Co-op City Times 01/22/2022 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 57 No. 04

Saturday, January 22, 2022

New York's Eviction Moratorium Has Expired BY BRANDON ORTIZ

New York’s eviction moratorium expired on Saturday, January 15, and landlords statewide are now able to move forward with their eviction cases. The moratorium had been in place for almost two years to help prevent New Yorkers from losing their homes and provide support for individuals dealing with economic hardships caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. during a press conference. The Governor also left room for some optimism as she mentioned a letter she, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker sent to Congress asking for more funding for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). In the letter, the governors explained why they felt the money was allocated incorrectly. Federal funding for ERAP was distributed based on a state’s total overall population as opposed to the respective state’s demographic of low-income renters, according to the governors’ letter. At last week’s open Board meeting, Riverbay Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer advised shareholders who have fallen behind with their carrying charge payments due to the Covid-19 pandemic of the impending deadline, and urged them to contact the Riverbay Finance department as soon as (Continued on page 3)

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NYS HAF Program Offers Financial Assistance for Co-op Residents Behind on Mortgage/Maintenance Payments BY ROZAAN BOONE

Earlier this month, New York State began accepting applications for the Homeowners Assistance Fund (HAF), a $539M federally-funded program aimed All New York homeowners, including co-op owners who are in arrears on their monthly maintenance payments, are eligible to apply provided the home is their primary residence. In addition, an applicant’s household income has to equal or be less than 100% of the Area Median Income (AMI). In the Bronx, for an individual, this equates to approximately $83,550; for a family of two, $95,450; family of three, $107,400; and for a family of four, $119,300. More information on AMI is available at the application portal, https://www.nyhomeownerfund. org/, where eligible homeowners can also complete and submit the application. Applicants must be at least 30 days late on their housing payment, or, if they are up to date with their monthly payments, must be currently unemployed, in which case, they can apply for up to 6 months of future monthly housing payments or maintenance charges. The NYS Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) also encourages homeowners who are in active legal proceedings to apply for the NYS HAF program. (Continued on page 2)

Einstein Loop Bus Stop in Section 5 Reopened, Jan. 20

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

President Joe Biden’s administration has ordered 1 billion athome Covid-19 tests to distribute to the public free of charge and the administration plans to make 400 million N95 masks available for everyone by early February, according to the White House. How Can I Get the Free At-Home Tests? Individuals can go online to covidtests.gov to order their tests now. The sign-up process takes less than three minutes to complete and the website will ask for the individual’s name, email address and residential address. Notably, tests will not be shipped to any businesses. For individuals without internet access, the White House said they are working on establishing a hotline for people to call in their request. (Continued on page 3)

SCRIE Recertification Denial Letters Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and received denial letters can resubmit their application and supporting documents, according to NYC Housing Preservation & Development (HPD), administrator of the program for Mitchell-Lama shareholders. –– Shareholders can either email RiverbayFinance@riverbaycorp.com or come to the reception desk in the Bartow Administrative Building at 2049 sistance completing and/or mailing the application can contact JASA at (718) 320-2066 for an appointment. Gold Street, Rm. 7M, New York, NY 10038.

cations should be resubmitted as soon as possible. For those who qualify for the exemption, it will be retroactive to the cut-off date, December 31, 2021.

On Thursday, January 20, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) officially reopened the Einstein Loop Express BxM7 bus stop, having moved the stop from Hutchinson River Parkway East more than a year ago back to Einstein Loop where it was originally. MTA’s Assistant Director of Community Relations Charveys Gonzalez met with Community Board 10 District Manager Matt Cruz, Co-op City shareholder and CB #10 member Stefani Hazell, along with Riverbay Board Directors Rob Saunders and Leslie Peterson, and Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison, Photos by P.M. Campbell to coordinate the reopening of the bus stop for the convenience of Manhattanbound and returning Express bus commuters, and to advise residents in the nearby buildings not to park in the bus stop. The meeting came after months of advocacy by Board Director Mary Pearson for the bus stop to be properly marked and used so those who continued to park their vehicles in the bus stop will be aware that the stop was a functioning one. Going forward, vehicles parked in the bus stop will be ticketed and/or towed. Also among those present at Thursday’s reopening were Jahmal Yapp, Deputy Chief-of-Staff of Councilman Kevin Riley; Tremaine O’Garro, Constituent Liaison of State Assembly Member Michael Benedetto; and Chief Joseph Riley of Co-op City Public Safety Department. (See pg. 4 for more photos.) ––P.M. Campbell

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applicants with access to a Call Center and case managers, professional housing counselors and legal services providers. For those who do not have internet access or require assistance completing the application, the program has local community partners who can render assistance. Co-op City shareholders can contact: • Bronx Legal Services, 349 E 149th Street, 10th Fl., Bronx, NY 10451 at 917-661-4500 or email bronxHAFAssistance@lsnyc.org. Only phone counsel-

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hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Website: www.legalservicesnyc.org/. • Legal Aid Society - Bronx, 260 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451 at 646-340-1908 or email OFriedheim@legal-aid.org. In-person and phone counseling are available at this location. Languages spoken: English and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Website: www.legalaidnyc.org. Applicants will need to provide proof of ownership and property type of their residence, proof of identity, proof of income and proof of delinquency. For more information on the New York State Homeowners Assistance Fund, you may call 1-844-77-NYHAF or 1-844-776-9423, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. or visit https://www.myhomeownerfund.org. Last June, Co-op City shareholders who met criteria were advised to apply for the NYS Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) although the program was only open to those who pay “rent.” At the time, Riverbay Management had reached out to HCR, Co-op City’s state supervisory department, for guidance since Co-op City shareholders pay “carrying charges” and not “rent,” and pending a determination from HCR, shareholders were prodded to proactively apply for the program after some cooperators reported to the To date, the Finance department reports that approximately 5% of shareholders are currently in arrears on their monthly carrying charge payments. “Now that the eviction moratorium has expired, I urge all eligible shareholders to apply for the NYS HAF program to see if they will be able to get “It is also important that those in arrears contact us to discuss how they plan on bringing their account up to date.” Shareholders are encouraged to send a detailed emailed to RiverbayFinance@riverbaycorp.com as soon as possible.

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Co-op City Times / January 22, 2022

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Subletting Co-op City Apartments Violates Lease Agreement and is Grounds for Eviction BY ROZAAN BOONE

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Dreiser Testing Center Available Mon.-Fri. The Dreiser testing site located at 105 Dreiser Loop currently offers free Covid Rapid Testing. The testing site is open from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. 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. Failure or refusal to wear a mask will result in the issuance of the $50 Community Fine by

Mobile Covid Testing Van The Mobile Covid-19 testing van is available daily, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., on a rotating basis in Co-op City, according to the following schedule: Mon. & Tues. – 177 Dreiser Loop Wed. & Thurs. – 135 Einstein Loop Fri., Sat. & Sun. – 2049 Bartow Ave. Appointments are not required.

Baychester Library 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. Local branches are still open and offering general library use and seating, unlimited browsing, laptop and computer access, location near you at NYPL.org. Please note that masks are required for people ages two and up at all NYPL locations.

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Shareholders who cease maintaining their Co-op City apartments as their primary residence or sublet their apartments face eviction in accordance with the terms of their occupancy agreement and state regulations. According to the occupancy agreement of the Riverbay Corporation, which is signed by every incoming shareholder, the shareholder agrees: “Not to sell, assign, transfer, mortgage, encumber or create any charge upon this Agreement, nor sublet the leased premises or any part thereof or cause the leased premises or any part thereof or suffer the same to be used for any business, commercial or professional purposes or for any purposes other than as a private dwelling apartment of the primary residence of the Member and his immediate family. Section “FOURTH,” Subsection 10. Increasingly, ads have been showing up on Craigslist and other websites reportedly advertising apartments either for sale or sublet in Co-op City, as well as apartments being used for illicit business endeavors. Riverbay’s Legal department emphasizes that shareholders cannot sublet their apartment because it must be used as

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and night. Complaints to CSO may be made anonymously and should contain as much details as possible. Helpful information, if known, includes approximate date the shareholder moved out, where the shareholder moved to, names and family composition of illegal subletters or any other information that may help establish that the shareholder has moved out of the apartment. Riverbay investigates complaints of possible illegal subletting or an illegal business operating out of an apartment evict the shareholder. If a shareholder is evicted for violating the primary residence provision of the lease, the shareholder may face additional costs associated with the legal proceed-

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possible to discuss their accounts. “We will be commencing, once again, court actions against residents who are in arrears,” said Mr. Klehammer, noting that there are a couple of programs that shareholders can take advantage of. “There’s been information published in the CCTimes…If you owe us money, come in and talk to us now because legal actions will begin again and Housing Courts will be granting evictions.” In November 2021, New York requested $1 billion in federal funding to help support ERAP as the program was overrun with applications. However, New York is only receiving approximately 3% of the federal funding it asked for. The US Treasury allotted $27.2 million to assist ERAP as the “amount of reallocated funds requested by eligible grantees was far greater than the funding available to distribute,” the Treasury wrote in a December 30, 2021 email to New York’s ERAP has already utilized most of its funding to assist New Yorkers statewide so the $27.2 million will not be able to offset the present need. “There is currently no federal funding available to provide assistance in most areas of the state,” according to the ERAP website. “Therefore, applications will only be reviewed and considered for funding if additional funds become available,” the website goes on to say.

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their primary dwelling. For the most part, vigilant neighbors report abuses to the occupancy agreement to their CSO managers. They oftentimes report when the shareholder of record has moved out, and is illegally subletting the apartment, or when there’s a

ERAP funding is only currently available in Dutchess, Nassau, Oneida, Saratoga and Suffolk county, according to the ERAP website. Governor Hochul acknowledged that the federal funding fell far short of the state’s expectations. “That’s not going don’t want to do is create false expectations. We can open a portal, people can sign up, but that also hinges on the federal government and what we want them to do, which is to allocate more money to this pot of money.” New York City Mayor Eric Adams shared similar feelings last week when speaking to reporters. The Mayor urged the Biden Administration to utilize unused federal emergency rental assistance funds to help New Yorkers facing possible eviction. “New York State has only received $27 million out of the $1.1 billion the Treasury Department set aside for further assistance,” said Mayor Adams. “That is insulting to our state. New York City has the highest rent in the nation. One-third of renters here spend 50% of their income on rent.” Individuals interested in getting more information about ERAP or its application process and eligibility requirements can go online to otda.ny.gov/programs/emergency-rental-assistance, or call 844-691-7368. Hearing impaired individuals can call ERAP’s TTY phone number at 1-833-843-8829.

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How Many Tests Will I Get? Each residential address that signs up will receive four at-home Covid tests per household. How Long Will Shipping Take and is There a Shipping Fee? Tests usually ship within 7-12 days of the initial order and are shipped via First Class Package Service for free. What if My Family Needs More Than Four Tests? Beginning on Saturday, January 15, all private insurance companies are now required to cover eight at-home Covid tests per covered individual per month, according to the White House. Individuals with private health care coverage will be able to get their Covid tests for free. A family of four who are all on the same private health care plan would be able to get 32 Covid tests covered by their

respective insurance provider each month. “As part of the requirement, the Administration is strongly incentivizing plans and insurers to allow people to get these tests directly through preferred pharmacies or retailers with no out-of-pocket costs, with the plan or insurer covering the cost upfront, eliminating the need for people to submit reimbursement claims,” the White House stated. When Can I Get My Free N95 Mask? The White House plans to make 400 million N95 masks available for everyone by early February. Once the program is up and running, individuals will be able to go to local pharmacies and community health centers to pick up their free masks. How Many Masks per Person? A limit of three masks per person will be given.

Co-op City Times / January 22, 2022

Einstein Loop Bus Stop Reopening

One of the first passengers boards the 1:15 p.m. Express Bus L-R above: Joaan Mattison, Stefani Hazell, Charveys Gonzalez of MTA, Cynthia Dixon, Yvonne Wallace, Director Mary Pearson, Thalia Roach, Director Leslie Peterson, Chief Joe Riley, Director Rod Saunders, General Manager Noel Ellison, Jahmal Yapp of Councilmember Kevin Riley’s office, Hattie Overman, Katherine Wood, Nelson Sweeting, CB #10 District Manager Matthew Cruz, Tremaine O’Garro of Assemblyman Mike Benedetto’s office, Janice Brown, and Joe Chaiarmonte of the MTA. Photos by P.M. Campbell and Kelly Canzoneri

From left, are Stefani Hazell, and Board Directors Rod Saunders, Mary Pearson and Leslie Peterson

Bus driver of the first Express bus to stop at the relocated Einstein Loop bus stop

A Transit representative shares a moment with a shareholder during the reopening of the Einstein Loop bus stop.

General Manager Noel Ellison (left) and Nelson Sweeting

Co-op City Times / January 22, 2022

NYC Commits to Making Intersections Safer for Pedestrians with Design Changes and Increased NYPD Enforcement On Wednesday, Jan. 19, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and New York Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Keechant Sewell announced major new actions and investments in pedestrian safety at intersections. Empowered by a new traffic rule protecting pedestrians that went into effect on Wednesday, the NYPD will immediately begin expanded enforcement against drivers who fail to recognize the primacy of pedestrians in crosswalks. The agencies also announced a new awareness campaign to ensure that all drivers know the rules of the road. With intersections the leading site of pedestrian injuries and fatalities, DOT will undertake design improvements to make 1,000 intersections safer with and visibility measures. their highest level in nearly a decade, we clearly need to turbo-charge Vision Zero — and fast,” said Mayor Eric Adams. “I thank my two commissioners for putting this early focus on enforcement and design within intersections, where we have the tools that can and will save lives. Drivers need to know that intersections are where most crashes happen, and so if you do not drive safely

often at intersections, can create danger as drivers cut across sidewalks unpredictably — a particular concern for vulnerable student and senior pedestrians. DOT efforts will target dozens of problem locations, largely outside Manhattan, reducing driver increase visibility and predictability. • Doubling the Turn-Calming Program: Research has shown that drivers take turns more slowly and deliberately when physical elements are in place to force turns at more appropriate speeds. DOT will double the production of such efforts to 100 intersections this year. Increased Enforcement Within Intersections The NYPD will strongly enforce failure-to-yield (FTY), a violation that especially endangers pedestrians and cyclists at intersections, with a goal of doubling 2021 FTY enforcement efforts. empowered by that went into effect this past Wednesday, Jan. 19, for such violations at over 1,200 intersections citywide that are and cyclists passing through such intersections must not simply yield but fully stop until a pedestrian has completely crossed the street. The new rule is intended to clarify enforcement and remove any subjectivity from such violations. New “Stop. Let Them Cross” Public Awareness Campaign This month, DOT will begin a public awareness campaign on social media and in community and ethnic media publications to raise awareness for the new stop for pedestrians’ rule for uncontrolled intersections. The message also underscores the importance of slowing down and being aware of pedestrians while driving in New York City.

Department of Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said: “As we take a new approach to Vision Zero, we know intersections are where pedestrians and cyclists face the greatest dangers and so we can and will make hundreds of crosswalks safer with a range of treatments, both new ones and more of those that we know work. We will not be complacent or accept any life lost on our streets. My thanks to Commissioner Sewell and the NYPD for their serious focus this year on failure-to-yield, which sends a strong signal to New York drivers about how serious we are about this.” “Ensuring the safety of New York City streets and all who use them is paramount, and this new plan is critical to the NYPD’s important work with its city partners,” Police Commissioner Get a COVID-19 Sewell said. “The NYPD continues to be relentless in enforcVaccine ing the laws, including this new rule that protects pedestrians crossing city intersections. Through Mayor Adams’ leadership, and by working hand-in-hand with the Department of Transportation in this new approach to Vision Zero, the NYPD will keep innovating to make our streets safer.” Crashes at intersections in New York City typically comprise 50% of all fatalities and 70% of all injuries. For pedestrians, the dangers are more pronounced – 55% of pedestrian fatalities and

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The city’s new intersection-focused improvements include the following elements: DOT Design Toolkit Focus on Intersections DOT has announced that this year, it will undertake new and expanded efforts focused on intersection design at 1,000 locations, including through: • Increased focus on intersections in Street Improvement Projects: DOT will use its full toolkit of street design treatments as redesigns happen, focused on Vision Zero priority geographies, locations where fatalities and serious injuries have occurred, and Priority Investment Areas as detailed in the NYC Streets Plan. These changes include new turn signals and “headstarts” that allow pedestrians to enter the intersection before vehicles can turn. • Raised crosswalks: DOT will begin a program to construct 100 raised crosswalks at curb level annually. Raised crosswalks serve a dual purpose of increasing accessibility for the disabled community, while at the same time serving as speed bumps that slow drivers. This work will be done primarily via a new contract with the New York City Department of Design and Construction. • Bike corrals at intersections: DOT will “daylight” at least 100 intersections with bike corrals this year, as part of its planned installation of more than 10,000 bicycle racks by the end of 2022. Bike corrals at intersections help provide visibility for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, while preventing drivers from cutting corners and turning too quickly. • : Curb cuts

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The apprehension of perpetrators for the theft of catalytic converters is an extremely rare event for law enforcement, as a whole. In most cases, those individuals work as a team and are very organized, they may have multiple people just looking out for the police, while the other individuals are removing the catalytic converters. The perpetrators have a market to sell the stolen parts and our commu-

Contrary to the belief of some Co-op City cooperators, in my opinion, Co-op City does not need a park. Just go outside your building and look at all the space we have outside around us. Co-op City is already a park. A new park would need a lot of trol and maintain, personnel to clean up, all adding to more money paid by whom? Paid by us, the cooperators, with new and more carrying charges. Moreover, a new park in Co-op City would invite more delinquency in the area, something that we certainly do not need or want. What we really need here in Co-op City is for Management to hire some-

nity is a magnet for car thieves seeking city, there are so many cases of this type of theft that goes unsolved by the NYPD. The community appreciates and commends our Public Safety Department for an outstanding job, keep up the great work! Let’s put the thieves on notice, when you come to our community, it will not be easy pickings. We must be on one accord when it comes to protecting our community.

case, it took almost a week for a technician to visit my apartment. During that time, I packed the convector tray with sponges and every three or four hours, squeezed them out and repeat it over and over again. Cooperators of Co-op City, I repeat, we don’t need a new park in Co-op City. What we really need, urgently, is a system to stop the convectors from

You see something, say something; protecting your neighbor is how we will protect each other. The sharp eye

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dous difference in our quality of life and peace of mind. The community must work with our Public Safety department and report all suspicious activity — you never know where it will lead. It is always better to be safe than too late.

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summer months. I’m 100% sure that I am not the only shareholder in Co-op City going through this problem. Summer is right around the corner, so we all have to prepare ourselves to go through the same predicament again with the cooling convectors leaking

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vectors from leaking water into our apartments in the summer. I believe cleaning the convector does not remedy anything. The convectors leak because the drainage pipe is clogged up. The only way to unclog a drainage pipe is to have a technician blow it out with his equipment. In my

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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 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 be featured in the newspaper, and possibly also on some of the other Riverbay communications outlets. If you are not selected this month, 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

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Co-op City Times / January 22, 2022

January 2022 Scam Of The Month – Covid 19 Scams Public Safety Report

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

January 2022 marks the two-year anniversary of the first reported cases of the Covid-19 virus in the United States. During the past two years, we have seen changes to many aspects of everyday life. With vaccines readily available, Covid-19 positivity rates, severity of illness and hospitalizations are starting to show signs of decreasing, especially among the vaccinated. Getting a vaccine has shown to be effective in avoiding the spread of Covid-19 and reducing symptoms in breakthrough cases. Mask wearing, social distancing and washing your hands frequently are still steps everyone should continue to follow. Now is not the time to let your guard down. Being aware of potential scams pertaining to Covid-19 will help keep readers safe from the potential, additional threat created by Covid-19. Electronic scammers are a ruthless bunch of individuals who are willing to try to use any emergency as an opportunity to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. The Covid-19 pandemic is no exception. Nationwide and locally, there have been numerous reports of people falling victim to scams. Fortunately, some smart consumers are noticing that something is not right and do not fall victim and are able to report the incident so others can be alert. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety receives updates from various agencies regarding trends in scams. Scam artists are a very clever group of people. They take their knowledge of human nature and combine it with current information in an attempt to find new victims. Recent studies have shown that certain types of scams, especially internet scams, increase every year. By being

Public Safety Blotter January 9 - January 15, 2022

January 9 – 177 Dreiser Loop CCPD Detective Squad and CCPD Patrol officers responded to a call of a suspect wanted for a past crime involving a firearm. The suspect was observed on the Dreiser Mall by a CCPD Detective Squad member and detained. The suspect was placed under arrest and was transported to the 45th Precinct for further processing. January 10 – 99 Dreiser Loop CCPD responded to a call for a vehicle fire. FDNY was present on scene and the vehicle on fire was extinguished. There was no structural damage to Riverbay property and the owner of the vehicle was promptly notified. January 10 – 140 Bellamy Loop CCPD responded to a call of a male loitering on the 20th floor. CCPD officers conducted a sweep of the building and stopped a male who was observed loitering on the 20th floor. Upon investigation, the male was the same male that was previously reported to CCPD for loitering. The male, a cooperator, was issued a Community Complaint for loitering. January 11 – 140 Elgar Place CCPD Detective Squad assisted the United States Postal Inspector with a search warrant for a known suspect to the United States Postal Inspector. January 11 – 120 Casals Place Upon returning to his parked vehicle, a shareholder discovered that his catalytic converter had been removed. A report was filed with CCPD and NYPD and is under investigation. January 12 – 120 Alcott Place CCPD Emergency Service Unit responded to a call for a Riverbay employee who sustained an injury. CCPD Emergency Service officers rendered aid to the employee and notified EMS who transported the employee to the hospital for further treatment. January 13 – 99 Asch Loop While on the school post, a CCPD officer observed a large group of youths blocking pedestrian traffic where pedestrians had to walk around them. One youth was asked by the CCPD officer to leave the area but refused and was taken into custody for Disorderly Conduct. The youth’s parent was notified, a Juvenile Report was prepared and the youth was released to his parent. January 14 – 100 Darrow Place CCPD Emergency Service Unit responded to a call of a shareholder down inside of their residence. Upon entry, the CCPD Emergency Service Unit observed the shareholder to be disoriented and rendered aid. EMS was notified; they responded and then transported the shareholder to the hospital for further evaluation. January 15 – 100 Alcott Place CCPD officers responded to a call of a suspicious person sleeping on the staircase. Upon arrival, CCPD observed a male on the staircase who did not have permission or authorization to be there. The male was placed under arrest for Trespassing. Upon further investigation, an active warrant was discovered for the male and was processed accordingly.

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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@ .com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@ riverbaycorp.com. Please note: emails should be sent to both parties. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES,

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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.

8 Director’s Viewpoint –

Michelle Marbury, Second Vice President

Will you be the change you wish to see in Co-op City? Your energy, your grief, your faith, your resilience, your pain, your spirituality, your belief, your patience, your talent, your God given gifts, your experiences, and your love is needed now… Here, in your neighborhood, in your community, where you live your life. However small and in spite of how immense your offerings may be… You are needed. You matter. Greetings shareholders, residents, friends and neighbors… I bid you peace from a familiar place. Not a place bered. A place tucked away. A place only we can

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Daryl Johnson

Board Meeting Review, 1/12/2022 We had an open board meeting However, it was unfortunate that need to change a few things. Cooperators that wanted to speak were asked to send an email before this board meeting began. However, no one sent a message. Anyway, do you think that it’s possible that if cooperators had sent prior messages that they could have arrived late or they could have missed this meeting? If your answer is yes or maybe, then we should consider changing this portion of our board meeting. In other words, let our cooperators speak at these Will everyone get a chance to speak? No. However, they can always communicate with board members after a meeting is over and get a response to their issues.

that a lot of people will get evicted from their home very soon. In Co-op City, get ready for some heavy shareholders from this community for a variety of ishas changed? Absolutely!!! paying their monthly carry charges. Then, there were Therefore, please understand that no one can act out and disturb their neighbors at all hours of the day and night. Can someone blast their music or television in their apartment? No! Can someone threaten their neighbors? Fight? No! Regardless, there have been several cases of cooperators that wanted to go to someone’s

some of these cooperators must get evicted from this community. gal (unapproved) dogs here. Everyone knows our rules will have to deal with an eviction. Also, cooperators haviors toward anyone. Nevertheless, some cooperators are letting their dog bark and make vicious growling noises all day. Questions: Do you think that this type of nonsense is affecting other neighbors? Do you think that your neighbors are not fed up with these ridiculous noises? supposed to like and accept these disturbing noises from your dog. The majority of the cooperators that complain to ting some professional training and assistance for your dog if they’re not behaving in a proper manner. Also, please remember that Riverbay can bring an action from this community.

to live here in a peaceful and in an enjoyable manner. bors. Treat everyone in a proper manner. Is it possible to even say good morning to your neighbors? Can you treat your neighbors in a proper manner? Can you be hope that everyone will consider this information and make a good decision to be a good neighbor. Thanks.

consider making a promise to yourself that you’re going to take a few brief moments today to read that notice? Going out? Can you please take a few brief on the stairwell door? Both of these signs contain instructions that can save your life and the lives of everyone in your buildAfter all of these years, can you believe that Verizon is currently having heavy discussions with our

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Notice on your front door with everyone that lives with you and your other loved ones? If so, who knows what

amount of cats in her apartment. And, the awful odors from that apartment could be smelled into other apartments and even into the stairwell. Then, there were have their apartment smelling horribly bad and have concerns? No! Bottom line: I want to encourage everyone to try

this point and your thoughtful discussion. Thank you. ever, you can send an email to me at: djohnson@riverbayboard.com. would like to have a brief discussion with me. Okay, And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment Are you ready for the challenge? How much do you know about strokes? Are you ready to take on the stroke quiz challenge? Grab a pencil and paper and answer the questions below about how strokes affect millions of people around the world. Remember, it is ok if you do not get everything correct; the purpose of this quiz is not only to test your knowledge but to help you better understand a stroke. 1. Stroke is the leading cause of a disability: True or False. 2. One-half of all American women suffer from a stroke or heart disease: True or false. 3. What is the number one risk factor for stroke? Heart attack, Alzheimer’s, high blood pressure, or smoking? 4. What are the symptoms of a stroke? Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes, sudden numbness or weakness in arms, legs, face, sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or all the above. Below are the answers to each question. Test and see how well you did. For those who answered incorrectly, let us look at a few informative facts about strokes. Visit The American Heart Association at www.Heart.org. Answers: 1. True. 2. True. 3. High blood pressure. 4. All above. Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is the medical term for a stroke when by a blood clot or ruptures. Three main types of strokes are ischemic stroke,

ischemic, which is caused by a blood clot in an artery that carries blood to the brain, causing damage to brain cells. A hemorrhagic stroke happens when an artery in the brain ruptures and leaks blood. An embolic stroke occurs when a blood clot that was formed somewhere else in the body travels through the bloodstream to the brain. Seven hundred thousand individuals have a new or recurrent stroke every year. Men also have more strokes, but more women die in comparison to men. It is also reported that stroke is more common and deadly for African Americans. High blood pressure is the number risk factor for stroke, and one in three African Americans suffer from high blood pressure. There are several symptoms associated with stroke. Symptoms of a stroke are sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes, sudden numbness or weakness in arms, legs or face. Also, sudden confusion, trouble speaking and paralysis of one side of the body. disability, and it is important that we try and prevent them from occurring. Some healthy foods, quitting smoking, getting optimal sleep, consuming alcohol in moderation and stress reduction. Please visit The American Heart Association at www.Heart.org for more information about strokes and treatment. ––Diane Cooper

NCNW NCNW Youth Section. My name is Kennedy Stewart, President of the newly chartered NCNW, Inc. Co-op City Youth Section. It is an honor to continue the legacy of our founder Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and the mission of NCNW to lead, empower and advocate for women of African descent, their families Youth Committee Officers collecting donated items for victims impacted by the Twin Parks and communities. We will do the same for our peers. fire in Fordham Heights. The Youth Section is grateful to the leadership of the members of NCNW Co-op City Section for establishing the chartering of the Youth Section. We are committed to serve. Our Section has participated in the following activities: National Night Out, Back-Pack Give-a-ways, the NCNW Co-op City Health Fair, the NCNW Co-op City Toy and Winter Accessory Drive. Currently, we are collecting items for We look forward to more opportunities to perform community service, develop partnerships and programming with other youth and community organizations and to grow our membership. Membership is open to young women ages 12-18 years old. We meet at 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month. If you are interested in joining our Youth Section or if you have program or partnership opportunities, please reach out to us at ncnwcoopcityyouth@gmail. com. National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Co-op City Section will have our We will be selling gourmet popcorn January 24 at 6 p.m. thru January 28 at 6 p.m. Four days only! You will have the option to purchase delicious gourmet popcorn through our pop-up store or you can make a monetized donation on our website via PayPal at www.ncnwcoopcitysection.com, or make a check or money order payable to National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Co-op City NCNW Co-op City Section programs and events. For additional information, contact: ncnwcoopcityfr@gmail.com. Thank you for your support! January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time to

Glaucoma is called “the sneak thief of sight” since there are no symptoms without a person noticing. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. Moreover, among African American and Latino populations, glaucoma is more prevalent. Combined with our aging population, we can see an epidemic of blindness aminations to preserve vision. Join NCNW: www.ncnwcoopcitysection.com. ––Lori Melton

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Co-op City Times / January 22, 2022

Section 5 Community Fridge Upgrades

Recently, a Mott Haven Community Fridge was placed in Co-op City’s Section 5 through a partnership and efforts of the office of Council Member Kevin C. Riley, Riverbay Corp., Mosholu Montefiore Community Center and the Mott Haven Fridge Program. Some upgrading efforts are taking place this month to better serve patrons of the community fridge. Top row: Wed., Jan. 12 – Removing paint from structures and surrounding concrete. Photographer/volunteer, Yolanda Ramirez (Building 32A, Section 5); volunteer, Andrea NiBlack (Building 22, Section 2); Willie Finch, Mosholu Montefiore Community/Teen Center Bottom Row: Sun., Jan. 16 – Upgrading the Pantry structure. Dan Zauderer, Co-founder of Mott Haven Fridge; Abhinav Gupta, architect; Sidney Bynum, photographer/volunteer; Yolanda Ramirez, volunteer. Photos and caption by Yolanda Ramirez

Agatha House Food Pantry Returns

Last Thurs., Jan. 13, was the first of a now weekly food pantry by Riverbay Corporation and Agatha House. The pantry will be held every Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center. Please bring your shopping cart. Masks must be worn and social distancing will be observed. Photos and caption by P.M. Campbell

Co-op City Times / January 22, 2022

Co-op City Community Holiday Door Décor Photo Contest

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This year’s first place winner of the Co-op City Community Facebook page’s Holiday Door Decor contest was awarded to Mrs. Jessica Rivera Neves & Mr. Alcimar Neves of Building 17. They received a $100 gift card courtesy of a local business. Photographed at left is the winning door, and below, Mr. and Mrs. Neves. Photos provided by Co-op City Community group

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The first snowfall of 2022 blanketed Co-op City with about 5 inches of snow on Friday, Jan. 7. Riverbay crews were out early in the morning clearing walkways, sidewalks, garages and parking lots to ensure a smooth morning commute for shareholders and students as schools were kept open despite the weather. Photos by Yolanda Ramirez and MaryAnn Sowah

Co-op City Times / January 22, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Leslie Peterson

Important Community Updates The new year just began and just like that, January is almost over. I hope that everyone is staying safe by following the recommended guidelines, wearing masks, washing hands and socially distancing. The Omicron surge of coronavirus cases has not yet peaked nationally. Omicron is highly transmissible so remember to cover your nose and mouth for optimum safety. Additionally, if going outdoors, make sure to bundle up during the frigid temperatures or better still, stay indoors. NY Eviction Moratorium: The moratorium on evictions ended January 15, 2022 and as of this writing, has not been extended. If you are one of those who may have fallen behind during this time of Covid or there are other unforeseen circumstances, I urge you to contact the Finance department. The Finance department may be able to offer assistance and information on what resources are available or arrange some feasible solutions. City Retirees: By this time, per the Judge’s request, you should have received a letter from the Of-

holidays. • It is suggested you check to see if your doctor(s) are participating in the plan. To do so, go to www. empireblue.com/nyc-ma-plus 1190); when the page opens, it will say, “Introducing bottom of the page, you will see: Find Care. Put in your -

ticipating. Youth Center: The time is way overdue for this community to have a place where our youth can go especially during inclement weather. It is inconceivable to me that there is no movement on this item.

Advantage Plus Plan. He also instructed the city to reach out to the providers and make sure they were advised of the plan, and if so, report whether they would be participating. • The judge in the lawsuit requested certain conditions be met prior to the April 1st start date for the

with this plan, we take two steps backward. The time is now to support young people’s needs and provide them with knowledge and opportunities. The center would offer a sense of belonging, mutual support, and help promote a sense of ownership and freedom of expression for innovative social and cultural activities. Upgrades: With the recent increase in equity for new sales, it is reasonable that we offer more modern features in the units. Cabinets, closet doors and

starts (April 1, 2022), you have the opportunity to choose between the new plan and your current plan.

and add an additional incentive to close the deal. If our property’s model apartment is going to be one of

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needs to be ready to take the world by storm! That being said, while our infrastructure is aging, so are the items in shareholder-occupied units.

in your current plan, and subsequently decide you would like to enroll in the new plan, you can do so • For more information and to request an updated hard copy version of the enrollment guide, call the

model units, the members of the committee inquired about the possibility of making changes in their current apartment with the upgrades they saw. This prospect is under discussion. In consideration is whether

this will help free up staff to address current occupied restoration concerns and reduce the time taken in completing tickets. At the recent open Gallery Session, I did hear a shareholder complain about having eration should be extended to those occupying units where they can request changes at a reasonable cost. Window Guard Reminder: included. Per the instructions, you can also respond by phone, online or fax. The deadline to return is February 15, 2022. Free at-home COVID-19 tests: (www.covidtests.gov) four (4) free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests. The tests will be completely free—there is no shipping cost and you don’t need to enter a credit card number. Ordering began January 19. Riverbay Guidelines: contract workers must wear face masks indoors, and face masks must cover both mouth and nose. MTA Reduced Fare Online: seniors and people with qualifying disabilities can now, customers could only apply by mail or in peronline and eliminate barriers to accessing transit service. To apply, visit reducedfare.mta.info and make more info on the program and to apply, visit: https:// new.mta.info/fares/reduced-fare. “When you have decided what you believe, what you feel must be done, have the courage to standalone and be counted.” –Eleanor Roosevelt I am pleased to be of service to the community. I can be reached by e-mail at lpeterson@riverbayboard.com.

African-American Association meeting and King Celebration was a success, in part because we gathered together in the spirit of unity and of our continued struggle and, of course, to reestablish our allegiance to our Dr. King. enough to donate to this important unifying enterprise. Thank you so kindly for your support. We hope to broaden the scope of our efforts to allow more of you to have a chance to win next year.

email us at the address below. Saturday, February 5 – Sunday, February 20 – Saturday, March 19 – Co-op City Spelling Bee Saturday, April 19 – Holistic Health and Wellness Fair Join the African-American Association of Co-op City for a household. Our mailing address is: The African American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box ––Michelle Marbury

for the use of the space. lations that resulted due to the pandemic, we have continued to advance as a community and as a people. An example of this is our many entrepreneurs and venOthers are brand new. We are proud of all of them and would like to support their endeavors. In February, we are planning to host an event to give you an opportunity to meet our entrepreneurs and vendors. However, in the meantime, they have agreed to extend discounts to our members. For more information regarding our vendors, We are shareholders, not tenants! Get involved! Join your building association!

Co-op City Times / January 22, 2022

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Due to the surge in Omicron cases, both the Spanish-American Community Club and the Riverbay Corporation have decided to cancel events at the community centers. Therefore, the club has canceled its January and February events. We will keep you posted on our rescheduled return, and regret the delay. Facebook (look for ‘spanamcccc’) and our website: www.spanamcccc.synthasite.com. ––Carmen Rodriguez

We are all hoping that the time will come when we can ditch the mask and breathe in fresh air again, because hope is a powerful tool that we all possess. tiful to see early in the morning before the neighbors started to move about, it truly looked and felt like a winter wonderland. Wishing all neighbors born in January a happy birthday, and for those of you who are under the weather, we hope you get better soon. With the death toll rising due to the pandemic that we just cannot seem to shake and other illnesses, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to families who have lost loved ones. Our next virtual building association meeting will be held Tuesday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m., lookout for detailed login or call-in information posted notices 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 the following: “There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something better tomorrow.” – Orison Swett Marden ––Wanda Bailey

Building 8 Association Greetings! Sending our deepest condolences to families, friends and neighbors who have lost loved ones. Shareholders have noticed neighbors in the building who refuse to wear a mask in the elevator, lobby or laundry room. Shareholders have also been seen refusing to abide by the elevator and laundry room occupancy guidelines of only four individuals at a time. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said Sunday that the Omicron surge of Covid-19 has yet to peak. We are all unhappy about wearing a mask, but to protect you and others, we wear the mask. A lot of people in this country have contributed and played their role masking and social distancing to slow down the virus. We are asking people to be considerate, kind and wear your mask. ––Azalea McDavid

Building 10 Association Greetings, fellow cooperators. Zoom Meeting – On Thursday, January 27, at 7 p.m., there will be a Zoom meeting for Section 2. The guest speaker will be Mr. Anthony Barzelatto, Director of Safety, and Ms. Polly Heckstall, Sr. Account Representative for Allstate Insurance. Please see the flyer in the lobby for more details. Just A Few Reminders – Remember to turn on your car headlights when driving in the garage and please follow all directional signs. Turn your car off, lock it and take your keys with you. Please discard used face masks and gloves in trash receptacles. Please wipe up spills in hallways, elevators and lobby floors. Promptly remove your completed laundry from the washers and dryers. Suicide Prevention – If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or in emotional distress, the number to call for help in NYC is 1-888-NYCWELL (1-888-692-9355). The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255. If You See Something, Say Something – For emergencies, call Co-op City Public Safety at 718-671-3050 and NYPD at 911. For non-emergencies, call 311. Questions, Comments and Suggestions – You can contact the Building 10 Association via email at Building10Assoc@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook: “Building 10 ABC Association.” Like our page and get notified of all the happenings in and around Building 10. We would like to wish all who are born in January an incredibly happy birthday. To the homebound and sick, we wish you a speedy recovery. To all who have lost a loved one recently, we give our deepest condolences. Have a great week. ––Jewel Crawford-Duncan

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Building 9 Association Greetings, Building 9 family. As always, we wish healing for the hurt and encouragement for the discouraged. Remember those who have lost loved ones and those who are shut-in. A kind word or a brief visit is usually welcomed. Wear high-quality masks always N95, KN95, KF94 (for children), wash your hands often and maintain social distance whenever possible. Observe social distancing guidelines in lobbies, laundry rooms and on elevators. The Building 9 Association Executive Board election is scheduled for January well as the election meeting notices, has been posted by the elevators and on our lobby bulletin boards for your perusal. In order to be nominated for an Executive 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. The Building 9 Association Executive Board looks forward to seeing In recent weeks, you should have received the New York City Apartment Building Emergency Preparedness Guide and window guard form in the mail. Please complete and return the window guard form in the SASE provided. Reminder, if you have children and/or seniors in your home who require supervision, please ensure the appropriate level of attendance and support is provided in order that your neighbors’ quality of life is not negatively impacted. by Riverbay staff, please contact the Call Center to make your concerns known to the respective department heads so they can be addressed. vendor the date your package(s) were left unattended and demand that the delivery personnel be made aware that this manner of delivery is unacceptable. If you believe your delivery to be stolen, contact the vendor immediately. Report the theft of packages to Public Safety and obtain the report number for future reference. If requested by the vendor, you may provide them with the police report number. “The only difference between a good day and a bad day is attitude.” Be well and be safe. ––Linda Collins

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Co-op City Times / January 22, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Rod Saunders

First of the New Year In addressing Co-op City concerns, the Borough President-elect expressed her support of:

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Keep dancing and better days are ahead! Wakanda forever! ––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Co-op City Times / January 22, 2022

Building 27 Association year, it was very mild and we are happy about that. The children are able to go to school without any to wear your masks. Take the vaccines and booster shots. Now we are taking tests due to the Omicron spreading rapidly amongst the unvaccinated and some breakthrough cases. Our hearts, sympathy, and condolences go out to the families of the Twin Parks tragedy. May they will be donating as well. Martin Luther King Jr. – We celebrated his birthday and legacy on January 17. The theme was Daring to Dream: The Radical Imagination of a New Generation. Hope lies within that thought process in lieu of what the world has gone through the past two years, and we are looking forward to a brighter future the year of 2022. We were privileged to view A take away for me in his speech was, “Do not give yourself to things that will not solve the problem.” BXM7 Express Bus – On January 20, the bus stop located at the NW corner of Einstein Loop East in Section 5 the Express bus began picking up and

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dropping off southbound and northbound passengers. There should be “no parking” signs in that area. Summons will be issued if parked illegally at the bus stop. Many thanks to Matthew Cruz, District Mgr. of Community Board 10 He has been on this since Section 5 Association brought it to his attention by coming to view the area. Thank you. The board approved resolution #21-04 to issue a to adhere to the policy of wearing a mask on the grounds of Co-op City. Due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, those who refuse to wear a Happy birthday to those celebrating this month. We also offer our condolences to our Co-op City families who lost a loved one. Let us continue to pray for one another. Please contact Lydia Rondon at 718583-3040 to share information of illness, deceased or someone in a nursing home. Let us continue to stay prayerful. A smile is always welcome and being kind, thoughtful and thankful makes life just a little easier. “There is no higher religion than human service. To work for the common good is the greatest creed.” – Woodrow T. Wilson. ––H. Overman

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. General Meeting tomorrow, Sunday, January 23 at 3:00 p.m. will be on Zoom. All are welcomed. Join us, Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/86926882413?pwd=RVJ4U09Ldkhqdnp2d3h6dnpMRmpNUT09 Zoom Meeting ID: 869 2688 2413, Passcode: 704116, Call-in: 646-558-8656. Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP, stated last week that our nation celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As one of the most iconic civil rights leaders and the voice of a generation, the ideals he fought for continue to shape social justice movements decades after his assassination. This past year we witnessed some of the most restrictive voting laws and an all-out assault on voting rights. There is no bigger threat to our democracy right now, than voter suppression. That is why it is crucial that Congress makes voting rights a priority by Passing the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act named after late Rep. John Lewis who marched hand in hand with Dr. King. Dr. King knew the power of our vote. The only way we can truly honor his legacy is to ensure we never lose our vote. The NAACP is founded: Established in New York City on February 12, 1909 the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, a group that included African Americans leaders such as W.E.B Du Bois and Ida B. Wells-Barnett announced the formation of a new organization, called the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. It would go on to have a profound effect on the struggle for civil rights and the course of 20th century American history. Founder’s Day Membership Campaign January- February 12th: The community at large is welcomed to become a new member, renew your membership, gift a membership to another or upgrade your membership. 53rd NAACP Image Awards are on Saturday, February 26 at 8:00 p.m. on BET. 113th NAACP National Convention, July 1320, Atlantic City, NJ. To follow NAACP’s statements and trending topics, go to: NAACP.org.

Free at-home Covid-19 Tests: Beginning January 19, every home in the US can order four at-home Covid-19 tests completely free and with no shipping costs. Go to: COVIDtests.gov. We Need You In The Fight: Each and every NAACP member makes a difference to the complex, ongoing work of advancing racial equality. Join this multigenerational network of activists dismantling structural racism by using your power to take action on the most pressing issues of our time. Become a member or gift a membership: adults are $30 and youths are $10. Make check/money order payable to: NAACP Co-op City #2210 and mail to: N.A.A.C.P Co-op City Einstein Station, P.O. Box 75-3111, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. ––Brenda Brown

The Next Gathering of the S4P Friday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m. 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. 50thAnniversary T-Shirts! These shirts make a great gift any time of the year. If you do not have one, make sure you get one or two! Many buildings are celebrating 50 years of existence making up the largest cooperative in the country. We have 50th Anniversary t-shirts. The shirts are 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 emailing: section4partnership@gmail.com or phone: 347-915-4939. 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. 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 and make a silent pledge to get involved this coming year. “All of us divided by each one of us equals a force for good.” ––Michelle Marbury

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Line Dance w/Ellie in person, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45. No Events

Arthritis Exercise Class w/Damion in-person, Rm. 45, 11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

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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

Health & Wellness Support Piano Class in-person, 11 a.m.Group 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Virtual. 12 p.m.

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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. Zoom Smartphone & Tablet Class 2-3 p.m. Dial in #: 1-646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 889-6644-6693 Passcode: Bartow Arts with Laura 10 a.m.-12 p.m., via Zoom and phone. Must call or

email to register: 929-3991387.

NORC Aerobic Classes Every Fri., 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Mobile: 929-205-6099; Meeting ID: 986 8235 8691; Passcode: 849150

Arts with Laura, 10 a.m.12 p.m. via Zoom and phone. Must call or email to register: 929-399-1387. Tai Chi for Arthritis w/Pofina Veresyuk 1 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45. Health & Wellness w/Ann 10-11 a.m.

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, virtual only. Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Tues. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2 Digital Photography Class In-person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tai-Chi in-person, 2-3 p.m., Rm 2.

Stretch and Tone w/Ola Rm. 38, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. In-person.

Weight Mgt. Support Group w/ Gigi, 2nd Wed. of the month, 1-2 p.m. Conference call: 929-2991045, 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 Self Defense Class in-person 2 p.m., Rm. 2.

Bodies in Motion w/Ola 11 a.m.-12 p.m., in-person Line Dance w/Cynthia Rm. 45, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Arthritis Exercise Class w/ Damion, every Thurs., 11 a.m. -12 p.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 986 0021 6442, Passcode: 573762. Computer Class w/Victor Room 40, 2-3 p.m., in-person. ZUMBA w/Ola Rm. 45, 1-2 p.m. Line Dance w/Cynthia Rm. 45, in-person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Line Dancing w/Ellie 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Dreiser Loop Senior Center, Rm. 2. Must wear mask and maintain social distance during class. Spanish Class in-person, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Knitting & Crochet Rm. 2, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Art Class w/Dmitry 1:00 -3:00 p.m. Meditative Moments (Meditation Class) 9-10 a.m., Rm. 2

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(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 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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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church level, Co-op City, Bronx, NY 10475. Greetings! Due to the ongoing pandemic, St. ther 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 followed by the # sign. Fundraising Cake Sale

Please come down and join us for this event. Buy and take home some of our delicious baked goodies!! Grace and Peace! ––M. Chambers

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Hello, retirees! We pray that each and everyone of you and your families are doing well. General Meeting – Our next general meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, February 2, at 1:30 p.m. The ID, password and telephone number to join in the Zoom meeting will be emailed to RODL members. Please hold the date and time on your calendars and plan to join in this meeting. Trip Committee – The RODL Trip Committee is planning a day trip to the MGM Casino in will include three hours of casino play, lunch and the show “Nine to Five.” The cost of tickets will be $129.00. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination will be required for this trip. We need to know your interest in this MGM Casino trip as soon as possible. Please this trip. Newsletter Committee – The quarterly newsletter has been temporarily on hold. The Newsletter Committee needs new members if we wish to restart publishing the quarterly newsletters. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact Membership – We are now collecting the annual membership dues for the 2022 calendar year (January to December). The 2022 membership dues amount is $25.00. 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 conhave already made their dues payments for 2022. Condolences – We extend our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to George Crouch whose sister, Doris Watson, recently passed away. Please keep George and his family in your thoughts and prayers and all of those who have recently 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. Happy Birthday – To all January Retiree birthday celebrants, best wishes to you on your special day and throughout the year. Please stay safe and stay well. We look forward to seeing you and speaking with you at our next virtual meeting. ––Georgianna Rodriguez

AARP Chapter #4997 From the Desk of President Mickens age to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for all the work he did during and after his life to secure basic rights for all people. We also acknowledge the passing of Sidney Poitier, barrier breaking actor, activist, philanthropist, civil rights spokesman and valued friend, father and spouse. He passed at 94 years young and will be truly missed. Our condolences go out to the residents of the hor-

who are affected by this disaster, and we commend the residents of New York who have stepped up to help those in need. New Yorkers staying strong and united. President Biden has even stepped in to send any required assistance to NY that may be needed.

monthly premium reduced since the increase for 2022 was mainly due to the anticipated cost of a Covid-19 Delta and Omicron variants are next on this agenda. Since it seems to be here for the longhaul, we do have to keep you posted. Omicron is the prevalent concern since it has affected so many people worldwide and more children than ever before. There are old restrictions back in place like masks inside and out, spacing and hand washing. The CDC has also said the N95/KN95 masks should be worn, if possible, for more protection but any widely available and recommended for all people over 5 years of age. Do not forget to pay attention Chapter #4997 does not have an in-person date post-holiday meeting in February. We will be having

Governor Hochul, in her State of the State speech, proposed assistance to seniors in the form of housThese items still need legislative and executive action so we are encouraged to contact our state legislators and the Governor to have them get the programs through on the New York State Budget. We are still working diligently to get the cost of are continuing to work to get the Medicare Part B

part of 2022, but no date is set yet. Please continue to contact the current board members for information

Prayers for continued improvement to our recovering friends and members. ––Ann Purnell

Goose Island Seniors With a sad heart, we announce the passing of our her greatly. Our condolences to her family. To be safe, all members using Rm. 39 must show proof of a negative Covid test. Sunday Bingo – Tomorrow, January 23, 1:30 one jackpot sheet. Includes: 12 games plus threejackpot sheet only. New Year Party

tributed. Must have proof of negative Covid-19 test. January birthdays will be celebrated. Washington, DC Easter Weekend 50th Anniversary Party Tuesday, June 7, 1 p.m. Price: $75. First 100 members with $40 deposit reservation only. Cocktail of vaccination. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors. 50th Anniversary Trip

luncheon, line-dancing, Doo-Wop show, Bingo, all for $92. Choice of entrées: roast loin of pork, chicken parmigiana over linguini or Flounder Franlection required when signing up. Must show proof Seniors. Bingo up to three cards. Refreshments. Proof of vaccination and mask required. Temperature taken at entrance.

Dues for 2022 – Members cannot join in any club room activities until dues are paid. Become a member for $20/yr. To all members: Happy birthday to all members M. Keslinger, Mary Roach, Yolanda Jones, Othelia Weeden, Gayle Segar, Novella Thomas, Saul Wedau. Sick and Shut-in

iously to return to bingo. Mary Pilla (former Goose Island president) misses everyone and sends her

goose.island@optonline.net. ––Stephen Roberts, Sr.

Co-op City Times / January 22, 2022

Co-op City Baptist Church

Traditional Synagogue

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us for worship service in person at 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 50 (lower level). Masks are required and temperatures will be taken. The 11:00 a.m. service is also available on Zoom using the following information: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9623430102, or Zoom Telephone Conference Line: (646) 568-7788, Conference ID: 962 343 0102, Password: 788175#. The Free Call Conference dial-in number is 857-357-0254, Access Code is 660065. Adult Sunday School is held at 9:15 a.m. and is also available on the Free Conference line at 857-357-0254, Access Code: 660065#. Young Teens Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m. and Junior Sunday School is held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study classes are held at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the Zoom/Free Call Conference Line shown above. Thursday Prayer Warriors is held at noon. You can join using the Free Conference Call.com Line, 857-357-0254, PIN: #660065. Friday Prayer is held at 10:00 a.m. You can join using the Free Conference Call.com Line. Friday Evening Prayer Service is held at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join using the Free Conference Call.com line shown above. The Scholarship Ministry is going to Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands, and Black Hills of South Dakota on August 12, 2022, for 11 days and 10 nights and they are inviting you to travel with them. Price per person, based on double occupancy, is $1,225, which includes 18 meals, 10 breakfast and eight dinners, and motorcoach transportation. You will have 10 nights lodging including four consecutive nights in South Dakota. There is currently a waitlist. You may contact Sister Claudette Cutlar Day at 718-379-0541 or Sister Brenda Robinson at 718671-1271 for additional information or to be placed on the waitlist. Please continue to keep each other in prayer and be wise in your decisions. Continue to wear your masks, practice social distancing and stay safe! “God will strengthen us as we travel through this storm. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) 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

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,

Church of the New Vision Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God the Father for His abundant mercy towards us as His people through Jesus Christ the very demonstration of God’s Love towards humanity (John 3:16). As we celebrate Jesus Christ, the very demonstration of God’s Love towards humanity (John 3:16), let us continue to be thankful and grateful for the blessings we have received. May you and your family have a happy and healthy New Year. The Church of the New Vision and Pastors Kenneth and Deborah Hodge welcome you to worship with us. Our verse for 2022 is: (Isaiah 54:17) “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from, Me, say the Lord. There is one service at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday School will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Masks are required and temperatures will be taken. Welcome back. Services can also be viewed on YouTube after 1:00 p.m. Our Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study starts at 7:00 p.m. on our Conference Line Number: (646) 769-9909, Access Code: 3099388. Once prayer has begun, please mute your phone so all can hear with clarity. Sunday, January 16, Worship Service: “Follow God’s Call.” Scripture: (Genesis 12:1-4) “Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. So Abram departed, as the Lord had spoken unto him; and ed out of Haran.” (Jeremiah 23:39; John 6:37; Matthew 28:20) The Church of New Vision extends our deepest sympathies and prayers to the grieving families. May God grant you the strength, comfort and peace during We thank you for your contributions, Malachi 3:10. Our mailing address is: Church of New Vision, P.O. Box 75-3037, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475. The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Love of God be with you all, amen. ––Brenda Brown

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 10 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddush. The synagogue has a Facebook page: Traditional Synagogue. The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or small, would help. The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who do not come to services. Please come by 10 a.m., so we can take out the Torah. The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City. Sabbath ends on Saturday, January 22, at 5:54 p.m. Candle lighting for Friday, January 28, at 4:48 p.m. Good and Welfare – one. The cost is only $15 per tree (if you want to buy a tree, call 347-449-5005). Mazel Tov to all having simchas. If you are ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue. To All members – Happy birthday to our member Saul Weber who will be celebrating his birthday in January. Please send me your names and I will add them to the list. Fun and Games – After services and Kiddush, members play games. Your support for the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health. ––Bruce Gitelson

Newsong Church Conform or Transform – Part Two Did you know that the average adult makes about 35,000 decisions every single day? What would happen if we chose to make our daily decisions based upon God’s word, and the leading of the Holy Spirit? What kind of transformation would we see in our personal life? In our relationships with those we interact with every day? How would God shine through you to bless others? The command of scripture is clear: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in ing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans 12:1-2 NIV) Let us set our minds and hearts to make our decisions not based on what the world says is good, but based on what God says is good! It is time to transform! ful information about Newsong Church. About Us – Newsong Church is a life-giving church right here in Co-op City! We love God, we love people, and we love demonstrating that love through serving others! No matter what you have been through or where you come from, you are welcome here. Join us for Sunday worship and see why God’s family is no ordinary family. Check us out, we are located at 135 Einstein Loop! Sunday Worship Experience – Our Sunday worship experience starts with celebration. Colossians 3:16 says, “Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” That is our goal every Sunday! Our Adult Worship Experience starts every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in room 45. Newsong Deaf Church – That is right. We are happy to announce that we now have an adult ASL worship experience for the deaf and hearing impaired in our community! The singing, the message, the fellowship, everything is in American Sign Language and designed to help you connect with God in your own language! Our Adult Deaf Worship Experience starts every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in room 38. Kidsong – Kids are important to us, so we have created a place where they can learn about Jesus on their level. Every Sunday, pre-k through sixth-grade children experience safe, age-appropriate environments where the Bible is taught in a creative and relevant way. Kidsong starts every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in room 49. Against The Flow – A.T.F. is Newsong’s student ministry. Today’s middle and high school students will lead the next generation of the church and change the world. At A.T.F., our goal is to graduate students into a lifetime of following Jesus. A.T.F. meets every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. in room 49. 8385 Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org; YouTube: Newsong Church NYC; Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @NewsongBX. ––Pastor Mike Tolone

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If you have knowledge or a concern of possible violations of law, accounting irregularities, or other suspected wrongdoing affecting Riverbay, you are encouraged to report it to law enforcement, or you may report it through an anonymous hotline by the following methods: Go to an independent website, www.lighthouse-services/riverbaycorp, to complete an online disclosure form; Call the following independent third party whistleblower hotline at 1-833-290-0009 (English); or 1-800-216-1288 (Spanish); Send an e-mail to: reports@lighthouse-services.com (the email must include “Riverbay” in the subject); or Send a fax to (215) 689-3885 (the fax must include “Riverbay” in the subject of the report).

Distribution of unsolicited advertisements in Co-op City Co-op City is private property and therefore prohibits distribution of unsolicited advertising material to shareholders’ homes and/or property, including cars parked in the development’s eight garages. If you witness anyone depositing or distributing advertising material on Co-op City’s property, please call Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Be prepared to give the location and description of the person(s) leaving the material. All unwanted, unsolicited advertising material should be disposed of properly and not thrown on the ground causing litter. Thank you for your cooperation.

Co-op City Times / January 22, 2022

Public Safety

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Get Tested! Get Vaccinated! Stay Safe! If You See Something, Say Something!

Working Together To Keep Co-op City Safe!

Emergency: 718-671-3050 or 9-1-1 • Non-Emergency: 718-320-3330 www.ccpd.us • @CCPDnyc

Stay Vigilant Be mindful of your surroundings at all times. Do not hold doors open for people you are not familiar with.

Co-op City Times / January 22, 2022

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