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.

Bronx tenants from fire-ravaged buildings demand action from City

Bronx Times: Displaced Allerton fire victims rally for housing assistance and speedier repairs
Norwood News: Bronx Tenants from 2910 Wallace Avenue Demand City Action to Return Home
CBS2: 6 months after massive Bronx fire, displaced residents rally for repairs to their building

More LAS in the news

The City: Council Set to Pass Bill Mandating Disclosure of Rikers Deaths
6SqFt: NYC must expand housing voucher program, court rules
LittleAfrica News: Black Families Disproportionately Targeted for Child Welfare Investigations
Gothamist: Nonprofit budget cuts leave some parents in custody cases unable to visit children
Slate: The Haunted Final Days of the Roosevelt Hotel
The City: NYPD Bypassed Facial Recognition Ban to ID Pro-Palestinian Student Protester
NYDN: Former NYPD head Donlon says shoddy evidence storage jeopardizes criminal cases