May 2021

The construction, engineering, and architecture industries are known for being primarily male-dominated, though more women are taking on roles at every level each year. NYCHA’s Capital Projects Division (CPD), responsible for managing over $1 billion in construction projects, recently held a virtual event to celebrate and acknowledge the women of the division.  The event was organized by Claudette Morris, Director of Analysis… Continue Reading Celebrating the Women of CPD

During his time as a caretaker at NYCHA’s Central Office in Manhattan, Ian Morris has consistently been willing to take on other duties in addition to his regular responsibilities.  After serving as a NYCHA caretaker for more than 20 years, Rosa Cummings has become a mentor to fellow caretakers, encouraging them to take pride in their job. … Continue Reading NYCHA Caretakers Honored for Exemplary Service

NYCHA’s Breukelen Houses in Brooklyn celebrated a welcomed addition to the community with the opening of a newly upgraded basketball court.   Residents, led by Breukelen Resident Community Council President Angel King, and NYPD officials, State Senator Roxanne Persaud, and NYCHA’s Chief Operating Officer Vito Mustaciuolo gathered on May 15 to cut the ribbon for the court’s first official day. Ms. King, a 32-year resident… Continue Reading Basketball Court Improvements at Breukelen Houses

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Every year on the first weekend in May, people around the world participate in a walking festival called Jane’s Walk. The festival honors the ideas of Jane Jacobs, an activist, urbanist, and writer who advocated for more people-friendly urban neighborhoods. It also encourages people to discover hidden aspects of their communities and use walking as… Continue Reading Jane’s Walk Highlights NYCHA’s Sandy Recovery Work

A newly renovated basketball court is officially ready for play at NYCHA’s Wagner Houses in Harlem.  Mayor Bill de Blasio took some of the first shots with local youth on May 7, after he was joined by NYPD leaders, other law enforcement officials, and community members to cut the ribbon for the opening of the… Continue Reading Upgraded Basketball Court Opens at Wagner Houses

On May 6, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that five internet service providers will offer high-speed internet access for up to 30,000 residents at 13 NYCHA developments. NYCHA is currently in the process of finalizing an agreement with a sixth internet service provider. This is a major milestone in the City’s effort to bring new and affordable internet… Continue Reading Free or Low-Cost High-Speed Internet Coming to 13 NYCHA Developments

The latest request for expressions of interest from the Authority asks applicants to submit proposals that center resident engagement, enhance placemaking, invest in ambitious energy and sustainability upgrades, and create jobs and economic opportunities for NYCHA residents  On May 5, NYCHA released a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to attract development partners for new projects under the Authority’s Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program to repair and preserve more… Continue Reading New PACT Projects to Bring Comprehensive Repairs to More Than 9,500 Residents

NYCHA was recently recognized for excellence in financial reporting with a Certificate of Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).   The GFOA award was bestowed to the Authority for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2019. The report was judged by… Continue Reading NYCHA Awarded for Financial Reporting Excellence

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 April! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years… Continue Reading April Work Anniversaries