At The Legal Aid Society our Civil, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Rights, and Pro Bono practices work tirelessly in and out of the courtroom 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 communitiess 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.

LAS files suit to oust deadbeat landlord

City & State: Tenants ask court to appoint administrator to take over building
The Real Deal: Brooklyn nonprofit tenants file lawsuit demanding new management
Brooklyn Paper: Tenants sue to oust landlord over years of ‘neglect and mismanagement’

More LAS in the news

Newsday: Planned NYC subway body scans for weapons draw Fourth Amendment concerns
City & State: How $1.2 billion in NYPD civil litigation case settlements went unreported
Crain’s: Housing deal hangs in balance as tenants, landlords push last-minute changes
NYDN: Critics slam potential NYS housing deal as Gov. Hochul wrangles with lawmakers
NYDN: NYC could save $3.5 billion on migrant costs with housing vouchers: new report
NY1: City Council report shows migrant students leaving school amid shelter limit expiration
Gothamist: Migrants still await shelter beds a week after a backlog should have been cleared
NYLJ: Legal Advocates Urge End to Lifetime Ban on Felons Serving Jury Duty
ABC7: Legal Aid Society files lawsuit against landlord asking judge to order immediate repairs
Univision: Organizaciones ofrecen apoyo legal gratuito o a bajo costo para inmigrantes
City Limits: ‘Good Cause’ Negotiations Raise Tricky Question: What’s in a Portfolio?
Caribbean Life: Williams highlights issues facing Black migrants
The Bronx Times: Morrisania tenants sue landlords of South Bronx residence
WSJ: New York Is Passing a Big Housing Deal. Everyone Is Grumbling.
The City: Level 1 Incidents in Migrant Waiting Rooms Detail Fights, Freezing and Frustrations
NPR: Alvin Bragg, Manhattan’s district attorney, draws friends close and critics closer
Medium: Migrants in NYC Face Shelter Delays Amid Compliance Concerns