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New York City

Exclusive: Coney Island residents without access to benches, playground, and more in their own backyard

Renovation

Coney Island woman says bathroom is falling apart and has had little help from NYCHA management

1 week ago

New York City

Exclusive: Coney Island residents without access to benches, playground, and more in their own backyard

Renovation

Coney Island woman says bathroom is falling apart and has had little help from NYCHA management

Chelsea

Senior NYC residents at Elliott-Chelsea Houses receive orders to vacate

fromCbsnews

NYC parents

Queens tenants say key fob fiasco is leaving them locked out of apartments

fromGothamist

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Chelsea

Senior NYC residents at Elliott-Chelsea Houses receive orders to vacate

fromCbsnews

NYC parents

Queens tenants say key fob fiasco is leaving them locked out of apartments

more#housing

fromwww.amny.com

Mayor Adams does pull-ups in Brooklyn on a dare

Mayor Eric Adams demonstrated physical fitness by accepting a dare to perform pull-ups off a street light in Brooklyn while promoting public safety for NYCHA residents.

NYC politics

Elevated Lead Levels in Kids in NYCHA Childcare Raise Alarms

Between October 2024 and January 2025, four children in NYCHA childcare centers were reported with elevated lead levels, prompting immediate closures and lead abatement measures.

NYC politics

fromBrooklyn Eagle

NYCHA buildings receive major renovations, thanks to $1.2B from state

NYCHA residences have received upgrades and renovations funded by $1.2 billion from New York state, benefitting nearly 123,000 residents across multiple developments.

New York City

fromsilive

Staten Island NYCHA developments receive major upgrades from $1.2B state funding

Staten Island housing developments received over $1 billion in state funding for significant upgrades.

#affordable-housing

NYC real estate

Sweeteners Delay Vote on Controversial Marine Terminal Plan

fromGothamist

NYC politics

NYCHA has nearly 6K vacant apartments. Lawmakers want to know why.

NYC real estate

WEIGH IN: Deadline for Comments on NYCHA's Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Plan Extended to 5/19

NYCHA is seeking public feedback on rebuilding Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses by May 19 through the PACT program.

NYC real estate

Sweeteners Delay Vote on Controversial Marine Terminal Plan

fromGothamist

NYC politics

NYCHA has nearly 6K vacant apartments. Lawmakers want to know why.

NYC real estate

WEIGH IN: Deadline for Comments on NYCHA's Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Plan Extended to 5/19

NYCHA is seeking public feedback on rebuilding Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses by May 19 through the PACT program.

more#affordable-housing

fromBrooklyn Eagle

New report uncovers high lead levels at NYCHA daycares

Elevated lead levels detected in children at three NYCHA-run daycare centers, raising serious health concerns.

WATCH: Democratic Candidates for NYC Mayor on NYCHA & Family Homelessness

The mayoral forum emphasized candidates' plans to tackle public housing and family homelessness ahead of NYC's primary election.

NYC real estate

Trump Public Housing Time Limits Could Displace 300,000

The Trump administration's plan to limit rental assistance to two years for 'able-bodied' adults could threaten housing for over 300,000 NYCHA residents.

Trump's Proposed Budget Would be 'Disastrous' for NYC Housing Agencies

Trump's proposed budget could drastically cut housing programs in NYC, threatening low-income renters and public housing tenants.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Newly-renovated NYCHA playgrounds will serve wider neighborhoods

Two newly-renovated playgrounds at Kingsborough Houses enhance community access to recreational spaces in Crown Heights.

#fire-incident

fromBrooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Firefighters quickly extinguish blaze at Breukelen Houses * Brooklyn Paper

NYC parents

12 people recovering after fire fills NYCHA building with smoke in Downtown Brooklyn

A fire in a Downtown Brooklyn NYCHA building sent thick smoke through all floors, resulting in 12 people, including kids, needing recovery from smoke inhalation.

fromBrooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Firefighters quickly extinguish blaze at Breukelen Houses * Brooklyn Paper

NYC parents

12 people recovering after fire fills NYCHA building with smoke in Downtown Brooklyn

A fire in a Downtown Brooklyn NYCHA building sent thick smoke through all floors, resulting in 12 people, including kids, needing recovery from smoke inhalation.

Comptroller to Examine How NYCHA Spends City Capital Funds

NYC Comptroller's Office is investigating NYCHA's fund allocation for capital projects due to tenant complaints about transparency.

NYC LGBT

fromBronx Times

First NYCHA dog park in the city opens in Castle Hill - Bronx Times

The first-ever dog park at a NYCHA complex in Castle Hill Houses enhances community spaces for residents and their pets.

fromNew York Post

NYC's public housing funding could be slashed in half as city Dems slam 'reckless' Trump admin

NYCHA faces severe funding cuts that could hit tenant housing supports and exacerbates NYC's housing crisis.

Brooklyn

AG James, NYCHA Launch $750K Tree Planting, Workforce Program

New initiative to restore NYC's tree canopy while creating green jobs and educating youth in public housing communities.

Brooklyn

Man Arrested For Allegedly Starting Fires at NYCHA Apartments

A 25-year-old man was arrested for multiple arson fires at NYCHA developments in Brooklyn.

fromwww.amny.com

Adams applauds NYS budget to reform involuntary commitment for those with mental illness

Mayor Eric Adams is pushing for new laws to aid mentally ill and homeless New Yorkers, particularly through involuntary commitment measures.

fromwww.amny.com

Mayor Adams touts millions for NYCHA, supportive housing, tenant safeguards in self-proclaimed best budget ever' | amNewYork

Mayor Adams announced significant housing investments as part of the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 budget, focusing on public housing and tenant protections.

Brooklyn Projects Among Winners of NYCHA Climate Action Grants

These resident-led projects address the climate crisis not in theory, but in practice, through gardens, education, storytelling, air quality improvements and more.

Brooklyn

Council Looks to 'Trump-Proof' City Budget, Calls for Extra Housing, NYCHA Funds

NYC Council seeks billions for housing initiatives, addressing NYCHA maintenance and strengthening city housing oversight.

Brooklyn Residents Hospitalized For Smoke Inhalation After NYCHA Building Catches Fire

The FDNY confirmed that the fire, sparked in the garbage compactor chute, filled all 14 floors of the building with thick smoke, putting residents in danger.

Brooklyn