A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Friends, What a time to be a New York City resident! This year, our city celebrated a long-awaited Knicks championship and welcomed the world for the FIFA World Cup. […]
Build Up Justice: Blog
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 […]
Tracking the Trends for NYC Small Businesses
It’s been three years since the pandemic began and the impact of Covid-19 can still be felt in every sector and part of daily and New York’s small businesses have […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Our DV Program's Anniversary
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month concludes, Brooklyn A extends its appreciation to the courageous survivors and dedicated service providers across New York City who continually strive for justice throughout the […]
Governor Kathy Hochul Signs Groundbreaking Notarization Bill
Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A joins the New York Legal Services Coalition (NYLSC) in applauding Governor Kathy Hochul’s signing of legislation – S.5162 (Hoylman-Sigal) / A.5772 (Lavine). This bill ends […]
State and City Housing Bills Roundup
New York’s housing crisis is on top of everyone’s mind. Prices have skyrocketed, reaching new all-time highs multiple times this year. The pressure on market-rate units has grown as would-be […]
Helpful Tips When Facing Foreclosure
According to the U.S. Foreclosure Market Report from ATTOM, in May of this year New York City had reached the greatest number of foreclosures among major metropolitan areas with 1,452 […]
Our Support of Groundbreaking Changes to Notarization Law
In a bold move towards leveling the legal playing field, the New York State Legislature at the end of last month passed bill S5162/A5772, which would eliminate notarization requirements in […]