EMPIRE JUSTICE TESTIMONY AT ASSEMBLY MINIMUM WAGE HEARING IN BUFFALO

What I have learned from my work in wage theft and employment law is that many of the workers I represent face the problem of wage theft which is compounded by barely being able to survive on poverty level wages. These circumstances are impacting an increasing number of working poor in our state. Read More.

FAIR HEARING OF THE MONTH

Appellant's failure to appear at a PA recertification interview is not a basis for discontinuing Food Stamps without first determining if the household is eligible as a non-PA household. Congratulations to Lisa Levy, Nassau/Suffolk Law Services! Read More.

GOVERNOR CUOMO SAYS NO MORE FINGER IMAGING FOR FOOD STAMP APPLICANTS!

Please join us in applauding Governor Cuomo for his continued commitment to improving access to Food Stamp Benefits for all New Yorkers in need by sending him a thank you message. Read More.

OPPOSE BIOMETRIC ID PROGRAM FOR MEDICAID

This bill, if enacted, would require the Department of Health to implement a program requiring the use of biometric technology by clinics, pharmacies and hospitals participating in New York’s Medicaid program to identify Medicaid recipients at the point of being seen by clinical staff and again upon completion of care or services Read More.