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Federal Prosecutor Calls for Independent Leadership on Rikers

Damian Williams is echoing the position long held by The Legal Aid Society, that a receivership is necessary to address the humanitarian crisis in City jails.

LAS in the News 07.14.23

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.

LAS Lauds City Council Override on Housing Voucher Reforms

The New York City Council has voted to override Mayor Adams' veto on critical reforms to the CityFHEPS voucher program.

LAS Warns NYCHA’s Demolition Plan Will Lead to Permanent Displacement

The Legal Aid Society is demanding guarantees that no residents will be permanently displaced ahead of a proposed rebuild in Chelsea.

Tina Luongo Honored with 2023 Legal Services Justice Award

Luongo is being recognized for their work advancing the cause of justice on behalf of low-income, marginalized members of the LGBTQ+ and HIV+ communities.

LAS in the News 07.07.23

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.

Op-Ed: Setting the Record Straight on the Rent Guidelines Board Vote

Adán Soltren, an attorney with the Legal Aid Society and member of the New York City Rent Guidelines Board, has penned a new op-ed decrying a recent vote by the board to increase rents on vulnerable New Yorkers.

LAS Mourns the Loss of Former Client Ricky Howell

Mr. Howell was callously forced to spend the final days of his life in Department of Correction custody although he suffered from a terminal illness and posed no threat to public safety.

LAS: Reinstate Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan Asylum Seekers

The Legal Aid Society, together with a broad coalition of immigration advocates, is calling on the Biden Administration to take action that will benefit both asylum seekers and the United States.

LAS Attorneys Recognized As Housing Advocacy Leaders

Judith Goldiner and Ellen Davidson have been named to City & State's Real Estate Power 100 list for their tireless work on behalf of New York's low-income tenants.