At The Legal Aid Society our Civil, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Rights, and Pro Bono practices work tirelessly in and out of thecourtroom to defend our clients and dismantle the hidden, systemic barriers that can prevent them from thriving in New York City. We seek to be a beacon of hope for those who feel neglected —regardless of who they are, where they come from, or how they identify. Our experienced teams provide comprehensive services, support, and advocacy that protect rights, keep families and communities together, and in many cases, saves lives. We have an intrinsic connection to the daily lives of New Yorkers. Here are a few of the places we made a difference, provided context or added valuable perspective this week.

Law360: More Cases Involving Convicted Ex-Cops Axed In Manhattan
Patch: Mayor Vetoes Sweeping NYC Housing Bills In City Council Fight
1010WINS: Mayor vetoes housing voucher expansion bills that passed with veto-proof majority
Gothamist: NY lawmakers passed nearly 900 bills. Now it’s Gov. Hochul’s turn to act.
Spectrum News: Examining the legality of county executive orders amid migrant wave in New York
NBC4: NYC housing more asylum seekers than homeless NYers in migrant crisis first
City & State: Opinion: City must fully fund the Anti-Harassment and Tenant Protection Program
BK Reader: Tax Exemption Secured for Bed-Stuy Headquarters of the United Order of Tents
NYLJ: NYC Rent Board Approves Increases for 1M Apartments