Dear Colleagues, With the recently announced resignation of the First Deputy Mayor who oversees the housing portfolio, it is as important as ever to reaffirm NYCHA’s commitment to meeting its obligations under the 2019 HUD Agreement, as well as to serving the hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers supported by our public housing and Section… MORE
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On February 13, Mayor Eric Adams’ administration celebrated elected officials, business and construction industry leaders, and City agencies for their efforts to support the City’s program for Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE). Among the agencies recognized with an M/WBE Excellence Award, NYCHA was honored for awarding over $1 billion in contracts to M/WBEs during… MORE
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On February 5, NYCHA’s Vice President for Learning and Development Tischelle George was featured in a CBS News story about her volunteer work to raise college funds for third graders at her former elementary school, P.S. 221, through the NYC Kids Rise NYC Public Schools Alumni Community Scholarship program. The NYC Kids Rise organization manages… MORE
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Theresa Koenig-Long, a Project Manager with NYCHA’s Asset and Capital Management Department, began her NYCHA career as a seasonal worker in 1983 – and she still has her first NYCHA ID card to prove it! Ms. Koenig-Long is an enthusiastic believer in public service and NYCHA’s mission: “This is the greatest job in the world!… MORE
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Across the country, February marks Black History Month. It is a time when we can honor the contributions of African Americans who have helped shape American history. Background: In 1926, Carter G. Woodson, an American historian and scholar who was also known as the “father of Black History,” established Negro History Week, during which schools… MORE
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Recovery and Resilience improvements in Coney Island and the installation of more than 100 new closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in Brooklyn were among NYCHA’s capital projects completed this past fall and early winter to improve security and services for residents. Other projects completed by NYCHA’s Asset and Capital Management Division (A&CM) in recent months… MORE
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NYCHA’s latest updates to its Heating Plant Technician (HPT) training program underscore the Authority’s commitment to workforce development, equipping workers with skills to manage heating systems across its housing portfolio. In January 2024, the Heating Management Services Department (HMSD) introduced a new, direct hire-to-training protocol, ensuring all new HPT appointees receive mentorship and specialized training.… 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 January!
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As many of you know, the federal government recently issued, and continues to issue and update, Presidential Executive Orders and related guidance that may have implications for the granting and use of federal funding. NYCHA is working tirelessly with its city, state, and federal partners to understand the potential impact of this federal directive.
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For those residents looking to quit or cut back on smoking this new year, Smoke-Free NYCHA’s Liaison team is ready to assist. Serving as community health workers, Smoke-Free Liaisons help create healthier environments across NYCHA by educating residents and staff about the Authority’s smoke-free policy (which reduces exposure to secondhand smoke), coaching smokers who want… MORE
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We’re pleased to announce that Joan Tally was recently appointed to the NYCHA board by Mayor Eric Adams. Ms. Tally is a community development professional with a 30-year career financing affordable housing, having worked in each of the public, private, and non-profit sectors. She brings a passion for collaboration, mentorship, and building partnerships to her… MORE
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During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Compliance Department created one new Standard Procedure and updated another, introduced a new policy document from the Emergency Management and Services Department, and posted four new Advisory Alerts.
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The Environmental Health and Safety Department (EHS) is dedicated to fostering a culture of safety across the organization, and this newsletter is a vital tool to keep you informed about important updates, safety protocols, and best practices that support a safe, healthy, and injury-free workplace.
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In an exhibition space at Brooklyn’s FXCollaborative Gallery, visitors can take a visual journey through the changing landscapes of open spaces across NYCHA, beginning with the early years of the organization. The Authority’s parks and green spaces play the central role in the newly launched exhibit, “Living in the Shade: NYCHA Open Space Past, Present,… 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 December 2024!
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Dear NYCHA Colleagues, We’re updating how we manage work apps on NYCHA-provided phones and tablets. This change will help keep our work tools secure and easy to use. That means we’re switching to Microsoft Intune, a new system that manages employees’ mobile devices. Employees with Samsung S10 or older models will receive new phones as… MORE
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If you’d like to submit kudos about a NYCHA staff person, please send an email to nychanow@nycha.nyc.gov. From Kingsborough Houses Resident LaurieAnn William:I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding support and responsiveness the Kingsborough management team consistently provides. Recently, I called in feeling very frustrated due to issues within my apartment.… MORE
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