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Watch: LAS Housing Attorneys Call for Robust Eviction Moratoriums

Munonyedi Clifford and Jason Wu joined BNC News to discuss how the looming eviction crisis significantly impacts minority communities and what can be done to address these challenges ahead.

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 Demands Action to Prevent Homelessness as Eviction Protections Expire

With 10 Days left until New York’s eviction moratorium ends, The Legal Aid Society is calling on lawmakers to extend the critical protection immediately, as reported by the Queens Daily Eagle.

LAS Urges New York to Expand Public Access to Virtual Court Hearings

Struggling tenants left hanging without a reliable connection while eviction cases make their way through court, reports The City.

LAS Applauds Chelsea Tenant Power in Plan to Save Homes

Chelsea NYCHA complexes threatened with demolition find solution through community involvement, reports THE CITY.

Listen: State Budget Includes $2.4 Billion in Rent Relief. Are You Eligible?

Ellen Davidson, a housing attorney at The Legal Aid Society, appeared on WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom to discuss this week's passage of New York's $2.4 billion dollar rent relief program.

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.

LAS Demands Improved Rent Relief Measures From New York State

Housing advocates are pressing state lawmakers to avoid missteps that hamstrung previous efforts, reports New York Focus.

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.