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$9 million budget victory for Rochdale Village PHOTOS BY LARRY LOVE MOORE

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Above, Council Member Adrienne Adams (D28) (at podium), United Neighbors Civic Association, Rv Board Of Directors and management share in award announcement. Sharing in the good news are (left to right) Board Director Joe Evans, Assistant Treasurer Glynis Urquhart, Board Director Jean Hall, 1st Vice President Talib Bey, Council Member Adrienne Adams, Chairman of the Board of Directors Clifton Stanley Diaz, Assistant General Manager Jay Williams, Board President Jean Castro, Board Secretary Joyce Williams, Assistant General Manager Lance Williams. On the right are other highlights of the press conference.

by Susan Van Brackle and Olayemi Okeniyi On Tuesday, July 28, New York City Council Member Adrienne Adams, members of the Rochdale Village Board of Directors, and the United Neighbors Civic Association (UNCA) gathered to announce a total $9 million dollar funding award has been dedicated to capital improvements and expense projects in the Rochdale Village community.

According to Council Member Adams, the $2,880,000 budget seeks to address façade work that is becoming more pressing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. “This [award] truly is a massive win for the residents of Rochdale Village and surrounding communities. The deteriorating Rochdale Village façade has posed a significant safety risk and the renovation is long overdue.”

Moreover, $6,000,000 in capital improvement funding has been earmarked for renovation of the South Rochdale Village Playground as well as expense projects that will infuse $75,000 to the Roch-

dale Village Senior Center/NORC and $45,000 to Rochdale Village Social Services for youth programs. “I will continue to support all of District 28 to make sure that it remains a great place to live and work,” said Council Member Adams.

Board President Jean Randolph Castro stated, “Councilwoman Adrienne Adams has been dedicated since she has been in office, she has worked tirelessly to bring resources into the community. Her superior dedication to District 28 has been of the highest standards.

The $9 million dollars in funding has been humbly appreciated.

This is unprecedented, she has made history in the Rochdale Village community with such huge funding that has never been allocated for capital improvements. The funding also serves the quality of life for the seniors and our youth.”

Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz added, “On behalf of the Rochdale Village community, I would like to personally thank Council Member Adrienne Adams for providing us with $9 million

dollars to fund many programs for the Rochdale Village Community.

Thank you for funding us with our fair share.”

First Vice President of the Board Talib Bey echoed similar sentiments saying, “This is a wonderful day. The funds that Council Member Adams has secured for us will enhance the quality of life for the shareholders here in our complex. The good thing is the money will be used in a multifaceted form. Infrastructure work, youth programs and senior support.”

Assistant General Manager Jay Williams stated that the funding award shows Adams’ awareness of the Rochdale Village community and its underlying needs. “It is difficult to preserve affordable housing especially in New York, and in a place like Rochdale with its aging infrastructure, this money will be a great help.”

UNCA President Joyce Denny spoke about the dignity and class of Rochdale Village. “Rochdale Village supports the community and that is why it is the best.”

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by Olayemi Okeniyi Six volunteers partnered with the Commu- job losses and inadequate government relief,” nity Center to give away school supplies on he said.

Chacon was able to mobilize a group of Friday, August 21 in front of the Rochdale like-minded individuals and fund their goal Village flagpole.

The event was the brainchild of Jorge through the power and scope of social media.

He said that a plea on GoFundMe raised Chacon and Tima Diallo who visited communities across New York to provide students the $3,839 that was used to buy backpacks, with essential school supplies for the 2020- pencils, crayons, glue sticks, snacks and other stationary that was distributed across New 2021 academic year.

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The event started at 1 p.m. and a good over five days in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Harlem and Washington Heights ending on number of Rochdale Village residents and people in the surrounding communities Friday in Queens.

According to Chacon, the unnamed group showed up to take part. Chacon said he came together specifically in a stand against was grateful to the people who contributed, adding that he would not hesitate to organize COVID-19.

“The back-to-school season comes with another drive if needed. a lot of expenses for parents /guardians and the financial impact of COVID-19 has devastated members of several communities.

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Board President Jean Castro at silent ‘Black Lives Matter’ protest in conjunction with 1 World Fest Global Good Afternoon Everyone, I want to thank each and everyone here for coming out today, to take a stand in solidarity with our communities voicing our deep frustration with the systems that devalue Black lives, our people of color. This is a silent and a peaceful protest, we will stand against police brutality and we will pray for equal rights, justice and changes.

Thank you to One World Fest Global, Kamell and Lisa Raye for organizing this vitally important Silent Protest, bringing us together for this important cause.

This is the day that the Lord has made. I am here on behalf of the Board of Directors and Rochdale Village Cooperators to let the world know that we will no longer lie down, we will no longer sit down, but we will be standing tall for justice, for the equal rights for our black children. Our black children’s lives and future depend on us standing for them today and tomorrow. We have no time to waste, we’ve got to get it right. No more excuses, no more sitting down. This is the opportunity to stand for justice, to stand for equality, to stand for the great changes that’s about to come. This is our time. Stand for all Black lives…Black lives matter.

Why does the color of your skin have to be different to fit in with society to be equal?

That’s not fair, because someone was born Black that they are being shut down and treated like animals. It is not fair that we have to fight, we have to literally beg to breathe.

For every Black person, Black lives matter, all lives matter, our lives matter. I am a Black mother, a Black grandmother, a Black great-grandmother, and I will not sit and hear another Black man cry for his mother while he’s dying from the knees of a bad police officer. It is not fair that our children, our Black men have to be afraid to leave home every day not knowing if they will return home safely to their families because they are afraid of the bad cops. Let me make it clear, we have a lot of good cops, more good than the bad ones, we have to weed out the bad ones, no longer will our Black men be dying by the hands of a licensed murderer. It is not fair. We have to send a message, we are here to take a stand, clearly to let them know to stop the violence now, please stop murdering our Black men, our Black children, our future.

I lived this nightmare, I am from South Carolina and have seen the days and it’s still going on today. We Blacks are being treated unfairly. Enough is enough. When will it end? Now is the time, today we will fight, we will stand, we will stand until the world gets it right.

Our children want to be safe and I am personally standing up here as a matter of fact for every Black person that is alive right now will not sit down. I am Standing, I am Standing, I am Standing, until change comes…. We’ve got to have a change and we will stand for that change. I can’t change the color of my skin, I will not change the color of my skin because you don’t like me. This world should be one love, one God. God Bless you and thank you.

— Jean Randolph-Castro

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(Left to right) Vice President Talib Bey, Director Jean Hall, Secretary of the Board Joyce Williams, Assistant Secretary Janine Cross, Board President Jean Castro, Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz, Assistant Treasurer of the Board of Directors Glynis Urquhart and Director Gary Hawkins.

State Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman (D29) attends the silent march.

A daughter of the late Eric Garner, who was killed by police choke hold.

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Board members at silent ‘Black Lives Matter’ protest in conjunction with 1 World Fest Global

Left, Kamell Ellis, CEO/cofounder of 1 World Fest Global, left, Glynis Urquhart Assistant Treasurer, Lisa Raye, Vice President of Communications for 1 World Fest Global along and Director of the Board Gary Hawkins. On the right, the silent protest was performed in conjunction with members of 1 World Fest Global.

Above left, District leader Anthony D. Andrews, Ph.D. says a few words to the community in front of Rochdale’s Mall #1. Second, the silent protest was joined by Sergeant James Clarke, NYPD’s Borough of Command for the 103rd Precinct and Detective Specialist Tanya L. Duhaney (second left) of the 113th Precinct. Third, the Feurtado Brothers and friends outside of Mall PHOTOS BY LARRY LOVE MOORE #1. Right, Council Member Adrienne Adams (D28) addresses the crowd assembled at the silent “Black Lives Matter” protest on behalf of the late George Floyd.

by Cynthia Bernadine On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced the coronavirus (COVID-19) as a global pandemic.

While a serious declaration at the time, no one could fully understand the ramifications and how this would change our everyday lives for the foreseeable future. We watched as loved ones contracted this deadly virus that some would ultimately succumb to. We saw businesses shut their doors, some permanently. We witnessed a rise in unemployment, and it appeared that every aspect of our lives was under attack by an invisible foe. With all of this there remained a group of normally unsung heroes that would put communities on their shoulder to help all of us maintain a semblance of normalcy. They are now and will forever be known as essential.

For Rochdale Village our Maintenance, Power Plant and Public Safety staff represent for us a kind of hero that is often overlooked. These individuals preserved through perilous times and in most cases fear of the uncertain, with their very lives and the life of their families potentially at risk by showing up to work to continue to provide the necessary services that shareholders are accustomed to.

That’s why when the Board of Directors decided to have an event on August 1, 2020 to unveil a banner showing their appreciation for our essential workers, many shareholders, local officials such as Councilwoman Adrienne Adams, Congressman Gregory Meeks and State Assemblywoman Vivian Cook, came out to show their support and gratitude along with our Board. The Maintenance supervisory staff and members of the Management team were also in attendance to show their support and gratitude.

The event itself was held at the Community Center entrance redbrick area. A custom banner now hangs between two brick pillars at the entrance which is symbolic of how these essential workers were in essence pillars in this community. The Board also promised that awards and certificates would be given out at a later date, but it was vital to have this banner unveiling sooner rather than later.

Board member Maryam Hubbard who helped spearhead this event puts things into perspective: “I don’t take for granted that over the last 5 ½ months, we’ve been living in trying times, but through the grace of God we are still here persevering. I would like to also acknowledge all those that we’ve lost to COVID

19, it is my understanding there were many right here in our community!! On behalf of myself and the RV Board of Directors, we want all of our essential workers working for and living in Rochdale to know that all of your efforts to be at your place of employment taking care of others are truly recognized and appreciated. Yes, we deeply care!”

The outpouring of love and support was deeply appreciated by the staff and Board President Jean Castro expressed her gratitude which best sums up the sentiments: “On behalf of the Rochdale Village Board of Directors and the Cooperators, I would like to say a huge thank you to all the essential workers and first responders who put their lives at risk to ensure the safety of everyone in the community. Thank you for all of your hard work and your support during such a difficult, stressful time. Thank you for keeping our buildings well maintained, cleaned and disinfected. Because of your dedication and hard work, our community pulled through in the face of this adversity. We greatly appreciate all of our essential workers and first responders. You will forever be our heroes.”

We think it’s safe to agree that these essential workers will indeed “forever be our heroes”!

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Re-exploring the Rochdale Village Community Center during COVID-19

by Cynthia Bernadine In mid-March, our Community Center doors were closed! This was a painful time of uncertainty as the Center Director as for many of us. What we thought would be a two-week closure turned into four months of no programs, activities, event, or room rentals. Nothing could have prepared us for what was to come!

The Saturday morning hustle and bustle of children in karate, martial arts, music and dance classes, three rooms full of children being tutored, crochet class and Senior arts and crafts workshop, mixed in with a nutrition presentation and the lively beats of Lizzette’s Zumba class were all paused.

Just like the rest of the country we were on a community time out!

During the week, the Community Center was also a place of high spirits, high hopes and liveliness. A safe environment where our older adults could come for a hot meal and socialize with each other in our vibrant Senior Center. Our Board of Directors’ meetings and year around activities have been greatly missed by all as well.

Rethinking ways to provide services, workshops, programs and events to shareholders was a challenge, which we gradually overcame. We started in April with virtual

with “Grab-n-go” meals and home deliveries. The Community Center and Afterschool Program staff members made daily check-in calls to our Senior shareholders to make sure they were well. Many appreciated the social interaction and a friendly voice.

Based on the New York State guidelines on public gatherings at this time we are still not having activities indoors but have hosted several outdoor activities with a limited number of participants practicing social distancing and wearing facemasks or coverings.

This summer we were able to have fun with Zumba on the grass and several outdoor classes hosted by CRUNCH Fitness. They both got us moving and grooving. Art Transforms began giving free art classes again, but in the courtyard where everyone could be creative while maintaining a safe social distance, while Not Limits Youth hosted pop-up chess games outside the Community Center. These are just a few of the community partnerships that have kept us engaged during COVID-19.

The Crunch Team after a session of Zumba on the grass!

PHOTO BY LARRY LOVE MOORE There are plans for several additional offerings on Zoom with an array of work- Committee hosted programs that included outdoor activities like yoga class and Health & Wellness ZOOM webinars that “Grab-n-go” Back to School Supply Giveshops and presentations. The Community were broadcasted on Facebook LIVE and away. Also, more Zoom programs and Center with the support of the Community then turned the webinars into YouTube activities are on the horizon as the winter Center Committee and the Youth Planning videos and podcasts covering topics like months approach.

Five Steps to Boost Your Immune System The Center plans on featuring Budgeting and How Not to Gain Weight While Working and Credit Building presentations, along from Home. with hands-on workshops on Creating, To uplift our spirts during our time of Building and Marketing Your Business on quarantine, we recreated Community Instagram.

Center parties and holiday celebrations in Rochdale Village Community Center our apartments with Live Music on Facecreated social media engagements to book and Instagram celebrating, Palm keep our shareholders updated on RochSunday and Easter Sunday with gospel dale programs and various community music, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day with resources that can enrich their lives. As the R & B dance and classic soul music. Along Community Center Director, I invite you to with Zoom meditation, children’s activi- connect with the Community Center in the ties and business workshops, the Center’s following ways: goal was to offer something for everyone ...

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by Susan Van Brackle As the country gathered to mourn the loss of Honorable Georgia Congressman John R. Lewis, we should reflect on his prolific legacy as a giant among men and remember his visit to the Rochdale Village community with pride.

It was Congressman Gregory Meeks who introduced Mr. Lewis

Two civil rights icons engage at Rochdale: state Assemblymember Vivian E. Cook and U.S. Representative John R. Lewis.

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to Rochdale when he brought him to New York to be an opening speaker for a Hillary Clinton rally held at the complex in April 2016. Scheduling conf licts prevented then Senator Clinton from attending the affair so former President Bill Clinton arrived instead along with Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. While President Clinton was designed to be the campaign draw, in my mind it was Congressman Lewis that presented with rock star status.

Throngs of people gathered for a chance to get a glimpse of this son of Alabama sharecroppers-turnedpowerful Congressman who came to see us at the village.

Many in attendance remembered and recognized John Lewis’ neverending quest for racial equality and how his humble beginnings ultimately earned him a seat on Capitol Hill. He was revered by those that understood how he gave up his body and freedom in perilous confrontations like the one he withstood crossing the Edmund Pettus bridge in Selma, Ala. as a protestor for AfricanAmerican voting rights.

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Memories of U.S. Rep. John R. Lewis at Rochdale Village

U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks, left, with the Honorable John R. Lewis as he wows the crowd at Rochdale Village.

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Education, Mr. Lewis’s struggles are not lost on me. I learned that he fought for everyone experiencing injustice and that his unwavering efforts towards getting in “good trouble” resulted in far reaching advancements

of civil rights benefits then and now.

Thanks to Congressman Gregory Meeks, Rochdale Village will forever be connected to John Lewis and he to us. It was John Lewis that spoke at the age of 23 in August 1963 at the March

on Washington, D.C. By December 1963, Rochdale Village opened as New York City’s successful experiment in housing integration, which is proof positive that his work was not in vain.

Farewell Mr. Lewis. Well done.

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Board of Directors host mask and sanitary supplies giveaway

Board President Jean Randolph-Castro (rear left) watches as Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz (standing left) distributes to members of community.

Rochdale’s Public Safety Lieutenant Ernest Gaither helps to fill bottles with hand sanitizer for cooperator giveaway. The event was made possible thanks to community donations and Assemblymember Vivian E. Cook.

Cooperator Burnetta Graves donated bags and bottles that were distributed along with masks and sanitizer provided by Assemblywoman Vivian E. Cook.

Rochdale’s Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz fills bottle with hand sanitizer for cooperator.

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by Susan Van Brackle Kevin Livingston of the 100 Suits workforce development agency recently announced at a press conference held in Rochdale Village that a collaboration has been formed with social services organization Forestdale in Forest Hills. The partnership, brokered by Sharon Lee, acting Queens Borough President, allows participants of 100 Suits’ workforce development program to gain formal skills in food preparation. The initiative doesn’t stop there. Hirees of the program are also contracted to distribute their handprepared meals to shut-in senior citizens of the Rochdale Village community.

A young man flanked by community stakeholders speaks about 100 Suits.

Five months ago when the Coronavirus pandemic struck, Mr. Livingston, along with members of his outreach team, immediately pledged support to Rochdale Village seniors by teaming up with Senior Center staff, Public Safety and the Board of Directors to provide meal deliveries to elderly residents.

Before the pandemic shutdown took hold, Senior Center Director Sheree Shivers, coordinator Evelyn Wilson and staff helped with preparing and organizing. Mr. Livingston’s grab-n-go meals, which were assembled and available for pickup at the Community Center. He performed this work while running branch offices in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens.

Now thanks to the commitment of the 100 Suits organization, the year-round workforce development initiative has blossomed into a contracted food preparation program that allows steady employment opportunities for young people.

“When I learned that the Mayor didn’t allow for summer youth employment, I wanted to create positions for young people in this community.” As a result of a contract he received with the Mayor’s office, Livingston stated, “We just created nine positions for social distancing Ambassadors so my staff will be in the community handing out PPE masks and hand sanitizer wherever there is

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Kevin Livingston of ‘100 Suits’ and BP Lee form intergenerational alliance to feed RV seniors

Kevin Livingston, CEO of the 100 Suits workforce development agency (center) holds press conference to announce community service initiatives made possible by collaborations, with acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee, Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office and President of the Board of Directors Jean Castro.

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Grab-n-go giveaway at RV with C.R.I.S.P.

Members of the Cora Rose Institute for Social Progression (C.R.I.S.P.) collaborate with Rochdale Board of Directors (left to right) 2nd Vice President Tim Mercer, 4th Vice President of the Board Ed Douglass, President Jean Castro and Chairman of the Board Clifton Stanley Diaz to distribute grab-n-go consumer products to the community.

Children were even treated to school supplies, coloring books and other fun treats from C.R.I.S.P.

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Residents cued up patiently in a socially distant manner to collect grab-n-go items distributed

by C.R.I.S.P. in partnership with the Community Center Committee, F.O.O.D. Foundation, Auntie Tyra’s House, the Christian Cultural Center, Ladies of Vision & Excellence #007, the NYC Sheriff’s Department Morningstar Baptist Church and Sheltering Arms.

Above left, Vice President Tim Mercer, Lieutenant Ernest Gaither and Vice President Ed Douglass help to offload items for the community from the delivery van. Members from the C.R.I.S.P. organization provided cooperators with prepared grab-n-go meals as well as nonperishable food stuffs that were packed in environmentally friendly reusable bags. Distributions were not limited to just food. Participants could also receive consumer goods like books and other family necessities like baby diapers. There was literally something for everyone at the grab-n-go event.