State & Local Policy Documents

RECENT NEWS

Applications Being Accepted for Hanna S. Cohn Equal Justice Fellowship

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Evaluating Self Sufficiency Standards

The number of New York families failing to meet everyday living costs differs drastic...

POLICY ADVOCACY

Statement on Passage of Critical Legislation that Will Allow Disabled and Struggling New Yorkers on Public Assistance Own a Reliable Car

Empire Justice Center applauds the State Legislature and particularly bill sponsors A...

Empire Justice Center urges Governor to Sign Critical Anti-Hunger Bill

This critical bill directs the commissioner of education, in cooperation with the com...

PUBLICATIONS

The Self-Sufficiency Standard for New York State 2010

This report measures the income and earnings necessary for families to be self-suffic...

Food Stamps in Upstate New York

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NEWSLETTERS

Legal Services Journal - Summer 2010 :

Empire Justice Center's quarterly newsletter for advocates. Read More

Spring 2010 :

This issue of the Legal Services Journal contians articles on Consumer and Community Development, Immigration, Public Benefits and Disability Benefits. Read More


Fair Hearing Bank

Fair Hearing of the Month
Fair Hearing #5056260H (04-23-2009)
August 3, 2010
Agency may not restrict use of Medicaid card without proof of improper use of Medicaid card; burden of proof is on agency. Read More

Fair Hearing Bank
An Excellent Resource for Advocates
August 13, 2009
The Fair Hearing Bank, part of the Online Resource Center maintained by Western New York Law Center and Empire Justice Center, is a helpful destination for advocates seeking to stay informed of the most recent fair hearings concerning public benefits in New York State. Read More

Shelter Supplement Plans

Shelter Supplement Plans for Households with Children
July 12, 2010
Shelter Supplement Plans for Households with Children Read More

Shelter Supplement Plans for Singles and Households without Children
September 28, 2009
Shelter Supplement Plans for Singles and Childless Individuals Read More

Intensive Case Services Plans

2009 Intensive Case Services Plans
July 30, 2009
48 counties have received funding to focus on sanctioned families. These plans describe how the counties will use this funding. Read More

Local District Employment Plans

2008 - 2009 Local District Employment Plans
June 19, 2009
Local district employment plans by county Read More

Advisory Opinion

Committee on Open Government Advisory Opinion
May 27, 2010
Freedom of Information Law opinion on the issue of fees and cost. Read More