Vol. 59 No. 40
Saturday, October 5, 2024
DEP Announces Repair on NYC’s Water Supply System BY DANIELLE CRUZ
The Delaware Aqueduct, which supplies about 600 gallons of water a day to New York City, is being shut down, officials announced on September 30, as part of a $2 billion repair project to address massive leaks in the aqueduct system. According to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), nearly 35 million gallons of drinking water has been leaking into the ground under the Hudson River every day. To fix this leak, for nearly a decade, the DEP has been constructing a 2.5-mile bypass tunnel around the large leak. Now, as part of the final phase of the Delaware Aqueduct Repair Project, the city will connect the ends of that tunnel to the main aqueduct, seal off that leaking portion, and also repair another leak that was found in the tunnel under Ulster County. This is the DEP’s largest-ever infrastructure repair project, and the The Delaware Aqueduct Bypass Credit: DEP shutdown is expected to last up to eight Tunnel. months. To prepare for this shutdown of the Delaware Aqueduct, the DEP has also been steadily increasing the capacity of other parts of the city’s 19-reservoir system. (Continued on page 2)
Notice to Shareholders 2024-2025 Riverbay Board Committees The Committee on Committees (“COC”), chaired this year by Board Directors Anika Green-Watson and Leah Richardson, have recommended the following committees to the Board President for the 2024-25 year. Chairpersons of each committee will be appointed by the president at a future date, with the consent of the Board of Directors. The list of Board committees for 2024-25 is included below for reference.
Riverbay Board Committees for 2024-25 Board Committee
Brief Description
Budget & Finance
To provide the Board with oversight on long-range financial plans, annual budgets, financial policies, and management of reserves, and to advise the treasurer on implementation of financial policies.
Construction, Power Plant & Restoration
To consider issues related to the operation of the Power Plant and Construction/Restoration.
Disabilities and Accommodations
To consider matters related to ensuring that all residents have equal access to the cooperative’s amenities and resources.
Election
To facilitate a transparent, fair, and efficient Riverbay Board election that encourages shareholder participation.
Legislative
To research important, and sometimes complex issues, and bring them to the forefront for both the Co-op City community, and our elected representatives to address.
Parking & Leasing (incl. Commercial and Storage)
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NYC Judge Rules Congestion Pricing Lawsuits Can Proceed BY BRANDON ORTIZ
A Manhattan Supreme Court Judge ruled in favor of two lawsuits attempting to force Governor Hochul to lift the current pause on the Central Business District Tolling Program (CBDTP), also known as congestion pricing, on Sept. 27. Judge Arthur Engoron ruled that the two lawsuits could proceed and denied the motion from Governor Hochul’s legal team to dismiss both cases. One of the lawsuits was filed by the City Club of New York along with two residents of the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood in lower Manhattan. The second lawsuit was filed by the Sierra Club, the New York City Environmental Justice Alliance and the Riders Alliance. Both lawsuits are hoping to reverse the Governor’s decision from earlier this year on June 5 when she officially paused the Central Business District Tolling Program (CBDTP). Governor Hochul explained her reasoning for the pause at that time by citing changing circumstances since congestion pricing was first enacted in 2019. She highlighted how the plan was developed before the city was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, and how NYC is still recovering economically. While hearing oral arguments from the Governor’s legal team, Judge Engoron questioned whether the Governor had the legal authority to pause the plan and asked if the move was actually the (Continued on page 3)
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To consider issues related to parking garages, commercial leasing, and storage facilities.
Residential Sales
To promote a transparent, efficient, and fair process for all shareholders and potential shareholders, while maintaining the long-term value of the cooperative
Safety & Quality of Life
To identify and address concerns related to security, emergency preparedness, and overall resident well-being, while fostering a positive and respectful community atmosphere. (Continued on page 5)
Register to Vote – General Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 Voter Registration Deadline: Oct. 26, 2024
BY ROZAAN BOONE
Eligible New Yorkers not yet registered to vote are urged to do so before the upcoming voter registration deadline on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. You may register to vote online at https://www.vote.nyc, E-Register.Vote.NYC or VOTE411.org. Applications can be downloaded at vote.nyc or picked up at the local library, post office, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Bronx Board of Election, 1780 Grand Concourse, 5th Fl., Bronx, NY 10457. You may also register to vote in-person at the Bronx Board of Elections, (718) 299-9017. Completed voter registration applications can be returned by mail to: Board of Elections, 32 Broadway, 7 Fl., New York, NY 10004-1609 or dropped off at the Bronx Board of Elections office. Mailed voter registration applications must be received at least 10 days prior to the date of the election in which you wish to participate. Registered voters may ascertain their registration online also at https:// www.vote.nyc or by calling 1-866-8683692, and also at VOTE411.org. Those who register by the Oct. 26th deadline should receive a voter registration card in the mail, and if not, are advised to call 1-866-868-3692 to make sure their application was processed. (Continued on page 4)