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…)

Civil Rights Disability Fair Housing Lawsuit Settled

Long Island Housing Services, Inc. and Westbury Terrace Condominium Implement Mechanism for Reasonable Accommodation and Modification under Fair Housing Laws for Residents with a Disability

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Long Island Housing Services seeks Executive Director

The Executive Director must be an experienced and seasoned leader and manager who will provide oversight of the organization, engage in the broader fair housing community, and develop and maintain strong relationships with funding sources, including local, state and federal government.

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NY settles housing discrimination with Yaphank GASL

New York Attorney General Schneiderman’s investigation found that German American Settlement League (GASL) historically excluded individuals of non-white and non-German heritage – violating federal, state, and local laws. GASL will overhaul its policies to end discrimination against individuals on the basis of race or origin and comply with all non-profit and fair housing laws; replace its president and treasurer; and regularly report to the AG to demonstrate compliance. (more…)

Fair Housing Expo East on April 26, 2017

FAIR HOUSING EXPO EAST 4-26-17 flyer pdfLong Island Housing Services Inc. and the Press News Group invite the public to their “Fair Housing Expo East” on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, from 4:00 PM to 7:30PM at the PARRISH ART MUSEUM, 279 Montauk Highway, in Water Mill, NY.  This FREE event will include a light dinner, great resources, and a show.

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4/26/17 Fair Housing Expo East, Water Mill: Save the Date

Click to open FAIR HOUSING EXPO EAST 4-26-17 flyerLONG ISLAND HOUSING SERVICES & the PRESS NEWS GROUP invite you to

FAIR HOUSING EXPO EAST

on Wednesday. APRIL 26, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
at the PARRISH ART MUSEUM, 279 Montauk Highway, Water Mill (Southampton), NY 11976 (more…)

Community-Media Outreach Coordinator – Foreclosure Rescue Scam Prevention & Fair Housing, Long Island Housing Services, Inc.

Long Island Housing Services, Inc.  is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate community and media outreach and public interest advocacy efforts to educate and assist at-risk populations about foreclosure rescue scam prevention services and Fair Housing rights.

Outreach/Media Coordinator needed immediately to educate and alert homeowners who are at risk of falling victim to a foreclosure rescue scam, and to assist victims of foreclosure rescue scams with filing reports to enforcement authorities. (more…)

Fair Housing Laws protect Immigrants, Refugees, and People of all Religious Faiths

State and federal fair housing laws prohibit discrimination against immigrants, refugees, and people of all religious faiths based on national origin, religion, and ancestry.  Suffolk County also prohibits discrimination based on alienage or citizenship status. . . . Read more

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