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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman have announced a new task force to protect New Yorkers in rent-regulated apartments from harassment by landlords.While city agencies typically handle building and housing code compliance by landlords, state officials prosecute criminal harassment charges. This task force will bring these agencies together to tackle the problem of tenant harassment.

https://vimeo.com/96536911Learn the basics of the courtroom and the primary roles of those in the court room. 

Legal Clinics Are Available to Help Low-Income New Yorkers with Uncontested Divorce ProgramPhoto Credit: findingthenow via Compfight cc The Uncontested Divorce Program

As any New Yorker knows, winter in the Northeast can bring about a whole host of tough conditions and extremely cold temperatures. This winter has been no exception. In these months, home heating is essential, not only for comfort, but also for health reasons.In fact, the World Health Organization recommends keeping indoor temperatures between 64 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit for healthy people.

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Service is one of the first steps of a law suit. Learn the proper ways to be served.

https://vimeo.com/96536907Consumer Debt may come from a variety of sources, student loans, credit card debt, medical bills, car loans, etc.  

In NYC, seniors and the disabled may be able to get a rent increase exemption.Photo Credit: bondidwhat via Compfight cc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os9Y_Lx4Lpg What you can do if Social Security sends you a letter telling you that they are going to take money out of your check for an overpayment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m90cMLUvF4wToo often people choose investments in their 401(k) plans without understanding how much they cost. High fees can reduce your retirement savings by thousands of dollars over time.