New York City Housing Authority

Three residents said they didn’t know their comments were going to be used in support of President Trump, with one saying she was asked to bring together people to speak about NYCHA and their concerns, but was never told it would be part of the convention

On episode 5 of the Question Authority podcast, NYCHA is trying a new public/private partnership model for improving its housing condition: RAD. New York’s first RAD development is seeing results. But at what cost? Are current residents at risk of eviction?

In episode 4 of the Question Authority podcast, we look at the little things that are a big injustice — bed bugs, roaches, broken doors, leaks. Families in NYCHA buildings are fighting for basic rights as tenants, while NYCHA admits its ticket system isn’t working.

In episode 6 of the Question Authority podcast, we delve into the history of NYCHA and find out why all the authority’s housing stock seems to be crumbling at the same time. New chair Gregory Russ answers the hard questions and gives his vision for the future.

Police are looking for a gunman who allegedly fired shots inside a Queens apartment building and was seen leaving with a gun Wednesday morning.

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson met with Mayor Bill de Blasio Tuesday to talk about about the future of public housing in New York City.

Ben Carson has met with Mayor de Blasio on the future of NYCHA as talk of a federal takeover looms. Rana Novini reports.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio promises to speed up $24 billion worth of urgent repairs at the nation’s biggest public housing system – against a Jan. 31 deadline.

The city has announced a sweeping plan to overhaul public housing, promising billions of dollars in repairs. Gaby Acevedo reports.

Some residents of a public housing complex in the Bronx say they have been without water or heat all day Sunday because of boiler issues.

New York City will likely pay $2 billion to settle claims that the nation’s largest public housing agency has too often left tenants to contend with lead paint, malfunctioning elevators and rats. Erica Byfield reports

The embattled head of the New York City Housing Authority is stepping down.

Shola Olatoye, the head of the New York City Housing Authority, stepped down Tuesday. Melissa Russo reports.

Hundreds of playgrounds at New York City public housing developments were not properly maintained or had visible hazards, according to a review by the city.

City comptroller Scott Stringer audited the maintenance of playgrounds at public housing complexes and said the audit not only showed many playgrounds were unsafe but that some inspectors falsified reports. Andrew Siff reports.

A New York City councilman is calling for a ban on dogs in high-rise buildings a day after a grandmother lost part of her ear while trying to protect children from an attacking pit bull.

A New York City councilman is calling for a ban on dogs in high-rise buildings a day after a grandmother lost part of her ear while trying to protect children from an attacking pit bull. Michael George reports.

Residents at dozens of NYCHA locations across the city have reported issues with their heat and hot water during an especially frigid cold spell. Now the city’s comptroller is launching another audit on NYCHA over what he calls a “crisis.” Wale Aliyu reports.