By Susan Bereche, Retreat Attorney Unemployment & Undocumented Challenges As a result of the increasingly large number of New Yorkers facing termination of their employment, applications for NYS unemployment benefits are at record numbers. Many applicants have never applied for unemployment benefits before and are experiencing difficulty with the...
Important Guidance on Eviction By Susan Bereche, Staff Attorney Although we’ve already posted information regarding the moratorium on evictions, several clients have had questions regarding their rights and obligations during the pandemic. After some additional research re: housing issues, we may wish to inform our clients of the following:...
By Nicole Keller, Project Coordinator of LI Safer Bars As a young woman in college, I learned it was not acceptable to walk alone and I that I should always be thinking of a safety protocol such as holding my keys in the middle of my fingers, just in...
By Bruce Petrucci The Suffolk County Fatherhood Initiative (SCFI) program will continue to provide services during this pandemic, but will be done remotely for the safety of our clients, staff and community members. It is during these unprecedented times that we reflect on the heart of our program which...
Message from Executive Director Loretta K. Davis Thank You So many of you have reached out to offer support and encouragement, thank you. It means so much to me and the entire staff at The Retreat. While we can’t change what’s going on in the world, we can make...
Survivors of domestic violence may be experiencing increased isolation and danger caused by confinement during the pandemic. Survivors often have specific needs around safety, health and confidentiality. We also realize that people who are already more vulnerable to economic and health insecurity are facing additional challenges during this unprecedented...
By Susan Bereche, Retreat Attorney In response to Governor Cuomo’s directive that 100% of non-essential employees work from home, as well as his temporary suspension of statutes of limitations and other time restrictions relating to litigation, most legal actions are suspended or adjourned for at least 90 days. This...
We are still providing services. We are not closed. Call our hotline if you need help. (631) 329-2200 We are carefully and proactively monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak and its potential impact on our staff, our clients and our community. Safety and well-being are top priorities, as we continue to...
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