NYCHA Employees Joined by Young Family Members for Mets First Pitch

For their moment in the spotlight at the Mets’ home stadium, two NYCHA employees decided to make it a family affair.   Carpenter Christopher Tantillo and information technology staffer Darnes Taveras were each given the special opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Mets baseball game at Citi Field after having won complimentary tickets in… MORE

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Protecting Public Housing from the Impacts of Climate Change

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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NYCHA and HPD Finalize Deal to Build 101 Affordable Apartments in the Bronx

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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Making a Difference for Residents

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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Meet NYCHA’s Employee Safety Oversight Team

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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NYCHA Employee Recognized by News 12 During Hispanic Heritage Month

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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Junior Knicks Basketball League Restores Citywide Play for NYCHA Youth

There’s a basketball revival taking place for youth across NYCHA.  Teams of young boys and girls are competing in a new Junior Knicks Basketball League through October 16 at 26 NYCHA sites, including 14 newly refurbished basketball courts. A modified restoration of a former citywide league at NYCHA, the Junior Knicks league was organized in partnership with Madison Square… MORE

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NYCHA’s Clean Vents Initiative Generates Jobs & Improves Air Quality

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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Making a Difference

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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NYCHA Celebrates Climate Week with Updated Sustainability Agenda

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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NYCHA Chair Russ Discusses Housing Preservation at Panel

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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Meet NYCHA’s Lead Oversight Team

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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Low-Cost Internet Installed at 3 NYCHA Developments

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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Meet Shelisa Reid, Manager of Wyckoff Gardens

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 260 women working as property managers at the… MORE

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NYCHA’s Capital Projects Roundup: August

In August, NYCHA’s Capital Projects Division (CPD) marked the completion of City-funded upgrades to two daycare center playgrounds at Washington Houses and Carver Houses in Manhattan.    In addition, CPD completed federally funded exterior building repairs at Glebe Avenue-Westchester Avenue in the Bronx as part of Local Law 11, also known as the Facade Inspection & Safety Program. As… MORE

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