This Juneteenth, NYCHA communities across the city participated in honoring a moment in American history and Black culture with various celebrations, including a new citywide public art installation that brings new meaning to the city’s basketball courts. On June 18, the Public Housing Community Fund, NYCHA, and artist Glen Gaines launched the public art installation Lift… MORE
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Working within NYCHA’s Planning and Project Management Department, Lauren Colella can attest to the impact of various initiatives to improve residents’ quality of life. For more than a year, Ms. Colella has served as a Project Manager in the department’s division that is dedicated to the planning, organization, and execution of complex operational projects and… MORE
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The NYC Unity Project, housed within the Mayor’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice (MOERJ), is New York City’s LGBTQ+ innovation hub, working to advance equity through cross-agency collaboration. By tackling the root causes of systemic inequity, the NYC Unity Project designs and delivers culturally competent programs and policies that focus on the needs of… MORE
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At a June 5 panel on “Federal Housing Programs in New York City” hosted by the NYU Furman Center, Annika Lescott-Martinez, NYCHA’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance, spoke about the critical role of federal funding in supporting public housing in New York City and how proposed federal funding cuts would affect… MORE
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After more than 34 years of service to NYCHA residents, Ukah Busgith, Executive Vice President for Resident Services, Partnerships, and Initiatives (RSPI), will retire on July 1. Ms. Busgith began her NYCHA career as a Community Assistant at Pink Houses. She has held various positions across the Authority, with experience in both direct service and… MORE
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On May 1, NYCHA’s Law Department gathered to celebrate Law Day, a national day of reflection on the rule of law and the essential role it plays in a healthy democracy. This year’s national theme — “Out of Many, One”— echoed throughout the celebration, as speaker after speaker emphasized the importance of unity, diversity, and… MORE
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On June 12, the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Metro New York and New Jersey Chapter held its 31st Annual Project of the Year Awards and Scholarship Banquet to recognize outstanding achievement in construction management. Among the New York City honorees was the NYCHA Recovery and Resilience project at East Harlem’s Metro North Plaza,… MORE
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Normally, NYCHA’s Office of Fire Safety handles heat (from fires) but, in a particular instance, is focusing on freezing cold. “Frozen pipes” sounds like trouble for NYCHA residents and staff alike, but in this case, frozen pipes – or more specifically, freezing ice plugs inside those pipes – are beneficial. Let’s back up. NYCHA buildings… MORE
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The Organization of Jewish Employees at NYCHA, Batei Tsibur, gathered on May 21 in the 90 Church Street 5th Floor Ceremonial Room to celebrate Jewish Heritage Month, bringing the community together to share a meal, laugh, and learn. The luncheon featured a medley of options, such as knishes, rice, potatoes, egg roll-style bites, and clementines, as… MORE
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NYCHA’s Runners Club laced up their sneakers for the 46th running of the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge race in Central Park on May 28 and May 29. Runners Club colleagues teamed up to join thousands of runners and walkers from across the city for New York’s version of the Corporate Challenge, billed as the world’s… MORE
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An archival collection that documents NYCHA’s history from the late 1920s through the present is set to be expanded and digitized, ensuring that important chapters of New York City’s history become more accessible. This project will help NYCHA communities deepen their understanding and appreciation of their shared histories. On May 29, the Public Housing Community… MORE
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NYCHA’s Haitian American Association (HAA) joined the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs for a Haitian Flag Raising ceremony on May 20 at Bowling Green Park in downtown Manhattan. It was a beautiful and happy day with many attendees waving flags and wearing Haiti’s (and the USA’s) national colors blanc, bleu et rouge. The event… MORE
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On June 1, the Kingsborough Houses community celebrated the opening of two newly refurbished playgrounds at the Brooklyn development, where more than 2,200 residents live. Mayor Eric Adams and recently appointed NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa joined NYCHA representatives and local residents for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the $5.1 million project,… MORE
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On May 29, Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI) celebrated its 25th anniversary by honoring past graduates, partners, and supporters who have contributed to the mission of creating employment opportunities and access to career paths for low-income New Yorkers. Among the honorees was lifelong NYCHA resident Tiphany Malloy, a 2016 graduate of the NYCHA Resident Training Academy… 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 May!
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