Co-op City Times 02/11/2023

February is National Heart Health Month!

City Lifts Municipal Vaccine Mandate

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Cooperators March for Police Reform

BY P.M. CAMPBELL

On Saturday, February 4, Co-op City organizations and cooperators braved frigid temperatures and heavy winds to assemble in the Bartow Mall to express outrage at the Jan. 10, 2023 assault and murder of 29-year old Tyre Nichols by Floyd Justice in Police Act.”

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Reminder to Eligible Shareholders: Apply for SCRIE or DRIE

Michelle Marbury of the African American Association of Co-op City, Section 4 Partnership, and a Riverbay Board director, lamented the lack of systemic organizer Marlene Smith expressed her disappointment at the low turn-out say---

The march was sponsored by a host of community organizations including the Dreiser Loop, Spanish-American Community Club, Section 5 Association, Section

Photo by P.M. Campbell

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Council Reviews Mayor’s Mental Health Outreach Directive

City

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Three City Council committees came together on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 to discuss and analyze Mayor Eric Adams’ mental health outreach directive.

basic human needs to the extent that they are a danger to themselves,” accordThe Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction, the Commit-

who live in high-rise buildings where children age 10 years and younger reside or visit. Townhouse residents do not receive the annual mailing but like them installed.

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Board of Directors’ Emergency Meeting - February 6, 2023

Emergency Resolution

SUBMITTED BY: Jacqueline Smith

#23-07

SECONDED BY: Rod Saunders; Lynette Wright

EMERGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING: February 6, 2023

WHEREAS, Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison retired effective January 31, 2023;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that until further notice, the budget line item for the Gen-

Emergency Resolution #23-08

SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Lambright

SECONDED BY: Leslie Peterson, Sonia Feliciano

EMERGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING: February 6, 2023

WHEREAS, Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison retired effective January 31, 2023; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has by Resolution 23-07 frozen the budget line for the position of General Manager; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Riverbay Bylaws Artablished by the President or the Board of Directors, [the General Manager] shall have charge of the day to day operations of the Corporation and such the President or the Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, said authority has lapsed; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Riverbay Bylaws Artiduties and have such powers as may be assigned to

eral Manager position is frozen.

YES: Monique Coleman, Sonia Feliciano, Anika Green-Watson, Kevin Lambright, Andrea Y. Leslie, Leslie Peterson, Rod Saunders, Jacqueline Smith, Lynette Wright

ABSENT: Cylich, Marbury, Rosario, Johnson, Richardson, Sampson PASSED

them from time to time by the Board of Directors.”

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Article 4, Section 9 of the Riverbay Corporation Bylaws, Cary Smith, the Assistant Executive General Manager of the Riverbay Corporation, is hereby vested with the power and authority to execute documents necessary for the day to day operation and administration of the Corporation, such as purchase orders, surrender agreements, reasonable accommodation approvals, papers necessary for initiating and prosecuting court proceedings, and such other documents as may be necessary to conduct the day-to-day business of the Corporation.

YES: Monique Coleman, Sonia Feliciano, Anika Green-Watson, Kevin Lambright, Andrea Y. Leslie, Leslie Peterson, Rod Saunders, Jacqueline Smith, Lynette Wright

ABSENT: Cylich, Marbury, Rosario, Johnson, Richardson, Sampson

PASSED

Mandate

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protect themselves and those around them from Covid-19.”

Municipal employees who were terminated for refusing to submit proof of vaccination will not automatically regain their former positions, but will instead have the opportunity to “apply for positions with their former agencies through existing city rules and regulations and hiring processes,” as explained in the press release.

failing to submit vaccination proof.

As part of the change to the vaccine requirement, visitors will no longer be required to show proof of at least one vaccine dose to enter DOE school buildings.

While face masks are not mandatory in DOE buildings except in situations where an individual recently tested positive for Covid-19, the NYC Department of Mental Health and Hygiene released a universal indoor masking recommendation in December strongly encouraging all New Yorkers to wear a mask while inside an indoor public setting. Parents can read more about the current DOE Covid-19 guidelines online at: schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/covid-information.

mented in 2021 by former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio. NYC was lifted when Mayor Adams announced he was lifting the private sector vaccine mandate as well as the vaccine requirement in place for PSAL athletics.

In the latest data for the 10475 area code, which incorporates Co-op City and Edenwald, the rolling 7-day positivity rate was 9.52%, according to the NYC Department of Health online database. NYCDOH data also showed that in the 10475 area code 79.88% of individuals have at least one vaccine dose, 74.77% are fully vaccinated and of those individuals who are fully vaccinated 14.94% have also received a bivalent booster dose.

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Assemblyman’s Lobby Visits

2nd Front Page Co-op City Times

Lehman Center: “Without Arts Who Are We”

BY P.M. CAMPBELL

hall supports more than 2,000 audience members, serves 200,000 viewing experience with a new lobby, box

Bedford Park Blvd. W, and is accessible via public transportation.

Eva Bornstein has extensive experience but she became the executive director of

Assemblyman Mike Benedetto will host his next Co-op City Lobby Visits on:

• Thurs., Feb. 16 – 140 Casals

• Thurs., March 2 – 600

Lobby visits run from 5:15 p.m. -7 p.m.

These visits allow shareholders to interact with the assemblyman

Baychester Library Virtual

Events

Baychester Library is temporarily closed for renovations.

tions/baychester for information

children and adults. Holds can be picked up at Eastchester Library, 1385 E. Gun Hill Rd., Bronx, NY.

The Baychester library is expected to reopen this month.

To find all open NYPL

Test & Treat Mobile Van in Co-op City

NYC Test & Treat Corps’ Mobile Test to Treat unit is availp.m. as follows next week:

Mon., Tues.: 135 Einstein Loop

Wed./Thurs.: 2049 Bartow Ave.

Fri./Sat./Sun.: 177 Dreiser Loop. Locations are approximate

The mobile van offers PCR, Anyone who tests positive at the van can speak with an onsite cliniPaxlovid anti-viral medication. Appointments not required. available. Insurance is not necessary; service is open to everyone.

Co-op City shareholders are homeowners, not tenants.

describing how her mother would take her to concerts in her native Krakow, Poland. She navigates calls from “agents, artists,

Lehman Center functions as a cultural-community bridge. The center connects people from every background through the power of performance. Bornstein emphasized that “[T]he resith production of Ain’t Misbehavin’ was curated

th

Co-op City shareholders have patronized Lehman Center for the Performing Arts for decades, and have a wide array of musical interests from classical, to jazz and R&B. As lovers of the arts, our shareholders would agree with Eva Born-

Assemblyman Benedetto Provides Free Income Tax Prep for Seniors

Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto, in conjunction with the income tax preparation for seniors 62 years of age or older who reside within the boundaries of his district (Co-op City, Throggs

10, and is limited to seniors who meet the following criteria:

Complete copies of 2022 federal and state returns must be included

Name, Social Security number, and date of birth of all people claimed on the return as taxpayers and dependents under $50,000

You must provide us with a telephone or cellphone number at which you can be reached during normal business hours and on Saturdays

your tax paperwork

refund into your checking account

Let us know if there have been any changes in taxpayers or dependents from your 2022 return, such as birth or death of a taxpayer or dependent.

Seniors are encouraged to bring all their tax documents to Assem(The tax preparer will collect documentation only until Friday, March 10, and no more taxes will be done after that date. All participants will be contacted when the forms are completed.)

lege as a service to the community. All returns will indicate that they were prepared by a non-preparer.

320-2220.

Let us know…

If you have news you’d like to share with your neighbors, please give us a call at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3375/6; or email: cctimes@ riverbaycorp.com.

MATTRESS DISPOSAL

The City of New York requires all residents to fully cover all mattresses or box springs in a sealed plastic bag for garbage disposal and collection. This rule is intended to prevent the spread of any bed bug activity.

Please note that mattresses infested by bed bugs disposal. Please contact your respective CSO for an appointment with the exterminator. This is a free service provided by Riverbay Corporation.

Under the rule, failure to place a mattress or box spring in a proper bag will result in a $100 residents who violate this rule may be subject to a fees. (The City of New York and Riverbay do not provide mattress or box spring bags or covers.)

Plastic bags to cover mattresses and box springs are available at department stores, home improvement centers and large moving companies. They can also be purchased online.

Please follow this rule when disposing of mattresses and/or box springs.

These covered items are then to be brought to the basement Ash Cart room where they will be picked up for proper trash collection.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.

––CSO

Eva Bornstein

Lehman Center after renovations

Photos courtesy Lehman Center

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which is processed through the NYC Department of Finance. For information and application forms, visit https://on.nyc.gov/3T7fZLN, or call 311.

Shareholders already enrolled in the SCRIE and DRIE programs are mailed

www.nyc.gov/contactdrie

. Virtual all of the following criteria:

all persons mediately fective. Supporting documents include: Current year Social Security award letter (2023)

occupant in unit

a rent controlled apartment

a Limited Dividend development

a redevelopment company development

a rent regulated hotel or single room occupancy unit

convenience caused.

Building 5 Association

The Building 5 Association salutes Black History Month. In all three buildings there are displays honoring the legacy of Black Americans. We salute those in medicine, education, entertainment, politics, science and mathematics.

We encourage all our cooperatives to be engaged. Our next monthly meeting is Wednesday, February 15, at 7 p.m.

who wish to participate.

Enjoy Black History Month.

––Joyce Duncan

Building 27 Association

Hello, neighbors. We hope all is well and the New Year 2023 will be better and healthy for us all. We are still not out of the woods yet. Keep the masks on around gatherings. How about the bitter cold that crept up on us? Stay warm.

Cooperators have received the Window Guards form and Fire Safety Notice and the deadline is February 15, 2023 to comply. If you do not have children living with you,

are required in dwellings with three apartments or more and children under the age of 10.

SCRIE/DRIE – A session will be held by Mary Pearson in our association room, Building C rear lobby, at 7 p.m. on February 16. A notice will be posted.

African-American History celebrated in the month of February – The African-American Association of Co-op City presented its 26th annual Black History Film Festival. The event was presented by Zoom and dial-in. The AAAC did not disappoint. The tributes were very much to date, as most deceased in 2022.

The program and presenters were outstanding. For example, one of the youth is 14 years of age and a product of the Blue Nile Passage, Inc. that originated under the leadership youth is a born speaker at such a young age. He proudly announced not to look down on anyone, for the grace of God there goes I. Yes, what a strong young black youth.

Happy birthday to those celebrating this month. We continue to offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to the families that lost loved ones. We wish all the best of health birthday by sending you a card; she is excellent in sharing good will. Also, notify her of of any illness, or if a neighbor has become deceased or transferred to a nursing home.

“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” –Margaret Wheatley

––H. Overman

Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

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

Successful Aging Workshop – On Saturday, February 25, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. in the Building 10 Association room, a workshop will be held on Successful Aging. The workshop will be hosted by our very own Karina Williams, BSN Health Educator from Building 10C. The

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, the money collected supplies, and refreshments etc.

Window Guard/Peeling Lead Paint Forms – The annual Window Guard/peeling paint forms are due by February 15. The completed form can be mailed, faxed to 646-755-3632 or done online at www.safebuildingsnyc.com. The completed form can also be deposited in drop boxes

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 page and

We would like to wish all who are born in 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

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

Thank You for Everything

When I retired at the end of January, I wondered what ing at the alarm clock during the past seven work days, I decided to write an open letter to thank you all for everything you have done for me.

I am especially grateful for the heartfelt expressions of love and appreciation I’ve received from both the community and co-workers since I announced my intention to retire. Your conversations, cards and gifts have been a true blessing and encouragement as I move into this next phase of life.

When I accepted the offer of an eight-week temporary spend the bulk of my professional career working at home. And what an exciting career it has been!

Throughout my history here, I’ve been honored to team sionals and Co-op City volunteers. Together, this group has facilitated an exemplary community culture, powered by the fact that loving hearts beat within these concrete structures. Thanks to you, Co-op City continues to be a wonderfully special place. cades of working, I feel like I’ve earned it. However, interganizations, leaders, volunteers, elected representatives and

Thank you for your support and friendship over the years. You all have made my life much more rewarding and ful-

With love,

Do You Qualify for a First-Time SCRIE Subsidy?

application Co-op City cooperators need to use is from

Find the writable, direct-email application form on the CoopCity.com website. Highlight RESOURCES, scroll to Finance, and click on Paper applications are available as well in the Finance

ubtracting the utility deduction from the carrying charge on your utility deduction times the number of rooms in your apartment.

If your is more than a third of your household’s entire monthly income, you may qualify for a subsidy. It could be the entire increase or a partial subsidy depending on your income.

You may even get back the increases you’ve already

If your calculated income is just a little more than the anyway because they then look at the amount of tax you paid on that income.

If you know how to attach all the necessary documents email address: . Otherwise, mail your package to the address, also provided on the application. Only send copies of your documents and keep a copy of everything you send.

Facts and Evidence Matter

tor” section are doubtless familiar with the screeds of some of our fellow shareholders, fact-challenged conspiracy theorists straight out of the ultra conservative mold. In a letter CC Times was a tirade containing a particularly odious piece of dren are being sexualized in many of our schools, and are What? This fact-free foolishness deserves to be chal-

Statements like these sound like another conspiracy theorist’s insistence that an elementary school received $5 billion to teach diversity. And I have a bridge to sell to them! Whatever happened to the importance of facts and evidence that one should possess before making outrageous statements publicly? I guess they are not required in these people’s world. Thankfully, there are more of us who refuse to drink from the muddy waters that cloud their capacity for logical, intelligent thought, and we see the lies and dishonesty for what they are.

Restoration Costs

toration cost. It’s bad enough someone moving out must rules, and also the apartment restoration. I believe the equity should be paid immediately to the shareholder moving out and the three months fee be applied to restoration after an inspection reveals normal wear and tear.

The outgoing resident should not pay to repaint the apart-

the new resident who is motivated into coming here and I believe would pay the additional updates necessary, should be required to pay. When I move out of here, it appears I’m paying for the new resident and the previous resident, and this is not fair.

the resident leaves the apartment in good condition. Finally, the apartment shouldn’t take three months to renovate, and repainting should be up to the new resident.

Thoughts on Self-Help

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Public Safety Report

SCAM of the Month — Valentine’s Day Phishing Scams

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety conducts research in order to provide cooperators with the most up-to-date information on current scams. There are numerous agencies that track and report trends in scams. The fact that scammers would target “romance” right in time for Valentine’s Day is proof that nothing is sacred in the world of scammers. The pursuit of love or the perfect partner may leave some people at risk of becoming a scam victim.

Scam artists are a clever group of people. They take their knowledge of human nature and combine it with current information in an attempt to find new victims.

trends in current to

Recent studies have shown that certain types of scams, especially internet scams, increase every year. People are spending more time at home. This loneliness is resulting in more people using online dating and chatting sites. By being aware of potential scams, readers can reduce their chance of becoming a victim.

Valentine’s Day is a day of wonder and joy for many couples around the world. Unfortunately, it is also a special day for cybercriminals.

Public Safety Blotter

January 29 – February 4, 2023

January 29 — 2061 Bartow Ave.

While on routine patrol, CCPD observed a vehicle unoccupied and with the engine running. Upon investigation, the vehicle was determined to be stolen out of the 47th Pct. NYPD was notified and took possession of the stolen vehicle.

January 30 — 100 Aldrich St.

CCPD responded to a person loitering on the 17th floor stairwell. Upon arrival, CCPD observed a non-resident male hanging out on the stairwell. The non-resident male had an active bench warrant and was issued a Criminal Court summons for Trespass and returned to Bronx Criminal Court for the active warrant.

140 Debs Place

A cooperator reported that a package for which delivery confirmation had been received was removed from in front of her apartment door by an unknown individual without permission.

January 31 — 140 Asch Loop

CCPD responded to a smoke condition at the above listed location. FDNY responded and observed a pile of papers on fire caused by a lit candle. The pile of papers was extinguished by FDNY with no damage within the apartment.

100 DeKruif Place

CCPD officers observed a male trespassing on the 28th floor. The person was arrested and transported to the station house for processing. In addition, two community complaints were issued for Anti-Social behavior and one for Loitering.

February 1 — 140 Bellamy Loop

A cooperator reported leaving her groceries on the sidewalk unattended while she retrieved her shopping cart from her apartment. When the cooperator returned to the sidewalk, she observed her groceries were removed by an unknown individual.

Feb. 2 — 620 Baychester Ave

CCPD—ESU responded to the location for a female who had collapsed. After triage, the aided regained alertness and eventually continued to her location.

140 Asch Loop

CCPD officers responded to a call of a barking dog. Upon arrival, the offi-

cers determined the source of the noise and issued a Community Complaint excessive noise.

99 Einstein Loop

CCPD responded to Garage 7 for an Emotionally Disturbed Person with a hammer breaking multiple car windows. The male was found bleeding in Building 28C. The male was transported to Jacobi Hospital by EMS for evaluation. Community Complaints were issued to the shareholder for the damage caused to the vehicles.

February 3 — 120 Aldrich Street

CCPD responded to the above location for youths loitering on the stairwell. Upon CCPD’s arrival, three male cooperators were observed loitering on the stairwell and each was given a Community Complaint.

Feb. 4 — 920 Baychester Ave.

While on routine patrol, CCPD observed a vehicle that was on milk crates and missing tires. The owner, who is a shareholder, was notified, responded to the scene, and was referred to NYPD for an additional report.

140 DeKruif Place

A cooperator reported being assaulted by an unknown individual while at the rear of the building smoking a cigarette. The unknown male fled the scene upon CCPD’s arrival. The cooperator was transported to Jacobi Hospital for treatment with NYPD responding to the hospital to interview the cooperator for reporting purposes.

920 Co-op City Blvd

A delivery driver reported that an unknown individual removed stacks of newspapers from in front of the building without permission and fled in a vehicle in an unknown direction.

140 Debs Place

While conducting a post condition check at the above location, CCPD observed two males on the 19th floor stairwell who stated that they were waiting for a cooperator. As CCPD verified the story of the two males, the cooperator became verbally abusive and physically aggressive with CCPD officers who then placed the cooperator under arrest for Disorderly Conduct. The cooperator was also wanted by the 45th Pct Detective Squad and was transported to the 45th Pct.

BLOTTER BONUS: It’s Valentine’s Day weekend. Time to show your affection for loved ones, friends, and those people who make our everyday life more enjoyable. Show all your Co-op City public servants some appreciation. So do your part…and show some heart.

Never give anyone personal information such as bank account numbers, date of birth, or Social Security number. Never wire money or send a Green Dot card to anyone you do not know and have only met through a dating website. Never send money for plane tickets, bail money, medicine for a sick family member, or any other reason, to anyone you do not know. Also, be leery of fake flower or chocolate websites. Always be sure to enter a website directly into your browser; never click on a link from an email. Sometimes, one letter off can take you to a fake website. This is true every day, not just Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day should be a time for love and romance; instead, it has been a new avenue for thieves to try to scam unsuspecting victims. Use caution when giving out personal information on dating websites. Be wary of anyone who wants you to leave the dating website to engage in conversation in another forum such as email, telephone, texting or apps such as “Hangout” or “WhatsApp.” Be cautious of anyone who states they love you in just a short time of online communication.

Valentine’s Day creates a frenzy of shoppers wanting to buy that perfect gift for that special someone. Sometimes, shoppers become so absorbed in the desire to get a real bargain that they fail to have their guard up and can fall victim to a shopping scam. Always remember, the deal that seems too good to be true may not be what it seems. Fake websites may offer counterfeit merchandise or even no merchandise at all. The Valentine’s Day gift buying frenzy puts shoppers in a mindset where they do not see the potential for fraud. Wanting to surprise that special someone with something special can result in shoppers not seeing potential fraud.

Cybercriminals know this and create phishing emails containing popular Valentine’s Day gifts, such as flowers, chocolates and jewelry. By clicking on links, unsuspecting shoppers may be handing over personal information, triggering a malware download onto their device, or opening a compromised attachment leading to a ransomware infection.

Some people may read about these scams and wonder how anyone could possibly fall for them. Scam artists are persistent — they blanket a large number of potential victims until they find their prey. The internet has made it extremely easy for scammers to target millions of potential victims with a single touch of a button. Telephone or regular mail scam artists work a little harder but do eventually find their victim. Bold scammers have even been known to approach their potential victim in person at their door or in a public place.

If you fall victim to a scam, notify the New York State Attorney General at 1 (800) 771-7755 or www.oag.state.ny.us/ and the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-382-4357 or www.ftc.gov/. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has set up an Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) specifically for reporting internet crimes. Their website is www.ic3.gov/.

In addition, if your plans include consuming alcoholic beverages, do not operate a motor vehicle. Enforcement of drunk driving has increased nationwide in an attempt to reduce Drunk Driving deaths and injuries. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. Always buckle your seatbelt; it can save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. Observant cooperators are a valuable tool in helping to fight crime in the community. Wishing a Happy Valentine’s Day to all of our readers.

Contact CCPD: (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us • @CCPDnyc

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.

Director’s Viewpoint – Daryl Johnson

Let’s Make Some Good Choices About Our Next Managers

As previously reported, our former general manager recently retired. And, now, our executive general manager is scheduled to retire at some point in April 2023. So, we need to make some good choices about our next managers.

Be Wise or Agonize

Let’s review some aspects of our community so that we can get a better understanding about the type of management that we need here. To start, we have 320 acres of land here. We have about 50,000 cooperators living in 35 buildings and seven townhouse clusters. We have three shopping centers, several professional spaces, a huge power plant, 8 garages, several schools, lots of parks, our own police force, and other good things. Moreover, we have over 800 employees. And, we make about $250 million a year.

Now, having all of the above-cited items in a community is wonderful. However, we must also consider the flip side of all of these items when we want to bring in new management. For instance, do you honestly think that a manager’s job is going to be easy if they have to manage 320 acres of developed land in NYC?

No! If anyone or a corporation has 320 acres of developed land in NYC, it is guaranteed that they will have:

1. A lot of problems dealing with all of the regulations,

2. Extreme tax burdens, and 3. Lots of outrageous reporting issues and financial issues.

What about a manager having to deal with 50,000 cooperators in a community? Well, most of our cooperators are wonderful. However, we need to understand that some of our cooperators are acting up in some terrible ways. For instance, despite a visible camera and communication equipment, how is it that someone can allegedly remove their clothes and ride in an elevator?

What about some folks that don’t have a care in the world about throwing garbage out of their windows? What about going into a supermarket and stuffing lots of items, including a large pineapple, under their clothes? The supermarket personnel caught the person. However, it’s doubtful that they reported this matter to the police or to our Public Safety Department.

Then, managers have to deal with lots of calls and

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complaints about apartment issues, building issues, garage issues, and lots of other issues. However, we have over 800 employees that can assist our top managers with these tasks. Therefore, our community can function in a reasonable manner.

However, our board needs to consider the following issues: Can a manager or a management team handle our finances in a proper manner? What are their opinions about Riverbay having 28 different departments? What are their opinions about Riverbay’s exorbitant $100 million payroll? Would they be willing to change the way that we conduct business?

For instance, Riverbay must have certain insurance policies here at all times. In other words, do you think that Riverbay wants to deal with a claim and not have insurance? No! So, do you think that the board is forced to approve these insurance policies when they’re presented within days of their expiration? Absolutely! So, do you honestly think that conducting business in this manner is good for our community?

What about the large commissions that are paid to the brokers for these insurance policies? For instance, I previously stated that Riverbay renewed two policies with two insurance companies. However, what do you think about Riverbay paying a large commission to a broker? Again, I honestly believe that this commission was more than most of our cooperators make in several years. So, do you think that we need to change the way that we conduct our insurance business? In my opinion, the answer is yes.

Previously, we were spending about $15,000 to restore a 1-bedroom apartment. And, now, that price has jumped up to over $18,000. But, how can this price be justified when we’re charging the former shareholders for the damages that they caused to the apartment? So, prospective candidates must present a plan to change this way of doing business.

What about developing plans to reduce our payroll and our overall expenses? How is it that some employees are not

“This standard permits unhoused individuals in our communities to be removed even when they have not committed an observable or overtly dangerous act. I respect the administration’s dedication to the psychiatric care crisis in our city. But, I would be remiss not to mention that there are many valid concerns that come with this standard. We do not want New Yorkers being removed from our communities merely because they are homeless or unhoused only to be cycled out of hospitals and back onto the streets without adequate care or housing,” Councilmember Lee said in her opening remarks.

Deputy Director of Mental Health Initiatives, Crisis Response and Community Capacity from the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health, Jason Hansman, began his testimony by highlighting how the Mayor’s policy can help streamline the mental health support process.

“With the Mayor’s new policy, everyone is working off of the same playbook, ensuring our most vulnerable New Yorkers have an opportunity to be connected to life-saving and life-changing help. As the Mayor said in November, job one is as follows: New York State law allows us to intervene when it appears that mental illness is preventing an individual from meeting their basic human needs. We must make this universally understood by outreach workers, hospital personnel and police officers,” Hansman said.

Forty-two individuals were involuntarily transferred under the Mayor’s directive, according to Jamie Neckles, Assistant Commissioner of the Bureau of Mental Health for the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The transports were handled by the city’s mobile crisis team, which includes social workers and behavioral health professionals.

Two bills were later proposed during the joint committee session that centered around mental health support training and resources.

More specifically, the first bill proposed would require the NYPD “to provide officers with training related to recognizing and interacting with individuals with autism spectrum disorder,” according to the City Council website.

The second bill would require the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health “to create an online portal and a written resource guide of available mental health services,” also according to information on the City Council website.

Notably, City Hall launched a support hotline last week for police officers when they need assistance dealing with an individual experiencing mental illness or distress. The hotline connects officers with a clinician who can help guide that officer to provide a more compassionate response to the individual in distress.

picking up their phone or returning calls? What about developing plans to dramatically increase our revenue? How do you feel about Riverbay having almost no money in the bank? What about Riverbay spending almost everything that’s brought in on a monthly basis?

What about the relentless carrying charge increases that we always receive? In fact, what do you think about that 7.5 percent carrying charge increase that started on January 1, 2023? Yes or no, did that increase force you to make some personal financial changes? If the answer is no, what would you think if we were to get another big increase soon?Then, I want to see if some people will still go around this community to support these increases.

Look, I absolutely dislike the way that we’re conducting business and the way that we’re spending money. It’s just horrible! So, we need to bring in some new managers to review the course that we’re on. Then, they must be willing to change the way that we conduct business.

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As a director, I am willing to help any new manager or new management team to completely turn our corporation around. But, we need to start them off with only a 1-year contract. This way, they must conduct our business in a better manner, or they have to go.

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.

Black Forum

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 receiveping bags with a handle and a shopping cart. Please do not bring black shopping bags because black ink can transfer to the food, posing 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 fromessary to receive food.

for Returning Guests – New client registration

Sections 1-4 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, Medicare Cards, Job I.D.s and Access Ride I.D.s 2022 registered guests wanting to continue visiting the pantry in 2023. These guests must also show the begins January 3 and goes only through the end of April 2023. 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

have the same 10475 address. We include only ver-

Grocery Bags – 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 the promo

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

––D. Illis

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know that there are eight symbols and origins of notes to romantic partners became widespread

(2) The heart: The universally recognized icon of love, the shape believed to have been symbolized after the human heart that has three chambers, left, right and middle.

(3) Doves: A symbol of peace, also a symbol of romantic love and monogamy due to its habit of mating with only one partner a season.

(4) Knots: The binding of the couple together through knots symbolized their lifelong commitment to each other.

(5) Chocolate: A heart-shaped box of chocolate it is rare to see them any other time of the year.

(6) Roses: The red rose can be traced back to the to Greek mythology, no other time of the year will

(7) Cupid and his bow and arrow: Cupid emerged

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infant with wings and tousled hair, a bow and satchel the world display sculptures and paintings of Cupid,

not be complete without a mention of those pastel colored, sugary sweet chalky conversation phrases like “Be mine,” “Kiss me,” and “You shine.” It is believed that this candy was developed as the unintended product of a plan to invent a new throat lozenge.

Wishing all neighbors born in February a happy birthday, and for those of you who are under the weather, we hope you get better soon.

Our next building association meeting will be notices with detailed information posted near elevators as we get closer to the meeting date. Remember, residents of Building 25 can always address any comments or concerns by logging onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com. If anyone has problems accessing the building email address, please let us know.

We will close with a phrase of love: “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” –Charles M. Schulz

––Wanda Bailey

On Education

In response to a “Letter to the Editor” published in the Feb. 4th issue of the Co-op City Times, I offer the following:

Most of you living here since 1993 know about my past Co-op City community involvement as an 11year member of our District 11’s Community School Board, and as a member of the Campaign for Fiscal Equity Board (CFE). Over that eleven-year period, I worked with educators, parents, P.A. & P.T.A.’s, students, community and faith-based organizations to make our students’ educational experience the best it could possibly be. A lot of changes came about because of the work we accomplished together in a district that is made up of mostly middle class families, with pockets of lower income residents, and our school buildings were at 103% of capacity.

In 2003, the New York State Supreme Court found that the students of New York City, Yonkers, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica and Buffalo, were impeded from obtaining a “Sound Basic Education” because our public schools were underfunded. The highly successful CFE $14 billion lawsuit brought against New York State, would now begin to level the educational whether they attended schools in the poorest of neighnities, were educationally funded at a level that was approximately $9-$12-thousand per child less than students from our neighboring Nassau/Suffolk and Westchester County school districts.

That kind of funding disparity affects the salaries of educators, which also affect whether or not our most experienced teachers remain as educators in our outside of NYC.

Funding determines the condition of our existing facilities, and the building of newer public schools. Funding provides for students with special needs, funding for bus transportation (public and parochial) as well as for students who are excelling and would like to have accelerated classes and materials. Currently, there is a much larger segment of our student population attending our public schools where English

The author of the letter is basically espousing an opinion suggesting that the State is wasting our dollars

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in giving the Dept. of Education (DOE) more money, when test scores seem to indicate that additional funding doesn’t help. It is my understanding that the latest years of pandemic-related issues.

Many young students were affected by (no fault of their own) a lack of digital preparedness. Many were without the ability to access computers, the internet, and sometimes neither. When the DOE made provisions to distribute laptops to students for use at home during the height of the pandemic, many parents & grandparents were unable to assist them (for a host of various reasons) with their hastily improvised digital learning experience.

So if, in your opinion, the DOE is totally inept and incapable of teaching approximately 1.1 million of the most diverse population of students in the United States, if not the entire world, I would urge the author of the letter to send his end-all solutions to Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul, and copy State legislators.

I would rather emphasize the success stories that come about because of the dedicated men and women who face challenges every day, including their student population, parents, DOE regulations, State Board of Regent’s decisions, and legislative bills. So that we’re clear, I believe that every parent wants their child to be the smartest, and every public school principal wants their school to be the best!

Critical Race Theory

Hard to imagine that the topic of critical race theory actually appeared in this letter at the onset of Black History month.

I would like to offer this suggestion however. Since 1492, the history of the western hemisphere has been largely recorded and reported in terms that only make certain contributors to the history of North America relevant.

Black history in America (I can’t believe I’m writing this) is American history. As for the cultural aspect, I do not believe, nor do I expect educators to teach about a culture that is not theirs, have no interest

in, or respect for. That should be the job of every parent, and community or faith based organizations to do. That way, it’s no longer his-story, it’s “our history.”

I’m certain that the writer’s comments that followed were absolutely not tions of what actually occurs in NYC public school classrooms. I can point to immoral, if not absolutely un-American activity that plays out in Washington, D.C., on national television every day. Especially the part where one group continually demonstrates the know that they’re lying. That’s not just immoral, it’s a danger to our democracy.

Thanks to decades of parental backsliding, coupled with the proliferation of social media, the lines between appropriate and inappropriate are no longer crystal clear. That’s not the fault of our public schools,

Educating our youngsters starts at home, and ultimately ends at home. Our schools are designed to give our children a “Sound Basic Education,” which was a meaningful high school education that prepares students for competitive employment, and civic participation.” We trust our public school educato, do not have the skill set to do, or simply will not do.

We can poke holes at what does not work within our public education system and discuss whether or not a high school education is adequate preparation for competitive employment, understanding that not everyone wants to be employed in a profession requiring a college level education. We can all work to make it better.

Thank you for reading my viewpoint. I can be reached at: rsaunders@riverbayboard.com.

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Co-op City Little League

Season 2023 Baseball Registration & Winter Clinic

Co-op City Little League Baseball Season 2023 registration for youth ages 4-16 is now ongoing via its interactive website at coopcitylittleleague.com.

In-person sign-up is also available on Thursdays and Fridays from 5 p.m.9 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 17.

Thanks to the generous support of T-Mobile, families can now apply for the T-Mobile Little League Call up grant to cover registration cost. The T-Mobile grant is committed to helping families in need. For more information on how to determine if your family is eligible as well as information on how to apply, visit Little League.org/CallUpGrant.

The CCLL will be conducting Winter Baseball Clinics on Sundays, February 19, February 26, March 5, March 12 and March 19, from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club, 1930 Randall Ave., Bronx, NY 10473. To sign up for the clinic, a Demosphere account has to be created via the CCLL website.damentals, including proper throwing, catching, pitching, and hitting. To help the players understand the correct way to play the game, various drills and baseball tools will be used. These instructions are kept simple and repetitive.

For the CCLL 2023 winter clinics, guest coaches will be stopping in and lending a hand with the players. Former MLB player and NYC product Luis Lopez (pictured right top) will be joining the league on February 19. Former New York Mets pitcher Nelson Figueroa (pictured right bottom) will be the guest coach on February 26.

At the clinic, players should bring their own glove, bat, turf shoes or sneakers and wear baseball attire. Catchers must provide their own gear. Hand sanitizer will be available. Participants must also bring their own water or sports drink.

youth of the Bronx since 1969 and will continue to do so with the help of the community residents, private businesses, and community leaders through support and contributions to help fund it.

To keep the players safe, and as mandated by Little League International, all volunteers are required to complete a background check authorization form.

Season opening day and parade is scheduled for Saturday, April 22. For more information, contact the league at coopcityll@yahoo.com. Also, visit the Co-op City Little League Facebook page.

––Hector Ayala

American Legion Post 1871

During the Month of February, the American Legion commemorate two sig-

1) Four Chaplains – The cornerstone of this event is honoring Army Servants of God, who gave up their life jackets to save others when USAT Dorchester was hit by a torpedo in the north Atlantic on February 3, 1943 (WWII). These four Chaplains, who represented different religious denominations, did not seek their own ethnicity to give up their life vests; they just did it! They performed this lifesaving deed while continuing to pray for the survival of approximately 900 soldiers on the ship. As a rites and ritual, each year the event is honored by some in memory of the fallen Chaplains. In our own Bronx County, and thanks to the effort of Theodore Korony Post 253, on Sunday, February 5, at 11:00 a.m., a memorial service was held at St. Benedict’s Church. -

age of these four courageous chaplains, the Post was represented by Commander Codrington and Service

Commander Codrington (left), Post 153 Honor Guard members, who led the well-attended legionnaires Davis (right).

2) Black History Month – The American Legion celebrate African American men and women who continue to serve our nation with honor and distinction. Legionnaires interested in our legacy history can visit www.legion.org/honor.

African American servicemembers such as the Buffalo Soldiers, the Harlem February 15, from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., we will join Council Member Kevin C. Riley in ‘Honoring Our Seniors’ at the Bay Plaza Mall, at the 3rd Floor Food Court. If you are a veteran, please RSVP and stop by our information table to learn more about our Post 1871 history in the community and “Why You Should Belong.”

Contact Us

American Legion Post 1871, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41, Bronx, NY 10475; (718) 320-8165; email: post1871@oponline.net; website: https: www.legion.org ––Antonio Codrington

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Celebrate Black History Month!

Building 20 Association

The Children’s Black History Month Storytelling Hour will be held today, February 11, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the Building 20 Association meeting room in the rear of Building 20B. A parent or guardian must accompany their child/ children. Light refreshments will be available.

Also on February 11 from 3:00-5:00 p.m., the Recreation Committee of the Building 20 Association will hold its second “Social Gathering.” There will be a special focus on Black History Month along with light refreshments. All Building 20 residents are encouraged to attend.

The monthly meeting of the Building 20 Association will be held on Thursday, February 16, at 7:00 p.m. in our meeting room in the rear of Building 20B.

National Council of Negro Women

NCNW Co-op City Section – This is just a friendly reminder that our General Membership Meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, February 12, at 3 p.m. Members will be receiving an email with our meeting agenda and January’s meeting minutes from President Sheila Richburg. You will also receive the Zoom link for our meeting from Corresponding Secretary Stephanie Brown.

Youth Committee – The Youth Committee is currently planning our 22nd annual Black History celebration event. The national theme this year for Black History Month is Black Resistance. We are reaching out in the event your school/ organization would like to participate in our celebration. We are searching for talented youth musicians, poets, and dancers to perform pieces related to Black Resistance in health, music and social justice. Our annual celebration, this year entitled, “Black Resistance: Bridging the Gap in Health, Music and Social Justice,” will take place on Saturday, February 25, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Center, Bronx, NY. For further information, contact us at ncnwcoopcityyouth@gmail.com

Youth Section – Co-op City Section’s Youth Section February workshop is here! Join us today, Saturday, February 11, for an afternoon of poetry from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Room 14 at 177 Dreiser Loop. Our newly chartered Youth Section strives to empower the next generation of young women ages 9-18 to lead and advocate for women of African descent and their families. We meet the second Saturday of each month except July and August. If you are interested in membership, please email ncnwcoopcityyouth@gmail.com

Women Represent! – Our annual celebration of women and poetry will take place on Saturday, April 1. 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!

NCNW National – NCNW hires new president and CEO; lauded civil rights Arline-Bradley, who is also an ordained minister, brings 21 years of experience in the areas of public health and social justice, just the areas in which NCNW would like to continue, as we bridge the generational gap. “Shavon is a person

that will be recognized for years to come,” said Dr. Thelma T. Daley, NCNW’s immediate past president and chair, the last to hold the combined position in the organization’s history.

––Joyce Howard

The Riverbay Safety Director, Anthony Barzellato, has been invited to discuss safety issues and to respond to your questions. Please try to attend.

After many years of working for the Riverbay Corporation, Mr. Noel Ellison, the General Manager, has retired. A very nice farewell celebration was held for him in the Dreiser Auditorium. I am sure that cooperators appreciated him because there were over a thousand cooperators, friends, family and associates who came out to wish him well. Attendees were asked not to contact him with complaints, but allow him to enjoy his retirement. I hope that the new general manager is as competent and compassionate as he.

Here is wishing Noel Ellison a fantastic retirement.

––Francine Jones

Dear cooperators, Valentine’s day is coming up. I send each of my neighbor’s warm greetings and hopes you will have someone saying to you, “Happy Valentine’s Day.”

Black History Month 2023 is fully underway. You do not have to look far for ways to commemorate the month. One very sad mention to acknowledge again, unfortunately, is the brutal and senseless killing of Mr. Tyre Nichols. We send sincere condolences to his family. Perhaps, we should send sympathy

fair police. The old lyrics, “Some day a change is gonna come;” we hope Broun Place is here then. And as we said in conjunction with MLK Day, “still 2023, we are on that mission.”

On a happier note, congratulations to our Treasurer, Ms. Lillian Richardson, who shared the news that her nephew, Mayor Van Johnson, is featured in the January issue of the “Georgia Trend Magazine.” He was chosen as one of the to be proud of him.” Bravo to your nephew. Thank you for sharing your good news. An association newsletter for all, with your tidings and shout-outs is my goal. Anything of importance to you is important to me.

A familiar face and friend to our community, former cooperator, assistant to former Senator Eliot Engel, former District Manager of Bronx Planning Board #10, Mr. Kenneth Kearns, has passed on too soon. To me, he was always an asset to everything he was involved in. He will be missed. We extend our deep and sincere condolences to the Kearns family; may they know no more sorrow.

Soon, the next Riverbay Board of Directors election will be headlining the Co-op City Times. 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.

Heads up, a borderline scam letter was received. It was titled, “Home Warranty Division Immediate Response is Requested,” and it included a customer ID and response deadline of 03/01/2023. It threatened that our Home Warranty has expired and must be renewed. It said, “Final Attempt.” Neighbors, this was a hook to get you to buy something.

Reviewing garbage procedures: Please dispose of clothes in the bins at Garage #6. Dumpster pad bins as follows: the white bin is for paper, and green and blue are for all other house garbage. Mattresses are required to be covered. Use pedestrian bins and pails for masks.

877-VAX-4NYC, or visit nyc.gov/covidvaccine. Seniors, register with the Riverbay “RUOK,” emergency contact programs. This is critical for those living alone or with a chronic sickness. Seniors, get involved with JASA.

––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

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African American Association

Annual Black History Month Film Festival Re-Cap

If you missed our Annual kick-off to Black History Month, you really missed something special. Laughter, tears, learning and great fun. Some of you were with the African-American Association and other organizations, clubs and association representatives as we marched with The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing in support of police reform. We gathered to show our solidarity in support of justice for the recently slain Tyre Nichols and too many others who are not with their families today because of injustice. We marched in solidarity for the passing of the “George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.”

March for Tyre Nichols and Police Reform

What should not go unspoken is that not only is Memphis the same city that Dr. King lost his life, the funeral for Tyre took place in the same sanctuary (the Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church) where Dr. King gave his last sermon almost 55 years ago, the famous Mountain Top speech, the night before he was assassinated. Not far away from this beautiful sanctuary is the Lorraine Motel, the balcony where he was killed.

The symbolism in what has happened in Memphis should not go unnoticed; it is monumental that in the same city where Dr. King fought for civil rights and human rights, 55 years after his assassithis country. This should not go unnoticed.

Also, the grace that the Nichols family has shown throughout this entire tragic ordeal was so surreal, given that these intensely private moments have to be played out on the world stage.

Kudos to native Bronxites at the Grammys!

The 65th Annual Grammy Awards was full of entertainers from right here in the Bronx. Let us start with the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop seg-

ment, beautifully produced by Quest Love of thecades including Kool Herc, who founded the genre at a birthday party for his sister at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue.

The Bronx was again splendidly represented by Samara Joy, who won two Grammys; Best New Artist and Best Jazz Vocal Album. The graduate of Purchase College whose talent is reminiscent of Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson and Sarah Vaughan, is from the Castle Hill section.

Join the AAACC

Be the vision you want your people, your children and your world to see. Membership is $15/year for a single membership and $25/year for your household. Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com or call: 929-430-3255 The African American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Kindly send a check or money order only.

The African American Association sponsors the following programs for your participation:

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

Evening Line Dance Classes with Cynthia Dixon – Contact: Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

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

Yoga & Pilates Classes with Meena SharpeHicks – Contact: Meena at 917-863-1507.

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

––Michelle Marbury

Building 32 Association

Greetings, cooperators!

Our Association’s Presidents’ Day message is please continue to watch this space for news and updates about the renovation of our association room. Renovations have actually begun. Yay! Finally! Hopefully, renovations will be completed in the next few weeks and we will have our room back. Once we do, we will schedule meetings, events, have guest speakers and hold elections for vacancies on the executive board. Also, stay tuned for Association dues collection. This will resume soon as well. It is an easy way to get involved. Please be patient and bear with us while we renovate and reorganize.

If you have a storage unit, please be mindful and check on it regularly. Also check your Maintenance bill regularly to make sure your storage unit charges are listed. If not, call Riverbay immediately.

Until next time. We love you and thank you!

––Ezekiel Springer

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, tune in to the Crawler on your home TVs and lobby monitors, and registercations.

Co-op City Times / February 11, 2023

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

CLOSED: JASA Bartow Older Adult program will be closed Saturday, Feb. 18, in recognition of Presidents’ Day.

CLOSED: ALL JASA offices will be closed Mon., Feb. 20, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Steel Drum classes – Wednesdays, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.,

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

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

JASA Einstein Older Adult Center Trips –Please call 718-671 5161 for information: Wed., Feb. 15, 10 a.m., Derfner Judaica Museum; Fri., Feb. 17, 9:30 a.m., Ridge Hill Mall, and Thurs., Feb. 23, 9 a.m., Walmart.

JASA Einstein Black History Month Celebration, “African American Dance,” Tues., Feb. 21, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Lunch and refreshments served.

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Common Pantry – Distribution is scheduled for Tues., Feb. 21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in Bartow, Room 31.

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

Costco – Fri., Feb. 24, $6. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m.; Einstein, 10:30 a.m. Only 10 seats available. Participants must be registered with JASA.

Free Financial Counseling Services and Free Tax Services from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. by appointment only, in collaboration with Ariva. Income Limit: Single, $32,000, and with dependents $60,000. Please call 718-320-2066 to make your 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?

laboration 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 a.m.-11 a.m. Zoom meeting, dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 920 9563 1147, Passcode: 024057.

Meditation Class – GPC (Grand Parents), 11 a.m.12 p.m., 3rd Thurs. of every month. Dial in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 991 1390 5105, Passcode: 170462.

Technology class w/Ralph Lucenti – (Smart devices and computer), 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 p.m.-1 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 31; Wed. and Fri., 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Dreiser Center.

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: Chickpea Stew, Basmati Rice, Dinner Roll, Toss Salad with Dressing,

Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Egg Frittata

NON-KOSHER: Jerk

Chicken, Rice and Beans

Mixed Vegetables

KOSHER: Baked Salmon, Baked Sweet Potato

Normandy Blend Vegetables

Whole Wheat Bread

Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Sliced Deli Turkey

NON-KOSHER: Turkey

Chili w/Sweet potatoes & Corn, Steamed Green Beans

KOSHER: BBQ Grilled Chicken Cutlet, Toasted Egg Barley w/Mushroom and Onion, Grilled Vegetables

Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice, ALT: Vegetable Cutlet

NON-KOSHER: Beef and Broccoli, Bowtie Pasta, Steamed Sliced Carrots

KOSHER: Beef Stew, Brown Rice, California Blend Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Baked Breaded Fish

NON-KOSHER: Stewed

Beans, White Rice, w/Arugula

Salad, Balsamic Vinaigrette California Blend Vegetables

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

KOSHER: Lemon Herb

Chicken, Ratatouille, Brown Rice, Challah Bread

Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Gefilta Fish

NON-KOSHER: Lemon

Pepper Fish, Pasta, Steamed Broccoli

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

Open Mic Singing & Poetry 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 35

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

p.m.-2 p.m., Rm. 35

Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345. Events held in 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

p.m., Rm. 4

Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle

Mailing address: P.O. Box 204, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Sundays: Worship Service will be held in the sanctuary at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, at 11 a.m.

Wednesday: Prayer and fasting service every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.

However, Wednesday and Friday evening services will be held online at 7:30 p.m., until further notice. The call-in number for the evening services is 720740-9746, Access Code: 8876631.

Friday: Evangelistic service will start at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: The Miracle in the Middle of the Storm: Jesus walks on the things that cause us to fear.

“And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, it is a spirit; and they cried out for fear: But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer, it is I, be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried saying, Lord save me.

“And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? And when they came onto the ship, the wind ceased. Then they that were in the ship came and worship him saying, of a truth thou art the Son of God.” (Matt 14:26-33)

Life is much like the ocean in that it is seldom calm, as quickly as the winds of one storm subside, the horizon dances with the clouds of another one approaching.

Just as Jesus was the key to the disciple’s security on the sea that faithful night, He is our miracle in the storm of our lives.

The storm that arose frightened the disciples, and when they saw Jesus walking on the water, they thought they were seeing a ghost. They cried out in fear, and Jesus revealed Himself to them. The storms of life can make us afraid, however if we keep our eyes on Jesus, He will deliver us from our problem. We have and snowstorms where many people have lost their lives. However, we must learn to trust in God believing in Him that He is able to take us through all the storms of life. When Peter saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid and began to sink, therefore, our duty is to keep our eyes on Jesus. “He arose and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” (St. Mark 4:39)

For further information, call: 718-324-0334.

––Rev. R. Sibblies

Church of God’s Children

Saturday/Sabbath blessings to you. May the peace of our Lord be with you. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop, patio level. Our Bishops are Angelo and Nancy Rosario. We welcome you to join us or any of the Houses of Worship within the community; be comfortable praising our Lord wherever you are. We are a Word teaching church. Come as you are, and enjoy your day with the families that gather here. We offer in-person Sunday Service in English and Spanish at 10:00 a.m. Monday morning Bible Studies with Min. Steve at 9:30 a.m. Youth/ young adult Bible Studies with Min. Chinyeri via Zoom on Fridays at 8:00 p.m. Zoom meeting ID: 89225952943, Access Code: 125685. Thursday night Intercessory prayer group by phone at 7:30 p.m. For information, call 718-790-9120. Visit our Goodwill Ministry shop at 163 Dreiser Loop for a variety of items, fellowship and prayer with Sis. Inez. During the month of February, we are sponsoring The Gospel of Love Month beginning at 10 a.m.

February 12th Speaker: Rev. Gail Badger from New Mt. Zion Baptist and Youth Word with Josue and Kayleigh.

February 19 – Bishop Peggy Smalls, Pastor at Change A Life Ministries.

February 26 – Leadership Elevation and Birthday/Fellowship Service (this service will be at 4 p.m.).

Dear Father,

Thank you for loving me and sending Jesus to the world to free me from my sins and give me eternal life through Him. (John 3:16). My heart is forever grateful to You for providing a way to be reconciled to You. (2 Corinthians 5:18) Through Jesus, You provided the way for me to be Your child and to know You as my Father.

Mend my heart, Father, from earthly fathering wounds. Remove all walls and barriers that built up over the years to resist receiving Your love and presence in my life. Prepare me to be willing to welcome you into my life as my Father. Show me how to be in a father-child relationship with You. Open up my heart to relate, receive, and reach out to You as my Father. Teach me to see myself as Your child.

Thank you for calling me one of your children. As 1 Peter 1:3 explains, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy, He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

At your service,

––Bishop Nancy Rosario

Traditional Synagogue

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City is proud to announce the appointment of Rabbi Avranham 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-ofCo-op-City to donate.

The synagogue will be serving a hot Kiddush meal after Sabbath morning services. Saturday morning services will start at 10 a.m.

General Information

The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of 27B. Iticap accessible, no steps. Phone number: 718-379-

leave a message.

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, Feb. 11, at 6:15 p.m. Candle lighting for Friday, Feb. 17, at 5:12 p.m.

Good and Welfare

a loved 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, Debbie Schwartz, Mark Caetaie, 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

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

St. Joseph’s is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Co-op City, Bronx, NY 10475.

Greetings! Due to the ongoing pandemic and related repairs to our space, St. Joseph’s Church has made some adjustment to our schedule of services until further notice. We are gradually getting back to normal.

Father Johnson will conduct worship service in-person at the church this Sunday, February 12, at 9 a.m. as well as via teleconference. The usual teleconference weekday prayers at noon will also continue.

To participate by teleconference, please dial 1-425-436-6344, Access Code: 509 898, followed by the # sign.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women are having these Upcoming Fundraising Events

• Cake Sale at the church on Saturday, March 25, starting at noon. Please come down and join us for this event. Buy and take home some of our delicious baked goodieas!

• Raffle in celebration of St. Joseph’s Day. Tickets are now available. Donation: $5 for a book of six tickets. Please contact Valrie Payne at 1-347200-5850. First prize: $300, second prize: $150, and third prize: $75. Drawing will take place at the church on Saturday, May 27, at noon and winners need not be present.

Grace and peace!

––M. Chambers

Church of New Vision

Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Church of the New Vision and Pastor’s 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) “And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.”

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, February 5 Worship Service: “The Faithfulness of Our God”

Scripture: (Psalm 37:25) “I have been young and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.”

Save the Date: Thursday, August 10, 2023. Join us for a bus trip to see “Moses” at the Sight and Sound Theatre, and lunch at the Golden Corral prior to the 3:00 p.m. show. Adults: $190. Youth: $150. Deposit: $30 to reserve your seat. Final payment due July 15, 2023. Contacts: Sadie James, 917-6674227, or Hermena Smith, 718-708-5035, or email: info@churchnewvisionbx.org.

Thank you to all who collaborated on one accord, blessing the community with a free health screening program. Thanks for your energy, spirit and willingness to serve at the Blueprint for Wellness Health Fair on January 28. What a great event and wonderful turnout. Special thanks to the Amen Ministries, Inc., Elder Mike, Choose Healthy Life, Quest Diagnostics, United Way of NYC and VIP Star-Network, Sister Loretta Scott and Brother Anthony Davis.

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, 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.

Tomorrow, February 12, at the 11:00 a.m. service, the Hospitality Ministry will celebrate their 12th Anniversary. All are invited to join us for this celebratory service.

Next Sunday, February 19, the First Ladies’ Ministry will celebrate their 27th Anniversary at the 11 a.m. service. Join us for this celebratory service.

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.

The Scholarship Ministry invites all to join them the Smoky Mountains. Motor coach transportation, show and guided tour of the Smoky Mountain National Park and much more. The cost of the trip is $765 per person based on double occupancy. Payment is due on March 5. To make a reservation or for additional information, call Sister Brenda Robinson at 718-671-1271 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: 701-802-5240, Access Code: 2528913. Teens Class is held at 9:30 a.m. Call-in number: 702-843-2644, Access Code: 2676710, and 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 p.m. and 5 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 the month.

All Prayer services can be joined using the Free Call Conference.com Line dial-in number, 857-3570254, 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.

“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

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Black History Month

Gilbert Edward Noble was born in Harlem on February 22, 1932 to Jamaican born parents, Gilbert R. and Rachel Noble. ‘Gil’ Noble attended City College. He was drafted and served in the army during the Korean war. He was hired as a reporter by WLIB radio in 1962. As a result of his coverage of the race riots in 1967, broadcasters were forced to was hired by ABC TV in 1968.

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lic affairs programs in the country. The show was African-American experience in this country. One of the many times when tensions rose between Mr. Noble and ABC was in 1991 when Mr. Noble planned to broadcast a speech in which his long-time friend

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of disciplinary action against Gil Nobel prompted spontaneous protests outside WABC headquarters led by the late Rev. Calvin Butts of Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem and Rev. Al Sharpton. No disFormer Gov. David Patterson said, “The protest

Noble once told The Village Voice that “Some white Americans are repelled by the program, but that is the nature of the program. We are witnessing a quarrel between the races in America, and certain opinions

munity, died in 2012.

food in the lobby waste paper containers. The containers are placed near the mailboxes for your con-ate a slip and fall hazard. Food attracts roaches and mice to our lobbies. Please do not sit on the lobby convectors.

“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” –Muhammad Ali ––Linda Collins

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• 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.

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