THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER
Vol. 53 No. 07
July 2017
SERVING OVER 25,000 SHAREHOLDERS IN THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST HOUSING COOPERATIVE
Rochdale collects $250,000 in rebate cash for LED Lighting Upgrades continue throughout the campus By Susan Van Brackle
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ochdale Village, Inc. was recently awarded a substantial monetary rebate of $250,000 from the National Grid utility company. The payment represents a reimbursement for the cooperative’s ongoing efforts towards responsible energy conservation. Funding was earmarked in the 2014 capital improvement plans to invest in LED lighting upgrades and fixture
The ongoing Light Emitting Diode (LED) conversion program at Rochdale Village continues with upgrades to service hallways and elevator banks. Photo credit: Commons Wikimedia
swap-outs for approximately 8,400 areas throughout the grounds.
have been actively in progress over the last two years.
What are LED’s? The term LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. The technology was originally developed in the 1960’s for use in calculators and other small devices however; their range has expanded to include conventional lighting applications for residential and commercial use thus driving cost of usage down. Rochdale’s LED lighting upgrades
Where are LED’s at RV? During this upgrade period, the campus has been outfitted with energy efficient bulbs, nickel finish lighting and flat panel fixtures in residential spaces like apartment lobbies, stairwells and building hallways. Outdoor pole lights and exterior wall lamps that are installed at entrances and rooftops shine brighter with LED bulbs that
last longer and require replacement less frequently. Commercial spaces like those in Group Offices, Malls 1 and 2 and the Community Center have been retrofitted with adaptive lighting solutions such as daylight sensors, a lighting control that has the ability to save an additional 50% beyond the fixture upgrade itself. LED modifications at RV are projected to provide an annual cost savings of up to $300,000 per year, which will help to keep carrying charges low.
Queens DA’s office discusses Trespass Affidavit Program with Public Safety Committee By Susan Van Brackle
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articipants at the Public Safety Committee meeting held Tuesday, July 25 discussed the subject of trespassing and how it impacts residents’ quality of life here in Rochdale Village. While in the past there have been strategic areas of the complex that contained President’s Message - Pg. 2
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‘No Trespassing’ signs, currently there are voids and challenges that exist in conveying this message. For example, Rochdale Village contains three public playgrounds; two at Guy R. Brewer and one at Baisley Boulevard. Then there is the complex’s open landscape and buildings with multiple points of entrance and egress that make it attractive to intruders. Continuous (Continued on Page 3) General Manager’s Report - Pg. 4
Representatives from the Queens District Attorney’s office and Rochdale’s 113th Precinct investigate remedies like TAP Program to mitigate instances of trespassing in the community.
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Apartment Wait List - Pgs. 12-13
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Board Resolutions - Pgs. 19-21