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NYCHA RECEIVES 1,000 SECTION 8 VOUCHERS FROM HUD FOR HOMELESS VETERANS

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is providing the New York City Housing Authority with an additional 1,015 Section 8 vouchers specifically for homeless veterans. NYCHA Chairman Tino Hernandez (left) joined Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary James B. Peake (center) and HUD Deputy Secretary Roy A. Bernardi (right) on April 16th for the announcement at a newly renovated housing facility for homeless veterans in Queens. New York City was awarded $9.4 million to permanently house more than 1,000 homeless veterans and fulfill recommendations of joint NYC/VA Task Force on ending veteran homelessness. “NYCHA is extremely pleased to provide homeless veterans with access to Section 8 Vouchers so they may obtain housing throughout the City,” Chairman Hernandez said. NYCHA runs the largest Section 8 program in the country with nearly 87,000 voucher-holders and over 30,000 participating landlords.

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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Opening of Boston Road Senior Center
The New York City Housing Authority joined the Department for the Aging and local elected officials in the Pelham Parkway section of the Bronx on February 19th to officially open the R.A.I.N. Boston Road Senior Center, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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NYCHA Board Adopts Preliminary Budget for FY 2008
The Board of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has approved a Fiscal Year 2008 Preliminary Operating Budget and Four Year Financial Plan. Despite measures to reduce spending, the budget reflects a deficit of $195.3 million caused in large part by chronic Federal underfunding, as well as unreimbursed costs and increases in non-discretionary labor costs.
Budget Presentation (in PDF)
FY 08 Preliminary Budget and 4 Year Plan (in PDF)




The New York City Housing Authority Now Accepts Online Rent Payments
For the first time, New York City Housing Authority residents now have the option to pay their rent electronically via the NYCHA website. The ePayment system is quick, convenient and secure, and provides a service that has long been in demand by residents.
Access the ePayment system
Learn more about NYCHA's ePayment system (in PDF)
Online Rent Payments Frequently Asked Questions




Mayor Bloomberg and Former President Bill Clinton Announce a Partnership to "Green" NYCHA Buildings
HUD, NYCHA and the Clinton Climate Initiative announced a partnership that will allow NYCHA to become a leader in “green” initiatives among housing authorities nationwide.
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Explore how NYCHA is going "green"


(l to r) NYCHA GM Doug Apple, Rutgers TA Pres. Michael Steele, NYS Senator Martin Connor, Assembly Hsg Committee Chair Vito Lopez, NYS Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, NYCHA Chairman Tino Hernadez K.D

New Public Housing Community Improvement Program Offers Monthly Stipends to Tenant Patrol Volunteers
NYS Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Assembly Housing Committee Chair Vito Lopez joined NYCHA Chairman Tino Hernandez to introduce a pilot program that will provide monetary incentives to tenant patrol volunteers who help to maintain safety in 15 State-funded developments.
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Join your local tenant patrol


NYCHA's Environmental Initiatives

NYCHA Goes "Green"

NYCHA is making great strides towards creating a healthier environment for more than 400,000 public housing residents. By employing energy conservation initiatives and playing an integral role in PlaNYC, the City's strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, NYCHA is doing its part to help make New York City the world's first great sustainable city of the 21st century.

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