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LAS Announces Deal to Preserve New York City’s Right to Shelter Laws

After months of negotiation, the settlement preserves the Right to Shelter for single adults and will eliminate backlogs of new arrivals who are reapplying for shelter.

LAS Secures Settlement Ensuring Access to Critical Rental Vouchers

The settlement will provide relief to thousands of low-income New York families at risk of eviction and homelessness.

LAS Sues One of NYC’s Worst Landlords Over Stolen Security Deposits

Nearly 40 tenants across five buildings in East Harlem announced a lawsuit against their landlord, Isaac Kaissirer and his firm Emerald Equities.

District Attorneys, Public Defenders Unite on Debt Relief

Albany must ensure that all New Yorkers have access to quality legal representation by bolstering loan forgiveness for attorneys serving the public interest.

LAS Defeats Final Challenges to Rent Stabilization, Reforms

In a victory for New York tenants, a judge rejected two outstanding appeals brought by unscrupulous landlords.

Attorneys for Children Sound Alarm Over Severe Under Funding, High Caseloads

Legal Aid is calling on lawmakers to allocate $60 million in funding and reform the AFC case cap standard to ensure access to justice for young New Yorkers.

LAS in the News 03.08.24

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.

Q&A: Ashley Lecaro, Social Worker, Immigration Law Unit

As a passionate advocate for human rights and social justice, Ashley plays a crucial role in assisting our clients as they navigate complex barriers.

LAS Sues Over Hundreds of Violations, Absentee Ownership in Bronx Building

Tenants in the suit are asking the City to intervene and remove the current owners, who have refused repairs for decades.

LAS Lawsuit Significantly Cuts City’s Benefits Backlog

As a result of litigation brought by Legal Aid, the City has cleared nearly all of its outstanding Cash Assistance and SNAP payments.