On November 7, more than 25,000 runners crossed the finish line in Central Park at the 50th TCS New York City Marathon. Congratulations are in order to all, including four NYCHA employees – Katherine Cruceta, Kamil Duzynski, Kirsten Jardine, and Keith Sanders – who are also members of NYCHA’s Running Club. Though this year’s marathon… 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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NYCHA employees seeking to continue their education in graduate study are encouraged to apply for the Mayor’s Graduate Scholarship Program for the 2022-23 school year. Over the years, hundreds of City employees have been awarded full and partial scholarships for graduate study as part of the program. Participating schools offer scholarships in a variety of fields,… 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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When he was fresh out of high school, longtime NYCHA employee Juan Santiago found the U.S. Navy to be just the place to pursue his ambitions at the time. Having only left his home in the Bronx on a few occasions to visit extended family in the Dominican Republic, the young Mr. Santiago “really wanted to… MORE
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On November 10, NYCHA Chair & CEO Greg Russ and NYC Housing Development Corporation (HDC) President Eric Enderlin joined with Trinity Financial and a group of business, nonprofit, and community leaders to celebrate the opening of Van Dyke III, a supportive and affordable housing development in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn. The 100 percent affordable housing project was realized… MORE
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Another season of Harvest Festivals celebrated fall-themed activities for families at NYCHA’s Eco-Hubs. Held on Saturdays throughout October, the free events featured pumpkin carving/decorating, games, raffles, arts and crafts, as well as a DJ, photo booth, dancing, and a variety of healthy snacks. A total of 445 visitors attended the festivities at the five Eco-Hub sites operated… 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 October, NYCHA’s Capital Projects Division (CPD) completed two projects that will bring improved heating systems for residents and parking access for persons with disabilities, as well as two other projects to restore gas service to 79 apartments in the Bronx and 60 apartments in Manhattan. CPD oversees more than $1 billion in construction projects across the Authority’s portfolio that are funded with federal,… 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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After 2,000 young NYCHA residents took to the basketball courts on 78 teams in the Junior Knicks Basketball League, six teams emerged to battle for this season’s league throne. In the end, teams from Carver Houses in Manhattan, Hammel Houses in Queens, and Bronx River Houses in the Bronx captured league championships in the 11-and-under… MORE
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NYCHA departments and developments celebrated Customer Service Week 2021 from Monday, October 18 to Friday, October 22 by organizing activities on the theme of “Power of Service.” Below are some highlights of how NYCHA colleagues spent the week visiting developments, reviewing best practices, motivating each other, and sharing tips and resources as the Authority demonstrated… 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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