Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 29, 2018

CONTACT: media@nycha.nyc.gov 

STATEMENT FROM NYCHA INTERIM CHAIR AND CEO STANLEY BREZENOFF ON THE DECISION IN BAEZ ET AL V. NYCHA

“Today’s decision represents important progress in our mold remediation and abatement efforts. We want to thank the Special Master for working with us to achieve a successful resolution, and we look forward to continuing our work with the plaintiffs to improve the health and safety of our residents’ homes.”

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