Economic empowerment program opens doorways in Astoria
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and Citi announced Doorways To Opportunity, a new economic empowerment initiative in Astoria. As a part of the program, residents of public housing in Astoria will be offered services that provide a means to break the cycle of poverty including: job placement, tax preparation, financial counseling, work force development, technology tools development, and entrepreneurial training.