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 demand immediate repairs to deplorable conditions

CBS: Bronx tenants say landlord is ignoring deplorable conditions
News12 Bronx: Belmont residents claim landlord has neglected to make hazardous building repairs
ABC7: Bronx residents take action against landlord after elevator broken for over a year
The City: Bronx Tenants Demand Repairs at Violation-Riddled Building

LAS: Gun detection system for subway is ineffective, invasive

Gothamist: Gun detectors coming to NYC subway as transit system sees sharp drop in crime
Pix11: Weapon metal detectors to come to New York City subways
CBS: NYC set to install weapons detection systems in subway stations
NY1 Noticias: Usuarios ven con buenos ojos medida de instalar escáners para detectar armas

More LAS in the news

NYDN: Rikers Island detainee dies after jail ‘repeatedly ignored’ requests for medical help
Queens Daily Eagle: Rikers detainee dies after guards ignored plea for medical attention, attys say
Gothamist: They’re about to be evicted. Attorneys say NYC can stop it.
City Limits: Right-to-Shelter Defenders Back Bill to End 30- and 60-Day Deadlines
El Diario: Aumento aprobado en viviendas de renta estabilizada ha sido el más alto en 11 años
Times Union: NYC, state agency hope to resettle the migrants in upstate hotels
Brooklyn Daily Eagle: KCCBA hosts “A DNA CLE” with experts Allison Lewis and Daniel Chu
Gothamist: NYC will soon stop cash assistance for residents who fail to meet work requirements
El Diario: Preocupación tras cambio de requisitos para beneficiarios de mesadas de efectivo en NYC