THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER
Vol. 60 No. 2
February 2023
SERVING OVER 25,000 COOPERATORS IN THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST HOUSING COOPERATIVE
BLACK HISTORY MONTH A Discussion On The State Of Black Politics
(l. to r.) Co-Founder of 500 Men Making a Difference Cyriac St. Vil, Founder of Alleyne Consulting Group Robert Alleyne, Former Executive Director of City’s Racial Justice Commission Harold Miller, 500 Men Making a Difference Member Rodney Pride, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Community Relations Committee Chair Maryam Hubbard, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Founder of 500 Men Making a Difference Wayne Devonish, Young Attendee Amaryllis Greene, 500 Men Making a Difference Member Patrick Toussaint, Former NYC Deputy Comptroller Michael Lambert.
Hosted by the Community Relations Committee
By Maryam Hubbard, Chairperson
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n Wednesday, February 8, 2023, the Rochdale Village Community Relations Committee partnered with President Wayne Devonish of 500 Men Making a Difference along with Southeast Queens residents, Robert Alleyne, Founder & CEO of Alleyne Con-
sulting Group, and Former NYC Deputy Comptroller Michael Lambert. The event kicked off Black History Month in Rochdale Village by moderating a Black History Month Community conversation on the current state of black political power. The event featured engaging and insightful perspectives on the past, present and future of black political power from featured
panelist, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and Harold Miller, former Executive Director of the City’s Racial Justice Commission and City Council candidate. The room was filled with residents not only from Rochdale Village, but from the community at large. The NYPD Dance Troop
was invited to perform and they did a lovely tribute to Black History Month. Delicious Food was sponsored and served by Truth Restaurant and Lounge, located in Laurelton, Queens. This was indeed a great opportunity for Residents and Elected officials to come together and converse on such meaningful conversations.
Pictures on page 3.
The President’s Message - Pg. 2 | General Manager’s Report - Pg. 4 | Crossword - Pg. 13 | Board Calendar - Pg. 29