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Month: January 2026

January 2026 NYCHA Developments PACT 

NYCHA Secures Record-Breaking Preservation Funding and Pursues Innovative Projects 

Vincent Echavaria

In 2025, NYCHA’s Real Estate Development Department (REDD) secured a record-breaking $2.9 billion in investments for NYCHA developments and communities through the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program.   Through public-private partnerships, PACT developments will enjoy comprehensive renovations, enhanced property management, and expanded on-site social services. Across the city, REDD has worked closely with residents to ensure that the renovations meet the needs and priorities of each community.  “I am looking forward to the change!”… MORE

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Celebrations Highlighted January 2026 NYCHA Developments 

A Season of Care, Connection, and Community Across NYCHA

Joshua Olesker

As 2025 came to a close, NYCHA developments across New York City came together to mark the holiday season with generosity, celebration, and moments of shared joy. From toy distributions and community tree lightings to cultural outings and thousands of meals delivered to seniors, Holiday 2025 reflected the Authority’s ongoing commitment to supporting residents not… MORE

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Celebrations Employee Voices Exceptional Colleagues 

Chanukah with the Jewish Employees Association: A Lunch of Light, Learning, and Community

Joshua Olesker

On December 18, members of NYCHA’s Jewish Employees Association (Batei Tsibur), gathered for reflection, friendly conversation, and a tasty Chanukah lunch of latkes, potatoes, and jelly donuts. A few participants even joined via Zoom, including Alan Pelikow, President Emeritus of Batei Tsibur. Rabbi Yakov David Cohen, Director of the Institute of Noahide Code (a United… MORE

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