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.

NYP: NYPD starts reporting low-level stops under controversial new law affecting rank-and-file
NYDN: Body worn cameras for NYC correction officers to remain offline at least 10 more weeks
West Side Rag: Here’s the Funding Coming to the UWS In the 2025 NYC Budget
NEWS12: Several families in Bath Beach fight to get homes back after being forced out
The City: Jail Official Promoted After Detainee Under His Watch Paralyzed in Officer Takedown
NY City News Service: Special Report: When Your New York Landlord is a Corporation
Queens Daily Eagle: Can DOC’s new Commissioner fix Rikers Island?
WBAI: On The Count: The Prison and Criminal Legal System Reform Report
Queens Daily Eagle: Rikers receivership case sluggishly moves forward
NYDN: What’s left to hear?: The time for talk on Rikers is over
Politico: The Rikers federal takeover waiting game
City & State: A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island
Gothamist: Judge orders hearing on whether NYC jail officials should be held in contempt