Hochul signs bill creating NYC Public Housing Preservation Trust
The trust will unlock millions of dollars in federal funds to fast-track long-overdue repairs to NYCHA complexes, Hochul said.
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Hochul signs bill creating NYC Public Housing Preservation Trust
The governor said it will unlock millions of dollars in federal funds to fast-track long-overdue repairs to NYCHA complexes.
Mayor Adams delivers remarks on passage of NYCHA trust
Mayor Eric Adams praised state lawmakers for passing the NYCHA Public Housing Preservation Trust.
NYCHA apartments could get repairs with preservation trust
Twenty-five thousand NYCHA apartments would be eligible to transfer into the new trust in the first wave.
New bill could give NYCHA money for much-needed repairs
Much-needed repairs may be coming to New York City Housing Authority residents who have been struggling with dangerous conditions inside their homes. CBS2's Leah Mishkin breaks down the bill awaiting the governor's signature and has reaction from residents.
New York legislature passes bill to repair NYCHA apartments
Thousands of crumbling NYCHA apartments could finally be getting desperately needed repairs.
New York state legislature passes NYCHA Preservation Trust
Thousands of crumbling NYCHA apartments could finally be getting desperately needed repairs.
Adams calls on Albany for help speeding up NYCHA repairs
The mayor wants state legislators to authorize a trust that could unlock some of the $40 billion NYCHA needs to renovate.
Renovations completed for thousands of NYCHA residents
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Thousands of NYCHA residents now living in newly renovated homes
There's a big change for thousands of people living in New York City Housing Authority buildings in Brooklyn.
Developers complete 1,000 NYCHA apartment renovations
One year after work began to renovate 16 NYCHA properties, the developers are displaying their progress.
Major renovations underway at 16 NYCHA properties in Manhattan
Major renovations are underway at several New York City Housing Authority buildings. Private developers are making the improvements at 16 properties in Upper Manhattan. They showed CBS2's Jessi Mitchell the planned changes and talked about how the improvements are making a difference.
NYCHA residents at Brooklyn building say they've had no cooking gas for 3 weeks
Local politicians, community groups are stepping up to feed them, but they told CBS2 the agency needs to do more.
Tenants in Brooklyn NYCHA building fume after nearly 3 weeks without cooking gas
Local politicians and community groups are stepping up to feed them, but they told CBS2's Lisa Rozner the agency needs to do more.
Nearly a dozen people taken to hospital after fire at NYCHA apartment building in Brooklyn
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Queens NYCHA Tenants Rally, Demand City Fix Persistent Hot Water Problems
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Residents In Queens NYCHA Building Sound Off Over Lack Of Hot Water And Pressure
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NYCHA, Columbia University Bring Free Eye Care To Harlem Tenants
Dozens of NYCHA tenants received free eye exams and free eyeglasses Tuesday, as part of a partnership with Columbia University to research the importance of preventive care.
NYCHA Residents In The Bronx Say Complaints About Lack Of Hot Water Are Falling On Deaf Ears
Now, many fear the frigid temperatures will affect the most vulnerable people living there.
NYCHA Residents Say Management Company Has Failed To Address Ongoing Problems At Upper West Side High-Rise Since Taking Over Development
The flames erupted around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday in a compactor on the 10th floor of the building on West 90th Street, but smoke spread to other floors of the high rise.
Seniors At NYCHA's Bronx River Houses Say They've Been Struggling Without Heat
Residents in a senior housing building in the Bronx have been using their stoves to keep warm.
NYCHA Announces Minority-Led Firms For Harlem Redevelopment
The New York City Housing Authority just announced the developers for a $260 million investment into the Frederick Samuel Apartments, and the partnership is marking a turning point for how projects are prioritized.
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge Tours NYCHA Buildings, Addresses Complaints: 'What I Heard Today Is Not Acceptable'
Chronic mismanagement of antiquated buildings, combined with mold, lead and other problems, have plagued public housing for years.
'Why Should We Live Like This?': NYCHA Residents On Staten Island Say Gas Service Has Been Out For Nearly A Year
According to city officials, mandatory gas pipe inspections shut off service to 96 units.
Slow Internet Speeds Plague NYCHA Tenants Waiting For Upgrade
An Internet Master Plan is in motion to connect NYCHA properties to high-speed internet. Tenants are having to make tough decisions while they wait.
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