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June 2026

CelebrationsExceptional ColleaguesHighlightedJune 2026Milestones
Joshua Olesker

Celebrating Haiti’s Enduring Legacy of Freedom, History, and Unity

On May 28, NYCHA’s Haitian American Association (HAA) gathered in the Ceremonial Room at 90 Church Street to celebrate Haitian Flag Day, commemorating a hard-won history of freedom, resilience, and unity that continues to shape Haitian identity today. The celebration brought together employees and guests for an afternoon of food, fellowship, and reflection. Following welcome… Continue Reading Celebrating Haiti’s Enduring Legacy of Freedom, History, and Unity

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Vincent Echavaria

Jobs-Plus Coney Island Opens Employment Door for Local Resident 

Just steps away from her home at Coney Island Houses, Tanniesha Gilliam found a welcome path to employment thanks to Jobs-Plus.  At the time, Ms. Gilliam was out of work and on the lookout for prospective jobs, but few promising opportunities had developed until she learned of one of the newest Jobs-Plus sites serving NYCHA… Continue Reading Jobs-Plus Coney Island Opens Employment Door for Local Resident 

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CelebrationsEmployee VoicesHighlightedJune 2026
Joshua Olesker

Like Father, Like Son: Two Wilsons, One NYCHA Family

In many families, children grow up hearing stories about their parents’ work. For LaShawn Wilson Jr., those stories were about NYCHA. Today, at age 21, Mr. Wilson Jr. has become part of that story himself. As a Heating Emergency Service Aide, he is just two years into his NYCHA career. His father, LaShawn Wilson Sr.,… Continue Reading Like Father, Like Son: Two Wilsons, One NYCHA Family

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CelebrationsHighlightedJune 2026
Vincent Echavaria

Caribbean-American Association Brings Colleagues Together for Heritage Month 

On June 8, NYCHA colleagues enjoyed a festive gathering and lunch in celebration of Caribbean-American Heritage Month.   NYCHA’s Caribbean-American Association hosted the communal event in the 5th Floor Ceremonial Room at 90 Church Street for employee association members, co-workers, and special guests to share in the spirit of the heritage month.   Home to one of the largest Caribbean diasporas in… Continue Reading Caribbean-American Association Brings Colleagues Together for Heritage Month 

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HighlightedJune 2026
Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA Runners Team Up for 2026 Corporate Challenge 

Representing the Authority in their signature maroon T-shirts, a team of NYCHA’s running enthusiasts continued their annual tradition of taking on the JPMorganChase Corporate Challenge race in Central Park on May 27 and May 28.   Dozens of colleagues and NYCHA Runners Club members laced up their sneakers for the 47th running of the Corporate Challenge. The NYCHA squad joined thousands of… Continue Reading NYCHA Runners Team Up for 2026 Corporate Challenge 

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June 2026NYCHA Leadership
Latoya Jordan

NYCHA in Your Neighborhood: Bronx Edition

On May 20 in the Bronx, the Classic Community Center in Melrose served as the setting for a new kind of conversation between NYCHA residents, NYCHA senior leaders, and City agency representatives for the first NYCHA in Your Neighborhood forum.  “Tonight is about you,” NYCHA CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt said as she welcomed residents. “This is a new way for us… Continue Reading NYCHA in Your Neighborhood: Bronx Edition

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Exceptional ColleaguesFeaturedJune 2026
Joshua Olesker

Growing a Career at NYCHA: From a “Seasonal” to a Superintendent Superstar!

For Edwin Pagan, becoming Superintendent at NYCHA’s Forest Houses was not the result of a single promotion or turning point. It was the natural outcome of years of showing up, solving problems, and earning the trust of the people around him. “I started as a seasonal [employee] back in 2000,” Mr. Pagan said. “I just… Continue Reading Growing a Career at NYCHA: From a “Seasonal” to a Superintendent Superstar!

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Exceptional ColleaguesHighlightedJune 2026Milestones
Joshua Olesker

NYCHA Law Day 2026: “The Rule of Law and the American Dream”

NYCHA’s Law Department gathered earlier this month to celebrate the Authority’s third annual Law Day event, to recognize the excellent work of NYCHA’s “legal eagles” and to reflect upon the centrality of law, and public service, per this year’s national theme: “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.” “Law Day is always an important… Continue Reading NYCHA Law Day 2026: “The Rule of Law and the American Dream”

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