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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 can be found on YouTube eOTDA.

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.

Below are some tips for EBT card users to protect them- that may hide parts of the machine or anything unusual like reported that the rate of response from shareholders is exceptionally low.

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.

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 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

• 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.

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

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.