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Bronx NYCHA Residents Left Spending Another Frigid Winter Without Heat
Even with an arctic blast set to come through the region lasting likely all of next week, residents of the building say NYCHA has refused to fix the problem for years
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Bronx NYCHA Residents Spending Another Winter Without Heat
Residents at one NYCHA housing complex are spending another cold night without heat or hot water. Gaby Acevedo reports.
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NYC Public Housing Tenants Say They Were Misled Into Appearing In RNC Video
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
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Question Authority Episode 5: Looking Forward
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?
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Question Authority Episode 4: The Little Things
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.
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Question Authority Episode 6: The Interview
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.
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NYPD: Gunman Wanted for Firing Shots Inside Queens Building
Police are looking for a gunman who allegedly fired shots inside a Queens apartment building and was seen leaving with a gun Wednesday morning.
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HUD's Ben Carson Visits NYC to Speak With De Blasio About NYCHA
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.
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Ben Carson Meets With Mayor to Talk NYCHA Future
Ben Carson has met with Mayor de Blasio on the future of NYCHA as talk of a federal takeover looms. Rana Novini reports.
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Mayor de Blasio Faces Federal Deadline on Public Housing Repairs
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.
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NYC Announces Sweeping Plan to Overhaul NYCHA
The city has announced a sweeping plan to overhaul public housing, promising billions of dollars in repairs. Gaby Acevedo reports.
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No Water, Heat For Some NYC Public Housing Residents
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.
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Feds Say NYCHA Lied About Housing Conditions for Years
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
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New York City Conflicts of Interest Board Settles Cases Related to Misuse of City Time, Resources
The New York City Conflicts of Interest Board settled four cases related to the misuse of city time and resources, including one case involving a teacher who was selling a geometry bingo game for personal gain.
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NYCHA Chairwoman Shola Olatoye Stepping Down
The embattled head of the New York City Housing Authority is stepping down.
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NYCHA Boss Steps Down
Shola Olatoye, the head of the New York City Housing Authority, stepped down Tuesday. Melissa Russo reports.
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NYCHA Groundskeeper Charged With Attempted Murder, Found With Gun: Cops
A New York City Housing Authority worker was arrested Monday after police say he shot a man during an argument.
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Majority of NYC Public Housing Playgrounds Not Maintained: Audit
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.
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Majority of Public Housing Playgrounds Not Maintained: Audit
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.
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NYC Councilman Wants to Ban Dogs in High-Rises After Attack
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.