Rochdale Village Bulletin - December 2025 Edition

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Thank you, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams!

A final message and look back on the years with Rochdale.

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DECEMBER 2025

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Serving over 25,000 cooperators in the world’s second largest housing cooperative.

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The Annual Tree Lighting is hosted by the Community Center Committee.

Happy Holidays!

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PRACTICING UMOJA & UJAMAA: THE COMMUNITY CENTER HOSTS ITS ANNUAL KWANZAA CELEBRATION AND CHRISTMAS POP-UP SHOP. President’s Message - Pg. 2

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General Manager’s Report - Pg. 4

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RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR: THE COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE HOSTS NEW YEAR’S EVE IN THE GRAND BALLROOM, LEAVING BEHIND 2025 AND WELCOMING 2026. |

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Controllers Report - Pg. 8

Page 2 ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2025-2026 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 extension 3360.

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

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President’s Message

- by Jean Hall

Greetings Shareholders,

Chairwoman of the Board Dr. Althea Hicks President Jean Hall Vice Presidents Khedda Hayden-Ryan Keysha Beasley Cody Hamblin Anthony Diggs Treasurer Vanessa Duah Assistant Treasurer Sheila McKenzie Secretary Allison Saunders Assistant Secretary Dr. Yvette Joy Harris-Smith

ROCHDALE FORWARD: LEADERSHIP, STABILITY, AND SUSTAINABLE AFFORDABILITY IN 2026

Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Talib Bey Janine Cross Anthony Diggs Vanessa Duah Jean Hall Cody Hamblin Dr. Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Khedda Hayden-Ryan Dr. Althea Hicks Sheila McKenzie Allison Saunders Lisa Stark Jacqueline Telfer George Simon (State Representative)

In the year ahead we will communicate openly and consistently with cooperators about our step-bystep vision – covering service improvements, technology upgrades, and long-term financial stability.

Your voices matter, and your understanding of how this corporation functions is essential. That is why informational sessions and workshops will be integrated into our regular committee and board meetings, ensuring transparency and shared knowledge.

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Budget & Finance Jean Hall & Vanessa Duah Commercial Services Dr. Althea Hicks Community Center Khedda Hayden-Ryan Community Relations Board of Directors Legal & Management Jean Hall Maintenance/Environmental Conservation Keysha Beasley Media & IT Jean Hall Orientation Letisha Azizah Public Safety/Parking Khedda Hayden-Ryan Senior Citizens Jean Hall Youth Planning Keysha Beasley

MANAGEMENT

Summit Property Management Services Inc. General Manager Jay Williams

Assistant Manager Wilfred Rodriguez

Assistant Manager

As we enter 2026, Rochdale Village stands at a defining moment – one that calls for clarity, unity and strong leadership.

Preparation and commitment will be the foundation of our work in the year ahead. While we leave past disappointments and challenges behind us, we do not ignore them. We learn from them. Those experiences help us shape a realistic, responsible path forward.

President, Jean Hall

Rochdale Village does not exist in isolation. We will strengthen our relationships with surrounding civic organizations and our sister cooperatives. Qualify of life issues and the long-term sustainability of affordable housing requires partnership, collaboration, and collective energy.

We will succeed – and we will continue making this development a place every resident is proud to call home. That success requires unity. It requires all of us to choose to build rather than tear one another down. We welcome recommendations and constructive feedback, but we cannot allow division to undermine our progress.

As we are transitioning from one management company to another, I want to acknowledge and thank the outgoing team for their years of service to Rochdale Village. In 2026, we will welcome new managerial leadership committed to supporting our goals and strengthening community.

Rochdale Village has always been a community built on family. For more than sixty years, we have stood as a beacon of affordable housing and middle-class opportunity. Together, we will continue that legacy – and we will work to ensure that every governmental agency understands and supports our fight to preserve sustainable, affordable housing for generations to come.

In the coming year, I encourage every cooperator to stay engaged, attend meetings, participate in workshops, and lend your voice to the work ahead. Leadership is strongest when the community stands with it.

Our strength is our unity. Our future is in our hands.

“Sustaining affordable housing requires collaboration, transparency, and the collective energy of every cooperator”

Leacroft Gordon

Controller

William Young

Director of Maintenance Kelvin Pantaleon

Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback

Power Plant Director Corey Jones

Human Resource Director Dolores Benner

General Counsel Dean Roberts

The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be on Monday, January 26, 2026 in the Community Center and on Zoom at 7:00 p.m.

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Tree Lighting CEREMONY The Tree Lighting ceremony, hosted annually by the Community Center Committee, is an undeniable sign of the start of the holiday season in Rochdale Village. The fun started with a motorcade that visited each group before arriving at the tree. After the ceremony outside on December 7, 2025, attendees made their way inside where there was dancing, food, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, ice skating, and even a hot cocoa bar provided by YPC. This year, children who were pre-registered received a free gift.

(Photo Credit: NyreeCPhotography/Shannon Vassell).

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Monthly Report

- by Jay Williams

General Manager’s Monthly Report for December 2025 Queens HRA Job Centers / Benefits Access Cen- Brooklyn, NY 11206 WE ARE NOT COLLECTING •ters (assigned based on ZIP code) RiseBoro does serve Queens residents, even ENOUGH CARRYING Tip: Queens residents do not need to go to Manhat- though the office is in Brooklyn.

CHARGES: tan unless directed by HRA.

After the first (2) months of the carrying charge increase being implemented we see that we are not collecting enough to catch up. This is because not enough shareholders are paying. In my last report I wrote that management has calculated that we would receive approximately $2 million in additional revenue in a month after the increase. This should raise our approximate monthly revenue from $7 million to $9 million.

That may sound like a lot, but for a corporation with a budget designed to be flat with arrears of over $20 million, it is not. So far, we appear to have collected about $8.2 million in November and on track to collect about the same in December. While this is higher than the $7 million income prior to the increase, it is about $800,000 short of what we need to begin catching up. If collections do not improve services, we will begin to lose services. The most concerning of those services we could lose is our ability to restore and sell apartments.

CityFHEPS Rent Supplement (Queens residents) Purpose: Ongoing rent subsidy for people: • Exiting shelter • At risk of eviction • Referred by HRA or community providers Rental Assistance Call Center (NYC-wide): 718557-1399 Renewals / Mailing Address (NYC-wide processing): CityFHEPS – NYC HRA 109 East 16th Street, 10th Floor New York, NY 10003 Email: CityFHEPSRenewals@hra.nyc.gov Queens tenants submit paperwork through HRA or their caseworker; processing is centralized.

Housing Court Answers Provides free eviction prevention information and referrals, including rental assistance resources.

Phone (NYC-wide, serves Queens): 212-9624795 Services: • Housing Court guidance • Referrals to charities & legal help • Help understanding rent assistance options

I do understand that some shareholders can pay and some cannot. For the ones that can pay, I must assume that the adjustment in their budget to accommodate the holidays and the sizable increase is difficult. The hope is that they will re2. Emergency Rental Assistance & Related Supcover in the new year and begin paying timely. port (Queens) For the shareholders that cannot pay and are New York State Emergency Rental Assistance looking for help, I have listed resources below Program (ERAP) that may be able to assist you. Management is Purpose: State program that helped renters with COVIDalso here to help. If you need guidance or inforera arrears. New funding is limited, but existing mation, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Queens applications may still be active.

ERAP Call Center: Queens, NY – Rental & Housing Assistance Con- 1-844-691-7368 (1-844-NY1-RENT) tact Information TTY: 1-833-843-8829 1. City of New York – Rental Assistance Pro- Administered by: grams (Queens) New York State Office of Temporary and Disability NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) Assistance (OTDA) – Rental Assistance Queens note: Queens residents can access CityFHEPS, rental ERAP protections may still apply if an application arrears grants, and emergency rental support was previously filed. through HRA. Programs include: RiseBoro Community Partnership – ERAP & • CityFHEPS Rental Help (Queens & Brooklyn) • One-shot rental arrears assistance Services for Queens renters: • Emergency rent help & eviction prevention • ERAP application help How Queens residents apply / get help: • Document upload assistance • Call 311 and say “Rental Assistance” or “CityF- • Housing stability & rent counseling HEPS” Phone: 718-547-2800 • NYC Rental Assistance portal (NYC.gov → HRA Main Office: → Rental Assistance) 90 Beaver Street

3. Nonprofit & Community Housing Assistance (Queens-Relevant) Neighborhood Housing Services of Brooklyn (NHS Brooklyn) Services: • HUD-certified housing counseling • Budget & financial counseling • Referrals to rental assistance programs Phone: 718-469-4679 Website: nhsbrooklyn.org While Brooklyn-based, NHS often assists Queens residents by referral.

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens Provides HomeBase Homelessness Prevention and rental-related support for Queens residents.

Queens HomeBase Program (serves Queens): • Rental arrears help • Eviction prevention • Case management & referrals General Intake (Queens): Call 311 and ask for HomeBase – Queens, or Call Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens directly for referral routing.

The Brooklyn HomeBase addresses you listed are valid, but Queens residents are routed to Queensbased HomeBase sites through 311 or Catholic Charities intake.

WORKING TOGETHER TO PUSH THE RECEIPT OF THE NYS GRANT FUNDING: On July 21, 2025, the NYS Assembly Speaker, Carl Heastie announced that Rochdale will be awarded a $30 million grant. $25 million is earmarked for capital improvement e.g. finishing up the Local Law 11 façade work and $5 million for operating expenses e.g. catching up on bills. I have been following up regularly on the status of this grant money. The status is that the funding is in the budget and is going through the process.

Rochdale has a “loud voice”. If Rochdale makes enough noise, I believe that it will speed up the process.

My suggestion is that the board should either through the community relations committee or through an ad hoc committee, form a group of shareholders to help get NYS Assembly’s attention. Remember, the entire State is having budget issues to include most of the Mitchell Lama portfolio. The squeaky wheel gets the oil. Rochdale needs to start squeaking.

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S e n i o r C i t i z e n s C o m m i t t e e C h r i st m a s P a rt y

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell/Mikell Richards.)

On Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Senior Citizens Committee celebrated Christmas with their annual Christmas Party.

Those who attended came dressed festively to enjoy delicious food and fellowship filled with holiday joy.

ANNUAL SOCK DRIVE WAS A SUCCESS!

(Photo Credit: Shannon Vassell).

Marc Taylor and Joseph the Jeweler.

Rochdale Village Community Center Director, Julia Shaw, worked alongside With Actions And In Truth, Inc. to host a Holiday Sock Drive For the Homeless.

Until December 20, 2025, donations were accepted at the Community Center. Marc Taylor, Founder of With Actions And In Truth, Inc., who is also a cooperator in Rochdale Village, hands out the socks. Joseph of Joseph and Sons Jewelers (located in the Big Mall) donated 200 pairs of socks to the cause this year. He and the Community Center are grateful for all the people who contributed to making this year’s Sock Drive a huge success!

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Public Safety Report

- by Chief Adolph Osback

November 2025

The Public Safety department maintains 24 hour / 7 day a week Filtering Calls to Dispatch: coverage.

1,176 Total Calls Received for Assistance during the

month COMPLAINTS: 100

Loitering complaints of which 34 were marked as unfounded (officers responded but noloiters were present)

Cooperator Escort Service 132

Calls for cooperator escort’s

108

Noise complaints of which 67 were marked as unfounded (officers responded but no noise could be heard)

97

Calls aided sick / injury and elevator entrapments

Violations Cost per Violation Issued

INVESTIGATIVE UNIT:

3

criminal activity

$750

22

Risk Management Incidents (trips/falls/other injuries)

14

illegal sublet/occupant

$400

71

Investigative Incidents (criminal matters, cooperator violations etc.)

4

disorderly conduct

$250

7

noise complaint

$175

5

failure to comply

$150

17

loitering

$200

5

smoking in unauthorized area

$200

5

harboring a pet

$300

1

fire hazard

$200

2

illegal move-out/in

$400

1

improper storage

$100

negligence

$200

drinking in public

$250

0 Violations Issued 5 Related Arrest Incidents 0 Criminal Summons 0 Fire Incident 98

Total Incidents for the month by Investigative Unit

TASK FORCE UNIT: 197

Directed & Routine Verticals

These verticals resulted in 30 violations and (1) criminal trespass notice being issued. In addition, 57 loiterers were encountered, (5) 2 tenant verifications were performed and the Team responded to (11) 1 calls assigned from Central Dispatch.

property damage $300 Note: Directed verticals are additional post inspections performed 1 to proactively reduce quality of life conditions in designated “hot reckless endangerment $150 spots” as determined by community complaints and analysis of 1 various patrol reports.

1 vandalism $200

(plus damages) PATROL OFFICERS: 4,789

building verticals, ground floor inspections and parking lot checks were conducted in the month.

336 5,125

Directed verticals were conducted in the month.

Total post inspections were conducted in the month.

1

theft of property

$300

1

unauthorized auto repair

$200

1

walking/unleashed dog on premises

$300

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Total

$19,925

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Provided by 113th Precinct P.O. Smith, Crime Analysis Division to Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback, Public Safety Chair Khedda Hayden-Ryan

28 DAY ROCHDALE VILLAGE INDEX CRIMES SUMMARY:

A Message From The Chief Greetings cooperators: This year the Public Safety Department along with the Maintenance Department was able to assist the Community Relations Committee in bringing Christmas cheer on the road to all of the groups by way of Rochdale Village’s first ever Santa Motorcade. It was exciting too see the Officers and Maintenance staff working outside of their normal duties in a night of festivity and joy. The motorcade was followed by the Christmas tree lighting event in the Gazebo and Christmas extravaganza in the ballroom. Thank you to all of the staff who assisted/volunteered to make this event a huge success! Of course I have to thank my special Elf and Santa. Outstanding job!

Happy and Safe holidays to all!

Chief Osback

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Controller’s Report - by William Young Profit and Loss Financial Statement Narrative For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025(Fiscal 2026)

Rochdale Village Inc. PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FY 2025 vs. Budget Summary of Key Performance Indicators

For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025 (FY 2026)

(NOTE: We are still in the process of a software conversion. there are reclassifications and account mapping issues that will be resolved once the conversion is complete.)

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Total Revenue For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025 (FY 2026)

Total revenue - For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025 (FY 2026)Total revenue increased $1,375,000 to $53,822000 as compared to $53,447,000 in the FY 2026 Budget. Although the Total Revenue was in-line with the Budget, there were variances which are explained below: Apartment revenue - For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025 (FY 2026), Apartment revenue increased $700,000 to $46,998,000 as compared to the FY 2026 Budget which was $46,298,000. The increase is related to the Carrying charge increase in February 2024 in effect for 12 months in FY 2026..

Commercial rental revenue – For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025 (FY 2026), Commercial rental revenue decreased $(226,000) to $3,126,000 as compared to $3,353,000 in the FY 2026 Budget.

Other Rental Revenue - (Includes Parking) Other rental revenue was in-line with the Budget.

NOTE: - Approximately 80% of Other rental revenue is related to Parking revenue.

Revenue decreased $(77,000) as compared to the Budget.

Community Center Revenue - Community Center

Other Income (accounts - Laundry, & Interest income) - For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025 (FY 2026), other income increased $900,000 due to the National Grid rebate and $1,500,000 received for construction of the community center; offset, in part by the new Laundry vendor receiving a grace period for upgrading laundry rooms

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Controller’s Report - by William Young Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Administrative, Janitorial & Ground, Maintenance & Operating and Public Safety Expenses For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025 (FY 2026) Administrative - Administrative expenses decreased (154,000) to $3,748,000 as compared to $3,903,000 in the Budget. This decrease is related to the Budget classification of certain executives & Directors of Department to Administrative. These reclassifications have not been reflected in the Budget yet.

Janitorial & Grounds - For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025 (FY 2026), Janitorial & Grounds expenses were relatively in-line with the Budget. There was a slight decrease related to lower than anticipated porter salary expense.

Maintenance and Operating Costs - For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025 (FY 2026)Maintenance and Operating costs decreased $(341,000) to $8,894,000 as compared to $9,236,000 in the Budget. The decrease principally due to the Budget being spread evenly throughout the year.

Public Safety - For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025 (FY 2026) Public Safety expenses decreased $(981,000) to $2,849,000 as compared to $3,830,000 in the FY 2026 Budget. The decrease is related to the Budget projected at Full Staff and we are not at Full Staff and less overtime than anticipated in the Budget.

Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Power Plant (Fuel & Utilities), Water, Salaries and Other Expenses For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025 (FY 2026) Power Plant - For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025 (FY 2026), total expenses increased $1,772,000 to $13,641,000 as compared to $11,869,000 in the FY 2026 Budget. This variance is explained below: a. Fuel & Utilities -increased $1,273,000 as compared to the Budget The increase is due to (1) Cooperator usage (2) seasonality of the spreading the Fuel & Utilities Budget cost which is based upon prior years % of monthly costs.

That impacts the comparison to actual usage by month, plus weather also contributes to the monthly variances (4) National Grid has passed along a price increase of 30% which is impacting these costs. b. Water & Sewer increased $1,210,000 due to cooperator usage, price increases and the budget was spread out evenly when there is seasonality in the actual expenses. c. Salaries & Other expenses decreased $(712,985) to 2,567,000 in FY 2026 as compared to $3,280,000 in the Budget. The decrease is related to the less overtime.

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Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Insurance, Shelter Rent, Employee Benefits & Payroll Taxes Expenses For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025 (FY 2026) Insurance Expense (Property, General Liability & Workers Compensation) - For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025 (FY 2026)Insurance expenses increased $1,313,000 as compared to the Budget. The increase from prior years is related to the significant industry wide increases in Property, General Liability and Works Compensation premiums. This trend continued in our recent renewal where our renewal % increase was 9.2% plus the impact of the previous year’s increase which was in effect for 7 months of FY 2025.

Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) - For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025 (FY 2026), Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) expenses were in-line with the Budget.The budget was spread out evenly over the year. Several other factors will impact Shelter Rent in FY 2026.

1. In comparing the HCR Calculation to the NYC billing, it was noted that NYC is overbilling Rochdale by approximately $800,000 to $1,000,000 per year since FY 2020. The Company is in the process of evaluating if an Article 78 is appropriate to proceed against the agencies to collect our approximately$5,000,000 in over-billing by NYC. 2. In the Shelter Rent Calculation only, the Budget reflected a Carrying Charge increase which increases the Shelter Rent Calculation.

3. The State has initiated legislation that will decrease to 5% the tax rate Power Plant Income from the current 10%. This will positively impact the calculation.

Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Bad Debt, Inventory Usage and Community Center Expenses For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025 (FY 2026) Bad Debt Expense - Bad Debt Expense was relatively in-line with the Budget.

Inventory Usage - The inventory usage account was relatively in-line with the Budget.

Community Center - The community center expense decreased $(228,000) as compared to the Budget. This decrease is related to less room rentals.

Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Board, Election, Social Services, Bulletin and Committee Expenses For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025 (FY 2026) Note: For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025 (FY 2026), these expense were all in-line or lower than the Budget except Election expenses were spread evenly in the Budget. Bulletin expenses were in-line and Committee expense were lower than anticipated in the Budget.

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Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Board, Election, Social Services, Bulletin and Committee Expenses For the Seven Months Ended October 31, 2025 (FY 2026) (NOTE: We are still in the process of a software conversion. There are reclassifications and account mapping issues that will be resolved once the conversion is complete.)

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Payable by Month (4 Month Trend) as of October 31, 2025 (FY 2026)

Rochdale Village Inc. (NET) Accounts Receivable by Year & Current Month

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Rochdale Village Inc. Balance Sheet FY 2026

(NOTE: We are still in the process of a software conversion. There are reclassifications and account mapping issues that will be resolved once the conversion is complete.)

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K ing of K ings & C ommunity C enter C hristmas P arty & T oy G iveaway

Lance Feurtado (far left) and Todd Feurtado (far right), Founders of the King of Kings Foundation.

(Photo Credit : Gail Dobbins.)

The King of Kings Foundation and the Community Center hosted their 17th Annual Christmas Party and Toy Giveaway in the Grand Ballroom on December 13, 2025 in collaboration with Congressman Gregory Meeks, Assemblywomen Vivian Cook and Alicia Hyndman, Senators Leroy Comrie and James Sanders Jr., City Council Members Nantasha Williams, Selvena Brooks-Powers, Speaker Adrienne Adams, and Queensborough President Donovan Richards. Sponsors for the event included: RW Nation, Revived, Video Music Box, Toys for Tots, DYCD, The Door Restaurant, Southern Girls Soul Food, Vibes Restaurant, Seamorhen’s Catering, H.E.R., Inc., Angels of the Shield, Praise Tabernacle Community Church, Friends for Life, Krupt Mob Bike Club Q, as well as Chapter & Columbian Mutuel Life Ins. There was fun, food and gifts for the children to be enjoyed.

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Community Center Director Julia Shaw, BlaQue Resource Network Founder Aleeia Abraham, and Community Center Program Assistant Yolanda Brannon.

KWANZAA CELEBRA CHRISTMAS POP-

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(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell/Isaiah Coleman.)

Board Chairperson Dr. Althea Hicks, Community Center Director Julia Shaw, Board President Jean Hall.

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On Saturday, December 20, 2025, culture and tradition illuminated the Grand Ballroom through the Kwanzaa & Christmas Celebration Pop-Up Shop. With a focus on Umoja (the first principle of Kwanzaa, meaning unity) and Ujamaa (the fourth principle, meaning Cooperative Economics), the afternoon was filled with inspirational entertainment. Over two dozen black businesses were available to shop from and there were raffle giveaways, making the holiday spirit uplifting to all who attended, shoppers, vendors, performers, and more!

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell/Isaiah Coleman.)

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GOODBYE 2025,

(Photo Credit : NyreeCPhotography).

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,hello 2026

(Photo Credit : NyreeCPhotography).

On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, Rochdale residents and friends rang in the New Year in the Grand Ballroom. With the room decorated in a beautiful black and white theme, they ate, drank and danced right into 2026. Happy New Year!

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F ROM T HE O FFICE O F S PEAKER A DAMS

Dear Rochdale Village Cooperators,

As my term as Speaker of the New York City Council and your Council Member comes to an end, I want to take this opportunity to speak directly to you— our Rochdale Village family—about transition, continuity, and gratitude.

Serving you and representing District 28 at City Hall has been one of the greatest honors of my life.

Rochdale Village is not only the “Jewel of Jamaica,” but also a cornerstone of Southeast Queens and a shining example of what collective leadership, civic pride, and shared responsibility can achieve. Your voices, your advocacy, and your unity have guided my work every step of the way.

As Speaker of the New York City Council, I worked to ensure that District 28 received its fair share of resources and attention, especially after years of disparity and disinvestment.

Together, we made significant, measurable progress: • Secured over $30 million in investments for Rochdale Village and Southeast Queens, enhancing schools, parks, libraries, housing, senior services, youth programs, and vital infrastructure.

• Advancing women’s health and equity, passing landmark legislation to reduce racial disparities in maternal health, and securing the largest municipal investment in the nation for abortion and reproductive healthcare access.

• Launched the $5.1 million Community Safety and Victim Services Initiative, increasing support for crime survivors and creating New York State’s first Trauma Recovery Centers.

• Launched the CUNY Reconnect program, helping thousands of New Yorkers return to college and complete their degrees, opening doors to economic mobility and long-term stability.

• Fought for fairness in the city workforce by addressing pay gaps and boosting diversity across agencies, including the FDNY. • Passed historic police reform legislation as Chair of the Public Safety Committee, enhancing transparency, accountability, and reporting within the NYPD.

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Protecting homeowners and working families, reforming the City’s tax lien sale program, and enacting laws to safeguard fast-food workers, foster youth, and formerly incarcerated New Yorkers.

Provided essential pandemic resources to Southeast Queens, including testing and vaccination sites, during a time when our community experienced some of the highest COVID-19 case rates in the city.

These achievements show what can happen when government listens, invests, and works with the people it serves.

Rochdale Village has long been a symbol of affordable housing, dignity, and opportunity for working families and retirees. Like many MitchellLama developments throughout New York City, the community is experiencing a difficult financial period. Please know that your concerns have been raised, are being thoughtfully addressed, and remain a priority in ongoing advocacy as leadership transitions.

As we turn the page, I want to assure you that District 28 is in capable hands. Council Member Ty Hankerson brings integrity, experience, and a strong commitment to service. Having worked closely with him, I am confident in his ability to advocate for Rochdale Village, expand youth and senior services, strengthen schools and infrastructure, and provide meaningful resources from day one.

As my term in office comes to an end, my connection to Rochdale Village does not. I will remain present, engaged, and supportive—listening, advocating, and standing with you as a neighbor and partner in this community.

As we enter the holiday season, I encourage each of us to remain mindful of one another. This time of year can bring joy, but it can also bring isolation or hardship for some. A simple act of kindness, a checkin with a neighbor, or a word of encouragement can make a meaningful difference.

During the holiday season, we also see an increase

in preventable crimes. The NYPD’s 113th Precinct has shared important safety tips to help protect our families and property.

• Be alert to your surroundings when getting in or out of your vehicle.

• Stay alert while shopping, especially when loading or unloading packages.

• Always assess your environment when placing children in car seats or strollers.

• Avoid leaving valuables visible in your vehicle.

• Double-check locks on your home, car, and delivery boxes.

• Retrieve packages quickly or use secure lockers when available.

• Monitor your shipments and schedule deliveries for times when someone can accept them.

• Think about having packages delivered to a trusted neighbor, friend, or building staff member.

I also remind cooperators to take advantage of the Fair Fares program, which offers half-price MetroCards to help make transportation more affordable. Although MetroCards will begin phasing out at the end of this year, they will remain usable through 2026. To learn more about eligibility and registration, please visit the OMNY Fair Fares webpage at https://www.nyc.gov/site/fairfares/ OMNY/omny.page.

To stay informed about District 28 and City Hall updates, please continue subscribing to our newsletter at www.council.nyc.gov/district-28.

Thank you for your trust, partnership, and unwavering dedication to this community. It has been my honor to serve you. As we turn the page together, I do so with gratitude, confidence, and faith in the strength of Rochdale Village.

With appreciation and continued commitment, Adrienne E. Adams Speaker, New York City Council Council Member, District 28, Queens

S p e a k e r A d a m s H o s t s A n n u a l G i v e away

NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Agape and the Community Relations Committee, along with other partners, gave back on Saturday, December 14, 2025, with a senior hour with live music, a meal to go, a gift, as well as a coat and toy giveaway in the Big Mall. Over 400 people were served!

(Photo Credit: AGAPE.

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thank you, SPEAKER ADAMS

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - November 24, 2025

R29-25: TELEPHONE VOTE WHEREAS, Cooling Tower #1 Cell #3 and Tower #2 Cell #5 suffered mechanical failures to the gear boxes and fans, WHEREAS, the gear box and fan assemblies are original to the Plant and need to be replaced and, WHEREAS, Request for Proposals (RFP’s) were solicited from cooling tower mechanical contractors and two of the three companies responded with the following results:

WHEREAS, the December 2025 Board Meeting at Rochdale Village is scheduled for December 22, 2025; and WHEREAS, this is a difficult time of the year for Cooperators and Board Members to attend the meeting and the December meeting has been cancelled for many years at Rochdale Village.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors cancels the December 2025 Board Meeting.

FOR Letisha Azizah Talib Bey Anthony Diggs Jean Hall Khedda Hayden-Ryan Sheila McKenzie Jacqueline Telfer

ABSENT Yvette Joy Harris-Smith

COMPANY Atlantic Cooling Tower The Turbochyll Company Landover Cooling Tower -

BID $238,310.00 No bid $169,490.00

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the lowest responsible Bid from Landover Cooling Tower Service in the amount of $169,490.00 plus any applicable taxes to replace Cooling Tower #1 Cell #3 and Tower #2 Cell #5 gear boxes and fans, subject to approval of the New York State Homes & Community Renewal, to be funded from operations.

FOR

Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley

Talib Bey Janine Cross

Anthony Diggs Vanessa Duah

Jean Hall Cody Hamblin

Khedda Hayden-Ryan Sheila McKenzie

Allison Saunders Lisa Stark

Jacqueline Telfer

UNABLE TO BE REACHED Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Althea Hicks

Thirteen four, two unable to be reached: Telephone vote ratified.

R30-25: TELEPHONE VOTE WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has met with our insurance broker, NFP to discuss annual insurance renewals; WHEREAS, the Board of Directors, after discussion with the broker wants to make sure there is sufficient coverage for the boiler and machinery in the power plant; WHEREAS, if we approve the increase the total coverage will be $60,000,000 inclusive of the cooling towers; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors approves the additional cost of $87,250,000 which brings the premium amount to $475,550.00 for the period of 2025-2026 for boiler and machinerypower plant.

FOR Keysha Beasley Anthony Diggs Jean Hall Althea Hicks Allison Saunders

Janine Cross Vanessa Duah Khedda Hayden-Ryan Sheila McKenzie Jacqueline Telfer

ABSTENTIONS Cody Hamblin

UNABLE TO BE REACHED Letisha Azizah Talib Bey Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Lisa Stark

Ten for, one abstention, four unable to be reached: Telephone vote ratified.

R31-25: Moved by: Keysha Beasley Seconded by: Talib Bey

Keysha Beasley Janine Cross Vanessa Duah Cody Hamblin Althea Hicks Allison Saunders

Lisa Stark

Thirteen for, two absent; motion passed.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS BUDGET AND FINANCE CHAIRPERSON JEAN HALL and VANESSA DUAH Moved by: Letisha Azizah Seconded by: Keysha Beasley One vote cast by Allison Saunders COMMERCIAL SERVICES CHAIRPERSON ALTHEA HICKS Moved by: Vanessa Duah Seconded by: Allison Saunders One vote cast by Allison Saunders COMMUNITY CENTER CHAIRPERSON KHEDDA HAYDEN-RYAN Moved by: Keysha Beasley Seconded by: Letisha Azizah One vote cast by Allison Saunders COMMUNITY RELATIONS Now Part of Rochdale Village Board of Directors.

LEGAL AND MANAGEMENT CHAIRPERSON JEAN HALL Moved by: Anthony Diggs Seconded by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan One vote cast by Allison Saunders MAINTENANCE/ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION CHAIRPERSON KEYSHA BEASLEY Moved by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan Seconded by: Jean Hall One vote cast by Allison Saunders MEDIA & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CHAIRPERSON JEAN HALL Moved by: Keysha Beasley Seconded by: Vanessa Duah One vote cast by Allison Saunders ORIENTATION CHAIRPERSON LETISHA AZIZAH Moved by: Keysha Beasley

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - November 24, 2025 Seconded by: Cody Hamblin One vote cast by Allison Saunders PUBLIC SAFETY/PARKING CHAIRPERSON KHEDDA HAYDEN-RYAN Moved by: Anthony Diggs Seconded by: Jean Hall One vote cast by Allison Saunders SENIOR CITIZENS CHAIRPERSON JEAN HALL Moved by: Allison Saunders Seconded by: Anthony Diggs One vote cast by Allison Saunders YOUTH PLANNING CHAIRPERSON KEYSHA BEASLEY Moved by: Letisha Azizah Seconded by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan One vote cast by Allison Saunders BOARD MEMBERS Althea Hicks Chairperson Jean Hall President Khedda Hayden-Ryan First Vice President Keysha Beasley Second Vice-President Cody Hamblin Third Vice-President Anthony Diggs Fourth Vice-President Allison Saunders Secretary Yvette Joy Harris-Smith (Not Present) Assistant Secretary Vanessa Duah Treasurer Sheila Mckenzie Assistant Treasurer Letisha Azizah Talib Bey Janine Cross Lisa Stark (Arrived 8:25 P.M.) Jacqueline Telfer SUMMIT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. Jay Williams Acting General Manager Wilfred Rodriguez Assistant General Manager Leacroft Gordon Assistant General Manager Dean Roberts Esq. Corporate Counsel Norris, Mclaughlin Rafael Wilkins Assistant Controller David George Assistant Director Of Maintenance Ernest Gaither Captain Public Safety Corey Jones Director Of Power Plant Bobby Negron It Systems

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CLASSIFIEDS MAINTENANCE

Group Manager 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. 40 Hours Per Week

Rochdale Village, Inc. is an affordable housing cooperative with a park-like setting, suburban facilities and two shopping malls.

We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. Looking for qualified candidates to join our team. This is a full-time position, temporary with a potential for permanent employment.

Key Responsibilities: Ensures building maintenance services are carried out by establishing standards and procedures; Completes building maintenance operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; follows up on work results; Identifies management concerns by surveying environmental and operational conditions; Determines service, equipment and personnel requirements by conducting inspections; Maintains job results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees accordingly; plans, monitors and appraises job results; Prepares work schedules, assigns work and oversees work results; Anticipates needed supplies and maintains supplies inventory; and Prepares maintenance reports accordingly.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent; Bahelor’s or equivalent degree/experience combination preferred; Previous janitorial supervisory experience; Knowledge of equipment maintenance, supply management, facilities management systems and facilities coordination; Two (2) to Five (5) years’ experience in maintenance practices, procedures and techniques; Flexible work schedule, mandatory rotating weekends; Excellent time management and general organizational skills; Proficient

with MS Outlook, MS Excel and MS Word; Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; and Minimum ten (10) hour OSHA training, preferred.

Salary: $65,000

SEASONAL

Vacation Relief Workers

Key Responsibilities: Stripping, mopping and buffing of all lobby and hallway floors; Cleaning of all glass, metal and painted surfaces; Cleaning and deodorizing of stairwell floors and walls; Collection of garbage from lobbies; Cleaning of all elevator floors, walls and tracks; Cleaning office spaces, kitchens and bathrooms, including windows, removing garbage, dusting, and mopping; All bright work and high dusting; Replacement of blown bulbs; and Miscellaneous duties such as distributing and posting flyers on bulletin boards.

Qualifications: Knowledge of floor stripping supplies; Ability to operate floor care equipment: scrubbers, orbital buffers; Great communication skills - written and verbal; and Must be reliable with availability on weekends and holidays.

Benefits: (Service Employees International Union, LOCAL 32BJ) Salary: $16.2062 Hourly. Potential for permanent employment.

MANAGEMENT

Ombudsman

and its residents; Mediates among disputing residents to assist them in reaching their own reconciliation, settlement, or compromise; Functions as an intermediary to research, intervene or otherwise assist disputing parties in reaching an agreement; Advocates residents’ viewpoints to management on decisions directly affecting servicerelated concerns; Examines causes of residents’ disputes and initiate corrective action with management to improve customer relations; Serves as liaison to consumer and regulatory agencies to build consensus and strengthen rapport in support of strategic direction, mission, and goals; Provides opportunities for residents’ involvement and input on servicerelated issues and concerns to demonstrate commitment and responsiveness to their needs.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, management, communications, public relations, marketing, psychology, conflict resolution or other consumerrelated fields, or equivalent number of years’ experience; Three years of customer service experience; Communication Proficiency; Customer/Client Focus; Decision Making; Problem Solving/Analysis; Strategic Thinking.

Salary: $40,000 - $72,000

Receptionist

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; (required); Must be computer literate; Great organizational skills; Prior customer service experience; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; Time management - the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities; Ability to trouble-shoot and problem solve; and Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Salary: $21 Per Hour

IT Coordinator 40 Hours Per Week, Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Maintain essential IT infrastructure, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software and hardware.

Take responsibility for projects and solutions within the larger business initiative. The goal will be to ensure that our technological infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.

35 Hours Per Week, Monday Key Responsibilities: Project Friday Leader in a conversion from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Testing is required for this position.

Greet 35 Hours Per Week, Monday - Key Responsibilities: and assist residents and visitors; Friday Maintain and update visitor log; 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Key Responsibilities: Investigates, analyzes, and renders final determinations on disputes involving residents to reduce pressure for outside regulation and avoid litigation costs; Resolves disputes on behalf of the company

employment, move-in/out permits and other informational material in regards to Rochdale Village, Inc.; Check parking and apartment waiting lists status upon request; Record cooperators who request appointments with representatives in different departments in relation to housing-related business; and Perform other related duties as assigned.

Answer phones and transfer call to their respective departments; Take messages if necessary; Separate and distribute mail to all departments; Record all certified, overnight mail; Handle out-of-town and local business calls, record same; Supply cooperators and public with applications for apartments,

an in-house system to a more robust software system, Install and configure software and hardware, Management network servers and technology tools, Set up accounts and workstations, Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements, Troubleshoot issues and outages, Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls, Upgrade systems with new releases and models, Develop expertise to train staff in new technologies, Maintain, upgrade and manage our

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CLASSIFIEDS software, hardware and networks, Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. Ability to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. Exhibit patience when communicating with a variety of interdisciplinary teams and users. Collect, sort and distribute incoming/outgoing mail, and Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: BS/BA in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline; professional certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)) – a plus, Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in information technology or computer science, Proven experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role,

Experience with databases, networks, (LAN, WAN) and patch management, Knowledge of system security (e.g., intrusion detection systems) and data backup/ recovery, Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms, Resourcefulness and problemsolving aptitude, and, Excellent communication skills Salary: $35.7143 Per Hour

WHY ROCHDALE? Rochdale Village is a completely self-contained community. Our 120 landscaped acres feature tall shade trees, lawns, flowerbeds, sitting areas, basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds and

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NOVEMBER 2025 PROJECTS IN PROGRESS

were the lowest responsible bidder awaiting board approval Project Name: Convectors Funding Source: Wells Fargo Description: Replace all Contract Amount: (19,700) convectors with modern $2,554,110.00 convectors with washable filters, Money Spent: $489,970.80 thermostats, and leak prevention. Projected Completion: TBD Status: Nine (9) completed.

Installation is complete in the Project Name: Sidewalk & Curb following Buildings: 17-20, 5-8, Repair Contractor 9 Description: Concrete repair of It became necessary to add freeze worst areas campus wide. protection to the fan coil units Status: Completed: Groups #1, to prevent freezing up during 2, 3 & 5. Group 4 is on hold for winter operation. A change order Façade work. MSS is the lowest was approved to add additional bidder at $360,000 and Board equipment to the units for a cost of approved. $1.7 million dollars. Installation Funding Source: Wells Fargo total to 8,802.

Contract Amount: $369,000.00 Funding Source: Wells Fargo Money Spent: $297,293.04 Contract Amount: $33,219,155 Projected Completion: TBD Money Spent: $21,219,473.86 Projected Completion: Project Name: Deaeration Tank September 2026 Description: Used to remove oxygen and other gases from Project Name: Federal Pacific the water that feeds into boilers Breaker Panels in Apartments that generate steam and prevent Description: Replace electric corrosion. panel located in hallway in every Status: Deaeration Tank: Installed apartment.

May 10, 2022. The Unit will be Status: In Progress: (3583 connected to the existing system installed) soon. We anticipate completion Funding Source: Wells Fargo in the spring 2024 as work needs Contract Amount: $2,380,480 to be done in the shoulder season Money Spent: $2,039,824.92 (Power Plant switches from Projected Completion: TBD heating to cooling). We will begin upon completion of Deisel #2 to Project Name: Parking Lot maintain Plant redundancy while Repair & Sidewalk/Curb Repair we make final connections.

Architect Funding Source: Wells Fargo Description: Repave, restripe, Contract Amount: $1,169,000 and add expansion parking lots 1, Money Spent: $1,166,110.00 2,4,5,9a/9b and Big Mall.

Projected Completion: TBD Status: O&S submitted revised drawings after receiving the Project Name: Diesel Generators Board’s input. Jay to create RFP Description: Replace or rebuild for Parking Lot repair/expansion. two emergency backup diesel O&S created RFP for Sidewalk/ generators in Power Plant.

Curb Repair HM-23AE pending Status: In Progress - Diesel approval. #2 Is dismantled and parts and Funding Source: Wells Fargo quotes for the necessary work Contract Amount: $246,500.00 are being reviewed by the project Money Spent: $50,132.00 representative.

Projected Completion: TBD Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $4,529,672 Project Name: Parking Lot Money Spent: $710,744.10 Repave/Repair Contractor Projected Completion: August Description: Repave and restripe 2026 parking lots 1,2,4,5,9a/9b and Mall 1.

Project Name: Various Status: On hold. Three Lots Description: Engineers and completed: 2 (11 new spaces), 9A Architects and Construction (1 new space), 9B. Stasi- Brothers mgmt. - allowance for architect,

engineer, and construction mgmt. fees.

Status: Ongoing Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $400,000 Money Spent: $29,758.43 Projected Completion: N/A. Project Name: Central Plant Engineering Work Description: Remedial Work for Cooling Towers and Tower Dunnage, Screen-Wall, and other necessary control, filtering and piping life-cycle evaluation and energy management work.

Status: Revaluating the most effective approach for new condenser lines (plumbing) and steel dunnage (cooling tower structural supports and beams).

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $115,300 Money Spent: $115,300 Projected Completion: April 2023 Project Name: Fire Alarm/ Sprinkler in Big Mall Description: Install sprinkler system as required by FDNY in Mall 1 common area.

Status: Fire Alarm: Sprinkler and Smoke Purge system completed.

As of August 11, 2021, we are still awaiting NYC FDNY approval of system. FDNY Application was re-submitted, and we are awaiting FDNY approval. Sprinkler: Completed as of 2/7/2020 Funding Source: Reserves Original Contract Amount: $815,000 Change Order: $115,000; Total Contract: $930,000 Money Spent: $648,995.48 Projected Completion: TBD

approval.HM-23 pending at HCR. HM-180 approved 10/23/19 Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $438,857 Money Spent: $338,194 Projected Completion: TBD Project Name: Public Assembly - PA’s Description: Certificate required for places where people gather for parties, meetings, etc.

Status: This work is on track with the other renovations of the community rooms. Architect - DOB search for all 20 Bldgs.

Architect will file when fire alarms are completed for all 16 social rooms and the 4 nurseries.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: TBD Money Spent: N/A Projected Completion: TBD Project Name: Bldg. Community Room Renovation Description: Renovate all community building rooms including main area, bathrooms, and kitchens. The lathe and plaster ceilings will be removed and re-placed with 24’ x 24’ dropped ceilings.

Status: Bldg. 15 will re-start on 8/18/25 and still in progress.

Twelve (12) Bldgs. are completed: 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, & 20. Two (2) bldgs. remaining for 2023 (2 & 7) drawings are still pending at DOB for approval.

HM-23 pending at HCR & HM180 approved.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $1,995,612 Money Spent: $1,320,793.53 Projected Completion: October 2024 Project Name: Sitewide Roofing Replacement/Repairs Consultant Description: Long-term contract for roof repairs and replacement throughout Rochdale Village.

Status: Consultant is William Davis.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $100,800 Money Spent: $100,800 Projected Completion: June 2023

Project Name: Fire Alarm for 18 Bldgs.

Description: Install fire alarms in building community rooms as required by FDNY. Status: Eleven (11) rooms completed (1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 14, 16,17, 18, & 20) Bldg. 4 is completed and inspected by FDNY. Bldg. 15 filed at FDNY - Awaiting approval. Eight (8) bldgs. approved by management and sent to contractor for Project Name: Sitewide Roofing FDNY filing. Awaiting NYCFD Replacement/Repairs Contractor

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NOVEMBER 2025 Description: Long-term contract for roof repairs and replacement throughout Rochdale Village.

The contractor is Bay restoration.

Roofing Mfr. is SIPLAST. Completed work carries a 20 year no dollar limit guarantee.

Status: Eight (8) Bldgs.

Completed: #1 - 5, 12, 17 & 20.

Year 1 (1, 3, 4, 12 & 17); Year 2 (2, 5, & 20). Management, Architect & Contractor agreed to close out/ place this project on hold until funding is available.

Five (5) remaining buildings (#6, 7, 8, 18 & 19) will be re-bid and done later.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $8,277,850 Money Spent: $5,481,466 Projected Completion: N/A Project Name: Bulkhead Repairs Description: Repairs include Pointing, Lintels, Caulking, brick replacement, and Coping Stone Replacement.

Status: Start date: 7/27/21. Nine (9) Bldgs. Completed: 1 - 6, 12, 17 & 20. This project will be placed on hold until funding is available to complete the remaining buildings (7-11, 13-16, 18-19).

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $700,000 Money Spent: $205,533 Projected Completion: Reevaluation

brick and terrace repairs including FISP every 5 years.

Status: RJSA selected by Management HM-23AE pending at HCR as of 1/28/2020.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $880,000 Money Spent: $812,867 Projected Completion: November 2026 Project Name: Air Monitoring Description: Service contract Status: Ongoing Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $200,000 Money Spent: $28,694 Projected Completion: N/A Project Name: Mold Assessment Description: Service contract Status: Ongoing Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $100,000 Money Spent: $39,940 Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Brownfield SSDS Mall 1 & 2 Description: Air clean up underground Status: Exhaust fan installation completed.

Awaiting the Certificate of Completion (COC) from DEC. Mall 1 - JS Cleaners Remediation is completed. Mall 2 - HIP cleaners Remediation is completed.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $411,800 Project Name: Façade Money Spent: $341,500 Description: Long-term plan for Projected Completion: N/A brick and terrace repairs including Local law 11 work every 5 years. Project Name: Pylon Signs Status: Probes inspections: Description: Merchant list signs Completed (#11, 13, 14 &16). In for Mall #1. progress (3, 4, 15) Status: In progress. New design FAÇADE & BALCONY: Four signs awarded to ASG. (4) Bldgs. are completed: #5- Funding Source: Reserves 8. In progress: 15 (75%) & 16 Contract Amount: $288,683 (75%). Will recommence with Money Spent: $250,815 inspection and probes once Projected Completion: funding has been approved by the November 2023 Board. HM-23 pending at HCR. HM-180 approved.

Project Name: Pylon Signs Funding Source: Reserves Description: Merchant list signs Contract Amount: $12,764,400 for Mall #1.

Money Spent: $5,119,204 Status: Structural work for pylon Projected Completion: bases was competitively bid and November 2026 awarded to Sky, Inc. Funding Source: Reserves Project Name: Façade Contract Amount: $145,400 Description: Long term plan for Money Spent: $14,580

Projected September 2023

Completion: Money Spent: N/A Anticipated Re-start: This project will be reevaluated once Name: General funding is available.

Project Consultant Description: Service contract.

Status: Ongoing Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $210,000 Money Spent: $160,498 Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: 15 Cardboard Balers Description: Machine compresses cardboard waste into small and compact bales.

Status: On hold Funding Source: Reserves PROJECTS ON-HOLD Contract Amount: N/A Money Spent: N/A Project Name: Lobby Anticipated Re-start: This Enhancement & Door project will be reevaluated once Replacement & ADA Accessible funding is available.

Vestibules Description: Replace 20 lobby PROJECTS TO BE REMOVED entrances and doors and make ADA complaints.

Project Name: Lot 3A/3B Tier 1 Status: On Hold. Management Architect is working with Wells Fargo Description: Design Work for and Freddie Mac on reallocating Building a tier above Lot 3A/3B funds from this project to fund to create additional parking convector change order. This Status: To be removed. Original project will be revisited later. budget of $5 million no longer Funding Source: Wells Fargo applies due to Covid-19, supply Contract Amount: $800,000 chain issues and inflation total cost Money Spent: $323 ow exceeds $12 million for adding Anticipated Re-start: This approximately 300 new spaces. project will be reevaluated once These considerations make this funding is available. project financially infeasible.

Management will continue to look Project Name: Elevators/ at other alternatives to address the Utilities/Demising Walls - Mall 1 parking issues.

Description: The installation of Funding Source: Reserves an elevator, demising walls, and Contract Amount: N/A utilities on the 2nd floor of mall. Money Spent: N/A Status: On Hold. All work is Anticipated Re-start: N/A complete and funded except for the 2nd elevator which is no Project Name: Lot 3A/3B Tier 1 longer being done. Management Contractor is working with Wells Fargo Description: Building a tier and Freddie Mac on reallocating above Lot 3A/3B to create funds from this project to fund additional parking. convector change order.

Status: To be removed. Original Funding Source: Wells Fargo budget of $5 million no longer Contract Amount: $750,000 applies due to Covid-19, supply Money Spent: $213,100.00 chain issues and inflation total Projected Completion: N/A cost now exceeds $12 million for adding approximately 300 Project Name: Elevator new spaces. These considerations Modernization & Preventative make this project financially Maintenance infeasible. Management will Description: Elevator continue to look at other modernization including new alternatives to address the parking maintenance. issues.

Status: On hold, however, we Funding Source: Reserves are moving forward with the Contract Amount: N/A preventative maintenance portion. Money Spent: N/A Funding Source: Reserves Anticipated Re-start: N/A Contract Amount: N/A

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Poetry & Art Corner

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HOLIDAY BLESSINGS TO ONE & ALL

A PLACE CALLED IWO

CANDLELIGHT HOPE 2026

By Alanda I. Wasserman Edwards

By Ed Miller

By Anthony Blake

A Christmas prayer and blessing Coming just your way

I saw the flag aflutter Above the mountain top, Suribachi was taken, But the fighting didn’t stop.

2025, you were a year uncertain Felt a pull of a curtain to cover up The world was faced with reality Months upon months questionable Tomorrow seemed like an abrupt yesterday Harder and harder to survive Noble mind rhetoric thought 2026 hope for newness and uplifting A desire in must try Determined hope Will cope No matter what year, there is always hope Horizon peace Togetherness at least Respectful world Love swirl Hatred thrown out Maneuvering inspiration about Daily praying in keeping Faith strong Real change Transformational survival Better year Preserver Need and desire Crime a turnaround Let 2026 bring solvency our way Embrace minds, heart and souls in ok Happy Prosperous New Year 2026 I say Make it the best in every way Don’t drink and drive Arrive in the New Year alive.

Today that the Lord will Smile upon you and your Family in a special way Peace on earth and good Will toward all mankind Joy hope faith and love From above fill your Hearts from above May the joy of the Lord Be your strength even during Seasons of difficult times & good Times knowing God’s grace Can help all of us run This race And provide us courage Endurance and comfort As this year comes to an end God is faithful

I saw the flag unfurling, Heard my buddies cheer, Then I visited the gravesite, Where I stood and shed a tear.

We have the Arlington statue, And memorials to the men, Who died on Iwo Jima, Who did not come home, again.

Most never Knew the reason, Nor ever understood, Buried in the black sand Of the heroes’ brotherhood.

Happy Holiday to one and all!!!

Blessing and peace And may the Lord’s peace Abide You and With your family and Our community!

Grace & peace God Bless Everyone!!!

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Senior Center Gets In The Holiday Spirit

(Photo Credit: Shannon Vassell).

The Senior Center got in the holiday spirit and on Tuesday December 23, 2025, dressed up in their best Christmas sweaters to enjoy a Christmas luncheon in the Jewel Cafe.

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NORC M e e t s C ub Scou t s At I n t erg ene rationa l E ve nt

(Photo Credit: NORC).

NORC partnered with Cub Scout Pack 627 for a fun and meaningful intergenerational event titled “Old School vs. New School” on Monday, December 29, 2025. The event brought together older adults and youth for classic and modern games, laughter, and social engagement—creating a wonderful opportunity for connection across generations. There was a surprise visit from newly inaugerated District 28 City Council Member Ty Hankerson, who stopped by to greet participants and show support.

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