At The Legal Aid Society our Civil, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Rights, and Pro Bono practices work tirelessly in and out of the courtroom to defend our clients and dismantle the hidden, systemic barriers that can prevent them from thriving in New York City. We seek to be a beacon of hope for those who feel neglected —regardless of who they are, where they come from, or how they identify. Our experienced teams provide comprehensive services, support, and advocacy that protect rights, keep families and communitiess together, and in many cases, saves lives. 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.

Gothamist: Housing to take center stage in Albany in 2024 — again
FOX5: 2 migrant buses arrive in NYC early Friday despite new Adams executive order
NYDN: Gov. Hochul backs Mayor Adams’ migrant bus order; Adams urges NJ to join him
NYP: Mayor Adams renews call to amend outdated ‘right to shelter’ rules as migrant crisis rages
NY1: Migrant families to begin moving next week as 60-day shelter deadline nears
City Limits: Yes and No: Bills Targeting Illegal Rent Increases Diverge On Governor’s Desk
Gothamist: NY officials renew waiver allowing teenage detainees to sleep in classrooms
Law360: NY Housing Still A Top Legal Aid Civil Policy Focus In ’24
Bloomberg: NYC Sues Texas Bus Companies for $708 Million Over Migrants
NYDN: Adams admin files suit claiming bus companies owe NYC $708M
NYT: New York City Sues Bus Companies That Brought 30,000 Migrants From Texas
Queens Daily Eagle: What’s Louis Molinas’ Job? City Hall won’t say