Rochdale Village Bulletin Newspaper December 2016 Edition

Celebrating 53 Years THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER

Vol. 52 No. 12

December 2016

SERVING OVER 25,000 SHAREHOLDERS IN THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST HOUSING COOPERATIVE

Holiday in Jamaica

Rochdale’s Public Safety Committee, Public Safety Team, 113th Precinct spread holiday cheer at Jamaica Hospital and at home - Page 3 Medical staff from the Jamaica Hospital Children’s ward take a moment to join the festivities during Rochdale’s recent community outreach and toy distribution. (l. to r.) Lieutenant Jose Padilla, Lieutenant Verda Bataille, Deputy Chief Melvin Ross, Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz, 113th Precinct Officer Williams, Board President Jean Castro, 1st Vice President and Public Safety Committee Chairman, Talib Bey and Child Life Specialist for Jamaica Hospital, Shaneequa Howe.

78 UPS boxes installed in time for the holidays

New pylon sign graces mall #2 entrance Page 8

President’s Report - Pg. 2

General Manager’s Report - Pg. 4

How do they work?

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Homegoings - Pg. 20

Board Resolutionss - Pg. 18-20

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The Rochdale Village Bulletin ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President’s Message

The Rochdale Village Board of Directors serves 5,860 middle income families and more than 25,000 people in the world’s second largest housing cooperative, located at 169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434; Tel: 718-276-5700 ext. 336.

- by Jean Randolph-Castro

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Chairman of the Board Clifton Stanley Diaz President Jean Randolph-Castro Vice Presidents Talib Bey Mario Turner Jean Hall Tim Mercer Treasurer Lisa Stark Assistant Treasurer Maryam Hubbard Secretary Joyce Williams

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Talib Bey Jean Randolph-Castro Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis Jean Hall Maryam Hubbard Tracey Irvin Tim Mercer Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Derrick Shareef Barbara Staples Lisa Stark Mario Turner Joyce Williams Gary Casimir (State Representative) COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Budget & Finance Lisa Stark Commercial Services Tim Mercer Community Center Jean Randolph-Castro Community Relations Maryam Hubbard Legal & Management Jean Randolph-Castro Maintenance Tracey Irvin Orientation Clifton Stanley Diaz Public Safety Talib Bey Senior Citizens Joyce Williams Youth Planning Mario Turner Environmental Conservation Kamal Saleem MANAGEMENT Managing Agent

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.

General Manager Marion Scott

Assistant Managers

Alex Freedman, MSI and Jay Williams, RVI

Controller

William Young

Deputy Director of Maintenance Corey Jones

Public Safety Chief Victoria Pearson

Power Plant Director Gilbert Francisco

Human Resource Director Dolores Benner

General Counsel

William R. Greenspan

December 2016

Happy Holidays Cooperators,

A

s we wrap up the yuletide season, let us focus on giving more love than gifts. That is because the process of loving your neighbor is a golden rule that is priceless and giving love is free and rewarding.

Let us also stop to think about the fact that many of us here in the Rochdale Village community may be lonesome or without family. For them and many others, to hear simple words like “I love you”, can make the difference in anyone’s day. Cherish this joyful time of year. Give hugs. Let’s remember to be kind to one another and check in on each other.

an end to the exterior façade project. Cooperators can also look forward to four additional handicap bathrooms that will soon be up and running in Mall #1 along with other renovations that will begin in the shopping center in the New Year. Rochdale is coming up to the 21st century right in front of our eyes. We are truly blessed, and we must count our blessings.

Rochdale’s new afterschool program For months now, cooperators may have seen postings and advertisements for the new after school program that will open in January at the Rochdale Village Community Center.

Our new director Julia Shaw has worked very hard with the board and management to upgrade facilities at the center in preparation for the program and other features that will follow in the future.

We hope that if you have childcare needs that you will consider this program that has been coordinated for your use. Please reach out to Ms. Shaw’s office at 718-2765700 x337 to inquire about the details of the after school program.

Year-long initiatives accomplished We are fortunate to have had a year full of accomplished initiatives that will enhance the quality of life at Rochdale. I am very happy and proud of all the upgrading that occurred throughout the campus from the overhaul of the small mall’s pylon sign, new retail, various parking lot repairs, boiler modernization and group office renovations, to the community center Get involved in committees Many Rochdale Village upgrades, installation of UPS delivery boxes and seeing committees are wrapping up

Jean Randolph-Castro

a very active social season of holiday events. Community outreach was priority number one for the Public Safety, Community Center, Community Relations and Senior Citizens Committees.

I hope the activities that were hosted have inspired you to want to participate and join a committee in the future. New committees will be forming soon and it is my hope that you, the residents, will desire to contribute to them. It takes a village and people make this residence so valuable. That is why it is important that you be a part of where you live.

Rochdale has really grown and continues to build for the betterment of this community.

Here’s wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous 2017.

The next Rochdale Village Board of Directors’ meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 23, 2017 Happy New Year!

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Public Safety and 113th precinct focus on community outreach this holiday

By Susan Van Brackle

P Public Safety Committee Chairman and 1st Vice President of the Board, Talib Bey, doubles as Santa Claus while elves, Board President Jean Castro, Lt. Bataille and Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz strategize toy distribution.

These are just a few of the items distributed from the sacks of toys that were brought in for deserving girls and boys at Jamaica Hospital on Van Wyck Boulevard and the Salvation Army shelter at Guy R. Brewer Boulevard.

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Clifton Stanley Diaz, Chairman of the Rochdale Village Board of Directors, and Comptroller Scott Stringer (right) chat with one of the community’s littlest members.

This updated cabinet will not affect the shareholders equity upon moving out if kept in good condition.

articipants from the Board of Directors’ Public Safety Committee, Public Safety team and officers from the 113th Precinct organized a toy drive for deserving children in southeast Queens.

From December 9 through 20, unwrapped toy donations were deposited into collection boxes throughout the Rochdale Village campus to support community outreach at Jamaica Hospital’s Children’s Ward, Pediatric Emergency Unit and the Salvation Army’s homeless shelter on Guy R. Brewer Boulevard. “We have so much here at Rochdale during the holidays; so many gifts, donations. There is no reason why we can’t share how fortunate we are with others outside our area,” said Board

President, Jean Castro.

Armed with three huge Hefty bags of toys and a wheel barrel more, 1st Vice President Talib Bey donned a Santa suit while Lieutenant Verda Bataille performed elf duties. Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz, Public Safety’s Chief Victoria Pearson, Deputy Chief Melvin Ross, Lieutenant Jose Padilla, Patrolman Mamum Wasi, Patrolwoman Patricia Jones and Officer Williams from the 113th Precinct each handed out toys and spread holiday cheer to parents and children with the help of personal escort Shaneequa Howe, Child Life Specialist at Jamaica Hospital Children’s Ward.

Even Jamaica Hospital’s medical staff took time to participate in festivities that brought so many smiles to the faces of their littlest patients.

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Monthly Report Monthly Report

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by Marion Marion Scott Scott

General Manager’s Monthly Report for November 2016 Happy New Year to all! A lot has happened in Rochdale over the past year. We have some newly repaved parking lots, LED lighting throughout the campus and the renovation of the Community Center, naming some of the more noticeable upgrades. New boilers [coming soon!], electrical panels and backup generators and new boilers are hardly noticeable but are all the more integral to Rochdale’s longterm infrastructure. We are happy that Rochdale continues to improve and grateful to be part of the process.

Lance Williams, New Assistant Manager for MSI

We are happy to report that in January, Lance Williams will return to Rochdale Village as Assistant Manager. Mr. Williams has been working as a Property Manager at a Mitchell Lama Cooperative in Brooklyn for the past 4 years.

Prior to that, Mr. Williams was the Purchasing Director at Rochdale.

As most of you know, the other Assistant Manager at Rochdale is Jay Williams. It may be a little confusing at first to have two Assistant Managers named Mr. Williams, but we believe Lance Williams will be just as successful in the position as the other Mr. Williams.

Lance Williams will replace Alex Freedman who will begin working at Rochdale part time instead of full time.

used for the Board and Management to inform residents of upcoming events and announcements. However, the upkeep of the bulletin board is time consuming and paper intensive. Making hundreds of copies a month and having them manually posted is an antiquated process of getting the information out in this day and age.

With the advent of modern technology, the same information can be displayed digitally across all buildings.

Management is currently working on a solution that would replace the existing static bulletin boards with dynamic digital displays. In addition to what the bulletin boards show now will be weather updates and local news. These updates can happen from a central location at the push of a button saving time and money for the corporation and you.

There are currently samples up in group 1 building 4. We are working to get the others installed in all 20 buildings by Spring 2017!

Vacancies

We are please to report that as of today we only have 18 vacant apartments out of 5,860 in Rochdale Village. We also project only 5 vacant apartments by early January!

The waitlist for all apartments is more than 1 year because people want to live in the Jewel of Jamaica, and we are working to fill apartments as quickly as possible so your carrying charges stay low.

New Kitchen Cabinets Questions

Below are some questions we often receive about kitchen cabinets and answers.

Happy and Healthy New Year!

“With all the work happening at Rochdale, what about remodeling inside my apartment, namely my kitchen cabinets?”

HOLIDAY PARKING RULES IN EFFECT Rochdale was established as a cooperative development Guest Parking in the Large Mall Parking Lot occurs where the corporation of Rochdale maintains the common areas and grounds. Conversely, the Cooperators are responsible for maintaining and upgrading inside their NEW apartments, including kitchen cabinetry.

“But my kitchen cabinet is really old and fell apart from Sunday, January 1, 2017 regular wear and tear. If it’s not my fault it broke, why 6 a.m. to 12 midnight should I pay for it?”

Unfortunately it doesn’t matter if the kitchen cabinet is in disrepair from regular wear and tear. It is still the Cooperator’s FREE PARKING is available in metered and non-metered responsibility.

“I’ve lived here for years. Why can’t Rochdale change spaces in the Large Mall Lot during New Year’s Day. Parking the rules and pay for it?” is NOT permitted in parking spaces marked “reserved” or in If Rochdale pays for it, then the residents pay for it because commercial tenant spaces located near the Key Food back gate. they are one in the same. For instance, if the corporation upgraded all the cabinets in Rochdale it would cost the Overnight guests may ONLY Park and Pay for the metered corporation over $14 Million. This would result in a carrying spaces located along the back gate of the Key Food Grocery charge increase for the Corporation’s owners – which is you. All the residents would have to shoulder that burden Store. Caution: Any vehicles remaining in the general parking whether they wanted a cabinet or not. Many families don’t lot after midnight on both holidays will be towed. want to pay the extra money or they have already upgraded Towing Company Information: A&B Towing • (516) 239their cabinets. To many of these residents it doesn’t seem fair for everyone to pay for a personal item that is non- 8949 • 400 Rockaway Turnpike • Lawrence, New York 11559. essential to Rochdale’s infrastructure.

New Year’s Day

Digital Bulletin Boards

For many years, the Bulletin Boards have been

Happy Holidays to all!

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Controller’s Report - by William Young Community Center Profit & Loss Statement year-to-date

Description of Account Actual REVENUES: Programs Room Rental Vending Machine Total Revenue

Apr Budget

Actual

May Budget

Actual

June Budget

Actual

July Budget

Actual

Aug Budget

Actual

Sep Budget

Actual

Oct Budget

1,700 17,500 207 19,407

1,250 10,417

400 17,900

1,250 10,417

1,000 10,975

1,250 10,417

2,738 15,850

1,250 10,417

0 15,352

1,250 10,417

0 19,050

1,250 10,417

2,550 15,508

1,250 10,417

11,667

18,300

11,667

11,975

11,667

18,588

11,667

15,352

11,667

19,050

11,667

18,058

11,667

3,475 2,145

4,423 3,538

4,230 3,094

3,269 2,615

3,846 3,077

5,288 2,872

3,846 3,077

5,288 2,300

3,846 3,077

4,231 2,808

4,808 3,846

4,231 2,145

4,808 3,846

15,588 1,807 273

23,965 2,984 292 195 1,833 417

23,597 2,363 200

17,713 2,206 292 195 1,833 417

4,231 2,249 89 19,176 4,061 500

20,839 2,596 291 195 1,833 417

31,698 1,715

20,839 2,596 291 195 1,833 417

25,255 4,167 561

33,023 9,155 693

763 953

20,839 2,596 291 195 1,833 417

26,049 3,244 292 195 1,833 417

24,475 3,929 1,595 0 0 26,138

26,049 a 3,244 292 195 1,833 417

375 417 83

3,223

375 417 83

2,510 4,808 97

375 417 83

95 2,276

112

375 417 83

38,522

33,969

39,399

33,969

61,112

41,559

64,884

Year to Date Actual Budget

8,388 112,135 207 120,730

8,750 72,919 0 81,669

375 417 83

30,974 17,613 89 172,812 27,197 3,822 0 12,597 29,110 0 6,191 7,084 402

28,846 23,076 0 156,293 19,466 2,041 1,365 12,831 2,919 0 2,625 2,919 581

41,559

307,891

252,962

EXPENSES: Salaries - Administrative Program Assistant Salaries Recreation Wages - Porters Porters overtime Program Expense Equipment leasing Outside Labor Expense Furnishing & Fixtures Misc. (less than 100.00) Recreation & Office Supplies Repairs and Maintenance Cooking Gas Misc. (less than 100.00) Total Expenses

1,557

51

24,896

1,015

4,590 272 312

151

375 417 83

42

375 417 83

37,873

29,415

35,522

33,969

885 1,747

44,205

3,787

(5,489) (26,855) (19,573) (17,748) (23,547) (22,302) (25,617) (22,302) (24,047) (22,302) (42,062) (29,892) (46,826) (29,892)

Net Income/(Loss)

(187,161) (171,293)

Consolidated Income Statement FY 2017 vs. Budget vs. FY 2016

Actual REVENUE Apartment Income Commercial Rental Income Other Rental Income Community Center Income Other Income Other Tenant Charges TOTAL REVENUE EXPENSES Administrative Janitorial & Grounds Maintenance & Operating Public Safety Power Plant Insurance and Real Estate Taxes Employee Benefits Payroll & Other Taxes Interest Expenses Collection Losses Community Center Board Expenses Commercial TOTAL EXPENSES NET INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE DEPRECIATION

OCTOBER FY 2017 Budget Variance % FY 2016

17 vs. 16 Variance

5,706,350 412,626 214,998 18,058 155,460 37,713 6,545,205

5,706,436 375,332 142,350 11,667 131,574 30,623 6,397,982

(87) 37,295 72,648 6,391 23,886 7,089 147,223

9.0 33.8 35.4 15.4 18.8 2.2

5,746,546 321,671 141,719 5,880 143,491 30,758 6,390,065

446,581 501,615 826,031 376,159 1,847,518

359,020 494,472 895,088 377,974 1,511,266

87,561 7,143 (69,057) (1,816) 336,252

19.6 1.4 (8.4) (0.5) 18.2

476,785 600,455 912,142 442,249 3,182,192

(30,204) (98,840) (86,112) (66,090) (1,334,674)

686,811 756,226 110,964 552,541 60,719 64,884 32,637 16,449 6,279,136

579,988 667,624 138,462 552,894 6,250 33,970 30,833 50,541 5,698,382

106,823 15.6 88,602 11.7 (27,497) (24.8) (353) (0.1) 54,469 89.7 30,915 47.6 1,804 5.5 (34,091) (207.3) 580,754 9.2

385,719 664,449 137,894 563,473 46,243 55,505 66,808 7,533,915

301,092 91,777 (26,930) (10,932) 60,719 18,641 (22,868) (50,359) (1,254,779)

266,069

699,599

(433,530) (162.9)

(1,143,850)

%

(40,197) (0.7) 90,956 28.3 73,279 51.7 12,178 207.1 11,969 8.3 6,955 22.6 155,140 2.4

Actual

YEAR-TO-DATE FY 2017 Budget Variance % FY 2016

2017 vs 2016 Variance

%

40,096,565 2,756,109 1,063,753 120,523 944,872 304,930 45,286,752

39,945,054 2,627,321 996,449 81,667 921,016 214,364 44,785,871

151,512 128,788 67,304 38,856 23,856 90,566 500,881

0.4 4.7 6.3 32.2 2.5 29.7 1.1

40,011,353 2,516,712 1,029,843 58,740 3,439,932 218,303 47,274,884

85,212 0.2 239,397 9.5 33,910 3.3 61,783 105.2 (2,495,060) (72.5) 86,627 39.7 (1,988,131) (4.2)

(6.3) (16.5) (9.4) (14.9) (41.9)

2,783,897 3,830,103 6,294,953 2,674,513 12,707,406

2,581,867 3,635,185 6,402,042 2,820,216 10,699,711

202,030 194,918 (107,088) (145,703) 2,007,695

7.3 5.1 (1.7) (5.4) 15.8

2,912,131 3,804,626 7,623,064 2,678,384 10,876,134

(128,234) (4.4) 25,477 0.7 (1,328,111) (17.4) (3,871) (0.1) 1,831,272 16.8

78.1 13.8 (19.5) (1.9) 40.3 (41.2) (75.4) (16.7)

4,557,024 4,887,926 859,744 3,883,312 400,777 308,996 250,063 250,099 43,688,812

4,059,915 4,673,370 969,232 3,870,260 43,750 252,963 215,833 370,953 40,595,296

497,109 214,556 (109,487) 13,052 357,027 56,034 34,230 (120,854) 3,093,516

10.9 4.4 (12.7) 0.3 89.1 18.1 13.7 (48.3) 7.1

3,762,289 4,238,480 884,387 3,945,784 46,722 314,814 246,789 399,512 41,733,116

794,734 21.1 649,446 15.3 (24,643) (2.8) (62,473) (1.6) 354,055 757.8 (5,818) (1.8) 3,274 1.3 (149,413) (37.4) 1,955,696 4.7

1,409,920 (123.3)

1,597,940

4,190,575

(2,592,635) (162.2)

5,541,767

(3,943,827) (71.2)

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Controller’s Report - by William Young Rochdale Village, Inc. Balance Sheet October 2016

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Activity 2016

FY 2016 Mar

Description of Account ASSETS Current Assets: Cash Accounts Receivable, net Inventory Prepaid expenses & Other Total Current Assets

$

Escrow Funds (HCR & Wells Fargo) Property & Equipment, net Deposits - Commercial Deferred Charges Total Assets

$

Sep

Oct

920,974 886,774 824,706 3,319,529 5,951,983

354,528 981,440 1,163,907 1,030,201 3,530,076

349,514 740,987 1,252,953 523,252 2,866,706

53,892,409 49,223,017 422,337 836,769

49,491,998 51,091,979 482,749 815,519

45,301,895 60,133,350 505,174 811,977

105,412,321

109,619,102

110,326,515

The increase in Accrued is due to the 1st Mid-year reconcilia5on of the HCR & WF accounts.

LIABILITIES Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable - Vendors & Payroll Accrued expenses Security Deposits - Commercial & other Other Total Current Liabilities

$

4,768,235 9,428,338 426,911 556,441 15,179,925

6,057,526 5,456,386 497,262 40,750 12,051,924

Wells Fargo Mortgage Payable Total Liabilities

126,104,232 141,284,157

125,270,757 137,322,681

125,101,400 142,315,704

Retained Earnings Capital Stock Retained Earnings/(Deficit) Net Income Total Retained Earnings

38,382,695 (64,632,753) (4,707,584) (30,957,642)

38,874,075 (69,340,337) (1,444,098) (31,910,360)

38,950,735 (69,340,337) (2,307,000) (32,696,602)

110,326,515

105,412,321

109,619,102

Total Liabilities & Stockholders Equity

$

6,856,571 9,843,828 518,755 (4,850) 17,214,304

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Carrying Charges (ONLY) >$100 in Aging 2016 CURRENT TENANTS AUGUST # of Months Late One month Two months Three months Four months 5-12 months 12+ months Sub-Total

# of Tenants

# of Months Late One year Two years Three years Four years Five years Five years and more Sub-Total

# of Tenants

GRAND TOTALS

589

358

231

SEPTEMBER

Amount Due 270,850 130,196 78,819 61,238 149,791 56,687 747,581

# of Tenants

Amount Due 184,087 279,964 238,967 229,076 288,557 139,557 1,360,208

# of Tenants

2,107,789

364

236

600

OCTOBER

Amount Due 277,694 119,138 74,350 49,032 144,867 62,577 727,658

# of Tenants

Amount Due 166,895 284,781 235,157 226,739 287,187 163,158 1,363,917

# of Tenants

2,091,575

372

244

616

Amount Due 280,743 131,271 77,219 55,192 153,083 69,530 767,038

AUGUST # of Tenants 35

PAST TENANTS Amount Due # of Tenants 175,450 286,638 236,757 227,869 8 280,717 185,657 1,393,088 2,160,126

43

SEPTEMBER

Amount Due 86,241 13,297 11,169 5,724 44,827 3,586 164,844

# of Tenants

Amount Due 15,281 188 57,564 14,969 25,544 113,546

# of Tenants

278,390

35

7

42

OCTOBER

Amount Due 91,706 12,488 18,270 4,768 42,142 100 169,474

# of Tenants

Amount Due 7,067 188 54,929 17,603 25,544 105,331

# of Tenants

274,805

38

7

45

Amount Due 83,623 9,856 6,894 4,011 39,067 100 143,551

Amount Due 7,067 188 52,318 20,214 25,544 105,331 248,882

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Public Safety Report

- by Chief Victoria Pearson

Public Safety Monthly Report November 2016 Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale Village, Inc., Public Safety Department during the month of November 2016. Public Safety maintains twenty-four hour coverage.

LOITERING: During the month of November 2016, the Public Safety Department has continued to focus attention on loitering conditions. As a result, Public Safety officers responded to total of (47) complaints of loitering which were resolved as follows: 1.

2.

3.

4.

Conditions corrected – Eight (8) loiterers complied with officers’ directives to leave.

Unfounded – Fourteen (14) unfounded loitering complaints (officers responded but no loiterers were present) Responded – Twenty-five (25) loiterers found and/or loiterers were advised of RV’s rules and regulations Violations issued – Zero (0) violation for loitering were issued

There was (0) arrests for the month of November 2016.

The Rochdale Village Public Safety Department will continue to organize to better serve the community.

ESCORTS: 112 SECURITY RESPONDED TO THE FOLLOWING CALLS: 3009 MAINTENANCE CALLS: 565 TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICES: 3574 INCIDENT REPORTS: 110 MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER: 1850 ARREST(S): IN HOUSE DETAINED: TOTAL: VIOLATIONS ISSUED:

35

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO:

0

EVICTION(S):

4

* Special Verticals are performed by the Supervisors ROCHDALE VILLAGE, INC.

A HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COOPERATIVELY OWNED AND OPERATED

DVR UNIT ACTIVITY TOTAL INCIDENTS 42 TOTAL RISK MANAGEMENT 15 VIOLATIONS 0

Violations

MANAGEMENT OFFICE OFFICE 169-65 137th AVENUE JAMAICA, NY 11434 TEL.: (718) 276-5700 FAX: (718) 723-0963

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE

MAINTENANC E

th

169-55 137th AVENUE JAMAICA, NY 11434 TEL.: (718) 276-5610

169-65 137 AVENUE JAMAICA, NY 11434 TEL.: (718) 276-2400

Listed here are the classifications for the Notices of Violations issued.

TOWED VEHICLES The Public Safety Department towed Eight (8) vehicles during the month of November for violation of parking rules on the complex.

SPECIAL VERTICAL PATROL BY ROCHDALE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS: Vertical patrols are conducted on a daily basis. Officers patrol the stairwells, hallways, rooftops and parking lots at different hours to curtail unlawful activities and have been positively reinforced.

VERTICALS: 1653 SPECIAL VERTICALS: 0 TOTAL: 1653 TOWING: WARNING ISSUED: TOTAL:

0 0 0

8 0 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

CLASSIFICATION Illegal Move out Illegal Move in Negligence Harboring a Pet Loud Noise Disorderly Conduct/Abusive Language Loitering Illegal Sublet Damage to Rochdale Property Littering Failure to Comply Reckless Endangerment Illegal Occupant Dispute Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance Criminal Activities Fire Hazard Urinating in Public Disturbing the Peace Gas Leak Trespass Odor Harassment

AMOUNT 2 2 4 1 6 3

Total

35

3 1 4 3

2 1

1 2

Remembering Sergeant David Alvarez rochdale village public safety professional since november

Committed Officer • Gone too soon • Sorely Missed

Rest in Peace

2015

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Monthly Report

- by Claude Laborde

Contract Summary/Status — November 2016 LOCAL LAW 11, CYCLE-6, 7 & 8 BUILDING FAÇADE REPAIRS: 1. Buildings #17 through 20 completed.

SMALL MALL ROOF: 1. Project is in progress and will be completed November 17, 2016.

2. Façade repairs will be completed in December, 2016 on Buildings #2, 4, 7, 9 and 19.

SHOPPING CENTER: 1. Phase 1: Bathroom # 1 and ADA bathroom renovation will be completed end of November, 2016.

COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION & ROOF: 1. Community Center interior work: Phases 1 & 2 completed end of October, 2016.

2. Phase 2: Bathroom # 2 will be completed end of December, 2016.

Phase 3, Rooms #16-18 and new ADA bathrooms, started on 10/8/16.

PARKING LOT #6: 1. Project started November 7, 2016 and will be completed December 14, 2016.

2. Work on parapet wall completed end of October, 2016

Pylon sign up and ready at Mall#2 Heating problems after hours

By Susan Van Brackle

L

ast month the Bulletin reported that a new pylon sign was being constructed for Rochdale Village Mall #2 on the 137th avenue side of the complex. In less than a month’s time, the huge free-standing sign is up and towering over the site ahead of schedule. The sign is designed

with masonry posts, bright, new lighting and double sided marquee listings for each of the shopping center’s current retailers.

Plans are in place to upgrade the second large pylon sign positioned at the driveway entrance of Mall #1 at Baisley Boulevard once the shopping center’s reconstruction schedule moves forward in 2017.

By Susan Van Brackle

W

ednesday, December 21 was the first official day of winter. New York City has seen only a few bitter days of cold weather but we’re just getting started. Residents that find they have convector problems after regular business hours can still get assistance from the Rochdale Village

Maintenance Department by dialing Public Safety at 718-2762400. The operator will dispatch a handyman to your apartment to evaluate and/or remedy the situation. Please do not report heat complaints to 311. Those that sense convector problems are imminent should contact Maintenance or the group manager’s office in the circle to secure an appointment for an assessment.

How do UPS delivery lockers work? Voice your Key Food Questions

By Susan Van Brackle

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s promised in the November 2016 General Manager’s Report, UPS Lockers were recently installed near the parking lot outside of Kelly’s Restaurant in Mall #2.

The goal of the lockers is to mitigate package tampering and theft, which is possible when articles are left outside in front of the door.

How the locker system works: UPS will attempt to deliver a

package to your home. Residents not available to receive the package will get a shipping notice from UPS. UPS will then deliver the package to the locker box. Bring the the shipping notice and a government I.D. to the locker area. There is a digital screen that instructs patrons to scan the shipping notice, insert their I.D. in order to open the locker and receive their package There are currently 78 lockers in various sizes in Mall #2 with plans to expand the number of boxes to a location just outside of Mall #1.

By Susan Van Brackle

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n an effort to address queries concerning Key Food’s management transition, the Rochdale Village Bulletin is ready to document all questions and comments to be published in a future news issue along with the appropriate answers.

There are still many questions surrounding the transition of the Key Food store in Mall #1. Complaints from the community continue to be

registered with Board President Jean Castro, Commercial Services Committee Chairman Tim Mercer and Rochdale Village Management staff. Among the complaints are issues with store quality, customer service, pricing, fair hiring and rumors of a Bravo store taking Key Food’s place in the future.

If you’d like your voice to be heard, forward comments to rochdalebulletin@gmail. com or text 347-480-9479.

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~Poetry Corner~ 53 and Counting as Time Marches on

By Anthony Blake

It was three years ago, and it was Rochdale Village’s 50th Anniversary Well Rochdale is 53 years old today This is a moment to reflect A photo opt in looking around Rochdale and thinking on the past, present and future Yesterday steadily became tomorrow in acceleration But this is our time to take in the appreciation This is Rochdale Village’s honor for continued robust solid infrastructure There were doubters But Rochdale is full of inspiration Yet to the cooperators, this is our indication However, Rochdale is full of history of its own Who could forget the PETER PAN BAKERY, KRESS and the ROCHDALE THEATER That is just a few But there is still acknowledgement due There was a ROCHDALE VILLAGE WATER FOUNTAIN There was rainbow mist Different colored lights that added to the twist Some cooperators got romantic and gave a kiss The water fountain would bring all Rochdale Cooperators together from every circle One would often greet fellow cooperators and you knew you were in a community having plenty of unity This is how Rochdale Village’s history was made Some might say a margin in the shade No matter what, Rochdale Village still has the honor, dignity and contributions The Rochdale structure stands in giving us all Hope, Inspiration, Possibilities and Courage Aim high, but have understanding Have courage, but keep being determined Present your own promising words Rochdale’s name has lived and will continued to

stride We the cooperators are the added ride The outside community knows all so well We don’t even have to tell Happy 53rd Anniversary Rochdale Village Don’t make a change just stay as you are Your years in which you have journeyed far Yet the name of Rochdale Village being its own star Continue to stand for all We the cooperators will never let you fall In our hearts, we are your all Once again, 53 and counting, but praises in blessings in many more years to come Your life lives on and you are far from being done Thank you as a cooperator for allowing me to be among.

A Christmas Story

By Ed Miller

A 7th Grade class I was given just before the winter recess would do a seasonal project they were excited to make a three dimensional Christmas tree.

Sheer Beauty

By Gloria Williams Today I woke up raised my blinds thought I was in a dream The Village was covered with white glistening snow blanketing everything It seemed as if I was in a round glass snow globe bright crystals drifting down There was no one walking about no foot prints on the ground.

What a lovely sight to see I saw the snow untouched just covering every tree roof tops benches fences lamps lite up and such I realized the sheer beauty in my life miracles with all the master has done Happy Holiday to family neighbors and friends Merry Christmas to people everywhere Peace and goodwill to each and everyone.

Peace

The class traced the shape on green construction paper, twice, then decorated it with ornaments all except one sweet girl who sat there not participating at all.

Her reply when asked why, was it was against her religion, so I could have just excused her... then I asked if she was able to make a plain evergreen tree?

Her smile answered my question as she took the project in hand traced and cut the paper without decoration, to be stapled together

as the whole class cheered.

The RV Church Corner Why not visit a neighborhood house of worship here in the surrounding Rochdale Village community? Peace.

The church of St. Bonaventure 114-58 170th Street Jamaica, NY 11434 718-526-0040 10 a.m. Mass Celebration 8:30 a.m. Morning Mass Celebrations: Mon., Wed., Fri. St. Benedict the moor 171-17 110th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434 718-526-4018 Reverend Gordon P. Kusi, Pastor Reverend Stephen Jantuah Deacon Pascual Olivas Angela Lewis, Dir. Religious Ed. Noon & 5 p.m. Mass Celebrations 8:30 AM Morning Mass Celebrations: Tues., Thurs.

Apostolic Temple of Jesus Christ Inc. 137-18 Farmers Boulevard

Jamaica, NY 11434 718-528-1021 Pastor Elder Marcus D. McKnight apostolic.temple@yahoo.com Service Times: Sunday School: 9:00 am Morning Service: 11:00 am Prayer Service Tuesday 7:00 pm Christian Development Wednesday 7:00 pm Shepherd’s House Open Bible Church (SHOBC) 134-30 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.

Jamaica, NY 11434 Sunday school - 9 am Sunday Worship Experience -10am Wednesdays - Bible Study & Prayer 7:30 pm Fridays - Deliverance Service 7:30 pm Christ Pentecostal Temple, Inc. 109-45 157th Street

Jamaica, N.Y. 11433 Tel: 718-529-3900 www.christpentecostaltemple.com Suffragan Bishop Derrick Farmer, DD Service Times: Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship Service: 11:00 am Monday & Wednesday Noonday Prayer: 12:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 pm Friday Youth Service: 8:00 pm Saturday Prayer Meeting 8:00 pm Our Lady Of Light Parish St. Catherine of Sienna Church 118-22 Riverton Street St. Albans, NY 11412 Mass Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 am Sunday 8:00am and 12:00 pm St. Pascal Babylon 112-43 198th Street St. Albans, NY 11412 Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:00pm

Sunday 10:00am Monday to Saturday 9:00 am The Greater Rescue Church of Christ, Inc. of the Apostolic Faith 110 - 51 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.

Jamaica, NY 11433 Phone: 718-739-7165 Fax: 718-739-3880 Website: www.greaterrescue.org E-mail: grcc@verizon.net Rev. Leslie B. Hodelin-Wilks, Pastor Min. Gene Robbins, Assistant Pastor Service Times Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30am Sunday Evening Worship: 6 pm Prayer Service: Tuesdays, 7 pm Kingdom First Living Bible Class Wednesday, 7:30 pm Evangelistic Worship: Fridays, 8:30 pm The Rochdale Village Church Corner lists an array of houses of worship to attend. List your church!

Email: rochdalebulletin@gmail.com

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Raffle gifts flood annual Senior Citizen Committee brunch

By Susan Van Brackle

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Committee chair Joyce Williams with Senator Sanders liaison Hayden Horsham and principals from family owned H&N Insurance Inc. of Hollis New York.

Harry and Nadi Ghaness shown with sons AJ and VJ Ghaness.

Board member Derrick Shareef (l.) extends well wishes for the holiday alongside Joyce Williams (r.), Committee Chair and Board Treasurer. DJ Kendu in background.

ochdale’s Senior Citizen Committee members celebrated their annual holiday brunch in grand style on Wednesday, December 7.

Not only did participants enjoy a multi-course meal and entertainment by DJ Kendu, over 50 people won raffle prizes at the affair hosted by Board Treasurer and Senior Citizen Committee chairman Joyce Williams and co-chair, Board President Jean Castro.

A rich assortment of prizes were donated to the event like those distributed

by Hayden Horsham of Senator James Sanders Jr.’s office on behalf of Walgreens Pharmacy located on the

corner of Guy R. Brewer and Baisley Boulevards.

Moreover, Community Center Director Julia Shaw collaborated with H & N Insurance Company of Hollis Queens to contribute 50 tote bags stuffed with 5 lb. frozen turkeys and enough fixings for a complete holiday dinner. And, there were two lucky winners that each received cash prizes raffled off

by Board Chairman, Clifton Stanley Diaz, in memory of his late mother and former senior committee member, Gwendolyn Margarita Diaz Stanley.

The event was held in the newly renovated west wing of the Rochdale Village community center.

Community Relations Committee brings smiles to kids at annual toy giveaway

By Susan Van Brackle

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edicated volunteers from the Community Relations Committee ensured that refreshments, gifts and entertainment were in perfect balance at December’s Annual Children’s Christmas Party at Rochdale’s big mall.

There was face painting by Walter; a winter wonderland set up for festive photos by 2-4-1 Entertainment and the highlight of the afternoon, toy and bicycle giveaways.

Committee chair and Assistant Treasurer of the Board of Directors, Maryam Hubbard, Co-chair and Board Secretary Joyce Williams along with a hardworking team of Community Relations committee members that

doubled as Santa’s helpers distributing toys, food and joy. Even local community leaders like Assemblywoman Vivian E. Cook and Yvonne Riddick, District Leader for Community Board 12, joined in on the fun.

Special thanks goes out to “Angels of the Shield” Public Safety Officers Rosetta Love, John Finlator, Geraldine Huntley, Nathaniel Aycock, Bonnie Mason, Jose Padilla, Verda Bataille, Adolf Osback, Anthony Diggs and Chief Victoria Pearson.

This year the Angels of the Shield increased their bicycle collection to 30 units many of which were distributed at the Annual Children’s Party helping to bring happiness to the lives of so many children and parents this holiday season.

Photo credit: Al Ephraim Community Relations Committee (l. to r.): A volunteer pictured, Debbie Brown, Jean Castro, Norma Dean, Joyce Williams, Margaret Cummings, Tim Mercer. Next row seated: Maryam Hubbard and Hettie Powell, Esq.

Photo credit: Al Ephraim Board members (l. to r.) 4th Vice President Tim Mercer, 1st Vice President Talib Bey, Sergeant Adolf Osback, Board President Jean Castro and Community Relations Chairman and the board’s Assistant Treasurer, Maryam Hubbard conduct bike giveaway.

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December 15, 2016 Dear Residents of Rochdale Village, We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Spectrum, a new suite of upgraded TV, Internet and Voice products provided by Charter Communications. Charter is an industry-leading technology company committed to bringing customers the most advanced products and services, all on a fully digital network, at a fair price.

Charter has recently completed a transition with Time Warner Cable. Over the next several months, Spectrum services will become available to all residents of Rochdale Village. As a new provider in your area, we are extremely excited to become a part of your community. We will work hard every day to earn your business and are proud to be the fastest-growing TV, Internet and Voice provider in the U.S. We take great pride in creating partnerships with the communities we service. Our goal is to have a strong local presence in Rochdale Village, and as one of New York City’s largest employers, we are well positioned to give your community the attention it deserves. We look forward to creating a unique partnership which will bring many enhanced telecommunications services to your community, adding to the many benefits of living in your community.

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We look forward to seeing you!

Sincerely, Ben Topor Vice President Spectrum Community Solutions

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Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas.

Restrictions apply. ©2016 Charter Communications, Inc.

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Annual Senior Committee Brunch and King of Kings Holiday Party

Board President and Senior Committee co-chair Jean Castro verifies lucky numbers for the annual memorial raffle given by Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz in remembrance of his mother and former committee member Gwendolyn Stanley.

Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz is flanked by grand prize winners of the now annual memorial cash gift raffle.

Photo credit: Al Ephraim DJ Kendu got these ladies to get the line dances started on the dance floor.

Photo credit: Al Ephraim New York City Public Advocate Letitia James (upper left corner), joins kiddies along with Public Safety Sergeant Adolf Osback (right) and Todd Feurtado, co-host of the King of Kings Holiday Party at Rochdale (seated).

Mini Mouse was a hit with the children at the King of Kings Holiday Party.

Photo credit: Al Ephraim Angels of the Shield donated 22 bikes to deserving children across the Jamaica Queens community at the King of Kings Christmas Carnival.

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Familes rock at RV’s Annual Christmas Party with Santa in Mall #1

Photo credit: Al Ephraim It’s all about families at the Annual Christmas Party with Santa.

Photo credit: Al Ephraim Looks like baby’s first Christmas for this beautiful family.

Welcome to the community baby girl.

Photo credit: Al Ephraim This handsome young man gave a million dollar smile to show his Nana in Group 1.

Photo credit: Al Ephraim Rochdale’s Community Relations Committee gave away tons of toys. Even Assemblywoman Vivian Cook and CB12’s Yvonne Riddick (seated), joined in on the fun.

The spirit of the holiday season is in their bright smiles.

Photo credit: Al Ephraim Thoughtful discussions take place when kids take photos with Santa.

Looks like she wants to get her wish list just right.

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Rochdale Village Senior Center - January 2017

ROCHDALE

MONDAY 2) SENIOR CENTER

CLOSED. .

VILLAGE SENIOR CENTER: WEEKLY ACTIVITIES JANUARY 2017

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

3) 10:00 – Chair/Floor Exer. Rm 12 2:00 – Games/Dominos

4) 10:00 – Stay Well Exerc. – Rm 17 10:00 – Alert & Alive 10:30 WII Fitness (Multi-Purpose Room) 1:00 Movie - CANCELLED 1:00 – SEMINAR: IN-HOME CARE

6) 10:30 – Tai Chi (Room 12 &13) 1:00 – Arts & Crafts – (Room 18) 1:00 - JOKERCISE 1:30 Games/Cards (Multi- Purpose Room

10) 10:00 – Chair/Floor Exer. Rm 12 11:00-12:00 – HEALTH SEMINAR WITH A CHAIR YOGA EXPERIENCE 2:00 – Games/Dominos

11) 10:00 – Stay Well Exerc. – Rm 17 10:00 – Alert & Alive 10:30 WII Fitness (Multi-Purpose Room) 1:00 Movie - CANCELLED 1:00 – SEMINAR: SAFE SLEEP

5) 8:30 – Walking Club (Room 6 & 7/Outdoor) 8:45 – Aerobics (Room 12-13) 10:00 – Yoga (Room 12 - 13) 11-12 – Upper Body Movement Rm 18 1:00 – SEMINAR: ELDER ABUSE 2:00 – Cards/Dominos 12) 8:30 – Walking Club (Room 6 & 7/Outdoor) 8:45 – Aerobics (Room 12 & 13) 10:00 – Yoga (Room 18) 11:00 – WORKSHOP: NEW YEAR….

NEW YOU! – SILK HANDS 2:00 – Cards/Dominos

9) 8:30 - Walking Club (Room 6 & 7/Outdoor) 10:00 - Aerobics (Room 18) 11:00 –Bingo – Redbrick 1:30 – Spanish Class (Rm. 2)

16) SENIOR CENTER

CLOSED. .

23) 8:30 - Walking Club (Room 6 & 7/Outdoor) 10:00 - Aerobics (Room 18) 11:00 - Bingo – CANCELLED 11:00 SEMINAR: NUTRITION EDUCATION 1:30 – Spanish Class (Rm. 2)

17) 10:00 – Chair/Floor Exercise 1:00 – SEMINAR: “NEW YEAR… NEW HEARING” 2:00 – Games/Dominos

18) 10:00 – Stay Well Exerc. – Rm 17 10:00 – Alert & Alive (Multi-Purpose Room) 10:30 WII Fitness (Multi-Purpose Room) 1:00 Movie

24) 10:00 – Chair/Floor Exercise 2:00 – Games/Dominos

25) 10:00 – Stay Well Exerc. – Rm 17 10:00 – Alert & Alive (Multi-Pur. Room) 11:00 – Bingo (Red Brick) 10:30 WII Fitness

1:00 MOVIE - CANCELLED 1:00 – SEMINAR - PATHWAY TO FINANCIAL SUCCESS

30) 8:30 - Walking Club (Room 6 & 7/Outdoor) 10:00 - Aerobics (Room 18) 11:00 –Bingo – Redbrick 1:30 – Spanish Class (Rm. 2)

31) 10:00 – Chair/Floor Exercise 2:00 – Games/Dominos

13) ) 10:30 – Tai Chi (Rm 12&13) 1:00 – Arts & Crafts – (Room 18) 1:00 – SEMINAR: A PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE ACTIVE REWARDING LIVES (PEARLS PROGRAM 1:30 Games/Cards (Multi- Purpose Room 20) 10:30 – Tai Chi (Rm 12&13) 1:00 – Arts & Crafts – (Room 18) 1:00 WORKSHOP: “NEW YEAR….NEW YOU – MASSAGE THERAPIST 1:30 Games/Cards (Multi- Purpose Room

27) 10:30 – Tai Chi (Rm 12&13) 1:00 – Arts & Crafts – (Room 18) 1:30 Games/Cards (Multi- Purpose Room

19) 8:30 – Walking Club (Room 6 & 7/Outdoor) 8:45 – Aerobics (Room 12 & 13) 10:00 – Yoga (Room 18) 10:30 – ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 10:45 – MEN ONLY WORKSHOP 1:00 – SEMINARS: HEALTHY HOMES 2:00 – Cards/Dominos 26) ) 8:30 – Walking Club (Room 6 & 7/Outdoor) 8:45 – Aerobics (Room 12 & 13) 10:00 – Yoga (Room 18)

ROCHDALE SENIOR CENTER 169-65 137 Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434, TH

718 525-2800

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Information: Evelyn Wilson, Recreation Coordinator 718 525-2800

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - November 28, 2016

R64-16:

ABSTENTIONS

WHEREAS, Rochdale Village has had an exclusive marketing agreement with Private Network Cable Systems Co. (“Private Network�); WHEREAS, Cable Tech, LLC has agreed to maintain the Rochdale Village MATV system and reconnect cameras to building entrances and laundry rooms so Cooperators can view both areas; and WHEREAS, Charter Communications has agreed to enter into a new exclusive marketing and service agreement with Rochdale Village with an upfront payment of $251,980 to Rochdale and quarterly commissions on a sliding scale.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors agrees to: (1) terminate the existing agreement with Private Network Cable Systems Co. upon payment of all arrears;.

(2) enter into an agreement with Cable Tech, LLC to maintain the MATV system and cameras in building entrances and laundry rooms; and. 3) enter into an exclusive marketing and servicing agreement with Charter Communications.

Earl Roberts

Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Lisa Stark FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Hall Maryam Hubbard Timothy Mercer Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Derrick Shareef Barbara Staples Lisa Stark Mario Turner Joyce Williams ABSTENTIONS Stacey Francis ABSENT Tracey Irvin Kamal Saleem

Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz Seconded by: Talib Bey

Twelve for, one abstention, two absent; motion passes.

R65-16:

WHEREAS, Rochdale Village has been working on improving technology throughout the community including implementing the Emergency Alert System and mounting cameras in the Parking Lots; WHEREAS, the Board of Directors and Management would like to continue to improve on these accomplishments; and WHEREAS, it would be helpful to start an IT Ad-Hoc Committee in order to continue to make progress in the technology throughout Rochdale Village.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the creation of an IT Ad-hoc Committee.

Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis Jean Hall Maryam Hubbard Timothy Mercer Jean Randolph-Castro Barbara Staples

Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark

Tracey Irvin

ABSENT

Kamal Saleem

Twelve for, one abstention, two absent; motion passes.

R66-16:

WHEREAS, Rochdale Village has approximately three thousand parking spaces for 5,860 apartments and parking is one of the biggest concerns of Cooperators; WHEREAS, the Board of Directors and Management have been working on solutions to this problem, including expanding the existing lots during the parking lot restoration project and the overnight parking pilot program in the Big Mall; and WHEREAS, it would be helpful to start a Parking Ad-hoc Committee in order to continue to address the parking problem and research solutions.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the creation of a Parking Ad-hoc Committee.

FOR Talib Bey Stacey Francis Maryam Hubbard Jean Randolph-Castro Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark Joyce Williams Tracey Irvin

ABSENT

Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Hall Timothy Mercer Earl Roberts Barbara Staples Mario Turner

Kamal Saleem

Thirteen for, two absent; motion passes.

R67-16:

WHEREAS, Rochdale Village has been working to install Solar Panels in the community in order to reduce utility costs for all Cooperators; WHEREAS, Management is researching a plan to install solar panels in the Parking Lots in order to eliminate the need to spend approximately $5 Million to replace Emergency Generators and reduce the cost of snow removal; and WHEREAS, it would be helpful to start a Solar Ad-hoc Committee for the Board and Management to work together to develop the best design possible for installation of Solar Panels and analyze proposals.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the creation of a Solar Ad-hoc Committee.

Moved by: Talib Bey Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro Talib Bey Stacey Francis

FOR

Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Hall

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Maryam Hubbard Jean Randolph-Castro Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark Joyce Williams Tracey Irvin

ABSENT

Timothy Mercer Earl Roberts Barbara Staples Mario Turner

Kamal Saleem

Thirteen for, two absent; motion passes.

R68-16:

WHEREAS, the December 2016 Board Meeting at Rochdale Village is scheduled for December 26, 2016, the day after Christmas; and WHEREAS, this is a difficult time of the year for Cooperators and Board Members to attend the meeting and the December meeting has been cancelled for many years at Rochdale.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors cancels the December 2016 Board Meeting.

Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Joyce Williams.

FOR Talib Bey Stacey Francis Maryam Hubbard Jean Randolph-Castro Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark Joyce Williams

Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Hall Timothy Mercer Earl Roberts Barbara Staples Mario Turner

ABSENT

Tracey Irvin Kamal Saleem Thirteen for, two absent; motion passes.

R69-16:

WHEREAS, the lease with John Woo d/b/a Best Home Center is to be renewed with a five (5) year lease; and WHEREAS, the terms of the lease are attached.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the lease with John Woo d/b/a Best Home Center is approved by the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors.

Moved by: Talib Bey Seconded by: Lisa Stark FOR Talib Bey Stacey Francis Maryam Hubbard Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Barbara Staples Mario Turner ABSENT Tracey Irvin

Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Hall Timothy Mercer Earl Roberts Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark Joyce Williams

Fourteen for, one absent; motion passes.

R70-16:

WHEREAS, the second floor of the Big Mall has been vacant for many years;

WHEREAS, the Board directed Management to find tenants for the second floor that would bring missing services to the Mall, provide additional revenue to the corporation in order to keep carrying charges low and increase foot traffic to the other stores; WHEREAS, Yong Xing Lin d/b/a Flaming Grill & Supreme Buffet (“Hibachi Grill�) has agreed to lease 12,000 square feet of the skating rink space upstairs and 1,610 square feet downstairs of the space currently occupied by East Ming Dragon; WHEREAS, Hibachi Grill has agreed to pay for the build-out of the new sit-down restaurant upstairs which will include an investment of approximately $1.5 million into the community; WHEREAS, Hibachi Grill has agreed to sign a lease for the downstairs space for five (5) years and a lease for the upstairs space for twelve (12) years with a five (5) year option; and WHEREAS, the terms of the lease are attached.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Flaming Grill & Supreme Buffet, Inc. lease is approved by the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors.

Moved by: Lisa Stark Seconded by: Talib Bey. FOR

Talib Bey Timothy Mercer Lisa Stark

Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Randolph-Castro Joyce Williams

AGAINST

Stacey Francis Earl Roberts Derrick Shareef

Jean Hall Kamal Saleem Barbara Staples

ABSTAIN Maryam Hubbard Mario Turner Tracey Irvin

ABSENT

Six for, six against, two abstentions, one absent; motion defeated.

R71-16:

WHEREAS, Rochdale Village sent a request for proposal for professional exterminating services including bed bug remediation, proper identification of staff (including uniforms) and written preventive measures; WHEREAS, bids were received ranging from $67,200 to $264,000 annually of which A-Class Exterminating provided the lowest bid in the amount of $67,200; WHEREAS, A-Class Pest Control, Inc. provided exterminating services at Rochdale last year at an annual rate of $65,000; and WHEREAS, proposals were solicited and results are as follows: Vendor Monthly Yearly A-Class Pest Control, Inc $5,600 $67,200 All City Pest Control LLC $6,250 $75,000 Chute Plus $22,000 $264,000 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - November 28, 2016

Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the Proposal from A-Class Pest Control Services Inc. in the amount of $67,200 to provide extermination services for Rochdale Village.

Moved by: Talib Bey Seconded by: Joyce Williams FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis Jean Hall Maryam Hubbard Timothy Mercer Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Derrick Shareef Barbara Staples Lisa Stark Mario Turner Joyce Williams ABSENT Tracey Irvin Fourteen for, one absent; motion passes.

R72-16:

WHEREAS, Rochdale Village needs new automatic water meter reading devices and services in commercial spaces; WHEREAS, new sub-meters must be installed to monitor hot and cold water consumption of each store; WHEREAS, the current meters are insufficiently reading the water consumed by each vendor, leading to improper billing; and WHEREAS, proposals were solicited and results are as follows: Vendor

Removal & Installation

Noble Mechanical $87,465 Ashokan $88,825 Serve-Well Plumbing $89,903

Annual Fee for Monthly Report $1,600 $7,380 $1,760

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the proposal from Noble Mechanical Corp. in the amount of $87,465 for installation of new meters and $1,600 for reporting and billing the meters for Commercial tenants.

Moved by: Talib Bey Seconded by: Joyce Williams FOR Talib Bey Stacey Francis Maryam Hubbard Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Barbara Staples Mario Turner Tracey Irvin

Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Hall Timothy Mercer Earl Roberts Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark Joyce Williams

ABSENT

Fourteen for, one absent; motion passes.

R73-16:

WHEREAS, Zoi Contracting, Inc. was hired to replace air handling units in the Community Center at a cost of $345,000; WHEREAS, the units supply heating and cooling for the space but they were operating

beyond their designed life; WHEREAS, the newly installed units were designed to enable each room in the Community Center to be individually adjusted for the best temperature in that room; WHEREAS, during the work it was discovered that since this was the first work undertaken since the original units were installed over fifty years ago, existing conditions had drastically deteriorated around the units requiring more work to be done; WHEREAS, the cost of the additional work is $46,230 including new fresh air dampers and ducts, new chilled water pipes and additional shut off valves.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rochdale Village Board of Directors agrees to pay Zoi Contrating, Inc. $46,230 for the additional work to the Community Center Air Handling Units.

Moved by: Talib Bey Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis Jean Hall Maryam Hubbard Timothy Mercer Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Barbara Staples Lisa Stark Mario Turner Joyce Williams ABSTENTIONS Kamal Saleem Derrick Shareef ABSENT Tracey Irvin Twelve for, two abstentions, one absent; motion passes.

R74-16:

WHEREAS, facade, balcony and brickwork on the remaining eight (8) buildings was approved with a total contract price of $5,947,000; WHEREAS, Local Law 11 Cycle 8 work can be completed in December 2016 including certifying it safe with the exception of repairs for balcony enclosures; WHEREAS, there are two scaffold drops remaining on Building 4 and five scaffold drops on Building 7 for which there are insufficient funds to cover the cost; and WHEREAS, funds were used for twenty additional drops needed during the course of work.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors agrees to pay Proto Construction Corp. $190,840 to finish work on the contract for facade, balcony and brickwork in order to certify the remaining eight buildings safe with repairs.

Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Joyce Williams Talib Bey Maryam Hubbard Lisa Stark Joyce Williams

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Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Randolph-Castro Mario Turner

ABSTENTIONS Stacey Francis Jean Hall Timothy Mercer Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Derrick Shareef Barbara Staples

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - November 28, 2016

Tracey Irvin

ABSENT

Seven for, seven abstentions, one absent; motion passes.

R75-16:

WHEREAS, the Afrikan Poetry Theatre, Inc. (“APT”) has produced an annual Kwanzaa event in the Community at large for more than thirty years and plays host to vendors, artists, musicians, martial artists and dancers in honor of Kwanzaa; WHEREAS, Afrikan Poetry Theatre is requesting use of the Ballroom on Sunday January 1, 2017 from 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and will split the proceeds of any and all monies generated by vendors and ticket sales fifty/fifty with Rochdale Village, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Rochdale representatives will be present to help with the collection and accounting of proceeds generated by the event.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts

the resolution to provide the Ballroom for the Kwanzaa event to the Afrikan Poetry Theatre on January 1, 2017.

Moved by: Talib Bey Seconded by: Mario Turner FOR Talib Bey Stacey Francis Maryam Hubbard Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Joyce Williams

Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Hall Timothy Mercer Earl Roberts Derrick Shareef Mario Turner

ABSTENTIONS Barbara Staples ABSENT Tracey Irvin Thirteen for, one abstention, one absent; motion passes.

Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions Requiring Board Action - November 28, 2016

Meeting began: 7:55 p.m.

Derrick Shareef - Director Barbara Staples - Director

Board Members: Present Clifton Stanley Diaz - Chairperson Jean Randolph-Castro - President Talib Bey - 1st Vice President Mario Turner - 2nd Vice President Jean Hall - 3rd Vice President Tim Mercer - 4th Vice President Joyce Williams - Secretary Lisa Stark - Treasurer Maryam Hubbard - Assistant Treasurer Stacey Francis - Director Earl Roberts - Director Kamal Saleem - Director

Also present MSI Real Estate Herbert Freedman - General Manager Jay Williams - Assistant General Manager William Greenspan, Esq., Corporate Counsel William Young - Controller Corey Jones - Director of Maintenance Victoria Pearson - Director of Public Safety Not Present Tracey Irvin - Director Alfred E. Smith - President, House Congress Gil Francisco - Facility Manager

The agenda for the evening: 1. Motions 2. Adjournment 3. Cooperator’s Session The roll call was taken upon opening the meeting. Based on the attendance, a quorum was reached.

There were (11) motions requiring board action (see the Board Resolutions).

Motion to adjourn came at 11:10 pm.

Let’s make it a “Smoke-Free” Rochdale In New York City, there is No Smoking allowed in common indoor areas of residential buildings such as: • Stairwells • Laundry rooms, and • Lobbies Smoking is permitted in private residences and on sidewalks.

Please be courteous to your fellow neighbors.

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Homegoings Ruth Whitted

Azzie (Ozzie) Judd

Sunrise: September 24, 1935 Sunset: November 16, 2016

Sunrise: October 29, 1933 Sunset: November 30, 2016

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meritus Deaconess Ruth Whitted was born on September 24, 1935 in Robeson County, Lumberton, North Carolina to the late Willie Bethea and Wilhemina Cary le. She made her transition on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Hospice Unit. She was the second eldest of nine children, five of whom predeceased her Jack Clinton, Willie Hartford, Anita, Alex Carlyle and James Devone.

Ruth attended school in St. Pauls, North Carolina and received her diploma from St. Pauls High School where she met the love of her life Leroy Whitted who went on to Heaven June 30, 1991. Ruth Briefly attended A & T University in North Carolina before moving to New York where she married Leroy Whitted.

At a young age Ruth was baptized and became a member of the Cedar Grove Baptist Church in St. Pauls, North Carolina. After moving to New York, Ruth joined the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York, where the late Dr. Rev. Daniel Webster Batts consecrated her as a Deaconess and ordained her husband Leroy as a Deacon. Ruth served there faithfully for 50 years as a Deaconess, Missionary, member of the New Members Club and Alto in the Senior Choir.

Bishop William Raymond Whitaker later made her an Emeritus Deaconess.

When Ruth first moved to New York she worked as a domestic and at Ideal Toy Company. She later became

employed at Sky Chef/ American Airlines until her retirement after 37 years of service in 2006. Ruth loved life and people. Always smiling, kind, loving, caring, compassionate, friendly and generous. Ruth loved to talk, walk, dance and cook. She enjoyed cooking for any and everyone supplying entire meals for any occasion. Everyone will surely miss her sweet potato pie, peach cobbler and her million dollar pound cake.

She leaves to celebrate her life her two devoted daughters Gwendolyn Victoria of Jamaica, New York and Carolyn Marie Hunter (Willie Jerome Hunter) of Highland Falls, New York. Her only son Leroy Duane of Jamaica, New York.

Two grandsons Jalen Ramon of Highland Falls, New York and Devon Lee of Bronx, New York. One granddaughter Nadiya of Highland Falls, New York. Two very caring sisters, Doris McQueen of Augusta, Georgia and Fannie Jacobs of Jamaica, New York, her caring brother Quintin Llewellyn of Greensboro, North Carolina and a host of nieces, nephews, godchildren, friends and acquaintances. Her presence will be truly missed for she never met a stranger and always left a lasting impression.

“To some you will be forgotten; to others a part of the past, but to those who loved you, your memories will always last forever!”

The family of Ruth Whitted ex-

tends their deepest appreciation to the many friends who contributed prayers, support, love and expressions of sympathy during this time of bereavement.

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zzie Lean Judd made her transition from her earthly home to her heavenly home on November 30, 2016. Assie was born in Harnett County, North Carolina on October 29, 1933 to the late Aaron and Lois Judd. She was the seventh of 16 children. Two sisters preceded her in death: Mary Ella and Isabel, and four brothers, Levy, Leroy, Halford and Odell.

Azzie attended Fuquay Consolidated High School in North Carolina. After graduating, she attended Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina. She later moved to New York, settled and made Ro0chdale Village her home where she lived for over 40 years.

Azzie worked at Creedmoor State Hospital from January 1962 to August 1992 as a therapy aide.

While living in Rochdale, she was very active in the community. She was a member of the Rochdale Village Garden Club, Security and Hall Patrol Committee, and was an active member of the Rochdale Village Senior Center. In 1994, a New York State Assemblymember recognized her as an outstanding citizen.

Azzie held the highest office of Worthy Matron of the New Hope Chapter 56, Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of many capacities. Azzie was a party of The Syria Court #6 A.A.O.O.D.O.S. Azzie was also a member of Mount Moriah AME Church for over 30 years where she became Pastor’s Aid President and joined the Carolina

Club. She attended service every Sunday morning until she took ill. Azzie was given a certificate of appreciation for faithful and outstanding service.

She preferred to be called Ozzie, so her family and friends knew her as Ozzie, Aunt Ozzie or Judd. She was witty and sometimes too outspoken. She loved fashion and shopping at Macy’s and Dressbarn. She could be spotted rocking a stylish hat. Even at the age of 83. She knew the latest trends and you would not catch her without her lipstick, hair or nails done. She enjoyed laughing, joking, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She adored all her nieces and nephews.

Ozzie leaves behind to celebrate her life her loving sisters, Jannie Thompson of Queens, NY; Elizabeth Judd, Rosa Nicholson, Suzie Crump each from North Carolina, Mary Judd of Washington, D.C., and Patricia Smith of Michigan; three brothers Eugene Judd of Jew Jersey, Clifton Judd and Charles Judd of North Carolina, one brother-in-law, Johnnie Smith, goddaughter Dominique Martin of Florida, nieces and nephews Regina, Tony, Sheila, Ramona, Eric, Lil Gina, Alisa, Shaun, Shanika, Jaamal, Antionette, Diamond, Corey, Tajai, TJ and a host of nieces and nephews.

Ozzie leaves behind close friends and neighbors and touched many lives. She will be missed.

Lovingly submitted by the family.

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Homegoings Marilyn Louise Callender Culberson Mossop Sunrise: July 11, 1922 Sunset: December 10, 2016 2 Corinthians 5:8 KJV “... to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.”

Marilyn Louise Callender Culberson Mossop transitioned from Hillside Manor Nursing Home Saturday December 10, 2016 at 11 p.m. She was 94 years young.

Marilyn was born July 11, 1922 in Harlem, New York and raised in Corona, Queens.

Marilyn attended NYC public schools and is an alumna of Hunter College, City University of New York.

Marilyn was a New York City civil servant serving as a microbiologist for various hospitals in the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation system and then transferring to the New York City Board of Education where she served as a Biology Lab Specialist for various high schools including Springfield Gardens High School where she retired in 1975.

Marilyn Mossop was active in the church

Waverly Vinson

and in the community serving in many roles including Sunday School Superintendent and Summer Day Camp Director for Grace Episcopal Church, Jamaica, New York, President of the Flushing Suburban Civic Association and Community Planning Board #8 member and Area chairperson.

Marilyn enjoyed vacationing annually in Barbados, the birthplace of her father, and obWaverly Vinson was born in Harlem, New York on July 3,1938 to the late Stanley Vinson, Sr. and Ethel Lee Vinson. Waverly received her early education in the New York City Public School system where she earned her diploma at Julia Richman High School. After high school Waverly worked for the United States Postal Service and later transferred to the New York City Transportation Authority.

Waverly accepted Christ at an early age and continued on with her faith throughout her life. Waverly brought joy to everyone she met with her loving spirit. Waverly had a passion for shopping from which she received the nickname “Ms. Macy’s” for being a well­known, longtime customer at Macy’s clothing store. Waverly enjoyed participating in yoga at the Rochdale Village Community Center, had the passion and divine skills for dancing and was a member of the senior dance group “The Rockaway Review.”

Sunrise: July 11, 1922 Sunset: December 10, 2016

Waverly was a vibrant, kind and caring person.

She helped many people in their times of need.

She was outgoing, loving, opinionated and strong-willed. She loved her family, son Melvin, daughter, Norlyn and took great pride in talking about her grandchildren.

tained dual citizenship in his honor.

Marilyn Mossop was a resident of Rochdale Village Building #14, Circle 4 since 2011 before entering Flushing House Retirement Home in September 2015 and finally Hillside Manor Rehabilitation and Extended Care Facility after a hip fracture in the Spring of 2016.

Marilyn Mossop is survived by her three children, Verne Culberson, Ivan D. Mossop, Jr. (Rochdale Village resident) and Mitchell C. Mossop; two grandchildren Clarissa K. Mossop and Malcolm J. Mossop and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

As per her request, her remains have been cremated and interred in the grave of her deceased WWII Army veteran husband, Ivan D Mossop Sr. at the Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale.

A memorial is planned for a date to be determined in the Spring/Summer of 2017.

Lovingly submitted by the family.

On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the age of 78, Waverly was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior. She is preceded in death by her father, Stanley Vinson, Sr. and mother Ethel Lee Vinson. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son Melvin (Cheryl) Vinson, daughter Norlyn (Gregory) Washington, brother, Stanley Vinson, [r., sister, Lavern Wilkerson, uncle Walker Norwood, 8 grandchildren, Shawn, Lateaka, [amel, Tamara, Starr, Crystal, Melanie and April. One great-grandchild, Cleveland and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors.

We truly loved and will deeply miss her presence.

We have been blessed with fond memories and will cherish them forever. However, God in his infinite wisdom has a greater plan and we will submit to his will knowing we will see her again.

Acknowledgements The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude, love and sincere thanks for all acts of kindness shown to them during their time o f sorrow. A very special Thank you to Reverend Brenda C. Irving.

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