Hochul rejects existence of statewide shelter requirement
The Legal Aid Society's Joshua Goldfein makes the case that a right to shelter protection applies to all of New York.
Notary requirements present barrier to accessing civil courts
The Legal Aid Society discusses the future use of notaries for some legal actions in New York.
New York’s evidentiary discovery law eyed for changes
Legal Aid Society's Kalle Condliffe talks about an effort by district attorneys to change the state's discovery laws.
Attorneys for children seek pay parity
The Legal Aid Society of NYC's Dawne Mitchell pushes higher wages for attorneys representing kids in the family court system.
Ensuring medical services for homeless youth
The Legal Aid Society's Heidi Bramson discusses a new law designed ensuring homeless youth can consent to medical care.
Governor Hochul uses clemency power sparingly
Legal Aid Society's Ted Hausman discusses the latest round of pardons and commutations from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
End of an era for New York’s rent relief program
Legal Aid Society's Ellen Davidson explains why the time is right to stop accepting applications for emergency rent relief.
Prison working conditions eyed for reform
The Legal Aid Society wants legislation to address workplace safety and compensation rates for incarcerated New Yorkers.
Local ‘Good Cause’ laws get tied up in court
Legal Aid Society staff attorney Ellen Davidson explains the case against "Good Cause" municipal ordinances.
Meet the new housing tax break, same as the old tax break
Legal Aid Society's Ellen Davidson discusses the governor's proposed change to a controversial construction tax break.
