MFJ in the News

MFY & Cardozo Students Aid Sandy Victims

An article in DNA.info describes how MFY attorneys and Cardozo Law School students teamed up to help Hurricane Sandy victims. Students assisted MFY attorneys in helping clients while earning hours toward their requirement of 50 hours of pro bono service.

MFY Opposes Rent Hikes for SROs

In testimony before the NYC Rent Guidelines Board, MFY urged the city to protect Single Room Occupancy dwellings, the housing of last resort for single New Yorkers living in poverty.

MFY Urges City to Provide More Funding under CDBG for Sandy Victims

MFY and other organizations affiliated with the Center for New York City Neighborhoods signed on to  a letter urging the city to provide further assistance to address the legal needs of New Yorkers devastated by Superstorm Sandy as part of the city’s Action Plan for funding under the Community Development Block Grant.

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