NYCHA Performance Management Manager Ryan Shanley and the team he leads within the Performance Management and Analytics (PMA) division are justifiably proud of PMA’s game-changing NYCHA STAT Data Portal, a resource that has been in development for several years and has recently gained wider recognition as a vital step forward in the Authority’s approach to… MORE
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For 20 years, the Women Builders Council (WBC) has been supporting women and minorities in the building industry, providing resources to help them grow professionally. On October 17, at its annual awards gala, the association put a spotlight on the many partners helping to make a difference in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
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On October 16, the American Planning Association’s New York Metro Chapter held its annual conference featuring a panel which highlighted NYCHA resident participation in the planning process for the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program. The conference, “Planning in an Era of Change,” was hosted by the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at… MORE
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognize the third week of October as National Lead Poisoning Awareness Week to educate the public about the dangers and potential health impacts of lead at home and in the workplace.
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During the past quarter, the Compliance Department updated four Standard Procedures and posted six new Compliance Advisory Alerts. HUD is also wrapping up the current National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) inspection cycle, which we detail below. This newsletter focuses on the key takeaways from these documents, so be sure to read the alerts, procedures, and memos for the complete information.
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Whenever an emergency or major building and apartment repairs require NYCHA residents to be temporarily relocated to a hotel or hospitality apartment, the Resident Relocation Services team steps up to help the impacted families. Whether it’s a planned relocation for scheduled work such as asbestos and mold remediation or an unplanned move due to a… MORE
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A Journey of Service and Leadership at NYCHA If you ever meet NYCHA Project Manager Sade Humphrey, you will immediately feel the sense of purpose and positivity she exudes. With 14 years of dedicated service under her belt, Ms. Humphrey’s journey from her very first position at NYCHA, as a Customer Contact Center (CCC) aide,… MORE
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The Organization of Hispanic and Latin Americans (OHLA) is an employee association founded in 2022 to promote and provide opportunities for any interested NYCHA employees to learn about and experience Hispanic and Latin American cultures. From September 15 to October 15, the U.S. celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions of Hispanic… MORE
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On August 20, NYCHA hosted a kickoff event for the second cohort of its Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA), a groundbreaking program designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders at NYCHA and help them build their professional skills and effectiveness. The kickoff, which took place at NYCHA’s 90 Church Street headquarters, was attended… MORE
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Climate Week NYC brought together business leaders, political changemakers, and civil society representatives from all over the world for opportunities to promote climate action, speed up progress, and champion change in our communities. Among the local leaders were NYCHA’s Senior Director of Sustainability Siobhan Watson and Senior Vice President for Capital Programs Joy Sinderbrand,… MORE
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This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we will focus on three simple actions – STOP, LOOK, and THINK – to stay vigilant and secure. According to the NYC Office of Technology and Innovation’s Cyber Command, 38 percent of City employees regularly demonstrate risky behavior during their regularly held phishing simulations. To reduce these risks, please follow these… MORE
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The first-ever National Urban Rat Summit in New York City called on a broad range of experts from cities around the nation to share best practices on rodent mitigation, including efforts to tackle urban rat challenges using innovative methods. Presented in partnership with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the State… MORE
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NYCHA’s Operations team has been very hard at work over the last year getting ready for the rollout of new inspection standards that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) implemented for public housing authorities. The National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE), which was unveiled in July 2023, marks… MORE
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Congress proclaimed October as National Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Italian immigrants and their descendants in the United States. Over 5 million Italians immigrated to the United States between 1820 and 2000; currently, there are over 26 million Americans of Italian descent residing in the United States. The… 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 September!
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