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LAS Secures Tax Exempt Status for Historic Black Women’s Benevolent Society

The exemption will save the society's Brooklyn headquarters from demolition and allow the organization to continue providing critical services to local residents.

NYC Council Members Demand Funding for Public Defense, Right to Counsel

Twenty-six New York City Council members have signed a letter to Mayor Adams calling for $195M in additional funding for these critical legal services.

LAS in the News 06.16.23

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.

LAS Commends End of 90-Day Rule for Housing Vouchers

The Legal Aid Society is calling on the Mayor to enact the full package of CityFHEPS housing reforms recently passed by the City Council.

LAS Demands Investigation Into NYPD Surveillance Technology Rollout

Technologies including a K5 Security Robot, DigiDog, and StarChase GPS Tracking Guns were introduced without legally required public notice and opportunity for comment.

LAS Renews Call for Receivership of City Jails

The Legal Aid Society has long maintained that independent leadership with the authority to enact bold and swift change is necessary to end the humanitarian crisis on Rikers Island.

LAS Releases Legislative Priorities For Assembly Special Session

After a largely unproductive legislative session, Legal Aid is calling on lawmakers to prioritize a number of bills that have already passed the Senate.

LAS Calls on Governor Hochul to Enact Clean Slate Legislation

The transformative legislation will help millions of New Yorkers living with a criminal conviction start anew, increasing their access to jobs, housing, and critical services.

LAS in the News 06.09.23

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.

LAS Decries Albany’s Callous Inaction on Housing Crisis

Legal Aid is demanding lawmakers convene a special session to pass a comprehensive housing package including "Good Cause" eviction protections and a State level voucher program.