August 2026 Work Anniversaries
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 August!
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Author: Latoya Jordan
NYCHA Celebrates National Night Out
On August 4, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) hosted National Night Out events at more than 70 locations citywide. Now in its 43rd year, National Night Out is an annual event hosted by police precincts across the country in partnership with community members to strengthen relationships between neighbors and law enforcement and promote… MORE
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First Learning Leaders Cohort Helps Build Stronger Customer Service Across NYCHA
Nearly 1,300 NYCHA employees have strengthened their customer service and conflict de-escalation skills thanks to the Authority’s first cohort of Learning Leaders, a group of volunteer employee instructors. The cohort was recognized for its work during a graduation ceremony in June. Launched by NYCHA’s Learning and Development Department, the Learning Leaders program prepares employees from across the Authority… MORE
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Inspiring a Compliance Culture: Read the Compliance Department’s Summer 2026 Newsletter
What’s New This Quarter? This quarter, the Compliance Department is highlighting practical steps employees can take to support resident safety and prevent common deficiencies identified during National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) inspections. This newsletter also summarizes key updates to five recently revised Standard Procedures. For more information, employees should refer… MORE
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NYCHA in Your Neighborhood: Bronx Edition
On May 20 in the Bronx, the Classic Community Center in Melrose served as the setting for a new kind of conversation between NYCHA residents, NYCHA senior leaders, and City agency representatives for the first NYCHA in Your Neighborhood forum. “Tonight is about you,” NYCHA CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt said as she welcomed residents. “This is a new way for us… MORE
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NYCHA NAACP Honors Women Leading Change
NYCHA’s NAACP Branch celebrated Women’s History Month with an evening honoring women who exemplify this year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” The event was held on April 12 in the 90 Church Street Ceremonial Room. Remarks were given by Lynn Spivey, President of the NAACP NYCHA Branch; Yvette Andino, Vice President for Employee Engagement; Hildra Rodgers, New York State NAACP… MORE
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Meet Anthony Luciano, Operations Administrator
Nearly 40 years ago, Anthony Luciano began his career at NYCHA as a seasonal employee at Castle Hill Houses, unsure of where the opportunity would take him. Today, he serves as Operations Administrator for Bronx Property Management, helping to oversee daily operations for every development in the borough. In the Office of the Vice President for Bronx Property Management Operations, Mr. Luciano has served as “the number… MORE
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Black History Lived Here: Stories from The NYCHA Journal Archives
Black History Month offers an opportunity to remember NYCHA residents whose lives and legacies helped shape NYCHA communities and Black American history. NYCHA developments have long been home to artists, activists, leaders, and others whose influence extended beyond their communities, and a look through historic issues of The NYCHA Journal, preserved in the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives, reveals their stories. Among… MORE
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Black History Month Spotlight: Audrey Washington, Director of NYCHA’s Office of Public/Private Partnerships
Black History Month is a time to honor the people and traditions that helped shape our collective American history. While the month often highlights national figures, Audrey Washington’s heroes are closer to home. Her work as Director of NYCHA’s Office of Public Private-Partnerships (OPPP) was shaped by her mother and grandmother, whose lives modeled strength, perseverance, and a deep… MORE
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Celebrating 90 Years of NYCHA
On December 3, 1935, the first families were welcomed into First Houses, signaling the start of public housing in both New York City and the United States. The arrival of 120 families marked the beginning of the New York City Housing Authority, which would grow to become the nation’s largest public housing authority. Established in… MORE
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NYCHA Celebrates Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a moment to come together, give thanks, and support our neighbors. This year, NYCHA, resident associations, local businesses, community organizations, and elected officials came together to ensure NYCHA families across the city had what they needed to enjoy a warm holiday – from gift cards and groceries to turkeys and prepared meals. “NYCHA’s… MORE
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NYCHA Hosts Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Conference
NYCHA’s Family Partnerships Department held its sixth annual virtual Domestic Violence Awareness Conference on October 8 on the theme “Care. Community. Connection.” This year’s conference focused on the growing issue of technology-enabled abuse and the ways communities can support survivors through education, awareness, and safety planning. Approximately 300 people attended the virtual conference, which brought… MORE
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NYCHA’s Summer Interns Gained Work Experience and Skills Training
This summer, approximately 170 New York City young people gained valuable paid internship experience working at NYCHA through the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Since 1963, SYEP has provided NYC youth ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration and paid work experience each summer. It is the country’s largest summer youth employment initiative. The… MORE
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Eric Phillips Named 2025 Big Swings Fellow
A new cohort of professionals has been chosen for a fellowship to tackle the housing challenges facing New York City today — and one of those leaders is NYCHA’s Vice President of Policy Eric Phillips. The nine-month Big Swings fellowship, led by the Urban Design Forum, invests in 40 rising NYC leaders across various sectors,… MORE
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NYCHA Celebrates National Night Out
Since 1984, police precincts around the country have hosted National Night Out in partnership with community members to help foster stronger neighborly ties and promote safer neighborhoods. On August 5, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) hosted events at more than 70 locations. Each of the nine Police Service Areas (PSA) serving NYCHA developments in Brooklyn, the Bronx,… MORE
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NYCHA NAACP Branch Receives Prestigious Award at 116th NAACP National Convention
The NYCHA NAACP Branch was recently recognized for its excellence in advocacy, membership growth, and civic engagement with a first place Thalheimer Award, the top award given to branches for outstanding achievements. NYCHA NAACP Branch President Lynn Spivey accepted the award at the 116th NAACP National Convention, held in Charlotte, North Carolina, in July. … MORE
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Disability Pride Month – Marking 35 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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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WorkWell Pop-Up Wellness Event
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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June 2025 Work Anniversaries
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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Celebrating Juneteenth with Art, Wellness, and Community Togetherness
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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NYCHA’s CFO Annika Lescott-Martinez Urges Continued Federal Support at NYU Furman Center Housing Panel
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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Ukah Busgith Is Retiring From NYCHA
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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Public Housing Community Fund Receives a Grant to Expand NYCHA’s Archives at LaGuardia Community College
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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Meet Jennifer Wilson, Administrative Manager in Resident Services
Jennifer Wilson is the Administrative Manager in Resident Services and has spent almost 36 years providing support to residents and employees, working behind the scenes to ensure the unit runs smoothly. Her responsibilities are as diverse as they are important to the daily functioning of the department. Mrs. Wilson began working at NYCHA in 1989.… MORE
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NYCHA Wins 2025 Moses Award for Preservation Projects
Three NYCHA restoration and preservation projects have been awarded a 2025 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award, the highest honor for excellence in restoration and preservation from the New York Landmarks Conservancy. The Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards, known as “The Lucies,” recognizes individuals, organizations, architects, craftspeople, and building owners for their contributions to preserving New… MORE
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Women’s History Month: An Interview with NYCHA’s CEO and COO
Every March, we honor the achievements of women throughout history and recognize the ongoing contributions they make today, inspiring future generations of women. From front-line to executive staff, NYCHA women employees are an integral part of the Authority’s progress. This year’s Women’s History Month theme is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations.” NYCHA… MORE
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Alicka Ampry-Samuel: Public Housing Advocacy and Leadership
Alicka Ampry-Samuel’s commitment to public housing runs deep: She grew up in NYCHA’s Marcus Garvey Houses in Brownsville, Brooklyn; is a former NYCHA employee; and has spent much of her career working with and advocating for NYCHA residents. She recently completed her appointment as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Regional Administrator… MORE
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NYCHA’s Vice President for Learning & Development Featured on CBS News
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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Meet Leroy Williams, Vice President for Resident Services
Leroy Williams began his full-time career at NYCHA in 1999, but his connection to the organization goes back even longer. Growing up in Melrose Houses and Bronxchester Houses in the Bronx, his 22-year experience as a resident helped shape his commitment to public housing and improving the lives of NYCHA families. Currently, Mr. Williams is… MORE
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Meet Derval Fairweather: Winner of the National Public Housing Museum Art Competition
Derval Fairweather has been drawing and painting since he was a young boy. Soon, one of his paintings will be replicated and placed in the hands of many as it becomes the design on the membership card for the new National Public Housing Museum opening soon in Chicago. Mr. Fairweather’s piece was selected from a… MORE
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Meet the Author: Anna Dao (Finding Lalla’s Anna)
Anna Dao’s lifelong dream of becoming a published author came true in April when her memoir, Finding Lalla’s Anna, was released by Wordeee Books. Ms. Dao has worked at NYCHA for 14 years and is a Community Coordinator in Project Management Operations’ HUD Inspections Unit. The HUD Inspections Unit is the liaison for the NSPIRE… MORE
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Meet Members of OHLA’s Executive Board
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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New and Improved Self-Service Kiosks
Enhancing Accessibility and Efficiency In every NYCHA property management office across the city sits a tool that helps residents interact with essential Authority services: Self-Service Kiosks. To make it even easier for residents to access NYCHA’s online services, the kiosks were upgraded with additional features. From paying rent and submitting work orders to completing annual… MORE
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Meet Jeralyn Cortez-Weir: Helping the Health of NYCHA Residents
Jeralyn Cortez-Weir is a dedicated public health advocate with a wealth of experience in community engagement and health equity initiatives. Since joining the Authority in 2022, she has been instrumental in expanding resident health initiative programming, forging partnerships with external health partners, and creating pathways for NYCHA residents into preventive health careers. Ms. Cortez-Weir is… MORE
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NYCHA’s OHLA Marches in Puerto Rican Day Parade
NYCHA’s Organization for Hispanics and Latin Americans (OHLA) celebrated their cultural pride by participating in the National Puerto Rican Day Parade on June 9. Approximately 80 people, which included OHLA members and their family and friends, walked along Fifth Avenue in matching t-shirts as they carried the OHLA banner at the 67th annual parade. This… MORE
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EVP for Real Estate Jonathan Gouveia Receives Award from Citizens Housing & Planning Council
In April, NYCHA’s Executive Vice President for Real Estate Development Jonathan Gouveia was recognized for his work on NYCHA’s PACT program by the Citizens Housing & Planning Council (CHPC) at the organization’s 64th annual luncheon. CHPC is a non-profit organization that focuses on housing and planning policy, and its work has helped shape housing policy… MORE
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Meet LaToya Ramseur, Assistant Director of Public Housing Tenancy Operations
LaToya Ramseur began her career at NYCHA in 2010 working at the Customer Contact Center in Long Island City as a Customer Information Representative and is now the Assistant Director of the Conversion Unit in Public Housing Tenancy Operations. No matter her job title, her favorite work at the Authority has always been helping residents. … MORE
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Serving NYCHA Since 1982: Meet the Castellano-Gencarelli Family
NYCHA roots run deep in many families, but one family has a unique connection to the agency. The Castellano-Gencarelli family boasts three generations of employees, with a combined 65 years of NYCHA work experience. Christina Gencarelli (currently Deputy Director of Vendor Diversity), her mother Christina Castellano-Gencarelli, and her grandmother Marie Castellano, have each devoted… MORE
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Revamped Playground and Open-Space Area at 1471 Watson
NYCHA and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) have completed the construction of an upgraded playground and open space area for the community at 1471 Watson Avenue in the Bronx. The revitalized space officially opened in March. As part of the redevelopment, the outdoor playground and seating area were modernized… MORE
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NYCHA Employees Raise Awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
On April 24, the Bronx Resident Services, Partnerships, and Initiatives (RPSI) team participated in Denim Day to stand in solidarity with victims and survivors of sexual assault and raise awareness of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), which is every April. The event was organized by Denise Pabon, a Social Worker in NYCHA’s Family Partnerships… MORE
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NYCHA Organizations Celebrate Women’s History Month
In March, the NYCHA community celebrated Women’s History Month by recognizing the contributions women have made throughout history and the achievements women continue to make today, with a special focus on women who live and work at NYCHA making a difference every day to strengthen our community. For a look back at the NYCHA employees… MORE
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Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month
April is Arab American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the contributions, heritage, and culture of Arab American people. In the United States, there are over 3.5 million Arab Americans who come from 22 countries across the Middle East and North Africa; a third of the population of Arab Americans in the U.S. live in… MORE
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Arvind Sohoni, EVP of Strategy & Innovation, Delivers New York Law School Lecture on Public Housing History
Arvind Sohoni, NYCHA’s Executive Vice President of Strategy and Innovation, delivered a lecture entitled American Castles: 90 Years of Public Housing in New York to an auditorium of students, professors, public housing officials, and residents at New York Law School on February 28. The lecture traced a line from the development of the first 17th century… MORE
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Revamped Muster Brings Consistency Across NYCHA Developments and Inspires Poetry
The Caretaker muster – the daily meeting during which supervisors can set the agenda and provide crucial information to Caretaker staff – has been revamped. As of April 1, daily musters for Caretakers now follow the same structure, schedule, and content across all NYCHA developments. Supervisory staff have daily topics to discuss during muster every… MORE
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Meet Ella Santos
Deputy Director of NYCHA’s Project Management Unit As a graduate of New York University’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, Ella Santos feels that her specialized studies in international development have provided her with a useful perspective for her work at NYCHA. Studying how different countries operate, each with their own unique populations, customs, and… MORE
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Meet Adriane Curry
Neighborhood Service Coordinator Supports and Empowers Resident Association Leaders Adriane “Cookie” Curry is a Neighborhood Service Coordinator who supports and assists resident associations (RA) in Queens – though the resident association presidents she works with say she’s more like family. In her role as a member of the Resident Participation and Civic Engagement (RPCE) team,… MORE
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Meet Antigua Middleton, Project Manager
A graduate of the urban studies master’s program at the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, and the architectural technology bachelor’s program from CUNY’s NYC College of Technology, Antigua Middleton, a Project Manager in NYCHA’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment and Sustainability (REES), has long been interested in public housing policy and development. After… MORE
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NYCHA Employee Receives Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
On March 15, Margarita Cabral, Senior Administrative Manager in the Lead Hazard Control Department, received a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award (also known as the Presidential Volunteer Service Award) for her community activism and advocacy. A White House-authorized certifying organization presented a surprised Ms. Cabral with her award while she was hosting a symposium on sickle… MORE
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Meet Kadijah Wilson, Administrative Community Relations Specialist
Every March, we mark Women’s History Month by celebrating the contributions women have made throughout American history as well as the achievements women continue to make today. This year’s theme highlights “women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion,” and we recognize women in our community who, through their leadership and advocacy, are helping to… MORE
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Caretakers Step Up During Planned Elevator Modernization Outages
When Ms. May, a 102-year-old resident of Amsterdam Houses, needs to run errands, she calls her property management office for some assistance. This is because Amsterdam Houses is one of several NYCHA developments across New York City whose elevators are undergoing necessary modernization upgrades. As a result, the elevators have planned outages, and people who… MORE
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Meet Sybille Louis, Vice President of the Performance Tracking and Analytics Department
Every March, we mark Women’s History Month by celebrating the contributions women have made throughout American history as well as the achievements women continue to make today. This year’s theme highlights “women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion,” and we recognize women in our community who, through their leadership and advocacy, are helping to… MORE
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Meet Candice White, Community Associate
When Candice White joined NYCHA in 2021, she wasn’t working here long before getting promoted to the Post Conversion Unit. Her team, which is within Resident Outreach Conversion and Modernization Services, supports residents of NYCHA developments that are being converted to Section 8 funding through the PACT (Permanent Affordability Commitment Together) program. As Ms.… MORE
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Celebrating Black History Month: Meet Some of NYCHA’s Creative Artists
This year, the theme of Black History Month shines a light on African-American artists – writers, musicians, painters, dancers, actors, photographers, and more – who have helped shape our rich American culture and paved the way for current and future generations of Black creatives. Legendary late African-American creators such as poet Maya Angelou, actress Cicely… MORE
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Meet Samantha Rogers, Strategic Planning Manager
For Samantha Rogers, a Strategic Project Manager at NYCHA, improving the lives of residents is personal. As a native New Yorker who grew up in a Manhattan NYCHA development, Ms. Rogers appreciates the fact that NYCHA is constantly trying to find new ways to support residents. Coming to work for NYCHA, Ms. Rogers pointed out,… MORE
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Meet Dorothy Ho, Operational Analyst
For Dorothy Ho, an Operational Analyst in the Department of Management and Planning, accurate data is key to performing her role and serving the needs of NYCHA residents. Ms. Ho is part of a team which performs evaluations and operations analyses, oversees programs and initiatives, and assists with property management-related orders and contracts. Her team… MORE
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Helping Residents Get the Assistance They Need, Right at Their Developments
On November 30, Soundview Houses residents got the opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) to apply for HRA’s “one-shot” emergency rent assistance for those who have fallen behind on rent, sign up for SNAP benefits for food assistance, and enroll in other HRA programs – right at their… MORE
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Meet Yvette Andino, Vice President for Employee Engagement
In 1993, fresh out of Hunter College, Yvette Andino showed up to a City University of New York (CUNY) job fair at Madison Square Garden with 35 copies of her resume, interviewed on the spot, and landed a job in human resources. She had no idea at the time that her first job would launch… MORE
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Community Engagement and Improvement Top of Mind for New Safety and Security Director
Anthony Kotarski, the newly appointed Director of NYCHA’s Office of Safety and Security, cares about keeping New Yorkers safe. The Queens native, whose career spans community policing, organized criminal and internal investigations, and private security, was excited to take up this new position in November and continue the Office of Safety and Security’s dedication… MORE
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NYCHA Receives Award for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is celebrated annually in October to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities to the workforce. During this month, NYCHA was honored with an award from VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired for hiring and supporting a VISIONS/Services participant. VISIONS/Services is an organization that assists people who are… MORE
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David Rohde Awarded for Outstanding Service as NYCHA’s General Counsel
David Rohde, Executive Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel at NYCHA, has won the Dorothy Marie Miner Award for Outstanding Service as Counsel to an Agency. The award, which is bestowed by the New York City Law Department to an attorney with at least three years of legal service in an agency… MORE
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Voting Concludes at Nostrand Houses and Tally of NYCHA’s First Resident Vote Begins
Thirty-day voting period wraps for residents of the first NYCHA development to hold a vote of this kind, with final results expected by Friday, December 15 If selected, the Trust or PACT could unlock necessary funding to comprehensively renovate the development, including the homes of over 2,000 residents NYCHA today announced that, as of December 7, voting has concluded for residents of Nostrand… MORE
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NYCHA at the 53rd Annual New York City Marathon
Several NYCHA employees, including members of its very own Running Club, joined over 51,000 other runners competing in the third largest edition of the annual New York City Marathon to date. The marathon, now in its 53rd year, began in Staten Island, and saw runners progress through Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx, before finishing… MORE
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
NYCHA Employee Elizabeth McCray Shares About Her Hopi Culture Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the history, contributions, and culture of indigenous people. With more than 574 federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribes, there are many cultures to learn about. We spoke to NYCHA employee Elizabeth McCray, who was happy… MORE
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Celebrating Thanksgiving at NYCHA
Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and togetherness. This year, the NYCHA community united to ensure that NYCHA residents had Thanksgiving meals with their families, friends, and communities. From turkey giveaways to gift cards and groceries, the outpouring of support from NYCHA resident associations, businesses and community organizations, and elected officials kicked off the season… MORE
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Through Food and Fellowship
NYCHA employees gathered to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at a potluck featuring delicious dishes made or bought by fellow employees. National Hispanic Heritage Month, also known as Latinx Heritage Month, is celebrated annually in the U.S. from September 15 to October 15 to highlight the contributions of Hispanic people and Americans with ancestry from Spanish-speaking… MORE
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NYCHA Employee Raises Breast Cancer Awareness at Howard Houses
On October 15, NYCHA employee and Howard Houses resident Tracy Tomer led her community in the fourth annual breast cancer walk she organized at the development to raise awareness about breast cancer and raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. “I continue to run into women of color in… MORE
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Let’s Talk Data: Meet Anne-Marie Flatley, Senior Vice President of Performance Management and Analytics
When Anne-Marie Flatley answered a newspaper ad for a City Research Scientist in 1998, she had no idea that 25 years later she’d be leading a department responsible for analyzing millions of records and data that help NYCHA understand its residents, track programs and initiatives to determine if they are operating successfully, and improve how… MORE
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NYCHA Employee Honored for Her Work with Older Adult Residents in Crisis
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, NYCHA employee Lauren Antoine received the Sarita Bonnilla Memorial Elder Justice Hero Award from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elder Justice at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale for her work on behalf of older adult NYCHA residents who have experienced neglect or abuse. Ms. Antoine… MORE
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Training to Strengthen Resident Engagement at NYCHA
Throughout 2023, NYCHA employees and residents are participating in training on NYCHA’s responsibilities regarding resident involvement and the importance of meaningful resident engagement, partnership, and participation in the Authority’s operations – and how we can improve the quality of life in NYCHA communities. Greater resident participation is vital to NYCHA’s continuing efforts to strengthen the… MORE
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First Cohort of NYCHA Clean Energy Academy Graduates
The 24 residents who were the first to graduate from NYCHA’s Clean Energy Academy this August are now prepared for careers in the rapidly growing clean energy sector. The NYCHA Clean Energy Academy (NCEA) provides residents with a 16-week, 280-hour training program where they gain construction skills training; hands-on learning; workforce preparation; visits to NYCHA… MORE
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Young NYCHA Residents Learn About NYCHA Careers Through SYEP
This summer, approximately 100,000 young people between the ages of 14 and 24 participated in paid summer jobs through the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), including many NYCHA residents. SYEP, the nation’s largest youth employment program, provides an opportunity for young people to get paid while exploring career options. The program celebrated its 60th anniversary… MORE
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Cindy Anderson Wins NYC IT Leadership Inspirational Leader Award
Congratulations to Cindy Anderson, NYCHA’s Vice President of IT Service Management, for winning a 2023 New York City IT Leadership Inspirational Leader Award. The award honors a motivational leader who “brings out the best in others through inspiration, compassion, mentorship, and exemplary performance.” She was presented with the award in June at the NYC… MORE
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NYCHA Employees Participate in New York Build Expo
Earlier this year, NYCHA employees participated in the New York Build Expo, an annual construction and design conference with more than 500 speakers, over 400 exhibitors, and attended by over 35,000 people, including architects, realtors, developers, civil engineers, and government and construction professionals. NYCHA’s team spoke on various panels about topics such as design and… MORE
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New NYCHA Leadership Appointments
Jamie Rubin Named Chair of the NYCHA Board, Lisa Bova-Hiatt Named NYCHA CEO, New Members Named for NYCHA & Public Housing Preservation Trust Boards Mr. Rubin comes to NYCHA with three decades of experience in government, nonprofits, and the private sector, including leading the New York State Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, New York State Homes and Community… MORE
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June Work Anniversaries
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 June!
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Meet the Leaders of NYCHA’s New Caribbean-American Association
June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month in the U.S., which celebrates the culture, heritage, and contributions of people of Caribbean descent living in America. This month, a new employee group, the Caribbean-American Association, launched and is open to all employees, including Caribbean Americans and those who have an appreciation for the countries and their cultural diversity.… MORE
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Touring Edenwald to Learn About Green Infrastructure & Climate Change Resiliency in NYC
In May, Edenwald Houses was featured as one of the destinations for Jane’s Walk NYC, an annual walking tour of free, citizen-led conversations where tour guides make connections with neighbors, fellow New Yorkers, and visitors through the sharing of stories about neighborhoods and communities. The “A Resilient Garden of Eden(wald)” tour was guided by NYCHA’s… MORE
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Meet Claudia Dillon, NYCHA’s New VP of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Claudia Dillon is NYCHA’s new Vice President of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI). She joined NYCHA in April; under her leadership, the Department of Equal Opportunity was renamed and its mission was expanded to develop more proactive functions, through tailored training; assessment of hiring practices using workforce data; and other Diversity, Equity,… MORE
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Meet Kimberly Tyre, NYCHA Resident & Emergency Preparedness Associate
Kimberly Tyre is a longtime Jefferson Houses resident who is committed to bettering her community. She recently became a NYCHA employee, in a position that enables her to pursue her passion for engaging her fellow residents and connecting them to beneficial resources. In November 2022, Ms. Tyre joined NYCHA’s Emergency Management and Services Department as… MORE
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Meet Andra Stanley, NYCHA’s New Deputy Chief of Staff
During Women’s History Month, we honor the contributions women have made and continue to make. From frontline staff at developments to executives in the central offices, women employees at NYCHA are leading the way in helping to improve and strengthen NYCHA. We spoke with Andra Stanley, who joined NYCHA as Deputy Chief of Staff last… MORE
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Meet Lauren Gray, Chief of Staff to the Chief Operating Officer
During Women’s History Month, we honor the contributions women have made and continue to make. From frontline staff at developments to executives in the central offices, women employees at NYCHA are leading the way in helping to improve and strengthen NYCHA. We spoke with Lauren Gray, Chief of Staff to the Chief Operating Officer (COO),… MORE
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Celebrating Black History Month
Meet Daniel Barber, CCOP Chair During Black History Month, we are reminded of the opportunity that public housing has provided to countless families since its foundation and its role in fostering a society that is more fair and just. We spoke with Daniel Barber, Chair of the Citywide Council of Presidents (CCOP) and Resident Association… MORE
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Celebrating Black History Month
Meet Raymond Miller, NYCHA Resident Board Member During Black History Month, we are reminded of the opportunity that public housing has provided to countless families since its foundation and its role in fostering a society that is more fair and just. We spoke with Raymond Miller — a Johnson Houses resident who was appointed to… MORE
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Celebrating Black History Month
Meet James McKoy, NYCHA Resident Board Member During Black History Month, we are reminded of the opportunity that public housing has provided to countless families since its foundation and its role in fostering a society that is more fair and just. We spoke with James McKoy — a Williams Plaza resident who was appointed to… MORE
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Meet Richard Meyers, Project Manager in Asset & Capital Management
Richard Meyers has over 25 years of experience managing construction projects at college campuses, hotels, Universal Orlando rides, American Dream theme parks, and more – yet his most rewarding projects have been at NYCHA developments in service of NYCHA residents. Mr. Meyers joined NYCHA in summer 2019 as a project manager in Asset & Capital… MORE
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NYCHA’s Interim Chief Executive Officer Featured on CBS News
On January 29, NYCHA’s Interim CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt appeared on CBS New York’s “The Point with Marcia Kramer” to discuss the Authority’s rent shortfall of almost half a billion dollars and how it is working to find other resources to help residents pay rent and secure additional funding from all levels of government. Ms. Bova-Hiatt… MORE
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Meet Tischelle George, Director of Special Projects in Operations Support Services
While Tischelle George has held roles in different departments throughout her 16-year career at NYCHA, they have all furthered her passion for education, mentoring, and ensuring residents and employees have the information and resources necessary to be successful. Currently, Ms. George is the director of special projects for Operations Support Services (OSS), where she provides… MORE
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NYCHA’s Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer Featured on PIX-11
On January 12, PIX-11 featured an interview between reporter Monica Morales and NYCHA’s Interim CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Eva Trimble at Wald Houses to discuss their work and goals. During the segment on NYCHA’s leadership team, the Interim CEO and COO met with front-line heating and elevator teams composed of women.… MORE
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NYCHA Resident Finds Success Through the NRTA Program
When exterminator Christine Taylor shows up for pest appointments, she said residents are often surprised to see her. “All the time, they’ll go, ‘You’re the exterminator? I hope you’re not scared of roaches.’ It’s because I’m a woman and I’m short, but then I get the job done and they realize I’m experienced.” Ms. Taylor… MORE
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Celebrating the Life Stories of NYCHA Residents
In November, a group of NYCHA’s older adult residents participated in a virtual celebration to honor three years of building community and sharing their life stories. The event was the culmination of a program facilitated by Life Story Club (LSC), a Brooklyn-based non-profit organization and NYCHA partner that creates small social clubs where older adults… MORE
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Visioning the Future of Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens
Over 200 residents from Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens recently had the opportunity to share their ideas and feedback on the future repairs and renovation work coming to their development during community visioning workshops led by NYCHA’s Comprehensive Modernization (Comp Mod) team. The workshops (held in Wyckoff Gardens in October and Gowanus Houses in November)… MORE
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Thankful for the NYCHA Community
Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and togetherness. This year, the NYCHA community united to ensure that NYCHA residents had Thanksgiving meals with their families and friends. From turkey donations to groceries and prepared meals, the outpouring of support from NYCHA resident associations, businesses and community organizations, and elected officials kicked off the season of… MORE
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Keeping Seniors Safe at Home
Staying in the comfort of their homes as they age is important to many older adults, but to successfully age in place, seniors need access to services and support to help them maintain their quality of life. Elderly Safe-at-Home (ESAH) is a program provided by NYCHA at 11 developments for seniors that assigns an on-site… MORE
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Hispanic Heritage Month: David Soto
National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 to October 15, a time to recognize the contributions, achievements, and culture of Americans who descend from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. NYCHA employee David Soto lives, breathes, and sings his Puerto Rican culture and Lower East Side community, working to celebrate and showcase… MORE
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Meet Shanna Castillo – Senior Director of NYCHA’s REES Office
For almost a decade, Shanna Castillo and her team have worked to continue to develop NYCHA’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability (REES) — which connects residents to employment and career advancement, adult education and vocational training, financial empowerment, and business development — into a model of how partnership and access to opportunities can… MORE
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NYCHA Celebrates National Night Out
On August 2, New York City Police Department (NYPD) precincts celebrated the 39th annual National Night Out by hosting events in the communities they serve across the city. National Night Out brings together community members and their local police precincts to help strengthen relationships and promote safer, stronger neighborhoods. Each of the nine Police Service… MORE
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Meet Teri Dawson, Neighborhood Administrator
Teri Dawson has been a Neighborhood Administrator for Brooklyn Property Management since January 2022. Though the role is new for her, she’s been part of many memorable moments in NYCHA’s history as a 36-year NYCHA employee and a former resident of 26 years. “I came to NYCHA in 1984 as a baby, straight out of… MORE
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Chair Russ Speaks at CityLaw Breakfast
NYCHA Chair Greg Russ recently spoke at the 181st CityLaw Breakfast presented virtually by the Center for New York City Law at New York Law School. The breakfast was held on July 14 and is part of a series that features prominent speakers discussing current government and political issues. The event was moderated by Professor… MORE
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NYCHA’s Comprehensive Modernization Program Hosts Networking Event
On June 29, NYCHA’s Comprehensive Modernization (Comp Mod) Program hosted a networking event, “Rebuilding NYCHA Housing,” at the NYC College of Technology in Brooklyn. The event, geared specifically towards Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB), and Section 3 businesses, welcomed over 250 attendees to learn more about Comp Mod and how… MORE
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