Federal authorities order sweeping overhaul of failing New York public housing 

Federal authorities this week took a major step toward reforming and rehabilitating New York City’s unsafe, unsanitary, and in some cases, illegal public housing. HUD, the Manhattan U.S. Attorney, and the EPA are taking more control of the NYCHA in an effort to remedy numerous problems, including lead paint, mold, pest infestations, broken heaters in the winter, and non-functioning elevators in New York’s public housing.