Advice for an Aspiring Lawyer

I am planning to move to New York next year to pursue Community College. I've been told that getting my associates at a Community College and then transferring to a 4 year school is the way to go. What are the best Community Colleges in NY that are transferable to 4 year schools and are there specific schools that will help with the path to Law School? I have a background in politics, community advocacy and behavioral health.