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
We wanted to share a round up of the updates we’ve been receiving from our Program Directors and Advocates. Dear friends, As we continue to meet the challenges of recovery and uncertainty in a world reckoning with the COVID-19 pandemic,
Our attorneys will present on updates to the Economic Stimulus Checks and on Taxpayer’s Rights. This month, the federal government sent another round of up to $1,400 stimulus checks. While millions of Americans have received the third round of checks,
Our attorneys will present on how homeowners may protect themselves against deed theft and mortgage scams and understand their rights. They will also give updates on foreclosure prevention during the pandemic and answer your general legal questions (not personal case
Our attorneys will present on how homeowners may protect themselves against deed theft and mortgage scams and understand their rights. They will also give updates on foreclosure prevention during the pandemic and answer your general legal questions (not personal case
Our attorneys will present on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), tenants’ rights, and housing court updates. Join Brooklyn A for a Tenants’ Rights & The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Virtual Town Hall this Thursday, June 10 at 6:00 p.m.
Dear friends, Mr. Diaz, one taxpayer I worked with recently, moved back to New York during the pandemic to help support his family. Upon arriving he struggled to find work to pay for his necessary living expenses. Many New Yorkers
Low and moderate-income families at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability can apply to the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) for relief. Apply to ERAP Here! Households approved for ERAP may receive: Up to 12 months
Dear friends, My name is Tamara Del Carmen, and I am the Director of Brooklyn A’s Consumer Economic Advocacy Program and also its Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic. Over the past five years, the program has grown significantly. I’ve had the honor
Dear friend, Last week, I shared what we are witnessing on the ground. Despite being an integral part of the fabric of our city, small businesses and nonprofits are struggling. Since the start of the pandemic, Brooklyn A’s Community and
Every business needs a legal team! I do this work to ensure high-quality legal representation for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Dear friend, My name is Alham Usman and I am the new Director of the Community and Economic Development