Vol. 57 No. 06
Saturday, February 5, 2022
Riverbay’s New Director of Finance BY ROZAAN BOONE
This week, Riverbay’s Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer announced the promotion of Ms. Averil James-Bonnette to Director of Finance. Ms. James-Bonnette has been serving as the corporation’s Acting Director since the retirement last August of Riverbay’s long-serving for. “It is my honor to announce that Averil is being promoted to Director of Finance,” said Mr. Klehammer. “For the past several months, she has been managing the department in an acting capacity. During that time, she has demonstrated her ability to deal with multiple issues during a Averil James-Bonnette challenging period for the corporation. With her past experience as the director of Internal Audit Mr. Klehammer added that Ms. James-Bonnette understands the organization, mission and goals of the corporation. He said: “She has discussed with me her ideas to improve the procedures and technology in her department which will enhance both the provision of resident services and business ef-
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Riverbay Scores Major Legal Victory Against Former Managing Agent BY ROZAAN BOONE
Judge Gerald Libovits issued summary judgements in Riverbay’s favor on two agent, Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. (MSI), and directed that the third be settled by jury trial to determine compensatory damages to be awarded to Riverbay. And, although a trial date has not yet been set, the court granted the trial case a “preference” and ordered that it should be heard promptly. managing agent.
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Baychester Monopole Owner Loses Appeal -
on your promotion to Director of Finance of the largest housing cooperative mous vote, the directors engaged you as our Internal Auditor expressing our
of New York Appellate Division, First Department ruled late last month that Avenues on which a giant monopole sits, did not properly appeal to the New
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all permits on this site.
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SCRIE Recert. Update (See page 6 for details)
No Surprises Act (See page 9)
Mayor Adams' Plan to Address Gun Violence in NYC
The district manager said he is following up with the city’s Law departissued for any other sign structure that exists on the property,” he said. “For now, let’s enjoy the fact that when we make noise on issues in our backyard, there’s no stopping us. I think all of us have the shared objective that we would like to see the ‘monopole’ deconstructed entirely.” ––Rozaan Boone
Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Congressman Bowman Press HUD to
BY BRANDON ORTIZ
The Mayor’s plan, called a “Blueprint to End Gun Violence,” has several key policies and proposals for amendments to current laws centered around removing illegal guns from the city, making the city a safer place for everyone and establishing more support systems in communities hardest hit by gun violence. “Today, we are releasing our ‘Blueprint to End Gun Violence.’ And I want to be clear: this is not just a plan for the future — it is a plan for right now. Gun violence is a public health crisis. There is no time to wait. We must act. The sea of violence comes from many rivers. We must dam every river that feeds this greater crisis,” Mayor Adams said. “We are going to involve every community, every precinct and our state and federal partners. New Yorkers will see and feel these changes quickly. We will ramp up enforcement, deploy
New York City Mayor Eric Adams
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BY ROZAAN BOONE
Secretary Marcia Fudge during a phone call to advance processing and approval to take advantage of low interest rates. “New York’s co-ops are fundamental to the vitality of this city but have faced unique challenges throughout the coronavirus crisis, and need more help,” said improvements to be made. The deal would improve the lives of those who live there and provide affordable housing for generations to come, and I won’t stop stable, and affordable community in our nation. I am grateful for the opportu(Continued on page 9)
