Legal Resources/Rights
Our free and confidential legal helpline (1-833-NEED-ABB (1-833-633-3222) can help you understand your workplace rights around caring for yourself and your family members. We assist workers nationwide facing various issues at work related to:
- sick leave;
- family and medical leave;
- pregnancy discrimination;
- accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions;
- discrimination based on being a parent or other caregiver;
- fair scheduling; and
- equal pay (including inquiries from potential employers about salary history)
AT&T has a new resource for how to avoid COVID scams and be safe online during the Pause when more people are online than ever before, including criminals. It is called CyberAware.
The COVID-19 Tenant Protection Unit, staffed by members of the Ulster County Public Defender’s Office, will assure that tenants’ rights are being protected through Governor Andrew Cuomo’s “New York on Pause” order, which put all commercial or residential eviction under a 90-day moratorium. To file a complaint, click here.
LSHV provides free, high-quality counsel in civil matters for poor and low-income individuals and families who cannot afford to pay an attorney when basic human needs are at stake.
NYSCADV, provides training and technical assistance for local domestic violence programs across New York State, working with communities to change our culture into one that doesn’t condone violence, and advocating for policies to make sure that survivors across our state are provided the support they need to get safe and heal.
In-person appointments for new enhanced licenses, and more register online for appointment.
The County Clerk’s Office offers drop box services at the County Office Building 244 Fair Street, Kingston, NY, for the following transactions: duplicate titles, surrender of plates and renew of registrations. Our County loses tens of thousands of dollars in revenue each year when Driver’s License and Registration Renewals are mailed to Albany or renewed online. To help us keep that revenue in Ulster County, deposit your renewals in our drop box, or mail them directly to:
Ulster County Clerk
PO Box 1800
Kingston, NY 12402
The County has established a COVID-19 Tenant Protection Unit for anyone who believes they are being treated unjustly by their landlord. They can call 340 – 3232 to register a complaint or go to the “Forms” section of the Ulster County COVID-19 website.
Business Related
A series of events hosted by The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business discussing how to keep employees engaged, digital currencies in uncertain times, and embracing the uncertainty of the future. Attending the Zoom conversations is free of charge.
Facebook group promoting ALL of the members of the Small Business community in the Ulster County Region. A way to support local businesses who are modifying the way they operate and instituting digital options through this time.
Resilience in a Box is based on best practices and designed to educate newcomers on business resilience. Small businesses are both highly vulnerable and can be without adequate resources to focus on preparedness actions. These resources will guide companies toward addressing preparedness issues while building in flexibility to handle potential business interruptions.
VOTE411 is a new service by the League of Women Voters to facilitate creating personal voter information: Register to Vote, Check you Registration Status, Find What’s on the Ballot… Protect your right to vote and make a choice.
Hudson valley based free resource called We’re Still Open HV that has restaurants as well as professional services that are still open! It has a super easy search function that allows you to search by category, town, county, or even keyword. All run by volunteers. Check it out!
Educational Opportunities
Artsy has put together a list of 10 university art classes you can take for free online.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the launch of a new online training platform which will enable unemployed and underemployed New Yorkers weathering the COVID-19 pandemic to learn new skills, earn certificates, and advance their careers at no cost. The new tool will provide access to nearly 4,000 online programs taught by leading professors and industry professionals on Coursera, with a focus on high-growth and in-demand sectors like advanced manufacturing, technology, and health care, among others.
Free Accounts are available during this emergency time. Sign up here.
NYS announces a partnership with an online training platform which will enable unemployed and underemployed New Yorkers weathering the COVID-19 pandemic to learn new skills, earn certificates, and advance their careers at no cost. The new tool will provide access to nearly 4,000 online programs taught by leading professors and industry professionals on Coursera, with a focus on high-growth and in-demand sectors like advanced manufacturing, technology, and health care, among others.
New Yorkers can request a free account on the New York State Department of Labor website.
A directory of 450 Ivy League courses available for free online, across a wide range of disciplines.
A directory of 450 Ivy League courses available for free online, across a wide range of disciplines.
A directory of 450 Ivy League courses available for free online, across a wide range of disciplines.
Libraries are now beginning to offer limited openings and curbside pickups. To see what your local library’s policies are check the MHLS. Libraries offer a range of online resources from e-books and digital magazines to audiobooks, foreign language courses, and online classes in a wide rage of subjects from accounting to psychology to web development and even home-schooling. Click here for listing.
Virtual Tours & Treks
A 360-degree tours of historical landmarks, museums, and cultural institutions from around the world at your fingertips. Discover artworks, historical information, cultural treasures, and stories from all around the world in a new way, and easily share with your friends.
Explore virtual treks through Petra in Jordan, the Khumbu valleys at the base of Mt. Everest in Nepal, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt from the comfort of your home during quarantine
INSIDER put together a list of 32 national parks you can explore from your couch, from the Grand Canyon to Yellowstone, and on top of virtual hikes through 31 national parks .
Resources for Special Populations
As LGBTQ+ health and community centers are shutting down nationwide, these virtual resource kits, phone hotlines, live streams, and webinars are vital for getting information and support.
The National Domestic Workers Alliance offer a comprehensive page of resources for domestic workers who keep homes clean and safe, care for children and provide support for elders and people with disabilities. Their work as nannies, home care workers and housecleaners is critically important–and it puts them on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
InformedImmigrant.com is dedicated to increasing access to resources and knowledge for the undocumented immigrant community across the U.S. We understand that these times are especially hard on immigrant communities dealing with the unique challenges of coronavirus and immigration status.
Immigrant Resources page for local, Ulster County resources and answers to FAQ regarding immigrants rights during this crisis.
It is important for trans people to be prepared for obstacles if an outbreak happens in their communities. NCTE urges everyone to put together a plan of action that not only takes into account basic health needs, but also your specific needs as a trans person. Click here for more information.
