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.

LAS continues fight for CityFHEPS reform/expansion

NYDN: Council, Legal Aid launch appeal in hopes of reviving NYC housing voucher expansion
AMNY: City Council, LAS appeal court ruling on lawsuit expanding housing voucher eligibility
City Limits: Council Files Appeal Over Adams Admin’s Refusal to Expand Rental Vouchers
Politico Pro: City Council, LAS appeal decision siding with Adams on rent voucher reforms

More LAS in the news

Gothamist: A Bronx mother avoids eviction, her fight could help thousands keep their homes
Pix11: Rent-stabilized apartment price hikes take effect
NY Times: As the Mayor Is Indicted, the Council Passes Rat Birth Control
CBS NY: Jaywalking may soon by legal in New York City
Politico: Adams aide — and a close personal friend — pushed city officials to hire tech firm
Hell Gate: Who’s in Charge of Rikers Has to Change, Judge Says
Queens Daily Eagle: Mayor taps corp counsel nominee and appoints chief counsel amid legal woes