AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and overview of NYCHA's winter preparedness efforts
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Keith Grossman, Executive Vice President for Operation Support Services at NYCHA, introduces himself and his team to discuss the agency's progress in preparing for winter challenges. He emphasizes NYCHA's commitment to providing comfortable and consistent heat to residents.
- Highlights the priority of resident health and safety
- Mentions efforts to prepare developments for the future through sustainability innovations
- Sets the stage for detailed discussion on heating improvements and initiatives
Keith Grossman
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Chair Banks, members of the committee on public housing, other distinguished members of the city council, NYCHA residents, community advocates, and members of the public, good morning.
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I am Keith Grossman, NYCHA's executive vice president for operation support services.
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I am pleased to be joined by Dylan Baker Rice, Deputy Chief Asset and Capital Management Officer, Siobhan Watson, Senior Director for Sustainability, and to my left, Jillian Connell, Managing Director of Strategic Operations in the Real Estate Development Department, and other members of NYCHA's team.
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Thank you for this opportunity to discuss our progress in ensuring that NYCHA developments are adequately prepared for the challenges of the winter season.
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The health and safety of our residents is our top priority, and we have been working hard over the past several years to provide NYCHA families with comfortable and consistent heat.
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We are also proud to proud of our efforts to help prepare some of our developments for the future through the latest innovations in sustainability.
