A NYCHA program that empowers staff to assist residents in navigating stairs during elevator outages is seeking new volunteers. Residents who use wheelchairs or have mobility challenges may need to rely on the use of stair climber equipment to safely get to and from their apartment during both planned and unplanned elevator outages. Stair climbers are portable… MORE
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Ismael Eric Martinez has deep roots within the NYCHA community that go beyond his more than 30 years of work experience with the agency. Long before Mr. Martinez first began serving the Authority as an employee, several of his family members called NYCHA home. Both of his parents were raised at Bronx River Houses, where… MORE
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On March 26, a proud and grateful gathering of NYCHA staff came together to celebrate the graduation of CMLA Cohort 3: the newest graduating class of the Authority’s Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Academy (CMLA) . “This isn’t just a graduation,” said Yvette Andino, Vice President of Employee Engagement and founder of the CMLA program. “It’s a… MORE
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Eighteen NYCHA residents took a major step toward new careers this winter, graduating from the Authority’s Heating Plant Technician (HPT) training program in a ceremony held at New York City College of Technology in Brooklyn on April 2. For this latest cohort, the moment marked the culmination of six months of intensive, hands-on training, as… MORE
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National Electrical Safety Month promotes awareness about electrical safety at home and in the workplace. While electricity helps simplify our lives, it also poses serious risks, including shock and fire-related hazards. To reduce risks: NYCHA recently installed GFCI outlets in kitchens and bathrooms to prevent electrical hazards near water sources. NYCHA maintenance staff will test… MORE
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! This is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the culture, history, and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders here in New York City and across the country. AAPI Heritage Month first received federal recognition in 1978 from then-President Jimmy Carter. The month of May was… 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 April! 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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