STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A pair of Staten Island New York City Housing Authority developments saw major upgrades thanks to over $1 billion in state funding, government officials announced Monday.
A total of 24 NYCHA developments and their 38,974 residents, including those at the Berry Houses in Dongan Hills and Richmond Terrace development in New Brighton, received improvements from the $1.2 billion state investment.
“With this important milestone, NYCHA has completed major building improvements, leveraging $1.2 billion in state investment to improve the homes and lives of tens of thousands of NYCHA residents,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “NYCHA residents deserve access to a safe, affordable, and quality place to live — and these improvements are critical to making that reality. I am proud to partner with NYCHA, its residents, and local and state officials to support NYCHA communities.”…