Rochdale Village Bulletin Newspaper September 2016 Edition

THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER

Vol. 52 No. 09

September 2016

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

New Kitchen?

No Problem.

Rochdale’s kitchen upgrade available soon.

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How Sweet it is!

Dunkin’ Donuts/BaskinRobbins now open at RV Page 9

Out with the old, in with the new...

September boasts week of community celebrations at Rochdale Village

Olympian Dalilah Muhammad (center) stopped to take photos with as many attendees as possible during her awards dinner in September. Photo credit: Hughe Williams

President’s Report - Pg. 2

General Manager’s Report - Pg. 4

By Susan Van Brackle

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rom the moment Rochdale’s own Olympian Dalilah Muhammad won the gold medal in Rio de Janeiro, plans were in the works to recognize the champion in southeast Queens. The Bulletin’s Facebook page was immediately swamped by a warm outpouring of ideas from friends and neighbors suggesting how to best celebrate Ms. Muhammad’s monumental accomplishment of being the first U.S. woman to win the 400m hurdles.

Ultimately, it was a three float parade hosted by Senator James Sanders Jr.

(D-South Ozone Park), Assembly Member Vivian Cook (D-Jamaica), the Rochdale Village Board of Directors and Hope NYC Church in South Ozone Park that was the first of many recognition events leading up to the stellar 400 guest dinner given by the Board of Directors in honor of the gold medalist.

The parade route began at Roy Wilkins Park on Merrick Boulevard, where Dalilah practiced early track and field drills, then ended on stage in front of the Rochdale Village Community Center. She arrived at Roy Wilkins in grand style via white stretch limousine. There was (Continued on page 11)

Voter Registration Form - Pgs. 20-21

Community Calendar - Pg. 22

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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.

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 Joyce Williams

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Talib Bey Yvonne Breiner 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 Joyce Williams Gary Casimir (State Representative)

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Budget & Finance Lisa Stark Commercial Services David Jeffries Community Center Jean Randolph-Castro Community Relations Joyce Williams 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

Rochdale Village Academy After School Program Fall 2016 For more information & application contact:

Rochdale Village Community Center Phone: (718) 276-5700 Ext. 337 Email: tmorrison@rochdalevillage.com

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

The next Board of Directors’ meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 24, 2016 in Community Center rooms 11/12/13

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New kitchen upgrade set to roll out to cooperators by January 2017

By Susan Van Brackle

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eginning in 2017, Rochdale Village residents will be offered a new, fully installed kitchen cabinet option for the first time since the inception of the cooperative. The original one dimensional cabinetry that is now in many apartments can be replaced with modernized paneled wood for anywhere from $2,200 for smaller kitchen formats to $2,900 for larger ones. The offering features additional amenities such as: • 100% plywood cabinet frame.

• Warm mahogany hardwood doors.

• Soft close hardware for doors and drawers.

• European hidden hinges.

• Beige flecked, 1-1/4” thick quartz countertop and backsplash.

• Deep double bowled stainless steel sinks for

washing and drying.

• Brushed stainless steel single gooseneck faucet.

• Pull out, push button spray.

• Wall prep, painting and removal of old cabinetry.

Residents are encouraged to come out and take a look at the sample of the new cabinet design by visiting the Community Center lobby near the Club Lounge. Once full payment of the service is received by the cashier’s office, installation of the new kitchen will be scheduled for a mutually beneficial time with the Restorations department.

Cabinets should be fully emptied and all obstacles removed from countertops in order to facilitate a streamlined install. Interested cooperators may visit the cashier’s window of the management office and prepay by check, money order or credit card. Look out for additional information about the cooperative’s newest amenity in future editions of the Rochdale Village Bulletin or call Restorations at 718.276.5700.

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rochdale village approved

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

Hello, my name is Jean Randolph-Castro...

Greetings Cooperators!

I thank you for your vote, trust, and support for the past 8 years of serving you on the Board of Directors and for allowing me to make sound decisions on your behalf. I am running for re-election this year so that I can continue the good work that we have started. You all can see the many improvements taking place here in Rochdale and there is much more work to be done.

My team and I, the Coalition of Concerned Cooperators, (three organizations with one common goal) all are working to make Rochdale a better place for our families. I am asking you to stay with the team you know and trust. 10 SEATS ARE UP AND 10 SEATS ARE NEEDED for the majority to continue to implement the work and to see the completion.

All the Coalition of Concerned Candidates seats are up for election. This will be a setback to Rochdale Village and all the progress that we have made in past five years. The future of our community, programs and policies matter. These three organizations have long standing records.

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The Concerned Cooperators have over 44 years of distinguished service in the community, the Rochdale Civic Association has over 25 years of community service and advocacy; the Independent Legends has 10 years of excellent service. Our Candidates are the Best Candidates with the proven record of The Coalition of Concerned Cooperators has always getting things done in the community. delivered and will continue to deliver. I ask you to stay with the Team that has experience, integrity We need your continued support in this very crucial and honesty. We have always stood with you, for election. VOTE for ALL TEN OF US! Numbers: 3, 4, you and behind you. You deserve the best and 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16. STAY WITH THE TEAM! accept nothing less.

WE’RE ALL ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF ROCHDALE.

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Monthly Report Monthly Report

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by Marion Marion Scott Scott

General Manager’s Monthly Report for August 2016

Rochdale’s Finances

Employees, Board Members and Cooperators in Rochdale work hard all year to keep this a great place to live. It is unfair to the entire community when misstatements are presented around election time.

So here are a few clarifications: • The work you see all around you was budgeted in Rochdale’s 2 year budget; • No carrying charge increase is projected under the budget for 2017; • 2.5% carrying charge increases in 2014 and 2015 enable Rochdale to make payments on the $130 Million loan; and • The Financial Report shows

Rochdale had a surplus in 2016 of over $1.5 Million and over $53 Million in the bank.

60 new Parking Spaces are built in Group 4.

Making Rochdale Work

MSI understands that making a difference at Rochdale means Dunkin’ Donuts, Com- “Making Rochdale Village Work”. living experience at Rochdale munity Center and The must be enjoyable, rewarding and Parking Lots desirable for all residents. Rochdale Cooperators have comment- should continue to be the most ated that they see a lot of work going tractive housing alternative so that on in the community. This is all the prospects have an overwhelming result of the projects from the 2014 desire to gain admittance and be a Loan moving into high gear. Com- member of the community. munity Center Renovation Phases The real benefits of hiring I and II are done; the parking lots MSI as your management agent are being repaved; and Dunkin Do- are the accomplishments we have nuts has opened. You will continue achieved from date we were hired in to see more work in progress as the 1991 until present day. Being aware renovation of the Big Mall starts in of their company’s accomplishthe beginning of October and over ments should help employees de-

velop pride in the place they work, and company pride usually will lead to increased productivity. We are proud of our work at Rochdale Village.

Capital Work – Rochdale is in the Middle of a 2 Year Renewal!

It is sometimes difficult to keep track of everything happening at Rochdale right now. Below we have provided a chart of about 30 projects. For each project we have outlined when they started and are scheduled to finish over a 10-month period. We hope this gives you some idea of the vision Management and the Board of Directors have for this great community.

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

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

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Controller’s Report - by William Young Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Activity 2016

Description of Account

Apr

Base Rent Vacancy Rent Medical Office Commercial Electric Water Laundry Parking Fuel surcharge Surcharges Late Charges Dispossess Legal fees NG Check Fee Restoration Charges Others Tenant Subsidies Allowance for Bad Debt Gross Receivables

June

2,973,571 417,238 129,619 100,804 3,860 71,500 5,796 40,620 896,526 112,274 106,565 23,039 2,578 1,551,450 112,294 815,817 (5,845,870)

3,004,711 435,005 (34,455) 127,372 84,800 2,923 75,075 6,135 40,596 843,047 113,677 106,282 21,710 2,850 1,613,436 98,308 600,392 (5,733,438)

1,858,129 303,899 (34,455) 145,374 70,797 5,167 71,500 7,298 829 542,318 112,685 99,894 22,095 2,691 1,142,277 51,096 28,493 (3,332,437)

1,426,734

1,517,681

1,408,426

1,097,650

19,911.00

13,642.00

(60,023.00) 73,796.00 89,105.00 17,591.00 140,380.00

(80,709.00) 73,796.00 88,048.00 17,517.00 112,294.00

3,774.00

(85,878.00) 73,796.00 88,865.00 17,751.00 98,308.00

# of Months Late One month Two months Three months Four months 5-12 months 12+ months Sub-Total

JULY CURRENT TENANTS RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL # of Tenants Amount Due # of Tenants Amount Due 302,317 94,994 128,777 14,808 405 88,205 34 9,048 60,207 28,082 131,268 30,068 52,106 681 762,880 177,681

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

PAST TENANTS RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL # of Tenants Amount Due # of Tenants Amount Due 264,036 7,067 277,476 188 236,071 3,802 237 239,786 7 55,164 285,155 14,358 125,702 24,752 1,428,226 105,331

July

2,958,893 429,421 (27,542) 97,191 79,868 4,605 71,500 6,094 40,725 933,345 112,424 106,822 23,702 2,405 1,500,227 140,380 792,543 (5,845,869)

Note 1. Included in Other receivables are:

Equity Deposits Move in & Move out adjustments Evictions Violations Three Day Notices Total

May

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Carrying Charges (ONLY) >$100 in Aging 2016

GRAND TOTALS 642 2,191,106 41 Note: (Current Commercial) a. Approximately $100,000 was paid subsequent to May 31, 2016

26,305.00 (73,931.00) 81,979.00 16,743.00 51,096.00

Rochdale Village, Inc. Community Center Profit & Loss Statement 2016

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283,012

September 2016

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Public Safety Report

- by Chief Victoria Pearson

Public Safety Monthly Report August 2016 Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale TOWING: 11 4 Village, Inc., Public Safety Department during the month of August 2016. WARNING ISSUED: TOTAL: 15 Public Safety maintains twenty-four hour coverage.

ESCORTS:

LOITERING:

64

During the month of August 2016, the Public Safety Department has SECURITY RESPONDED TO THE FOLLOWING CALLS: 2243 continued to focus attention on loitering conditions. As a result, Public Safety officers responded to a total of Nineteen (24) complaints of loitering, MAINTENANCE CALLS: 722 which were resolved as follows: TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICES:

2965 1.

Conditions corrected – Seven (7) loiterers complied with officers’ INCIDENT REPORTS: 134 directives to leave.

2.

Unfounded – Ten (10) unfounded loitering complaints (officers MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER: responded but no loiterers were present) 3.

Responded – Four (4) loiterers found and/or loiterers were advised 622 of RV’s rules and regulations ARREST(S): 5 4.

Violations issued – Three (3) violations for loitering were issued IN HOUSE DETAINED: 0 TOTAL: 5 The Rochdale Village Public Safety Department will continue to organize to better serve the community.

VIOLATIONS ISSUED: 66 During the month of August the following arrests were affected: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO: 0 There were (3) arrests for the month of August 2016.

EVICTION(S): 1 Arrests for August 2016 * Special Verticals are performed by the Supervisors August 11, 2016 – 113th Pct. Arrest (Warrant) – RO approached by 113th precinct regarding a warrant issued for a resident in Post 5. RO accompanied detectives to said location and detectives arrested the male August 11, 2016 – Warrant Squad Arrest/Violations – Unknown female taken into custody by warrant squad, Post 1 location. Officers recovered drugs, drug paraphernalia bags and gun ammunition. Violations were issued for Reckless Endangerment, Possession of Controlled Substance, Illegal Occupant, Damage to Rochdale Village Property and Criminal Activity.

August 14, 2016 – Assault/Key Food – 113th precinct arrested two of the three individuals fighting in Key Food.

DVR UNIT ACTIVITY

TOTAL INCIDENTS 33 TOTAL RISK MANAGEMENT 16 VIOLATIONS 3 TOWED VEHICLES The Public Safety Department towed Fourteen (14) vehicles during the month of August 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: SPECIAL VERTICALS: TOTAL:

2900 240 3140

Violations

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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20

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

AMOUNT 3 1 5 11 6 2 3 4 6 1 8 1 3 1 1 4 1 4 1

Total

66

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Monthly Report

- by Claude Laborde

Contract Summary/Status — August 2016 LOCAL LAW 11, CYCLE-6, 7 & 8 BUILDING FAÇADE COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION AND ROOF: REPAIRS: 1. Community Center interior work - Phase 1 is in progress.

1.

Buildings #17-20 completed. and will be completed August, 2016. Phase 2 is in progress.

2.

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

LOBBY CEILING REPLACEMENTS: 1.

Sixteen (16) Buildings completed, [1-9, 11-15, 19 & 20].

2.

Four (4) remaining Buildings are also completed with new mirrors and drips pans.

2.

Work on parapet wall is in progress and expected to be completed in September, 2016

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

Text-to-email allows cooperators discreet contact with Public Safety allows residents to communicate incidents or wrong doings to dispatchers.

When cooperators send a text to the Public Safety department at 347- 4559373, it will arrive via email to the supervisors on duty, the Chief of the department’s desk as well as dispatch for further follow up. e’ve all heard the expression, “If you see something, say Sending a text is just as secure as making a call on a telephone however, something”. Now, Rochdale’s Public Safety department has texting is not meant to replace making a call directly to the Public Safety provided a new remedy for cooperators to safely and discreetly department at 718-276-2400 or 911 in the event of an actual emergency. This report quality of life issues that may be happening in and around the complex. new system is currently up and available for cooperator’s use.

Text to email is the latest amenity at Rochdale that conveniently

By Susan Van Brackle

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Molly Maid housekeeping services procured for Rochdale community

By Susan Van Brackle

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equests for a dedicated maid service have come up as a topic of discussion in past board meetings. Residents asked that a provider be sourced to lend housekeeping assistance to elderly occupants, the disabled or those in need of an additional hand with home maintenance. Molly Maid, Sears Maid Services and Universal Maid were contacted for possible bulk pricing on cleaning services for Rochdale Village. Each vendor was given the same parameters by which pricing would be based e.g. threshold number of apartments, cleaning schedules, insurance requirements, etc. Of the three, Molly Maid provided the most comprehensive cleaning description, best pricing and the lowest threshold number.

Molly Maid is a 30-year-old brand that specializes in housekeeping services, green cleaning techniques and even allergy reduction methods. And, Molly Maid agents are trained to work in concert with the desires of the homeowner to create a cleaning plan that can be followed in future visits. Moreover, each housekeeper with the franchise is bonded, insured and trained to arrive on time as scheduled.

Residents will have the flexibility to schedule housekeeping services with Molly Maid on schedules that vary from every week, bi-monthly up to monthly. Services may also be performed

while you are away at work or present in your home depending on the consumer’s preference. Operators work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Appointment cancellations should be notified within 72 hours of a scheduled service in order to avoid a small fee for having a missed appointment.

Cleaning supplies and service equipment are provided by each Molly Maid professional so there’s no need to provide them.

The service is pay as you go therefore settlement is due upon satisfactory completion and can be paid by cash, check or credit card. To get started with Molly Maid, call 718-276-5700 ext. 312 and reserve your first appointment.

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Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins ribbon cutting ceremony at RV

By Susan Van Brackle

I Employees perform last minute training before the ribbon cutting event.

The shop has ample seating for patrons to enjoy a cup of coffee or ice cream.

t’s official. Rochdale Village now has a Dunkin’ Donuts/BaskinRobbins franchise operating inside Mall #2. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Friday, September 30 hosted by franchisee owner Scott Campbell, members from Rochdale’s Board of Directors, and dignitaries like Albee Mascall, Chief of Staff for Senator James Sanders, Jr. and Assembly Member Vivian E. Cook.

Dunkin’ Donuts lovable mascot ‘Cuppy’ even made a grand appearance for the occasion.

In preparation for Friday’s ribbon cutting, an open hiring event was held at the shop’s location on Saturday, September 10.

As a result, 15 individuals

from the Rochdale Village community gained employment.

From the time of the hiring fair to the store’s recent opening, trainees worked around the clock learning the registers, baking equipment and how to perform customer service processes that will prepare them for the onslaught of excited consumers looking forward to an alternative dining option.

The store has ample seating for patrons that prefer to eat in rather than take their meal on the go.

Guests will be happy to know that this Dunkin’ Donuts bakes its’ goods fresh daily on the premises.

Rochdale’s Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin-Robbins combo will be open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Olympian Dalilah Muhammad and parents shown on float fit for a champion.

“Set goals and believe in yourself” are some of the powerful words that Ms. Muhammad shared.

Special thanks to The Elite Marching Band that never missed a beat on that hot summer day.

Dalilah Muhammad (left) was presented with an award by Assemblymember Vivian E. Cook (D.32) (right).

Dalilah shown here with the Novas Track Club family and other community members.

Guests that attended September’s celebratory dinner affair took pictures with the guest of honor.

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an unbelievable crush of visitors that wanted to give well wishes and personal greetings to her. So much so that it made it almost impossible for Ms. Muhammad to disembark from the car. The audience was greeted warmly and in most cases was able to grab a selfie with her or an autograph. While at Roy Wilkins Park, Ms. Muhammad reflected on her early childhood beginnings in track and field and even jokingly picked up an impromptu race with Senator Sanders.

Needless to say, he lost.

Ms. Muhammad’s parade float was truly one befitting a princess. The design contained a huge gold crown as well as symbolic Olympic rings. With her parents Askia and Nadirah Muhammad by her side, she waved at the throngs of community residents in southeast Queens as the float made it down the parade route of Baisley Boulevard to Bedell Street then on to 137th avenue. When the flotilla passed Rochdale’s Power Plant on Bedell Street, a team of plant engineers bearing a congratulatory handwritten sign waved and shouted greetings as she proceeded.

Youth ambassadors from George Taylor’s Novas Track Club lead Dalilah to the stage at the Community Center entrance where she received numerous accolades such as the Congressional

Achievement Award from Congressman Gregory Meeks’ office, a patriotic bouquet of red, white and blue roses and, the “Woman on Fire” award from the Rochdale Village Board of Directors.

Children in the Community Center audience were able to pose questions to Dalilah where she shared that “This is where it started for me. I was seven years old when I joined the track team, when I was just a little girl running around Rochdale.”

The Olympian Awards Dinner Days following the parade, tickets were offered for the Dalilah Muhammad Olympian Awards Dinner on the website Eventbrite.com. They were quickly snatched up by many who wanted the chance to celebrate her crowning achievement up close and personal. This high security event required rigid planning by the Board of Directors. A stringent guest list and wrist bands were added for an extra added level of security. Once inside the venue, guests enjoyed a red carpet experience complete with cocktails, photographs and touches of Brazilian fare as homage to the games in Rio de Janeiro. Celebrity master of ceremonies, Dr. Bob Lee from 107.5 WBLS, kept the night festive and moving smoothly.

The grand ballroom was decked out in symbolic American flags; red, white and blue settings and theatrical lighting with Olympic rings cast upon the walls. The event was a family affair as Askia Muhammad, Dalilah’s dad, delivered the opening prayer while individual members of the Board bestowed additional gifts from the community. Notable highlights of the evening were the Board’s presentation to Ms. Muhammad of the first ever “Key to Rochdale Village”, the airing of a brief dedication video entitled “Qualities of an Olympic Gold Medalist” recapping her historic win at the games in Rio and Dalilah’s walk throughout the ballroom to meet and greet guests that took time to celebrate with her.

While addressing the audience after the parade, Dalilah stated, “I want to just give back to my community and just thank Rochdale. Thank you so much for your support. It would not have been possible without you.” (Photo credit: Hughe Williams)

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Fall spruce up in Rochdale’s Small Mall

RV Maintenance planted unique shrubs and greenery that will keep the grounds attractive even up to winter’s frost.

Budding autumn chrysanthemums decorate the landscape in the small mall courtyard.

RV groundsmen work tirelessly to install new branded benches and garbage cans that replace the chipped cement slab seating.

Guests can enjoy all 31 flavors of ice cream at the new Baskin-Robbins either indoors or outdoors in the small mall courtyard.

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The Annual Fall Festival in the Rochdale Village Community Photo Credits: Al Ephraim

The Urban Garden Club enjoyed a fruitful harvest and brisk sales at the festival.

Great arts and crafts from the booth of designer Kiini Ibura.

Members of the Queens Library and Adult Education program staff.

A bit of live music from this talented flutist during the afternoon.

Parents were able to sign their little ones up for fall classes at the Miller School of Dance booth.

Residents and visitors shopped ‘til they drop at the Fall Festival.

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ROCHDALE VILLAGE SENIOR CENTER

169-65 137TH Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434, 718 525-2800 Sheree Shivers, Director

The National Museum of African

American History & Culture in

Washington, DC

2-DAY WASHINGTON, DC/BALTIMORE WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, APRIL 26-27, 2017

! ! ! ! ! !

Deluxe Round Trip Transportation – Bus/Tour Gratuities Included Hotel with Hot Buffet Breakfast Two All You Can Eat Lunch Buffet All You Can Eat Dinner Buffet at Phillips Seafood Restaurant African American History Tour of Baltimore Shopping at Arundel Mills Outlets – Free Time at the Harbor

Single: $375 Double: $319.00pp Triple:$299.00pp Quad: 289.00pp $85.00 Deposit is Due Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 Balance Due: Friday February 10, 2017 Please Make Checks Payable to Rochdale Village S.S. Inc. DELUXE MOTOCOACH PICK-UP

7:30 A.M. at ROCHDALE LIBRARY – 169-09 137TH Ave. Jam. NY 11434 REMINDER: WHEN YOUR TICKET IS PAID IN FULL…YOU PICK YOUR SEAT ON THE BUS

Information: Evelyn Wilson, Admin. Asst./Recreation Coordinator 718 525-2800

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First Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk kicks off at Rochdale

By Susan Van Brackle

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Registration began promptly at 9 a.m. in front of the Community Center.

Volunteers helped turn the campus into a sea of pink (above)

...and hand out refreshments as walkers went by.

ot even a chilly, rain soaked Saturday morning could dash the high energy exuded at Rochdale’s first Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on September 24. The event was hosted by members of the Board of Directors’ Community Relations Committee, Senior Citizens’ Committee and enthusiastic volunteers. The group organized, decorated and pushed to get the message out in Jamaica, Queens about the importance of supporting friends, family and neighbors that are faced with this dreaded illness.

DJ TNT was on hand to keep the mood and music light as the contingent of walkers gathered for registration at 9:00 a.m. in front of the Community Center.

Before embarking on the march, some participants shared experiences of hope for those that are currently challenged by breast cancer, have survived it or personally know someone struggling with it.

The walking route took participants throughout Rochdale’s grounds and into each apartment circle. Volunteers were assigned in each apartment group to hand out water to parched members as they progressively made their way around the complex and back towards the front of the Center.

Many participants walked with chest signs bearing the names of friends and relatives stricken by breast cancer that they were walking in memory of.

Please continue to support this community’s committees as there are future plans for annual events like these and many others.

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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

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 Christ Pentecostal Temple, Inc. Monday to Saturday 9:00 am 109-45 157th Street The Greater Rescue Church of Jamaica, N.Y. 11433 Christ, Inc. of the Apostolic Tel: 718-529-3900 aith F www.christpentecostaltemple.com Suffragan Bishop Derrick Farmer, DD 110 - 51 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.

Jamaica, NY 11433 Service Times: Phone: 718-739-7165 Sunday School: 9:30 am Fax: 718-739-3880 Worship Service: 11:00 am Monday & Wednesday Noonday Website: www.greaterrescue.org Prayer: 12:00 pm E-mail: grcc@verizon.net

Rochdale Board of Directors

ElecFon CommiIee

Dates & Deadlines 2016

BYLAW AMENDMENTS Due 8/26/16 at 5 p.m.

ATTENDANCE PROXY ARRIVES IN MAIL approximately 8/26/16 CANDIDATE NOMINATION FORMS Deadline 9/6/16 CANDIDATE NUMBERS DRAWN 9/6/16 at 8 p.m.

VOTING PROXY ARRIVES IN MAIL Approximately 9/18/16 CANDIDATES’ NIGHT 9/22/16 DEADLINE FOR ALL PROXIES A:endance and Directed - 10/4/16

STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING 10/4/16 ROCHDALE BOARD ELECTION DAY 10/5/16

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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~Poetry Corner~ Why We Celebrate Columbus Day

By Ed Miller In 1492, he set sail, it’s true History books tell me and you.

East Indies is what he found Although he was, for India bound.

His purpose, you may wonder, “His king and queen needed plunder!”

What if he had just turned around Never told what he had found?

New World nations might be today Evolving naturally in every way Like the Iroquois Confederacy Seminole, Apache and Cherokee.

What about the Mayan nation The Inca and Aztec civilization?

Everything lost because of Columbus So why the parades, why the fuss?

As Governor, accused of tyranny A foreboding of things to be, like The planting of vast cotton fields

Importing Africans, to increase their yields Cannot turn back the clock of history.

Of making him a hero, still a mystery It was a mistake, his finding this land So why celebrate? I don’t understand.

(Well, maybe…no school, no work!)

A Senior Citizen’s Virtue

By Anthony Blake A time in my life to live I have worked hard all my life in give No time for aches and pain There is no reason that I should continue to complain Adventure is waiting for me outside the door It’s all about get out and explore Because I am a Senior Citizen I will not be ignored I have achieved wisdom and understanding Because I am experienced I can withstand Don’t even think about calling me old I am a Senior Citizen who is bold Don’t tell me to do as I am told

Young people recognize a Senior Citizen’s years It’s our wisdom and understanding of encouragement in how you preserver Who says because I am a Senior Citizen I don’t fit in Our motto is step out and let inspiration begin I may have gray hairs, can barely walk, Aches and pain and eye sight may not good As a Senior Citizen we are determined moving in could However, young people you need understanding in should Obtain knowledge with thirst for education in would Young people, your day will come Old age will be your some So let the truth be told Young people listen up, as your youth will become old Don’t take a Senior Citizen for being weak Don’t take our speech for being beak We have the knowledge that you seek.

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General Election Registration Deadline is October 14, 2016!

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Rochdale Village Board Calendar October 2016 ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALENDAR SCHEDULE OCTOBER 2016

SUNDAY 2

MONDAY

TUESDAY

3

4

WEDNESDAY 5

7:00 P.M. Environmental Committee Meeting (K. Saleem) CANCELED ______________

8:00 P.M. Annual Stockholders Meeting Grand Ballroom 9

10

11

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17

23

24

30

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7:45 P.M. Board of Directors Monthly Meeting Rooms 12/13

7:30 P.M. Legal & Management Meeting Management Office Conference Room

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FRIDAY

6

7

7:00 P.M. Public Safety Committee Meeting Club Lounge (T. Bey) CANCELED

13 7:00 P.M. Community Relations Committee Meeting Club Lounge (J. Williams) CANCELED

7:00 P.M. HOUSE CONGRESS Club Lounge (A. Smith)

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9:45 A.M. New Cooperator Orientation Club Lounge (E. Herold) _______________ 10:00 A.M. Senior Citizens Committee Meeting (G. Hawkins) CANCELED ______________

2016 Rochdale Village, Inc. ELECTIONS 6:00 A.M.- 9:00 P.M.

7:00 P.M. Social Services Committee Meeting Room 17 (J. Scott)

BOARD OFFICE CLOSED

THURSDAY

1

SATURDAY

8

7:00 P.M. Youth Planning Committee Meeting Room 16 (M. Turner) CANCELLED

14

15

7:00 P.M. Maintenance Committee Meeting Club Lounge (J. Evans) CANCELED

19

20

26

27

7:00 P.M. Community Center Committee Meeting Club Lounge (J. Castro)

7:00 P.M. Commercial Services Committee Meeting Club Lounge (D.Jeffries) CANCELED

21

7:00 P.M. Youth Planning Committee Meeting Room 16 (M. Turner) CANCELED

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9:45 A.M. New Cooperator Orientation Club Lounge (C. Diaz)

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Environmental Conservation Committee Meeting has been CANCELD for October.

Public Safety Committee Meeting has been CANCELED for October.

Community Relations Committee Meeting has been CANCELED for October.

Maintenance Committee Meeting has been CANCELED for October.

Youth Planning Committee Meetings for Friday October 7th & 21st have been CANCELED. Due to Elections & Community Center Renovations, Board calendar is subject to change.

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IT IS NOT OFTEN THAT TEAMS WORK TOGETHER BUT HERE IN ROCHDALE, 3 TEAMS HAVE PUT THEIR POLITICAL DIFFERENCES ASIDE FOR WHAT IS BEST FOR OUR COMMUNITY! The Concerned Cooperators, Independent Legends and Rochdale Civic Association have shown that our community can succeed if we continue to work together.

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September 2016

New Game Room 4 Brand new Boilers New Roof for the buildings Continued Public Safety onsite training Management that is responsive to the needs of the cooperators Intensive orientation for Incoming Cooperators Renovating Mall 1, new storefronts, upgraded bathroom and New Security Informational Booth.

Take a look around Rochdale and you will see the many improvements taking place. Management continues to be responsive to the needs of the cooperators. Our buildings are clean, our grounds are well maintained, we have increased the numbers of Public Safety Officers and our carrying VOTE FOR ALL TEN: #3; #4; #7; #8; #10; #11; #12; #13; #15; #16 charges remain affordable, with no increase forecast in our budget.

STAY WITH THE TEAM YOU KNOW AND TRUST! The candidates we support each commit to working hard and together to have the same level of success we=ve had in the past. We will focus on

THE TEAM WITH A PROVEN RECORD OF GETTING THINGS DONE! our finances to guarantee that we remain a middle income Mitchell-Lama.

KEEP ROCHDALE VILLAGE ON THE UPWARD MOVE! THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO TAKE CHANCES WITH PEOPLE WHO WE KNOW, WANT TO BRING BACK THE OLD MANAGEMENT. WE HAVE COME TOO FAR TO STOP THE PROGRESS. Please Elect All Ten Candidates from the Coalition Team. You will have 3 different groups working for your best interest.

VOTE FOR: #3 Jean Castro #4 Timothy Mercer #7 Joyce Williams #8 Maryam Smith #10 Lisa Stark #11 Mario Turner #12 Eddie Douglas #13 Talib Bey #15 Joe Evans #16 Clifton Stanley Diaz LOOK AT OUR CARRYING CHARGES HISTORY: • 2010 THRU 2013 NO CARRYING CHARGE INCREASE! • 2014: 2.5% INCREASE; 2015: 2.5% INCREASE; 2016: NO INCREASE; • 2017: NO INCREASE PROJECTED. A Team that is Sensitive to Your Needs and Works for All Cooperators!

OUR PLATFORM FOR 2016: • Cameras in all Parking Lots • Additional Parking Spaces • NO CARRYING CHARGE INCREASE • More trained Security Patrol throughout the complex, on foot and in vehicle • Renovated Community Center with updated bathrooms and ADA bathroom • Membership Gym exclusively for Rochdale Village cooperators • New Centralized maintenance office in each group • New Afterschool program in the community center

The Coalition of Concerned Cooperators - 3 different organizations, one common goal.

The best interest of Rochdale Village