Mother’s Day celebrates the enduring influence of mothers. Here are a few tributes from Hispanic Society members. Yvette Andino, Director of Employee Engagement and Special Assistant to the Chair I grew up at Wise Towers on the Upper West Side, where my parents still live. In honor of Mother’s Day, I just want to thank… MORE
Read more
1. It’s okay to share passwords with: a. Your boss b. Human Resources c. Your coworker d. None of the above 2. Confidential business information should not be placed in email, instant messaging (IM), or text messages, because they may not be secure. a. True b. False 3. Which of the following is a strong… MORE
Read more
“Life is full of stress… But the thing about handling stress well is being able to appraise it, react to it appropriately, and put it behind you.” Dr. David Spiegel, Stanford Center on Stress and Health There are many factors that can affect how safely you perform daily tasks—like driving, drilling, mowing or mopping. One… MORE
Read more
On April 20, Chair & CEO Shola Olatoye presented Nicole Ferreira, Executive Vice President (EVP) for Real Estate, with the prestigious Citizens Housing Planning Council’s 2017 Ibo Balton Community Planner Award at the awards luncheon. This award recognizes individuals who rebuild and revitalize low-income communities. Since her appointment as EVP for Real Estate in 2016,… MORE
Read more
NextGen Operations (NGO) is a new model for managing NYCHA’s developments. Launched in January 2015 at 18 developments as the Optimal Property Management Operating Model (OPMOM), the program aimed to empower property managers to truly manage their developments. Senior Vice President (SVP) Janet Abrahams joined NYCHA in September 2015 to run this program, bringing with… MORE
Read more
Amidst the chaos of my final semester of college—trying to do well in my classes, creating new memories with my friends, and enjoying my last few months before I had more responsibilities—my successful application to become an urban fellow was welcomed stability. New York City was my next stop and I was ready to experience… MORE
Read more
Five years ago Andy Destin, a private-sector management expert with 10 years of retail industry experience, decided that he wanted a stable career at the Housing Authority. So he accepted the first position offered to him: clerical aide in General Services. It didn’t take long, however, for Robin Wall and Alexander Ho, Andy’s supervisors, to… MORE
Read more
In a message to staff on April 4, Chair Shola Olatoye described the severe fiscal challenge NYCHA faces from proposed federal budget cuts and our determination to launch a national campaign to win support for public housing. Dear Colleagues, March 2017 will likely go down as one of the most significant months in NYCHA history.… MORE
Read more
City & State New York included Chair & CEO Shola Olatoye among New York’s 25 most remarkable women of 2017. The annual Above & Beyond listing spotlights leading women in the fields of business, health care, education, advocacy, and government. In the field of government, Chair Olatoye was cited for “taking on the complex challenges… MORE
Read moreThe Citizens Budget Commission (CBC) recently awarded NYCHA its 2017 CBC Prize for Public Service Innovation for its NextGeneration NYCHA Digital Initiatives. As part of NextGen NYCHA, our 10-year strategic plan, the Authority has implemented several digital initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce operating costs, and improve customer service. These initiatives include the MyNYCHA app, smart… MORE
Read more
The last Thursday of the month has a familiar routine for NYCHA’s executive team. That’s a day designated each month when senior leadership visits developments to speak with managers and frontline staff. The monthly visits launched with little fanfare in March 2016. Each senior team member chooses a location to visit from a group of… MORE
Read more