northfield Enriched Senior Housing Facility in Perinton. Family Serv…

www.rochesterfirst.com

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Aug 18

Join our Fair Housing team this Wednesday, 8/20 to learn how social workers can assist clients in applying for housing with a criminal history.

Scan the QR code or visit docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... to RSVP! The event will take place in person and virtually.

We hope to see you there!

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Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Aug 14

We'd like to thank our 2025 Summer Interns for their tremendous support this summer and wish them well on all of their future endeavors!

#summerintern
#CivilLegalAid
#nonprofitorganization
#ThankYou
#DoProBono

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Aug 12

Join our Fair Housing team this Thursday, 8/14 to learn about how medical providers can work to prevent fair housing discrimination!

Scan the QR code or visit docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... to RSVP! The event will take place in person and virtually.

We hope to see you there!

#fairhousing
#free

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Jul 28

Our very own Executive Director, Lori O'Brien as well as our partners Carla Palumbo (Legal Aid Society of Rochester) and Tina Foster (JustCause), all were recognized in The Daily Record 2025 Power 50 Law List!

nydailyrecord.com/2025/07/25/t...

Congratulations!🎉

The Daily Record presents the 2025 Power 50 Law List

The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal present the 2025 Power List Law section, which includes the Power 50 Law List.

nydailyrecord.com

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Jul 22

Our housing advocates have been working hard to share important information with tenants. This series focuses on your right to a 14 day adjournment, and why you should utilize this right as needed! ❗❗❗

Contact one of our offices for more information!

#freehelp
#nonprofitorg
#civillegalaid
#housing

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Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Jul 17

We are currently hiring for many roles throughout our organization! Please share with qualified candidates.

Visit LawNY.org/employment to view all of our current openings!

#hiringnow
#CivilLegalAid
#nonprofitorganization

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Jul 14

Important student loan update❗❗❗

Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan who are currently in a non-interest bearing forbearance will begin to see interest accrue on their loans on August 1, 2025.

If you have questions, please contact our EDCAP advocates at [email protected].

#nonprofit
#studentloans

Reposted by Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®)

Cornell ILR School @cornellilr.bsky.social · Jul 10

#CornellILR students and alumni Jenna Lea, Riley Xian, Suparna Agrawal and Amanda Kruman recently produced a video examining the unemployment insurance (UI) application and appeals process in New York State, with help from legal professionals at @lawnyinc.bsky.social! www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV-T...

Applying for Unemployment Insurance: A Guide from the Cornell ILR School and LawNY

YouTube video by Cornell ILR

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Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Jul 8

Michelle Grillone is our next Staff Spotlight! 🎉

Michelle has brought strategic recruiting techniques that have greatly expanded our recruitment reach here at LawNY. She diligently works on new ideas and techniques to bring to LawNY.

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Jun 25

Every day, millions of Americans face life-altering civil legal challenges — including veterans. Defunding Legal Services Corporation (LSC) would strip away civil legal aid infrastructure across the country and strip away vital legal help from those who need it most in our community.

Signed,
LawNY®

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Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Jun 18

Every day, millions of Americans face life-altering civil legal challenges — including seniors. Defunding Legal Services Corporation (LSC) would strip away civil legal aid infrastructure across the country and strip away vital legal help from those who need it most in our community.

Signed,
LawNY®

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Jun 13

Every day, millions of Americans face life-altering civil legal challenges. Defunding Legal Services Corporation (LSC) would strip away civil legal aid infrastructure across the country and strip away vital legal help from those who need it most in our community.

Signed,
LawNY®

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Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Jun 12

THE DAY IS FINALLY HERE! 🗓️

Our Jamestown office will be participating in #GiveBigCHQ until midnight tonight. Find our profile on the giving platform by visiting here: www.givebigchq.org/organization...

Giving ENDS at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Jun 11

According to US Census data, 1 in 4 children living in Chautauqua County live in a household that would qualify for civil legal aid.

HOW CAN YOU HELP❓❓❓TOMORROW our Jamestown office will be participating in @GiveBigCHQ. Find our profile here: www.givebigchq.org/organization...

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Jun 10

Looking to try something new now that the sun is out? ☀️ Make a different in your community by volunteering with LawNY this summer!

We have a wide range of opportunities available. Visit DoProBono.LawNY.org for more information!

#SummerOfService
#volunteer
#nonprofitorganization
#CivilLegalAid

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Jun 9

Our very own Jason Hoge was able to attend Clean Slate Initiative's 2025 Convening in Chicago!

The conference celebrated five years of progress in advocating for justice involved individuals.

Thank you for everything you do for our clients, Jason!

#cleanslate
#nonprofitorganization
#JusticeForAll

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Jun 9

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www.oleantimesherald.com/2025/06/06/c...

Community Day: LawNY supports domestic violence survivors in Cattaraugus County - Olean Times Herald

In Cattaraugus County, Legal Assistance of Western New York (LawNY) is providing critical support to survivors of domestic violence. One recent case involves a woman facing severe threats from her hus...

www.oleantimesherald.com

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®) @lawnyinc.bsky.social · Jun 6

Save the date — our Jamestown office will be participating in #GiveBigCHQ this year! Find our profile on the giving platform by visiting here: www.givebigchq.org/organization...

🕛Giving starts on JUNE 12TH at midnight!🕛