NYCHA marked the fourth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy with a construction and hiring boom. At this time last year, major construction was underway at one development–– the Lower East Side Rehab Group 5. In the past year, the Authority has broken ground on three additional major recovery projects. As these projects are ramping up major… MORE
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Chair and CEO Shola Olatoye joined innovators, local governments and community groups at the White House Opportunity Project on October 6 to discuss the Authority’s progress in using new digital tools to better serve residents. At the forum, Chair Olatoye called for more tech partnerships and new tools to solve outstanding data challenges and help… MORE
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The listing of employee organizations on Connect now includes the Culture and Arts Exchange, formed by Deputy Director for Community Safety Strategies Andre Cirilo. As he explains, the organization was created “to highlight the skills and abilities of NYCHA staff to improve morale.” Mr. Cirilo has been fostering interest in the arts since he was… MORE
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Congratulations to the Hispanic Society of NYCHA for hosting its Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on October 13. Proud Hispanic employees and others attended the lively event, along with District Council Local 957 President Walthene Primus; Board Member Victor Gonalez; executive staff; and Society members, families, and friends. The evening included remarks from guest speakers Yvette… MORE
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General Manager Michael Kelly wished Asian American Association (AAA) members and friends a Shubh Diwali, or Happy Diwali, at the AAA’s observance of the ancient festival celebrating the victory of good over evil, held in the DC 37 headquarters on October 25. “For more than 21 years, the Asian American Association has enriched NYCHA by… MORE
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Great customer service is the foundation of the Housing Authority’s commitment to safe, clean and connected communities. Employees at all levels of NYCHA were involved in our 2016 Customer Service Week celebration, from celebratory lunches to the senior leadership team shadowing development staff to better understand their workloads. Congratulations to the 2016 Service Champion Award… MORE
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Have you ever wondered if anyone in NYCHA’s leadership team knows what your job is really like? Almost 20 caretakers, maintenance workers, housing assistants and others had a chance to show 15 senior staff the lowdown during Customer Service Week. “We want our senior team to know firsthand what it’s like for property management staff,… MORE
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As a recent addition to the New York City Housing Authority team, I am grateful to work within the Community Engagement and Partnerships (CEP) Division. Under NextGeneration NYCHA, we are all working hard to make sure that residents and the developments are safe, clean and connected. And I was pleasantly surprised to see my previous… MORE
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Most of us have never heard of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) and probably can’t even pronounce it. Administrative Staff Analyst in Energy Sustainability Valerie Pepe doesn’t say it much either because she refuses to think of herself as a person who is limited in any way. But she does mention it in her recently published… MORE
Read MoreHere are some reminders for how to protect your credit cards and information as you prepare for the holiday shopping season. • Carry only the credit cards you need. • Keep a record of your account numbers, expiration dates, and the telephone numbers of each card issuer in a safe place so you can report… MORE
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Since many of us may be on snow removal duty at home or at work this winter, here are some helpful tips for snow removal and for protecting yourself from the cold. General Safety Precautions Snow removal can be a strenuous activity, particularly because cold weather can be taxing on the body. There is a… MORE
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NYCHA continues to bring outstanding employees, residents and other stakeholders to the attention of the public through its popular “I Am NextGen” campaign. Our latest honorees are Language Bank volunteer Marisol Semprit and NYPD Neighborhood Coordination Officers Leandro Payero and Joseph Repetti. The Neighborhood Coordination Program is designed to unite police and the community as… MORE
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Since July of this year, Department of Communications’ (DOC) Senior Manager for Events Communications Services Millie Molina and Associate General Counsel Rosanne Pisem have delivered training to Operations property managers and senior staff on NYCHA’s language assistance services policy. NYCHA is committed to providing meaningful access to information and services for individuals with limited English… MORE
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At Butler Houses in the Bronx, household garbage left in the entranceways and on the sidewalk had become a major problem. Thanks to the joint efforts of two NYPD Officers and Public Service Area (PSA) 7, Butler’s resident association, and residents, the development’s entrances are now cleaner and more welcoming for residents and their guests.… MORE
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NYCHA is proud to launch Love Where You Live, a campaign to encourage residents to work together with the Authority to make their developments cleaner and safer places, where residents are proud to live and employees are proud to work. Residents can take actions big and small, such as disposing of household trash and bulk… MORE
Read MoreAll NYCHA-issued employee parking permits will expire on December 31, 2016. Please submit your renewal request by November 28, 2016, to ensure that the new permit arrives before the expiration date. Employees who recently received permits with the expiration date of December 31, 2018, will not have to renew for this cycle. Employee parking permits… MORE
Read MoreThe Information Technology Department is pleased to announce the release of the IT Knowledge Base, an online repository where you can find helpful information about the following: • Siebel (for ATAD and Leased Housing, Property Management, Customer Contact Center, REES, and Emergency Services); • Maximo (for development staff , Emergency Services, Tech Services, Elevator Services,… MORE
Read MoreThis year’s application filing period for the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS) for employees in Teamsters-represented titles will end on December 9, 2016. Once a year, eligible employees are allowed to select up to six locations in ATLS to which they would like to transfer. Human Resources’ Employment Division implements the lateral transfers by accessing… MORE
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The following information is from the NYC Office of Labor Relations Employee Benefits Program website at www.nyc.gov/olr. The New York City Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), which consists of a 457 and 401(k) Plan, allows you to set aside pre-tax and after-tax (Roth) savings through easy payroll deductions. Experts advise that you will need from 80… MORE
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