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.

News12: Disabled Brooklyn tenants sue landlord over broken elevators, wheelchair lift
City & State: Here’s what the City Council is pushing for in the NYC budget
NYDN: Mamdani steps back from changes at the NYPD amid an uneasy truce with Tisch
amNY: New rules will require judges visit jails to see the impact of their sentences
Chalkbeat: NYC to overhaul attendance rules, requiring a ‘school avoidance liaison’ at every school
NY State of Politics: New York set to be first in nation to require judges to visit jails and prisons
Amsterdam News: As NYPD targets gun possession, communities sound alarm