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Riverbay Board Election Vol. 59 No. 26
Latimer and Benedetto Lead Vote Getters in Unofficial Primary Results BY BRANDON ORTIZ
Unofficial results show George Latimer and incumbent Michael Benedetto were the lead vote getters in their respective races in the June 25 primary. With roughly 95.6% of election districts reporting, George Latimer secured a comfortable victory winning 44,371 votes and 58.1% of the total votes versus incumbent US Congressman Jamaal Bowman who secured 31,555 votes, equating to 41.3% of the total votes. Latimer will now represent the Democratic Party for New York’s 16th Congressional District in November’s general election, which is more of a formality as Latimer is not expected to face opposition from other parties. Co-op City rejoined the 16th Congressional District following the signing of a new congressional map in March. As for the 82nd Assembly District race, with 100% of election districts reporting, incumbent State Assembly Member Michael Benedetto won by a solid margin with 5,691 votes and 60.8% of the total votes. Challenger Jonathan Soto received 3,451 votes for 36.9% percent of the total ballots cast. Assemblyman Benedetto will retain a position (Continued on page 4)
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Extension #2 – Voting in 2024 Board Election Now Ends July 12 681 Ballots Still Needed to Make Quorum
BY ROZAAN BOONE
The 2024 Riverbay Election Committee extended the voting period in the 2024 Board election a second time this week after more than 650 ballots were still needed as of press time yesterday to make the quorum and validate the election. In addition, the Committee has arranged for YesElections to be onsite at the Saturday, July 6th Fireworks and Concert from 3-7 p.m. on the Section 2 Greenway to give shareholders who have not voted an opportunity to do so. YesElections will also be at the Einstein Center on Tuesday, July 9, from 12-6 p.m. “Greetings, neighbors! The 2024 Riverbay Board election has been in full swing for over a month and we are still more than 600 votes shy of meeting a quorum,” said Board Director Anika Green-Watson, co-chair of the 2024 Election Committee. “The Election Committee has extended the voting period for an additional two weeks, until Friday, July 12, at 9 p.m. If you have not voted yet, please cast your ballot for up to six candidates.” Board Director Claudia Sampson, co-chair of the 2024 Election Committee, added: “As the election is extended a second time to reach quorum, it’s not too late to cast your vote. Just look for your bright green envelope containing your unique Code and PIN from YesElections and vote online. It’s so easy. Or, if you’re old school and prefer using paper and pen, simply choose no more than six candidates, vote for or against the smoking ban, and if none of these options work for you, simply check the last box to help us
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Riverbay Employees Recognized for more than Four Decades of Service to Corporation BY ROZAAN BOONE
On Thursday, June 27, two long-serving employees of the Riverbay Corporation were honored for their commitment and dedication to the Corporation and Co-op City community. Filip (Fil) Zadrima, Maintenance supervisor, has devoted 45 years of service, and Michael (Mike) Sanders, director of Maintenance, 40 years of service, to Riverbay Corporation. “On behalf of the Management team, we would like to express our gratitude for the many years of hard work and dedication that Fil and Mike have provided to the Corporation,” Michael Sanders (l), Exec. GM Marvin L. said Riverbay Executive General Walton (c) and Fil Zadrima (r). Manager Marvin L. Walton. “Their Photo by Brandon Ortiz commitment should be applauded and serves as proof that Riverbay Corporation is a great place to work in the Bronx.” (Continued on page 4)
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