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Open enrollment for New York's health insurance marketplace ends on January 15th. If you don't have health insurance through your job or another source, this is your last chance to sign up for 2025 coverage (unless you qualify for year-round enrollment—more on that below).Why this year is differentYou may have heard that health insurance costs more this year. Here's what happened: Congress passed a smaller budget and did not continue the subsidies that helped people afford health care. This means many New Yorkers will pay more for coverage in 2025.

If you work long hours and feel like your paycheck doesn’t match the work you’ve done, you’re not alone. Many New Yorkers — especially workers in restaurants, cleaning, construction, delivery, retail, domestic work, and caregiving — experience wage theft every year.Wage theft can include:

This month, we would like to highlight Natasha, a LiveHelp Volunteer for LawHelpNY.LawHelpNY.org helps New Yorkers with low-paying employers to solve their legal problems. Our real-time online chat service, powered by dedicated volunteers, helps guide users to self-help materials, legal aid organizations, and court information. Natasha shares her story and recent experiences as a LiveHelp volunteer.

Welcome to another post in our Taking control: legal answers for everyday problems series.As students head back to school this fall, it's the perfect time to check in on education rights. Whether you're a student, parent, or family member, you have resources available. These can help you navigate the system and stand up for yourself or your loved ones.Protecting student rightsStudents have important legal protections at school, and knowing these rights can help you get fair treatment in many different situations.

Welcome to our new series, Taking Control: Answers for Everyday Problems. LawHelpNY is here to help New Yorkers stay informed about their rights in different areas of life. Each post will focus on a different community or topic, giving you the information you need to take charge of situations that matter to you. This first post focuses on LGBTQ+ rights and resources.

This month, we would like to highlight Zach E, a LiveHelp Volunteer for LawHelpNY. LawHelpNY.org helps New Yorkers with low-paying employers to solve their legal problems. Our real-time online chat service, powered by dedicated volunteers, helps guide users to self-help materials, legal aid organizations, and court information. Zach shares his story and recent experiences as a LiveHelp volunteer.

This month, we would like to highlight Stella N, a LiveHelp Volunteer for LawHelpNY.

Resources that Protect You: On LawHelpNY we have new articles to help you understand how to be safe and how to help your family, friends, and neighbors stay safe too. If you are an immigrant or a person of color who is afraid of police and immigration enforcement, read our Make a Plan article to learn about protecting your rights. If you are LGBTQ+, learn about the laws that protect you, and what to do if you are the victim of a hate crime.

Celebrate Juneteenth by Getting Voter-Ready in New York!

LiveHelp NY Volunteer Spotlight This month we would like to highlight Christina Barta, a LiveHelp Volunteer for LawHelpNY.