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Vol. 61 No. 9
SCRIE Recertification Letters By ROZAAN BOONE
Co-op City shareholders enrolled in the New York City Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) program are currently receiving letters from the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding the outcome of their annual recertification. SCRIE is a city-administered program that helps eligible seniors on fixed incomes by freezing their carrying charges at an approved level. In Mitchell-Lama cooperatives, such as Co-op City, the exemption can provide a measure of financial stability for income-qualified shareholders. Every two years, participants must recertify to confirm continued eligibility. This current recertification process began September-October of 2025 and initially, HPD set the deadline in mid-December 2025 which was subsequently extended to mid-January 2026, and a second
round of the recertification form was mailed to eligible participants. The recertification process requires updated income documentation for all household members and verification that the shareholder continues to meet the program’s age and residency requirements. HPD’s notice informs recipients whether their benefit has been approved, in which case, no further action is required. On the other hand, if the shareholder receives notification that their subsidy would be terminated effective January 2026 due to an incomplete recertification application or failure to submit the recertification, they must contact SCRIE immediately to have their subsidy reinstated. SCRIE can be contacted by phone at 212-863-8494 or by email at scrie@ hpd.nyc.gov. To be eligible for SCRIE, applicants must meet all of the following criteria on the effective date of a carrying charge increase:
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Douglas Elliman’s Riverbay Management Report January 31, 2026 Management Report
Marvin L. Walton
Executive General Manager On behalf of Douglas Elliman Property Management, Managing Agent, we are pleased to present the Management Report for Riverbay Corporation for the period ending January 31, 2026. This Management Report provides updates with the following elements: • Public Safety – Peace Officer Staffing Levels • Convector Initiative • Informational Updates Peace Officer Staffing As of Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the Peace Officer head count
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in the Department of Public Safety increased to 84 or 90.3% of the 93 Peace Officer positions budgeted in the department. This increase was due to a new recruitment class for the inhouse Academy that commenced on February 9, 2026. Management plans to initiate recruitment opportunities to fill the remaining nine (9) openings soon. Convector Initiative Beginning in July 2024, Management contracted with a vendor to install new convectors in the liv(Continued on page 2)
Black History Month – Fighting for Democracy
Dear Shareholders, Riverbay Corporation is pleased to anBy LAURETTA J. JAYSURA nounce that the 2025 Electronic Income Since 1976, all across the country, this fedAffidavit process will officially go live on eral holiday is celebrated annually bringing to Thinking about running for the Riverbay March 30, 2026. The system has been uplight many incredible contributions made by graded to make registration and submisBoard of Directors? Black and brown Americans who have never sion faster, easier, and more convenient been credited. On February 21st in Co-op City, for all residents. Below are the key dates Considering serving on the Board Election over two hundred residents and friends came and important details to help you prepare. out in the bitter cold to Committee? the Einstein Center for Online FAQ and Training Availabilsuch a program, comity: March 16, 2026 Stay Tuned for Details. plete with food and fun. To support a smooth transition, RiverBut in the meantime, email your comments Entitled, “Fighting bay Corporation will provide: for Democracy,” and and suggestions to: 1. An online “how to” video that walks sponsored the NAACP you through the entire process, from regriverbay2026election@riverbaycorp.com (Co-op City branch) and istration to submitting your completed the American Legion 2025 Income Affidavit Post 1871, in collab2. Online FAQs. oration with Riverbay Go-Live Date: March 30, 2026 Corporation, the celebration was highly anticipated by The new registration link will be available on the Riverbay portal. everyone. What You Need to Use the Electronic Income Affidavit process From the opening moments of the program, which was co-hosted by To ensure you can complete your registration without delay, please have NAACP Co-op City Branch President Leslie Peterson and Commander Antothe following ready: nio Codrington of Post 1871, guests were brought in and made to feel welcome 1. Your account number (also known as your TCODE) and prideful, starting with the Color Guard, recitation of the Pledge of Alle2. A copy of the first page of your current insurance policy and NYS tax giance, singing of the national anthem, Armed Forces Medley, and the Black return if applicable National Anthem. 3. First Name, Last Name, and email address for each household member There was a brief military video, which was riveting and reflexive, that high18 or older. lighted the fight and dedication of the Black/Minority (Continued on page 4)
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