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Rural Law Center of New York The Rural Law Center of New York, Inc. is a not-for-profit legal services organization that serves low income rural New Yorkers.

is a not-for-profit legal assistance organization which was incorporated in 1996 with the generous support of IOLA (Interest on Lawyer Accounts) Fund and the New York Bar Foundation. is committed to focusing attention through our legal system and government institutions on the needs of low-income, rural New Yorkers. The Rural Law Center was established to meet a pressing need recognized by civil legal services attorneys practicing in New York's rural regions. Specifically, that is the need to address legal issues which are characteristic of rural poverty by using common strategies, such as representing clients in impact cases, increasing public awareness and informing policy makers of the needs of rural, low-income New Yorkers.

Today is the 50th Anniversary of National Winterization Day!A great reminder to prepare your home for colder weather. Fr...
10/30/2026

Today is the 50th Anniversary of National Winterization Day!
A great reminder to prepare your home for colder weather. From sealing air leaks to improving efficiency, small updates can help keep your home comfortable all winter long.
Learn more: https://hcr.ny.gov/weatherization

Have you received your Energy Rebate check?NY state has issued Energy Rebate Checks to eligible New Yorkers to help offs...
10/30/2026

Have you received your Energy Rebate check?

NY state has issued Energy Rebate Checks to eligible New Yorkers to help offset the high cost of energy bills.
You do not have to do anything to be eligible for the rebate check. If you qualify, you will get a check sent to you in the mail.
The below link provides eligibility details and amounts that will be received.

https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/energy-rebate-check.htm

Register now for a three-part home heating series starting on November 12th. These webinars are free and open to the pub...
10/28/2026

Register now for a three-part home heating series starting on November 12th. These webinars are free and open to the public on the second Thursday of the month. Register at: bit.ly/homeheatingseries
North Country Clean Energy Hub

10/27/2026

🚲Get ready for the Holidays by registering for your chance to get a free, refurbished children's bike from Larry "The Bike Man" Pelky!🚲

Only 25 bikes available! Register today!

For 30 years the Rural Law Center of New York has been a statewide leader in promoting equal civil justice for rural com...
10/27/2026

For 30 years the Rural Law Center of New York has been a statewide leader in promoting equal civil justice for rural communities through direct and indirect legal services, advocacy and collaboration, with the goal of ensuring that rural residents—who often face barriers such as poverty, transportation challenges, and limited access to legal representation—can obtain meaningful access to the civil justice system.
www.rurallawcenter.org
Toll Free (888) 324-1183

Join this free event from the Foundation of CVPH on Estate Planning. Heather Dear West, an Attorney with the Rural Law ...
10/26/2026

Join this free event from the Foundation of CVPH on Estate Planning. Heather Dear West, an Attorney with the Rural Law Center, will be a panel member available to answer your questions about Estate Planning!! We hope to see you at the event!
Have questions before the event?
Contact us at
www.rurallawcenter.org

🚨Scam Alert: Social Security’s 2027 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment is automatic—beneficiaries do not need to apply, pay ...
10/23/2026

🚨Scam Alert: Social Security’s 2027 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment is automatic—beneficiaries do not need to apply, pay a fee, or provide personal information to activate it.
STOP 🛑 If you are in doubt that something may be a scam, trust your instincts and contact the Rural Law Center’s toll-free Scam Slam hotline at
(866) 324-1183 to get answers from our attorneys.

The Rural Law Center has been sharing many resources to help with food and heating your home as the cold weather approac...
10/23/2026

The Rural Law Center has been sharing many resources to help with food and heating your home as the cold weather approaches!

For those who are looking to donate to a food drive, keep in mind some of these helpful tips for which donations go the farthest! 🩵🍞🫜🥫

Renting a home should mean having a safe place to live and understanding your rights. 🏡 ⚖️❤️The Rural Law Center of New ...
10/22/2026

Renting a home should mean having a safe place to live and understanding your rights. 🏡 ⚖️❤️

The Rural Law Center of New York provides free civil legal services to eligible low-income rural New York residents. Head to our website to complete an online intake: Online Intake

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10/21/2026

Please join us for a Community Conversation and Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 28th at Senior Planet!

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22 US Oval, Ste 101
Plattsburgh, NY
12903

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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(518) 561-5460

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