Co-op City Times 01/28/2023

NYC Schools Chancellor Hosts Town Hall in Co-op City

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

New

York

Public Schools

Chancellor David Banks hosted a town hall meeting on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 in Bartow Community Center. The event was co-sponsored by the NAACP Co-op City branch and Riverbay Corporation.

The meeting gave parents an opportunity to learn about the future of NYC public schools and ask the Chancellor questions.

Before the town hall meet-

in attendance to a performance demonstrating their discipline and school spirit.

President of the NAACP Co-op City Branch, Leslie Peterson, also a member of the Riverbay Board of

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Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Hosts Town Hall Meeting in Dreiser

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

U.S. Representative Alexandria Oca -

monthly town hall meeting in Co-op City’s Dreiser Auditorium with new constituents on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez used the opportunity to introduce herself to new constituents in the 14th Congressional District, provide updates on certain projects and answer questions from the audience.

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto opened the town hall meeting by briefly addressing the audience. “I am very glad that the Congresswoman

Completed Window Guard Form Due Feb. 15

BY ROZAAN BOONE

By now, shareholders should have received the annual Windowing the directions included in the mailing, and can be returned by phone, fax, mail or email as per directions included in the package. The deadline to return the completed form is Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

or killed in falls from unguarded windows. It requires owners or managers of multiple dwellings (buildings with 3 or more apartments) to provide and properly install or repair approved window guards on all windows in apartments where a child(ren) 10 years or younger resides or visits, although anyone, for whatever reason, may request window guards, even if there are no young children in the apartment.

Restroom Alert

Patrons of the restrooms in Riverbay’s parking garages and community centers can now use their cell phones to send a text alert to supervisors in the Riverbay Parking & Leasing department when the facilities need attention.

Utilizing the Restroom Alert management system, each plaque, such as the one depicted here, has a unique “code” used to identify number listed on the plaque for text messages to be directed to, patrons can submit comments or compliments.

For instance, on the plaque depicted here, the bathroom’s unique 4-digit code is “5410.” To submit a service request or compliment, patrons can send a text to “43766” which will be directed to the phones of supervisory personnel in the Parking & Leasing department, along with a message, such as, “5410 needs soap.” Similar messages can be sent for replacement of hand towels, toilet paper, to have the replacement, etc.

Parking & Leasing supervisors will then send staff out to address the request.

Similarly, compliments can be sent to supervisors in order to provide feedback on the quality of services being provided.

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The system is currently being tested by the Parking & Leasing department in bathrooms in the three community centers and all eight garages, with the goal of eventually making the system more widely available in other areas of the department’s operation. Restroom Alert does not disclose the sender’s name or phone number so comments/compliments are completely anonymous. Once a text is sent, the system generates an automatic acknowledgement and apology to the sender. In addition, the system sends a separate text to Parking & Leasing staff and a timer is started with periodic reminders until the issue is resolved. If the condition is not resolved in a timely manner, there is an option to escalate the reminders and warnings up to supervisors. The Restroom Alert system also allows for actionable metrics that helps to hold staff accountable and provides supervisors with up-to-date data to ensure requests are handled in a timely manner.

Calvin Mitchell, one of the supervisors in the Parking & Leasing department who will be working with the Restroom Alert system, said: “Our goal is to provide better services to the communty. Restroom Alertcient means of communication between residents, guests and Riverbay staff.”

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“SAFE RIVERBAY” New Bill Addresses Space Heater Safety

Nearly a year after a malfunctioning space heater

Kathy Hochul signed legislation targeting safety standards for electric heaters.

The bill signed requires electric space heaters to have thermostats and automatic shut-offs. Theytion body recognized and approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Twin Parks apartments last year, we worked to help impacted families recover and vowed to never forget the tragedy

“As the weather gets colder once again and we crank up the heat in our homes, this legislation will help prevent future disasters and keep New Yorkers safe as we ensure higher safety standards for all electric space heaters sold in our state.”

The FDNY has shared a number of tips for safe usage of space heaters:

• Turn off space heaters when leaving the room or the apartment

• Turn off space heaters when going to bed

• If the cord is hot, turn off your space heater

• Never leave a space heater unattended

• Make sure your space heater has an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) mark, which means it’s been safely tested

• Don’t plug a space heater into an extension cord, plug it directly into the socket

• Don’t place your space heater on a counter or

• Place your space heater at least three feet from combustibles, such as newspapers, blankets and curtains

The Riverbay Safety Department urges shareholders who do not have a space heater that meets the new legislative requirements to discard/trash the old space heater by cutting the cord and properly disposing of the heater. The safety of shareholders is our top priority.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez answered questions City on Jan. 21, 2023.

Photo by Brandon Ortiz

Photo by Brandon Ortiz

Ocasio-Cortez

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(Continued from page 1) turning the town hall back over to Rep. Ocasio-Cortez.

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez began her remarks by reviewing the redistricting process that led to Co-op City ending up in Congressional District 14.

As a quick recap, Co-op City was no longer a part of Congressional District 16 after redistricting. Co-op City joined City Island, Pelham, Parkchester, Throggs Neck, Hunts Point, Astoria, College Point and Corona to comprise the new 14th Congressional District.

The Congresswoman then explained that the town hall meetings are scheduled to be a monthly occurrence with the meeting location alternating between

pacity to assist people in a myriad of ways.

“A lot of people don’t know that your member of Congress – any member of Congress – can help you with Social Security issues, we can help you with VA issues, with Medicare issues, with immigration issues. Basically, if you have any issue with a federal agency or a federal program, we can help you out with that,” Rep. Ocasio-Cortez said.

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez continued her remarks by detailing what she was working on and listing some of the funding and legislation she helped secure for various initiatives during her previous term. She also provided updates on what Rep. Jamaal Bowman accomplished for the Co-op City community before it transitioned over to the

commitment to “overseeing the implementation of what he secured to make sure that handoff is nice and smooth.”

Below is a brief list of what the Congresswoman discussed:

Overall, secured $16 million “in community project funds” for the 14th Congressional District. The funding will support 15 community projects.

One of the local community projects, Jacobi Medical Center’s Stand Up To Violence (SUV) program, received $1.2 million to expand its reach. The SUV program was established as a “violence prevention initiative” to help victims of

violent trauma, according to the program’s Facebook page. Secured $1 million in “pedestrian safety improvements” for the intersection of Westchester Square and East Tremont Avenue.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman secured $500,000 to help begin transforming an unused strip of land in Co-op City into a green space. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez assured those in attendance that the funding would not go unaccounted for. “That process is going on and we’re going to make sure that gets moved along and that none of that falls through the cracks,” Rep. Ocasio-Cortez assured shareholders. Following the Congresswoman’s remarks, members of the audience had a chance to ask questions.

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez about Co-op City’s transition to greener energy. “Would you support legislation that would assist Co-op City in transitioning into electricity?”

“I toured the power plant a couple of months ago and one of the things that also long term – what long-term infrastructure investments are going to be necessary. In addition to trying to steward some of the investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure along and making sure that we are making the investments necessary to prepare our communities for that, the other thing we want to start looking at right away is how can we steward these community project funds in a way that can also support that transition,” Rep. Ocasio-Cortez said in response.

“The whole process of supporting an electric conversion is a huge undertaking –it’s not one we shy away from – but it’s a huge undertaking. So, what we’re startare the short-, medium- and long-term steps. Short term, the thing that is easiest

Another audience member, shareholder Diane Windley, asked how the Congresswoman could help Co-op City’s JASA centers “achieve more funding” in an effort to bridge intergenerational gaps in the community.

“When you link generational programming together, it actually has huge outis that we can take a look at community project funds and see if there are ways that we can steer community project funds to programs like those,” Rep. Ocasio-Cortez responded.

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Free Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic Today

Church of the New Vision is partnering with VIP StarNetwork and “Amen Ministries, Inc. Blueprint for Wellness,” to host a Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic today, Saturday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 115 Einstein Loop North, Bronx, NY. In addition to bivafor ages 12 and above, boosters, patient education and much more will be available.

Appointments are not required, walk-in’s welcome. Registration is required at registration.empass. com/registration, or scan the QR code here.

For more information, contact Church of New Vision at (718) 671-671-2623, or info@churchnewvisionbx.org.

Baychester Library closed for renovations

Baychester Library is currently closed for renovations. “Holds” can be picked up at the Eastchester Library, 1385 E. Gun Hill Rd., Bronx, N.Y. The library is expected to reopen in February. To locate other NYPL branches, visit: nypl.org/locations.

Test & Treat Mobile Van in Co-op City

NYC Test & Treat Corps’ Mobile Test to Treat unit is available daily on a rotating schedule at the three shopping centers, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. as follows next week:

Mon., Tues.: 135 Einstein Loop

Wed./Thurs.: 2049 Bartow Ave.

Fri./Sat./Sun.: 177 Dreiser Loop.

Locations are approximate depending on parking availability.

The mobile van offers PCR, Rapid, Flu and RSV testing.

Anyone who tests positive at the van can speak with an onsite clinician, and, if eligible, receive free Paxlovid anti-viral medication.

Appointments not required. Bring ID and insurance card, if available. Insurance is not necessary; service is open to everyone.

NYS Warns Recipients of Government Assistance About Card Skimming

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Governor Kathy Hochul urges recipients of government assistance to protect themselves from card skimming.

The warning comes as criminals have been using skimming devices to steal the EBT card number and PIN from recipients of government assistance.

Criminals are targeting EBT card users with card skimmers that are secretly hidden over card reading machines. The card skimmer copies the EBT card number and PIN information from the victim. Then, the criminal is able to use that stolen data to make a duplicate card and has complete access to the

Victims often are unaware their account has been compromised until trying to use it again because the card skimmers are designed to not interrupt any of the victim’s transactions. of Temporary and Disability Assistance, which is in charge ients of government assistance.

can be found on YouTube eOTDA.

Below are some tips for EBT card users to protect them-

that may hide parts of the machine or anything unusual like

Each year, Management is required by law to send out the Window Guard Notice in January to all residents so that they may report whether children live in the apartment and to request installation of window guards or repairs to window guards previleases, building owners or managers must provide a Lease Notice to the new resident if children live in the apartment.

According to the law, residents are obligated to respond fully to all questions on the annual notice in the apartment. They must also allow Management access into their apartment to install window guards on all windows window guards once they are installed or make any changes to years or younger lives in the apartment and if so, are winwould the occupant like window guards installed or, if they are already installed, are repairs needed. The form then asks for the shareholder’s name, full address, signature, date and contact phone number.

Shareholders must answer all questions on the Annual Window Guard form and sign and date the form as well as provide their contact phone number in case follow-up is necresult in a phone call in an attempt to collect the missing infortect shareholders and staff. Shareholders may also receive an automated reminder phone call. After all avenues have been exhausted, the names of those who do not respond to the notice will be forwarded to the New York City Department of health for further action.

reported that the rate of response from shareholders is exceptionally low.

Shareholders can return their completed Window Guard forms utilizing one of the method in the chart above.

In addition, forms may also be deposited into the Window

• Cover the PIN pad with your hand when putting in your PIN.

• Change the PIN frequently and do not share that number with other people. Ideally, change the PIN right after each transaction.

• Monitor the EBT account regularly to catch any unauthorized charges.

• In the event that a transaction is declined or a user receives an error code, the individual should immediately call the EBT Customer Services Helpline to authenticate any previous transactions on the account.

The EBT Customer Services Helpline can be reached by Governor Hochul underlined the importance of recipients protecting themselves from skimming in a statement included in the online State press release.

and protect themselves, and I thank Senator Gillibrand and the New York Congressional delegation for their efforts to Notably, the New York Congressional delegation successmarked to assist individuals who are victims of EBT card skimming.

the Bartow Center, or at the Einstein CSO. They may also call their respective CSO for assistance completing the form low the prompts.

form is required by law to be completed annually in all highrise apartment buildings. Even if the information from the previous year did not change, a form has to be submitted. This

Shareholders who reside in townhouses do not receive the annual mailing however, those who would like window guards installed may contact their respective CSO.

The Annual Window Guard form serves a dual purpose in years and younger reside in the unit so that the apartment can be inspected for peeling paint and other potential lead paint hazards in which case, steps are taken to repair the condition.

In addition to the Window Guard form, the annual mailing

ment in a multi-dwelling building. Riverbay Director of Safety Anthony Barzelatto encourages shareholders to familiarize apartment door.

apartment door is self-closing and that it latches, and if this is not the case, to contact CSO immediately to have this

Window Guards ––– (Cont’d from p. 1)

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson (right) spoke

on Facebook Twitter and Instagram

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Photos by Brandon Ortiz and NAACP

Chancellor ––– (Continued from page 1)

Riverbay Parking Rules & Regulations

The following is a listing of some of the general regulations:

violations of garage rules and regulations

(This list is subject to change at Riverbay’s discretion)

24-hour assistance is available in all garages by pressing the ‘Help’ button on the ticket machines located in the entry and exit lanes, or on the Pay Stations.

Fire Safety Tip –– Avoid Overloading Outlets

Be Smart, Be Safe!

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Co-op City Times / January 28, 2023

The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, verify the authenticity of the authors. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters are solely the writer’s and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Letters to the Editor

Congratulations, Noel Ellison

To the Editor:

It was a pleasure getting to know Noel when I was a member of the Riverbay Board of Directors a few years ago. Along with all the other accolades, he is a great storyteller! When I saw the picture of the CCPD graduation, I thought about the experience he shared when they came to his aid. He is also deeply spiritual and dedicated to his House of Worship.

We both were part of some challenging times before and during the hiring process of our present management company. He was also a witness to a dream come true for me –starting a College, Career andResource Fair. that Noel’s next chapter will be a rewarding and fun one. He will be missed.

To the parent and student I met at a recent College Fair at a Westchester County high school, my team and I will be lege, Career and Resource Fairs. Our dream was deferred for a couple of years due to Covid and the death of my son. However, the dream is alive and well, ready, willing and able to add to much needed resources and exposure for our scholarship honoring my late son.

Good luck to the Riverbay Fund for not giving up on the former Bingo Hall. Fortunately, the Riverbay Board consists of members knowledgeable of what is needed and why we could not get the political support in the past. The Fund had a detailed, crafted written professional proposal. Your past support of sponsoring what I founded is deeply apprefor providing space for my organization to prepare and inspire students to craft a lifetime of opportunity and reach their full potential.

––Evelyn M. Turner

What Will You Do?

To the Editor:

sources to obtain printed information regarding my letter one who has been reluctant to write a letter, that person or people would have a change of heart and submit a letter to the editor about that subject matter or any other. I try to encourage our neighbors to share their thoughts and concerns about our community.

There are common issues we all complain about, what solutions can you provide to improve and/or maintain our quality of life? Perhaps you may have a great idea that is lying dormant because you decline to be heard in this forum. We had the presence of an illegal business peddling unknown substances from a vehicle in our community. The public policy that created this dynamic around our city had to be addressed immediately and not accepted as the norm. Our community cannot sit and wait for the bureaucracy to catch up. There was a nudge, then a push for the authorities to act.

There are products that must only be sold and available from a brick and mortar for full compliance and obvious public health safety. ful, however, as of this writing, the van was removed and

To the shareholders who are silent, there is power in small groups but greater power when we all participate in the process. What will you do?

—Ruth Sharma

Love and Respect Must Prevail

To the Editor:

I want to report an unfortunate incident that took place held its usual events for Halloween and Thanksgiving culminating in the Christmas/Chanukah lobby decorations. The decorations were enjoyed by many and it was our great pleasure to put them up.

Unfortunately, about half way through the Chanukah celebration which lasts eight days and commemorates the defeat of Syrian rule and the restoration of Jewish rule to Jerusalem and the Holy Temple where a menorah was lighted to re-sanctify the Temple with only enough oil to last one night and which miraculously lasted eight nights hence the 8-day holiday, every night someone began disturbing the memorial knocking over the menorah and, on the last night, breaking all the lights on it.

These disturbing acts were only reported by me, president of the building association, after the last night of the holiday when all the lights were found broken the next morning. I regret that I did not act sooner. Public Safety has conducted an investigation and can issue a Community Complaint which can be followed by eviction if there is a recurrence. I hope that will not be necessary.

Our country has witnessed too many acts of violence. Nothing like what happened here has ever happened before to my knowledge and hopefully will never happen again. Respect for all is the rule and should always remain so. The many acts of violence we see so often now in the country have produced another kind of epidemic in which such acts are too often repeated. Let us be that community in which love and respect prevail.

—Bruce Silberman

Advantages and Disadvantages of “The Best Deal in Town”

To the Editor:

It’s tiring to see the same refrain stating that Co-op City is “the best deal in town.”

Co-op has many advantages: the grounds are beautiful (of course, some persons need to clean up after their dogs), and the persons who live here are really nice. However, we also have our problems.

For example, access to the terrace has been blocked for approximately nine months due to building repairs. Also, there has been wiring and fencing in numerous places in Section 1. In my opinion, this is due to construction rip-offs when Co-op was built. I travelled to many parts of the city during my working days, but I can’t remember seeing any place where there was so much construction for so long.

I liked the hyperbole about “greedy landlords” in a recent director’s viewpoint. The truth is, while some landlords are greedy, most are just trying to survive like the rest of us.

The choices are not only between “renting” from Co-op or from a private landlord. The choice can also be home ownership. We don’t actually own our apartments. One of the key features of ownership is being able to dispose of

cession rights.” I can’t leave my apartment to whomever I wish when I die. I can do that with my car, or other personal property.

To sum up, Co-op has many advantages, but let’s not sweep the disadvantages “under the rug.”

—David Hammer

Board of Directors’ Meeting - January 25, 2023

an average of 815 move-ins/move-outs per year requiring the use of Riverbay elevators; and

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SUBMITTED BY: Rod Saunders

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED:

January 25, 2023

WHEREAS, over the past three years, there has been

WHEREAS, ongoing refurbishing of lobbies and elevator upgrades require constant vigilance to avoid expensive problems and unhappy shareholders; and

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the corporation and its shareholders to take measures to protect the elevators and lobbies. NOW THEREFORE BE IT

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CCPD Urges Cooperators to Call Public Safety for

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety reminds residents that, under most circumstances, dogs are not permitted within the premises of Co-op City. Service animals, dogs required for medically approved conditions and other special situations, are exceptions to Co-op City’s “Dog Free” rules. The Department of Public Safety works with the community to identify households that are in violation of Co-op City’s rules. Co-op City is a high-rise, multi-family cooperative which houses approximately 45,000 residents. In order to provide residents with the high quality of life synonymous with Co-op City, it is not possible to permit unauthorized dogs within the complex. Even visiting dogs are not permitted. Dogs can present health and safety concerns which potentially threaten the well-being of our residents of all ages.

Public Safety Report

Concerned residents who hear excessively loud dogs within an apartment are urged to call the Department of Public Safety, (718) 671-3050, immediately or provide the information on our website, www.ccpd.us. It is not necessary for per-

Public Safety Blotter

January 15 – January 21, 2023

January 16 –

150 Dreiser Loop

CCPD responded to a call of persons loitering on the 22nd floor stairwell. Upon arrival, a male and female were observed loitering on the staircase. Both the male and female stated that they were staying with their aunt who is a cooperator. The cooperator was issued two Community Complaints for both the male and female loitering on the staircase.

120 DeKruif Place

CCPD responded to a male loitering on the staircase. Upon arrival, CCPD observed a male who is a cooperator sitting on the staircase hanging out. The cooperator was issued a Community Complaint for loitering.

120 Co-op City Blvd.

CCPD–ESU responded to an aided case of a male suffering from anxiety. Upon arrival, ESU provided oxygen therapy and tested vitals. After triaging the patient, he was transported to Jacobi Hospital for further treatment.

January 17 –

920 Baychester Avenue

A cooperator reported a package was confirmed as delivered but to a different apartment on his floor. A check of the neighbor’s Ring camera shows an unidentified female removing the package from in front of the apartment door and leaving the area.

100 Asch Loop

CCPD responded to a call of a dispute in the hallway. Upon arrival, CCPD observed a male with injuries to the face caused by his father. The father was placed under arrest for assault and processed. He was also issued a Community Complaint for Anti-Social Behavior.

January 18 –

100 DeKruif Place

CCPD responded to a call of teens loitering on the 11th floor “B” staircase. Upon arrival, CCPD observed five teens loitering, one of whom is

a cooperator’s son. The cooperator was issued a Community Complaint for her son and his friends loitering on the staircase.

140 Donizetti Place

CCPD–ESU responded to a report of a violent EDP. Upon arrival, it was determined that the aided was suffering from emotional disturbance. The aided was transported to St. John’s Hospital for treatment.

January 19 –

120 DeKruif Place

A cooperator reported a package with delivery confirmation was removed from in front of her apartment door by an unknown individual without permission.

140 DeKruif Place

A cooperator reported that upon returning to his parked vehicle, he noticed that his dash cam was removed from his vehicle by an unknown person.

January 20 –

4120 Hutchinson River P’kwy

A cooperator reported a package that was confirmed as delivered was removed from in front of her apartment door without permission. The cooperator found the empty box in the compactor room on the same floor.

January 21 –

100 DeKruif Place

CCPD responded to a call of a dog constantly barking. CCPD issued the cooperator a Community Complaint for the dog constantly barking causing a disturbance and a Community Complaint for harboring a dog without a permit.

2440 Hunter Avenue

CCPD responded to a call of a person sleeping on the staircase. Upon arrival, a female who is homeless was observed on the staircase. CCPD notified Homeless Outreach who responded and transported the female to a shelter.

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sons to reveal their identity when calling. Callers may remain anonymous when calling. Please be sure to give all required information including the location of the suspected dog to the dispatcher prior to hanging up the phone. A caller’s identity is never revealed to the offender even when information is provided.

Public Safety officers are dispatched to the location without delay to investigate the complaint. Various means of detection are utilized as part of the investigation process. They are used as part of routine building sweeps as well as at specific locations where unlawful dogs are reported to be harbored. Cooperators should never confront or question persons observed to be in possession of dogs. Call Public Safety immediately and allow us to take proper action.

Once it is detected that there is an unauthorized dog within an apartment, a Co-op City Community Complaint is issued. The violation code for harboring a dog within an apartment is Code “Z” which states, “Keeping or harboring dogs or any animals deemed potentially harmful to the health and safety of others.” Violations of Code “Z” carry a fine of two hundred dollars ($200). Having a dog within a Co-op City apartment is a violation of the Riverbay lease rules and regulations which states, “No dogs or other animals of any kind shall be kept or harbored in the leased premises.”

After a Community Complaint is issued, the Cooperator Service Office (CSO) works with the Legal department to insure that the offending dog is removed from the premises. Quality-of-Life violations are taken very seriously by Riverbay Corporation. Even authorized dogs are not permitted to make excessive noise in the apartment or damage Co-op City property. With the exception of Seeing Eye dogs, owners must clean up after their dogs.

In other safety news, be sure to obey traffic and safety rules while operating or parking a motor vehicle. Our garages have plenty of spaces so please utilize them as opposed to blocking its driveways. Vehicles illegally blocking driveways will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. The Bartow Mall has a twohour limit for parking in the lot. Vehicles in violation of the two-hour limit will be towed. Share the road safely with bicycles, skaters and pedestrians. Bicyclists should give pedestrians the same level of courtesy they expect from motorists. This winter has unpredictable weather. It may be warm and clear one day and cold with freezing rain or snow the next day. Die-hard cyclists ride in all weather. As an automobile driver, you must use caution regarding cyclists.

If you plan to consume alcoholic beverages, be sure not to operate a motor vehicle, designate a driver who will not drink or call a taxi. Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us

Call Public Safety if you suspect one of your neighbors has an unauthorized dog within their apartment. 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. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbaycorp.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,

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES

There are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check back.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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.

We Must Help Our Children students

There have been several reports that some students have engaged in acts of violence inside and outside of their schools. So, some students were arrested. And, some students, well, read on.

Too Much Trouble

There were some horrible stories about some students that were in the news recently. For instance, there was a big fight at a Queens high school. A 13-year-old boy then allegedly started shooting a gun. At a bus stop, there were two students from that same high school. One student, a 16-year-old boy, was allegedly hit in the leg. The other student, a 14-year-old girl, was allegedly hit in her ankle.

In Brooklyn, another news report stated that a 15-year-old boy was allegedly shot in his left arm just outside of his high school. The police then alleged that a 17-year-old boy was found to be in possession of a gun. Therefore, he was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a weapon.

Acts of violence have also occurred inside of a lot of schools. And, unfortunately, some teachers took matters into their own hands. For instance, a few years ago, a violent altercation between a teacher and a 14-year-old student allegedly occurred in Los Angeles because of a dress code violation.

So, the teacher allegedly told the student to leave the room. The student then allegedly said some bad things to the teacher. Continuing, the student then allegedly threw a basketball and hit the teacher in the stomach area. Then, it was on!!!

The teacher then allegedly punched the kid right in the face. Then, the teacher then allegedly beat that boy down. The police then arrived on the scene. Thereafter, take a guess who was arrested. Well, the police allegedly arrested the teacher. Then, they allegedly charged him with—child abuse. The student? The student was sent to a hospital and released. The next day? The school brought in some counselors.

In some schools, there have been complaints that some students that have committed some bad acts are simply being transferred from school to school. Then, there have been complaints that some parents have supported the horrible behavior of their children. And, in some cases, some parents have tried to defend their child’s horrible behavior by arguing and fighting with the school personnel.

Questions: Would you ever want your son or daughter to get involved in trouble at school or at any place? Would you ever want the school personnel to be able to prove that your son or daughter was acting out in a horrible way? Well, if the answers are no, then let’s see if we can help our children to do well at school.

For instance, can we take out some time to be with our children? Can we show them that we love them and that we want them to have a good life? Can we sit down and review their homework with them? Tough homework assignments? Can we inquire about tutoring assistance for them? The key here is to teach our children that they need to study hard and get the best grades in school.

Bad associations? Drugs? Alcohol? Illegal activities? Do you think that your child can probably get into a lot of trouble if they hang out with the wrong students? Absolutely! So, let’s teach our children that they should never get involved with bad things and bad people. Thank you.

Mayor Adams’ Budget Cuts

You probably heard on the news that Mayor Eric Adams recently released a proposed $102.7 billion budget. However, it’s possible that some of the news outlets didn’t go into some of the details of this proposed budget. Regardless, in reference to NYC’s crime statistics, do I think that a lot of the proposed numbers will be changed? Absolutely! So, let’s see what’s going on with some of the city’s billion-dollar agencies and their proposed budget cuts.

Police: 2023 - $5.59B, 2024 - $5.44B; Fire: 2023 - $2.51B, 2024 - $2.24B; Correction: 2023$1.25B, 2024 - $1.2B; Sanitation: 2023 - $1.93B, 2024 - $1.82B; Children’s Services: 2023 - $2.8B, 2024 - $2.7B; Social Services: 2023 - $11.32B, 2024

- $10.6B; Youth and Community Development: 2023 - $1.15B, 2024 - $943M; Health and Mental Hygiene: 2023 - $2.89B, 2024 - $2.03B; Schools: 2023 - $31.25B, 2024 - $30.74B; and NYCHA: 2023 - $375M, 2024 - $224M.

Additionally, did you know that the city was not able to fill 4,300 decent paying jobs? So, with these budget cuts, take a guess what’s going to happen to all of those formerly vacant positions. That’s right, NYC is going to cancel all of those vacant positions. Surprised? No!!! Right now, our city agencies are currently trying to fill 23,000 vacant positions.

Now, let’s move on to crime in NYC. In my opinion, we have too much crime going on here. In fact, you will be shocked if you go online and check the current crime statistics. Therefore, do you think that there will be reporters and other individuals that will be complaining about these budget cuts? Absolutely! But, on the other hand, Mayor Adams addressed these

23,000 job vacancies. Then, he pointed out that some city agencies might say that they cannot still do their jobs. So, Adams said: “Don’t believe them.”

Noel Ellison’s Retirement

My best wishes to Noel Ellison as he retires. Close

God is good! So, please, let’s help our children to work hard, be good citizens, and always do the right things. We can do it!!!

Thank you.

Contact Information

Please send a letter to: Board Director Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, 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.

Director’s Viewpoint – Daryl Johnson

Resolutions –––––––––––––– (Continued from page 6)

RESOLVED, that Management shall impose rules for move-ins/move-outs to ensure the protection of Riverbay’s lobbies and elevators, to include the requirement that all shareholders moving in or out must either post an adequate security deposit or use a licensed and insured mover and that moves are to occur Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., unless special permission is given by Riverbay; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Management shall direct the Sales Department to modify its Move-In/Move-Out Policy to comply with this Resolution; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Resolution shall take effect 30 days after Board approval and that Management shall take all necessary action to implement this Resolution.

First Reading - Resolution #23-06

SUBMITTED BY: Claudia Sampson

SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: January 25, 2023

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 90-17, the Board authorized Riverbay to proorganizations and directed the Community Relations Committee of the board to review and approve requests for in-kind assistance; and

WHEREAS, since passing Resolution No. 90-17, the Board has disbanded the Community Relations Committee and increased the cost of renting community rooms within the Corporation; and

WHEREAS, the Board seeks to amend Resolution 90-17 to increase theganizations at Co-op City and to direct the processing of such requests to the Community Relations Department of the Corporation.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Management shall direct the Community Relations Department of Riverbay Corporation to review and approve, on a non-discriminatory basis, requests for in-kind assistance, within the guidelines established in Resolution No. 90-17; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Community Relations Department may not authorize in-kind services valued in excess of $2,500 to any organization or group in a single calendar year; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that except as expressly stated herein, all other guidelines and resolutions set forth in Resolution No. 90-17 shall remain in full force and effect.

Second Reading - Resolution #22-69

SUBMITTED BY: Bishop Angelo Rosario

SECONDED BY: Leslie Peterson

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING: January 25, 2023

WHEREAS, the turnkey contractors continue to successfully renovate turnkey apartments, since the beginning of the 2022/2023 budgeted year they have completed 324 apartments; and

WHEREAS: Management recommends that to maintain funding for the turnkey contractors going forward that the Board authorize allocating $680,000 from approved Turnkey budget and $520,000 from payroll account to be used as follows:

1. Cove Improvements LLC Contract #3425A add $750,000

2. Rainier Restoration LLC Contract #3425E add $450,000

WHEREAS: Management further recommends that to maintain funding for the turnkey contractors going forward that the Board authorizes reallocation of the remaining funding ($441,419.30) from two companies that are no longer restoring apartments (Perennial Construction & Cutlass Industrial) as follows:

1. Cove Improvements LLC Contract #3425A add $250,000

2.Rainier Restoration LLC Contract #3425E add $191,419.30

WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disclosed to Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE LET BE IT RESOLVED, that notwithstanding Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 as amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and Resolution #20-19, that the Board authorizes the release of $1,200,000 as follows:

1. Cove Improvements LLC Contract #3425A add $750,000

2. Rainier Restoration LLC Contract #3425E add $450,000

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the reallocation of $441,419.30 from the two companies no longer restoring apartments to the following companies:

1. Cove Improvements LLC Contract #3425A add $250,000

2. Rainier Restoration LLC Contract #3425E add $191,419.30

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President is hereby authorized to execute change orders to the above contracts consistent with this Resolution and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Coleman, Cylich, Feliciano, Lambright, Marbury, Peterson, Richardson, Rosario, Sampson, Saunders, Smith, Watson, Wright

NO: Johnson, Leslie PASSED

First Reading - Resolution #23-04

SUBMITTED BY: Lynette Wright

SECONDED BY: Rod Saunders & Jacqueline Smith BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: January 25, 2023

WHEREAS, the Riverbay Corporation By-Laws, Article II, Section 1, requires the annual shareholders meeting to take place in the month of May on a date to be set by the Board of Directors;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the annual shareholders meeting and election of directors of the Riverbay Corporation is hereby scheduled for Monday, May 1, 2023, and shall be conducted in accordance with the general rules and schedule hereby adopted and annexed hereto; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that subject to the Riverbay Corporation By-laws and the aforementioned general rules promulgated by the Board of Directors of the Riverbay Corporation, the Election Committee appointed by the President of the Corporation is hereby approved by the Board of Directors and charged with the duty and responsibility of supervising the 2023 election of Directors; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the eligibility of shareholders to vote shall be determined in accordance with the general rules and regulations annexed hereto; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President and Secretary of the Corporation shall issue proper notice of the annual meeting and election in accordance with the Riverbay Corporation By-laws by publication in the Co-op City Times

First Reading - Resolution #23-05

SUBMITTED BY: Leslie Peterson

SECONDED BY: Leah Richardson

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: January 25, 2023

WHEREAS, DHCR regulations provide that the processing of accepted ap-

WHEREAS, as of December 2022, there were only 151 units available for occupancy, and during the same period there were more than 7,000 applicants on the waiting list, which far exceeds the number required to meet turnover requirements at Riverbay;

WHEREAS, DHCR regulations provide that where the waiting list is three years or more, the housing company may discontinue acceptance of applicants, subject to approval of the Division and with limited exceptions;

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the corporation and prospective applicants to discontinue acceptance of new occupancy applications until such time as the waiting period for occupancy and application processing falls below three years.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that with the exception of applications from Vietnam veterans, their surviving spouses, project displaces, or to the mobility-impaired or members of their family who are mobility-impairedbility-impaired, or as may otherwise be prohibited under applicable law, rules or regulations, and subject to DHCR approval, Riverbay shall discontinue to accept applications for occupancy until such time as the waiting period for occupancy and application processing falls below three years; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Riverbay shall obtain DHCR approval at least 30 days in advance before it reopens applications to the public; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Management shall take all steps necessary to obtain DHCR approval to allow Riverbay to discontinue acceptance of applications as set forth in this Resolution.

Lease Resolution #23-03

SUBMITTED BY: Lynette Wright

SECONDED BY: Angelo Rosario

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: January 25, 2023

WHEREAS, Christina Pinero has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation and salon services; and

WHEREAS -

tion and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for Corporation, Owner, and Christina Pinero, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Coleman, Cylich, Feliciano, Johnson, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Peterson, Richardson, Rosario, Sampson, Saunders, Smith, Watson, Wright PASSED

(See page 10 for more Resolutions)

Resolutions –––––––––––––

Insurance Resolution #23-02

SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Lambright

SECONDED BY: Angelo Rosario

(Continued from page 9)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: January 25, 2023

WHEREAS,

WHEREAS,program among the following two insurances carriers: premium)

The Wings of Fortune

It was not unlike any other day that I was looking out of my living room window of my high-rise apartment overlooking the picturesque Henry Hudson River and on to the expressway.

As usual, there were many cars going to and from Manhattan and the Throggs Neck Bridge. But on this particular day, I had a phenomenal experience.

I was overwhelmed at what was visual to the eye but not quite apparent to what I was observing.

I suddenly was aware that there was at least one person or more in each car, and every person had a story to tell and every single one had a different God certainly has a lot to handle, no way.

Suddenly I noticed a large beautiful white cloud that had settled in the awe and fascinated by the occurrence.

Suddenly I heard, not verbally, I could not see or hear, but felt a voice ex-

WHEREAS, the Director of Risk Management, after instructing its Generalproving loss history, recommends Riverbay placing the Commercial General

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves plac-

Million policy aggregate remain a layered program with the following insurpremium)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

YES: Coleman, Cylich, Feliciano, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Peterson, Richardson, Rosario, Sampson, Saunders, Smith, Watson, Wright

NO: Johnson PASSED

Imagine, if you will, a large conglomerate and at the head is a CEO whose duties and powers are delegated to many others, the moon that guides us through the nights, the sun that warms us on cold winter days, the winds that

Observe the four seasons that differ, allowing us to appreciate the beauty of each one.

And then there is the power of a vicious storm whose thunder roars to praise the accomplishment of mankind and whose lightning strikes viciously and weeps for our misfortunes. and failures.

So, behold the ignorance of man, we who are mere mortals, not knowing

––Frank W. Mayes

National Council of Negro Women Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

New Cooperators – Welcome, all new cooperators. We look forward to seeing you at the next general membership meeting.

General Membership Meeting – Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 9, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.), in the Building 10 Association Room (rear lobby of Bldg. 10B). Face masks are preferred. We are looking forward to seeing everyone. Light refreshments will be served.

Building 10 Association Dues – The collection of building association dues for 2023 has begun. Building association dues are $10 per apartment. You can bring your dues to the building association meeting or give to any executive board member. Please note,ers, meeting and party supplies, and refreshments, etc.

Laundry Room Etiquette: Please refrain from using the carts, benches, and tables for dirty laundry. And please remove your laundry from the dryers and washers promptly at the completion of the cycle so others can use them.

Vermin – If you see any evidence of vermin, i.e., roaches, mice, etc., please contact the Call Center so they can schedule the exterminator.

If You See Something, Say Something – For emergencies, call the Co-op City Public Safety Department at 718-671-3050 and NYPD at 911. For non-emergencies, call 311. You can also contact CCPD at their anonymous tips hotline: 718-879-6311.

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-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or text “WELL” to 65173. The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number is 988, you can call or text. Someone is available 24 hours a day.

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 We would like to wish all who are born in January/February, an incredibly happy birthday. Celebrating an anniversary this month? Happy Anniversary!

To the homebound and sick, we wish you a speedy recovery. To all who have lost a loved one recently, we offer our deepest condolences. Have a great week.

Jewel Crawford-Duncan

NCNW National – National Council of Negro Women is offering a free webinar on January 31, at 7 p.m., entitled, “Estate Planning.” Learn various strategies that will help to make your wishes known, keep peace in the family, and ensure that life is as easy as possible for your loved ones. Register today at bit.ly/ncnwestateplanning2023. The speakers will be

Firm and President, Association of Black Estate Planners.

Book Club – Last Saturday, our Book Club met in Dreiser Center to discuss the book, “Balance: Positioning Yourself to Do All Things Well,” by Touré Roberts and to create vision boards for 2023. After discussing the concept that “balance is not about learning to effectively give pieces of yourself to important things, it’s about knowing and becoming all of yourself and then giving your whole, abundant self to everything and everyone your life is assigned to,” we shared examples of how pieces of ourselves.” We discussed individual moments that we have felt “balance” as the author described it. It was fun creating vision boards for 2023 for ourselves after discussing how we can reach more balance in our lives.

Women Represent! – Our annual celebration of women and poetry will take place on April 1, 2023. Poets and those who love poetry and writing will be welcome to take part in our program. We are also hoping that members of our Youth Section will also be eager to take part. It is also a pleasure to announce that the chairman of this committee, Camille Worrell, has published a book entitled, “Get Up & Glow With Me,” that is now available from Amazon! We applaud the published author in our Section.

President Biden has proclaimed January 2023 as

force, fraud or coercion is used to compel a person to perform labor, services or commercial sex. It affects all populations: adults, children, men, women, foreign nationals and U.S. citizens, and all economic classes. This is a key time for us all as individuals to educate ourselves

NCNW Co-op City Section – Our next membership meeting will be in two weeks on February 12. If you would like to become a member of this dynamic community of civic minded women, contact us at our website: www.ncnwcoopcitysection.com or our email: ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com. ––Joyce Howard

NCNW Book Club meeting, January 2023

Building 13 Association

Thank you to member Lisa Rodriguez who scheduled the FDNY mobile CPR Training Unit on January 21 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The CPR classes were held in the Building 13 Association Room. This was a free course provided by the FDNY mobile CPR Train-ics, they taught the group basic instructions on how to

how to perform CPR using compression-only mannequins. Shareholders from throughout the community participated and took part in this potentially lifesaving technique.

We have been informed that the cylinder of the main entrance doors will not be removed. In the event there is a problem with the door, please do not hesitate to contact the Call Center and report the condition.

Notices were placed in the buildings reminding all shareholders of the importance of disposing their garbage properly in the compactor rooms and in the basement. Fines will be imposed for the offenders.

Note: wire cord covers in our public space. Shareholders are complaining about the holes being left in the walls when the coverings are being removed and reinstalled. We hope to have updated information shortly regarding this situation.

Scholarship: Do not miss the chance for your child to apply for a $5,000 scholarship. The deadline for high school seniors to apply for an Albert Shanker Scholar-

cially eligible and be accepted in a full-time, matriculated, degree-granting program at an accredited college or university. We believe that education is the gateway to a productive life. This opportunity will instill a greater sense of belonging and motivation for your child to make it through their higher education. The deadline to apply for a $5,000 scholarship is Tuesday,

Visit our Facebook Page at: Building 13 Association Inc.–Co-op City

e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Contacts: Leslie Peterson, president, at 718-320-1370; or Wensupporting our team. ––Leslie Peterson

Above left: Some Bldg. 13 members at CPR Training. Above right: One of the FDNY Trainers.

Bronx County Chorus Spring 2023

Building 22A&B Association

Bronx County Chorus currently has openings in all sections and always welinterested in joining is welcome to visit rehearsals, meet the director and chorus chorus within this area, Bronx County Chorus is proud to say that all featured Zoom concert productions of last Spring 2021 and holiday season 2021 on YouTube, search by or online at

, and leave a detailed message that includes your contact inforBronx County Chorus is made possible with funds from the Statewide Com-

––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

NAACP

Mission Statement: Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimfoundly affected the struggle for civil rights and the course of 20th Century cent meeting, we discussed upcoming meeting topics we hope to initiate and the Scholarship: ble and be accepted in a full-time, matriculated, degree-granting program at an uating students to apply!

54th NAACP Image Awards BET.

Follow us on Facebook: Co-op City #2210and mail to: N.A.A.C.P. Co-op City, Einstein Station, P.O. Box 75-3111, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

––Brenda Brown

Garage Reminders:

• Follow Speed Limit - 5MPH

• Observe One-Way and Do Not Enter Signs

• Park Centered Within Lines/Not Angled or Taking Two Spots

• Watch For Pedestrians - Turn Corners Slowly

• Avoid Walking Down the Middle of Ramps or Lanes

• Be Mindful of Your Surroundings at All Times.

Remember to get your Co-op City Times every Saturday for all our commu––Betty Leak

Building 19 Association

The Association will have more dates and times when we will be collecting

––Leon Tulton

Building 21 Association

The next 21 Association General Session Gathering will be: Thursday, Zoom.

If you

enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows:

– List all “emergency” contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor

2. Co-op City Times – Place them at each apartment door (delivered to the

3. Elevator notices

4. Promote:

5. Encourage your neighbors to: Vote – Vote – Vote! in the Riverbay

6.

If you have questions regarding The 21 Association, you have three ways Everyone from

“Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals “A FORCE FOR GOOD…” ––Michelle Marbury

For up-to-date communication from Riverbay Corporation, read the Co-op City Times, delivered to your building lobby and the community

Emergency Food Pantry (Free): 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (entrance faces basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 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 pick up or after. It is a 30/31 day rotation, on average. Black Forum will text registered guests if items outside of regular distribution 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. Please do not bring black shopping bags, since they pose a health hazard. We require masks and physical distancing.

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 11:00

guests will register or recertify at the 920 Baychester location, while Section 5 guests go to the Co-op City United Methodist Church.

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, Medirequired for all 2022 registered guests wanting to continue visiting the pantry in 2023. These guests must also show the required documentation listed above. Guests should apply by the end of April 2023 even if they do not plan to pick up food until later in the year.

All occupants within a household must be present at the time of registration/

Black Forum has used orange bags to pack monthly packages for distribution. The cost of the bags has tripled, so the pantry will pack the canned goods directly in bags you provide. Thus, four to six sturdy and clean (non-black) bags are a must on your visit. Please note that we reserve the right to not provide certain items if we believe cross contamination may occur. This is for your safety. Please help us by bringing enough bags.

Defensive Driving Class: Black Forum is not sponsoring in-person defensive driving classes at this time, but an online version of the course is available at the Empire Safety Council website: https://www.empiresafetycouncil.com/. Use

Contact Us: Reach out to us at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. ––D. Illis

Section 4 Partnership

Our next gathering will take place on Friday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. on Zoom

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 year.

50th Anniversary T-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. 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 byemailing: 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.

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

––Michelle Marbury

Greetings, to neighbors and friends.

The Building 20 Association met last Thursday. If you missed it, the following are the highlights:

First of all, I thank the Riverbay staff for the excellent job they did in our meeting room. The room was warm and comfortable.

The Recreation Committee has planned a social event for Saturday, January 28, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Building 20 Association meeting room in Section B. It will be a monthly event for all Building 20 residents. There will be games,

The Decorating Committee is attempting to enhance the appearance of our meeting room. If residents would like to donate pictures or other decorations, please do so. Also, we have giveaways: World Book Encyclopedia, Encyclopedia Britannica, novels, movies, carts, walkers and much more.

The Special Projects committee is following up with Riverbay regarding the problems in our building and apartments.

The Sick and Shut-in Committee has created a memorial plaque in remembrance of the neighbors and friends in Building 20 who passed away.

monthly meetings beginning February 16. Participation is optional.

We have created goals/objectives for the Building 20 Association. We are working on creating a motto and invite the Building 20 residents to bring your idea(s) to our next general membership meeting on Thursday, February 16.

On February 11 from 4:00-5:00 p.m., the Building 20 Association will present, “Children’s Story Telling.” The children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Please call 718-671-5957, if you have questions or comments.

––Francine Jones

African American Association

Be the vision you want your people, your children and your or call: 929-430-3255.The African American Association of Co-op send a check or money order only.

To provide a forum for African-American issues of importance that affect our lives;

To address problems affecting the African-American community in Co-op City in particular – and the African-American community in general;

To provide and make accessible the most up-to-date and accurate information, through educational lectures, forums, study groups, etc. – to enable critical analysis and intelligent decisions based on fact;

To provide cultural awareness, programs, educational scholarships, and social activities for our youth.

your participation (Contact respective instructor indicated below for updates.)

Belly Dance Classes with Xonia Wilson – Contact: Xonia, 646-301-9438.

– Contact: Cynthia, 917903-7073.

Salsa Class with Keith Witherspoon – Contact: Keith, 917-561-6211.

– Contact: Meena at 917-863-1507.

Co-op City Baptist Church “Gospel Line Dancers” with Joyce Smith –Contact: Joyce, 718-320-0714.

––Michelle Marbury

Section Five Association

their respective building and representatives of Section 5 newly reorganized uninvolved and better represented community within Co-op City.

will work towards the goal of resolving the concerns of our community. As a reminder, Section Five is beautifully comprised of ten high-rise buildings, townclean up and made presentable to those who would want to ponder by the rivour area; please go to YouTube

To obtain the maximum quality of life for all shareholders residing in Section 5.

To act as a liaison between management and the building associations and townhouse associations in all problem areas. a strong and vibrant organization representing the ten high-risers plus a cluster make all those who started this organization for the betterment of our community ––H. Overman

IMPORTANT!

For up-to-date communication from Riverbay Corporation, read the Co-op City Times, delivered to your building lobby and the community centers on Saturdays, and

secretary.

On January 31, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and February 4, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., I will be taking the names of the candidates in the Association Room.

On February 5, a poster of all the candidates will be posted in the bulletin board, which is located in the lobby. Then on February 25, from 3 p.m. to 4

During the week of January 8, at about 8:00 a.m., three teenagers

out in our staircases using drugs, burning paper, leaving a lot of garbage, uri-

If you see something that is not right happening in the building, you do not concern as shareholders.

During this new norm, I would like to thank the current Building 8 Associa––Azalea McDavid

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Dear friends and residents, for the commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King weekend, we hope that each of us remembers and has committed to making our world ultimately a world of peace and justice for all. Today, his writings stand as part of the great writings of our history. In those writings, Dr. King wrote about vicious hangings and acts of cruelty at the “will and whim” of cruel mobs. Dr. King was assassinated in 1968, and I was heading back to college from spring break. Our college civil rights organization took immediate action to present opportunities to grieve and honor Dr. King. A scholarship was created in his name, and we swore to continue his mission. And still in 2023, we are on that mission.

been committed to supporting Co-op City for way over thirty years. They never discredited the ideals of our Mitchell-Lama middle-income development. Mr. lems and set up solutions have been exemplary. Thank you for all that and more.

Soon, the next Riverbay Board of Directors election will be headlining the Co-op City Times. Yes, come February 2023, it will be time to prepare. Candidates will be asking for your signature to get on the ballot then the campaigns are underway. Voting is your cooperator responsibility, so prepare to do it.

ping, many medical services, exercise and rehabilitation and socialization opportunities all within walking distance; and those items contribute to a robust community.

Disappointingly, regarding having a meeting in Building 21, their executive members have gotten back to us and responded that their meeting room is not

and shout-outs. All your news is welcome, anything of importance to you is important to me.

Reviewing garbage procedures: the white bin is for paper, while green and blue are for all other house garbage. Mattresses are required to be covered. Use pedestrian bins and pails for masks. Clothes for recycling should be brought

bay “RUOK” emergency contact program. This is critical for those living alone or with a chronic sickness. Seniors, get involved with JASA.

gift with respect to their son, John, 57, who succumbed to cancer on Sat-

extend our deep and sincere condolences to the know no more sorrow.

––Eva KindaichiLazaar

Baychester Library is temporarily closed for renovations to make improvements to the branch. Holds can be picked up at the Eastchester Library, 1385 E. Gun Hill Rd., Bronx, NY. The library is expected to reopen in February.

Lost Ring

Graduation Ring; City College of New York; 1966.

The stone has three Greek letters on it: Beta Sigma Rho.

Lost in or around Food Universe in the Bartow Mall a couple of weeks ago.

If found, please contact: Stewart Berman at (347) 880-2235.

AARP Chapter #4997

in the future.

From Mrs. Wilson, our Good and Welfare contact, Be Safe-Be Healthy-Be Aware

––Ann Purnell

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Greetings, Retirees and friends.

Trip Committee our trip to the Resorts World Casino in the Catskills

Happy Birthday

Condolences

Scholarship Committee – Scholarship applica sion of completed applications to the scholarship

Newsletter Committee Membership

Goose Island Seniors

Valentine’s Party Resorts Casino

“Moses” Sight and Sound Theater

Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard

Carnival Cruise 2023

Notary Bingo

ture taken at entrance.

Game Day

To all members:

Good and Welfare General Meeting

––Georgianna Rodriguez

Sick and Shut-in:

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JASA Co-op City NORC Program Invites You for These In-Person & Virtual Activities

Please call Einstein OAC at 718-671-5161 to schedule appointment for: Hair styling, 1st & 3rd Wed., 9 a.m.11 a.m. Braids, haircuts, shape-up, twist, ponytails, curls and more. Facials & Manicure, Mon., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

JASA Einstein Black History Month Celebration – “African American Dance,” Tues., Feb. 21st – 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Lunch/refreshments served. Tickets: $4.

JASA Einstein Public Notary – Tues., 10 a.m.-12 p.m., and Thurs., 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Aldi – Wed., Feb. 8 and Feb. 22; $4. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m., and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. Only10 seats available. Participants must be registered with JASA.

BJ/Shoprite – Fri., Feb. 10; $6. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m., and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. Only 10 seats available. Participants must be registered with JASA.

Costco – Fri., Feb. 3rd and Feb. 24; $4. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Dreiser: 10:15 a.m. and Einstein: 10:30 a.m. Only 10 seats available. Participants must be registered with JASA.

Payment Due NOW – African American Heritage Tour of Philadelphia – Thurs., Feb. 16, $124. Deluxe

motor coach transportation. African American Museum. Lunch included at Golden Corral. Pick-ups: Bartow, 7:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 7:45 a.m.; Einstein, 8 a.m. Wait list only.

Free Financial Counseling Services started on Jan. 9, and Free Tax Services starting on Jan. 30, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., appointment only in collaboration with Ariva. Please call 718-320-2066 to make appointment.

Medicare Information w/Alex Wu from the Dept. of the Aging – every Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.,

Are you interested in learning (virtual) how to tailor your own clothes? Would you like to attend virtual crochet classes? Please register at 718-320-2066.

Would you like to be part of a vocal program that will culminate in a concert for the community? Ses-

ration with Riverbay and the Onaje Allan Gumbs and Sandra Gumbs Community JazzArts Foundation.

Concerts in Motion – Mondays, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Call in #: 646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 527-067-8391.

Bereavement Support Group w/Dr. Smith –Mon., 1 p.m. Dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 839 6918 9974, Passcode: 520396.

Painting Class w/Dmitriy – Mondays, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 846 0511 1606, Passcode: 585936.

Notary – Appointment only, call 718-320-2066. Available at Tues., 9 a.m.10:30 a.m.; Weds. and Thurs., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Einstein Center, Room 34, Thurs., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Painting Classes – Every Wed., 9-11 a.m. Zoom meeting. Dial in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 920 9563 1147, Passcode: 024057.

Meditation Class – GPC (Grandparents), 11 a.m.12 p.m., 3rd Thurs. of every month. Dial in #: 929-2056099, Meeting ID: 991 1390 5105, Passcode: 170462.

Technology class w/Ralph Lucenti – Smart devices and computers, Thurs., 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Dial in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 862 5043 9695, Passcode: 896989.

Line Dancing with Bartow Swingers – Mon., 12-1 p.m. at Bartow Center, Rm. 31; Wed. and Fri., 12-1 p.m. at Dreiser Center, Rm. 2.

JASA Bartow Arts and Crafts show for Black History Month – Sat., Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bartow Center, Rm. 31.

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066 (Schedule subject to change without notice)

Payments for trips at 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.

MENU Fee for lunch is $2 & $5 for guest. ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk. Menu subject to change without notice.

KOSHER: Hot Deli Roast

Beef, Baked Potato, Roasted

String Beans, Rye Bread

Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Tuna Noodle Casserole

NON-KOSHER: Spanish

Style Beef Stew, Brown Rice

Sauteed String Beans

KOSHER: Italian Herb

Chicken Cutlet, Toasted Egg

Barley w/Mushroom & Onion, Roasted Zucchini, Whole Wheat

Bread, Fresh Fruit & Juice,

ALT: Baked Breaded Fish

NON-KOSHER: Baked

Chicken Thighs, Baked Sweet

Potato, Broccoli w/Toasted

Garlic

KOSHER: Pasta Primavera, Roasted Mushrooms, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice, ALT: Vegetable Cutlet

NON-KOSHER: Baked Fish w/Mushrooms and Peppers

Caribbean-Style Roasted Cabbage w/Carrots

Bartow Center (929) 399-1394. Room 31, unless otherwise noted.

KOSHER: Apricot Glazed Salmon, Wild Rice, California Blend Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice, ALT: Egg Frittata

NON-KOSHER: Pork Roast w/Mango Chutney, Bowtie Pasta, Steamed Spinach

KOSHER: Sweet and Sour

Chicken, Spinach Noodle

Kugel, Winter Blend

Vegetables, Challah Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Gefilte Fish

NON-KOSHER: Vegetable

Lasagna, Baby Carrots w/ Parsley

Einstein Center (718) 671-5161. Room 49, unless otherwise noted.

Open Mic Singing & Poetry

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Let’s Get It On Zumba 1-2 p.m., Rm. 45

Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345. Room 7, unless otherwise noted.

Chair Yoga w/Charles Tyler 10-11 a.m., Zoom only, 1-646-876-9923, Meeting

ID: 995 6534 1173,

Passcode: 855423

Stay Well Exercise w/Denise

10 a.m.-11 a.m., Room 2

Piano Sing Along Class in-person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Smartphone and tablet Literacy w/Julesa, In-person, 1:15-2:15 p.m.

Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., Rm. 2. Computer Learning w/Ralph Zoom only: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Dial-in #: 347-893-2966, Meeting ID: 936 8132 9040,

Passcode: 259554.

Blood Pressure, 1st & 3rd Tues. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2

Art, In-person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tai-Chi, In-person,

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

––M. Chambers

Community Protestant Church

Our schedule is as follows:

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Second Sunday

Third Sunday

Fourth Sunday

Fifth Sunday

Every Wednesday

Every Wednesday Zoom

––Sarita Tidball

Church of God’s Children

Circle of Christ Church Iglesia Circulo De Cristo

Come As You Are…

Facebook Facebook YouTube

Monday-Friday: Facebook Live

Tuesday: Facebook Live,

Thursday: Facebook Live

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday Services: Kids Career Day/Mid-Winter Break Come Join Us:

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Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.-

––Pastor Elisamuel Colón

Take pride in your home and community!

Pentecostal Tabernacle

Focus:

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––Bishop Nancy Rosario

MetroCard Bus

The bus only makes one stop in Co-op City: Some services offered by the bus are:

For more MetroCard information, please visit new.mta.info/fares.

God Desires a Relationship with Mankind

––Rev. R. Sibblies

Church of the New Vision

Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Church of the New Vision and Pastors Kenneth and Deborah Hodge welcome you to worship with us at 115 Einstein Loop North, Bronx, NY 10475. Church phone: 718-671-8746 and Pastor’s phone: 914-522-5039.

Our scripture verse for 2023 is: (Luke 10:27) “

Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and Sunday service will be at 11:00 a.m. Masks are required and temperature will be taken.

Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study starts at 7:00 p.m. The Conference Line number: 646-769-9900; Access Code: 3099388.

Sunday, January 22nd Worship Service: “Press On.”

Scripture: (Philippians 3: 13-14) “Brethren, I count not myself to have apand reaching forth unto those things which are before. Press toward the mark

Save the Date: Church of New Vision, VIP StarNetwork and Amen Ministries present: on Saturday, January 28, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the church, located at 115 Einstein Loop. Flu and booster shots will also be available. Registration is required. To register, scan the QR code (right) or contact Church of New Vision at info@churchnewvisionbx.org, or amenministriesrev314@gmail.com or contact L. Scott at 718-671-2623.

Choose Healthy Life, Quest Diagnostics and United Way of NYC will provide a clinical set of laboratory tests and measurements that are completed to risk areas. Blueprint for Wellness screenings are not a replacement for routine examinations with a primary care provider, they are a convenient way for individuals to keep an eye on their health risks. We look forward to you registering and attending. This is a free health screening to the community.

Your contributions, tithes and offerings can be mailed to Church of New Vision, P.O. Box 75-3037, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Thank you.

––Brenda Brown

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us for Worship Service tomorrow in-person at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Masks are required. The 11:00 a.m. service is also available on Zoom at https://us04web. zoom.us/j/9623430102 or Zoom Telephone Conference Line: 646-568-7788, or Conference ID: 962 343 0102, Password: 788175#.

Rev. Williams asks everyone to call into the Sunday Worship service or Wednesday Bible class using Zoom through your computer or dialing in using the Zoom information shown above.

The Scholarship Ministry invites all to join them on a trip on June 26, 2023

the Smoky Mountain National Park and much more. The cost of the trip is $765 per person based on double occupancy. The due date for the $100 deposit has been extended to January 28. Final payment is due March 5, 2023. To make a reservation or for additional information, call Sis. Brenda Robinson at 718-6711271 or Sister Claudette Cutler Day at 718-379-0541.

Adult Sunday School classes are held on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in-person. Classes are also available on The Free Call Conference.com Line dial-in number: 857-357-0254, Access Code is 660065#.

Young Teens Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m., call-in number: 701-8025240, Access Code: 2528913. Teens Class is held at 9:30 a.m. Call-in number: 702-843-2644, Access Code: 2676710. Juniors Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m. Call-in number: 737-774-8306, Access Code: Juniors.

Mid-week Bible Study will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Prayer Warriors Prayer service is held on Thursdays at noon. Prayer Service is also held on Fridays at 10 a.m.

Friday Evening Prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Please note, it is not

All Prayer services can be joined using the Free Call Conference.com Line dial-in number, 857-357-0254, Access Code is 660065#.

The church has a free app. You can go to your app store, Apple, Android, Google or wherever you get your apps, and put in “Co op CBC.” Share this information with family, friends and neighbors.

Please keep each other in prayer and be wise in your decisions. Please continue to mask-up, practice social distancing and stay safe!

“God will strengthen us as we continue to 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

Traditional Synagogue

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City is proud to announce the appointment of Rabbi Avraham Eliyahu Parks to be our religious leader. We welcome everyone to join us.

Entrance to our synagogue for Saturday services is on the side door of Building 27B.

The synagogue would appreciate donations to keep our shul open. If you would like to help, go to www.Gofundme.com/Traditional-Synagogue-of-Co-op-City to donate.

General Information

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

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 28, at 6:00 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, February 3, at 4:55 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, we wish 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, Saul Weber, and to all our members who will be celebrating their birthday or anniversary in January. Please send me your name 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

Greater Love Refuge Ministries

“Therefore, whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock, and the rain descended, the

it was founded on the rock. But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand,

Spiritual Food for Thought: These are times in which you sometimes feel goes on around you, it matters that you stay spiritually connected and stand strong in faith. Relationship with God transcends everything earthly and creates a stability that is beyond what is natural.

Bishop Boyce Landrum, Overseer, and Sr. Pastor of Greater Love Refuge Ministries, Pastor Carol Landrum, and the Greater Love Christian Church family invite you to in-person Worship on Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m., preceded by a continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School (youth and adult) at 10:30 a.m. We are a non-denominational, multi-generational, teaching, preaching, faith and Bible-way church conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, NY 10475; enter by way of the main entrance. Our telephone number is 347-920-5607.

You are welcome to join us tomorrow morning, January 29, for Morning Worship led by the Deacon Board. Our very own Deacon Louise Birthwright will be the speaker. Come out and be blessed!

Are you or someone you know in need of prayer? Well, Jesus is always on the main line! Please join our weekly Prayer Line on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. and Thursday evening beginning at 8 p.m. and one of our prayer warriors will pray for you. You are welcome to quietly listen in, bring a testimony of praise, a Scripture reading, a song and, of course, all prayer requests. The call-in number is 351-999-3024; no access code is required.

Our Outreach and Missions Ministry is preparing for the next homeless shelter outreach event on Saturday, February 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are now collecting new or clean and gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves, sweaters and socks. Donations can be dropped off at the church on Friday evenings from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thank you to our family, friends and neighbors for your continued support.

Grace & Peace,

––Pastor Carol Landrum

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PSYCHIATRIC

Are You Feeling Stressed Out?

Compassionate Psychiatric Provider can assist you with your holistic well-being virtually.

• Insurances Accepted: Cigna, Evernorth, Optum, United Health/Optum, Oscar. • No insurance: Sliding Scale Fee.

• Nurse Prescriber

• Pet erapy Letter

• E-prescribe/mail-order Pharmacy

• Pharmacogenetic Testing

• Psychiatric Consultant/Diagnostician

• Holistic Coach

• Psychotherapy

• NYS Medical Marijuana Card

Sandra Santana, MSN, PMHNP-BC / 646-217-2120

Donizetti Building 4 Association

Cooperators,

Please be advised that Building 4 Association will be sponsoring what we -

Building 27 Association

Cooperators have received from Riverbay the window guard form and safety -

Our second association event will be a bus trip to Resorts International Casino

Date

Bus Departs AC

Departure Time

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To make your reservations, contact:

Reminders

• All association meetings for the Building 4 Association are held on the sec-

• Please continue to be a good neighbor and check on all elderly, sick or

––Dawn Mitchell

Building 33 Association

the worst sounds you ever want to hear is the sound of your car hitting some-

Evelyn Brown

we are happy to have her free and ready to continue Building 27 Association –

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“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” ––Coretta Scott King.

––H. Overman

Walk good, —Andrea D. Mayo

RIVERBAY ANONYMOUS WHISTLEBLOWER HOTLINE

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).