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Throggs Neck Addition and Randall-Balcom Ave Will Vote on the Future of Their Homes
Throggs Neck Addition and Randall-Balcom Ave Will Vote on the Future of Their Homes

NYCHA residents will choose whether their development should enter the Public Housing Preservation Trust, join the PACT program, or remain Section 9 housing.

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Todt Hill Residents Preview Transformed Apartment Model 
Todt Hill Residents Preview Transformed Apartment Model 

The fully renovated apartment features the top two design options chosen by residents.

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Holiday Safety Tips
Holiday Safety Tips

NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department (EHS) would like to provide the following tips to ensure safe and joyous holidays for you and your family.

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NYCHA Gives Thanks 
NYCHA Gives Thanks 

NYCHA, resident associations, local businesses, community organizations, and elected officials came together to support NYCHA residents across the city.

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NYCHA’s Updated Trash Disposal Policy
NYCHA’s Updated Trash Disposal Policy

NYCHA updated its policy on proper trash disposal, effective November 25, 2024. 

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Celebrating This Year’s NYCHA-CUNY Scholarship Awardees
Celebrating This Year’s NYCHA-CUNY Scholarship Awardees

Ninety-one NYCHA residents received scholarships this year.

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Connected Communities NYCHA Developments Top Story 

New Exhibit Traces Evolution of Open Spaces Across NYCHA Campuses 

Vincent Echavaria

In an exhibition space at Brooklyn’s FXCollaborative Gallery, visitors can take a visual journey through the changing landscapes of open

Hylan Houses
PACT Public Housing Community Fund Top Story 

Runoff Vote Between the Trust and PACT Coming to Hylan Houses

Michael

On January 8, NYCHA announced that a full recount of resident votes at Hylan Houses, performed by an independent vote

Communities NYCHA Developments Program Partners REES Top Story 

2024 Farms and Gardens Season: A Year of Growth, Community, and Innovation

Joshua Olesker

From groundbreaking events to community-driven initiatives, NYCHA’s Farms and Gardens program yielded a veritable bouquet of highlights in 2024, including:

Snow storm
Health & Safety Top Story 

Extreme Cold Awareness

Michael

Winter weather can bring storms that can be dangerous due to the very cold temperatures, power failures, loss of communication

Partners Top Story 

NYCHA Joins Maternal Health Partner for Stock Exchange Opening Bell

Michael

NYCHA’s Department of Resident Health Initiatives was proud to join NYC Mammas Give Back to ring the opening bell at

painting of a man
NYCHA Employees The Arts Top Story 

Meet Derval Fairweather: Winner of the National Public Housing Museum Art Competition 

LaToya

Derval Fairweather has been drawing and painting since he was a young boy. Soon, one of his paintings will be

Randall-Balcom Houses
Featured PACT Public Housing Preservation Trust Top Story 

Throggs Neck Addition and Randall-Balcom Ave Will Vote on the Future of Their Homes

Michael
renovated apartment kitchen
Comprehensive Modernization Featured Top Story 

Todt Hill Residents Preview Transformed Apartment Model 

LaToya
Holiday Safety Tips
Featured Health & Safety Top Story 

Holiday Safety Tips

Michael
group of people holding turkeys
Featured NYCHA Resident Associations Public Housing Community Fund Top Story 

NYCHA Gives Thanks 

LaToya
Trash chute
Featured Health & Safety NYCHA Developments NYCHA News 

NYCHA’s Updated Trash Disposal Policy

Michael
Education Featured Program Partners Public Housing Community Fund Top Story 

Celebrating This Year’s NYCHA-CUNY Scholarship Awardees

Joshua Olesker