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Update: 747 Ballots Still Needed. VOTE TODAY!
Riverbay Board Election Voting Extension ends next Friday, June 9
Almost 747 Ballots Still Needed for Quorum
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BY ROZAAN BOONE
The extended voting period in the 2023 Riverbay Board of Directors election will end at 8:59 p.m. next Friday, June 9, and shareholders who have not yet voted are once again encouraged to do so as soon as possible to ensure the quorum is met without further delay.
This year’s quorum requires 5,002 ballots. As of press time Friday, 4,255 ballots had been received by YesElections, requiring an additional 755 ballots to make the quorum and avoid another extension, should the 2023 Election Committee choose to exercise that option.
upcoming Friday, June 9th, at 8:59 p.m. If 747 more shareholders vote, we can avoid spending an additional $2,700 on a second extension,” Board Director Lynette Wright, chair of the 2023 Election Committee, stated. “Extensions are not a formality or a courtesy; they are an avoidable, incurred expense that we all pay from our carrying charges. Remember, we are Riverbay Corporation. As a cooperative, we have the power to represent ourselves and vote annually for fellow shareholders to manifest our vision of how we want our community to be governed at the most local of levels.”
Shareholders who have their 2023 Riverbay Board Election ballot and did not yet vote are urged to complete and return it to YesElections before next Friday, mail in the return envelope provided, in which case, it must be postmarked by Friday, June 9, 2023.
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CCPD’s Lieutenant Torres Promoted to Captain
BY ROZAAN BOONE
Lt. Frankie Torres, a 21-year veteran of the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD), has been promoted to Captain of the department.
In a promotion ceremony held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at CCPD headquarters, Lt. Torres and CCPD Chief Joseph Riley were joined by Riverbay’s Executive General Manager Marvin L. Walton, Riverbay Director of Human
A New Day at Riverbay
Marvin L. Walton Riverbay Executive General Manager
Six weeks ago, I began the journey with Riverbay Corporation. The expedition has been pleasing as I navigated through the core business functions of the Corporation and establishing an understanding of the manner in which we deliver services to the shareholders of Co-op City.
Coupled with the above, the political landscape for Co-op City was the recent focus during this journey. A “Meet and Greet” was conducted with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, City Councilman of the 12th District, Kevin Riley; State Assemblyman of District 82, Michael Benedetto, and Senate District 36, State Senator Jamaal T. Bailey. These meetings were very helpful and shed light on their commitments to this community as well as the constituents who reside in Co-op City.
Congratulating Lt. Frankie Torres (second left) on his promotion to CCPD Captain are, from left, Riverbay Executive General Manager Marvin L. Walton, CCPD Chief Joseph Riley and Riverbay Director of Human Resources, Inelle
“We are extremely proud to promote a long-term Riverbay employee who advanced through the ranks within CCPD (Continued on page 4)
An introductory meeting was arranged with representatives from the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (NYSDHCR). This Division is tasked with the oversight of the Mitchell-Lama (ML) portfolio in accordance with New York State Private Housing Finance Law. As you are aware, Co-op City is designated as a ML development. NYSDHCR representatives are an important stakeholder and provide
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Need to Contact Riverbay? Don’t wait!
Go online to coopcity. com and use the bi-lingual “Chat” feature on the Home page. Scroll to the bottom right hand corner and click on either “ESP” for Spanish language or “ENG” for English. It’s fast and convenient.
Early Voting for NYC Primary Election in Two Weeks
BY BRANDON ORTIZ
New York City’s 2023 primary election takes place this month, starting with an early voting period from June 17 to June 25.
Primary Election Day is scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Shareholders interested in voting early can do so at Dreiser Community Center. During the early voting period, polls will be open during the following hours, as outlined on the NYC BOE website:
June 17: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
June 18: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
June 19: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
June 20: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
June 21: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
June 22: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
June 23: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
June 24: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
June 25: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
On Primary Election Day, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bartow Community Center and P.S. 160 Walt Disney Magnet STEAM School are two locations in Co-op City where some shareholders will be voting on June 27. Please check your ballot for Primary day poll location or use the Poll Site locator at the NYC Board of Elections website, at Vote.nyc, to ascertain your voting location.
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