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LAS: Proposed Budget Cut Will Make Rikers Island More Dangerous

Mayor Eric Adams' plan to cut civilian programs from City jails will only serve to further destabilize an already dire situation.

LAS Lauds Grand Jury for Clearing Minor in Textbook Case of Self-Defense

Despite attempts from local elected officials to politicize the incident, a grand jury on Staten Island declined to bring charges against the 14-year-old boy.

LAS: Tragic Death of Jordan Neely Exposes Vast Inequity in NYC Justice System

Mr. Neely's death illuminates the existence of two different legal systems: one for white people, and the other, a far more racist, classist, and punitive system, for Black and Latinx New Yorkers.

LAS in the News 05.12.23

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 Decries Mayor’s Order to Suspend Right to Shelter Law

The Mayor's new executive order needlessly puts homeless families with children at risk.

Listen: Expanding Dental Benefits for Medicaid Recipients

Legal Aid's Belkys Garcia joined The Capitol Pressroom to discuss her team's landmark victory which will bring dental coverage to five million New Yorkers.

LAS in the News 05.05.23

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 Decries Rent Guidelines Board’s Preliminary Vote to Increase Rents

The Legal Aid Society is calling on the board to reverse course before its final vote in June and freeze rents for low-income tenants living in stabilized apartments.

LAS Leaders Recognized in Power of Diversity List

Attorney-in-Chief Twyla Carter and Jason Wu, Attorney-in-Charge of Legal Aid's Harlem Community Law Office, are being honored as part of City & State's Asian 100 list.

Jei Jan Wu Has a Fresh Start After Fighting Back Against Landlord Harassment

Ms. Wu was able to get help from Legal Aid housing attorneys through New York City's Right to Counsel program.