NYCHA’s very own Daniel Greene has been awarded one of the city’s highest honors for career public service. On May 28, Mr. Greene, the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Property Management Operations, was celebrated among six honorees of the 2026 Sloan Public Service Award, colloquially known as the “Nobel Prize of public service” for City government. The awards,… MORE
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In honor of Jewish Heritage Month, we are featuring NYCHA employee Saul Mackler, whose retirement this summer will conclude 40 years of dedicated service to the Authority. Mr. Mackler arrived at NYCHA on April 29, 1985, after taking the Housing Assistant exam almost exactly one year earlier. Back then, many of the Authority’s systems still… MORE
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Colleagues from NYCHA’s Law Department were recently rewarded for their “phishing” skills. Deputy Director Neal Lang, Senior Counsel Amy Bilancini, and Community Associate Kareen Joseph have each been recognized by the IT cybersecurity team as winners of a phishing tournament, presented by NYCHA and the NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.… MORE
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It may come as a surprise to some, but the Property Manager at Staten Island’s Todt Hill Houses had a former career as a classical Chinese music performer and conductor. In his original home of Shanghai, China, Zhensheng Wang performed on the erhu, a two-string bowed instrument also called the “Chinese violin,” and served as… MORE
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NYCHA’s NAACP Branch celebrated Women’s History Month with an evening honoring women who exemplify this year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” The event was held on April 12 in the 90 Church Street Ceremonial Room. Remarks were given by Lynn Spivey, President of the NAACP NYCHA Branch; Yvette Andino, Vice President for Employee Engagement; Hildra Rodgers, New York State NAACP… MORE
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Nearly 40 years ago, Anthony Luciano began his career at NYCHA as a seasonal employee at Castle Hill Houses, unsure of where the opportunity would take him. Today, he serves as Operations Administrator for Bronx Property Management, helping to oversee daily operations for every development in the borough. In the Office of the Vice President for Bronx Property Management Operations, Mr. Luciano has served as “the number… MORE
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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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