When NYCHA Plasterer Kamil Duzynski takes a vacation, he just might fit in running a marathon with the travel plans. In cities across the world, such as Berlin, Tokyo, and London, Mr. Duzynski and his wife have been able to enjoy traveling with their two daughters while also making time to complete the 26.2-mile race. … Read More NYCHA Employee Earns Medal for Completing Marathons Worldwide
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When an old friend and former business partner called Delroy Greenland from Florida recently, he had a question. “With everything you’ve been through,” the man said, “you still have a smile on your face. You don’t even have any gray hair! How do you do it?” That comment may offer a clue as to why… Read More Still Smiling: Meet “Outstanding” Maintenance Worker Delroy Greenland
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Throughout National Preparedness Month, New Yorkers are reminded to be prepared for disasters or emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities. Among the members of NYCHA’s team overseeing preparedness efforts for the community is Chancellor “Chance” Gregg, Training and Exercise Coordinator in the Emergency Management and Services Department (EMSD), who has worked at the Authority since 2020. NYCHANow spoke… Read More National Preparedness Month: Meet EMSD’s Chancellor Gregg
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For Business Operations Analyst Nicole Johnson, one of the most memorable moments of this year’s WorkWell NYC “Art Is Life” program came even before her artwork went on display. “It was really nice,” Ms. Johnson recalled of a networking event that brought participants together before the exhibition opened. “They had different conversation prompts, and everybody… Read More Celebrating Creativity Through WorkWell’s “Art Is Life” Program
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In many families, children grow up hearing stories about their parents’ work. For LaShawn Wilson Jr., those stories were about NYCHA. Today, at age 21, Mr. Wilson Jr. has become part of that story himself. As a Heating Emergency Service Aide, he is just two years into his NYCHA career. His father, LaShawn Wilson Sr.,… Read More Like Father, Like Son: Two Wilsons, One NYCHA Family
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In honor of Jewish Heritage Month, we are featuring NYCHA employee Saul Mackler, whose retirement this summer will conclude 40 years of dedicated service to the Authority. Mr. Mackler arrived at NYCHA on April 29, 1985, after taking the Housing Assistant exam almost exactly one year earlier. Back then, many of the Authority’s systems still… Read More Behind the Data: Saul Mackler to Retire After 40 Years of NYCHA Service
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It may come as a surprise to some, but the Property Manager at Staten Island’s Todt Hill Houses had a former career as a classical Chinese music performer and conductor. In his original home of Shanghai, China, Zhensheng Wang performed on the erhu, a two-string bowed instrument also called the “Chinese violin,” and served as… Read More Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Meet Property Manager Zhensheng Wang
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On March 26, a proud and grateful gathering of NYCHA staff came together to celebrate the graduation of CMLA Cohort 3: the newest graduating class of the Authority’s Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA) . “This isn’t just a graduation,” said Yvette Andino, Vice President of Employee Engagement and founder of the CMLA program. “It’s a… Read More Growing Leaders from Within: NYCHA Celebrates CMLA Cohort 3 Graduation
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For Mariam Youssef, her career at NYCHA has never been just a job — it has been a journey of growth, service, and connection, shaped by a life that began thousands of miles away. “I was born in Alexandria, Egypt,” Ms. Youssef said. “It’s a coastal city, so life revolves around the beach. Anywhere you… Read More In Honor of Arab American Heritage Month: Mariam Youssef’s Journey of Leadership, Community, and Opportunity
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When Ramon Lugo came to the United States in 1987, he did not intend to stay. At the time, he was in law school in the Dominican Republic. A missed registration deadline left him with an unexpected gap semester, and he decided to spend six months in New York before returning to continue his studies.… Read More In Honor of Immigrant Heritage Week: Ramon Lugo’s Journey from the Dominican Republic to NYCHA
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For Magalie Joseph, social work begins with something simple but powerful: listening. “In social work, everything begins with listening,” Ms. Joseph said. “When you truly hear someone’s story — where they come from, what they’re facing — you begin to understand what they need. Only then can you help connect them to the right support.”… Read More In Honor of Social Work Month: Meet NYCHA Social Worker Magalie Joseph
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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 theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” expands our understanding of sustainability… Read More Women Shaping a Sustainable Future at NYCHA
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When Johnny Wright and Shawn Perry joined NYCHA’s Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA) this past fall, each expected the program to provide an opportunity for their professional development. Neither, however, imagined that the program would turn an old friendship — one that went back to their childhoods — into a rich mentorship experience and… Read More From Opportunity to Partnership: NYCHA’s CMLA Builds Another Strong Connection
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The author of this guest column, Dr. Tischelle George, serves as NYCHA’s Vice President for Learning & Development. L&D strives to prepare NYCHA employees for the roles they are in and the roles they aspire to attain. L&D carries out this mission daily through delivery of classroom, online, and property-based trainings as well as by providing learning management, instructional design, and workforce development programs that are creating new pathways of entry into NYCHA and facilitating new ways for current NYCHA… Read More Guest Column: On-the-Job Training Inside and Outside of the Classroom
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For most of the last 15 years, Deneisha Dixon has built her NYCHA career around helping residents exercise one of the most fundamental rights we all share as Americans: electing the leaders of the communities in which we live. As Manager of Voting Engagement in the Bronx, she oversees resident association elections — ensuring each… Read More Building Leaders Together: Mentorship Strengthens NYCHA Careers and Community
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The author of this guest column, Eva Trimble, serves as NYCHA’s Chief Operating Officer, overseeing day-to-day operations across the Authority’s portfolio, including property management, maintenance, safety and security, support services, and resident services. With decades of experience in public-sector operations and housing administration, Eva leads teams responsible for managing NYCHA developments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering essential services to residents citywide. In this role, she works closely with the Public Housing Preservation Trust fully integrate them into NYCHA’s operational structure, while bringing additional resources, accountability, and long-term stability to selected developments. Read More Guest Column: Talking About the Trust
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Rudy Murillo, Vice President of the Emergency Management and Services Department (EMSD), was recently featured in an episode of “Discover Resilience,” a podcast that showcases resilience leaders and their work to serve their communities. During the half-hour conversation with podcast hosts Shay Bond and Casey Daghigh, Mr. Murillo discussed how he first got into emergency management as well as the efforts to improve resiliency across… Read More EMSD’s Rudy Murillo Featured on ‘Discover Resilience’ Podcast
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When Dr. Tischelle George and Mr. LaShawn Wilson were paired up as part of NYCHA’s 2025 Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA), it was more a reunion than a new beginning. Two years before each decided to enroll in the CMLA, these two experienced pros had worked together on a completely different project. That previous… Read More A Partnership Built on Purpose: Inside a CMLA Mentor–Mentee Journey
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Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape American history. In light of this year’s theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” NYCHANow spoke to Authority staff about a notable Black figure from the past century who has served as a source of inspiration in their life and NYCHA career. Read on to learn about who inspired Senior Director of… Read More Celebrating ‘A Century of Black History Commemorations’
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When Bernadette Vasquez entered the 2025 Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA), she brought with her more than two decades of NYCHA experience, genuine devotion to her work, and a central ambition — to understand what her new role would call for and to grow into that new role confidently. What she didn’t expect —… Read More A Partnership Built on Care: Inside a Special Mentor–Mentee Journey
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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… Read More Black History Month Spotlight: Audrey Washington, Director of NYCHA’s Office of Public/Private Partnerships
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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… Read More Chanukah with the Jewish Employees Association: A Lunch of Light, Learning, and Community
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When Miguel Ballena and Avik Das first crossed paths at NYCHA, they didn’t share much more than a nodding acquaintance in the hallways of 90 Church Street. Each man worked in a different corner of this vast organization — Mr. Ballena in Performance Tracking and Analytics, Mr. Das in Internal Audit and Assessment. Then NYCHA’s… Read More Building Leaders by Building Each Other: Inside a Transformative NYCHA Mentorship
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On October 28, members of NYCHA’s Chinese-American Association (CAA) welcomed colleagues from throughout the Authority to the Ceremonial Room at 90 Church Street to celebrate a cherished tradition of East Asian culture: the Mid-Autumn Festival. On October 28, NYCHA’s CAA warmly welcomed their colleagues to the Ceremonial Room to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival The Mid-Autumn… Read More NYCHA Staff Celebrate Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival with Warmth, Wisdom, and Community
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When you talk with Mike Marrero, a few facts about him become clear almost immediately: Mr. Marrero is a lifelong New Yorker; he’s a seasoned NYCHA staffer as well as a former resident; and he’s been serving this country, this city, and this Authority for nearly all his adult life. Mr. Marrero, a Community Associate… Read More US Navy & NYCHA Vet Mike Marrero: A Life of Service From Wagner Houses to the South China Sea
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September is National Preparedness Month, a campaign which reminds New Yorkers to be prepared for disasters or emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities. This year’s campaign theme is “Preparedness Starts at Home,” focusing on getting back to the basics when it comes to being prepared. Overseeing preparedness efforts in NYCHA’s Emergency Management and Services… Read More National Preparedness Month: Meet Lillian Fernandez of EMSD
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Living in New York City for more than 20 years, NYCHA employee Sherry Samaroo never feels too far removed from her native Trinidad and Tobago. Ms. Samaroo emigrated from the Caribbean island nation as a young adult to pursue higher education, but she continues to make regular trips back to visit with family. In her… Read More Celebrating Caribbean-American Heritage Month: Meet Sherry Samaroo, Business Analyst
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Working within NYCHA’s Planning and Project Management Department, Lauren Colella can attest to the impact of various initiatives to improve residents’ quality of life. For more than a year, Ms. Colella has served as a Project Manager in the department’s division that is dedicated to the planning, organization, and execution of complex operational projects and… Read More Meet Lauren Colella, PMU Project Manager
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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… Read More NYCHA’s CFO Annika Lescott-Martinez Urges Continued Federal Support at NYU Furman Center Housing Panel
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The Organization of Jewish Employees at NYCHA, Batei Tsibur, gathered on May 21 in the 90 Church Street 5th Floor Ceremonial Room to celebrate Jewish Heritage Month, bringing the community together to share a meal, laugh, and learn. The luncheon featured a medley of options, such as knishes, rice, potatoes, egg roll-style bites, and clementines, as… Read More Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month at NYCHA
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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.… Read More Meet Jennifer Wilson, Administrative Manager in Resident Services
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Employee Grayson Lin has been a dependable communicator for fellow residents within the Chinese community at NYCHA. Multilingual in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English, Mr. Lin previously served with the Family Partnerships Department as a community associate and resident advisor before joining the Resident Relocation Services Department (RRSD) as a Business Operation Coordinator. During his years… Read More Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Meet Grayson Lin, Business Operation Coordinator
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How Two Employee-Led Clubs Are Building Community, Confidence, and Creativity At NYCHA, a rich culture of employee clubs and interest groups has taken root, reflecting the diversity, passion, and professionalism of NYCHA’s workforce — and two of the newest groups are already making waves. The NYCHA Toastmasters Club, founded in February 2024, and the NYCHA… Read More Speaking Up, Focusing In: A New Chapter of Collaboration at NYCHA
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On April 17, 1907, the City of New York recorded its largest-ever immigrant arrivals on Ellis Island. In honor of the significance of this moment, since 2004 the City has set aside a week in April to commemorate Immigrant Heritage Week, celebrating the contributions immigrant New Yorkers like veteran NYCHA employee Ulysses Umana make to… Read More Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Week: Meet Ulysses Umana, Construction Field Supervisor
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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.” Across… Read More Celebrating Women’s History Month: An Interview with VPs of Operations
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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!… Read More Check Out This OG ID
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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… Read More Meet Derval Fairweather: Winner of the National Public Housing Museum Art Competition
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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… Read More Meet the Author: Anna Dao (Finding Lalla’s Anna)
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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… Read More Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Meet Members of OHLA’s Executive Board
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Congress proclaimed October as National Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Italian immigrants and their descendants in the United States. Over 5 million Italians immigrated to the United States between 1820 and 2000; currently, there are over 26 million Americans of Italian descent residing in the United States. The… Read More It’s Italian-American Heritage & Culture Month
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From Vice President of Pest Management Josey Bartlett & Pest Management Technical Advisors Lashawn Wilson & Geeton Bowier The authors of this guest column – Josey Bartlett, Lashawn Wilson, and Geeton Bowier – lead a team of more than 300 people committed to reducing and eliminating pests from apartments, grounds, basements, and public spaces at… Read More Guest Column: Help Us Reduce Pests at Your Development!
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On July 17, the WorkWell NYC Program produced a special “Julydration” meetup event on the 6th floor of NYCHA’s 90 Church Street offices coordinated and hosted by NYCHA WorkWell NYC Ambassadors Chanda Coble, Sharon Dhanraj, Paula Flynn, and Beverly Weathers. The “Julydration” Summer 2024 gathering was a two-hour midday opportunity for 90 Church Street staff… Read More “Julydration” Event Hosted at 90 Church Street
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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… Read More Meet Jeralyn Cortez-Weir: Helping the Health of NYCHA Residents
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On May 16, NYCHA’s Haitian American Association (HAA) hosted a festive gathering of HAA members and supporters in the Ceremonial Room of NYCHA’s 90 Church Street offices to celebrate Haitian Flag Day 2024. The event marked a national holiday celebrated annually not just in Haiti itself but also in the many expatriate communities that have… Read More NYCHA’s Haitian American Association Hosts Haitian Flag Day Celebration
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For Estelle St. Claire, who works as a Carpenter for NYCHA in the Bronx, the first weekend in September is one of the most important weekends in the year. “I don’t go anywhere on Labor Day weekend,” Ms. St. Claire explained. “I must be in New York.” New York City is home to one of… Read More Carpentry and Callaloo: Meet Estelle St. Claire
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On May 30, NYCHA’s Jewish Employee Organization (Batei Tsibur) hosted its annual Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration at the 90 Church Street Ceremonial Room. The guest speaker, retired Chaplain Colonel Jacob Z. Goldstein, spoke about his distinguished career in the United States Army. The longest serving Jewish chaplain in the U.S. military, Col. Goldstein’s 38… Read More Batei Tsibur’s Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration
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Celebrating the LGBTQIA+ Community During Pride Month, we recognize the contributions and impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, or asexual (LGBTQIA+) individuals have made to society. We also reflect on the progress made in the fight for inclusion and equality, and NYCHA’s commitment to foster a safe and welcoming workplace. It… Read More June Is Pride Month!
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Soon after entering the NYCHA workforce over 21 years ago, Aaron Trauring joined the Jewish Employees Organization (Batei Tsibur). Learning there was an existing group of Jewish NYCHA employees who cohesively promote Jewish culture, acts of kindness, and community spirit, Mr. Trauring was pleased to become a member. “I thought it was a great opportunity… Read More Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month: Meet Aaron Trauring, IT Senior Program Manager
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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… Read More Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month
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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… Read More Celebrating Black History Month: Meet Some of NYCHA’s Creative Artists
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Shareef Rashid and Diogenes Umanzar take their mission seriously when it comes to pest control at NYCHA. The self-described “hit squad” for eradicating rats and other pests are two members of NYCHA’s newly formed Pest Management unit specifically targeting rat extermination across the Authority. The eight-member team, led by Program Manager Edwin Arroyo and supervisor… Read More Spotlight on NYCHA’s New Rat Extermination Team
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Several years after starting their NYCHA careers as Caretakers, Tiphany Malloy and Jermaine Hall have moved up the ranks to management-level roles. South Beach Houses resident Ms. Malloy has been serving as an Assistant Resident Buildings Superintendent at the Woodson/Van Dyke II Houses consolidation in Brooklyn for over a year, while former Saint Mary’s… Read More NYCHA Employees Thrive in Management Roles Years After NRTA Janitorial Training
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Inside the carpenter shop at Tompkins Houses, Stephen Jackman opened a small door on what he calls his “keep everything compartment.” Indeed, this universal storage cart built by Mr. Jackman is an invention that would make many a hardware store clerk proud. Constructed of plywood and standing roughly four feet tall on wheels, the customized… Read More Inventions Enhance Job Efficiency for Tompkins Houses Carpenter
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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.… Read More Meet the Leaders of NYCHA’s New Caribbean-American Association
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June is National Pride Month, which commemorates the 1969 Stonewall uprising and recognizes the impact and contributions of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+). In honor of Pride Month, we highlight the work of NYCHA’s LGBTQIA+ employees. Read More Meet Michael Sills, Housing Manager of LHD Central Office Operations
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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,… Read More Meet Claudia Dillon, NYCHA’s New VP of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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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… Read More Meet Kimberly Tyre, NYCHA Resident & Emergency Preparedness Associate
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NYCHA’s Organization of Jewish Employees (Batei Tsibur) held its annual Chanukah celebration via Microsoft Teams on December 20, 2022 (26 Kislev on the Jewish calendar). Chanukah, the eight-day Festival of Lights, celebrates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in the year 139 BCE. Guest speaker Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin, co-founder of Congregation B’nai Avraham in… Read More Celebrating Chanukah
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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… Read More NYCHA Resident Finds Success Through the NRTA Program
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NYCHA has a new Hispanic and Latin American organization. Say Hola to NYCHA’s Employee Association, OHLA, the Organization of Hispanic and Latin American. Human Resources Department Associate Staff Analyst Franklin Velez launched this new employee association to share Hispanic and Latin American cultural celebrations with NYCHA employees. Mr. Velez got the idea of starting… Read More Say ‘Hola’ to NYCHA’s Newest Employee Association, OHLA
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For more than three decades, NYCHA’s Runners Club has been a place of shared activity and health improvement for many employees who run in marathons and various corporate challenges. It is currently one of NYCHA’s most active employee associations, with social interactions taking place on running tracks as well as city parks. NYCHA Runners Club… Read More Spotlight on NYCHA’s Runners Club
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Meet Ernesto Rodriguez, Administrative Training Coordinator at Learning & Development’s Maintenance Training Center Whenever Ernesto Rodriguez goes to a NYCHA development, he recognizes most of the property management and maintenance staff – because he trained them. Mr. Rodriguez is the Administrator of HR’s Maintenance Training Center, which equips assistant superintendents, superintendents, and field staff with… Read More Making a Difference
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The Chinese-American Association (CAA) is one of many employee associations at NYCHA. The association was created almost three decades ago to promote Chinese language and culture and to strengthen bonds among co-workers. Currently, the CAA has more than 200 members, including several retired employees who remain active in the association. In May, the CAA observed… Read More Spotlight on NYCHA’s Chinese-American Association
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June is National Pride Month, which commemorates the 1969 Stonewall uprising and recognizes the impact and contributions of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+). In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting the work of NYCHA’s LGBTQ+ employees. “I’m ‘Cherry.’ I don’t ascribe to labels or pronouns. If someone asks how… Read More Meet Cherry McCutchen, Director of Learning and Development
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On May 24, Batei Tsibur, NYCHA’s organization of Jewish employees, hosted its annual Jewish Heritage Celebration at the 90 Church Street Ceremonial Room. This year’s guest speaker was Rabbi Eliezer Avtzon, who spoke about his recent trip to Europe to assist Ukrainian refugees impacted by the war. Rabbi Avtzon is the Director of the Global… Read More NYCHA’s Jewish Heritage Month Celebration
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NYCHA’s Office of Emergency Management’s (OEM) Field Coordinators program improves the coordination of response efforts to emergency incidents across the Authority. Before becoming a permanent program, the initiative was launched in 2019 as a six-month pilot program, with 12 on-call field coordinators managing day-to-day communications between different responding departments (and, in some cases, other City agencies).… Read More Meet the OEM Field Coordinators Team
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I’m thankful for every day that I open my eyes to see another day because I’m still afraid of this journey, but I refuse to let it define me – I’m living life to the fullest. -Excerpt from Tracy Tomer’s writing on her breast cancer experience In early March 2020, while most New Yorkers were… Read More Meet Tracy Tomer, Breast Cancer Advocate
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Dear City Employee, Thank you to everyone who supported the first phase of NYC Speaks, the largest policy survey ever to be completed in NYC! With your support, we received 62,000 responses – of which a remarkable 16,000 responses came from City workers. After successfully completing Phase 1 of the initiative, we are excited to… Read More Participate in the NYC Speaks Ideas Challenge
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Javerea Komal, Project Manager for the Office of the Vice President of Operational Analysis & Contract Management Department, is proud to work at NYCHA – she learned the importance of affordable housing as a child when she moved to the Bronx from Pakistan; having an apartment they could afford in a new country was vital… Read More Meet Javerea Komal, Project Manager in the Rapid Response Unit
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On February 23, NYCHA’s branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) hosted an event focused on Black health and wellness as part of their Black History Month celebrations. The event was held at NYCHA’s offices at 1200 Waters Place in the Bronx. Guest speakers included Chief Operating Officer Daniel Sherrod;… Read More NYCHA NAACP Branch’s Black Health and Wellness Event
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When speaking to issues of change at NYCHA, Albert Freeman can draw from his extensive experience as both an employee and former resident. After growing up at Ingersoll Houses in Brooklyn, Mr. Freeman joined the NYCHA workforce 32 years ago thanks to a program from the nonprofit Grand St. Settlement. He has served for more than a decade… Read More Meet NYCHA Change Ambassador Albert Freeman
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Meet Devon Boyd, Contract Specialist in Procurement Operations When handling priority assignments for NYCHA’s Procurement Operations, Contract Specialist Devon Boyd is prepared to put in the time to get the jobs done. A former NYCHA resident who lived in Cypress Hills Houses for most of his life, Mr. Boyd said he knows how important it is to address repairs… Read More Making a Difference for Residents
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NYC Speaks survey deadline extended to Friday, February 11! Dear City Employee, We appreciate your hard work over these very challenging years. As we make our way toward recovery, we invite you to bring all that you’ve done and learned to help shape the priorities and policies of the Adams administration. NYC Speaks is a… Read More What Do You Want to Tell the New Mayor?
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Meet Sam Awelewa, Lead Oversight Team Specialist NYCHA is proud of our hardworking staff members who are making a difference for residents. Learn more about how we’re becoming a better landlord through their efforts. In this employee spotlight, meet Sam Awelewa, Lead Oversight Team Specialist in the Environmental Health and Safety Department. A resident of Brooklyn, Mr. Awelewa has worked… Read More Making a Difference for Residents
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Meet Vincent Donohue NYCHA is celebrating National Customer Service Week 2021 during the week of October 18-22. This year’s theme, “Power of Service,” reaffirms and celebrates our commitment to excellent customer service. As part of the celebrations, we are highlighting NYCHA Changemakers – employees who use our core values to create meaningful, sustainable change in… Read More Making a Difference for Residents
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Meet Elizabeth McCray Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the achievements, contributions, and culture of Hispanic Americans. The month also overlaps with Indigenous People’s Day, which is marked on the second Monday in October to honor Native American people and their cultures. For NYCHA employee Elizabeth McCray, this overlap in holidays is a reflection of her DNA, family, and culture. Ms. McCray’s mother moved to… Read More Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
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NYCHA is celebrating National Customer Service Week 2021 during the week of October 18-22. This year’s theme, “Power of Service,” reaffirms and celebrates our commitment to excellent customer service. As part of the celebrations, we are highlighting NYCHA Changemakers – employees who use our core values to create meaningful, sustainable change in every aspect of… Read More Making a Difference for Residents
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On September 15, to mark the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, Capital Projects Division (CPD) employee Franklin Velez organized a special lunch break with Dominican food for his colleagues at Long Island City. Mr. Velez has been a Staff Analyst in the QA Compliance and Training division of CPD for the past two years, responsible for coordinating training for the department. He is also a United States Marine Corps veteran, who served in the Iraq War. “In… Read More Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Food
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NYCHA is celebrating National Customer Service Week 2021 during the week of October 18-22. This year’s theme, “Power of Service,” reaffirms and celebrates our commitment to excellent customer service. As part of the celebrations, we are highlighting NYCHA Changemakers – employees who use our core values to create meaningful, sustainable change in every aspect of… Read More Making a Difference for Residents
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Marina Oteiza, Social Services Administrator in NYCHA’s Family Partnerships Department, was recognized by News 12 during the network’s Hispanic Heritage Month coverage for her work to connect NYCHA residents to COVID-19 vaccines. You can watch the segment here: And you can read more about Ms. Oteiza’s accomplishments at NYCHA here: https://nychanow.nyc/nycha-brings-vaccination-sites-to-residents/ https://nychanow.nyc/helping-feed-nycha-residents-during-covid-19/ https://nychanow.nyc/supporting-seniors-needs/ Photo caption:… Read More NYCHA Employee Recognized by News 12 During Hispanic Heritage Month
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Meet John Rubbo, Senior Program Manager in the Management Services Department We’re periodically featuring the hardworking staff members who are making a difference for residents. Learn more about how we’re becoming a better landlord through their efforts. In this installment, meet John Rubbo, Senior Program Manager in the Management Services Department. Mr. Rubbo started working… Read More Making a Difference
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As part of a new series, we’re periodically featuring the female property managers who help NYCHA carry out its mission to better serve residents and strengthen our partnership with them. NYCHA supports and encourages women in leadership positions in all departments, including property management. Currently, there are 260 women working as property managers at the… Read More Meet Shelisa Reid, Manager of Wyckoff Gardens
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Tannishia Mattis of NYCHA’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment and Sustainability (REES) can attest to the benefits of the office’s referral services for residents. Prior to joining the REES staff, Ms. Mattis contacted the office seeking help with employment opportunities, and a referral specialist directed her to some career training programs. Then, when a temporary community associate… Read More Meet Your REES Hotline Referral Associates
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Meet Elaine Nunez, Housing Manager at Straus Houses As part of a new series, we’re periodically featuring the female property managers who help NYCHA carry out its mission to better serve residents and strengthen our partnership with them. NYCHA supports and encourages women in leadership positions in all departments, including property management. Currently, there are… Read More Making a Difference
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Meet Matt Curry, Elevator Mechanic at Mott Haven Houses We’re periodically featuring the hardworking staff members who are making a difference for residents. Learn more about how we’re becoming a better landlord through their efforts. In this installment, meet Matt Curry, Elevator Mechanic at Mott Haven Houses in the Bronx, who works on one of… Read More Making a Difference for Residents
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Meet Maritza Andrades, Housing Manager at Parkside Houses As part of a new series, we’re periodically featuring the female property managers who help NYCHA carry out its mission to better serve residents and strengthen our partnership with them. NYCHA supports and encourages women in leadership positions in all departments, including property management. Currently, there are… Read More Making a Difference
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NYCHA Neighborhood Administrator Nymiah Branch has more than 35 years of experience to draw from when it comes to understanding the needs of NYCHA residents. After growing up with his family in Brooklyn’s Boulevard Houses for 20 years, Mr. Branch lived on his own at Breukelen Houses in Brooklyn for another 16 years. It was that experience which inspired… Read More Meet Nymiah Branch, Neighborhood Administrator in Brooklyn
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In 2021, the U.S. Congress officially recognized June 30 as Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) Awareness Day. AMC is a rare condition present in 1 in 3,000 newborns a year that causes many joints to be stiff and crooked at birth. The condition is not curable and limits an individual’s ability to move certain parts of… Read More NYCHA Employee Raises Awareness about Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
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June is National Pride Month, which commemorates the 1969 Stonewall uprising and recognizes the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) people have made and continue to make on American history. In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting the work of NYCHA’s LGBTQ+ employees. Verna Ferguson joined NYCHA in 1985 through a youth training program.… Read More Meet Verna Ferguson, Administrative Housing Superintendent, Emergency Services Department
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June is National Pride Month, which commemorates the 1969 Stonewall uprising and recognizes the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) people have made and continue to make on American history. In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting the work of NYCHA’s LGBTQ+ employees. In 1984, Theresa Bethea was only 18 when she started to… Read More Meet Theresa Bethea, Neighborhood Administrator in the Bronx
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We’re periodically featuring the hardworking staff members who are making a difference for residents. Learn more about how we’re becoming a better landlord through their efforts. In this installment, meet Michael Cox, Community Coordinator in the Resident Engagement Department. Read More Making a Difference for Residents
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We’re periodically featuring staff members for their dedication and exemplary service to NYCHA residents. In this Mother’s Day installment, meet three employees who have been coordinating work and home responsibilities throughout the pandemic. Shana Brown has worked as a Housing Assistant at Bronx River Houses since 2013. She was also a first-time mom of… Read More NYCHA’s Working Mom Employees: Making a Difference in the Community
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Since starting his career at NYCHA in 1994 as a City Seasonal Aide, Chaking Moore has held a variety of positions at the Authority. He’s always been driven by the opportunity to either serve residents directly or help operate their developments effectively. Mr. Moore is currently an Administrator with the Emergency Services Department. He manages… Read More Meet NYCHA Change Ambassador Chaking Moore
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Meet Dyni Joseph, Housing Assistant for Queens and Staten Island 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 Dyni Joseph, Housing Assistant for Queens and Staten Island, who assists residents… Read More Making a Difference for Residents
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Having lived most of her life at a NYCHA development before joining the organization as an employee, Krystal Camacho is still looking out for her community. When the former resident of Wald Houses in Manhattan’s Lower East Side became part of NYCHA’s workforce nearly two years ago, Ms. Camacho saw the opportunity as a way to give… Read More Meet NYCHA Change Ambassador Krystal Camacho
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Meet Karina Reid, Caretaker at South Jamaica Houses We’re periodically featuring the hardworking staff members who are making a difference for residents. Learn more about how we’re becoming a better landlord through their efforts. In this installment, meet Karina Reid, Caretaker J at South Jamaica Houses in Queens. A resident of Brooklyn’s Howard Houses for… Read More Making a Difference for Residents
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They are on the front line of helping to identify potential safety hazards for NYCHA workers and the larger community. NYCHA’s Safety Associates take on a volunteer role in addition to their regular job duties to ensure that safety-related issues are reported to their supervisors and help prevent on-the-job injuries. They also serve as advocates for safer working conditions, and with… Read More Meet John Williams, NYCHA Safety Associate
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The NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) celebrated Veterans Day this year with a Veterans in City Government CityTalk Panel. The virtual event featured a panel of veterans who now work at City agencies such as NYCHA, ACS, DORIS, DOT, DoITT, FDNY, and DVS. The five inspiring panelists discussed their professional journeys, from enlisting… Read More NYCHA’s Deputy Press Secretary Highlights the Rewards of Military Service
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By Nekoro Gomes, NYCHA’s Department of Communications As a member of NYCHA’s Department of Communications, a large part of my job calls for being able to find the right words to convey what’s happening across the Authority’s more than 300 developments at any given time. That task involves quickly sourcing, verifying, and accurately relaying information… Read More Responding to COVID-19 During My National Guard Service
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I met Craig back in the early 90s in the beginning of our NYCHA careers in Brooklyn. Craig and I worked side by side as Burner Mechanics learning the importance of our newfound responsibilities. I immediately noticed how seriously Craig took his job; he was always professional, approachable, and helpful to all. During this time, Craig… Read More Remembering Craig Williams: Dedicated Public Servant, Father, and Friend
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