February 2022 - NYCHA Now

In 2020, amid a global pandemic and nationwide civil rights protests, the City launched the Taskforce on Racial Inclusion & Equity to address racial and economic disparities that were worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic in Black communities and other communities of color. The Taskforce strives to improve outcomes by transforming policies, programs, and systems throughout… Continue Reading The Pandemic & Beyond: The Future of Racial Inclusion & Equity in New York City

Employee Voices February 2022

February 28, 2022 Michael Corwin

NYCHA NAACP Branch’s Black Health and Wellness Event

On February 23, NYCHA’s branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) hosted an event focused on Black health and wellness as part of their Black History Month celebrations. The event was held at NYCHA’s offices at 1200 Waters Place in the Bronx. Guest speakers included Chief Operating Officer Daniel Sherrod;… Continue Reading NYCHA NAACP Branch’s Black Health and Wellness Event

February 2022 NYCHA Leadership

February 25, 2022 Michael Corwin

Chair Russ Participates in Future of Construction Summit

On February 24, NYCHA’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer Greg Russ participated in a virtual panel discussion organized by “City and State,” a media organization covering New York’s local and state politics and policy. The event, titled “Future of Construction in New York,” was moderated by Deputy State Politics Reporter Rebecca Lewis. The panel consisted… Continue Reading Chair Russ Participates in Future of Construction Summit

Exceptional Colleagues February 2022

February 23, 2022 Michael Corwin

Making a Difference

Meet Sue Ellen Doria, Senior Management Trainer If you’re a NYCHA employee, you’ve probably already met Sue Ellen Doria. She is the first person to meet and greet all NYCHA employees on their first day on the job. That’s because Ms. Doria is the lead trainer for new employee orientation training, imparting important tips about… Continue Reading Making a Difference

Change Ambassadors Employee Voices February 2022

February 18, 2022 Vincent Echavaria

Meet NYCHA Change Ambassador Albert Freeman

When speaking to issues of change at NYCHA, Albert Freeman can draw from his extensive experience as both an employee and former resident. After growing up at Ingersoll Houses in Brooklyn, Mr. Freeman joined the NYCHA workforce 32 years ago thanks to a program from the nonprofit Grand St. Settlement. He has served for more than a decade… Continue Reading Meet NYCHA Change Ambassador Albert Freeman

February 2022 PACT

February 17, 2022 Michael Corwin

NYCHA and HDC Finalize Deal to Begin $236 Million Renovation at Harlem River

On February 17, NYCHA and the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) closed on the financing of the latest Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) transaction to fund comprehensive renovations for 690 apartments (as well as the construction of three apartments) at Harlem River Houses and the adjoining Harlem River II campus. This latest conversion… Continue Reading NYCHA and HDC Finalize Deal to Begin $236 Million Renovation at Harlem River

February 2022

February 16, 2022 Michael Corwin

Spotlight on the NAACP at NYCHA

There are currently 13 registered active employee associations at NYCHA. One of those is NYCHA’s branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), which advocates for social and criminal justice, healthcare, education, climate, economic development, racial equity, and youth. NAACP’s NYCHA branch was formed in 1969 and currently has about 500… Continue Reading Spotlight on the NAACP at NYCHA

February 2022

February 14, 2022 Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA, City Tech Program Brings Urban Design Case Study to Washington Houses

Nurturing their passion for the fields of architecture and urban design, a group of young NYCHA residents looked to the campus of Manhattan’s Washington Houses for some inspiration. The young adults were part of the second cohort of ARCscholars, a seven-week virtual youth leadership program funded by the Fund for Public Housing. ARCscholars pairs NYCHA residents with architecture students from CUNY’s New York City College of… Continue Reading NYCHA, City Tech Program Brings Urban Design Case Study to Washington Houses

February 2022 PACT Partnerships

February 10, 2022 Michael Corwin

NYCHA Establishes PACT Resource Team to Facilitate Resident Involvement in PACT

NYCHA has partnered with local organizations to launch the new PACT Resource Team. The team is currently recruiting technical advisors who will consult with and support residents in developments selected for PACT (the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together program). NYCHA’s partners in the initiative include Local Initiatives Support Corporation New York City (LISC NYC), Public Works… Continue Reading NYCHA Establishes PACT Resource Team to Facilitate Resident Involvement in PACT

February 2022 NYCHA Leadership

February 9, 2022 Michael Corwin

Meet Daniel Sherrod, NYCHA’s New Chief Operating Officer

Daniel Sherrod was appointed Chief Operating Officer of the New York City Housing Authority in January 2022. We spoke with him recently to get to know him and his vision for NYCHA. Read on to get acquainted as well… How does it feel to be NYCHA’s Chief Operating Officer? I think it’s a privilege. NYCHA… Continue Reading Meet Daniel Sherrod, NYCHA’s New Chief Operating Officer

Exceptional Colleagues February 2022 Sustainability

February 9, 2022 Michael Corwin

Making a Difference

Meet Edwin Mendez, Acting Deputy Director of Energy & Sustainability Programs in the Capital Projects Division Since his very first day at NYCHA, Edwin Mendez has worked in various energy-efficiency programs in the Energy and Sustainability Programs Department. In fact, his first role at the Authority – an internship in 2006 – later became Mr.… Continue Reading Making a Difference

February 2022 News to Use

February 8, 2022 Michael Corwin

Free Tax Prep for NYCHA Residents

There are numerous organizations offering NYCHA public housing residents and NYCHA Section 8 voucher holders the opportunity to file taxes for free. For instance, file your taxes with NYC Free Tax Prep (from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection) to save on tax prep fees and claim valuable tax credits. Learn more at nyc.gov/taxprep. The… Continue Reading Free Tax Prep for NYCHA Residents

February 2022 Health & Safety

February 7, 2022 Michael Corwin

Burn Awareness Week Is February 6-12

In recognition of Burn Awareness Week, NYCHA’s Environmental Health & Safety Fire Safety Oversight Team wants to let you know that cooking safety awareness is one way to prevent fires, and that fires are not the only burn hazard (boiling water, frying, or grilling can also cause burns). The theme of this year’s Burn Awareness… Continue Reading Burn Awareness Week Is February 6-12

Journal-NYCHA Discontinues More Than 31000 Non-payment Cases Reducing Caseload By 90 Percent

February 2022

February 7, 2022 Latoya Jordan

NYCHA Discontinues Over 31,000 Non-Payment Cases, Reducing Caseload by 90%

On February 3, as part of NYCHA’s effort to re-imagine how it approaches evictions, the Authority announced that 90 percent of the 34,000 rental non-payment cases that existed in housing court as of March 2021 have been resolved without judicial intervention. Moving forward, NYCHA will prioritize cases for accounts that owe significant amounts of arrears… Continue Reading NYCHA Discontinues Over 31,000 Non-Payment Cases, Reducing Caseload by 90%

February 2022

February 1, 2022 Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA’s Capital Projects Roundup: January

NYCHA’s Woodson Houses is now fully equipped with a new network of security cameras to help improve safety for residents and employees at the Brooklyn development. In January, the Capital Projects Division (CPD) completed the installation of 127 new interior and exterior closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras throughout the two buildings at the senior development. CPD oversees more than $1… Continue Reading NYCHA’s Capital Projects Roundup: January

February 2022

February 1, 2022 Michael Corwin

January Work Anniversaries

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 January! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years… Continue Reading January Work Anniversaries