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www.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Legal Aid Society slams Mayor Adams for again railing against NYC's sanctuary laws | amNewYork

Mayor Adams' remarks on sanctuary city laws were condemned as xenophobic and detrimental to protecting law-abiding immigrants. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
New York City

NYC reaches deal on 'right to shelter' mandate as migrant crisis reaches tipping point

Mayor Eric Adams reached a deal to modify NYC's "right to shelter" mandate for asylum seekers.
Legal Aid Society advocates for homeless New Yorkers regardless of citizenship, opposing the modification. [ more ]
Ny1
6 months ago
NYC politics

City Council joins suit to enforce housing voucher reforms

The City Council is intervening in a lawsuit against Mayor Adams' administration over the CityFHEPS housing voucher program reforms.
The lawsuit aims to address concerns that the Adams administration failed to implement new changes to expand assistance to those facing eviction. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
NYC politics

Legal Aid sues NYC Mayor Adams in bid to force him to implement housing voucher reform bill

The Legal Aid Society has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams to compel his administration to implement housing voucher reforms.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of four individuals who were denied city rental assistance despite the changes that became law last month. [ more ]
City Limits
7 months ago
NYC politics

Legal Aid Sues Mayor Adams Over Inaction on Rental Voucher Reforms

The Legal Aid Society is suing Mayor Eric Adams' administration over its failure to implement laws expanding the CityFHEPS housing voucher program.
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit argue that they should be eligible for CityFHEPS but are being excluded due to the administration's failure to enact the laws. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
New York City

Mayor Adams Is Sued Over Failure to Comply With New Housing Laws

The Legal Aid Society has sued Mayor Eric Adams for not complying with new laws addressing homelessness and migrant influx.
The City Council is expected to join the lawsuit after voting last week to authorize it. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Legal Aid Society slams Mayor Adams for again railing against NYC's sanctuary laws | amNewYork

Mayor Adams' remarks on sanctuary city laws were condemned as xenophobic and detrimental to protecting law-abiding immigrants. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
New York City

NYC reaches deal on 'right to shelter' mandate as migrant crisis reaches tipping point

Mayor Eric Adams reached a deal to modify NYC's "right to shelter" mandate for asylum seekers.
Legal Aid Society advocates for homeless New Yorkers regardless of citizenship, opposing the modification. [ more ]
Ny1
6 months ago
NYC politics

City Council joins suit to enforce housing voucher reforms

The City Council is intervening in a lawsuit against Mayor Adams' administration over the CityFHEPS housing voucher program reforms.
The lawsuit aims to address concerns that the Adams administration failed to implement new changes to expand assistance to those facing eviction. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
NYC politics

Legal Aid sues NYC Mayor Adams in bid to force him to implement housing voucher reform bill

The Legal Aid Society has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams to compel his administration to implement housing voucher reforms.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of four individuals who were denied city rental assistance despite the changes that became law last month. [ more ]
City Limits
7 months ago
NYC politics

Legal Aid Sues Mayor Adams Over Inaction on Rental Voucher Reforms

The Legal Aid Society is suing Mayor Eric Adams' administration over its failure to implement laws expanding the CityFHEPS housing voucher program.
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit argue that they should be eligible for CityFHEPS but are being excluded due to the administration's failure to enact the laws. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
New York City

Mayor Adams Is Sued Over Failure to Comply With New Housing Laws

The Legal Aid Society has sued Mayor Eric Adams for not complying with new laws addressing homelessness and migrant influx.
The City Council is expected to join the lawsuit after voting last week to authorize it. [ more ]
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Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Medicine

Inmates left without critical medical care at Rikers, legal groups charge

Legal groups file motion accusing NYC DOC of denying inmates medical care. [ more ]
#medical-neglect
www.amny.com
1 month ago
New York City

Rikers Island inmate develops rash, dies after DOC denies help, advocates say

Rikers inmate denied medical care while incarcerated, eventually dying shortly after release. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Medicine

Rikers Island inmate with suspected scarlet fever dies after jail staff block medical help: records

Repeated denial of medical treatment led to the death of an inmate with suspected scarlet fever at Rikers Island. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
New York City

Rikers Island inmate develops rash, dies after DOC denies help, advocates say

Rikers inmate denied medical care while incarcerated, eventually dying shortly after release. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Medicine

Rikers Island inmate with suspected scarlet fever dies after jail staff block medical help: records

Repeated denial of medical treatment led to the death of an inmate with suspected scarlet fever at Rikers Island. [ more ]
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#brooklyn
Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
New York City

Legal Aid Society: NYPD "Pattern of violence" violates spirit of Payne settlement

The Legal Aid Society condemns police conduct at a pro-Palestine march in Bay Ridge, urging the mayor to enforce the terms of the settlement agreement from the Black Lives Matter protests. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
Social justice

Legal Aid's free Justice Bus to visit NYCHA complexes in Bed-Stuy Thursday

Free legal resources available through Legal Aid Society's Mobile Justice Bus Tour at NYCHA complexes in Brooklyn. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
New York City

Legal Aid Society: NYPD "Pattern of violence" violates spirit of Payne settlement

The Legal Aid Society condemns police conduct at a pro-Palestine march in Bay Ridge, urging the mayor to enforce the terms of the settlement agreement from the Black Lives Matter protests. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
Social justice

Legal Aid's free Justice Bus to visit NYCHA complexes in Bed-Stuy Thursday

Free legal resources available through Legal Aid Society's Mobile Justice Bus Tour at NYCHA complexes in Brooklyn. [ more ]
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#nypd
BKReader
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Legal Aid, NYCLU Secure $512K Settlement In Case Against NYPD

The Legal Aid Society and NYCLU reached a $512,000 settlement against NYPD for brutalizing peaceful protesters in 2020. [ more ]
BKReader
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Police Officer Named Among Members With Most Lawsuit Payouts

Brooklyn police officer causes $12 million payouts
Concerns about officers with multiple allegations and large payouts [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

See Which Police Officers Are Most Often Named In NY Civil Lawsuits

Maintaining the NYPD costs $29M a day
NYPD misconduct lawsuits have cost $548M since 2018 [ more ]
BKReader
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Legal Aid, NYCLU Secure $512K Settlement In Case Against NYPD

The Legal Aid Society and NYCLU reached a $512,000 settlement against NYPD for brutalizing peaceful protesters in 2020. [ more ]
BKReader
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Police Officer Named Among Members With Most Lawsuit Payouts

Brooklyn police officer causes $12 million payouts
Concerns about officers with multiple allegations and large payouts [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

See Which Police Officers Are Most Often Named In NY Civil Lawsuits

Maintaining the NYPD costs $29M a day
NYPD misconduct lawsuits have cost $548M since 2018 [ more ]
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Brooklyn Paper
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Bed-Stuy tenants sue to oust landlord over years of 'neglect and mismanagement' * Brooklyn Paper

Bed-Stuy tenants seek court-appointed replacement for neglectful landlord at 201 Pulaski St. Legal Aid Society files lawsuit to address dangerous living conditions.
Food First Housing Fund allegedly failed to provide basic services, prompting tenants to seek intervention from the court for effective management. [ more ]
#rikers-island
Chalkbeat
5 months ago
Education

Rikers Island systematically denies young adults access to school, legal group says

Young adults at Rikers denied educational access violate court order.
Legal Aid Society claims a systematic denial of education at Rikers Island. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
9 months ago
NYC politics

Lynelle Maginley-Liddie appointed as new commissioner of NYC Department of Correction

Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, an eight-year veteran of the NYC Department of Correction, has been appointed as the new commissioner.
Maginley-Liddie's appointment comes as the department faces challenges, including the potential federal takeover of Rikers Island. [ more ]
Chalkbeat
5 months ago
Education

Rikers Island systematically denies young adults access to school, legal group says

Young adults at Rikers denied educational access violate court order.
Legal Aid Society claims a systematic denial of education at Rikers Island. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
9 months ago
NYC politics

Lynelle Maginley-Liddie appointed as new commissioner of NYC Department of Correction

Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, an eight-year veteran of the NYC Department of Correction, has been appointed as the new commissioner.
Maginley-Liddie's appointment comes as the department faces challenges, including the potential federal takeover of Rikers Island. [ more ]
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BKReader
7 months ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams Sued For Not Complying With Housing Laws

The Legal Aid Society has filed a lawsuit against NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the city to compel the implementation of housing voucher reforms.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of eligible New Yorkers who are barred from accessing the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) program. [ more ]
BKReader
8 months ago
Social justice

NYC Public Defenders Call On Albany To Pass Critical Criminal Justice Reforms

The Legal Aid Society and other public defender offices in New York are calling on Albany to pass criminal justice reforms.
Their legislative priorities include continued funding for public defender offices, increased student loan assistance for lawyers serving public interest, and expansion of pre-trial diversion for people with mental health or substance use concerns. [ more ]
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