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Communities Education Top Story Youth 

It’s Back-to-School Time: Student OMNY Cards, Backpacks & School Supplies Giveaways

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 Joshua Olesker

With the new school year about to kick off, here’s some news every parent and child in New York City

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Repair & Rebuild Top Story Youth 

All-Inclusive Playground Opens at Washington Houses 

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 Vincent Echavaria

On August 11, NYCHA’s Washington Houses community unveiled a newly refurbished playground equipped with features to accommodate children with special

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Repair & Rebuild Top Story Youth 

Ribbon-Cutting Celebrates Playground Reopening at Queensbridge South Houses  

August 7, 2024August 6, 2024 Vincent Echavaria

On July 25, the Queensbridge South Houses community celebrated the reopening of a rehabilitated playground space as the summer kicked

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Communities Featured Jobs Program Partners REES Top Story Youth 

Summer Programs Available to NYCHA Residents

July 8, 2024September 23, 2024 Joshua Olesker

Take advantage of these summer programs!

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NYCHA logo, text: Mayor Adams, NYCHA CEO Bova-Hiatt Announce $1.3 Million Federal Grant to Support Youth in Brownsville
Top Story Youth 

NYCHA Receives $1.3 Million Federal Grant for Youth in Brownsville 

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 LaToya

On June 12, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYCHA CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt announced that the Authority received a

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Repair & Rebuild Top Story Youth 

Newly Refurbished Gymnasium Benefits the Claremont Community 

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 LaToya

Elected officials and community members joined current and former residents of Morris Houses on February 22 to celebrate the formal

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Communities Top Story Youth 

After-School Gaming Center Opens at Melrose North Community Center 

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

A new gaming and entrepreneurship center officially opened at the newly constructed Melrose North affordable housing development in the Bronx

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group of kids
Top Story Youth 

Halloween Movie Night at Lower East Side III 

November 7, 2023November 6, 2023 LaToya

The resident association (RA) of Lower East Side III recently threw a fun-filled pre-Halloween celebration for the development’s youngest residents

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man and kids working on weather balloon filled with gummies and candy
Featured Top Story Youth 

Taft Houses Children Reach New Heights Off the Block 

November 3, 2023December 4, 2023 LaToya

Off the Block provides young people from Taft Houses with arts and culture, STEM, nature, and outdoor activities to help build their skills and character.

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Safety Top Story Youth 

‘Fire Safety House’ Simulates Emergency for Farragut Houses Residents 

November 1, 2023December 4, 2023 Vincent Echavaria

Fire safety at Farragut Houses.

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