News July 24, 2026 LAS in the News We have an intrinsic connection to the daily lives of New Yorkers. Here are a few of the places we made a difference this week. Read More
News June 30, 2026 LAS Secures $300M Settlement to Expand Housing Voucher Access The settlement is a major victory for New Yorkers in shelters and those facing eviction and homelessness. Read More
News June 24, 2026 LAS Announces Major Settlement for Home Healthcare Workers The proposed settlement will benefit more than 200,000 essential workers. Read More
News May 21, 2026 Court Rejects Effort to Create Shadow Foster Care System The Legal Aid Society was a plaintiff in a lawsuit against New York State's Host Homes program, which created a shadow, unregulated system of foster care. Read More
News April 24, 2026 LAS Delivers Major Victory for Survivors of Domestic Violence A new ruling ensures survivors who face criminal charges cannot be forced to waive their right to a hearing that considers their history during sentencing. Read More
News January 28, 2026 Judge Appoints Independent Leader to Oversee Rikers Island The appointment is the result of decades long litigation and advocacy by Legal Aid to address the inhumane conditions in City jails. Read More