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, changes 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.

Today’s Verdict: NY Youth Facilities | Employment Discrimination
NY1: Death toll in New York City rises to 18 after extreme cold
NY1: Arctic air blasts city, bringing coldest conditions in years
City Limits: NYC’s Deadly Cold Spell Continues
NYDN: Mamdani adds more homeless outreach, warming centers
amNY: Mayor rails against ‘rotten’ ICE at interfaith breakfast
Documented NY: What Immigrants Need to Know About ICE’s New Power to Forcibly Enter Homes
amNY: Top state judge calls attention to the family court’s lack of resources
Documented NY: Immigration Attorneys in New York Navigate the Unknown
Queens Daily Eagle: Chief judge spotlights struggles in Family Court
Daily Mail: Mayor faces first showdown with NYPD; cops used fake social media accounts to spy
New York Weekly: Lower Manhattan Adds 100+ Safe Haven Beds in Major Homelessness Push
NYT: Mamdani Reverses Campaign Promise to Expand Rental Assistance
Law360: SNAP Recipients Appeal In 2nd Circ. Over Card Scam Suit
City Limits: Legal Groups Appeal in Push for Feds to Replace Stolen SNAP Benefits
Amsterdam News: Will Mamdani’s new Correction Department head turn around Rikers Island?
Law360: NYC Bar Pushes Gov. To Free Legal Aid Funds In Budget
Gothamist: NYC still struggling to replace housing vouchers set to expire under Trump
Hoodline: Mamdani slams breaks on nyc rental vochers
6SqFt: Mamdani looks to narrow housing voucher program, reneging on campaign promise
CBS: Voluntary departures hit record high as detained immigrants lose hope
Amsterdam News: NYC’s deadly severe cold snap is giving City Hall its first real test
NY1: Prosecutors challenge insanity defense in Chinatown killings trial
BK Reader: Mamdani Encouraged That City Can Fill $7B Budget Gap
El Diario: Batalla legal por robo de “cupones de alimentos” SNAP en corte de apelaciones
NYDN: Mamdani nominates of Nadia Shihata for Department of Investigation commissioner