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NYCHA Announces Berry Houses Boxing Gym OpeningNYCHA Chairman John B. Rhea joined New York State Assemblyman Michael Cusick, Richmond County District Attorney Daniel M. Donovan, & legendary boxing trainer & ESPN commentator Teddy Atlas to celebrate the opening of the Atlas NYPD Cops & Kids Boxing Gym at the Berry Houses Community Center in Staten Island. The gym will serve 100-200 youth in the Berry Houses & the community at large.  NYCHA Joins Assemblyman Michael Cusick and Noted Trainer Teddy Atlas to Announce Opening of Boxing Gym for Youth at Berry HousesView photos from the announcement | |
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 NYCHA Engages Residents on Its Land Lease Plan Over the past several months, NYCHA has been meeting with residents, resident leaders, elected officials, and other stakeholders to present a proposal to develop new low-income and market rate housing on NYCHA land. The Authority’s ongoing engagement with residents and others has included a discussion of the challenges that make developing new, sustainable sources of revenue necessary, as well as information on how the plan will benefit public housing residents and communities across the City. NYCHA Land Lease Opportunity to Preserve Public HousingSubmit Your Comment on NYCHA's Land Lease Plan |
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Board Member Margarita López Interviewed on "Green Power Report" On May 20, Board Member Margarita López was on the "Green Power Report" to discuss all the initiatives NYCHA has underway to become a leader in environmental sustainability. Board Member Margarita López Interviewed on "Green Power Report" |
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Forest Houses Residents Help Build New Art Monument NYCHA residents will join renowned artist Thomas Hirschhorn in building an upcoming art project, Gramsci Monument, to be developed on the grounds of Forest Houses in the Morrisania neighborhood of the Bronx. The summer-long, interactive art project, named after the Italian political theorist and Marxist thinker Antonio Gramsci, is funded entirely by Dia Art Foundation and will involve local residents at every stage of the project. Gramsci Monument will be open to the public from July 1 to Sept. 15. Forest Houses Residents Help Build New Art Monument |
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NYCHA & NFL Partner to Create Unique Opportunity for Residents NYCHA and the National Football League (NFL) have once again partnered to bring the Football Officiating Academy to residents. The objective of the program is to provide men and women, ages 17-30, with the critical skills necessary to become a game official. DEADLINE: June 7 Apply for the NFL Officiating Academy |
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NYCHA-CUNY Resident Scholarship Program The NYCHA-CUNY Resident Scholarship Program provides $1,000 scholarships for qualifying public housing residents who are enrolled in colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). Additionally, the Regina A. Figueroa Memorial Scholarship annually awards $1,000 scholarships to qualifying NYCHA residents with disabilities who are enrolled in CUNY senior and community colleges. DEADLINE: June 14 NYCHA-CUNY Resident Scholarship Program |
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Bike Share Program Offering Discount to NYCHA Residents Citi Bike provides New Yorkers and visitors with an additional transportation option for getting around the city and NYCHA residents can become annual members for only $60 - a savings of over 35% from the regular membership fee. Visit citibikenyc.com/pricing/discounted or call 1-855-BIKE-311 for more information. Citi Bike Annual Membership Discount for NYCHA Residents |
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NYCHA Eliminates Nearly 149,000 Repair Work Orders from Its Backlog NYCHA continues to reduce the number of open work orders to less than 274,000 from a peak of 423,000 as of May 1, 2013. The reduction is a result of NYCHA’s Maintenance and Repair Action Plan to improve its efficiency and eliminate the backlog by the end of 2013. The decrease of approximately 149,000 work orders positions NYCHA to achieve its goal of eliminating the backlog by the end of 2013. See the Latest Maintenance & Repair Action Plan Results |
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REES Launches New Website for Resident Opportunities NYCHA’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment and Sustainability (REES) has launched OpportunityNYCHA.org - a website that helps link NYCHA residents to adult education and training, employment, financial empowerment and resident business development opportunities and programs in their neighborhood. REES Launches New Website for Resident OpportunitiesOpportunityNYCHA.org |
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Grant Helps NYCHA, Residents Shape Future of Mott Haven NYCHA received a Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Planning Grant aimed at transforming promising neighborhoods and after thorough review, it was decided that a special focus on Mott Haven was the best use of funds. Over 17,000 public housing residents live in the five developments in the neighborhood - and all were invited to help shape the future of Mott Haven! Choice Neighborhood: Mott Haven - CNN iReportNYCHA Receives $300,000 Planning Grant to Lead Revitalization Efforts in Bronx Public Housing Community |
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NYCHA, Elected Officials Announce Completed Security Enhancements The New York City Housing Authority and elected officials announced the completed installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras at three developments. Enhanced security measures are slated to occur in 85 developments citywide by fall 2013 thanks to collaboration with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and funding allocations from elected officials. New York City Council Member Stephen Levin & NYCHA Announce CCTV Camera Installation Complete at Williams PlazaNew York City Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito & NYCHA Announce CCTV Camera Installation Complete at Taft HousesNew York City Council Member Margaret Chin & NYCHA Announce CCTV Camera Installation Complete at Smith HousesNYCHA Security Camera Installation |
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Manhattan District Attorney, NYPD Bust Gangs at NYCHA Developments Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly announced a series of criminal indictments related to narcotics and violence in and around five NYCHA developments. On April 4, Manhattan DA Vance announced the indictments of more than 60 members of three gangs based at Johnson, Lehman, and Taft Houses in Harlem. Another 41 members of a narcotics trafficking ring based in Baruch and Campos Houses on the Lower East Side were indicted on April 12. As part of Plan NYCHA, the Authority has worked with both the NYPD and the various District Attorneys to create neighborhoods where residents, employees, and their visitors can feel safe. Four Drug Kingpins, Lower East Side Gang Members Indicted for Running Cocaine Delivery ServiceDistrict Attorney Vance and Police Commissioner Kelly Announce Indictments of 63 Members of Three of Manhattan’s Most Violent Gangs |
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Changes to Parking Procedures Beginning April 2013, NYCHA’s partnership with Greystone Parking Services signals a change in parking procedures for current and potential NYCHA parking permit holders. NYCHA parking lots are in the process of being converting from non-reserved lots to reserved lots. Greystone now administers the parking program including the issuing of permits to NYCHA residents and employees as well as the enforcement of rules and regulation at NYCHA parking facilities. Additionally, changes to parking fees have been made to help ensure cleaner and safer lots while also ensuring that spaces will only be used by those with valid permits. Parking Lot Changes |
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NYCHA Applicants Can Now Check Status via Self-Service Portal NYCHA public housing and Section 8 applicants can check their application status through the NYCHA Housing Application Self-Service Portal. Once applicants have registered on the self-service portal, they can also (if applicable) view their eligibility interview date, confirm eligibility; verify certification to a public housing development waiting list; or verify their Housing Choice Voucher status. NYCHA Self-Service Portal |
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Flat Rent Schedule in Effect for NYCHA Residents To ensure all residents are subject to equal rent standards, NYCHA will gradually raise rent to 30 percent of household income over the next five years. Currently, close to a third of residents pay less than 30 percent of their income for rent. NYCHA began discussing making changes to its rent policy during Plan NYCHA resident meetings, as well as the Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Plan roundtable meeting discussions last year. The first wave of increases will begin in May 2013. Flat Rent ScheduleEstimate Your Rent PaymentsFlat Rent Implementation Letter (in PDF)Flat Rent Implementation Letter (Spanish) (in PDF) |
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NYCHA' Strategic Plan - Plan NYCHA: A Roadmap for Preservation Plan NYCHA: A Roadmap for Preservation is NYCHA’s strategic plan that highlights the need to foster partnerships and maintain and improve public housing services for current and future generations of New Yorkers. Visit the Plan NYCHA website |
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NYCHA's Green Agenda NYCHA is making great strides towards creating a healthier environment for more than 400,000 public housing residents. By employing energy conservation initiatives and playing an integral role in PlaNYC, the City's strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, NYCHA is doing its part to help make New York City the world's first great sustainable city of the 21st century. greenNYCHALearn more about NYCHA's Green AgendaFollow our Resident Green Committees on Facebook |
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