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Advocates Urge Governor to Increase Cash Assistance

The levels of assistance for basic needs and rent have not been updated in decades and are woefully inadequate for New Yorkers who are struggling to afford necessities.

LAS Unveils 2024 Statewide Legislative Priorities

The Legal Aid Society is calling on lawmakers in Albany to pass a comprehensive set of bills that will improve the lives of its clients and all New Yorkers.

New Yorkers Rally Against Eviction of Asylum Seekers

Legal Aid joined elected officials and a range of homelessness and immigration advocates a day before the City is expected to begin evicting families with children from shelter.

LAS in the News 01.05.24

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 12.29.23

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 12.22.23

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 Lauds Pardon Granted for Client Kayode Oseni

Mr. Oseni has lived in the United States for 27 years but faced deportation because of a conviction from his youth.

Op-Ed: How Many Stops Act Will Bring Transparency, Accountability to NYPD

The Act will require the NYPD to record and report data from all executed street stops, investigative encounters, and consent searches.

LAS Sues Over Delays to Expedited SNAP and Cash Assistance Benefits

The motion seeks to force the City into compliance with a 2005 court order to ensure thousands of food-insecure New Yorkers have access to emergency benefits.

Watch: Margot Fights For Her Children, a Better Future

In this mini-documentary, Margot is bravely sharing the story of her journey to asylum as a Legal Aid Society client.