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.

Gothamist: More NYC working moms taking paid postpartum leave, data shows
THE CITY: Three Rikers Deaths, Similar Failures: Officers Off Post, Medical Care Bungled
Newsone: NYC Is Finally Talking About ‘Deed Theft’
Gay City News: Advocates demand more funding for trans initiatives in NYC budget
Law360: NY Court Nixes Assault Plea Over Unsuppressed Statements
amNY: Mamdani fills key post in new community safety office with behavioral health expert
Norwood News: City Council Progressive Caucuses Support Calls for CityFHEPS Expansion
Gothamist: NY Prosecutors Undermining Law That Protects Domestic Violence Survivors
Patch: NYC Moves to Seize Control of Two Apartment Complexes
WABC-TV: Mayor Mamdani, Housing Officials Announce Big Win Against Bronx Landlord
6sqft: NYC Announces Record $31M in Penalties Against Two Bronx Landlords
The Bronx Daily: Mayor Announces Largest-Ever Penalty Against Negligent Bronx Landlord
NYDN: NYC Rent Guidelines Board keeps rent freeze on table but doesn’t rule out hikes
El Diario: Junta de Alquiler mantiene opción de congelar las rentas, pero sin descartar aumentos
ABC7: Rent Guidelines Board to hold preliminary vote on possible rent freeze or increases
El Diario: Alcaldía de Nueva York logró acuerdo millonario contra dos caseros