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Vol. 60 No. 40
October 18, 2025
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New Riverbay Board Members Sworn In Director Rod Saunders Re-elected as Board President
has been a “labor of love.” The Riverbay Board of Directors held an “I was wrapping up my Board service, Open Board meeting on Wednesday, October and someone asked me what I thought about 15, in Rm. 31 of the Bartow Community Cenmy last four years on the Board,” began Mrs. ter to seat the newly elected Board directors Green-Watson in her closing remarks. “And and elect officers for the 2025-2026 year. I said to them, I haven't shared this with many After the meeting was called to order by people, but I feel led to share it this time. So, I Board President Rod Saunders and the meeting began my Board service after the passing of my agenda was approved, a plaque was presented eldest son. And I had read a quote one time that to outgoing Board Director Anika Green-Watsaid, ‘grief is love that has nowhere to go’. And son for her years of service to Riverbay Corpoevery single time someone has asked me about ration and the Co-op City community. my service on the Board in the last four years, I Presenting the plaque to Mrs. Green-Wathave replied with the refrain that it is a labor of son was Board President Saunders, who exlove. And I may not have been the perfect Board pressed his gratitude for her service and the member, but every single time I sat in that seat, guidance she provided while on the Board. every single time I responded to a query, every “Anika Green-Watson is a young lady of single time I sat on a committee, I did it out of extraordinary skill sets,” said Board Presi- (L-R) Bishop Angelo Rosario, Daryl Johnson, Leah Richardson, the love that I have for this community. And for dent Saunders. “She's a mother, she's a wife, Leslie Peterson and Kevin Lambright are administered the those of you who read the Co-op City Times, you she's a lawyer, and she's one of the best oath of office by Riverbay General Councel Jeff Buss. will see that I echoed one of my favorite refrains Photo by Danielle Cruz in last week's paper, and I said that the key to Board directors that this corporation has ever had. When things get a little bit left or right in the boardroom, she's excellent at cooperative living is living cooperatively. If you want to go fast, go alone. If bringing things to center. She's one of the brightest people I've ever met; she's you want to go far. go together. Let's go together, Co-op City.” one of the most articulate people I've ever met, and I'm going to tell you that it After the presentation, the mic was then handed over to the co-chairs of the is with pleasure that I'm going to present to Anika Green-Watson this plaque 2025 Election Committee, Director Leah Graham and Director Monique Coletonight.” man, who presented a summarized version of their Election Committee report Accepting her award, Mrs. Green-Watson shared that her work on the Board to the community. (Continued on page 2) By DANIELLE CRUZ
Notice to Shareholders
2025-2026 Riverbay Board Committees The chairpersons of the following committees for the 2025-26 year will be appointed by the Riverbay Board President at a future date, with the consent of the Board of Directors. The list of Board committees for 2025-26 is included below for reference. Riverbay Board Committees for 2025-26 Board Committee
Brief Description
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.
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)
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
Resident Safety and Security
To identify and address concerns related to security, emergency preparedness, and overall resident well-being, while fostering a positive and respectful community atmosphere.
Smart City/Technology and Telecommunications
Collect data to improve residents’ quality of life, sustainability and operational efficiency
Joining Riverbay Board Committees Shareholders are encouraged to review the committees and choose the ones best suited to their skill set and (Continued on page 3) expertise to help move the business of
Early Voting in NYC Begins Next Saturday, Oct. 25
Co-op City Shareholders Vote Early at Dreiser Auditorium By BRANDON ORTIZ
Early voting for the upcoming New York City General Election begins Saturday, October 25. Co-op City shareholders can early vote at the Dreiser Auditorium between October 25 and November 2. Polling hours for each day are below: Saturday, October 25: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 26: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, October 27: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 28: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 29: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 30: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, October 31: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November 1: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 2: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The deadline to register to vote online in this year’s General Election is Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Applications to register by mail must also be received by Oct. 25. The last day to apply to vote in-person at the Bronx County Board of Elections is Nov. 3, 2025. To register to vote online, go to https://e-register.vote.nyc/ To register to vote by mail, you may download the application at https:// tinyurl.com/4reth3r9, complete the form, sign it and mail it to: Board of Elections, 32 Broadway, 7th Fl., New York, NY 10004-1609. The form must be received by the BOE by Oct. 25, 2025. The last day to request an Absentee Ballot online is Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 and in-person at the Bronx Board of Elections, Nov. 3, 2025. Mailed ballots must be postmarked no later than Nov. 4, 2025 to count in the General Election. You may also drop off your completed ballot to the Bronx Board of Elections at 1780 Grand (Continued on page 3)