December 2017

Batei Tsibur, NYCHA’s organization of Jewish employees, ushered in Chanukah with its annual celebration on December 12, the first night of this eight-day “Festival of Lights.” Revelers lit the Chanukah menorah, sang traditional songs, and enjoyed refreshments and each other’s company. Batei Tsibur President Alan Pelikow discussed how Chanukah – “dedication” in Hebrew – commemorates… MORE

During a meeting live-streamed to property management and central offices citywide, Chair Shola Olatoye answered questions submitted by staff about the Authority’s lead-based paint program. If you missed it, watch the recording below (the password is askshola). Stay tuned for future “Ask Me Anything” sessions, and start jotting down some questions!

The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) recognized NYCHA’s excellence in managing a $5 million security enhancement project with the 2017 CMAA Project Achievement Award in the category of residential/mixed-use construction under $10 million. To improve residents’ security and quality of life, NYCHA installed 239 CCTV cameras and layered access control at 45 buildings in… MORE

Crime is down 7 percent at NYCHA this year, with decreases in all five boroughs. ABC 7 covered this news in a recent broadcast. “In 2017, we made great progress in combating serious crime and safety issues across the Authority,” explained NYCHA’s Vice President for Public Safety “Chief” Gerald Nelson. “The Mayor’s Action Plan and… MORE

On November 28, Tischelle George, NYCHA’s Senior Advisor for Community Engagement and Partnerships, participated in a panel discussion at a conference in Washington, DC, titled “Catalyzing Economic Mobility and Inclusion through Affordable Housing and Financial Capability Integration.” While the conference name might be a mouthful, its intentions were simple: Ms. George discussed how City agencies… MORE

This season, a holiday tradition was revived at Betances Houses thanks to the efforts of the South Bronx Youth Leadership Council (SBYLC): decorating a community Christmas tree. On December 4, nearly 30 seniors from Betances, Adams, and Saint Mary’s Park Houses joined 70 children from the BronxWorks Betances Community Center, plus SBYLC members and NYCHA… MORE

On December 5, NYCHA Chair & CEO Shola Olatoye appeared before the New York City Council’s Public Housing Committee to discuss the facts about lead paint compliance. Read her testimony here: http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/nycha/downloads/pdf/testimony-20171205.pdf

NYCHA Chair & CEO Shola Olatoye appeared on NY1’s “Road to City Hall” with Errol Louis to discuss NYCHA’s lead-based paint inspection and remediation program.  Watch it here:

Join your friends and colleagues at the New York City Housing Authority Holiday Party! Tuesday, December 19, 2017, 6 PM – 10 PM The New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge 333 Adams Street, Brooklyn Purchase your ticket today! Tickets are $45 per person, which includes appetizers, assorted soft drinks, coffee, tea, and music. The Holiday… MORE

Residents who were without cooking gas due to building repairs weren’t without a tasty meal this Thanksgiving, thanks to 41 NYCHA staff who generously donated their time. They provided a complete Thanksgiving feast to nearly 400 households at eight developments. Food was donated by Whole Foods and Hillsong Church NYC; volunteers distributed meals from the… MORE

On November 21, NYCHA Chair & CEO Shola Olatoye visited WNYC’s “The Leonard Lopate Show” to discuss the state of public housing. Listen to the interview here: http://www.wnyc.org/story/shola-olatoye/

NYCHA’s Plan to Address Potential Lead-based Paint Hazard Compliance Issues NYCHA has taken immediate and long-term actions to improve our program for inspection and remediation of potential lead-based paint hazards, fix the gaps in compliance with New York City and federal laws, and improve resident health: NYCHA is creating an Executive Compliance Department reporting directly… MORE

On December 5, NYCHA Chair & CEO Shola Olatoye appeared on NY1 to discuss NYCHA’s lead-based paint inspection and remediation program. Watch the interview below: