rochdale village bulletin newspaper january 2015 edition

Vol. 51 No. 1 January 2015THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER

SERVING OVER 25,000 SHAREHOLDERS IN THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST HOUSING COOPERATIVE

President’s Message-Page 2 • General Manager’s Report-Page 4 • PayLease News - 0 • New Year’s Eve Party Pics-Page 12/13

Remembering Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrating the Gift :

The 50th Anniversary of the 1965

Voting Rights ActPages 14-15

E-Cycle: How NY state’s mandate on e-waste disposal affects RV

The world’s accumulation of e-junk is getting larger and larger by the day. Just think about it. Shortly after the latest tech gadget is purchased a newer “must have”

model follows. It is exactly this type of built in obsolescence that has created the need for established protocols when it comes to proper disposal of electronic equipment. To prevent the growing mounds of e-junk from becoming a landslide, as of January 1, 2015, New York State enacted a law that makes it illegal to discard computer equipment and other electronic

By SuSan Van Brackle

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The New Year has sparked fresh ideas from RV’s executive branch concerning how to better provide the level of service that is deserved by cooperators at board meetings

while effectively addressing business within the allotted meeting timeframe. The proposal is to rearrange the sequence of board meetings in order to make them more productive. Beginning with the February meeting after the Board of Directors’ vote in January, sessions will open with 45 minutes of direct shareholder access to members

Customer care takes center stage for future board meetingsBy SuSan Van Brackle

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ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Rochdale Village Board of Directors serves 5,860 middle income families and more than 25,000 people in the world’s second largest housing cooperative, located at 169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434; Tel: 718-276-5700 ext. 336.

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Chairman of the BoardClifton Stanley DiazPresidentLisa StarkVice PresidentsJean Randolph-CastroMario Turner Talib Bey Joe EvansTreasurerGary HawkinsSecretaryJanine Cross

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Talib BeyYvonne BreinerJanine CrossClifton Stanley DiazJoe EvansStacey FrancisJean HallDavid JeffriesGary HawkinsTracey IrvinJean Randolph-CastroEarl RobertsKamal SaleemLisa StarkMario TurnerArlisa Blackwell (State Representative)

Managing AgentMarion Scott Real Estate, Inc.General ManagerMarion ScottAssistant ManagersAlex Freedman, MSI and Jay Williams, RVIControllerDarius GeorgeDeputy Director of MaintenanceCorey JonesSecurity ChiefThomas MasonPower Plant DirectorGilbert FranciscoHuman Resource DirectorElizabeth GoldsmithGeneral CounselWilliam R. Greenspan

MANAGEMENT

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONSBudget & Finance

Commercial Services

Community CenterJean Randolph-CastroCommunity Relations

Legal & Management

MaintenanceJoe EvansOrientationClifton Stanley DiazPublic Safety

Senior Citizens

Youth Planning

Environmental Conservation

Lisa Stark

Janine Cross

Lisa Stark

Talib Bey

Gary Hawkins

Kamal Saleem

Mario Turner

Talib Bey

President’s Message- by Lisa Stark

Lisa Stark

The nexT rochdale Village Board of direcTorS MeeTing iS

Scheduled for

Monday, January 26, 2015

Greetings Cooperators,

We’ve just celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and we have so much to be thankful for even though there is still work to do.

Preserving Rochdale as Affordable for Future Genera-tions

Dr. King once stated, “Life’s most persistent and ur-gent question is: What are you doing for others?” We reside in a Mitchell Lama Cooperative where our common purpose is to work together for everyone’s benefit. The Mitchell Lama program’s stated purpose was to develop affordable housing for moderate and middle-income families. In a Mitchell Lama Cooperative one of our top pri-orities is that we maintain af-fordable housing for our current cooperators and for prospective cooperators that are attracted to our community for affordable living.

Our refinance was done to spread out the cost of repairs and upgrades and to avoid large carrying charge increases. If Rochdale implemented amorti-zation, the value of the decreas-ing mortgage amount (due to paying down) would be added to the per share cost basis for future gain. New coopera-tors would pay a higher cost to move into Rochdale Village. In my opinion adopting the pro-cess of mortgage amortization would negate the principals of the Mitchell Lama housing pro-gram, which is to provide af-fordable housing for moderate and middle-income families.

Quality of Life IssuesAs President, I’m rec-

ognized a bit more these days

and I appreciate the opportunity to converse with so many of you. The questions I’m asked most are qual-ity of life issues that affect each of us personally. Occasionally I’m asked why the need for us to refi-nance, and what about amortiza-tion. I’m seldom asked about our Power Plant, where we spend over 50% of our budget on fuel, main-tenance and operations. However I’m often asked if I live here. The latter is actually the easiest question to answer; I’ve been a Rochdale Village resident for almost 18 years living in Group 4.

Quality of life issues are wide and varying topics from pest control to the parking list. Ev-eryone needs to be comfortable in their home and everyone wants their needs to me met. Balanc-ing the needs, wants and expecta-tions of our community is the dif-ficulty work of our Committees, Board of Directors and Managing agent. Some things are easier said than done. For example, everyone should stay on top of regular exter-minations and some jobs require more attention which your group managers are willing to work with you to resolve. If you feel that your issues are not being met please make use of our new website to let us know.

I also receive negative com-ments on our board meetings. For our community to move forward with a collective voice that repre-sents our entire community, every-one has to feel comfortable com-ing out and joining the cooperative process. As we move forward, I hope that more of you will be will-ing to come out and volunteer for our committees and visit our board meetings.

******Soon we will test our emer-

gency notification system through My Home Page. To ensure its ef-

fectiveness, please take the time to register for an online account.

******Finally, please review the

useful information below.

Basic STAR Property Tax Ex-emption (“STAR”) –- There are no age requirements and this exemp-tion is open to all Rochdale Village residents. For online registration please visit NY State Department of Taxation and Finance at: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/property/star.shtml or call them at 518-457-2036

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Ex-emption Program (“SCRIE”) – You must be at least 62 and you can ap-ply online by visiting: AccessNYC (Access NYC Screening Tool for New York City Human Services). For additional information regarding the SCRIE benefit, please call 311 or email [email protected].

Disabled Rent Increase Exemp-tion Program (“DRIE”) – You must be at least 18 and can apply online by visiting AccessNYC (Access NYC Screening Tool for New York City Human Services). For additional in-formation regarding the DRIE ben-efit, please call 311 or email [email protected].

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supplies into the general trash.Rochdale Village

Maintenance will station blue bins that are clearly marked E-cycle outside on the entrance ramp which is closer to the Ash Can room. Future E-cycle bins will be positioned in the service hallway of each group. The E-trash will be packed and hauled away by the Department of Sanitation’s E-Waste carters.

Specific types of refuse are earmarked for recycling in New York State’s E-waste program. Accepted items include keyboards, monitors, laptops, mice, tablets, televisions, DVR/VCR’S, gaming equipment, mp3 players, mobile phones and mini servers.

Items that are not accepted are household appliances, loose rechargeable batteries, which contain heavy metals like lead

and mercury and fluorescent light bulbs.

Make sure to first remove any data from electronic devices like pictures, personal information, calendars, mailboxes and contact lists before discarding. If you decide to bring the device to an independent recycling station, you can request that a representative assist with fully erasing your data.

Stores like Home Depot, Lowes and Ikea have recycling stations that have been established under New York State’s Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act. Cooperators are encouraged to bring any compact fluorescent bulbs they have set aside for disposal. Standard alkaline batteries can be disposed of in the regular trash.

E-Cycle: How NY state’s mandate on e-waste disposal affects RV(Continued from page 1)

E-cycle com-pactors locat-ed in the Ash Can room will hold electronic equipment that has been dis-posed of in the blue E-cycle bins.


Monthly Report- by Marion Scott

General Manager’s Monthly Report for December 2014

Monthly Report- by Marion Scott

COOPERATIVE OWNERSHIPThere is a recurring con-

versation about why the corpo-ration isn’t providing amenities in the apartments. Why can’t Rochdale have new kitchen cab-inets or new bathtubs are some of the most commonly asked questions. Housing cooperatives are unique in the sense they are neither rental apartments nor single-family homes. Unantici-pated issues may confront share-holders when they purchase shares in their unit and some-times become confused about who’s financially responsible. In addition, to paying monthly carrying charges, cooperative members will assume some of the responsibilities of a single family homeowner and have the same privileges as a renter.

One important issue is having an understanding of the relationship between a coopera-tive corporation (“Lessor”) and a shareholder (“Lessee”). The resident of an individual apart-ment is a shareholder in the corporation. The corporation in turn, owns the building and the land, which makes up the coop-erative property. Ownership of

the shares in the corporation en-titles the lessee a long-term pro-prietary “lease” that grants the shareholder the right to occupy an apartment.

COOPERATIVE OBLIGA-TIONS

The occupancy agree-ment (or “Lease”) signed by both parties contains among other things, provisions regard-ing responsibility for the repairs of both parties. The cooperator is responsible for improving the interior of the apartment, while Rochdale is obliged to main-tain and repair other parts of the building and grounds.

Rochdale is responsible

for keeping all of the buildings, including sidewalks, grounds, equipment and apparatus in good repair. The cooperative must maintain all of the items except those portions that are expressly stated to be the responsibility of the shareholder pursuant to the lease agreement. The share-holder is responsible for repairs, however, if they have been ren-dered necessary by his own act or negligence or carelessness, or any of his family members, guest, employees or illegal sub-tenants.

SHAREHOLDER RESPON-SIBILITY

Simply put, the share-

holder is responsible for every-thing he or she can see. This in-cludes interior walls, floors and ceilings, windows, frames and sills, entrances and terrace doors and saddles. In addition, the shareholder must do all of the painting and decorating required for their apartment. They are also responsible for the mainte-nance, repair and replacement of plumbing and electrical fixtures, as well as, stoves and refrigera-tors and other appliances in the apartment. Bathtubs and kitchen cabinets and the hardware is also part of the shareholder’s obliga-tion.

HOMEOWNERSHIPHomeownership carries

responsibility. It’s a two way street and you can’t have it both ways. Keeping carrying charges low (including utilities) requires shareholders to take responsibil-ity for the obligations in their apartments.

At the end of the day, shareholders are receiving an apartment for under $200 dol-lars per room with utilities and the inalienable right to live in the apartment as long as the like.


Monthly Report- by Robert Woods

Contract Summary/Status — December 2014LOCAL LAW 11, CYCLE-7 BUILDING FAÇADE REPAIRS:The Façade Repair Project is shut down from 12/31/14 to spring (March 2015).Six (6) Buildings have been completed by Proto Construction, Corp. during the six (6) month period of June to December.

Buildings completed: #10, 11, 12, 13, 14, & 15. After the DOB conducts their site inspections the sidewalk sheds and fences will be removed.

RESTORATION OF PARKING LOTS AND WALKWAYS - ARCHITECT: This project awaits official NYS Homes & Community Renewal (NYSHCR) approval. The Projects Department, in conjunction with Maintenance Personnel, has developed a report of walkway and parking lot deficiencies.

LOBBY CEILING REPLACEMENTS - ARCHITECTNYSHCR approval for Architect to

prepare bid documents was granted on January 14, 2015.

ROOF REPLACEMENT - ARCHITECT: Architect, William Davis, Jr. has finalized contract drawings and specifications to bid out this project. NYSHCR approval to solicit bids was received on December 30, 2014. Invitation to bid letters have been mailed to contractors with bids due on February 19, 2015.

BUILDING GENERATOR UPGRADES: At the November meeting, the Board voted in favor of accepting proposal from Northeast Electrical Contractors, Inc. at a cost of $227,679.40 to undertake the above project.

New Generators will be delivered during the month of January.

COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION: We are awaiting Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing drawings to complete

contract documents. Architect anticipates complete submission sometime in February, 2015.

SHOPPING MALL RENOVATION: Pinner Associates developed schematic drawings for Architectural work.

GENERAL CONSULTANT: NYSHCR approval of this project was received on 12/1/14 and an Order to Proceed was issued to the Firm of Robert J. Stahl Architects, PC.

SIDEWALK DEFECTS:The NYC Department of Transportation, (NYCDOT) issued a Preliminary Inspection Report specifically detailing defective concrete flags (sidewalk squares) throughout the Campus requiring immediate repair.

Contractor completed sidewalk repairs December 12, 2014, within the required time allowed by the NYCDOT.

Durable, beveled edge safety mats have been placed at high traffic entrances of each group building. The rubber bottom and weatherproof materials provide

cooperators with sure footing and protection against wet surfaces.

M-Door EntrancesService Hallways Vestibules


Controller’s Report- by Darius George

Financial Overview - December 2014The corporation’s third quarter, which ended December 31, 2014, showed moderate operating results. Net income for the quarter was $1,203,546 before depreciation and amortization of deferred expenses. Revenues for the same period were $18,798,587. Reported revenues were $179,304 above forecast. The corporation’s revenues are in line with previous forecast. The exception is Cable TV commission. The decrease in Cable TV commission is attributed to poor service by the current provider coupled with better programming and quality of service from the other providers- Verizon Fios and Time Warner Cable. Year to date revenue from Private Network Cable Systems is zero.

For the month of December revenues were $6,261,424. Operating expenses were $5,708,261. Net income for the month is $553,164. Cash inflows for the month were $7,042,632.00 and cash outflow was $6,627,215.00. The corporation investments in capital improvement projects, equipment and to remediate

sidewalk defects were $465,387.00. In addition the corporation funded the replacement and contingency reserve in the amount of $195,133.

Carrying charges billed for the month of December net of adjustment was $5,377,842. Cash receipts from carrying charges were $5,478,023. Accounts receivable from cooperators as of December 31, 2014 is $1,360,282.00 compared to the previous month, a decrease in the amount of $164,892.

Accounts receivable from commercial tenants for the same period was $246,723 a decrease in the amount of $91,732 from the previous month.

Accounts payable as of December 31, 2014 was $2,239,426.78 of $2,031,556.55 is current. $1,260,603.29 of the current payables is fuel and water & sewer charges.

As of December 31, 2014 cash available to fund operating expenses was $713,226.

As of December 31, 2014 cash held by Wells Fargo Bank, NA, the servicing agency for the mortgage loan and HCR

the state supervising agency is, in the amount of $61,283,433. Those funds are earmarked for major improvements and contingencies. Wells Fargo Bank disbursed $540,590 in the month of December to cover cost of consultants, masonry and brick repairs. The corporation also holds a self-insurance contingency fund. The balance as of December 31, 2014 was $1,516,962.

In December, the corporation generated revenues in the amount of $6,261,424, and incurred operating expenses in the amount of $5,808,709 resulting in net income of $453,345 before depreciation and amortization of deferred expenses.

The corporation refunded $40,655 of equity to former cooperators net of carrying charges, administrative fees and costs of restoration repairs of the units.

The corporation renewed its insurance portfolio in months of November and December. The renewal premiums of the policies came in below projected amount resulting in net savings $435,030.00.

of the Board of Directors and management department heads. Cooperators’ concerns will be documented and followed up on within 24 hours after meeting. The cooperator “face-time” sessions will be followed by Board motions then end with 30 minutes of general issue discussions from cooperators at the microphone.

Historically, meetings begin with a cooperator session where individual residents publically address their concerns at the microphone for five minutes. Board business and general

updates about cooperative operations follow next. Microphone presentations that run overtime can result in stalled discussions that don’t always accomplish all of the meeting’s desired goals.

Board meetings at Rochdale Village are integral to the wellbeing of this community. The monthly meetings provide an open forum for residents to offer feedback to board and management about the quality of life here. Meetings are also meant to allow the Board of Directors and Management staff to inform residents

about the soundness of the corporation and operational decisions that will advance the cooperative’s mission.

The corporation’s renewed focus on customer relationship

building is designed to productively encourage cooperator attendance at future meetings and overall customer satisfaction.

Focus on customer care takes center stage for board meetings (Continued from Page 1)


Controller’s Report

cash receiPTs & disBursemenTs - decemBer 2014

- by Darius Georgesummary of corPoraTe funds

aT decemBer 31, 2014

(a) Self Insurance

(d) Capital Improvement Equity(e) Completion Repair Escrow

(g) Insurance Escrow

(b) Contingency and Replacement Reserve (c) Commercial Tenant Security Deposit

(f) Real Estate Tax Escrow

1) OPERATING FUNDS: Citibank - Checking 688,005 - Payroll 5,439 Water and Sewer Escrow 19,782 Total Operating Funds 713,226

2) IN-HOUSE SHELTER FUNDS: Self insurance - Insured Money Market 1,514,282 Self insurance - Checking 2,680 Commercial Tenant Security- IMMA 533,477 Total In-House Shelter Funds 2,050,439

3) ESCROW FUNDS: FFI Government Fund - Replacement reserve 28,156,965 Replacement Reserve - Checking 14,710 Capital Improvement Equity 110,915 Repair Escrow 33,016,010 Total Escrow Funds 61,298,600

4) MORTGAGE ESCROW: Real Estate Tax 709,395 Insurance 719,976 Total Mortgage Escrow 1,429,371 TOTAL FUNDS 65,491,636$

The corporation’s cash, investments and escrow balances as of December 31, 2014 was $65,491,636. The amount available to pay operating expenses are $713,226.00. The following accounts are encumbered:

The Housing Company must obtain approval from NYS Homes & Community Renewal to disburse funds. from the contingency and replacement reserve accounts.

The self insurance escrow fund is restricted by Board resolution. Funds can only be used to pay damages and other claims against the corporation during the period it was self insured. It also covers claims below the company liability insurance retention program. The insurance, completion repair and real estate tax escrow accounts were established pursunant to the terms of the mortgage refinancing agreement with Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital, Inc.

OPENING CASH BALANCE 298,830$

RECEIPTS: Carrying Charges 5,918,636 Commercial Rent & Utilities 532,859 Nursery Schools and Democratic Club 3,883 Community Center Programs/Rentals 14,099 Rooftop leasing- Wireless Communication 6,423 Section 8 Rent 29,974 Apartment sales and transfers 174,545 Parking Rent 131,536 Laundry 143,000 Application processing fee 3,550 Parking remote fees 1,600 Bulletin advertising 6,450 Ground lease 4,000 Other rental income 5,892 Return of Insurance premium 65,656 Miscellaneous ($1,000.00 or less) 529 Total Collection 7,042,632 NG Checks 26,181 Funds Available for Operations 7,315,281

OPERATING EXPENSES: Administrative Expenses:Management fee 53,006 Marketing fee 3,200 Other office expense 9,278 Office supplies 3,891 Equipment leasing 2,433 Data processing fees 1,752 Training and subscription 10,980 Postage & Delivery 4,446 Information Technology 5,810 Legal 26,804 Collection expense 35,421 Eviction 4,520 Other professional services 1,175 Miscellaneous expenses($1,000.00 or less) 756 Total Administrative Expenses 163,473

MAINTENANCE EXPENSES :Unifrom & cleaning 4,711 Cleaning supplies 3,929 Rubbish removal 45,597 Exterminating 7,168 Rubbish removal 33,332 Compactor expense 40,717 Compactor and garbage bags 9,151 Landscaping 32,853 Lawn Sprinkler System 48,615 Ground Equipment 2,487 Parking Lots 22,235 Sidewalk and walkway repairs 196,186 Vehicle Maintenance, gas/oil 8,934 Equipment & small tools 7,774 Carpentry supplies 32,173 Electrical supplies 10,104 Door repairs and controls 19,560 Keys and locks 5,988 Bathroom supplies 26,889 Ceiling tiles 9,728 HVAC Maintenance & supplies 17,303 Plumbing supplies 54,148 Windows and blinds 4,703 Welding Equipment & supplies 1,989 Paint and glass supplies 14,898 Other Maintenance & Operating Expenses 7,107 Contracted Services - Electrical 78,956 - Plumbing 64,940 - Elevator 107,623 - Floor Repairs 49,822 - Bathtub glazing 7,986 - Apartment repairs 275,488 - Apartment restoration 214,412 - Maintenance public area 29,941 - Roof repairs 36,865 - Brick and masonry 9,075 - Carpet Installation & cleaning 18,559 - Pump and roof fans 4,764 - Asbestos Abatement 19,860 Buuilding Generators 154,120 Motor Vehicle - Dump Truck 68,859 Playground equipment 49,952 Shopping Center repairs 26,228 Traffic Control system- Shopping Center 1 14,999 Misc. Expenses ($ 1,000.00 or Less) 2,526 Total Maintenance Expenses 1,903,251

PUBLIC SAFETY EXPENSES:NYPD Paid detail officers 4,508 Vehicle maintenance,gas,oil 2,474 Office Equipment Leasing 1,752 Other security expenses - Misc. Expense ($ 1,000.00 or less) 2,323 Total Public Safety Expenses 11,058

POWER PLANT EXPENSES:Fuel - Heating & Electric Gas 674,822 Water & Sewer 94,570 Material, tools and supplies 19,430 Chemicals and lubricants 5,213 Office expense 2,179 Diesel generator 25,150 Turbine Generator 12,312 Boiler expense 9,655 Pump room 3,037 Dual temperature 6,855 Transformer 13,287 CS- Consultants 2,243 CS- Asbestos abatement 1,812 CS- Building Maintenance 2,586 Meter reading services 1,189 Misc. Expense ($1,000.00 or less) 2,874 Total Power Plant Expenses 877,214

COMMUNITY CENTER EXPENSES:Equipment 1,317 Ouside labor expense 2,370 Kitchen rehab 17,964 Security refund 2,900 Misc Expenses ($1,000.00 or less) 957 Total Community Center Expenses 25,508

BOARD EXPENSESOffice expenses 9,991 Contribution- Rochdale Village Social Services Inc 43,334 Bulletin expense 5,890

59,215

PAYROLL/ESCROWS/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:Salaries and Wages 1,437,535 Fica expense 154,041 Refund of past cooperators equity 40,655 Replacement reserve 125,000 Contingency reserve 70,133 Deposit- landlord Tenant Account 3,285 Mortgage Principal and interest 721,896 Real Estate Tax Escrow 223,400 Insurance escrow 160,841 Workers' compensation 3,312 Health & Pension- 32BJ 254,105 Health & Pension- 94 164,438 Health & Pension- SSOBA 147,252 Health & Dental and Group life insurance 61,327 401k employee contributions 11,146 NYS Sales tax 8,954 Misc Expenses ($1000.00 or less) 239 Total Payroll/Escrow/Employee Benefits 3,587,558 Total Expenses 6,627,276 Ending cash balance $688,005

1,516,962 28,171,675

533,477 110,915

33,016,010 709,395 719,976

64,778,410


Controller’s Report- by Darius George

accounTs receiVaBle acTiViTy - decemBer 2014

communiTy cenTer rePorT

for decemBer 31, 2014TenanT arrears rePorT

ending decemBer 31, 2014CURRENT TENANTS In arrears for - Residential Tenants Commercial Tenants

Number Amount Due Number Amount Due One month 1,742 161,748.43 49 54,479.97

Two months 557 199,324.21 18 21,780.43

Three months 381 157,790.84 13 15,503.42

Four months 288 118,498.08 8 9,332.10

5-12 months 491 372,188.90 9 126,435.54

12+ months 341 350,731.51 4 19,191.96

Sub-Total 1,970 1,360,281.97 48 246,723.42

PAST TENANTS In arrears for - Residential Tenants Commercial Tenants

Number Amount Due Number Amount Due One month 40 52,999.35 -

Two months 25 56,338.53 -

Three months 46 78,332.18 -

Four months 40 53,019.60 -

5-12 months 91 284,947.70 -

12+ months 570 4,604,346.58 5 98,076.86

Sub-Total 612 5,129,983.94 5 98,076.86

GRAND TOTALS 6,490,265.91 344,800.28

REVENUES:

Programs -$ Room Rental 12,999.00 Vending Machine 168.77 Total Revenue 13,167.77$

EXPENSES:

Salaries - Administrative 7,036.46$ - Porters 24,331.73 Program 200.00 Equipment leasing 1,316.78 Outside Labor expense 2,370.00 Repairs and maintenance 740.35 Cooking Gas audtorium - Misc. (less than 100.00) 16.32 Total Expenses 36,011.64Net Income/(Loss) (22,843.87)$

Note: The Community Center collected security deposits in the amount of $1,400.00 and made refunds of $2,900.00 These transactions have no effect on the community center profitability.

1. Base rent was adjusted by the following amounts: a)Vacancy loss 33,120.13 b)Section 8 subsidy 4,210.25 c)SCRIE subsidy 70,647.23 d)DRIE subsidy 7,476.53 e)Bad debt & other adjustments 17,392.92

132,847.06

2. Commercial arrears are $345,728.69 including electricity balance of $214,930.09 and water & sewer in the amount of $3,571.55

3. Included in Other receivables are:Restoration charges 1,582,860.02 Equity Deposits (14,487.18)

(116,284.13) Evictions 75,749.82 Violations 103,056.49 Three Day Notices 16,629.53 Total 1,647,524.55

Move in & Move out adjustments

Description Arrears Charges Adjustments Payments Balance

Base Rent 3,273,005.41 5,510,689.37 (132,847.06) 5,478,022.66 3,172,825.06 Vacancy Rent 440,963.38 - 29,797.94 10,797.53 459,963.79 Medical Office - 27,020.87 - 27,020.87 - Commercial 143,750.98 294,403.01 (12,511.81) 298,415.13 127,227.05 Electric 208,008.89 - 51,100.07 44,178.87 214,930.09 Water 4,098.49 - 2,892.45 3,419.39 3,571.55 Laundry 78,650.00 71,500.00 (7,150.00) 143,000.00 - Parking 24,846.37 129,110.00 197.50 131,536.32 22,617.55 Fuel surcharge 46,245.56 - - - 46,245.56 Surcharges 947,758.63 95,580.29 (40,830.68) 73,914.02 928,594.22 Late Charges 108,478.03 - 11,850.00 16,503.74 103,824.29 Dispossess 89,445.97 - 18,371.33 8,872.75 98,944.55 Legal fees 4,394.76 - 7,275.00 6,723.98 4,945.78 NG Check Fee 4,075.28 - 375.00 598.13 3,852.15 Others 1,660,933.91 22,790.36 187,080.09 223,279.81 1,647,524.55 Totals 7,034,655.66 6,151,093.90 115,599.83 6,466,283.20 6,835,066.19

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Public Safety Report- by Chief Thomas Mason

Public Safety Monthly Report December 2014Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale Village, Inc., Public Safety Department during the month of December 2014. Public Safety maintains twenty-four hour coverage.

LOITERING:During the month of December 2014, the Public Safety Department has continued to focus attention on loitering conditions. As a result, Public Safety officers responded to a total of Eighty-six (86) complaints of loitering, which were resolved as follows:

1. Conditions corrected – Thirty (30) loiterers complied with officer’s directive to leave.

2. Unfounded – Seventeen (17) unfounded loitering complaints (officers responded but no loiterers were present)

3. Responded - Thirty (30) no loiterers found and/or loiterers were advised of RV’s rules and regulations

4. Violations issued – Nine (9) no loitering violations was issued

The Rochdale Village Public Safety Department will continue to organize to better serve the community.

During the month of December the following arrests were affected:

There were a total of 1 arrest(s) for the month of December 2014; the incidents are as follows:

Arrests for December 2014

December 20, 2014 – Domestic Dispute – RO observed 113th precinct in front to Building 13. Female stated that she was assaulted but the Male left the apartment. Approximately 20 minutes later, male was observed leaving the building.

DVR UNIT ACTIVITY TOTAL INCIDENTS = 19

TOTAL RISK MANAGEMENT = 5

VIOLATIONS = 34

TOWED VEHICLES The Public Safety Department towed six (6) vehicles during the month of December for violation of parking rules on the complex.

SPECIAL VERTICAL PATROL BY ROCHDALE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS:Vertical patrols are conducted on a daily basis. Officers patrol the stairwells, hallways, rooftops and parking lots at different hours to curtail unlawful activities and have been positively reinforced.

VERTICALS: 1461 SPECIAL VERTICALS: 1750 TOTAL: 3211

TOWING: 9 WARNING ISSUED: 33 TOTAL: 42

ESCORTS: 63

SECURITY RESPONDED TO THE FOLLOWING CALLS: 3211MAINTENANCE CALLS: 556TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICES: 3767

INCIDENT REPORTS: 128

MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER: 1098ARREST(S): 1 IN HOUSE DETAINED: 0 TOTAL: 1

VIOLATIONS ISSUED: 54

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO: 5

EVICTION(S): 7

CLASSIFICATION AMOUNT 1 Illegal Move-In 2 2 Illegal Move-Out 3 3 Negligence 2 4 Littering 1 5 Loud Noise 1 6 Disorderly Conduct 10 7 Health Hazard 1 8 Loitering 10 9 Harassment 1 10 Damage to Rochdale Property 3 11 Illegal Occupant 7 12 Menacing 1 13 Reckless Endangerment 3 14 Failure to Comply 16 15 Public Intoxication 1 16 Feeding Animals on Complex 1 Total 63

VIOLATIONS Listed are the classifications of Notice of Violations issued:


The launch of the new rochdalevillage.com website offers with it the latest way to settle monthly carrying charge payments online. The corporation is pleased to

introduce PayLease, which is a service provider that presents cooperators with additional payment options. PayLease is easily accessible through the Payments icon customers see when logging in to the rochdalevillage.com website.

Effective January 26, 2015, Rochdale Village, Inc. will discontinue the use of Payment Service Network (PSN). All PSN accounts, including recurring payments, will be canceled as of that date. Cooperators that are currently making payments through PSN must activate an account on the new rochdalevillage.com website in order to continue making payments of their carrying charges online with PayLease.

Once cooperators establish an account on the new rochdalevillage.com website, there is no need to perform an additional login to access the payment portal. Fixed auto pay ments and one-time payments can be established just as before. A new feature that was not previously provided by PSN is that payments can now be made via credit card.

Cooperators can expect to receive an announcement email from the team at Myhomepayge.com along with instructions on how to transfer or update payment information in the system. Communications will also arrive to your door introducing cooperators to this latest online feature.

PayLease replaces PSN as online payment service provider at RochdaleBy Susan Van Brackle

Winter safety and parking etiquette

Please be considerate of others when digging out vehicles from area parking lots and avoid leaving snow on top of car roofs. The compacted snow becomes a projectile

while driving that can crack windshields and injure pedestrians that are behind you.

Also, please be sure to clear any snow mounds around your parking space that may be too close to your car’s tailpipe. Happy New Year!

Once the snow begins to fall, watch your footing around icy patches, snow mounds and slippery areas.

By Susan Van Brackle

Still have warm coats and clothing that you’d like to donate? RV’s Public Safety Department has a collection box dedicated for the Veteran’s Administration.

Stop by or call (718) 276-2400 to find out how you can contribute.

COAT DRIVE UNDER WAY FOR QUEENS VETERAN’S HOSPITAL

Heal the World Pharmacy is located at 161-45 Baisley Boulevard, across the street from Walgreen’s. When first time customers approach the store, they probably expect to

fill a prescription, pick up a few items then leave. Not only are patrons able to do just that, they can get free delivery of prescriptions, make use of any medical insurance they have and, shop for fine jewelry at the Baisley Gold Market, which also shares the space.

Joseph and Isaak Pinkhasov are partners and family members that have found a way to maximize their professional abilities together under one shop roof. This concept is made all the more unique considering Joseph is a GIA certified gemologist and Isaak is a supervising pharmacist.

Just like Heal the World Pharmacy, Joseph who runs the Baisley Gold Market offers expert customer service, an extensive range of gold, silver and diamond jewelry in addition to semi-precious stones. The Baisley Gold Market even buys scrap gold, broken and unwanted jewelry pieces and old coins. To get a better understanding of the breadth of assortment that Heal the World Pharmacy and Baisley Gold Market has to offer, all you need do is stop in and see for yourself or call 718.276.4325. Ask for Joseph or Isaak. They welcome the opportunity to be at your service.

Heal the World Pharmacy and Baisley Gold Market offers unique product mix to RV By Susan Van Brackle


Youth Wrestling is underway in South East Queens! The wrestling team, currently led by head coach Eugene ‘Coach Mookie’ Evans II and assistant coach Makarios

‘Coach Mak’ Americanos, is comprised of several members ranging from ages 3 to 13, and is based out of the Rochdale Village Community Center.

On December 23, SEQKWA held its annual Christmas celebration dinner. Bikes were donated by the Angels of the Shield organization and raffled off to three lucky members of the wrestling team. This boosted the team spirit and helped to launch its members into a successful new wrestling season.

January 2015 has been a busy month for SEQKWA. Several members of the team wrestled at the Lindenhurst Youth Tournament held on January 11. This was a large-scale wrestling event that hosted numerous wrestlers from all over Long Island. SEQKWA was the only team representing the NYC Metro Area. Champion 8-year-old Gabriel Paulin won first place in the Bantom Division 60 pound weight class. In addition, John Sheilds, Shawn Trammel, Quincy Howard, and Hunter Frazier placed third, and Jaylin Walker took fourth place. All of the team members wrestled like champions and received metals for their hard work.

SEQKWA also had a strong presence at the Islip Youth

Tournament held on January 18. The tournament was limited to the first 300 wrestlers, and registration started promptly at 8AM.

Once again, SEQKWA represented in a winning fashion with Gabriel Paulin, John Sheilds, and 13-year-old Keriq Pollock all taking first place. Quincy Howard and Jaylin Walker took second place overall. (Continued on Page 19)

Happenings around Rochdale VillageMeet Rochdale’s latest authoress

By Susan Van Brackle

Rochdale resident Norma Boucher recently published

her memoir in the form of a self-help book entitled “Reinventing yourself after 40: Norma’s Victorious Journey”. In the book, Ms. Boucher shares her personal trajectory from young, unskilled single mother to top-ranked tennis player with a higher degree - all by the time she reached middle age. Norma expresses that it is

possible for readers to pursue their innermost goals and dreams as long as they become attuned with their gut instincts as well as “life’s forces outside that guide us.” The book is described as “insightful…as it examines the failures and successes of a resilient soul.” Meet Norma Boucher when she comes to the Rochdale Village Senior Center to do a book signing on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 1pm.

SEQKWA wrestling season kicks into high gear

SEQKWA Wrestling Coaches Evans and Americanos with wrestlers Hunter Frazier, Gabriel Paulin and Andreas Americanos at the Lyndenhurst

Youth Wrestling Tournament

National “Wear Red Day” for heart disease falls on Friday, February 6. Go red for someone you love.


Noise makers and party hats were the accessory of the evening.

These fun glasses just scream “Happy New Year”!

Can you feel the beat? It’s a dance party for sure.

Photos credit: Al Ephraim

These lovely ladies were

just a few of the recipients

that won goody bags that were

raffled off during evening’s

festivities.

Calling all raffles. Who will the winners be?


Photos credit: Al Ephraim

There’s no party like a Rochdale party cause a Rochdale party can rock! Neighbors and friends came out in style as they brought 2015 in together.

Lights, camera, action. The music, friends and atmosphere were all good.

Revelers looked chic in their winter white and platinum, which was the color theme for the annual New Year’s Eve bash.

Happy New Year!


Who would have thought we’d all be celebrating a holiday in honor of this prolific civil rights leader? The landscape for civil rights suffrage was so dim in the tumultuous 1960’s. Moreover, fifty years ago, in Selma, Alabama, the fight for equality came to a head as protestors marched across the Edmund Pettus bridge to demand, among other things, the right to vote in America. The protestors’ demonstration of passive resistance lead by Dr.

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to you and yours!


In 1965 President Lyndon Johnson and

Martin Luther King, Jr. worked tirelessly to bring forth the 1965

Civil Rights Voting Act.

King was met with a force of police brutality never witnessed before. The conflict was televised around the world. Within five days after this historic confrontation, then President Lyndon Baines Johnson fast-tracked what has been deemed the most important civil rights legislation in American history. This year’s Martin Luther King Day gift to the RV community is a copy of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Were it not for collaborators like MLK and LBJ working tirelessly to bring the 1965 Civil Rights Vot-ing Act forward, there would be no gift to give. Dr. King may not have gotten here with us, but he sure did see the promised land ahead. Respectfully - The Bulletin


Rochdale Village Senior Center

169-65 137th Avenue • Tel: 718-525-2800 • Fax: 718-525-0691“Serving Vibrant Seniors” • Funded in Part By NYC Department For The Aging

Rochdale Village NORCNORC SEMINARS & WORKSHOPSEmergency Preparation at Any LevelMaryanne Giacalone, Community SocietyJanuary 29, 2015 - Club Lounge, 1:15pm

Keeping Your Mood HappyLisa Graubert1:15pm - Club Lounge

Medication UpdateNurse Karen Wang (VSNY)1:15pm - Club Lounge

End of Life PlanningMr. Sidberry - Caring Hospice Services1:15pm Club Lounge

Care ServicesTamar Ogburn Center Light Health1:15pm - Club Lounge

Living IndependentlyMondays, 1:15pm, Room 17RV Community Center

Intergenerational GroupMonday, 3:30pm, Room 17February 2, 9 and 23

Volunteer WorkshopTuesdays, 1:15pm, Room 17

Chronic Disease WorkshopTuesdays, 10am-12pm, Room 17

UPCOMING HOLIDAYSMonday, February 16, 2015CLOSED - PRESIDENTS’ DAYEmergency Preparedness UpdateClub Lounge, 1:15pm

ACTIVITIESAqueduct RacinoFriday, February 6, 201510am, Room 19

YonkersWednesday, February 4 and 18, 20159am, Room 19 Tangers Outlet (Riverhead)Tuesday, February 10, 2015 9am, Room 19

Line DancingFebruary 11, 18 and 25, 20151:15pm, Room 18

Joe’s Crab ShackFriday, February 13, 201510am, Room 19

Famous Dave RestaurantFriday, February 20, 201510am, Room 19

SERVICESOutreach - Wednesdays February 11 - Building 20February 18 - Building 3

February 25 - Building 810:00am to 12:30pm

SNAPClub Lounge - 10amTuesday, February 3 and 17

Nurse’s ScheduleMonday through Thursday11am to 4:00pm

Volunteer NurseTuesdays 12pm to 3pm

AARP SMART DRIVER’S COURSEAARP Member Cost - $20.00Non-Members Cost - $25.00Monday, February 9, 2015Monday, March 16, 2015Monday, April 13, 20158:30am to 3:30pm, Room 18Instructor: Gwendolyn V. VaughnContact Nadine Robinson at NORC to register 718.949.3499NO CASH - Money orders or Checks please! Payable to AARP-Please bring AARP ID Card when registering. Must attend complete session to be awarded certificate of completion for insurance. Please bring drivers’ license and pen.For more information call the NORC Center office at (718) 949-3499.


Meeting Date: 1/2/15 (canceled), 1/9/15, 1/16/15,1/23/15 and 1/30/15

Meeting Time: 7:00pm

Agenda: Discussion on events planned for the Rochdale Village Community and developing a list of activities that promotes

education, and Youth Development.

OLD BUSINESSThe Share Zone- The Rochdale Village Youth Planning Committee would like to initiate an activity for Youth to share downloads, artwork, materials/supplies and ideas with developing young artist in Rochdale Village. The activity will be developed in full detail by its committee members.Reading Under the Stars- In the spirit of initiating indoor activities, the committee is proposing a evening of story-telling for children in Rochdale Village. The activity will be developed in full detail by its committee members.

NEW BUSINESSYoung Artist Club-The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to initiate a Young Artists Club which will allow young artist to meet exchange ideas, access resources and creative expression on a weekly basis.

Game Night-The Youth Planning Committee is proposing a Game night. Game night will allow the youth of Rochdale Village to meet on a weekly basis and participate in leisure activities (i.e., board games and table games).

Spelling Bee 2015-The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to have a Spelling Bee in February.

Black History Month-The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to present “Hidden Colors” Part 1, 2 and 3. The Hidden Colors series will be presented throughout the month of February and a discussion about the presentation.

Dynamic African American Men Conference 2015- The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to have a conference in tribute to the African American Men in Rochdale Village with honorary guests from the community.

Valentine’s Day Activity- The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to have an activity for Valentine’s Day that will

incorporate cupcake decorating, jewelry making and crafts for the youth of Rochdale Village.

Women’s History Month-The Youth Planning Committee is looking for ideas and suggestions on events and activities to honor Women and Young Ladies of Rochdale Village.

Youth Gospel Festival 2015-The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to present a Youth Gospel Festival for April 2015.

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day-The Youth Planning Committee is looking for ideas and suggestions on events and activities to honor the parents of Rochdale Village.

The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to have our annual Daddy Dash in recognition of the Father’s in Rochdale Village.

End of School Jamboree-The Youth Planning Committee is proposing an End of School Jamboree to close the school year for the Youth of Rochdale Village.

Youth Career Development-The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to present a series of workshops geared for youth (age appropriate) on trades and careers. The Youth Planning Committee is looking for volunteers from trades (i.e., mechanics, electricians, plumbers, contractors etc) to provide information sessions on trades and provide resources and information based on the above mentioned trades for apprenticeship opportunities and educational requirements and training institutions.

Health and Wellness-The Youth Planning Committee is researching information to provide a series of workshops on health and wellness for the Families in Rochdale Village. The activity requires further review by the members of the Youth Planning Committee.

Drama Club-The Youth Planning Committee is researching information to create a club for the Youth in Rochdale Village. The activity requires further review by the members of the Youth Planning Committee.

UPCOMING EVENTS:Dates to be determined as events and activities are approved

PRESENTATIONS: There were no presentations. All presentations for Youth Planning Committee that are directed to developing programming

minuTes for The monTh of January 2015

Youth Planning Committee

Please do not deposit bulk garbage in the building’s service hallway after 3:30 PM

Thank you.

COOPERATORS!


The RV Church Corner

The church of sT. BonaVenTure 114-58 170th StreetJamaica, NY 11434718.526-0040

sT. BenedicT The moor

171-17 110th AvenueJamaica, NY 11434718.526-4018

Reverend Gordon P. Kusi, PastorReverend Stephen JantuahDeacon Pascual OlivasAngela Lewis, DFF

Mass Celebrations at each church: Sunday Mornings at 10am

leBanon seVenTh day adVenTisT church

131-72 223rd Street Jamaica, NY 11413(718) 525-4711718-525-4630Ferron F. Francis, PastorService Times:Sabbath School: 9:15 amDivine Service: 11:00 amYouth Ministry: 5pm - Sunset

www.lebanonsda.orgmaranaTha french seVenTh-day adVenTisT church

173-04 Linden Blvd.Jamaica, NY 11434(718) 297-8784Service Times: Sabbath School: 9:30 am Worship Service: 11 am

merrick Park BaPTisT church

120-02 Marsden Street • Jamaica, NY 11434(718) 276-5039Elder Thaddeus Hawkins, Pastor DesigneeService Times: 8:00 and 11am Worship ServiceSunday School: 9:30amWednesday night Bible study and Prayer ServiceWednesday noon day prayer service

new sTar BaPTisT church

142-14 Farmers Blvd.Springfield Gardens, N.Y. 11434Tel: 718 712-5075Rev. Barry D. Warren Senior Pastor

Service Times: Weekend: Sunday: 8:4511:00 am Weekday:

Mon thru Fri: 8:30 am Sat: 9 amHoly Day and Vigil: 8:30 am 7:30 pm

The greaTer rescue church of chrisT, inc. of The aPosTolic faiTh

110 - 51 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11433Phone: 718-739-7165 Fax: 718-739-3880Website: www.greaterrescue.org E-mail: [email protected]. Leslie B. Hodelin-Wilks, PastorMin. Gene Robbins, Assistant PastorService TimesSunday School: 9:45amSunday Morning Worship: 11:30amSunday Evening Worship: 6pmPrayer Service: Tuesdays, 7pmKingdom First Living Bible Class Wednesday, 7:30pmEvangelistic Worship: Fridays, 8:30pm

Service Times:Sunday Service 11:00am

Wednesday Service:Bible Study 6:30pm Prayer Meeting 8:00pm

our lady of lighT Parish

sT. caTherine of sienna church

118-22 riVerTon STreeT

ST. alBanS, ny 11412

mass schedule: Monday To friday 8:00aM

Sunday 8:00aM and 12:00pM

sT. Pascal Baylon

112-43 198Th STreeT

ST. alBanS, ny 11412

mass schedule: SaTurday 5:00pM

Sunday 10:00aM

Monday To SaTurday 9:00aM

sT. mary magdalene Parish 218-12 136th AveSpringfield Gardens, NY 11413(718) 949-4311

The Rochdale Village Church Corner lists an array of houses of worship to attend. List your church! Call (718) 276-5700 ext. 359.

See which houses of worship have been added to our list of those that are in the surrounding Rochdale Village community.

Also, new SEQKWA member, 8-year-old Jayden Glover, wrestled in his first tournament and performed well, scoring his first take down and placing fourth overall in his bracket.

To date, SEQKWA members have been practicing diligently with Coach Evans and Coach Americanos in preparation for the New Jersey Hazlet Mat Rat Youth Wrestling Tournament scheduled for January 25 at Raritan High School Starting at 9am and the NY State Championship Qualifying Tournament

scheduled for February 8 at Massapequa High School.Membership is always open for interested parents and

children! If you want to learn about yourself and are not afraid of a challenge this is the sport for you. Visit the SEQKWA wrestling room located in the Rochdale Community Center, or contact team manager, Tamara Evans, by phone, text, or email for more information. (516) 729-4882; email: [email protected] - Contributed by Makarios Americanos and Rene’ Ashworth

SEQKWA wrestling season kicks into high gear

Agels of the Shield (formerly known as the Blue Angels) have raised the bar when it comes to the gift of giving. What began as one or two holiday bike donations to the

community from Officer Rosetta Love and her son has now turned into a dozen committed members that contribute to this initiative.

For Christmas 2014, members from the Angels of the Shield purchased twenty-five bicycles for the sole purpose of distributing them to deserving neighborhood children. Organizations like Mothers Against Guns, Lebanon Lodge, the Community Center’s Drum Extraordinaire Drum School, SEQKWA and Rochdale’s Community Relations Committee were each the recipients of the

group’s generous gifts. Since its humble beginnings in 2005, the Angels of the Shield

gain more and more supporters. A special thanks goes out to the individuals that helped to put joy, happiness and a smile on the faces of so many children this past holiday season: Officers Rosetta Love, John Finlator, Geraldine Huntley, Patricia Jones, Dawn Thompson, Anthony Nuzzi, Sr., Nathaniel Aycock, Ardon Forbes, Bonnie Mason, David Silva, Gabriel Chestnut, Deputy Chief Skinner, Veloney Smith and Anthony Diggs.

“Ask and it shall be given unto you; Seek, and ye shall find; Knock, and it shall be opened unto you? – Matthew 7:7. May your New Year be a blessing, best wishes, peace and grace.

Holiday bike donations from Angels of the Shield reach 25

Continued from page 11

By SuSan Van Brackle


~Poetry Corner~

Behold the reverence Dr. King still getsOn his annual birthday celebration His famous ‘march’ speech, “I have a dream!” Will broadcast on TV across the nation.

This year, 2015, so much black success,Professionals, CEO’s, college presidents,A black U.S. President, company owners.The dream come true, overturning precedent.

Yet, opposite it on the dark side, we beholdPolice brutality, injustice, brothers killed.In the prisons, incarceration rates still soar In states where legal racism is instilled.

Despite the police brutality that he faced,Dr. King pleaded against use of retaliationYet two innocent peace officers were killedBy a revengeful, random assassination. State budgets for prisons, not for schools,Where hood culture is drugs not educationShooting ravages communities and lives, withHomeless, hungry, across the richest nation.

Dr. King did not espouse a two nation world One percent rich, affluent, powerful, supremeHis fight, his struggle, for the poor and neglected,His dream, to be realized, must be our dream. Wherever we gather to memorialize his lifeRaise our voices with, “We Shall Overcome!”Together in true love, “Lift every voice and sing...”Dr. Martin Luther King must live on in everyone.

Dr. Martin Luther King

March On

Words inspired by Dr. Martin Luther KingInspiration with empowermentEvery sentence by the hourThe image in having powerNo period could ever certainly stopIt’s the movement’s that keep all of us on topWe shall overcomeYet the fight continues and we are not doneTogether we are all oneThe sunrise in standing and looking beyond our criesEvery effort should be our trySurpass obstacles that label us outclass

Take no backseat in being lastRaces are about associating and living amongRaces come in all shades and we are oneFreedom is a given rightNo challenge just asking for respect and being politeRaces are not asking for the worldIt’s our voices in being heard with understanding being the swirlMore than just Washington, DC stepsNot Las Vegas where you can place a betSpeeches are made to keep the world abreast in awareThere should be no negative caution in

our bewareThink on resolutions, but not be a squareThe focus point in how races can go from when to thereAs a Content Writer/Poet the voice is in our handsIt has become a solid demandThink bout what causes us to writeThink about how we will continue with Dr. King’s fightDr. King fought hard so that races would be recognizedThat is enough for us to energizeThe mission wasn’t truly complete

Kindness Rules the WorldBy Gloria WilliamsBy Ed Miller

You could be a KingYou could be a QueenIf you are a beauty and unkind it doesn’t mean a thingYou could sit high upon the throne all your works are worldwide knownIf your persona is cruel and meanIf you are unkind to others causing a great big sceneI tell you sister it doesn’t bean a thingKindness rules the worldAll dressed up for the Royal BallLike Cinderella seen by allIn by midnight the clock is strokeLooking down your nose on other folkIf you are Cruella dressed in blackRude and ugly lacking tact Looking cruel acting mean tell you honey if you ain’t kind don’t mean a thingThose people you saw going to the topYou come back down a big fat flopCan’t go to them don’t you dare stopKindness rules the world.Get your act together take a course now regrettingFeeling lost you are not a leader, you are not the bossAsk forgiveness at all costKindness rules, kindness rulesYour kindness will never be obliteratedKindness rules the world

Happy New Year and Peace

By Anthony Blake


Reverend Rainey Randolph transited to his eternal home, with Jesus, on Thursday,

January 1, 2015. Rev. Randolph, lovingly referred to as Pete by family and friends was well known in the community. He was involved in Christian radio, appeared weekly on local cable station programming and was a long time dedicated worker in prison ministry.

His Primary and Secondary education was in the Charleston, SC school system. He earned several Degrees in Religious Studies from the Christian School of Religion and other accredited educational systems.

Some of Rev. Rainey’s hobbies and joys included spending time with his family, vacationing in Disneyworld and visiting The Big E with his Children and Grandchildren, roller skating, swimming, checkers in addition to being an avid chess player. He really loved football, baseball, basketball and golf. His favorite teams included the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Mets, New York Knicks and watching Tiger Woods.

He was employed for 30 Years at the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections as Executive Director at Isaiah 61:1 Halfway House, Bridgeport, CT where he assisted DOC inmates transition from the penal system to being contributors in the communities they live and work in. During his 30 years of employment, Rev. Rainey played a hands-on leadership role in the growth of Isaiah 61:1 from one halfway house to now four. This growth includes Mary Magdalene Half-way house for women.

Rev. Rainey Randolph served as the Assistant Pastor of New Covenant

Church under the leadership of Pastor Woodrow Cochran.

Rev. Rainey is predeceased by his parents Rainey Randolph II and Viola Jennings Randolph. Left to cherish his loving memory is his faithful wife Maria, sons: Troy (Kenyata) and Timothy. Grandchildren Deishawna Morey, Tanaija Jordan, Troy Jordan, Jr., Tavona Jordan, Alaysia Jordan, Arion Jordan, Timothy Jordan Jr., Devoted Brothers and Sisters: Alfreda R. Hawkins, Jean Randolph Castro, Walter Randolph, Robert Randolph, sister in law Geraldine Randolph. In-laws Deacon Michael Jordan (Lisa) and Pastor Betty Garner (Sr. Pastor Johnny).

His nieces and nephews Walter Randolph, Jr., Jason Randolph, Sherry Randolph, Catina Randolph, Wanda Randolph, Tasha Randolph, Iysha Randolph, Kathy Randolph, Carol Randolph, Darlene Ball, Rogena Lilienthal and Tani Lilienthal, Faith Hawkins, Alfred Hawkins, Charkeetian Castro, Alan Jordan, Mikeya Jordan Francis (Rick),

and Benjamin Jordan. Rev. Rainey proudly shared in the raising of his oldest niece, as a daughter, Laverne Randolph Autry (Donald).

Loving extended family include Mother Eugenia Brown (Aunt), Minister Virginia Pettway, Sylvia McCarroll & Family. He will be sadly missed by a host of grandnieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Preceding his death is his brother Horace Lee Randolph, nephew Castreal Lilienthal, and niece Tonya Randolph.

Rev. Randolph’s life has spoken for him and we are all thankful to have been touched by his love, compassion, wisdom and experience.

ObituariesReveRend Rainey Randolph

Sunset: January 1, 2015

MaRio Matthew CuoMo

Sunrise: June 15, 1932 -Sunset: January 1, 2015

reST in peace.

froM huMBle SouTheaST QueenS rooTS grew a MighTy oak in aMerican goVernMenT

thRee-teRM goveRnoR foR the state of new yoRk

Beloved BRotheR of BoaRd MeMBeR Jean Randolph-CastRo


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ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALENDAR SCHEDULE -‐ FEBRUARY, 2015

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