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Vol. 61 No. 7
February 14, 2026
Completed Window Guard Form Due Feb. 15 By now, shareholders should have received the annual Window Guard form and Fire Safety Notices in the mail. Units that have not yet received the mailing should contact their respective CSO. The annual Window Guard form must be completed following the directions included in the mailing, and can be completed and returned online, by phone, fax or mail. The deadline to return the completed form is Sunday, February 15, 2026. Please read the instructions provided with the notice carefully. Each unit is assigned a unique code which is required when completing the form electronically.
The city’s Window Guard law was enacted to help prevent incidences of young children being injured or killed in falls from unguarded windows. It requires owners or managers of multiple dwellings (buildings with 3 or more apartments) to provide and properly install or repair approved window guards on all windows in apartments where a child(ren) 10 years or younger resides or visits, although anyone, for whatever reason, (Continued on page 2)
Parking Regulations Shareholders are reminded that garage licenses are issued to the approved licensee only and may not be assigned, transferred, or used by any other individual without prior written consent. Unauthorized use of a garage space is strictly prohibited. During the recent winter storm, several vehicles were observed parked out of compliance. We understand that there may be an influx of vehicles in the garages during winter storms and inclement weather, however, proper parking protocols must still be followed to ensure the safety and accessibility of all shareholders. Vehicles must be parked fully within the assigned space lines and may not block adjacent spaces, drive lanes, pedestrian walkways, fire exits, or access areas. Parking in another shareholder’s space, double-parking, or storing personal items outside designated areas is not permitted. Vehicles must be properly registered, insured, and operational. Abandoned or inoperable vehicles are prohibited. Routine inspections are conducted to ensure safety and compliance. CCPD will issue fines for violations, and continued non-compliance may result in towing or revocation of garage privileges. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining safe and orderly garage facilities. —Riverbay Management
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2025 Income Affidavit Notice
The annual income affidavit process for calendar year 2025 will commence in March 2026. Shareholders will once again have the opportunity to submit their income affidavits electronically or through the traditional paper form. Shareholders will have access to the electronic income affidavits and receive copies of the paper forms in March. All cooperators, excluding new residents who moved into Co-op City after March 31, 2026, and Section 8 recipients, are required to complete the income affidavit. The income affidavit process will require shareholders to submit supporting documentation, including a list of all members of the household, and their income as reported on line 19 of their NY State tax return. Below are some important reminders about the filing process: Digital Income Affidavit Submission Shareholders have the option to file their 2025 Income Affidavits electronically. In 2025, Riverbay experienced a computer incident that affected the digital income affidavit process. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience that this caused. Since then, Riverbay has made significant improvements to the process. All shareholders are encouraged to utilize this secure and efficient filing option. Shareholders that are looking to file electronically can also familiarize themselves with the process by watching an instructional “How To” video on the Riverbay website at https://bit.ly/4aw5CeP or by scanning the QR Code here. Shareholders will be able to upload supporting documents such as insurance forms and tax returns where needed. An email confirmation will also be sent to the shareholder when the form has been processed. Manual Income Affidavit Submission The paper version of the 2025 Income Affidavit will be mailed to all shareholders. Shareholders opting to file a paper income affidavit should carefully follow the instructions on the form. The income affidavit must be properly signed, notarized and submitted by the deadline date. Copies of all insurance documentation must also be submitted along with the annual income affidavit. Reassessment of Income Shareholders should also be aware that if they are assessed an income-based surcharge, the surcharge period will begin in July 2026 and end in June of 2027. During or after the income affidavit process, shareholders can request for their income to be reassessed for a reduction or removal of surcharges ONLY if the following circumstances occur: • A tenant or household member is placed on public assistance • A full-time employed household member permanently leaves the apartment • A death or retirement of a household member who had income (Continued on page 2)
The Riverbay administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Because of the holiday-shortened work week, all material, including directors’ viewpoints, submitted for publication in the upcoming Saturday, February 21th issue of the Co-op City Times, must be submitted before 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17. Material received after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, will be accommodated as space allows in the Saturday, Feb. 21th issue of the Co-op City Times. Submissions should be emailed to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com. We wish our readers a memorable and safe Presidents’ Day.