Co-op City Times 2/12/22

Vol. 57 No. 07

Saturday, February 12, 2022

NYS HAF Program Offers Financial Assistance for Co-op Residents in Arrears on Maintenance Payments

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Optimum Brings its Fiber-to-theHome Network to Co-op City

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Co-op City’s long-standing internet, tv and phone service provider, Optimum,

BY ROZAAN BOONE

The deadline for eligible shareholders to submit applications for the Homeowners Assistance Fund (HAF) to avoid displacement from their prihardship is Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Applications received after Feb. 18, 2022 will be added to a wait list. assistance to homeowners facing default, foreclosure or displacement from All New York homeowners, including co-op owners who are in arrears on their monthly maintenance payments, are eligible to apply provided the home is their primary residence. Other criteria include: • An applicant’s household income must be equal to or less than 100% of the Area Median Income (AMI). In the Bronx, for an individual, this equates to approximately $83,550; for a family of two, $95,450; family of three, $107,400; and for a family of four, $119,300. More information on AMI is available at the application portal, https://www.nyhomeownerfund.org/, where eligible homeowners can also complete and submit the application.

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Governor Hochul Signs New Congressional Map Into Law

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

On Feb. 3, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the new state congressional maps prepared by state legislators after the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission (NYSIRC), originally tasked with redis43-20 in favor of the new maps while the State Assembly reached a 103-45 vote in support of the maps.

Democrats currently hold an advantage in the state as the new maps are currently constructed.

Twenty of the 26 districts are considered “Democratic-leaning seats” while four are considered “Republican-leaning seats,” according to FiveThirtyEight. seats,” also according to FiveThirtyEight.

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MTA Fare Change Pilot Begins Later This Month

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Beginning later this month, New Yorkers can take advantage of a new MTA program aimed at saving everyday commuters more money.

The new fare capping program officially begins on February 28 for New York City transit and February 25 for commuter rail tickets. For now, the program is scheduled to last for at least four months, according to the MTA. NYC transit commuters can access the new program by using their physical OMNY card or the smart wallet version.

OMNY users will automatically get unlimited free rides for the remainder of the week after 12 uses, according to an MTA press release. Monday is the ride the subway or local bus for free until the following Monday after using their OMNY card 12 times.

The change also means OMNY users no longer need

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throughout the property, and work to bring distribution into residential buildings will begin in Section 5 this coming week.

The project started approximately two years ago, according to Riverbay’s Technical Director Rick Schmidt, but was subsequently suspended because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Then, last year, Optimum resumed installation of brand network for their new FTTH system to Co-op City households.

“I assisted Optimum last year to get situated on the property outside so the in Co-op City,” said Mr. Schmidt.

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Assemblyman Benedetto Requests Better Ferry Point Access for Co-op City Bus Commuters

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Earlier this week, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto asked NYC Transit to address the lack of viable transportation options for Co-op City commuters eaNeck section of the Bronx.

way transportation option from the Bronx to Manhattan, essentially extending the Soundview ferry route to the Upper East Side, Midtown and the Financial District. There is ample free parking for drivers and park users and an electric vehicle provides free rides to seniors and those with disabilities from the parking lot to the ferry landing.

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commuters who travel by bus cannot easily access its remote location,” wrote Assemblyman Benedetto. “For instance, the nearest stop on the Queens-bound Q-50 line is adjacent to Msgr. Scanlan High School, at the Hutchinson River Co-op City constituents are concerned that they will not be able to use the serthe MTA may have to correct this oversight.”

Statewide Indoor Mask Mandate Lifted Requirement Remains in Place at Co-op City

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

ter Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her new plan as New York enters the next phase of the pandemic.

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response.

Those aspects are: New York, especially to nursing homes and schools. Individuals planning on visiting a nursing home in New York are still required to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test within 24 hours of their visit. open. ages in the future.

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Starting next week in Section 5, in addition to shareholders seeing Optitechnicians will also be working in the hallways of the buildings replacing the

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist – Foot Specialist

day, and will remove all the unattractive moldings above the doors, with service

• Practicing in Co-op City since 1975

updated as work progresses and CSO will notify shareholders when work is

• Board Certified in Foot Surgery

will provide a faster, more reliable connectivity experience for Co-op City residents, “including blazing fast internet service with symmetrical download and upload speeds for a more seamless internet experience whether the subscriber

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Optimum currently offers residents download speeds of up to 1 Gig over the company’s existing HFC network and eligible residents could also receive up to a $30 credit on their monthly internet bills through the federal government’s

• ALL conditions of the foot treated • Evening and Saturday appointments • Most health insurance plans accepted Now Accepting:

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Those interested in information about Optimum’s current and future services can visit the new Optimum retail location in Co-op City located at 2200 Bartow

Call:

718.671.7226

100 DeKruif Place not self-close, contact Maintenance immediately at 718-320-3300, select option 2, for an appointment to address this condition.

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Co-op City Times 2nd COMBING

Find out what’s going on in Co-op City here...

2022 Co-op City Little League Registration Registration will take place today, Saturday, Feb. 12, as well as Feb. 19, and 26, from noon - 3 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Rm. 17. Boys and girls ages 4 through 16 are eligible to participate. For more information, visit coopcitylittleleague.com.

February CB #10 Meeting The next meeting of Community Board #10 will be held virtually on Thursday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. and all are invited to attend.

The dial-in number for the meeting is (646) 992-2010. Access Key: 179 615 4388.

Mobile Covid Testing Van NYC Health & Hospitals’ Test & Trace Corps operates a Mobile Covid-19 testing unit daily in Co-op City from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on a rotating basis, as follows: Mon. & Tues. – 177 Dreiser Loop Wed. & Thurs. – 135 Einstein Loop Fri., Sat. & Sun. – 2049 Bartow Ave. Appointments are not required.

Walk-ups are welcome.

Scan the QR code on the side of paperwork, or a health care professional can assist you on board.

Dreiser Testing Center The Dreiser testing site located at 105 Dreiser Loop offers free Covid Rapid Testing from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Appointments are not required.

Weekly Food Pantry Agatha House, in partnership with Riverbay Corporation, operates a weekly food pantry at the Dreiser Community Center every Thursday at 1 p.m. Please bring a shopping cart, wear a mask and observe social distancing.

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Section 5's Community Fridge and Pantry gets "Brighter!"

A team of high school students named @Gotham_Murals came to Co-op City on Sunday, Feb. 6, to artistically "brighten up" the Section Five community fridge and pantry with a palette of colorful paints, brushes and ideas!

Stop by and see how the "power of fresh paint" and enthusiasm of these students helped to transform our community ... one paint brush at a time!

Photos by Yolanda Ramirez

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Congressional Maps ––––––––––– have reported. The lawsuit alleges that State Democrats “brazenly enacted a congressional map that is undeniably politically gerrymandered in their party’s favor.”

“This court should reject it as a matter of substance, as the map is an obviously unconstitutional partisan and incumbent-protection gerrymander,” the lawsuit goes on to say.

Gerrymandering is a process where state congresencing who gets elected,” according to the Brennan Center for Justice. In 2014, New York passed an amendment to the state constitution that prohibits drawing congressional lines that favor one political party.

State Democrats contend that the maps were decade. in compliance with all legal requirements,” Mike Murphy, a spokesman for State Senate Democratic Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, told the New York Times. “They are a gigantic step forward

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diversity of New York like never before.”

Locally, District 16, which includes Co-op City, changed under the new maps and now also comprises Armonk, Bedford, Bedford Hills, Harrison, Purchase, White Plains, Yorktown Heights, Putnam County, and parts of Katonah. On the other hand, the district now loses Ardsley, Larchmont/Mamaroneck, parts of New Rochelle, Riverdale and Rye. District 16 maintains Congressman Jamaal Bowman as its representative.

“Let us continue to work together for equity and and building careers, pushing for action on climate change, and addressing the housing crisis and the need for affordable universal healthcare through a human rights lens. Most importantly, let us absolutely always ensure our kids are healthy and thriving,” stated Representative Bowman last week in a letter to his constituents.

Data from the latest U.S. Census helped guide apportionment, which is the distribution process of the 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives based on the population size of each state.

New York State as a whole grew 4.25% to

20,201,249 residents in the past decade, but lost one seat in the U.S. House of Representatives after the 2020 census.

Looking ahead a few months, the New York State Primary Election is currently scheduled for June 28 with the early voting period starting June 18 and going through June 26, according to the NYS Board of Elections 2022 political calendar. The voter registration deadline for the NYS Primary Election is June 3; and any voter registration form must be postmarked by June 3 and received by the BOE by June 8, also according to the NYSBOE 2022 political calendar. Absentee ballots for the primary must be postmarked or delivered to an individual’s local BOE The NYS General Election is scheduled for November 8 and the early voting period runs from October 29 to November 6, according to the NYS Board of Elections 2022 political calendar. October 14 is the current deadline for individuals interested in registering to vote in the NYS General Election.

November 8 is also the deadline for voters to postmark their ballot or deliver it in-person to their lo-

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to purchase a $33 weekly unlimited card upfront before a week starts since they would not be charged more than $33 in one week automatically by the new fare capping system.

Notably, free transfers between subways and buses will still be offered, but utilizing a free transfer does not qualify as another trip towards the total 12 needed for free unlimited rides.

“Bringing riders back to mass transit depends on three variables – reliability, safety and price. We’ve made it a priority to get creative on fares,” MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said this week during a press conference. “Transit affordability is also an equity issue, and we are committed to providing a wide range of new discounts, while ensuring the MTA maintains a solid bottom line.”

New fare changes are coming February 25 to LIRR and Metro-North commuters in an effort to provide more affordable ticketing alternatives.

First, 20-trip tickets will cost 20% less if the individual purchases the ticket through the MTA eTix app, which can be downloaded for free in both the Apple and Google Play app stores, or a ticket window. Twenty-trip tickets are valid for 60 days.

Monthly tickets will also be discounted an additional 10%. fare for rail travel within NYC on the weekends, will be extended to all weekday off-peak trains and cost commuters only $5. As a reference, the price for an off-peak Metro-North train from the Bronx to Manhattan is $13 if the ticket is purchased on the train, but would instead only be $5 if the commuter buys a CityTicket beforehand.

CityTickets can be bought on the MTA’s eTix app and are valid at these stations: Botanical Garden, Fordham, Grand Central Terminal, Harlem 125th Street, Marble Hill, Melrose, Morris Heights, Riverdale, Sputyen Duyvil, Tremont, University Heights, 153rd Street.

The MTA will evaluate customer feedback over the next four months and decide at that point whether to cancel the program, continue the program temporarily or make the program permanent.

Electric

Portable Space Heater Safety

When the weather turns cold, it can bring a chill into our homes.

Portable space heaters have become a popular way to supplement central heating or heat one room. If you plan to use portable electric space heaters, make sure to follow these tips and recommendations: HEATER CHECKLIST Purchase a heater with the seal of a qualified testing laboratory.

Keep the heater at least 3 feet (1 metre) away from anything that can burn, including people.

Choose a heater with a thermostat and overheat protection.

Place the heater on a solid, flat surface.

Make sure your heater has an auto shut-off to turn the heater off if it tips over.

Types of electric space heaters Oil or water-filled radiator Heated oil or water travels through the heater.

Fan-forced heater A fan blows warm air over metal coils.

Ceramic heater Air is warmed over a ceramic heating element.

Infrared heaters Heat is created by infrared bulbs.

Keep space heaters out of the way of foot traffic.

Never block an exit.

Keep children away from the space heater.

Plug the heater directly into the wall outlet.

Never use an extension cord.

Space heaters should be turned off and unplugged when you leave the room or go to bed.

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

against COVID-19

The leading information and knowledge resource on fire, electrical and related hazards

nfpa.org/education ©NFPA 2018

Fact Two in five deaths in space heater fires involve portable electric space heaters.

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Mask Mandate

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caring for people with long-term Covid-19 effects and help implement new programs to assist those individuals better. Currently, the NYS Department of Health is continuing to gather more information on long-term Covid-19 effects and any new program or policy created would be based on their studies.

Davida Ladson – A Co-op Creative

be left to the discretion of businesses, local governments and counties.

BY P.M. CAMPBELL

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and designs.

She describes “Diva” as having been “inspired by [her] grandmother who enjoys listening to music by artists such as the Temptations and The Supremes.” She injects an aetherial tone into the subject, Davida Ladson while simultaneously celebrating their Afro-centric features, and the fashion of the era.

“Cozy Winter” contrasts the continuous chill of Davida’s birth month of January, with the nurturing heat of hot chocolate, and uses soft yet cold colors to achieve this Diva effect.

Finally, “Khalon” is an example of one of her ongoing and future projects, a webcomic. This character is “loosely based” on the style of one of her family members. Representing people of color in her Cozy Winter fantastical and inspired style, her art is heavily accessible via her Instagram, @free_xpression26.

Artists of Co-op City, this is your chance to be featured in the Co-op City Times! February’s showcase was a great success in our presentation of the talent that our community holds. We will once again be collecting pieces (Paintings. Poems. Photos.) from artists of all ages in the community for March’s artist preKhalon

“Also, until the Board of Directors rescinds Resolution 21-04, all persons ment building, community center or garage or be subject to a $50 community

Davida Ladson is a twenty-six year old visual artist from Co-op City. As an avid fan of Japanese anime and

guard now. These precautions will remain in place until we have a sustained reduction in infections and deaths.”

The latest data from the NYC Department of Health (NYCDOH) shows substantial transmission in the 10475 zip code with a 7-day rolling average of 97 new cases per day. Citywide, the Bronx has the lowest 7-day rolling new considered a very high transmission area. Roughly 85% of all eligible individuals have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine citywide, also accordtransmission area too. Individuals in high community transmission areas should sity” settings, NYS Department of Health regulated healthcare settings as well statewide nursing homes, adult care facilities, correctional facilities, detention centers, homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, public transit hubs, trains, planes and airports.

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path forward.” and will be reevaluated at that time, according to the Governor. The Governor’s students return to school.

PMcCoyCampbell@riverbaycorp.com with “Co-op Creatives” in the subject Co-op you live in, a short personal bio including your pronouns, and an explanation of your piece/pieces.

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).

Assemblyman Benedetto Schedules 2022 Lobby Visits Assemblyman Michael Benedetto announced his 2022 Co-op City Lobby Visit schedule: Thursday, Feb. 17 – 100 Carver Loop (Bldg. 11A)

Display Your Art with the MTA ADA Metro-North stations being built as part of the Penn Access Project, including the one in Co-op City. The other station locations are in Morris The submission deadline is Friday, March 4, 2022.

The minimum requirements for eligibility include: awards, honors, and publications

struction period Artists should also have:

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All lobby visits will be from 5:15-7 p.m.

Assemblyman Benedetto’s lobby visits provide Co-op City shareholders with an opportunity to discuss a broad range of topics with him as their touch with those who elected him,” the Assemblyman stated. “Please join Legislative Session with you, as well as discuss your own concerns on local and personal matters.”

and a short artist’s statement to mtaarts.submittable.com.

If accepted by a selection panel, funding and installation of the artist’s display by 2027.

For more information on this project, please visit https://new.mta.info/ Questions may be directed to MTA Arts & Design at:

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Letters to the Editor

Co-op City Times I would like to take this time to publicly thank one of my neighbors who heeded the call, “If you see something, say something.” In this case, it was, “If you smell something, say something.”

Ms. Ruiz, who lives in Building 21C, smelled gas fumes coming from the direction of Building 21B whenever she passed by the building. This particular day, the smell was not very strong, but nevertheless, present. When Ms. Ruiz fumes to him and he, in turn, immediately reported the complaint appropriately. ConEd promptly responded.

Now, we’ve all witnessed on television what devastation a gas leak can cause. I don’t know how many people may have passed by and smelled the gas yet said nothing or maybe not smelled it at all. Anyway, thank you, Ms. Ruiz, and G-d bless you.

First and foremost, thank you, Management and the Board of Directors, for promoting from within and a standing ovation for the promotion of Averil James-Bonnette as Riverbay’s new Director of Finance.

I had the pleasure of serving on the Riverbay Board of Directors when Ms. James-Bonnette was interviewed for the job of Internal Auditor. Additionally, I was able to witShe was responsible for, and successfully initiated, several strategic impact accounting policies and procedures. In my opinion, she will be a strong voice at the table and the accountability watchdog that Riverbay needs at this time. from your expertise and creativity. Please accept my very best wishes for many more productive years at Riverbay.

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Follow the Co-op City Times on I believe that some directors’ viewpoints are very divisive. By focusing on “Black and Brown” voters and issues, the writers ignore Asiatic, white and Native-American voters, among others, who also live in Co-op City. Maybe there is too much emphasis on race today. Martin Luther King said that we should judge people by their character, but in my opinion, we’re not doing that.

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Public Safety Reminds Cooperators to Keep Noise Down for Super Bowl Weekend Public Safety Report

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

This Sunday, February 13, the 56th Super Bowl is taking place at the SoFi Stadium located in Inglewood, CA. This is the second time a Super Bowl takes place at the home stadium of one of the teams playing. This year, the LA Rams will play the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday at 6:30 p.m., local time. Fans in attendance at the Super Bowl will be required to wear masks except while actively eating or drinking. While some may tune in to root for their favorite team, others may just plan to enjoy the halftime show featuring Rappers Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar, and R&B singer Mary J. Blige. The five performers have a total of 43 Grammys and 21 Billboard No. 1 awards. If you are most interested in the game, the music or the Super Bowl commercials, it is very important that Co-op City shareholders strive to keep noise to a minimum.

Though things will still look a little different this year, respecting your neighbors is as important as it ever was. Large gatherings are discouraged as they have the potential of spreading Covid-19. Please limit your Super Bowl viewing to members of your immediate household. As more Americans receive Covid-19 vaccines, restrictions should start to ease up. We have made it this far. It is important to continue to practice social distancing and mask wearing. It is also important to avoid unnecessary gatherings outside of your immediate family.

Keep your cheering to a minimum in order to be respectful of your neighbors, even on Super Bowl Sunday. It is important to remember to be considerate of your neighbors, especially as it gets later in the evening. For some people, return to work Monday follows Super Bowl Sunday. Please respect your neighbors this day and every day.

There are reasons other than noise that may require that you call Public Safety or 911. “If you see something, say something” is a series of public service announcements put in place by the New York City Police Department. The New York City Police Department reports that every year almost 2,000 people do just that. In the United States as a whole, with New York City being the highest profile city, terrorism awareness should be on everyone’s radar. It is very important for all citizens to remain vigilant for the possibility of terrorism wherever they go. New York City emphasizes calling if you see something suspicious,

Public Safety Blotter

January 30 - February 5, 2022 January 30 – 140 Erdman Pl. Units responded for a shareholder in emotional distress. Upon arrival, FDNY forced entry in the apartment and FDNY EMS removed the shareholder to Jacobi Medical Center.

January 31 – 140 Casals Pl. CCPD and NYPD officers responded to a missing vehicle. A shareholder reported that he parked the vehicle earlier in the day and when he returned the vehicle was missing.

920 Baychester Ave. Shareholder reports that a package was removed from in front of his door by an unknown individual. Merchant confirmed delivery. NYPD was notified for reporting purposes.

920 Co-op City Blvd.

CCPD Emergency Service Unit responded for an incapacitated shareholder within their apartment. Upon confirmation of the condition, forced entry was made. FDNY EMS responded, however, the shareholder refused any further medical attention.

February 2 – 140 Erdman Pl. Shareholder reports a missing package after receiving delivery confirmation from FedEx. Merchant notified and reports prepared.

99 Carver Loop Shareholder reports that an unknown individual attempted entry into her vehicle via the driver’s side door.

140 Casals Pl. CCPD officer responded for graffiti within the stairwell. Graffiti was removed by building porter.

Broun Pl. Townhouse CCPD unit was dispatched for a flood condition. Upon entry into the apartment, the shareholder was found deceased. NYC Medical Examiner removed the individual and Riverbay Lock Shop employees secured the apartment.

February 3 – 99 Bellamy Loop CCPD units responded for an alleged individual in emotional distress.

NYPD was on scene. Search of the area for the individual was conducted with negative results.

mostly unattended packages in a transportation facility. This is important but it is also important to remain observant wherever you go at all times for all types of violations. As cooperators, your observations are instrumental in helping Public Safety fight crime in the community.

Many successful outcomes to community safety concerns have started with a concerned and observant shareholder calling Public Safety or 911. Many of the auto crime arrests made by law enforcement have resulted because someone saw something and said something to either Public Safety, or dialed 911. Arrests for trespassing in the stairwells are often the result of a cooperator calling in that they saw, heard or smelled something in the hallway. Co-op City’s more than 45,000 residents have more than 90,000 eyes. All of these eyes can be an effective tool in fighting crime. Call 911 and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, (718) 671-3050, immediately.

Since February of 2017, a change in the Co-op City Noise Complaint procedure requires that a Public Safety officer witnesses noise in order to issue a Community Complaint. Cooperators are no longer able to sign an affidavit to have a Community Complaint issued for noise. Public Safety will not reveal the caller’s identity to the offender when officers respond to a noise complaint.

Request a noise packet from your Cooperator Service Office for chronic noise complaints.

Noise is the most common complaint CCPD responded to in 2020. It is never a good idea for a cooperator to ring someone’s doorbell and confront the violator in the case of any type of lease violation. Objects out the window is another very sensitive and technical situation in which cooperators should not personally take action. Call Public Safety and provide the information. Calls received from cooperators have been the first point of contact in numerous situations where enforcement took place for Quality of Life violations throughout the years.

Have a safe, healthy and SUPER BOWL 56 Weekend. Also, be sure to buckle your seatbelt and avoid distractions when driving. If you plan to consume alcoholic beverages, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink or call a taxi or an Uber or Lyft. “Drunk Driving” and “Buzzed Driving” enforcement increases during major sporting event weekends. Penalties for Drunk Driving are very high and can affect your insurance premiums and ability to obtain insurance for years. Leave your car at home and utilize public transportation, cab service or a designated driver when you plan to drink even one alcoholic drink. There is no amount of alcohol which is safe or legal when you are operating a motor vehicle.

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration uses the phrases “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “They’ll See You Before You See Them” and “You Can’t Hide It, If You Drive Drunk, They Will Catch You” and “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.” To learn more, go www.nhtsa.gov/drivesober. On (Continued on page 23)

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@ .com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@ riverbaycorp.com. Please note: emails should be sent to both parties.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES,

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.

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Michelle Marbury, Second Vice President

Do You Like That Co-op You Live In? What Would You Do To Protect It? Greetings, Shareholders, Partners, Residents and Friends.

Last Saturday was the 25th Annual Black History Month Film Festival and Celebration. The turnout was spectacular. Presented via Zoom video conference, the African-American Association introduced an array of vignettes, clips, and shorts highlighting the lives of notable AfricanAmericans who have transitioned to the ancestral realm and have left legacies more than worthy of such an event. I must give pause to recognize Elder Francine Reva Jones, who is not only a stellar 13year Riverbay Board Director, but former President of the African-American Association and Founder of the annual event. Featured Youth of the Community were an outstanding addition to the program. The other invaluable members are given their very honorable mentions in the AAACC article in this edition of the Co-op City Times.

This Year’s Honorees …

Hank Aaron, Virgil Abloh, Midwin Charles, Tommy DeBarge, Garth Dennis, Robert Lee Elder, Marcel Theo Hall a/k/a Biz Markie, Bell Hooks, Gregory Edward Jacobs a/k/a Shock G, Vernon Jordan Jr., Chi Modu, Jovita Moore, James Mtume, Sir Sidney Poitier, General Colin Powell, Robert Ross a/k/a Black Rob, Desmond Tutu, Cicely Tyson, Melvin Van Peebles, Michael K. Williams, Malikah Shabazz, Robbie Shakespeare, Earl Simmons a/k/a DMX, Demaryius Thomas, Mary Wilson, and Wanda Young a/k/a Wanda Rogers.

There Is One Who Is Very Much “With Us” pavement, in the trenches. Taking the blows, turning the other cheek and turning up the political heat.

His name is Jamaal Bowman. American politician and educator serving as the U.S. representative for New York’s 16th congressional district since 2021.

He was our special guest and came with much to say.

The Message from Congressman Bowman Did you know that Congressman Jamaal Bowman

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US history?! You may have heard that he was arrested for voting to support our right to vote; for protesting the lack of action on the Senate side in passing voting rights legislation. Two Democrats, Senators Manchin and Sinema, are pushing back that the voting rights bill can be passed, dishonoring the work that John Lewis, Dr. King, Elijah Cummings, and countless others gave their lives for.

He said to us that he holds the seat as Representative of the 16th Congressional District because of us.

That the work and dedication throughout our lives, like being involved in groups like your local PTA, the African-American Association of Co-op City, the community boards, and building associations.

It is this love and dedication that led to him winning the seat.

It Is Time To Listen, Open Your Heart And Understand What is not understood, largely because of the diversity of the 16th district, is that our community (i.e. the Black and Latino community) has been marginalized, redlined, disenfranchised and ignored for far too long. Other parts of our district just don’t understand this “passing over” of us, and thus making the Congressman’s job that much more complicated.

You name it, he said, we have been passed over when it comes to housing, education, jobs, healthcare, whatever it is, it has gone on too long and he makes sure his focus and vote emanates from that standpoint.

What We Have Done To Support Him And Our District…

1. We came out in large numbers, joined together, and because of the organizing we did, it forced the Redistricting Commission and the State Legislature to listen to us. As a result, Co-op City will remain with the 16th district and Congressman Bowman will represent us for as long as we will keep him here by our votes. Not only does the district keep Co-op City, but also, Williamsbridge, Baychester, Edenwald,

Because of this work, and the fact that our district is Majority Minority, whoever holds this seat, will have 2. Say Nay to the MTA, remember that? That (i.e., the MTA) reversed their decision to cut our services, because we came out in huge numbers and organized. Add to that the push forward on the MetroNorth project which is considered a big win; work which will begin and be completed in the next few years, he predicts, cutting transportation time into the city by upwards of an hour. away but he promises to bring it back if we will remind him. After all, he said, I work for you, that is the relationship. by the IRS against Riverbay Corporation abated. $120 million to invest in our infrastructure. Part of that investment, he said, could potentially go into complete restoration of our convectors. So he has this happen sooner than later.

6. We have our own energy, that is great. Now think of converting to sustainable renewable energy – solar, wind, geothermal, heat pumps, etc.

Groundbreaking!

7. June 28th is the Primary. Use your power at the polls. Our organized people are more powerful than racist politics. We must stay organized and committed to building each other up and holding each other accountable. Continue to organize, build and use our power in ways never seen before because certain have power, but we do. This is what Congressman Bowman encourages us to do.

Thank you for reading my viewpoint. Take good care. Be safe and well. I can be reached at mmarbury@riverbayboard.com. All of us, divided by each one of us, is a force for good.

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• Applicants must be at least 30 days late on their housing payment, or, if they are up to date with their monthly payments, must be currently unemployed, in which case, they can apply for up to 6 months of future monthly housing payments or maintenance charges.

• The NYS Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) also encourages homeowners who are in active legal proceedings to apply for the NYS HAF program. applicants with access to a dedicated Call Center and case managers, professional housing counselors and legal services providers. For those who do not have internet access or require assistance completing the application, the program has local community partners who can render assistance. Co-op City shareholders can contact: • Bronx Legal Services, 349 E 149th Street, 10th Fl., Bronx, NY 10451 at 917-661-4500 or email bronxHAFAssistance@lsnyc.org. Only phone counselhours: Monday -– Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Website: www.legalservicesnyc.org/.

• Legal Aid Society - Bronx, 260 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451 at 646340-1908 or email OFriedheim@legal-aid.org. In-person and phone counseling are available at this location. Languages spoken: English and Spanish (and - 5 p.m.

Website: www.legalaidnyc.org.

Applicants must provide proof of ownership and property type of their residence, proof of identity, proof of income and proof of delinquency.

For more information on the HAF program or application process, you may contact the HAF Call Center at 1-844-77-NYHAF or 1-844-776-9423, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. or visit https://www.myhomeownerfund. org. The Call Center is staffed The Riverbay Finance department reports that less than 5% of shareholders are currently in arrears on their monthly carrying charge payments.

“Now that the eviction moratorium has expired, I urge all eligible shareholdcial relief,” said Riverbay’s Finance Director Averil James-Bonnette. “It is also important that shareholders contact us so we will know how they plan on bringing their account up-to-date.”

RiverbayFinance@riverbaycorp.com to request a phone appointment.

Free Income Tax Prep Assistance for Seniors Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto, in conjunction with the Iona College Accounting Department, is once again offering free income tax preparation for seniors 62 years of age or older who reside within the boundaries of his district (Co-op City, Throggs Neck, Morris Park, Pelham Bay, and City Island). Tax documents can be dropped off at the assemblyman’s ofMonday, Feb. 7.

This service is limited to seniors who meet the following criteria: Simple tax returns only!

Complete copies of 2018 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 Please disclose if there have been any changes in taxpayers or dependents from your 2020 return, such as birth or death of a taxpayer or dependent.

Seniors are encouraged to bring all their tax documents to Assemblyman Loop, Rm. 12, between 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Service as possible.

Tax returns are prepared by student volunteers from Iona College as a service to the community. All returns will indicate that they were prepared by a non-preparer. For more information, please contact Assemblyman

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Completed Window Guard Forms Due Tuesday, Feb. 15

BY ROZAAN BOONE

The Annual Window Guard form mailed to Co-op City households earlier this year are due on Tuesday, February 15, 2022..

The form must be completed following the directions included in the mailing, and can be returned by phone, fax, mail or email as per directions included in the package.

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

Each year, Management is required by law to send out the Window Guard Notice in January to all residents so that they may report whether children live in the apartment and to request installation of window guards or repairs to window guards previously installed by Management. For new leases, building owners or managers must provide a Lease Notice to the new resident within 30 days of occupancy to determine if children live in the apartment.

According to the law, residents are obligated to respond fully to all questions on the form. They must also allow Management access into their apartment to install window guards on all windows in the apartment except those that lead remove window guards once they are installed or make any changes to the

even if no child 10 years or younger lives in the unit, would the occupant like window guards installed or, if they are already installed, are repairs needed.

The form then asks for the shareholder’s name, full address, signature, date and contact phone number.

Shareholders must answer all questions on the Annual Window Guard form and sign and date the form as well as provide their contact phone number in case

follow-up is necessary. Failure to complete the form fully will result in a phone call in an attempt to collect the missing information. Shareholders may also receive an automated reminder phone call to return the form. After all avenues have been exhausted, the names of those who do not respond to the notice will be forwarded to the New York City Department of health for further action. of the 14,900 Window Guard forms that were mailed to all high-rise units in Co-op City, approximately 13.5% have responded to date – 728 by mail, 450 by phone, and 829 by email.

Shareholders can return their completed Window Guard forms utilizing one of the following: In addition, forms may also be deposited in the Window Guard drop boxes at the Dreiser CSO on the lower the Bartow Center or at the Einstein CSO. They may also call their respective CSO for assistance completing the form using the on their form. To contact CSO, dial (718) 320-3300, select option 3, and follow the prompts.

CSO Director Vanessa Aldea said: “The window guard form is required by law to be completed in all highrise apartment buildings annually. Even if the information from the previous year did not change, a form has to be submitted. This is not only for shareholders building owners and managers if children 5 years and younger reside in the unit so that the apartment can be inspected for peeling paint and other potential lead paint hazards in which case, steps are taken to repair the condition.

The mailing includes the Annual Fire Safety Notice which reminds shareDirector of Safety Anthony Barzelatto also advises shareholders to familiarize “I once again impress upon shareholders to check to make sure their apartment door is self-closing and latches, and if this is not the case, to contact Maintenance

Shareholders and guests must continue to wear face masks when in common areas of Co-op City’s residential buildings, garages and community centers. A $50 community fine may be assessed for failure or refusal to comply.

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Co-op City Times / February 12, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Mary Pearson, Assistant Secretary

Committee Commitment Something new for me. This year, I’m serving on two Co-op City committees: the Disability and Accommodations Committee and currently, the ad hoc but soon-to-be-standing, Insurance Committee.

Insurance Committee. The most horrible thing has happened in the insurance industry: they’ve actually started losing money. In most industries, a healthy bottom line is necessary for its survival and ample payment for its executives is an even more vital goal. But in certain industries, for instance, banking, insurance and gambling –– the house (in my opinion) always wins and that (again in my opinion) is the prime directive.

So, why has the insurance industry begun to suffer unexpected losses and, as a result, begun to panic?

Have you seen the world lately? Unrest is the word of the Millennium: political, racial, social, economic, and environmental unrest. Everyone is hollering in the name of justice but Mother Nature is hollering loudest and I’ve seen rain,” wrote James Taylor. But in the stuttered words of Bachman Turner Overdrive, “You ain’t seen nothing yet.” I heard one pundit say, of the

when a bridge collapsed in slow motion in Pittsburgh, PA, that time, miraculously killing no one. live in highly regulated NYC and NYS and be prepared because more of nearly the same is inevitably coming.

As a result of all this turmoil, across the nation, insurance companies are reeling and premiums have gone sky high, not only for us as individuals but for the corporation we call home, as well. Management does it the best, getting us the most bang for our insurance buck while weighing Co-op City’s cost/risk reality.

As soon as I get a solid grip on the details, I’ll pass on what I’ve learned.

Let’s ensure that we keep ourselves safe. it never (rarely?) affects another. But all those people from smoke inhalation. The way to keep smoke from reaching other people, apartments, or stairwells is to shut the doors. If, in the smoke and panic, people don’t

at their vehicles; homes caught up in mudslides, cars falling into sink holes. How vividly can you still

the door behind them, the door should take care of that by itself. All of our doors are designed to close fully and automatically. Our staff has been checking to make sure that’s the case for the stairwell doors, but each of us must make sure our own front door is also closing properly. If it isn’t, call Maintenance. And how are your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors?

If they’re faulty, get them changed out immediately.

Call Maintenance.

Disability and Accommodations Committee.

That’s the other committee I’m serving on. I’m learn-

or waiting days to be rescued from roof tops or the top of the dome? And what about just two weeks ago,

the other committee members – the best way to pass that information on to those who need it.

the last third is suffering from drought.”

Think about the catastrophic Florida condo collapse of last June that killed 98; the 13 individuals drowned own basement apartments; the 88 tornado deaths in the southern states last December alone; the horror of

Broun Place Townhouse Association Grounds crew enough on the job they are doing to keep our walkways safe. Thank you for this.

February means a special salute to Black History ema salute to Black History Month sponsored by the African-American Association. They made it virtual, so no excuses.

The January 29th edition of the Co-op Times contains directions and details on how to get your Covid-19 home test and on-site vaccine sites in the community.

Recent mail brought a glossy thick promotion, “You Make Compost, Not Trash.” Further, it encourages us to sign up for a brown bin at nyc.gov/ curbsidecomposting. This was sent by mistake. If you got this mail, ignore it. It is the same mailing list that includes us to collect property taxes.

Townhomes do not have individual lawns to place brown bins. were targeted with an early call claiming that our bail. Actually, we recognized the scam and caught it. So, the criminals missed their bullseye.

Broun Place residents, stop throwing your kitchen garbage bags over the fence and leaving them around the site. Stop leaving bags of used bottles on the pad. Expect accountability when doers please stop littering. Also, it has been observed that deliverers are driving up on the pedestrian brickwork. Instruct them that they must park in the culde-sac.

to 438829, you can identify vaccine locations closest to you? You can also call 1-800-232-0233 for the same information. Defend yourself and mask up; it works to protect against Covid-19. Cover your nose, wear it outdoors and indoors. Tucking it under your chin or wearing it on your wrist does not work.

Many kinds of vaccines are required in childtheir recipe but we trust them. The data shows the Covid-19 vaccine works too. Neighbors, encourage must stop mixing politics and good sense. Check

Emergency contact programs. This is critical for those living alone or with a chronic ailment. Remember, never give your personal information to anyone before thoroughly checking them out. Find the Co-op City Times online at: http://issuu.com/ cctimes.

Daily News ran an article understating our population and misnaming our Board President but talking about funding procured by Senator Schumer. Did you see it?

Get well wishes to long-time cooperator Judith Powell. May her recovery be strong. Do not forget, check on your neighbors. Use the Broun Place article to announce your important events.

Keep dancing and better days are ahead!

Wakanda forever!

––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Decades ago, I recall hearing someone refer to people with disabilities as the fastest growing political demographic on the basis of aging and longevity alone.

According to the American Bar Association, “People with disabilities comprised roughly one in six eligiAssociation of People with Disabilities (AAPD) 2019 press release projected that, “In 2020, approximately number and those percentages continue to grow.

According to the CDC website, one contributing factor is long COVID (aka long-haul COVID, postacute COVID-19, long-term COVID, or chronic COVID). As of July 2021, “long COVID,” also known as post-COVID conditions, can be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Don’t be lulled by the false narrative that Covid is going away. That’s just wishful thinking. It's not over.

High, higher than that of the rest of the Bronx and the rest of the City and our vaccination numbers are lower than both.

Sure, the many who are vaccinated could suffer a less severe case and treatments have greatly improved, but there’s one thing to always keep in mind: any body can be the body that produces the next variant, and it’s anyone’s guess how strong that next variant might be.

One out of every 282. That was the reported May 20, 2020 calculation of Co-op City residents who had died of Covid. I recently started checking the numbers again on that site, www.1.nyc.gov. They’ve gotten and are 19, one out of 140, January 31, one out of 136. And And please stay safe. or by email at mpearson@riverbayboard.com.

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing will host its next General Membership meeting Zoom.

Please request the link by emailing us at: www. meeting.

Our agenda will include a discussion on how to engage friends and neighbors and broaden their participation in the upcoming Riverbay Board Elections; promote our organization’s standing; share committee reports; and collect dues and dobe willing to share.

also be inviting a guest speaker to address health further details.

The Coalition is approaching its 20th anniversary and we plan to recognize its stellar achievements in the coming weeks and months.

Remember to send us an email if you’re interested in joining our meeting. All current members will receive a Zoom invitation with a meeting ID and Passcode. The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing email address is: .

––Claudia Sampson We are shareholders, not tenants! Get involved! Join your building association!

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African American Association Save the date! Our next General Meeting, Saturday, February 20, at 3:00 p.m. We are planning an event that will give you an opportunity to meet your community entrepreneurs and vendors. They have agreed to extend discounts to our members. For more information, contact us and do not miss this next event, presented via Zoom Video Conference to keep us all safe and well.

Many of you supported our Tribute to the Ancestors. What a fantastic turnout!

Big thank you to our Congressman, Jamaal Bowman, for appearing as our special surprise guest, who said to us; June 28th is the Primary. Use your power at the polls.

Our organized people are more powerful than racist politics. We must stay organized and committed Congressman Jamaal to building each other up and holding each other acBowman countable. We must continue to organize, build and use our power in ways never seen before because certain people and elected officials want us to think we don’t have power, but

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we do. This is what Congressman Bowman encourages us to do.

Our Featured Youth of the Community A fantastic job was done by our featured youth of the community. They are Aaliyah Carter, age 13 of DeKruif Place; Malcolm Nembhard, age 10, of Bellamy Loop; Joaquim Norment, age 11, of Darrow Place, and Young Brother Amadi, age 12, of Atlanta, GA. Executive Staff Members Cheryl Jenkins, AAACC Vice President; Francine Reva Jones, Secretary, former President and Founder of the AAACC’s Annual Black Film Festival now in its 25th Year; Kevin Lambright, our engineer and member-at-large; and Marita Taylor, Assistant Secretary. Laverne Hugine and Adeyemi LaCrown Oloruntoba couldn’t be with us but we give you both honorable mentions just for being you! Everyone did a fine job but it would not have been a success without “YOU,” the membership and participants. If you truly enjoyed and were lifted by this powerful event, which many of you said you were, come aboard as a member and support the African-American Association of Co-op City. Together, we can accomplish great things.

Be a card carrying member of the AAACC… Membership is $15.00/year for a single membership and $25.00/year per 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: 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

At right above, young Brother Joaquim covering the late Rapper, Biz Markie (L).

Young Sister Aaliyah (R) covering author, “bell hooks,” who always spelled her name with lower case letters to highlight the words of her work rather than her name.

Yoga & Pilates Classes with Meena SharpeHicks – Contact: Meena, 917-863-1507 Save these dates!

Sun., Feb. 20 – General Meeting and Vendor Day Sun., March 20 – General Meeting Sat., April 9 – Holistic Health and Wellness Fair Sat., May 14 – Annual Spelling Bee Sat., June 18 – General Meeting – Juneteenth Recognition “We’ve got many rivers to cross.”

––Michelle Marbury

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We are currently accepting applications for enrollment grades 6-9 for the 2022-23 school year. Apply today!

Learn more about what Capital Prep Bronx can offer for your child by scanning the QR code below.

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Rivers Run Community Garden Welcome to the eighth planting season at Rivers Run Community Garden.

We look back over the years and marvel at the obstacles we have overcome, the miracles we have grown together and get excited for what is next.

Thank you, Bronx GreenUp, for bringing your pruning students over to give some love to our fruit trees last Saturday.

Workdays will begin early this year as there is much to do. Stay tuned.

Our next meeting is on Thursday, February 24, via Zoom. Details to follow.

Please tell your friends and family about this amazing place where we grow not only fruits and vegetables, but we grow knowledge and friendships.

Rivers Run Community The tree pruning workshop run by the NY BotaniGarden is a movement tocal Garden/Bronx GreenUp program was held at wards improved mental and the garden last Saturday. Thanks for the help with physical health. We provide our fruit trees. With all of that love and attention, we are sure to get some deliciousness this season. all types of workshops including nutrition, meditaWe are the outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares as well as residents and neighbors. We are a place of beauty and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us.

Event Dates (all are welcome): February 24 – First membership meeting of the year via Zoom March 5 – Work day at the garden (weather permitting) Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is teer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome.

If you would like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me, Gail Sharbaan, at 718-671-3801.

Mailing address for dues (checks only): 100 Casals Pl #32K, Bronx, NY, 10475.

––Gail Sharbaan

Building 20 Association Please be advised that the Building 20 Association will hold a virtual Zoom meeting on Thursday, February 17, at 7:00 p.m.

The invited speakers will be Ms. Michelle Marbury, Second Vice President of the Riverbay Board of Directors, and Riverbay General Manager Mr. Noel Ellison. We will also discuss the importance of voting in the upcoming elections for the Riverbay Board of Directors.

The Zoom Meeting ID and Passcode will be posted in the Building 20 lobbies I look forward to seeing you.

––Darlene A. Keesley

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some job clearing the snow on the paths and salting the ice during the turbulent weather days we had last week.

We also would like to remind neighbors to attend their building meetings to you who are under the weather, we hope you get better soon. With the death toll rising due to the pandemic we cannot seem to shake and other illnesses, we would posted near elevators as we get closer to the meeting date. Remember, residents

Time change! The next Building 21 Association general session gathering will be: Friday, February 25, via Zoom at 7 p.m. Special guest: Noel Ellison, Riverbay Corporation General Manager.

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Bronx County Chorus Bronx County Chorus wants you to add your voice this spring. The Bronx County Chorus proudly announces the start of rehearsals for its 83rd season.

Vaccines and face coverings follow the CDC guidelines and are mandatory.

Wearing a face covering does not impede your singing.

Chorus rehearsals are held weekly on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church of Throggs Neck, located at 3075 Baisley Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461. The talented Tom Cuffari is into his second year as choral director. Mr. Cuffari is a former accompanist for BCC. He comes to BCC with a full resume and impressive musical teaching credentials. Mr. Cuffari spent this past holiday season accompanying the cast of “The Christmas Carol” in the White Plains Cultural Center. He will be leading the group through its 83rd anniversary celebration concerts which highlight the brilliant music of Stephen Sondheim.

For example, “Into the Woods,” “Company” and “A Little Night Music.”

Bronx County Chorus currently has openings in all sections and always welcomes new singers, returning chorus members or semi-professionals. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to visit rehearsals and meet the director and chorus members. The dates are February 15 and February 22.

A unique chorus within this area, Bronx County Chorus is proud that all featured soloists are actual members of the chorus. View the chorus’ Zoom concert productions of last spring and holiday season on YouTube by searching “Bronx County Chorus.”

Last season culminated in the 82nd annual holiday concert. It was recorded Bronx County Chorus on Facebook or online at www.BronxCountyChorus. org. Should you have any questions, please call 718-320-2790 or email using the email address given at www.BronxCountryChorus.org and leave a detailed message that includes your contact information.

Bronx County Chorus is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on Legislature and administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts.

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. In New York City on February 12, 1909, a group that included African American leaders founded, established and announced the formation of a new organization, called the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Black History Month: Celebrate Black History Month this year by becoming a member. NAACP relies on the commitment and dedication of our members to help us stand up to racial disparities that are still too prevalent in America.

Black History Month Program – The Co-op City NAACP Branch will be having its annual Black History Month Program on February 20 at 3p.m. The program will be a lecture and discussion about a topic that is often overlooked but has been important and is becoming increasingly more so: mental health in the Black community. Our distinguished guest speaker is Dr. Tolu Olupona, Director of the Psychiatry Department at the Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Do not miss this important and informative event that is of great social importance to our community! The event is virtual and can be attended by using the following link or meeting ID and password: Join Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88682371368?pwd=VDdUMFBwekhYT25JWFhKODk2dEQrZz09; Meeting ID: 886-8237-1368, Passcode: naacp.

53rd NAACP Image Awards is on Saturday, February 26, at 8 p.m. on BET. The NAACP announced Thursday that it will bestow the 73-year old actor Samuel L. Jackson with the Chairman’s Award, which recognizes individuals who demonstrate “exemplary public service and use their distinct platforms to create agents of change.”

“Many might not know that prior to his career, Jackson was a staunch activist during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960’s even serving as an usher at Martin Luther King Jr.’s funeral,” Leon W. Russell, Chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors, said in a statement. “His continued public service and advocacy for social change make him an excellent recipient for the Chairman’s Award.”

Founder’s Day Membership Campaign, January-February 12: 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.

113th NAACP National Convention: July 13-20 in Atlantic City, NJ. We Need You In The Fight: Each and every NAACP member makes a difference to the complex, ongoing work of advancing racial equality. Join this multigenerational network of activists dismantling structural racism by using your power to take action on the most pressing issues of our time.

Become a member or gift a membership: adults are $30 and youths are $10.

Make check/money order payable to: NAACP Co-op City #2210 and mail to: N.A.A.C.P. Co-op City Einstein Station, P.O. Box 75-3111, Bronx, NY 10475.

––Brenda Brown

Building 8 Association The Building 8 Association will have a Zoom meeting on Tues., Feb. 15, from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. to discuss shareholders’ concerns; https://Zoom.us; Meeting ID: 822 7212 5940; Passcode: building8 Information will be posted on the bulletin board in the lobby.

We also welcome our new neighbors! Please try to attend the Zoom.

Any postponements will be posted on the bulletin board.

––Azalea McDavid

Building 9 Association We wish you well. We wish healing for the hurt and encouragement for the discouraged. Remember those who have lost loved ones and those who are sick or shut-in. A kind word or a brief visit can go a long way. Strive to leave people Co-op City is a beautiful community with vast resources and a culturally diverse population of families and senior citizens.

In the best interest of residing in peace and harmony with our neighbors, when you exercise good manners and proper etiquette, you show respect for others and command respect for yourself.

Litter on the street is a sign of community disinterest and neighborhood decline. Please pick up after yourselves and your children.We have invested in waste baskets and trash bins that are conspicuously distributed throughout our community, garages, lobbies and laundry rooms. Please make good use of them.

Take pride in your community.

Pressing the ‘up’ and the ‘down’ elevator buttons at the same time does not cause the elevator to come faster. Actually, it causes the elevator to slow down by making unnecessary stops and it increases wear and tear on the elevator door mechanisms.

Kicking the automated door switch plate with your foot damages the mechanism. It is also quite unsanitary for children and seniors who touch the switch plate after your shoe touched it. was ‘Michala.’ If your child, your child’s friend, or a neighbor’s child is named ‘Michala,’ please be kind enough to advise them that Community Complaints can be issued to the shareholder(s) of record for defacing Riverbay Corporation property.

Should your dog urinate in the elevators or any other public space, it is your responsibility to clean up your dog’s mess. It is unsightly and unsanitary.

Raw garbage and other trash should be discarded by putting it in the compactor room chute and pushing it down. At no time should trash be placed on of roaches and other vermin. Feel free to contact the CSO to report improper disposal of residential garbage and/or to request the services of the exterminator.

Shareholders must use the laundry room facilities fairly and equitably. Show respect and consideration for your neighbors by being in attendance when your timed washers and dryers complete their cycles. Please promptly remove clothes from machines upon completion of their cycles. Do not hold machines for others who are not present in the laundry room.

Please live responsibly. The quality of life and the standard of living of your neighbors depends on all neighbors being thoughtful and considerate.

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Co-op City Times / February 12, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Daryl Johnson

NYPD: Major Crimes Up 38% in 2022 What is going on with some people here in NYC? Why are some people in this city exhibiting extremely bad criminal behaviors? Let’s look at some numbers to see what’s going on here.

NYC – Horrible Crimes Are Up The NYPD recently released some horrible crime statistics, as of January 30, 2022. To start, can you believe that 26 people were murdered within one month? January! How is this possible? Did people make a new decision to get involved in criminal activities? Were illegal drugs part of the reason for this many murders? Did people let their frustrations and anger over this pandemic get to them? What caused so many people to act out in this one month?

Other major crimes have spiked over a year-toyear period. Example, the crime of rape is up 27 percent in NYC. Terrible! So, do you think that we have a very bad problem here? Absolutely! Additionally, the rates of other criminal offenses have increased here. For instance, robberies are up by 33 percent.

Felony assaults are up around 12 percent. Burglaries are up by 6 percent. Grand larcenies are up by 57 percent. And, get this, grand larceny auto crimes are up around 93 percent. How is this possible?

Look, I love NYC and I’m sure that a lot of the people that live here feel the same way. However, despite our love for this city, we have to realize when we have severe problems. Thereafter, as a city, we have to come up with good solutions to address these problems. Fortunately, Mayor Adams is working with the NYPD and other federal agencies to address the above-cited problems. So, let’s look at some of the things that will be happening in this city.

Fighting Crime Mayor Adams has created a new anti-gun unit to deal with the incredible amount of illegal guns that are being used to murder so many people here. This unit will wear body cameras and turn them on when they stop or question people. Then, supervisors will

advanced technological instruments. For instance, Mayor Adams recently said: “There’s some amazing technology out there. Someone can take a picture of your face and in eight seconds see everything that you have in public view, not private view. If you’re on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, they can see and identify who you are without violating the rights of people, only looking at public data.”

Presently, the NYPD uses facial recognition technology to identify people. In fact, here is an actual statement from the NYPD, “In 2019, the Facial

larcenies. The NYPD knows of no case in New York City in which a person was falsely arrested on the basis of a facial recognition match.”

Now, some people might think that they can hide track them down. Now, after you read about this next case, you might not want to take or have anyone take a photo of you again and post it online. Ready?

A years ago, a tech guy created a very popular anti-virus software program. Then, the police wanted So, he moved around. Safe, right? Outsmarted the police, right? Well, not quite. You see, a reporter took a photo of him. Next, the reporter posted the photo to on an online magazine. Thereafter, the magazine reporters boasted that they were with him.

Then, shockingly, the data inside of that photo indicated his exact location. So, he was able to run.

But, he couldn’t hide.

Now, please learn a lesson from this true case.

For instance, some people will go to great lengths to hide their address. Then, they will go home and take a photo of anything—their cat, their dog, or even a

Black Forum

media sites. Thereafter, they might think that the site can’t access the location of where that photo was taken. However, some sites can still capture that address location So, please make sure that you understand the possible consequences of posting a photo online.

Another tool that could possibly be on the table is the use of x-ray vans. So, forget about approaching anyone to stop and frisk them for a gun or another illegal item. According to public sources, x-ray vans can see through walls, vehicles, and even clothing.

So, let’s say that a person is carrying a concealed gun. And, they’re foolishly walking around thinking edge about that gun. However, the x-ray van spotted the gun on that person way before any contact was ever made with them.

Previously, there have been several challenges over the NYPD using x-ray vans. So, you can be sure that lawyers will bring up several Constitutional issues if a person was x-rayed and then arrested for carrying an illegal gun or other illegal items.

The Biden administration is also going to assist Mayor Adams in his new program to stop illegal guns from getting into NYC. Close Times are tough right now in NYC. And, they might get tougher if a lot of people in NYC and other places get evicted from their homes. But, don’t give up and start getting involved in criminal activities.

Thank you.

Contact Information Please do not send a letter to me at this time.

However, you can send an email to me at: djohnson@riverbayboard.com. 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.

Section 4 Partnership

Emergency Food Pantry – 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (entrance faces basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00

Calling all Building Association Presidents, Vice Presidents and Staff –

a month. Look at the last date on your pantry card. The next pick up would be one month from the last pick up or after. It is a 30/31-day rotation on average.

Black Forum will text registered guests if items outside of regular distribution become available.

All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. Remember to bring at least four clean shopping bags with a handle and a shopping cart. We require masks and physical distancing. New registrants can receive food the same day they register. Please show a valid ID NYC card, a non-Driver’s, or Driver’s

We must all, in every section and every building, show up for our building associations and committees. We may be on Zoom or Webex or other modes of video conferencing; for that reason, we should all show up. You do not even have to leave your home. You cannot beat that commute. We all owe it to our shared community. Think about this and make a silent pledge to get involved this coming year. We will email you the link to join the meeting. If we do not have your email address, see below and contact us.

S4P Mission Statement – a community of more than just neighbors, but as one family of many cultures, that proactively embraces greatness and promotes neighborhood interaction.

The goal of the organization is to offer solutions that will educate, elevate, inspire, and mobilize our community in unity, to sustain affordability and growth in order to remain environmentally sound and vibrant for generations to come.

50th Anniversary T-Shirts! These shirts make a great gift any time of the year. If you do not have one, make sure you get one or two! Many buildings are celebrating 50 years of existence, making up the largest cooperative in the country. We have 50th Anniversary t-shirts. The shirts are beautiful and on sale now with the Section

Section 5 guests should visit the Co-op City United Methodist Church at 2350 Palmer Avenue to pick up groceries. They open on Thursdays from 11:00 Registration is open at this location for Section 5 residents.

No exceptions. Required documentation is as follows: NY State Driver’s license, Cards, Medicare Cards, Job I.D.s and Access-A-Ride I.D.s are not acceptable.

Restaurant Meal Distribution – The restaurant meal distribution is on hold until further notice.

Defensive Driving Class – Classes are TBA until our normal meeting space reopens once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. An online version of the course is available at the Empire Safety Council website: https://www.empiresafetycouncil.com/. Use the promo code “WRIGHT” to receive a discount.

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

––D. Illis

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us • @CCPDnyc If you SEE something, SAY something!

back. You will be proud to wear it. If you would like one or two, contact us by emailing: ship@gmail.com or phone: “All of us divided by each one of us equals a force for good.”

––Michelle Marbury

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Co-op City Times / February 12, 2022

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Iglesia Evangelica MU de Co-op City

Hello, Retirees!

We hope all our members and their loved ones are doing well. We wish you all a happy Valentine’s Day! General Meeting – Our next general meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, March 2, at 1:30 p.m. The ID, password, and telephone number to join in the Zoom meeting will be emailed to RODL members.

Trip Committee – The RODL Trip Committee is planning a day trip to the

Co-op City United Methodist Church

three hours of casino play, lunch, and entertainment. The cost of tickets is $129.00. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination will be required for this trip. Please call Serita at (347) 564-5722 or Virginia at (718) 671- 4506 to have your name added to the list for this trip.

Membership – Many thanks to the RODL members who have already paid their dues for 2022. We are so incredibly grateful for your continued support.

We continue to collect the membership dues for 2022. The amount of the membership dues is $25.00. Please make your check payable to the “Retirees of Dreiser Loop” and mail it to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 19, Bronx, NY 10475. New members are always welcome. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Joann at (718) 710-9082 or Eleanor at (646) 234-2498.

Condolences – We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Joann Harris and her family on the recent loss of her mother. Please keep Joann and her family and all of those who have recently lost loved ones, in your thoughts and prayers.

Sick and Shut In – To those who are sick and shut-in, we pray that brighter days will soon be there for you.

Happy Birthday – To all our February RODL member birthday celebrants, we wish you an incredibly happy birthday and continued peace and happiness throughout the year.

Happy Valentine’s Day. “Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” –Mother Teresa ––Georgianna Rodriguez

Goose Island Seniors Wind Creek Casino – March 3, Bethlehem, PA. Price: $40, bonus: $25 slot play. For reservation, you must pay $40 by February 23. All passengers must show proof of Covid vaccination. Buses at our usual three stops: Einstein Loop, 7:45 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:30 a.m. Call (718) 379-9613 or text Stephen at 347-847-1941. Mask required on bus and in casino.

Sight & Sound “King David” – Tuesday, March 29, Lancaster, PA. Price: $120. Lunch, 11 a.m. at Golden Corral, 3 p.m. show at theater. All welcome.

First 55 people with $60 deposit. Balance due Wed., March 16. Must show proof of Covid vaccination. Mask required. Buses at our usual three stops: Einstein Loop, 7:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 7:45 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:00 a.m. Call 718-3799613 or text 347-847-1941.

Washington, DC Easter Weekend Trip, African American Museum – April 15-17 with Yonna Lovell and People United. Also, Patti LaBelle, Mohegan Sun Casino, Sunday, June 19. For details, call (646) 579-1701.

50th Anniversary Party – Eastwood Manor, Tuesday, June 7, 1 p.m. Members only. Price: $75. First 100 members with $40 deposit reservation only.

Balance due May 25th. Cocktail hour, Caribbean, Spanish, Italian and Southern Cuisine buffet, open bar, prizes and dancing with DJ Paul Roberts. Call 718-3799613. Must show proof of vaccination. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors.

50th Anniversary Trip – Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, NY, Thursday, June 9. All invited. Buses will make our usual three stops: Einstein Loop, 7:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 7:45 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:00 a.m. Coffee, luncheon, line-dancing, Doo-Wop show, Bingo and day of fun, all for $92. Choice of Entrées: Roast Loin of Pork, Chicken Parmigiana over Linguine or Flounder Francese, all served with Chef’s choice starch and vegetables. A $40 deposit, choice of entree and bus seat selection required when signing up. Balance due May 25. Must show proof of vaccination. Reservations: call 718-379-9613 or text 347-847-1941 .

Make checks to Goose Island Seniors.

Bingo – Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:15 p.m. Members only.

Admission: $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are $0.25 each, up to three cards. Refreshments. Proof of vaccination and mask required. Temperature taken at entrance. Sunday Bingo, February 27. All are welcome.

To all members: Happy Birthday to all members who celebrate in February: Ida (Mitzi) Cleare, Zelma Usher, Maria Mendez, Aida E. Grant Lauren Frederick, Joyce Chaney, Lucila Correa, Yvonne Menefee and Aida Gonzales.

Birthday cake on Friday, February 25, at Bingo halftime, 2-3 p.m.

Sick and Shut-in – Ella Thorne misses everyone and is waiting anxiously to return to Bingo. Mary Pilla (former Goose Island president), misses everyone and sends her love to all. Call (718) 753-1816.

Our club is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475 at Section 5 Center, phone (718) 379-9613. We are open. You may call Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Tue. & Thu., 1-6 p.m., and Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6-8 p.m., or call/ text Stephen, (347) 847-1941. Email: goose.island@optonline.net.

––Stephen Roberts, Sr.

Open doors, open hearts and open minds.

“If you say, ‘the Lord is my refuge,’ and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. For He will command His angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways.” –Psalm 91:9-1.1 a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation.

All are welcome! We are changing with the times and now offer online service.

We are located at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across from Building 30 (entrance on Boller Ave.). Parking is available on Palmer Ave. Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sánchez-Orta. For more information about our services, please contact our administrative secretary, Marta Medina, by phone: 917-740-0256 or by email: coopcityevangelicalumc@gmail.com.

Remote schedule for Sundays. Come and receive a blessing. We would love for you to join us on Sundays. We are currently sharing our services online through our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UMCofCoopCity/. We are also holding services via Zoom. For more information, visit our website at www.coopcityumc.com.

We are planning on reopening in-person services for Feb. 13. Volunteers needed.

If you would like to join our worship service through Zoom, please use the following information to login: Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9044685745, or by phone: 1(929)-436-2866, 904-468-5745# US (New York); Meeting ID: 904 468 5745 Food Pantry: The food pantry distribution center at our church serves Section 5. Ongoing registration and distribution of food are on Thursdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Those registering must present one of the following government-issued up-to-date ID’s showing a 10475 zip code: Driver’s, Non-Driver’s, or NYC ID. Anyone 18+ of age can register. Only one participant per household may register.

Blessings.

––Marta Medina

AARP Chapter #4997 From the Desk of President Mickens As we move forward in 2022, we see many changes both good and bad.

Unfortunately, gun violence in New York and around our country continues Just as we felt compelled to do with the Covid-19 issue, we feel compelled to safety of all New Yorkers. gun laws and we of Chapter 4997 are working hard in New York to get changes ing law changes. It must be frustrating to the local leaders to be unable to make represent us; we can request or demand them to do more for their constituents.

Remember, this is tax time. There are a few points to share with you. The last

had taxes deducted. Unemployment payments are taxable completely by federal and state law. By making contributions to your retirement account, you can also save on your taxes. Enough about the dreaded tax situation.

Our next General Membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 14, at 1 p.m. and will be done by Zoom. The log in information is as follows: Meeting ID: 815 7362 8573; Passcode: 662799; and call-in (New York): 929205-6099. Riverbay and AARP are still not ready to open in-person meetings due to social distancing guidelines and Covid-19 restrictions.

We will be having elections for the Executive Board members at some point, and until then, our current board continues to serve the chapter in their current positions. Ms. Baker, 718-379-2088 (registration); Ms. Brown, 718-379-7962, Ms. Wright, 718-379-3370 (trips); Ms. Polite, 718-320-4278 (nominations) and Mrs. Wilson, 718-671-5493 (good and welfare). member, Ms. Joann Harris and her family due to the passing of her mother, Ms. Mabel Webber. Ms. Yvonne Burris is recovering nicely and has returned home.

We send our prayers for comfort to both members and families.

As always, I can be reached at 917-385-5840 with any concerns, questions, information or comments. I look forward to seeing many of you at the General Membership meeting on February 14 at 1 p.m.

––Ann Purnell

Shareholders, not tenants!

Join, and participate in, your building association!

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Co-op City Times / February 12, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Francine Reva Jones

Community Achievements Co-op City has experienced several positive outcomes recently. Our attorneys, Smith, Buss & Jacobs, LLC, won in two of the three counrected that the third claim be settled by jury trial. In

olutions to pass them, to be presented earlier, as op-

to Co-op City and people in the district. The district Bowman said.

examine and compare the choices on which the Board man as the chairperson. Since then, the most recent

to recovery. I trust that the Riverbay attorneys will Cruz of Community Board 10, at the property called Baychester Retail III, LLC at Baychester and BarAppellate Division of the NYS Supreme Court determined that the owners failed to properly appeal to the NYC Board of Standards and Appeals, and the

thousands of dollars were saved. Director Coleman is Black History Month Last Saturday, the African-American Association

should be arrested because of how he voted on Infra-

the president, the youth who participated were fan-

joined in. Some excerpts were shown that reminded Board of Standards and Appeals, as well as a court

with the application process.

vealed the many contributions that people of color have made to this country and the world. When I was

Bowman reminded us to vote in the June 28th Priour community. These are the reasons you should You should also vote in the Riverbay Board of ber of the Board of Directors, you need only be a

position of Director of Finance of the Riverbay Corbehalf. The candidates need your support.

Health and Wellness

that Averil and several other contenders endured for the position of Director of Internal Audit. Averil

and others from the Covid-19 virus and variants.

Closing

to elevate her to the top position in Finance.

The Board of Directors is fortunate to have Director

contact me at FJones@riverbayboard.com.

dollars. On several occasions, Board directors have

Church of the New Vision as members, visitors, ministries and friends of the Church of the New Vision,

healthy New Year. welcome you to worship with us.

Our verse for 2022 is: (Isaiah 54:17) “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from, Me, say the Lord.”

There is one a.m. Masks are required and temperatures will be taken. Welcome back.

Sunday, Feb. 5, Worship Service Scripture Church of the New Vision extends our deepest sympathies and prayers to the

abiding in faith, hope and love move forward in unity with a purpose, Church of the New Vision was established

Amen.

––Brenda Brown

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Co-op City Times / February 12, 2022

Bartow

Fri., Feb. 18

Thurs., Feb. 17

Wed., Feb. 16

Tues., Feb. 15

Mon., Feb. 14

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

No Events

No Events

Bereavement w/Dorine 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 12 p.m.-1 p.m.

Must call or email to register: 929-399-1387.

Zoom Smartphone & Tablet Class, 2-3 p.m.

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

email to register: 929-3991387.

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

Einstein

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Line Dance w/Ellie, in person, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45.

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

Health & Wellness Support Group, 10-11 a.m. Virtual.

Stay Well Exercise w/Denise 10:00-11:00 a.m., Rm. 2

MENU

Dreiser

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Chair Yoga w/Charles Tyler 10-11 a.m. Zoom, virtual only for now. Dial-in: 1-646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 995 6534 1173 Passcode: 855423 Piano Class, In-person, 11 a.m.12 p.m.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Kosher Vegetable Cutlet Baked Sweet Potato, California Blend Vegetables Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

Arts with Laura, 10 a.m.12 p.m. via Zoom and phone. Must call or email to register: 929-399-1387.

Tai Chi for Arthritis w/Pofina Veresyuk 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45.

Health & Wellness w/Ann 10-11 a.m.

Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m. Meeting ID: 992 3169 6108, Passcode: 503637; Dial-in: 1-929-205-6099; Virtual & in-person Computer Learning Zoom meeting w/ Ralph, 6 p.m. Dial-in: 929-205-6609, Meeting ID: 936 8132 9040, Passcode: 259554, virtual only.

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Tues.

10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2 Digital Photography Class In-person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Tai-Chi, in-person, 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2.

Chicken Gyro Pita Bread Israeli Salad Hummus Fresh Fruit and Juice

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

In-person.

Weight Mgt. Support Group w/ Gigi, 2nd Wed. of the month, 1-2 p.m. Conference call: 929-2991045, Passcode: 1386 Bingo, 1 p.m., Rm. 2, in-person, or join Zoom, Meeting ID: 828 4139 6474, Passcode: 194662 Dial-in number: 1-929-205-6099 Self Defense Class, In-person 2 p.m., Rm. 2.

Pepper Steak Brown Rice Oriental Blend Vegetables Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit and Juice

Bodies in Motion w/Ola 11 a.m.-12 p.m., In-person Line Dance w/Cynthia Rm. 45, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Arthritis Exercise Class w/ Damion, every Thurs., 11 a.m.

-12 p.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 986 0021 6442, Passcode: 573762.

Line Dancing w/Ellie 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Dreiser Loop Senior Center, Rm. 2. Must wear mask and maintain social distance during class.

Computer Class w/Victor Room 40, 2-3 p.m., in-person.

Spanish Class, in-person, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

ZUMBA w/Ola Rm. 45, 1-2 p.m.

Knitting & Crochet Rm. 2, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.,

Line Dance w/Cynthia Rm. 45, in-person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066

(Schedule subject to change without notice) Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

. Please call 718-320-2066 for an appointment.

– Wednesdays, starts Feb. 16, 9:30-10:30 a.m., then 10:30-11:30 a.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2, and Thursdays, starts Feb. 17, 10-11 a.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2.

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

– 11 a.m.-12 p.m., third Thurs. of every month. Dial- in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 991 1390 5105, Passcode: 170462.

– Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting: Dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 862 5043 9695, Passcode: 896989.

Art Class w/Dmitry 1:00 -3:00 p.m.

Meditative Moments (Meditation Class), 9-10 a.m., Rm. 2

Baked Salmon w/ Dill Sauce, Orzo with Vegetables Normandy Blend Vegetables Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice Hawaiian Chicken Legs, Sweet Noodle Kugel Capri Blend Vegetables Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

Non-Kosher Apricot Glazed Pork Chops Baked Potatoes Steamed Spinach

Chicken Marsala Cous Cous Italian Blend Vegetables

Beef Meatballs w/Sofrito Whole Wheat Spaghetti Baby Carrots w/Parsley

Baked Breaded Fish Barley Steamed Green Beans

Vegetarian Chili Baked Brown Rice Pilaf Broccoli w/ Toasted Garlic

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

*Menu subject to change without notice.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available Bartow Center (929) 399-1394 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

that will meet virtually every Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon. Meeting dates are Feb. 25; March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Please email amoncrieffe@jasa.org to register for this activity.

– Fridays at the Einstein Senior Center, Rm. 38; Feb. 18 & 25, March 4. To register, please call the JASA main – In-person at Dreiser Center, Rm. 7. Every Tues. for 8 weeks, 1-2 p.m. For registration, please contact: Julissa Reynoso, 646-946-1252; Laura Brea, 646-982-8254, or Paola, 718-320-1345.

. Pick up starts 9:30 a.m. and at every 15 minute interval.

Pick-up is at Bartow on Asch Loop near the Library.

– Friday, Feb. 18, 6-8 p.m. Join Zoom meeting: Meeting ID: 1-929-205-6099.

– Every Monday, 1011 a.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2 starting Mon., Feb. 14.

Mon., Feb. 21, in observance of Presidents’ Day. – Scheduled for Tues., Feb. 22, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The pantry for

– Friday, Feb. 25, 1-3 p.m. Join Zoom. Meeting ID: 815 6382 7203, beneath the Library.

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Co-op City Times / February 12, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Rod Saunders

Well-Intentioned Legislation & Unintentional Financial Burdens Co-op City Shareholders & All Affordable Housing Residents Impacted Most of us are beginning to understand the urgency of taking seriously the direct correlation between climate change and the unpredictable, damaging weather conditions occurring with greater frequency all over the world.

The reduction of our carbon footprint here on earth appears to be the focus of recent legislation which is attempting to address the adverse effects of global warming.

Well-Intentioned Legislation New York City and NY State have already passed legislation banning the installation of gas lines into new buildings, while giving building owners a timeline to bring about compliance to all existing structures. The legislation is aimed at making all New York State structures completely reliant on power grid electricity, or some form of alternative energy, thereby eliminating anything associated with fossil fuels. The objective is to reduce the amount of (greenhouse) gas emissions that are produced in all buildings using fossil fuels (natural gas and/or fuel oil) for heat, hot water, and cooking.

The federal government passed provisions to eliminate the manufacturing and sales of motor vehicles powered by gasoline and diesel fuel by 2035.

New York State now has laws in place making it mandatory to sell vehicles with zero emissions by the year 2035. To stimulate that effort, the federal government is offering up to a $7,500 tax credit for purchasing a new electric vehicle, and Gov. Hochul has just started a program for New York State residents buying new electric vehicles – a rebate savings that could be as much as $2,000.

NYC has passed a slew of Local Laws addressin all building structures. All buildings that have received a failing score (less than a rating of 85 or better) could result in buildings more than 25,000 sq. ft. having to reduce their carbon footprint by varying amounts or face substantial monetary pen-

The Financial Burden of Compliance Remember – Management is hired to manage Riverbay Corp. Shareholders are the Corporation.

Unless there are amendments to many of these Bills & Local Laws, affordable housing is going to become increasingly hard to achieve. Let’s consider what will be involved in converting our 35 buildings to all-electric structures.

Item one – Shareholders will be responsible for

believe that it will be in our best interest to have meaningful dialog with our NY State and NYC legislators,

components to accommodate the total number of new electrical appliances per apartments within the building. Item two – Shareholders will be responsible for paying the cost of the materials to perform whatever is actually and lawfully required, and necessary, to meet the new demands, including possible technical Item three – Shareholders will have to burden the cost of buying 15,372 brand new electric ranges at today’s prices (approx. $700/range), would be close to $11,000,000.

Historically, natural gas prices are much lower than the cost of providing electric energy. By eliminating gas lines to our buildings, all structures will be exclusively reliant on electricity. Co-op City’s power plant using the current method of energy to operate can handle new loads without concern.

Taking into account that at some point we will install solar panels, and consider other types of alternative energy components to be used on our property, the amount of electricity needed from our Power Plant

mise measures on how these Bills can be amended in order to maintain the integrity of the Bills, but make the implementation affordable to manage.

One last example – recently, the NYC Council proposed a Bill mandating that indoor or outdoor motor vehicle garages provide electric vehicle chargers (EVC’s) for 40% of the total number of spaces within that garage. Co-op City has eight (8) garages totaling more than 10,000 spaces. To comply with that proposal, shareholders would have to pay for the bulk of the installation of some 4,000 spaces. To address the EVC installations, we will begin to participate proactively. Grants to help shareholders with the installation of new EVC’s may be forthcoming very soon.

The DOT – X73127 Update Right now, the NY State Dept. of Transportation’s (DOT) plans to create an exit from the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway onto the Hutchinson River Parkway E. and Bartow Avenue west streets remain in effect. As chair of the Legislative Committee, I have spoken to Assemblyman Benedetto about the project several times. Assemblyman Benedetto has expressed to me his advocacy up in Albany to abort the exit as currently designed.

Separately, your Riverbay Board of Directors will be responding independently and decisively on behalf of Co-op City’s residents. We have sought to included our legal counsel to determine legal recourse and strategy going forward, should that become necessary.

In closing and as always, I want to thank you for reading my viewpoint. I can be reached at: rsaunders@riverbayboard.com.

while still being able to provide the sale of emergency energy to ConEd during the summer months.

The caveat is the State’s new emphasis on eliminating power plants which are run by using natural gas, within the next 6-10 years. Without Co-op City’s ability to produce enough affordable electric energy in the future, we may be forced to rely on ConEd to provide Co-op City with the bulk of its electrical needs. That, no doubt, will warrant increases in our carrying charges for years to come.

In my opinion, to mitigate some of these issues, I

sures of these important Climate Control Bills are sure to have upon middle income affordable housing developments. Co-op City, the anomaly that we are, will incur cost that will be exponentially higher than any other development. We need to explain the dynamics

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Greetings! Due to the ongoing pandemic, St. Joseph’s Church has suspended services until further notice. However, we continue to worship via teleconference on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Father Johnson also conducts daily weekday services at noon.

You are invited to participate in these services by calling 1-425-436-6344, Access Code: 509 898, followed by the # sign.

Fundraising Cake Sale The Episcopal Church Women of St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church is having a Cake Sale on Saturday, March 26, starting at noon. Please come down and join us for this event. Buy and take home some of our delicious baked goodies!!

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Co-op City Baptist Church

Traditional Synagogue Zoom usZoom

The synagogue will be serving a hot Kiddush meal after Sabbath morning services. Saturday morning services will start at 10 a.m. The requirement for wearing a mask and social distancing will be strictly enforced during all synagogue services.

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

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 10 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddush.

The synagogue has a Facebook The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or

Zoom

come by 10 a.m., so we can take out the Torah.

Sabbath ends Candle lighting

using the Free Conference Call.com line shown above.

brate their 11th anniversary. All are invited to join us for this celebratory service. anniversary. All are invited to this celebratory service,

Good and Welfare

ing simchas. If you are ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to To All Members

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day in February. Please send me your names and I will add them to the list.

Fun and Games

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Open Door Ministries

“God will strengthen us as we continue to travel through this storm. God is 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

Pentecostal Tabernacle -

“Mental Health, Spirituality and Religion.”

Mental Health:

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relate to others and make choices. communities according to mentalhealth.gov. gave me something to eat, I was thirsty, you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick, give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in,

Focus: resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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Homeostasis: A relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward ements of an organism.

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seriousness of the matter, not from anger, he wanted to make sure that he does not leave any room for doubt or misunderstanding. world, therefore we should not remove from Him that called us into the grace of ––Rev. R. Sibblies

Blessings in Christ, ––Pastor Luis Ramos

Protect yourself and others from COVID-19 and Flu viruses. Speak to your doctor and get vaccinated!

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this website, you can learn how you can help to eliminate drunk driving and prevent unnecessary deaths.

Also remember, here in Co-op City, there are many people with disabilities. Please treat all people the same regardless of their disability. Not all disabilities are visible so someone you meet may need some extra assistance. The Department of Public Safety strives to keep all persons safe and healthy regardless of their physical or mental disability.

The Public Safety Department would like to thank members of the community who took the time to notify this department and 911 when they saw something suspicious. These calls continue to be essential in our battle against crime. Remember, “If you see something, say something.” Call 911 and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. You do not have to give your name; all but you can request to remain anonymous. Visit CCPD on Twitter @CCPDnyc to see what is happening here in Co-op City.

Super Bowl weekend is a good time to practice the exception to the good neighbor rule –– Do Not Hold The Door Open For Anyone You Do Not Recognize. This is true for the buildings and garages and is for everyone’s safety. Never take this personally. It is important that all residents care and use their key or ring the intercom.

Many of the crimes that occur within buildings result from the perpetrator being let into the building by a well-meaning cooperator. Please share this information with all members of your household.

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Building 29 Association Hello, cooperators, Our latest book club meeting (“Razorblade Tears”

by S.A. Cosby, a crime thriller, but with social input re: race relations, homosexuality, and transgender issues) was very stimulating and a lively discussion was held. Many of us were interested in reading more of his books. We also have two new bookclub members...welcome!

The next book club meeting will be held on Friday, March 25, at 7 p.m.

The book is “Nickeled and Dimed” by Barbara while ago, is riveting and still particularly relevant to today’s work environment.

I am glad to report, especially as one of the ‘agitashould have been (over a year ago) in Einstein Loop.

This is extra convenient for our building and the others, eliminating the necessity of considerable extra distance walking (and often in inclement weather, too) to the ‘temporary’ bus stop.

However, if anyone sees cars parking illegally in the bus stop, please call 311 to report it. This is not get moved.

I noticed recently that a lovely paint job was done (by some dedicated young people – thank you!) on the food ‘pantry’ shelving in Einstein Loop. A great and uplifting improvement...

Meanwhile, tedious as it is, continue to wear your mask, at least in all enclosed public areas. Also, encourage the unvaccinated to get that protection. And to be sure they are okay (or if they need anything).

Things are looking a little better regarding Covid; let us be patient and hang in there for these, hopeBirthday greetings to all February celebrants.

Condolences to all who have lost a loved one. Peace and good health to all.

––Katharine Wood

(Continued from page 7)

is asking cooperators to Social Distance and wear masks or face coverings in the public areas of the buildings including the lobbies, hallways, elevators and laundry rooms. Wearing a mask is for your safety and the safety of your neighbors and family members. Hand washing, the use of hand sanitizer and not touching your face are other strategies to reduce the spread of Covid-19 and other illnesses.

Please follow the latest information provided by the CDC and the New York City Department of Health for the latest information and recommendations on health and safety during the Coronavirus pandemic.

This includes speaking to your doctor regarding getting a vaccination, including a booster, for all eligible members of your household.

Be a good cooperator and be Co-op City Strong.

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us • @CCPDnyc If you SEE something, SAY something!

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