Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) are going to expire as of this year, December 31, 2026. As a part of Biden’s America Rescue Plan Act of 2021, these emergency vouchers were originally set to expire on September 30, 2030, however, “due to
In the last two weeks, you may have received a check from New York State as part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s “inflation refund” program. These one-time payments are intended to help eligible New York residents with a little extra financial
This month marks the third anniversary of Build Up Justice NYC’s Domestic Violence (DV) Program. Developed in response to the issues faced by our clients in other service areas, the program reflects our commitment to adapting and evolving our services
New York City will host a lien sale on June 3rd, 2025—pushed back two weeks from the original date of May 20th. Any property that has outstanding property tax, water, or sewage debt could be included in the sale and
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”) unit. Today, on Go Purple Day, we join fellow service
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 to feel the disproportionate negative impacts. Eviction rates have also
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 Adams’ State of the City address earlier this year, the
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 deadline if they’ve filed for an extension). For this filing
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 surged, beckoning first-time business owners to explore the budding industry.
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 not been immune to inflation, gentrification, or decreased demand. According