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LAS Praises Bill to Extend New York’s Eviction Moratorium

The proposed legislation would extend the eviction moratorium to August 31st, providing further relief to struggling New York tenants, as reported by Gothamist.

LAS: Extend Eviction Moratorium Until All Families Get Needed Relief

The state's relief program, which contains $2.4 billion for tenants, will not be live until after the current moratorium expires on May 1, as reported by Law360.

LAS Slams Suspension of Prison Vaccination Effort

The interruption of the state's vaccination program leaves incarcerated New Yorkers with no options, according to Gothamist.

LAS Applauds Lawmakers’ Deal for Essential Immigrant Workers

A $2.1 billion fund has been established for undocumented workers who were excluded from previous COVID-19 relief, as reported by BK Reader.

LAS Applauds Bill to Administer Billions in New York Rent Relief

Lawmakers have reached an agreement to distribute more than $2 billion in federal rent assistance, according to Law360.

Vaccine Fight for Incarcerated New Yorkers Makes LAS City & State Weekly Winner

The Legal Aid Society was named as one of City & State's Weekly Winners after a court victory that compels the state to offer incarcerated New Yorkers COVID-19 vaccines.

LAS: Unhoused and Homeless New Yorkers Cannot Easily Access Relief Funds

Systemic barriers to those in need of stimulus checks include the requirement for official identification and a general lack of awareness, according to The New York Times.

LAS Decries Tech Issues Impact on Tenants in Housing Court

Tenants who lack access to computers, cell phones, and reliable internet face a daunting challenge interacting with virtual proceedings, reports Reuters.

NY Supreme Court: Incarcerated People Must Be Offered COVID-19 Vaccine

The decision, in a suit brought by The Legal Aid Society together with a coalition of advocates, ordered the Governor to make every incarcerated person in the state eligible immediately, according to The New York Times.

LAS Calls for Extension of Eviction Moratorium

The Legal Aid Society joined a broad coalition of housing groups calling on lawmakers to extend New York State's eviction ban, reports POLITICO.