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Co-op City Times / January 13, 2024
Building 27 Association
Building 2 Association
Hello, neighbors. We trust all is well. Stay vigilant, cautious and wear your masks in crowds. Hospitals and facilities are mandated to wear mask again. The virus is on the rise, so take heed. Happy New Year – To one and all, we wish a blessed, happy, healthy and safe year 2024. Building 27 Association – Join us in a Meet and Greet to celebrate the new year. The date is Saturday, January 13, from 4-7 p.m., at 140 Erdman Pl., Bldg C, in the Association Room rear lobby. We are inviting our new residents to come and learn about the Building Association and how it functions. We have LQYLWHG JXHVWV 7KHUH ZLOO EH D UDIÀH DQG OLJKW UHIUHVKPHQWV Retail Cannabis Dispensary – On January 4, there was a public hearing of the Bronx Community Board #10 at the Bartow Community Center. There was standing room as the purpose was to vote on two applications for licenses to open retail cannabis dispensaries at two locations. Co-op City’s concern is the applicant Mello Tymes, who is seeking a license to open a retail Cannabis Dispensary at 675 Co-op City Blvd. There were many speakers in opposition RI RSHQLQJ WKLV ORFDWLRQ LQ &R RS &LW\ 0U 5RG 6DXQGHUV ZDV WKH ¿UVW VSHDNHU and those to follow were the majority in opposition and in consensus of the same issues –– that a cannabis shop is not wanted or needed here in Co-op City. The consensus were the facts whether illegal or legal, license or no license, cannabis can have various mental and physical effects, altered state of mind and long term effects may include addictions and bring undesirables and criminal behaviors into our peaceful community. We thank and applaud Community Board 10 for their concern and support of the people by voting no to approve a license to open a retail cannabis dispensary as it serves no purpose for the good of this community. Happy birthday to all celebrating this month. We offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to the families who lost loved ones. We wish all the best of health and safety. Contact Lydia Rondon at 718-583-3040 and she will gladly acknowledge your birthday by sending you a card; she is excellent in sharing good will. Also, notify her of any illness, or if a neighbor has deceased or transferred to a nursing home. “For our community to be a better place to live is for the people of the community to understand and accept their personal responsibility for what happens.” –Davis Merritt Jr. ––H. Overman
The Building 2 Association kicked off the 2024 year by continuing their commitment to fostering community spirit through a food giveaway. The dedication of volunteers and community members underscores the strength and generosity within the neighborhood. The organizers, a dedicated team of volunteers, worked tirelessly to ensure a seamless distribution process. Our next food giveaway on January 20 at 11:30 a.m. has an open invitation for all Co-op City community members. Attendees are encouraged to bring bags and shopping carts. Assistant Executive General Manager Mr. Cary Smith will join us as a guest at our next General Meeting on January 16 at 7:00 p.m. His attendance provides an opportunity for residents to stay informed, voice concerns, and strengthen the bonds within our community. This meeting is open to all Building 2 residents. Such initiatives serve as inspiring examples for other communities to follow, demonstrating the positive impact that collective efforts can have in creating a caring and compassionate society. ––Tami Claytor
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