Following borough-specific rollouts over the past year, NYCHA’s revamped process of scheduling work orders at developments is now underway throughout the city. With the latest implementation launching across Manhattan in early October, the Work Order Reform program has brought some welcomed improvements in communities where stakeholders have experienced the changes firsthand. The program was first… MORE
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For nearly two decades, Joy Sinderbrand has been instrumental in the execution of several public-private partnership projects that have shaped the city of New York; she has a knack for ensuring project teams are on the same page so they can achieve ambitious goals. As NYCHA’s Senior Vice President for Capital Programs, streamlining the… MORE
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NYCHA additionally repaired or replaced more than 5,000 stoves in more than 150 developments and, alongside staff and volunteers, is distributing approximately 9,000 Thanksgiving meals at 210 developments NYCHA announced today that since the beginning of November, gas service has been restored at Breukelen, Coney Island I (Sites 4 & 5), Bland, East River, Gun… MORE
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Tytionna Peterkin was looking for a better job. Working as a caterer wasn’t what the 20-something Parkside Houses resident had in mind for herself when she attended college. Unfortunately, financial pressures had forced her to cut short her college career at Albright College in Pennsylvania and the Borough of Manhattan Community College. But her previous… MORE
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On June 9, NYCHA’s Office of Mold Assessment and Remediation (OMAR) held a ceremony to recognize more than 50 staff who worked on NYCHA’s ventilation programs. Notably, OMAR staff completed an Authority-wide roof fan project, which involved replacing 6,188 roof fans and confirming that an additional 2,248 fans are functional and can be kept in… MORE
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Over the past two years, NYCHA’s Office of Mold Assessment and Remediation (OMAR) replaced 6,188 roof fans across the Authority. Engineers determined that the balance of NYCHA’s roof fans – 2,248 roof fans – are fully functional and safe and can be left in place. The roof fans replacement project is part of a larger… MORE
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November 15 is America Recycles Day, but NYCHA recognizes the importance of recycling every day – the Authority has renewed its focus on recycling and created new programs to improve the collection of recyclables. NYCHA’s Waste Management Department launched its Recycle First initiative in Staten Island in September 2021, working closely with development staff and… MORE
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When Edith Taylor-Campbell makes a commitment to serve, she turns it into a career. This can be said for both her work at NYCHA and service with the United States Army. The housing assistant joined the NYCHA workforce nearly three decades ago in 1994, while accumulating an equally impressive 26 years of military service with… MORE
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NYCHA Policy Advisor Debora Lopes discussed the latest developments in sustainability and wellness in built spaces at the 2022 Greenbuild International Conference in San Francisco last week. “It was fantastic to present on NYCHA’s decarbonization roadmap, especially our Clean Heat for all Challenge,” Ms. Lopes said. “Decarbonization in affordable housing requires ambitious policies and… MORE
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Interim CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt Answers Your Questions Every month, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NYCHA will respond to questions from staff on topics such as operations, the future of the agency, and how we’re overcoming everyday challenges. Have a question for the CEO? Send it to AsktheCEO@nycha.nyc.gov and check back here to see if… MORE
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NYCHA’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance Annika Lescott-Martinez has been named to the 2022 class of Crain’s New York Business 40 Under 40. Established in 1988, the publication’s annual 40 Under 40 list celebrates the most accomplished New York City-based business professionals under 40 years old. Ms. Lescott-Martinez, 34, who joined… MORE
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NYCHA’s Asset and Capital Management Division (A&CM) recently completed renovations for accessible parking, utility, and roofing projects across the city to bring a variety of benefits and improved services for residents. A&CM oversees a $4.5 billion capital projects portfolio funded with federal, State, and City investments. The division works to preserve and modernize public housing… MORE
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NYCHA’s Supply Management and Procurement Department has been recognized by a national organization for its achievements in the area of government procurement. In early October, the department was awarded the 2022 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. The award, which recognizes agencies that demonstrate a commitment to procurement excellence,… MORE
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NYCHA has a new Hispanic and Latin American organization. Say Hola to NYCHA’s Employee Association, OHLA, the Organization of Hispanic and Latin American. Human Resources Department Associate Staff Analyst Franklin Velez launched this new employee association to share Hispanic and Latin American cultural celebrations with NYCHA employees. Mr. Velez got the idea of starting… MORE
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No one is more surprised than Motor Vehicle Operator Oren Boujo that his 33rd year as a NYCHA Fleet driver begins this November. “It’s amazing,” he said. “Who holds a job for 33 years?” Probably fellow Fleet Motor Vehicle Operator Kenneth Shindler: In January, he will begin his 31st year as a NYCHA Fleet driver.… MORE
Read moreWorkplace Violence Prevention Is Everyone’s Responsibility NYCHA employees and contractors should immediately report any potential or actual workplace violence by calling the Office of Safety & Security at (212) 306-8800. In case of a workplace violence incident: Retreat from, and do not engage in, a potential workplace violence situation. Act professionally and calmly when confronted… MORE
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NYCHA residents studying at CUNY colleges this fall are getting some guidance on how to plan for future careers from some seasoned professionals. Thanks to a new free program, recipients of NYCHA-CUNY Amazon scholarships are receiving individualized mentoring and career development support from NYCHA employees and other professionals for post-graduation success. The program is an… MORE
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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!
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