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LAS in the News 05.03.24

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 Condemns NYPD Over Unlawful Actions at Student Protests

Police have detained demonstrators who should have received appearance tickets; many protesters have languished in custody for over 24-hours.

Jason Wu Named to AAPI Power Player List

Wu, Attorney-in-Charge of The Legal Aid Society’s Harlem Community Law Office, is being recognized by PoliticsNY and amNY Metro.

LAS in the News 04.26.24

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.

New Law Seeks to Improve Building Safety, Landlord Accountability

The proposed legislation comes in response to the partial collapse of 1915 Billingsley Terrace in the Bronx.

LAS in the News 04.19.24

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.

Adriene Holder Honored by Martha Graham Dance Company

Holder, Chief Attorney of Legal Aid's Civil Practice, was honored along with fellow female trailblazers Dr. Donna E. Shalala and FKA Twigs.

LAS Files Suit To Oust Deadbeat Landlord

The landlord, Food First, has a long history of neglect, allowing building conditions to become dangerous to the life, health, and safety of the tenants who live there.

Advocates Rally in Support of Jury of Our Peers Act

The proposed legislation would allow all New Yorkers to serve on juries, regardless of past convictions.

LAS Sues Over Severely Neglected Bronx Buildings with Over 600 Violations

Violations include leaks, elevator outages, a lack of heat and hot water, a vermin infestation, and other severe conditions across two buildings.