(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 →
Senior Planet Is Now In NYC and It’s FREE!
Look at, Discuss, and Make Art with MoMA is just one of the fun activities Senior Planet's NYC space is offering in October and November of 2024. Meet people interested in what you may be interested in! From Senior Planet's website: Senior Planet from AARP is a community of people 60 and older who are... Continue Reading →
Meet Tamiya Jolie
(by Ingrid S) On Saturday, September 7th, 2024 Tamiya Jolie walked in New York Fashion Week at SONY Hall for Indi Kids Magazine and representing Beautiful Khaos designs. She enjoys modeling and walking on the runway. For more information follow her on Instagram at Tamiya Jolie Model Behavior.
Meet Ana
Meet Ana, one of the first two 2024 recipients of the Committee of Concern's Scholarship for high school graduates continuing their education. Ana will be attending Hunter College this fall. Congratulations, Ana! by Ana C. I've resided in Hamilton Heights, also known as West Harlem, for the past 12 years or so. In my neighborhood,... 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 →
Golden Agers Celebration
(by Alfreda C.) On Juneteenth 2024 the Committee of Concern hosted a Golden Agers Celebration event for our neighbors in River View Towers. During the event sweet treats and coffee were provided for attendees. Candidates for River View Towers Board of Directors and the NYS Assembly joined us to meet their constituents. A fun time... Continue Reading →
The Primaries Are Here!
By: Brittny K. Primary Election Day is fast approaching on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Polls are open from 6am to 9pm. River View cooperators can vote across the street at Castle Gardens, located at 625 West 140th Street. Busy that day? Head on over to Storefront (formally Floridita Restaurant) at 2276 12 Avenue beginning June... Continue Reading →
This is a Co-op. Cooperate!
(by Mitch B) By now, we are all familiar with the trials and tribulations of a major capital improvement project: dust, noise, water and electrical outages, and the unavailability of balconies and parking lots have been and continue to be unwelcome parts of our lives. These necessary ills associated with the ongoing projects are aimed... 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 →