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For the second year, a special initiative helped make the transition to living away from home at college a little easier for some college-bound NYCHA residents. Thanks

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NYCHA Residents Top Story

February 9, 2026 LaToya

Black History Lived Here: Stories from The NYCHA Journal Archives

Black History Month offers an opportunity to remember NYCHA residents whose lives and legacies helped shape NYCHA communities and Black

Public Housing Community Fund Top Story

January 29, 2026 LaToya

Applications Now Open for NYCHA Resident Climate Action Grants

Screening applications have opened for the 2026 NYCHA Resident Climate Action Grant Program and will be open until February 12, 2026. The community-focused

Health Top Story

January 28, 2026 LaToya

NYCHA Partnered with Brooklyn Borough President to Support Growing Families

Healthy Start @ NYCHA and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso hosted a citywide community baby shower that welcomed expectant and growing NYCHA families together with City agencies and

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Featured Health Top Story

January 16, 2026 LaToya

NYCHA Hosts First Community Mental Health Summit

NYCHA hosted its first-ever Community Mental Health Summit bringing together residents, community leaders, service providers, and City agency partners for a day of learning, connection, and healing.

Smoke-Free NYCHA Top Story Youth

December 31, 2025 LaToya

NYCHA Youth “Air the Truth” at Smoke-Free Workshop

Change requires a community, especially when it comes to smoking. This issue is particularly important for young people, because while

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Featured NYCHA Developments Top Story

December 22, 2025 LaToya

Celebrating 90 Years of NYCHA

On December 3, 1935, the first families were welcomed into First Houses, signaling the start of public housing in both New York City and the United States. The arrival of 120 families marked the beginning of the New York City Housing Authority, which would grow to become the nation’s largest public housing authority.