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 →
RVT: What does our neighborhood need?
(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 →
Well Done Graduates!
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!
The Committee of Concern Hosts Community Coloring at RVT
(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 →
Do You Enjoy Viewing the Sunset at 135th Street & Riverside Drive? ACT NOW TO SAVE THAT VIEW!
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 →
Do You Want a Say In The Future of RVT? Consider Running for the Board: Here’s What You Need to Know
(by Alexis M.) The aim of the River View Towers (RVT) Board of Directors is to make the best decisions to keep our cooperative financially sound and our home physically healthy and safe. The Board makes those decisions with the advice of its hired professionals, on whom they are wise to rely, because those professionals... Continue Reading →
Being a Board Member
Mitchell Lama Co Op Boards - The Basics Mitchell Lama Co-ops - Fiduciary Responsibilities HCR Mitchell-Lama Board Training Resource Page Handbook for Directors of Cooperative Housing (NYS DHCR) What New Board Members Need to Know (And How to Learn It) How to Be a Great Board Member: The Top Do’s and Don’ts RVT is not... Continue Reading →
Game Night Returns to RVT!
(by Jasmin T.) March 8th, a chill Friday night in Harlem when one can be doing laundry, watching tv, dining out with friends or even enjoying “Date Night,” several shareholders rewound the Covid clock to socialize the way we used to: playing games with friends! Sponsored by the Committee of Concern, Game Night is back by popular... Continue Reading →
In Case You Missed It:
(by Brenda T.) https://videopress.com/v/JXGrHlE6?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Models doing final walk with designer, Brenda Brunson-Bey The Wearable Art Show that took place on Saturday, 2/24/24 was a perfect ending to Black History Month. Several of our neighbors attended the small gathering at the Harlem State Office Building on West 125th Street which featured music by Craig Harris &... Continue Reading →
New York Philharmonic in Harlem
(by Kimberly H.) NY Phil musicians performing at Harlem’s Mother AME Zion Church April 2, 2023 Chris Lee Greetings neighbors, I am a musician with the Manhattan Wind Ensemble, a community band and I'd like to share this link of free events in our neighborhood. I will be sure to share more information about our upcoming... Continue Reading →