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New Law Seeks to Improve Building Safety, Landlord Accountability

The proposed legislation comes in response to the partial collapse of 1915 Billingsley Terrace in the Bronx.

LAS in the News 04.19.24

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.

Adriene Holder Honored by Martha Graham Dance Company

Holder, Chief Attorney of Legal Aid's Civil Practice, was honored along with fellow female trailblazers Dr. Donna E. Shalala and FKA Twigs.

LAS Files Suit To Oust Deadbeat Landlord

The landlord, Food First, has a long history of neglect, allowing building conditions to become dangerous to the life, health, and safety of the tenants who live there.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.