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LAS in the News 07.26.24

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: Simply Adding Family Court Judges Will Not Increase Access to Justice

Dawne Mitchell, Chief Attorney of The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice, makes the case for true equitable access to justice for children.

Watch: Twyla Carter on Loan Forgiveness, Equitable Funding

Legal Aid's Attorney-in-Chief and CEO recently joined Reaching Out With Gregory Floyd to discuss loan forgiveness, pay parity, and more.

Adams Forces Out CCRB Head in Latest Blow to Police Accountability

Arva Rice, Interim Chairwoman of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, has been forced to resign.

LAS in the News 07.19.24

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: Gun Detection System for Subway is Ineffective, Invasive

The system, which can trigger false alarms, is the latest example of Mayor Adams' commitment to unproven policing technology.

Bronx Tenants Demand Immediate Repairs to Deplorable Conditions

Elevator outages, one of many ongoing issues in the 16-floor building, are particularly dangerous as the City experiences extreme heat.

LAS Mourns the Loss of Charizma Jones

Ms. Jones, who was only 23-years-old, experienced a medical emergency while in Department of Correction custody.

LAS Fights to Save Low-Income New Yorkers From Eviction

The tenants have joined Legal Aid’s lawsuit to compel Mayor Adams to implement reforms and expansion to the CityFHEPS housing voucher program.

LAS in the News 07.12.24

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.