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November 2021

November 2021

NYCHA Runners Cross the Finish Line at the NYC Marathon

On November 7, more than 25,000 runners crossed the finish line in Central Park at the 50th TCS New York City Marathon. Congratulations are in order to all, including four NYCHA employees – Katherine Cruceta, Kamil Duzynski, Kirsten Jardine, and Keith Sanders – who are also members of NYCHA’s Running Club. Though this year’s marathon… Continue Reading NYCHA Runners Cross the Finish Line at the NYC Marathon

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November 2021Partnerships

NYCHA Residents Take Construction Business Training

Twenty NYCHA public housing and nine Section 8 residents were selected to participate in the Construction Business Pathways (CBP) program, which is helping them build and grow their own construction businesses. The program is being implemented by the Fund for Public Housing (the Fund) and NYCHA’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment and Sustainability (REES), with… Continue Reading NYCHA Residents Take Construction Business Training

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November 2021

Apply Now for the Mayor’s Graduate Scholarship Program

NYCHA employees seeking to continue their education in graduate study are encouraged to apply for the Mayor’s Graduate Scholarship Program for the 2022-23 school year.   Over the years, hundreds of City employees have been awarded full and partial scholarships for graduate study as part of the program. Participating schools offer scholarships in a variety of fields,… Continue Reading Apply Now for the Mayor’s Graduate Scholarship Program

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Exceptional ColleaguesNovember 2021

Making a Difference

Meet Janine Rodriguez, Housing Manager in Manhattan Property Management We’re periodically featuring the female property managers who help NYCHA carry out its mission to better serve residents and strengthen our partnership with them. NYCHA supports and encourages women in leadership positions in all departments, including property management. Currently, there are about 260 women working as… Continue Reading Making a Difference

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Exceptional ColleaguesNovember 2021

NYCHA Veteran Recalls Time in the Service as Navy Journalist

When he was fresh out of high school, longtime NYCHA employee Juan Santiago found the U.S. Navy to be just the place to pursue his ambitions at the time.   Having only left his home in the Bronx on a few occasions to visit extended family in the Dominican Republic, the young Mr. Santiago “really wanted to… Continue Reading NYCHA Veteran Recalls Time in the Service as Navy Journalist

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November 2021

NYCHA and Partners Celebrate Ribbon-Cutting for Van Dyke III Affordable Housing Project

On November 10, NYCHA Chair & CEO Greg Russ and NYC Housing Development Corporation (HDC) President Eric Enderlin joined with Trinity Financial and a group of business, nonprofit, and community leaders to celebrate the opening of Van Dyke III, a supportive and affordable housing development in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn. The 100 percent affordable housing project was realized… Continue Reading NYCHA and Partners Celebrate Ribbon-Cutting for Van Dyke III Affordable Housing Project

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November 2021Sustainability

NYCHA Eco-Hubs Host Free Harvest Festivals

Another season of Harvest Festivals celebrated fall-themed activities for families at NYCHA’s Eco-Hubs.  Held on Saturdays throughout October, the free events featured pumpkin carving/decorating, games, raffles, arts and crafts, as well as a DJ, photo booth, dancing, and a variety of healthy snacks.   A total of 445 visitors attended the festivities at the five Eco-Hub sites operated… Continue Reading NYCHA Eco-Hubs Host Free Harvest Festivals

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November 2021

NYCHA Develops Its First Open Space Masterplan

In October 2021, NYCHA published its first Open Space Masterplan – a comprehensive vision of what NYCHA’s open spaces could look like to reflect residents’ interests and current needs. Delma Palma, Deputy Director of Architecture and Urban Planning with NYCHA’s Capital Projects Design Department, said it was an opportunity to take a holistic look at… Continue Reading NYCHA Develops Its First Open Space Masterplan

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November 2021SafeNYCHA

Fire Safety at NYCHA

In this photo essay, we’re highlighting the work of NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department which, among other things, ensures fire safety for our residents and employees. The Department’s five Fire Safety Specialists, led by a Team Administrator, are certified fire safety professionals. In addition to ensuring that the Authority complies with all applicable fire… Continue Reading Fire Safety at NYCHA

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November 2021

Three NYCHA Youth Basketball Teams Claim Junior Knicks League Championships

After 2,000 young NYCHA residents took to the basketball courts on 78 teams in the Junior Knicks Basketball League, six teams emerged to battle for this season’s league throne.   In the end, teams from Carver Houses in Manhattan, Hammel Houses in Queens, and Bronx River Houses in the Bronx captured league championships in the 11-and-under… Continue Reading Three NYCHA Youth Basketball Teams Claim Junior Knicks League Championships

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November 2021

Customer Service Week 2021: Power of Service

NYCHA departments and developments celebrated Customer Service Week 2021 from Monday, October 18 to Friday, October 22 by organizing activities on the theme of “Power of Service.” Below are some highlights of how NYCHA colleagues spent the week visiting developments, reviewing best practices, motivating each other, and sharing tips and resources as the Authority demonstrated… Continue Reading Customer Service Week 2021: Power of Service

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Exceptional ColleaguesNovember 2021

Making a Difference for Residents

Every month, we feature the hardworking staff members who are making a difference for residents. Learn more about how we’re becoming a better landlord through their efforts. In this installment, meet Marlon Forbes, Deputy Director of the Compliance Integration Reporting and Evaluation Unit. Marlon Forbes has been working at NYCHA for the last 15 years.… Continue Reading Making a Difference for Residents

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November 2021

Read the Privacy Office’s First newsletter

Greetings from the Privacy Office Welcome to the Privacy Office’s first newsletter! Who are we? NYCHA’s Privacy Office was established to ensure the Authority meets its ongoing responsibility to safeguard and properly handle personally identifiable information (“PII”). The Privacy Office is the focal point for NYCHA’s privacy compliance-related activities and partners with all of NYCHA’s… Continue Reading Read the Privacy Office’s First newsletter

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