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Wilder and Reid named as LIHS Directors
The Board of Directors of Long Island Housing Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the selection of Ian Wilder, Esq. as its new Executive Director and Marian D. Reid as the Deputy Director. (more…)
Increasing Tenant Protections against Disability and Source of Income Discrimination at Bi-county Landlord
Long Island Housing Services, Inc. today announced a settlement agreement that requires a Long Island landlord to adopt a written policy of non-discrimination and policies for reasonable accommodations for persons with disability with service animals and emotional support animals, along with providing fair housing training to its staff. (more…)
“Is there anyone . . . advocating on your behalf…?”
“Long Island Housing Services. They’ve been advocating for me and they’ve been assisting me,
and right now I have a three bedroom voucher…. ” (more…)
Today’s the Day. This #GivingTuesday, LI Fight Back.
In a #MeToo World, Long Island Housing Services Is Your Ally
Join the fight for Civil Rights on LI for #Giving Tuesday
Administrative Assistant Position Opening at LIHS
Long Island Housing Services, Inc. seeks to fill an immediate vacancy for ONE (1) part-time, 6-month position for an Administrative Assistant. Bi-lingual, fluent Spanish-English speaking/written skills are a plus. Experience helpful. Hours will be scheduled flexibly, but within a M-F, 9 – 5 work week. (more…)
Fair Housing Attorney Position Announcement from LIHS
Long Island Housing Services, Inc. seeks to fill an immediate vacancy for ONE (1) licensed NYS Attorney to develop as a dedicated Fair Housing Attorney interested in civil rights, fair housing enforcement, and public interest. Bi-lingual, fluent Spanish-English speaking/written skills are a plus. Experience helpful, not required- will train. (more…)
Mastic Beach settles Racial Housing Discrimination suit with LIHS
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law announced today a major settlement in the case of Long Island Housing Services, Inc. v. Village of Mastic Beach (EDNY). This case against the Village of Mastic Beach, New York and Timothy Brojer, the former Village Administrator of Mastic Beach, challenged code enforcement actions of the defendants that were alleged to discriminatorily target African American renters and their landlords in violation of their constitutional rights. (more…)
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