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LAS in the News 12.12.25

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.
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LAS Secures $500K for East Harlem Tenants

The settlement compensates residents for years of dangerous building violations — including leaks, mold, pest infestations, and broken plumbing and electrical systems.
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LAS Mourns the Loss of Client Aramis Furse

Mr. Furse is at least the 14th person to die in New York City this year alone at Rikers Island or immediately upon release from DOC custody.
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LAS Secures Settlement to End Chronic Delays to SNAP, Cash Assistance

The agreement mandates sweeping reforms to ensure timely access to food and cash benefits.
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LAS in the News 12.05.25

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.
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Twyla Carter Named Top Nonprofit Power Player

Legal Aid's Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer is featured on this year's Nonprofit Power Players list from PoliticsNY and amNY.
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Advocates Unite to Defend New York’s Raise the Age Law

The Coalition to Protect Raise the Age is a statewide alliance of 225 organizations committed to preserving New York’s landmark Raise the Age law.
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Op-Ed: Addressing Chaotic Conditions at NYC’s Youth Detention Centers

Detention facilities are well over capacity, with children sleeping in hallways and on floors. Alternatives must be expanded and conditions must be improved.
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LAS in the News 11.28.25

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.
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What DA Clark Gets Wrong About Raise the Age

The law isn’t the problem — Albany’s failure to release nearly $1 billion in funding needed to implement it is.
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