Author: Brittany H

  1. 5 Things to Know about NYCHA’s New Policy

    The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently issued a new regulation requiring all federally-funded public housing to be smoke-free by July 30, 2018. As a result, over 3,000 housing authorities across th country are taking steps to go smoke-free, including the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). To develop its smoke-free policy and ensure that it […]

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  2. Smoke-Free Protections on World No Tobacco Day

    NYCHA is Going Smoke-Free! Written by Vanessa Yvon, Queens Reality Check Youth Engagement Manager Established by the World Health Organization, WNTD has been observed annually on May 31st since 1987 worldwide. On this day advocates highlight the health effects and risks of tobacco use and exposure, as it remains the #1 cause of preventable death. In […]

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