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Randolph Mayor Talks Houses When Smaller Safety Makeover Is Better

Joseph Kemp: The Voice of Youth on Public Safety Playing with PALs NYCHA’S NEWLY FORMED Public Safety Advisory A new court Committee, which brings together residents and management with the NYPD and other commu- at Frederick nity partners to make communities safer, held its first meeting in June. At the table was 21-year-old Samuel Joseph Kemp, appointed to the committee after a citywide search for a NYCHA resident to represent Houses will public housing tenants. A resident of Queensbridge Houses since the age of 6, this aspiring attorney see plenty is passionate about making NYCHA communities of action safer for everyone. “I joined the Public Safety Advisory Committee this summer because I see the issues that occur in my neighborhood, and I want to be able to make an impact in T WAS CLOSE, but the correcting them,” Mr. Kemp explains. “I want to Kids beat the Cops. On make our communities safer, for both residents and I June 7, youth from the visitors. Every community has its issues, problems Frederick E. Samuel Com- that can be fixed, and with this opportunity, I can munity Center’s basketball help solve some of those problems.” team beat NYPD officers He seeks to bring a young person’s perspective to 62-52 at the first basketball the committee’s work, believing that “Education for game held in the center’s youth is a key way to promote public safety. Our in- newly renovated gymna- sight is imperative to the success (CONTINUED ON PAGE 7) sium. Earlier, City officials and community members cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the doors to the center’s new gym, which now features a new scoreboard and refinished floors. The gym was renovated with money from drug trafficking proceeds seized during criminal prosecutions – including cases that happened near Frederick Samuel Houses – by New York City’s Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor. “It is a pleasure to use “Seeds of Greatness” is written across the newly refurbished floors of the Frederick Samuel the proceeds of drug Community Center’s renovated gymnasium. Kids from the community center’s basketball team (CONTINUED ON PAGE 9) played against NYPD officers in the first of many basketball games to be played on the court. FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.NYC.GOV/NYCHA LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

BE SMART ABOUT FUN this issue isn’t just about safety – it’s summertime, and that means lots of free fun in the City. We’ve got a listing of all the THIS SUMMER free outdoor pools and beaches that you can enjoy in all five boroughs (page 13). And you can find out which community AT NYCHA, SAFETY is a top priority, for the families who call our center nearest you has extended hours this summer – developments home; for the employees who work hard to provide until 11 pm every day of the week!—for young people to and maintain safe, clean housing; and for the many New York City get engaged in something positive, in a safe, supervised communities to which NYCHA belongs. Our NextGeneration environment (page 15). NYCHA vision for the future holds safety as one of the keys to We also want to bring you some exciting stories from strengthening and preserving public housing in New York City. NYCHA happenings around the City. One of our earlier “I am We’re creating safer communities right now in a number NextGeneration NYCHA” stars, NASA scientist Dr. Aprille of ways, from installing security cameras and exterior lighting Ericsson, inspired about 50 young NYCHA residents with at developments across the City to launching a Public Safety her life story and tips for success at a special event (page 6). Advisory Committee (PSAC) that includes NYCHA residents, staff, Twenty-two historic buildings in Harlem, part of the Randolph the NYPD, and other members of the community. Read on page Houses development, are now home to 147 families, thanks 1 a profile of Joseph Kemp, a 21-year-old Queensbridge Houses to a $96 million total renovation (page 4). Through NYCHA’s resident who was recently appointed to PSAC and will contribute the vitally Skills Development Academy, girls ages 6 to 14 are getting their basketball important youth perspective on how to create safer neighborhoods. game on, with a little help from some WNBA superstars (page 6). We can’t do the work to make NYCHA safer without help from our partners. From all of us at NYCHA, best wishes for a safe, happy, and healthy In this issue, you’ll learn about a town hall in the Bronx with the Mayor that summer season. brought together local elected officials, City agency leaders, and residents to discuss how we can tackle this crucial topic in collaboration. Safety is about more than reducing crime—it’s a mindset and a practice we need to weave into our everyday lives. We’ve provided some basic safety tips, Shola Olatoye on fire safety, elevators, and beating the heat, among others (pages 13–16). But Chair and CEO

YOU CAN NOW GET THE NYCHA BOARD MEETINGS NYCHA JOURNAL BY EMAIL! YCHA’S BOARD MEETINGS, open to the public, take place on Wednes- days at 10 am in the NYCHA 12th floor conference room at 250 Broad- N way. People who wish to speak during the public comment period must pre-register at least 45 minutes before the meeting is scheduled to begin and can only comment about items on that meeting’s agenda. Each speaker’s time is limited to three minutes. The public comment period concludes either when all SIGN UP TODAY speakers are finished or after the 30 minutes allotted by law for public comment, whichever comes first. Copies of the calendar for the upcoming board meeting are available on ON.NYC.GOV/JOURNAL-SIGNUP NYCHA’s website or can be picked up at the Office of the Corporate Secretary, 250 Broadway, 12th floor after 3 pm on the Monday before the meeting. Copies of the dispositions of prior meetings are available on NYCHA’s website or can be picked up from the Office of the Corporate Secretary no earlier than 3 pm on the Thursday after the board meeting. Any person requiring reasonable accom- modation in order to participate in the meeting should contact the Office of the Corporate Secretary at 212.306.6088 no later than five business days prior to the meeting. For additional information regarding the calendar of meetings, dispositions, dates and times, please call 212.306.6088. UPCOMING MEETINGS: The NYCHA July 27, 2016 November 23, 2016 JOURNAL September 28, 2016 December 21, 2016 ESTABLISHED 1970 • CIRCULATION 200,000 October 26, 2016 PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS * Note: There will be no board meeting in August. The November and December board meetings are scheduled for the second-to-last Wednesday. 250 Broadway, New York, NY 10007 • Tel 212.306.3322 • Fa x 212.577.135 8 www.nyc.gov/nycha

2 FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.NYC.GOV/NYCHA The Mayor Talks Safety Symposium in the South Bronx Covers Repairs, Jobs, and More NYCHA RESIDENTS, resident lead- well as major improvements such as roof ers, and members of the South Bronx replacements. He noted that employ- community at large spoke with Mayor ment is at record highs and crime overall Bill de Blasio, NYCHA Chair Shola is down to record lows in New York City, Olatoye, NYCHA Vice President for but stressed that there’s always more Public Safety Gerald Nelson, and to be done to make communities safer. other City leaders about their most “Our job is to address the issues, neigh-

pressing issues at a town hall meeting borhood by neighborhood,” he ex- PHOTOGRAPHY OFFICE MICHAEL APPLETON/MAYORAL in May at Morris Houses’ community plained. “When we focus our resources, center. City Council Member Vanessa it makes a difference.” Gibson hosted the event and served At Butler Houses, which is part of the as its emcee. The main focus of the Mayor’s Action Plan for Neighborhood evening was public safety, but the Safety (MAP), a collaborative effort to re- Mayor de Blasio, Chair Olatoye, and other City leaders discuss public safety and other important conversation ranged from jobs and duce crime at 15 NYCHA developments matters with members of the South Bronx community. educational opportunities for youth to through a range of measures, crime maintenance and repairs at NYCHA. has dropped by 40 percent. Abraham open until 11 pm every night from July last year by NYCHA and its partners. Mayor de Blasio reiterated that Jones, Executive Director of Claremont 5 through August 26. [See page 15 for a The Mayor announced details about an NYCHA is a top priority for his admin- Neighborhood Centers, which operates listing of all the community centers with exciting initiative that will also connect istration, which is why he ended the the Morris Community Center, praised extended hours this summer.] people to opportunity: the Bronx’s decades-old practice of the Authority MAP for extending evening hours at Chair Olatoye reported that NYCHA first LinkNYC kiosk is opening around paying the City for police services. centers like his, keeping hundreds of is focused on “increasing and improving Grand Concourse and East 184th Street. He said that the long-term strategic youths engaged in positive activities and standards and basic quality of life” for resi- These kiosks will replace thousands of plan NextGeneration NYCHA will off the streets. The Mayor announced dents, including connecting them to more pay phones across the City, providing rejuvenate the Authority and bring in that some NYCHA community centers, employment opportunities. Over 2,200 free public Wi-Fi, device charging, and more money for day-to-day repairs as including those at MAP sites, will be residents were placed in permanent jobs tablets for internet browsing.

The Importance of Language Access SAVE TIME: Kavita Pawria-Sanchez, Assistant Commissioner, Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Pay Rent Online ROM ALMOST EVERY continent, ers and maintenance staff to use inter- people journey around the world pretation services. These are significant PAYING YOUR RENT on time is F to make a new home in New York steps toward improved language access important, because that money City. In fact, 60 percent of New Yorkers processes and resident engagement. goes toward supporting mainte- are either immigrants or children of im- Just like solid roofs and good light- nance and operations at NYCHA migrants. Nearly half speak a language ing, supportive language services can developments. With NYCHA’s eRent other than English at home. For the make residents feel safer and more con- program, paying your rent has 400,000 New Yorkers living and rais- nected. Clear communications generate never been easier. eRent enables ing families in NYCHA developments, greater resident satisfaction and make you to receive and pay your rent bill this diversity of languages and cultures staff more effective in their work. electronically at no charge. You’ll

contributes to the vibrancy of their OFFICE OF IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MAYOR’S To support further progress across get a notification each month that communities. This complexity can also the City, MOIA and 311 introduced a your rent statement is available. present challenges for residents and tool to promote improved language Then you can review and pay your NYCHA staff alike—from completing access services and delivery. All City eBill through your computer, smart forms to requesting maintenance help, agencies, offices, and customer service phone, or other mobile device. from understanding changes in policies centers should be able to provide free eRent is quick, convenient, and se- to communicating in an emergency. interpretation to assist customers who cure, and it provides benefits like: Reflecting the de Blasio Administra- do not speak English or who are more • Assurance that your rent payment tion’s commitment to a just and equi- comfortable speaking another language. was received by the due date table City, the Mayor’s Office of Im- Kavita Pawria-Sanchez, Assistant Commissioner If a non-English speaker did not receive • Convenience of splitting your rent migrant Affairs (MOIA) works to ensure of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs the services they need in the language payment into multiple payments that all immigrant New Yorkers are part they speak, they can call 311 and say • Access to your bill and the ability of the City. This includes ensuring that tion NYCHA, a tremendous campaign “language access” to file a complaint. to pay 24/7 from anywhere language is not a barrier to City informa- to preserve and protect public housing Interpretation is available on 311. • Ability to search and view older bills tion and services for the two million New through physical infrastructure improve- We look forward to NYCHA’s continu- Save your stamps – Yorkers – nearly a quarter of the City— ments and streamlined operations. As ing efforts to create better housing and sign up for eRent today by visiting who are not very proficient in English. part of this effort, NYCHA has expanded an improved quality of life for all of its on.nyc.gov/payrent! Last year, Mayor de Blasio and Chair the languages served by the Customer residents through these language ac- Shola Olatoye launched NextGenera- Contact Center and is training caretak- cess initiatives. FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.NYC.GOV/NYCHA 3 GETTING YOUR NAME ON THE LEASE Everything You Need to Know About NYCHA Succession Rights History in the Re-making Succession rights Renovations Complete for Landmark When the head of household (the person who signed the lease) in a NYCHA apartment dies or moves, authorized occupants who have been living in the apartment Development have the right, under certain conditions, to start a new tenancy. A $96 MILLION To restore these What is an authorized occupant? gut rehab of 22 buildings, which An authorized occupant is someone who is part of the household with NYCHA’s ap- previously va- were built in the proval. Authorized occupants are included in the family composition (and their income cant buildings at 1890s and acquired is considered for rent purposes during the annual recertification process). Randolph Houses by NYCHA in the has resulted in 147 1970s, NYCHA A person can become an authorized occupant of a NYCHA apartment by: newly renovated partnered with the • Being part of the public housing application when the applicant receives an public housing U.S. Department of apartment and starts a tenancy. units and 20 units Housing and Urban • Family growth (the person is born to, adopted by, or becomes the legal ward of of affordable Development, the an authorized household member). housing in Harlem. NYC Department of • Permanent permission (based on a request from the tenant, a person to whom The public hous- Housing Preserva- NYCHA grants permanent permission). ing units are now home to former tion and Development, the NYC Hous- Randolph Houses residents, and the ing Development Corporation, Trinity Who has succession rights? affordable units were filled through the Financial, West Harlem Group Assis- Only authorized occupants who have resided in the apartment can be considered for NYC Housing Connect lottery system. tance, Enterprise Community Invest- succession rights. The authorized occupant must meet the following requirements The renovations, which met both his- ment, JP Morgan Community Capital, before NYCHA can approve succession: toric preservation and “green” build- and TD Bank. 1. Continuously (on all affidavits of income) 2. Have legal capacity to sign a lease. ing standards, also produced 3,000 Up next: These partners will renovate resided in the NYCHA apartment before 3. Pass a criminal background check. square feet of community space that the remainder of Randolph Houses’ the head of household moved or died. 4. Certify income for rent purposes. includes a library, computer rooms, five-story, tenement-style buildings – Household members added through 5. Agree to relocate to a proper-size a laundry, and landscaped outdoor the 14 buildings on the other side of permanent permission must have apartment, if necessary, based on space for residents’ use. West 114th Street. resided in the apartment for at least one the new family composition. year prior in order to be considered.

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Call 311 for more information ©2015 The City of New York, Human Resources Administration. All Rights Reserved. ACCESSNYC 10/2015 Apartments, common areas, and facades at Randolph Houses in Harlem were renovated beautifully. The original patterns in the facade were restored and preserved. 4 FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.NYC.GOV/NYCHA Talking About Art at Queensbridge Houses URING THE GREAT Depres- sion, the federal Works Progress D Administration put millions of unemployed people to work construct- ing buildings and roads, as well as creating public works of art. Recently, Queensbridge’s Resident Association Vice President and resident of more than 40 years Stepha- nie Chauncey, Aaron Schraeter, a community coordinator in NYCHA’s Resident Engagement Department, Philip Guston’s mural, “Work and Play,” and Mary Elizabeth Rusz, an architect in was completed at Queensbridge Houses’ NYCHA’s Office of Design, got together community center in 1940. In the black and to talk about one of these works of pub- white photo to the right, children watch the lic art: a mural in the community center artist at work. at Queensbridge Houses. Stephanie: “This mural is the first spaces, and the artwork in our buildings. thing you see when you walk into the Queensbridge Houses’ octagon-shaped center. The center has always been our ‘town center’ is a unique place – and this foundation, our place for fun, educa- community center is like its cornerstone, tion, art programs, and socializing. A lot with the mural being the ‘center of the

of profoundly positive things have come center.’ These WPA artworks were meant SOL LIBSOHN/ARCHIVES OF AMERICAN ART out of here.” to inspire residents.” Aaron: “I’m a big fan of the mural’s Stephanie: “Many of us grew up here, artist, Philip Guston. This mural was developed friendships here. This is where wide, as part of an inventory of NYCHA’s with something, it becomes a part of created through a government-funded our parents allowed us to come and play, artworks.” you. You want to nurture it and preserve program. The whole idea was to put because it was always supervised, for Stephanie: “This mural is more than it. It’s something we can call our own. artists to work as skilled laborers. In roller skating, parties, talent shows.” just paint on a wall – it’s about a commu- Each individual takes something differ- making the mural, the artist got the Aaron: “The title of the mural is ‘Work nity growing and a community’s stories. ent from it. Now that I know the history kids involved [letting them watch as he and Play.’ Each portion describes one as- It’s been here so long [since 1940], so it’s behind it, I have a whole different way painted it], and he really made a spec- pect of work and play. Until the last panel, really a part of our development and our of looking at it.” tacle of it.” it’s a mixture of how play becomes work history. It’s for generations to come, which Residents, help catalogue Mary: “NYCHA’s Office of Design and work becomes play. Art has always is why it’s important to get the history out NYCHA’s original artwork – Tweet has been studying the historic sig- been part of NYCHA; we’ve identified to them. My grandchildren are now com- photos of any you’ve found with nificance of NYCHA buildings, open more than 20 murals and sculptures city- ing in and admiring it. When you grow up the hashtag #NYCHArt.

When Smaller Is Better: Right-sizing Initiative Benefits Families Who Need to Downsize “CHANGE IS GOOD. Sometimes lies who relocate will receive a $5,000 you gotta step outside that box,” said incentive and have their security deposit Shaquana Buckner-Tribble. In Ms. upgrade and other rental fees waived Buckner-Tribble’s case, that “box” was (residents on public assistance will ob- an apartment that was too big for her tain a new security deposit voucher from family once a few of her children moved the Human Resources Administration). out, so she took advantage of NYCHA’s The $5,000 incentive will not count as right-sizing pilot program, an initiative income and will not result in higher rent. that transitions families to appropriate- Participants select the borough, rather size apartments so that more New York- than the development, of their choice. ers can benefit from public housing. In May, Ms. Buckner-Tribble and her “I had a bigger apartment and I need- two children moved from Tilden Houses ed a smaller one,” she said. “I had four to Brownsville Houses, both in the bedrooms. I was there for 16 years, raising Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn; five kids there. Now it’s just my son and she loves their new place. “It’s nice. And daughter and me in a two-bedroom. This the people here are nice. I’m still in the opportunity came up and I jumped on it.” process of getting things together. With Residents in apartments with two the incentive, I was able to buy a lot of Shaquana Buckner-Tribble, at home in her new apartment at Brownsville Houses, is happy with her or more rooms than required for their things, like living room, kitchen, and choice to “right-size.” family who are already approved for a bedroom sets,” she said. right-sizing transfer are eligible for this Ms. Buckner-Tribble encourages fel- this beneficial program. “It’s a new start https://selfserve.nycha.info/eservice_ pilot program, which provides fully paid low NYCHA residents with more bed- somewhere different,” she said. enu or visit their Property Management moving services. The first 400 fami- rooms than they need to participate in Eligible residents can sign up at Office for assistance or more information. FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.NYC.GOV/NYCHA 5 HOW TO COURT Shooting for the Moon SUCCESS An Evening with Aprille Ericsson ARTICIPANTS OF NYCHA’S Skills S APRILLE ERICSSON ex- female scientists who have inspired Development Academy, which plained it to a room full of her include Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, a P helps girls ages 6 to 14 hone their Ayoung NYCHA residents, she nuclear physicist; Dr. Sheila Widnall, basketball skills, got a unique opportuni- didn’t plan to be an aerospace engi- her advisor at MIT and the first female ty to look up to some legends – literally. neer, not because she didn’t have the Secretary of the Air Force; Dr. Sylvester At a one-day basketball clinic in May smarts, but because she didn’t think James Gates Jr., a theoretical physicist; hosted by the WNBA and Jr. NBA at she looked like one. “When I was grow- and Dr. Wesley Harris, an aeronautics Brooklyn’s Williamsburg Community ing up, I didn’t know what I wanted to and astronautics professor at MIT. Center, 150 girls played hoops under do. I thought aerospace was cool, but I “I like to talk about my predeces- the expert guidance of 12 instructors, liked a lot of things. I had a teacher who sors, because I would not have had the including WNBA President Lisa Borders encouraged me to be an engineer be- opportunities I’ve had if I wasn’t able and former WNBA stars Teresa Edwards cause I had “the knack” for it. But most to stand on their shoulders and look and Sue Wicks. of the engineers I thought of looked back at their contributions. You have to “These women,” WNBA President kind of geeky, not like me. I just want understand your past so you can look Borders said, referring to WNBA legends you to know that scientists come in all forward at the future,” she explained. Edwards and Wicks, “cut a path for those flavors and colors.” “My family is equally important. They of you who want to play professional bas- Dr. Ericsson, currently an aerospace helped get me to where I am, mak- ketball when you grow up. Before these Girls practice their shots after getting pointers engineer at NASA working on a Mars ing sure I went to school and did my women played in the WNBA, we didn’t from WNBA superstars. landing project, grew up in Brooklyn’s homework.” have a professional league for women. It’s Roosevelt Houses. On April 1, she met “How many people here know important to remember that you have a ‘You can do this, you can do that,’ but the with about 50 teens living in NYCHA what they want to do?” she asked the path to follow and folks to look up to.” girls can speak to individuals here who developments to share her life story audience. Many hands went up. “So “There are a lot of valuable lessons can actually tell them how to get where plus some tips for personal and profes- you guys are working toward your that we learn in sports, like teamwork,” they want to go. The majority of our sional success. dreams?” “YES!” was the response, said four-time Olympic Gold medal- coaches played in NYCHA leagues when From a discussion on the achieve- loud and clear. “That’s what I want to winner Edwards. “Basketball also builds they were younger. We’re seeing three ments of ancient Egyptians to the hear,” Dr. Ericsson replied, with a huge self-esteem in young women.” Sue Wicks, generations of basketball players who vast cultural offerings available to smile on her face. who played with New York Liberty, added, have come through NYCHA’s programs.” kids growing up in New York City, “You have to be excited about “Finding something you love – whatever Mechell Minor, an 8-year-old resident Dr. Ericsson spoke about the influ- what you do, because if you’re pas- it is – is where you learn important life les- of De Hostos Towers in the Bronx, said ences that helped chart her path to sionate about it, it doesn’t seem so sons. When you strive, even when you fail, that the Skills Development Academy “has an exciting and accomplished career, much like work.” Dr. Ericsson’s person- that’s when you learn how to succeed.” taught me how to cooperate with different which includes work on large space al motto is “Shoot for the moon and NYCHA’s Sports Manager Curtis teammates.” Her grandmother, Ramona, structures like the International Space even if you miss, you will still be among Williams started the Skills Development also praised the program, saying “The Station. She recalled that watching the the stars.” Academy earlier this year to provide a energy level, the teamwork, all the families first moon landing in 1969 on a small Her parting words of advice: “Re- “free, positive platform” for girls across and kids coming together is remarkable. black-and-white TV at school, plus TV member that learning doesn’t just start the City. “It’s more than just basketball,” Our kids are focused more in school and shows like The Jetsons and Star Trek, with school—you’re going to be learn- he said. “We want the girls to have out- learning to stick together – not only on the made her believe that “it wasn’t a case ing constantly. The world is changing standing role models. It’s easy to tell a kid, court but in the classroom as well.” of would we go to Mars. It was when constantly and you have to learn to we would go to Mars.” stay abreast of it. And grow your brain Some of the African American and everyday—feed it with good stuff.” New Tools for Easier Bail Payments NEW YORK CITY has made it easier for defendants to post bail by providing ATMs at all of the City’s criminal courthouses so that defendants can withdraw funds for bail payment at any hour of the day. Approximately 17,000 individuals each year are able to make bail after they are booked into Rikers Island jails, with 77 percent making bail within one week of being detained. This suggests that these defendants may be able to afford bail, but that inefficiencies in the bail payment process could be leading to delays that result in unnecessary time behind bars. “For an individual who can afford to post bail, there is no reason why he or she should sit in jail for two days simply because of obstacles to paying bail,” said Elizabeth Glazer, director of the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice. “Access to ATMs and comprehensive information about how to pay bail can mean the difference between posting bail at arraignment and going home, or being sent to Rikers.” In addition, the City published a comprehensive guide that explains how to send bail money to inmates and obtain a bail refund; the guide is available online here: www.bail-lab.nyc/bail-faqs. The City is also exploring the option of allowing NASA scientist Aprille Ericsson (center) posing with new friends after an evening illuminating defendants to pay bail with a credit or debit card. These resources were developed them with stories of her childhood and career path. as part of the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice’s Bail Lab initiative, which seeks to improve the City’s money bail system.

6 FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.NYC.GOV/NYCHA Better Health in Harlem REES Events Call the REES Hotline at 718-289-8100 or visit opportunitynycha.org if you are With a Neighbor’s Help interested in these events or any other REES program. Green City Force • TechBridge’s prep course for IT Info Session support positions, which helps Green City Force is recruiting for six- participants gain the necessary math month positions that help you grow and English skills while serving your community. Appli- • Bronx Youth Center’s Advance In cants must be NYCHA residents, 18-24 Retail training, EMT bridge program, years old, and have a high school di- pre-high school equivalency (HSE) ploma or GED. The program provides: and HSE classes, or Young Adult • Job training/hands-on experience Internship Program • Bi-monthly stipend of $500 • National certifications Tuesdays, July 19, August 2, • $2,865 or $5,730 toward college August 16, or August 30 at 1pm education REES Central Office • Monthly MetroCard 787 Atlantic Avenue, 2nd Floor • Active alumni network Brooklyn, NY 11238 • Job/college placement support Family Self-Sufficiency Every Wednesday at 11am Enrollment Session In April, residents of Clinton Houses, Johnson Houses, Taft Houses, King Towers, and Lehman REES Central Office The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program Village celebrated the strides they’d made to manage chronic health issues like asthma, diabetes, 787 Atlantic Avenue, 2nd Floor allows NYCHA Section 8 voucher holders and hypertension. Through the Harlem Health Advocacy Partners (HHAP) program, they received Brooklyn, NY 11238 to save money when their rent goes up free support from their peers – neighbors who’ve been trained as community health workers and as a result of income increasing. When health advocates to provide one-on-one health coaching, referrals to local health services, and Resident Business an FSS program participant gets a rent assistance accessing low-cost health insurance and understanding medical bills. Residents of the Development Orientation increase, NYCHA will save the difference above developments can call 646-672-2331 to learn more about the program, which is led by the Get connected to free and low-cost re- between the old rent amount and new City’s Health Department and involves partners like the Community Service Society, the NYU-CUNY sources to start or grow your business! rent amount in a savings account for them. Prevention Research Center, and NYCHA. Wednesdays, July 13 or Fridays, July 22, July 29, August 10 at 6pm August 19, or August 26 at 8am REES Central Office REES Central Office West Nile Virus 787 Atlantic Avenue, 2nd Floor 787 Atlantic Avenue, 2nd Floor Mosquito Treatment Brooklyn, NY 11238 Brooklyn, NY 11238 The New York City Housing Authority will be treating all of TechPortal Info Session REES Info Session the catch basins located on Housing Authority developments NYCHA residents ages 18-24 may be Learn about a variety of free job train- to reduce the mosquito population in an effort to minimize the eligible for these job prep programs. ing opportunities and adult education, transmission of the West Nile Virus. These treatments will take There’s an entrance exam to qualify, financial empowerment, and business but even if you don’t pass, other op- development services! place between June and September of 2016. One or more of tions are available. the following pesticides will be used: • Per Scholas’ training program for Every Tuesday and Thursday entry-level information technology at 8:30am Vectolex CG, EPA Reg. No. 73049-20, Toxicity Category – “Caution” jobs, which offers CompTIA A+ and REES Central Office Summit B.t.i. Briquets, EPA Reg. No. 6218-47, Toxicity Category – “Caution” Network+ certification 787 Atlantic Avenue, 2nd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11238 Altosid XR, EPA Reg. No. 2724-421, Toxicity Category – “Caution”

Contact names and numbers for this application are; (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) NYC Housing Authority: JOSEPH KEMP: THE VOICE OF YOUTH ON PUBLIC SAFETY of the committee. With it, we can do serves on John Jay College’s Judicial Debbie Wolf, Associate Staff Analyst, 718.707.5709 available from 9 am – 5 pm some great things collectively.” Board, supervising student government Denise Torres, Technical Resource Advisor, 718.707.8032 available from 8 am – 4 pm This fall, Mr. Kemp enters his senior elections and presiding over matters of year at John Jay College of Criminal student misconduct. He’s the treasurer NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Region 2, Bureau of Pesticide Management – Justice, where he’s pursuing a bach- of a student political club and is an in- 718.482.4994 elor’s degree in philosophy. He is the tern with the New York City Urban De- National Pesticide Telecommunications Network – 1-800-858-PEST recipient of two academic scholarships: bate League, training volunteer judges the NYCHA-CUNY Resident Scholar- and serving as a back-up judge. He also Inquiries concerning symptoms of pesticide poisoning ship and the Queensbridge Scholar- works part-time as a lead concierge at should be directed to the Poison Control Center ship. When he’s not busy working hard a college dorm and volunteers with the 1-800.222.1222 to maintain his dean’s list status, he New York Cares organization.

FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.NYC.GOV/NYCHA 7 BASIC FACTS People usually get Zika through a mosquito bite—but not a bite from any mosquito. See “Affected Areas” below. • Most people (80%) who get infected with Zika do not get sick. For those who do get sick, the sickness is usually mild. Most people recover on their own. • However, Zika causes birth defects. • It is rare but possible for Zika to spread from one person to another through sexual contact and blood. Zika is not spread from person to person by casual contact. ZIKA • There is no Zika vaccine. There is no treatment for Zika, but medicine can help PREVENTION relieve the symptoms. Zika is not spreading in New York City, but local mosquitoes can spread other diseases, like West Nile virus. New Yorkers can help stop the spread of mosquito-borne SYMPTOMS viruses by following these steps: The most common symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis (red eyes). • Apply insect repellents and wear long sleeves or pants in the evening during Most people have mild symptoms and do not need to go to a hospital. Symptoms usu- mosquito season (June through September). ally start two to 12 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito and may last up to a • Install or repair screens on windows and doors. week. Zika may be mistaken for other diseases caused by mosquitoes, such as dengue • Empty standing water from containers such as flower pots, gutters, buckets, pool virus or chikungunya virus. Health care providers use a blood test to confirm Zika. covers, pet water dishes, discarded tires and birdbaths. A very small body of water can be the breeding ground for hundreds of mosquito eggs. PREGNANCY WARNING • Make sure backyard pools are properly maintained and chlorinated. Zika is not dangerous for most people. However, Zika causes birth defects. • Report standing water to 311. One birth defect linked to Zika is a smaller than normal head. This condition is called “microcephaly.” Health experts are still learning about the link between REPORTED CASES OF ZIKA IN NEW YORK CITY (AS OF 6/1/16): 122 Zika and microcephaly. • 18 of the 122 cases were pregnant at the time of diagnosis; • All cases contracted Zika while visiting other countries; and AFFECTED AREAS • All patients have recovered. Zika is affecting parts of Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean and other places listed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Find the latest Zika-affected locations at cdc.gov/zika.) The type of mosquito linked to the current Adapted from the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Zika page: outbreak, Aedes aegypti, lives in these places. Aedes aegypti has not been found in www.nyc.gov/health/zika. New York City.

City Harvest’s MOBILE MARKETS are open-air, bimonthly distributions of fresh fruits and vegetables located at NYCHA sites in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island. They are free of NYCHA Residents charge to residents who qualify and live in the area. To register with City Harvest, Join Citi Bike for bring a Photo ID and Proof of Address to the next market in your neighborhood. All markets are from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Check below for market dates and locations. Market Locations and Schedule Melrose Houses, Bronx: Every 2nd Saturday and 4th Wednesday $ BEN HIDER Parking lot, Phipps Classic Center: 286 East 156th Street per5 month Stapleton Houses, Staten Island: Every 1st Tuesday and 3rd Saturday Tennis Court at Stapleton Houses, behind 75 Hill Street On sidewalk off of Dyckman Jacob Riis Settlement House: Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn: Every 1st Ave. between Nagle Ave. 10-25 41st Ave., LIC Saturday and 3rd Wednesday NYCHA Residents and 10th Ave. Mariner’s Harbor, Staten Parking lot on Myrtle between Washington Heights/ Island: Every 1st Wednesday Citi Bike is a fun and affordable mode of Membresía anual sólo $5 al mes Tompkins Ave. and Throop Ave. Inwood, Manhattan: Every 2nd and 3rd Saturday transportation! Join for only $5/month para residentes de NYCHA. St. Mary’s, Bronx: Every 2nd Thursday and 4th Saturday Basketball court directly in (with annual commitment), and get access Saturday and 4th Tuesday 175 Nagle Ave. front of the Senior Center: NYCHA 居民若成為 Citi Bike to thousands of bikes around Manhattan, St. Mary’s Community Center/ Astoria, Queens: Every 1st 22 Roxbury St. Brooklyn and Queens. 年度會員, 月費只需 $5. Parking lot on Cauldwell Ave: Saturday and 3rd Thursday Prince Hall, Manhattan: Every 595 Trinity Avenue Astoria Houses Basketball 2nd Tuesday and 4th Saturday Dyckman Houses, Manhattan: Courts, off Astoria Blvd: VISIT OR CALL 454 West 155 St., Between Every 2nd Wednesday and 7-1 Astoria Blvd. St. Nicholas & Amsterdam citibikenyc.com/nycha 1-855-BIKE-311 4th Saturday Queensbridge, Queens: Every 2nd Tuesday and 4th Saturday

8 FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.NYC.GOV/NYCHA (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) PLAYING WITH PALS, A NEW COURT AT FREDERICK SAMUEL HOUSES WILL SEE PLENTY OF ACTION THIS SUMMER New Maps and Data on NYCHA’s Website crimes to purchase new athletic equip- the 32nd Precinct and Police Service ment for the young people of Frederick E. Area 6; and more. THE NEXT TIME you visit, check out some cool new features on NYCHA’s Samuel Houses and to support fun recre- “This new gymnasium is a powerful website (www.nyc.gov/nycha): ational opportunities,” Special Narcotics example of how collaboration be- • An interactive map (in the “Developments” section on the “About” page) that Prosecutor Bridget G. Brennan said. “We tween NYCHA and law enforcement is searchable by address or NYCHA development name. It provides data such as are happy to help create better spaces for is making neighborhoods safer and info about NYCHA developments (including management office contact info), young people to thrive. We look forward more connected,” said Gerald Nelson, nearby community and senior centers, addresses and phone numbers for elected to participating in many future programs NYCHA’s Vice President for Public officials, and hurricane evacuation zones. that benefit the youth of New York City Safety. “With this major investment, • A similar feature released last year, the Interactive Sandy Transparency Map, with the Police Athletic League and all of ill-gotten gains have been repurposed provides the latest information about the recovery work at the 33 developments our partner agencies.” for the good of the community. This severely impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Joining Brennan at the ribbon-cut- vibrant public space – an invaluable • NYCHA’s Development Data Book, which has been around for decades, got a ting were NYCHA’s Vice President for resource for residents, just in time for makeover. It’s now in color and is easier to navigate, because a clickable table Public Safety Gerald Nelson; Frederick summer – will bring people together, of contents takes you directly to the desired section. Clicking on individual J. Watts, Executive Director of New encourage positivity, and strengthen developments brings you to a map and data about that development. York City’s Police Athletic League; Rev- the community.” erend Calvin Butts, Pastor of the Abys- The gym may also encourage a sinian Baptist Church; Elijah Brooks, little healthy competition: Who will win Director of the Frederick E. Samuel the rematch at the center’s next Kids Community Center; NYPD officers from versus Cops match?

Cutting the ribbon on the beautifully renovated gymnasium made possible with funds from seized narcotics, thanks to New York City’s Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget G. Brennan and her staff.

BRIGHT LIGHTS AT BUSHWICK HOUSES Mayor Bill de Blasio, Chair Shola Olatoye, and NYPD Housing Bureau Chief James Secreto tour some of the 305 new energy- efficient exterior safety lights recently installed at Bushwick Houses in Brooklyn. As part of the Mayor’s Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety (MAP), $140 million of security lighting, CCTV cameras, and layered-access control doors will be installed at 15 NYCHA sites. The MAP initiative also brings extended community center hours, expanded youth programs and services, and more police officers to these sites.

FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.NYC.GOV/NYCHA 9 THE FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM: PARTNER ON THE ROAD TO ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE ASILA AMIN HAS big dreams savings account that grows as their for herself and her four sons: household income increases, as well as W“I want to buy a house with education, career counseling, job train- a backyard.” ing, money management, and place- Ms. Amin, a Section 8 voucher ment services. Recent graduates of FSS holder, has lived at Stapleton Houses have used their savings to make a down for 14 years. She knows it will take lots payment on a home, pay for higher edu- of planning and saving to achieve her cation, and start a business. goal. That’s why she attended a May Jillian Valdez is an FSS graduate 19 information session hosted by REES, success story – she will be moving into the New York City Human Resources her new house on Long Island with her Administration, and ResCare, NYCHA’s three children later this year. After four Staten Island Jobs-Plus partner, to learn years in the program, she completed it about the U.S. Department of Housing in May with enough money in savings for and Urban Development’s (HUD) Family a down payment to buy a home through Wasila Amin discusses the goals she’d like to achieve while participating in the FSS program with Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program. the Neighborhood Assistance Corpora- Ernst Louis, FSS Program Coordinator. Ms. Amin liked what she learned. FSS tion of America. is a five-year savings program designed Through the program, Ms. Valdez I needed help. I used to think I couldn’t risk of losing her Section 8 voucher and to help Section 8 voucher holders earned her high school equivalency de- make it on my own. I couldn’t picture may continue to receive Section 8 as- achieve economic independence. gree, completed medical assisting train- myself without Food Stamps, welfare, sistance after graduating from FSS if she Participating families set personal goals ing, and began a position at a radiology Medicaid. But with the program and all still meets the Section 8 eligibility. to achieve by the end of the contract office, working her way up to managing the classes and the help – it gave me the Stapleton Houses Section 8 voucher period; these usually include obtaining a staff of 32 people. She also addressed courage to grow and to succeed,” Ms. holders can learn more about FSS and employment and becoming free of cash one of her major challenges: learning Valdez explains. enroll in the program by visiting their public assistance benefits. Ms. Amin, how to budget and be accountable for Ms. Amin is excited to follow in Ms. local Jobs-Plus site at 30 Bay Street, who works at a nursing home, enrolled in her spending. Ms. Valdez is grateful for Valdez’s footsteps: building her savings 4th floor. Section 8 voucher holders the program and set a goal to obtain her the program’s step-by-step partnership and accessing all the services available interested in learning about the FSS pro- Licensed Practical Nursing certification. and tutoring. for her and her sons. gram can contact REES for information Participants in FSS also receive a “They guided me in every area when As an FSS member, Ms. Amin runs no at 718-289-8100.

THE ZIKA VIRUS FIGHT BACK NYC WE CAN PREVENT THE SPREAD OF ZIKA AND OTHER MOSQUITO-BORNE VIRUSES

REMOVING STANDING WATER SO MOSQUITOES CAN’T BREED APPLYING INSECT REPELLENT & COVERING EXPOSED SKIN TO AVOID BITES BY: USING WINDOW SCREENS TO KEEP MOSQUITOES OUT THE ZIKA VIRUS CAN BE DANGEROUS TO WOMEN WHO ARE PREGNANT OR ARE TRYING TO BECOME Bill de Blasio Mayor PREGNANT BECAUSE IT MAY CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS Mary T. Bassett, MD, MPH Commissioner Call 311 to report standing water or visit nyc.gov/health for more information.

10 FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.NYC.GOV/NYCHA Cultivating a Greener Tomorrow Devoted Environmen- services and support talists Dish the Dirt for our gardens, like On a sunny Saturday wood chips, compost, in June, nearly 100 and funding. We NYCHA residents recently got a grant, gathered at the Wil- for instance, to build liamsburg Community a pathway for people Center in Brooklyn for with mobility issues. the second annual Resi- Our garden is dent Green Committee named ‘Ingersoll (RGC) Summit. Through Green thumbs Selena Lynch of Ingersoll Garden of Eden.’ RGCs, NYCHA resi- Houses (left) and Cynthia Simpson of We’re in the middle dents lead the charge Marcy Houses. of changing the name for a greener city at to ‘International their own developments, promoting en- Garden of Eden’ to reflect the diversity of ergy efficiency, organizing clean-up days, our population. Eighty-eight people tend Erycka DeJesus, a Ravenswood Houses RGC member, leads a workshop on composting. and tending approximately 700 gardens it. We share plants and vegetables with known across the five boroughs for their the community from the shared part of got into it. My garden is doing so well, to keep the conversation going. beauty. Celina Lynch and Cynthia Simpson the garden. We’re planting hot peppers growing so beautifully, and I’m so proud I had never really been interested in spoke about their experiences at the Sum- (Scotch bonnet and habanero), corn, of it! I truly love gardening now!” gardening until the RGC came to Marcy. mit and their newfound love of gardening. watermelon, cantaloupes, sweet red pep- When we started our garden in 2014, that pers, okra, and collard greens. Cynthia Simpson, captain of was the first time I ever dug in a garden. Celina Lynch, president of the RGC I want to participate in the Summit the Marcy Houses RGC: Working in the garden is therapeutic; it and garden at Ingersoll Houses: every year! I enjoyed meeting other RGC “We had a lot of people attending from takes away whatever’s troubling you. And “I was on a panel with two other RGC members at the Summit, people from Ja- Marcy Houses—at least a dozen—and you get to meet a lot of people who live members, answering questions from the maica, Far Rockaway, East New York. We we won a solar-powered radio in the around you, whom you wouldn’t talk to moderator and the audience. We dis- shared ideas and invited each other to raffle! I took a workshop for the RGC otherwise – they see you working in the cussed the challenges we face as garden- visit our gardens to learn more. Before I captains and got to meet a lot of dif- garden and ask questions about it. Then ers, and talked about how we can partner got involved, I had no interest in garden- ferent people from different develop- they end up helping out, swapping ideas with other organizations to get more ing whatsoever, to be honest, but I really ments; we exchanged phone numbers with you!”

#thrivenyc ADDICTION does not define me. - BERNARD, BAYCHESTER TODAY I THRIVE Addiction can affect anyone and is treatable. Let’s talk openly about mental health issues. Together we can heal. To learn more about mental health visit nyc.gov/thrivenyc

FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.NYC.GOV/NYCHA 11 Fit, Fun, and Healthy ZUMBA CLASS, a group Elec- tric Slide dance, and neck and A shoulder massages sound like offerings at a spa retreat – but these activities were part of the Bronx Senior Health & Fitness Day to celebrate older adults keeping active and healthy. On May 25, 200 seniors from Bronx senior centers celebrated the 23rd annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day, the nation’s largest health promo- tion event for older adults, at Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community Center. Organized by Bronx Community Op- erations and Family Services, the event Blood pressure check-ups were a popular included a host of activities, presenta- service offered at the event. tions, and workshops geared toward health and fitness. In addition to Zumba Anne Johnson, Resident Association and the Electric Slide, other fitness ac- President of Soundview Houses, didn’t Seniors learned a few simple moves they can do at home to keep themselves active and healthy. tivities included yoga and stationary and get a chance to get a massage or her sedentary exercise classes. blood pressure checked, but she did President of Sack Wern Houses, said. the FDNY, Growth of Life Healthcare, There were also presentations on enjoy watching the seniors be involved: “Some of them are stuck at home, no HHC Lincoln Medical Center, The Harry general nutrition, diabetes, the benefits “The seniors really enjoyed it. An event one comes to see them, so it’s good to & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Help- of going gluten-free, home health care like this is important because it keeps have events like this where they can have ing U Homecare, Lott Community Home options, osteoporosis, and respira- seniors in shape and actively involved; some time to chat, find out what’s going Health Care, Phipps Neighborhoods, tory health. Many seniors lined up for they need to keep their bodies and their on, and maybe get a little incentive to Police Service Areas 7 and 8, Presby- the screenings for blood pressure and minds active, so this was good for them.” get up and get out of the house.” terian Senior Services, SHARE, Senior cholesterol; neck, scalp, and shoulder “This event was great because a lot of Community partners included: Whole Health, Visiting Nurse Service massages; and podiatry examinations seniors don’t get out like they should,” T:10.5”Avondale Care Group, Apple Bank, of New York, United Health Care, and offered by health service organizations. Loretta Masterson, Resident Association Brightpoint Health, Crown Health Care, Urban Health Plan.

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To keep our records current, each year we send a letter asking you to recertify the equipment that you use.

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State Safety Law Protects NYCHA Workers LIKE FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE the law. Legislation passed in 2014 Shola Olatoye said when the bill was frontline of efforts to protect and care OFFICERS, NYCHA employees are provides NYCHA staff with the same passed. “The Mayor, NYCHA leadership, for public housing residents and they public servants who take their job deterrents to assault that protect NYPD and the Teamsters worked together to deserve this increased protection,” responsibilities very seriously. Property and MTA workers and State crossing get this bill approved in Albany. It is an said Teamsters Local 237 President management staff work hard to keep guards: Any individual who physically example of what can be achieved when Gregory Floyd, who advocated force- NYCHA developments and facilities assaults any NYCHA employee may be we work as one for a common goal. I fully for the legislation. “The hardwork- clean, safe, and well-maintained. And, charged with violent felony and receive want to thank the Legislature and Gover- ing employees at NYCHA who make like firefighters, police officers, and a sentence of up to one year in prison. nor for recognizing the important work so many sacrifices for others can feel other public servants, NYCHA employ- “All employees deserve to be safe that our frontline staff does every day.” more secure working at housing devel- ees receive special protections under and respected in the workplace,” Chair “NYCHA employees are on the opments throughout the City.”

FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.NYC.GOV/NYCHA 13 HUD Healthy Home Safety Tips FIRE SAFETY TIPS All About Household Poisons: • Read warning labels and follow storage directions on household products. DON’T DO • Poisonous products can include medicines, cleaning supplies, hair spray, and home repair materials. • Keep poisonous products out of children’s sight and reach on high shelves. Install child-proof latches on cabinets that do not have locks. • Store food and non-food products separately to prevent confusion and protect your family from container contamination and toxic spills. • Always choose non-toxic alternatives when possible and use products with child-resistant caps. • Never mix cleaning products together – they may produce dangerous fumes (e.g., ammonia and bleach should never be mixed). Leave burning candles and Make a fire escape plan, • Install carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in your home. incense or cooking and use it. • Flush expired medicines down the toilet rather than throwing them in the garbage. food unattended. • If it is necessary to use harsh chemicals, use them when children are not at home, or at least when they are in a different room. Always wear gloves when handling products that could be toxic and follow all manufacturers’ instructions. • Call 800-222-1222 for Poison Control. All About Allergies An allergen is something that causes allergy signs or an allergic reaction. Many of the same asthma triggers also cause allergic reactions in people who don’t have asthma. There are many common allergens. Some are those listed here. It’s very important to talk to your doctor if you have had a reaction to any of these: Household triggers: pets (most often animal skin flakes or “dander”), smoke, mold, dust and dust mites. Overload electrical Keep a fire extinguisher Foods: milk and dairy products, citrus fruit like oranges and lemons, artificial colors and flavors, nuts, and shellfish like shrimp or clams. outlets. on hand. Medicines: penicillin, some heart medicines, and some anti-seizure medicines. Insect stings and bites: most are caused by yellow jackets, honeybees, paper wasps, hornets, and fire ants. In some people, reactions to stings become more serious as years go by. Eventually, it may take only one sting to kill. Talk to your doctor if you have had a serious reaction to a sting. Contact allergens: cause reactions when things like plants, cosmetics, jewelry, or latex (a type of rubber) touch the skin. Rashes are common reactions to these allergens.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? • Know your allergies, and know what to avoid. Not everyone is allergic to the same things! Smoke indoors. Maintain smoke detectors and • Contact your doctor about any unusual reactions to food, plants, medicines, or other items. test every 3 months. • Avoid contact with things you know trigger allergies. Avoid being outside or having the windows open when pollen counts are high. Read food labels carefully to avoid ingredients that cause reactions. Choose medicines and home- Safety is everyone’s responsibility. care products carefully. Remove carpets or vacuum often to avoid animal dander. If you need smoke detectors installed or replaced, • Keep a clean home. Control pests such as mice and cockroaches. Vacuum call the Customer Contact Center at 718-707-7771. floors and upholstery often and consider removing carpet. Avoid having mold, cigarette smoke, pesticides, and chemicals inside the house. Keep pets out of the bedrooms of family members who are allergic to them. SAFENYCHA In the event of a severe allergic reaction, seek emergency medical attention Bill de Blasio, Mayor immediately—call 911 or Poison Control at 800-222-1222. Shola Olatoye, Chair and CEO

14 FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.NYC.GOV/NYCHA SAFENYCHA Bill de Blasio, Mayor ELEVATOR SAFETY Shola Olatoye, Chair and CEO IF YOU ARE STUCK IN AN ELEVATOR, STAY PUT. 1 Stay in the elevator. 2 Ring the alarm. 3 Call 911. 4 Wait for professional help to come. Don’t get in an elevator if the door opens and you see:

No elevator Elevator not level Lights out Elevator moving with floor Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Report any elevator issues to NYCHA’s Customer Contact Center at 718-707-7771.

SAFE SUMMER FUN FOR KIDS AND TEENS AT NYCHA COMMUNITY CENTERS Extended Summer Hours, Additional Activities at 116 Locations From July 5 to August 26, 116 community centers at NYCHA developments in all five boroughs will feature extended hours: 6 pm to 11 pm on weekdays and 3 pm to 11 pm on weekends. For more information, call your borough’s NYCHA Community Operations office: Bronx (718-409-8630); Brooklyn (718-289-8130); Manhattan (212-306-3324); Queens (718-969-6240); Staten Island (718-815-0140). Bronx Soundview Houses Marcus Garvey Houses Clinton Houses Queens Betances Houses St. Mary’s Park Houses Marlboro Houses De Hostos Towers Astoria Houses Boston Secor Houses Throggs Neck Addition O’Dwyer Gardens Douglass Houses Beach 41st Houses Bronx River Houses Pennsylvania-Wortman Houses Drew Hamilton Houses Forest Hills Cooperative Butler Houses Brooklyn Pink Houses Dyckman Houses Hammel Houses Castle Hill Houses Albany Houses Red Hook East Houses East River Houses Latimer Gardens Davidson Houses Armstrong Houses Roosevelt Houses Grant Houses Ocean Bay Apartments East 180th Street-Monterey Atlantic Terminal Site 4B Saratoga Village Holmes Towers (Bayside) Avenue Bay View Houses Seth Low Houses Jefferson Houses Pomonok Houses Eastchester Gardens Boulevard Houses Sheepshead Bay Houses Johnson Houses Queensbridge North Houses Edenwald Houses Breukelen Houses Stuyvesant Gardens King Towers Ravenswood Houses Forest Houses Brevoort Houses Sumner Houses Lehman Village Redfern Houses Fort Independence Houses Bushwick Houses Taylor-Wythe Houses Lower East Side I South Jamaica Houses Gun Hill Houses Bushwick II Tilden Houses Manhattanville Houses Woodside Houses Highbridge Gardens (managed by Hope Gardens) Tompkins Houses Polo Grounds Towers Marble Hill Houses Carey Gardens Unity Plaza (sites 4–27) Riis Houses Staten Island Melrose Houses Cooper Park Houses Van Dyke Houses Robinson Houses Berry Houses Mill Brook Houses Cypress Hills Houses Williams Plaza Rutgers Houses Mariner’s Harbor Mitchel Houses Farragut Houses Williamsburg Houses Samuel Apartments Richmond Terrace Morris Houses Glenwood Houses Wyckoff Gardens Seward Park Extension South Beach Houses Murphy Houses Howard Houses Smith Houses Stapleton Houses Parkside Houses Hughes Apartments Manhattan Taft Houses Todt Hill Houses Patterson Houses Independence Towers Amsterdam Addition Two Bridges West Brighton Plaza Pelham Parkway Houses Ingersoll Houses Baruch Houses Wagner Houses Sedgwick Houses Kingsborough Houses Campos Plaza White/Washington Houses Sotomayor Houses Lafayette Gardens Chelsea Addition Wise Towers/WSURA

FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.NYC.GOV/NYCHA 15 WHO IS AT RISK FOR HEAT PLAY IT SAFE THIS SUMMER ILLNESS? • Never use three-prong plugs with outlets • People without air conditioning HEAT ILLNESS SYMPTOMS Beat the Heat that only have two slots for the plug. • The elderly Extreme heat is no joke. Every sum- • hot, dry skin OR cold, clammy skin • Don’t plug extension cords together. • Children mer, New Yorkers get sick from it, and • weakness • People with chronic illness or it can even be fatal. Here are some • dizziness Window Guards mental health condition important tips to deal with the heat • nausea or vomiting • NYCHA requires that every window in an • People who are obese this summer: • trouble breathing apartment have a window guard, except • People who use drugs or • Use an air conditioner when it’s hot • confusion, hallucinations, or windows that open onto fire escapes. drink heavily out, and use window shades to block disorientation • If an air conditioner unit is being • People who take certain the sun. removed from a window, residents medications (talk to your doctor • If you do not have an air conditioner: must notify Property Management for more info) ––Go to a cool place like a family or prior to its removal so an appointment friend’s home, library, shopping mall, can be made to immediately install a or NYC Cooling Center (call 311 IS YOUR AIR CONDITIONER UNIT window guard. Preparing Your Home for Vacation or visit www.nyc.gov/311 for the SAFE TO USE? • Call the CCC immediately at • Turn off all electrical appliances. location nearest you). • All air conditioners must be safely 718-707-7771 if you believe that a Unplug televisions, computers, and ––Use a fan ONLY with the windows installed, properly braced, and conform window guard is not secure or installed appliances that are susceptible to open. to the manufacturer’s installation properly; the L-shaped stops keeping lightning and power surges. • Drink lots of water, even if you don’t specifications. the bottom window from opening too • Remove all perishable foods from feel thirsty. Avoid beverages with • Do not use bricks, wood, cans, phone high are absent or installed improperly; the refrigerator and take out the alcohol, caffeine, or high amounts books, or any other object to support or there are unguarded openings garbage. of sugar. or level the AC unit. greater than 4½ inches anywhere in • Lock all windows and doors. • Cool showers or baths may be • If you need info on proper installation the window. • Let a trusted neighbor know you will helpful, but avoid going from one or if you see an AC unit that appears to be away and have them keep an eye extreme temperature to another. be improperly installed, call the CCC at Barbecuing on your home; provide them with • When outside: 718-707-7771. • At some developments, NYCHA your vacation address and telephone ––Wear lightweight, light-colored, • During an apartment inspection, Property Management provides number so you can be reached in loose-fitting clothes and a hat. NYCHA staff will determine whether clean, safe areas for barbecuing on case of an emergency. ––Wear sunscreen rated SPF 15 or AC units and window guards are development grounds. higher on your face. installed properly. • The lessee must request permission Travel Safety Tips ––Stay in the shade and out of from Property Management to • Make copies of your ID and passport direct sun. SAFETY BEGINS AT HOME barbecue on development grounds. in case either is lost or stolen. Bring ––Avoid strenuous activity. Extension Cords • Barbecue grills must be under the a copy on your trip and store it • Never leave children, pets, or those • Extension cords should not run under continuous care and direction of a separately from your original. Leave who require special care in a parked rugs or behind radiators, be nailed to person at least 18 years of age. another copy with a friend or relative. car during periods of intense heat. walls, or be run through water. • Never use a charcoal grill indoors. • Lost wallets are the leading cause of • Check in with family, friends, and • Replace old, damaged, or frayed identity theft. Only carry the card(s) neighbors often to see how they extension cords. Crime Tips you plan to use on your trip. Keep are doing. • Do not overload extension cords. • Report immediately any issues with your card’s account info and customer • Visit www.nyc.gov/beattheheat for • Never use indoor extension cords building entrance doors and intercoms service number in a hotel safe or more information. outdoors. or lighting in common areas and other secure location in case you lose • Use cords that are rated to handle the grounds to the CCC at 718-707-7771. the card. DO YOU QUALIFY FOR wattage of the devices that they’re • Call 911 in the event of an emergency • Know your surroundings and plan A FREE AC UNIT? powering. or to report a possible crime. your route in advance. Be aware of Through New York State’s Home • Never use a cord that feels hot. how local residents talk and dress, Energy Assistance Program, you may and consider whether certain actions be eligible for funds for the purchase will make you stand out as a tourist. and installation of one air conditioner • Protect yourself from lightning, hail, or fan – up to an $800 benefit. This as- thunderstorms, and tornadoes by sistance is only available to households monitoring the local weather and meeting the income guidelines and packing the appropriate gear. which include a household member • Posting photos or checking in on with a documented medical condition social media sites advertises your that is worsened by extreme heat. Visit absence from home. Real-time https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/ updates can be tempting, but wait program.asp#cooling or call 800- until you return home before sharing 342-3009 to see if you qualify and find your vacation adventures. out how to apply. Apply now through August 31 for this valuable benefit. A limited amount of funding is available, and assistance will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

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