NYCHA considers firing security at senior housing facilities

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The New York City Housing Authority is facing a difficult decision that could raise safety concerns at dozens of its senior housing facilities.

To reduce expenses, NYCHA is considering cutting its unarmed security guard program, which costs an estimated $7 million annually. The security guards work an eight-hour shift per day at 55 NYCHA facilities. 

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