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LAS in the News 12.01.23

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 Secures Exoneration for Client Wayne Gardine

Mr. Gardine was unjustly incarcerated for 29 years after being convicted of a crime he did not commit.

Lucy Newman to Lead Dedicated Public Housing Unit at LAS

The newly created unit will focus on advancing Legal Aid's public housing work through litigation and advocacy.

LAS in the News 11.24.23

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 for Independent Receiver of NYC Jails

The action comes in response to years of utter failure by the Department of Corrections to keep incarcerated New Yorkers safe.

LAS in the News 11.17.23

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 Hails Signing of Clean Slate Act

The new law will automatically seal conviction records and end perpetual punishment for millions of New Yorkers.

Twyla Carter Named to Power of Diversity: Women 100 List

Legal Aid's Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer is being honored as part of City and State's annual ranking.

LAS in the News 11.10.23

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 Decries City Policy Forcing Children to Sleep in Classrooms

Children as young as 14-years-old have reported sleeping on cots on the floor in classrooms of juvenile detention centers.