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LAS Demands “Good Cause” Protections As Evictions Continue to Soar

New York City Marshals have executed over 5K evictions in the first seven months of 2023, a 259 percent increase year over year.
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Twyla Carter Reflects on One Year at LAS

Legal Aid's Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer reflects on her first year leading the organization.
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Tina Luongo Named Chair of American Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section

Luongo is the first gender non-conforming individual to serve as Chair of the section, which includes over 100K members.
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LAS Attorneys Honored for Work Defending Discovery Reforms

Amanda Jack and Kalle Condliffe were recognized by the State Defenders Association for their work defending New York's historic reforms to discovery.
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LAS in the News 08.04.23

We have an intrinsic connection to the daily lives of New Yorkers. Here are a few of the places we made a difference, provided context or added valuable perspective this week.
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LAS Wins Restraining Order Against Predatory Bronx Landlord

Ved Parkash and his associates are using a subleasing scheme to evade Rent Stabilization Laws and are collecting unlawful rents from low-income tenants.
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LAS Condemns City Over Migrants Forced to Sleep on Local Streets

The Legal Aid Society is calling on all levels of government to take meaningful action to ensure shelter for all New Yorkers.
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LAS Secures Ruling to End Delays to SNAP, Cash Assistance Benefits

A new court order requires the City to meet federal and state requirements for processing and renewing critical benefits for low-income New Yorkers.
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LAS in the News 07.21.23

We have an intrinsic connection to the daily lives of New Yorkers. Here are a few of the places we made a difference, provided context or added valuable perspective this week.
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LAS: Governor’s Executive Order on Housing Fails Tenants

Governor Hochul's order allows certain developers to enjoy tax benefits, similar to those afforded by 421a, while excluding any protections for tenants.
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