Crain's New York Business Feature: A Manhattan State Supreme Court Judge has refused the City’s request to be dismissed from the 2022 class-action lawsuit, Goldenberg v. MTA. This lawsuit, filed by individuals with disabilities and supported by NYLPI with pro bono counsel from Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello PC, addresses the dangers posed by gaps in NYC subway platforms. Crain's New York Business reports that these gaps have already led to a preventable death in 2022. Christopher Schuyler, managing attorney in NYLPI's Disability Justice Program, emphasized in the feature that closing these gaps is vital—not only for the rights and safety of people with disabilities but also to protect and benefit all New Yorkers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e4hWT3gf
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Justice Through Community Power
About us
We have fought for more than 40 years to protect civil rights and achieve lived equality for communities in need. NYLPI combines the power of law, organizing, and the private bar to make lasting change where it’s needed most.
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- Law Practice
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- 11-50 employees
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- New York, NY
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- 1976
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- Community Lawyering, Health Justice, Environmental Justice, Disability Rights, Pro Bono Legal Services for Community-Based Nonprofits, Civil Rights Litigation, Community Organizing, and Policy Advocacy
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Rikers Island, long known for its injustices and abuses, is mandated to close by 2027, after which it will become a hub for clean energy and organics processing. But the NYC Department of Correction is now pushing to keep it open longer and increase pollution from its fossil-fuel power plant. The plan would allow more dangerous pollutants like NOx and PM10 into our air—risking public health and accelerating climate change. This is inconsistent with the Renewable Rikers laws, and violates our state’s landmark climate legislation, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. What happens at Rikers affects all of us—especially in the fight for environmental justice for all. Join us in demanding that the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation enforce the law and prioritize a sustainable future. Rikers must close on time, and the island must be repurposed for clean energy, not more pollution! 🚨 Submit your comment by August 26 Join us in submitting a comment to NYS Department of Environmental Conservation now: https://lnkd.in/euMTjZ2n #RenewableRikers #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalJustice #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #NYC
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Join Our Team: Immigration Staff Attorney – Health Justice New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) is seeking an Immigration Staff Attorney to join our Health Justice program, where you'll work at the intersection of healthcare advocacy, immigrant rights, and racial justice. About the Role: -Provide direct immigration representation and health advocacy for undocumented and seriously ill New Yorkers. -Advocate for trans, gender-nonconforming, intersex individuals, and those living with HIV. -Engage in high-impact policy advocacy, community organizing, and coalition-building. -Lead new initiatives to address emerging community needs. Learn more and apply now!
Immigration Staff Attorney - Health Justice - New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
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New Report Alert! 🚨 The latest report from NYLPI's Environmental Justice team, in partnership with NY Renews “Flouting the Law: Major State Agencies Are Ignoring New York’s Climate Mandates,” exposes critical failures in how New York state agencies are implementing the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act). This key legislation aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions and ensure that clean energy investments benefit all communities, especially those most overburdened by environmental harm. Our report reveals that major projects, including highway expansions and clean energy initiatives, are advancing without climate and equity screenings required by this law. These omissions compromise our climate goals and fail to protect New York’s vulnerable communities. Swipe to learn more about our findings. We need Governor Hochul to act now to enforce the Climate Act. Email the Governor and state agency heads today to demand immediate action. Take action here: https://lnkd.in/eucDaeuM Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dUubs5Ab #floutingthelaw #climateact #climateaction #environmentaljustice #climatejobsjustice
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Non-Profit Director | Health Advocate | Data Nerd | Changing the landscape of organ transplant access to benefit low-income and undocumented New Yorkers.
What Should Clinicians in Organizations Without Established MLP Programs Do When Their Patients Need Lawyers to Meet Their Health Needs? Our new article in the AMA Journal of Ethics sheds light on the challenges clinicians encounter when patients require legal assistance in organizations without established Medical-Legal Partnerships (MLPs). Led by the brilliant Dr. Dinushika Mohottige, our team explored this complex issue. I'm honored to have collaborated with Dr. Lilia Cervantes and Allison Charney on this important work. Special thanks to my colleagues at New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI Health Justice) for their unwavering dedication to advancing health equity through advocacy. Read the full article to learn more and listen to Dr. Mohottige and me discuss this topic on the Ethics Talk podcast (links in the article). #healthcare #healthjustice #ethics #AMAJournalofEthics #coverage4all #transplants
AMA Journal of Ethics: "What Should Clinicians in Organizations Without Established MLP Programs Do When Their Patients Need Lawyers to Meet Their Health Needs?" by Dinushika Mohottige, MD, MPH, Karina Albistegui Adler, JD, Allison Charney, JD, and Lilia Cervantes, MD, MSc - New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
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NYLPI, as part of the ARISE Coalition, is dedicated to improving special education experiences for students in NYC public schools. We need your help to gather feedback from parents and families about their experiences during the 2023-2024 school year. https://lnkd.in/e6QASvun You can fill out as many surveys as you have students in your household, but please do not fill out multiple surveys for the same individual.
Fill | Action for Reform in Special Education (ARISE) End-of-the-Year Survey
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Congratulations to Julie Fink, NYLPI board member and Managing Partner at Hecker Fink LLP, recognized in the 2024 Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards for “Managing Partner of the Year”! View the full list of finalists here: https://lnkd.in/eMRCvhtA
Corporate Counsel has recognized Hecker Fink LLP Managing Partner Julie Fink and COO Anna Stowe as part of its 2024 Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards. Julie is one of six women recognized in the “Managing Partner of the Year” category for her leadership, and Anna is honored in “Talent Management” for her focus on building a firm culture to help grow and retain talent. The WIPL awards honor the trailblazers, advocates, and leaders who have demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and commitment to advancing equality. Winners will be recognized at an awards dinner on September 24th in Chicago. View the complete list of finalists here: https://lnkd.in/emtcAaZJ
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Intern Spotlight: Celebrating Our 2024 Interns! As we wrap up this incredible journey, we want to highlight our amazing interns at NYLPI. Each of them has brought unique talents, dedication, and passion to our mission. Thank you for all your hard work and the positive impact you've made. Swipe through to meet our interns and read more about them!
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NYLPI is proud to announce that Caroline L. Chen is our new Director of Environmental Justice! Caroline brings nearly two decades of litigation experience and a deep commitment to community lawyering. Her expertise is a tremendous asset as we advance our environmental justice goals. Congratulations, Caroline on your new role! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eyttisXS #EnvironmentalJustice #NYLPI
I’m happy to share that I started a new position as Director of the Environmental Justice Program at the New York Lawyers for the Public Interest!
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Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth! To celebrate, we'd like to spotlight member New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) and their #DisabilityJustice advocacy for people living with disabilities. Learn more about their disability justice work here: https://lnkd.in/eTK2wYWY
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