Vol. 56 No. 32
Saturday, August 7, 2021
Hundreds More Vaccinated at Mobile Clinic Stationed in Co-op City BY ROZAAN BOONE
Since the city closed the mega COVID-19 vaccine site in the Dreiser Auditorium two weeks ago and replaced it first with a pop-up, and then mobile vaccine clinics, more than 300 additional individuals have been vaccinated. Over the last two weeks, the mobile vaccine unit has been stationed on a rotating basis at Co-op City’s three community centers. Today, Saturday, August 7, and tomorrow, Sunday, August 8, the vaccine van will wrap up its stay in Co-op City at the Dreiser Center across from the pizza shop near The final days of the mobile vaccine clinic in CoCity will be this weekend, Aug. 7 & 8. The DeFoe Place. Hours of operations are 8 a.m. to 6 op van will be at the Dreiser Center opposite the p.m. Appointments are not required. The mobile pizza store near DeFoe Place from 8 a.m. to 6 clinic administers both the Pfizer and Johnson & p.m. Appointments are not required. Photo by Phillip McCoy Johnson vaccines. Management has been working with the city’s Department of Health to extend the van in Co-op City, however, because of (Continued on page 6)
Steps Shareholders Can Take To Help Avoid Convector Leaks BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND Although air conditioning season started months ago, it’s never too late to clean your convectors to avoid seasonal leaks. During air conditioning season, Riverbay’s Call Center receives a high volume of calls, approximately 75% of which are for convector leaks, Lutitia Matthias, director of the Call Center, said. To help prevent leaks, there are a number of steps shareholders can take to properly maintain their convectors. Although residents are encouraged to check and clean their convectors prior to air conditioning being turned on, convectors should also be cleaned regularly throughout the summer to help mitigate future leaks. Mike Sanders, Riverbay’s director of Maintenance, said, “The more often this is performed, the better, at least monthly during A/C season and if the cooperator (Continued on page 12)
No Vax, No Entry BY BRANDON ORTIZ
Unvaccinated New Yorkers will no longer be allowed to potentially spread COVID-19 inside indoor venues following a new mandate from Mayor Bill de Blasio this week. In fact, COVID-19 vaccinations will be a requirement for all indoor fitness facilities, indoor entertainment facilities and indoor dining venues. The new policy will be phased in over the coming weeks and is part of a plan Mayor de Blasio is calling the Key to NYC Pass. (Continued on page 4)
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NYC Sheriff’s Office tows 25 vehicles from Co-op City Streets Chief Joseph Riley of the Co-op City Public Safety Department reported on Friday morning, Aug. 6, that over 80 vehicles were picked up by the NYC Sheriff’s Office during an overnight crackdown from public streets; 20-25 of these vehicles were removed from within Co-op City. The focus of the sweep was on fraudulent license plates and improperly registered vehicles. The NYC Sheriff is an officer of the court who serves and executes legal processes and mandates handed down by state courts, the legal community and the general public. Among the duties assigned to the office are discovery and seizure of property, Cigarette Tax and License Enforcement, arrests, and vehicle and property auctions. The Sheriff also serves a variety of mandates, orders and decrees issued by various courts. The NYC Sheriff’s Office works with the New York City Police Department, DA’s offices, Drug Enforcement Administration, NYS Department of Taxation & Finance, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Among its staff are criminal investigators, deputy sheriffs and criminal auditors. The crackdown is a city wide effort to get illegal or counterfeit license plates off the streets. These plates allow vehicles to circumvent city laws such (Continued on page 2)
*** ATTENTION *** ALL SHAREHOLDERS We are still experiencing problems with our computer and telephone systems. Currently, there is no estimated time when the problems will be corrected. Below is our business continuity plan to ensure services to shareholders are provided with the least possible disruption: • The Call Center and Emergency Maintenance will receive calls and respond as normal.
AG Investigation Determines Gov. Cuomo Created Hostile Work Environment for Women
• Restorations will meet the painting, plastering, flooring and tiling appointments scheduled for the upcoming week.
BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND
• To contact the CSO department, dial: 718-320-3300, press option 3
On Tuesday, August 3, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced findings from an investigation into allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo that concludes he sexually harassed multiple employees. According to reports, two outside investigators conducted a nearly five-monthlong investigation, finding that the governor harassed at least 11 women. Attorney General James said, “Specifically, the investigation found that Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed current and former New York State employees by engaging in unwelcome and nonconsensual touching ...” The report also revealed that Gov. Cuomo made numerous offensive comments of a suggestive sexual nature, creating a hostile work environment for women. (Continued on page 2)
• For the Parking and Leasing department, dial: 718-320-3300, press option 5 • For the Sales department, dial: 718-320-3300, press option 6 If you had an appointment that was missed due to the technical issues, please contact Riverbay at 718-320-3300, press option 2. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding. ––Riverbay Management
