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I am honored to represent you as President of the Riverbay Board. I am eager to work with the Board, Management, and the community and to be a representative who is visible, transparent, and accountable to you. While we achieved a new mortgage settlement allowing us to use $124 million towards capital improvements for our aging infrastructure, we are facing challenges in the coming weeks and months as we continue to struggle with the increase in the prices of natural gas, supplies, our property insurance, and operational budget. We will continue to have those conversations with you to ensure you are aware of what is coming before us as we meet head-on those challenges together.

I know you’ve heard this before, but Co-op City is not immune to market pressures being experienced nationwide and indeed, worldwide. Co-op City does not exist in a vacuum. As many of us have experienced in our own personal households, cost for just about everything has skyrocketed exponentially and those Board has been working with Management to keep expenses down and to maximize cost savings wherever possible. It is important that we continue to tackle these on our shareholders as much as possible and without expect as homeowners in this development.

We look forward to partnering with our legislative team is putting together a portal that we hope will be operational by August 1st. It will allow all of us as invested partners of this community to provide ideas on things we can do better. Are there any cost saving down? We need your voice and we expect nothing less. Being a cooperator means we own a share of this property; therefore, it is imperative that we work together to continue to lead Co-op City in its sustainability for years to come. We encourage you to partner with us as a team.

“Great things in business are never done by one person; they’re done by a team of people.” –Steve Jobs

Shareholders First – We Matter.

Saludos a mis compañeros accionistas, miembros del Directorio y Gerencia. En primer lugar, me gustaría felicitar a nuestros titulares reelegidos, Rod Saunders, Michelle Marbury y Monique Coleman, y a nuestras directoras recién elegidas, Lynette Wright y Jacqueline Smith. Fue necesaria una elección ampliada para obtener un quórum en el que votaron 5,022 accionistas.

Votar es un derecho que nos permite como ciudadanos hacer oír nuestra voz. La realidad es que muchos no participan en el proceso electoral. Nosotros, como país, vamos a la zaga de muchos otros países en la participación electoral. Esto es triste dado que quienes nos precedieron lucharon por este derecho. Este año, teníamos una opción en la boleta electoral de la Junta de Riverbay que permitía a los accionistas votantes abstenerse si no querían votar por ninguno de los can ando retrasos a costa de los accionistas. Analizaremos otras opciones y oportunidades en nuestras próximas elecciones para ver qué podemos hacer mejor para alentarlos a votar.

Me siento honrada de representarlos como presidente de la Junta de Riverbay. Estoy ansiosa por trabajar con la Junta, la Gerencia y la comunidad y ser una representante que sea visible, transparente y responsable ante usted. Podemos logramos un nuevo acuerdo hipotecario que nos permite usar $124 millones para mejoras de capital para nuestra infraestructura obsoleta. Enfrentamos desafíos en las próximas semanas y meses a medida que continuamos luchando con el aumento en los precios del gas natural, los suministros, nuestro seguros de propiedad y convectores que presupuesto operativo. Continuaremos teniendo esas conversaciones con usted para asegurarnos de que estén al tanto de lo que se avecina a medida que enfrentamos esos desafíos juntos.

Sé que ha escuchado esto antes, pero Co-op City no es inmune a las presiones del mercado que se experimentan en todo el país y, de hecho, en todo el mundo. Co-op City no existe en el vacío. Como muchos de nosotros hemos experimentado en nuestros propios hogares, el costo de casi todo se ha disparado expo afectando a nuestra corporación. La Junta ha estado trabajando con la Gerencia para mantener bajos los gastos y maximizar los ahorros de costos siempre que sea posible. Es importante que sigamos abordando estos desafíos de manera inteligente para ayudar a mit el nivel de prestación de servicios que esperamos como propietarios de viviendas en este desarrollo.

Esperamos asociarnos con nuestros funcionarios legislativos y construir relaciones más sólidas que nos ayuden a lograr nuestras metas comunitarias. El equipo de Riverbay está armando un portal que esperamos esté operativo el 1 de agosto. Nos permitirá a todos nosotros, como socios invertidos de esta comunidad, brindar ideas sobre las cosas que podemos hacer mejor. ¿Hay alguna idea de ahorro de costos que pueda ser un que somos dueños de una parte de esta propiedad; por lo tanto, es imperativo que trabajemos juntos para continuar liderando Co-op City en su sustentabilidad en los años venideros. Le animamos a asociarse con nosotros como equipo.

“Las grandes cosas en los negocios nunca las hace una sola persona; son hechos por un equipo de personas.” –Steve Jobs

Somos Accionistas Primero – Nosotros Importamos.

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Find out what’s going on in Co-op City here... Farmer’s Market

The Harvest Home Farmer’s Market is open every Wednesday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Asch Loop and Aldrich St. next to the Fire Station. Enjoy healthy, naturally-grown fruits, vegetables and more! The Farmer’s Market will be available until November 23.

Co-op City Fridge

Needs Volunteers

The Co-op City Community Fridge is looking for volunteers to assist with Saturday distribution of fresh fruits, vegetables and dry goods. If you are interested, please come to the location next to the Mosholu Community Center in Section 5 on Saturday morning between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Covid Testing Van

NYC Health & Hospitals’ Test & Trace Corps operates a Mobile Covid-19 testing unit daily in Co-op City from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on a rotating basis. The mobile testing van’s schedule for next week is as follows:

Mon. & Tue. – 177 Dreiser Loop

Wed. & Thu. – 135 Einstein Lp.

Fri., Sat., Sun. – 2049 Bartow Ave. (All locations are approximate, depending on availability of parking.)

Appointments are not required. Walk-ups are welcome. Scan the QR code on the side of the van to work, or a health care professional can assist you on board.

Masks Mandatory in Co-op City

Common Areas

Shareholders and their guests must wear a face mask and observe social distancing while in common areas: elevators, laundry rooms, stairways, hallways, lobbies, community centers and garages. No more than four people per elevator ride or in a laundry room simultaneously.

Masks must be worn properly, covering both your mouth and nose.

Failure or refusal to wear a mask when approached by a CCPD $50 Community Fine.

See page 6 for safety tips during a heat wave.

Riverbay Safety Department’s Mold Program

The Riverbay Safety Department oversees the corporation’s mold program throughout Co-op City. In the event a shareholder observes mold in an apartment, a call must be requesting a mold assessment which will be conducted by the Safety Department. Once an assessment is completed and it is determined that mold is present, an investigation will begin to determine the cause of the mold. When the Department will schedule an appointment to remediate the visual mold in accordance with the regulations.

Shareholders should be aware that if the Safety depart sessment visit caused by the shareholder’s actions such as a dirty vent in the bathroom or a vent that has been covered or closed, the shareholder will be charged the fee for the assessment and remediation of mold/mildew in the apartment. The same applies to items on top of convections that result in dirt and debris falling into the convector and blocking tors such as furniture.

Mold vs. Mildew

Mildew: of white, gray, or yellowish fungus that is lying on the surface of a moist area. Mildew usually turns black or brown over time. Mildew can grow on any organic matter such as wood, walls and wallpaper and is caused by humidity and moisture. During the winter months, when the heat goes and, as the weather warms up outside, humidity can also help the mildew process along.

Mold: Usually fuzzy or slimy in appearance. It appears as irregularly shaped spots that can have different colors. Oftentimes, surfaces that are covered in mold begin to rot. Most typical indoor air exposures to mold do not present a risk of adverse health effects. Molds can cause adverse ef determine if mold is present, a visual inspection is necessary. On rare instances where a strong musty “odor” is detected, this may indicate the presence of mold. In order for mold to grow, the following are required – Moisture, correct temperature and a food source such as plaster, wood, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: RIVERBAY DOES NOT CLEAN

MILDEW IN TUBS OR TILE. Housekeeping is the responsibility of each individual shareholder.

Mold/Mildew Prevention Tips for Shareholders

1. Look for condensation and wet spots. Clean up all water spills immediately. 2. Prevent moisture by increasing surface temperature 3. Keep convectors free from clogs. 4. Do not store any items on top or against convectors. There must be at least 3 feet of clearance. 5. If your apartment does not have a bathroom fan, make sure the bathroom window is left open a minimum of 1 inch. 6. Ensure bathroom fan is operational. Shareholders are responsible for keeping fans clean. Use a small baby bottle cleaner to clean out the louvers. DO NOT close louvers or cover the fan. Clorox wipes. 10. During the non-summer months, leave some windows open to increase ventilation. 11. Keep the apartment clean. Clutter can fuel mold. 12. Bathroom walls and tubs must be cleaned weekly. Use green cleaning products. To help prevent mildew on tile and tubs. This will attract and capture moisture, plus it will eliminate musty odors and create fresher, cleaner air. 14. Fully extend your shower curtains open after each use so mildew does not grow in the damp folds of the curtain. cess moisture. chemicals through to their roots and this includes minus Do not place plants on top of your convectors. This could lead to soil, dust and debris blocking your convector drain.

Bx23 & Q50 Complaints

Co-op City commuters are reminded to contact the and Q50 schedule. The updated schedule was shared by cient and late buses as well as unannounced changes to Government and Community Relations wrote to Board Director Rod Saunders on Friday, July 8:

“To provide service from Co-op City to the Pelham Bay Park subway station, two extra weekday Bx23 runs have been created to serve all sections of Co-op City during the 3:00 a.m. – 5:45 a.m. time period. There are 9 trips leaving Erskine Place/Earhart Lane at 3:00 a.m., 3:30 a.m., 4:00 a.m., 4:30 a.m., 4:45 a.m., 5:00 a.m., 5:15 a.m., 5:30 a.m., and 5:45 a.m., arriving at Pelham Bay Park station 24 minutes later. There is a Flushingbound Q50 trip departing Pelham Bay Park station 4 – 6 minutes after these Bx23 arrivals. The extra trips were online at https://contact.mta.info/s/customer-feedback; or on Twitter @NYCTBus.

Closure of Eastbound Pelham Pkwy. Entrance Ramp to Northbound Bruckner Expwy./I-95 Interchange

Detour begins on or about Monday, July 25, and continues through Friday, Aug. 5

New York State Department of Transportation Pelham Parkway entrance ramp to the northbound Bruckner Expressway/I-95 Interchange on or about Monday, July 25, and continuing through approximately

Drivers are advised to be on the look-out for posted detour signage for access to the northbound Bruckner This closure is necessary to reconstruct the northbound Bruckner Expressway/I-95 Interchange as part of NYSDOT’s project to enhance safety and mobility northbound Hutchinson River Parkway.

NYSDOT is working closely with the contractor and local communities affected by the closure to maintain safe access throughout the interchange area.