NYCHA Child Care Centers to Undergo Lead Removal

NYCHA child care centers in Queens will undergo lead abatement thanks to Mamdani’s $10 million strategy

As Mayor Zohran Mamdani begins implementing a $10 million lead abatement strategy across the city, several child care centers at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) properties in Queens will be undergoing complete and permanent abatement of lead-based paint this fall. Lead-based paint is not considered a hazard unless the paint is peeling, chipping or otherwise damaged. Testing is key to identify exposure among at-risk children.  Two Queens-…

NYCHA Child Care Centers to Undergo Lead Removal

A $10 million investment will allow the public housing authority to permanently clear lead-based paint from 63 child care centers on NYCHA properties.