On May 29, Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI) celebrated its 25th anniversary by honoring past graduates, partners, and supporters who have contributed to the mission of creating employment opportunities and access to career paths for low-income New Yorkers. Among the honorees was lifelong NYCHA resident Tiphany Malloy, a 2016 graduate of the NYCHA Resident Training Academy… 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 May!
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NYCHA’s Customer Contact Center (CCC) celebrated its 20th anniversary of service to the NYCHA community with an April 25 event in Long Island City which included Chief Administrative Officer Erin Villari and Executive Vice President Kerri Jew. The CCC, which handles both maintenance issues for NYCHA developments and customer service for Section 8 voucher holders,… MORE
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Michael Deutsch, NYCHA’s Vice President of Infrastructure and Operations, is a member of Batei Tsibur, the Authority’s Jewish employees organization. Mr. Deutsch joined NYCHA in December 2022, taking on one of the more complex IT environments in New York City government. “It’s our job to ensure that all of NYCHA’s IT systems are running and… MORE
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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… 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 April!
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Assisting the residents of East River Houses has personal significance for veteran NYCHA Secretary Latanya Gainer. A longtime NYCHA resident herself, Ms. Gainer often takes the point of view of fellow residents when helping to address various issues or connect them to resources. “Since I am a resident, I look at it… MORE
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On the evening of April 1, NYCHA’s Jordan Bonomo was one of 22 City employees recognized with the 2025 NYC Hayes Innovation Prize for efforts to transform government operations and improve life for New Yorkers. The awards ceremony, presided over by Mayor Eric Adams, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Matthew Fraser, and Frederick O’Reilly Hayes Prize… MORE
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On March 28, the 15 most recent participants in NYCHA’s Heating Plant Technician (HPT) Trainee Program formally completed their studies and graduated, marking a significant milestone toward the clean energy careers they are ambitious to build. The program, which is funded by Con Edison, is a collaboration of CUNY’s New York City College of Technology… 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 March!
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In honor of Social Work Month, we recognize the dedication of the social workers at NYCHA, dedicated professionals who provide critical services to residents in need. Victor Essah, a Community Coordinator in NYCHA’s Family Partnerships Department, is one such professional. Originally from Sierra Leone, West Africa, Mr. Essah’s early years were shaped by the civil… MORE
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In celebration of Women’s History Month, we bring you the story of two inspiring NYCHA colleagues, Bryttne Wright and Dorcia McDuffie, who formed a productive mentor/mentee partnership this year as members of Cohort 2 of NYCHA’s Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA). Bryttne Wright is a Supervisor of Civil Service Transactions and Audit in the… 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!
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On February 5, NYCHA’s Vice President for Learning and Development Tischelle George was featured in a CBS News story about her volunteer work to raise college funds for third graders at her former elementary school, P.S. 221, through the NYC Kids Rise NYC Public Schools Alumni Community Scholarship program. The NYC Kids Rise organization manages… MORE
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Each month, NYCHANow recognizes the staff who’ve achieved more than five years of service, in multiples of five. Congratulations to the employees who reached these milestones in January!
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Each month, NYCHANow recognizes the staff who’ve achieved more than five years of service, in multiples of five. Congratulations to the employees who reached these milestones in December 2024!
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If you’d like to submit kudos about a NYCHA staff person, please send an email to nychanow@nycha.nyc.gov. From Castle Hill Houses Resident Antonia Maria Melendez: Ms. Parker [of the Bronx Planning Unit] took care of me as if I was someone extremely essential. I am nearly 77 years old and I felt unbelievably understood, and… MORE
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With the holidays now upon us, I’d like to take a moment to express my gratitude to all of you for your extraordinary talents, professionalism, and hard work as we reflect on some of NYCHA’s achievements in 2024.
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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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On November 12, NYCHA’s Healthy Homes Department and the Authority’s leadership came together at the Johnson Community Center to recognize the Healthy Homes team for their extraordinary work in the area of resident health and safety and their customer service efforts. The event marked the very first time the entire Healthy Homes roster had come… MORE
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During the week it was launched this past summer, a new online portal welcomed approximately 1.5 million visitors seeking to apply for NYCHA’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. Nearly 15 years after the Section 8 waitlist was last opened to the public, the new platform processed more than 633,000 applications over the week… 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 November!
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At NYCHA, the Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA) is helping staff grow personally and professionally while shaping the agency’s future. Now in its second year, the program pairs experienced leaders like Tony Maldonado, Vice President of Purchasing, Logistics and Inventory, with emerging leaders like Mercedes Manso, a Social Work Supervisor, to develop key leadership… MORE
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On November 7, 40 individual NYCHA staffers and eight NYCHA teams from across the Authority received special recognition and commendations for the exceptional contributions they made in 2024 to the work NYCHA does every day on behalf of residents. The formal presentation of the awards took place at the 2nd Annual Authority-wide Employee Recognition Celebration,… MORE
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When Veterans Day comes around each year, longtime NYCHA employee Albert Ruffin, Jr. is proud to know that he is among those whose service to their country is being recognized. “I think it’s a day that should be honored, and I’m proud to be able to say that I’m included in that honor,” said Mr.… 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 October!
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For 20 years, the Women Builders Council (WBC) has been supporting women and minorities in the building industry, providing resources to help them grow professionally. On October 17, at its annual awards gala, the association put a spotlight on the many partners helping to make a difference in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
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Whenever an emergency or major building and apartment repairs require NYCHA residents to be temporarily relocated to a hotel or hospitality apartment, the Resident Relocation Services team steps up to help the impacted families. Whether it’s a planned relocation for scheduled work such as asbestos and mold remediation or an unplanned move due to a… MORE
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A Journey of Service and Leadership at NYCHA If you ever meet NYCHA Project Manager Sade Humphrey, you will immediately feel the sense of purpose and positivity she exudes. With 14 years of dedicated service under her belt, Ms. Humphrey’s journey from her very first position at NYCHA, as a Customer Contact Center (CCC) aide,… MORE
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On August 20, NYCHA hosted a kickoff event for the second cohort of its Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA), a groundbreaking program designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders at NYCHA and help them build their professional skills and effectiveness. The kickoff, which took place at NYCHA’s 90 Church Street headquarters, was attended… 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 September!
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NYCHA employee Faye Peithman still remembers the damage left behind after Superstorm Sandy ripped through her community of Rockaway Beach. Among the New Yorkers who stayed home when the coastal storm struck the New York City area in October 2012, Ms. Peithman witnessed intense flooding on the streets and a fire just a block away… 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 August!
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Over his 40-year career at NYCHA, Vance Rogers has not shied away from the opportunity to delve into various facets of the organization. Mr. Rogers, in fact, has relished the chance to assist a new department, apply another skill, or visit other areas of the city through his range of work experience at the… MORE
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Congratulations to NYCHA Senior Planning Consultant Vaidehi Mody, who was recognized by the Association for a Better New York (ABNY) this month for her “behind the scenes work that helps make our city run and drives change across our city’s transportation, urban planning, parks, sanitation, and climate resiliency functions.” The ABNY is a nonprofit organization… 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 July!
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Robert Burgos is currently the Deputy Director of the Office of Mold Assessment and Remediation (OMAR) in NYCHA’s Healthy Homes Unit – but his NYCHA story began decades ago. “I first came to NYCHA when I was just 9 years old,” Mr. Burgos said. “The Authority opened its doors to my family at probably the… MORE
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The American Institute of Architect’s (AIA) New York chapter recently recognized NYCHA Director of Engineering Audit Bruce Eisenberg for his work in transforming public sector architecture for housing, buildings, and parks. On June 18, Mr. Eisenberg, who has served in NYCHA’s Asset and Capital Management Division for 10 years, was presented with the local… 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 June!
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Over his 25 years serving as a Caretaker at Brooklyn’s Roosevelt Houses, Edwin Garcia has been a friendly face for both residents and employees, keeping their needs top of mind as he goes about his daily duties. Fellow Caretaker Sergio Sosa is equally appreciated by the residents at Robinson Houses in Manhattan, where he can… MORE
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On May 16, two organizations devoted to helping cities improve, Greater NY and HR&A Advisors, hosted a conversation event called Climate NYC to consider an increasingly urgent question: How can New York most effectively address the complex challenge of climate change? Greater NY, which fosters partnerships among CEOs of NYC non-profits and leaders from finance,… MORE
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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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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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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, NYCHANow spoke with three long-time staff members to learn about how their backgrounds and cultural heritage inform the work they do on behalf of NYCHA and its residents. Sohaib Khan is NYCHA’s Deputy Director of Infrastructure Engineering. He and his team work to ensure the… MORE
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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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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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NYCHA Chief Executive Officer Lisa Bova-Hiatt was honored with the Salvadori Center’s 2024 Award for Public Service at the non-profit organization’s annual benefit on May 1. Established in 1987, the Salvadori program teaches science, technology, engineering, arts/architecture, and math (STEAM) to youth through a collaborative, hands-on, project-based approach that uses the built environment – buildings,… MORE
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Katy Burgio, Deputy Director of Sustainability Programs for NYCHA’s Asset and Capital Management group, was recently named one of 2024’s Waste360 40 Under 40 Award winners. The Waste360 40 Under 40 Awards recognize and honor the next generation of professional leaders whose work is shaping the future of the waste and recycling industry. The winners… 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 April!
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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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Meet Evelyn Sanchez, Executive Assistant to the CEO Evelyn Sanchez has a front-row seat to the demanding work schedule of NYCHA’s top leader. Working as Executive Assistant to Lisa Bova-Hiatt, the Chief Executive Officer of the nation’s largest public housing authority, may come with an imposing list of tasks on some days, but Ms. Sanchez… MORE
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 March!
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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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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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March is National Social Work Month; to honor the importance of social work and the dedicated professionals who support the NYCHA community, we reached out to longtime NYCHA Supervisor Suzanne Brosgole-Setari LCSW to learn about the broad range of social services she and her colleagues provide for NYCHA residents every day. Can you tell us… MORE
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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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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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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 February! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years of Service… MORE
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NYCHA’s Executive Vice President (EVP) for Legal Affairs and General Counsel David Rohde has been named among the city’s 2024 Notable General Counsels by Crain’s New York Business. The publication’s annual list of Notable General Counsels celebrates the lawyers who are considered vital to New York City’s business community. Mr. Rohde, who was appointed to… MORE
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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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Making sure that residents have access to clean, safe water is one of NYCHA’s top priorities. In late 2022, NYCHA’s Office of Water Quality (OWQ) was established to centralize and ensure the Authority’s control of water safety and quality issues in all of its developments. The OWQ assesses and addresses any level of bacteria detected… MORE
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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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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 January! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years of Service… MORE
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On the afternoon of November 13, NYCHA’s Office of Mold Assessment and Remediation (OMAR) team was recognized for its many accomplishments since its founding in 2018. The event, held at 1200 Waters Place in the Bronx, provided NYCHA’s leadership an opportunity to thank the OMAR team directly for the difference they make in the lives… MORE
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NYCHA’s Information Technology team was well represented at the most recent iteration of the Digital New York City Technology Forum (or as participants call it, “GovTech”), held at the New York Marriott Hotel at the Brooklyn Bridge this past November. GovTech is an annual conference which brings together tech-focused public-sector professionals and leading industry partners… MORE
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Former boilers were maintained by veteran heating technicians for decades This past fall, a newly installed set of boilers started running for the first time at Berry Houses, just as NYCHA entered another heating season. It was the beginning of a new era for the Staten Island development, where NYCHA’s longest running boilers –… MORE
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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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Kenneth Worrell is a seasoned professional plumber and one of only two Supervisor Plumbers overseeing the resolution of all plumbing-related issues at NYCHA developments across Queens and Staten Island. “They go above and beyond in providing services to our residents,” said Cesar Gonzalez, NYCHA’s Vice President for Public Housing Operations in Queens and Staten Island.… MORE
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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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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!
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For nearly 50 years, Birdie Glenn has been looking out for her fellow residents of Robinson Houses in Harlem. Whether as the supervisor of the local Resident Watch or the longtime president of the resident association, Ms. Glenn has built a reputation as a voice for the community. A resident of Robinson Houses since… MORE
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Dear Colleagues, As we approach the New Year, this is an excellent opportunity to reflect on our efforts in 2023 as well as the advancements we’d like to make in the months ahead. It’s an honor to lead such a hardworking team whose top priority is improving the quality of life in NYCHA communities. I’m… MORE
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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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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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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 November! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years of Service… MORE
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In honor of Veterans Day, we asked three dedicated NYCHA staffers who are also U.S. military veterans to tell us about their service and how it has helped them in their careers at NYCHA. Joseph Pesante has worked as a Clerical Aide with NYCHA’s General Services Department in Long Island City since 2016; he served… MORE
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Let us recognize the important work that NYCHA employees do each day on behalf of public housing residents and all that you continue to accomplish to transform the Authority. I am extremely proud to lead NYCHA and this remarkable team, and grateful for your dedication and commitment to meeting extraordinary challenges and delivering quality service to our residents.
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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 October! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years of Service… MORE
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From a very young age, Zobeira Martinez (known as Zoby) knew she wanted to help people – and continue her family’s tradition of paying forward the kindness and support they received after relocating to the United States from the Dominican Republic. As a college student living in NYCHA’s Hope Gardens development, Ms. Martinez had some… MORE
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In January 2023, NYCHA launched its first-ever Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA). Participants in the 16-week program received training and coaching in areas such as strategic communications and crisis management, and they had the opportunity to enhance their leadership and management skills through mentorship. Read on to learn more about the final participant we… MORE
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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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In January 2023, NYCHA launched its first-ever Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA). Participants in the 16-week program received training and coaching in areas such as strategic communications and crisis management, and they had the opportunity to enhance their leadership and management skills through mentorship. Read on to learn more about a few of the… 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 September!
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In January 2023, NYCHA launched its first-ever Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA). Participants in the 16-week program received training and coaching in areas such as strategic communications and crisis management, and they had the opportunity to enhance their leadership and management skills through mentorship. Read on to learn more about a few of the… MORE
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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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In January 2023, NYCHA launched its first-ever Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA). Participants in the 16-week program received training and coaching in areas such as strategic communications and crisis management, and they had the opportunity to enhance their leadership and management skills through mentorship. Read on to learn more about a few of the… MORE
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In January 2023, NYCHA launched its first-ever Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA). Participants in the 16-week program received training and coaching in areas such as strategic communications and crisis management, and they had the opportunity to enhance their leadership and management skills through mentorship. Read on to learn more about a few of the… MORE
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In January 2023, NYCHA launched its first-ever Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA). Participants in the 16-week program received training and coaching in areas such as strategic communications and crisis management, and they had the opportunity to enhance their leadership and management skills through mentorship. Read on to learn more about a few of the… MORE
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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… MORE
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In January 2023, NYCHA launched its first-ever Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA). Participants in the 16-week program received training and coaching in areas such as strategic communications and crisis management, and they had the opportunity to enhance their leadership and management skills through mentorship. Read on to learn more about a few of the… MORE
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Veronica Richardson loves to go above and beyond when executing her tasks. She is also not afraid to take on new challenges, like driving one of NYCHA’s rear-loading compactor trucks. In November 2021, NYCHA’s Waste Management Department started a rear-loader collection program to remove more than five tons of waste daily from several developments across… 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 August! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years of Service… MORE
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In January 2023, NYCHA launched its first-ever Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA). Participants in the 16-week program received training and coaching in areas such as strategic communications and crisis management, and they had the opportunity to enhance their leadership and management skills through mentorship. Read on to learn more about a few of the… MORE
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In January 2023, NYCHA launched its first-ever Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA). Participants in the 16-week program received training and coaching in areas such as strategic communications and crisis management, and they had the opportunity to enhance their leadership and management skills through mentorship. Read on to learn more about a few of the… MORE
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