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Federal Monitor Approves NYCHA’S Pest and Waste Management Action Plan

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 Vincent Echavaria

The Federal Monitor approved NYCHA’s initial Pest and Waste Management Action Plan for improving the Authority’s benchmarks for waste and pest control

NYCHA Developments Top Story

Federal Monitor Approves NYCHA’S Initial Lead Action Plan

January 21, 2021January 28, 2021 Vincent Echavaria

Over the past two years NYCHA has developed a sophisticated online system for tracking lead activities; conducted more than 91,000 visual assessments; and organized several outreach campaigns to better identify apartments where children under

Blueprint for Change NYCHA 2.0 Top Story

Progress on NYCHA’s PACT Program

January 20, 2021February 12, 2021 Vincent Echavaria

To date, more than 7,500 NYCHA residents have benefitted from major building improvements, facade upgrades, and apartment renovations completed since

Communities Sustainability Top Story

NYCHA, Green City Force Inventory Thousands of Trees Across 18 Campuses

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 Vincent Echavaria

Equipped with tape measures and a mobile app, a group of current and former NYCHA residents were on a mission

Seniors Technology Top Story

Senior Receives First Tablet Computer as Christmas Gift from NYCHA

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 Vincent Echavaria

For many people across the world, digital communication was the only way to have face-to-face family gatherings this holiday season. But for those lacking

Blueprint for Change NYCHA 2.0 Top Story

NYCHA’s Skilled Trades Pilot Increases Productivity by 18%

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA’s Skilled Trades Pilot Program, developed as part of the Authority’s Blueprint for Change’s Transformation Plan, is already transforming how NYCHA operates. Since

NYCHA Resident Associations Seniors Top Story

Chelsea Nonprofit Honors NYCHA Residents for Helping Neighbors During Pandemic

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 Vincent Echavaria

At its 64th annual celebration of its founder, the nonprofit Hudson Guild honored NYCHA residents who took action during an unprecedented time

Communities NYCHA Residents Top Story

NYCHA Farms Close Out Holiday Season with Winter Cheer Festivities

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA’s farms celebrated the holiday season with winter-themed events where residents offered their visions on the future of local Eco-Hubs in addition