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LAS in the News 08.27.21

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.

NYC Defenders Demand Action on Humanitarian Crisis in City Jails

A mass wave of staff absenteeism and surging COVID-19 are both major factors contributing to an extraordinarily dangerous situation, according to the Queens Daily Eagle.

Wells Fargo Supports Essential Rent Relief Work with New Grant

The Legal Aid Society continues its critical work helping clients navigate New York State's Emergency Rental Assistance Program thanks to a grant from Wells Fargo.

City Jails Facing Catastrophic Conditions, Extreme Violence

“Every person they send to jail is at great risk of harm and death,” a member of the independent body that monitors the system tells The New York Times.

LAS Calls on Governor Hochul to Sign Essential Legislation

The new Governor can demonstrate her commitment to equal justice for all New Yorkers by signing multiple bills already passed by the state legislature.

Watch: LAS Praises Extension of Title 8 Protections to Domestic Workers

The Legal Aid Society's Richard Blum recently appeared on Estrella TV Noticias to explain why the City's move is an important one.

LAS: NYS Legislature Must Reconvene to Enact a Viable Eviction Moratorium

The Legal Aid Society is calling on state lawmakers to reconvene immediately to pass an eviction moratorium that will comply with a recent Supreme Court ruling, reports the Queens Daily Eagle.

LAS in the News 08.20.21

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: Cuomo Leaving Office With Unfulfilled Clemency Pledge

The Legal Aid Society’s Ted Hausman joined WNYC's The Capitol Pressroom to make the case for more commutations and pardons before the Governor leaves office.

LAS Secures Clemency for 60-Year-Old Client George Martinez

Mr. Martinez's sentence has been commuted by the outgoing Governor, The Legal Aid Society is calling on Mr. Cuomo to do more, as reported by the Queens Daily Eagle.