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Bristol during the bombing adding, “I have a deep-seated emotion about this ceremony.”

Photo: Christopher Little Due to recent Plaza construction the plaque has been moved to the south wall of Building 25, facing the foot- bridge. It remains a testament to the people of Bristol and the unique history of and the land upon which it is built.

In 1942, the English-Speaking Union of the United States commissioned Stephen Vincent Benetto to write the following poem for the plaque:

Bristol Basin Beneath this Drive of the City of New York lie stones, bricks and rubble from the bombed City of Bristol in England … Brought here in ballast from overseas, these fragments Cary Grant dedicated the Bristol Basin Plaque at Waterside Plaza in 1974. that once were homes shall testify while men love freedom to the reso- lution and fortitude of the people of Cary Grant Links Waterside to Bristol Britain. They saw their homes struck down without warning. It was not Bristol-born Cary Grant dedicated the Bristol Moved by the story, NYC Commissioner of their walls but their valor that kept Basin Plaque at Waterside Plaza in December Works Walter Binger suggested to Mayor them free… And broad-based under of 1974. It was the second ceremony organ- Fiorello LaGuardia that a memorial be erected all is planted England’s oaken-hearted ized by the English Speaking Union (ESU) of and that the area along the East River be called mood, as rich in fortitude as e’er went the United States to commemorate the sacri- Bristol Basin. The English-Speaking Union of worldward from the island wall. fices made by the people of Bristol, England the United States adopted this cause and during World War II. orchestrated the original plaque dedication ceremony in June of 1942 where Mayor INSIDE . . . LaGuardia placed it on a footbridge leading The bombed wreckage of the City of Bristol British International School . .2 and all that was left of the homes of many to the East River. Construction Update ...... 2 Bristolians was used as ballast on wartime supply ships returning to the United States. The plaque remained there until construction Energy Costs ...... 3 Emptied onto the shore of the East River of Waterside Plaza began in 1970. Upon com- Rent Payment ...... 3 near what is now East 25th Street, the ballast pletion, the ESU organized a second dedica- Visiting Doctors Program . . . .4 formed a landfill – the hardcore for what tion ceremony where Cary Grant placed the Waterside Flea Market . . . . .4 would later become the FDR drive and part plaque on a wall overlooking the East River. Bicycle Spaces ...... 4 of Waterside Plaza. Cary Grant spoke of his family who stayed in Waterside Views Page 2

UPCOMING EVENTS The British are Coming . . . Waterside Plaza welcomes spring with many community events.

Community Room activities have been temporarily displaced due to the renovation of Bldg. #15. Please call to confirm dates, times and locations.

Bridge Club 7:30PM Tuesdays, April, May, June 212.532.6656

Playformers 7-10PM May 8, June 5 917.825.2663

Flea Market No we’re not talking about the Redcoats, rather standard of the United Kingdom education 9AM-3PM June 10 uniformed, book-toting children. The British ministry. The British curriculum will be Rain Date is June 11 International School (BIS) of New York will combined with an International Baccalaureate See page 4 for details! open its doors in September at its new location to create a truly unique educational experience 212.340.4227 on C- and B-levels in the 20 Building. The for its students. school will have 100 spots for children in July 4th on the Plaza kindergarten through second grade. The school designs call for large classrooms look- ing out at the East River, along with private pick- Look for details in the BIS will be the first school in New York to up and drop-off from the cul-de-sac just north June Waterside Views Newsletter follow the British National Curriculum, the of the United Nations International School. 212.340.4200

Music Under the Stars Construction Proceeds Ahead of Schedule Summer Concerts on the Plaza Lobby Upgrade planter on the plaza will include a deck that 7-9PM Tuesdays, July thru August The #30 lobby is complete. If you have any will serve as a bandshell for the summer Dates TBA observations we would appreciate hearing from concerts and special events. 212.340-4227 you. Please email me directly at Zabarkes@hot- mail.com. The # 20 lobby will be next. We Building 15 expect to expedite the process somewhat and The demolition of the interior of the #15 that will likely mean the lobby will be out of building is also moving quickly. We have a circulation for a few weeks. We are truly sorry lease with a new restaurant serving upscale for this and all the inconvenience caused by diner food. A friend of mine, a major foodie, believes that America’s contributions to the construction, but we hope the results will justi- international food world is the Korean fy the pain. grocery and the Greek diner. We will have both soon. We hope to have them in operation Plaza Renovation by late summer. The plaza work is proceeding ahead of sched- ule—the difficulty of the work having gone so Footbridge well is that just encourages us to undertake We continue to press the City for an upgrade more work. We never thought we could com- of the 25th street pedestrian bridge. Our local plete the central paving before the summer but elected officials have been supportive and we should easily complete this before July 4; invaluable but many things have to fall in place then all work will stop until late Fall. The new for us to win the battle. We will keep you stair to the mezzanine is complete as is the informed and any help you can contribute will playground on the mezzanine level. The south be appreciated. Waterside Views Page 3 The Cost of Energy Monthly AVERAGE Electric Billing at Waterside*

4/21/05 5/18/05 6/18/05 7/18/05 8/17/05 9/16/05 10/17/05 11/16/05 12/16/05 1/18/06 FEB MAR BLDGBLDG TOTAL AVERAGE

$32.23 $26.50 $48.98 $67.79 $75.17 $72.24 $59.21 $54.71 $74.22 $88.94 $43.89 $53.05 1010 BldgBldg $696.93 $58.08 $33.91 $25.07 $40.03 $56.27 $65.21 $62.49 $52.23 $54.81 $83.17 $80.29 $43.55 $50.40 2020 BldgBldg $647.43 $53.95 $40.73 $29.29 $49.46 $68.27 $78.90 $70.03 $59.79 $54.56 $75.16 $82.84 $42.11 $27.33** 3030 BldgBldg $678.47 $56.54 $35.21 $26.15 $40.57 $54.37 $61.23 $54.28 $55.09 $43.13 $99.97 $32.56 $21.48** $72.21** 4040 BldgBldg $596.25 $49.69 $ $57.68 $39.66 $69.78 $99.68 $106.95 $96.94 $82.79 $87.40 $133.28 $187.23 $83.00 $99.58 1010 BldgBldg $1143.97 $95.33 $57.82 $37.02 $65.10 $87.44 $97.02 $86.57 $74.51 $80.14 $140.65 $155.01 $76.32 $92.90 2020 BldgBldg $1,050.50 $92.91 $60.63 $39.23 $66.52 $105.30 $114.11 $102.88 $81.12 $73.84 $142.62 $158.63 $77.17 $52.40** 3030 BldgBldg $1,074.45 $87.54 $53.85 $52.48 $51.93 $79.18 $88.71 $82.04 $65.46 $72.02 $128.59 $97.07 $50.94** $153.44** 4040 BldgBldg $958.13 $79.84

$87.68 $52.48 $91.02 $124.38 $133.77 $121.63 $106.08 $124.11 $211.98 $278.88 $127.15 $149.27 1010 BldgBldg $1,608.43 $134.04 $84.38 $46.27 $84.44 $115.59 $120.58 $114.49 $95.83 $103.06 $211.73 $232.44 $115.23 $138.84 2020 BldgBldg $1,462.88 $121.91 $100.84 $51.34 $90.66 $134.90 $141.64 $132.80 $112.63 $110.39 $229.21 $245.18 $124.60 $93.50** 3030 BldgBldg $1,567.69 $130.64 $72.67 $45.37 $70.37 $96.28 $108.85 $98.14 $84.24 $92.14 $173.55 $140.23 $80.21** $191.74** 4040 BldgBldg $1,253.79 $104.48

$119.63 $73.68 $128.19 $166.66 $167.53 $164.40 $142.57 $162.89 $224.17 $379.42 $142.52 $160.45 1010 BldgBldg $2,032.11 $169.34 $125.69 $75.43 $125.68 $166.39 $179.64 $157.91 $141.52 $168.27 $316.47 $362.73 $187.83 $202.11 2020 BldgBldg $2,209.67 $184.14 $97.21 $61.09 $109.84 $143.44 $151.52 $162.31 $180.99 $144.13 $289.56 $290.00 $149.23 $40.17** 3030 BldgBldg $1,819.49 $151.62 $94.86 $53.36 $83.56 $124.08 $135.77 $136.11 $109.76 $115.27 $200.90 $177.41 $34.92** $319.59** 4040 BldgBldg $1,585.59 $132.13

$152.74 $72.19 $113.93 $148.33 $175.25 $168.10 $137.09 $154.83 $352.11 $410.84 $202.58 $225.01 2525 BldgBldg $2,313.00 $192.75 *These are AVERAGE numbers. Individual apartment bills will vary with actual usage. ** Due to EMS Panel replacement, the costs listed here do not reflect total usage for the billing period. Kilowatts and Degree Days COST/ HEATING COOLING AVERAGE AVERAGE TENANTS ASSOCIATION DATE KW HR Degree Days Degree Days High Temp Low Temp The Waterside Tenants Association is 3/21/05 $0.12 977.5 0.0 41 28 open to all residents of Waterside 4/21/05 $0.14 409.0 15.0 61 43 Plaza. To learn more, or to get involved 5/18/05 $0.15 226.5 11.5 65 49 in its various activities, send an email 6/18/05 $0.17 82.5 227.5 76 60 to [email protected] 7/19/05 $0.19 1.0 430.5 82 68 or visit the WTA website at 8/17/05 $0.18 0.0 517.0 90 73 www.wtaonline.org 9/16/05 $0.20 0.0 393.5 84 68 10/17/05 $0.21 66.5 195.5 74 60 8PM April 27, Bldg. 30 Level C Hazards Preparedness Program 11/16/05 $0.22 346.5 3.0 60 47 Presented in partnership with Ready 12/16/05 $0.18 839.0 1.0 43 31 NY of the NYC Office of Emergency 1/19/06 $0.20 844.5 0.0 45 33 Management. Learn how to plan for 2/17/06 $0.12 742.5 0.0 47 34 disaster, assemble an emergency 1/19/06 $0.12 881.0 0.0 44 30 supply kit, and put together a "Go Bag."

RENT PAYMENT Executive Council: Rent invoices are normally sent by the first of Checks are not processed at the Management President--Melvin Dennis each month. If you do not receive your bill by Office; they are mailed to and processed by the Vice-President--Diana Holbrook, then, please call the receptionist at the payment center at the address listed here. Treasurer--Sylvia Franklin Management Office at 212-340-4200. Secretary--Jeannette Miller-DeCrumpe Pay Your Rent On-Line: For your convenience, Rent payments should be mailed directly to: Waterside offers on-line rent payment. To enroll, May 31 New Officer Elections Waterside Plaza LLC email [email protected]. All residents are urged to run for office. PO Box 6032 Please be sure to include your name, apartment Hicksville, NY 11802-6032 building, apartment number, and phone number. Waterside Views Page 4 COMMUNITY RESOURCES Introducing the Visiting Doctors Program

13th Police Precinct Levy Photo: Annie 212.477.7411

NYPD Counter- Terrorism Hotline 888.692.7233

Steven Sander Assemblyman 212.979.9696

Dan Garodnick City Councilmember PH: 212.818.0580 FX: 212.818.0706

WATERSIDE DIRECTORY

Management Office Dr. Nadia Marsh, one of the program's visiting doctors. 30 Waterside Plaza - Lobby Level In an effort to improve the quality of life of their health and independence. They also PH: 212.340.4200 homebound persons and their caregivers, the take the time to get to know them, their FX: 212-532-2031 Visiting Doctors Program at Cabrini Medical families and caregivers so they can provide Center provides medical care to men and the best possible service and practical support. Management Office Hours: women with complex and serious illnesses For more information about the Visiting Monday-Friday 8:30AM to 5PM who have difficulty leaving their homes. Doctors Program, contact 212-241-4003. The program aims to help patients maximize Maintenance Office 30 Waterside Plaza - Level B PH: 212.340.4204 Treasure Hunt at the Waterside Flea Market

Community Activities Waterside’s Flea Market takes place 9AM to Space is limited and distributed on a first-come 3PM June 10, on the Plaza. (The rain date is basis. Participants provide their own tables 30 Waterside Plaza - Lobby Level June 11.) Registration costs $5 per space and and chairs. Ten spaces with tables and chairs PH: 212.340.4208 begins at 8AM on June 10, in front of Bldg. 30. will be reserved for seniors until 10AM. Swim & Health Club 35 Waterside Plaza - Plaza Level Management Office: PH: 212.340.4225 8:30AM-4:30PM, Monday-Friday Garage 25 Waterside Plaza - Street Level PH: 212.340.4228 Bike Room Spaces Available Now! Access Card Required If you want to rent a space, contact Josefa Matarazzo 212-340-4231 [email protected]