Rochdale Village Bulletin May 2017 Edition

THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER

Vol. 53 No. 05

May 2017

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

Operation Prom Strikes Again!

Team showers deserving Queens youths with prom attire and pampering at Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom - Page 11

Spectrum ready to present bulk rate proposal in RV groups

By Susan Van Brackle

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pectrum representatives will spend a week at Rochdale Village beginning Monday, June 5 through Friday, June 9, in order to present their bulk-rate proposal directly to cooperators in one-on-one sessions. During these meetings, Spectrum will

Representatives will pitch a bulk rate proposal and host Q&A sessions at upcoming community meetings.

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General Manager’s Report - Pg. 4

explain details of the bulk pricing structure, channel offerings, conditions and other financial incentives of the agreement to the community.

The meeting will also briefly discuss the status of Private Cable Network’s operations and that company’s role going forward for those that had previously enlisted their (Continued on Page 3)

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Kitchen Cabinet Sales Pg. 17

Page 2 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 Jean Randolph-Castro Vice Presidents Talib Bey Mario Turner Jean Hall Tim Mercer Treasurer Lisa Stark Assistant Treasurer Maryam Hubbard Secretary Joyce Williams

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Talib Bey Jean Randolph-Castro Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis Jean Hall Maryam Hubbard Tracey Irvin Tim Mercer Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Derrick Shareef Barbara Staples Lisa Stark Mario Turner Joyce Williams Gary Casimir (State Representative) COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Budget & Finance Lisa Stark Commercial Services Tim Mercer Community Center Jean Randolph-Castro Community Relations Maryam Hubbard Legal & Management Jean Randolph-Castro Maintenance Tracey Irvin Orientation Clifton Stanley Diaz Public Safety Talib Bey Senior Citizens Joyce Williams Youth Planning Mario Turner Environmental Conservation Kamal Saleem MANAGEMENT Managing Agent

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.

General Manager Marion Scott

Assistant Managers

Lance Williams, 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

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May 2017

President’s Message

- by Jean Randolph-Castro

Greetings Cooperators, There comes a time when Board members and cooperators must view Rochdale as our home and we should be on one accord. My long-term vision is working together and simply being one big family in one big village.

At times, as with any family, we will have disagreements but we must agree to disagree. It is possible for us to work together, respect each other and abide by the policies that are in place. In reality, we are working toward the common goal of protecting our home. I am very proud of the place that we call the Jewel of Jamaica. We richly deserve this place so we must do everything within reason to preserve the quality of life.

Keep in mind we as Board members live here and we want the best for you as well as for ourselves. Remember we are not renters we are shareholders. We are supervised by the state. We are responsible for maintaining and up keeping of our home.

One of our main responsibilities as cooperators is to keep up with our apartments while management focuses on the common arears. This enables management and the Board to keep carrying charges down.

With electric, gas, heat and air conditioning included in our carrying charges, it makes it much easier for us to maintain our home as opposed to rentals. I am expressing my opinion. It does not make it easier for everyone, but this is just a prime example for us to say how blessed we are here in the Village of Rochdale.

Income Survey It is very important that everyone turn in his or her income survey. As a cooperative that is supervised

by NYSHCR we must comply every year. Those of us that do not turn in our surveys will be subject to a 50% surcharge in addition to our carrying charges until we comply. Another important reason for submitting your income surveys is to ensure there are no discrepancies or hold ups when a household member files for succession.

It is therefore important that everyone living with you is included on the survey.

Air Conditioning We are looking forward for the air conditioning to be on very soon. Please be mindful to conserve as much energy as you can. Treat it as if you were paying a bill.

By leaving our convectors on when we are not home, we are increasing energy consumption and throwing away money unnecessarily.

Jean Randolph-Castro

are lonely or with no family member to talk to, the NORC program is here for you. For the homebound, there are services available like meals on wheels. NORC can refer you to agencies available to address such issues. You can always call, walk in or have a family member come to see what opportunities are there for you and your quality of Bike Riding Please be mindful life. that bike riding is prohibited throughout the complex Senior Center Our senior center is accept in designated playgrounds. We have seniors and another great resource for people walking through the our community. For those walkways from the big mall who are able we ask that you to the small mall and want come out and enjoy lunch at a to prevent injury, as there is reduced cost, games such as no dedicated bike path at this Bingo, exercise classes and time. In the future, we will be various trips throughout the looking into designating ar- year. eas for bicycle paths on the Happenings in Rochdale campus.

As part of the community center renovations, new, NORC I am very much con- safer front entrance/exit glass cerned of cooperators rights. doors are being installed by Be mindful that succession the flagpole area. As the renrights are very important as a ovations near completion, we cooperator. Utilize the NORC would like you to come out program to ask questions on and enjoy some of the free how to obtain the power of entertainment that Rochdale attorney and an executor of board committees put togethestate. There are additional er annually for your enjoyresources the NORC program ment. A free annual Summer has to offer. If there are any Music Festival starts the first seniors in their homes that Sunday in August and con(Continued on Page 8)

The next Rochdale Village Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for 7:45 p.m.

Monday, June 26, 2017 in the Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom

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Spectrum to host Q&A sessions in RV groups (Continued from Page 1) services. Sessions will be held at 7:00 p.m. in each group as follows in order to accommodate time-crunched commuters: • • • • •

Monday: Tuesday:

Wednesday: Thursday:

Friday:

Group 5, Building 20 Community Room Group 4, Building 14 Community Room Group 3, Building 10 Community Room Group 2, Building 8 Community Room Group 1, Building 1 Community Room

As follow up to the meetings, residents will receive a short survey in their July 2017 carrying charge statement with regard to the proposal presented at the sessions.

ROCHDALE HAS DEDICATED SPECTRUM CABLE SALES SPECIALISTS TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITY Venia Yates (347) 668-5962, Venia.Yates@charter.com and Adrian Blake (646) 385-4599, Adrian.Blake@charter.com, are the dedicated Spectrum Sales Specialists for the Rochdale Village Community. Their numbers and email addresses are posted for cooperator’s convenience. In the coming days, residents will receive a sales survey that will help to gauge cooperators’ desire to move forward with the proposed bulk sales agreement. The board of Directors and Management has taken NO position of any kind with regard to the Spectrum proposal other than to allow the cable company to market directly to consumers.

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Monthly Report Monthly Report

by Marion Marion Scott Scott -- by

General Manager’s Monthly Report for April 2017

BOARD MANAGEMENT INTERFACE Opinion is sharply divided about whether and how staff should interact with board members. Managing agents often feel that independent board-staff contact undermines their authority and creates the potential for staff to give misleading or undermining information to the board due to a lack of context. They also worry that board members will give inappropriate information Artist’s rendering of future Rochdale Village Mall#1. to staff about financial problems It is taking shape as we speak. or what’s in the budget for staff inviting board members is not meetings. We want to keep the raises (or cuts). part of the thought process. lines of communication open As most of us know, the Rather than lament the and prevent misinformation vision, governance and support fact they were not included in being disseminated to that a Board of Directors a staff function they should cooperators.

Unfortunately, provides to a housing company consider sponsoring a Board/ this avenue is not always used plays an integral role in the Employee day to build mutual resulting in confusion and staff’s success in carrying out trust and respect for one perturbation. For instance, the organization’s mission. But another. For employees mixing when some board members what exactly are the appropriate their work life with their social receive a grievance or complaint lines of engagement between life at work is not easy because from a resident they should the board and staff? How much they have to walk a very fine use the “open door” to get the interaction is too much and how line when confronted with other half of the story, instead much is too little? higher authority figures. we have seen half-truths get publicized and disseminated.

Historically there is no Spectrum is another example, apparent flow of information THE OPEN DOOR The management team whereas they have presented between lower and middle management and the Board. It maintains an open door policy Rochdale with a bulk service has been the practice that the for all board members. The package that cooperators will Board only meets with staff reason for the implementation evaluate via a survey. Some when they are acknowledged for such a policy is to maintain would have you believe that with a day of recognition for a positive relationship and management may in some way services rendered. Therefore, provide accurate information be a beneficiary. This could not when planning a staff function to the Board on an as needed be farther from the truth, as or a day of fun and games, basis in addition to the monthly we have no horse in that race.

When misinformation such as this is transmitted, it leads to mistrust with some viewing management as an adversary instead of an ally. Management has a fiduciary responsibility to present all offers that we believe will benefit the community.

It is the Board of Directors’ prerogative to say yay or nay.

We will continue to leave the door open and cooperate with all that choose to walk through.

ALWAYS ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT As we assess the day-today needs of the development, we are continuously looking for ways to improve processes that ultimately contribute to overall efficacy.

Through negotiations with the Public Safety union, there will be an increase in starting salary for officers to ensure hiring quality people and more training to boost productivity and professionalism.

By outsourcing payroll, we will upgrade an antiquated system, strengthen reporting compliance and augment accuracy and efficiency. It is understood that buildings with an aging infrastructure will need consistent attention however, it is equally important to invest in the people that will be that provide service to the community.

COOPERATORS! Please do not deposit bulk garbage in the building’s service hallway after 3:30 PM Thank you.

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Controller’s Report - by William Young Community Center Profit & Loss Statement year-to-date

Consolidated Profit & Loss Statement as of

March 31, 2017

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Controller’s Report

- by William Young

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Activity FY 2017 2016

Rochdale Village, Inc. Balance Sheet FY 2016 and FY 2017

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Carrying Charges (ONLY) >$100 in Aging FY 2017 2016

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Public Safety Report

- by Victoria Pearson

Public Safety Monthly Report April 2017

Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale Village, Inc., Public Safety Department during the month of April 2017. Public Safety maintains twenty-four hour coverage.

LOITERING: During the month of April 2017, the Public Safety Department has continued to focus attention on loitering conditions. As a result, Public Safety officers responded to total of (23) complaints of loitering which were resolved as follows: 1.

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Conditions corrected – Fifteen (15) loiterers complied with officers’ directives to leave.

Unfounded – Eight (8) unfounded loitering complaints (officers responded but no loiterers were present) Responded – Seventeen (17) loiterers found and/or loiterers were advised of RV’s rules and regulations Violations issued – One (1) violation for loitering were issued.

Non-compliant of directives to leave – One (1) C-Summons issued.

TOWING: 19 WARNING ISSUED: 00 TOTAL: 19 ESCORTS:

105

SECURITY RESPONDED TO THE FOLLOWING CALLS:

3365 MAINTENANCE CALLS: 594 TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICES: 3959 INCIDENT REPORTS: 164 MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER: 1697 ARREST(S): 02 IN HOUSE DETAINED:

0 TOTAL: 02

VIOLATIONS ISSUED: 45 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO: 0 The Rochdale Village Public Safety Department will continue to EVICTION(S): 2 organize to better serve the community.

There was (02) arrests for the month of April 2017.

DVR UNIT ACTIVITY RISK MANAGEMENT INCIDENTS 12 INVESTIGATIVE INCIDENTS 50 VIOLATIONS ISSUED 14 ARREST INCIDENTS 01 TOTAL INCIDENTS 77

TOWED VEHICLES The Public Safety Department towed nineteen (19) vehicles during the month of April 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:

1736 16 1752

VIOLATIONS

11 22 33 44 55 6 67 78 89 9 10 1011 12 1113 1214 1315 1418 1519 1820 21 1922 2023 2124 2225 2332 27 24 25

Listed are the classifications of Notice of Violations issued: CLASSIFICATION AMOUNT CLASSIFICATION AMOUNT Illegal Move out Illegal Move in 03 Illegal in Illegal Move out 31 Negligence 34 Negligence HarboringaaPet Pet 22 Harboring Loud Noise 7 Loud Noise 5 Disorderly Conduct/Abusive Language 4 Disorderly Conduct/Abusive Language Loitering 11 Loitering Illegal Sublet 03 DamageIllegal to Rochdale 15 Sublet Property Littering Property 12 Damage to Rochdale Failure to Comply 7 Littering Reckless Endangerment 2 Failure to Comply 4 Illegal Occupant 2 Reckless Endangerment Dispute 02 Illegal Occupant Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance 01 Criminal Activities 30 Dispute FireofHazard 20 Criminal Possession Controlled Substance Urinating in Public 1 Criminal Activities 2 Disturbing the Peace 0 Fire Hazard Gas Leak 02 Urinating in Public Trespass 2 Disturbing the Peace Odor 0 Harassment 2 Gas Leak Smoking in Unauthorized area 1 Trespass Open container 1 Odor Total 452 Harassment 1 Total

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Monthly Report

- by Pius Kwarteng-Danquah

Contract Summary/Status — April 2017

LOCAL LAW 11, CYCLE 6, 7 & 8 February, 2017. Estimated completion, BUILDING FAÇADE REPAIRS: end of September.

Building Numbers 2, 4, 7, 9, 17- 20.

Completed end of December, 2016.

COMMUNITY CENTER ROOF: Work on parapet wall completed end of SHOPPING CENTER: October, 2016 1. Project Schedule: Construction began, October 2016. Completion – September, PARKING LOT #3: 2017 Project began May 8th, 2017.

2. Contract Amount: $1,760,000 1. Phase 1 - May 8 to May 19

2. Phase 2 - May 22 to June 2 Bathrooms are scheduled to be complet- 3. Phase 3 - June 5 to June 16 ed in the following phases: WALKWAY REPAIRS: 1. Phase 1 - Men’s bathroom completed Project to start June 8th, 2017 mid-March, 2017.

2. Phase 1 - ADA bathroom renovation PARKING LOT #6: will be completed mid-June, 2017.

Project completed end of December, 2016.

3. Phase 2 - Women’s bathroom will be completed mid-June, 2017.

ROOF LEAK RENOVATION: 4. Phase 3 - Hallway renovation began 1. Building 7A, Apt. 13E

President’s Message (Continued from Page 2) tinues for every Sunday in the month of August. We also have an annual Family Fun Day, which includes free music, food and rides for the children in the month of August.

The Board has implemented a new postal package mailbox that will be coming in all the buildings. Building 8 section B currently has a model for these mailboxes.

The goal of this project is to prevent USPS packages being missed or left at apartment doors. A key will be placed in your mailbox to re-

trieve packages.

We are looking forward for everyone to attend the Cancer support meeting on June 29th, 2017 at 7 p.m. in the Community Center. In this meeting we will be organizing our 2nd annual cancer walk. All are welcome.

Cooperators Sessions Cooperators, please keep in mind, board members are duly elected to serve you. We, as board members, appreciate your respect when you come to the podium during the cooperators’ session.

Group Manager Numbers at RV For all maintenance requests and repairs, please note the following group numbers and contacts for your convenience. Call (718) 276-5610 and dial the following extension for your circle:

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(Completed, February, 2017) Community Center – Room 18 (Completed, February, 2017) Community Center – Club Lounge & Ladies Restroom

(Completed, March 2017) Building 2C, Apt. 13C (Completed, April 2017) Big Mall Entry Canopy Roof (Completed, April 2017) Building 4B, Hallway (Completed, April 2017) Rochdale Outlet Mall (Completed, April 2017)

ASBESTOS RECORDS (Reorganizing Files): Project to be completed by end of May, 2017.

However, it is difficult to carry out a successful board meeting to respond and address your concerns if we as a people do not comply with rules and regulations. With that said, at the last board meeting a new policy was put in place by the board of directors to move the cooperators’ session to the front of the monthly meeting.

The cooperators’ session will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. We must end on time in order to move forward with the business portion in a timely manner. We will expect your full cooperation to

makes this a success.

Spectrum Survey In closing, I would like every cooperator to please complete and return your Spectrum bulk package survey. It is totally up to the majority of the cooperators to respond in order for the board to make a sound decision on how to proceed.

Ending The greatest impact a board member can have is in loving what we do that affects the cooperators, our family and our friends. Love & Peace to all. Enjoy your summer.

Group 1: ext. 402 and 403, ring bell #304 in Bldg. 2 Group 2: ext. 405 and 406, ring bell #196 in Bldg. 5 Group 3: ext. 410 and 411, ring bell #400 in Bldg. 10 Group 4: ext. 413 and 414, ring bell #400 in Bldg. 13 Group 5: ext. 417 and 418, ring bell #196 in Bldg. 17

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~Poetry Corner & Musings...~ May is for Mothers and Memories

By Ed Miller

When God sends you help... don’t ask questions

By Ed Miller

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Walking with her baby An adorable three year old The spring day ablaze With dandelions, yellow, gold.

She hurried to the pharmacy to get medication, got back to her car and found that she had locked her keys inside.

“Fwowers!” cried the little girl.

“Not!” said her mommy.

“Fwowers!” repeated the girl.

“No!” said her mommy.

The woman found an old rusty coat hanger left on the ground. She looked at it and said, “I don’t know how to use this.” She bowed her head and asked God to send her some HELP.

I stood nearby in wonderment Should I intercede?

For me and the child, a flower, To her mother it was a weed.

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When we were kids on Mother;s Day Mom always made fried chicken Now that she is old and gray We get her out the kitchen.

We take her to a restaurant Her children, girls and boys Can’t hear each other talk Because of all the noise Mom tries to appreciate Her sentiments are sweet Leaves food upon the plate There’s much to much to eat She’d much prefer to be at home Cooking up fried chicken What she calls her pleasure dome Her pots and pans, her kitchen

Within 5 minutes an old beat-up motorcycle pulled up, driven by a bearded man who was wearing an old biker skull rag. He got off his cycle and asked if he could help.

She said: “Yes, my daughter is sick. I’ve locked my keys in my car. I must get home. Please, can you use this hanger to unlock my car?”

He said, “Sure.” He walked over to the car and in less than a minute the car door was open.

She hugged the man and through tears said, “Thank You, God, for sending me such a very nice man.”

The man heard her little prayer and replied, “Lady, I am NOT a nice man. I just got out of prison yesterday; I was in prison for car theft.”

The woman hugged the man again, sobbing, “Oh, thank You, God! You even sent me a Professional!”

Education Achieved but Target Career in Move

By Anthony Blake From the very start, it was what schools to chose There were so many schools you became confused You were looking for schools that would meet your academic agenda Beginning from the start and graduation achieved But it was hard, but you sacrificed Yet you asked if education was worth it, and the answer is yes Look at you now you are in your Cap and Gown Tomorrow arrived being your present day Today is what I call “DEGREE DAY” It took persuasion and certainly a lot of praying Heaven’s wonder and education going yonder But you proved to yourself that you can achieve You are the witness to that This is nothing to sneeze at As you walk out of the educational institution doors being not for the last time, but always keep education in mine As you go out always remember to come back Whether it be education continuing or just encour age students But you are the mission that education does happen Success seems far off Yet it’s closer than you think Now education has pushed you in the career mov ing forward mode Decisions upon Decisions What career should I chose?

Where your talent lies you shouldn’t be confused It will be challenging and discouraging Yet with your ability to present It will be your educational institution that you shall represent You are prepared to step out You know the concepts from theories that everyone will be talking about Apply and do your very best Success will be your testimony in confess However, except nothing for less Your educational institution achieved and you are their Scholar There are no goodbyes, but a commodity of excel lence being an everlasting good try.

Is GOD Great or what!?!

Open Call for Poetry Submissions

If you are a poet and you know it, then contact the Rochdale Village Bulletin Take advantage of this open call for poetry submissions to the Bulletin. Submissions are due the 2nd Friday of the month by email to rochdalebulletin@gmail.com.

Who knows, the next creative writing in the Poetry Corner could be yours.

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Operation Prom at RV for 2nd year

By Susan Van Brackle

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ochdale’s Youth Planning Committee hosted their second annual Operation Prom celebration on Saturday, May 10, 2017.

The committee is chaired by 2nd Vice President of the Board of Directors, Mario Turner.

The Operation Prom initiative provides deserving high school seniors from Queens with the opportunity to select the prom attire of their dreams.

What's more, the students receive pampering at the New Life Nail Spa that’s stationed right there in the grand ballroom after they choose their prom gear.

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ROCHDALE VILLAGE FIGHTS THE FIGHT

It’s all in the Planning Planning for Operation Prom begins earlier in the year really and culminates once the event is underway.

Candace Hutson is Operation Prom's Director for the Queens area. Days before an event, activities generally include storage of hundreds of evening wear pieces then hauling them to the event location. The team works well into the night as each of the gowns are separated, tagged, hung on clothing racks then organized so that students

may find what they want easily. Dress donations to the program have grown so much that warehouse space in New Jersey was required to house the excess. A caravan that included committee chairman Mario Turner himself, assembled to gather this year’s gowns and tuxedos readying them for the next day's event.

"It's what I do. Anything to make this a successful event for these kids" stated Mr. Turner. He even helped style a tuxedo outfit with a graduating youth.

As students exited the ballroom, finishing touches were provided for prom outfits at the accessories corner Designer shoes, evening bags and other ‘bling’ was displayed for the young ladies to choose from.

Many seniors that are continuing their education at colleges like Marymount,Manhattan, Hunter and Borough of Manhattan Community College were excited as they said “Yes” to their dress. Guidance counselors recommend each student that attends an Operation Prom event. Recommendations were based upon the pupil’s grades and scholastic achievements.

Look out for postings about Operation Prom 2018 early next year. Perhaps your graduating superstar will attend.

Photos on page 15.

The Rochdale Village Community Center Committee in conjunction with the Community Center are hosting the 1st Monthly

THURSDAY, JUNE 29TH, 2017 7:00 pm Rochdale Village Community Center 169-65 137th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434

All ARE WELCOME!!

We need your support

For information, please contact: Committee Chairperson: Jean Randolph-Castro (347) 229-8514 Community Center Director: Julia Shaw (718) 276-5700 Ext. 339 Support Group Co-Chairperson: Betty Smith Board Office (718) 276-5700 Ext. 336

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Happenings around Rochdale Village

Senator Sanders partners with RV Board for community Job Fair will be a wide variety of companies to

By Susan Van Brackle

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n his continuing efforts to bring economic development and prosperity to the people of the 10th Senatorial District, Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) partnered with the Rochdale Village Board of Directors to host his second Job Hiring Fair at the Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom on Tuesday, May 30. The highly anticipated employment fest was met by overwhelming applicant response.

According to Heyden Horsham, Senator Sanders’ community liaison, over 1,000 candidates attended the event over the course of the day. Many felt encouraged after the session. Some traveled great distances to place their applications for potential opportunities within the Rochdale Village community as well as with talent agents from other well known corporations that participated.

The Senator encouraged many to attend the fare stating, “ There

Rochdale Village Community Center Presents

BE SAFE! BE STRONG!

choose from, and they are looking to hire YOU! Come to the fair and see what opportunities are available. The first step to a better future starts with you. Bring your resume and dress for success.

Next Steps Human resource professionals and Rochdale Village senior administrative staff engage with candidates offering on-the-spot interviews and accepting resumes.

Ongoing capital improvement projects and continuous modernization of amenities within the cooperative require capable support in multiple areas. Moreover, Rochdale Village, Inc. is supportive of our nation’s veterans and encourages skilled, former military job seekers to submit an application.

Any applicants being considered for employment will be contacted directly about next steps in the recruitment process.

Women & Teens

Safety Presentation & Workshop

Saturday, June 17, 2017 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Personal safety tips and general awareness issues are shared and discussed. Hands-on practical self-defense tactics.

Come learn how to protect your self! Safety is your responsibility…

Wear loose fitting clothing!

Light Refreshments! Admission FREE!!!

Rochdale Village Community Center

169-65 137th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434 RSVP Call 718- 276-5700 Ext.337

Instructor Connie Pacheco is a Certi-ied Women's Safety Instructor for over 16 years !!

If You See Something, Say Something.

Call Rochdale Village Public Safety at (718) 276-2400 or text at (347) 455-9373. Thank you.

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Our Rochdale Villa Senator James Sanders Jr. & Rochdale Board host 2nd Annual Job Fair

Some of the community’s favorite brands were attracted by State Senator james Sanders to vend at the recent job fair held in the Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom.

On the heels of Memorial Day weekend, representatives from the U.S. Army presented employment options for patrons that attended.

The Small Business Administration was also there to encourage entrepreneurship if job placement wasn’t the goal.

(left to right) President of the Rochdale Village Board of Directors’, Jean Castro, Chairman of the Board, Clifton Stanley Diaz, Senator James Sanders, Jr., Community Liaison, Hayden Horsham.

Hiring opportunities at U.S. Customs and Border Patrol received a lot of interest from job fair attendees.

Rochdale Village Human Resource representatives evaluated a number of prospective candidates for its many departments and active job postings.

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age Community Annual Operation Prom Event in the Grand Ballroom

Mission accomplished as Operation Prom team members stand alongside a graduating student that just said “Yes” to her dress.

Racks and racks of evening gowns and tuxedos must be prepared for display in the grand ballroom.

Accessories make the outfit as students check out the assortment before leaving.

This pair spent time on Mother’s Day weekend finding that perfect dress.

Mr. Turner shows a graduating student the range of tuxedo ware that’s available for the prom.

New Life Nail Spa was there to provide relaxation to students after their grueling final exams.

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Rochdale Village Outlet going strong after over 20 years in Mall #1

By Susan Van Brackle

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hen the Rochdale Village Outlet first opened some 20 years ago in Mall #1, the space was a dormant section of the cooperative’s former movie theater. Fast forward to today, patrons may purchase everything from balloons to occasional furniture, refrigerator magnets to panty hose, convenience foods and lots of things in between at the store. “It’s not just about coming in as cheaply as possible. We’re committed to rotating stock on a regular basis, honoring bargain pricing on competitive products like cleansers similarly sold in other retail environments and keeping the shop as orderly and neat as possible because that’s what the community deserves.”

A Haven for Books Affectionately known to many as the RVO, the store has

evolved substantially over the years. What began with product offerings of a little bit of this and a hodgepodge of that, has now become a niche outlet for an eclectic selection of African American books in the southeast Queens area. Guests can currently find fiction, non-fiction, Christian books, Bible books, inspirational and children’s books; biographies, cookbooks, coffee table books and more according to store partners Glen Karmi and Peter Sechiano. For example, books on Steve Harvey, Michelle Obama and Frederick Douglass can be found in RVO’s book aisle alongside those from Queen’s novelist and NAACP Image Award Winner Victoria Christopher Murray, whose works are sold on Amazon and other bookstores. What started with a couple books on floor stands has blossomed into what is now a fully stacked dedicated book aisle. The first book

The RVO has become the area’s go-to spot for picking up old, new and interesting book titles for personal enjoyment and gift giving.

purchased, according to Peter, was a thick book and I think Oprah Winfrey might have been on the front. I figured well geez, that’s gotta’ sell.” Inspirational books from Pastor Joel Osteen, Pastor T.D. Jakes are some of the outlets top sellers. Cook books and coffee table books are also popular and make great

gifts.

Like any other outlet store, there are many specialty items to choose from at the RVO. According to Glen, “If you see something that you truly like, get it now. Specialty items tend to run out quickly and are generally available while supplies last.

Saturday, JUNE 17th,2017 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.

Rochdale Village Big Mall

The Rochdale Village Community Relations Committee Presents

2017

For More Information contact:

Board Office 718-276-5700 Ext. 336 Approved for Posting by the Board Office until June 18, 2017

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Get your New Kitchen Cabinet at Rochdale Village Maintenance

Kitchen Features: • • • • • • • •

Choice of Cherry Wood or Antique Ivory finish 100% Plywood material Quartz Countertop Stainless Steel Sink Stainless Steel Gooseneck Retractable Spray Head Faucet Brushed Nickel Drawer Pulls 4-Double door cabinet closures 2-Door Pantry cabinet

Prices (Installed):

KITCHENS WITH PANTRY = $2,480.00 • SMALL • MEDIUM = $3,080.00 • LARGE = $3,180.00 *(Add $50.00 for vendor installed door pulls.)

Kitchen Benefits:

Rochdale approved kitchen cabinets benefit cooperators by: outgoing restoration charges upon moving • Reducing Rochdale’s plumbers are authorized to service the • equipment.

How to Order: • • • • •

Draft order request with Group Manager Pay in full at Mgmt. office cashier window Credit & debit cards, check or money order Order finalized with proof of payment Cabinet delivery is up to 4 weeks from payment.

Call or Visit:

Group 1: ext. 402 and 403, ring bell #304 in Bldg. 2 Group 2: ext. 405 and 406, ring bell #196 in Bldg. 5 Group 3: ext. 410 and 411, ring bell #400 in Bldg. 10 Group 4: ext. 413 and 414, ring bell #400 in Bldg. 13 Group 5: ext. 417 and 418, ring bell #196 in Bldg. 17

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - April 24, 2017

R21-17:

Barbara Staples WHEREAS, on March 2nd and April 11,

2017, the fiscal year 2018, 2019 (FY2018, FY2019),

Eight for, two abstentions, five absent; motion passes.

and Capital Expenditure Budgets were presented to the Budget and Finance Committee and Board of Directors respectively;

R22-17: WHEREAS, Category 1 Elevator

WHEREAS, all significant line items in the Budget and Capital Expenditure Budget were reviewed and explained to the Committee and the

Inspections are due for one hundred and twenty-one (121) elevators at Rochdale Village; WHEREAS, proposals were sought from

Board by Management, the Controller and the

various consulting firms producing bids ranging in

Department Heads and

cost from $25,562 to $50,820 per year, for a two

WHEREAS, the Budget for FY2018, FY2019 and Capital Expenditure Budgets are attached.

(2) year period; WHEREAS, Savkom, Inc. the incumbent, provided the lowest responsible bid in the amount

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the FY2018, FY2019 and Capital Expenditure

of $25,562 for a total bid for the two (2) year period of $51,304 and WHEREAS, Category 5 elevator testing

Budgets.

occurring from March through April of 2018

Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro

produced bids ranging in cost from $43,356 to

Seconded by: Lisa Stark

$93,775 for the five-year period of which Savkom,

FOR

Inc. provided the lowest responsible bid, in the

Talib Bey

Clifton Stanley Diaz

Jean Hall

Timothy Mercer

amount of $43,356.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the

Jean Randolph-Castro Lisa Stark

Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts

Mario Turner

the proposal from Savkom, Inc. in the total amount

Joyce Williams

ABSTAIN Stacey Francis

of $51,304 to conduct Category 1 Elevator Tracey Irvin

ABSENT Maryam Hubbard Kamal Saleem

Inspections over a two-year period and Category 5 Testing at a total of $43,356 subject to approval

Earl Roberts Derrick Shareef

from the New York State Homes & Community Renewal.

Moved by: Lisa Stark

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Seconded by: Joyce Williams.

Talib Bey

WHEREAS, the incumbent, Robert J.

FOR

Stahl, Architect, provided the second lowest but

Clifton Stanley Diaz

most responsible bid and is currently working on

Jean Hall

several projects throughout the Campus, to the

Timothy Mercer

satisfaction of Rochdale Village, without

Jean Randolph-Castro

Derrick Shareef

increasing their price.

Stacey Francis

Tracey Irvin

Lisa Stark

Mario Turner

Joyce Williams

Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts ABSENT

Maryam Hubbard Kamal Saleem

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the

the proposal from Robert J Stahl, Architect, Earl Roberts

subject to the approval from the New York State

Barbara Staples

Homes & Community Renewal.

Eleven for, four absent; motion passes.

Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz Seconded by: Talib Bey.

R23-17:

FOR WHEREAS, Rochdale Village has several

Talib Bey

projects requiring the services of a Consultant to

Timothy Mercer

prepare plans & specifications to ensure

Lisa Stark

Department of Building codes and regulations are

Joyce Williams

adhered to and to provide expertise for renovations throughout the Campus, and WHEREAS, proposals were sought from

Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Randolph-Castro Mario Turner

ABSTAIN Stacey Francis Tracey Irvin

several architecture firms, with a not to exceed

Jean Hall Derrick Shareef

ABSENT

amount of $120,000 per year, of which JSA

Maryam Hubbard

Architects provided the lowest but not most

Kamal Saleem

responsible bid, in that one portion of their bid

Seven for, four abstentions, four absent; motion

appears to be out of synch with the other bidders

passes.

Earl Roberts Barbara Staples

in the same category, and

Practice safe pill disposal methods at area pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS. Outdated prescriptions and vitamins should never be disposed of in toilets or down the sink RV.

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions Requiring Board Action - April 24, 2017

Meeting began: 7:50 p.m.

Herbert Freedman - General Manager Board Members: Jay Williams - Assistant General Present Manager Clifton Stanley Diaz - Chairperson Lance Williams - Assistant Jean Randolph-Castro - President General Manager Talib Bey - 1st Vice President William Greenspan, Esq., Mario Turner - 2nd Vice President Corporate Counsel Jean Hall - 3rd Vice President William Young - Controller Tim Mercer - 4th Vice President Corey Jones - Director of Joyce Williams - Secretary Maintenance Lisa Stark - Treasurer Victoria Pearson - Director of Stacey Francis - Director Public Safety Tracy Irvin - Director Judy Jones - President, House Kamal Saleem - Director (Late Congress Arrival 8:15 p.m.)

Derrick Shareef - Director Not Present Maryam Hubbard - Assistant Also present Treasurer MSI Real Estate Earl Roberts - Director

Barbara Staples - Director Gil Francisco - Facility Manager The agenda for the evening: 1. Motions 2. Adjournment 3. Cooperator’s Session The roll call was taken upon opening the meeting.  Based on the attendance, a quorum was reached.

There were (3) motions requiring board action (see the Board Resolutions).

Motion to adjourn came at 9:05 p.m.

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Community Center Committee Minutes for Thursday, May 18, 2017 In Attendance Jean Randolph-Castro; Edward Douglass; Tina Young; Dorothy Jackson; Margaret Cummings; Norma A. Dean.; Inez Lewis; Ethel Gomez Marilyn Bell; Bro. Bob Williams; Rose Hodgson; Jean Randolph-Castro Judith Pierre-Charles; Community Center Director Julia Shaw.

Welcome The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Jean Randolph-Castro.

New Business - Annual Event: 70’s, 80’s + 90’s Dance with Dr. D.J. Bob Lee . Tickets were distributed to committee members .

No Tickets sold at the door, provided all tickets sold in advance. Any tickets not sold in advance will be sold the door.

Inez Lewis will be receiving tickets .

Norma Dean will be serving set-ups .

Prizes will be given to the 3 best dressed in their outfit for the dance year chosen. (70’s,

80’s & 90’s) . The judges will be Tina Young, Margaret Cummings & Marilyn Bell.

New Business - Fall Festival Registration Maintenance will be asked to repaint the spaces around the campus and remove benches in the vendor spaces .

Money orders accepted ONLY. The Fall Festival will be on Sunday, September loth from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Price will be $40 for one space. Two spaces are $75. Three spaces are $100. Any additional space after 3 spaces, will be $40 each. Maximum of 4 spaces per person .

Registration dates will be as follows: July 11th from 4-9 p.m. in Rooms 11112/13 and July 15th from 12- 4 p.m. in Room 15.

New Business - Music Festival There will be 4 Groups: Reggae, R+B, Gospel & Jazz Gospel- August 6th Reggae - August l3th Jazz - August 20th

R+B - August 27th The committee has finalized all of the artists for the festival.

New Business - Community Center Director Julia Shaw The community center director Julia Shaw has updated the committee on what has taken place and an approximate date of when the community center renovations should be done.

The renovations include the Men’s Bathroom, Women’s Bathroom (Done by the end of June 2017) and the new compliance doors by the main flag pole entrance .

The approximate finished date for all renovations will be by the beginning of August.

Respectfully, Chairperson, Jean Randolph Castro Co-Chair, Eddie Douglas Submitted by: Janna Hernandez, Board Admin. Assistant

Commercial Services Committee Meeting attendees: Committee Attendance Sheet forwarded. Jay Williams; Reyel Basea Time: Called to order: 7:05 p.m.

Minutes for Thursday, April 27, 2017 Health - BBB was also mentioned as an option.

Key Foods: Made their transition to the new machines.

New machines are not equipped to give seniors 5% discount. Chairman Mercer will talk to the Coordinator (Jerome Buress) Meeting with merchants on May 25th.

Hibachi Grill: The majority of Board has voted to move forward with the lease agreement.

Other Concerns: What is the status on Southern Flair and Abigales?

Investigate why both Rochdale Village Subway franchises do not honor coupons?

Tim Mercer

Adjourned: 8:00 p.m.

Facilitator: Chairperson, Timothy Mercer Unfinished Business: J.S. Cleaners: Still looking for another cleaner to replace J.S. Cleaners.

Ideal: Management will be looking into complaints submitted by this committee. Next steps should be either Food & Drug Administration, Consumer Affairs, or Department of

Dunkin Donuts: There are still complaints about Duncan Donuts prices. The Committee will investigate further to determine new course of action. Status on targeted date for completion of renovation: The ceiling and bathrooms slowed down the renovation process. Jay Williams will get a new scope of where we are with completion.

Stationery Store in Mall 2: What is the status of the store opening date?

Are Kellys, Fish Market, and Ideal dumping waste into the drain???

Motion to adjourned made by Mr. Williams and 2nd by Ms. Dilworth ........ Motion Carried Next Meeting: May 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Timothy Mercer, Chairman Michele Hall, Co-Chair Tina Young, Secretary

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Maintenance Committee Minutes for Thursday, May 11, 2017 The meeting opened at 7:07 (3) New cabinets p.m. and was chaired by Chair, JH advised the committee members that Jean Hall (JH). from her perspective the new cabinets that are being offered to cooperators are welcomed as an update The following items and to our units however, she stressed that cooperators topics were addressed should not bear the entire cost of the cabinets. A during the meeting: majority of the committee members shared the same view on the cabinets.

(1) No water in building Jean Hall 11. Mr. Corey Jones, Mr. Jones explained that the color choices for the Maintenance Director cabinets had to be limited as storage would be an advised that all of the valves for the domestic water issue/cooperators were asked for their input and tanks needed to be changed and cleaned in building this information was placed in the Rochdale Village 11. This resulted in the building water being shut bulletin. However, committee members felt that off. He also noted there was a two-hour delay so the these ideas and choices should have been presented project began at l0:00 a.m. Today’s process involved to the maintenance committee for their collective the preparation to clean the tanks, which should be input. done in the next 2 weeks. When they clean the tanks cooperators will experience slightly lower water A question regarding ADA compliance was raised pressure. However, this should last one day. and Mr. Jones indicated he would bring this concern back to management.

A maintenance committee member asked, “Will there be any flooding from the toilet tank”. Mr. Going back to the roll out and cost - committee Jones responded, “No, you should not experience members indicated that every cooperator should any flooding.” However, if any cooperator does, receive these cabinets and Rochdale should pay. It they should contact maintenance immediately. Your was suggested that an assessment could have been fill valve may need to be changed. implemented Over a five-year period and installation of the cabinets could have been done over the same (2) Price List - as of May 9, 2017 five-year period. Thereby the cabinets would be Chair, JH provided the membership with a current paid. In addition, no consideration was given - if a copy ofthe price list. The price list represents what cooperator upgrades and then the cooperators gets a a cooperator is required to pay for items such as transfer to a larger unit and those cabinets have not closet doors, convector knob, medicine cabinet and been upgraded - the cooperator in theory gets the shower heads. Mr. Jones explained each column, short end of this transaction? which included description, item #, price, -20%, and labor cost (if applicable).

In the final comments/ cooperators want management and the board to rethink the rollout and the cost to Mr. Jones also indicated that the price list varies cooperators, our equity should increase and also day to day and that is why the price list is not make sure what is being offered is of good, lasting given out - similar to the stock market. Mr. Jones quality. further explained that Rochdale Village goes outs to different suppliers for bids. Therefore, the price (4) Issues - Raised by Groups list can vary from day to day, similar to the stock market and that is one reason the list is not provided Group 1- No issues raised! to cooperators.

Group 2 - Building 7 - (l) Bricks are missing near However, Chair, JH indicated that the price list the exterior by the M; and (2) Cooperator indicated should be published on a quarterly basis in the paint is falling off her wall (Mr. Jones took her Rochdale Village Bulletin with an explanation that specific information and will address). prices are subject to change. This would provide full Group 3 - (1) The new garbage cans that are in the transparency. hallway; why can’t a pedal be placed at the bottom Members of the committee raised questions and so cooperators do not have to use their hands. Also, comments about the quality of the items we are the size of the cans are too small and there is always purchasing today. Many feel the quality of the overflow garbage. Cooperators should be instructed products is poor, the products do not last like they to break down their boxes and not just throw them did years ago, and many wondered is the sacrifice in the hallway. for lower cost items worth the tradeoff of better Mr. Jones indicated that he feels NYC let us down quality items. regarding the recycling program and what was A question was raised regarding the cost of smoke promised particularly when it came to the recycling detectors and Mr. Jones advised smoke detectors are bins. What was shown in the beginning looked and free. functioned better. Mr. Jones also asked committee members to give the new system a chance; let

everyone get acclimated to the system. (it should be noted the majority of the members were still skeptical). (2) Building 9, the M door the entry keys are not working.

Group 4 - (1) Building 15, M door the remotes are not working; and (2) Building 16, C-section on the first floor water bugs are in the hallway.

Group 5 - (1) Is Bargold storage planning on taking away our free storage rooms? (2) Building 19, M door remote not working properly; (3) We note that in the morning people are coming into the buildings looking for cans and bottles - access should be limited and public safety needs to do a better job; (4) Building 20 has the rail - question can other building qualify for a rail to be installed? (5) Building 17, on May 4th there was work being done and a generator and a saw was being use to cut the chain link fence around 4:30-5:45 p.m. but the work area was not safely blocked off and now the fence is leaning to one side; (6) Building 17, M door - long delay before it closes - needs to be checked out and the light is not working; (7) need to address that the new garbage can setup is not ADA compliant nor does it help if a cooperator is visually impaired; (8) Still no signs indicating private property and no trespassing; (9) No signs for trespassing - private property; (10) Building 20, the grates in the elevator are not cleaned; (11) Building 20, extermination needed in Section A - roaches; (12) Building 20, 7th floor in the “A” section - door at the F exit does not close; (13) Building 20 the condition of the walls is terrible and needs to be addressed; (14) back to the garbage cans how often will they be washed? (15) Building 17 - front door mat is missing; (16) Building 17 - elevator in A section is not dean (17) Question does anyone work on Saturdays? Cooperators state garbage is not being picked up in building 18; (18) building 18 - lobby mirrors are not cleaned; and (19) Cooperator had an issue regarding her unit and the leaks which continue to need repair. Mr. Jones will address this.

(5) Parking - In an attempt to address the parking issue the board approved an ad-hoc committee be formed. I was selected, Jean Hall to chair that committee. At this time, we can add this to our meeting rather than host two separate meetings.

JH provided committee members with a parking statistics chart as of May 2017. Rochdale Village currently has 3,378 parking spaces; and will add motorcycle spaces in lots 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 6, and 8.

There are currently 1,623 people on the waiting list for parking with the longest wait being 3/1/1990.

The next steps will be to speak with management and make sure the parking waiting list is up to date.

We then will address ideas and suggestions for increasing parking for our residents.

No further business requiring discussion meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m..

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Rochdale Village NORC Weekly Activities - June 2017

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 A.M. Morning Mass Celebrations: Tues., Thurs.

Christ the King Church 145-39 Farmers Boulevard Springfield Gardens, NY 11434 718-528-6010

Pastor: Jeffry T. Dillon www.christthekingsg.org Service Times: Saturday Evening 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:00 a.m.

Daily Mass: M-F 8:00 am; Sat. 9:00 a.m.

Holy Days: 8:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

Bible Study: 3rd & 4th Sundays Confession: Sat. 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Tel: 718-529-3900 www.christpentecostaltemple.com Suffragan Bishop Derrick Farmer, DD Service Times: Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

Monday & Wednesday Noonday Prayer: 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m.

Friday Youth Service: 8:00 p.m.

Saturday Prayer Meeting 8:00 p.m.

Shepherd’s House Open Bible Church (SHOBC) 134-30 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.

Jamaica, NY 11434 Sunday school - 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship Experience -10 a.m.

Wednesdays - Bible Study & Prayer 7:30 pm Fridays - Deliverance Service 7:30p.m.

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 a.m.

Sunday 8:00am and 12:00 p.m.

Christ Pentecostal Temple, Inc. 109-45 157th Street Jamaica, N.Y. 11433

St. Pascal Babylon 112-43 198th Street St. Albans, NY 11412 Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m.

The Greater Rescue Church of

Christ, Inc. of the Apostolic Faith 110 - 51 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.

Jamaica, NY 11433 Phone: 718-739-7165 Fax: 718-739-3880 Website: www.greaterrescue.org E-mail: grcc@verizon.net Rev. Leslie B. Hodelin-Wilks, Pastor Min. Gene Robbins, Assistant Pastor Service Times Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship: 6 p.m.

Prayer Service: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Kingdom First Living Bible Class Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Evangelistic Worship: Fridays, 8:30p.m.

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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Rochdale Village Community Center Committee Presents

Fall Festival Registration 2017 Rochdale Village Community Center 169-65 137th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434

Accepting Money Orders Only Registration for Space: July 11th - 4:00pm to 9:00pm July 15th – 12:00pm to 4:00pm 1 space @$40 2 spaces @$75

3 spaces @$100 4 Spaces @$140

Maximum of 4 Spaces per vendor

Date of Fall Festival 2017: Sunday, September 10, 2017

Rain or Shine! There will be NO Rain Date

Calling All Vendors

FEATURING Food, Jewelry, Clothing, Crafting supplies, and much more

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