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New Report Details Vermin Infestation on Rikers Island

The proliferation of vermin includes arthropods, mice, ants, flies, roaches, gnats, and drain flies.

LAS in the News 11.03.23

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: Housing Families with Children at Floyd Bennett Field is Unacceptable

A tour of the facility revealed that it falls woefully short of providing the accommodations that this vulnerable population needs and deserves.

Phil Desgranges Set to Lead Criminal Defense Law Reform at LAS

Desgranges will lead a team working to develop and advance innovative impact litigation and policy reform initiatives.

LAS Honors Key Partners at 2023 Pro Bono Publico Awards Ceremony

Wesley R. Powell of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP; Dechert LLP; and 264 individual attorneys were honored at this year's ceremony.

LAS in the News 10.27.23

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 Secures Ruling to Disclose NYPD Surveillance Spending

A petition brought by Legal Aid will require the NYPD to make its contracts with surveillance technology providers public.

Tina Luongo Honored with Servant of Justice Award

Luongo, Chief Attorney of Legal Aid's Criminal Defense Practice was honored for Legal Aid's work in the field of criminal justice reform.

LAS: City Must Not House New Arrivals in Tents

Passing out tents as winter approaches is a mockery of the City’s legal and moral obligation to provide safe shelter to people without homes.

LAS Praises Elimination of Notary Requirement in Civil Court

The notary requirement disproportionately affects low-income and unrepresented individuals, especially communities of color.