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Co-op City Times / January 29, 2022
Building 18 Association
Building 21 Association
Hi, neighbors. Please continue to follow CDC guidelines, wear your mask, wash your hands frequently and maintain proper social distance. If you have not taken the Covid–19 vaccine and booster yet, please think about getting it to protect yourself and others. Stay out of the hospital.
The next 21 Association General Session Gathering will be: Thursday, February 25, via Zoom at 7 p.m. (Note: Fourth Thursday of each month.)
doors. It is very important that your apartment door is self–closing after seeing report to Maintenance if you have a door problem. To the bereaved families, we give you our deepest sympathies. To the homebound, we wish you a speedy recovery. Please stay alert and check on our seniors during this icy cold weather. Be safe, be well and be happy to all of you. ––Gertie Brown
Section 5 Association We trust all is well, we went through a trying time, however, we wish all the best of health. The Section 5 Association represents the concerns of all ten buildings and townhouses. We want to acknowledge and thank CB 10 District Mgr. Matthew Cruz for his help with the Einstein Loop BxM7 express bus stop location that was no longer accessible. The shareholders who lived in the Einstein location had to walk additional blocks to board the bus. We brought this to the attention of CB10 Dist. Mgr. Matthew Cruz who graciously met with myself and Nelson Sweeting representing Section 5 Association. We met in April of 2021, he viewed the Einstein location, took pictures and assured us he would look into the situation. The task was completed and taken care of by Dist. Mgr. Matthew Cruz as well as others who were also advocating for the return of our express bus stop. The Section 5 Association thanks all who were involved for their support. We are a community and it is great to come together in a time of need. Thank you all. The President of Section 5 Association, Mr. Robert Hedgpeth, sends his appreciation. ––H. Overman
NAACP Mission Statement: Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. Special thanks to our general meeting guest speaker, Ana Cristina Garcia, representative of NY Presbyterian Government and Community Affairs, which is one of the largest comprehensive healthcare facilities in the world and the largest in New York. She shared information on improving the Sickle Cell Care Program; Care on Demand, CHALK Program (plant-based diet in highrisk areas), obesity, asthma and community partnerships. To sign up for the newsletter, go to: healthmatters.nyp.org. We also viewed CEO and NAACP President Derrick Johnson’s message on the importance of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 that is proposed legislation that would restore and strengthen parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, certain portions of which were struck down by two United States Supreme Court decisions. In addition, we watched a video that reviewed
All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: 1. Contact Numbers and distribute to each neighbor. 2. Co-op City Times: Place at each apartment door. (Delivered Saturdays.) 3. Elevator Notices: Read them and talk to your neighbors about them. 4. Promote: Meetings, clubs and gatherings. 5. Encourage your neighbors to: • Vote – Vote – Vote! In the Riverbay election. Public Safety: 718-671-3050; CSO: 718-320-3300 6. That’s it! If you have questions regarding the 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information. Email: 21association@gmail.com. Call: 347-504-1821. Attend the monthly general meetings via Zoom video conference. Everyone from all buildings, plan to come and join us at Building 21. Bring a friend. “Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals a force for good.” ––Michelle Marbury
NCNW Youth Committee: It is that time of year again! Save the date, Saturday, February 26, the Youth Committee will be presenting their 21st annual Black History celebration. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and to ensure the safety of members and guests, this event will be virtual. The theme for this year will focus on health and wellness. We are currently looking for youth to show how they practice healthy habits such as a yoga or meditation demonstration or creating healthy meals. We are also looking for poets and musicians. If you or anyone you know may be interested, please email ncnwcoopcityyouth@gmail.com. Youth Section: The Co-op City Youth Section would like to thank family, friends and members for their generous donations that were received for the visors will be going shopping and donating the collected items to our Bronx Fund Raising: Thank you to everyone who supported our popcorn fundraiser. Proceeds will help to support our community programs and events. We must be vigilant all year round and spread awareness on this atrocity. On Saturday, January presentation titled: Shatter the Silence: Action Required! Committee members were: Dr. Johnetta B. Cole, NCNW National Chair and President; Sandra K. Esq., NCNW Executive Director; Dr. Que English, Moderator; Chief Bumpers, co-moderator; and other committee members from across the United States and
Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. After the vote, CEO Derrick Johnson stated: “Today’s shameful outcome revealed who stands for, and who stands against democracy. The Voting Rights
boroughs. It also takes place around some sporting venues, some schools and
Anything short of protecting the right to vote is a death sentence for democracy.
or perhaps they may be coerced with education and other opportunities. Panelists
The NAACP was founded in February: Established in New York City on February 12, 1909 by a group that included African American leaders such as W.E.B. Du Bois and Ida B. Wells-Barnett, they formally announced the formation of a new organization. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People would have a profound effect on the struggle for civil rights and
others through the trauma of being a victim, in addition to spreading awareness
seeking equality for all. Founder’s Day Membership Campaign, January - February 12th: The community at-large is welcomed to become a new member. For members, renew your membership, gift a membership to another or upgrade your membership to become a Silver Life Member. 53rd NAACP Image Awards is on Sat., February 26, at 8:00 p.m. on BET. 113th NAACP National Convention, July 13-20, Atlantic City, NJ. To follow NAACP’s statements and trending topics, go to: NAACP.org. We Need You in the Fight: Each and every NAACP member makes a difference to the complex, ongoing work of advancing racial equality. Join this multigenerational network of activists dismantling structural racism by using your power to take action on the most pressing issues of our time. Become a member or gift a membership: adults are $30 and youths are $10. Make check/money order payable to: NAACP Co-op City #2210 and mail to: NAACP Co-op City, Einstein Station, P.O. Box 75-3111, Bronx, NY 10475. ––Brenda Brown
NCNW members and guests were also asked to take the Red Card Pledge to spread awareness and to help put an end to violence and discrimination against women. Go to www.redcardpledge.com to take the pledge. The Red Card Pledge was launched at the UN in 2020. NCNW is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the UN. Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of NCNW, was appointed by President Harry S. Truman to attend the founding conference of the United Nations in 1945, and she was the only woman of color in attendance. Join NCNW! www.ncnwcoopcitysection.com. ––Lori Melton
If you see something, call the Public Safety dispatcher at (718) 671-3050. Be sure to give as many details as possible since this will help to apprehend the responsible person(s).
