Bond, Schoeneck & King

COVID-19 Overview

Famighetti & Weinick PLLC

COVID-19 Mandate FAQ

Forchelli Deegan Terrana

COVID-19 Updates and Announcements

Jaspan Schlesigner LLC

COVID-19 Resource Center

Littler Labor & Employment Law Solutions

COVID-19 Resources for Employers

Nassau Suffolk Law Services

COVID-19 Response-Browse by Topic

COVID-19 Testing 

COVID-19 Travel Advisory

COVID-19 Vaccine: Get the Facts

Economic Recovery and COVID-19 Loans for Small Businesses

Excelsior Pass

Find a Test Site Near You 

List of New York State-Operated Vaccination Locations and Availability

New NYS Loan Fund for  Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Landlords

NYS COVID-19 Vaccine Program

Novel Coronavirus: What You Need to Know

Phased Distribution of the Vaccine

Statewide Guidelines 

Variant Data

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Home Page 

Baxter's Pet Pantry Long Island 

Island Harvest 

Long Island Cares 

9/8/21 Updated Administrative Order on Evictions

7/30/21 Federal Housing Administration Extends Single Family Eviction Moratorium

COVID-19 Evictions Guide from Nassau Suffolk Law Services

COVID-Rent Relief Program Eligible Income Limits 

COVID-19 Rent Relief Program

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Illegal Evictions and How to Stop Them in Suffolk County

New York State Homes and Community Renewal-COVID-19 Helpful Links and FAQs

Law School Toolbox

Law School Playbook

NCBA Lawyer Assistance Program is Here for You!

Hofstra University On-Campus COVID-19 Testing Procedures 

Hofstra University Student Health Services

New York State Board of Law Examiners Home Page

St. John's University COVID-19 Student Wellness Resources

Touro College COVID Operating Plan Fall 2021

If you are having a mortgage foreclosure issue, please contact us with your questions by emailing ccardona@nassaubar.org or calling 516-747-4070 ext. 1229 and someone will contact you within 48 hours.

The following NYCOURTS.GOV link provides information issued by the court for attending mortgage foreclosure settlement conferences and what they mean. However, the NCBA has attorneys who volunteer for free to advise you either virtually or when in session, at the court. Please email covidhelp@nassaubar.org  if you are seeking free legal advice. Additional information on mortgage foreclosure may be found here.

Foreclosure Settlement Conference Home Page (NYCOURTS.GOV)

Nassau Suffolk Law Services COVID-19 Response Browse By Topic

COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline:  1-844-863-9314

COVID-19 Mental Health Resources from the American Bar Association

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) COVID-19 Information and Resources

Nassau Suffolk Law Services COVID-19 Mental Wellness and Support 

NCBA Lawyer Assistance Program is Here for You!

New York State Office of Mental Health COVID-19 Support

Resources for the Legal Profession During COVID-19

Tips for Mental Health and Optimal Functioning 

11/18 Implementation of Mandatory E-Filing - Surrogate's Court - Nassau County

11/18 Expansion of Mandatory E-Filing in Nassau County Supreme Court - Civil Term

11/15 Preliminary Notification of Intent to Request Implementation of Mandatory E-Filing Program in Nassau County Surrogate's Court

8/25 Surrogate's Court Amended Order for Alternative Service and Appearance 

8/13 Updated Mask Policy for Nassau County Courts

7/14 Revised Mask Policy

6/28 Updated Operating Protocols as of June 30, 2021

5/14 Nassau County Court: Microsoft Teams Courtroom Links

5/14 Nassau County Court Virtual Courtroom Update 

4/23 Updated Operating Protocols as of April 30, 2021

3/31 Nassau County Family Court Proposed Evidence Procedures

2/19 Updated Operating Protocols for Nassau County Court

1/25 Nassau County Surrogate's Court Virtual Protocol Changes

1/8/21 Nassau County Family Court Virtual Courtrooms

12/23 Administrative Order for Updated Operating Protocols

12/8 Updated Operating Protocols for Nassau County Courts

12/7 Nassau County Family Court Update

12/1 Updated Operating Protocols for Nassau County Courts

11/18 Updated Operating Protocols for Nassau County Courts

11/6 Administrative Order 267/20: New Court Matters May Commence 

10/16 Return to In-Person Operations for Nassau County-Phase 4.1

10/15 Foreclosure Auction Return to In-Person Operations in Nassau County

8/17 Administrative Order: Return to In-Person Operations for Nassau County-Phase 4.1

8/14 Return to In-Person Operations for Nassau County-Phase 4.1

8/10 Updated Matrimonial Center Procedures – Phase 4

8/4 Family Court Appearance Instructions

7/24 Virtual Preliminary Conferences in Nassau County

7/17 Courthouse Safety Measures

7/8 Administrative Order Return to In-Person Operations Phase Four Nassau County

7/6 Return to In-Person Operations for Nassau County-Phase 4

6/23 Administrative Order: Phase Three Return to In-Person Operations for Nassau County

6/16 Changes to Procedures in the Local Courts 

6/10 Return to In-Person Operations Phase Two Nassau County Administrative Order

6/8 Return to In Person Operations for Nassau County, Phase Two—Memo to Nassau County Legal Community

5/26 Return to In-Person Operations, Phase 1—Memo to Nassau County Legal Community

5/20 Filing of New Cases Memo

5/13 E-Filing Letter to Nassau Matrimonial Bar

5/6 Supreme Court Emergency Part Rules

5/5 Revised Virtual Chambers Expanded Motion Procedures

5/4 Virtual Chambers Expanded Motion Procedures 

5/1 Filing Motions in County Court

5/1 Filing Motions in District Court 

5/1 Expansion of Court Activities 

4/23 Village of Garden City Justice Court - Remote Conferencing

4/16 Nassau County Administrative Order Modifying March 17, 2020 Administrative Order

4/15 Nassau County Family Court Virtual Chambers Contact List

4/13 Procedure for Nassau County Matrimonial Case Activities During the Period of Consolidated Court Operations

4/13 Email Request for Conference Form from Nassau County 

4/13 Nassau County Supreme Court Matrimonial Parts Virtual Chamber Contact List

4/10 Virtual Chambers Protocols for Nassau County 

Automatic Adjournment Schedule for Nassau County Court

4/1/20 Virtual Courtroom Protocols

3/27/20 County Court Rotation of Judges

3/27/20 18b Assigned Counsel Administrative Order

3/26/20 Virtual Court Memo to the Legal Community

3/20/20 Nassau County Supreme Court Mat Center Update

3/19/20 Consolidation of Nassau County Court Operations

3/17/20 Nassau County Administrative Court Orders on Corona Virus Operations

3/16/20 Nassau County and District Court Memo

3/16/20 Nassau County Surrogate’s Court Updates

Nassau County COVID-19 Information and Executive Orders

Nassau County Clerk’s Office Updates

Nassau County New York Website 

Nassau County Executive Web Page 

Nassau County Economic Development Web Page

Newsday Complete Coronavirus Coverage

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Home Page

CDC Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions

CDC Coronavirus Household Checklist 

Nassau County Department of Health

New York State Department of Health

World Health Organization

SBA Form 2483 Application Form

U.S. Small Business Administration

Boost Nassau (Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Loan Program and PPE Giveaway)

CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers 

COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits and Community-Based Organizations

Coronavirus Recovery Information in Languages Other Than English

Coronavirus Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources 

Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

Economic Recovery and COVID-19 Loans for Small Businesses

Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus

Ignite LI COVID-19 Resources and Guidelines 

NCBA COVID Help Free Legal Advice 

Re-Opening New York: Office-Based Work Guidelines for Employers and Employees

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

U.S. Department of Labor: COVID-19

U.S. Department of Labor COVID-19 Resources

U.S. Small Business Administration

U.S. Small Business Administration Local Assistance Directory

October 14, 2021

Quicker Decisions Coming on COVID-19 Disaster Loans: SBA

July 21, 2021

Small Firms, For-Profit Arts Groups Have a Few Weeks to Seek Pandemic Grants

July 1, 2021

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Prohibiting Public Employers from Penalizing Employees for Absences Related to COVID-19

July 1, 2021

SBA Deadline Extended for $100 Million in Grants to Agencies That Help Small Firms

June 10, 2021

Governor Cuomo Announces Applications Now Open for $800 Million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program

June 3, 2021

What to Expect in the Return to the Office 

June 2, 2021

Grants Target Municipalities and Nonprofits That Can Help Small Firms

May 25, 2021

NYS: $800 Million COVID-19 Grants Program for Small Firms Opens June 10

May 14, 2021

Federal COVID Grants for Restaurants Nearly Gone, SBA Says 

May 5, 2021

SBA: Paycheck Protection Program Has Run Out of Money but Outstanding Loan Applications Will Be Processed

April 28, 2021

Restaurants, Bars May Start Applying for Federal COVID-19 Grants on Monday

April 19, 2021

Small Banquet Facilities, VFW Halls Now Eligible for Nassau Restaurant Grants

April 14, 2021

State Updates Guidance for Employers on COVID-19 Sick Leave Law

April 8, 2021

COVID-19 Relief Grants for Small Firms, Cultural Groups in New State Budget 

March 9, 2021

Governor Cuomo Signs the COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Businesses Act of 2021 Establishing Eviction and Foreclosure Protections for Small Businesses 

February 14, 2021

Governor Cuomo Signs Executive Order Extending Restaurants, Bars & Other SLA-Licensed Entities Closing Times to 11 P.M. Statewide

January 29, 2021

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Stronger Workplace Guidance on Coronavirus

January 28, 2021

New Guidance from the N.Y.S. Department of Labor Significantly Alters Employers' Obligations to Provide COVID-19 Related Leave

January 18, 2021

Independent Restaurant Coalition:

Paycheck Protection Program: Updates in the 2020 Omnibus Bill and FAQs for Applicants

January 11, 2021

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

December 31, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Guidance on Expiration of Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family Medical Leave for Coronavirus 

December 21, 2020

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

December 7, 2020

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

November 30, 2020

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

November 23, 2020

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

November 18, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Updates Frequently Asked Questions to Address Cloth Face Coverings as Personal Protective Equipment 

November 16, 2020

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

November 9, 2020

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

November 7, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidance Alerting Employers to Frequently Cited Standards Related to COVID-19 Inspections

November 2, 2020

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

October 25, 2020

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

October 21, 2020

COVID-19: States Cite Vulnerabilities in Detecting Fraud While Complying with the Cares Act UI Program Self-Certification Requirement

October 19, 2020,

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Frequently Asked Question and Answer Confirming N95 Respirators Protect Against Coronavirus 

October 18, 2020

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

October 11, 2020

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

October 5, 2020

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

September 30, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Reporting Work-Related Cases of the Coronavirus

September 27, 2020

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

September 20, 2020

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

September 13, 2020

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

September 11, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Revises Regulations to Clarify Paid Leave Requirements Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act 

September 6, 2020

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

August 30, 2020

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

August 23, 2020

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

August 17, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Additional Guidance for States on Lost Wages Assistance Program

August 16, 2020

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

August 12, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Announces Guidance for the Lost Wages Assistance Program to Provide Needed Relief to Americans

August 9, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

August 4, 2020

Newsday: New York Forward Loan Helped Me Keep the Doors Open, Owner Says

August 2, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

July 31, 2020

Memorandum for Coronavirus Relief Fund Recipients 

July 20, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Additional Guidance on Wage and Hour Rules, Family and Medical Leave as Workplaces Reopen

July 19, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic 

July 16, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Announces Enhancements to Assist Employees, Employers, and Other Stakeholders in Use of Family and Medical Leave

June 21, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

June 18, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Issues OSHA Guidance as Non-Essential Businesses Reopen and Employees Return to Work

June 15, 2020

As More Businesses Reopen, Worker Safety and Health Remains U.S. Department of Labor Priority

May 27, 2020

Long Island Begins Phase 1 Reopening with New Safety Plan and OSHA Requirements and a New “Forward” Loan

March 26, 2020

How Non-Profits Can Utilize the New Federal Laws Dealing with COVID-19

11/18 Expansion of Electronic Mandatory Filing in Suffolk County Supreme Court - Civil Term

6/25 Updated Protocols for Suffolk County Courts Effective June 30

4/23 Modified Operating Protocols 

2/27 New SAP and 254 Protocols for Suffolk County District Court

2/23 Amended Suffolk County District Court Attorney Appearance Protocol

1/21/2021 Suffolk County District Court Schedule

12/30 Suffolk County Matrimonial Part Uniform Preliminary Conference Form

12/10 Amended Suffolk County District Court Attorney Appearance Protocol

12/8 Memo: Rooms Within Central Islip Courthouse to Conduct Virtual Appearances

12/8 Suffolk County Updated Operating Protocols

11/19 Suffolk County Court Updated Operating Protocols 

11/18 Sheriff's Office Takes Steps to Prevent COVID-19 Spread in County Jails

10/22 Administrative Order of the Chief Administrative Judge of the Courts 

Affirmation of Compliance with Administrative Order 157-20

10/22 New Procedures for Scheduling and Conducting Foreclosure Auctions in Suffolk County

10/22 Suffolk County Foreclosure Auction Rules and Procedures

Supreme Court of the State of New York County of Suffolk: Request for Foreclosure Auction Date

10/22 Amended Administrative Order 90-20

10/19 Recent Modifications to Suffolk County's Return to In-Person Operations Phase 4.1

10/5 Transition to Microsoft Teams for Virtual Proceedings in the Suffolk County Courts

8/20 Return to In-Person Operations in the 10th Judicial District, Suffolk County-Phase 4.1

7/23 Hon. Andrew A. Crecca Named New Administrative Judge in Suffolk County

7/17 Suffolk County District Court Numbers for Conferences

7/8 Return to In-Person Operations in the 10th Judicial District, Suffolk

6/8 Amended Virtual District Court Operation Protocol for Adolescent, Juvenile Offenders, and Juvenile Delinquents 

5/26 Memo from Judge Randall Hinrichs, Suffolk County Administrative Judge Regarding the Re-Opening of Suffolk County Courts on Friday, May 29

5/20 Suffolk County District and County Court Virtual Dispositions 

4/16 Consolidation Operations-Expansion to Hear Certain Nonessential Matters

4/15 Virtual Operations of the Suffolk County Guardianship Part

4/9 Suffolk County Procedures for Matrimonial Case Activities 

4/9 Memorandum from District Administrative Judge Hon. C. Randall Hinrichs

District Court Bureau ADA Emails

Suffolk County COVID-19 Updates and Resources

Suffolk County Electronic Appearance Protocol

Identity theft and unemployment fraud are on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic. Reporting fraud and knowing how to respond to it can protect you from future occurrences. The aftermath can have devastating financial and psychological effects

Significant Rise in Identity Theft During the Pandemic:

Identity Theft Cases Doubled from 2019 to 2020, FTC Says (aarp.org)
https://www.ftc.gov/coronavirus
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2021/02/identity-theft-awareness-week-starts-todayhttps://news.wbfo.org/post/state-dol-sees-major-increase-unemployment-fraud-cases-pandemic

Federal Government’s Resource for Reporting Identity Theft and Unemployment Fraud:

Identity Theft Recovery Steps | IdentityTheft.gov

Federal Trade Commission Information on Reporting Unemployment Fraud:

Identity Theft Recovery Steps | IdentityTheft.gov

New York State Consumer Protection Against Identity Theft:

https://www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection/identity_theft/dealing_with_the_damage/index.htm

Reporting Unemployment Fraud to New York State: 

https://www.labor.ny.gov/agencyinfo/uifraud.shtm

When It’s Not Really the Government Calling:

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2021/03/when-its-not-really-government-calling

Know Your Rights When It Comes to Identity Fraud:

Identity Theft Recovery Steps | IdentityTheft.gov

Credit Freeze FAQs:

Credit Freeze FAQs | FTC Consumer Information

Protecting Yourself Against Identity Fraud and How to Respond:

Identity Theft | USAGov

Emotional and Financial Effects of Identity Fraud:

https://my-split.com/the-emotional-and-financial-effects-of-fraud/

New York State Unemployment 

New York State Unemployment Insurance Assistance

Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 Impacted New Yorkers

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance 

Unemployment Action Center

Unemployment Insurance Relief During COVID-19 Outbreak

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