Co-op City Times 01/08/2022

Vol. 57 No. 02

Saturday, January 8, 2022

Co-op Bill Signed Into Law

by NYS Gov. Does Not Offer Relief to Co-op City

BY ROZAAN BOONE

January 6th, 2022

that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Riverbay Corporation will take place on Wednesday, January 12th at 7 p.m. via Webex.

PROPOSED AGENDA 1. Gallery Session 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the Agenda 4. Approval of Board Business Meeting Minutes of November 17th, 2021 5. President’s Report 6. Management Report 7. SECOND READINGS #21-61 – Garage Call Boxes 8. Adjournment

Riverbay Board President Bernard Cylich

new year will be held virtually on Wednesday, January 12, at 7 p.m. on Webex.

Shareholders who would like to address the Board and/or Management in the Gallery Session are asked to submit a request with their name to bcylich@ riverbboard.com. The Gallery Session will be from 7-8 p.m.

The Gallery Session will be followed by the Board Business Meeting beginning with the Roll Call and approval of the agenda. The Board will then approve the minutes from the Board Business Meeting of November 17, 2021.

Board President Cylich will deliver his President’s Report and Riverbay Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer, the Management Report.

The Board will then vote on Resolution 21-61 for garage call boxes before the meeting is adjourned.

To attend the virtual Jan. 12th Open Board meeting, shareholders may log in at https://bit. ly/338GdIO. Shareholders are invited to join the meeting to hear important matters before the Board and Management in order to be properly informed.

CCPD Arrests Three Males for Catalytic Converter Theft At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Thursday night, Jan. 6, CCPD patrol units interceded in a catalytic converter theft from a vehicle parked on Baychester Avenue, and apprehended two males after a foot pursuit that ended in the vicinity of Building 16. The suspects had been in the process of removing the converter from the vehicle. the vehicle and during a subsequent search of the immediate area, discovered a third male hiding under blankets in an Acura that the suspects were using as

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a get-away vehicle. and the third is a Bronx resident who does not live in Co-op City. As of press time yesterday, the three suspects were being processed. perps for,” said Chief Joseph Riley of CCPD. “The

By ROZAAN BOONE

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed New York Senate Bill A350C/S5105C into law on Dec. 22, 2021 that extends co-op protection meabut not Mitchell-Lama cooperatives such as Co-op City, limited dividend corporations, redevelopment corporations and Housing Development Fund Corporations.

Riverbay Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer has expressed his disappointment to State Assemblyman Michael Benaedetto and State Senator Jamaal Bailey who he has been communicating with since last June when the New York State Legislature approved the legislation in order to inform them about the bill adverse impact on limited income housing corporations and their shareholders, and to enlist support for Co-op City’s objection to the legislation.

“Since last June, we have been discussing S5105C and how it discriminates against affordable coops while rewarding rich Manhattan co-ops,” Mr. Klehammer wrote to Assemblyman Benedetto and Senator Bailey. “… Yet, the Governor signed this bill… The only future change to this legislation mentioned in [the governor’s] approval memorandum that would apply to affordable co-ops relates to the deposits we take from applicants for apartments. However, the entire community must absorb the costs of a defaulting shareholder because we can still not seek late and legal fees in a housing court proceeding. Why should complexes like Co-op City not receive the same protections that have now been awarded to Park Avenue residents? This is very disappointing to our community and will cost us over (Continued on page 4)

an outstanding job.”

BXM7 Bus Stop Relocation & Parking Notice

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Both the CDC and FDA are now recommending that adolescents between ter receiving their second vaccine dose. series is complete, according to both the CDC and FDA. Notably, the shortening of the time period between primary vaccine series BioNTech vaccine. The CDC and FDA still recommend that Moderna vaccine recipients receive their booster dose six months following the completion of their initial vaccine series, and Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients are recommended to receive their booster two months following their single dose.

On Monday, Jan. 3, the FDA officially updated their Emergency Use clude 12 to 15 year olds in the eligible groups for the single booster shot, and to shorten the amount of time an individual has to wait before receiving their will allow children who have undergone solid organ transplantation and immunocompromised children between the ages of 5 and 11 to receive a third vaccine dose at least 28 days after their second dose.

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Beginning Thursday, January 20, cars parked on the NW corner of Einstein Loop East will be issued summonses. The BXM7 bus stop will be moved from its temporary location on Hutchinson River Parkway East back to Einstein Loop East. All southbound and northbound passengers will be picked up and dropped off at Einstein Loop East starting January 20. Rules will be strictly enforced for any vehicles that impede the bus stop.

Photos by Katharine Wood

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The Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is the only vaccine presently recommended for children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 15.

Children between the ages of 5 and 11 who are fully vaccinated and are not immunocompromised do not need a third dose, according to the FDA, but the agency “will continue to review information and communicate with the public if data emerges suggesting booster doses are needed for this pediatric population.”

“Throughout the pandemic, as the virus that causes COVID-19 has continuously evolved, the need for the FDA to quickly adapt has meant using the best available science to make informed decisions with the health and safety of the American public in mind,” Acting FDA Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock said on Monday. “With the current wave of the Omicron variant, it’s critical that we continue to take effective, life-saving preventative measures such as primary vaccination and boosters, mask wearing and social distancing in order

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For parents concerned about possible vaccine side effects, “ACIP reviewed doses in adolescents; COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective,” the CDC said in their press release on Wednesday.

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Co-op City Times 2nd Governor Hochul Details Plan For New York’s Winter Surge

COMBING

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Find out what’s going on in Co-op City here...

Mobile COVID Testing & Vaccine Vans The NYC Health+Hospitals Covid-19 Testing Unit will be available on Sat. & Sun., Jan 8 & 9, at 2049 Bartow Ave. from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Vaccine Unit offers both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines as well as testing. It will be stationed at 135 Einstein Loop N. on Sat. & Sun., Jan. 8 & 9, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Appointments not necessary; walk-ups welcome.

Dreiser Testing Center Available Mon.-Fri. The Dreiser testing site located at 105 Dreiser Loop currently offers free Covid Rapid Testing. The testing site will be open from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, until further notice. Appointments are not required.

Masks are Mandatory in Common Areas of Co-op City Face masks must be properly worn when in common areas of residential buildings in Co-op City. Common areas include elevators, laundry rooms, stairways, hallways, lobbies, community centers and garages. In addition, shareholders and their guests must observe social distancing.

No more than four people per elevator ride or in a laundry room simultaneously.

On Jan. 27, 2021, the Riverbay Board approved Resolution 2104 for the issuance of a $50 comnot adhere to the policy aimed at protecting public health of residents and our workers. Co-op offer masks to anyone who does not have one. Those who refuse a mask or are non-complito wear or pull up their mask to cover both their mouth and nose will be issued a $50 Community Complaint. guard each other.

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During a press conference last week, Governor Hochul outlined her plan to keep schools open statewide, to provide more support for hospitals, and to combat New York’s winter surge in Covid-19 cases.

New York’s daily Covid-19 positivity rate reached 22.5% this week with the rolling seven-day average reaching 21.8%, according to data collected by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). These numbers are concerning when considering that just four weeks ago at the start of December, New York was roughly around 5% for both its daily positivity and rolling seven-day average.

Locally, the Bronx has followed a similar trend with both its daily positivity and rolling seven-day average jumping from roughly 2% at the beginning of December to 26.6% for the daily positivity rate and 28% for the rolling seven-day average as of this week, also according to the NYSDOH. Despite the concerning trend, Governor Hochul is opsurge and her plan, which is called the Winter Surge Plan 2.0, outlined how that will happen.

“We can get through this surge through targeted actions, partnerships with local leaders, and by taking common sense steps to keep us all safe: get vaccinated, get boosted, and wear a mask indoors,” Governor Hochul said during her announcement last week.

Below are key aspects of the plan: Keeping Schools Open dents in the classroom and avoid entire school closures. to schools across the state and an estimated 7 million additional tests will be shipped in the following week. maining counties who have not adapted a Test-to-Stay requirement to do so going forward. A test-to-stay policy allows any student exposed to Covid-19 to return for in-person instruction so long as they can produce a negative Covid-19 test the next day. will be on their respective campuses regularly and who are eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine booster will be required to get their booster shot for the fully vaccinated too. Students who will be on their campuses regularly will also be required to submit negative Covid-19 test results in order to return to their campus. Mandatory mask wearing in indoor public spaces and social distancing will continue becampuses.

Mask Wearing The statewide mask or vax mandate, which went into effect on December 13, will be extended to February 1. The mandate was originally scheduled to end on January 15 but the continued surge in cases statewide has changed that timeline. As a reminder, all New York businesses and event venues are required to implement a mask requirement unless that respective venue establishes a vaccine requirement in order to enter. This mandate applies to both customers and employees.

Additional Support For Hospitals administration to secure doses of the recent FDA-approved antiviral drug, called Paxlovid and is used to prevent serious illness from Covid-19, and to distribute that drug to hospitals all across the state. non-essential surgeries in hospitals with limited capacity, will continue to be in effect to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed.

Continue to Expand Vaccine and Booster Access New York will start requiring nursing homes statewide to provide a plan to increase vaccination and booster rates among their residents. tion rates among eligible 5-11 year old children. Currently, 30.5% of eligible 5-11 year olds have received at least one vaccine dose statewide, according to the NYSDOH. In the Bronx, 25.7% of eligible 5-11 year olds currently have at least one vaccine dose.

Approximately 90% of adults are fully vaccinated and of those fully vaccinated adults, an estimated 73% have already received their booster shot, according to Governor Hochul.

Individuals looking for more information on the mask mandate can go online to coronavirus.health.ny.gov or by calling the NYSDOH hotline at 1-888-364-3065.

Yorkers can go online to vaccines.gov or call 1-800-232viduals can text their ZIP code to 438829 for a list of vaccine sites near their location.

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$1M annually in additional costs and lost revenue.”

Assemblyman Benedetto said that he passed along to the bill’s supporters the concerns raised by Mr. Klehammer and others but was not privy to the negotiMitchell-Lama’s and other limited income housing developments were excludgards to the bill and that some changes might be made. Then, of course, we were disappointed that the changes that had been made were not the changes that we wanted to be made,” said Assemblyman Benedetto. to State Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz, chair of the Assembly Housing Committee, and reiterated his concerns about Senate Bill S5105C and to let the chair provisions of this bill that they can’t collect the necessary fees that they are entitled to.” Assemblyman Benedetto said that he has been assured that once the S5105C to address the Bill’s shortcomings. the Governor signed that will focus in on the just concerns that we have,” Ascause it’s a fairness issue here and there’s no reason why Co-op City should be subjected to this.” the state who have similarly indicated they too are concerned about the implication Bill, was sponsored by Assemblyman Edward Braunstein and Senator John Liu, both representing areas of Queens, NY. The goal of the legislation is to help remedy or correct unintentional burdens placed on co-op owners by the Housand Tenant Protection Act of 2019 extended protections for renters in traditional landlord-tenant relationships, it also included co-ops into the law thereby contive operations and management. On the other hand, S5105C allows luxury coAmong the changes allowed through NY Senate Bill S5105C to co-ops, though not to limited income co-op developments (which face higher legal fees to collect such charges and have been losing money), are:

Security Deposit: A co-op can now collect more than one month’s rent/maintenance as a deposit or advance from tenants who are unit owners, purchasers, or shareholders of owner-occupied units Fees for Credit and Background Check: A co-op can now charge more than al cost of these services Late Payment Fees: A co-op can charge up to 8% of the monthly maintenance charge for the late payment of such fee if provided for in the proprietary lease or occupancy agreement; Summary Proceedings: mary proceeding against the owner or shareholder of a unit provided the proprietary lease or occupancy agreement allows for recovery of other fees, charges, penalties or assessments in such proceeding 5-Day Notice of Non-Payment: lease or occupancy agreement Attorneys’ Fees for a Default Judgment: Senate Bill S5105C allows a co-op to be awarded attorney’s fees if there is a default judgment against a unit owner or shareholder as long as recovery of these fees is stated in the proprietary lease or occupancy agreement of relief, including being able to collect late fees and legal charges in Housing Court, than Co-op City and every other limited income housing development that are losing money and facing higher legal fees to collect their charges,” Mr. am not sure what are the public policy reasons for this distinction. These limitations were not in any other draft of the legislation until added to the ‘C’ version on June 7th [2021]…” islature, Mr. Klehammer said at the time that he would also recommend that the Senate Bill S5105C be vetoed and he implored the two legislators to join the community in opposing S5105C. NY Senate Bill S5105C was approved by the NY State Assembly on June 10,

Senator Bailey was unavailable for comment by press time yesterday.

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Agatha House Food Pantry Returns to Co-op City

It’s

HAPPENING in Co-op

City!

BY P.M. CAMPBELL

On January 3, Riverbay and Agatha House held their first pop-up food pantry of the year. Taking place at Bartow at 1:00 p.m., members of the community showed up with their shopping carts despite the cold weather to receive products such as eggs, meats, and even various cleaning supplies.

Photos and caption by P.M. McCoy

Highlighting Co-op Creatives

Artists of Co-op City, this is your chance to be featured in the Co-op City Times! This month, we will be polling pieces from artists of all ages in the community for our monthly artist presentation. Paintings. Poems. Photos. Drawing and designs. Email some of your best work to PMcCoyCampbell@ riverbaycorp.com by January 28, for a chance to be featured in a February issue. Along with your artwork, please send a picture of yourself, short personal bio and an explanation of your piece(s).

If you are selected, you will not only be featured in the paper, but also on the Riverbay in-house TV channel (Riverbay Crawler) on channel 591 or channel 12 on MATV and other Riverbay communications outlets. If you are not, don’t worry; there is always next month!

We can’t wait to share some of the very talented artists in Co-op City.

Photos by P.M Campbell

Mobile COVID Testing & Vaccine Vans

Smoking in Co-op City’s Common Spaces The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to remind all shareholders that smoking of any substance in a hallway, elevator, staircase, or lobby is a violation of the law. Smoking in an indoor public space is also a violation of the rules and regulations of the Cooperative. Decriminalization of marijuana does not allow that substance to be used in indoor public spaces.

Any location that prohibits smoking of cigarettes or tobacco products, by statute, prohibits the use of marijuana.

NYC Test & Trace Corps’ Covid-19 testing and vaccine units continue to be a convenience to Co-op City residents and others as photographed above in the Bartow Mall this week. The vaccine unit offers both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines as well as testing. It will be stationed at 135 Einstein Loop N. on Sat. & Sun., Jan. 8 & 9, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The testing van will be at 2049 Bartow Ave., Sat. & Sun., Jan. 8 & 9, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Next week, the test unit will be at 177 Dreiser Loop on Mon. & Tues.; at 135 Einstein Loop on Wed. & Thurs. and at 2049 Bartow, Fri.-Sun., 8 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Photo by Jennifer Piovanetti

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If you have news you’d like to share with your neighbors, please email us: cctimes@ riverbaycorp.com

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Co-op City Times To all my Co-op City neighbors, this past year caused me I understand the need and the purpose for Covid testing.

It’s good that one is conveniently placed here in the Dreiser Mall. My issue is with the cars that park in the bus stop, forcing our seniors to go out into the street to board the bus.

Similarly is the issue of cars blocking the crosswalk near the bus stop. Some of the cars have a placard indicating the person is working in or with the testing center and some do not. Is it possible these vehicles could park on the other side of Dreiser where there is no bus stop?

In response to the recent rise in COVID-19 transmission in New York City, The New York Public Library has paused all in-person programming and events at our locations through January 31, 2022. Our branches are still open and offering general library use and seating, unlimited browsing, laptop and computer access, and more. Find an open location near you at NYPL.org.

were faced with a contagious virus that circled the globe.

The thought of a pandemic occurring in my lifetime was not on my mind. I only thought of it after viewing a science after all, it is just a movie; life continues to teach us, history always repeats itself.

I want to thank all those folks who were on the front lines providing services then and now. I want to thank all those folks who volunteered their time to help others, then and now. I pray 2022 be the year of improvement; improve spiritually, improve our overall health, improve our attitude, improve our perception, improve our patience, improve our tenacity, improve our intelligence, improve our diet, improve our sleep, improve our self-awareness, improve our empathy, improve our goals, improve our trust, improve our character, improve our hope, improve our choices, improve our integrity, improve our gratitude, improve our growth, improve our love, improve yourself.

Happy New Year!

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You come across a website, either through a web search or an ad on social media, for coupons from major retailers. Usually, fake coupons are worth much more than real ones, offering steep discounts like 80% off. By using fee. Once you sign up, the service promises to either send you digital coupons or paper coupons in the mail. You may never receive any coupons, or you might receive coupons that are fake. Plus, by signing up, you’ve handed over your personal details and possibly your credit card information to a dishonest stranger.

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Letters should address issues of interest to the Co-op City community.

Comments should be fact-based and responsible. Letters should not personally attack others and must be written in a respectful manner.

Only signed letters will be considered for publication. The Co-op City Times does not publish anonymous material.

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CCPD Urges Residents To Update Emergency Information Public Safety Report

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

Many of Co-op City’s residents have resided in Co-op City for 45 years or more, and in some cases, 50 or more years. Some residents have not updated their emergency contacts since their original move-in date. It is very important that residents make sure that their emergency information is up-to-date. It is also a good idea to provide an emergency key to a trusted neighbor or friend who can respond to your apartment in an emergency. Be sure to provide the contact number for that person to Riverbay Corporation.

The Department of Public Safety makes every effort to locate a shareholder when we receive a call that the person may be in need of medical assistance. This includes a forced entry into the apartment as a final step. The New York City Police Department and Emergency Medical Services have similar procedures and frequently call Public Safety to assist in gaining access into an apartment. Forced entry calls have saved many lives over the years. However, in some cases, the decision to make a forced entry is in an abundance of caution and no one is in the apartment. A fire, a gas leak, a major flood or other types of emergencies can result in a forced entry. In some cases, a great deal of damage results from a forced entry, including damage to a cooperator’s top lock and

Public Safety Blotter

December 26, 2021 - January 1, 2022 December 26, 2021 – 100 Benchley Place CCPD received a report of possible criminal mischief in Building 25.

Investigation revealed that person or persons unknown removed fluorescent light bulbs from light fixtures and broke light bulbs on the 21st floor. An inspection of the building revealed additional light bulbs were broken in the A stairwell from the 21st-27th floors. Investigation is underway.

December 28, 2021 – 100 Benchley Place CCPD patrol officers responded to reports of a male screaming in the hallway on the 10th floor. CCPD officers observed the B stairwell glass door shattered and a pool of blood. Officers followed the blood trail to the 8th floor. On the 8th floor, they located a male bleeding who stated he had punched the glass door on the 10th floor. CCPD emergency service officers rendered necessary aid, an ambulance was called. The violator was also issued a community complaint for destruction of Riverbay property.

December 28, 2021 – 120 Co-op City Blvd.

CCPD observed graffiti on elevator car #4, on the wall by elevator car #3 and on the wall of the B staircase. Maintenance was notified by CCPD for removal.

December 28, 2021 – 4120 Hutchinson River Parkway CCPD was called by a relative of an elderly shareholder for a wellness check. Units forced entry and discovered that no one was home. Further investigation revealed that the subject had been previously removed to the hospital by NYC EMS where he subsequently died. The hospital was provided the next of kin information to make the necessary notifications.

December 28, 2021 – 120 Dreiser Loop A shareholder reported a package identified as delivered was in fact taken without her permission or authority from the hallway in front of her apartment door. A report was filed with CCPD. December 29, 2021 – 2063 Bartow Avenue A retail establishment employee informed CCPD of a male shoplifting.

Upon CCPD’s arrival, the employee states that he approached the male and the male then fled the store on a bicycle.

December 30, 2021 – 120 Elgar Place CCPD responded to the 26th floor where they observed a male and female smoking on the staircase. Community Complaints were issued to the shareholder of the male resident and his female guest for smoking and loitering on the staircase.

December 30, 2021 – 99 Einstein Loop A shareholder reports that his vehicle was parked on the street in the vicinity of Garage 7. Upon returning to his vehicle, he observed the catalytic converter had been removed. CCPD and NYPD were notified and are investigating.

December 31, 2021 – 140 Asch Loop A shareholder states that he parked his vehicle in the front of his building and upon returning to the vehicle the next day, it was no longer there. A report was filed with CCPD and NYPD and the matter is under investigation.

January 1, 2022 – 140 Einstein Loop While on routine patrol, a Public Safety Sergeant encountered a Riverbay employee in cardiac distress. Public Safety Emergency Services Unit responded and an ambulance had previously been requested through 911.

Due to extended response times by NYC Emergency Medical Services, the employee was transported by CCPD to a hospital Emergency room.

the door frame. A good way to prevent unnecessary damage to your door and lock is to have emergency keys available.

Riverbay Corporation maintains a bottom lock key in a locked safe. Changing the bottom lock is a violation of the Occupancy Agreement. Riverbay Corporation maintains the bottom lock. Riverbay retains a copy of every bottom lock key. Cooperators wanting a different type of lock may add a top lock with the option of providing a copy of that key. Public Safety highly recommends providing a top lock key in the event that emergency access is required. Bring a copy of your top lock key to the Maintenance office, which is located between the two staircases on the lower level of the Dreiser Mall near the supermarket.

The Maintenance office is open from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. All keys are in a locked safe with access only by authorized personnel following strict guidelines.

When cooperators move into Co-op City, they are required to provide the names of all persons they wish to give access to the key to their apartment on a key card. Like the emergency contact information, many cooperators have not updated this information since their original move-in date. Having this information updated becomes important in an emergency. Contact your Cooperator Service Office (CSO), 718-320-3300, and follow the prompts for your section to find out how to change this information.

In addition to providing emergency contact information and key card information, residents may also sign up for “Everbridge Notifications.” This is a system of automated notifications specific to each building, group of buildings or the entire complex. Cooperators may sign up for these notifications by calling the Riverbay Call Center at (718) 320-3300, select option #2, and follow the prompts for their section’s CSO. This system notifies cooperators of emergency shutdown of services, activities and other important information.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety also offers a program called “ARE YOU OKAY?” (“R.U.O.K?”). This program is free of charge and is for elderly or disabled residents who live alone. This program calls registered residents using an automated message at a pre-selected time between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. each day. If the RUOK participant does not pick up the phone and enter a number onto the keypad of their phone, Public Safety receives an alert. At this point, if no key is available and there is no information on the safety of the individual, it may become necessary to enter the apartment.

The RUOK? Program has been in effect since 1989 and has been responsible for helping many people experiencing a medical issue. The Department of Public Safety is reaching out to current participants to update contact information for people already in the program. An issue with the computer led to the need to reenter information into the automated system. Our department is taking this opportunity to ensure that the most current information is available. Making sure that Public Safety knows who has your key and ensuring that the keys work is very important. Without keys, it can be necessary to drill out the locks or break through the wall next to the door. This program has been responsible for saving lives and providing aid to persons who have been unable to call for help on their own due to physical limitations or medical conditions. Updated emergency contacts and availability of a spare key are essential to the effectiveness of this program.

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For employment opportunities, please search “Riverbay Corporation” at the following sites: www.Indeed.com www.Glassdoor.com Candidates may review full position descriptions and apply directly at either site.

Current Riverbay employees should submit a transfer request and resumé directly to the HR department.

Thank you for your interest in working for Riverbay Corporation.

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Co-op City Times / January 8, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Michelle Marbury, Second Vice President

Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot?

Happy New Year My hope is that this writing to face life on life’s terms. I hope you are excited for the blank slate that we will paint together as we forge ahead into the future of 2022 and do our best to make it a banner year. It’s great to “say “this year has got to be better that the last” but what will we “DO” to make it better? The answer to that question will be our greatest strength or our greatest weakness. I have read the viewpoints of my fellow directors and they public service needs and expectations for 2022.

We Have Much To Be Grateful For… Not many communities offer central air and central heat. Gas and electric included in your maintenance.

We have our own power plant; we are getting more electric charging stations for our automobiles. We Auditorium. Regarding the convectors, hold on, we last year and put forth our dilemma. Management will present a proposal which will dictate our need discretionary funds and non-discretionary funding.

Looking Forward We passed a resolution to provide funding for our much needed cable upgrade. Imagine how exciting it would be to have this method of communication updated so that we have quality sound and picture.

But that is not the best part of this action. Strangely enough and largely due to the pandemic, we are all

used to communicating remotely via Zoom and Webex. The idea that we could come together and convene on a community TV station is amazing. Think of getting rid of countless robocalls and being able to communicate through an actual broadcast. This eras, important events like Town Hall meetings, Open Board meetings, Tunes on Tuesdays, Wicked Wednesdays and any other special broadcasts. By tweaking our system and using our closed-circuit channels as “technological tools” and “streams of community companies like Google and Amazon to come in with their prototypes and give “us” the chance to lead the world.

In the words of the late Desmond Tutu, “Family isn’t about whose blood you have, it’s about who you care about.” We have passionate, smart, accredited shareholders and residents who want to and should serve this multicultural community. I’ve learned that it takes a village, not only to raise a child, that village (in this case, our committees, our organizations, clubs and especially our building associations) are the structure that our corporation is built on. Tear that down or do nothing to support that structure and you have NOTHING. But! When we unite, when we get involved and lend our talents, offer our resources, of our worth. When we come together BEFORE the Open Board meetings, in our building associations – and if your building doesn’t have one or if your building does, but it’s not functioning properly, FIX IT, get

Black Forum Emergency Food Pantry – 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (entrance faces basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11 a.m.

- 12:45 p.m. for grocery distribution. Guests are eligible to pick up food once a month. Look at the last date on your pantry card. The next pick up would be one month from the last pickup or after. It is a 30/31-day rotation. Black Forum will still text if additional items become available. All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. Remember to bring at least four clean shopping bags with a handle and a shopping cart. We require masks and physical distancing. New registrants can receive food the same day they register. Please show a valid ID NYC card, a non-driver’s, or driver’s license with a 10475 address to register.

Section 5 guests should visit the Co-op City United Methodist Church at 2350 Palmer Avenue to pick up groceries. They open on Thursdays from 11 Registration is open at this location for Section 5 residents. on January 4. You must recertify in order to pick up groceries in the year 2022.

No exceptions. Required documentation is as follows: NY State Driver’s license, NY State Non-Driver’s or NYC I.D (zip code 10475). Passports, Medicaid Cards, Medicare Cards, Job I.D.s and Access-A-Ride I.D.s are not acceptable.

In order to accommodate this process, new guests will not be registered for pantry services in January 2022. Please check back here to see when new guest registration begins in 2022.

Restaurant Meal Distribution – Beginning Thursday, January 6, through Friday, January 28, Black Forum of Co-op City will partner with local restaurants to provide prepared meals for currently registered pantry guests. The goal is to distribute high-quality fresh meals, while supporting local restaurants during Covid-19.

The dishes are straight from restaurant menus and individually packaged. They will rotate each week and include freshly cooked vegetarian, vegan, beef, chicken and Here are important things to remember: for now, only guests registered in For now, guests must have a pantry card in their hand at the time of the pickup; guests can pick up meals once a week on either Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.

We would love to continue the program, but that is contingent upon all of us doing our part. Please do not leave any food in the lobbies or laundry rooms.

Defensive Driving Class – Classes are TBA until our normal meeting space reopens once Covid-19 restrictions lift.

Contact Us – Reach out to us at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Have a safe and peaceful New Year!

––D. Illis

help from the village (i.e. the other associations) and have to care enough about what belongs to “you.” The governing of this property, this corporation, belongs Make sure you are actively involved. Make sure that when we go into the Board Room, your voice, your opinions, are a part of our collective solutions. Don’t THANK YOU to “all” of our Riverbay Corporation Staff This goes out to everyone on “our” front lines. To “all” of you, employed to serve our community, you have “all” weathered storms that probably no one will hear about. You’ve worked through the pandemic and Hurricane Ida, the Power Plant shutdown and more.

Please know that we appreciate you and wish you all the best as “we all” strive to “be better” in 2022.

In Memoriam I give pause to remember the life of Mrs. Joyce Pegram-Wilson, affectionately known as “The Mayor of Co-op City.” A wonderful person and stellar shareholder. One of the most recognizable faces of this community. When time permits, check out the African-American Association’s remembrance of her in this edition of the Co-op City Times. She will be sorely missed. Truly a life well lived.

I will end with more words from Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu: “My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”

Thank you for reading my viewpoint. I can be reached at mmarbury@riverbayboard.com.

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Building 27 Association We wish all a happy, safe, healthy and prosperous New Year 2022. We hope during the holidays all were able to travel, visit and return to their destinations just

stallation as the Mayor of NYC.

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the grounds of Co-op City. Due to the rapid spread of Compactor Room Rules – Our building porters -

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“There is no higher religion than human service.

To work for the common good is the greatest creed.”

––Woodrow T. Wilson.

––H. Overman

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African-American Association Desmond Tutu (Excerpted from Ebony Magazine, December 26, 2021): “Desmond M. Tutu, former Anglican archbishop of Cape Town, has passed away at the age of 90. The theologian and civil rights leader was monumental in turning the tide in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. The 1984 Nobel Prize recipient was a champion for nonviolence and actively worked toward the cause of civil and racial equity. Desmond Tutu will be remembered for his dedication his home of South Africa and across the globe.” Photo courtesy of thefamouspeople.com Joyce Pegram-Wilson:“The Mayor of Co-op City” has gone to her heavenly rest: The African-American Association of Co-op City acknowledges the passing of Ms. Joyce Pegram-Wilson.

“Miss Joyce,” as some of us called her for the deep respect we all had for her, a.k.a. “The Mayor” because there was not an event in Co-op City that she did not attend. That is how she became affectionately known as “The Mayor of Co-op.” Miss Joyce was a shining example of what a shareholder should be. She always showed up to lend a hand, to be in the number for anyone who requested her presence. She was an active member of the African-American Association and many other groups, organizations and committees in our community. She was comfortable here as one of our favorite elders and always made that known. When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was stabbed here in New York, he was taken to Harlem Hospital where he was cared for and nursed back to health by none other than Ms. Joyce Pegram-Wilson. May God rest your soul, “Miss Joyce,” our forever “Mayor of Co-op.” Photo by Michelle Marbury circa 2018.

Thanks to all who are participating in our fundraising efforts. There will be winners! All of the necessary log in information is on your tickets. Good luck and we will see you on the video conference, January 16th at 3 p.m.!

Join the African-American Association of Co-op City Membership: $15/year for a single membership and $25/year for your household. Email aaaccpower@gmail.com or call 929-430-3255. The African American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

Upcoming AAACC Events: Sunday, January 16, 3 p.m. – M.L. King Day Celebration and 50/50 FundSaturday, February 5 – 25th Annual Black History Month Film Festival Saturday, March 19 – Co-op City Spelling Bee Saturday, April 19 – Holistic Health and Wellness Fair The African-American Association Programs – Contact: Xonia, 646-301-9438 – Contact: Cynthia, 917903-7073.

– Contact: Keith, 917-561-6211.

– Contact: Meena at 917-863-1507.

“Be a force for good.”

––Michelle Marbury

Building 9 Association Greetings, Building 9 family.

The Building 9 Association Executive Board extends its heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Shirley McCann on the loss of her dear husband, Mr. Ruben McCann, on December 30, 2021. Ruben was a friendly and kind gentleman. His smile and laughter will be fondly remembered and missed.

My hope for 2022 is that it will be healthier, happier and more productive for every one of us.

The Covid-19 Omicron variant is especially contagious. Please be vigilant. Wear a high quality mask, wash your hands and social distance whenever necessary. Please be mindful of Covid-19 occupancy guidelines for our public spaces, laundry room and our elevators.

At the time of this writing, it is expected that our laundry room bathroom rehab will have been completed. The painting of our Building 9A public stairwells landings. Building 9 B-side will be next. It is also expected that the Building 9 The bi-annual Building 9 Association Executive Board election will be held posted on our lobby bulletin boards for your perusal. In order to be nominated for you must be present at the Election meeting at the time of your nomination, and you must have attended at least three meetings in each of the most recent two calendar years. An Election Committee will be appointed.

The Building 9 Association Executive Board looks forward to seeing you, Please go online and review the below cited material for discussion at a future membership meeting: “The OMNIBUS Mitchell-Lama Reform Bill was signed by Governor Kathy Hochul on December 22, 2021. (A4491 and S5812) The Bill is now a law: CHAPTER 749.”

Reminder: Please re-certify your membership for the Black Forum Food Pantry at 920 Baychester Avenue (Building 1A). Check the Black Forum article City I.D. which exhibits your address and 10475 zip code.

Be blessed, be well and be safe.

“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson ––Linda Collins

NCNW

NCNW members are counting down the days to the Emotional Health is Wealth-Mindfulness and Meditation Webinar hosted by Zoom on Thursday, January 13, at 7 p.m. As a prelude to Day 1 – Think about what you would like to accomplish over the next ten Day 2 – Just Breathe. Find a quiet space of solitude for 2 minutes.

Day 3 morning or as often as you need to hear them. Your words have incredible power.

Day 4 – Take time to walk 30 minutes or stretch for 10 minutes.

Day 5 – Have an attitude of gratitude. Find someone who you can show appreciation to.

Day 6 – Listen with Kindness. When someone is speaking, listen closely and Day 7 – Take a digital detox for one hour from tv, social media, the internet #YouGotThis#NCNWStrong Day 8 do community service, etc.

Day 9 – Reconnect with a friend or family member you have not spoken with in a while.

Day 10 and Tuesday, January The color blue is inexploitation of another person for labor, domestic servitude or commercial sexual activity by force, fraud, or coercion. Human beings are treated as property and their bodies are sold to others without their consent. Victims can get recruited into humost vulnerable members of society such as children, victims of physical/emotional abuse, the homeless, the disabled, the poor, refugee and migrant children, LGBTQ+ youth, and the drug-addicted, but it can also happen to anyone. Let us

Please visit the Co-op City Section website at www.ncnwcoopcitysection.com.

The next General Membership meeting will take place on Sunday, January 9, at 3 p.m. via Zoom www. ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com.

––Lori Melton

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Spanish American Community Club On behalf of the Spanish-American Community Club, we would like to let our members know that due to the serious threat of infections, we are canceling all activities for the month of January. We will resume in February, if all goes well. Thank you in advance.

For inquiries, please call 347-249-3403.

––Alfonso Gonzalez

Building 25 Association Our deepest sympathies go out to Betty White and her family. The legendary actress and TV pioneer died just a few weeks shy of her 100th birthday last Friday morning, according to her agent and friend Jeff Witjas.

We wish all neighbors born in January a happy birthday, and for those of you who are under the weather, we hope you get better soon.

Our next virtual building association meeting will be held Tuesday, January 18, at 7:30 p.m., so lookout for detailed log in or call-in information notices posted near elevators as we get closer to the meeting date. Remember, residents of Building 25 can always address any comments or concerns by logging onto our building email address at building25ca@ gmail.com. If anyone has problems accessing the building email address, please let us know.

We will close with one of Betty White’s favorite sayings: “It’s your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself lightly and don’t take yourself too everyday lives. And sometimes it can be a lifesaver.”

––Wanda Bailey

Velocity Track Club Velocity Track Club is truly blessed. Through Covid-19, and the rising costs to compete due to Covid-19, we were able to participate in many meets and none of our athletes were committed to the hospital. Below are some highlights for 2021: March 11th to 13th – At the 2021 AAU Indoor Track & Field National Championship in Virginia Beach, VA, we won eighteen national med-

Our children showed why VTC is one of the top teams in the Northeast area! After three long days of competing, we were blessed with 40 medals (17 Gold, 9 Silver and 14 Bronze)! Plus, a majority of the team punched their ticket to the AAU Junior Olympics!

July 14th to July 17th – 2021 AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Club National Championship at Satellite Beach, Florida. We

sixth place, two seventh place and one eighth place medal). Eight athletes out of the 12 broke their place, one seventh place and one PR (personal record). Plus, our eighth place medal). Plus, we athletes won a medal in eight difhad 21 athletes break their PR, ferent events, long jump, 4x400 according to Athletic.net.

Velocity Track Club parents at the meter relay, 60-meter, 200, 800, AAU Club National Championship July 26th to August 1st – 1500, 3000-meter and high jump. in Florida.

2021 USATF Junior Olympic in May 2nd – Transy East InviJacksonville, Fl. Two athletes attational in Paterson, New Jersey. Velocity had 36 tended and we won one medal. athletes compete and 30 out of the 36 athletes earned July 31st to Saturday, August 7th – AAU Junior a medal. With some earning three medals. To put the Olympic Games at Humble High School in Humble, icing on the cake, we were blessed with the Girls TX; we had three athletes attend and earned a medal Team Trophy.

June 6th – AAU District Championship/Regional 21, in the New Balance Games at the Armory in Fort locity Track Club had 39 athletes compete at the District Championship. Every athlete advanced to the Regional Championship. Plus, we won 59 medals towards helping our children. Support our youth, so (24 Gold, 23 Silver and 12 Bronze) and many athletes they can continue to do wonderful things! For addibroke their PR. tional information, please go to our website VelociJune 25th to June 27th – AAU (Amateur Athletic tytrack.org or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins, Union) Region 1 Championship & Junior Olympics ––Winston Dinkins

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Section 4 Partnership The Next Gathering of the S4P...

The Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City wishes you and yours healthy and safe travels as you go. Please remember, we are still in a pandemic. Take the necessary precautions to protect yourself, your loved ones and people around you. Wear a mask whenever you are in a group, whether you are vaccinated or not.

Building Associations and Committees We must all (in every section and every building) show up for our Building Associations and Committees. We may be on Zoom or Webex or other modes of video conferencing, but that is no excuse not to show up. It is even more of a reason to attend because you do not even have to leave your home. You cannot beat that commute. We all owe it to our shared community. Please think about this and make a silent pledge to get involved this coming year.

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These shirts make a great gift any time of the year. But we have marked them down especially for the holidays. If you do not have one, make sure you get one, beautiful and on sale now with the Section 4 Partnership logo on the back. You will be proud to wear it. If you would like one or two, contact us by S4P Mission Statement The Section 4 Partnership’s purpose is to promote a community of more than just neighbors, but as one family of many cultures, that proactively embraces greatness, and promotes neighborhood interaction. The goal of the organization is to offer solutions that will educate, elevate, inspire, and mobilize our community in unity, to sustain affordability and growth in order to remain environmentally sound and vibrant for generations to come.

“All of us” divided by “each one of us” equals a force for good.

––Michelle Marbury

Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment Time to Get it Right By this time, you may have made your New Year’s resolutions. Let’s add a few things to your list. Balance your multiple roles. Stay on top of your medical needs and health. Take on the challenge of increasing your technological skills. As caregivers, you are so business-minded and may tend to forget about yourself. You may forget to keep up with your doctors’ appointments, annual medical exam, lab work, mammogram, prostate check and other specialist follow-ups. Make that call to set up your yearly appointments. Please place them in a calendar on your digital device or monthly/day-to-day calendar. If you use your device, set up alerts for a day in advance.

Caregivers take on multiple roles as spouse, parent, child, grandparent, employee, teacher, neighbor and friend. Sometimes, it may seem almost impossible to take some “me time,” and more so during this pandemic. Schedule some “me time” on your calendar. What does “me time” look like? Whatever activity you feel will allow you to take a break from your role as a caregiver. Some examples may include talking with your friends, reading a book, going on a walk, listening to music, praying, writing in a journal, or having a cup of coffee with your legs up and doing absolutely nothing.

Do you know the purpose of a Power of Attorney (POA), HealthCare Proxy, living will, or a living trust? What are steps you need to take to assure your assets are protected if you become ill, stricken with Alzheimer’s disease, or die?

What is required to ensure you leave a legacy for your children or grandchildren? How often have you stated, “I got to set these things up?” “I will get those things set up when I am older.” Did you know that a HealthCare Proxy can be set up as early as eighteen years old? Please do not procrastinate. Do not wait spouse, parent or grandchild.

It is such a relief and a feeling of peace to know that you have taken the necessary steps to prepare for the predictable and unpredictable circumstances that come along in this journey called life. Today is the day to get it right. What are you waiting for?

Please join us for our monthly 45-minute “Let’s Talk” informational support

Broun Place Townhouse Association Happy New Year and good health to all our friends and neighbors as we celfor locating testing vans and vaccine centers. You can also source in articles in the Co-op City Times.

Last week’s Co-op City Times included one beautiful example of how a neighal holiday exhibit. Another way to appreciate our home community is respecting our streets and not littering. Use our pedestrian garbage cans and keep our grounds clean. Thank you, neighbors, for contributing to our grounds keeper’s holiday gift. It has been given to him. All collection gift givers were listed. I hope your gift was part of that gift. disease and hunger, please let us use them. about maintaining the corner, around the exit into Section 5 from the Hutchinson lic and private grounds. Let us do our best and all should be kept clean. and be worn when you are out and about. Tucking it under your chin or wearing it on your wrist does not work. Please be aware that discarding masks in the streets and gutters is just littering. They need to be disposed of in pedestrian cans.

Many kinds of vaccines are required in childhood. They protect from Pneumonia, Measles, Whooping Cough and Polio. We do not know their recipe ones suffering and requiring hospitalization. Your health, not personal freedom, is at stake. Neighbors, encourage getting boosters. Believe and trust in science.

We must stop mixing politics and good sense. ical for those living alone or with a chronic ailment. Your information is stored

the hostess and Mayor of Co-op City. It was my honor to know Ms. Wilson and Keep dancing and

better days are ahead! Wakanda forever!

––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

No Standing/Parking In Dumpster Pads Shareholders are reminded that there is no standing or parking in the dumpster pads.

These areas are strictly for the use of Riverbay Corporation vehicles. All unauthorized vehicles will be towed at vehicle owners’ expense.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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laugh, learn, support and encourage one another. Please RSVP online at www. comeoutreach.org Please note: month. On the fourth of each month, the informative format will take on a new design. “Are you ready to take on the challenge?” This format will challenge your knowledge about the caregiver’s journey, healthcare, and disease management.

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Co-op City Times / January 8, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Daryl Johnson

A New Mayor, A New Agenda I’m very glad to see that we have a new Mayor, Eric Adams.

So, hopefully, we’ll be able to work together to make improvements to our community.

A New Agenda As a strong leader, communities should know that they can approach you and that you will listen to them. Thereafter, they should have a feeling that you’re going to, at least, review their issues. Then, hopefully, discussions can occur to resolve those outstanding issues.

Currently, Riverbay has a lot of issues that need to be addressed. Therefore, we need to have strong leaders in all areas of government that can help us.

On the city level, let’s see what Mr. Adams said when During the campaign, Mr. Adams made some good promises that can possibly help us. For instance, here is one promise that he made regarding access to city services: “We must bring the City to the community, right to the doorstep of New Yorkers.

Creating a program that helps New Yorkers is only delivering those services is also necessary for it to be effective.”

Therefore, we need to reach out and invite Mayor Adams to Co-op City. Here are just a few things, among many other things, that we can discuss with relief from some of our taxes.

For instance, previous mayors used to love to talk about keeping the crime rate low in NYC. Therefore, they were correct in attributing those low crimes to the NYPD. However, the question that we need to bring to the table is: Can a community, like Co-op City, assist the NYPD to keep crime at a low level?

If yes, then, can we have a discussion on receiving tax credits for our police force?

In other words, we’re budgeted to spend about $12.8 million on our Co-op City Police Department,

seven days a week. Plus, they respond to a variety of wild, violent, and other types of complaints. Example: Let’s look at just a few of the calls that they received during October 2021. However, please read this list slowly so that you can get a better sense of some of the incidents that go on in our community.

There are other categories that I could have placed on this list. However, I wanted to show you some of the nonsense that goes on here. Now, does that mean that Co-op City is a bad place to live? No!!! Co-op City is a wonderful place to live. However, I want to help our community and to deal with criminal and other types of activities.

Question: Do you think that our police force is then, we need to have a discussion with Mayor Adams about developing a program so that we can get tax credits for CCPD’s work to meet the city’s overall goals in reference to crime.

Asbestos Testing Back in 2005, a DEP inspector had one of our a small amount of asbestos in the adhesive. So, the is removed from an apartment. However, with way over 100,000 tests, there has never been a case of Regardless, we’re spending around $4 million a year on these tests that have not brought forth one case since 2005. Therefore, this matter with these tests could have been resolved over the course of many years. However, as you can see, our money is tight at this point. So, it would make sense for us

to have a discussion with Mayor Adams about this matter.

City Streets We need to have a discussion about the condition of our streets with Mayor Adams. For instance, our streets need to be repaired in many locations. For instance, some of the sewer grates are caving in along Co-op City Boulevard. Therefore, at some point, a vehicle might have a problem if they roll over one of these grates. Then, several of our streets need to be repaved along Co-op City Boulevard and other areas.

Bottom line: There are some major problems along Co-op City Boulevard. Read on to see another major issue.

Flood Zone – Co-op City Boulevard/ Bellamy Loop The areas along Co-op City Boulevard and Belzone. So, these areas and garage 6 could have some Therefore, it would be wise to take preventative steps right now to avoid future problems. So, we must discuss this problem with Mayor Adams.

Question: Do you think that Riverbay’s major along Co-op City Boulevard or making plans to build a park along Co-op City Boulevard?

Close We also have other issues that we can address with Mayor Eric Adams. So, we have to invite him and Thank you.

Contact Information Please do not send a letter to me at this time. However, you can send an email to me at: djohnson@ riverbayboard.com.

Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me.

Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family.

Thank you.

NAACP Mission Statement: Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.

“I wanted to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a Happy New Year and to thank you for supporting the NAACP year after year.

“In 2021, the pandemic continued to impact all of our lives and we witnessed rights get chipped away that had long been considered settled. But through it collective power to defend the communities we care about.

“And I look toward what’s ahead of us in 2022. I know that it’s going to be “• Block suppressive voting laws and push back against unjust and unconsti“• Advocate for economic policies to assist Black entrepreneurs and workers in rebuilding their lives and livelihoods as the country recovers from the economic “• Continue our call for reimagined policing that brings an end to state-sanc“• Combat the spread of Covid-19 misinformation that is destroying the health of communities of color and ensure that everyone who wants to be vaccinated “• Hold corporations accountable, especially social media and tech companies that refuse to remove hate from their platforms and take seriously their responsibility in securing our democracy.

“We fought so hard together in 2021, and 2022 must be no different.

“We have the power. Let’s make sure we keep using it for the millions of people who are depending on us. In solidarity, ––Derrick Johnson, President and CEO, NAACP” Our deepest condolences to the family of longtime member Joyce Pegram-Wilson also known as the “Mayor of Section 5,” sharing her volunteer services wherever needed. Another angel has been called. May she rest in peace.

NAACP New York State Conference First Quarterly meeting will be held Saturday, January 8. Zoom information sent to executive committee members who RSVP’d to NYS Conference email.

53rd NAACP Image Awards is on Saturday, February 26, at 8 p.m. on BET. 113th NAACP National Convention, July 13-20, Atlantic City, NJ. To follow NAACP’s Statements and Trending Topics, go to: NAACP.org.

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The next 21 Association General Session Gathering will be: Thursday, January 27, via Zoom. Start time: 7 p.m. (Note: Fourth Thursday each month) Floor Captains: How to Become One appreciate you.

All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: Contact Numbers 2. Co-op City Times: urdays) 3. Elevator Notices: 4. Promote: 5. Encourage Your neighbors to:

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

AARP Chapter #4997

St. Joseph’s is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Co-op City, Bronx, NY 10475.

Greetings! Due to the ongoing pandemic, St. Joseph’s Church has suspended services until further notice. However, we continue to worship via teleconference on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Father Johnson also conducts daily weekday services at noon.

You are invited to participate in these services by calling 1-425-436-6344, Access Code: 509 898,

followed by the # sign.

Fundraising Cake Sale – The Episcopal Church Women of St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church are having a Cake Sale on Saturday, March 26, starting at noon. Please come down and join us for this event. Buy and take home some of our delicious baked goodies!!

Grace and Peace!

––M. Chambers

Goose Island Seniors

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Our hearts go out to the family of Joyce P. Wilson.

She was our longest living member. We will miss her.

All members using room 39 must get tested and show proof of a negative result.

Wind Creek Casino – Tuesday, Jan. 18, in Bethlehem, PA. Price change: $40; bonus: $25 slot play. Reservation: $40. Proof of vaccine required.

Buses will make our usual three stops leaving Einstein Loop at 8 a.m., pick up at Asch Loop at 8:15 a.m. and Dreiser Loop at 8:30 a.m. Mask required on bus and casino. Call 718-379-9613 or text 347847-1941.

New Year Party – Friday, Jan. 28, 1 p.m. Members only in our club room #39. First 60 people by reservation only. Call (718) 379-9613 or text (347) 847-1941. Cover dish. Bring your favorite dish, salad, dessert or beverage. $10 donation, if no food contribution. Proof of negative Covid test required.

January birthdays will be celebrated.

50 Anniversary Eastwood Manor – Tuesday, June 7, 1 p.m., Anniversary Dinner Celebration.

Price: $75. Members only. First 100 members by $40 deposit reservation only. Cocktail hour, Caribbean, Spanish, Italian and Southern Cuisine buffet, open bar, prizes and dancing with DJ Paul Roberts.

Call 718-379-9613.

50th Anniversary Trip to Villa Roma – Thursday, June 9, 7:30 a.m. All invited. Three usual bus stops. Coffee, luncheon, line-dancing, Doo-Wop show, Bingo and day of fun, all for $92. Choice of Entrées: Roast Loin of Pork, Chicken Parmigiana over Linguine or Flounder Francese, all served with Chef's choice starch and vegetables. A $40 deposit, your choice of entree and bus seat selection required when signing up. Proof of vaccination required. For reservations, call 718-379-9613 or text 347-8471941. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors.

Bingo – Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:15 p.m. Members only. Admission: $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are $0.25 each, for up to three cards. Refreshments. Proof of vaccination and mask required. Temperature taken at entrance. Next Sunday Bingo is January 23.

Dues for 2022 – Members cannot join in any club room activities until 2022 dues are paid. Membership: $20/yr.

To all members: Happy Birthday to our January celebrants: Novella White, Emma M. Keslinger, Mary Roach, Yolanda Jones, Othelia Jones, Edythe Rosenberg, Laura Sobelman, Leona Weeden, Gayle Segar, Novella Thomas, Saul Weber, Linda Drax-Werner, Alma Cruz, Sarah Arteaga, Zulma Medina, Dorthula C. Ahulu and Toby Landau.

Sick and Shut-in – We are praying for: Sandy Roque, Amy Rindner, Sarah Arteaga, Liz Pelaez, Grace Stubbs, Yolanda Jones and Edna Trujillo.

George Vazquez, Vivian’s husband, is in a nursing home. Ella Thorne misses everyone and is waiting to return to Bingo. Mary Pilla (former Goose Island president), misses everyone and sends her love. Call (718) 753-1816.

Our club is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475, (718) 379-9613. We are open.

You may call (mornings) Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (Evenings) Tue. & Thu., 1 p.m.-6 p.m., and Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6 p.m.-8 p.m., or call/text Stephen, (347) 847-1941. Our email address is goose. island@optonline.net.

––Stephen Roberts, Sr.

Happy New Year, Retirees!

Hopefully, the new year has gotten off to a good start for everyone. We wish each of you and your Membership – We are now collecting the annual membership dues for the 2022 calendar year (January to December). The 2022 membership dues amount is $25. Please make your check payable to the “Retirees of Dreiser Loop” and mail it to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 19, Bronx, NY 10475.

We welcome new members. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Joann at (718) 710-9082 or Eleanor at (646) 234-2498.

Condolences – It is with great sadness that we received the news of the recent passing of our longtime RODL members, Margie Watson (who resided at the Pinnacle Nursing Home) and Joyce Wilson (fondly dubbed the Mayor of Co-op City). We extend our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the Watson and Wilson families and to all of those who have lost loved ones.

Sick and Shut-In – To those who are sick and shut-in, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you brighter days ahead.

General Meetings – All general meetings will 1:30 p.m. via Zoom year was held on January 5.

Happy birthday to all the January Retiree birthday celebrants. Best wishes to you on your special day and throughout the year.

––Georgianna Rodriguez

From the Desk of President Mickens Happy 2022 to all! We have reached a new benchmark in our journey. Mayor Adams is now in charge, and when this article was written, schools were set to open in NYC for all students.

The Covid-19 trauma is still in our midst and very strong. Delta and Omicron are spreading near and far and affecting many young people who could not be vaccinated. There are more testing sites all around New York State and hospitals are starting to feel the pressure of increased hospitalizations. Vaccine and booster sites are opening in more areas and there is one to open in Dreiser Loop. Please consider getting vaccinated and/or a booster shot to keep yourself and others safe and healthy.

From our parent organization, this is an important voting year, and they ask that all members stay involved and focused on the issues both here and around the country. Many states are trying to change the voting laws to make it harder to vote. Chapter #4997 is also having an Executive Board Election and new ideas are always welcomed. That is how we grow and become strong.

Our next General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Jan.10 by Zoom at 1 p.m. and the log in info. is as follows: Meeting ID: 845 3396 5291, Passcode: 046308. We are having a guest presenter from the Alzheimer Association, Ms. Licet Valois, who will be discussing the “Ten Signs of Alert” we should all info on rapid test kits, mask giveaways, testing sites and vaccine locations plus more.

Our current Executive Board is continuing to work hard for us in relation to trips, opening our offices for in-person meetings and the planned February 2022 after Holiday Party. We will keep in Dreiser Loop. Ms. Baker is doing memberships at 718-379-2088; Ms. Polite is doing nominations at 718-320-4278; Ms. Wright, 718-379-3370, and Ms. Brown, 718-379-7962, for trip information for 2022 and Mrs. Wilson, 718-671-5493, is our wellness contact. Please feel free to contact these chapter representatives to get and give information on your concerns for our community.

Hope to see you at the General Meeting on January 10 and remain safe, healthy and informed.

––Ann Purnell

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Health & Wellness Support Group, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 49 (In-person)

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Bereavement w/Dorine 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 12 p.m.-1 p.m.

Must call or email to register: 929-399-1387.

Thurs., Jan. 13

Zoom Smartphone & Tablet Class 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Dial in #: 1-646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 889-6644-6693 Passcode: Bartow

Arts with Laura 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (via Zoom and Phone)

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Wed., Jan. 12

Tues., Jan. 11

Mon., Jan. 10

Bartow

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

(NORC) Aerobic Classes Every Fri., 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Mobile: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 986 8235 8691 Passcode: 849150 Line Dance w/Cynthia 135 Einstein Loop Sr. Center, Rm. 45 (In-person) 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Arts with Laura, 10 a.m.12 p.m. via Zoom and phone. Must call or email to register: 929-399-1387.

Health & Wellness w/Ann 135 Einstein Loop Senior Center, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 49 Bodies in Motion w/Ola 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Meeting ID: 815 1570 9421 Passcode: Einstein 929-205-6099 Line Dance w/Cynthia 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 45, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Chair Yoga w/Charles Tyler 10-11 a.m.

Zoom (Virtual only for now) Dial-in: 1-646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 995 6534 1173 Passcode: 855423

Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m. Meeting ID: 992 3169 6108, Passcode: 503637; Dial-in: 1-929-205-6099; Virtual & in-person Computer Learning Zoom Meeting w/ Ralph, 6 p.m. Dial-in: 929-205-6609, Meeting ID: 936 8132 9040, Passcode: 259554 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Tues.

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Rm. 2 Digital Photography Class (In-Person) 177 Dreiser Loop, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Weight Mgt. Support Group w/ Gigi, 2nd Wed. of the month 1-2 p.m. Conference call: 929299-1045, Passcode: 1386 Bingo, 1 p.m., Rm. 2 (in-person) or join Zoom, Meeting ID: 828 4139 6474, Passcode: 194662 Dial-in number: 1-929-205-6099

Arthritis Exercise Class w/ Damion, every Thurs., 11:00 a.m.-12 p.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 986 0021 6442, Passcode: 573762

Line Dancing w/Ellie 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Dreiser Loop Senior Center, Rm. 2 Wear your mask and maintain social distance during class

ZUMBA w/Ola 135 Einstein Loop Sr. Center Rm. 45 1:00-2 :00 p.m.

Knitting & Crochet 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Rm. 2 Art Class w/Dmitry (Coming soon Virtual only) from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Meditative Moments (Meditation Class) Every Fri., 9:00-10:00 a.m., Rm. 2

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066

(Schedule subject to change without notice) Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

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MENU

Dreiser

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Please call 718-320-2066 for an appointment.

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The Bartow Senior Center program will be in Einstein Senior Center temporarily, 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 45. Lunch for the Einstein Senior Center will be in Rm. 49. Please call ahead to reserve a seat for both centers. For Einstein Center, call Sandra at 929-399-1376 or email her at ssatchell@jasa.org. For Bartow, call Denisses at 646-5524560 or email her at dcardenas@jasa.org. Lunch for the Dreiser Senior Center will be in Rm. 2. Please call Paola at 718-320-1345. Meals are $2. Transportation to Einstein Center from Bartow will be 9:30 a.m. by the library (time subject to change). will resume in February.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Fish and Chips Roasted Potato Chips Caesar Salad Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

Chili con Carne White Rice Baby Carrots w/ Parsley Collard Greens

Fish and Chips Roasted Potato Chips Caesar Salad Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit and Juice

Chili con Carne White Rice Baby Carrots w/ Parsley Collard Greens

Beef Hamburger Hamburger Bun Roasted Potatoes Chicken Lettuce, Tomato, Cacciatore Onion & CucumOrzo ber Salad Steamed Broccoli Fresh Fruit and Juice Moroccan Chickpea Stew Basmati Rice Moroccan Vegetables Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

Rasta Sauce Tofu Pasta Roasted Zucchini

KOSHER MENU NOT AVAILABLE

Vegetable Chili Baked Brown Rice Pilaf Broccoli w/ Toasted Garlic

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

*Menu subject to change without notice.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available Bartow Center (929) 399-1394 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

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Dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 920 9563 1147, Passcode: 024057. on: Jan. 14, 21, & 28; Feb. 4, 11,18, 25; March 4. To of every month. Dialin number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 991 1390 5105, Passcode: 170462.

(Smart devices and computer) – Thurs., 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting: Dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 862 5043 9695, Passcode: 896989.

(In-Person) – This program began on Dec. 23 at 135 Einstein Loop.Limit 15 persons. To RSVP and for more details, email amoncrieffe@jasa.org. to teach technology to seniors between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., virtual or in-person.

2066. Only six people per day allowed.

Started Tues., Dec. 14th (In-Person) at Dreiser Center, Rm. 7. Every Tues. for eight weeks from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. For registration, please contact: Julissa Reynoso, 646.946.1252; Laura Brea, 646.982.8254, or Paola, 718-320-1345.

If you receive a telephone call demanding immediate payment using a pre-paid card, wire transfer or bitcoin, even if your Caller ID idenHANG UP and report the call. Do not divulge personal information such as Social Security number, bank account number, date of birth or any other information.

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Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity.

By working in partnership with the community, the Co-op City Department of Public Safety is able to provide shareholders a safe and secure community.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Do not forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other while observing social distancing in the hallway or in the street.

Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability.

The New York State mask mandate has been extended to February 1, 2022 at which time, it will be reassessed. The goal of this mandate is to decrease the rising spread of Covid-19, including the Delta and Omicron variants. The indoor areas of Co-op City fall into that category. It is therefore necessary that all people wear masks in the Co-op City hallways, lobbies, laundry rooms, elevators and commercial establishments. Wearing a mask is for your safety and the safety of your neighbors and family members.

Hand washing, the use of hand sanitizer and not touching your face are other strategies to reduce the spread of Covid-19 and other illnesses. Please fol-

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low the CDC and the New York City Department of Health for the latest information and recommendations on health and safety, including vaccinations, during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Since Tuesday, February 16, 2021, Riverbay Corporation has put in effect a policy regarding the wearing of masks. Non-compliant shareholders who fail or refuse to properly wear masks or face coverings are subject to a $50.00 Community violations. This new Community Complaint received approval from the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR) due to mandates in effect within New York State. Cooperators should never confront other cooperators who are not wearing a mask. Mask wearing is a very sensitive issue to many residents. All age groups have a valid concern over their neighbors taking every possible precaution to reduce transmission of Covid-19. We must all be especially mindful that Co-op City has a substantial senior community that is particularly susceptible to the pandemic.

Public Safety frequently responds to complaints and concerns from cooperators on both sides of the mask-wearing conundrum. Please wear a mask when entering or remaining in any indoor public space. Guests, workers and delivery personnel are also required to wear masks inside of the Co-op City buildings. It is a mandatory requirement to wear a mask while in the buildings, hallways and elevators of Co-op City, regardless of vaccination status.

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Co-op City Baptist Church

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Zoom using the following inZoom

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 10 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddush.

The synagogue has a Facebook The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or

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Please note:

The synagogue will be serving a hot Kiddush meal after Sabbath morning services. Saturday morning services will start at 10 a.m.

The requirement for wearing a mask and social distancing will be strictly enforced during all synagogue services.

General Information The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the -

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come by 10 a.m., so we can take out the Torah.

Sabbath ends Candle lighting

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Hills of South Dakota on August 12, 2022, for 11 days and 10 nights and they are having simchas. If you are ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to To All members -

day in January. Please send me your names and I will add them to the list.

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“God will strengthen us as we travel through this storm. God is our refuge and The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

––Hattie L. Lucas

Open Door Ministries “Renew your Grip in the New Year 2022” Open Door Ministries is collaborating with Circle of Christ Church and joining them in worship. Please go to circleofchristchurch.com for a schedule of services. future. The future is here, and the year 2022 does not have to begin with fear.

The fear mongers abound yet in the Bible God tells us many times not to fear.

(1 Peter 4:12)

13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and (Hebrews 12:12 NLT) “So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthand reinvigorate and set right your slackened and and In this year 2022, we are called to be intimate with Jesus. To participate in his sufferings and die to the world. We are called to resurrect with Jesus which (Philippians 3:10) 11 and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. 12 have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. told King Ahaz in Isaiah 7:9, Isaiah 35:1 “The wilderness and the dry land shall 2 it shall blossom the majesty of our God. 3 knees. 4

Blessings in Christ, ––Pastor Luis Ramos

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