Banks outlines hearing goals on repairs, PAC conversions, and immediate relief
Banks says the hearing should establish clarity on how OACs can get timely repairs from NYCHA. He wants to understand the distinction between DFTA and NYCHA responsibilities and what can be done now for immediate relief. He also wants to hear how NYCHA handles repairs during PACT conversions.
Today's hearing is important for several reasons, not the least of which is establishing with definitive clarity how the OACs can ensure more timely repairs from NYCHA.
And the distinction between DIFTA's and NYCHA's responsibility.
I am intent on finding out
I, NITRA, continues to struggle with meeting the needs of its older residents and with issuing clear lines of communication.
Despite previous council hearings on this issue and legislation creating a liaison, I'm also keen on the understanding of what can be done now to have more immediate relief.
For the issues presently plaguing the OACs at NYCHA, and what we can do so that moving forward, the older adult centers do not have to bear the undue burden
of repairs and can dedicate their focus on their original purpose, which is serving the older adult population.
This hearing will also be a chance to hear how NYCHA is handling the facility repairs and related communications when it comes to developments undergoing and completing PAC conversions.
I look forward to hearing from NITRA, DFTA, and those present today to gather more insight on this issue.
I want to also continue to work together with the older adults and the older NITRA adult residents
so that they can live lives with dignity, community, instead of with confusion and hostility.