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|  Welcome to the Residents’ Corner! Here you will find information on Community Center activities, senior activities, health services, and employment opportunities. Learn more about NYCHA's Resident Leadership and policies and initiatives that impact you. You can find all that and more here in the Residents' Corner. |  |
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NYCHA/CUNY Resident Scholarship ProgramThe 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 EXTENDED: June 15.  Visit the NYCHA/CUNY Resident Scholarship pageLearn About Other Scholarships for Public Housing Residents | |
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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 15 Apply for the NFL Officiating Academy |
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Learn How to Get Your IDs in NYC Having an ID is one of the keys to success. Learn how to apply for a birth certificate, Social Security card and non-driver State ID. Learn more about getting your ID |
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College-Bound Resident Earns Essay Honors NYCHA resident Sadia Nusrat won scholarship honors through the New York State chapter of the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (NYSPHADA) after writing an essay and being referred by the Authority. Nusrat and her family met with NYCHA Chairman Rhea as the Authority continues its investment in the education of its residents. Read more about SadiaVisit the NYCHA/CUNY Resident Scholarship pageLearn About Other Scholarships for Public Housing Residents |
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Garbage Improvements Coincide with New School Construction at East Harlem Development The construction of the DREAM Charter School along with new units of affordable housing at Washington Houses has created the need for a new site for garbage compactors at the East Harlem complex. After careful analysis, NYCHA determined that the current barbecue area on the south side of E 102nd St. between 230 E 102nd St. and 220 E 102nd St. would be the best location. In order to address any concerns about the determined location, NYCHA officials led a group of Washington Houses residents on a tour of Brooklyn’s Linden Houses, which currently has compactors on site. NYCHA to Install Cleaner, Quieter Compactors at Washington HousesWatch NYCHA staff give the tour of garbage compactors [YouTube] |
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NYCHA Residents Access Job Opportunities in Information Technology Thanks to a partnership with charitable organization, Workforce Opportunity Services, the NYCHA now has eight (8) new technology employees who call NYCHA home. These residents, now among 23 young people employed through this partnership, underwent intense training in helpdesk support and will now work for NYCHA and other companies and agencies. The program, conducted in conjunction with Columbia University, has drawn enormous interest from NYCHA residents, with 170 high-school-age students applying for admission. NYCHA Residents on the Road to a Career in IT |
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NYCHA and Residents Talk Trash at Developments NYCHA's steadfast commitment to provide quality public housing is dependent on the help of its residents. Proper trash disposal not only helps keep our developments clean and safe, but it helps keep vermin away. Read this list of "do's and don'ts" to help your development stay clean and safe. Together We Can Put Garbage in Its Place - NYCHA |
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NYPD Job Opportunities Available The New York City Police Department is currently offering a number of exciting career opportunities. The New York City Police Department is the largest Police Department in the United States and looked upon as the nation's leader in law enforcement practices. A NYPD career offers benefits, varied work assignments, and unlimited opportunity to go out into the community to meet people and resolve problems. NYPD CareersNYPD Recruit |
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NYCHA Youth Learn About Careers in Fashion from Esteemed Panel On Feb. 1, 75 NYCHA youth learned the ins and outs of the fashion world from an esteemed panel of industry experts as part of events in advance of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the High School for Fashion Industries. The panel discussion - under the sponsorship of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and IMG Fashion - included panelists such as fashion designer, Betsey Johnson and Malcolm Carfrae, Calvin Klien Executive VP of Global Communications. These experts spoke about fashion beyond the runway, with emphasis on careers like stylist, fashion writer/blogger, producer, and director. View Fashion Week photos (Flickr)NYC Public High School Students Kick Off Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week with Life in Fashion Forum |
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NYCHA Seniors Ring in the Year of the Dragon NYCHA seniors at Manhattan's Meltzer Towers Senior Center gathered to celebrate Chinese New Year. Known as the "Year of the Dragon" in 2012, the holiday is the longest and most important of Chinese holidays. The dragon is regarded as one of the most important astrological signs symbolizing power, strength, and good luck. NYCHA Seniors Ring in the Year of the Dragon |
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Prospect Plaza Plans Push Forward Former Prospect Plaza residents and NYCHA officials met at Brooklyn’s Van Dyke Community Center on Jan. 11 for to discuss progress in the redevelopment plan. With construction of the development set to begin in late 2013, former residents received an update on the efforts. The mixed-use development will boast a minimum of 80 public housing units and approximately 280 affordable housing units along with ground-floor retail, community facility space, and open space. Redevelopment of Prospect Plaza UnderwayView Prospect Plaza meeting photos (Flickr)Revision Prospect Plaza | A Redevelopment & Revitalization Project |
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New Community Center Opens in Johnson Houses NYCHA Chairman John B. Rhea celebrated the opening of the James Weldon Johnson Community & Children's Center with Johnson Houses residents, elected officials, and other local leaders on Dec. 2 at the East Harlem development. Residents can now enjoy recreational opportunities and technology in a safe environment after years of thoughtful planning by NYCHA. The Center includes a performance stage, weight room, senior area, kitchen, and a technology center sponsored by Time Warner Cable. Additional partners include the Children's Museum of Manhattan - who will create a permanent interactive exhibit and hands-on educational programs - and the Supportive Children's Advocacy Network, who will provide after-school programs as well as GED prep and job training. Johnson Houses Community Center: The Wait is OverJohnson Houses Community & Children's Center ribbon-cutting photos |
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NYCHA, Local 79 Celebrate the Addition of Over 200 Public Housing Residents to the Union Officials from NYCHA and Laborers’ Local 79 of the Mason Tenders District Council (MTDC) of Greater New York joined at Harlem's Johnson Houses to celebrate the addition of more than 200 NYCHA residents into the union. The addition of the workers is part of NYCHA's Section 3 efforts to link public housing residents with employment opportunities. Read the press release |
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NYCHA Helps Teens See Signs of Domestic Abuse at Annual Conference Keeping with NYCHA's longstanding commitment to assist those who are victims of domestic violence, the Social Services Department held the 10th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Conference on Saturday, Oct. 29. This year's theme, "We Stand for Healthy Teen Dating Relationships,” focused on promoting positive models for NYCHA youth. MSNBC anchor Tamron Hall delivered remarks at the conference held at York College in Jamaica, Queens, which also featured interactive workshops and informational tables on how to seek out the appropriate assistance when dealing with domestic violence. NYCHA Teens Learn Healthy Dating Tips at Annual Domestic Violence ConferenceNYCHA Social ServicesView photos from the Domestic Violence Conference |
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Children's Museum Exhibit to Make East Harlem Development its New Home NYCHA, in partnership with the Children's Museum of Manhattan, will host a 2,000-square-foot installation in the East Harlem development James Weldon Johnson Houses. Through a federal grant awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the permanent exhibition will focus on health and literacy and is set to include 25 interactive stations, as well as regularly updated programming, scheduled to begin in 2012. Children’s Museum of Manhattan Coming to Johnson HousesMuseum Moves Beyond Its Walls (The Wall Street Journal) |
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Resident Board Member Gonzalez Recognized for Contributions to Manhattan's West Side New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Board Member, Victor A. Gonzalez, received a 2011 WESTY Award in a ceremony on Oct. 19, 2011 for his efforts to improve Manhattan’s West Side. Mr. Gonzalez, who has lived in the Upper West Side (Wise Towers) since 1972, was appointed by Mayor Bloomberg to the NYCHA Board in July 2011, becoming the first New York City public housing resident to sit on the executive Board. The WESTY—a civic award, which stands for ‘West Side Spirit Thanks You’, is presented by the West Side Spirit through its publisher, Manhattan Media. Resident Board Member Gonzalez Recognized for Contributions to Manhattan's West SidePublic Housing Tenant Helps Others Like Him (West Side Spirit)Resident Board Member Gonzalez Biography |
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Reading Event Engages Harlem Youth & Families Over 100 youth gathered at the St. Nicholas Houses Senior Center to participate in the first “Literacy Day” hosted by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), in partnership with the Harlem Children’s Zone. The event focused on promoting literacy and encouraging families at the Harlem development to get involved in community-based events to achieve education goals. "Literacy Day" is just one of NYCHA’s education programs geared toward helping youth, teens and adults acquire skills in a fun and engaging environment. Read the storyView photos from the event (Flickr)NYCHA Education Programs |
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NYCHA’s Best and Brightest CUNY Students Earn $1,000 Scholarships to Further Their Studies This year, NYCHA once again proved its commitment to supporting residents in their educational pursuits by awarding scholarships through the NYCHA-CUNY Resident Scholarship Program. NYCHA also introduced the Regina A. Figueroa Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to residents with disabilities who are enrolled in a CUNY undergraduate program. Scholarship recipients range in age from 20 years old to 50. All scholars are full-time undergraduates at a college of The City University of New York (CUNY), and maintain a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher. Read the storyView photos from the Scholarship Awards Ceremony (Flickr)View additional photos from CUNY Photographer Yuan Yuan Kong (Picassa)Watch video of Chairman John B. Rhea's remarks (YouTube)Meet the 2011 Scholarship Recipients (in PDF)NYCHA/CUNY Resident Scholarship Program |
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Resident Training Academy Graduates Get Down to Business The hard work of some of NYCHA's Resident Training Academy (NRTA) graduates has led to employment opportunities in the fields where they acquired their new skills. The NRTA provides construction and janitorial related training programs and job placement assistance to NYCHA residents. Trainees who successfully complete their training program are assisted in getting employment at NYCHA as Caretakers and with NYCHA contractors in construction related positions. Read the storyResident Employment Services |
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