Legal Aid Society
hamburger

News

Read news on campaign updates, case victories, client stories, and more.

Showing 1 — -1 of 1632.
News

Advocates Rally in Support of Jury of Our Peers Act

The proposed legislation would allow all New Yorkers to serve on juries, regardless of past convictions.
Read More
News

LAS Sues Over Severely Neglected Bronx Buildings with Over 600 Violations

Violations include leaks, elevator outages, a lack of heat and hot water, a vermin infestation, and other severe conditions across two buildings.
Read More
News

LAS in the News 04.12.24

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.
Read More
News

Q&A: Takeasha L. Newton, Community Justice Unit

As a leader directly impacted by generational incarceration, Takeasha is determined to empower the communities she respects.
Read More
News

LAS: Proposal Would Deny Children in Foster Care Critical Benefits

Proposed policy changes from the City's Administration for Children’s Services would deny children in foster care access to Social Security benefits.
Read More
News

LAS in the News 04.05.24

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.
Read More
News

Tenants, Electeds Call on Maimonides Hospital to Stop Mass Evictions

The hospital plans to move forward with the evictions of up to 60 families.
Read More
News

LAS: City Failing to Provide Education for Incarcerated Youth

Legal Aid has filed a motion to appoint a new monitor who will bring the DOC and DOE into compliance with their legally mandated duties.
Read More
News

Advocates Rally to Ensure Access to Voting for Incarcerated New Yorkers

The Vote in NYC Jails Coalition is calling on the NYC Council to hold an immediate oversight hearing on efforts to ensure access to the ballot box.
Read More
News

LAS in the News 03.29.24

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.
Read More