At The Legal Aid Society our Civil, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Rights, and Pro Bono practices work tirelessly in and out of thecourtroom 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.

Times Union Commentary: End New York’s prison slavery system
NYDN OpEd: What Adams’ mental illness push gets badly wrong
Teen Vogue: Eric Adams’s New Homeless Policy: More Policing
El Diario: Urgen aprobar ley “Borrón y cuenta nueva” en NY 
Crain’s: The long road for a migrant couple trying to find work and make it in New York
Capitol Pressroom: New obstacles for accessing home care services
The City: Thousands Have Benefits Stolen Through Card Skimming Across New York
Spectrum News: Advocates want New York to aid victims of SNAP ‘skimming’
QNS: Legal Aid Society urges Queens DA to improve evidence sharing practices
ABC7: Insider’s tips to resolve heating, hot water complaints
The City: Lawyers, Advocates Prod Albany for More Legal Protections for Kids Under Arrest