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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.

LAS Secures Settlement Expanding Dental Coverage to Millions of New Yorkers

The historic settlement ensures nearly five million low-income New Yorkers on Medicaid will receive dental coverage, as reported by The New York Times.

LAS in the News 04.28.23

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: Monitor Report Reaffirms Need for Independent Leadership at City Jails

Despite claims of progress, the use of force continues against incarcerated New Yorkers and serious staffing issues plague the Department of Correction.

LAS in the News 04.21.23

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: Audit Makes Strong Case to Abolish NYPD Gang Database

A new report confirms what advocates have long known: the database is overtly racist, procedurally indefensible, and makes little to no contribution to public safety.

LAS in the News 04.14.23

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.