Inspiring Young NYCHA Residents Through the Arts
Tareake Dorill has lived at Riis Houses in the East Village all his life – and his grandmother was one
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The Arts
ArtBridge Exhibition Celebrates Public Art at NYCHA Developments
On July 8, a new art exhibition, “Present Power / Future Hopes,” brought outdoor art indoors to showcase the work
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Unity for All at Saint Nicholas Houses
The mural, “Saint Nicholas for All Unity Mural,” was painted by 120 residents, NYCHA staff, and community partners such as Harlem Children’s Zone.
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Van Dyke III Mural Pays Tribute to Inspirational Brownsville Figures
Rising above an outdoor recreational area at NYCHA’s Van Dyke III development are some familiar faces: boxing icons Mike Tyson and Riddick Bowe and former Yankee World Series champion Willie Randolph.
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One to Watch: HANAC’s Secret Society Dance Company at Astoria Houses
It’s no longer a secret that one of the best youth dance troupes in New York City is based at
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New Youth Art Exhibit at Brownsville Houses
On April 28, a new youth-designed public art exhibit, “Testify,” was unveiled on a sidewalk shed at Brownsville Houses in
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SuperHero: Former Manhattanville Resident Debuts Play Inspired by Childhood
A new off-Broadway play, “SuperHero,” invites audience members into the world of an artistic 10-year-old boy growing up in Manhattanville
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Free Program Invites Youth to Learn Art of DJing, Jam with Police
Turntables, mixers, and microphones – put them together and you just might have an ideal after-school activity for NYCHA youth
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Announcing the Winners of the Smoke-Free NYCHA Art Contest
NYCHA resident artists joined forces with the Smoke-Free NYCHA Liaison team to create original art that promotes the goal of reducing exposure to secondhand smoke.
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Giving the Gift of Reading
This spring through November, NYCHA and its community partners are giving young residents and their families the gift of adventure through reading by donating approximately 25,100 free books. This is the fifth year
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