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LAS Praises State’s New Eviction Moratorium

By returning to work and passing this legislation, New York lawmakers have avoided the disaster of widespread eviction during a surge of COVID-19.

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.

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.

Listen: New York’s Eviction Moratorium Defanged by Supreme Court

The Legal Aid Society's Ellen Davidson appeared on The Capitol Pressroom to discuss what a recent Supreme Court ruling means for New York tenants, and what the state must do to help.

LAS Calls on NY Lawmakers to Reconvene After Supreme Court Eviction Ruling

The high court struck down a critical protection in the state's eviction moratorium, but Albany can amend to law to make sure tenants stay in their homes, according to POLITICO.

Listen: New York Struggles to Deliver Federal Rent Relief Funding

The Legal Aid Society's Ellen Davidson appeared on The Capitol Pressroom to discuss the issues plaguing the State's rent relief distribution.

LAS: Eviction Moratorium Must Once Again Be Extended

A new COVID-19 surge coupled with the sluggish distribution of rent relief funds makes it essential that Albany extend tenant protections beyond August, reports the Norwood News.

LAS Welcomes Pledge to Streamline Rent Relief Process

Advocates appreciate the Governor's attention to fixing the problem with processing applications but need more details, including a plan to address the program's glitchy website, reports THE CITY.

Senator Schumer Tells New York to Expedite Rent Relief

The Legal Aid Society applauded the Senator's leadership, noting that while the program has been taking applications, almost no money has been paid out, according to the New York Daily News.

LAS: New York’s Rental Assistance Efforts Suffering From Anemic Outreach

Lower than expected application numbers suggest Albany’s message to vulnerable New Yorkers is not reaching those who need it most, as reported by Gothamist.