Kudos for Longtime Service to Residents and the City 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 July! 5 Years of Service Bastaros, Andrew Joseph Cummings, John Anthony Horan, Michael Matthew Jung, Bomee Kruchenetskiy, Mikhail Lawal,… MORE
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NYCHA Unveils Ideas to Invest in Its Properties and People Dear Colleagues, To ensure that public housing is here for New Yorkers for another 85 years and beyond, NYCHA is unveiling A Blueprint for Change, a set of ideas that outlines potential ways that NYCHA can invest in its properties, residents, and organization. We have… MORE
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Dear Colleagues, As part of our ongoing work to transform the structure and business operations of the Authority, we are pleased to announce new staff appointments in NYCHA’s Department of Operations. We are committed to improving NYCHA operations and services for our residents. Therefore, we have implemented three new departments reporting to the General Manager… MORE
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We’ve been on the front lines keeping New York City safe, fed, healthy, housed, and protected from COVID-19. And now, we going to make sure our communities get the millions owed to us for education, housing, jobs, health care, and more. How? By filling out the census; do it today at my2020census.gov. Featured in this… MORE
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Listen to parts one and two of ForbesBooks Radio’s ChangeMakers podcast, where NYCHA Chair and CEO Greg Russ discusses his mission as the head of the Housing Authority, the challenges, and the way forward:
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New York City continues to make progress during the COVID-19 pandemic and is now in Phase III of reopening. However, it’s still important for New Yorkers to be safe and cautious by practicing good hand hygiene, maintaining social distance, and wearing a mask or face covering that covers both the nose and mouth. NYCHA is helping ensure residents have the face coverings they need to keep themselves and their neighbors safe. On July 7, free masks were distributed to residents… MORE
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Dear Colleagues, We are proud to announce that Sideya Sherman, NYCHA’s Executive Vice President for Community Engagement & Partnerships (CEP), has been named the Executive Director of the City’s Taskforce on Racial Inclusion and Equity. The Taskforce, which is co-chaired by First Lady Chirlane McCray, Deputy Mayor J. Phillip Thompson, and Deputy Mayor Dr. Raul… MORE
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NYCHA’s Community Engagement & Partnerships Staff Make 100,000 COVID-19 Wellness Calls The dedicated and hardworking staff from NYCHA’s Community Engagement & Partnerships Department have made over 100,000 “wellness check” phone calls during the COVID-19 pandemic to date, resulting in nearly 60,000 personal conversations with our most vulnerable residents, including seniors, to make sure that they… MORE
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Anette Barry, Financial Officer of the Saint Mary’s Park Houses Tenant Council (pictured above), sent the below letter about Marcia Babb-Rhine, Administrative Manager in NYCHA’s Community Development Department, who is enrolling seniors in the GetFoodNYC program during the pandemic. Regarding her efforts, Ms. Babb-Rhine noted: “The seniors I enroll in the GetFoodNYC program are very… MORE
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New York Knick Taj Gibson grew up at Ingersoll Houses in Brooklyn and has never forgotten the people or place that helped shape his childhood. In May, he went back to Ingersoll to acknowledge staff members —part of NYCHA’s team of 9,000 essential workers — for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through his Taj Gibson Foundation, he provided them with free lunches as a thank you. “We thought it would be a… MORE
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There’s still time to complete the 2020 Census! The more New Yorkers who complete the census, the more money our neighborhoods get. Completing the census is critical for the future of New York City. The census determines how important resources and political power are distributed, including funding for affordable housing, hospitals, public education, senior centers, roads, and more. The census is easy, safe, confidential, and takes… MORE
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NYCHA is working with a number of partners, including the Mayor’s Office and various government agencies, non-profits, elected officials, and resident associations, to ensure residents have the resources they need during the COVID-19 pandemic, including food, masks, and hand sanitizer. In mid-April, Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office announced that all residents in NYCHA’s senior buildings would be enrolled in the City’s food delivery program… MORE
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Children across the city are adapting to a new normal brought about by COVID-19: online learning, closed playgrounds, and being indoors a lot more. Kings County Tennis League (KCTL), a non-profit that provides tennis and youth development to children living in and around NYCHA developments in Brooklyn, has been trying to provide its students with a sense of continuity and normalcy through virtual tennis sessions at home, as well as by making sure students’ families have the food and other resources they need during… MORE
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Thanks to a generous donation from the Shawn Carter Foundation and #startsmall, every household at Marcy, Sumner, and Tompkins Houses received a supermarket gift card to assist in purchasing the food they need. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused hardships for many New Yorkers, including NYCHA residents, and access to food has been the most basic necessity that… MORE
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Kudos for Longtime Service to Residents and the City 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! 5 Years of Service Bartlett, Josephine Anne Boundy, Emma Catherine Buckland, Douglas Charles Canady, Katrina Cesar, Kerly Davis,… MORE
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Summer in New York City is going to be different this year. As the city begins slowly re-opening, we still need to wear face coverings, maintain social distancing, and practice good hand hygiene, though there are still many ways to have fun this summer. Here are some resources to help you have a safe and enjoyable summer. Recreation There are miles of city streets that are closed to through-traffic so that pedestrians, bicyclists,… MORE
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As of July 1, 2020, an independent Ombudsperson complaint call center is now active at all NYCHA developments. What Is Mold Busters? Mold Busters is NYCHA’s program to effectively and efficiently remediate mold. It is a vital part of NYCHA’s commitment to providing residents with the healthy and safe homes they deserve. To report mold… MORE
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Apply for a NYCHA-CUNY Scholarship! All scholarships award one-time $1,000 grants to eligible residents who are pursuing undergraduate degrees at City University of New York (CUNY) colleges. Apply at: on.nyc.gov/nycha-cuny. Applications are due June 23, 2020.
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The NYCHA branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) commemorated June 19 — Juneteenth — with a prayer walk for justice held simultaneously in the Bronx at Claremont Rehab; in Harlem at Frederick Samuel Apartments; and in Brooklyn at Brevoort and Tompkins Houses. Juneteenth is a holiday that marks the end of… MORE
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Some welcome news to children across the city: NYCHA playgrounds are now open again, per guidance from Mayor Bill de Blasio. To protect everyone’s health and safety, please keep these guidelines in mind when enjoying them: Wear a face covering; Maintain social distance of 6 feet between each child who does NOT live in the… MORE
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Fighting for Justice and Equality Across Our Nation To the NYCHA Community: Now more than ever, it is imperative that all of us who live and work at NYCHA stand together and support each other during this unprecedented time in our nation’s history. The COVID-19 crisis, the brutal actions that led to the killing of… MORE
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Eva Trimble, Executive Vice President for Strategy and Innovation, had this to say about Nymiah Branch, Property Maintenance Supervisor at Red Hook Houses West: “Nymiah Branch deserves a shout out. He’s been managing Red Hook Houses West tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 crisis, including helping to implement a project that will provide free wireless internet to the… MORE
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Sybille Louis, Director for Performance Tracking and Analytics, praised Yuet-Sim Cheung and her team: “Yuet-Sim Cheung, Assistant Director in the Performance Tracking and Analytics Department, has been instrumental in providing complex data analyses involving demographics of our residents. Her unit has also created various maps of NYCHA developments to assist with NYCHA’s planning and response efforts. Early… MORE
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Octavia Hayward, Manhattan Property Management Director, praised Lehman Village Superintendent Althea Frontin: “Whether it’s 6:00 a.m or 7:00 p.m, any day of the week including weekends, she is there. All leadership qualities, her work ethic and camaraderie with both staff and residents, is a benefit to the success of anywhere she goes. Her diligence and… MORE
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Customer Contact Center Gina Mitchell: Does an excellent job training our new hires. Recently we needed to train the staff from the Walk-in Centers located in Brooklyn and the Bronx. When called upon, Ms. Mitchell answered the call without hesitation. She is now commuting from New Jersey to Brooklyn to train the staff on how to… MORE
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Kudos to Adiba Chowdhury, Legislative Coordinator in the Office of Intergovernmental Relations, from Brian Honan, Vice President of Intergovernmental Relations, and Erin Burns-Maine, Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Relations: “Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, Adiba has worked tirelessly to communicate important information out to community leaders, partners, and elected offices. She is responsible for… MORE
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When Carmen Quiňones first heard news of COVID-19 affecting New Yorkers, she knew she wanted to take action to help the seniors at her Manhattan development, Douglass Houses, where she serves as Resident Association President. Ms. Quiňones contacted La Fonda Boricua restaurant owner James Gonzalez for assistance. The restaurant is participating in the World Central Kitchen’s COVID-19… MORE
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Kudos for Longtime Service to Residents and the City 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! 5 Years 10 Years 15 Years 20 Years 25 Years 30 Years 35 Years Abdur-Rahman, Nafeesa Ades, Constantine… MORE
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NYCHA has simplified its Rent Hardship Policy to make it easier than ever for you to reduce your rent during the COVID-19 crisis. Who Can Apply for Rent Hardship? If your hours have been cut at work, or if you have lost your job, please fill out an Interim Recertification application immediately. As a public… MORE
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The Hastings-on-Hudson Mask Project and the mother of NYCHA’s Chief Administrative Officer Kerri Jew donated 150 handmade cloth masks to NYCHA’s Customer Contact Center and mailroom staff!
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The Heroes of the Heating Management Services Department (HMSD) From Javier Almodovar, Director of the Heating Management Services Department: “While the HMSD management team would like to commend the following employees, I want to send kudos to the entire department for their diligence and their commitment to the residents we serve. I am proud to… MORE
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From Regional Asset Manager Alex Tolozano: “Madeline Mendez has been a NYCHA employee for 24 years. She is currently the Property Manager at Sotomayor Houses who has shown exceptional management skills in running the development since July of 2019, and especially while dealing with the impact of COVID-19 on staffing levels. Ms. Mendez has shown… MORE
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From Cesar Gonzalez, Acting Director of the Queens/Staten Island Property Management Department: “Property Maintenance Superintendent Ms. Eva Gonzalez, Property Manager Ms. Gloria Fields, and their staff at West Brighton Houses are exemplifying true commitment to the residents we serve. They are conducting muster outside, practicing social distancing, and communicating important messages to staff every day.… MORE
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Atoms Shoe Company Donates Over 20,000 Masks to NYCHA Residents Thanks to its buy-one, donate-one campaign, a Brooklyn-based shoe company, Atoms, is donating over 20,000 face masks to NYCHA residents. Atoms started producing the masks in April in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is donating one mask for every mask that it sells.… MORE
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Kudos for Longtime Service to Residents and the City 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 April! 5 Years of Service Adolph, Conroy Everton Alvarado, Kristopher E Andrews, Selwyn Florian Bencosme, Enio Rafael Blair, Hilen… MORE
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Ensuring NYCHA Residents Are Safe and Supported The COVID-19 pandemic is increasing the challenges New Yorkers are facing, including for NYCHA’s 400,000 residents. On April 22, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a new plan to expand the City’s response to COVID-19 at NYCHA to ensure that these hardworking New Yorkers are safe and supported during this crisis. “NYCHA residents… MORE
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Celebrating NYCHA Heroes Meet Damir Galzina, Senior Deputy Director of the Law Department There are many hardworking men and women, from the central offices to the front lines, who are making sure that NYCHA continues to deliver vital services to residents during the COVID-19 crisis and helping to keep our community healthy and safe. We… MORE
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Complimenting Felix Colon & George Ramirez, Supervisors of Grounds From Kim Theodore, Regional Asset Manager, Bronx Property Management: “There are two employees I want to recognize in the Bronx for outstanding work performance. They are both Supervisors of Grounds (SOG) who held down their developments when other supervisors were out due to COVID-19. “Felix Colon… MORE
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NYCHA residents have stepped up to help each other and their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the city, residents are joining NYCHA staff, elected officials, City agency and non-profit partners, and others to ensure that the most vulnerable residents have access to food. Here are just a few examples: At Butler Houses in the Bronx, resident volunteers like… MORE
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By Valerie Pepe, Business Analyst Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety Dept. Many of us New Yorkers and NYCHA employees have been through a handful of lifechanging events, such as 9/11, the blackout of 2003, and Superstorm Sandy. And each time, we made it through the challenges as one, becoming closer and learning from each other… MORE
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Get Help by Phone or Online While our city stays home to help stop the spread of coronavirus, New Yorkers can access a range of mental health services by phone or online. If you or someone you care about needs support, please reach out to the programs below, compiled by ThriveNYC. Help is available. Every… MORE
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NYCHA Partner Is Available by Phone If you are experiencing domestic violence or abuse during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis, NYCHA’s partner, Safe Horizon, is here for you. Safe Horizon is available to help you explore options, including applying for an emergency transfer. The Community Program Helpline is open and answering calls, checking voicemail messages several… MORE
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Stay Cyber Safe The FBI issued a warning about phishing campaigns that use government checks as lures. Look out for phishing emails that ask you to verify your personal information in order to receive a check from the government. Government agencies will not send emails asking for your private information in order to send you money. The FBI… MORE
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A new cohort of 27 NYCHA caretakers are the first with the “Caretaker H” designation, meaning that in addition to maintaining the grounds at NYCHA developments, they are students in a new, yearlong training program that prepares them to take care of the Authority’s heating systems as Heating Plant Technicians (HPT). The Caretaker H program… MORE
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On February 7 at Brooklyn Borough Hall, Green City Force marked 10 years of existence by graduating its largest cohort ever. Fifty NYCHA residents were celebrated for their efforts in maintaining NYCHA’s six farms and their work to make New York greener and more sustainable. Green City Force (GCF) is an AmeriCorps program that provides NYCHA… MORE
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Throughout March, the contributions women have made to society are honored and recognized during the national Women’s History Month celebration. This year’s theme is “Valiant Women of the Vote,” which pays tribute to the women who marched and fought for women’s voting rights, as well as the women of today who continue to advocate for voting rights for all. The NYCHA Journal spoke to two women, NYCHA residents actively engaged in their… MORE
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Michael Che and Billionaire Boys Club Help Out with Rent There are bright spots in these trying days of a global pandemic: NYCHA residents are rising to the occasion, helping to deliver food to their most vulnerable neighbors; NYCHA employees are working around-the-clock to provide residents with essential services; and our city is coming together… MORE
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Supporting Each Other and Our City Dear Colleagues, I am reaching out to you today to thank you for all that you are doing in service to NYCHA families and all New Yorkers. I am extremely proud to work alongside you. The NYCHA community is grateful for your dedication and hard work. Please take a… MORE
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NYCHA’s Emergency Services Department Steps Up During COVID-19 Crisis “I would like to thank all my colleagues in the Emergency Services Department (ESD) who are showing up every day to assist NYCHA’s residents, as they do every day and night. I am extremely proud of my team for their dedication, flexibility, and understanding during this… MORE
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NYCHA Disinfects Its Buildings to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 As part of its efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, NYCHA has partnered with vendors to sanitize all of its buildings, focusing on high-touch, high-traffic areas such as lobby and common area doors; mailboxes; stairway doors, handles, and handrails; elevator panels; trash chute… MORE
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The Daily News published an op-ed written by Sandra Gross, Baychester Houses Resident Association President, and Rafael Uriondo, a longtime resident at Betances Houses, on March 9, 2020. “We are longtime residents of Betances and Baychester Houses in the Bronx… …Recently, we’ve read misleading comments about RAD by people who not only haven’t lived through RAD —… MORE
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As Community Coordinator Gary Samuels adjusted the sound levels at the recent lunch-time talent showcase sponsored by the Family Partnerships Department, he kept the words of his godmother in mind: “Reach every corner of the room no matter how far away.” The Ceremonial Room at NYCHA’s 90 Church Street headquarters can hold about 150 people.… MORE
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I have been at NYCHA for over 20 years. Currently I’m an Assistant Property Manager in Queens. Previously, I worked at many housing developments in Queens as a Housing Assistant, and was an Assistant Property Manager at Johnson Houses in Manhattan. I have also worked in the Management Services Department’s Business Improvement Division, which was… MORE
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If you are a current public housing wait list applicant, you can now add your name to any of the site-based wait lists for newly renovated Section 8 units at NYCHA’s Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) properties listed below. This opportunity is for current public housing wait list applicants only, including NYCHA residents and Section… MORE
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More NYCHA residents will be able to access technology essential to making the connections they need, thanks to the rollout of a fourth Digital Van. This means more job searches and applications filled out, resumés updated, annual certifications filled out online, and more. Launched in 2012, NYCHA’s Digital Vans are free computer labs on wheels that bring… MORE
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When he visits a development, Shawn Adams first interviews witnesses, often residents and caretakers who were last to see the intruders. He wants to know how they got in and how they got out. Then he looks for clues. Next, he finds where they are hiding and either eliminates them or bars their reentry. Mr.… MORE
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8/3/21 update (Stay informed about COVID-19 with this biweekly info session): Dear Colleagues, The Environmental Health & Safety Department would like to share with you a resource that can help you stay up-to-date on the latest COVID-19 information: WorkWell NYC and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Immunization Justice Workgroup are hosting a… MORE
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On January 30, the New York Public Library (NYPL) celebrated the grand opening of the new Macomb’s Bridge branch, located at NYCHA’s Harlem River Houses. The new library, at 3,375 square feet, is nearly five times larger than the one it replaced at its previous location across the street. The bright, attractive facility offers more… MORE
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Dear Colleagues, As we continue our collective work to transform NYCHA into an organization of excellence, we must fully integrate equal opportunity into NYCHA’s vision, mission, and strategic plan. Discrimination, harassment in the workplace, and retaliation are contrary to our core values of respect, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. As Chair and Chief Executive Officer, I… MORE
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Gompers Houses resident Delois sent the below message to NYCHA in early on behalf of herself and fellow residents about the work of two NYCHA contractors. To Whom It May Concern: My name is Delois and I am a resident of Gompers Houses. I have been tasked by the residents in my building to write… MORE
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A new children’s picture book called Summer Housing Boy explores growing up in New York City public housing through the eyes of a young boy named Tyreek. Former NYCHA resident Shaniqua Lewis wrote and self-published the book as a love letter to her community and to the children currently living at NYCHA developments. Ms. Lewis lived at… 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 February! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years of Service 30 Years of Service 40 Years of… MORE
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NYCHA is developing a new organizational structure and business model in accordance with its agreement with the federal government and in collaboration with a federal monitor. To develop and implement a plan for a new NYCHA, the Authority is engaging all of its stakeholders, including residents. As part of these efforts, on February 12, more… MORE
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At December’s Quarterly Leadership Meeting (QLM), about 230 staff came together to discuss the work of building a new NYCHA. This includes making significant quality of life improvements for residents in the areas of heat and elevator service, mold, lead, and pests/waste as well as transforming the organization’s structure and business model – all as… MORE
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To promote a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise, NYCHA partnered with the Trust for Public Land to build an outdoor fitness area at Carver Houses in East Harlem. The state-of-the-art facility, which opened in January, serves not only the residents of Carver Houses but also the thousands more who live within a 10-minute walk… MORE
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To celebrate Women’s History Month, we are highlighting the Authority’s developments named after notable women. These trailblazing women made remarkable contributions to American life and are an inspiration to all residents who reside in their namesake developments. Bethune Gardens: Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) – An educator who founded the National Council of Negro Women and was vice president of… MORE
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We’re periodically featuring the hardworking staff members who provide excellent service to residents. Learn more about how we’re improving residents’ homes and becoming a better landlord through their perspective. In this installment, meet Anneliee Almonte, an Administrative Community Relations Specialist who coordinates dust wipe sampling as part of NYCHA’s work to address lead at our… MORE
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Good news, NYCHA residents! The MyNYCHA app and website have been upgraded with new features. Available in English and Spanish, MyNYCHA allows residents to create, schedule, and manage work orders from their smartphones or computers at any time of day. In addition to managing work orders, residents can view service interruptions regarding heat, hot water,… MORE
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To improve the way it manages wide-scale incidents, NYCHA’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) launched a six-month pilot program based on NYC’s Incident Command System, which employs on-call field coordinators to coordinate efforts and communications between responding agencies. “It has been an effective emergency response model for the city,” said Rudy Murillo, Director of NYCHA’s… MORE
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Ms. Marlene Farrell-Trent, a resident of Park Rock Rehab in Brooklyn, sent the below message to NYCHA. Congratulations to Doretha Ford and her colleagues in the Quality Assurance Unit! To Whom It May Concern: I would like to say thank you to Ms. Doretha Ford and the entire Quality Assurance (QA) Unit at NYCHA! You… MORE
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In December, NYCHA joined partners at the opening of Stonewall House, an LGBT-friendly affordable senior housing development located at Ingersoll Houses in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Partners on the Stonewall House included BFC Partners, SAGE, the New York City Housing Development Corporation, and the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Stonewall House is a 17-story… MORE
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PHAS Inspections for 2017 In July 2019, HUD restarted its 2017 Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) inspections. The last of these inspections concluded at the end of September 2019. Fifty-seven developments were inspected across the five boroughs. The Compliance Department worked with development staff to ensure the integrity of PHAS… MORE
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Earlier this month, the de Blasio administration released the Where We Live NYC Draft Plan for public review, the City’s comprehensive plan to promote fair housing opportunities for all New Yorkers. The Where We Live NYC Draft Plan outlines key goals and strategies to address New York City’s fair housing challenges and lays out an action plan for the… MORE
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Dear Colleagues, It’s a rare opportunity to be in a time and a place that will define the future – and here at NYCHA, that moment is now. Through our work of transforming this organization, we are making the changes that will benefit our residents in a meaningful way, now and for the decades to… 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! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years of Service 30 Years of Service 35 Years of Service 40 Years of Service Aarons,… MORE
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To commemorate Black History Month, we are highlighting the Authority’s developments named after prominent Black Americans. Residents of these developments have permanent reminders of these trailblazers who made considerable contributions to American life throughout our nation’s history. “Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the… MORE
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To commemorate Black History Month, we are highlighting the Authority’s developments named after prominent Black Americans. Residents of these developments have permanent reminders of these trailblazers who made considerable contributions to American life throughout our nation’s history. “Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the… MORE
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To commemorate Black History Month, we are highlighting the Authority’s developments named after prominent Black Americans. Residents of these developments have permanent reminders of these trailblazers who made considerable contributions to American life throughout our nation’s history. RALPH J. RANGEL (1923 – 1975) – An energetic Central Harlem community worker, Rangel became a director of Community… MORE
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To commemorate Black History Month, we are highlighting the Authority’s developments named after prominent Black Americans. Residents of these developments have permanent reminders of these trailblazers who made considerable contributions to American life throughout our nation’s history. “Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the… MORE
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To commemorate Black History Month, we are highlighting the Authority’s developments named after prominent Black Americans. Residents of these developments have permanent reminders of these trailblazers who made considerable contributions to American life throughout our nation’s history. “Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the… MORE
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To commemorate Black History Month, we are highlighting the Authority’s developments named after prominent Black Americans. Residents of these developments have permanent reminders of these trailblazers who made considerable contributions to American life throughout our nation’s history. “Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the… MORE
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On December 4, NYCHA was honored by the NYS Office of Parks with a 2019 State Historic Preservation Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation and Environmental Consultation. Among 10 recipients named by Governor Cuomo, the Authority won for its collaboration with State Parks to create a streamlined process for National Historic Preservation Act reviews and… MORE
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For two years, 11 NYCHA residents sharpened their knowledge of public housing, leadership skills, and organizing as part of NYCHA’s first cohort of the Resident Leadership Academy. They graduated from the program in December, ready to put their skills into action at their developments and in their communities. The Resident Leadership Academy (RLA) is a… MORE
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We’re periodically featuring the hardworking staff members who provide excellent service to residents and exemplify NYCHA’s core values. In this installment, meet Sarah Figuereo, Community Coordinator in the Family Partnerships Department, who’s been with NYCHA for six years: “I am responsible for screening and visiting the homes of residents who want their loved ones to… MORE
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NYCHA’s Digital Vans provide residents the opportunity to search for jobs, browse the internet, complete annual online recertifications, and more. Now they offer residents a new opportunity: gaining employment as 2020 U.S. Census Bureau employees. Census 2020 is recruiting for temporary and flexible jobs as census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. A… MORE
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On January 8, at its monthly meeting, the Hispanic Society of NYCHA kicked off the new year with a kids’ coat drive. The group, which is open to employees regardless of background, celebrates Hispanic culture and language. “We want to create positive energy,” said Caretaker Nancy Ramos, the organization’s president. “Today we do that by… MORE
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As part of the NYCHA 2.0 Waste Management Plan and related efforts to better manage waste across the Authority, NYCHA’s Sustainability Programs Department coordinated the installation of in-sink food waste disposers at three initial developments: Meltzer Tower, Baruch Addition, and Two Bridges in the Lower East Side. Food waste disposals reduce the amount of organic… MORE
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NYCHA’s Family Partnerships and Resident Engagement Departments hosted employee events for “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence,” which ran from November 25 to December 10, 2019, to raise awareness about gender-based violence and encourage discussions and activism on ways to eliminate it. Family Partnerships hosted a documentary screening and discussion on “The Rape of… MORE
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At the December NYCHA Board meeting, General Manager Vito Mustaciuolo announced the retirement of James Secreto, Chief of the NYPD’s Housing Bureau, whose 2,100 officers patrol NYCHA developments. Following the announcement, Chair Greg Russ presented Chief Secreto with a plaque recognizing his work in maintaining safety at our developments. Chief Secreto began his NYPD career… MORE
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As part of an effort to provide more direct access to subject matter experts, the Human Resources Department is adopting a new business model for the HR customer service phone line (212-306-8000). The 8000 number will remain the single point of contact, but callers will be able to select from menu prompts which connect them… MORE
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Construction has begun on Van Dyke III, a building on the campus of Van Dyke Houses that will bring 180 affordable apartments to the Brownsville, Brooklyn, community. “Every apartment will be reserved for low-income households, with 54 apartments exclusively for formerly homeless families,” said Matthew Charney, NYCHA’s Director of Real Estate Development. “One out of… MORE
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On July 16, 2001, I started my journey with the New York City Housing Authority. I was first assigned to Red Hook West Houses as the Property’s Manager Secretary. As a Secretary, I worked in other developments such as Boulevard Houses and Tompkins Houses. During my time at Tompkins Houses (2012 to 2018), I helped… MORE
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On December 18, Batei Tsibur, NYCHA’s organization of Jewish employees, hosted its annual Chanukah candle-lighting ceremony at 90 Church Street. The guest speaker, Rabbi Kasriel Kastel, Program Director of the Lubavitch Youth Organization in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, discussed the importance of incremental change in his talk, “Illuminate Your Life – One Candle at a Time.”… 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! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years of Service 30 Years of Service 35 Years of Service 40 Years of… MORE
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Apartment 2K at LaGuardia Houses Addition is not the average studio apartment: it’s a space where residents of the senior development receive the social services and maintain the community connections that help them live independently. LaGuardia Houses Addition is home to almost 200 residents ages 55 and up – many are Chinese and have limited… MORE
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In November, more than 120 NYCHA residents from the Bronx were recognized by NYCHA for their efforts to beautify their communities while promoting safety, healthy living, and community pride. The honored residents were from Betances, Patterson, Moore, Mill Brook, Saint Mary’s Park, and Adams Houses. Throughout 2019, they organized and participated in the Grow Stronger… MORE
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