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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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LAS Urges Tenants to Apply for Emergency Rent Relief

New Yorkers with pending applications will be protected from eviction proceedings, as reported by AMNY.
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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.
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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.
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LAS Secures Court Order to Reopen NYS Rent Relief Portal

Tenants are urged to apply as soon as the online portal is live to protect against eviction, reports the Associated Press.
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LAS Calls for Additional Federal Funding for Emergency Rent Relief

New York State has received only a fraction of the requested $1 billion its vulnerable tenants desperately need, according to Crain's New York.
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LAS: Mayor Adams Must Hold the NYPD to a Higher Standard

The Legal Aid Society is calling on the mayor to end the aggressive and violent policing tactics that have plagued the department, as reported by The New York Times.
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