Legal Resources
CORONAVIRUS ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENT/STIMULUS PAYMENT
The Legal Aid Society
“https://www.legalaidnyc.org/get-help/covid-19/covid-19-information-for-clients”https://www.legalaidnyc.org/get-help/covid-19/covid-19-information-for-clients
Access to Benefits (A2B) Helpline: 888-663-6880 open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 3 pm
A2B staff can assist NYC residents with employment and unemployment benefits matters, issues related to Medicaid/health law, SNAP, public assistance, disability, and other benefits and issues related to COVID-19.
NYLAG COVID-19 Legal Resource Hotline
https://www.nylag.org/hotline
929-356-9582
Assistance with:
- Advanced Planning (Standby Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Healthcare Proxy, Wills)
- Consumer Debt (Debt Collection, Wage Garnishment)
- Employees’ Rights (Paid Leave, FMLA, Working Conditions)
- Housing (Eviction, Rent Arrears, Foreclosure, Mortgage Relief Options,)
- Unemployment Benefits
- Public Benefits
- Special Education issues (K-12)
- Stimulus Payment questions
SMALL BUSINESSES
City Bar Justice Center
The City Bar Justice Center has launched a pro bono, remote legal clinic to help small businesses understand and access options available under the federal government’s COVID-19 stimulus package and other opportunities available through federal, state and local programs.
Visit here to set up a free 45-minute appointment.
Additional Resources
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC)
https://www.nmic.org
NMIC established temporary COVID-19 intake hotlines for all New Yorkers — but prioritizing residents in Upper Manhattan and Southwest Bronx — to receive assistance on a variety of issues:
- Accessing benefits: (919) 512-4469, Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Unemployment: (929) 512-4476, Tuesday/Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Housing: (929) 512-4565, Wednesdays from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
- Immigration: (929) 512-4496, Mondays from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
SMALL BUSINESSES
COVID-19 Assistance and Guidance for Businesses
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/businesses/covid19-business-outreach.page
Greenwich Village Chelsea Chamber of Commerce
https://www.villagechelsea.com/news/coronavirus-update-important-links
The Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation
Resources for restaurants and workers available by clicking here.
CORONAVIRUS ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENT/STIMULUS PAYMENT
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Questions via phone, IRS Stimulus Check phone number is 800-919-9835.
For additional information visit: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know.
For a FAQ, visit: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center.
Center for Independence of the Disabled
https://www.cidny/nyconnects
844-862-7930
Assistance in determining eligibility and receiving benefits.