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.,… MORE
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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… MORE
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Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share with you the following leadership appointments at NYCHA!
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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… MORE
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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… MORE
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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… MORE
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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… 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 May!
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