Rochdale Village Bulletin Newspaper January 2015 Edition

THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER

Vol. 51 No. 1

January 2015

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

Remembering Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Celebrating the Gift :

The 50th Anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act

1929 - 1968

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E-Cycle: How NY state’s mandate Customer care takes center stage on e-waste disposal affects RV for future board meetings

By Susan Van Brackle

By Susan Van Brackle

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he world’s accumulation of e-junk is getting larger and larger by the day. Just think about it. Shortly after the latest tech gadget is purchased a newer “must have” model follows. It is exactly this type of built in obsolescence that has created the need for established protocols when it comes to proper disposal of electronic equipment. To prevent the growing mounds of e-junk from becoming a landslide, as of January 1, 2015, New York State enacted a law that makes it illegal to discard computer equipment and other electronic Continued on Page 3

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he New Year has sparked fresh ideas from RV’s executive branch concerning how to better provide the level of service that is deserved by cooperators at board meetings while effectively addressing business within the allotted meeting timeframe.

The proposal is to rearrange the sequence of board meetings in order to make them more productive. Beginning with the February meeting after the Board of Directors’ vote in January, sessions will open with 45 minutes of direct shareholder access to members Continued on Page 6

President’s Message-Page 2 • General Manager’s Report-Page 4 • PayLease News - Page 10 • New Year’s Eve Party Pics-Page 12/13

Page 2 ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 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.

President’s Message

- by Lisa Stark

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Chairman of the Board Clifton Stanley Diaz President Lisa Stark Vice Presidents Jean Randolph-Castro Mario Turner Talib Bey Joe Evans Treasurer Gary Hawkins Secretary Janine Cross MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Talib Bey Yvonne Breiner Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Stacey Francis Jean Hall David Jeffries Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner Arlisa Blackwell (State Representative) COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Budget & Finance Lisa Stark Commercial Services Talib Bey Community Center Jean Randolph-Castro Community Relations Janine Cross Legal & Management Lisa Stark Maintenance Joe Evans Orientation Clifton Stanley Diaz Public Safety Talib Bey Senior Citizens Gary Hawkins 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

Darius George

Deputy Director of Maintenance Corey Jones

Security Chief Thomas Mason

Power Plant Director Gilbert Francisco

Human Resource Director Elizabeth Goldsmith

General Counsel

William R. Greenspan

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Greetings Cooperators, We’ve just celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and we have so much to be thankful for even though there is still work to do.

Preserving Rochdale as Affordable for Future Generations Dr. King once stated, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” We reside in a Mitchell Lama Cooperative where our common purpose is to work together for everyone’s benefit. The Mitchell Lama program’s stated purpose was to develop affordable housing for moderate and middle-income families. In a Mitchell Lama Cooperative one of our top priorities is that we maintain affordable housing for our current cooperators and for prospective cooperators that are attracted to our community for affordable living.

Our refinance was done to spread out the cost of repairs and upgrades and to avoid large carrying charge increases. If Rochdale implemented amortization, the value of the decreasing mortgage amount (due to paying down) would be added to the per share cost basis for future gain. New cooperators would pay a higher cost to move into Rochdale Village. In my opinion adopting the process of mortgage amortization would negate the principals of the Mitchell Lama housing program, which is to provide affordable housing for moderate and middle-income families.

Quality of Life Issues As President, I’m recognized a bit more these days

and I appreciate the opportunity to converse with so many of you. The questions I’m asked most are quality of life issues that affect each of us personally. Occasionally I’m asked why the need for us to refinance, and what about amortization. I’m seldom asked about our Power Plant, where we spend over 50% of our budget on fuel, maintenance and operations. However I’m often asked if I live here. The latter is actually the easiest question to answer; I’ve been a Rochdale Village resident for almost 18 years living in Group 4.

Quality of life issues are wide and varying topics from pest control to the parking list. Everyone needs to be comfortable in their home and everyone wants their needs to me met. Balancing the needs, wants and expectations of our community is the difficulty work of our Committees, Board of Directors and Managing agent. Some things are easier said than done. For example, everyone should stay on top of regular exterminations and some jobs require more attention which your group managers are willing to work with you to resolve. If you feel that your issues are not being met please make use of our new website to let us know.

I also receive negative comments on our board meetings. For our community to move forward with a collective voice that represents our entire community, everyone has to feel comfortable coming out and joining the cooperative process. As we move forward, I hope that more of you will be willing to come out and volunteer for our committees and visit our board meetings. ****** Soon we will test our emergency notification system through My Home Page. To ensure its ef-

Lisa Stark

fectiveness, please take the time to register for an online account. ****** Finally, please review the useful information below.

Basic STAR Property Tax Exemption (“STAR”) –- There are no age requirements and this exemption is open to all Rochdale Village residents. For online registration please visit NY State Department of Taxation and Finance at: http://www. nyc.gov/html/dof/html/property/star. shtml or call them at 518-457-2036 Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption Program (“SCRIE”) – You must be at least 62 and you can apply online by visiting: AccessNYC (Access NYC Screening Tool for New York City Human Services).

For additional information regarding the SCRIE benefit, please call 311 or email SCRIE@finance.nyc.gov.

Disabled Rent Increase Exemption Program (“DRIE”) – You must be at least 18 and can apply online by visiting AccessNYC (Access NYC Screening Tool for New York City Human Services). For additional information regarding the DRIE benefit, please call 311 or email DRIE@ finance.nyc.gov.

The next Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for

Monday, January 26, 2015

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E-Cycle: How NY state’s mandate on e-waste disposal affects RV (Continued from page 1)

supplies into the general trash.

Rochdale Village Maintenance will station blue bins that are clearly marked E-cycle outside on the entrance ramp which is closer to the Ash Can room. Future E-cycle bins will be positioned in the service hallway of each group.

The E-trash will be packed and hauled away by the Department of Sanitation’s E-Waste carters.

Specific types of refuse are earmarked for recycling in New York State’s E-waste program.

Accepted items include keyboards, monitors, laptops, mice, tablets, televisions, DVR/ VCR’S, gaming equipment, mp3 players, mobile phones and mini servers.

Items that are not accepted are household appliances, loose rechargeable batteries, which contain heavy metals like lead

E-cycle compactors located in the Ash Can room will hold electronic equipment that has been disposed of in the blue E-cycle bins.

and mercury and fluorescent light bulbs.

Make sure to first remove any data from electronic devices like pictures, personal information, calendars, mailboxes and contact lists before discarding.

If you decide to bring the device to an independent recycling station, you can request that a representative assist with fully erasing your data.

Stores like Home Depot, Lowes and Ikea have recycling stations that have been established under New York State’s Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act. Cooperators are encouraged to bring any compact fluorescent bulbs they have set aside for disposal. Standard alkaline batteries can be disposed of in the regular trash.

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Monthly Report -- by

by Marion Marion Scott Scott

General Manager’s Monthly Report for December 2014 COOPERATIVE OWNERSHIP There is a recurring conversation about why the corporation isn’t providing amenities in the apartments. Why can’t Rochdale have new kitchen cabinets or new bathtubs are some of the most commonly asked questions. Housing cooperatives are unique in the sense they are neither rental apartments nor single-family homes. Unanticipated issues may confront shareholders when they purchase shares in their unit and sometimes become confused about who’s financially responsible.

In addition, to paying monthly carrying charges, cooperative members will assume some of the responsibilities of a single family homeowner and have the same privileges as a renter.

One important issue is having an understanding of the relationship between a cooperative corporation (“Lessor”) and a shareholder (“Lessee”). The resident of an individual apartment is a shareholder in the corporation. The corporation in turn, owns the building and the land, which makes up the cooperative property. Ownership of

the shares in the corporation entitles the lessee a long-term proprietary “lease” that grants the shareholder the right to occupy an apartment.

COOPERATIVE OBLIGATIONS The occupancy agreement (or “Lease”) signed by both parties contains among other things, provisions regarding responsibility for the repairs of both parties. The cooperator is responsible for improving the interior of the apartment, while Rochdale is obliged to maintain and repair other parts of the building and grounds.

Rochdale is responsible

for keeping all of the buildings, including sidewalks, grounds, equipment and apparatus in good repair. The cooperative must maintain all of the items except those portions that are expressly stated to be the responsibility of the shareholder pursuant to the lease agreement. The shareholder is responsible for repairs, however, if they have been rendered necessary by his own act or negligence or carelessness, or any of his family members, guest, employees or illegal subtenants.

holder is responsible for everything he or she can see. This includes interior walls, floors and ceilings, windows, frames and sills, entrances and terrace doors and saddles. In addition, the shareholder must do all of the painting and decorating required for their apartment. They are also responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of plumbing and electrical fixtures, as well as, stoves and refrigerators and other appliances in the apartment. Bathtubs and kitchen cabinets and the hardware is also part of the shareholder’s obligation.

HOMEOWNERSHIP Homeownership carries responsibility. It’s a two way street and you can’t have it both ways. Keeping carrying charges low (including utilities) requires shareholders to take responsibility for the obligations in their apartments.

At the end of the day, shareholders are receiving an apartment for under $200 dolSHAREHOLDER RESPON- lars per room with utilities and SIBILITY the inalienable right to live in the Simply put, the share- apartment as long as the like.

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Monthly Report - by Robert Woods

Contract Summary/Status — December 2014 LOCAL LAW 11, CYCLE-7 BUILDING FAÇADE REPAIRS: The Façade Repair Project is shut down from 12/31/14 to spring (March 2015).

Six (6) Buildings have been completed

by Proto Construction, Corp. during the six (6) month period of June to December.

Buildings completed: #10, 11, 12, 13, 14, & 15. After the DOB conducts their site inspections the sidewalk sheds and fences will be removed.

RESTORATION OF PARKING LOTS AND WALKWAYS ARCHITECT: This project awaits official NYS Homes & Community Renewal (NYSHCR) approval. The Projects Department, in conjunction with Maintenance Personnel, has developed a report of walkway and parking lot deficiencies.

LOBBY CEILING REPLACEMENTS - ARCHITECT NYSHCR approval for Architect to

prepare bid documents was granted on contract documents. Architect anticipates complete submission sometime in January 14, 2015.

February, 2015.

ROOF REPLACEMENT SHOPPING MALL RENOVATION: ARCHITECT: Architect, William Davis, Jr. has finalized Pinner Associates developed schematic contract drawings and specifications to drawings for Architectural work. bid out this project. NYSHCR approval to solicit bids was received on December GENERAL CONSULTANT: 30, 2014. Invitation to bid letters have NYSHCR approval of this project was been mailed to contractors with bids due received on 12/1/14 and an Order to Proceed was issued to the Firm of Robert on February 19, 2015.

J. Stahl Architects, PC. BUILDING GENERATOR SIDEWALK DEFECTS: UPGRADES: At the November meeting, the Board The NYC Department of Transportation, voted in favor of accepting proposal from (NYCDOT) issued a Preliminary Northeast Electrical Contractors, Inc. at Inspection Report specifically detailing a cost of $227,679.40 to undertake the defective concrete flags (sidewalk squares) throughout the Campus requiring above project.

New Generators will be delivered immediate repair. during the month of January.

Contractor completed sidewalk repairs December 12, 2014, within the required COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION: time allowed by the NYCDOT. We are awaiting Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing drawings to complete

Durable, beveled edge safety mats have been placed at high traffic entrances of each group building. The rubber bottom and weatherproof materials provide cooperators with sure footing and protection against wet surfaces.

Service Hallways

Vestibules

M-Door Entrances

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Controller’s Report - by Darius George

Financial Overview - December 2014 The corporation’s third quarter, which ended December 31, 2014, showed moderate operating results. Net income for the quarter was $1,203,546 before depreciation and amortization of deferred expenses. Revenues for the same period were $18,798,587. Reported revenues were $179,304 above forecast. The corporation’s revenues are in line with previous forecast. The exception is Cable TV commission. The decrease in Cable TV commission is attributed to poor service by the current provider coupled with better programming and quality of service from the other providers- Verizon Fios and Time Warner Cable. Year to date revenue from Private Network Cable Systems is zero.

For the month of December revenues were $6,261,424. Operating expenses were $5,708,261. Net income for the month is $553,164. Cash inflows for the month were $7,042,632.00 and cash outflow was $6,627,215.00. The corporation investments in capital improvement projects, equipment and to remediate

sidewalk defects were $465,387.00.

In addition the corporation funded the replacement and contingency reserve in the amount of $195,133.

Carrying charges billed for the month of December net of adjustment was $5,377,842. Cash receipts from carrying charges were $5,478,023. Accounts receivable from cooperators as of December 31, 2014 is $1,360,282.00 compared to the previous month, a decrease in the amount of $164,892.

Accounts receivable from commercial tenants for the same period was $246,723 a decrease in the amount of $91,732 from the previous month.

Accounts payable as of December 31, 2014 was $2,239,426.78 of $2,031,556.55 is current. $1,260,603.29 of the current payables is fuel and water & sewer charges.

As of December 31, 2014 cash available to fund operating expenses was $713,226.

As of December 31, 2014 cash held

by Wells Fargo Bank, NA, the servicing agency for the mortgage loan and HCR

the state supervising agency is, in the amount of $61,283,433. Those funds are earmarked for major improvements and contingencies. Wells Fargo Bank disbursed $540,590 in the month of December to cover cost of consultants, masonry and brick repairs. The corporation also holds a self-insurance contingency fund. The balance as of December 31, 2014 was $1,516,962.

In December, the corporation generated revenues in the amount of $6,261,424, and incurred operating expenses in the amount of $5,808,709 resulting in net income of $453,345 before depreciation and amortization of deferred expenses.

The corporation refunded $40,655 of equity to former cooperators net of carrying charges, administrative fees and costs of restoration repairs of the units.

The corporation renewed its insurance portfolio in months of November and December. The renewal premiums of the policies came in below projected amount resulting in net savings $435,030.00.

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of the Board of Directors and management department heads.

Cooperators’ concerns will be documented and followed up on within 24 hours after meeting.

The cooperator “face-time” sessions will be followed by Board motions then end with 30 minutes of general issue discussions from cooperators at the microphone.

Historically, meetings begin with a cooperator session where individual residents publically address their concerns at the microphone for five minutes.

Board business and general

updates about cooperative operations follow next.

Microphone presentations that run overtime can result in stalled discussions that don’t always accomplish all of the meeting’s desired goals.

Board meetings at Rochdale Village are integral to the wellbeing of this community.

The monthly meetings provide an open forum for residents to offer feedback to board and management about the quality of life here. Meetings are also meant to allow the Board of Directors and Management staff to inform residents

about the soundness of the corporation and operational decisions that will advance the cooperative’s mission.

The corporation’s renewed focus on customer relationship

building is designed to productively encourage cooperator attendance at future meetings and overall customer satisfaction.

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Controller’s Report - by Darius George Summary of Corporate Funds at December 31, 2014

Cash Receipts & Disbursements - December 2014 OPENING CASH BALANCE

$

298,830

RECEIPTS: Carrying Charges Commercial Rent & Utilities Nursery Schools and Democratic Club Community Center Programs/Rentals Rooftop leasing- Wireless Communication Section 8 Rent Apartment sales and transfers Parking Rent Laundry Application processing fee Parking remote fees Bulletin advertising Ground lease Other rental income Return of Insurance premium Miscellaneous ($1,000.00 or less) Total Collection NG Checks Funds Available for Operations

5,918,636 532,859 3,883 14,099 6,423 29,974 174,545 131,536 143,000 3,550 1,600 6,450 4,000 5,892 65,656 529 7,042,632 26,181 7,315,281

OPERATING EXPENSES: Administrative Expenses: Management fee Marketing fee Other office expense Office supplies Equipment leasing Data processing fees Training and subscription Postage & Delivery Information Technology Legal Collection expense Eviction Other professional services Miscellaneous expenses($1,000.00 or less) Total Administrative Expenses

53,006 3,200 9,278 3,891 2,433 1,752 10,980 4,446 5,810 26,804 35,421 4,520 1,175 756 163,473

MAINTENANCE EXPENSES : Unifrom & cleaning Cleaning supplies Rubbish removal Exterminating Rubbish removal Compactor expense Compactor and garbage bags Landscaping Lawn Sprinkler System Ground Equipment Parking Lots Sidewalk and walkway repairs Vehicle Maintenance, gas/oil Equipment & small tools Carpentry supplies Electrical supplies Door repairs and controls Keys and locks Bathroom supplies Ceiling tiles HVAC Maintenance & supplies Plumbing supplies Windows and blinds Welding Equipment & supplies Paint and glass supplies Other Maintenance & Operating Expenses Contracted Services - Electrical - Plumbing - Elevator - Floor Repairs - Bathtub glazing - Apartment repairs - Apartment restoration - Maintenance public area - Roof repairs - Brick and masonry - Carpet Installation & cleaning - Pump and roof fans - Asbestos Abatement Buuilding Generators Motor Vehicle - Dump Truck Playground equipment Shopping Center repairs Traffic Control system- Shopping Center 1 Misc. Expenses ($ 1,000.00 or Less) Total Maintenance Expenses

4,711 3,929 45,597 7,168 33,332 40,717 9,151 32,853 48,615 2,487 22,235 196,186 8,934 7,774 32,173 10,104 19,560 5,988 26,889 9,728 17,303 54,148 4,703 1,989 14,898 7,107 78,956 64,940 107,623 49,822 7,986 275,488 214,412 29,941 36,865 9,075 18,559 4,764 19,860 154,120 68,859 49,952 26,228 14,999 2,526 1,903,251

PUBLIC SAFETY EXPENSES: NYPD Paid detail officers Vehicle maintenance,gas,oil Office Equipment Leasing Other security expenses Misc. Expense ($ 1,000.00 or less) Total Public Safety Expenses POWER PLANT EXPENSES: Fuel - Heating & Electric Gas Water & Sewer Material, tools and supplies Chemicals and lubricants Office expense Diesel generator Turbine Generator Boiler expense Pump room Dual temperature Transformer CS- Consultants CS- Asbestos abatement CS- Building Maintenance Meter reading services Misc. Expense ($1,000.00 or less) Total Power Plant Expenses COMMUNITY CENTER EXPENSES: Equipment Ouside labor expense Kitchen rehab Security refund Misc Expenses ($1,000.00 or less) Total Community Center Expenses

BOARD EXPENSES Office expenses Contribution- Rochdale Village Social Services Inc Bulletin expense

PAYROLL/ESCROWS/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Salaries and Wages Fica expense Refund of past cooperators equity Replacement reserve Contingency reserve Deposit- landlord Tenant Account Mortgage Principal and interest Real Estate Tax Escrow Insurance escrow Workers' compensation Health & Pension- 32BJ Health & Pension- 94 Health & Pension- SSOBA Health & Dental and Group life insurance 401k employee contributions NYS Sales tax Misc Expenses ($1000.00 or less) Total Payroll/Escrow/Employee Benefits Total Expenses Ending cash balance

4,508 2,474 1,752 2,323 11,058

674,822 94,570 19,430 5,213 2,179 25,150 12,312 9,655 3,037 6,855 13,287 2,243 1,812 2,586 1,189 2,874 877,214

1,317 2,370 17,964 2,900 957 25,508

9,991 43,334 5,890 59,215

1,437,535 154,041 40,655 125,000 70,133 3,285 721,896 223,400 160,841 3,312 254,105 164,438 147,252 61,327 11,146 8,954 239 3,587,558 6,627,276 $688,005

1) OPERATING FUNDS: Citibank - Checking - Payroll Water and Sewer Escrow Total Operating Funds

688,005 5,439 19,782 713,226

2) IN-HOUSE SHELTER FUNDS: Self insurance - Insured Money Market Self insurance - Checking Commercial Tenant Security- IMMA Total In-House Shelter Funds

1,514,282 2,680 533,477 2,050,439

3) ESCROW FUNDS: FFI Government Fund - Replacement reserve Replacement Reserve - Checking Capital Improvement Equity Repair Escrow Total Escrow Funds

28,156,965 14,710 110,915 33,016,010 61,298,600

4) MORTGAGE ESCROW: Real Estate Tax Insurance Total Mortgage Escrow TOTAL FUNDS

709,395 719,976 1,429,371 65,491,636

$

The corporation’s cash, investments and escrow balances as of December 31, 2014 was $65,491,636. The amount available to pay operating expenses are $713,226.00. The following accounts are encumbered:

(a) Self Insurance (b) Contingency and Replacement Reserve (c) Commercial Tenant Security Deposit (d) Capital Improvement Equity (e) Completion Repair Escrow (f) Real Estate Tax Escrow (g) Insurance Escrow

1,516,962 28,171,675 533,477 110,915 33,016,010 709,395 719,976 64,778,410

The Housing Company must obtain approval from NYS Homes & Community Renewal to disburse funds. from the contingency and replacement reserve accounts.

The self insurance escrow fund is restricted by Board resolution. Funds can only be used to pay damages and other claims against the corporation during the period it was self insured. It also covers claims below the company liability insurance retention program.

The insurance, completion repair and real estate tax escrow accounts were established pursunant to the terms of the mortgage refinancing agreement with Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital, Inc.

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Controller’s Report - by Darius George To Advertise in the Rochdale Village Bulletin, Call (718) 276-5700

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Accounts Receivable Activity - December 2014 Description

Arrears

Base Rent Vacancy Rent Medical Office Commercial Electric Water Laundry Parking Fuel surcharge Surcharges Late Charges Dispossess Legal fees NG Check Fee Others Totals

Charges

3,273,005.41 440,963.38 143,750.98 208,008.89 4,098.49 78,650.00 24,846.37 46,245.56 947,758.63 108,478.03 89,445.97 4,394.76 4,075.28 1,660,933.91 7,034,655.66

Adjustments

5,510,689.37 27,020.87 294,403.01 71,500.00 129,110.00 95,580.29 22,790.36 6,151,093.90

(132,847.06) 29,797.94 (12,511.81) 51,100.07 2,892.45 (7,150.00) 197.50 (40,830.68) 11,850.00 18,371.33 7,275.00 375.00 187,080.09 115,599.83

Payments

Balance

5,478,022.66 10,797.53 27,020.87 298,415.13 44,178.87 3,419.39 143,000.00 131,536.32 73,914.02 16,503.74 8,872.75 6,723.98 598.13 223,279.81 6,466,283.20

3,172,825.06 459,963.79 127,227.05 214,930.09 3,571.55 22,617.55 46,245.56 928,594.22 103,824.29 98,944.55 4,945.78 3,852.15 1,647,524.55 6,835,066.19

1. Base rent was adjusted by the following amounts: a)Vacancy loss 33,120.13 b)Section 8 subsidy 4,210.25 c)SCRIE subsidy 70,647.23 d)DRIE subsidy 7,476.53 e)Bad debt & other adjustments 17,392.92 132,847.06 2. Commercial arrears are $345,728.69 including electricity balance of $214,930.09 and water & sewer in the amount of $3,571.55 3. Included in Other receivables are: Restoration charges Equity Deposits Move in & Move out adjustments Evictions Violations Three Day Notices Total

Tenant Arrears Report Ending December 31, 2014

CURRENT TENANTS In arrears for -

Community Center Report For December 31, 2014

One month

Residential Number 1,742

Two months

557

199,324.21

18

21,780.43

Three months

381

157,790.84

13

15,503.42

Four months

288

118,498.08

8

9,332.10

5-12 months

491

372,188.90

9

126,435.54

12+ months

341

350,731.51

4

19,191.96

1,360,281.97

48

246,723.42

Tenants Amount Due 52,999.35

Commercial Number

Tenants Amount Due -

Sub-Total PAST TENANTS In arrears for -

1,970

Tenants Amount Due 161,748.43

Commercial Tenants Number Amount Due 49 54,479.97

One month

Residential Number 40

Two months

25

56,338.53

-

Three months

46

78,332.18

-

Four months

40

53,019.60

-

5-12 months

91

284,947.70

-

12+ months

570

4,604,346.58

5

98,076.86

Sub-Total

612

5,129,983.94

5

98,076.86

GRAND TOTALS

6,490,265.91

1,582,860.02 (14,487.18) (116,284.13) 75,749.82 103,056.49 16,629.53 1,647,524.55

344,800.28

REVENUES: Programs Room Rental Vending Machine Total Revenue

$

$

12,999.00 168.77 13,167.77

EXPENSES: Salaries - Administrative - Porters Program Equipment leasing Outside Labor expense Repairs and maintenance Cooking Gas audtorium Misc. (less than 100.00) Total Expenses Net Income/(Loss)

$

$

7,036.46 24,331.73 200.00 1,316.78 2,370.00 740.35 16.32 36,011.64 (22,843.87)

Note: The Community Center collected security deposits in the amount of $1,400.00 and made refunds of $2,900.00 These transactions have no effect on the community center profitability.

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Public Safety Report - by Chief Thomas Mason

Public Safety Monthly Report December 2014 Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale Village, Inc., Public Safety Department during the month of December 2014. Public Safety maintains twenty-four hour coverage.

TOWING: WARNING ISSUED: TOTAL:

9 33 42

LOITERING: During the month of December 2014, the Public Safety Department has continued to focus attention on loitering conditions. As a result, Public Safety officers responded to a total of Eighty-six (86) complaints of loitering, which were resolved as follows:

ESCORTS:

63

1. Conditions corrected – Thirty (30) loiterers complied with officer’s directive to leave.

2. Unfounded – Seventeen (17) unfounded loitering complaints (officers responded but no loiterers were present) 3. Responded - Thirty (30) no loiterers found and/or loiterers were advised of RV’s rules and regulations 4. Violations issued – Nine (9) no loitering violations was issued

SECURITY RESPONDED TO THE FOLLOWING CALLS: 3211 MAINTENANCE CALLS: 556 TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICES: 3767 INCIDENT REPORTS:

128

MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER: 1098 ARREST(S): 1 IN HOUSE DETAINED: 0 TOTAL: 1

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

VIOLATIONS ISSUED:

During the month of December the following arrests were affected:

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO:

There were a total of 1 arrest(s) for the month of December 2014; the incidents are as follows:

EVICTION(S):

54

5 7

Arrests for December 2014 December 20, 2014 – Domestic Dispute – RO observed 113th precinct in front to Building 13. Female stated that she was assaulted but the Male left the apartment. Approximately 20 minutes later, male was observed leaving the building.

DVR UNIT ACTIVITY

TOTAL INCIDENTS =

19

TOTAL RISK MANAGEMENT =

5

VIOLATIONS = 34 TOWED VEHICLES The Public Safety Department towed six (6) vehicles during the month of December 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: 1461 SPECIAL VERTICALS: 1750 TOTAL: 3211

VIOLATIONS

Listed are the classifications of Notice of Violations issued: CLASSIFICATION Illegal Move-In Illegal Move-Out Negligence Littering Loud Noise Disorderly Conduct Health Hazard Loitering Harassment Damage to Rochdale Property Illegal Occupant Menacing Reckless Endangerment Failure to Comply Public Intoxication Feeding Animals on Complex

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Total

AMOUNT 2 3 2 1 1 10 1 10 1 3 7 1 3 16 1 1 63

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PayLease replaces PSN as online payment service provider at Rochdale

By Susan Van Brackle

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he launch of the new rochdalevillage.com website offers with it the latest way to settle monthly carrying charge payments online. The corporation is pleased to introduce PayLease, which is a service provider that presents cooperators with additional payment options. PayLease is easily accessible through the Payments icon customers see when logging in to the rochdalevillage.com website.

Effective January 26, 2015, Rochdale Village, Inc. will discontinue the use of Payment Service Network (PSN). All PSN accounts, including recurring payments, will be canceled as of that date. Cooperators that are currently making payments through PSN must activate an account on the new rochdalevillage.com website in order to continue making payments of their carrying charges online with PayLease.

Once cooperators establish an account on the new rochdalevillage.com website, there is no need to perform an additional login to access the payment portal. Fixed auto pay ments and one-time payments can be established just as before. A new feature that was not previously provided by PSN is that payments can now be made via credit card.

Cooperators can expect to receive an announcement email from the team at Myhomepayge.com along with instructions on how to transfer or update payment information in the

By Susan Van Brackle system. Communications will also arrive to your door eal the World Pharmacy is located at 161-45 Baisley introducing cooperators to this latest online feature.

Boulevard, across the street from Walgreen’s. When first time customers approach the store, they probably expect to fill a prescription, pick up a few items then leave. Not only are patrons able to do just that, they can get free delivery of prescriptions, make use of any medical insurance they have and, shop for fine jewelry at

By Susan Van Brackle the Baisley Gold Market, which also shares the space.

Joseph and Isaak Pinkhasov are partners and family members lease be considerate of others when digging out vehicles that have found a way to maximize their professional abilities from area parking lots and avoid leaving snow on top together under one shop roof. This concept is made all the more of car roofs. The compacted snow becomes a projectile unique considering Joseph is a GIA certified gemologist and Isaak is while driving that can crack windshields and injure pedestrians a supervising pharmacist. that are behind you.

Just like Heal the World Pharmacy, Joseph who runs the Baisley Also, please be sure to clear any snow mounds around your Gold Market offers expert customer service, an extensive range parking space that may be too close to your car’s tailpipe. of gold, silver and diamond jewelry in addition to semi-precious Happy New Year! stones. The Baisley Gold Market even buys scrap gold, broken and Once the snow begins to fall, watch your footing around unwanted jewelry pieces and old coins. To get a better understanding icy patches, snow mounds and slippery areas. of the breadth of assortment that Heal the World Pharmacy and COAT DRIVE UNDER WAY FOR QUEENS VETERAN’S HOSPITAL Baisley Gold Market has to offer, all you need do is stop in and see have warm coats and clothing that you’d like to donate? RV’s Public Safety for yourself or call 718.276.4325. Ask for Joseph or Isaak. They Still Department has a collection box dedicated for the Veteran’s Administration.

Stop by or call (718) 276-2400 to find out how you can contribute. welcome the opportunity to be at your service.

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Happenings around Rochdale Village Meet Rochdale’s latest authoress

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ochdale resident Norma Boucher recently published her memoir in the form of a self-help book entitled “Reinventing yourself after 40: Norma’s Victorious Journey”. In the book, Ms. Boucher shares her personal trajectory from young, unskilled single mother to top-ranked tennis player with a higher degree - all by the time she reached middle age.

Norma expresses that it is possible for readers to pursue their innermost goals and dreams as long as they become attuned with their gut instincts as well as “life’s forces outside that guide us.” The book is described as “insightful…as it examines the failures and successes of a resilient soul.” Meet Norma Boucher when she comes to the Rochdale Village Senior Center to do a book signing on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 1pm.

National “Wear Red Day” for heart disease falls on Friday, February 6. Go red for someone you love.

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SEQKWA wrestling season kicks into high gear

outh Wrestling is underway in South East Queens! The wrestling team, currently led by head coach Eugene ‘Coach Mookie’ Evans II and assistant coach Makarios ‘Coach Mak’ Americanos, is comprised of several members ranging from ages 3 to 13, and is based out of the Rochdale Village Community Center.

On December 23, SEQKWA held its annual Christmas celebration dinner. Bikes were donated by the Angels of the Shield organization and raffled off to three lucky members of the wrestling team. This boosted the team spirit and helped to launch its members into a successful new wrestling season.

January 2015 has been a busy month for SEQKWA. Several members of the team wrestled at the Lindenhurst Youth Tournament held on January 11. This was a large-scale wrestling event that hosted numerous wrestlers from all over Long Island.

SEQKWA was the only team representing the NYC Metro Area. Champion 8-year-old Gabriel Paulin won first place in the Bantom Division 60 pound weight class. In addition, John Sheilds, Shawn Trammel, Quincy Howard, and Hunter Frazier placed third, and Jaylin Walker took fourth place. All of the team members wrestled like champions and received metals for their hard work.

SEQKWA also had a strong presence at the Islip Youth

SEQKWA Wrestling Coaches Evans and Americanos with wrestlers Hunter Frazier, Gabriel Paulin and Andreas Americanos at the Lyndenhurst Youth Wrestling Tournament

Tournament held on January 18. The tournament was limited to the first 300 wrestlers, and registration started promptly at 8AM. Once again, SEQKWA represented in a winning fashion with Gabriel Paulin, John Sheilds, and 13-year-old Keriq Pollock all taking first place. Quincy Howard and Jaylin Walker took second place overall.

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Photos credit:

Noise makers and party hats were the accessory of the evening.

Can you feel the beat? It’s a dance party for sure.

Calling all raffles. Who will the winners be?

These fun glasses just scream “Happy New Year”!

These lovely ladies were just a few of the recipients that won goody bags that were raffled off during evening’s festivities.

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Al Ephraim

There’s no party like a Rochdale party cause a Rochdale party can rock!

Neighbors and friends came out in style as they brought 2015 in together.

Happy New Year!

Revelers looked chic in their winter white and platinum, which was the color theme for the annual New Year’s Eve bash.

Lights, camera, action. The music, friends and atmosphere were all good.

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Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to you and yours!

Who would have thought we’d all be celebrating a holiday in honor of this prolific civil rights leader? The landscape for civil rights suffrage was so dim in the tumultuous 1960’s. Moreover, fifty years ago, in Selma, Alabama, the fight for equality came to a head as protestors marched across the Edmund Pettus bridge to demand, among other things, the right to vote in America. The protestors’ demonstration of passive resistance lead by Dr.

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King was met with a force of police brutality never witnessed before. The conflict was televised around the world. Within five days after this historic confrontation, then President Lyndon Baines Johnson fast-tracked what has been deemed the most important civil rights legislation in American history. This year’s Martin Luther King Day gift to the RV community is a copy of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Were it not for collaborators like MLK and LBJ working tirelessly to bring the 1965 Civil Rights Voting Act forward, there would be no gift to give. Dr. King may not have gotten here with us, but he sure did see the promised land ahead. Respectfully - The Bulletin

In 1965 President Lyndon Johnson and Martin Luther King, Jr. worked tirelessly to bring forth the 1965 Civil Rights Voting Act.

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Rochdale Village NORC NORC SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS Emergency Preparation at Any Level Maryanne Giacalone, Community Society January 29, 2015 - Club Lounge, 1:15pm Keeping Your Mood Happy Lisa Graubert 1:15pm - Club Lounge Medication Update Nurse Karen Wang (VSNY) 1:15pm - Club Lounge End of Life Planning Mr. Sidberry - Caring Hospice Services 1:15pm Club Lounge Care Services Tamar Ogburn Center Light Health 1:15pm - Club Lounge Living Independently Mondays, 1:15pm, Room 17 RV Community Center Intergenerational Group Monday, 3:30pm, Room 17 February 2, 9 and 23 Volunteer Workshop Tuesdays, 1:15pm, Room 17 Chronic Disease Workshop Tuesdays, 10am-12pm, Room 17

UPCOMING HOLIDAYS Monday, February 16, 2015 CLOSED - PRESIDENTS’ DAY Emergency Preparedness Update Club Lounge, 1:15pm ACTIVITIES Aqueduct Racino Friday, February 6, 2015 10am, Room 19 Yonkers Wednesday, February 4 and 18, 2015 9am, Room 19 Tangers Outlet (Riverhead) Tuesday, February 10, 2015 9am, Room 19 Line Dancing February 11, 18 and 25, 2015 1:15pm, Room 18 Joe’s Crab Shack Friday, February 13, 2015 10am, Room 19 Famous Dave Restaurant Friday, February 20, 2015 10am, Room 19 SERVICES Outreach - Wednesdays February 11 - Building 20 February 18 - Building 3

February 25 - Building 8 10:00am to 12:30pm SNAP Club Lounge - 10am Tuesday, February 3 and 17 Nurse’s Schedule Monday through Thursday 11am to 4:00pm Volunteer Nurse Tuesdays 12pm to 3pm AARP SMART DRIVER’S COURSE AARP Member Cost - $20.00 Non-Members Cost - $25.00 Monday, February 9, 2015 Monday, March 16, 2015 Monday, April 13, 2015 8:30am to 3:30pm, Room 18 Instructor: Gwendolyn V. Vaughn Contact Nadine Robinson at NORC to register 718.949.3499 NO CASH - Money orders or Checks please! Payable to AARP -Please bring AARP ID Card when registering. Must attend complete session to be awarded certificate of completion for insurance. Please bring drivers’ license and pen.

For more information call the NORC Center office at (718) 949-3499.

Rochdale Village Senior Center

169-65 137th Avenue • Tel: 718-525-2800 • Fax: 718-525-0691 “Serving Vibrant Seniors” • Funded in Part By NYC Department For The Aging

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Youth Planning Committee Minutes for the month of January 2015

Meeting Date: 1/2/15 (canceled), 1/9/15, 1/16/15,1/23/15 and 1/30/15

incorporate cupcake decorating, jewelry making and crafts for the youth of Rochdale Village.

Meeting Time: 7:00pm

Women’s History Month-The Youth Planning Committee is looking for ideas and suggestions on events and activities to honor Women and Young Ladies of Rochdale Village.

Agenda: Discussion on events planned for the Rochdale Village Community and developing a list of activities that promotes education, and Youth Development.

Youth Gospel Festival 2015-The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to present a Youth Gospel Festival for April 2015.

OLD BUSINESS The Share Zone- The Rochdale Village Youth Planning Committee would like to initiate an activity for Youth to share downloads, artwork, materials/supplies and ideas with developing young artist in Rochdale Village. The activity will be developed in full detail by its committee members.

Reading Under the Stars- In the spirit of initiating indoor activities, the committee is proposing a evening of story-telling for children in Rochdale Village. The activity will be developed in full detail by its committee members.

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day-The Youth Planning Committee is looking for ideas and suggestions on events and activities to honor the parents of Rochdale Village.

NEW BUSINESS Young Artist Club-The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to initiate a Young Artists Club which will allow young artist to meet exchange ideas, access resources and creative expression on a weekly basis.

Youth Career Development-The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to present a series of workshops geared for youth (age appropriate) on trades and careers. The Youth Planning Committee is looking for volunteers from trades (i.e., mechanics, electricians, plumbers, contractors etc) to provide information sessions on trades and provide resources and information based on the above mentioned trades for apprenticeship opportunities and educational requirements and training institutions.

Game Night-The Youth Planning Committee is proposing a Game night. Game night will allow the youth of Rochdale Village to meet on a weekly basis and participate in leisure activities (i.e., board games and table games).

Spelling Bee 2015-The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to have a Spelling Bee in February.

Black History Month-The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to present “Hidden Colors” Part 1, 2 and 3. The Hidden Colors series will be presented throughout the month of February and a discussion about the presentation.

Dynamic African American Men Conference 2015- The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to have a conference in tribute to the African American Men in Rochdale Village with honorary guests from the community.

Valentine’s Day Activity- The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to have an activity for Valentine’s Day that will

The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to have our annual Daddy Dash in recognition of the Father’s in Rochdale Village.

End of School Jamboree-The Youth Planning Committee is proposing an End of School Jamboree to close the school year for the Youth of Rochdale Village.

Health and Wellness-The Youth Planning Committee is researching information to provide a series of workshops on health and wellness for the Families in Rochdale Village. The activity requires further review by the members of the Youth Planning Committee.

Drama Club-The Youth Planning Committee is researching information to create a club for the Youth in Rochdale Village.

The activity requires further review by the members of the Youth Planning Committee.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Dates to be determined as events and activities are approved PRESENTATIONS: There were no presentations. All presentations for Youth Planning Committee that are directed to developing programming

COOPERATORS! Please do not deposit bulk garbage in the building’s service hallway after 3:30 PM Thank you.

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Holiday bike donations from Angels of the Shield reach 25

By Susan Van Brackle

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gels of the Shield (formerly known as the Blue Angels) have raised the bar when it comes to the gift of giving.

What began as one or two holiday bike donations to the community from Officer Rosetta Love and her son has now turned into a dozen committed members that contribute to this initiative.

For Christmas 2014, members from the Angels of the Shield purchased twenty-five bicycles for the sole purpose of distributing them to deserving neighborhood children. Organizations like Mothers Against Guns, Lebanon Lodge, the Community Center’s Drum Extraordinaire Drum School, SEQKWA and Rochdale’s Community Relations Committee were each the recipients of the

group’s generous gifts.

Since its humble beginnings in 2005, the Angels of the Shield gain more and more supporters. A special thanks goes out to the individuals that helped to put joy, happiness and a smile on the faces of so many children this past holiday season: Officers Rosetta Love, John Finlator, Geraldine Huntley, Patricia Jones, Dawn Thompson, Anthony Nuzzi, Sr., Nathaniel Aycock, Ardon Forbes, Bonnie Mason, David Silva, Gabriel Chestnut, Deputy Chief Skinner, Veloney Smith and Anthony Diggs.

“Ask and it shall be given unto you; Seek, and ye shall find; Knock, and it shall be opened unto you? – Matthew 7:7. May your New Year be a blessing, best wishes, peace and grace.

SEQKWA wrestling season kicks into high gear Continued from page 11

Also, new SEQKWA member, 8-year-old Jayden Glover, wrestled in his first tournament and performed well, scoring his first take down and placing fourth overall in his bracket.

To date, SEQKWA members have been practicing diligently with Coach Evans and Coach Americanos in preparation for the New Jersey Hazlet Mat Rat Youth Wrestling Tournament scheduled for January 25 at Raritan High School Starting at 9am and the NY State Championship Qualifying Tournament

scheduled for February 8 at Massapequa High School.

Membership is always open for interested parents and children! If you want to learn about yourself and are not afraid of a challenge this is the sport for you. Visit the SEQKWA wrestling room located in the Rochdale Community Center, or contact team manager, Tamara Evans, by phone, text, or email for more information. (516) 729-4882; email: SEQKWA@gmail.com Contributed by Makarios Americanos and Rene’ Ashworth

The RV Church Corner See which houses of worship have been added to our list of those that are in the surrounding Rochdale Village community.

The church of St. Bonaventure 114-58 170th Street Jamaica, NY 11434 718.526-0040 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, DFF Mass Celebrations at each church: Sunday Mornings at 10am

Lebanon Seventh Day Adventist Church 131-72 223rd Street Jamaica, NY 11413 (718) 525-4711 718-525-4630 Ferron F. Francis, Pastor Service Times: Sabbath School: 9:15 am Divine Service: 11:00 am Youth Ministry: 5pm - Sunset

www.lebanonsda.org Maranatha French SeventhDay Adventist Church 173-04 Linden Blvd.

Jamaica, NY 11434 (718) 297-8784

Service Times: Sabbath School: 9:30 am Worship Service: 11 am

Merrick Park Baptist Church 120-02 Marsden Street • Jamaica, NY 11434 (718) 276-5039 Elder Thaddeus Hawkins, Pastor Designee Service Times: 8:00 and 11am Worship Service Sunday School: 9:30am Wednesday night Bible study and Prayer Service Wednesday noon day prayer service New Star Baptist Church 142-14 Farmers Blvd.

Springfield Gardens, N.Y. 11434 Tel: 718 712-5075 Rev. Barry D. Warren Senior Pastor

Service Times: Sunday Service 11:00am

Service Times: Weekend: Sunday: 8:45 11:00 am Weekday:

Wednesday Service: Bible Study 6:30pm Prayer Meeting 8:00pm

Mon thru Fri: 8:30 am Sat: 9 am Holy Day and Vigil: 8:30 am 7:30 pm

Our Lady Of Light Parish St. Catherine of Sienna Church 118-22 Riverton Street St. Albans, NY 11412 Mass Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am Sunday 8:00am and 12:00pm St. Pascal Baylon 112-43 198th Street St. Albans, NY 11412 Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 10:00am Monday to Saturday 9:00am St. Mary Magdalene Parish 218-12 136th Ave Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 (718) 949-4311

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: 9:45am Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30am Sunday Evening Worship: 6pm Prayer Service: Tuesdays, 7pm Kingdom First Living Bible Class Wednesday, 7:30pm Evangelistic Worship: Fridays, 8:30pm The Rochdale Village Church Corner lists an array of houses of worship to attend. List your church!

Call (718) 276-5700 ext. 359.

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~Poetry Corner~ Dr. Martin Luther King

Kindness Rules the World

By Ed Miller

By Gloria Williams

You could be a King You could be a Queen If you are a beauty and unkind it doesn’t mean a thing You could sit high upon the throne all your works are worldwide known If your persona is cruel and mean If you are unkind to others causing a great big scene I tell you sister it doesn’t bean a thing Kindness rules the world All dressed up for the Royal Ball Like Cinderella seen by all In by midnight the clock is stroke Looking down your nose on other folk If you are Cruella dressed in black Rude and ugly lacking tact Looking cruel acting mean tell you honey if you ain’t kind don’t mean a thing Those people you saw going to the top You come back down a big fat flop Can’t go to them don’t you dare stop Kindness rules the world.

Get your act together take a course now regretting Feeling lost you are not a leader, you are not the boss Ask forgiveness at all cost Kindness rules, kindness rules Your kindness will never be obliterated Kindness rules the world

Behold the reverence Dr. King still gets On his annual birthday celebration His famous ‘march’ speech, “I have a dream!”

Will broadcast on TV across the nation.

This year, 2015, so much black success, Professionals, CEO’s, college presidents, A black U.S. President, company owners.

The dream come true, overturning precedent.

Yet, opposite it on the dark side, we behold Police brutality, injustice, brothers killed.

In the prisons, incarceration rates still soar In states where legal racism is instilled.

Despite the police brutality that he faced, Dr. King pleaded against use of retaliation Yet two innocent peace officers were killed By a revengeful, random assassination.

State budgets for prisons, not for schools, Where hood culture is drugs not education Shooting ravages communities and lives, with Homeless, hungry, across the richest nation.

Dr. King did not espouse a two nation world One percent rich, affluent, powerful, supreme His fight, his struggle, for the poor and neglected, His dream, to be realized, must be our dream.

Wherever we gather to memorialize his life Raise our voices with, “We Shall Overcome!”

Together in true love, “Lift every voice and sing...”

Dr. Martin Luther King must live on in everyone.

Happy New Year and Peace

March On

By Anthony Blake

Words inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Inspiration with empowerment Every sentence by the hour The image in having power No period could ever certainly stop It’s the movement’s that keep all of us on top We shall overcome Yet the fight continues and we are not done Together we are all one The sunrise in standing and looking beyond our cries Every effort should be our try Surpass obstacles that label us outclass

Take no backseat in being last Races are about associating and living among Races come in all shades and we are one Freedom is a given right No challenge just asking for respect and being polite Races are not asking for the world It’s our voices in being heard with understanding being the swirl More than just Washington, DC steps Not Las Vegas where you can place a bet Speeches are made to keep the world abreast in aware There should be no negative caution in

our beware Think on resolutions, but not be a square The focus point in how races can go from when to there As a Content Writer/Poet the voice is in our hands It has become a solid demand Think bout what causes us to write Think about how we will continue with Dr. King’s fight Dr. King fought hard so that races would be recognized That is enough for us to energize The mission wasn’t truly complete

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Reverend Rainey Randolph Beloved brother of board member Jean Randolph-Castro Sunset: January 1, 2015

everend Rainey Randolph transited to his eternal home, with Jesus, on Thursday, January 1, 2015. Rev. Randolph, lovingly referred to as Pete by family and friends was well known in the community. He was involved in Christian radio, appeared weekly on local cable station programming and was a long time dedicated worker in prison ministry.

Church under the leadership of Pastor Woodrow Cochran.

Rev. Rainey is predeceased by his parents Rainey Randolph II and Viola Jennings Randolph. Left to cherish his loving memory is his faithful wife Maria, sons: Troy (Kenyata) and Timothy.

Grandchildren Deishawna Morey, Tanaija Jordan, Troy Jordan, Jr., Tavona Jordan, Alaysia Jordan, Arion Jordan, Timothy Jordan Jr., Devoted Brothers and Sisters: Alfreda R. Hawkins, Jean Randolph Castro, Walter Randolph, Robert Randolph, sister in law Geraldine Randolph. In-laws Deacon Michael Jordan (Lisa) and Pastor Betty Garner (Sr. Pastor Johnny).

His Primary and Secondary education was in the Charleston, SC school system. He earned several Degrees in Religious Studies from the Christian School of Religion and other accredited educational systems.

His nieces and nephews Walter Randolph, Jr., Jason Randolph, Sherry Randolph, Some of Rev. Rainey’s hobbies and Catina Randolph, Wanda Randolph, joys included spending time with his Tasha Randolph, Iysha Randolph, family, vacationing in Disneyworld Kathy Randolph, Carol Randolph, and visiting The Big E with his Darlene Ball, Rogena Lilienthal and Children and Grandchildren, roller Tani Lilienthal, Faith Hawkins, Alfred skating, swimming, checkers in Hawkins, Charkeetian Castro, Alan addition to being an avid chess Jordan, Mikeya Jordan Francis (Rick), player. He really loved football, baseball, basketball and golf. His favorite and Benjamin Jordan. Rev. Rainey proudly shared in the raising of his teams included the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Mets, New York Knicks oldest niece, as a daughter, Laverne Randolph Autry (Donald). and watching Tiger Woods.

Loving extended family include Mother Eugenia Brown (Aunt), He was employed for 30 Years at the State of Connecticut Department of Minister Virginia Pettway, Sylvia McCarroll & Family. He will be Corrections as Executive Director at Isaiah 61:1 Halfway House, Bridgeport, sadly missed by a host of grandnieces and nephews, cousins and CT where he assisted DOC inmates transition from the penal system to being friends. contributors in the communities they live and work in. During his 30 years of employment, Rev. Rainey played a hands-on leadership role in the growth Preceding his death is his brother Horace Lee Randolph, nephew of Isaiah 61:1 from one halfway house to now four. This growth includes Castreal Lilienthal, and niece Tonya Randolph.

Mary Magdalene Half-way house for women.

Rev. Randolph’s life has spoken for him and we are all thankful to Rev. Rainey Randolph served as the Assistant Pastor of New Covenant have been touched by his love, compassion, wisdom and experience.

Mario Matthew Cuomo

three-term governor for the state of

Sunrise: June 15, 1932 -Sunset:

New York January 1, 2015

From humble Southeast Queens roots grew a mighty oak in American government Rest in Peace.

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ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALENDAR SCHEDULE -­‐ FEBRUARY, 2015 SUNDAY 1

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7:00 P.M. Budget & Finance Commi*ee Mee-ng Room 15 (L. Stark)

17 7:30 P.M. Rochdale Village Social Services Commi*ee Mee-ng Room 17 (J. ScoI) -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐7:30 P.M. Legal and Management Management Office Conference Room

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7:00 P.M. Commercial Services Commi*ee Mee-ng Club Lounge (T. Bey)

7:00 P.M. Youth Planning Commi*ee Mee-ng Room 16 (M. Turner)

7:00 P.M. Youth Planning Commi*ee Mee-ng Room 16 (M. Turner)

10:00 A.M. New Cooperator OrientaVon Club Lounge (C. Diaz)

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