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 communities 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:

NYT LTE: Housing Instability in the Bronx
Daily Eagle: DOC sued for allegedly denying FOIL request about lack of services on Rikers
The Imprint: City Council Approves Bills to Fast-Track Housing Vouchers for Homeless, Foster Youth
New York Daily News: NYC jails ordered to speed up use of force cases involving correction staff
Pix 11: Man moved to state prison after 850 days at Rikers, all because he stole cold medicine
The City: Tenants, Landlords Call on Hochul to Reopen Rent Relief Applications
The Chief Leader: Judge Orders DOC to Address Backlog of Discipline Cases
The Real Deal: City Council advances protections for lease-breakers