On December 19, NYCHA’s Clean Energy Academy celebrated its second class of 15 graduates, moving closer to the goal of training 100 NYCHA residents for green jobs over its first two years. The newest cohort of graduates join the 24 residents who were the first to complete the 16-week, 280-hour program this summer. The free… Continue Reading NYCHA Clean Energy Academy Graduates Second Cohort
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For nearly 50 years, Birdie Glenn has been looking out for her fellow residents of Robinson Houses in Harlem. Whether as the supervisor of the local Resident Watch or the longtime president of the resident association, Ms. Glenn has built a reputation as a voice for the community. A resident of Robinson Houses since… Continue Reading Longtime Resident Devotes Nearly Half a Century to NYCHA Service
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Dear Colleagues, As we approach the New Year, this is an excellent opportunity to reflect on our efforts in 2023 as well as the advancements we’d like to make in the months ahead. It’s an honor to lead such a hardworking team whose top priority is improving the quality of life in NYCHA communities. I’m… Continue Reading Happy New Year
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Anthony Kotarski, the newly appointed Director of NYCHA’s Office of Safety and Security, cares about keeping New Yorkers safe. The Queens native, whose career spans community policing, organized criminal and internal investigations, and private security, was excited to take up this new position in November and continue the Office of Safety and Security’s dedication… Continue Reading Community Engagement and Improvement Top of Mind for New Safety and Security Director
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This winter, residents in two dozen apartments at Woodside Houses are getting their heating from electric-powered heat pumps for the first time. No longer relying on apartment radiators, the residents have received complimentary heat pumps in their living room and bedroom windows, which provide both electrified heating and cooling services in support of the Authority’s… Continue Reading Woodside Houses Residents Welcome Electric Heat Pumps as Winter Begins
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is celebrated annually in October to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities to the workforce. During this month, NYCHA was honored with an award from VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired for hiring and supporting a VISIONS/Services participant. VISIONS/Services is an organization that assists people who are… Continue Reading NYCHA Receives Award for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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On October 18, the 48th cohort to undertake the NYCHA Heat Training Unit’s specialized 13-week course on heating and maintenance successfully completed their training program. And on November 20, the group – who call themselves “The First 48” – were officially welcomed to the ranks of NYCHA-trained Heating Maintenance Workers and Heating Plant Technicians (HPT)… Continue Reading NYCHA Heating Staff “Cohort 48” Graduate from Training Program
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Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that a third-party election administrator has certified the results of the first resident vote at NYCHA: Nostrand Houses residents selected the Public Housing Preservation Trust as the path forward for their homes. The Trust will fully renovate Nostrand residents’ apartments and address the development’s major repair needs. This… Continue Reading First Resident Vote Certified: Nostrand Residents Select the Trust
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NYCHA’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability (REES) and the New York City College of Technology were honored together on November 9 by the Continuing Education Association of New York (CEANY), which awarded the partnership their James C. Hall Program Outstanding Business/Organization Collaboration award for 2023 in recognition of the continuing success of the NYCHA… Continue Reading NYCHA REES and City Tech Win CEANY’s Outstanding Business Collaboration Award for 2023
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David Rohde, Executive Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel at NYCHA, has won the Dorothy Marie Miner Award for Outstanding Service as Counsel to an Agency. The award, which is bestowed by the New York City Law Department to an attorney with at least three years of legal service in an agency… Continue Reading David Rohde Awarded for Outstanding Service as NYCHA’s General Counsel
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Thirty-day voting period wraps for residents of the first NYCHA development to hold a vote of this kind, with final results expected by Friday, December 15 If selected, the Trust or PACT could unlock necessary funding to comprehensively renovate the development, including the homes of over 2,000 residents NYCHA today announced that, as of December 7, voting has concluded for residents of Nostrand… Continue Reading Voting Concludes at Nostrand Houses and Tally of NYCHA’s First Resident Vote Begins
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Several NYCHA employees, including members of its very own Running Club, joined over 51,000 other runners competing in the third largest edition of the annual New York City Marathon to date. The marathon, now in its 53rd year, began in Staten Island, and saw runners progress through Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx, before finishing… Continue Reading NYCHA at the 53rd Annual New York City Marathon
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Shareef Rashid and Diogenes Umanzar take their mission seriously when it comes to pest control at NYCHA. The self-described “hit squad” for eradicating rats and other pests are two members of NYCHA’s newly formed Pest Management unit specifically targeting rat extermination across the Authority. The eight-member team, led by Program Manager Edwin Arroyo and supervisor… Continue Reading Spotlight on NYCHA’s New Rat Extermination Team
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At their 25th anniversary gala on November 1, Rebuilding Together NYC (RTNYC), a non-profit organization whose mission is to “Repair Homes, Rebuild Lives, and Revitalize Communities,” presented its annual Patty R. Johnson Leadership Award to NYCHA CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt. The Patty R. Johnson Award, named for Rebuilding Together NYC’s founding President and CEO, is presented… Continue Reading NYCHA CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt Honored at Rebuilding Together NYC November Gala
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Winter storms and extreme winter weather can bring cold temperatures, power failures, loss of communication services, and icy roads and sidewalks – and preparing for them before they’re at your doorstep is the best way to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. The Environmental Health and Safety Department would like to share the following… Continue Reading It’s Winter Safety Awareness Month
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Each year, government agencies and organizations like the National Safety Council (NSC), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Fire Protection Association, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issue guidance to help ensure the public has a safe and joyous holiday season. NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department would like to share some… Continue Reading Holiday Safety Tips
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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 November! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years of Service… Continue Reading November Work Anniversaries
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