On the afternoon of November 13, NYCHA’s Office of Mold Assessment and Remediation (OMAR) team was recognized for its many accomplishments since its founding in 2018. The event, held at 1200 Waters Place in the Bronx, provided NYCHA’s leadership an opportunity to thank the OMAR team directly for the difference they make in the lives… MORE
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NYCHA’s Information Technology team was well represented at the most recent iteration of the Digital New York City Technology Forum (or as participants call it, “GovTech”), held at the New York Marriott Hotel at the Brooklyn Bridge this past November. GovTech is an annual conference which brings together tech-focused public-sector professionals and leading industry partners… MORE
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Former boilers were maintained by veteran heating technicians for decades This past fall, a newly installed set of boilers started running for the first time at Berry Houses, just as NYCHA entered another heating season. It was the beginning of a new era for the Staten Island development, where NYCHA’s longest running boilers –… MORE
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For Dorothy Ho, an Operational Analyst in the Department of Management and Planning, accurate data is key to performing her role and serving the needs of NYCHA residents. Ms. Ho is part of a team which performs evaluations and operations analyses, oversees programs and initiatives, and assists with property management-related orders and contracts. Her team… MORE
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On December 11, 2023, the Organization of Jewish Employees at NYCHA (Batei Tsibur) held a Chanukah celebration in NYCHA’s Ceremonial Room at 90 Church Street (and virtually, for those unable to attend in person). Chanukah, also called the Festival of Lights, commemorates the miracle of one day’s worth of sacred oil lasting eight days (which… MORE
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Kenneth Worrell is a seasoned professional plumber and one of only two Supervisor Plumbers overseeing the resolution of all plumbing-related issues at NYCHA developments across Queens and Staten Island. “They go above and beyond in providing services to our residents,” said Cesar Gonzalez, NYCHA’s Vice President for Public Housing Operations in Queens and Staten Island.… MORE
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On November 30, Soundview Houses residents got the opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) to apply for HRA’s “one-shot” emergency rent assistance for those who have fallen behind on rent, sign up for SNAP benefits for food assistance, and enroll in other HRA programs – right at their… MORE
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NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department and Emergency Management and Services Department want to help you and your family stay safe if you use portable heaters at home. Perhaps the most critical thing to keep in mind is that space heaters need space – so always keep anything that can burn at least three feet… MORE
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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 December!
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