Communities - The NYCHA Journal

Polo Grounds Memorializes Century-Old Dempsey vs. Firpo Title Bout

November 3, 2023December 4, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

NYCHA and the World Boxing Council pay tribute to the legendary Dempsey vs. Firpo bout at Polo Grounds Towers.

Communities Repair & Rebuild Top Story

Unity Plaza Welcomes Newly Upgraded Community Center

September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

On September 12, Unity Plaza Houses in Brooklyn celebrated a newly refurbished community center, featuring upgraded multipurpose and dance rooms,

Communities Top Story Youth

Former Edenwald Basketball Star Gives Assist to Community With Summer League, Activism

September 13, 2023September 12, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

Rasheem Jenkins found his sanctuary in basketball as a youth growing up at Edenwald Houses. Edenwald, the Bronx’s largest NYCHA

Communities Featured Top Story

National Night Out at NYCHA

August 4, 2023September 6, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

NYPD precincts celebrated the annual National Night Out by hosting a variety of events in the communities they serve across the city, including the nine Police Service Areas that serve NYCHA developments.

Communities Partners Top Story

HPD, NYCHA & HDC Announce Plans & Partners for 200 Affordable Senior Homes in Brooklyn

June 23, 2023June 22, 2023 Michael

CAMBA Housing Ventures will develop residences for low-income and formerly homeless seniors on an underutilized section of NYCHA’s Kingsborough campus

Communities Featured NYCHA Developments Top Story

“New Buildings and New Hope for Residents of Public Housing”

June 22, 2023August 1, 2023 Michael

The Daily News published a op-ed that praised the plans that residents of Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses and NYCHA developed to completely rebuild their homes.