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.

Newsday: Mayor chips away at right to shelter policy as migrant crisis swamps NYC system
The City: What Happens After You’re Arrested in New York? A Guide From Insiders
Gothamist: Offered tickets to depart NYC when forced to leave shelters
Law360: NY Atty’s 10-Year Fight Upends Wrongful Murder Conviction
USA Today: Case of homeless shelter contract fraud highlights schemes across the nation
Capitol Confidential: Defenders and Prosecutors team up for Albany push
NYLJ: Attorneys for Children Lawyers Call for $60M Budget Increase
Law360: NY DAs, Public Defenders Urge Student Loan Aid Expansion
Queens Daily Eagle: Queens pol’s bill to expand atty loan forgiveness program passed by Senate
City Limits: Second Time’s the Charm? NY Legislature Angles For Broad Housing Deal
NEWS12: Mobile bus tour working to provide community justice citywide
NYP: NYC Council Speaker sets up fight with mayor as she calls for more oversight of City Hall
Brooklyn Daily Eagle: Gov. Hochul faces backlash over attempt to divert $120m from legal aid funds
Gothamist: Housing at NYC libraries and Aqueduct Racetrack proposed by City Council speaker
FOX5: East Harlem tenants sue landlord over ‘unbearable’ living condition
The City: Housing Vouchers to Be Reinstated Following Settlement With Social Services
El Diario: Un edificio en Harlem está siendo “devorado” por las ratas