Since July 2021, NYCHA has collected and recycled more than 2,800 old mattresses (150 tons worth) from 27 developments in all five boroughs through its mattress recycling program. Instead of taking up to 90 years to decompose in landfills, 80 percent of the collected mattresses were recycled or repurposed, creating carpet padding and soundproofing materials.… MORE
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NYC Speaks survey deadline extended to Friday, February 11! Dear City Employee, We appreciate your hard work over these very challenging years. As we make our way toward recovery, we invite you to bring all that you’ve done and learned to help shape the priorities and policies of the Adams administration. NYC Speaks is a… MORE
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NYCHA has pre-qualified 201 entities, 37 minority- and women-owned firms, and 38 non-profit social service providers in the effort to bring comprehensive repairs and resources to 62,000 apartments with PACT On January 19, NYCHA announced the re-release of the PACT Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit partners for the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program. The RFQ supports the… MORE
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NYCHA’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) created a permanent Emergency Field Coordinators program to improve the coordination of response to emergency incidents across the Authority. The initiative was tested in 2020 when OEM launched a six-month pilot program, hiring 12 on-call field coordinators who managed day-to-day communications between different responding agencies. After the pilot program… MORE
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Attention NYCHA staff: Did you know that every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free and will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order them here: https://www.covidtests.gov/ As always, you can find an in-person COVID-19 testing site near you by visiting nyc.gov/covidtest or texting “COVID TEST” to 855-48.
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In 2021, NYCHA farms produced 22,000 pounds of organic fresh vegetables, greens, and herbs. There are currently seven farms on the Authority’s open spaces. The inaugural farm at Red Hook Houses was launched in 2013. The other six farms are located at Wagner Houses, Howard Houses, Bay View Houses, Forest Houses, Mariners Harbor Houses, and… MORE
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Since January 2020, a team of NYCHA’s compliance, safety, and quality assurance experts have been making regular visits to NYCHA developments to inspect their buildings and grounds. Since the start of the program, 39 NYCHA developments have been inspected and assessed according to protocols. NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety team checks for issues related to… MORE
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Meet Elena Tenchikova, Senior Director of NYCHA’s Office of Mold Assessment and Remediation (OMAR) Elena Tenchikova first stepped into a NYCHA office 10 years ago, as a NYC Civic Corps volunteer. She was assigned to be a liaison to the Authority’s resident green committees, which are organized groups of NYCHA residents volunteering to beautify their developments.… MORE
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Read the Compliance Department’s Quarterly Newsletter Development Risk Scoring Assessment Background Compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and NYCHA’s standard procedures (SP) is vital to NYCHA’s mission to provide safe and affordable housing to its residents. To help meet this goal, the Compliance Integration Reporting and Evaluation (CIRE) Unit in the Compliance… MORE
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Kudos for Longtime Service to Residents and the City Each month, NYCHANow recognizes the staff who’ve achieved more than five years of service, in multiples of five. Congratulations to the employees who reached these milestones in December! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years… MORE
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Throughout 2021, the Authority’s executive team held monthly virtual meetings to conduct a transparent review of performance at the NYCHA-wide, borough, neighborhood, and development levels. During these NYCHA Statistics, Trends, and Tracking (STAT) meetings, over a hundred employees from various departments, including property management, gather to review and explain trends on key performance metrics such… MORE
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The latest Request for Expressions of Interest will maintain the Authority’s focus on proposals that showcase robust resident engagement approaches, diverse partnership teams, and community-enhancing urban designs. On December 22, NYCHA released a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to attract development partners for new projects under the Authority’s Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program… MORE
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On December 17, residents and staff of Rafael Hernandez Houses in Manhattan organized a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the comprehensive grounds renovations at the development. The million-dollar project, which was funded by Council Member Margaret Chin, involved renovation of the entire front yard, including replacement of the entrance stairs and handicap ramp and creation of… MORE
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On December 20, NYCHA, the New York Power Authority (NYPA), and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) launched the Clean Heat for All Challenge (#CleanHeat4All), an industry competition directed at heating and cooling equipment manufacturers to develop a new electrification product that can better serve the needs of existing multifamily buildings… MORE
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NYCHA Chair Greg Russ was recently featured in an episode of “City Hall Stories,” a podcast hosted by Jack English about leaders in local government from cities all over the world. During the half-hour conversation, which was part of the podcast’s series on New York City, Chair Russ discussed the Authority’s plans to address its… MORE
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On December 17, NYCHA formally announced the selection of Genesis Companies and Lemor Development Group as the development team to deliver comprehensive building and apartment upgrades for nearly 1,400 residents and more than 660 apartments at Frederick Samuel Apartments in Manhattan. The selected PACT partners will further engage residents and continue to refine their plans… MORE
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On November 8, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced its progress on drainage upgrades at 19 NYCHA properties. The $29 million project involves the construction of “green infrastructure” installations that will capture approximately 55 million gallons of stormwater in a typical year, easing pressure on neighborhood sewers during rainstorms and extreme… MORE
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On December 10, NYCHA formally announced the selection of Camber Property Group, Henge Development, and SAA | EVI Development as the development team to deliver comprehensive building and apartment upgrades for nearly 4,800 residents and more than 2,000 apartments at Edenwald Houses in the Bronx. The selected partners will further engage with residents and continue… MORE
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On December 1, NYCHA and resident leaders for Elliott-Chelsea and Fulton Houses announced the selection of Essence Development and The Related Companies as the development team that will deliver comprehensive building and apartment upgrades for nearly 4,500 residents living in more than 2,054 apartments at four NYCHA campuses: Chelsea, Chelsea Addition, Elliott, and Fulton Houses… MORE
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Kudos for Longtime Service to Residents and the City Each month, NYCHANow recognizes the staff who’ve achieved more than five years of service, in multiples of five. Congratulations to the employees who reached these milestones in November! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years… MORE
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Twenty NYCHA public housing and nine Section 8 residents were selected to participate in the Construction Business Pathways (CBP) program, which is helping them build and grow their own construction businesses. The program is being implemented by the Fund for Public Housing (the Fund) and NYCHA’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment and Sustainability (REES), with… MORE
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Meet Janine Rodriguez, Housing Manager in Manhattan Property Management We’re periodically featuring the female property managers who help NYCHA carry out its mission to better serve residents and strengthen our partnership with them. NYCHA supports and encourages women in leadership positions in all departments, including property management. Currently, there are about 260 women working as… MORE
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In October 2021, NYCHA published its first Open Space Masterplan – a comprehensive vision of what NYCHA’s open spaces could look like to reflect residents’ interests and current needs. Delma Palma, Deputy Director of Architecture and Urban Planning with NYCHA’s Capital Projects Design Department, said it was an opportunity to take a holistic look at… MORE
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In this photo essay, we’re highlighting the work of NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department which, among other things, ensures fire safety for our residents and employees. The Department’s five Fire Safety Specialists, led by a Team Administrator, are certified fire safety professionals. In addition to ensuring that the Authority complies with all applicable fire… MORE
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Every month, we feature the hardworking staff members who are making a difference for residents. Learn more about how we’re becoming a better landlord through their efforts. In this installment, meet Marlon Forbes, Deputy Director of the Compliance Integration Reporting and Evaluation Unit. Marlon Forbes has been working at NYCHA for the last 15 years.… MORE
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Greetings from the Privacy Office Welcome to the Privacy Office’s first newsletter! Who are we? NYCHA’s Privacy Office was established to ensure the Authority meets its ongoing responsibility to safeguard and properly handle personally identifiable information (“PII”). The Privacy Office is the focal point for NYCHA’s privacy compliance-related activities and partners with all of NYCHA’s… MORE
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Kudos for Longtime Service to Residents and the City Each month, NYCHANow recognizes the staff who’ve achieved more than five years of service, in multiples of five. Congratulations to the employees who reached these milestones in October! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years… MORE
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, when unemployment was at record highs and many employers were operating primarily on a remote platform, Workforce Professionals Training Institute (WPTI) launched its 2021 cohort of the Business Engagement Learning Lab (BELL) development series, which focused on the theme of “Refining Employer Marketing & Outreach.”… MORE
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Since 2018, 16 NYCHA campuses have been outfitted with storm surge protection measures (over 8,200 deployable components at a total of 103 buildings). For the 2021 Hurricane season, NYCHA installed 3,700 deployable floodproofing panels at 67 buildings at 12 developments to protect them from flood risks, as part of the Authority’s Recovery and Resilience program. These… MORE
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On October 22, NYCHA Chair and CEO Greg Russ spoke about his ideas for preserving and strengthening New York City’s public housing as part of Silicon Harlem’s “Beyond Connected” Virtual Summit. Silicon Harlem is a social venture that aims to transform Harlem into a technology and innovation hub and help all New Yorkers participate in… MORE
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The strategic plans informed by NYCHA’s climate resiliency work on developments affected by Hurricane Sandy take a three-pronged approach to retrofitting buildings against rising sea levels, hotter temperatures, and heavier rainfalls expected in the coming decades. On October 25, NYCHA announced the release of three major reports outlining the Authority’s approach to protecting its portfolio… MORE
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Mott Haven Houses resident Brigitte Vicenty has been an advocate for a greener NYCHA for a long time. Ten years ago, Ms. Vicenty founded a non-profit organization called “Inner City Green Team” to address low recycling rates and teach and promote recycling education among NYCHA residents. Recently, after completing a five-part workshop series called “Network for Climate Action,”… MORE
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Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the following new appointments to NYCHA’s executive team: Ester Tomicic-Hines was appointed Vice President of the Public Housing Tenancy Administration on October 18. In this role, Ester will focus on developing and implementing key initiatives to improve service delivery, streamline workflows, and create a more efficient administration process.… MORE
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Read the Compliance Department’s Quarterly Newsletter Fire Safety October is National Fire Safety Month, and October 3 through October 9, 2021, is National Fire Prevention Week, which is observed every year to raise fire safety awareness. This edition of the Compliance Quarterly Newsletter observes Fire Prevention Week by promoting fire safety at NYCHA developments. Fire… MORE
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Meet Shekeiva King NYCHA is celebrating National Customer Service Week 2021 during the week of October 18-22. This year’s theme, “Power of Service,” reaffirms and celebrates our commitment to excellent customer service. As part of the celebrations, we are highlighting NYCHA Changemakers – employees who use our core values to create meaningful, sustainable change in… MORE
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Meet Linda Padilla NYCHA is celebrating National Customer Service Week 2021 during the week of October 18-22. This year’s theme, “Power of Service,” reaffirms and celebrates our commitment to excellent customer service. As part of the celebrations, we are highlighting NYCHA Changemakers – employees who use our core values to create meaningful, sustainable change in… MORE
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Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce exciting changes at NYCHA: We are rolling out a new repair process, starting with Queens and Staten Island. This project primarily impacts Maintenance Workers, Skilled Trades, and Planners. Lengthy unfinished work orders are a challenge for NYCHA residents and employees alike. Residents are often frustrated with the delays… MORE
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On October 13, NYCHA leadership joined representatives from East New York Restoration Local Development Corporation (ENYRLDC), the Department for the Aging (DFTA), Maimonides Medical Center/Community Care of Brooklyn, Assembly Member Charles Barron, and New York City Councilwoman Inez Barron to celebrate the opening of a Fitness Hub for seniors at Pink Houses. The outdoor area… MORE
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Dear Staff: We recently wrote to inform you that NYCHA and the Citywide Council of Presidents (CCOP) signed a new MOA that officially recognizes the CCOP as the Authority-wide voice for residents and formalizes its role in advising on all areas of NYCHA’s portfolio. Specifically, the agreement establishes a framework for how NYCHA and CCOP… MORE
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Meet Vincent Donohue NYCHA is celebrating National Customer Service Week 2021 during the week of October 18-22. This year’s theme, “Power of Service,” reaffirms and celebrates our commitment to excellent customer service. As part of the celebrations, we are highlighting NYCHA Changemakers – employees who use our core values to create meaningful, sustainable change in… MORE
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On October 8, NYCHA released a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to attract development partners for new projects under the Authority’s Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program to repair and preserve more than 5,900 apartments in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan. The latest RFEI will maintain the Authority’s focus on proposals that showcase robust… MORE
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As part of its efforts to maximize the participation of Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) in the Authority’s procurement, starting July 1, 2021, NYCHA implemented a mandatory 30 percent M/WBE subcontracting goal. This means that all vendors who want to bid on a NYCHA contract will be required to subcontract 30 percent of that… MORE
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Dear Staff: As we continue our work to transform NYCHA, we understand that strengthening our partnerships with residents is a critical component of improving New York City’s public housing. Today, we are writing with important news: NYCHA and the Citywide Council of Presidents (CCOP) have signed a new MOA that officially recognizes the CCOP as… MORE
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On September 29, NYCHA’s Health Initiatives team, in partnership with the national nonprofit Baby2Baby, organized a giveaway of baby and child supplies at Saint Nicholas Houses in Upper Manhattan. NYCHA families from across the city received diapers, clothing, backpacks, toys, and other essential items to help kick off the new school year. About 1,100 children… MORE
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NYCHA is celebrating National Customer Service Week 2021 during the week of October 18-22. This year’s theme, “Power of Service,” reaffirms and celebrates our commitment to excellent customer service. As part of the celebrations, we are highlighting NYCHA Changemakers – employees who use our core values to create meaningful, sustainable change in every aspect of… MORE
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The winter heating season runs from October 1 through May 31 in New York City. In preparation for the upcoming cold weather, NYCHA’s Heating Management, Operations, Emergency Management, and Capital Projects departments have been working collaboratively throughout the year to repair and maintain the Authority’s extensive network of boilers, distribution equipment, and hot water systems… MORE
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Kudos for Longtime Service to Residents and the City Each month, NYCHANow recognizes the staff who’ve achieved more than five years of service, in multiples of five. Congratulations to the employees who reached these milestones in September! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years… MORE
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On September 24, Joy Sinderbrand, NYCHA’s Vice President for the Recovery and Resilience Department in Capital Projects, participated in a virtual panel organized by Enterprise Community Partners and Resilience 21. The panel, titled “Climate Change and Housing – How NYC Is Protecting Its Affordable Housing,” was part of New York City’s Climate Week events, and… MORE
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On September 28, NYCHA and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) finalized a $60 million deal that will bring 101 new affordable apartments to the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx through the upcoming groundbreaking of the Betances Family Apartments project. Construction on the 101-unit Betances Family Apartments building at… MORE
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NYCHA is celebrating National Customer Service Week 2021 during the week of October 18-22. This year’s theme, “Power of Service,” reaffirms and celebrates our commitment to excellent customer service. As part of the celebrations, we are highlighting NYCHA Changemakers – employees who use our core values to create meaningful, sustainable change in every aspect of… MORE
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The Environmental Health and Safety Department’s Employee Safety Oversight Unit (ESOU) provides guidance to NYCHA staff on how to foster a safe workplace. With a combined 50 years in the employee safety industry as certified professionals, ESOU team members fully understand the importance of safety in the workplace. The team investigates employee safety complaints, conducts… MORE
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Marina Oteiza, Social Services Administrator in NYCHA’s Family Partnerships Department, was recognized by News 12 during the network’s Hispanic Heritage Month coverage for her work to connect NYCHA residents to COVID-19 vaccines. You can watch the segment here: And you can read more about Ms. Oteiza’s accomplishments at NYCHA here: https://nychanow.nyc/nycha-brings-vaccination-sites-to-residents/ https://nychanow.nyc/helping-feed-nycha-residents-during-covid-19/ https://nychanow.nyc/supporting-seniors-needs/ Photo caption:… MORE
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In the last 10 months, the Authority cleaned vents in more than 31,000 of its apartments across 72 developments as part of the Clean Vents Initiative (CVI), which aims to improve ventilation and air circulation in NYCHA apartments by cleaning bathroom and kitchen vents. Dust and debris that build up in vents over the years contribute to a… MORE
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Meet John Rubbo, Senior Program Manager in the Management Services Department We’re periodically featuring the hardworking staff members who are making a difference for residents. Learn more about how we’re becoming a better landlord through their efforts. In this installment, meet John Rubbo, Senior Program Manager in the Management Services Department. Mr. Rubbo started working… MORE
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The Sustainability Agenda Is a Roadmap to Curbing Climate Impacts, Improving Homes for Residents, and Expanding Green Jobs On September 20, NYCHA announced an ambitious recommitment to addressing climate change and meeting the City’s mandate for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the release of the 2021 Sustainability Agenda. NYCHA’s updated Sustainability Agenda will center on… MORE
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On September 15, NYCHA’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Russ participated in a virtual panel discussion organized by “City and State,” a media organization covering New York’s local and state politics and policy. The event, titled “Design & Construction in a Post-Pandemic Era,” was moderated by former Queens Borough President Sharon Lee, from Ichor… MORE
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The Lead Oversight Team (LOT) in NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department is committed to identifying and correcting any non-compliance with lead-based paint requirements across the Authority. The team also develops strategies to prevent lead issues from reoccurring. As part of its work, the LOT conducts oversight inspections of: renovation, repair, and painting jobs; lead… MORE
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On September 3, NYCHA celebrated one of the first major expansions of free and low-cost internet service options outlined under the City’s Internet Master Plan for Universal Broadband, with a back-to-school giveaway and ribbon-cutting event at NYCHA’s Atlantic Terminal Houses in Brooklyn. Released in January 2020, the Internet Master Plan for Universal Broadband was rapidly… MORE
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On September 1, NYCHA launched a free Wi-Fi program in the common areas of Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem. Through this new pilot program, NYCHA provides free Wi-Fi access to residents in the courtyards, parks, and other outside areas of the development. The Wi-Fi service is also available in the resident association and property management… MORE
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Kudos for Longtime Service to Residents and the City Each month, NYCHANow recognizes the staff who’ve achieved more than five years of service, in multiples of five. Congratulations to the employees who reached these milestones in August! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years… MORE
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Meet Elaine Nunez, Housing Manager at Straus Houses As part of a new series, we’re periodically featuring the female property managers who help NYCHA carry out its mission to better serve residents and strengthen our partnership with them. NYCHA supports and encourages women in leadership positions in all departments, including property management. Currently, there are… MORE
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Kudos for Longtime Service to Residents and the City Each month, NYCHANow recognizes the staff who’ve achieved more than five years of service, in multiples of five. Congratulations to the employees who reached these milestones in July! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years… MORE
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In 2014, Matthew Coward, an Amsterdam Houses resident, was working two jobs to make ends meet – as a construction worker and a grocery store associate earning $13 an hour at each job. When NYCHA’s Resident Training Academy (NRTA) advertised its pre-apprenticeship training opportunities, Mr. Coward decided to apply. NYCHA’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment… MORE
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On July 27, Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City’s Chief Technology Officer John Paul Farmer announced a major milestone in the City’s effort to bring new internet connectivity options to NYCHA residents and to create a shift in the local broadband market. As part of New York City’s implementation of the Internet Master… MORE
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Meet Maritza Andrades, Housing Manager at Parkside Houses As part of a new series, we’re periodically featuring the female property managers who help NYCHA carry out its mission to better serve residents and strengthen our partnership with them. NYCHA supports and encourages women in leadership positions in all departments, including property management. Currently, there are… MORE
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As part of its partnership with NYCHA on stormwater management projects, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection recently completed a drainage upgrade at Gowanus Houses in Brooklyn. This work included the construction of nine green infrastructure installations that will capture nearly 2 million gallons of stormwater in a typical year. By capturing the stormwater that… MORE
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The Elevator Oversight Team in NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department understands the importance of maintaining safe and reliable elevator service for our residents and employees. The team’s elevator industry professionals represent a combined 65 years of experience and have extensive knowledge of elevator construction, maintenance, and repair as well as elevator regulations and safety… MORE
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NYCHA, the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), and the NYC Housing Development Corporation (HDC) finalized two deals that will bring 393 new affordable senior apartments to the Soundview neighborhood in the Bronx and the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood in Brooklyn through the pending groundbreakings of the Casa Celina and Atrium at Sumner housing development… MORE
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Kudos for Longtime Service to Residents and the City Each month, NYCHANow recognizes the staff who’ve achieved more than five years of service, in multiples of five. Congratulations to the employees who reached these milestones in June! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years… MORE
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In 2021, the U.S. Congress officially recognized June 30 as Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) Awareness Day. AMC is a rare condition present in 1 in 3,000 newborns a year that causes many joints to be stiff and crooked at birth. The condition is not curable and limits an individual’s ability to move certain parts of… MORE
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To keep NYCHA residents safe during extreme heat, NYCHA has activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and is coordinating with New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) and other City agencies to inform and protect NYCHA residents, vulnerable individuals, and all New Yorkers. NYCHA’s EOC assists in disseminating information and preparedness and safety messaging to public… MORE
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On May 25, NYCHA held its first resident workshop as part of the Network for Climate Action. Through this new initiative, a group of NYCHA residents are participating in a virtual workshop series focused on environmental and climate issues that can affect their developments and their families. In a five-part workshop series, from May to… MORE
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Mold is a shared issue that, to be addressed successfully, requires a joint effort between NYCHA and residents. To provide residents with more information about how to identify, prevent, and report mold in their apartments, NYCHA launched a new webpage featuring a variety of helpful resources – check it out here: on.nyc.gov/mold-busters. To report mold… MORE
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eComply Helps NYCHA Carry Out Its Mission As part of a new series, we’re periodically featuring the minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) partners that help NYCHA carry out its mission. NYCHA strives to award as many contracts as possible to MWBEs as it works to provide quality services to NYCHA residents and improve their… MORE
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In April 2021, NYCHA announced the substantial completion of solar installations at Queensbridge Houses, the first NYCHA developments to host solar panel installations on its rooftops. As part of its Sustainability Agenda, NYCHA is committed to host 25 megawatts of solar power by 2025, which will make it the largest community shared solar project in New York City. Solar… MORE
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On June 17, NYCHA announced a major milestone in the Authority’s efforts to make buildings and grounds visibly clean and free of pests by 2025. The Federal Monitor’s approval of NYCHA’s City Capital Action Plan unlocked $563.5 million in funding to help the Authority fully upgrade its waste infrastructure. The funds provided through the approval… MORE
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June is National Pride Month, which commemorates the 1969 Stonewall uprising and recognizes the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) people have made and continue to make on American history. In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting the work of NYCHA’s LGBTQ+ employees. In 1984, Theresa Bethea was only 18 when she started to… MORE
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On May 17, NYCHA’s Vice President of Energy and Sustainability Vlada Kenniff participated in a White House virtual roundtable organized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The event, titled “Accelerating Building Decarbonization: A White House Roundtable with Government & Industry,” was moderated by Mark Chambers of the White House Council on Environmental Quality. As… MORE
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Kudos for Longtime Service to Residents and the City Each month, NYCHANow recognizes the staff who’ve achieved more than five years of service, in multiples of five. Congratulations to the employees who reached these milestones in May! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years… MORE
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Every year on the first weekend in May, people around the world participate in a walking festival called Jane’s Walk. The festival honors the ideas of Jane Jacobs, an activist, urbanist, and writer who advocated for more people-friendly urban neighborhoods. It also encourages people to discover hidden aspects of their communities and use walking as… MORE
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A Blueprint for Change is a set of proposals for how NYCHA will strengthen as an organization and improve the quality of life for residents through top-to-bottom building renovations. Blueprint includes a Transformation Plan: potential strategies for restructuring NYCHA’s business model and operations to improve the delivery of services to residents. Blueprint also includes a… MORE
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On May 6, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that five internet service providers will offer high-speed internet access for up to 30,000 residents at 13 NYCHA developments. NYCHA is currently in the process of finalizing an agreement with a sixth internet service provider. This is a major milestone in the City’s effort to bring new and affordable internet… MORE
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We’re periodically featuring staff members for their dedication and exemplary service to NYCHA residents. In this Mother’s Day installment, meet three employees who have been coordinating work and home responsibilities throughout the pandemic. Shana Brown has worked as a Housing Assistant at Bronx River Houses since 2013. She was also a first-time mom of… MORE
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Since starting his career at NYCHA in 1994 as a City Seasonal Aide, Chaking Moore has held a variety of positions at the Authority. He’s always been driven by the opportunity to either serve residents directly or help operate their developments effectively. Mr. Moore is currently an Administrator with the Emergency Services Department. He manages… MORE
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Meet Dyni Joseph, Housing Assistant for Queens and Staten Island We’re periodically featuring the hardworking staff members who provide excellent service to residents. Learn more about how we’re improving residents’ homes and becoming a better landlord through their perspective. In this installment, meet Dyni Joseph, Housing Assistant for Queens and Staten Island, who assists residents… MORE
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Kudos for Longtime Service to Residents and the City Each month, NYCHANow recognizes the staff who’ve achieved more than five years of service, in multiples of five. Congratulations to the employees who reached these milestones in April! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years… MORE
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Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that at its April 28 meeting, NYCHA’s Board approved changes that strengthen the management of our organization. These improvements are part of NYCHA’s Transformation Plan, which outlines how the Authority will become a stronger organization and better serve residents. Specifically, new Board Committees were created so that… MORE
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New York City is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the world: multicultural, multiethnic, and multilingual. It is home to 3.1 million immigrants who comprise nearly 38% of the city’s population and 45% of its workforce. To celebrate its large and vibrant immigrant communities, the week of April 17 is recognized as the… MORE
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Yuliya Szczepanski’s support of NYCHA goes above and beyond her responsibilities as Administrative Manager of Intergovernmental Affairs. She also serves as a NYCHA Change Ambassador, one of hundreds of staff from across the Authority who work with their colleagues to share news about the organization’s plans for progress and help ensure that everyone is involved… MORE
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Kudos for Longtime Service to Residents and the City Each month, NYCHANow recognizes the staff who’ve achieved more than five years of service, in multiples of five. Congratulations to the employees who reached these milestones in March! 5 Years 10 Years 15 Years 20 Years 25 Years 30 Years 35 Years Biegler, Karl LBreslin, Patrick… MORE
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Besides being the largest provider of affordable housing in the nation, did you know that NYCHA also offers an array of critical services to its residents? Thanks to the regular online info sessions held by NYCHA’s Family Partnerships Department (FPD), more and more New Yorkers are learning about these offerings. The FPD connects residents to invaluable services and implements programs and policies that support and enhance household stability, tenancy, individual advancement, and aging-in-place. It… MORE
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Each year, more than two million poisonings are reported to the nation’s poison control centers, and more than 90 percent of those occurred in the home. Since 1961, National Poison Prevention Week has raised awareness about the dangers of poisonings for people of all ages. In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week, NYCHA’s Environmental… MORE
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The name Mariana Bracetti may not be as well known to the general public as it is to the residents of Bracetti Plaza, a public housing development in Manhattan where NYCHA’s Office of Safety and Security recently hosted a community pop-up event to provide resource information and answer questions. However, her contributions to Puerto Rican… MORE
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As part of its Transformation Plan to become a better and more responsive organization, NYCHA recently released a redesign of the online portal that residents use to complete their Annual Recertification. The new portal represents what Lakesha Miller, Executive Vice President for Leased Housing, calls a “win-win” for NYCHA and residents: “Resolving and eliminating hurdles… MORE
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Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the release of NYCHA’s Transformation Plan. Developed as part of NYCHA’s 2019 agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Transformation Plan outlines various ways that the Authority will become a stronger organization and better serve residents. The plan was released today with the… MORE
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Wendy Diaz, Smoke-Free NYCHA Analyst, is on a mission to create healthier homes for residents and healthier working environments for NYCHA employees. As a leader in NYCHA’s work to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke and support residents and employees who want to quit smoking, she is responsible for various Operations–based elements of implementing NYCHA’s Smoke-Free policy. In accordance with HUD regulation, the policy took effect in 2018, and the Smoke-Free NYCHA team is driven by HUD… MORE
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Kudos for Longtime Service to Residents and the City Each month, NYCHANow recognizes the staff who’ve achieved more than five years of service, in multiples of five. Congratulations to the employees who reached these milestones in February! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years… MORE
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Sergio Paneque was tailor-made for his job. With three professional degrees under his belt (in building construction management, accounting, and law), he knows exactly what it takes to step into the role of NYCHA’s Chief Procurement Officer. In the past, he led procurement for some of the largest government organizations in the country. His most recent government job before NYCHA was serving as the Chief Procurement Officer for… MORE
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