Two Brooklyn Caretakers have been honored as the winners of this year’s John DeCarlo Memorial Award in recognition of their exemplary service to the NYCHA community. Lionel Riley has not hesitated to go beyond his daily duties as a Caretaker to assist residents in need at Sumner Houses. Fellow Brooklyn Caretaker Dillworth Brooks, a… MORE
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During the past quarter, the Compliance Department published one new and one updated Standard Procedure, made updates to the Management Manuals, and posted two new Advisory Alerts. This newsletter focuses on the key takeaways in these documents, so be sure to read the alerts and procedures (available on Connect) for the complete information.
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Every July, Disability Pride Month celebrates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the first comprehensive law protecting the civil rights of people with disabilities. Signed into federal law on July 26, 1990, the ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in regard to employment, state and local government services, public transportation, businesses… MORE
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Every few years, NYCHA must test the integrity of its fire suppression systems — the underground networks which deliver water from rooftop tanks to standpipes and sprinklers across its developments. These subterranean systems span multiple buildings and often lack sectional valves, making testing and leak isolation difficult. But NYCHA’s Fire Safety Team, led by Senior… MORE
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As summer goes into full swing, I’d like to update you on some of the exciting news and progress that’s happening here at the Authority. But first I want to reiterate that we continuously monitor and analyze the information coming from Washington regarding national funding for public housing – as you know, we rely heavily on federal subsidies, receiving billions of dollars every year for our operations, capital repairs, and Section 8 program.
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Living in New York City for more than 20 years, NYCHA employee Sherry Samaroo never feels too far removed from her native Trinidad and Tobago. Ms. Samaroo emigrated from the Caribbean island nation as a young adult to pursue higher education, but she continues to make regular trips back to visit with family. In her… MORE
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On June 18, NYCHA WorkWell Ambassadors Chanda Coble, Paula Flynn, and Sharon Kistoo hosted a health and wellness pop-up in the Ceremonial Room at 90 Church Street. The midday event featured hydration stations, games and puzzles, workout demonstrations, raffle prizes, and providers who offer health and wellness benefits to employees. The organizations tabling at the… MORE
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NYCHA employees enjoyed a night out at the ballpark on June 26 to see the local Brooklyn Cyclones take on the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. Celebrating “NYCHA Employee Appreciation Night” at the Cyclones’ Maimonides Park in Coney Island, Chief Executive Officer Lisa Bova-Hiatt joined fellow staff donning Cyclones hats for an evening of fun and camaraderie.… 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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