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Advocates Rally to End Child Poverty in New York

Advocates for social and economic justice are calling for meaningful and immediate State budget investments in policies proven to reduce child poverty.

Twyla Carter Honored as One of New York’s Most Influential Female Leaders

Carter, Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer of The Legal Aid Society, is recognized in the latest power ranking from City & State.

LAS in the News 11.15.24

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.

Legal Providers: City Must Rectify Payment Issues

Payment delays threaten the ability of non-profits to maintain basic operations resulting in fewer New Yorkers having access to critical legal services.

LAS Secures Ruling to Protect New York Rent Stabilization, Reforms

A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court ends the outstanding landlord challenges to New York's critical housing policies.

LAS in the News 11.08.24

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 Suit Seeks to End Handcuffing at Arraignments

Appearing before a judge in handcuffs unfairly characterizes people as dangerous and untrustworthy, undermining their presumption of innocence.

LAS in the News 10.25.24

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.

Report: Subway Scanners Found Zero Guns

The controversial Evolv scanners, deployed in New York City subways this summer, returned 118 false alarms.

Youth, Advocates Gather in Support of Critical Legislation

Young people and their advocates rallied in the Bronx to push for the passage of the #Right2RemainSilent Act and the Youth Justice and Opportunities Act.