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LAS in the News 02.11.22

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.
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Listen: How NYC’s Family Court Failed Families During the Pandemic

The Legal Aid Society's Dawne Mitchell appeared on The Brian Lehrer Show to discuss recommendations for fixing a broken court system.
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LAS: Bail Reform Not to Blame for Rise in Violence

The Legal Aid Society's Marie Ndiaye joined NY1's Inside City Hall to set the record straight on bail reform in New York State.
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NYC Defenders: Albany Must Reject Mayor Adams’ Bail Proposal

The proposed "dangerousness" provision is discriminatory and will lead to over-incarceration, according to AMNY.
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NYCHA Utility Outages Underscore Need for Increased Funding

In response to data that shows utility outages are still plaguing public housing residents, The Legal Aid Society is calling on lawmakers to prioritize funding, reports the New York Daily News.
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LAS in the News 02.04.22

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.
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LAS: Significant Change Required to Address Family Court Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed many underlying issues with the system including too few judges and a lack of appropriate technology, as reported by NBC 4 New York.
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Listen: Meet the New Housing Tax Break, Same as the Old Tax Break

The Legal Aid Society's Ellen Davidson joined The Capitol Pressroom to explain why tax breaks for wealthy developers won't create more affordable housing.
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Op-Ed: Heading Off an Eviction Avalanche in New York

The Legal Aid Society's Judith Goldiner and Robin Hood's Chloe Sarnoff make the case for expanded access to CityFHEPS housing vouchers in today's New York Daily News.
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Advocates: Court’s Procedural Issues Put Immigrants at Risk of Deportation

Attorneys say poor communication around scheduling is impairing their ability to properly prepare for hearings, reports City Limits.
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