For Mariam Youssef, her career at NYCHA has never been just a job — it has been a journey of growth, service, and connection, shaped by a life that began thousands of miles away. “I was born in Alexandria, Egypt,” Ms. Youssef said. “It’s a coastal city, so life revolves around the beach. Anywhere you… MORE
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On April 21, a restored historic frieze at Brooklyn’s Kingsborough Houses was recognized by the Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) with a 2026 MASterworks Design Award. Exodus and Dance, an 80-plus-year-old sculpture by celebrated Harlem Renaissance artist Richmond Barthé, was honored for “Best Public Art Restoration” during the 25th annual awards ceremony as part of… MORE
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Shaneequa Smith follows a simple principle when assisting residents and seniors of Pelham Parkway Houses: treat them as if they were a family member. Ms. Smith, who has worked as a Secretary at the Bronx development for more than three years, also tries to put herself in the shoes of a resident who may need an issue… MORE
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On April 9, NYCHA colleagues were full of team spirit as they joined the thousands of spectators who came to support the Brooklyn Nets during Fan Appreciation Night. Despite the Nets’ 123-94 loss to the Indiana Pacers in their final home game of the regular season, NYCHA’s fans made the most of the experience with friends… MORE
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NYCHA’s Chinese-American Association (CAA) marked this year’s Lunar New Year celebration with all the customary fun, energy, and community spirit it does every year. But this year’s gathering carried added significance: it was also the moment of the Association’s presidential transition, as longtime CAA leader Linda Zhang passed the role to her successor, incoming President… MORE
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When Ramon Lugo came to the United States in 1987, he did not intend to stay. At the time, he was in law school in the Dominican Republic. A missed registration deadline left him with an unexpected gap semester, and he decided to spend six months in New York before returning to continue his studies.… MORE
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New York City’s Hayes Innovation Prize is awarded each year to honor the extraordinary contributions of City government employees in the early stages of their careers. The Prize – named after former NYC Budget Director Fred Hayes – recognizes innovative efforts, game-changing projects, or problem-solving initiatives by employees working across the City to improve the lives of New Yorkers. On March 31, Mayor Zohran… MORE
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During the first quarter of 2026, the Compliance Department updated three Standard Procedures and revised the Human Resources Manual. This newsletter focuses on the key takeaways from these documents.
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On March 26, NYCHA energy-efficient heating and hot water projects at two Bronx developments were recognized among the nation’s best for design and construction excellence. Engineering News-Record (ENR), a national construction industry publication, presented NYCHA with a “Best of the Best Project” award in the excellence in sustainability category for its geothermal domestic hot water… MORE
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Alumni of the first three cohorts of NYCHA’s Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA) gathered on March 5 in the 90 Church Street Ceremonial Room for a reunion of the program’s “first generation” of mentors and mentees. The event reunited a majority of the mentors and mentees who have participated in the CMLA program since… 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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