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 →

by Alexis M. RECOGNIZE: We all live in an affordable housing cooperative in a prime location in the most unaffordable city in the nation. Retaining ownership of our property is always under threat. The only way we can retain ownership is to keep it affordable, i.e., (a) in good working condition, and (b) in the Mitchell-Lama program by paying our mortgage on time each month and keeping good... Continue Reading →

by Brittny K. River View Towers cooperators were recently “gifted” with a cryptic document in our mailboxes that demanded transparency, accountability and open communication from the Co-op Board.  Many shareholders are somewhat oblivious to the inner workings of the Board, yet we experience the effects of their decisions; so the letter could have been a... Continue Reading →

by Brenda T. River View Towers Voices is back to engage with you on all things RVT and our surrounding community. With the newsletter this week we want to address two specific items that concern us right now: the HCR Field Report and the anonymous flyer we all received.  We hope you have reviewed both... Continue Reading →

On September 27, 2025, River View Towers celebrated its birthday with a 60th Anniversary Gala. Young and old, long-time and new, current and past cooperators, all beautiful, came together in our Community Room for food, fun, reminiscing, and even a bit of rowdiness to celebrate each other and River View Towers' long and storied legacy... Continue Reading →

Thanks to the RVT 'Diamonds In The Sky' Committee, on September 14, 2025 River View Towers cooperators were treated to the premiere of a delightful and moving video tribute to members of our cooperative who are gone but never forgotten. Their creative vision, inspirational imaginations, and dedication gifted us a vivid reminder that River View... Continue Reading →

The 60th Anniversary Committee kicked off RVT's 60th year celebrations on June 26, 2025 at 6:00PM with a champagne toast and cake! A great time was had by all! Photos credit: Pat Watler-Johnson

by Mitch B. Thanks to the hard work of the RVT Community Relations Committee (CRC), our elected representatives and those aspiring to represent us have, once again, begun to make the trek to 626 to tell us about themselves and their plans to serve our community. They also are getting to hear from us, and... Continue Reading →

By Mitch B. I found out about a week ahead of the brief note from management that Ms. Tonya Jenkins was dismissed/removed/fired as our onsite building manager. I don’t know the exact word to use as this bit of information that is of critical importance to all members of the River View Towers community was... Continue Reading →