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LAS in the News 07.11.25
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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Bronx Tenants From Fire-Ravaged Buildings Demand Action From City
Tenants are demanding the City of New York take immediate emergency action to require the notorious landlord Ved Parkash to complete repairs so they can return to their homes.
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LAS Secures Ruling to Force Implementation of Housing Voucher Reform, Expansion
The ruling requires Mayor Adams to begin implementation of legislation that reforms and expands the CityFHEPS voucher program.
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Listen: LAS Calls for Reforms to Child Welfare Reporting and Investigations
Attorneys are urging Governor Hochul to sign a bill that would end anonymous reports to the State Child Abuse Hotline.
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Listen: Court Faults State for Suspension of Solitary Confinement Reforms
Katherine Haas recently joined
The Capitol Pressroom
to discuss a victory for Legal Aid's Prisoners’ Rights Project.
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LAS in the News 07.04.25
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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Court Ruling Blocks Unlawful Suspension of Solitary Confinement Protections
The Legal Aid Society filed a lawsuit to reinstate the HALT Act in state prisons, which was suspended to appease illegally striking corrections officers.
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LAS: Trump’s Tax Bill Will Gut Critical Services for Low-Income Families
The Legal Aid Society is calling on the City and State to mitigate the harm the legislation will cause.
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LAS Secures Exoneration for Brian Kendall
Mr. Kendall lost nearly two decades to a wrongful conviction and was deported after serving his sentence for a crime he did not commit.
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LAS Condemns Rent Increase for Low-Income Families
The Rent Guidelines Board voted to increase rents for residents of stabilized apartments 3 percent on 1-year leases and 4.5 percent on 2-year leases.
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