Legal Aid

(Airs 05/09/25 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: New York lawmakers approved a $254 billion dollar state budget deal, the state could see hundreds of millions of dollars cut for major programs if President Trump’s budget passes, and five regional airports across the North Country are at risk of losing Essential Air Service funding.

(Airs 05/08/25 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Nic Rangel, Executive Director of the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY), about the state of free legal services in New York, how new DEI regulations from the Trump Administration are impacting legal work, how the state budget could impact their funding, and much more.

(Airs 09/12/24 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Nic Rangel, Executive Director of the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York.

An interview with Community Legal Aid attorney Peter Beck.

The influx of asylum-seeking migrants is on the minds of many in Albany as debate begins on a 2025 New York State budget.

(Airs 10/05/23 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina speaks with Nic Rangel, Executive Director of the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) about free legal services for those living in poverty who can’t afford a lawyer to deal with housing and rent issues, domestic violence, and much more.

Legalization of recreational cannabis in New York and New Jersey is bringing intense regulatory scrutiny.In March, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed…

A Vermont legal services coalition says it plans to ask lawmakers for $1 million to help cover civil legal costs for low-income people.Daniel Richardson…