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.

Jessica Tisch named new NYPD commissioner

NYT: Jessica Tisch, Sanitation Chief, Becomes 2nd Woman to Lead the N.Y.P.D.
USA Today: NYC Mayor Eric Adams names Loews heiress Jessica Tisch to lead the NYPD
NY Daily News: Mayor Adams names Sanitation Chief Jessica Tisch new NYPD police commissioner
Brooklyn Daily Eagle: Adams appoints tech-minded Jessica Tisch as new police commissioner
CBS NY: Jessica Tisch appointed new NYPD commissioner, second female in department’s history
Queens Daily Eagle: Jessica Tisch named NYPD commissioner

More LAS in the news

NY1: Attorney discusses the Clean Slate Act
Queens Daily Eagle: Clean Slate Act takes effect
CBS NY: Clean Slate Act is in effect. Here’s what it means for people with criminal records.
City & State: The 2024 Power of Diversity: Women 100
El Diario: Costo inmobiliario para buscar apartamento en NYC tendrá que pagarlo el casero
NYDN: More tainted DNA samples linked to sloppy work at NYC Chief Medical Examiner’s lab
Law360: After High Court Snubs, What’s Next For NY Rent Law Cases?
The City: City Hall Moves to Wind Down Separate Shelter System for Migrants
NY Times: Why a Police Shooting Victim’s Family Won’t Get a $100 Million Payout