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NYCHA Journal.Qxd First-Class U. S . Postage Paid New York, NY Permit No. 4119 Vol. 39, No. 3 www.nyc.gov/nycha MARCH 2009 FORMER HPD COMMISSIONER $3M CUT TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BECOMES HUD SECRETARY AVERTED IN 08-09 STATE BUDGET ON JANUARY 22, 2009, By Eileen Elliott THE UNITED STATES SENATE NEW YORK STATE SENATE HOUSING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN PEDRO ESPADA AND OTHER COMMITTEE CONFIRMED THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS, INCLUDING FRESHMAN SENATOR DAN SQUADRON, WERE SUCCESSFUL IN RESTORING $3 MILLION IN SHAUN DONOVAN AS PRESIDENT DEBT SERVICE FUNDING TO THE NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY (NYCHA) THAT THE GOVERNOR’S BARACK OBAMA’S SECRETARY OFFICE HAD THREATENED TO CUT. The Governor proposed the cut in the State’s 2008-2009 budget in an OF HOUSING AND URBAN effort to mitigate a $1.6 billion deficit. The $3 million restoration is good news for NYCHA’s 2008- DEVELOPMENT (HUD). Mr. 2009 fiscal year (which runs on a calendar year). However the reduction has been proposed once again in Donovan is the former Commis- the State’s 2009-2010 Budget which is scheduled to pass on April 1, 2009. (The State Fiscal Year runs sioner of New York City’s from April 1st to March 31st.) Department of Housing Preser- vation and Development (HPD), On February 6th, the Senators $3 million to be restored. of the legislature. Although the the New York City Housing mentioned above rallied the He also asked the State to show a allocation was significantly less Authority’s partner in a number Majority conference to fight the renewed commitment to public than what was needed to cover of affordable housing initiatives cuts to NYCHA and won. housing by allocating $61 million the actual operating costs, under Mayor Michael R. Asembly Housing Chairman in funding needed to operate the it was an important step in having Bloomberg’s plan to expand Vito Lopez and the Assembly 15 developments. the State meet its obligation to affordable housing. Democrats were also helpful in With the exception of State public housing. Upon Donovan’s appoint- this effort. Fiscal Year 2008, NYCHA has Unfortunately there was not an ment, the Mayor stated, “The HUD Secretary The $3 million is debt service not received State operating allocation of operating funds nation faces serious housing Shaun Donovan the State is obligated to pay on subsidy for the developments in in the State’s 2009-2010 challenges today, and I can’t bonds that were sold to build 15 the past decade. This has budget, nor in the Governor’s think of anyone better suited served at HUD as deputy NYCHA developments the State forced the Housing Authority to proposed budget. to help President Obama assistant secretary for multi- built between 1958 and 1974. use its inadequate federal NYCHA is in the process of and his Administration meet family housing in the Clinton funding to support operations at developing its 2009 budget, them than Shaun. ...Largely administration, managing a State Operating Subsidy those developments. which, as it stands now, includes due to Shaun’s stewardship, multi-billion dollar housing In testimony he presented In State Fiscal Year 2008 an estimated gap of $129 million. we’ve shown that through subsidy program. to State legislators in January, NYCHA received an operating The unfunded State develop- innovative thinking and He received graduate and NYCHA Chairman Ricardo subsidy of $3.4 million from ments account for 47% of responsible planning, govern- undergraduate degrees from Elías Morales asked for the the State, thanks to the efforts the deficit. ment can be a stabilizing force Harvard, where he studied during difficult times.” at the Kennedy School of Donovan was Commissioner Government and at the NYCHA PARTNERS WITH CITY ON 2010 CENSUS of HPD since 2004. He also Graduate School of Design. It’s tax time. Go get your EITC refund! Tax season is here once again – which means that you could be eligible for tax credits and free or low-cost tax preparation. Your family could be eligible for up to $6,500 with the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). You might also benefit from the New York City Child Care Tax Credit and other tax credits for parents, which could add up to an even bigger refund. Call 311 or visit nyc.gov/ofe, when you receive your W-2 form(s) to learn more about your eligibility for tax credits and to find a convenient location near you that prepares taxes for The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is working with NYC 2010 Census to make sure free or for just $20. that NYCHA residents get counted. Shown above are NYCHA Chairman Ricardo Elías Morales and City Coordinator for the 2010 Census Stacey Cumberbatch, formerly NYCHA’s Chief of Staff. See page 3 for more. PAGE 2 PAGE 4 PAGE 9 THE EITC AND OTHER FIRE SAFETY TIPS DIGITAL TV TRANSITION TAX SEASON INITIATIVES EXTENDED TO JUNE THE HOUSING AUTHORITY JOURNAL 2 MARCH 2009 MAYOR’S MESSAGE THE FACES OF NYCHA New Initiatives Help New Yorkers Meet Rosia Wyche: A ‘Steel Magnolia’ Stretch Their Paychecks This By Heidi Morales was named Tenant Patrol some things that you are Tax Season Supervisor. “I thought I’d tired of that you feel you WITH THE ECONOMY ON THE retire but I got a vision,” she can change.’ I like for the DECLINE, THIS ADMINISTRATION explained about her begin- residents to feel like they are IS DOING ITS BEST TO HELP nings working with residents. on the same wavelength NEW YORKERS STRETCH THEIR “I’m just interested in with NYCHA.” PAYCHECKS THROUGH A SERIES OF people. I speak up and speak As we all can see, though INITIATIVES. This year that support out and maybe I’ll be able to she is retired Mrs. Wyche includes more free and low-cost help people.” Despite the carries out her duties as a tax assistance sites, and our new challenges Mrs. Wyche TA, COP Chair and 2nd matching fund program—the sums up her experiences as a Vice-President of the CCOP $aveNYC Account program— TA and COP Chair as as if they were full-time which creates incentives for hard- successful. “I say that with jobs. “It is good to be a working families to put away pride, successful.” Mrs. leader; to hear other sides some of their refunds for future Wyche believes she is a emergencies. We don’t know how conveyer of ideas and infor- (Continued on page 10) long it will take the economy mation. “It’s good to bring to rebound, but building some savings for next year is sound people knowledge. I find that financial planning. a lot of residents don’t have knowledge about NYCHA and The $aveNYC Account Program what is going on. They only SHE STILL HAS THE MANNERISMS The $aveNYC Account program is a special savings account to know what they hear, which OF A SOUTHERN BELLE. By help New Yorkers make the most of their tax refund by building 99 percent of the time is just talking with her you savings through a privately funded City matching program. New negative but I will bring you can perceive an undying Yorkers who visit select Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) positive.” A big responsi- appreciation and tradition sites to file their taxes may be eligible to open a $aveNYC Account bility, one she takes very of lady-like postures and with part of their tax refund and receive a 50 percent match (up to seriously and is grateful for impeccable dress. “Some $250) if they save the money for at least one year. The matching having. “I [also] like asking people call me the funds would be in addition to the 2 to 3 percent interest the savings questions, such as: ‘what “Bloomie’s’ girl” (as in the accounts would earn. would you like to see in department store Blooming- The program has been launched at a dozen VITA sites in the five NYCHA; what would you dale’s), she said as she boroughs. Families earning less than $45,000 and individuals earning like to see in your explained her passion less than $20,000 are eligible to open a $aveNYC Account when development; what would for shopping and color filing their taxes at participating VITA sites. you like me to take back to coordination. She was born the administrators; what are in North Carolina but later VITA and Low-Cost Tax Prep Plus Sites was persuaded by the There are 54 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites, or VITA sites, excitement of this big city throughout the City that prepare tax returns for families with depen- and moved to New York. But dents who make less than $40,000, or individuals earning less than Celebrate old habits die hard. I’m $20,000, free of charge. talking about a committed In addition to the VITA sites, this year the City expanded its Tax Women’s History member of the NYCHA Prep Plus program Citywide, with 12 sites offering tax return family, 30-year resident of preparation by a Tax One professional for only $20. Tax Prep Plus Month! Coney Island Houses, and a sites offer professionally prepared tax returns to increase options and truly charming lady—Mrs. access to safe and affordable tax preparation. Families earning less Rosia Wyche. than $55,000 and individuals earning less than $30,000 qualify. Tax It takes true dedication Prep Plus sites will not offer refund anticipation loans and other The Housing Authority and a strong desire for 75 predatory products to their customers, ensuring that consumers get years change to do what Mrs.
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