Better serving residents and improving their quality of life is at the heart of NYCHA’s transformation efforts. While the vast majority of NYCHA employees show up every day to work hard and do right for residents, a few bad actors unfortunately put their greed first, as evidenced by the recent charges of bribery brought against… Continue Reading Improving the Micro-Purchase Process at NYCHA
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Dear Colleagues, Since 2015, NYCHA has maintained a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) with the Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York (BCTC) and the unions that BCTC represents. The agreement aims to establish standardized terms and conditions of project-related employment for construction trades, improve worker pay and training, avoid shortages of skilled workers… Continue Reading NYCHA Signs 2024 Project Labor Agreement for Renovation Work Involving Construction Trades
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Property Management Offices: Recordkeeping Rundown Introduction NYCHA Property Management Offices are responsible for maintaining many different documents related to their development and tenants. Maintaining these records is not just a requirement; it is a commitment to upholding high standards of property management and evidence of NYCHA’s mission to provide safe and affordable housing to its… Continue Reading Inspiring a Compliance Culture: Read the Compliance Department’s Winter 2024 Newsletter
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Now 20 years strong, NYCHA was again recognized for its excellence in financial reporting with a Certificate of Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The GFOA award was recently bestowed to the Authority for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year that ended December 31,… Continue Reading NYCHA Earns Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for 20th Straight Year
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NYCHA’s Executive Vice President (EVP) for Legal Affairs and General Counsel David Rohde has been named among the city’s 2024 Notable General Counsels by Crain’s New York Business. The publication’s annual list of Notable General Counsels celebrates the lawyers who are considered vital to New York City’s business community. Mr. Rohde, who was appointed to… Continue Reading NYCHA Executive David Rohde Recognized as a ‘Notable General Counsel’
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On February 9, NYCHA’s Chinese-American Association held its annual Lunar New Year luncheon with fellow staff, celebrating the Year of the Dragon in 2024. “In Chinese culture, the dragon holds a significant place as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, unparalleled in talent and excellence,” explained Qi “Linda” Zhang, President of the Chinese-American Association and NYCHA’s… Continue Reading Chinese-American Association Hosts Year of the Dragon Celebration
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When Candice White joined NYCHA in 2021, she wasn’t working here long before getting promoted to the Post Conversion Unit. Her team, which is within Resident Outreach Conversion and Modernization Services, supports residents of NYCHA developments that are being converted to Section 8 funding through the PACT (Permanent Affordability Commitment Together) program. As Ms.… Continue Reading Meet Candice White, Community Associate
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Making sure that residents have access to clean, safe water is one of NYCHA’s top priorities. In late 2022, NYCHA’s Office of Water Quality (OWQ) was established to centralize and ensure the Authority’s control of water safety and quality issues in all of its developments. The OWQ assesses and addresses any level of bacteria detected… Continue Reading Meet Jegan Abraham, Director of NYCHA’s Office of Water Quality
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Dear Colleagues, As you may be aware, today the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, together with the NYC Department of Investigation (DOI), arrested numerous NYCHA employees and retirees on charges of bribery. In recent years, the NYCHA Inspector General has mounted robust investigations to root out malfeasance at the… Continue Reading Combatting Malfeasance
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This year, the theme of Black History Month shines a light on African-American artists – writers, musicians, painters, dancers, actors, photographers, and more – who have helped shape our rich American culture and paved the way for current and future generations of Black creatives. Legendary late African-American creators such as poet Maya Angelou, actress Cicely… Continue Reading Celebrating Black History Month: Meet Some of NYCHA’s Creative Artists
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For Samantha Rogers, a Strategic Project Manager at NYCHA, improving the lives of residents is personal. As a native New Yorker who grew up in a Manhattan NYCHA development, Ms. Rogers appreciates the fact that NYCHA is constantly trying to find new ways to support residents. Coming to work for NYCHA, Ms. Rogers pointed out,… Continue Reading Meet Samantha Rogers, Strategic Planning Manager
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NYCHA’s Citywide Council of Presidents (CCOP) hosted a holiday meet-and-greet event for its executive board members at the Johnson Community Center in Manhattan on December 21 to celebrate the holiday season, welcome new members, and provide updates on the various projects and partnerships supported by the Public Housing Community Fund. The CCOP works to improve… Continue Reading ‘Tis the Season for the Citywide Council of Presidents
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Every year, the American Burn Association recognizes the first full week in February as National Burn Awareness Week; this year’s theme focuses on the burns caused by flammable liquids. We live in a world where flammable and combustible liquids are common and used frequently – gasoline, rubbing alcohol, nail polish remover, lighter fluid, hand sanitizer,… Continue Reading It’s National Burn Awareness Week
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Across the country, February marks Black History Month. It is a time when we can honor the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the U.S., as well as the rich cultural heritage and triumphs that are a part of American history. Background: In 1926, Carter G. Woodson, an American historian and… Continue Reading Recognizing Black History Month
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is conducting random inspections of NYCHA apartments and buildings under a recently improved model that aims to reduce health and safety hazards. The National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) replaces the former Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) inspections – the first significant… Continue Reading HUD’s NSPIRE Inspections: NYCHA Sites Scheduled This Month
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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 January! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years of Service… Continue Reading January Work Anniversaries
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