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Family Days Bring NYCHA Communities Together 

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From June through September, nearly 165 Family Days brought residents together at NYCHA and PACT developments across the city. Organized by resident associations, these annual celebrations are a highlight of the year, giving neighbors a chance to come together for fun, fellowship, and community pride. Music and entertainment, food, games and activities for children, community resources, and plenty of giveaways were all part of the festivities, which also brought together NYCHA staff, elected officials, and local organizations. 

Red Hook Houses 

At Red Hook Houses, Mayor Mamdani and NYCHA CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt joined Red Hook West Resident Association President Karen Blondel and residents at Coffey Park on August 15.  Residents celebrated with an afternoon of food, entertainment, and community fun, while recognizing the work of the Red Hook West Resident Association and its longtime advocacy on behalf of nearly 3,000 residents. 

A group of people walk together along a paved path in a sunny park, surrounded by green trees and grass.
Two individuals shake hands outdoors, one wearing a camouflage cap and a red-stained shirt, the other in a dark suit, with trees and sunlight in the background.
A person in a suit shakes hands with a young individual wearing a butterfly face painting and a black t-shirt.
A person rides a unicycle in a park while a group of people watches, with trees, tents, and other attendees in the background.
A person in a blue patterned shirt smiles while holding an “Appreciation Award” plaque presented to Alex Zablocki for their service to public housing.
Four individuals stand outdoors, smiling and holding framed plaques, with trees and red tents visible in the background.
A young person takes a selfie with a smiling adult in a park, surrounded by other people and trees.
A group of six people stand together outdoors on a sunny day, smiling for the camera, with one person holding a plaque and another holding a box.


Rangel Houses 

Rangel Houses celebrated its 75th anniversary with a Family Day that honored the development’s history and the generations of residents who have called it home. The celebration included a special recognition of Marian Woods-Saintcye, 101, and Irene McKay, 98, who both moved into Rangel when it opened in 1951.  


Marcy Houses 

After a nine-year hiatus, Marcy Houses celebrated a Family Day thanks to the development’s new Resident Association President Marylyn Rivera, who was able to provide a hot meal for 1,400 people and bring together young people and older adults to celebrate their community. 

Here is a sampling of photos from some of the Family Days held at developments across the city:

A young child stands on a sidewalk as an adult leans down to feed them food from a plate, with a table bearing the logo of the Center for Family Representation in the background.
Berry Houses
Two children stand together at an outdoor event, one wearing a medal and a hat with a ribbon, the other eating a snack while sporting face paint.
Berry Houses
Three young children play joyfully inside a red and blue inflatable bounce house, with one making a peace sign and another blowing a bubble.
Berry Houses
Two children stand on a colorful inflatable slide, smiling for the camera.
Berry Houses
A group of six people, including one holding a microphone, stand together outdoors at an event under a tent and brick building.
Bronx River Houses
Two individuals engage in a heartfelt conversation outdoors, with one gently touching the other’s face, while others gather in the background.
Bronx River Houses
Three individuals stand behind a table at an outdoor event, promoting the New York City Housing Authority Human Resources Department.
Bronx River Houses
Two individuals wearing matching event shirts stand together outdoors near a popcorn machine, smiling for the camera.
Bronx River Houses
A group of four people stand together outdoors, one holding up a t-shirt with a colorful graphic, surrounded by trees and event tents with other attendees in the background.
Bronx River Houses
A child with vibrant green zombie face paint smiles while holding a fan and a purple bottle outdoors.
Bronx River Houses
Children play on colorful inflatable bounce houses and slides in an outdoor urban setting.
Ingersoll Houses
A tall person with dreadlocks and a cap stands with two young children in front of a colorful inflatable bounce house, all smiling for the photo.
Ingersoll Houses
Two individuals stand outdoors, one holding a framed certificate, while others are visible in the background near a building with signage.
Ingersoll Houses
A group of people, including those using mobility aids, gather under a canopy to celebrate an event, with some holding framed certificates and awards.
Ingersoll Houses
A group of people gathers around a person in a wheelchair on a city street, with one individual offering a microphone and another holding a cane, suggesting a public event or gathering.
Ingersoll Houses
A person holds a baby while feeding them from a bottle, standing against a brick wall.
Ingersoll Houses
A chef in a green shirt and black apron stands outdoors beside a food station, conversing with a person in a floral dress who has a tattoo on their arm.
Johnson Houses
A smiling person stands beside a dark brown alpaca in a fenced area within a park, surrounded by trees and brick buildings.
Johnson Houses
Children interact with a llama and a goat in a fenced enclosure within a park, with a brick building and other parkgoers visible in the background.
Johnson Houses
A family of four stands outdoors in front of a school, holding backpacks and posing beside a large poster of a political figure.
McKinley Houses
Three people stand together outdoors, holding fresh produce including avocados and cilantro, with stacked boxes of avocados behind them.
McKinley Houses
An adult holds a young child close while kissing their cheek at an outdoor event with inflatable structures and a flag in the background.
McKinley Houses
A barber styles a client's hair outdoors under a banner for "Razor Blaze" with grooming supplies on a table.
McKinley Houses
A child with Spider-Man face paint climbs a black metal fence, wearing Marvel-themed shoes and a superhero shirt.
McKinley Houses
Four children smile for the camera while standing on a street during an outdoor event, with inflatable bounce houses and other people in the background.
McKinley Houses
Two people smile while holding pink cotton candy at an outdoor event.
McKinley Houses
A young person stands on a street at an outdoor event, wearing a backpack and casual clothes, with inflatable play structures and other attendees visible in the background.
McKinley Houses
A person in a newspaper-themed outfit dances on roller skates in a street parade, with spectators and event tents in the background.
Mitchel Houses
A group of five people pose outdoors on a sunny day, with one person kneeling in the foreground wearing a newspaper-print outfit and making peace signs.
Mitchel Houses
Five individuals wearing matching "Morris Tenant Association Volunteers" shirts stand behind tables with supplies at an outdoor event.
Morris Houses
Two individuals in matching shirts stand behind a table with promotional items under a canopy, while a third person interacts with them, all part of a community outreach event for “Save Our Streets Bronx.”
Morris Houses
A family of three stands outdoors holding a child’s colorful artwork, with one adult carrying a tote bag and another wearing a volunteer shirt.
Morris Houses
Three individuals pose together outdoors, one wearing a “Morris Tenant Association Volunteers” shirt, in front of a chain-link fence.
Morris Houses
A person in a floral shirt and sunglasses smiles while shaking hands with someone in a wheelchair, with others standing nearby in an outdoor setting.
Morris Houses
Farragut Houses
Farragut Houses
Farragut Houses
Farragut Houses
Farragut Houses
Farragut Houses
Farragut Houses
Farragut Houses
Farragut Houses
International Tower
International Tower
International Tower
International Tower
Jackson Houses
Jackson Houses
Jackson Houses
Jackson Houses
Jackson Houses
Pomonok Houses
Pomonok Houses
Pomonok Houses
Pomonok Houses
Kingsborough Houses
Kingsborough Houses
Kingsborough Houses
Kingsborough Houses
Ravenswood Houses
Ravenswood Houses
Ravenswood Houses