Vice Chair Crowley, Assemblyman Moya Host Immigration Forum
On Wednesday, April 8th, Joe Crowley, Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, and NYS Assembly Member Francisco Moya hosted an immigration forum in Jackson Heights, Queens.
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Queens Tenant Monthly Meeting
CMS held our first Queens Tenant Monthly Meeting of fall 2014 on Wednesday September 24.Over 80 community members attended the meeting at St. Sebastian Parish Center. We were joined by council member Julissa Ferreras of the 21st district in Queens.
CMS Connects with Parishioners During a Mass for Immigration Reform
On Saturday May 31st Outreach Assistant Rebecca Rybaltowksi spoke to parishioners during and after the Spanish language Mass supporting immigration reform. This event was organized by El Senor de los Milagros prayer group. Approximately 100 people who attended the Mass
CMS Informs Brooklyn Parishioners about SCRIE
This Memorial Day weekend CMS’ Staff Attorney Kenny Minaya informed parishioners at St. Anselm in Brooklyn about the Senior Citizen Rent increase Exemption Program (SCRIE). In total over 150 parishioners were informed about the qualifications for SCRIE and they were
CMS' Staff Assists Sunset Park Community Members Apply for DACA
On Saturday, April 26th Immigration Operation Manger, Frederik Stefani and Outreach Assistant, Rebecca Rybaltowski provided eligible candidates in the Sunset Park, Brooklyn community with application assistance for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process (DACA). Individuals who have deferred action status
CMS Joins Fidelis Care Representatives Reach Out to the Ridgewood Community
On Saturday April 12th CMS Outreach Assistant Rebecca Rybaltowski and Intern David Vascones tabled at the grand opening of the new Fidelis Care office in Ridgewood, NY. A longtime partner of CMS’ work Fidelis Care has opened a new location
CMS Informs the Arabic Speaking Community in Brooklyn and Queens
This weekend CMS’ staff attorney Mariam Magar conducted outreach to Arabic speaking parishioners in parishes in Brooklyn and in Long Island City.
CMS Informs Parishioners in Bay Ridge about SCRIE
On Sunday March 16th, Staff Attorney Kenny Minaya presented parishioners at St. Patrick’s Church in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn with information on the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Program. 100 people were in attendance as he covered the requirements and
CMS Educates Senior Tenants about Accessing SCRIE
On Tuesday March 25th CMS Staff Attorney, Mariam Magar presented an overview of Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Program to the senior citizens at the Narrows Senior Center in Brooklyn,NY. Over 60 people participated in this presentation where they
CMS Speaks to Parishioners of the Church of the Virgin Mary Melkite
On Sunday March 16th staff attorney Mariam Magar informed parishioners at the Church of the Virgin Mary Melkite about CMS’ services and different legal practice areas. Over 30 people the majority of whom were Syrians attended the presentation, and were