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Vol. 41 No. 5 www.nyc.gov/nycha June 2011 Community Conversations are Complete, but Dialogue Continues Effort Will Inform Plan to Preserve Public Housing early 1,000 public housing residents One of the key initiatives Nand Section 8 participants from all five boroughs joined NYCHA in its 10 NYCHA unveiled during the Community Conversations this spring. Community Conversations is a The series of conversations, bringing plan to transition families to more residents face-to-face with NYCHA staff appropriate-sized apartments to discuss the future of the Authority,Journa l based on their current needs. drew a positive response for the collabo- By doing so, the Authority can ration they were meant to encourage. make larger apartments available At the Community Conversation at to families currently on its Melrose Classic Center in the Bronx, waiting list. NYCHA estimates Citywide Council of Presidents Bronx North District Chair Herma Williams that there are about 5,000 inspired residents to continue in the dia- apartments where the residents NYCHA residents and staff discuss the future of the Authority – and how it will be reached together – at can use more space, and there logue and not have it end with the Com- the Community Conversation held on May 14, 2011, at the Rutgers Community Center in Manhattan. munity Conversations. “To be given an are 45,000 apartments where opportunity to have direct dialogue with that will serve as a vital roadmap for the through the community center, to residents have more space than NYCHA executives who are actually in next five years. cultural and social events. Because of they need, half of which are the position to make positive changes to At the Community Conversation NYCHA, we have a sense of community inhabited by seniors. NYCHA improve my quality of life, as well as the held for Russian speakers, two public and a better life,” they said. does not plan to evict these safety and security of my family based housing residents expressed how the A Section 8 voucher holder thanked on what they heard from me, is inspiring Authority provides much more than NYCHA for providing housing that he residents, but offer them other and highly commendable,” she said. a home when asked why NYCHA is otherwise could not afford. “Studio options, including subsidized The Community Conversations will important to them. “We want to thank apartments in this area rent for more housing and the opportunity to help shape the Plan to Preserve Public NYCHA for a place to live that we can than $1,250 a month and our family move to another development. Housing, NYCHA’s comprehensive plan afford and also for providing trips, could never pay continued on page 2 

inside Top Teen Chefs Learn to Cook up a Storm this issue By Zodet Negrón different cuts,” explained Douglas Ca- hey had never even cut an onion, nady, 21, from Drew-Hamilton Houses in T or boiled an egg, but in just 10 Manhattan, as he chopped up an onion weeks, 20 young men and women from like a pro. “When I started, I only knew NYCHA developments in Manhattan how to cut up an onion one way.” learned to work a knife like an “Iron Canady aspires to be a chef and was Chef,” making their own sauce and inspired by a visit to the Red Rooster roasting chicken. They acquired their restaurant in Harlem during a field trip, techniques not in “Hell’s Kitchen,” but where he got to see a professional kitch- from the Teen Chef Program, a part- en and learn how it works. “Now I want nership among NYCHA, The Sylvia to do it more and more,” he said, adding Center and Children’s Aid Society. The that he plans to go to culinary school. purpose of the program, sponsored by “I wanted to learn how to cook in Caught in a Weather renowned Chef Rachael Ray and her the first place and make sure my mom Emergency? Yum-O organization, was not only to eats right,” said Joshua James, 19, from teach youth how to make a “30-Minute Drew-Hamilton Houses. “My mother is Here’s What You Need to Know » read more on page 3 Meal,” but to inspire them to make a diabetic and this experience will help healthier options and consider the food me help her.” NYCHA youth stir up something scrumptious NYCHA Annual Art Show: industry as a career opportunity. “I don’t want to cook all the time, but I to make your mouth water at the Teen Chef Program, a partnership among NYCHA, The “I want to inspire them to start cook- wanted to know how,” said Marc Donate, Check Out Your Neighbors’ Talents! Sylvia Center and Children’s Aid Society. » read more on page 10 ing, even if they don’t become a chef, 15, from Drew-Hamilton Houses. “At so that they learn how to cook and enjoy least that way someone else would know According to Chef Hollie, the idea is NYCHA’s New Vice-Chair: it,” said Chef Hollie Greene, Education how to cook at home, and on special oc- to have a cooking curriculum for spring, Emily Youssouf Talks About the Director at the Sylvia Center, a non-profit casions like Mother’s Day, I can cook.” summer and fall to learn more than just Authority’s Future » read more on page 6 that teaches children about nutrition and For their last class, the cooks, who “Cooking for Real.” John Hall, Chief cooking. It was a challenge, she added, were predominantly male, made Operating Officer for Rachael Ray, Harlem Home Run: since this was the first time they took on lasagna, garlic bread, a salad of fresh- who visited the class, added that they Harlem RBI to Open New Charter teens, but she feels it was well worth it. picked mixed greens from a field trip to hope to continue partnerships such School at Washington Houses The students agree. a farmer’s market, and raspberry tiramisu as these to offer programs for both » read more on page 4 “For different vegetables, you have for dessert. children and teens. 2 June 2011 The Housing Authority Journal HUD Grant Aims to Help East NYCHA Board Meetings Harlem Residents Breathe Easier The program will help reduce otice hereby is given that the New York City or eliminate household environ- NHousing Authority’s Board Meetings take place mental conditions that worsen every other Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Board asthma symptoms such as mold, Room on the 12th floor of 250 Broadway, New York, poor ventilation, pest infestation New York (unless otherwise noted). The remaining (roaches, bedbugs and rodents), meetings for Calendar Year 2011 are as follows: house dust and second-hand smoke. Families will receive in- June 22 August 31 November 9 formation on household asthma July 6 September 14 November 23 triggers and be trained how to July 20 September 28 December 7 safely fix health hazards. As part August 3 October 12 December 21 of HUD’s Controlling Asthma August 17 October 26 Through Home Remediation A federal grant of more than half a million dollars to help improve conditions for program, families will be loaned children with asthma in East Harlem was presented on May 9, 2011, at Jefferson equipment, such as HEPA-fil- Houses in Manhattan. Shown, from left to right, are Congressman Charles Rangel; Any changes to the schedule above will be posted LSA Family Health Service Director of Environmental Health Ray Lopez; NYCHA tered vacuums and air cleaners. here and on NYCHA’s website at nyc.gov/nycha to Board Member Margarita López; New York Academy of Medicine President Jo Ivey “Supporting our children and the extent practicable at a reasonable time before Boufford; Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrión, Jr.; NYCHA Chairman John saving them from this debilitat- B. Rhea, New York City Councilwoman Melissa Mark-Viverito; and HUD Office of ing disease will require all of our the meeting. Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Director Jon Gant. These meetings are open to the public. Pre-reg- efforts,” said NYCHA Chair- istration at least 45 minutes before the scheduled YCHA youth who live children and other residents of man John B. Rhea. “Our youth Board Meeting is required by all speakers. Comments Nin East Harlem soon East Harlem living in public and are not only our most precious are limited to the items on the Calendar. Speaking may breathe a little easier. A assisted multifamily housing. resource, but they are indeed time will be limited to three minutes. The public com- $500,000 grant from the fed- Nearly 20 percent of East our future and the future health ment period will conclude upon all speakers being eral Department of Housing Harlem children ages 4-5 have and prosperity of New York City heard or at the expiration of 30 minutes allotted by and Urban Development (HUD) asthma, double the New York rests on how well we support law for public comment, whichever occurs first. aims to improve the health and City and national rate, and 23 them today.” Copies of the Calendar are available on NYCHA’s quality of life of children aged 17 percent of children ages 5-12 The program will be run by website or can be picked up at the Office of the and younger with severe and/or in the area suffer from asthma. the New York Academy of Medi- Secretary at 250 Broadway, 12th floor, New York, New persistent asthma in the Manhat- Asthma is a leading cause of cine in partnership with Little York, no earlier than 3:00 p.m. on the Friday before tan neighborhood. The money school and work absences, Sisters of the Assumption Family the upcoming Wednesday Board Meeting. Copies will fund programs that improve emergency room visits and hos- Health Service. This was the first of the Disposition are available on NYCHA’s website indoor environmental conditions pitalizations among low-income time HUD awarded a grant to or can be picked up at the Office of the Secretary and promote education and minority populations in commu- combat indoor conditions that no earlier than 3:00 p.m. on the Thursday after the medical services for asthmatic nities like East Harlem. exacerbate asthma. Board Meeting.  continued from page 1 Any person requiring a reasonable accommoda- Community Conversations tion in order to participate in the Board Meeting Deputy Mayor Steel: “We’re should contact the Office of the Secretary at are Complete, but (212) 306-6088 no later than five business days be- Dialogue Continues Focused on Creating Jobs” fore the Board Meeting. For additional information, that,” he said. please visit NYCHA’s website or call (212) 306-6088. The Community Conversa- ew York City Deputy tions presented a call to action NMayor for Economic for residents to stay involved to Development Robert Steel, create a plan for NYCHA’s future who assumed management Comments? Questions? E-mail [email protected]. through many ways, including authority for NYCHA at addressing immediate hous- City Hall in April, visited the ing concerns, improving safety Authority on May 20 to discuss 77 and security, supporting and the importance of ensuring years NYCHA of Public Housing empowering neighbors and the City remains economically in New York City communities, assisting more vibrant. While the City has New Yorkers and transforming recovered from the recession ESTABLISHED 1970 • CIRCULATION 200,000 the organization. more than most of the country, Published monthly by the New York City Housing Authority Department of Communications “Residents are really pleased the first issue that confronts 250 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10007 to have the opportunity to Deputy Mayor Steel every day Tel (212) 306-3322 • Fax (212) 577-1358 Journanyc.gov/nycha l meet with us and we share their is the unemployment rate. a clean, safe environment with Michael R. Bloomberg �� Mayor enthusiasm,” said Assistant “Jobs are issue one, issue an educated workforce. John B. Rhea ��Chair Emily Youssouf…. �� Vice-Chair Deputy General Manager for two and issue three in terms Deputy Mayor Steel also Margarita López �� Board Member Community Operations Deidra of what this administration is has an eye on how the City Vilma Huertas �� Secretary Michael Kelly �� General Manager Gilliard. “It’s important that the thinking about,” he said. operates as a customer Lynn Godfrey �� Chief Communications Officer Sheila Stainback ��Communications Officer five-year plan reflect residents’ He added that government service provider. “Being Eric Deutsch ��Editor experiences and concerns needs to be more involved customer oriented is a Zodet Negrón �� Editor, Spanish Edition Peter Mikoleski, Leticia Barboza ��Photography because they are impacted in investing for the future. mission critical theme,” he Christian Nwachukwu, Brent Grier �� Staff Writers directly by the decisions that The City must build the said. “Government should not If you are interested in placing an advertisement in the Journal, please call our will be made.” economy by making the right marketing representatives in the Office of Business and Revenue Development be an 8:00-4:00, with a break at (212) 306‑6614. The inclusion of any advertisement in this Journal does not Go to www.nyc.gov/nycha investments to create jobs and from 12:00-1:00, service.” constitute any endorsement by the Housing Authority of the advertiser or its products or services or any other representation by the Housing Authority with for more information. respect to such products or services.

4 June 2011 The Housing Authority Journal

The NYCHA Not Wanted List

Below is a partial list of names of individuals who have been excluded permanently from NYCHA’s public housing developments. This list keeps residents informed of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life for New Yorkers in public housing and to allow for the peaceful and safe use of its facilities. The following are the people, with their former addresses, excluded as of July 28 and August 4, 2010. Prohibited as of July 28, 2010 Leory Cain Stapleton Houses, 181 Gordon St, 7th fl., Staten Island Omar Collins Breukelen Houses, 712 East 108th St, 1st fl., Brooklyn Cassandra Graham Cooper Park Houses, 60 Kingsland Ave, 3rd fl., Brooklyn Tyon Jones a/k/a Tyon Pelote Polo Grounds Houses, 2999 8th Ave, 22nd fl., Manhattan Brandon Lee Breukelen Houses, 712 East 108th St, 1st fl., Brooklyn Medielvis Lopes Cooper Park Houses, 60 Kingsland Ave, 3rd fl., Brooklyn Armando Olan Vladeck Houses, 17 Jackson St, 1st fl., Manhattan Joel Paulino Cooper Park Houses, 60 Kingsland Ave, 3rd fl., Brooklyn Prohibited as of August 4, 2010 Mikael Best Murphy Consolidation Houses, 611 Crotona Park North, 19th fl., Bronx Marcus Favor Adams Houses, 745 East 152nd St, 4th fl., Bronx Miguel Franco Patterson Houses, 315 East 143rd St, 13th fl., Bronx Rafael Garcia Edenwald Houses, 1132 229th Dr, 14th fl., Bronx Antonius Nedd Wagner Houses, 445 East 120 2th fl., Manhattan Reginald Ridley Manhattanville Houses, 95 Old Broadway, 4th fl., Manhattan Erna Rivera Patterson Houses, 315 East 143rd St, 13th fl., Bronx Anthony Robinson Jefferson Houses, 2055 3rd Ave, 3rd fl., Manhattan Renee Rodriguez Riis Houses, 466 East 10th St, 9th fl., Manhattan Dexter Sanon Stapleton Houses, 27 Warren St, 3rd fl., Staten Island Arnaldo Santiago Washington Houses, 219 East 97th St, 11th fl., Manhattan Hector Soler Ocean Hill/Saratoga Houses, 15 Mother Gaston Blvd, 2nd fl., Brooklyn Francisco Vega Richmond Terrace Houses, 151 Jersey St, LD, Resident Green Staten Island Committees Continue to Spruce up Neighborhoods ive Resident Green Committees recently Freceived grants from the Citizens Committee for New York City’s Love Your Block program to help their efforts to green NYCHA public spaces and promote NYCHA’s environmental initiatives. The New Yorker for Better Neighborhood Awards were given to Amsterdam Houses ($2,000); Baruch Houses ($1,850); Jackie Robinson Houses ($750); Pink Houses ($500); and Woodside Houses ($890). One of the developments that received a New York City and the youth services non-profit Harlem RBI announced a Citizens Committee award in 2010 recently held partnership on June 13, 2011, to develop a landmark, mixed-use facility in a greening event for its residents, which included Manhattan that will include a DREAM Charter School and up to 100 new affordable honoring veterans. The Ravenswood Houses housing units at Washington Houses. Scheduled to open for the 2014-2015 school year, the new school space will accommodate up to 450 students between Resident Green Committee gathered on May 23 kindergarten and eighth grade. On hand for the announcement, from left to right to rededicate the development’s veterans’ garden in back, were New York Yankee Mark Teixeira, City Schools Chancellor Dennis and write thank you letters to deployed military Walcott, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, NYCHA Chairman John B. Rhea, and service men and women. They also planted flow- Jonathan F.P. Rose, President of Jonathan Rose Companies. Be sure to look for NYCHA youth plant flowers on May 23, 2011, at a more details in the next issue of the Journal. community event held by the Ravenswood Houses ers at the senior center and hosted environmental Resident Green Committee. information tables and workshops. Comments? Questions? E-mail [email protected]. The Housing Authority Journal June 2011 5 6 June 2011 The Housing Authority Journal

Q & A with New NYCHA A: Very busy! NYCHA always had a reputation of being well-run and it is true; I’m Vice-Chair Emily Youssouf very impressed with the staff Affordable housing is critical, I have met. It was wonderful not just for New York City, but to talk with residents at the nationally, and there never is Community Conversations enough. Everyone deserves held for the Plan to Preserve clean, safe and decent afford- Public Housing. Residents able housing. are so involved in their communities and it was good Q: How will your experience as to hear their concerns and Fleet Week Officers Give President of the New York City their proposed solutions. Housing Development Corpora- NYCHA Community Center tion (HDC) help what you want Q: Since you started at to accomplish at NYCHA? NYCHA, what program has Brand New Look caught your attention? aval officers like Latoya Jones, who grew up in Brooklyn’s Marcy A: At HDC I worked a lot with NHouses, volunteered their time during Fleet Week to paint the bonds, asset management, A: I am pleased that Mariners Harbor Community Center in Staten Island, as part of the mily Youssouf started portfolio management and NYCHA ensures residents “Brush with Kindness” program. Brush with Kindness is a partner- Eas NYCHA’s Vice-Chair credit issues. These all are have opportunities to work ship between NYCHA and Habitat for Humanity New York City to on May 9, 2011. Vice-Chair issues that NYCHA deals with here through the Section 3 refurbish community centers in NYCHA developments throughout Youssouf sat down recently on a daily basis. program, and also that we the city. “With the military we do a lot of volunteer work, but for me with the Journal to talk reach out to minority and to do it here in my state, my city, with my people, it is an honor to be about her role as a leader Q: NYCHA Chairman John B. women-owned businesses able to give something back,” said Ms. Jones, a Second Class Petty who will help advance the Rhea said one area you will to be contractors. Efforts Officer on the U.S.S. New York. Authority’s mission. focus on is real estate develop- like that usually start in ment strategy. Why is this so government and then trickle Question: What interested you important for NYCHA? down to the private sector. News from the Office of about working for NYCHA? Often what people really A: The federal government need is a chance. I’m excited Public-Private Partnerships Answer: I always have been has very difficult budget issues, NYCHA makes an effort to involved in housing and hous- and the City and State cannot promote these opportunities HUD Grant Helps Section 8 ing finance issues. Early in be counted on to address our to residents and minority and Self-Sufficiency Program my career I worked at Stan- funding needs. We have to look women-owned businesses. dard and Poor’s [the financial at different financial strategies YCHA’s Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Family Self services company] in the that might be helpful. If we can Q: Final thoughts? NSufficiency program (FSS) assists participating families in municipal housing finance raise money to perform needed increasing their income, reducing or eliminating the need for area, and helped develop their rehabilitation and maintenance A: NYCHA faces challenges welfare assistance and increasing financial literacy. The federal criteria for funding Section 8 by refinancing some properties from the tough economic Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently programs. NYCHA has a lot of where the mortgage is paid off, times, but that opens the awarded NYCHA $69,000 to hire a full-time Coordinator. capital needs and we’re trying and at a conservative level, that way for creative thinking. I The Department of Resident Economic Empowerment and to figure out ways to leverage is a good concept to explore. am very excited about the Sustainability will employ the Coordinator to encourage our assets to raise additional opportunity and I hope to Section 8 residents to participate in FSS and work to achieve funds so we can focus on our Q: How have your first weeks serve the NYCHA community educational and employment goals that will enhance their maintenance requirements. on the job been? in a meaningful way. economic independence and self-sufficiency.

at www.nyc.gov/oem. OEM • Drink alcohol or use Be Safe recommends checking the online drugs which can impair Cooling Center Finder or calling their judgment When It’s Hot! 311 just before leaving home to Seniors and others who he New York City Office of ensure the closest center is open. may be sensitive to extreme TEmergency Management The risk for getting sick dur- heat should contact friends, (OEM) and the New York City ing a heat wave is increased for neighbors or relatives at least Department of Health and Men- people who: twice a day during a heat wave. tal Hygiene (DOHMH) designate • Are younger than five Residents who do not have an certain buildings as cooling or older than 64 air conditioner should go to a centers on summer days that are • Have chronic medical or cooler place such as a cooling very hot. Cooling centers are mental health conditions center; air-conditioned family’s, public places, such as NYCHA such as diabetes or sub- friend’s or neighbor’s home; community centers, Department stance abuse disorders store; mall; museum; or movie for the Aging (DFTA) senior • Are overweight theater. For more information centers, libraries and Salvation • Take certain medications on coping with extreme heat, Army community centers where which can disrupt the see the Ready New York: air conditioning is available. regulation of body Beat the Heat guide at To find the cooling center temperature www.nyc.gov/oem. For more nearest to you, call 311 (TTY: • Are unable to leave their information on the health effects 212-504-4115), or use OEM’s homes or are confined associated with extreme heat online Cooling Center Finder to their beds visit www.nyc.gov/health. The Housing Authority Journal June 2011 7

NYCHA Spelling Bee Add NYCHA to Your Brings Out the B-E-S-T Social Media Network YCHA residents have many options to stay in touch with the Authority on the internet. The NYCHA Citywide N Spelling Bee Champions ◆◆ Follow NYCHA on Twitter: NYCHA uses Twitter to were: share news, events and real-time updates in 140 characters or less. For example, NYCHA provided 4th grade real-time updates on the Community Conversations Uvica Francois, Manhattanville Houses, winning word: held for the Plan to Preserve Public Housing. marveled Residents also can post questions and NYCHA makes every effort to provide an informative, timely 5th grade Jaylen Scott, Hammel Houses, response via Twitter. To follow NYCHA on Twitter, go winning word: declared to twitter.com/NYCHA_Housing. 6th grade Jomar Archer, South Beach ◆◆ Like NYCHA on Facebook: Residents can get the Houses, winning word: scoop on what’s happening at NYCHA by becoming reluctant a fan of its Facebook page. See event notices, photos and check out what the Resident Green Uvica Francois from Manhattanville Houses in Manhattan spells her way to victory in the 4th grade competition at the annual NYCHA Spelling Committees are up to. Find NYCHA on Facebook at: Bee on May 26 at the Williamsburg Community Center in Brooklyn. The runners-up were: www.facebook.com/NYCHA. 4th grade he best spellers NYCHA has displayed their talents Krystina Love, ◆◆ See NYCHA photos on Flickr: NYCHA has nearly one Tat the sixth annual NYCHA Citywide Spelling Bee Boulevard Houses thousand photos on Flickr from various community on May 26 at the Williamsburg Community Center in 5th grade events such as the annual talent show and the recent Brooklyn. The youths calmly worked their way through the Pierrot Jean-Charles, Community Conversations with residents. New dictionaries they keep in their brains until each of three Howard Houses photos are added weekly, to see them, visit: age groups had one winner. All winners will receive a 6th grade www.flickr.com/photos/nychapics. $200 savings bond, and the runners-up will receive a $50 Daquan Barr, savings bond, sponsored by the After-School All-Stars of Woodside Houses New York. Comments? Questions? E-mail [email protected]. 8 June 2011 The Housing Authority Journal NOTICE Now Hear This!

New York City Housing Authority Draft earing loss is a growing health concern. It usually hap- Hpens over time and is hard to notice. In most cases, Agency Annual Plan for FY 2012 family and friends will notice your hearing loss before you Availability of the Draft Agency Annual Plan for Public Inspection do. You may have hearing loss if you: • Frequently ask people to repeat themselves The public is advised that the Draft Agency Annual Plan for FY 2012 will be available for public • Have trouble following conversations in a group inspection starting on July 8, 2011, at NYCHA’s principal office, located at 250 Broadway, New York, of people NY, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call (212) 306-8202 to make an appointment • Often think that others are mumbling to review the Draft Agency Annual Plan for FY 2012 and supporting documents. • Have trouble hearing voices of women and small children The Draft Agency Annual Plan for FY 2012 also will be available at the following locations: • Get complaints about your TV or radio being too loud Contact your doctor if you suspect you have hearing loss. • On NYCHA’s webpage, which is located on http://www.nyc.gov/nycha After explaining your symptoms, your doctor may send you • At the Management Office of each NYCHA public housing development during to a hearing specialist for a full hearing exam. Hearing loss regular business hours. can be treated in most cases, improving your quality of life. • At the Community Centers/Borough Offices listed below during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.:

Campos Plaza Community Center Sotomayor Houses Community Center Atlantic Terminal Community Center 611 East 13th Street 1000 Rosedale Avenue 501 Carlton Avenue, New York, New York Bronx, New York Brooklyn, New York

King Towers Community Center Hammel Community Center Breukelen Community Center, 2 West 115th Street 81-14 Rockaway Beach Blvd 715 East 105th Street, New York, New York Rockaway, New York Brooklyn, New York

St. Mary’s Park Community Center Queens Community Operations Staten Island Community 595 Trinity Ave Borough Office Operations, Borough Office, Bronx, New York 70-30 Parsons Blvd 140 Richmond Terrace, Flushing , New York Staten Island, New York

Public Comment The public is invited to attend any of the five scheduled Town Hall meetings regarding the Draft Annual Plan for FY 2012. These meetings will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the dates and locations shown below: Citywide Council of Presidents

July 25 July 28 August 3 Sworn in for Next Term Brooklyn @ Staten Island @ Manhattan @ he Citywide Council of Presidents, the duly-elected representa- Van Dyke Stapleton Johnson Community Center Community Center Community Center Ttives of Resident Associations, were sworn in for their next term 392 Blake Avenue, 230 Broad Street, 1829 Lexington Avenue, on May 16, 2011. Shown taking their oath, from left to right, are Lil- B rooklyn Brooklyn, NY 11212 Staten Island, NY 10304 New York, NY 10029 lie Marshall (Brooklyn South), Rose Bergin (Manhattan South), John M anhattan

Island S taten Johnson (Bronx South), Ethel Velez (Manhattan North), Geraldine Parker (Staten Island), Reginald Bowman (Brooklyn East and CCOP August 4 August 16 President), Raymond Ballard (Brooklyn West), Ann Cotton Morris Queens @ Bronx @ (Queens), and Herma Williams (Bronx North). Queensbridge Classic (Melrose) Community Center Center B ron x

Q ueens 10-25 41st Avenue, Long 286 East 156th Street, Comments? Questions? E-mail [email protected]. Island City, NY 11101 Bronx, NY 10451

The public also is invited to comment on the Draft Annual Agency Plan for FY 2012 at a public hearing to be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at: Pace University Auditorium One Pace Plaza New York, NY 10038

Each location listed above is both handicapped accessible and can be reached using public transportation. For transportation information go to tripplanner.mta.info or call the MTA/NYC Transit Travel Information Line at (718) 330-1234.

Written comments regarding the Draft Annual Agency Plan for FY 2012 are encouraged. To be considered, submissions must be received via United States Postal mail or fax no later than August 24, 2011. Faxed submissions will be accepted at (212) 306-7905.

Comments may be sent to the following address: NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY Public Housing Agency Plan Comments Church Street Station P.O. Box 3422 New York, New York 10008-3422

Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor John B. Rhea, Chairman The Housing Authority Journal June 2011 9 10 June 2011 The Housing Authority Journal

NYCHA Art NYCHA’s Annual Annual Resident Show Resident Art Show displayed the exceptional artistic talents of residents. The artwork was shown at the Rutgers Community Center in Andrew Yates, Wagner Houses, Senior, Eyes of Fear Viola Robinson, Saratoga Square, Senior, Fish Casserole Manhattan in June.

Joseph Falero, Richmond Terrace, Adult, Flying USA Objects

Skylar Grady, Brevoort Houses, Youth, Robot

Amaya Brown, Gun Hill Houses, Youth, Colorful Neighborhood

Joan Cheng, Pomonk Houses, Rachel Moran, Wagner Houses, Senior, Lily Youth, Girl in Green Jose Rivera, Monroe Houses, Adult, Escudero