Co-op City Celebrates Successful
50-Year Milestone
The Bronx’s own ‘City Within a City,’ Co-op City commemorated its 50th anniversary with
a prestigious gala celebration on Monday, December 10 at Marina del Rey Caterers. The
event honored longtime Co-op City residents Riverbay Corporation’s Rodney Saunders,
second vice president; Bernard Cylich, fi rst vice president and Linda Berk, president for
their dedicated service to the community.
(l-r) Donna Marzi, Bronx Times Reporter account executive; Jessica Felice, board liaison and Linda Berk,
Riverbay Board of Directors president enjoyed the historic event. Photo courtesy of Donna Marzi
(l-r) Direct Energy executives Mohannad Hossain, Michael Cordaro, Ray Polakowski and Bob Welch
joined in celebrating Co-op City’s half century milestone. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
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Riverbay Corp. general manager Noel Ellison (r)
and his wife, Jackie had a great evening.
Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
Bill and Diana Gordon had a great time celebrating
at the historic event! Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
Neva Shillingford–King (l) and Councilman Andy
King joined everyone at the ceremony.
Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
Carolyne Clark (l) and Wanda Bailey lived almost
their entire lives in Co-op City.
Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
(insert) (l-r) Julian McDavid, NAACP Williamsbridge president; Michelle Sajous, Co-op City Resident
Council president and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie were all smiles. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co