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October 2022

October 2022
Vincent Echavaria

Veteran Employee Receives Assembly Commendation for Service to Residents 

In a week when customer service was top of mind for staff across NYCHA, one longtime employee received special recognition at the statewide level for her service to the community.   Donnette Atkinson, an Administrative Manager in the Resident Participation and Civic Engagement Department, was awarded an honorary citation from Assemblywoman Latoya Joyner at the recommendation… Continue Reading Veteran Employee Receives Assembly Commendation for Service to Residents 

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C40 awards
NYCHA LeadershipOctober 2022Sustainability
Michael Corwin

NYC Celebrated as Finalist for C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Award

New York City was celebrated as one of 20 finalists for a 2022 C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Award at a ceremony held on October 19 at the C40 World Mayors Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina.   The award celebrates the most impactful projects or programs spearheaded by cities from around the world to tackle the… Continue Reading NYC Celebrated as Finalist for C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Award

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Customer service at Wyckoff
October 2022
Vincent Echavaria

Customer Service Week 2022: Celebrate Service  

NYCHA departments and developments commemorated Customer Service Week 2022 from October 17 to October 21 by hosting communal activities in tribute to the theme of “Celebrate Service.” Below are some highlights of how NYCHA colleagues spent the week visiting developments, reviewing best practices, interacting with their teams, and motivating each other as the Authority demonstrated… Continue Reading Customer Service Week 2022: Celebrate Service  

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National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Health & SafetyOctober 2022
Michael Corwin

It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Every year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) partner to raise awareness about the risks of lead poisoning during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 23-29 this year). This year’s theme, “Get the Facts, Get Your Home Tested, and… Continue Reading It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

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Safety Director LaTonya Smith
FeaturedNYCHA LeadershipOctober 2022
Vincent Echavaria

NYPD Veteran Returns to NYCHA to Help Lead the Office of Safety and Security 

LaTonya Smith has come back to NYCHA more than 20 years after she left her childhood home for a successful career in the NYPD.  The former Surfside Gardens resident and NYPD veteran entered a new phase of her law enforcement career in August, when she joined NYCHA as the first woman of color to serve… Continue Reading NYPD Veteran Returns to NYCHA to Help Lead the Office of Safety and Security 

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Safety awards
Health & SafetyOctober 2022
Michael Corwin

NYCHA Safety Awards Recognize Staff Efforts

For the first time, both winners of NYCHA’s Safety Awards are from the same department: Pest Management Department (PMD) Supervisor Jeffrey Sanders won for Safety Leadership and PMD Seasonal Worker Program Manager Reana James won for Safety Innovation.  “Mr. Sanders and Ms. James work tirelessly to ensure a culture of safety in the Pest Management… Continue Reading NYCHA Safety Awards Recognize Staff Efforts

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IT News and NotesOctober 2022
Vincent Echavaria

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

See Yourself in Cyber This year’s campaign theme – “See Yourself in Cyber” – demonstrates that while cybersecurity may seem like a complex subject, ultimately, it’s really about people. No matter what role you play – as an individual or consumer – take basic steps to protect your online information and privacy. You can do your part by reporting… Continue Reading October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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October 2022PACT
Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA Closes on Transfer of Manhattanville Development Rights to Adjacent Site  

On October 14, NYCHA finalized an agreement to transfer 280,000 square feet of development rights (“air rights”) and 12,500 square feet of land from Manhattanville Houses to an adjacent private property at 1440 Amsterdam Avenue.  The transaction generates $28 million in funding, which will be used exclusively at Manhattanville Houses for comprehensive building repairs and… Continue Reading NYCHA Closes on Transfer of Manhattanville Development Rights to Adjacent Site  

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Fire Safety team gets Customer Service Excellence award
Health & SafetyOctober 2022
Vincent Echavaria

EHS Fire Safety Oversight Team Honored for Exemplary Customer Service

On October 6, the NYCHA Environmental Health and Safety Department’s Fire Safety Oversight Team (FSOT) was recognized with this year’s Excellence in Customer Service Award from the Mayor’s Office of Operations.  The annual awards, which are presented across City agencies, recognize “outstanding City workers and teams that demonstrate their dedication and commitment to New York… Continue Reading EHS Fire Safety Oversight Team Honored for Exemplary Customer Service

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Fire Prevention Week
Health & SafetyOctober 2022
Michael Corwin

It’s Fire Prevention Week

The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week – Fire won’t wait; plan your escape – highlights the importance of creating a home fire escape plan. In observation of this national event and to promote your family’s safety, NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department would like to provide the following information. NYCHA Fire Safety Notice:          … Continue Reading It’s Fire Prevention Week

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