Every March, we mark Women’s History Month by celebrating the contributions women have made throughout American history as well as the achievements women continue to make today. This year’s theme highlights “women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion,” and we recognize women in our community who, through their leadership and advocacy, are helping to… MORE
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Every March, we mark Women’s History Month by celebrating the contributions women have made throughout American history as well as the achievements women continue to make today. This year’s theme highlights “women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion,” and we recognize women in our community who, through their leadership and advocacy, are helping to… MORE
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March is National Social Work Month; to honor the importance of social work and the dedicated professionals who support the NYCHA community, we reached out to longtime NYCHA Supervisor Suzanne Brosgole-Setari LCSW to learn about the broad range of social services she and her colleagues provide for NYCHA residents every day. Can you tell us… MORE
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When Ms. May, a 102-year-old resident of Amsterdam Houses, needs to run errands, she calls her property management office for some assistance. This is because Amsterdam Houses is one of several NYCHA developments across New York City whose elevators are undergoing necessary modernization upgrades. As a result, the elevators have planned outages, and people who… MORE
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It’s National Poison Prevention Week, and NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department would like to provide the following poison prevention and safety tips to help you stay safe at work and at home. First, save the Poison Help number, 1-800-222-1222, in your phone and display it in your home and at work in case of emergency… MORE
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Every March, we mark Women’s History Month by celebrating the contributions women have made throughout American history as well as the achievements women continue to make today. This year’s theme highlights “women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion,” and we recognize women in our community who, through their leadership and advocacy, are helping to… MORE
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In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month to acknowledge the incredible contributions that women have made throughout history. This month provides us with a valuable opportunity to reflect on the achievements and milestones that have shaped the world we live in today. Women’s History Month traces its roots back to the early 20th century when… MORE
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Eight NYCHA employees are set to move on to the next phase of their careers as Plasterers in the field. On March 1, the group of Plasterer Helpers, also known as Caretaker Ps, became the first graduates of NYCHA’s “Plasterer Academy.” The new six-month program provides the participants with in-field and classroom training to enhance… MORE
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Black History Month was celebrated throughout NYCHA this February with festivities and recognitions of community members who have worked to empower their neighborhoods through the arts, advocacy, and civic engagement. Residents and employees were joined by community partners for events honoring the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans, while paying tribute to this year’s Black… MORE
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Every March, we mark Women’s History Month by celebrating the contributions women have made throughout American history as well as the achievements women continue to make today. This year’s theme highlights “women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion,” and we recognize women in our community who, through their leadership and advocacy, are helping to… MORE
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Veteran NYCHA employee Michael Jacocks has long made health a central focus in his way of life. A martial arts practitioner and teacher, the self-described health enthusiast said his choice to adopt a whole-food, plant-based diet goes hand in hand with his active lifestyle. “I consider myself an athlete and it really doesn’t work if… MORE
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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 of Service… MORE
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