March 2020

The Daily News published an op-ed written by Sandra Gross, Baychester Houses Resident Association President, and Rafael Uriondo, a longtime resident at Betances Houses, on March 9, 2020. “We are longtime residents of Betances and Baychester Houses in the Bronx… …Recently, we’ve read misleading comments about RAD by people who not only haven’t lived through RAD —… Continue Reading “Private management can help save NYCHA”

As Community Coordinator Gary Samuels adjusted the sound levels at the recent lunch-time talent showcase sponsored by the Family Partnerships Department, he kept the words of his godmother in mind: “Reach every corner of the room no matter how far away.” The Ceremonial Room at NYCHA’s 90 Church Street headquarters can hold about 150 people.… Continue Reading Family Partnerships Department Celebrates African-American History

I have been at NYCHA for over 20 years. Currently I’m an Assistant Property Manager in Queens. Previously, I worked at many housing developments in Queens as a Housing Assistant, and was an Assistant Property Manager at Johnson Houses in Manhattan. I have also worked in the Management Services Department’s Business Improvement Division, which was… Continue Reading Meet Latonya Grimes

More NYCHA residents will be able to access technology essential to making the connections they need, thanks to the rollout of a fourth Digital Van. This means more job searches and applications filled out, resumés updated, annual certifications filled out online, and more. Launched in 2012, NYCHA’s Digital Vans are free computer labs on wheels that bring… Continue Reading NYCHA Launches Fourth Digital Van

When he visits a development, Shawn Adams first interviews witnesses, often residents and caretakers who were last to see the intruders. He wants to know how they got in and how they got out. Then he looks for clues. Next, he finds where they are hiding and either eliminates them or bars their reentry. Mr.… Continue Reading Hunting for Clues and Keeping Out Pests

On January 30, the New York Public Library (NYPL) celebrated the grand opening of the new Macomb’s Bridge branch, located at NYCHA’s Harlem River Houses. The new library, at 3,375 square feet, is nearly five times larger than the one it replaced at its previous location across the street. The bright, attractive facility offers more… Continue Reading Bright Lights, Big Library

Dear Colleagues, As we continue our collective work to transform NYCHA into an organization of excellence, we must fully integrate equal opportunity into NYCHA’s vision, mission, and strategic plan. Discrimination, harassment in the workplace, and retaliation are contrary to our core values of respect, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. As Chair and Chief Executive Officer, I… Continue Reading Equal Opportunity at NYCHA

Gompers Houses resident Delois sent the below message to NYCHA in early on behalf of herself and fellow residents about the work of two NYCHA contractors. To Whom It May Concern: My name is Delois and I am a resident of Gompers Houses. I have been tasked by the residents in my building to write… Continue Reading Complimenting NYCHA Contractors

A new children’s picture book called Summer Housing Boy explores growing up in New York City public housing through the eyes of a young boy named Tyreek. Former NYCHA resident Shaniqua Lewis wrote and self-published the book as a love letter to her community and to the children currently living at NYCHA developments. Ms. Lewis lived at… Continue Reading New Book Explores Growing Up in Public Housing

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 February! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years of Service 30 Years of Service 40 Years of… Continue Reading February Work Anniversaries

NYCHA is developing a new organizational structure and business model in accordance with its agreement with the federal government and in collaboration with a federal monitor. To develop and implement a plan for a new NYCHA, the Authority is engaging all of its stakeholders, including residents. As part of these efforts, on February 12, more… Continue Reading First Resident Leadership Breakfast Focuses on NYCHA’s Transformation

At December’s Quarterly Leadership Meeting (QLM), about 230 staff came together to discuss the work of building a new NYCHA. This includes making significant quality of life improvements for residents in the areas of heat and elevator service, mold, lead, and pests/waste as well as transforming the organization’s structure and business model – all as… Continue Reading Understanding the Way to a New NYCHA

To promote a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise, NYCHA partnered with the Trust for Public Land to build an outdoor fitness area at Carver Houses in East Harlem. The state-of-the-art facility, which opened in January, serves not only the residents of Carver Houses but also the thousands more who live within a 10-minute walk… Continue Reading A Short Stretch to Better Health

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we are highlighting the Authority’s developments named after notable women. These trailblazing women made remarkable contributions to American life and are an inspiration to all residents who reside in their namesake developments. Bethune Gardens: Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) – An educator who founded the National Council of Negro Women and was vice president of… Continue Reading NYCHA Developments Named after Women