Post Tagged with: "NYCHA"

Gregory Russ, Chair of the New York City Housing Authority. Credit: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

NYCHA CEO To Step Down

Chair and CEO Roles Will Be Split, With National Search Underway for Permanent CEO Current NYCHA General Counsel Lisa Bova-Hiatt Will Serve as Interim CEO Mayor Eric Adams today announced a new leadership structure at the New York City Housing […]

by · September 15, 2022 · Breaking News, Housing, News

Federal Monitor Investigating How Arsenic Got Into NYCHA’s Water | THE CITY

Federal Monitor Investigating How Arsenic Got Into NYCHA’s Water by Greg B. Smith, The City This article was originally published on Sep 3 8:39pm EDT by THE CITY The discovery of arsenic in the tap water of a Lower East […]

by · September 6, 2022 · Housing, News
NYCHA Found Arsenic in the Water Two Weeks Ago — Tenants Only Found Out Friday Night | THE CITY

NYCHA Found Arsenic in the Water Two Weeks Ago — Tenants Only Found Out Friday Night | THE CITY

NYCHA Found Arsenic in the Water Two Weeks Ago — Tenants Only Found Out Friday Night by Greg B. Smith, The City This article was originally published on Sep 2 10:42pm EDT by THE CITY [media = https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/mxCNlaijps2M3XsNedmL1GXmc4E=/0x0:3000×2003/3000×2003/filters:focal(1500×1002:1501×1003)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22161297/riis_houses.0.jpg] The city’s […]

by · September 6, 2022 · Breaking News, Housing
Photo rendering of the proposed project at Edenwald Houses/NYCHA

$445 million in Comprehensive repairs planned for 2,000 Apartments at Edenwald Houses

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) formally announced the selection of Camber Property Group, Henge Development, and SAA | EVI Development as the development team to deliver comprehensive building and apartment upgrades for nearly 4,800 residents and more than […]

by · December 21, 2021 · Government, Housing
Kathleen A. Benjamin was 86 at the time of her death.

In Memoriam: Kathleen Benjamin, a retired Bronx teacher

Former Bronx assemblyman Michael Benjamin announced that his mother Kathleen A. Benjamin, nee Conton, passed peacefully away at 3:35 a.m. at Calvary Hospital on October 28, 2021. She was 86 and a native of Christiansted, St. Croix, USVI. She came […]

by · October 31, 2021 · Obituary
Photo credit: Robert Press

Mayor Announces Eastchester Gardens Facelift

Mayor de Blasio Announcers $3.7 Million Dollars to Renovate Eastchester Gardens Community Center By Robert Press Mayor Bill de Blasio came to the Eastchester Gardens Housing Complex with NY State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, State Senator Jamaal Bailey, and Councilman Andy King […]

by · February 7, 2019 · Bronx Politics, Housing, News
Mayor Bill de Blasio makes an announcement regarding New York City's lead prevention at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx Hospital on Monday, January 28, 2019. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

MAYOR DE BLASIO ANNOUNCES LEADFREENYC, A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO END CHILDHOOD LEAD EXPOSURE

The theme of ‘The LeadFreeNYC plan’ will be to have a LEAD FREE NYC by screening not only large multiple dwelling buildings built before 1978, but to screen every apartment for any hazard of lead. This will be done by […]

Comptroller Stringer Holds Lead Hearing Today

Comptroller Stringer Holds Lead Hearing Today

Comptroller Stringer Launches Public Hearings and Family Complaint Hotline as Lead Crisis Continues As part of his ongoing investigation into the City’s response to lead poisoning in children citywide, Comptroller Scott M. Stringer announced today the first in a series […]

by · September 17, 2018 · Bulletin Board, News
Sepulveda, Blake and Gibson Tour Water-damaged NYCHA Building

Sepulveda, Blake and Gibson Tour Water-damaged NYCHA Building

SENATOR SEPULVEDA, OTHER BRONX ELECTEDS WORKING WITH NYCHA TO HELP RESTORE FLOOD-DAMAGED APARTMENTS, COMPENSATE TENANTS State Senator Luis Sepulveda said today that he, Assemblyman Michael Blake and City Councilmember Vanessa Gibson are working with the New York City Housing Authority […]

by · August 29, 2018 · News
Gjonaj: Investigate NYCHA Officials for Perjury

Gjonaj: Investigate NYCHA Officials for Perjury

CM Gjonaj calls on City Council to start a perjury investigation to uncover any and all misleading and false testimony provided by NYCHA leadership in previous testimony before the Council.

by · June 14, 2018 · Government, News, Op Ed, Opinion
Where The Pols Are, May 21

Where The Pols Are, May 21

CM Vanessa Gibson calls on the de Blasio Administration to build more affordable senior citizen housing on vacant NYCHA land.

A Brooklyn pervert was released after a little more than 2-moths in jail, the mother fears he may return to the St. Mar'y Park Houses in Longwood. Photo by David Greene

Where The Pols Are, February 26: The New Flint

12:00 PM – Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner James O’Neill deliver remarks at a street sign dedication ceremony honoring Officer Edward Byrne. 103rd Precinct, 168-02 91st Avenue, Jamaica, New York. 12:00 PM – Senator Jeff Klein and members […]

Bronx Political Round Up: Torres Makes Hay Over NYCHA

Bronx Political Round Up: Torres Makes Hay Over NYCHA

Councilmembers Grill NYCHA for Answers Reports show that almost 80% of NYCHA residents have been without heat or hot water at one point throughout the 2018 winter season. Bronx Councilmen Ritchie Torres and Rafael Salamanca Jr. demanded answers and continued […]

Special Election Day is Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Polls are open from 6am to 9pm.

Bronx Political Round-up: Cuomo Sets 4/24 Special Election

Governor Andrew Cuomo released the proclamation declaring April 24 as the date of the special election to fill 11 legislative vacancies in the State Senate (2) and the State Assembly (9).

NY City Hall -- Council Chambers, East Wing

Where The Pols Are, February 6: NYCHA Showdown at City Hall

The state Legislature is in session. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in Albany with no public events scheduled (as of 7:00 AM). Public Advocate James attends the City Council hearing on NYCHA’s heating systems and boilers. 10:00 AM – The New […]