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
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More than 205 bags with baby essentials and toys were distributed to NYCHA families who registered their expecting status through the Authority’s Self-Service Portal. NYCHA’s Resident Engagement Department, in cooperation with Health Initiatives and the Fund for Public Housing (the Fund), partnered with Baby2Baby and Moms for Moms to purchase, assemble, and deliver door to… Continue Reading NYCHA Distributed Welcome Baby Bags to Expecting Families
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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)
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On August 4, NYCHA’s Emergency Management and Services Department conducted a coastal storm preparedness tabletop exercise with Operations’ borough vice presidents and neighborhood administrators at the Emergency Operations Center in Long Island City. The tabletop exercise and dialogue with Operations leadership was designed to provide a better understanding of preparedness issues or gaps that impact… Continue Reading NYCHA Conducts Coastal Storm Preparedness Tabletop Exercise
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Meet Lynn Spivey, Administrative Staff Analyst in the Heating Management Services Department Lynn Spivey is often mentioned and quoted in articles, not just as a long-time NYCHA employee but also for her involvement in various employee initiatives: she is an Administrative Staff Analyst in the Heating Management Services Department (HMSD) and the President of NYCHA’s… Continue Reading Making a Difference
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Recognizing its leadership in addressing climate change, New York City was selected as one of 20 finalists for the 2022 C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Award. The awards celebrate the most ambitious and impactful projects or programs spearheaded by cities from around the world to tackle the climate crisis. The theme of this year’s awards is… Continue Reading NYC Selected as Finalist for C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Award, Spotlighting NYCHA’s Sustainability Agenda
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The Fund for Public Housing (the Fund) and NYCHA, in partnership with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), National Grid, New York Power Authority (NYPA), Trinity Church Wall Street Philanthropies, NorthLight Foundation, and Rise Light & Power, recently announced the launch of the Clean Energy Academy. Over two years, the $2… Continue Reading The Clean Energy Academy Will Prepare Residents for Green Careers
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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
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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
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Every August, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a federal agency, leads “Safe + Sound Week,” a national event to recognize the successes of workplace safety and health programs and offer information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe. In recognition of “Safe + Sound Week,” which is August 15-21 this year, NYCHA’s… Continue Reading It’s “Safe + Sound” Workplace Safety Week
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“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
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On August 2, New York City Police Department (NYPD) precincts celebrated the 39th annual National Night Out by hosting events in the communities they serve across the city. National Night Out brings together community members and their local police precincts to help strengthen relationships and promote safer, stronger neighborhoods. Each of the nine Police Service… Continue Reading NYCHA Celebrates National Night Out
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Fitness is just part of the lesson at a newly expanded workout center at Staten Island’s Berry Houses. Inside the state-of-the-art gym, local youth are not only finding a way to stay active and fit through boxing and exercising, but also discovering an alternative to street life. For several years, the NYC Cops & Kids… Continue Reading Berry Houses Welcomes Upgraded Gym for Youth Boxing, Fitness
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Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams joined the NYCHA, New York Power Authority (NYPA), and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to announce the Clean Heat for All Challenge (#CleanHeat4All or #CH4A) — making an initial $70 million investment in the development and production of 30,000 new heat pump units for use in New York City public housing facilities. Continue Reading $70M Initial Investment Will Decarbonize NYCHA Buildings with New Electric Heat Pumps
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On July 23, NYCHA’s Health Initiatives team – in collaboration with 30 partners such as the NYPD, Little Essentials, Bronx Cares, and Council Member Althea V. Stevens – organized a giveaway of baby and child essential items at Mullaly Park in the Bronx. Almost 500 residents and community members who are expecting or have a… Continue Reading NYCHA Hosts Baby Supplies Giveaway in the Bronx
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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
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Chair Russ Answers Your Questions Every month, Chair Greg Russ will respond to questions from staff on topics like operations, the future of the agency, and how we’re overcoming everyday challenges. Have a question for Chair Russ about NYCHA? Send it to AsktheChair@nycha.nyc.gov and check back here to see if it was selected to be answered.… Continue Reading Ask the Chair
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NYCHA’s “M/WBE In Action” virtual event was hosted by the Authority’s Supply Management and Procurement Department on July 13, 2022, with over 100 City-certified Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) firms from various industries in attendance. “M/WBE In Action” commemorated the one-year anniversary of the launch of NYCHA’s formal M/WBE program and was the first… Continue Reading NYCHA’s “M/WBE In Action” Virtual Procurement Fair
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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 July! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years… Continue Reading July Work Anniversaries
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