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:

City Limits: Bill to Create New Housing Voucher For Homeless New Yorkers Gains Traction in Albany
Gothamist: Rikers detainees seek half-million dollar fine after being denied medical appointments
NYDN: Hunger strike among ICE detainees in upstate jail over conditions
NYLJ: DiFiore Links Court Consolidation With Efforts to Reduce Racial Disparities
The City: NYC Landlords Almost Never Get Arrested for Illegal DIY Evictions
WSJ:Appeals Court to Weigh New York Rent Regulations
NYDN: Mayor Adams fails to convince Dems to reverse criminal justice reforms during Albany visit
Patch: East NY, Brownsville NYCHA Sites Utility Outage Spike, Data Shows
Amsterdam News: AmNews looks at the city’s SOTA program in 2022
NYDN: Correction Department scrubs stats from website
City & State: The 2022 Real Estate Power 100
NYS Focus: Crucial Evidence Goes Stale As Desk Appearance Tickets Are Issued
El Diario: Alcalde Adams va a Albany a pedir ayuda legislativa para combatir el crimen en NYC