9 Candidates Endorsed for the TA Board; Other TA Members May Petition to Be a Candidate

NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS

The Board of Directors of the STPCV Tenants Association endorses nine candidates for positions on the board as recommended by its Election Committee. The Election Committee implemented a robust outreach and vetting process.

The election date is May 29, 2025. Only members current in their dues as of April 10, 2025, are eligible to vote. See below for an alternate process to run for the board.

Candidates endorsed by the Board include:

Orsolya Bartha is an attorney and the owner of the Bartha Law, P.C., law firm, which specializes in real estate transactions, property management, landlord-tenant disputes, affordable housing, green energy compliance, condo/coop issues, and trusts and estates. Previously, she had a distinguished career in human rights and international law, advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities and older people. She lives in Peter Cooper Village with her husband, daughter, and labradoodle.

Richard Bengloff, a lifelong tenant of ST/PCV, is a retired accountant with some expertise in real estate and property maintenance, including as a former CFO of WNYC Radio and other organizations, as well as lobbying experience. He has been an active hands-on board member of many not-for-profit organizations, including formerly over 15 years as a board member/treasurer of local East End Temple. He looks forward to giving back and supporting our local ST/PCV community.

Sherryl Kirschenbaum (incumbent) is the Director of the Tenants Association’s telephone hotline, overseeing the volunteers who respond to resident inquiries. In addition, she is the Tenants Association’s volunteer coordinator and helps to recruit new Building Leaders. She is a member of the Maintenance/Quality of Life and Outreach Committees. Sherry, who became a board member in 2013, is a retired registered nurse and raised two children, who now live independently in Stuyvesant Town.

Karan Pasricha has lived in Peter Cooper Village for the past six years and brings a strong background in data analysis and financial valuation. Passionate about environmental issues, tenant rights, and maintaining affordable rents, Karan is committed to ensuring our community remains livable and sustainable for all residents. With a strategic, data-driven approach, Karan aims to advocate for policies that protect tenants and strengthen the future of PCV/ST.

Sandro Sherrod (incumbent) a 10-year Tenants Association board member, is the Director of Collaborative Strategy and Audiovisual Engineering for the NYU Langone Health System. He currently serves and has held top leadership positions in Manhattan Community Board 6 and the Samuel L. Tilden Democratic Club. He is an elected District Leader for the New York County Democratic Party and is an active member of and serves in leadership roles in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Andrew Simpson is an attorney who moved to Stuyvesant Town in 2018 in search of green space. After moving here, he became active in fighting alongside his fellow tenants for affordable and livable homes, fighting for tenants from an electoral angle and helping to elect committed pro-tenant legislators. He also advocates for prompt and effective maintenance, safety on the streets, environmental protection, and quality of life. Andy is also enthusiastic about running, hiking, and dogs.

David Stanek has been a resident of Peter Cooper Village for three years and hopes to contribute to the board of the Tenants Association with his expertise in urban planning and public policy. A Vice President at Econsult Solutions, Inc., with a PhD in urban planning, he specializes in land use, urban economics, and development. He looks forward to advocating for continued affordability, a high quality of life, and responsible management of the community.

Paul Tasner worked in engineering management for four decades and then launched his own business venture in 2011, designing and manufacturing sustainable packaging using agricultural waste. His passion for sustainability and the environment was captured in his popular 2017 TED Talk. He became a Building Leader at STPCV after arriving here three years ago from the San Francisco Bay Area, where he was active in his neighborhood association for more than 20 years.

Shuya Zhao has been a resident of Peter Cooper Village since 2023, after graduating from the M.S. Historic Preservation program at Columbia University. She joined the Tenants Association as a Building Leader in 2024. Shuya works as a preservationist in her daily job, repairing residential, religious, and cultural buildings in NYC. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring different districts in the city and skating at the Stuytown ice rink in winter.

PETITIONING

The petitioning period to be a candidate for the board is now beginning for those who did not apply during the interview period.

Interested candidates who are current in their dues as members of the TA may seek a place on the ballot by submitting a petition signed by a minimum of thirty (30) members of the TA who are current in their dues (one signatory per apartment).

No more than one candidate’s name may be included on any one petition.

Candidates should be prepared to:

• commit to a monthly board meeting and other phone, remote video, or in-person TA meetings as needed,
• attend TA events, and
• serve on one or more TA committees.

Petitions must include signature, printed name, address, apartment number, and email address or phone number of signatories. The Election Committee will judge the validity of all petitions. Petitioning ends on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Petition forms are available for download on the Tenants Association website. In addition to the petition, candidates must submit a document that includes:

• their name, address (including apartment number), telephone, and email;
• a statement that they are 18 years of age or older; and
• a summary of their qualifications in 100 words or less.

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, TA representatives will be available at the Community Center (449 E 14th St., First Avenue Loop) 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. to verify the membership status of petition signers.

Petitions and accompanying documentation should either be—

• sent in PDF form via email to [email protected] no later than 5:00 p.m., Saturday, April 19, 2025, OR
• dropped in our drop box at the Community Center (449 E 14th St., First Avenue Loop), no later than 5:00 p.m., Saturday, April 19, 2025, OR
• mailed to Election Committee, ST/PCV Tenants Association, P.O. Box 1202, New York, NY 10009-1202, and received at the post office no later than Saturday, April 19, 2025.