by Jasmin T. On Sunday February 23, 2025 neighbors, families and friends of all ages came together in person for a celebration of Black History and Culture. After a six year hiatus, River View Towers’ community room got “breathed back to life” and thanks to the late afternoon timing of the event, folks were still able... Continue Reading →

In our River View Towers community, we can look out for each other by being prepared. Recently, two of our members brought us information about disaster preparedness from New York State's Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and about fire safety from the renowned FDNY - New York City Fire Department. In case you... Continue Reading →

Unity / Self-Determination / Collective Work and Responsibility / Cooperative Economics / Purpose / Creativity / Faith What's familiar about these concepts? What do they have to do with us? Can you imagine what it would look like and what it would mean for us to not only keep these concepts in mind as we... Continue Reading →

At its first opportunity after Veterans Day, at its regular meeting time on Wednesday mornings, the Committee of Concern's Coffee & Conversation took time to honor all our veterans at River View Towers, and in particular Carlos Martinez Sr., a long-time RVT cooperator and proud veteran recently deceased, and founder of the Committee of Concern's... Continue Reading →

The Committee of Concern did an outstanding job with the decorations and treats. Like magic our lobby was turned into an imaginative space to be enjoyed by all ages! Check the smiles! Like Magic? Let's hear it for the Committee of Concern members and volunteers who gave their time to make it happen for all... Continue Reading →

(by Alexis M.) Now is our chance to have a real impact in our neighborhood. How? Through Participatory Budgeting (PBNYC). We, like other (but not all) residents of New York City, are being asked by New York City Council to help them decide how to spend money in our neighborhoods. Fortunately for us, our City... Continue Reading →

It's that time of year and they've done the work. Congratulations to ALL of our River View Towers children, youth and young adults graduating this year and to their families!

(by Tracey L.) The Committee of Concern held a heartwarming community event on Saturday June 22, 2024 where residents gathered for a day of wellness education and coloring. The community wellness and coloring event speaker was Nurse Practitioner Aisha Smith of Smith Care (www.smithcare.life) who shared valuable insights into psychoneuroimmunology, explaining the intricate ways in... Continue Reading →

Community Board 9 Manhattan (CB9) is requesting OUR input on real estate development that can impact RVT's beautiful Hudson River horizon view.  A seven-story mixed-use property is being proposed at 701 West 135th Street.  Parts of this structure, if completed, will obstruct the west side view, which is one of the major perks of living on... Continue Reading →