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LAS Hails State Housing Voucher Pilot Program As Essential First Step

The program will invest 50 million in rental assistance for New Yorkers who are unhoused or at risk of being unhoused.

LAS Decries Preliminary Vote to Raise Rent of Vulnerable New Yorkers

The Rent Guidelines Board is considering increases between 1.75 and 7.75 percent for tenants in rent-stabilized units.

LAS Celebrates Momentous Ownership Transfer in the Bronx

Residents at 2202-05 Davidson Ave have removed their negligent landlord, who was responsible for over 600 open housing code violations.

LAS Suit Challenges Unlawful Rent Increases

The Legal Aid Society's lawsuit seeks to protect the stability of hundreds of New Yorkers who receive housing subsidies.

Experts Release Comprehensive Plan to End Mass Homelessness in NYC

Housing advocates have created a blueprint for New York City's next Mayor to address its most pressing issue.

On Anniversary of Collapsed Bronx Building, LAS Calls to Expedite Reconstruction

One year later, six units have yet to be rebuilt, despite a court order secured by Legal Aid.

LAS Hails Proposed Tenant Protections in “City for All” Housing Plan

The plan will expand access to CityFHEPS vouchers for tenants facing eviction and restore funding to an anti-harassment program.

LAS Secures Ruling to Protect New York Rent Stabilization, Reforms

A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court ends the outstanding landlord challenges to New York's critical housing policies.

LAS Named as Finalist in Robin Hood’s AI Poverty Challenge

Legal Aid is the recipient of a $100K grant for its AI-powered Housing Justice Helpline Information Retrieval Tool.

LAS Lawsuit Takes Aim at Solar Panel Scammers

Unscrupulous companies are using high pressure sales tactics and misleading financial agreements to take advantage of homeowners.