Exciting News! We’ve Rebranded!
Dear friends, It’s official! I’m thrilled to share that as of today, Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A (Brooklyn A) is Build Up Justice NYC! We’re embracing this change for two […]
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Get to Know Brooklyn A - Johnny Rivera
It might be easier to count the Brooklyn apartment buildings Johnny Rivera hasn’t visited instead of the ones he has. As Community Outreach and Intake Specialist in the Brooklyn Preserving […]
Recognizing 'Go Purple Day' with Brooklyn A's DV Program
October is an important month for Brooklyn A’s Domestic Violence Program: it both marks the nationally-recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and marks the 2nd anniversary of our Domestic Violence (“DV”) […]
Get to Know Brooklyn A - Marlon Vargas
Office Associate Marlon Vargas knows Brooklyn A inside and out. Having worked for us since 2017, he’s seen several chapters of the organization, helping us grow to double our size […]
Housing Bills to Keep an Eye On
It’s hard to move in NYC right now. The housing crisis has been severe with New York City’s vacancy rate dropping below 2% and low income people of color continuing […]
Get to Know Brooklyn A - Tiffany Femiano
We’re starting a new regular blog series called “Get to Know Brooklyn A” to give you the chance to learn more about our amazing staff! This month, we’re talking to […]
Brooklyn A Launches the Preserving Affordable Housing Queens Program
Dear friends, I am delighted to announce that Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A will be expanding its Preserving Affordable Housing program into Queens starting this month. The Preserving Affordable Housing […]
Section 8 Voucher Waitlist to Reopen for One Week in June
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) announced last week that it will be re-opening its Housing Choice Voucher waitlist for one week in June. First announced in Mayor Eric […]
Brooklyn A's Executive Director Elected Co-Vice President of NYLSC Board
Brooklyn A is excited to announce that our Executive Director, Jessica Rose, has been elected Co-Vice President of the New York Legal Services Coalition Board of Directors and Co-Chair of […]
The New Direct File System for Taxpayers
Every year, taxpayers work to have their taxes filed with the IRS and New York State Department of Taxation and Finance by the standard filing deadline (or by the extended […]
Dispensaries in NYC: Getting Started and How BKA Can Help
Cannabis is here, weaving its roots into the fabric of entrepreneurship much like any other small business venture. With the recent legalization in New York, a wave of opportunity has […]