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Safe Horizon is still here for survivors

Safe Horizon Supports Victims of Domestic Violence

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 LaToya Community Program Helpline, COVID-19, Domestic Violence, Emergency Transfer, Safe Horizon

If you are experiencing domestic violence or abuse during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis, NYCHA’s partner, Safe Horizon, is here for you.

COVID-19 Top Story

Mental Health Support (& Other Resources) Available from Home

March 27, 2020May 4, 2020 LaToya COVID-19, Mental Health

While our city stays home to help stop the spread of coronavirus, New Yorkers can access a range of mental health services by phone or online.

Guidance to Section 8 Participants and Property Owners

COVID-19 Featured

Guidance to Section 8 Participants & Property Owners

March 26, 2020April 2, 2020 LaToya COVID-19, Section 8, Section 8 Participants, Section 8 Property Owners, Self-Service Portal

The health and safety of our employees, property owners, and participants remain a priority as we adjust program operations. For your use and planning, we have included an up-to-date status of Section 8 operations.

NYCHA Leadership NYCHA Resident Associations

Saluting NYCHA RA Presidents from the Bronx

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 LaToya Black History Month, NYCHA residents, Resident Association Presidents, The Bronx

In celebration of Black History Month, the New York Botanical Garden and New York City Council Member Vanessa Gibson partnered to honor NYCHA Resident Association Presidents from the Bronx for their service to fellow residents and communities.

COVID-19 Featured New York City News

Helping NYCHA’s Most Vulnerable Residents

March 25, 2020May 4, 2020 LaToya Chronic Health Conditions, City of New York, COVID-19, Food Delivery, Seniors

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting all New Yorkers and increasingly disrupting the city’s daily life. The most vulnerable members

Man using flashlight to look into kitchen cabinets.

IPM

Hunting for Clues and Keeping Out Pests

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 LaToya Integrated Pest Management, IPM

Adopting an Integrated Pest Management Approach at NYCHA.

NYCHA 2.0

“Private management can help save NYCHA”

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 LaToya Baychester Houses, Betances Houses, Daily News, PACT, RAD

The Daily News published an op-ed written by Sandra Gross, Baychester Houses Resident Association President, and Rafael Uriondo, a longtime resident at Betances Houses on March 9, 2020.

Mary McLeod Bethune, Lillian Wald, and Sonia Sotomayor

NYCHA Developments

NYCHA Developments Named after Women

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 LaToya Bethune Gardens, Bracetti Plaza, Justice Sonia Sotomayor Houses, Wald Houses

To celebrate Women’s History Month, The NYCHA Journal is highlighting the Authority’s developments named after notable women.

NYCHA Developments and Property Management Offices Services Update

COVID-19 Featured From the Chair

Development & Property Management Offices Services Update

March 20, 2020April 2, 2020 LaToya COVID-19, NYCHA Developments, NYCHA Property Management, NYCHA residents

NYCHA’s Property Management Offices are open, but to further implement social distancing best practices, we have reduced the number of staff in every office and we have suspended direct-contact meetings between staff and residents.  

Guidance to Section 8 Participants on Process Adjustments

COVID-19 Featured From the Chair

Section 8 Participant Process Adjustments

March 19, 2020April 2, 2020 LaToya Section 8, Section 8 Participants

Section 8 Participants & Property Owners: Read for more information about suspension of termination actions and recertifications.