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2023 Voting Period Extended to June 9

1,377 Ballots Still Needed to Make the Quorum

BY ROZAAN BOONE

The 2023 Riverbay Board of Directors election has been extended for two more weeks to Friday, June 9, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. since a quorum was not reached by the 9 p.m. Friday, May 26th deadline.

As of press time yesterday, the election vendor, YesElections, reported to the 2023 Riverbay Election Committee that 3,625 ballots had been received, or 24% of the required 33.33% of shareholder partici pation necessary to validate the election as mandated by the corporation’s bylaws. Of the 3,625 ballots returned so far, the majority are paper ballots (2,315) and 1,310 were cast electronically.

In comparison, by the end of the initial 2022 voting period, 20% of eligible shareholders had voted. Last year’s Board election required an unprecedented three extensions before the quorum was realized.

Board Director Lynette Wright, chair of the 2023 Riverbay Election Committee, said: “Thank you to all shareholders who voted early and on time to meet

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CCPD Detectives Make Arrest in Package Theft Case

On Tuesday, May 23, Co-op City Public Safety detectives arrested a female who had removed a package left in the building lobby that did not belong to her.

According to Lt. Anthony Warner of CCPD, at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, a package containing a bathroom vanity was delivered to the lobby of a Co-op City building. The shareholder who ordered the item was not inquire about the status of the delivery. She was then informed that her package was delivered and left in the lobby since the address on the package did not include the apartment number.

The shareholder went down to the lobby to retrieve the package and found it

CCPD detectives began investigation on this theft and reviewed multiple video surveillance whereupon a woman was observed in a distinctive MTA uniform removing the bathroom vanity from the lobby, dragging it to the elevator, and

On May 23, CCPD detectives traced and tracked the woman back to her residence and found the vanity still in the box inside of her apartment. She was placed under arrest for the theft and the vanity was delivered by CCPD to the rightful owner.

“Package theft is a growing concern and a particularly troubling crime that affects this community,” said CCPD Chief Joseph Riley. “This crime solve. I commend the hard work and dedication of the detectives assigned to our department as this is an excellent arrest and one that demonstrates to the community the resolve and hard work members of the department of Public Safety exhibit each day.”

Rozaan Boone

In Remembrance of Our Fallen Soldiers

BSA Reviews Appeal from Baychester Retail III LLC Regarding Monopole at 500 Baychester Avenue

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

The New York City Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) reviewed antion of the proceedings.

Baychester Retail III LLC is appealing an August 2022 NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) revocation that prohibited the developers from advertising inels on their 60-foot tall structure that would advertise products in the direction of the New England Thruway.

DOB revoked the advertising permits for Baychester Retail III LLC at the 500 Baychester Avenue lot on the grounds that the sign would be within 200 feet of an arterial highway.

During the review portion of the hearing, chair of the BSA, Champa Shanda, explained that the main contention between Baychester Retail III LLC and DOB originated around where the boundary of the New England Thruway starts and the boundary’s distance to the proposed sign.

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MTA Considering Another Fare and Toll Hike

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

during an MTA committee meeting on Monday, May 22.

will hold a vote on the potential fare hikes in July. If passed, the fare hikes are scheduled to go into effect after Labor Day on September 4.

The following is a quick summary on how fares and tolls will increase under the proposed plan, according to the slides presented by MTA Depmeeting:

Subways, local buses and paratransit

• Base fare: from $2.75 to $2.90

• Seven-day pass: from $33 to $34 dollars

• 30-day pass: from $127 to $132

Express bus

• Base fare: from $6.75 to $7

• Seven-day pass: from $62 to $64

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Air Conditioning Turned On

The Riverbay Power Plant shut down heating operations last Friday and began air conditioning conversion operations. Air conditioning was turned on Friday, May 26, however, it will take a few days for the system to get up to optimum temperature within Co-op City residential units.

As printed in the Saturday, May 20, 2023 Co-op City Times, shareholders are encouraged to keep convectors clean and free of debris to avoid convector leaks caused by condensate or dirt and debris build up in the convector tray

Steps to Maintain Convectors

1. Remove convector cover.

2. Remove all and any debris (pennies, pencils, plants, etc.)

3. freely.

4. Pour hot water down drip pan, use a bottle or cup (if clogged, call Maintenance.)

5. Insulation on convector cover should be washed with simply green or mild dishwashing liquid with a soft brush or sponge.

6. a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

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Voting

(Continued from page 1) the May 26th deadline. Unfortunately, this is another year that we need to do an extension as we have not reached 5,002 votes to end the election period. The election is viewed as a communal responsibility; therefore, we will collectively pay $2,700 more to allow for more time. Remember that 96% of our revenue comes from the carrying charges we pay. When we have to extend elections, we all pay for it. This cost is avoidable if shareholders vote.”

The 2023 Voting Period began at 6 a.m. on Monday, May 1, and was scheduled to end at 9 p.m. last night, May 26.

Leah Graham, Shanauzelda Montgomery, Sonia Feliciano, Bishop Angelo Rosario, serve three-year terms.

The Election Committee elected on Friday, May 26, to extend the election for 5,002 ballots has been secured.

This week, to remind shareholders about the election and to encourage those disseminated to the community. Since the beginning of the election, the Committee Riverbay Crawler to remind shareholders to be on the look-out for their ballots and to complete and return them to YesElections before the May 26th deadline. Further, each of the three election forums were broadcast on the Riverbay Crawler daily at 10 a.m., 8 p.m. and 3 a.m. All three forums are also available on the corporation’s YouTube channel, to give those who missed them an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the candidates. Three election supplements were also printed in the Saturday, April 15, April 22, and April 29, 2023 issues of the Co-op City Times. In addition, the supplements were republished in the Saturday, May 6, May 13 and May 20, 2023 issues of the newspaper which can also be read online by typing into your browser or by scanning the QR code on page 3 of this publication.

“We remind all shareholders, especially those who are still considering for whom they should vote, that information remains to be readily accessible to you to select can go to the Co-op City Times

Corporation’s YouTube page to view the three forums we taped. They’re long but worth it and a great representation of your and your fellow shareholders’ concerns

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7. If your drip pan is metal and rusted, you may contact Maintenance to have them replaced with a plastic drip pan.

8. Test convector switch. If it does not work, contact Maintenance.

9. Please refrain from blocking the convectors with furniture, plants, curtains, drapes, etc., either on or in front of the convector as this will cause mold.

To view a video demonstration on how to service your convector, type the following address in to your browser: https://youtu.be/bqlHqooJ8KI.

Senior and disabled shareholders who need assistance clearing their 320-3300, select Option #2.

Water Leak Sensors

To mitigate expenditures for the corporation due to convector floods, Riverbay Corporation encourages shareholders to learn more about water leak many options available on the market which can be found by doing an online search, including reviews of the sensors.

These devices are easy to install, utilize wireless technology and may be paired with your smart devices to send a text and email alert when a convector clog occurs in your apartment.

Preventing personal property damage from floods from the convectors.

repairs

Preventing the loss of time in order to stay home for scheduled repairs residents are not home when a leak occurs.

Please note this is an individual cost for shareholders, and an overall cost saving for all shareholders of the Riverbay Corporation. For instance, the estimated cost of damages due to convector-related incidences in Co-op City is $7.5M annually. This expense is shared among all shareholders through the corporation’s operational cost, and has a direct impact on carrying charge increases impacting shareholders.

Riverbay has heard positive testimonials from shareholders who have already invested in water leak sensors they have purchased and installed under their

On pages 3 and Tree Update form. Shareholders should complete both forms as they will assist Riverbay Corporation in contacting you in case of an emergency and to prevent force entries. Once completed, the forms may be returned by email or dropped

CSO is conveniently located in each Community Center: CSO1@riverbaycorp.com

CSO2@riverbaycorp.com

CSO3@riverbaycorp.com and how the candidates propose to resolve or alleviate them. We understand that Riverbayvotes.com and see the candidates’ biographies and 60 second videos they’ve submitted for your viewing. While you’re there, you can vote for the candidate or candidates that you feel will promote the vision you have for Co-op City.”

Shareholders who received an election ballot, but did not vote by the May 26 deadline, should complete and return their ballot as soon as possible to YesElections

9, 2023, the extended deadline.

Shareholders voting online using their laptops, smartphones or iPad will need the PIN and CODE from the ballot mailed to their homes by YesElections.

“Misplaced your ballot or want to vote online but don’t have your Ccode and at help+riverbay@yeselections.com, however they will respond to emails Monday through Friday only. If you are having or have had any problems with YesElection, please contact our Legal Department immediately so we have resolve the issue.”

Director Wright also reminded shareholder that they can vote for as few as one, extension for the election season!” in Bartow’s Room 31 at 7 p.m.

The 2023 Election Committee is chaired by Board Director Lynette Wright. The Riverbay Legal department.