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NYCHA Residents Get Apology And Money Following False Arsenic Reading

Public housing in lower Manhattan in New York City.
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Public housing in lower Manhattan in New York City.

New York City public housing residents at one complex in the East Village are getting an apology and money following a false reading of arsenic in their water.

At a hearing Friday, NYCHA CEO Lisa Bova Hiatt admitted the agency needs to do better with communicating with residents and with choosing vendors. She apologized for a vendor lab error that led to a false reading of arsenic at the Jacob Riis Houses a few weeks ago.

“We know this was a very disturbing and upsetting experience for our residents and we are truly sorry that his happened. We are glad that the water is safe.”

Bova Hiatt says NYCHA will issue 200 dollars to every head of household at the Jacob Riis Houses and there will be frequent water tests now to build back confidence with residents.