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Evictions Down 20 Percent Due to Housing Reform, Right to Counsel

“These laws and programs are noticeably working and more New Yorkers are remaining in their homes,” The Legal Aid Society's Judith Goldiner tells the AM New York.
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LAS in the News 1.03.20

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.
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Corey Stoughton to Lead Criminal Defense Practice Special Litigation Unit

Stoughton comes to The Legal Aid Society with years of experience in criminal justice reform, litigation and policy advocacy.
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Despite Widespread Support, Gov. Cuomo Vetoes Critical Bill to Combat Wage Theft

It is estimated that each year workers in New York are unlawfully underpaid by about $1 billion, according to the New York Daily News.
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Op-Ed: Moving Past the Fear-Mongering on Bail, Discovery Reform

Tina Luongo, Attorney-In-Charge of the Criminal Defense Practice at The Legal Aid Society, joined other Chief Defenders on a joint op-ed decrying the fear-mongering from law enforcement and other detractors concerning the newly implemented reforms in today's Gotham Gazette.
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Janet Sabel Honored by Crain’s New York as 2020 Notable Woman in Law

Each year this list honors women who have exemplified the utmost professionalism, leadership and dedication in the practice of law.
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LAS in the News 2019 Highlights

We have an intrinsic connection to the daily lives of New Yorkers. Here are some highlights of our work in 2019.
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LAS in the News 12.20.19

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.
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LAS Calls on NYCHA to Prevent Heat, Hot Water Outages This Holiday Season

“No family should have to spend Christmas morning opening presents shivering, unable to enjoy a warm meal,” said The Legal Aid Society’s Judith Goldiner to the New York Daily News.
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Immigrant Rights Advocates File First Federal Lawsuit to Block Interrelated “Public Charge” Rules

Today, advocates in New York filed Make the Road New York v. Pompeo, the first federal lawsuit seeking to jointly block three interrelated “Public Charge” rules promulgated by the Trump Administration, reports The Washington Post.
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