03-05-2025
NYCHA development receives donation to enhance safety and security
NEW YORK (PIX11)—To the 91 tenants who live here and constantly need help, she's known as Ms. Elise. Now, thanks to her persistence and the generosity of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, a NYCHA development has received a substantial donation to make a significant difference.
PIX11 has been to the Claremont consolidated before, where 74-year-old Elise Deans is usually busy helping people.
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She has 294,000 reasons to smile: a big check from Bronx borough president Vanessa Gibson's office for her development, a blown-up version of which is proudly posted on the wall of her tenant association office.
Deans' development is finally getting eight new security cameras. She is living proof that one person can make a difference.
'Safety and security are of the utmost importance to our mission of providing quality housing to NYCHA residents,' said NYCHA Chief Executive Officer Lisa Bova-Hiatt. 'We are truly grateful to Bronx Borough President Gibson for marshalling the resources needed to make these important security upgrades and for her ongoing dedication and advocacy for all of the NYCHA residents who call the Bronx home.'
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Playwright Timberly Robinson was watching and offered the nonprofit 20 tickets to the opening of her new stage play, '4 Daughters Minus One, 2000, A.D.'
Remember to watch Monica Morales' new podcast, Episode No.12, with music star and mogul Misty Blanco. Blanco helped me interview Ty Lawson, a Columbia professor who is helping develop the next generation of great journalists.
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