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.

City & State: The 2026 Pride Trailblazers
Law360: Feds Say New Yorkers Lack Standing In ICE Arrest Suit
Gothamist: NYPD Set to Hire 580 Extra Cops Under Mayor Mamdani’s Latest Budget
Hell Gate: NYPD Commissioner Tisch Confirms She’s Doing Things Her Way
New York Daily News: NYPD to Hire More Cops Under Mayor Mamdani Despite Campaign Pledge
Newsday: Legislative Changes Needed to Close Loopholes in New York State Stalking Laws
Queens Daily Eagle: After Overturned Conviction, Queens Man Faces Jury Again for 1993 Killing
La Voz de NY: NYPD Hiring Plan: 580 Officers by Year-End, Clash Over Police Staffing Numbers
Queens Daily Eagle: State budget boosts funds for legal services