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LAS Named as Finalist in Robin Hood’s AI Poverty Challenge

Legal Aid is the recipient of a $100K grant for its AI-powered Housing Justice Helpline Information Retrieval Tool.

LAS Decries Watered-Down NYPD Disciplinary Matrix

The move is the latest by Mayor Adams to erode meaningful accountability for the NYPD.

LAS in the News 09.13.24

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.

LAS Lawsuit Takes Aim at Solar Panel Scammers

Unscrupulous companies are using high pressure sales tactics and misleading financial agreements to take advantage of homeowners.

‘Do NYC Justice’ Campaign Connects New Yorkers to Community Resources

The public awareness campaign, a collaboration between Legal Aid and Kettle, is grounded in expanding access to and investing in community resources.

LAS in the News 09.06.24

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.

Report: NYPD Failing to Comply with Stop and Frisk Reforms

An Independent Federal Monitor released a report showing that the NYPD has failed to comply with court-ordered mandates to reform its practices.

LAS in the News 08.30.24

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.

LAS in the News 08.23.24

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.

LAS Sues to Protect Sealed Juvenile Records

The lawsuit seeks to end the NYPD's unlawful practice of accessing, using and disclosing sealed arrest-related records of youth ages 7 through 17.