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LAS: Landlord is Evicting Bronx Tenants for Protesting Deplorable Conditions

The Legal Aid Society is calling on New York State lawmakers to pass "Good Cause" eviction protections to end this type of unscrupulous behavior.
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City Continues to Withhold Demographic Data of New Yorkers in DNA Database

The NYPD pledged that it would begin keeping track of demographic information and make said data available to the public, but that was three years ago.
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LAS in the News 02.24.23

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.
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LAS Suit Seeks Full Compensation for Victims of Benefits Theft

Over 8,000 low-income New Yorkers have fallen victim to SNAP and Cash Assistance benefits theft through skimming, a form of electronic theft.
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LAS in the News 02.17.23

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.
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LAS Condemns Collusion to Deport Immigrants by ICE, DOC

According to emails revealed at a recent City Council hearing, DOC employees coordinated with ICE on several occasions, despite clear policy prohibiting such communication.  
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LAS Rebrand Honored with 2023 Anthem Award

The Anthem Awards honor the purpose and mission-driven work of people, companies, and organizations worldwide.
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LAS in the News 02.10.23

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.
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LAS Sues to Protect Homeless Youth Against Housing Discrimination

The six plaintiffs in the suit were illegally denied apartments based on their source of income: Section 8 housing vouchers.
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LAS Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Bronx Tenants Displaced By Fire

The litigation seeks immediate repairs so residents of 2490 Davidson Avenue can safely return to their homes.
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