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 communities 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:

LAS: Bail reform not to blame for rise in violence

NY1: Advocates push back against calls to reform New York bail laws
NYLJ: Bail Attorneys Set the Record Straight on Mayor Adams’ Call to Upend Bail Reform
AMNY: Adams urges state legislature to invest millions in new tax credits, child care

NYCHA utility outages underscore need for increased funding

NYDN: Hot water complaints are up in NYCHA buildings, data shows
Inside City Hall: Advocates call attention to hot water outages in public housing
Univision: Comunidad reporta constantes fallas de los servicios en viviendas públicas de Nueva York

More LAS in the news

NPR: Amid a housing crisis, renters challenge firms they say are being exploitative
The Brian Lehrer Show: How NYC’s Family Court Failed Families During the Pandemic
The City: With NYPD Stop and Frisk Case at Crossroads, Plaintiffs Demand Tougher Tactics
Queens Daily Eagle: Queens resident faces eviction, calls for Good Cause to pass
Gothamist: Bronx Fire Victims Say Red Tape, Slow Housing Process Has Stranded Them
NYLJ: Report on NYC Family Court Finds Reforms Are ‘Essential for Equal Access to Justice’
Law360: NY Preserves Right To Shut Rent Aid Portal With Brief Notice
Jackson Heights Post: Astoria Lawmaker Bashes Return of Plainclothes NYPD Officers
The Intercept: Why Have 14 of 15 U.S. Cabinet Departments Bought Phone Unlocking Technology
Gothamist: For homeless New Yorkers, new rule puts housing just out of reach
The Indypendent: Tenants Denounce Lack of Winter Heat, Bronx Renters Concur
NYS Focus: Hochul’s Proposed 421-A Replacement Is In For a Fight, Key Lawmakers Signal
NYT: ‘I’m Scared’: Thousands in New York Public Housing Are Behind on Rent
News12: ‘My kids deserve better.’ Bronx mother struggles to get help 
The City: Give Homeless Families a Break, Shelter Providers Urge Mayor Adams