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 urges New Yorkers to apply for COVID-19 rent relief

NYT: How to Apply for Rent Relief in New York
City Limits: Over 7,000 New Yorkers Apply for COVID Rent Relief in Program’s First Four Hours
El Diario: Desde este martes se puede aplicar al programa de pago de rentas retrasadas a caseros
Capitol Pressroom: New York may have your rent money. Apply to find out

More LAS in the news

Filter: NY Assembly Passes Bill Ensuring Prisoners Access to Methadone, Bupe
NYLJ: Self-Funding by the Police Department: Seizure of Money Upon Arrest
The Hill: Dozens of New York tenants receive ‘Wuhan virus emergency’ eviction notices
NY Post: Lawmaker says error at NYPD lab that went unchecked for 5 years warrants probe
NYT: My Parishioner Was Not Sentenced to Death. He Still Died.
City Limits: NYC’s Enforcement Units Struggle to Keep Pace on Housing Discrimination Cases
City & State: The 2021 Queens Power 100: 51-100
NYT: A 7-Year-Old Was Accused of Rape. Is Arresting Him the Answer?
Amsterdam News: New legislation helps opioid-addicted inmates
NYLJ: NY’s High Court Reverses Appellate Court in Warrantless Search Case
The Independent: 7 year old charged with rape in small upstate New York community
SI Advance: In wake of controversy over ‘Wuhan virus’ eviction notices, S.I. lawyer ‘highly insulted’
Crain’s: Lucerne Hotel Homeless Residents Lose Appeal, Face Relocation
City Limits: ICE Won’t Say How Many Immigrants Have Been Vaccinated at NY Detention Facility
CBS2: New York Lawmakers Pushing ‘Treatment Not Jails Act’
Gotham Gazette: NYCHA’s Latest Rescue Plan Needs State Approval
The City: Death of Two Men at Rikers  Amplifies Push to Overhaul Parole Rules