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LAS Secures Order to Clarify Suspension of Solitary Confinement Reforms

The order requires DOCCS to disclose which provisions of the HALT Act they have suspended as a result of illegal strikes by correction staff at prisons across the State.

Client Stories: Andres Ramirez Fuels His Neighborhood at Baruir Coffee

Mr. Ramirez was able to take over the coffee shop where he worked for 10 years with an assist from Legal Aid's Community Development Project.

LAS in the News 03.14.25

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 03.07.25

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: Crippling Student Loan Debt Threatens Public Service Lawyers

Legal Aid is calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to fully fund loan forgiveness for attorneys serving the public interest this session.

5 Things to Know: Social Workers

March is Social Work Month and The Legal Aid Society is proud to celebrate the dedication, expertise, and compassion of our social work staff.

LAS Leaders Honored as Top Legal Minds in New York State

Twyla Carter and Judith Goldiner have been named to City & State's 2025 Law Power 100 list.

LAS in the News 02.28.25

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 02.21.25

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.

Twyla Carter Honored as One of New York’s Most Influential Black Leaders

Legal Aid's Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer has been honored as part of PoliticsNY & amNY Metro Black Power Players list.