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14 COOPERATORNEWS — DECEMBER 2021 COOPERATORNEWS.COM ATTORNEYS Abrams Garfi nkel Margolis Bergson, LLP 1430 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10018 212-201-1170 • www.agmblaw.com Barry G. Margolis, Esq. • Robert J. Bergson, Esq. Himmelfarb & Sher, LLP • (914) 682-0040 Cooperative and Condominium Law—Real Estate Closings One North Broadway, Suite 800, White Plains, NY 10601 Contact: Ronald A. Sher, Esq. • Norman D. Himmelfarb, Esq. Law@himmelfarb-sher.com • Direct Dial: 914-461-0220 ACCOUNTANTS ARCHITECTS SERVICE DIRECTORY  Over 30 years of coop & condo experience  Hands on Personal Attention Timely Service  Contact: Gary Adler, CPA Sarah Haar CPA   www.bassandlemer.com 516-485-9600 adler@basslemer.com Contact: Lauren Ziemba, CPA Sarah Haar, CPA lziemba@basslemer.com n n FSI ARCHITECTURE Restoration Preservation Investigation Interior Design 307 7th Ave, #1001 New York, NY 10001 FSI.NYC 212.645.3775 110 E. 42nd Street, 17th Floor New York, New York 10017 Robert J. 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Goidel, Esq. egoidel@borahgoldstein.com (212)431-1300, Ext.438 Manhattan: 377 Broadway l New York, NY 10036│(212) 431-1300 Queens: 108-18 Queens Blvd│Forest Hills, NY 11375│(718) 263-6611 www.borahgoldstein.com ARCHITECTS architecture interior design engineering project management forensic investigations 307 7th Avenue, Suite 1001, New York, NY 10001 Tel. 212.645.3775 Fax. 212.645.4099 Form Space Image ARCHITECTURE PC Contact: Gary Adler, CPA Sarah Haar CPA   516-485-9600 adler@basslemer.com Re Pro 2 J H Ans C R Te Please submit Pulse items to Darcey Gerstein at darcey@cooperator.com 18 THE COOPERATOR — JUNE 2020 New York Residents Notice Mail Delays During Pandemic While “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these cou- riers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds,” as the United States Postal Service’s motto goes, CBSNewYork reports that the organization has experi- enced delays in service as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic—and New Yorkers are noticing. CBSNewYork reports that according to some Bronx residents, they haven’t re- ceived their mail—including packages, bills, and medications—in almost a week. Maryann Monte, a retiree who lives in an apartment building in Kingsbridge, indi- cated that she received an email from her building stating that their local post of- fi ce has been “inactive, apparently due to numerous employees’ COVID-19 related exposure and/or diagnosis.” At one Riverdale co-op, says CBS, rumors have been circulating that coro- navirus has ripped through the local post offi ce, resulting in noticeable mail delays. Co-op resident Kevin Ploth tells CBS, “I’ve noticed, along with some of my neighbors—we have a mailman who we know by name, and the last we saw of him was Th ursday of last week.” When CBSNewYork reached out to USPS regarding the delays, a spokesper- son’s response was, in part, “\[W\]e con- tinue fl exing our available resources to match the workload created by the im- pacts of the ongoing coronavirus pan- demic.” In other words, completion of ap- pointed rounds will not be “stayed” by the pandemic—yet—but it may be less “swift ” than the delivery times to which we’ve be- come accustomed in the 21st century. CBSNewYork notes that while the Centers for Disease Control and Preven- tion (CDC) and the World Health Orga- nization (WHO) say there’s no evidence of the virus spreading through contact with mail or packages, at least one study has shown that coronavirus can remain on surfaces such as cardboard for up to 24 hours. Th erefore, it is recommended that any packages be left outside the home for at least that time period, and to clean any surfaces with which the package comes in contact. And—of course—wash your hands aft er handling any mail or packag- es, or anything else received from outside of your home. n Cesarano & Khan, PC Certified Public Accountants PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO THE COOPERATIVE AND CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY Reporting on Financial Statements • Tax Services Budgeting & Consulting • Election Tabulation Services For additional information, contact Carl M. Cesarano, CPA 199 JERICHO TURNPIKE, SUITE 400 • FLORAL PARK, NY 11001 (516) 437-8200 and 718-478-7400 • info@ck-cpas.com cesarano &khan1_8 use this_:cesarano &khan 4 7/22/15 4:59 PM Page 1 YOU’RE GOING TO NEED BOARD APPROVAL FOR THAT! PLAN REVIEWS election is oft en the sole legal purpose of aging agent with the issues they want to shareholder meetings, traditionally they raise. If that does not result in a satisfac- also provided an opportunity for boards, tory response, then they should consider building professionals, and managing formally petitioning the board for a spe- agents to report to the shareholders and to cial shareholders’ meeting to discuss those take questions. “Currently, some co-op corporations they will be resolved. Th e petition for a are limiting their annual meetings to just special meeting must conform to the by- collecting ballots—the ‘vote and leave’ laws including a minimum number of policy described in the question. Other shareholders to sign, usually representing buildings have skipped shareholder meet- ings altogether, citing the pandemic, or and it must state the specifi c purpose for are holding the meetings electronically the board must call the meeting for the instead of in-person. “In this instance, the shareholders fi rst a certain number of days.” should write to the board care of the man- matters and to request an update on how at least 25% of the total number of shares, the special meeting. Most bylaws state that purposes set forth in the petition within n Q&A continued from page 13 Do you have an issue with your board? Are you wondering how to solve a dispute with a neighbor? Can’t fi nd informa- tion you need about a build- ing’s fi nances? Our attorney advisors have the answers to all of your legal questions. Write to CooperatorNews New York and we’ll publish your ques- tion, along with a response from one of our attorney advisors. Questions may be edited for taste, length and clarity. Send your questions to: Darcey@cooperatornews.com Q&A Disclaimer: Th e answers provided in this Q&A column are of a general nature and cannot substitute for professional advice regarding your specifi c circumstances. Always seek the advice of competent legal counsel or other qualifi ed profes- sionals with any questions you may have regard- ing technical or legal issues.