This year’s National Women’s History theme, “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” is both a tribute to the ceaseless and vital work of caregivers and front-line workers (especially during a pandemic) as well as a recognition of the countless ways that women have provided healing and hope throughout history. We’d like to honor the contributions to… Continue Reading Women’s History Month: A Spotlight on Women at NYCHA
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NYCHA’s Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Patti Bayross recently participated in City & State’s 2022 Digital New York Summit, which brought together technology and information leaders for thought-provoking conversations about their work. Ms. Bayross was part of a panel titled “Using Technology to Impact our Communities,” which provided her the opportunity to present… Continue Reading NYCHA’s Chief Information Officer Talks About Our Tech
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Read the Compliance Department’s Quarterly Newsletter Restart of PHAS REAC Inspections Background Nearly two years after being put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) restarted Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) inspections at NYCHA developments in January 2022. With the restart… Continue Reading Inspiring a Compliance Culture
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A new process of scheduling work orders in NYCHA buildings is already making strides in Queens and Staten Island communities, according to several of those who have experienced the changes firsthand. After an initial pilot period, NYCHA launched its Work Order Reform program across Queens and Staten Island late last year, seeking to improve the… Continue Reading Stakeholders Give Thumbs-up to NYCHA’s Work Order Reform in Queens, Staten Island
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In March, Green City Force (GCF) celebrated the graduation of its 22nd Cohort via Zoom, 22 members who began their service to NYCHA communities during the pandemic. GCF is an AmeriCorps program that provides NYCHA residents ages 18 to 24 with full-time service projects, training, and education on sustainability and green technologies, as well as… Continue Reading Green City Force Graduates its 22nd Cohort of NYCHA Residents
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Watch this video from Chief Operating Officer Daniel Sherrod to learn more about his vision for the Authority:
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Some young NYCHA residents are thinking more critically about how NYCHA can improve its waste management practices. Calling for the use of large trash and recycling bins with wraparound designs and messaging as well as strategically placed signage at developments, the residents proposed such improvements for the culmination project of a new sustainability-focused youth council. … Continue Reading Youth Council Presents Ideas for Improved Waste Management at NYCHA
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March 22 is World Water Day, an opportunity to reflect on the importance of access to safe, fresh water. Stormwater management solutions, for example, are a vital part of NYCHA’s Sustainability Agenda, and several initiatives focused on this important work are currently underway. One of them is NYCHA’s Climate Adaptation Plan, which outlines the Authority’s approach to… Continue Reading NYCHA Observes World Water Day
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Basketball wasn’t the only lesson for the girls who came out to the courts at the Johnson Community Center in East Harlem on March 13. In recognition of Women’s History Month, a free basketball skills clinic was also intended to be a source of inspiration for female players ages 14 and under from across NYCHA… Continue Reading Junior Knicks Basketball Skills Clinic Celebrates Empowerment for Girls
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NYCHA’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer Greg Russ was recently featured in an episode of “YIMBY Nation,” a podcast hosted by Jimmy Lee Miller, Vincencia Adusei, and Peter J. Wood that provides a forum for affordable housing professionals to discuss their work. During the half-hour conversation, Chair Russ highlighted the Authority’s efforts to revitalize its buildings, the… Continue Reading Chair Russ Featured on “YIMBY Nation” Podcast
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Twenty-seven years ago, when Lisa Bova-Hiatt started her career at the New York City Law Department, Office of the Corporation Counsel, she didn’t know the turns her career would take over the years – but she knew for sure that she wanted to serve the city where she was born and grew up. Since then,… Continue Reading Meet Lisa Bova-Hiatt, Executive Vice President for Legal Affairs & General Counsel
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Aissata Diaby, East River Houses Aissata Diaby is one of the 32 members of the Resident Roundtable, a committee launched in June 2021 to ensure that residents continue to play an important role in NYCHA’s Transformation Plan. Resident Roundtable members serve for two years and are tasked with gaining input from fellow residents to help identify… Continue Reading Resident Roundtable Member Spotlight
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On March 5, NYCHA’s Health Initiatives team, in partnership with over 20 organizations, hosted a Baby Shower Resource Fair at Ingersoll Houses in Brooklyn. Expecting and pregnant NYCHA residents from across the city received baby and child supplies such as diapers, blankets, books, baby bouncers, pajamas, stuffed animals, baby bags, medicine kits, gift cards, baby… Continue Reading Healthy Start @ NYCHA Program Launches with Baby Shower at Ingersoll Houses
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On March 9, NYCHA announced the completion of $28.6 million in large-scale heating system renovations: the $9.8 million installation of eight new steam and condensate pipes at Taft Houses in Harlem and the $18.8 million installation of four new boilers and related upgrades at Whitman Houses in Brooklyn. Collectively, the investments ensure more reliable heat… Continue Reading $28.6M in Heating Upgrades at Taft Houses and Whitman Houses
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Two NYCHA leaders – Vice President for Energy and Sustainability Vlada Kenniff and Acting Deputy Director of Energy and Sustainability Edwin Mendez – discussed the Authority’s work on decarbonization and sustainability at two notable public events recently. Edwin Mendez attended the “AEG Thought Summit 2022: Critical Infrastructure, Equity and Resilience,” where he discussed NYCHA’s energy… Continue Reading Presenting NYCHA’s Decarbonization Efforts
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Chair Russ Answers Your Questions Every month, Chair Greg Russ will respond to questions from staff on topics like operations, the future of the agency, and how we’re overcoming everyday challenges. Have a question for Chair Russ about NYCHA? Send it to AsktheChair@nycha.nyc.gov and check back here to see if it was selected to be… Continue Reading Ask the Chair
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A variety of security-related upgrades were recently completed at all entrances and exits of NYCHA’s Johnson Houses in Manhattan. The Capital Projects Division (CPD) marked the completion of the nearly $3.5 million improvement project on February 28. CPD oversees more than $1 billion in construction projects across the Authority’s portfolio that are funded with federal,… Continue Reading NYCHA’s Capital Projects Roundup: February
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New Yorkers ages 14 to 24 can apply now for the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)! A record 90,000 SYEP opportunities will be available this summer. Special initiatives are available for youth who live at select NYCHA developments. “Providing programs like SYEP for young New Yorkers keeps them… Continue Reading Apply Now for the Summer Youth Employment Program!
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Mayor Eric Adams visited NYCHA’s Emergency Operations Center in Long Island City on March 1 to get updates on heating systems and various infrastructure needs across the Authority. In his first visit to the emergency center since taking office, the Mayor met with NYCHA leaders and operations staff, including Chair and Chief Executive Officer Greg… Continue Reading Mayor Adams Meets with NYCHA Staff in First Visit to Emergency Operations Center
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Over 3,600 residents will receive renovated apartments, building infrastructure upgrades, and redesigned public spaces A team with several New York-based MBEs and the Local Development Corporation of East New York will guide the scope of repairs and coordinate social services On March 2, NYCHA formally announced the selection of BRP Companies, Urbane, and Fairstead as… Continue Reading PACT Partners to Provide $360M in Comprehensive Repairs for Reid Apartments and Park Rock Consolidated
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Women’s History Month: Providing Healing, Promoting Hope For more than 30 years, Ukah Busgith has made it her mission to help improve the quality of life for NYCHA residents – whether through enrichment programs for young people, managing arts and garden programs, overseeing community centers, or connecting residents to the activities, programs, and social services… Continue Reading Meet Ukah Busgith
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Kudos for Longtime Service to Residents and the City 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… Continue Reading February Work Anniversaries
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