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NYCHA PartnersSeptember 2026Sustainability
Vincent Echavaria

Sustainable Technologies on Display in Newly Opened Model Apartment 

Climate Week in New York City kicked off at NYCHA on September 21 with the unveiling of a model apartment at the Brooklyn Navy Yard which showcases new sustainable technologies for public housing.  NYCHA Chief Executive Officer Lisa Bova-Hiatt was joined by Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozorg, Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice… Continue Reading Sustainable Technologies on Display in Newly Opened Model Apartment 

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April 2026NYCHA Partners
Vincent Echavaria

Historic Frieze Restoration at Kingsborough Houses Earns Municipal Arts Award 

On April 21, a restored historic frieze at Brooklyn’s Kingsborough Houses was recognized by the Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) with a 2026 MASterworks Design Award.   Exodus and Dance, an 80-plus-year-old sculpture by celebrated Harlem Renaissance artist Richmond Barthé, was honored for “Best Public Art Restoration” during the 25th annual awards ceremony as part of… Continue Reading Historic Frieze Restoration at Kingsborough Houses Earns Municipal Arts Award 

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January 2026NYCHA Partners
Vincent Echavaria

Former Longtime NYCHA Resident Living Her Dream as New Co-op Homeowner 

Winifred Jonas’ birthday this past December was topped off with a set of new house keys.   Making it even more special, these keys unlocked the door to her newly purchased apartment at Soundview Park Townhomes, an affordable housing community in the Bronx. For Ms. Jonas, a native of Guyana who previously lived at Brooklyn’s Kingsborough Houses… Continue Reading Former Longtime NYCHA Resident Living Her Dream as New Co-op Homeowner 

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HighlightedNYCHA PartnersOctober 2025PACT
Vincent Echavaria

Open House New York Spotlights NYCHA Public Art, Renovation Projects 

Vibrant public artworks, climate hazard protection, modernized building and apartment improvements, and revitalized public spaces were among the featured projects showcased during the 2025 Open House New York tours of NYCHA properties in mid-October.  The annual Open House New York festival takes tour-goers to 300 locations across the city, including many rarely open to the… Continue Reading Open House New York Spotlights NYCHA Public Art, Renovation Projects 

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NYCHA PartnersOctober 2025
Vincent Echavaria

Newly Equipped Computer Lab Opens at Van Dyke Community Center 

On October 15, Van Dyke Houses residents and youth in Brooklyn welcomed the donation of new computers, Chromebooks, printers, and furniture for a dedicated space at their local community center.  Community members, led by Resident Association President Lisa Kenner, gathered with representatives from NYCHA, the Public Housing Community Fund (PHCF), the nonprofit CAMBA, and Amazon… Continue Reading Newly Equipped Computer Lab Opens at Van Dyke Community Center 

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NYCHA PartnersSeptember 2025
Vincent Echavaria

Training Program with Union Paves Career Path for Bricklayer, PCC Apprentices 

Several NYCHA residents are putting new skills to use as apprentices for roofing and facade improvement projects thanks to a training program with a local construction union.  A partnership between NYCHA and the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 union, the 12-week pre-training program aims to prepare participants for a union apprenticeship and a future… Continue Reading Training Program with Union Paves Career Path for Bricklayer, PCC Apprentices 

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NYCHA PartnersSeptember 2025
Vincent Echavaria

Patterson Houses Community Welcomes Revitalized Open Spaces 

At Patterson Houses, a wave ripples across the surface of a newly upgraded basketball court.  The artistic representation adorning the court is one of the host of improvements to open spaces recently completed at the Bronx development for residents of all ages to enjoy. Other recreation enhancements include two renovated playgrounds and an accessible fitness… Continue Reading Patterson Houses Community Welcomes Revitalized Open Spaces 

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June 2025NYCHA Partners
Vincent Echavaria

Metro North Plaza Project Recognized for Resiliency Improvements 

On June 12, the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Metro New York and New Jersey Chapter held its 31st Annual Project of the Year Awards and Scholarship Banquet to recognize outstanding achievement in construction management.  Among the New York City honorees was the NYCHA Recovery and Resilience project at East Harlem’s Metro North Plaza,… Continue Reading Metro North Plaza Project Recognized for Resiliency Improvements 

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June 2025NYCHA Partners
Vincent Echavaria

Two Renovated Playgrounds Open at Kingsborough Houses 

On June 1, the Kingsborough Houses community celebrated the opening of two newly refurbished playgrounds at the Brooklyn development, where more than 2,200 residents live.  Mayor Eric Adams and recently appointed NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa joined NYCHA representatives and local residents for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the $5.1 million project,… Continue Reading Two Renovated Playgrounds Open at Kingsborough Houses 

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Exceptional ColleaguesHighlightedJune 2025NYCHA Partners
Vincent Echavaria

Brooklyn Superintendent Recognized for Career Journey After NRTA 

On May 29, Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI) celebrated its 25th anniversary by honoring past graduates, partners, and supporters who have contributed to the mission of creating employment opportunities and access to career paths for low-income New Yorkers.   Among the honorees was lifelong NYCHA resident Tiphany Malloy, a 2016 graduate of the NYCHA Resident Training Academy… Continue Reading Brooklyn Superintendent Recognized for Career Journey After NRTA 

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May 2025NYCHA Partners
Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA Receives Design Award for Post-Sandy Playground Projects 

On April 24, the American Society of Landscape Architects’ New York chapter (ASLA-NY) honored NYCHA’s efforts in redeveloping community playgrounds following the destruction from Hurricane Sandy.   NYCHA, in partnership with the landscape architecture firm Grain Collective, was one of 20 recipients of the Merit Award at ASLA-NY’s annual Design Awards ceremony, held at the Central… Continue Reading NYCHA Receives Design Award for Post-Sandy Playground Projects 

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April 2025FeaturedNYCHA Partners
Vincent Echavaria

Mariner’s Harbor Houses Celebrates Newly Renovated Community Center

On April 15, Mariner’s Harbor Houses welcomed a newly refurbished community center featuring a fully functional instructional kitchen, computer rooms, a common area, and brand-new restrooms.   NYCHA leaders were joined by representatives from the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) for a ribbon-cutting to… Continue Reading Mariner’s Harbor Houses Celebrates Newly Renovated Community Center

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NYCHA PartnersOctober 2024Sustainability
Vincent Echavaria

Climate Week NYC: NYCHA Sustainability Programs Highlighted at Staff Events

Climate Week NYC brought together business leaders, political changemakers, and civil society representatives from all over the world for opportunities to promote climate action, speed up progress, and champion change in our communities.   Among the local leaders were NYCHA’s Senior Director of Sustainability Siobhan Watson and Senior Vice President for Capital Programs Joy Sinderbrand,… Continue Reading Climate Week NYC: NYCHA Sustainability Programs Highlighted at Staff Events

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December 2023NYCHA PartnersSustainability
Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA Clean Energy Academy Graduates Second Cohort 

On December 19, NYCHA’s Clean Energy Academy celebrated its second class of 15 graduates, moving closer to the goal of training 100 NYCHA residents for green jobs over its first two years.   The newest cohort of graduates join the 24 residents who were the first to complete the 16-week, 280-hour program this summer. The free… Continue Reading NYCHA Clean Energy Academy Graduates Second Cohort 

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December 2023HighlightedNYCHA Partners
Joshua Olesker

NYCHA REES and City Tech Win CEANY’s Outstanding Business Collaboration Award for 2023

NYCHA’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability (REES) and the New York City College of Technology were honored together on November 9 by the Continuing Education Association of New York (CEANY), which awarded the partnership their James C. Hall Program Outstanding Business/Organization Collaboration award for 2023 in recognition of the continuing success of the NYCHA… Continue Reading NYCHA REES and City Tech Win CEANY’s Outstanding Business Collaboration Award for 2023

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Health & SafetyNYCHA PartnersOctober 2023
Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA Resident Leaders Attend Inaugural Fire Safety Symposium

On October 18, the New York City Fire Museum hosted NYCHA resident leaders from across the city to spotlight fire prevention and safety measures that can be applied in their communities.   The inaugural NYCHA Fire Safety Symposium for resident association leaders featured exclusive access to the NYC Fire Museum, along with giveaways of educational materials,… Continue Reading NYCHA Resident Leaders Attend Inaugural Fire Safety Symposium

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July 2023NYCHA Partners
Vincent Echavaria

Meet a NYCHA Construction Partner: Jacobs 

As part of an ongoing series, we’re featuring the construction partners who work with NYCHA to ensure safe, decent, and affordable homes for thousands of residents across the city. In this latest installment, George Guzman, construction manager of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing at Jacobs, discusses the firm’s partnership with NYCHA, specifically for Superstorm Sandy Recovery… Continue Reading Meet a NYCHA Construction Partner: Jacobs 

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May 2023NYCHA Partners
Michael Corwin

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month: Henry Street Settlement Offers Vital Mental Health Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to recognize NYCHA’s partnerships with organizations and nonprofits throughout New York City that provide crucial mental health resources to residents. One such partnership is with Henry Street Settlement, a 130-year-old community-based organization that supports Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social services, the arts,… Continue Reading Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month: Henry Street Settlement Offers Vital Mental Health Resources

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April 2023NYCHA PartnersSustainability
Vincent Echavaria

Earth Day Spirit Thrives at NYCHA 

The spirit of Earth Day was on full display in neighborhoods across NYCHA, where residents, employees, and community partners joined together to help the environment, support green programs, and promote a sustainable future.     Through volunteer plantings, community celebrations, guest speeches, and new environmentally friendly initiatives, NYCHA is advancing the mission of its Sustainability Agenda, a… Continue Reading Earth Day Spirit Thrives at NYCHA 

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April 2023NYCHA PartnersSustainability
Vincent Echavaria

Farms at NYCHA Welcome Employee Volunteers for Earth Day Plantings 

NYCHA employees are invited to join residents and community partners this Earth Day weekend to help the Farms at NYCHA sites across the city prepare for spring planting.  Volunteers will get their hands dirty by pulling weeds, picking up trash, assisting in the composting process, and laying down new soil at the urban farms.    The… Continue Reading Farms at NYCHA Welcome Employee Volunteers for Earth Day Plantings 

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January 2023NYCHA PartnersSustainability
Vincent Echavaria

Resident Groups Awarded Climate Action Grants for Community Sustainability Projects  

Rejuvenating local gardens with new crops and green features, promoting energy efficiency in the community with sustainable lighting, and developing a “one-stop-drop” site for recyclables.   Such resident-led efforts at NYCHA are among the sustainability-focused projects that have been selected to receive funding under the Resident Climate Action Grants Program, an initiative of NYCHA and the… Continue Reading Resident Groups Awarded Climate Action Grants for Community Sustainability Projects  

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Clean Energy Academy recap
HighlightedJanuary 2023NYCHA PartnersSustainability
Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA Celebrates Key Landmarks for Sustainability in 2022 

In a year when climate policy advancements took shape across the globe, NYCHA and its partners celebrated several local achievements that continue the Authority’s progress toward a more sustainable future.  From the launch of a Clean Energy Academy and other programs supporting green careers, to the awarding of several grants and development of innovative projects,… Continue Reading NYCHA Celebrates Key Landmarks for Sustainability in 2022 

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Amazon scholars mentorship program
November 2022NYCHA Partners
Vincent Echavaria

Free Mentor Program Helps NYCHA-CUNY Amazon Scholars with Career Planning 

NYCHA residents studying at CUNY colleges this fall are getting some guidance on how to plan for future careers from some seasoned professionals.   Thanks to a new free program, recipients of NYCHA-CUNY Amazon scholarships are receiving individualized mentoring and career development support from NYCHA employees and other professionals for post-graduation success. The program is an… Continue Reading Free Mentor Program Helps NYCHA-CUNY Amazon Scholars with Career Planning 

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NYCHA PartnersSeptember 2022
Vincent Echavaria

New Nonprofit Program Offers Free Golf Lessons for NYCHA Youth 

Several young NYCHA residents are enjoying morning breaks from city life this fall by stepping onto the golf links.  A new free program, offered through a nonprofit partnership between the Fund for Public Housing and City Parks Foundation, is giving NYCHA youth ages 10 to 16 the chance to take golf lessons. The classes are… Continue Reading New Nonprofit Program Offers Free Golf Lessons for NYCHA Youth 

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NYCHA PartnersSeptember 2022
Vincent Echavaria

Senior Affordable Housing Complex Holds Ribbon Cutting Near Mill Brook Houses 

On September 13, the Bronx’s Mott Haven community celebrated the official opening of a 158-unit affordable housing complex for low-income senior residents.  Mill Brook Terrace sits on the site of a former NYCHA parking lot near Mill Brook Houses, where seniors now have access to an 8,700-square-foot senior center, supportive services, green spaces, and other… Continue Reading Senior Affordable Housing Complex Holds Ribbon Cutting Near Mill Brook Houses 

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August 2022NYCHA PartnersSustainability
Michael Corwin

The Clean Energy Academy Will Prepare Residents for Green Careers

The Fund for Public Housing (the Fund) and NYCHA, in partnership with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), National Grid, New York Power Authority (NYPA), Trinity Church Wall Street Philanthropies, NorthLight Foundation, and Rise Light & Power, recently announced the launch of the Clean Energy Academy. Over two years, the $2… Continue Reading The Clean Energy Academy Will Prepare Residents for Green Careers

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August 2022NYCHA Partners
Vincent Echavaria

Berry Houses Welcomes Upgraded Gym for Youth Boxing, Fitness 

Fitness is just part of the lesson at a newly expanded workout center at Staten Island’s Berry Houses.  Inside the state-of-the-art gym, local youth are not only finding a way to stay active and fit through boxing and exercising, but also discovering an alternative to street life. For several years, the NYC Cops & Kids… Continue Reading Berry Houses Welcomes Upgraded Gym for Youth Boxing, Fitness 

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HighlightedJuly 2022NYCHA Partners
Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA Tips Off New Season of Junior Knicks Basketball League 

The Junior Knicks are back at NYCHA.   Following its inaugural season last year, the Junior Knicks Basketball League has returned with 25 sites across NYCHA slated to host games and skills and drills clinics this summer.   In partnership with the Junior Knicks and the NYPD, NYCHA kicked off the 2022 league season with a community… Continue Reading NYCHA Tips Off New Season of Junior Knicks Basketball League 

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June 2022NYCHA Partners
Vincent Echavaria

Meet a NYCHA Construction Partner: STV  

As part of a new series, we’re featuring the construction partners who work with NYCHA to ensure safe and decent homes for residents across the city. In this first installment of our series, STV Vice President and Senior Project Manager Sokol Bejleri discusses the firm’s longstanding partnership that has resulted in numerous project milestones at… Continue Reading Meet a NYCHA Construction Partner: STV  

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May 2022NYCHA Partners
Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA Residents Thriving in IT Careers After Tech51 Training

Matthew Cespedes was ready to make a career change when the Per Scholas tech training program caught his attention.    The longtime resident of McKinley Houses in the South Bronx “always had a hands-on knack” for taking things apart and putting them back together, so learning how to fix computers seemed to be right up his… Continue Reading NYCHA Residents Thriving in IT Careers After Tech51 Training

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Open Space Masterplan
April 2022NYCHA Partners
Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA’s Open Space Masterplan Recognized by the American Society of Landscape Architects

A landscape architecture and urban design firm has been recognized by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) for its contributions to two NYCHA initiatives, including the Open Space Masterplan.   NYCHA partner Grain Collective, a minority- and women-led firm, was selected by ASLA’s New York City chapter to receive Merit Awards honoring the firm’s site… Continue Reading NYCHA’s Open Space Masterplan Recognized by the American Society of Landscape Architects

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March 2022NYCHA Partners
Vincent Echavaria

Junior Knicks Basketball Skills Clinic Celebrates Empowerment for Girls

Basketball wasn’t the only lesson for the girls who came out to the courts at the Johnson Community Center in East Harlem on March 13.   In recognition of Women’s History Month, a free basketball skills clinic was also intended to be a source of inspiration for female players ages 14 and under from across NYCHA… Continue Reading Junior Knicks Basketball Skills Clinic Celebrates Empowerment for Girls

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NYCHA farms produce
January 2022NYCHA PartnersSustainability
Michael Corwin

A Fruitful Endeavor: Farms at NYCHA

In 2021, NYCHA farms produced 22,000 pounds of organic fresh vegetables, greens, and herbs. There are currently seven farms on the Authority’s open spaces. The inaugural farm at Red Hook Houses was launched in 2013. The other six farms are located at Wagner Houses, Howard Houses, Bay View Houses, Forest Houses, Mariners Harbor Houses, and… Continue Reading A Fruitful Endeavor: Farms at NYCHA

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NYCHA PartnersOctober 2021
Michael Corwin

NYCHA and Baby2Baby Give Away Baby and Child Supplies

On September 29, NYCHA’s Health Initiatives team, in partnership with the national nonprofit Baby2Baby, organized a giveaway of baby and child supplies at Saint Nicholas Houses in Upper Manhattan. NYCHA families from across the city received diapers, clothing, backpacks, toys, and other essential items to help kick off the new school year. About 1,100 children… Continue Reading NYCHA and Baby2Baby Give Away Baby and Child Supplies

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Betances Family Apartments
NYCHA PartnersSeptember 2021
Michael Corwin

NYCHA and HPD Finalize Deal to Build 101 Affordable Apartments in the Bronx

On September 28, NYCHA and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) finalized a $60 million deal that will bring 101 new affordable apartments to the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx through the upcoming groundbreaking of the Betances Family Apartments project. Construction on the 101-unit Betances Family Apartments building at… Continue Reading NYCHA and HPD Finalize Deal to Build 101 Affordable Apartments in the Bronx

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Junior Knicks Basketball League kickoff
NYCHA PartnersSeptember 2021
Vincent Echavaria

Junior Knicks Basketball League Restores Citywide Play for NYCHA Youth

There’s a basketball revival taking place for youth across NYCHA.  Teams of young boys and girls are competing in a new Junior Knicks Basketball League through October 16 at 26 NYCHA sites, including 14 newly refurbished basketball courts. A modified restoration of a former citywide league at NYCHA, the Junior Knicks league was organized in partnership with Madison Square… Continue Reading Junior Knicks Basketball League Restores Citywide Play for NYCHA Youth

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King Towers court ribbon cutting
August 2021NYCHA Partners
Vincent Echavaria

Newly Renovated Basketball Courts Celebrated Across NYCHA This Summer

Basketball is taking center stage this summer at developments across NYCHA.  Thanks to its collaboration with law enforcement partners, NYCHA is celebrating the opening of more than a dozen renovated basketball courts. These vital communal play spaces help keep residents and youth active and safe during the warmer months.   “These investments in this kind of court are tremendously powerful; kids will play on… Continue Reading Newly Renovated Basketball Courts Celebrated Across NYCHA This Summer

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NYC Internet Master Plan
July 2021NYCHA Partners
Michael Corwin

Low-Cost Broadband Internet Coming to Another 10,000 NYCHA Residents

On July 27, Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City’s Chief Technology Officer John Paul Farmer announced a major milestone in the City’s effort to bring new internet connectivity options to NYCHA residents and to create a shift in the local broadband market. As part of New York City’s implementation of the Internet Master… Continue Reading Low-Cost Broadband Internet Coming to Another 10,000 NYCHA Residents

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