Founder of Coding Program for Young NYCHA Residents Intends to Expand Program to all Developments
A former resident of Queensbridge Houses, Jason Gibson, who recently received the prestigious 2022 David Prize for creating and helming
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Computer Coder Teaching Young NYCHA Residents Awarded Prestigious Prize
Hood Code founder and president Jason Gibson, who grew up in Queensbridge Houses, received a prestigious 2022 David Prize, The
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Helping Older Adults Stay Connected via Technology
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, older adult NYCHA residents were provided with free tablets and training on how
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Free Internet Coming to More Than 200 NYCHA Developments
On September 19, Mayor Eric Adams and NYC’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Matthew Fraser announced the citywide launch of Big
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NYC Selected as Finalist for C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Award, Spotlighting NYCHA’s Sustainability Agenda
Recognizing its leadership in addressing climate change, New York City was selected as one of 20 finalists for the 2022
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Resident Association Dedicates Wyckoff Gardens Room for Computer Training
On May 26, the Wyckoff Gardens Resident Association welcomed a dedicated space for computer learning and other programming at the
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NYCHA Residents Thriving in IT Careers After Tech51 Training
Tech51 and Per Scholas have partnered with NYCHA’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment and Sustainability (REES) to support residents who are interested in tech careers but have been unable to access training and job placement support.
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Older Adults Master Technology
For many older adults, learning how to use new technology can be frustrating. But Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from
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Melrose Houses Residents Receive Subsidized Laptops
Since November 2021, 67 residents of Melrose Houses in the Bronx received laptops, thanks to a partnership between NYCHA and
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Free Internet Installed at 3 NYCHA Developments
On March 26, three Manhattan NYCHA developments – Riis, Wald, and Baruch Houses – celebrated the launch of free internet
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