For nearly a decade, Nicholas Bafia dreamed of opening a game store. He envisioned a place where people could come together, make friends, and share their love of games. That dream became a reality when Nicholas teamed up with his
Interested in learning how to organize with your neighbors? Want to learn about the rent cancellation movement? Interested in learning how to prepare for the lifting of the eviction moratorium? Join Brooklyn A’s community organizers and housing attorneys on October
Learn about and share Brooklyn A’s services and contact information with your family, friends, and community members. We are here for you as your needs arise and change. Below is our service flyer in English and Spanish.
Check out this excellent article in Next City by Oscar Perry Abello on our Commercial Lease Assistance Program and how we are trying to address the multitude of issues that small business owners are currently facing. Click here to read
Thank you to our Summer 2020 interns for all of their hard work and dedication. They helped to advance social and economic justice through times of unprecedented crisis in New York City.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 14, 2020Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A Press Contact: Sarah Block, [email protected] JusticePress Contact: Natalie Schulmonds, [email protected] for Legal ServicesPress Contact: Jon Grabelle Herrmann, [email protected] BKA, TAKEROOT & VOLS APPLAUD THE CITY’S RESTORATION OF FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Passing on affordable apartments to family members is a big part of keeping NYC affordable. This guide will show you how.
Written by Zachary Hale, Esq ., Staff Attorney The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating impacts on both public health and economic security. As tenants across the country struggle to pay rent, organizations like Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A (Brooklyn A) have worked
In the middle of a triple pandemic – coronavirus, economic hardship, and systemic racism – housing courts in New York City reopened on June 22nd. Ironically, opening courts will put tens of thousands of tenants of color in danger, and
Low-income communities of color are facing a triple pandemic – COVID-19, economic hardship, and systemic racism. Recent reports have highlighted the looming devastation – 40% of New Yorkers are unable to pay rent;40% of Black-owned businesses have temporarily closed and unsure if
Recently we introduced you to Tammeca Rochester, owner of Harlem Cycle and Loycent “Loy” Gordon, owner of Neir’s Tavern . In the months and years before COVID-19 hit NYC, Tammeca and Loy were among the hundreds of minority-owned small businesses