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Legal Services NYC
Coverage of Legal Services NYC in the Nexus archive.
Rutland Plazaplace1Robyn Lucas-Coraperson1New York Stateorganization1Mitchell-Lama developmentplace1Department of Homes and Community Renewalorganization1Legionella bacteriatopic1United States Postal Serviceorganization1LGBTQIA+ communitytopic1Sonja Shieldperson1Jennifer Leeperson1CAI Globalorganization1Pride Monthtopic1New York Cityplace1povertytopic1
- Brooklyn tenants sue landlord, state regulators for ‘uninhabitable’ sewage leaks, mold conditions
Brooklyn tenants at Rutland Plaza filed a lawsuit against their landlord, Robyn Lucas-Cora, and state regulators over severe sewage leaks, mold, and uninhabitable conditions. A 2016 state investment of $96 million to improve the development has not addressed ongoing issues, including Legionella bacteria in water and chronic maintenance failures.
- Legal Services NYC launches survey on how to better serve city’s LGBTQ community
Legal Services NYC launched a survey during Pride Month to assess socioeconomic challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers, aiming to improve legal services and advocacy. The initiative, conducted with partner CAI Global, will inform future programs and policy efforts to address barriers like housing, healthcare, and employment discrimination.