Category: Board

Feb 2, 2021

Topics:

• Class Action Update
• GPTA Annual Meeting
• Food Drive beginning Monday
• Clarification for QRS residents switching apartments
• Voter registration for NYC elections

CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT UPDATE

Many of you have asked about the credits from the Class Action that were supposed to be applied by Feb. 2. Because of a glitch in calculation of the credits, however, the credits have been delayed by a week or so but are expected to appear on your rental accounts by Feb. 15. The glitch was not a Gateway error, but an error by the claims administrator. This error now appears to have been resolved.

GPTA will be following up if the credits do not appear by that time.

In our conversation with management, we advocated for late fees to be waived and management agreed to waive fees for Feb. 

Also, Gateway will not provide information to residents in reference to the Class Action settlement amounts and calculations. Such information should be provided by the resident attorneys.

GPTA ANNUAL MEETING

The Gateway Plaza Tenants Association will hold its annual meeting, by ZOOM, in March 2021 (date to be announced).

The meeting will feature updates from City and State elected officials, as well as the election of GPTA Board Members for the next term.

GPTA membership is open to all Gateway residents.

We will be providing information on the website in the weeks to come so you know how to join, participate in the meeting and vote for Board representatives.

(Perhaps you’d like to run for the Board?  If so, write to us at gatewayplazata@gmail.com. Think about it!)

GPTA/ FOOD BANK OF NY FOOD DRIVE

Help fight hunger in New York City by donating food to the Food Bank Of New York City. 

HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE

Deposit food items listed below in the boxes provided by FBNY from Monday evening, Feb. 1 to morning of Feb. 10. Boxes are locate in the lobby of the 400/375 building.

Vegetables	·       Canned Vegetables (low sodium preferred) ·       Tomato Sauce ·       Vegetable Soups (low sodium preferred) ·       Broth (low sodium preferred)
Fruits	·       Canned Fruits (in juice or light syrup) ·       Dried Fruits ·       100% Fruit Juices
Proteins	·       Beans – canned or dry ·       Peanut Butter ·       Canned Meat (chicken, beef, ham) ·       Canned Fish (tuna, salmon, sardines) ·       Canned Stews (chicken or beef)
Grains	·       Rice (white or brown, flavored) ·       Pasta/Noodles ·       Cold Cereal ·       Hot Cereal (grits, oatmeal, farina) ·       Flour/Cornmeal/Baking Mixes ·       Whole Grain Crackers ·       Couscous
Dairy	·       Dry Milk Packets ·       Shelf Stable Milk ·       Soy/Almond/Rice Milk
Specialty Items	·       Cereals ·       Nutrition Beverages (Boost, Ensure, Carnation Instant Breakfast) ·       Granola Bars
Other Items	·       Diapers ·       Feminine Products ·       Personal Care Items/Hygiene Items

RENT STABILIZED RESIDENTS WHO WANT TO SWITCH APARTMENTS

GPTA has received inquiries about QRS residents switching apartments and whether the agreement covers the apartment or the tenant. The answer from management was as follows: “QRS Rights move with the resident if they transfer to another Gateway apartment at the end of a current lease term.”

NYC PRIMARY ELECTIONS COMING UP.  ARE YOU REGISTERED?

Primary Elections for Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President and Council Members is Jun. 22.  If you are not registered, or want to declare or change party affiliation, here are dates to be aware of:

• February 14 is the last day to declare or change your party affiliation for the June primaries.
   
• May 28 is the last day to register to vote for the Jun. primary – register here. You can also check your registration status here.

We send our sincere hopes that you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy.

GPTA

Rosalie, Robin, Jeff, Bruce, Karlene (Executive Board)

Audrey, Sarah, Howard, Honey, Pat, Steve, Larry, Denise