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were unanimously approved by the Board. All the officers were chosen by acclimation. The newly-sworn in Board members were incumbents Evelyn Turner and Francine Reva Jones, along with three new members, Deborah Jenkins, Rod Saunders and Junius Williams. Board President Taylor congratulated the newly-elected Board members and assured them that much work remains for the Board in the coming fiscal year as he addressed the more than 150 shareholders who attended the Open Board meeting. “It is my opinion that this company is turning the corner,” Taylor said. “Morale among our staff, morale among our fellow cooperators, is at an all-time high, and I know you are expecting great things from this Board. “Many of the Board members here are returning from last year and they put in an inordinate amount of time working diligently and deliberatively on your behalf. This Board has faced a number of challenges and has risen to the occasion every time,” Taylor said. “I am very happy to have this Board and I’m very happy to have our new Board members join us.” Three long-serving Riverbay Board members were honored for their dedicated service to the community by the Board at Thursday’s swearing-in. Board President Taylor recounted the many years of service rendered by former Board President Othelia Jones, calling her a great mentor and leader. “I think every Board member here tonight would attest to her great historical skills and the guidance she has given us,” said Board President Taylor. “We’re losing a piece of history. She knew every resolution that passed and I pay tribute and homage to her wonderful work for Co-op City.” The Board President recounted many
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issues that Jones took leadership in addressing, including the battle against privatization, energy efficiency, examining the work of outside painting vendors, cogeneration construction and the beginning of the exploration of the recapitalization of Co-op City’s mortgage. Board Treasurer Bernie Cylich hailed Al Shapiro, another former Board President, for his leadership through many difficult years of battle with New York State that ultimately won $125 million for Co-op City to repair construction defects that occurred when Co-op City was originally constructed. “It is my honor and privilege to acknowledge Al Shapiro’s contribution to this community,” Board Treasurer Cylich said. (See page 3 for stories on Jones and Shapiro). In addition, Board President Taylor thanked Director Khalil Abdul-Wahhab for his “… ability to stay cool with a levelheaded approach to bring us all back into focus…” during some heated Board meetings over the years he served and his leadership in upgrading and modernizing Riverbay’s office technology systems. Director Abdul-Wahhab, like Shapiro and Jones, did not seek re-election to the Riverbay Board. Election chairperson Andrea Leslie thanked shareholders for participating in the Board election and recognized the hard work contributed by her fellow committee members and the staff of Riverbay mentioning in particular the efforts of KerrieAnn Sutherland of the Legal Department. “This election would never have happened if Kerrie-Ann was not here,” Leslie said. Shareholders who won the $100 voting incentive prize were named during the meeting and those in attendance received their checks.
APPENDIX B NOTICE TO PERSONS WHO MAY HAVE SUFFERED FROM HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AT RIVERBAY CORPORATION (CO-OP CITY)
On June 3rd, 2015, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a consent decree resolving a lawsuit brought by the United States Department of Justice against Riverbay Corporation (Co-op City) alleging that it failed to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities who sought to keep an assistance animal at Riverbay, in violation of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601-3619. An assistance animal is any animal that works, provides assistance, performs tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, or provides emotional support that alleviates one or more identified symptoms or effects of a person’s disability. Under this consent decree, a person may be entitled to receive monetary relief if he or she was a resident of Riverbay, or associated with a resident of Riverbay, and was: • PREVENTED OR DISCOURAGED FROM REQUESTING TO KEEP AN ASSISTANCE ANIMAL • DENIED A REQUEST TO KEEP AN ASSISTANCE ANIMAL • HARRASSED OR OTHERWISE INTERFERED WITH AFTER REQUESTING TO KEEP AN ASSISTANCE ANIMAL If you wish to make a claim for discrimination on the basis of disability, or if you have any information about persons who may have such a claim, please contact the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York at 212-637-2800. You may also fax us at 212-637-2702, contact us at http://www.justice.gov/usao/nys/civilrights.html, or write to: United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York Attn: Civil Rights Unit 86 Chambers Street New York, New York 10007 NOTE: You must call or write no later than October 1st, 2015
2015 Incentive winners
Opal Waite Yvonne Preston Rosa Pacheco Mireya Ramos Michael Ofori Sylvia Gonzalez Eileen Negron Jerome C. Fortson Daniel Ramirez Ethel Crawford Judith Washington Tanille Myton Dorothea Castle
Vere Kelsick Gelson Perez Linda Wright Seleta Bryant Adonis Rasberry Sherrian Brunson Virginia Price Lyudmila Imshenetskaya Adeline Chambers Dorothy Turnier Beverly Cruz Joseph Chin
Co-op City arrest results in firearms recovery On Monday, June 1st at 7 a.m., the New York City Police Department, FBI and Secret Service, assisted by the Co-op City Public Safety Department Detective Squad, executed a warrant at 140 Elgar Place and arrested a 43 year old male Co-op City resident without incident. A search of the apartment was conducted and two firearms were recovered (Smith & Wesson 40 caliber & Heritage MFG 32), along with a load of different caliber ammunition. The male was charged accordingly, and a holdover proceeding will be commenced for the apartment for eviction proceedings.
Sad Tiding It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rev. Milca Plaud, beloved Pastor of the Evangelical Church of Co-op City, United Methodist, on Thursday, June 4. Funeral arrangements are pending. An open remembrance service was held at the church Friday night at 7 p.m. Rev. Plaud was a gentle soul who touched many. She will be sorely missed.
CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST
(718) 671-2233 DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED The in-office surgical correction of BUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs, bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail and skin infections, as well as other conditions.
Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted. HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted. We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans. Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT
Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.