Empire Justice (@EmpireJustice on BlueSky)

Check out our 2025 Policy Agenda, which includes our top priorities and non-budget priorities to ensure civil rights and economic justice, and access to justice. empirejustice.org/2025-policy-ag…

Please see our statement released by our President and CEO, Kristin Brown regarding the recent report released by Comptroller DiNapoli on New York State's nonprofit organizations: empirejustice.org/wp-content/upl…

The 92 legal services and non-profit partners of the Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP) are deeply disappointed that Gov Hochul has vetoed the bill to codify HOPP, NY’s only tool that prevents deed theft and other scams before they happen into law. empirejustice.org/wp-content/upl…

New Law Removes Barrier to Justice Legal Aid Organizations Celebrate Governor Kathy Hochul Signing Legislation to Remove Notarization with Affirmations of Truth in Most Administrative and Court Filings. nylscoalition.org/new-law-remove…

Empire Justice Center wishes you a happy and healthy holiday season. Our offices will be closed between 12/25 and 1/1 so staff can recharge. We look forward to returning, ready to break down barriers to justice across New York State for a bright, impactful 2025!

Welcome to the December edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month, we are bringing you the latest updates on the budget from the Office of Court Administration, bills we are watching, staff recognition and more. Enjoy and have a Happy Holiday! empirejustice.org/news/policy-ma…

This Thanksgiving, join us in making a difference for low-income New Yorkers by supporting Empire Justice Center. We’re grateful for your support—wishing you a happy, restful holiday! Donate: empirejustice.org/donate/

Welcome to the November edition of our newsletter, Policy Matters. This month we will cover updates on the contracting bill and child poverty, an op-ed on HOPP, information on school discrimination, staff recognition, and more. We hope you enjoy! empirejustice.org/news/policy-ma…

Thank you, Assemblymember Davila!

Know Your Rights: A Guide to Shelter Access for transgender, gender non-conforming, and nonbinary (TGNCNB) people empirejustice.org/know-your-righ…

Know Your Rights: A Guide to Help Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming NYers Navigate the NYS Human Rights Law empirejustice.org/resources_post…

Empire Justice’s School Discrimination Help Line empirejustice.org/school-discrim…

Breaking news! S.4877-A (@ShelleyBMayer) / A.2740-B (@AmyPaulin) was called to the Governor. This bill addresses delays in nonprofit contracting. We urge @GovKathyHochul to sign it into law! nysenate.gov/legislation/bi…

📢 In observance of Veterans Day, Empire Justice will be closed on Monday, November 11, as we pay our heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country. Our offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, November 12. Thank you, veterans! 📢

We must stay focused on serving our client communities & on our systems change work to protect and strengthen their rights. If you share our mission and commitment to justice, please make a donation at the link below, to help us keep pushing forward. empirejustice.salsalabs.org/wereinthistoge…

ensure their access to health care. Join us in congratulating Alexia in her well-deserved recognition! @RBJdaily #NYTDRevents

started by The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal to pay tribute to lawyers who are working to make the community stronger and to advance the law profession. Alexia joined our Health Law practice group in 2017 and worked fiercely to protect the rights of her clients to

On Monday, November 4, we celebrated Alexia Mickles, former Senior Attorney from our Health Law unit, for her recognition as an “Up and Coming Attorney” by The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal at the “Attorneys of the Year Awards”. Attorneys of the Year Awards were

Empire Justice Center remains focused on making the law work for all NYers especially those who need it most. Join us & sign up to receive action alerts. We will share opportunities to take action & receive our monthly Policy Matters newsletter. empirejustice.salsalabs.org/advocacyalerts…