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.

City Limits: As Presidential Election Nears, Advocates Renew Call for Poll Sites in NYC Jails
Commercial Observer: Sunday Summary: Is Anybody Happy With the Rent Board?
Brick Underground: Good Cause FAQ: 10 questions and answers about NYC’s new eviction law
Newsday: Migrant crisis: Hope and uncertainty for Ecuadorian man returning to New York City
Gothamist: Judge’s ruling on solitary confinement in NY builds hope that practice will end
Hell Gate: Will the Mayor’s Appointees Implement the Solitary Ban the Mayor Tried to Kill?
City Journal: New York’s Housing Hell
Brooklyn Daily Eagle: Legal Aid brings free legal resources to NYCHA residents
Solitary Watch: NY Prisons Violate Solitary Confinement Law
Pix11: Legal Aid Society’s Justice Bus brings vital resources to Brooklyn