Legal Aid Society Archives - Page 5 of 7

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Aug 2023

‘Son rápidos para sacarte de aquí’: solicitantes de asilo duermen al aire libre mientras el sistema de refugio se resquebraja

La administración dijo esta semana que su sistema de refugio está lleno. Además de los que duermen bajo la autopista Brooklyn-Queens, docenas también están acampando en las aceras fuera del…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

28

Jul 2023

Climate and Environment In Depth Investigations Justice News

Sweltering Summer Weather Stirs Familiar Concerns Over Heat in NYC Jails

“It’s an issue that seems to be within DOC’s control, something they can anticipate, and yet they’re really not able to make sure that the conditions are humane for the…

ByMary Cunningham

ByJulia Goldberg 0Comments

19

Jul 2023

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Justice Politics

Former Homeless Services Head to Oppose City in Right-to-Shelter Litigation

Steve Banks, who served as social services commissioner under former Mayor Bill de Blasio, is returning to a familiar posture—opposing City Hall in litigation over the city’s unique shelter rights…

ByEmma Whitford 2Comments

12

Jul 2023

Comunidades de habla hispana Government Justice Politics

Para los solicitantes de asilo LGBTQIA+, la vida en Nueva York trae nuevas libertades y desafíos

Varios solicitantes de asilo que llegaron a la ciudad de Nueva York después de cruzar la frontera desfilaron en una marcha del Orgullo por primera vez en sus vidas. City…

ByDaniel Parra 1Comment

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May 2023

Comunidades de habla hispana

Alcalde suspende algunas reglas del ‘derecho a refugio’ en pugna por albergar a solicitantes de asilo

El alcalde defendió la medida y dijo que la ciudad tenía pocas opciones mientras lucha por mantenerse al día con una población en refugios en aumento. Pero los defensores dicen…

ByDaniel Parra

ByEmma Whitford

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

10

Apr 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice

What Would It Take To Fully Fund Right To Counsel For NYC Tenants?

“It’s a complicated question,” said Rosalind Black, citywide housing director at Legal Services NY, which aids tenants under the landmark city initiative to provide free representation to low-income New Yorkers…

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

03

Mar 2023

Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: Attorneys for Children in New York Are in Crisis

“Attorneys are being forced to resign not because they want to leave, but because they cannot provide for their own families if they stay. Offices that were once inundated with…

ByJudith Gerber

ByDawne Mitchell

ByKaren J. Freedman 0Comments

03

Jan 2023

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations Justice

NYC’s Floundering ‘Right to Counsel’ Fails to Keep Pace With Eviction Cases

The city’s trailblazing program guaranteeing legal representation to the city’s poorest tenants facing eviction has been falling short since the state eviction moratorium was lifted last year; many still face…

ByFrank Festa

ByAnnie Iezzi 18Comments

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Sep 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Justice

What Would NYC Look Like Without Right to Shelter? Bleak, Say the People Who’ve Needed It

The city’s ‘right to shelter’ provides a basic safety net not seen anywhere else in the country, allowing anyone who wants a shelter bed to get one (at least temporarily).…

ByDavid Brand 11Comments

14

Sep 2022

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Justice Politics

NYC Homeless Agency Scrambles for Capacity After Latest ‘Right to Shelter’ Violation

For at least the third time in three months Monday, New York City’s homeless services agency violated its legal obligation to provide temporary shelter to anyone who requests it—this time…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

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