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LAS Files Suit To Oust Deadbeat Landlord

The landlord, Food First, has a long history of neglect, allowing building conditions to become dangerous to the life, health, and safety of the tenants who live there.

Advocates Rally in Support of Jury of Our Peers Act

The proposed legislation would allow all New Yorkers to serve on juries, regardless of past convictions.

LAS Sues Over Severely Neglected Bronx Buildings with Over 600 Violations

Violations include leaks, elevator outages, a lack of heat and hot water, a vermin infestation, and other severe conditions across two buildings.

LAS in the News 04.12.24

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.

Q&A: Takeasha L. Newton, Community Justice Unit

As a leader directly impacted by generational incarceration, Takeasha is determined to empower the communities she respects.

LAS: Proposal Would Deny Children in Foster Care Critical Benefits

Proposed policy changes from the City's Administration for Children’s Services would deny children in foster care access to Social Security benefits.

LAS in the News 04.05.24

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.

Tenants, Electeds Call on Maimonides Hospital to Stop Mass Evictions

The hospital plans to move forward with the evictions of up to 60 families.

LAS: City Failing to Provide Education for Incarcerated Youth

Legal Aid has filed a motion to appoint a new monitor who will bring the DOC and DOE into compliance with their legally mandated duties.

Advocates Rally to Ensure Access to Voting for Incarcerated New Yorkers

The Vote in NYC Jails Coalition is calling on the NYC Council to hold an immediate oversight hearing on efforts to ensure access to the ballot box.