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LAS Calls on Albany to Enact Long-Term Solutions to Growing Housing Crisis

An expired moratorium on evictions exacerbates the need for lawmakers to enact “Good Cause” evictions and the Housing Access Voucher bills to protect tenants, reports the PIX11 News.

Spotlight: Sealing Past Convictions in the Case Closed Project

The Legal Aid Society's Case Closed Project educates the public on complicated record sealing eligibility and assists clients with sealing applications.

LAS in the News 01.14.22

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.

Listen: Affordable Housing a Challenge for Residents Following Bronx Fire

The Legal Aid Society's Judith Goldiner joined NPR's Morning Edition to discuss the issues faced by tenants who rely on Section 8 vouchers in New York City.

Watch: Faith & Community Leaders Join Call for Clemency for Reggie Randolph

Mr. Randolph is currently serving a state prison sentence of 2-4 years for stealing NyQuil, reports the PIX11 News.

Client Stories: Lori Gjenashaj Deserves Compassion Not Incarceration

Mrs. Gjenashaj, who was shot by the NYPD after suffering a mental health crisis, is the subject of a profile by THE CITY.

NYT Op-Doc: The Landlord’s Worst Nightmare Is a Basic Human Right

The Legal Aid Society's Judith Goldiner appears in a new video piece by The New York Times explaining the importance of "Good Cause" eviction legislation.

LAS Urges Tenants to Apply for Emergency Rent Relief

New Yorkers with pending applications will be protected from eviction proceedings, as reported by AMNY.

LAS Demands Action As Eviction Moratorium Looms

The Legal Aid Society's Judith Goldiner appeared on Capital Tonight to outline steps Albany must take to avoid mass evictions and homelessness.

LAS in the News 01.07.22

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.