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by Patricia Watler Johnson. Patricia Watler Johnson has been a RVT Cooperator for over 30 years and a West Harlem community leader since 1993 The River View Towers Hispanic Heritage Committee honors retired Judge Faviola A. Soto during this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month Ceremony. The Honorable Faviola A. Soto has been a River View Towers... Continue Reading →
Sometimes we need reminders . . . of who we are . . . and what we can do . . . when we work together! Dance the Word Ministry (DTW) Canaan Baptist Church of Christ: Honoring Ms. Nesfield: Our Future: Why we must work together. Our Community: Diverse in many ways and all the... Continue Reading →
I thought the foolishness and demoralizing anti-cooperative behavior had ebbed and hoped that it was on its way out completely. However, this morning (June 8) I found in my door and taped to the elevator walls an anonymous screed against six candidates for the board. These candidates have chosen, reluctantly in most cases, but out... Continue Reading →
by Brenda T. In 2026 New Yorkers will vote in elections that shape leadership at the federal, state and city levels. For RVT families, our New York County districts with elections are: Congressional District 13 and Assembly District 70. Why vote? Why is the primary election so important? Because in New York City, generally, whoever... Continue Reading →
There are five open seats on RVT's nine-person board of directors this year. Do you value our Mitchell-Lama status? Do you want to help keep us affordable while finding ways to improve our quality of life? Most important, do you have the desire, skills, and time to commit to preserving our home? Check out the... Continue Reading →
QUESTION: How does SCRIE help River View Towers cooperative corporation and River View Towers cooperator-shareholders? ANSWER: The SCRIE (Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption) program allows eligible Mitchell-Lama shareholders aged 62 and over to “freeze” their monthly maintenance by providing the Mitchell-Lama cooperative corporation with a tax abatement that equals the difference between the frozen maintenance... Continue Reading →
Tamiya Jolie, one of River View Towers' young people, has a new venture - an animated series! It's got a great message that we all are in need of these days, right? So do check it out. From Tamiya's mom: Good evening how are you? The next episode is scheduled for this Friday, March 13,... Continue Reading →
On October 22, 2025, NYPD 30th Precinct Crime Prevention Officer P.O. Andres Ruiz came to River View Towers 50+ Club's last meeting of the year to answer cooperator's questions about scams targeting seniors. It was a very informative and lively presentation. Officer Ruiz provided a helpful link to the NYPD's Crime Prevention and Safety Tips... Continue Reading →
by Silvia L. River View Towers shareholders received an anonymous letter in their mailboxes a few days ago. This letter appears to be inspired by the "Field Report" conducted by the Housing and Community Renewal Division (DHCR) and, apparently, also by hearsay. While the letter addresses issues and facts of concern to all shareholders, it includes... Continue Reading →
