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Author: Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

Partners The Arts Top Story 

Free Theater Tickets Thanks to New Partnership

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

When Sheila Smalls got free tickets to watch a performance by the Ethiopian group Circus Abyssinia at the New Victory

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Public Housing Preservation Trust Top Story 

Board of Public Housing Preservation Trust to Hold First Meeting on July 7 

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

The Board of the Public Housing Preservation Trust will hold its inaugural meeting on Friday, July 7, 2023, at 12

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Featured Program Partners Technology Top Story Youth 

NYCHA and Public Housing Community Fund Launch Youth Tech Corps 

May 3, 2023June 1, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

NYCHA Youth Tech Corps program launched for NYCHA residents ages 16 to 24.

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NYCHA Employees NYCHA Residents Top Story 

Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Week 

April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

On April 17, 1907, the City of New York recorded its largest-ever immigrant arrivals on Ellis Island. In honor of

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NYCHA Employees Top Story 

NYCHA’s NAACP Branch Black History Month Celebration

March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

NYCHA’s NAACP branch held an awards ceremony at 1200 Waters Place in the Bronx to round off its celebration of

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Connected Communities Top Story 

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Visits NYCHA Urban Farm

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

The NYCHA urban farm at Bay View Houses in Brooklyn received a special visitor on March 5: House Democratic Leader

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Exceptional Colleagues Top Story 

Celebrating Social Work Month: Meet Marina Oteiza, Director of Family Partnerships 

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

March is Social Work Month, an opportunity to celebrate the profession and help others learn about the many positive contributions

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NYCHA Residents Program Partners Top Story 

Free Tax Prep 

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

With tax season in full swing, NYCHA is offering opportunities for public housing residents and Section 8 voucher holders to

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Comprehensive Modernization Exceptional Colleagues Top Story 

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Meet Michele Moore, Director of Comprehensive Modernization 

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

Michele Moore is not one to shy away from a challenge. On the contrary, she welcomes it. Coming from a

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NYCHA Employees Top Story 

Celebrating Black History Month at Red Hook Houses 

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

Staff at NYCHA’s Red Hook West development celebrated Black History month with an extra special tribute this year – recognition

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