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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
NYCHA Chair Greg Russ was among the featured speakers at the National Association of Minority Contractors’ (NAMC) 52nd Annual Conference in Queens on October 14-15. The conference, hosted by the NAMC New York Tri-State Chapter at Terrace on the Park, covered key issues affecting Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) construction… MORE
Read more
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
Read more
The limited English proficient (LEP) community at NYCHA relies on them to be able to comprehend information about the Authority’s various programs, activities, and services. Since 2008, employees with NYCHA’s Language Services Unit (LSU) have been working to ensure that all residents, Section 8 voucher holders, and applicants with limited English proficiency can be adequately informed in their native… MORE
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
Meet Sam Awelewa, Lead Oversight Team Specialist NYCHA is proud of our 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 employee spotlight, meet Sam Awelewa, Lead Oversight Team Specialist in the Environmental Health and Safety Department. A resident of Brooklyn, Mr. Awelewa has worked… MORE
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
Meet Elizabeth McCray Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the achievements, contributions, and culture of Hispanic Americans. The month also overlaps with Indigenous People’s Day, which is marked on the second Monday in October to honor Native American people and their cultures. For NYCHA employee Elizabeth McCray, this overlap in holidays is a reflection of her DNA, family, and culture. Ms. McCray’s mother moved to… MORE
Read more
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
Read more
Thanks to a gift from the House of Mandela, several dozen NYCHA employees (who are also NYCHA residents) received tickets for the Global Citizen Live NYC concert that featured performances from Coldplay, Billie Eilish, Camila Cabello, Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo, Meek Mill, Shawn Mendes, and more. The concert was held on September 25 in Central Park.… MORE
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
On September 15, to mark the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, Capital Projects Division (CPD) employee Franklin Velez organized a special lunch break with Dominican food for his colleagues at Long Island City. Mr. Velez has been a Staff Analyst in the QA Compliance and Training division of CPD for the past two years, responsible for coordinating training for the department. He is also a United States Marine Corps veteran, who served in the Iraq War. “In… MORE
Read more
In September, NYCHA’s Capital Projects Division (CPD) marked the completion of two City-funded projects in Manhattan and Brooklyn as well as three federally funded projects in the Bronx that will bring a variety of benefits and improved services for residents. CPD oversees more than $1 billion in construction projects across the Authority’s portfolio that are… MORE
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more