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January/February 2011 First-Class U.S. Postage Paid New York, NY Permit No. 4119 NYCHA Vol. 41 No. 1 www.nyc.gov/nycha January/February 2011 INSIDE Work on Federalized Developments THIS ISSUE Progresses tion and rehabilitation work has begun at all 21 developments, much to the delight of residents. Susan Lee, a resident at Rutgers Houses in Manhattan for 48 years, said she and her neighbors have dealt with leaky roofs and flooding situations in COMMUNITY CENTERS GET Journatheirl own apartments for years. FRESH PAINT: The long-term fix – replacing RESIDENTS TEAM UP With NYCHA, Habitat the worn down roofs – was not for Humanity » read more on page 5 feasible financially until now. “Since the roofs have been replaced I haven’t heard com- The Rutgers Houses (Manhattan) roof is shown in the middle of its makeover as part of the renovations being plaints about any leaky roofs,” made at the 21 developments that were federalized in 2010. said the 86-year old Mrs. Lee, Find Out How to Ensure Your a former Resident Association president and Resident Watch member since 1968. “At first tenants were a little Development Gets Its Fair Share impatient and they were exposed to some difficulties By Heidi Morales while repairs were being done, but now since the repairs, he 21 developments that were federalized in 2010 to they are more at ease.” address funding deficits for the New York City Hous- In March 2010, NYCHA completed the federalization KIDS + HOLIDAY GIFTS T ing Authority (NYCHA) are starting to see some of the of 21 developments that no longer received funding from = BIG SMILES page 9 » read more on positive results coming out of the historic plan. Construc- the City or State. Funds to maintain the continued on page 2 us to be more social and interactive,” Inaugural NYCHA Resident Training said Lewis Bailey of Ocean Bay Houses in Queens, who plans to be Academy Graduates Go to Work certified in a union and perform By Eric Deutsch and Robin Hood trains residents construction work. “It’s a blessing he New York City Housing to become either Caretakers with and I feel like being in the first class T Authority (NYCHA) recently NYCHA or construction workers blazes a trail for other residents.” celebrated the graduation of more with NYCHA contractors. The one- NYCHA Chairman John B. Rhea A VEGETABLE GARDEN than three dozen residents from the year pilot project, which will train told the graduates that the Authority GROWS in Brooklyn » read more on page 10 NYCHA Resident Training Academy up to 150 residents, is funded by is committed to providing residents – the first residents to graduate Robin Hood. with tools and opportunities that FIVE DEVELOPMENTS SNAG from the innovative program. The “The program did more than pre- can lead to economic success. Green “LOVE YOUR BLOCK” Grants partnership between the Authority pare us for just jobs, it also prepared “Economic continued on page 2 » read more on page 3 FAST FACTS 1,620 public housing residents and Section 8 participants took part in the Plan to Preserve Public Housing phone survey. The Murphy Houses Community Center (Bronx) made the largest donation NYCHA Chairman John B. Rhea (center) and Vice Chairman Earl Andrews, Jr. (far left) stand with some of the graduates of the first class of the of food at NYCHA’s annual NYCHA Resident Training Academy on December 21, 2010. toy drive – 169 cans. 2 January/February 2011 The Housing Authority Journal continued from page 1 Work on Federalized Developments Progresses NYCHA developments were drawn from NYCHA is able to preserve roof repairs, heating upgrades NYCHA’s operating budget, public housing and ensure fiscal and elevator modernization.” Board Meetings which created deficits for the stability, two of the objectives The landmark transaction otice hereby is given that the New York City Authority. Federalization, also of the Plan to Preserve Public already has qualified more NHousing Authority’s Board Meetings take place called the Mixed Finance Trans- Housing, which will set the than 11,000 apartments for an every other Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Board action, was approved by the Authority’s vision for the next ongoing annual subsidy from Room on the 12th floor of 250 Broadway, New York, federal Department of Housing five years. “Federalization will HUD of $65 to $75 million for New York (unless otherwise noted). The remaining and Urban Development (HUD). allow NYCHA to receive more costs associated with the op- meetings for Calendar Year 2011 are as follows: For the 21 developments to than $400 million in public and erations and capital needs of January 5 May 11 September 14 be qualified to receive an- private funding to revitalize and the developments. NYCHA is January 19 May 25 September 28 nual federal subsidies, NYCHA make needed capital improve- taking the steps necessary to February 2 June 7 (Tuesday) October 12 transferred ownership of the ments at these developments ensure compliance with HUD February 16 June 22 October 26 developments to two separate through 2012,” said Carlos and federal Internal Revenue March 2 July 6 November 9 limited liability companies, Laboy, Managing Director for Service (IRS) rules required by March 16 July 20 November 23 with NYCHA as the managing Mixed Finance Asset Manage- this transaction. To do that, the March 30 August 3 December 7 member. With this transaction, ment. “This includes brickwork, Authority needs the coopera- April 13 August 17 December 21 tion of its most important allies April 27 August 31 – its residents. Residents living in Amster- Any changes to the schedule above will be posted dam Addition, Castle Hill, here and on NYCHA’s website at nyc.gov/nycha to Marble Hill, Manhattanville, the extent practicable at a reasonable time before Chelsea and Rutgers recently the meeting. received letters asking them to These meetings are open to the public. Pre- complete and return several registration at least 45 minutes before the scheduled documents, which are vital to Board Meeting is required by all speakers. Comments NYCHA’s efforts to receive the are limited toc the items on the Calendar. Speaking financing that will be used to time will be limited to three minutes. The public maintain and improve the de- comment period will conclude upon all speakers being velopments for the long-term. heard or at the expiration of 30 minutes allotted by law Residents are encouraged to for public comment, whichever occurs first. reach out to their Management Copies of the Calendar are available on NYCHA’s Office as soon as possible if website or can be picked up at the Office of the they need any assistance in fill- Secretary at 250 Broadway, 12th floor, New York, New ing out the documents, if they York, no earlier than 3:00 p.m. on the Friday before the have any questions or if they upcoming Wednesday Board Meeting. Copies of the have not received them. Disposition are available on NYCHA’s website or can be For her part, Susan Lee is picked up at the Office of the Secretary no earlier than working actively to ensure 3:00 p.m. on the Thursday after the Board Meeting. Rutgers Houses residents send Any person requiring a reasonable accommodation Comments? Questions? E-mail [email protected]. in their forms. “We are very in order to participate in the Board Meeting should happy,” said Mrs. Lee. “We contact the Office of the Secretary at (212) 306-6088 are trying to get everybody no later than five business days before the Board 76 to fill out those forms, so we, Meeting. For additional information, please visit years NYCHA of Public Housing NYCHA, can get the money.” NYCHA’s website or call (212) 306-6088. in New York City ESTABLISHED 1970 • CIRCULATION 200,000 continued from page 1 Inaugural NYCHA Resident Training Academy Graduates Go to Work Published monthly by the New York City Housing Authority Department of Communications empowerment is a critical train up to 1,000 residents for The not-for-profit service Journa250 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10007l component of strengthening additional jobs, adding other organizations Brooklyn Work- Tel (212) 306-3322 • Fax (212) 577-1358 NYCHA families and NYCHA provider partners and employ- force Innovations, the Building nyc.gov/nycha communities. When a resident ment sectors, such as exter- Works Program and Nontradi- Michael R. Bloomberg .........................................Mayor is employed in work that pays mination services. A job as an tional Employment for Women John B. Rhea ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Chair Earl Andrews, Jr. ................................................................Vice‑Chair a good wage, he or she has a exterminator is the ultimate conduct the trainings. NYCHA’s Margarita López .........................................................Board Member greater ability to care for their goal of Milagros Colmenares Office of Resident Economic Vilma Huertas .......................................................................Secretary Michael Kelly ..........................................................General Manager family,” said Chairman Rhea. of Castle Hill Houses in the Empowerment and Sustainabili- Lynn Godfrey �����������������������������������Chief Communications Officer “In fact, empowering NYCHA Bronx, who has used the Train- ty (REES) conducts outreach and Sheila Stainback .........................................Communications Officer residents through educational ing Academy to land a position recruitment and assists with job Eric Deutsch…….. ...................................................................
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