In recognition of National Safety Month, here are some tips from NYCHA’s Office of Safety and Security for staying safe on the job and at home. Have questions? Contact the Office of Safety and Security at 212-306-8800 or SafeNYCHA@nycha.nyc.gov. Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls You might not think that slipping at home or tripping on… Continue Reading Safety Comes First
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The sounds of New York City on any given day include construction, horns honking, trains racing through tunnels, and New Yorkers speaking to each other in hundreds of languages. NYCHA has a policy to ensure that residents, Section 8 voucher holders, and applicants who have limited English proficiency (LEP) have meaningful access to its programs… Continue Reading NYCHA Speaks Residents’ Languages
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On June 1, his first day at the Authority, Interim Chair and CEO Stanley Brezenoff dropped in on the brand-new “Exceptional Customer Service” training class at 250 Broadway. The daylong training provides regional asset managers, directors, housing managers, assistant managers, and caretakers with tools to enhance their interactions with residents as well as an opportunity… Continue Reading “Serving Our Residents Is Our Mantra”
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Through the NGO property management model, property managers can use their budgets to create “model” buildings, upgrading and renovating common area spaces to make them more welcoming to residents. Two buildings at Manhattan’s East River Houses got brand-new floor tiles and a fresh coat of paint (see above), and more paint improvements are coming to… Continue Reading A Fresh, New Look
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On May 30, nearly a dozen members of NYCHA’s Running Club took part in the annual J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge in Central Park, and it was a good time for all. From left to right in the photo above, Maintenance Worker Alonzo Floyd, Senior Advisor Xiomara Carcamo, HR Deputy Director Robin Yudkovitz, Construction Safety &… Continue Reading Fun on the Run
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With just some paint, brushes, and a can-do attitude, NYCHA staff, residents, and other members of the community created a beautiful, nature-themed mural at Manhattan’s St. Nicholas Houses. In the words of Housing Manager Vivian Sifontes: “I got my staff involved in this mural painting project – as well as our Neighborhood Coordination Officers, partners… Continue Reading Teamwork Is Beautiful
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Riis Houses’ Supervising Housing Groundskeeper Shawn Collymore would like to give a shout-out to his grounds crew at the Manhattan development: “This picture pretty much sums up how we value each other’s abilities here at Riis. We collaborate as a unit, working together on our strengths, communicating effectively to get our daily assignments done. The… Continue Reading Props to the Riis Houses Grounds Crew
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Batei Tsibur, NYCHA’s organization of Jewish employees, held its annual Jewish Heritage Celebration on May 23 at the 90 Church Street Ceremonial Room. This year’s event recognized the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the modern State of Israel and the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. Participants learned about an incredible piece of… Continue Reading Honoring the Heritage of Ethiopian Jews
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Through day-long, weekly workshops each spring, the City’s Management Academy helps new and emerging leaders in city government become better managers. NYCHANow spoke with a recent graduate, Alex Mathew, Deputy Director in the Leased Housing Department, about his experience in the program. Why did you decide to participate in the Management Academy? I first learned… Continue Reading Learning to Move Mountains
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Evelyn Melendez was born and raised in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, one of the neighborhoods she serves as a REES Zone Coordinator (the others are Bed-Stuy and Bushwick). She connects residents of 30 developments to partner organizations in their communities, enabling residents to pursue careers and empower themselves and their families economically. Her dedicated service has not… Continue Reading REES Zone Coordinator Honored for Service to the Community
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Deputy Director for Real Estate Development Polina Bakhteiarov has been recognized as one of Real Estate Weekly’s 2018 “Rising Stars of Real Estate.” “As a public servant, I am very grateful to be recognized by the real estate industry,” Ms. Bakhteiarov told NYCHANow. “I am passionate about our work to preserve public housing and ensure… Continue Reading A Rising Star at NYCHA
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Dear Colleagues, I am excited to join you today as Interim Chair & CEO of the Housing Authority. As the landlord for a population the size of the city of Milwaukee, NYCHA is critical to the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. I want you to know that I care deeply about our city… Continue Reading Message from Interim Chair & CEO Stanley Brezenoff
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On a monthly basis, 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 May!
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