April 2015

On March 25, NYCHA Chair and CEO Shola Olatoye announced that Michael Kelly is re-joining NYCHA as General Manager, replacing GM Cecil House who has resigned effective April 15. Some NYCHA employees may remember Mr. Kelly, as he served as NYCHA’s GM from 2009-2011 before being tapped by the Obama Administration to run the then-troubled… Continue Reading Chair Announces New General Manager

Kilsys Payamps-Roure, Special Assistant to NYCHA Chair and CEO Shola Olatoye, was honored by the New York City Council during its celebration of Dominican Republic Independence Day on  February 23. About 200 people joined in the festivities at the City Council, which featured performances by Shacara McLaurin, who sang the National Anthem, the P.S. 257… Continue Reading Kilsys Payamps-Roure Honored

On Tuesday, March 24, about one hundred NYCHA employees celebrated Women’s History  Month. The event featured a keynote address by Terri McCullough, Director of No Ceilings: The Full  Participation Project, a Clinton Foundation initiative. The evening was emceed by Community  Programs and Development EVP Melanie Hart. NYCHA Chair and CEO Shola Olatoye introduced Terri McCullough… Continue Reading Women’s History Month Celebration

Q: What are your job responsibilities? A: In addition to managing the day-to-day operations of the Chair’s office, I support the planning and implementation of policies and directives; communicate with NYCHA departments on agency initiatives; and serve as a liaison to the Authority’s many external partners. Q: You worked in several key positions for the… Continue Reading Say Hello: Get to Know NYCHA Leadership

On the first Friday of every month, small groups of employees may be seen waiting outside the Executive Board Room before 8:30 a.m. They may be dressed in suits or jeans, dresses or NYCHA blues. They may work in housing developments or satellite, central, or borough offices. What they have in common is an invitation… Continue Reading Coffee with the Chair

February was a momentous month for Nathaniel Williams Jr. The Supervisor of Housing Caretakers (SOHC) at Lincoln Houses celebrated his 36th anniversary as a NYCHA employee. And the president of the Local 237 Teamsters Union, Gregory Floyd, presented him with the  Teamsters’ President’s Award at the union’s annual Black History Celebration. The event celebrated the… Continue Reading Teamsters President Recognized Longtime NYCHA Employee

Two of the most powerful words in any language – thank you – were spoken to 92 Language  Bank volunteers honored at the 19th Annual Language Bank Recognition Ceremony held in the Ceremonial Room on February 4. These volunteers are among 250 NYCHA employees who collectively speak 39 languages, making NYCHA’s Language Bank one of… Continue Reading Language That Reaches the Heart

On February 26, NYCHA’s Chinese American Association (CAA) and their 300-plus guests brought in the Chinese New Year, 4713, with music, dancing, and belly-warming food at the Grand Harmony Restaurant in Chinatown. Before rousing performances from the Joyful Dance Ensemble and singer Danny Pao, NYCHA Chair and CEO Shola Olatoye wished everyone a happy and… Continue Reading CAA Hosts Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration

On February 19, NYCHA hosted its 48th annual Black History Celebration in the Ceremonial  Room at 90 Church Street. This year’s theme – “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture” – was introduced by Community Operations Bronx Borough Director Marlon Forbes, who noted that NYCHA has its own Black history to celebrate, including the… Continue Reading NYCHA Celebrates Black History