Rural Law Center of New York

06/19/2026

❤️🖤💚 May this Juneteenth be a day of celebration, reflection, gratitude, and renewed HOPE!
The below article by Glenn Sonnenberg about Juneteenth is a great informational.


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It's not just a commemoration of slavery's end: It's a celebration of freedom, progress, and the unfinished American experiment.

06/18/2026

☀️ Stay Cool, Hydrated, and Informed!

Familiarize, yourself with symptoms of heat induced illness. Keep an eye on those most at risk such as young and older adults, pets, and those taking medications with sensitivity to light.

Stay Cool and Beat the Heat! 😎🔥

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06/17/2026

The Rural Law Center strives to provide cutting edge legal services to older adults in New York's rural counties. Our commitment to older adults is long-standing in the areas of providing representation and community workshops on planning documents such as wills, powers of attorney, and health care proxies.

If you or an older adult is in need of legal assistance, don't hesitate to visit our website and fill out an online intake, or call our toll free number at (866) 324-1183.

Click here to fill out an online intake: https://rurallawcenter.org/online-intake/

06/16/2026

Educational Equality 📚👩🏽‍🦽🎤🎧🦻🧏‍♀️

In the State of New York all children have the right to an equal educational opportunity and should not be discriminated against due to their disabilities, race, nationality, gender or LGBTQ status.

Special Education law requires that parents be heard in making educational decisions. Under special education law, school districts are responsible for identifying children with disabilities by conducting evaluations, providing specialized support and services, and providing accommodations that allow a child to succeed in school. When a school district does not provide these services, students are more likely to be suspended, expelled, or arrested and they are more likely to drop out of school before graduation.

Rural Law Center attorneys can provide parents with legal information, resources or representation for children who have difficulties in school, home, and the community, including those with disabilities who have been denied an appropriate education.

If you have questions or require assistance, contact the Rural Law Center of New York, Inc.
📞 Ph: (866) 324-1183 (toll free)
www.rurallawcenter.org

06/12/2026

🐾🐶😸Our next FREE rabies clinic is on Tuesday, June 23rd from 6pm to 7:30pm at the Chesterfield Knights of Columbus in Keeseville!

This is your chance to get your furry friend vaccinated before the busy summer season. With many of us spending time outdoors, the chances of coming in contact with an animal that has rabies is never zero. Protect your pet from rabies by registering them for the clinic today! ️ ➡️https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=498D439B8908614EE0631403580A19E6

06/12/2026

🏠 Facing Eviction? Don't wait until it's too late!

Many New Yorkers don't realize they have rights and options when they receive an eviction notice. Eviction is often preventable when you act early.

📞 Don't ignore eviction notices. Take action early. The sooner you get help, the more options you may have to stay in your home. Contact the Rural Law Center of New York to learn about your rights and the resources available to you.

Anyone residing in the 44 rural counties of NY, can call our toll free number: (866)-324-1183 or go to our website: Home | Rural Law Center of New York, Inc. to complete an online intake. 💻🏡

06/10/2026

RLC is honored that Staff Attorney John Crotty of the Rural Law Center has been appointed as a Member on the Committee of Mass Disaster by the New York State Bar Association.
See the link below for further information.
https://nysba.org/committees/committee-on-mass-disaster-response/?srsltid=AfmBOopbw2FXUTWyocgFla7BfEJTSgrq6nSHdyFQXgf2HsWohdPYSwcR

06/10/2026

Kyra’s Law:
New York state legislature passed a bill on June 5 that will require courts to take a more in-depth look at evidence of allegations of domestic violence or child abuse in child custody and visitation decisions.

The state legislature passed a bill on June 5 that will require courts to take a more in-depth look at evidence of allegations of domestic violence or child

06/09/2026

📜 The Rural Law Center of New York addresses civil legal issues unique to low income rural New Yorkers! ✨🗽

Anyone located in Tioga County, or any of the 44 rural counties in NY can call our toll free number: (866)-324-1183 or go to our website: Home | Rural Law Center of New York, Inc. to complete an online intake. 💻

*Legal Services are free based on income eligibility.