Highlighted - NYCHA Now

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… Continue Reading Serving NYCHA Since 1982: Meet the Castellano-Gencarelli Family

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted May 2024 Partnerships

May 6, 2024 Michael Corwin

NYCHA CEO Honored with Salvadori Center’s Public Service Award

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,… Continue Reading NYCHA CEO Honored with Salvadori Center’s Public Service Award

April 2024 Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted

April 18, 2024 Vincent Echavaria

Celebrating Administrative Professionals Day

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… Continue Reading Celebrating Administrative Professionals Day

April 2024 Highlighted

April 9, 2024 Vincent Echavaria

Thought Leader Events Address Diversity, Resiliency

As the largest public housing authority in the country, NYCHA is served by numerous thought leaders, employees whose expertise in a specific field can help shape policies and develop innovative solutions to challenging problems. NYCHA regularly participates in a variety of thought leadership events, which provide opportunities for staff to promote programs and initiatives centered… Continue Reading Thought Leader Events Address Diversity, Resiliency

April 2024 Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted

April 8, 2024 Latoya Jordan

Meet Adriane Curry

Neighborhood Service Coordinator Supports and Empowers Resident Association Leaders Adriane “Cookie” Curry is a Neighborhood Service Coordinator who supports and assists resident associations (RA) in Queens – though the resident association presidents she works with say she’s more like family. In her role as a member of the Resident Participation and Civic Engagement (RPCE) team,… Continue Reading Meet Adriane Curry

April 2024 Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted

April 2, 2024 Latoya Jordan

NYCHA Employee Receives Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

On March 15, Margarita Cabral, Senior Administrative Manager in the Lead Hazard Control Department, received a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award (also known as the Presidential Volunteer Service Award) for her community activism and advocacy. A White House-authorized certifying organization presented a surprised Ms. Cabral with her award while she was hosting a symposium on sickle… Continue Reading NYCHA Employee Receives Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

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Highlighted March 2024 NYCHA Developments

March 21, 2024 Latoya Jordan

Caretakers Step Up During Planned Elevator Modernization Outages

When Ms. May, a 102-year-old resident of Amsterdam Houses, needs to run errands, she calls her property management office for some assistance. This is because Amsterdam Houses is one of several NYCHA developments across New York City whose elevators are undergoing necessary modernization upgrades. As a result, the elevators have planned outages, and people who… Continue Reading Caretakers Step Up During Planned Elevator Modernization Outages

Highlighted March 2024

March 7, 2024 Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA Plasterer Academy Graduates First Class

Eight NYCHA employees are set to move on to the next phase of their careers as Plasterers in the field. On March 1, the group of Plasterer Helpers, also known as Caretaker Ps, became the first graduates of NYCHA’s “Plasterer Academy.” The new six-month program provides the participants with in-field and classroom training to enhance… Continue Reading NYCHA Plasterer Academy Graduates First Class

Celebrations Highlighted March 2024

March 4, 2024 Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA Events Celebrate Black History Month

Black History Month was celebrated throughout NYCHA this February with festivities and recognitions of community members who have worked to empower their neighborhoods through the arts, advocacy, and civic engagement. Residents and employees were joined by community partners for events honoring the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans, while paying tribute to this year’s Black… Continue Reading NYCHA Events Celebrate Black History Month

February 2024 Highlighted

February 29, 2024 Michael Corwin

Improving the Micro-Purchase Process at NYCHA

Better serving residents and improving their quality of life is at the heart of NYCHA’s transformation efforts. While the vast majority of NYCHA employees show up every day to work hard and do right for residents, a few bad actors unfortunately put their greed first, as evidenced by the recent charges of bribery brought against… Continue Reading Improving the Micro-Purchase Process at NYCHA

Exceptional Colleagues February 2024 Highlighted NYCHA Leadership

February 16, 2024 Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA Executive David Rohde Recognized as a ‘Notable General Counsel’

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… Continue Reading NYCHA Executive David Rohde Recognized as a ‘Notable General Counsel’

Celebrations February 2024 Highlighted

February 15, 2024 Vincent Echavaria

Chinese-American Association Hosts Year of the Dragon Celebration

On February 9, NYCHA’s Chinese-American Association held its annual Lunar New Year luncheon with fellow staff, celebrating the Year of the Dragon in 2024. “In Chinese culture, the dragon holds a significant place as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, unparalleled in talent and excellence,” explained Qi “Linda” Zhang, President of the Chinese-American Association and NYCHA’s… Continue Reading Chinese-American Association Hosts Year of the Dragon Celebration

Exceptional Colleagues February 2024 Health & Safety Highlighted

February 9, 2024 Joshua Olesker

Meet Jegan Abraham, Director of NYCHA’s Office of Water Quality

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… Continue Reading Meet Jegan Abraham, Director of NYCHA’s Office of Water Quality

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Exceptional Colleagues February 2024 Highlighted

February 6, 2024 Latoya Jordan

Meet Samantha Rogers, Strategic Planning Manager

For Samantha Rogers, a Strategic Project Manager at NYCHA, improving the lives of residents is personal. As a native New Yorker who grew up in a Manhattan NYCHA development, Ms. Rogers appreciates the fact that NYCHA is constantly trying to find new ways to support residents. Coming to work for NYCHA, Ms. Rogers pointed out,… Continue Reading Meet Samantha Rogers, Strategic Planning Manager

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted January 2024

January 23, 2024 Vincent Echavaria

Energy-Efficient Heating System Replaces NYCHA’s Oldest Boilers at Berry Houses

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 –… Continue Reading Energy-Efficient Heating System Replaces NYCHA’s Oldest Boilers at Berry Houses

Celebrations Highlighted January 2024

January 17, 2024 Michael Corwin

Batei Tsibur’s Annual Chanukah Celebration

On December 11, 2023, the Organization of Jewish Employees at NYCHA (Batei Tsibur) held a Chanukah celebration in NYCHA’s Ceremonial Room at 90 Church Street (and virtually, for those unable to attend in person). Chanukah, also called the Festival of Lights, commemorates the miracle of one day’s worth of sacred oil lasting eight days (which… Continue Reading Batei Tsibur’s Annual Chanukah Celebration

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted January 2024

January 3, 2024 Latoya Jordan

Meet Yvette Andino, Vice President for Employee Engagement

In 1993, fresh out of Hunter College, Yvette Andino showed up to a City University of New York (CUNY) job fair at Madison Square Garden with 35 copies of her resume, interviewed on the spot, and landed a job in human resources. She had no idea at the time that her first job would launch… Continue Reading Meet Yvette Andino, Vice President for Employee Engagement

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December 2023 Highlighted NYCHA Leadership SafeNYCHA

December 21, 2023 Latoya Jordan

Community Engagement and Improvement Top of Mind for New Safety and Security Director

Anthony Kotarski, the newly appointed Director of NYCHA’s Office of Safety and Security, cares about keeping New Yorkers safe. The Queens native, whose career spans community policing, organized criminal and internal investigations, and private security, was excited to take up this new position in November and continue the Office of Safety and Security’s dedication… Continue Reading Community Engagement and Improvement Top of Mind for New Safety and Security Director

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December 2023 Highlighted

December 20, 2023 Latoya Jordan

NYCHA Receives Award for National Disability Employment Awareness Month

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is celebrated annually in October to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities to the workforce. During this month, NYCHA was honored with an award from VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired for hiring and supporting a VISIONS/Services participant. VISIONS/Services is an organization that assists people who are… Continue Reading NYCHA Receives Award for National Disability Employment Awareness Month

December 2023 Highlighted NYCHA Partners

December 11, 2023 Joshua Olesker

NYCHA REES and City Tech Win CEANY’s Outstanding Business Collaboration Award for 2023

NYCHA’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability (REES) and the New York City College of Technology were honored together on November 9 by the Continuing Education Association of New York (CEANY), which awarded the partnership their James C. Hall Program Outstanding Business/Organization Collaboration award for 2023 in recognition of the continuing success of the NYCHA… Continue Reading NYCHA REES and City Tech Win CEANY’s Outstanding Business Collaboration Award for 2023

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December 2023 Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted

December 5, 2023 Latoya Jordan

NYCHA at the 53rd Annual New York City Marathon

Several NYCHA employees, including members of its very own Running Club, joined over 51,000 other runners competing in the third largest edition of the annual New York City Marathon to date. The marathon, now in its 53rd year, began in Staten Island, and saw runners progress through Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx, before finishing… Continue Reading NYCHA at the 53rd Annual New York City Marathon

December 2023 Employee Voices Health & Safety Highlighted

December 5, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

Spotlight on NYCHA’s New Rat Extermination Team

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… Continue Reading Spotlight on NYCHA’s New Rat Extermination Team

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted November 2023

November 28, 2023 Joshua Olesker

U.S. Veterans Exemplify Leadership through Service

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… Continue Reading U.S. Veterans Exemplify Leadership through Service

Highlighted November 2023 Sustainability

November 27, 2023 Joshua Olesker

NYCHA Staff Volunteer at NYCHA Farms During Climate Week

NYCHA employees from across the Authority came together during Climate Week 2023 to volunteer at six different Farms at NYCHA, give back to their communities, and enjoy a few days of urban-farming fun together. Thirty-eight NYCHA staffers – as well as two NYCHA retirees – gathered during the week of September 21 at Bayview, Howard,… Continue Reading NYCHA Staff Volunteer at NYCHA Farms During Climate Week

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted November 2023 NYCHA Leadership

November 22, 2023 Michael Corwin

Thank You

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. Continue Reading Thank You

Celebrations Highlighted November 2023

November 8, 2023 Latoya Jordan

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Through Food and Fellowship

NYCHA employees gathered to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at a potluck featuring delicious dishes made or bought by fellow employees. National Hispanic Heritage Month, also known as Latinx Heritage Month, is celebrated annually in the U.S. from September 15 to October 15 to highlight the contributions of Hispanic people and Americans with ancestry from Spanish-speaking… Continue Reading Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Through Food and Fellowship

Highlighted NYCHA Developments October 2023

October 26, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA Begins Installing Voltage Technology for Improved Elevator Service

NYCHA is taking action to help prevent elevator outages caused by low voltage in a building. This summer, the Bronx’s Jackson Houses became one of the first developments to receive installations of automatic voltage regulators (AVR) for its elevator operations. By automatically boosting voltage to acceptable operating levels, the new equipment allows elevators to… Continue Reading NYCHA Begins Installing Voltage Technology for Improved Elevator Service

Highlighted October 2023

October 25, 2023 Latoya Jordan

NYCHA Employee Raises Breast Cancer Awareness at Howard Houses

On October 15, NYCHA employee and Howard Houses resident Tracy Tomer led her community in the fourth annual breast cancer walk she organized at the development to raise awareness about breast cancer and raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. “I continue to run into women of color in… Continue Reading NYCHA Employee Raises Breast Cancer Awareness at Howard Houses

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted October 2023

October 18, 2023 Latoya Jordan

Let’s Talk Data: Meet Anne-Marie Flatley, Senior Vice President of Performance Management and Analytics

When Anne-Marie Flatley answered a newspaper ad for a City Research Scientist in 1998, she had no idea that 25 years later she’d be leading a department responsible for analyzing millions of records and data that help NYCHA understand its residents, track programs and initiatives to determine if they are operating successfully, and improve how… Continue Reading Let’s Talk Data: Meet Anne-Marie Flatley, Senior Vice President of Performance Management and Analytics

Employee Voices Highlighted Partnerships September 2023

September 27, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA Employees Thrive in Management Roles Years After NRTA Janitorial Training

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… Continue Reading NYCHA Employees Thrive in Management Roles Years After NRTA Janitorial Training

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted September 2023

September 22, 2023 Latoya Jordan

NYCHA Employee Honored for Her Work with Older Adult Residents in Crisis

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, NYCHA employee Lauren Antoine received the Sarita Bonnilla Memorial Elder Justice Hero Award from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elder Justice at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale for her work on behalf of older adult NYCHA residents who have experienced neglect or abuse. Ms. Antoine… Continue Reading NYCHA Employee Honored for Her Work with Older Adult Residents in Crisis

Health & Safety Highlighted September 2023

September 18, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

Meet the EHS Employee Safety Oversight Unit (ESOU)

The Environmental Health and Safety Department’s (EHS) Employee Safety Oversight Unit (ESOU) monitors NYCHA’s compliance with regulations and standards governing employee safety. ESOU also investigates reports of unsafe conditions at workplaces. As a part of their work, ESOU performs activities such as: One of NYCHA’s critical safety programs is its Confined Space Safety Program. Confined… Continue Reading Meet the EHS Employee Safety Oversight Unit (ESOU)

Celebrations Highlighted September 2023

September 18, 2023 Michael Corwin

Celebrating the Hispanic and Latinx Community

Hispanic Heritage Month, also known as Latinx Heritage Month, is a month-long annual celebration from September 15 through October 15. These dates were selected to incorporate the independence days of Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Latinx Heritage Month recognizes the legacies and contributions of individuals who trace their roots to… Continue Reading Celebrating the Hispanic and Latinx Community

August 2023 Health & Safety Highlighted NYCHA Leadership

August 31, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

Meet Joe Terranova, Director of Fire Safety

A veteran fire protection engineer was recently appointed as NYCHA’s first Director of Fire Safety. After more than five years as Engineering Manager for fire protection systems at MTA-Long Island Railroad (LIRR), the nation’s busiest commuter railroad, Joe Terranova has joined NYCHA to oversee the new Fire Safety Department. Mr. Terranova – who previously served… Continue Reading Meet Joe Terranova, Director of Fire Safety

August 2023 Highlighted Neighborhood Administrators NYCHA Leadership

August 11, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

New Leadership Training Program Graduates First Class of Administrators

NYCHA recently celebrated the first graduates of a new training initiative that seeks to empower agency leaders as part of citywide efforts to enhance services for residents. Thirty employees serving as neighborhood administrators across the five boroughs completed the 12-week program, the Operations Leadership Institute (OLI), with a ceremony on July 26. A project administered… Continue Reading New Leadership Training Program Graduates First Class of Administrators

August 2023 Highlighted

August 7, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

NYCHA’s First-Ever “Plasterer Academy” Opens

LaToya Cleary has spent 14 of her 23 years at NYCHA as a Plasterer Helper. She enjoys working with her hands – in part because her father was a builder in Brooklyn – and aims to become a Plasterer. Thanks to a new NYCHA initiative dubbed the “Plasterer Academy,” she may be able to achieve… Continue Reading NYCHA’s First-Ever “Plasterer Academy” Opens

August 2023 Changemakers Highlighted

August 3, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

Meet Andrea Williams, Caretaker at Riis Houses and NYCHA Changemaker

Until recently, Andrea Williams had worked mainly as a security guard. But when the COVID pandemic hit, she had to seek other opportunities when she lost her job. That search led her to NYCHA, where she secured a role as a Seasonal Aide in 2021. After giving the position her all, she became a permanent… Continue Reading Meet Andrea Williams, Caretaker at Riis Houses and NYCHA Changemaker

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted June 2023 SafeNYCHA

June 30, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

NYCHA Recognizes Staff at 2023 Safety Awards

NYCHA’s 2023 Safety Awardees and Safety Associates were honored at a June 28 Safety Awards Ceremony for their efforts to create, practice, and uphold healthy and safe working environments. At the awards ceremony, held at the Johnson Community Center in Harlem, awards were also presented for two employee-nominated categories: Safety Innovation and Safety Leadership. The… Continue Reading NYCHA Recognizes Staff at 2023 Safety Awards

Employee Voices Highlighted June 2023

June 30, 2023 Latoya Jordan

Meet the Leaders of NYCHA’s New Caribbean-American Association

June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month in the U.S., which celebrates the culture, heritage, and contributions of people of Caribbean descent living in America. This month, a new employee group, the Caribbean-American Association, launched and is open to all employees, including Caribbean Americans and those who have an appreciation for the countries and their cultural diversity.… Continue Reading Meet the Leaders of NYCHA’s New Caribbean-American Association

Exceptional Colleagues Health & Safety Highlighted June 2023

June 23, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

Meet Arturo Vargas, Supervisor City Laborer for Mold Remediation

As the supervisor city laborer for mold remediation at NYCHA, Arturo Vargas was ready to take on the challenge of battling mold. He knew that by helping to rid apartments of mold growth, he would be ensuring a healthier environment for residents in their homes and improving their quality of life. “I was ready for… Continue Reading Meet Arturo Vargas, Supervisor City Laborer for Mold Remediation

Highlighted IT News and Notes June 2023

June 20, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

NYCHA Rolls Out New IT Initiative to Improve Customer Service

Management offices across the five boroughs will soon experience a reduction in the amount of time they have to wait for their information technology (IT)-related challenges to be resolved, thanks to a new “Neighborhood IT” initiative launched in March. Led by Kim Maxwell (formerly senior driver of NYCHA’s Digital Van), technicians from the new… Continue Reading NYCHA Rolls Out New IT Initiative to Improve Customer Service

Employee Voices Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted June 2023

June 13, 2023 Michael Corwin

Meet Michael Sills, Housing Manager of LHD Central Office Operations

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. Continue Reading Meet Michael Sills, Housing Manager of LHD Central Office Operations

Highlighted June 2023

June 8, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

NYCHA’s Runners Club Participates in 2023 JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge

On June 1, members of the NYCHA Runners and Walkers Club joined thousands of runners and walkers from across the city for the 2023 JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge in Central Park. The 3.5-mile race, established in 1977, is the world’s largest corporate running event. More than 20,000 runners from over 500 companies participated in… Continue Reading NYCHA’s Runners Club Participates in 2023 JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted May 2023

May 22, 2023 Michael Corwin

Meet Amanda Moore, Assistant Director of Intake, Assessment, and Zone Coordination

Growing up in Tilden Houses in Brownsville, Brooklyn, Amanda Moore always knew she wanted to work in public service. In the summers, she went to camp through her development’s community center and took part in the center’s after-school program: “The center gave us a place to go, and the staff were amazing! I’ll never forget… Continue Reading Meet Amanda Moore, Assistant Director of Intake, Assessment, and Zone Coordination

Highlighted May 2023 NYCHA Leadership

May 18, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Meet Chief Administrative Officer Kerri Jew

As someone who relishes taking on a diversity of tasks, Kerri Jew welcomes a NYCHA job portfolio that can be “extremely varied.” “I really like to do lots of different things at once,” Ms. Jew said about her responsibilities as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. “I think it’s exciting and interesting to learn… Continue Reading Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Meet Chief Administrative Officer Kerri Jew

Employee Voices Highlighted May 2023

May 11, 2023 Latoya Jordan

Meet Kimberly Tyre, NYCHA Resident & Emergency Preparedness Associate

Kimberly Tyre is a longtime Jefferson Houses resident who is committed to bettering her community. She recently became a NYCHA employee, in a position that enables her to pursue her passion for engaging her fellow residents and connecting them to beneficial resources. In November 2022, Ms. Tyre joined NYCHA’s Emergency Management and Services Department as… Continue Reading Meet Kimberly Tyre, NYCHA Resident & Emergency Preparedness Associate

April 2023 Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted

April 28, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

Honoring NYCHA’s Administrative Professionals

NYCHA appreciates the hard work of our administrative staff who support residents and employees across the five boroughs. In honor of National Administrative Professionals Day, celebrated during the last week of April, we recognize the contributions of Red Hook West Houses Secretaries Brenai Campbell and Laura Gonzalez, two of the many administrative employees whose dedication… Continue Reading Honoring NYCHA’s Administrative Professionals

April 2023 Highlighted

April 17, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Week

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 NYCHA employee Adetoun Adeyemo and NYCHA resident… Continue Reading Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Week

April 2023 Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted

April 12, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

Meet NYCHA’s Audiovisual Unit

If you have ever attended an official NYCHA event, either at a central office or at a development, or used NYCHA’s conference room audio-visual equipment to conduct a meeting, then you have experienced firsthand the handiwork of NYCHA’s Audiovisual (A/V) Unit. The unit, part of the Department of Communications, is made up of two audio-visual… Continue Reading Meet NYCHA’s Audiovisual Unit

April 2023 Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted

April 11, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

Meet the Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy Participants

In January 2023, NYCHA launched its first-ever Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA). Participants in the 16-week program are receiving training and coaching in areas such as strategic communications and crisis management, and they get the opportunity to enhance their leadership and management skills through mentorship. Read on to learn more about a few of… Continue Reading Meet the Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy Participants

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted March 2023 SafeNYCHA

March 17, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

Meet NYCHA’s Asbestos Team Supervisors

Richard Kocurek, Mohammed Hossain, and Jose Seymour lead a small but vital team of asbestos inspectors and handlers who address about 90 percent of asbestos issues in NYCHA developments across the five boroughs. The three supervisors have a combined 87 years of experience in the field of lead and asbestos abatement. Mr. Kocurek, an asbestos… Continue Reading Meet NYCHA’s Asbestos Team Supervisors

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted March 2023

March 9, 2023 Latoya Jordan

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Meet Lauren Gray, Chief of Staff to the Chief Operating Officer

During Women’s History Month, we honor the contributions women have made and continue to make. From frontline staff at developments to executives in the central offices, women employees at NYCHA are leading the way in helping to improve and strengthen NYCHA. We spoke with Lauren Gray, Chief of Staff to the Chief Operating Officer (COO),… Continue Reading Celebrating Women’s History Month: Meet Lauren Gray, Chief of Staff to the Chief Operating Officer

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted March 2023

March 6, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

Celebrating Social Work Month: Meet Marina Oteiza, Director of Family Partnerships

March is Social Work Month, an opportunity to celebrate the profession and help others learn about the many positive contributions its practitioners make to society. NYCHA has had its own social services department since 1978. The department, now known as Family Partnerships, has undergone several changes – in name and function – since its creation.… Continue Reading Celebrating Social Work Month: Meet Marina Oteiza, Director of Family Partnerships

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted March 2023

March 1, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Meet Michele Moore, Director of Comprehensive Modernization

Michele Moore is not one to shy away from a challenge. On the contrary, she welcomes it. Coming from a family of public servants – her mother was a public school teacher and her father worked at NYCHA for over 30 years – Ms. Moore said she knew public service could be challenging sometimes. But… Continue Reading Celebrating Women’s History Month: Meet Michele Moore, Director of Comprehensive Modernization

February 2023 Highlighted NYCHA Leadership

February 24, 2023 Latoya Jordan

Celebrating Black History Month

Meet Raymond Miller, NYCHA Resident Board Member During Black History Month, we are reminded of the opportunity that public housing has provided to countless families since its foundation and its role in fostering a society that is more fair and just. We spoke with Raymond Miller — a Johnson Houses resident who was appointed to… Continue Reading Celebrating Black History Month

Exceptional Colleagues February 2023 Highlighted NYCHA Leadership

February 23, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

Celebrating Black History Month

Meet Annika Lescott-Martinez, NYCHA’s Chief Financial Officer Managing the funds of the nation’s largest public housing authority might seem daunting, but Annika Lescott-Martinez isn’t one to be intimidated. “I’m used to dealing with big numbers; big numbers don’t scare me,” stated Ms. Lescott-Martinez, NYCHA’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance. Her… Continue Reading Celebrating Black History Month

February 2023 Highlighted NYCHA Leadership

February 22, 2023 Latoya Jordan

Celebrating Black History Month

Meet James McKoy, NYCHA Resident Board Member During Black History Month, we are reminded of the opportunity that public housing has provided to countless families since its foundation and its role in fostering a society that is more fair and just. We spoke with James McKoy — a Williams Plaza resident who was appointed to… Continue Reading Celebrating Black History Month

Exceptional Colleagues February 2023 Highlighted

February 13, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

Meet Yolanda Brooks, Community Associate in the Office of Public Safety & Security

For nearly a decade, Yolanda Brooks dreamed of becoming a NYCHA employee. In 2011, after recovering from a stroke she suffered in 2001, the Taft Houses resident got her first shot at collaborating with NYCHA as a supervisor for the Resident Watch program. It was a volunteer position that saw her helping to ensure the… Continue Reading Meet Yolanda Brooks, Community Associate in the Office of Public Safety & Security

Highlighted January 2023 NYCHA Partners Sustainability

January 19, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA Celebrates Key Landmarks for Sustainability in 2022

In a year when climate policy advancements took shape across the globe, NYCHA and its partners celebrated several local achievements that continue the Authority’s progress toward a more sustainable future. From the launch of a Clean Energy Academy and other programs supporting green careers, to the awarding of several grants and development of innovative projects,… Continue Reading NYCHA Celebrates Key Landmarks for Sustainability in 2022

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted January 2023

January 16, 2023 Latoya Jordan

Meet Tischelle George, Director of Special Projects in Operations Support Services

While Tischelle George has held roles in different departments throughout her 16-year career at NYCHA, they have all furthered her passion for education, mentoring, and ensuring residents and employees have the information and resources necessary to be successful. Currently, Ms. George is the director of special projects for Operations Support Services (OSS), where she provides… Continue Reading Meet Tischelle George, Director of Special Projects in Operations Support Services

Highlighted January 2023 PACT

January 5, 2023 Michael Corwin

PACT on Track to Improve Living Conditions for 76,000 NYCHA Residents, Deliver $7.2B in Building Upgrades

Overall, 36,103 apartments across 137 developments are in pre-development, under construction, or have completed renovation through PACT. Continue Reading PACT on Track to Improve Living Conditions for 76,000 NYCHA Residents, Deliver $7.2B in Building Upgrades

Health & Safety Highlighted January 2023

January 5, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

NYCHA’s Healthy Homes Unit Makes Significant Progress for Residents in 2022

The past year was a productive one for NYCHA’s Healthy Homes Unit as it increased its efforts to provide safe and healthy homes for residents, through projects such as roof fan replacement and collaboration with other NYCHA departments to clean up mold and stop leaks. In 2022, the Healthy Homes Unit’s Office of Mold Assessment… Continue Reading NYCHA’s Healthy Homes Unit Makes Significant Progress for Residents in 2022

December 2022 Highlighted Public Housing Preservation Trust

December 12, 2022 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

Final Voting Procedures for the Public Housing Preservation Trust Now Available

We are pleased to announce that after several months of in-person and virtual public meetings with residents, resident leaders, and advocates to develop the Public Housing Preservation Trust draft voting procedures, and a nearly six-week public comment period on the draft voting procedures, the final voting procedures are now available. Based on the valuable feedback… Continue Reading Final Voting Procedures for the Public Housing Preservation Trust Now Available

December 2022 Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted Milestones

December 8, 2022 Michael Corwin

NYCHA’s Language Services Unit Completes Its 10,000th Translation

The Spanish-language flier posted at the Bronx’s Butler Houses announcing a planning meeting for basketball court and playground upgrades is no ordinary flier: It is the 10,000th document translated into a foreign language for NYCHA residents in the 14 years the Language Services Unit (LSU) has been keeping track. “It’s a huge achievement that we… Continue Reading NYCHA’s Language Services Unit Completes Its 10,000th Translation

Chief Operating Officer Eva Trimble at Castle Hill Houses

December 2022 Highlighted NYCHA Leadership

December 6, 2022 Michael Corwin

Meet Eva Trimble, NYCHA’s Chief Operating Officer

Eva Trimble was appointed NYCHA’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) in July 2022. She was previously the Authority’s first-ever Executive Vice President for Strategy and Innovation, a role in which she led efforts to develop and implement the Transformation Plan to strengthen our organization and the ways we serve residents. Read on to learn more about COO Trimble and… Continue Reading Meet Eva Trimble, NYCHA’s Chief Operating Officer

December 2022 Highlighted

December 5, 2022 Latoya Jordan

Visioning the Future of Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens

Over 200 residents from Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens recently had the opportunity to share their ideas and feedback on the future repairs and renovation work coming to their development during community visioning workshops led by NYCHA’s Comprehensive Modernization (Comp Mod) team. The workshops (held in Wyckoff Gardens in October and Gowanus Houses in November)… Continue Reading Visioning the Future of Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted November 2022

November 22, 2022 Michael Corwin

Recognizing NYCHA’s OMAR Staff

On June 9, NYCHA’s Office of Mold Assessment and Remediation (OMAR) held a ceremony to recognize more than 50 staff who worked on NYCHA’s ventilation programs. Notably, OMAR staff completed an Authority-wide roof fan project, which involved replacing 6,188 roof fans and confirming that an additional 2,248 fans are functional and can be kept in… Continue Reading Recognizing NYCHA’s OMAR Staff

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted November 2022

November 10, 2022 Vincent Echavaria

Longtime Resident Dedicates Career to NYCHA, U.S. Army

When Edith Taylor-Campbell makes a commitment to serve, she turns it into a career. This can be said for both her work at NYCHA and service with the United States Army. The housing assistant joined the NYCHA workforce nearly three decades ago in 1994, while accumulating an equally impressive 26 years of military service with… Continue Reading Longtime Resident Dedicates Career to NYCHA, U.S. Army

Highlighted November 2022 Sustainability

November 9, 2022 Michael Corwin

NYCHA’s Policy Advisor Presents at International Sustainability Conference

NYCHA Policy Advisor Debora Lopes discussed the latest developments in sustainability and wellness in built spaces at the 2022 Greenbuild International Conference in San Francisco last week. “It was fantastic to present on NYCHA’s decarbonization roadmap, especially our Clean Heat for all Challenge,” Ms. Lopes said. “Decarbonization in affordable housing requires ambitious policies and… Continue Reading NYCHA’s Policy Advisor Presents at International Sustainability Conference

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted November 2022

November 1, 2022 Michael Corwin

Together, Two Fleet Drivers Rack up 62 Years

No one is more surprised than Motor Vehicle Operator Oren Boujo that his 33rd year as a NYCHA Fleet driver begins this November. “It’s amazing,” he said. “Who holds a job for 33 years?” Probably fellow Fleet Motor Vehicle Operator Kenneth Shindler: In January, he will begin his 31st year as a NYCHA Fleet driver.… Continue Reading Together, Two Fleet Drivers Rack up 62 Years

August 2022 Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted

August 30, 2022 Vincent Echavaria

Longtime NYCHA Law Employee Sam Mordi Lauded for Service Upon Retirement

Sam Mordi might be moving on from his longtime career at NYCHA, but not without taking with him a wealth of appreciation from his colleagues. After working for 30 years in the Law Department, Mr. Mordi is retiring from his position as Deputy General Counsel for housing litigation on August 31. In recognition of his… Continue Reading Longtime NYCHA Law Employee Sam Mordi Lauded for Service Upon Retirement

August 2022 Health & Safety Highlighted

August 26, 2022 Michael Corwin

Meet the EHS Lead Oversight Team (LOT)

NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department’s (EHS) Lead Oversight Team (LOT) oversees all lead-based paint (LBP) activities to identify, prevent, or correct any non-compliance with the applicable requirements. The team consists of three U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-certified Risk Assessors who are led by a certified Field Supervisor. As part of NYCHA’s Lead Compliance Assurance program,… Continue Reading Meet the EHS Lead Oversight Team (LOT)

August 2022 Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted

August 17, 2022 Latoya Jordan

Meet Shanna Castillo – Senior Director of NYCHA’s REES Office

For almost a decade, Shanna Castillo and her team have worked to continue to develop NYCHA’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability (REES) — which connects residents to employment and career advancement, adult education and vocational training, financial empowerment, and business development — into a model of how partnership and access to opportunities can… Continue Reading Meet Shanna Castillo – Senior Director of NYCHA’s REES Office

August 2022 Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted

August 15, 2022 Vincent Echavaria

Meet Brian Honan, Senior Vice President of Intergovernmental Relations

Like many who have worked extensively in government, Brian Honan knows that building relationships is key to advancing legislation and solving complex problems for people in the community. As Senior Vice President of NYCHA’s Office of Intergovernmental Relations, the bonds he has formed with NYCHA residents, members of the public, and elected officials are… Continue Reading Meet Brian Honan, Senior Vice President of Intergovernmental Relations

August 2022 Highlighted

August 12, 2022 Michael Corwin

NYCHA Plumber Organizes Workshops for Girls

“Jobs don’t have genders,” says Judaline Cassidy, who first picked up plumbing tools 25 years ago and has been working in the industry ever since. Five years ago, she founded Tools and Tiaras, a non-profit committed to advancing the participation of females in traditionally male-dominated industries such as electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and auto mechanic trades.… Continue Reading NYCHA Plumber Organizes Workshops for Girls

woman in yellow dress standing in front of outdoor sign for Kingsborough Houses

August 2022 Highlighted Neighborhood Administrators

August 2, 2022 Latoya Jordan

Meet Teri Dawson, Neighborhood Administrator

Teri Dawson has been a Neighborhood Administrator for Brooklyn Property Management since January 2022. Though the role is new for her, she’s been part of many memorable moments in NYCHA’s history as a 36-year NYCHA employee and a former resident of 26 years. “I came to NYCHA in 1984 as a baby, straight out of… Continue Reading Meet Teri Dawson, Neighborhood Administrator

Health & Safety Highlighted July 2022

July 25, 2022 Vincent Echavaria

Meet the EHS Integrated Pest Management Oversight Team (IPMOT)

NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department’s (EHS) Integrated Pest Management Oversight Team (IPMOT) oversees pest mitigation and extermination measures to ensure compliance with best practices and existing standard procedures, in accordance with the principles of NYCHA’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach. As part of its work, the IPMOT: Conducts oversight inspections of staff providing pest… Continue Reading Meet the EHS Integrated Pest Management Oversight Team (IPMOT)

Highlighted July 2022 NYCHA Partners

July 21, 2022 Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA Tips Off New Season of Junior Knicks Basketball League

The Junior Knicks are back at NYCHA. Following its inaugural season last year, the Junior Knicks Basketball League has returned with 25 sites across NYCHA slated to host games and skills and drills clinics this summer. In partnership with the Junior Knicks and the NYPD, NYCHA kicked off the 2022 league season with a community… Continue Reading NYCHA Tips Off New Season of Junior Knicks Basketball League

Employee Voices Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted July 2022

July 14, 2022 Michael Corwin

Making a Difference

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… Continue Reading Making a Difference

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted June 2022

June 30, 2022 Michael Corwin

Meet Antonia Zambrano, Assistant Director of LHD Central Office Operations

Twenty-three years ago, Antonia Zambrano submitted her resume at a job fair and shortly after became a NYCHA employee. Starting out as a Bilingual Housing Assistant for the Leased Housing Department, she is now the Assistant Director of the Leased Housing Department’s Central Office Operations. All of the positions Ms. Zambrano has held at the… Continue Reading Meet Antonia Zambrano, Assistant Director of LHD Central Office Operations

Exceptional Colleagues Highlighted June 2022

June 17, 2022 Vincent Echavaria

Meet Lisa Gladden, Housing Assistant at Breukelen Houses

A resident of Brooklyn’s Boulevard Houses, Lisa Gladden has worked at NYCHA for about 22 years. Most of that time was spent at Sumner Houses in Brooklyn, where she served as a secretary before accepting the housing assistant job at Breukelen Houses nearly two years ago. Ms. Gladden started her career at NYCHA through the… Continue Reading Meet Lisa Gladden, Housing Assistant at Breukelen Houses

Employee Voices Highlighted June 2022

June 15, 2022 Michael Corwin

Meet Cherry McCutchen, Director of Learning and Development

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… Continue Reading Meet Cherry McCutchen, Director of Learning and Development

Highlighted June 2022 Public Housing Preservation Trust

June 14, 2022 Michael Corwin

Passage of the Public Housing Preservation Trust Legislation

Dear Colleagues, The passage this month of the Public Housing Preservation Trust by the State legislature is truly a momentous occasion in the history of public housing – here in New York City and across the nation – and a big step forward for NYCHA residents. The Trust will allow us to complete billions of… Continue Reading Passage of the Public Housing Preservation Trust Legislation

Highlighted June 2022

June 9, 2022 Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA Runners Team Up for Corporate Challenge Race

Running strong for nearly 30 years, NYCHA’s Running Club took on yet another J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge race in Central Park on June 2. Eleven of the club’s members gathered to represent NYCHA this year in the Corporate Challenge, an annual 3.5-mile road race that takes place in 15 locations across the world and aims… Continue Reading NYCHA Runners Team Up for Corporate Challenge Race

February 2020 Highlighted

February 1, 2020 Michael Corwin

Ready to Lead

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… Continue Reading Ready to Lead

Highlighted January 2020

January 10, 2020 Michael Corwin

A Healthy Diversion

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… Continue Reading A Healthy Diversion

Highlighted January 2020

January 1, 2020 Michael Corwin

Recognizing James Secreto, NYPD Housing Bureau Chief

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… Continue Reading Recognizing James Secreto, NYPD Housing Bureau Chief

Highlighted January 2020

January 1, 2020 Michael Corwin

The Power of Words

New York is home to about 115,000 speakers of Bengali, the sixth most spoken language in the city. As a volunteer with NYCHA’s Language bank, Avik Das, a management auditor at the Authority, helps Bengali speakers who have limited English proficiency get access to the public housing and Section 8 programs, driven by his conviction… Continue Reading The Power of Words

Highlighted January 2020

January 1, 2020 Michael Corwin

Opportunity, Transformation, and Excellence

On December 16, about 230 NYCHA staff came together at the NYPD headquarters’ cavernous auditorium to discuss “opportunity, transformation, and excellence,” the theme of the Quarterly Leadership Meeting. Director of Community Development Leroy Williams kicked off the daylong event: “We’re bringing back this NYCHA tradition because it’s a great way to discuss where we are… Continue Reading Opportunity, Transformation, and Excellence

December 2019 Highlighted

December 23, 2019 Michael Corwin

NYCHA’s Situation Room Featured on CBS

CBS New York reported on NYCHA’s efforts to ensure consistent heat service for residents. Watch it here:

December 2019 Highlighted

December 18, 2019 Michael Corwin

NYCHA Employee Receives Public Service Award

Denise Guess, Administrative Community Relations Specialist in the Resident Engagement Department, was honored on December 11 with the prestigious 2019 Isaac Liberman Public Service Award. Sponsored by The Hundred Year Association of New York, comprising companies, religious institutions, and non-profit organizations that are over 100 years old, the award has been presented to outstanding New… Continue Reading NYCHA Employee Receives Public Service Award

December 2019 Highlighted

December 1, 2019 Michael Corwin

News from the Chair & General Manager

Dear Colleagues, The end of the year is an opportune time to take stock: to consider where we are today, our vision for the future, and how we’re going to get there. There are a lot of changes in the works at NYCHA, with more to come. Every employee has a hand in NYCHA’s progress,… Continue Reading News from the Chair & General Manager

Highlighted November 2019

November 1, 2019 Michael Corwin

Practicing Preparedness

Every September during National Preparedness Month, Americans are encouraged to get prepared for disasters or emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities. Since 2013, NYCHA’s Emergency Services Department (ESD) has actively promoted that effort by ensuring its staff is well trained and properly equipped to address challenges that arise from gas leaks, floods, power failures,… Continue Reading Practicing Preparedness

Highlighted November 2019

November 1, 2019 Michael Corwin

NYCHA’s New Departments

To improve service to residents and their quality of life, NYCHA is implementing significant health and safety-related improvements Authority-wide while continuing its focus on accountability and integrity. As part of this work, NYCHA created three new departments: The Compliance Department, which ensures that the Authority meets its legal, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities; The Environmental Health… Continue Reading NYCHA’s New Departments

Highlighted November 2019

November 1, 2019 Michael Corwin

An Honor for All

As part of its “International Day of Older Persons” celebration on October 1, CABS Homecare honored several members of the community who work hard to improve the quality of life for seniors in our city. One of those recognized at the ceremony in Brooklyn was one of NYCHA’s own: Karen Patterson, Deputy Director of the… Continue Reading An Honor for All

Highlighted

November 1, 2019 Michael Corwin

Giving New Life to a Wall

The community came together to breathe new life into a mural at the entrance of the senior center at Astoria Houses in Queens. The mural, which was created in 1981, depicts Martin Luther King Jr. delivering his monumental “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Rosa Parks sitting peacefully but… Continue Reading Giving New Life to a Wall

Compliance Highlighted October 2019

October 1, 2019 Michael Corwin

Inspiring a Compliance Culture!

Welcome to the Compliance Department’s first newsletter! Who Are We? The Compliance Department was created as part of the January 31, 2019 Agreement between NYCHA, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. The department is led by Acting Chief Compliance Officer… Continue Reading Inspiring a Compliance Culture!

Highlighted October 2019

October 1, 2019 Michael Corwin

Joining the Ranks

NYCHA hosted a job fair at 250 Broadway on July 12 that resulted in job offers for 36 of the pre-screened attendees. The job offers were for positions at NYCHA such as Construction Project Manager (Levels 1-3), Industrial Hygienist, and Construction Inspector. In addition to on-the-spot interviews, the job fair featured a presentation from the NYC… Continue Reading Joining the Ranks

Highlighted October 2019

October 1, 2019 Michael Corwin

Announcing the 2019 NYCHA-CUNY Scholars

They are the next generation of social workers, advocates, journalists, IT professionals, doctors, teachers, and public servants – NYCHA residents pursuing their degrees at City University of New York colleges, and this year’s recipients of NYCHA-CUNY Resident Scholarships. On September 17, NYCHA and CUNY celebrated 25 residents for their academic excellence, leadership, and contributions to… Continue Reading Announcing the 2019 NYCHA-CUNY Scholars

Highlighted September 2019

September 9, 2019 Michael Corwin

Chair Russ Tours NYCHA Developments and Offices

One of Chair & CEO Greg Russ’s top priorities during his first 100 days on the job is to meet with NYCHA residents and staff across the city to hear how we can best work together to make progress. In addition to joining residents for Family Days and holding discussions with Resident Association members, Chair… Continue Reading Chair Russ Tours NYCHA Developments and Offices