Senator Krueger's May 6th Virtual Town Hall "Managing Debt"

Press release from Manhattan Community Board 5:

April 28, 2021

Senator Krueger's May 6th Virtual Town Hall "Managing Debt

From the office of State Senator Liz Krueger:

"Senator Krueger is hosting a virtual town hall on Thursday, May 6th from 7 pm - 8 :30 pm titled Managing Debt.

The pandemic has caused our constituents to fall behind in their rent, credit card, and medical bills, and many experiencing significant debt for the first time in their lives. Presenters will offer information about your rights and options in respect to debt and debt collectors.

Senator Krueger's Virtual Town Hall
"Managing Debt"
Thursday, May 6th, 7 pm – 8:30 pm

Behind in rent and credit card payments? Is a debt collection agency contacting or suing you about an alleged debt? You are not alone. During the pandemic many of us are facing economic hardship, and dealing with rent, utility, medical and credit card bills.

Join us for a discussion about your rights and options with respect to debt and debt collection. What should you do if a collection agency contacts you? Learn from experts about common scenarios and helpful action you can take.

Speakers:

- Ellen Davidson, Staff Attorney, Civil Practice, Legal Aid Society
- Sarah Ludwig, Founder and Co-Director, New Economy Project
- Raquel Villagra, Staff Attorney, New Economy Project

You will have the option of joining the event online through Zoom, a webinar hosting service.

You will also have the option to view the event online through Facebook. Please note that you do not need a Facebook account or profile to view the event through Facebook.

If you do not have access to a computer, tablet, or other electronic device, you can listen in by telephone.

**Once you register for the event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom and Facebook links, and the call-in information.**

The event will feature a question and answer session with Ellen Davidson, Sarah Ludwig, and Raquel Villagra. If you have questions about how to deal with your landlord or creditors about alleged debts, or if you are seeking clarity on your rights and how to assert them, please RSVP for this event.
Attendees will be able to submit questions through Zoom and Facebook during the event but are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance.

Please let us know you plan to attend on May 6th by registering at https://tinyurl.com/townhallma...."

This press release was produced by Manhattan Community Board 5. The views expressed here are the author’s own.