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LAS Decries Governor’s Hollow Rebrand on Tax Break for Developers

The Legal Aid Society calls the proposed reform a change in name only, which will result in a colossal waste of tax dollars, according to POLITICO.

LAS: Hochul Must Allocate $2 Billion to Fund Critical Homeless Protections

The Legal Aid Society is calling on The Governor to use available pandemic relief money to fund the proposed Homeless Access Voucher Program, which would help keep families in their homes, reports Law360.

Client Stories: José Bejar Faces Eviction After 19 Years of Paying Rent

Proposed legislation known as "Good Cause" could help people like the Bejars by preventing landlords from evicting tenants without a good reason, as reported by City Limits.

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.