NYCHA and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) have completed the construction of an upgraded playground and open space area for the community at 1471 Watson Avenue in the Bronx. The revitalized space officially opened in March. As part of the redevelopment, the outdoor playground and seating area were modernized… MORE
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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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In March, the NYCHA community celebrated Women’s History Month by recognizing the contributions women have made throughout history and the achievements women continue to make today, with a special focus on women who live and work at NYCHA making a difference every day to strengthen our community. For a look back at the NYCHA employees… MORE
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April is Arab American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the contributions, heritage, and culture of Arab American people. In the United States, there are over 3.5 million Arab Americans who come from 22 countries across the Middle East and North Africa; a third of the population of Arab Americans in the U.S. live in… 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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During the past quarter, the Compliance Department posted four new Advisory Alerts, created or updated four Standard Procedures, and made crucial changes to Management Manual, Chapter IV. This newsletter focuses on the key takeaways from these documents, so be sure to read the alerts, procedures, and manual updates for the complete information.
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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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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… MORE
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On the morning of Wednesday March 27, the Citizens Budget Commission (CBC) welcomed NYCHA CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt and Board Chair Jamie Rubin as special guests for a trustees’ breakfast discussion event to hear about today’s NYCHA directly from its top leadership. Led and moderated by CBC President Andrew Rein, the conversation with Ms. Bova-Hiatt 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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National Window Safety Week, the first week in April every year, coincides with the arrival of spring, when people naturally want to open the windows and let in fresh air. Thousands of children fall from windows annually across the United States, so it’s important to learn about window safety and how you can keep your… 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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