The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) today held Modernize Together: Upcoming NYCHA Capital Initiatives, a strategic one-day industry briefing bringing together potential partners to explore $550 million in innovative, new capital programs for NYCHA’s Section 9 properties. These targeted capital investments are distinct from the Authority’s modernization programs that involve Section 8 conversions like Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) and the Public Housing Preservation Trust.
On Thursday, April 23, 2026, over 400 attendees, including contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and other industry experts convened to learn more about opportunities to work with NYCHA on diverse upcoming projects. Through breakout sessions, industry panels, workshops, and direct networking between contractors and delivery teams, the event provided participants with practical insight into how NYCHA plans, procures, and delivers large-scale capital projects as well as how to qualify as a vendor to compete for these projects.
A central focus of the briefing was the increasing role of design-build in shaping how NYCHA delivers large capital projects. For smaller firms, understanding this model is critical to accessing larger, multi-year contracts.
“The Modernize Together briefing represents a notable evolution in how NYCHA engages with the industry to address our most pressing infrastructure needs,” said NYCHA Chief Executive Officer Lisa Bova-Hiatt. “We are inviting a wide range of partners to help us deliver more sustainable, modern homes for thousands of NYCHA residents, representing $550 million in new opportunities. We’re thankful to all of the industry experts who joined us and…
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As you know, last summer Governor Cuomo resigned, when he was accused and practically abandoned by all his friends, politicians, and community groups, whom he had helped in the past. These so-called friends, and groups that were all too happy to kiss his ring, joined the “cancel culture” environment, that plaques us all, without due process, they washed their hands with a dismissive attitude, sending the message “Crucify him, crucify him”.
Several courts and judges have dismissed the allegations of “sexual harassment” against Governor Cuomo. With this episode behind him, Governor Cuomo has begun to visit and make public appearances by visiting different faith-based organizations and community groups.
It is very important for you to know that Governor Cuomo’s first public visit was to “God’s Battalion of Prayer Temple” in East Flatbush, Brooklyn on Sunday March 06, 2022. His next planned visit is to the “New York Hispanic Clergy Organization” in the South Bronx.
You should also know that in a recent poll, Governor Cuomo, without being a candidate nor having announced his political aspirations, has polled with just four (4) points behind Governor Kathy Hochul.
As you know, Governor Hochul was a friend and she was handpicked by Cuomo to be his Lieutenant Governor. However, she was among one of the first to throw him under the bus, in the midst of the allegations, launched against him.
I imagine that those four (4) points will evaporate very soon and Governor Hochul will have to consider asking Governor Cuomo for his support, if she wishes to be officially elected by the people to the governorship.
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Hip-Hop legend and RWNYC partner NAS, elected officials, community partners, and company leaders were all on hand for the milestone event which marks the first time live table games have ever operated in New York City and cements RWNYC’s place in the history of New York’s gaming and hospitality landscape.
“With Chairman Lim’s first roll of the dice, we celebrate a milestone that took nearly 15 years of hard work, strong partnerships, and an unwavering belief in what this property could become for New York,” said Robert DeSalvio, President, Genting Americas East. “Live table gaming is officially open in New York City for the first time ever, and on day one we are contributing to the State’s economy, supporting jobs, and giving back to New Yorkers. With our planned $5.5 billion expansion, this is only the beginning of something much bigger for Resorts World and for New York.”
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