Co-op City Times 2/18/23

IREM NYC Honors Riverbay Executive GM as Real Estate Person of the Year

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Riverbay Executive General Manager and Vice President/Managing Director of Douglas Elliman Property Management, Bob Klehammer, has been named Real Estate Person of the Year by the Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM NYC).

“Bob is well known throughout the real estate property management community as a man of integrity and he is truly worthy to be called IREM NYC’s Real Estate Person of the Year,” said Randall Powell, CPM, President of IREM’s NYC Chapter.

Executive Search Continues; Open Board Meeting to be held in March

Sonia

Feliciano

Bob Klehammer

Mr. Klehammer will be honored at the organization’s annual Dinner & Awards being held on Thursday, March 2, in New York City. This year’s other honorees are Michael TorProperty Manager of the Year; and Michael Berkowitz (Continued on page 4)

Completed Window Guard Forms Now Overdue

All forms must be completed and returned

The 2023 Annual Window Guard form is now overdue and shareholders are urged to return the completed form as soon as possible.

The deadline was last Wednesday, Feb. 15.

This is an annual requirement that must be completed by shareholders who live in high-rise buildings where children age 10 years and younger reside or visit. Townhouse residents do not receive the annual mailing but can request window guards if they’d like them installed.

All questions on theWindow Guard form must be answered, and the form must be signed and dated by a shareholder of record, and a working contact phone number provided in case follow-up is necessary.

Please note that regardless of whether shareholders are requesting or already have window guards installed in their apartment, this form must be completed and submitted.

Those who have not yet complied will receive continuous phone calls from SiteCompli and/or Riverbay CSO in an effort to collect the information which is required by law. After all avenues have been exhausted, the names of non-respondents will be forwarded to the NYC Department of Health for further action.

Completed Window Guard forms may be returned by mail to SiteCompli, Safety Notice Processing, P.O. Box 20240, Greeley Square Station, New York, NY 10001-9998; by fax to 646-755-3632 (no cover page necessary); or online at www.safebuildingsnyc.com, enter your response code and follow the prompts provided in the mailing. Completed forms can also be deposited in the drop boxes at the Dreiser CSO on the lower level plaza, at the reception area in the RivEinstein CSO.

For assistance completing the 2023 Window Guard form, call CSO at (718) 320-3300, select option #4. Window Guard form mailed to your unit. Those who have misplaced the form, should also contact CSO for assistance.

NYSDOH Updates Mask Guidance for Healthcare Settings

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has issued an update to their mask guidance for healthcare settings.

The changes went into effect on February 12 and bring NYSDOH’s guidance in line with the current CDC recommendations, which are based on transmission levels, as opposed to Covid-19 community levels.

Under the new guidance, staff at all NYSDOH facilities regulated under Articles 28, 36 and 40 of the Public Health Law are allowed to implement their own mask guidance based on the current CDC recommendations. Facilities regulated under Articles 28, 36 and 40 include hospitals, nursing homes, home health care and hospice agencies, and diagnostic and treatment centers.

In other words, masks will only be required during situations where Covid-19 transmission levels reachcare facilities.

Private medical and dental practices “are strongly advised to also adhere to these Covid-19 infection prevention and control measures,” the NYSDOH explained in a recent press release.

The agency also recommends that adult care facilities follow the CDC’s “community guidance” and “guidance for congregate living settings.”

In observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, Riverbay Administrative Offices will be closed.

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Because of the shortened work week, all articles and directors’ viewpoints submitted for publication in the Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 issue must be received before 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Material received after this time will be considered on a first come basis as space allows.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Have a safe and enjoyable Presidents’ Day!

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MTA Spotlights On-Time Performance for Access-A-Ride Service

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Ride service achieved record on-time performance in recent months.

On-time performance for Access-A-Ride’s blue and white primary carrier vans has increased from 90% in September 2021 to 98% as of last month, according to MTA data. During that same period of time, MTA data also showed a decrease in drivers failing to show up from 6.6% down to 0.6% per 1000 scheduled trips.

As for brokered services through Access-ARide, such as taxis and for-hire vehicles, MTA data showed an increase in on-time performance from 84% in November 2021 to 95% last month.

In a recent online MTA survey, the Access-ARide program received a new high of 76% customer satisfaction. As a result of the positive feedback, the MTA’s press release noted that the agency is in the process of adjusting its criteria for its on-time

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Riverbay Holiday Closing & CCTimes deadline notice

President’s Report ––– (Continued from page 1)

You deserve nothing less than the best and it is our goal to ensure that we provide you with a corporation that, as owners and partners, you will be proud of. We are discussing our 2-year budget provided by Management. During this time, the Board is taking a careful look at income and expenses in running the business. Identifying opportunities for cost savings minimizes the impact on our shareholders. As Board members, we strive to act in your best interests creating a culture of accountability and trust.

We will be having an Open Board meeting in March with a Gallery Session. You will hear from Management discussing initiatives completed so far and what is ahead of us. It will also be an opportunity for all shareholders to ask questions and be informed. I encourage all to attend. We want to hear from you. If you have any concerns, you can write me at 2049 Bartow Avenue, c/c Li-

Thank you for the privilege of serving our great community.

Shareholders First – We Matter

Estimados accionistas,

Como hemos comunicado en los últimos meses, hemos perdido a nuestro Director General Noel Ellison debido a su jubilación el 31 de enero de 2023, y nuestro Director General Ejecutivo Bob Klehammer se jubilará en el plazo de abril/mayo. Esto nos deja con un vacío de liderazgo en la Corporación Riverbay. Nuestra empresa de gestión Douglas Elliman Corporation se ha comprometido con la junta a encontrar el mejor talento posible para continuar dirigiendocando candidatos que aporten la amplitud y la experiencia necesarias para dirigir una corporación de este tamaño. Una vez que la junta complete sus evaluaciones, compartiremos con la comunidad los planes estratégicos a medida que avanzamos con el nuevo liderazgo. Les agradecemos su paciencia en este proceso de reestructuración de Riverbay. Ustedes se merecen lo mejor y nuestro objetivo es garantizarles una empresa de la que, como propietarios y socios, se sientan orgullosos.

Estamos debatiendo nuestro presupuesto de 2 años proporcionado por la dirección. Durante este tiempo, el Consejo examina detenidamente los ingresos minimiza el impacto en nuestros accionistas. Como miembros del Consejo, nos esforzamos por actuar en su mejor interés creando una cultura de responsabil-

En marzo celebraremos una reunión abierta del Consejo con una sesión de la Galería. Escucharán a la dirección hablar de las iniciativas llevadas a cabo hasta ahora y de lo que nos espera. También será una oportunidad para que to-

Deepest Condolences

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ms. Mara Blake, beloved mother of Josh Blake, director of the Riverbay Janitorial department, on Saturday, Feb-

dos los accionistas hagan preguntas y se informen. Les animo a todos a asistir. Queremos escucharles.

Si tiene alguna inquietud, puede escribirme a 2049 Bartow Avenue, c/o Li-board.com.

Gracias por el privilegio de servir a nuestra gran comunidad.

Somos Accionistas Primero – Nosotros Importamos

Mask Guidance ––– (Continued from

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Acting State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald discussed the timing for the mask guidance update in a statement included with the department press release.

New York. Health care workers statewide have performed consistently and heroically throughout this pandemic, and have used masking and other personal protective equipment to protect themselves and their patients,” Dr. McDonald said in the statement. “The pandemic is not over, yet we are moving to a transition. As we do, and with safe and effective vaccines, treatments, and more, we are able to lift the State’s masking requirement in health care settings as op-dance with federal CDC guidance and the level of transmission in their areas.”

In the advisory letter issued to all entities regulated under Articles 28, 36 and 40, the NYSDOH emphasized the need for those entities to also implement “other infection prevention and control recommendations related to Covid-19.” The letter went on to say that adult care facilities and nursing homes should continue encouraging their residents and staff to “receive all recommended vaccinations.” for outdoor public settings and public transit hubs.

As for the latest Covid-19 data for the 10475 area code, which includes Co-op City and Edenwald, the rolling 7-day positivity rate was 5.05%, according to the NYC Department of Health online database. NYCDOH data also showed that in the 10475 area code 79.93% of individuals have at least one vaccine dose, 74.81% are fully vaccinated and of those individuals who are fully vaccinated 15.4% have also received a bivalent booster dose.

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Judge Cynthia Isales’ Sworn-in

Judge Cynthia Isales was sworn in as a Civil Court judge on Sunday, February 12, in a ceremony held in the Dreiser Auditorium. She was joined by family members, including her mother, son and siblings, at the ceremony as well as local Attorney Sergio Villaverde served as Master of Ceremony,

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Assemblyman’s Lobby Visit

Assemblyman Mike Benedetto will host his next Co-op City Lobby Visit on Thurs., March 2, at 600 Baychester Ave. (Bldg. 16B)

Lobby visits run from 5:15 p.m. -7 p.m. These visits allow shareholders to interact with the assemblyman in a one-on-one setting and discuss a wide range of topics.

Baychester Library Virtual Events

Baychester Library is temporarily closed for renovations. Please visit www.nypl.org/locations/baychester for information on upcoming virtual events for children and adults. Holds can be picked up at Eastchester Library, 1385 E. Gun Hill Rd., Bronx, NY.

The Baychester library is expected to reopen later this month. visit: nypl.org/locations.

Test & Treat Mobile Van in Co-op City

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

Mon., Presidents’ Day – Unavailable

Tues.: 135 Einstein Loop

Wed./Thurs.: 2049 Bartow Ave.

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

Locations are approximate depending on parking availability.

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

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

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

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swore in Judge Isales. Judge Isales is a Bronx resident and lawyer who dedicated

Bronx County Assistant District Attorney, she served as the

Shareholders to be Honored at Assemblyman Benedetto’s Black History Celebration

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gram. In addition, she volunteers to Judge Isales was elected on

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Top Row (L-R): Newly sworn in Judge Cynthia Isales addresses the audience. Bronx Supreme Court Justice Marissa Soto (second, left in photo) administers the Oath of Bottom photo: Dais guests listen attentively to Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clarke (at podium).

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Co-op City Times / February 18, 2023

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of Argo Real Estate as Accredited Residential Manager of the Year. In addition, FirstService Residential will be saluted as IREM’s Accredited Management Organization of the Year, and Bright Power as Industry Partner of the Year.

IREM is an international organization that advances the real estate management profession through training, professional development and collaboration. The organization has more than 20,000 members and provides the tools to support members throughout their careers.

Every March, IREM NYC hosts its Annual Dinner and Awards which is highlighted by the awards ceremony to recognize outstanding members. Up until 10 years ago, all winners were members of the NYC chapter. Since then, IREM also recognizes leaders in real estate who are not members of the organization.

“This year, it was an easy decision as Bob Klehammer stood out above and beyond the other candidates,” said Mr. Powell.

Powell explained that to select the Real Estate Person of the Year, IREM NYC’s Board of Directors conducts a search of professionals within the real estate industry who have made an impact, then develops a slate of candidates which the Board reviews, discusses and votes on.

Mr. Powell stated: “While he has had many accomplishments, from an early Bob’s current position as executive general manager of Riverbay Corporation is his crowning achievement. Bob’s impact on this community, the largest res-

“From the opening of a COVID vaccination site, to his efforts assisting in the , which resulted in a cash infusion for much needed upgrades, to a massive elevator modernization, the amount of people’s lives he has positively impacted is second to none in this industry.”

Douglas Elliman Property Management began managing Co-op City on July 1, 2016.

Riverbay Board President Sonia Feliciano said: “The Riverbay Board of Directors and shareholders of our great community offer our congratulations to Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer on being named IREM NYC’s

Access-A-Ride

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performance metric. The new proposed criteria would be a 20-minute window as opposed to the current 30-minute window for a ride to be considered on time.

MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber addressed the importance of the AccessA-Ride service in a statement included with the department’s press release.

“Access-A-Ride caters to the most vulnerable part of our transportation population, and it’s an amazing sign of progress that they are the ones who are returning to travel and getting around at the highest level,” Lieber said. “These customers are getting unprecedented quality service, and I want to thank the paratransit team for the efforts that resulted in record on-time performance and customer satisfaction.”

Customers attempting to reserve a trip by calling Access-A-Ride can expect highlighted that the average call to reserve a trip is answered three times as fast when compared to the same time last year.

However, the service has been a mixed experience for some Co-op City shareholders using Access-A-Ride.

Rose Belin of Section 3 described her experience using the service most mornings as a positive one. “It’s been excellent for us, and they always come on time,” Ms. Belin said.

Juanita Perez of Section 1 had a different experience that led her to stop using the service altogether. “One of them came to pick me up one day and the person told me that sometimes they come if they want to…And I got a little scared,” Ms. Perez said.

Mary-Ann Sowah of Section 1 has been using Access-a-Ride for more than last year with shorter wait times. She indicated however that the MTA should invest in proper training for drivers to be professional and understanding especially when dealing with disabled members of the public. “Some drivers are rude and impatient,” she said.

Paratransit ridership overall has eclipsed pre-pandemic levels on several weekdays and generally hovers between 85%-99% of pre-pandemic levels, according to the MTA.

Access-A-Ride customers can also take advantage of new updates to the MYmta app that improve the user experience. The MYmta app, which is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play, allows Access-A-Ride customers to book trips directly from the app using the MY AAR (My Access-A-Ride) feature.

In the latest update, the MTA enhanced the app’s screen reader capabilities as well as bolstered the overall speed of the app to make it comparable to other ride sharing apps. Users can now request a new log-in link and change their password on the MYmta app too.

So far, the MTA reported only 5% of the approximately 170,000 AccessA-Ride customers are using the MYmta app to book their rides. The agency is working to improve those numbers with the latest updates to the app designed to make the app easier and more reliable to use.

Customers interested in using the MY AAR feature to book their trips on the app can follow these steps:

1. Download the MYmta app.

2. Open the app and select Access-A-Ride.

3. Choose Sign In/Sign Up.

Real Estate Person of the Year.”

“We join the Co-op City community in congratulating Bob on being honored as IREM’s Real Estate Person of the Year,” said James J. Miller, Executive Managing Director, member of the Executive Committee, Douglas Elliman Property Management. “Bob is a forward thinking real estate professional. His dedication and hard work has made every property that he has ever worked on,ter candidate for this honor.”

Mr. Klehammer, formerly a Vice President with FirstService Residential New York, is an attorney with extensive experience in the asset and property management industry in both the private and public sectors. An industry veteran with more than three decades of experience, his forte is evaluating and restructuring properties and management operations in order to maximize cash

Mr. Klehammer has served as president of Reliant Realty Services, where he created and supervised a property management company for the developer of affordable housing projects located in three states. He also spent more than 10 years working for New York City government agencies; as Assistant Commissioner at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), where he was responsible for the supervision of over 60,000 apartments in the Mitchell-Lama housing program; and as an attorney and legislative representative at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing authority in the U.S.

Mr. Klehammer holds a J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law and a Bachelor’s degree from Syracuse’s Newhouse School of Public Communication. He is licensed to practice in the State of New York. In addition, he is a licensed real estate broker.

“I am honored to be recognized by the local IREM chapter for the work we have accomplished at Co-op City,” said Mr. Klehammer. “It is especially gratifying because this award is being given to me by my peers, other property management professionals who understand and appreciate the expectations and challenges of the job.”

4. Select Sign Up to register.

5. Enter an AAR ID (Access-A-Ride ID), First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth and Email address.

6. Create a password for the MY AAR account.

7. account.

online to new.mta.info/accessibility/access-a-ride or by calling 877-337-2017.

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Board of Directors’ Meeting - February 15, 2023

First Reading - Resolution #23-09

SUBMITTED BY: Bernard Cylich

SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury & Andrea Leslie BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: Feb. 15, 2023

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Public Safety Report

Cooperators Reminded to Keep Noise Levels Down to Maintain High Quality of Life

Co-op City is the world’s largest housing cooperative which strives to provide a high quality of life for all residents. In order to effectively do so, we need all cooperators to respect their neighbors. Maintaining a reasonable noise level within each apartment, especially between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., creates a comfortable environment for all residents. When cooperators and their guests do not abide by regulations, penalties may result. Respect and understanding go a long way in being a good neighbor and a good cooperator.

ity of life violations in the community.

When calling Public Safety for a noise complaint, the dispatcher will ask you for your location and whether you would like to be seen by the officer. They are required to ask but you, the cooperator, are not required to give that information. You may remain anonymous and refuse to have the officer respond to your apartment, if this is your request. Please have patience with the dispatcher as the questions they ask may not seem relevant but can be essential to the issue at hand.

apartment

Noise levels can vary from apartment to apartment due to varying configurations of apartments and the types of noise. It is often difficult to determine the exact source of noise due to the way sound travels through different materials. Pinpointing the exact source of a noise complaint in a multi-family dwelling might take several steps. Different people also have different tolerance levels for noise. When playing music or watching television, pay attention to the volume level to be sure you are not disturbing a neighbor. Certain sounds or vibrations are created by machinery necessary to the operation of the building, such as elevators, compactors or water pipes.

“IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING” is a series of public service announcements put in place by the New York City Police Department. Here in Co-op City, calls from cooperators have been instrumental in our success in fighting crime and maintaining a high quality of life. Noise complaints are no exception. If you hear noise which you feel is unreasonable, Public Safety, (718) 6713050, can be called. In extreme cases, 911 can also be called. As cooperators, your observations are instrumental in helping Public Safety fight crime as well as qual-

Public Safety Blotter

February 5 – February 11, 2023

February 05 –99 Earhart Lane

A cooperator reported parking her vehicle in Garage 8 and upon her return, she noticed that her catalytic converter was removed by an unknown individual.

99 Bellamy Loop

A cooperator reported parking her vehicle in Garage 6 and upon her return, she noticed that her catalytic converter was removed by an unknown individual.

C/O Bartow Avenue & Co-op City Blvd.

While on routine patrol, a CCPD supervisor observed an unoccupied vehicle in the middle of the roadway obstructing traffic with the steering column damaged and the rear passenger side window broken. The owner of the vehicle was notified and responded to the scene. Two child safety seats were removed but recovered by the CCPD supervisor. NYPD was also notified.

February 06 – 100 Erskine Place

A cooperator reported that a package for which delivery confirmation was received was removed from in front of her apartment door by an unknown individual.

February 07 –100 Dreiser Loop

CCPD investigated a suspicious male in the stairwell. Upon arrival, CCPD observed a male in the 11th floor stairwell. Upon investigation, a CCPD supervisor discovered that the male was emotionally disturbed and was reported missing by his sister in the confines of the 41st Pct. The 41st Pct. Detective Squad was notified, along with EMS, who transported the male to Jacobi Hospital for evaluation.

177 Dreiser Loop

A CCPD officer, while on routine patrol, observed a male and female acting disorderly at the Dreiser Mall

and repeatedly asked them to behave or disperse to which they shouted profanities and refused to disperse. The duo was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct, and the female was also issued a Community Complaint for anti-social behavior.

February 9 –920 Co-op City Blvd.

CCPD and FDNY responded to a smoke condition caused by a shareholder leaving food cooking on the stove. A forced entry was made and the dangerous condition was corrected. A Community Complaint was issued to the shareholder.

140 Debs Place

CCPD officers were conducting enforcement operations at locations prone to loitering. Upon arrival of 7th floor staircase, they observed smoking and the individual was issued a Community Complaint.

February 10 – 99 Dreiser Loop

CCPD received a complaint of an auto crime in progress inside of Garage 2 on the 4th floor. Upon arrival, as CCPD exited their vehicle, an unknown male suspect observed them and fled down the stairwell in an unknown direction. CCPD conducted a canvas of the area and found a vehicle with the catalytic converter removed and a tool bag containing assorted tools which CCPD vouchered at the 45th Pct. and processed for fingerprints. The owner of the vehicle was notified along with NYPD.

February 11 –

2047 Bartow Avenue

A non-resident reported a verbal dispute with an unknown male in the Dollar Tree store who threw a bottle of juice striking her face causing an injury to the nose and face and fled the store. CCPD Emergency Service Unit arrived on scene and rendered aid to the non-resident.

BLOTTER BONUS: Catalytic Converter thefts are on the rise both on and off property of Co-op City. Therefore, shareholders are encouraged to report suspicious activity especially in our garages. Let’s put auto thieves out of business.

In Co-op City, noise travels in unpredictable manner. Noise may seem loud from within the rear rooms of the apartment but may not be heard at the front door. The noise can also be originating from an adjacent apartment or an apartment more than one floor away. In some cases, noise in a Chevron or Triple Core building may be originating in the adjacent section of the building. The Covid-19 pandemic has made some people apprehensive about having officers enter their homes for any reason. In the event that it is necessary for the officer to enter your home, all officers are equipped with masks. By giving the dispatcher your apartment and allowing the officers into your home, you enable the officers the opportunity to locate the exact source of the noise and take action as quickly as possible.

Noise is a complaint that is taken very seriously by the Public Safety Department as well as the Cooperator Services Office (CSO). Both departments work together to identify and correct chronic noise complaints. In some cases, Community Complaints are issued and follow up is conducted. Mediation may take place which allows the two parties to discuss the problem at hand whether noise-related or a combination of issues. Currently, mediation may be conducted remotely. Sometimes, a letter can be sent out by the area manager and a noise problem can be corrected without any further intervention. In extreme cases, after numerous Community Complaints, eviction may be the final option. A noise packet should be picked up at your Cooperator Services Office when chronic noise problems exist. This allows CSO to work hand-in-hand with the Public Safety Department to correct the noise problem.

Noise and objects out the window are violations where calls from the public are very useful in helping with enforcement. All of these are lease infractions and can be a very sensitive and technical situation. Cooperators should just call Public Safety instead of confronting the potential offender. Approaching a violator, writing notes to stop the noise or banging on the wall, floor or ceiling, is never a good tactic.

Noise complaints are one of the most common complaints the Department of Public Safety handles on a regular basis. Remember, as in “Dog” or “Objects out the Window” complaints, it is never a good idea for cooperators to ring someone’s doorbell and confront the offender. Call Public Safety and provide the information. Calls received from cooperators have been responsible for numerous Community Complaints and arrests throughout the years.

The Department of Public Safety would like to remind all residents who have permits which allow dogs that they must clean up after their dog. It is essential that residents clean up after their dogs for the health and safety of all residents of the community. The Co-op City Department is conducting zero tolerance enforcement of dog violations for any dogs observed to be off the leash or owners failing to pick up after their dog. These are lease violations and also administrative code violations and are subject to New York City summonses being issued. Community Complaints or summonses may be issued without previous warning.

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

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

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

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

For employment opportunities, please search “Riverbay Corporation” at the following sites:

www.Indeed.com

www.Glassdoor.com

Candidates may review full position descriptions and apply directly at either site

Current Riverbay employees should submit a transfer request and resumé directly to the HR department.

Thank you for your interest in working for Riverbay Corporation.

Director’s Viewpoint – Daryl Johnson

Criminals Going Crazy: Deal, Steal, and Possibly Kill

I would never want to see anything bad happen to any of our cooperators. So, I want to warn everyone here to be very careful if: 1. You make a so-called deal to purchase something from a so-called seller, and 2. You meet up with a socalled seller to execute a transaction.

Be Very Careful

Someone posted a really nice item for sale online. Then, browsing the ads, you were excited to see that special item for sale on a popular site. So, you sent a message to the seller and exchanged telephone numbers. Next, you raised a big question: What day can we meet to effectuate this transaction? However, without your knowledge, the so-called seller may have created some dangerous plans to rob you and to possibly kill you.

For instance, an off-duty police officer and his brother-in-law recently went to Brooklyn to purchase a Honda Pilot that they saw online for $24,000 from a so-called seller. Then, according to several news reports, the suspect allegedly asked the men if they had a gun. Then, after replying no, the suspect allegedly put the officer in a headlock, produced a gun, and announced a robbery.

The suspect then allegedly pointed the gun at the brother-in-law. And, at that point, the officer was able to get out of the headlock. Thereafter, the suspect then allegedly shot the police officer in the head. The brother-in-law then grabbed the police officer’s gun and returned fire. But, the suspect managed to escape. Then, a few days later, law enforcement officers were able to capture the suspect.

On the other hand, some sellers might want to do the right thing when it comes to business transactions. For instance, in October 2022, a man in Cincinnati created a post to sell a $60,000 car and some other items. Then, the seller and a so-called buyer made an arrangement to meet. Next, the seller surprisingly mentioned his home

address to the so-called buyer. Then, like a scene from a horror movie, the so-called buyer and an accomplice allegedly went to the seller’s home. Thereafter, they allegedly took guns out and stole the car. Then, shortly afterward, the police arrested one suspect.

In December 2022, a lady in Cincinnati went to the same online site and saw a vehicle that she wanted to purchase. So, she made arrangements to meet the socalled seller. Thereafter, can you believe that the lady brought $15,000 in cash to the location? Now, take a guess what happened next. Well, the female so-called seller allegedly pulled out a gun and pointed it at the lady’s head. Then, she took all of her cash.

To combat these insane crimes, some cities have set up Safe Exchange Zones and E-commerce Exchange Zones. These zones are right outside of police stations. This way, the police can respond immediately if something terrible happens.

Bottom line: What do you think could, no will, happen to you if you tell some people that post advertisements on some of these online sites that you’re going to bring a lot of money to their arranged location? Look, again, some people will make plans to rob you and possibly kill you. So, please be very careful before you conduct business on some of these sites. This Cat Was Finally Caught

Recently, a cooperator had to deal with an emergency situation. Then, she said that she left her cat inside of her apartment. After the call, some of our workers went back to the apartment to look for that cat. But, they couldn’t find her. So, they left food and water for her. Then, on February 10, 2023, I received a message from our Public Safety department.

The message said that Public Safety Lieutenant Ian Gularte went to that apartment over the course of “a few days.” Then, he was able to use a device to safely capture the cat. Thereafter, the cat was given to the cooperator’s son.

So, I want to thank our Public Safety department and

Lieutenant Ian Gularte for their good work with assisting the cooperator and her cat. And, I want everyone that has a pet to please consider this case. First, please consider that you can face an emergency situation at any time. So, please ask yourself if there is anyone that can render assistance to your pet if you have to immediately leave your apartment.

Also, please consider getting a family member, a friend, or someone to check up on you on a daily basis. Additionally, please sign up for our RUOK (Are You Okay) program, 718-671-3050. This way, an officer can check on you if you do not respond to a daily phone message that’s issued by our Public Safety department. General Manager’s Position – Frozen

Recently, our general manager retired. Thereafter, our board froze his position. Thereafter, there was some talk in the community as why that position couldn’t be immediately filled. But, as explained before, our executive general manager is also retiring at some point in April 2023. So, we’re going to have to bring in new management to fill these positions.

Therefore, do you think that there could be a problem if someone is hired for that position right now and a new management team or a new manager wants to bring their own employee to fill that position? Absolutely!

Close

Your life is precious. So, please make sure that you be very careful before you enter into a transaction with anyone that posts an item for sale online.

Thank you.

Contact Information

Please send a letter to: Board Director Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, you can send an email to me at: djohnson@riverbayboard.com.

Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Building 9 Association

Greetings, Building 9 Association family and friends. Please continue to take care of yourselves and one another. Your building association executive board is here to assist you however we can.

Our next Building 9 Association meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 23, at 7 p.m.

Our 2023 Black History Month social event is scheduled for Saturday, February 25, at 7 p.m.

I trust you all have submitted the required Window Guard form.

Black History Month

Mr. Bob Law was born and raised in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. He attended Pratt University. He joined C.O.R.E. (Congress of Racial Equality) Brooklyn Chapter of the civil rights movement in 1962. Bob Law is a well-respected and renowned professional media personality, social activist, author, film producer and businessman. He has been a longtime freedom fighter and media justice advocate.

As a pioneer in Black talk radio, Bob Law brings meaningful and powerful perspectives of the Black experience, Black thought and Black ideas to the media marketplace. Mr. Bob Law served as Operations Manager, he became Program Director, then served as Vice President of Programming for three years at WWRL radio in the 1970s. Bob Law hosted “Night Talk,” the first nationally broadcasted daily Black call-in radio show which aired on National Black Network (NBN) during 1980s – 1990s. Bob Law hosts “From the Street” live with Bob Law

and “Night Talk,” which gives voice to a variety of Black progressive political and cultural perspectives. His guests are major national and local personalities.

Mr. Bob Law produced the feature-length film: “Say it Loud” about the state of Black radio today. He was also a producer of the public television variety show, “Soul,” from 1968 – 1973.

Bob Law authored “Voices of the Future” and “The Magic Crown,” a play for children that is still being performed in some New York City public schools. He is the founder of Spectrum Theater, which introduced young people to the art of film making. He founded the National Respect Yourself Youth Organization which established a national network of Saturday Academies, as well as the 40-Voice Respect Yourself Youth Choir, a baseball Little League and a summer entrepreneur program to assist youngsters in starting their business.

Mr. Law is a Coordinator of the N.Y.S. “Millions More Movement,” which commemorated the 10th anniversary of the “Million Man March” and the “Millions for Reparations March.”

Bob Law is a spokesman for the Peacekeepers Organization, a national anti-violence campaign.

Mr. Law is also an entrepreneur. He and his family reside in Brooklyn, NY.

“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at will change.” –Wayne Dyer

––Linda Collins

Resolutions –– (Continued from page 6) vault containing duplicate keys of each and every residence at Co-op City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Management shall establish a secure key depository vault containing a duplicate key of each residence within Co-op City, with rules and procedures governing access to same; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Management shall direct every shareholder to submit duplicate keys, including for locks installed by

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should a shareholder fail to provide Management with a duplicate key and forced entry becomes necessary, the shareholder shall bear the entire cost of the forced entry; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Management shall report to the Board within 30 days of the passage of this Resolution, the proposed cost associated with implementing the key vault program.

First Reading - Resolution #23-11

SUBMITTED BY: Lynette Wright

SECONDED BY: Rod Saunders & Jacqueline Smith

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING,

DATED: February 15, 2023

WHEREAS, the Board believes that as a Mitchell-Lama housing cooperative, the business of the corporation should be conducted in a manner that is fully transparent to all cooperators;

WHEREAS, cooperators should have a consistent public forum in which to address members of the Board, whom they have elected, regarding their collective needs and concerns;

WHEREAS , the New York Private Housing Finance Law was amended, effective March 22, 2022, to provide that a housing company must hold at least four Board meetings annually, and such meetings (as well as any additional meetings held) must be open to the shareholders and residents, except for matters that are properly the subject of executive sessions;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that all business meetings of the Board shall be open to all cooperators and residents as observers, except for matters conducted in executive session and matters directed to any committee of the whole; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that at least one Board meeting per month shall include a Gallery Ssession before the start of Board business during which time shareholders may publicly express questions and concerns to the Board; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in order that all shareholders may have an equal opportunity to share their questions and concerns with the Board during a Gallery Session, Board meetings preceded by a Gallery Session shall be held equally across Dreiser Community Center, Einstein Community Center and Bartow Community Center;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution rescinds all prior resolutions regarding open Board meetings and Gallery Sessions, including Resolution No. 11-31.

See page 11 for more Resolutions

Important Notice to clubs, and religious and community organizations

Please remember that the deadline for submission of articles from clubs, religious institutions and community organizations is 3 p.m. each MONDAY. Articles that are received afdeadline for Directors’ viewpoints is 5 p.m. on MONDAYS

Submissions must be emailed to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com.

First Reading - Resolution #23-13

SUBMITTED BY:

Jacqueline Smith

SECONDED BY: Kevin Lambright BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: February 15, 2023

WHEREAS, each director must make every effort

WHEREAS, a former Board member who becomes an employee and a former employee who becomes a of interest, and with respect to the former Board member employee, actual or apparent advantage or undue

WHEREAS, the Board believes it is in the best interest of the corporation if there is at least a one-year period between the time in which a former Board member serves as an employee of the corporation and the time in which a former employee serves on the Bboard.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that no former Board member may be an employee of Riverbay Corporation for a period of one (1) year after Board service; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Article III,rectors, is proposed to be amended to provide that a former employee may not serve on the Board of Directors unless a period of one (1) year has passed since the date of the employee’s last day of work at Riverbay; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Election Committee is directed to submit the aforementioned proposed amendment for a vote of shareholders at the next annual meeting of shareholders; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if approved by vote of a majority of the shareholders, Management shall submit the amendment for approval by the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal.

Resolutions –– (Continued from page 10)

First Reading - Resolution #23-15

SUBMITTED BY: Bishop Angelo Rosario

SECONDED BY: Lynette Wright

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: February 15th, 2023

WHEREAS,

WHEREAS,

WHEREAS, -

WHEREAS

NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, -

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to

Amended Second Reading – Resolution #23-01

SUBMITTED BY: Rod Saunders

SECONDED BY: Sonia Feliciano

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: February 15th, 2023

WHEREAS

WHEREAS

WHEREAS -

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED

YES: Coleman, Feliciano, Peterson, Rosario, Sampson, Saunders, Smith, Wright NO: Johnson, Lambright, Leslie ABSTAIN: Cylich, Marbury, Watson

ABSENT: Richardson PASSED

Second Reading - Resolution #23-06

SUBMITTED BY: Claudia Sampson

SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: February 15th, 2023

WHEREAS -

WHEREAS -

WHEREAS -

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED -

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED

First Reading - Resolution #23-14

SUBMITTED BY: Bishop Angelo Rosario

SECONDED BY: Lynette Wright

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: February 15, 2023

WHEREAS, Riverbay has been purchasing 9X9 wood floor tiles and

WHEREAS,

WHEREAS, -

WHEREAS

NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to

Second Reading - Resolution #23-04

SUBMITTED BY: Lynette Wright

SECONDED BY: Rod Saunders & Jacqueline Smith

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: February 15th, 2023

WHEREAS, redate to be set by the Board

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the annual shareholdersuled for general rules

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, By-

the President of the and charged with the duty and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the eligibility of shareholders to vote shall -

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President and Secretary of the accordance Co-op City Times TABLED

Second Reading - Resolution #23-05

SUBMITTED BY: Leslie Peterson

SECONDED BY: Sonia Feliciano

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: February 15th, 2023

WHEREAS -

WHEREAS -

WHEREAS

WHEREAS corporation and prospective applicants to discontinue acceptance of new occu-

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED-

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED -

A new heart was Joseph’s winning save.

Thanks to Monte ore Einstein, he’s victorious.

Joseph didn’t just need a new heart right away, he needed a hospital that could perform a bloodless transplant. He was referred to Monte ore Einstein, the only hospital within 800 miles that could save his life. See

Donizetti Building 4 Association

Cooperators, Donizetti Place Building 4 Association would like to report the

Building 8 Association

those new shareholders interested in joining the building association to please

Laundry Room Etiquette

Our deepest condolences to any shareholders or staff who lost close friends

––Azalea McDavid

Building 25 Association

On Thursday, April 6 our Association will be sponsoring a bus ride to Resorts International Casino in Atlantic City.

• Price:

• Final payment

• Departure time:

• Location:

Ticket purchases can be made by contacting anyone of the association board members listed below:

Please contact us as soon as possible. Tickets are limited.

––Dawn Mitchell

this time, Americans pay tribute to generations of African American accom to the lack of information on the achievements of Black people available to the dress any comments or concerns by logging onto our building email address at

We will close with the following: “Won’t it be wonderful when Black history and Native American history and Jewish history and all of U.S. history is taught from one book. Just U.S. history.” –Maya Angelou

––Wanda Bailey

Building 33 Association

Good day, neighbors.

First and foremost, we would like to remind everyone Chief Riley from the Co-op City Public Safety Department will be attending our building association meeting on Thursday, February 23. If you have any questions or concerns regarding CCPD, please email us your questions in advance to amayo14033@ gmail.com. We do want the Chief to be prepared and able to answer any concerns we may have. The meeting will be held in the Section Five Association room, located under the portico of our building, to the right of the association room. I hope you will attend.

We are still celebrating Black History Month. What are you doing to celebrate? If you are attending a special event, deciding to go to a church service to celebrate the love of God, sitting at home watching something special on TV, or simply being extra kind, embrace the love of the culture and look at the beauty of the people. Do one thing special that will make you feel like you contributed something to elevate your awareness of what we need as a race.

How are you doing with the key fobs? If you are having issues, please report

we will be in trouble.

This is a reminder that washing machines are not allowed in high rise buildings in Co-op City. There have been complaints of shareholders in the E line taking a shower and suddenly the water turns extremely hot and all cold water is removed! If you are experiencing this, call the Call Center and report it so the line can be checked. I remember being eight years old and having to go two blocks to wash our clothes! You have a laundry room right downstairs.

To my fellow African American shareholders, continue to enjoy your month, the United States is honoring you.

On behalf of the Building 33 Association, our hearts go out to families goinging you strength for today and hope for tomorrow. Also, remember change can only happen if we are all on the same page.

Take care and walk good.

––Andrea D. Mayo

Building 13 Association

Monday, February 20, is Presidents’ Day and a federal holiday, meaning many establishments will be closed. Have an enjoyable and safe long weekend.

The Co-op City Times is being distributed today. The Window Guard Surveys were required to be submitted by February 15. If you have not yet done so, or have not received the envelope with the documents that must be answered, English at lenglish@riverbaycorp.com or call 718-320-3300, extension 3458.

Our last Association meeting was on February 6. We thank Director of Janitorial Joshua Blake and his Supervisor Omar De Los Angeles for attending. They did an excellent job answering the many questions and addressing the concerns immediately where they could.

We always try to make sure our members know the job descriptions of the various departments so that the appropriate questions can be asked. With that being said, sometimes questions or concerns come up at the meeting and it is always a pleasure when the staff at our meeting either answer the questions or accommodate the shareholder and report the concern to the proper department head. We thank you again for your considerate action.

Please check your bulletin board located in the lobby of the building for updated information and community events. We will be doing a bit of sprucing up for the spring and when we are completed will resume having our meetings in-person.

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

Note: Optimum/Altice is currently replacing the wire cord covers in our public space. Shareholders are complaining about the holes being left in the walls when the moldings are being removed and reinstalled. If there are unsatisfac-dated information shortly regarding this situation.

Scholarship: Do not miss the chance for your child to apply for a $5,000 scholarship. The deadline for high school seniors to apply for an Albert Shan-ble and be accepted in a full-time, matriculated, degree-granting program at an accredited college or university. We believe that education is the gateway to a productive life. This opportunity will instill a greater sense of belonging — and motivation — for your child to make it through their higher education. The deadline to apply for a $5,000 scholarship is Tuesday, February 28. Encourage your graduating students to apply!

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

Our website is www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Contacts: Leslie Peterson, president, at 718-320-1370, or Wendell Mattison, V.P., at 917-330-1380. Thank you for supporting our team.

––Leslie Peterson

Building 6 Association

on February 13th at 7:30 p.m. with a special guest from the CCPD to talk about safety in and around our building.

Many people are complaining about all the holes and missing paint in the hallways near the apartments from workers putting in the new cable wire. They told me

There have been a lot of complaints about people still not cleaning up after their dogs in the building.

We will be talking about building dues that help pay for holiday decorations for the building, other stuff for the building and food and refreshments for building meetings. You must pay your building dues to be able to run for any position on the building association board.

We need people to volunteer to help out in the building this year for holiday collections and other stuff needed in the building.

––Jeffrey Schwartz

Building 29 Association

On February 2, the Building 29 Association held its second meeting. It was decided not to have a speaker for this session, so that cooperators could have the entire time to voice their concerns. However, a speaker from Allstate Insurance will attend a future meeting that will be announced.

There were discussions on a number of issues, including cracks in the sidewalks and burnt-out lighting. Some of these have since been resolved, but more answers will be given at our next meeting.

The eternal dilemma of dog poop continues, and some solutions were suggested.

Proposals for future speakers were mentioned, and dues ($5 per household) were collected.

Also, the Bldg. 29 Book Club met on Jan 27 to discuss “The Kiterunner,” an amazing book which generated an excellent discussion. Our next book will be “The People We Keep” by Allison Larkin. As always, all are welcome!

To note, sadly, several cooperators have died recently in our building. We extend our condolences and prayers to their families.

Meanwhile, continue to mask up on public transportation and in vulnerable or

Peace, health, and happiness.

––Katharine Wood

National Council of Negro Women

NCNW Co-op City Section – We had quite a productive membership meeting on February 12. We welcomed a new member, Monica Russell, and two guests who are quite interested in NCNW. Our next meeting will take place on March 12 at 3 p.m.

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

Health Committee – Do you want or need to burn some calories? Are you looking for a way to destress? Join NCNW Co-op City Section for the return of Girl Trek Sessions on Saturdays weekly at 9 a.m. meeting via Zoom. Start your weekend off right with 30 minutes of exercise in the comfort of your own home! Register on Eventbrite using the link: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/521186251107. For more information, email: ncnwcoopcityHEALTH@ gmail.com. All walking speeds and ages welcome!

We are also supporting State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, who is ar-

Good day, neighbors. We are recognizing what is now called “President’s Weekend” this weekend. Commercial establishments have campaigned for big sales to magnet this as a “shop, shop, shop” weekend. Instead, please offer students material that educates them on the 1st President, George Washington, and on the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, a lawyer turned politician then statesmen serving until his assassination on April 15, 1865.

We send sincere condolences to the families of those recently injured and killed by gun-toting criminals. The arrest and pursuit of illegal guns, criminals and those anti-social people using them must be supported to maintain civil law and an environment we can all live in together in peace.

Once again, let us celebrate and send congratulations to our Treasurer, Ms. of Savannah, Georgia is featured in the January issue of the “Georgia Trend Richardson says, “My family and I continue to be proud of him.” Bravo to your nephew. Thank you for sharing your good news. I apologize for not including Mayor Johnson’s city name last week.

An association newsletter for all with your tidings and shout-outs is my goal. Please share your news with us.

It has been our pleasure to work with Ms. Eva Bornstein since she began her career as the Executive Director for Lehman College’s Performing Arts Center. The article in our Co-op City Times on this diamond of a program in our borough

ranging for the free mammogram van to visit our community on May 13. It is important to have enough women already registered before the van will visit us.

Our president, Sheila Richburg, who is also the chair of the Health Committee, technique that can save a life and most people can easily learn. This video helped

Youth Section – Our Youth Section had its monthly meeting on February 11. They discussed celebrating Black History Month from the perspective of young people. They also wrote poetry about famous people and events that they had learned about. They also wrote thank you notes to DeBorah Gadsden who treated them to Alvin Ailey tickets and to one of their parents who treated them to T-shirts.

Our meeting ended with a guest speaker, Dr. Charise Breeden-Balaam, who has a long career in social work and higher education administration. With this experience, she has focused on mental health services for our youth. She is especially concerned about the increase in depression in our young people. She talked with us about signs, symptoms and treatment for depression. We all need to be aware of possible mental depression in those around us and realize that this is a treatable disease like diabetes or asthma. Depression may be caused by biochemistry, genetics, personality or even environmental factors. It is not the same as grief. It is a disease that deserves the attention of other medical diseases.

––Joyce Howard

was good to read. Hope you will patronize their events.

Soon, the next Riverbay Board of Directors election will be headlining the Co-op City Times. Candidates will be asking for your signature to get on thebility, so prepare to do it.

Heads up, a borderline scam letter was received titled, “Home Warranty Division Immediate Response is Requested,” and it includes a customer ID and response deadline of March 1. It threatens that your Home Warranty has expired and must be renewed. It says, “Final Attempt.” Neighbors, this is a hook to get you to buy something. Do not do it!

Reviewing garbage procedures: Please dispose of clothes in the bins at Garage 6. For dumpster pad bins, the white bin is for paper, green and blue are for all other house garbage. Mattresses are required to be covered. Use pedestrian bins and pails for masks. Do not leave bags of clothes on dumpster pads.

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

“80 for Brady,” was a fun movie in my opinion, and a way to recognize the Super Bowl and all the fun surrounding it. Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs on a well-played game.

––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

NAACP

Mission Statement: Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. Known as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), it profoundly affected the struggle for civil rights and the course of 20th Century American History.

Save The Date: The Honorable Hazel N. Dukes, President of the NAACP New York State Conference, cordially invites you to attend a ceremonial street renaming, celebrating the accomplishments and birthday of President Dukes on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

After three decades of integrating this community, the town of North Hemprenaming at Edwards Street, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577.

54th NAACP Image Awards – Saturday, February 25, at 8:00 p.m. on BET. Congressman Bennie G. Thompson will be honored with the prestigious Chairman’s Award. “As the Chairman of the committee investigating the Jan 6 attacks on the US Capitol, Rep. Thompson has worked tirelessly to protect and serve our country. His continued public service and advocacy for social change make him as excellent recipient for the Chairman’s Award.” –Leon W. Russell, Chairman of NAACP National Board of Directors.

Civil Rights attorney Benjamin Crump will receive the Social Justice Impact Award. “Benjamin Crump is not just an attorney, but a courageous to honor him with the Social Justice Impact Award.” –Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO.

Black History Month Event: The NAACP Co-op City Branch will be a co-sponsor of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander’s Black History Month Celebration. This year’s theme is Economic Impact of Black Empowerment. The event will be held at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Building (163 West 125th Street, NY) on Tuesday, February 28, at 6:00 p.m. Members, check your email

Go to our Facebook page at Co-op City NAACP.

The Co-op City Branch was established in July 1973. In recognition, we have a 50th Anniversary Commemorative Pin. Purchase yours now for $20 each. To 21, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Scholarship: The deadline for high school seniors to apply for an Albert Shanker Scholarship is quickly approaching. The deadline to apply for a $5,000 scholarship is Tues., February 28. Encourage your graduating students to apply!

Also, NY Urban League’s Whitney M. Young Jr. Scholarship 2023 application deadline is Saturday, March 113. One-time scholarships range from $1500.$10,000 and are awarded to college-bound students starting in fall 2023. Questions can be emailed to the Scholarship Committee at collegeready@nyul.org.

Follow us on Facebook: Co-op City NAACP. Become a member or gift a membership: adult: $30, youth: $10. Make checks/money orders 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, N.Y. 10475.

––Brenda Brown

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Building 10 Association Building 27 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

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

General Membership Meeting – The Building 10 Association would like to thank Chief Joseph Riley and Sergeant Andre Waring from CCPD for answering our questions regarding public safety issues.

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

Building 10 Association Dues – The collection of building association dues for 2023 has begun. Building association dues are $10 per apartment. You can bring your dues to the building association meeting or give to any executive board member. Please note, the money collected is used for association-related

Fundraising Committee – The Building 10 Association is looking for volunteers for the Fundraising Committee. The Fundraising Committee will collaborate and bring ideas to the association to raise money for the events we would like to have throughout the year, i.e., back to school supplies, ice cream socials and pizza parties, etc.

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

Suicide Prevention – If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or in emotional distress, the number to call for help in NYC is 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or text “WELL” to 65173. The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number is 988, you can call or text. Someone is available 24 hours a day.

Questions, Comments and Suggestions – You can contact the Building 10 Association via email at Building10Assoc@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook the happenings in and around Building 10.

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

To the homebound and sick, we wish you a speedy recovery.

To all who have lost a loved one recently, we offer our deepest condolences. Have a great week.

––Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment

How many informative facts do you know about cardiovascular disease? Are you ready to take on the challenge? Grab a pencil and paper and answer the questions below. Remember, it is ok if you need to correct everything. This quiz aims not only to test your knowledge but to help you gain more insight into heart conditions.

True or False: 1. Heart disease affects women of all ages. 2. Family history is not a risk factor for developing heart disease. 3. Insulin resistance and obesity increase a woman’s risk of developing heart disease. 4. Children are less likely to develop heart disease.

Below are the answers to each question. Test and see how well you did. For those who answered some questions incorrectly, let us look at a few facts surrounding cardiovascular disease https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/consumer-healthcare/what-is-cardiovascular-disease. Answers: 1. True 2. False 3. True 4. False.

Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, is one of the most caused deaths in both men and women in America. Heart diseases can refer to several heart conditions. For example, a common cardiovascular disease is coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD is caused by plaque buildup in the walls of the arteries that supply blood to the heart (called coronary arteries) and other body parts (cdc.gov). The major blood vessels that supply the heart (coronary arteries) struggle to send enough blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the heart muscle. cause coronary artery disease (mayoclinic.org).

There are a few symptoms associated with coronary artery disease. For instance, angina or chest pain is the most common symptom. Angina occurs in individuals with CAD due to plaque buildup in the arteries causing them to narheart, causing chest pain. Patients diagnosed with CAD suffer from shortness of breath, nausea, lightheadedness and cold sweats. Moreover, heart disease treatment depends on the type of heart damage. Besides medications and surgical procedures, healthy lifestyle changes such as eating healthy, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking, and getting eight hours of sleep are all crucial in helping prevent and treat heart diseases.

January’s 45-minute monthly session on the Medicaid change that took place as of January 1, 2023, was well received and taken seriously by all that attended. The session’s goal was a call to action with a sense of urgency. SevZoom session in the middle, and others would like their friends, children and family members to be enlightened to information that can make a difference in their lives and communities. As per demand, the session on Medicaid changes will be held again on Thursp.m. sharp. Feel free to RSVP online so that you can receive a reminder: www. comeoutreach.org.

Hello, neighbors. We hope all is well and the New Year 2023 will be better and healthy for us all. We are still not out of the woods yet. Keep the masks on around gatherings. Believe it or not, people are still being infected with Covid-19, however, upon taking the vaccine/booster shots, they are able to stay home and care for themselves. That is good news.

New Shareholders – It appears there were many shareholders moving out and many moving in. The tax season is upon us. Our Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto is again offering free income tax preparation for seniors 62 years of age or older. For those who now live here in Co-op City, you can drop off your

You are encouraged to call 718-320-2220 if you need clarity of what to bring. I have used his service a couple of times. Grateful that this free service is offered within our community.

Black History Month – Why is this month so important? It is the time African Americans celebrate and acknowledge those past and present. The month is an opportunity to spotlight and celebrate the achievements that African Americans have accomplished in this country, despite the history of racism and oppression. We should be proud of our young adults rising to the occasion to take on the baton to keep Co-op City affordable and a decent and lovely place to live for themselves and their children’s future. Kudos to them and to those to follow. When we walk in integrity, it compels one to do the right thing and make good decisions.

Happy birthday to those celebrating this month. We continue to offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to the families who lost loved ones. We wish all the best of health and safety. Contact Lydia Rondon at 718-583-3040 and she will gladly acknowledge your birthday by sending you a card. She is excellent in sharing good will. Also notify her of any illness, or if a neighbor has deceased or transferred to a nursing home.

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

––H. Overman

Wheatley

Black Forum

Emergency Food Pantry (Free) – 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (entrance faces basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for grocery distribution. Guests are eligible to pick up food once a month. Look at the last date on your pantry card. The next pick up would be one month from the last pick up or after. It is a 30/31 day rotation, on average. Black Forum will text registered guests if items outside of regular distribution become available. All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. ping cart. Please do not bring black shopping bags because black ink can transfer to the food, posing a health hazard. We require masks and physical distancing.

Section 5 guests should visit the Co-op City United Methodist Church at 2350 Palmer Avenue to pick up groceries. They open on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m.New

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

Required documentation is as follows: NY State Driver’s license, NY State Non-Driver’s or NYC I.D (zip code 10475). Passports, Medicaid Cards, Medirequired for all 2022 registered guests wanting to continue visiting the pantry in 2023. These guests must also show the required documentation listed above. Guests should apply by the end of April 2023 even if they do not plan to pick up food until later in the year.

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

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

Defensive Driving Class – Black Forum is not sponsoring in-person defensive driving classes at this time, but an online version of the course is available at the Empire Safety Council website: https://www.empiresafetycouncil.com/. Use the promo code ‘WRIGHT’ to receive a discount.

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

––D. Illis

WHISTLEBLOWER ANONYMOUS HOTLINE

If you have knowledge or a concern of possible violations of law, accounting irregularities, or other suspected wrongdoing affecting Riverbay, you are encouraged to report it to law enforcement, or you may report it through an anonymoushotline by the following methods: Go to an independent website, www.lighthouse-services.com/riverbaycorp

Call the following independent third party whistleblower hotline at 1-833-290Email Send a fax to (215) 689-3885 (the email or fax must include “Riverbay” in the subject of the report).

––Diane Cooper

Greetings to all. We have a new Executive Board at work in our AARP Chapter. We have old and new members and are pleased to get to work for our members and family. Congratulations to everyone who stepped up and for those who volunteered to assist us from now on.

Our Tour Committee is continuing to work hard to produce trips and activities for us to enjoy. They is March 9, 2023. Ipa’s and Poker Chips one-day excursion. The cost is $150 per person with a tour at the Hidden Sands Brewery, delicious luncheon and a visit to an Atlantic City Casino with a bonus for your enjoyment. Keep in mind that this trip is to a brewery and that is new. Next, we have August 8, 2023. This trip is to the Vynecrest Winery. Here we are offering a wine tasting and tour, exciting buffet dinner and time at the Wind Creek Casino for a reasonable

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cost of $119 per person. You can also purchase trip insurance for $19 so you may be more relaxed with the reservation for our one-day trips. The third and most exciting trip is a seven-night Hawaii Cruise on the Norwegian Cruise Line Pride of America. The dates are September 12 – 21, 2024 and the prices have three categories. From inside: Category 1B-Oceanview Category OA-Balcony Category BB ranging from $4,689.00 – $5389.00. There are many items included like air fare from JFK to Honolulu; two-night on-board services. As always, you can purchase trip insurance for your protection. More information can be found by calling Ms. Wright, 718-379-3370, or Ms. Brown, 718-379-7962, for all details.

you may have –– Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room “0” on the second

to leave a message and we will call you back at our earliest opportunity. On the second Monday of each month, we hold our General Membership Meeting at 1 p.m. in Dreiser Loop; room to be announced. Please come out to join us and participate in all activities.

Mrs. Wilson, Good and Welfare contact, advises that our family and friends are moving forward on the road to recovery and improving nicely. Continued prayers for all. If you have any personal information you would like to share with us, please call 718-6715493. Sending prayers for a speedy recovery to our friend and member, Ms. Eleanor Donnley. As always, we urge everyone to concentrate on their health and safety as we move through these trying times. Keep yourself safe, wear a mask and be always on guard.

Be Safe-Be Aware-Be Healthy.

––Ann Purnell

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Goose Island Seniors

Greetings, Retirees and friends.

We hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the mild February weather.

Birthday Celebration – We will be celebrating George Crouch’s 99th birthday on Thursday, March 2, at noon at the Sea Shore Restaurant in City Island. The cost per person is $35 and is cash only (credit and debit cards will not be accepted). If you plan to attend, please contact Shirley at 718-671-3150 or Virginia, 718-671-4506, by February 23.

Nominating Committee – The Nominating Committee is now in place and accepting applications from candidates who would like to be considered for a position on the RoDL’s Board. All Board positions are open for election, including Chaplain. Candidates must be a member of the RODL for at least one year and current with their membership dues. Contact Daisy at 718-671-6122 if you would like to apply.

Trip Committee – Our trip to the Resorts World Casino in the Catskills on Wednesday, June 28, is sold out and in waitlist status. Questions may be addressed to Serita at 347-564-5722.

Scholarship Committee – Scholarship applications are now available. The deadline for the submission of completed applications to the Scholarship Committee is May 19, 2023. Applicants must be high school seniors scheduled to graduate in June 2023 and be the child, grandchild, great-grandchild or great-great grandchild of a RoDL member whose membership is in good standing (membership paid up for the past two years). Questions may be addressed to JoAnn at 718-710-9082.

Entertainment Committee – Our annual spring luncheon will be held on June 14 at the beautiful Marina del Rey. Tickets are $110 and will be available at the general membership meeting on March 1. Questions may be addressed to Daisy at 718-6716122 or Jay at 201-310-2972.

Newsletter Committee – The deadline for the submission of articles and photos for inclusion in the Winter/Spring 2023 “In the Loop” newsletter is April 15, 2023. Questions may be addressed to Georgianna at 718-379-5762.

Membership – If you wish to remit your $25 annual dues for 2023, please make your check payable to the “Retirees of Dreiser Loop” and write “2023 membership dues” in the memo section of your check and mail it to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19, Bronx, NY 10475. Questions may be addressed to Mary at 718-655-9170.

Happy Birthday – Cheers to all our February birthday celebrants. We wish you an incredibly happy birthday and continued peace and happiness throughout the year.

Condolences – Please continue to pray for all those who have recently lost loved ones.

Good and Welfare – We extend get well wishes and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in. We pray that they will all soon see brighter days ahead. Please contact Lorraine at 718-671-6403 or Gay at 718-3200979 to notify them of members who are hospitalized, in nursing/rehabilitation facilities or recently deceased. General Meeting – Our next meeting will be held on March 1 at 1 p.m. in Room 19. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

––Georgianna Rodriguez

Goose Island Seniors Club is closed Monday, February 20, 2023. There is no bingo or pokeno.

Resorts Casino – Atlantic City, February 23. Price: $45, bonus: $15 for play. Call 718-379-9613 for reservation. Buses picking up at our three usual stops: Einstein Loop, 7:45 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop at 8:30 a.m. Mask required on bus and in casino. Payment due by February 16. Make check to Goose Island Seniors. Mail or bring to 135 Einstein Loop room 39, Bronx, NY 10475. You may also Zelle to 347-847-1941 or $app to CarlRobertsSr.

Wind Creek Casino – March 23 in Bethlehem, PA. More information soon. Buses stopping at our three usual bus stops.

“Moses” Sight and Sound Theater – Thursday, April 27. Price: $195. $75 deposit due March 4, 2023. For more information, call: 646-579-1701.

Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard – May 19 – May 21. Three days. Price from $565-$754. Deposit: $125 due ASAP. For more information, call 646579-1701.

Carnival Cruise 2023 – To Amber Cove, Dominican Republic; Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. Departing from NY. July 5–13. Price: $1219-$1525. Deposit of $250 due now. Final payment due April 14. For more info., call 646-579-1701.

Notary – Yvonne Menefee is available for notary Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Bingo – Every Mon., Wed. and Fri., 1:15 p.m. Members only. Admission: $5 for three cards, 12 games and jackpot. Extra cards are $0.25 each. Refreshments. Proof of vaccination. Temperature taken at entrance.

Game Day – Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. Members only. Come play dominoes, watch movies, read books and socialize with other members. $1 donation. Refreshments available.

To all members: Happy birthday to our members who celebrate in February: Ida (Mitzi) Cleare, Zelma Usher, Maria Mendez, Aida E. Grant, Lauren Frederick, Zoraida Garcia, Joyce Chaney, Lucila Correa, Yvonne Menefee and Aida Gonzalez. The birthday cake celebration was at the Valentine Party on Feb. 17.

Sick and Shut-in: Maria Mendez, get well soon; we miss you. Ella Thorne is in Workmen’s Circle. Mary Pilla, former Goose Island president, sends her love to all. You can call her at 718-753-1816.

Our club is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475 at Section 5 Center. Our phone number is 718-379-9613.

You may call (mornings) Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (evenings) Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Tue. and Thu., 1 p.m.-9 p.m., or call, text or Zelle Stephen, 347-847-1941. Cash app to $StephenCarlSr.

Our email address is goose.island@optonline.net.

––Stephen Roberts Sr.

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

JASA Bartow Older Adult Program CLOSED Saturday, Feb. 18, in recognition of Presidents’ Day.

ALL JASA OFFICES CLOSED Mon., Feb. 20, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Steel Drum Classes – On Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m.,

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

JASA Einstein Public Notary – Tues., 10 a.m.-12 p.m., and Thurs., 2-4 p.m. Please call 718-671-5161.

JASA Einstein Older Adult Center – Please call 718-671-5161 for information: Thurs., Feb. 23, 9 a.m., Walmart.

JASA Einstein Older Adult Center – Please call 718-671 5161 to sign up for Mon., March 6, 9 a.m.12 p.m., Pop-up Vaccination Clinic.

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

Common Pantry distribution is scheduled for Tues., Feb. 21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in Bartow, Room 3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Concerts in Motion – Mondays, 1-2:30 p.m. Call

in number: 646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 527-067-8391.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Payments for trips at the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. only

Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

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

ALL JASA OFFICES

CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENTS’ DAY

KOSHER: Chicken Marsala, Rice Pilaf, Roasted String Beans, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Egg Frittata

NON-KOSHER: Brown Stew Chicken, Yellow Rice Sauteed Spinach

KOSHER: Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage, Mashed Potato, Steamed Carrots, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Vegetable Cutlet

NON-KOSHER: Baked Fish w/Sweet and Sour Sauce Pasta, Steamed Carrots

KOSHER: Yankee Pot Roast, Bulgar, Winter Blend Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Tuna Noodle Casserole

NON-KOSHER: Baked Vegetables, Alfredo Pasta, Sauteed String Beans

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

KOSHER: Apricot Glazed Chicken, Sweet Noodle Kugel, Roasted Butternut Squash, Challah Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

NON-KOSHER: Spanish Style Baked Chicken, Yellow Rice, Cabbage w/Green Peas

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

Dancing

Smart Phones & Tablets

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

DREISER CENTER CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENTS’ DAY

Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., Rm. 2. Computer Learning w/Ralph

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

Traditional Synagogue

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City Purim service (Megillah Reading) will be held on March 7, 2023 between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend the services and meet our new Rabbi Avranham Eliyahu Parks. Details to follow. Any questions, call Marilyn, (347) 449-5005.

The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City. Entrance to our synagogue for Saturday services is on the side door of Building 27B.

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

General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5,

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

The synagogue has a Facebook page: Traditional Synagogue.

The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or small, would help. The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who do not come to services. Please come by 10 a.m., so we can take out the Torah.

Sabbath ends on Saturday, February 18, at 6:26 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, February 24, , at 5:23 p.m.

Good and Welfare: one. The cost is only $15 per tree. If you want to buy a tree, call (347) 4495005. Mazel Tov, to all having simchas. If you’re ill, wishing all good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the Synagogue.

To all Members: Happy Birthday to Debbie Schwartz, Mark Caetaie, Pauline Clair and to all our members who will be celebrating their birthday or anniversary in February. Please send me your name and I will add them to the list.

Building 31 A/B Association

Our Valentine’s Day meeting was opened by Mary Pat R., our Sergeant-atArms. She welcomed and thanked everyone for coming out. Betty T. read the minutes from our last meeting. A motion to accept minutes with correction was made by Esther B. and seconded by Michael L. Follow Up Business – 1.) The fence that was placed around the sinkhole be secured. 2) We have not seen or heard the football teams on the greenway lately. We are hoping that our association will be advised when it is time to renew their permits. 3) We wish to thank the Building and Grounds Committee (Ms. Sonia Feliciano) for sharing the minutes from a prior meeting. 4) We had contacted our CSO regarding signs for the lobby door, “Please Do Not Open the Lobby Door to Strangers.” The reply was, a request has to be made for this New Business – 1) We encourage all cooperators to join the AARP if you are 50+, and the NAACP. These organizations share information that can and will affect you and your community. Please consider joining. 2) Our Congress-ciation is looking to build a stronger, more informed, involved and represented community within Co-op City.

We thank everyone for their support. Our next meeting will be March 14 at 7 p.m. Looking forward to seeing you there.

––Sharon Clarke

Take pride in your home and community!

Church of the New Vision

Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Church of the New Vision and Pastors Kenneth and Deborah Hodge welcome you to worship with us at 115 Einstein Loop North, Bronx, NY 10475. Church phone: 718-6718746 and Pastor’s phone: 914-522-5039.

––Bruce Gitelson

Fun and Games: After services and kiddush, members play games. Your support for the Traditional Synagogue, is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members, and friends, peace, and good health.

Co-op City Baptist Church

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

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

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

On February 26 at the 11 a.m. service, we will celebrate Black History Sunday. All are invited to join us for this celebratory service.

The Scholarship Ministry invites all to join them on a trip on June 26 for six nights lodging and eight meals, Soul of Motown show and guided tour of the Smoky Mountain National Park and much more. The cost of the trip is $765 per person based on double occupancy. Payment is due on March 5. To make a reservation or for additional information, call Sis Brenda Robinson at 718-6711271 or Sister Claudette Cutler Day at 718-379-0541.

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

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

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

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

Friday Evening Prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

All Prayer services can be joined using the Free Call Conference.com Line dial-in number shown above.

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

Please keep each other in prayer and be wise in your decisions.

“God will strengthen us as we continue to travel through this storm. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)

Our scripture verse for 2023 is: (Luke 10:27) “And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.”

Sunday service will be at 11:00 a.m. Masks are required and temperature will be taken.

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

Sunday, February 18th Worship Service: “Walk By Faith.”

Scripture: (John 4:46-54) “So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum. When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death. Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die. Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son liveth. Then enquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him. So, the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house. This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judaea into Galilee.”

Save the Date: Thursday, August 10. Join us for a bus trip to see “Moses at the Sight and Sound Theatre” with lunch at Golden Corral prior to the 3:00 p.m. show. Adults: $190. Youths: $150. Deposit: $30 to reserve your seat. Final payment due July 15. Contacts: Sadie James, 917-667-4227; or Hermena Smith, 718708-5035; or email: info@churchnewvisionbx.org

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

––Brenda Brown

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

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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

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

Father Johnson will conduct worship service in-person at the church this Sunday, February 19, at 9 a.m. as well as via teleconference. The usual teleconference weekday prayers at noon will also continue.

Upcoming Events:

• Ash Wednesday Service – February 22 at noon.

• Episcopal Bishop Visitation – March 19 at 9:00 a.m. by the Rt. Rev. Mary D. Glasspool.

• Palm Sunday – April 2 at 9:00 a.m.

• Good Friday – April 7 at noon.

• Easter Sunday (Hat Sunday) – April 9 at 9:00 a.m.

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

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women are having the following Fundraising Events:

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

• in celebration of St. Joseph’s Day. Tickets are now available. Donation of $5 for a book of six tickets. Please contact Valrie Payne at 1-347-200-5850. First prize: $300, second prize: $150, and third prize: $75. Drawing will take place at the church on Saturday, May 27, at noon and winners need not be present. Grace and Peace!

––M. Chambers

Circle of Christ Church –– Iglesia Circulo De Cristo

147 Dreiser Loop Bronx, NY 10475 (lower level).

Come As You Are…

“I was glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord.” (Psalm 122:1)

If you are looking for a place of worship in the local area aimed at teaching the transforming word of God, Circle of Christ Church invites you to fellowship with us. We are a non-denominational, multicultural, and loving church that accepts you just the way you are. Our Senior Pastor Elisamuel Colón and the body of Christ are committed to loving people into a life-changing-liberating relationship with God. The English service has a Bible-centered children’s church for ages 5 to 12. We have a food pantry that serves the community; moreover, we offer family counseling based on need. If interested, please contact us at 347-9451992 or on Facebook: @Circle of Christ Church. See the schedule below and follow us on Facebook, YouTube, and on our website: circleofchristchurch.com.

Monday-Friday: Devotionals on Facebook Live at 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study on Facebook Live, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Thursday: Prayer Group from 10:00-11:30 a.m. and Prayer Group from

6:45-8:00 p.m.

Spanish Bible Study on Facebook Live from 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Friday: Youth Service (Operation Grace), 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Saturday: Women’s Fellowship, every second Sat. of the month, 12 p.m.-2p.m. Young Adults, every third Saturday of the month, 12-2 p.m. Men’s Fellowship, every other month Couples Fellowship, every other month

Sunday Services: Spanish, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; English Service, 11:15 a.m.1:30 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier for screening at the door.

Kids Career Day/Mid-Winter Break

Come Join Us: Ages 5-12 years old; Date: February 20-22; Time: 12-3 p.m.;

Location: 147 Dreiser Loop (lower level); register at the front desk. We invited guests to discuss their professional careers with the children. Our goal is to encourage the kids to think about their career interests. There will be fun and games. Likewise, we will provide the children with a cold sandwich, fruit juice and a snack.

––Pastor Elisamuel Colón

Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Tabernacle, located at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22 A, invites everyone to Worship Service on the following days. Sunday worship Service will be held in the sanctuary from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

However, Bible study and prayer meeting will be held Wednesday and Friday evenings online starting at 7:30 p.m. To join Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., call 720-740-9746, Access Code: 8876631, Contact #: 718-324-0334.

Focus: The Freedom of Choice

(Joshua 24:14-16) “Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers serve on the other side to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve, whether the gods of the Amorites, which your fathers served that were on the other side of the my house we will serve the Lord. And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the Lord to serve other gods.”

We make a multitude of choices every day: what time we should get out of bed, what to wear to work, breakfast or no breakfast. It seems the choices never stop. However, it is vital for us to understand that God has placed into our hands choices that have not only consequences in this life but also eternal

When we understand that, the weight of the eternally consequential choice becomes quite sobering.

We hold the ability to secure our eternal future. Our destiny lies within our own hands. No one else can dictate our spiritual standing before God. Each person has received the wonderful gift of choice whether to follow Jesus Christ.

This liberty to choose brings both the gift of salvation and the responsibility for our salvation to every individual choice is a wonderful gift.

Choices have consequences. We have observed this pattern throughout our lives. In matters great and small, this principle holds true, and it is no less true regarding one’s spiritual standing before God. Life and death hang in the balance of the choice to repent and to obey the gospel. Our decision either to live for God or to reject his appeal leads us ultimately either to heaven or to hell. We choose between eternal bliss and eternal torment.

(Matthew 6; 19-20) “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where mot and rust doth corrupt and where thieves break through and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt and where thieves break through and steal.”

––Rev. R. Sibblies

Church of God’s Children

Saturday/Sabbath Blessings to you. May the peace of our Lord be with you. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop, patio level. Our Bishops are Angelo and Nancy Rosario. We welcome you to share in worship and fellowship with us or any of the Houses of Worship within the community. Be comfortable praising our Lord wherever you are. We are a Word-teaching house of prayer. We extend a note of congratulations to Judge Cynthia Isales, daughter of our Deacon Felipa Isales and Raymond Isales, who was inducted as Judge of the Civil Court of NY and took the oath on Sunday, February 12. May God continue to bless her with wisdom and love.

We have in-person Sunday Service in English and Spanish at 10:00 a.m. Monday morning Bible Studies with Min. Steve at 9:30 a.m. Youth/young adult bible studies with Min. Chinyeri via Zoom on Fridays at 8:00 p.m. Zoom meeting ID: 89225952943, Access Code: 125685. Thursday night Intercessory prayer group by phone at 7:30 p.m. For information, call 718-790-9120.

Visit our Fundraising Ministry shop at 163 Dreiser Loop for a variety of items, fellowship and prayer with Sis. Inez. During the month of February, we are sponsoring The Gospel of Love Month beginning at 10 a.m.

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

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

“Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share

with those in need. Again and again, the Bible calls us to share with people in need: in the Law of Moses, in the Prophets, in Jesus’ teaching, and here in the letters of Paul.” (Ephesians 4:28)

The command to work hard, “doing something useful with [our] own hands,” earning enough that something might be left over, goes hand in hand with being compassionate.

Furthermore, Paul presents working and sharing as a way to climb out of a dishonest way of life. There is something clean and good about doing something useful—and then giving the surplus away. It reverses the old way of life in which a person would steal from innocent passersby, often by lurking in dark places and waiting to prey on them.

cestors had God-given work to do. “How good to plant seeds, water them, and see them send up shoots; how good to tend and prune and sweep, taking care of the garden of creation we were given.” (Genesis 2:15)

Paul shows us a way of life that is characterized by growth in Christ in a loving community of believers who do something good and useful; not sitting around

Lord, we long to grow into a loving community in Christ, useful and compassionate to people in need. Guide us, we pray. Amen.

––Bishop Nancy Rosario

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Providing Healthy Food Options for Residents

The Co-op City community fridge/pantry in Section 5 continues to supply shareholders with fresh produce, and Saturday, February 11, was no exception. Volunteers greeted shareholders with warm smiles and fresh produce.

Building 21 Association

Happy and Blessed Black History Month to all our friends and neighbors!

The next 21 Association General Session Gathering will be announced soon. Keep checking this article for details.

A Necessity

“Every Floor” of every building should have assigned Floor Captains. its time. All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows:

1. Contact Numbers all emergency contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor

2. Co-op City Times – Place them at each apartment door (delivered on Saturdays)

Our next gathering will take place on Friday, February 24, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Building Associations and Committees

We must “all” (in every section and every building) show up for our Building Associations and committees. We may be on Zoom or Webex or other modes of video conferencing, but that is no excuse not to show up. It’s even more of a reason to attend because you don’t even have to leave your home. You can’t beat that commute. We all owe it to our shared community. Think about this and make a silent

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3. Elevator Notices – Read them and talk to your neighbors about them

4. Promote – Meetings, clubs and gatherings

5. Encourage Your Neighbors to:

• Vote – Vote – Vote! In the Riverbay election

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6. That’s all! That’s it!

If you have questions regarding The 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information. Email: 21association@gmail.com. Call: 347.504.1821. Attend the monthly general meetings via Zoom video conference. Everyone from all buildings, plan to come and join us at Building 21. Bring a friend.

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

––Michelle Marbury

The Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City

pledge to get involved this year. Anytime Gift Idea! 50th Anniversary T-Shirts!

collectors’ items. These shirts make a great gift, any time of the year. If you don’t have one, make sure you get one, or two! Many buildings are celebrating 50 years of existing, to make up the largest cooperative in the country. The shirts are beautiful and on sale now with the Section 4 Partnership logo on the back. You’ll be proud to wear it. If you would like one or two, contact us by emailing: section4partnership@gmail.com or Phone: 347-915-4939.

S4P Mission Statement: The Section 4 Partnership’s purpose is to promote a community of more than just neighbors, but as one family of many cultures, that proactively embraces greatness, and promotes neighborhood interaction. The goal of the organization is to offer solutions that will educate, elevate, inspire, and mobilize our community in unity, to sustain affordability and growth in order to remain environmentally sound and vibrant for generations to come.

Enjoy and engage during Black History Month!

“All of us” divided by “Each one of us” equals a force for good. ––Michelle

African-American Association of Co-op City

Quotes from the ancestors: Celebrate Black History

“I love America more than any other country in this world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” –James Baldwin

Legendary Tuskegee Airmen was a Legend in The Bronx

Roscoe C. Brown Jr., PhD, a decorated member of the pioneering African-American “Tuskegee Airmen” in World War II and later an educator, died July 2, 2016, at age 94.

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Those who attended Bronx Community College in the 80’s were privileged to be under his tutelage as college president. Dr. Brown earned the Distinguished Flying Cross during World War II. the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of the “Tuskegee Airmen.” He earned his doctorate in education after the war and served as a professor at New York University, then as president of Bronx Community College for 17 years. He later joined The City University of New York Graduate Center as director of the Center for Urban Education Policy. The day after his college graduation, Dr. Brown left Massachusetts’ training at Keesler Field in Biloxi, Mississippi. From there, he moved on to Tuskegee, Alabama, for further training at the Tuskegee Institute and Tuskegee Army Air Base.

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The success the “Tuskegee Airmen” achieved in battle became a symbol of bravery and skill, helping refute notions that African-Americans were inferior performers in the military, especially in roles requiring advanced training. The Airmen became wellknown for their stellar flying record and

distinctive aircraft, and were able to begin breaking racial barriers abroad and eventually at home.

Dr. Brown is quoted as saying: “Many of the bomber pilots... remembered the Red Tails,” “[They said,] ‘We saw the Red Tail P-51s and they were our saviors.’...Many of them did not know— most of them did not know—that we were AfricanAmerican.” (Excerpts from nationalww2museum. org)

Join the African-American Association of Co-op City

Become a member to be allowed entry into our gatherings.

Remember: Membership is only $15/year for a single membership and only $25/year for your household. Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com or call 929-430-3255 The African American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

Upcoming AAACC Events

Saturday, April 15: Holistic Health and Wellness Fair

Saturday, May 20: Co-op City Spelling Bee

The AAACC sponsors the following programs for your participation:

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

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

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

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

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

We wish everyone a prosperous Black History Month; encourage you to take part in Black History Celebrations and to be of service to your community.

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

––Michelle Marbury

Photos by Yolanda Ramirez

Roscoe C. Brown Jr.

Photo courtesy of CUNY Events