Co-op City Times 3/12/2022 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 57 No. 11

Saturday, March 12, 2022

Management Petitions HCR to Allow Shareholders to Submit Annual Income Affidavits Electronically BY ROZAAN BOONE

Riverbay Management is continuing conversation with the state supervisory agency, NYS Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), to allow

for more than 50 years and contributes to climate change. Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison, in emailed correspondence to HCR’s Asset Manager Patrice Richardson this week, recounted that Riverbay has been working with Capstone Strategy Group, a MWBE vendor, to develop a concompatible with both Riverbay’s and HCR’s networks and data collection systems. Throughout this process, Riverbay has been updating HCR on the project’s progress. In making the case for allowing electronic submittal of the annual Income tabulations, and submittals provided to and from HCR for the housing company, are all done electronically.” He continued: “This clearly helps HCR avoid the multiplicity of issues, errors and waste inherent in dealing with large volumes of paper. It would similarly seem prudent that Co-op City, being the largest residential housing development (Continued on page 5)

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Riverbay Board Approves Entering Binding Loan Commitment and Locking in Rate to Refinance Co-op City Mortgage BY ROZAAN BOONE

On Wednesday, March 9, the Riverbay Board approved Emergency

loan commitment, to lock in a rate not to exceed 3.1%, to pay the Rate Lock Fee of $3,107,500 from Riverbay’s Reserves, and to encumber corporate property to secure a $621,500,000 mortgage loan from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. According to the resolution, the loan must close on or before May 9, 2022, provided from HUD, and top loss guarantee provided by the New York State Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) and the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC). the Federal Housing Administration’s 223(f) program, which, at that time, was only open to rentals, and not condos and cooperatives, such as Co-op City. After three years of intensive negotiations with HUD to open the program to condos and co-ops, the agency approved Riverbay’s loan application but also required top loss guarantees from both SONYMA and New York City HDC. Since that time, Riverbay Corporation has reduced the outstanding principal to $499,328,316.26, and, according to Emergency Resolution 22-09, “beis a cost effective way to obtain needed capital for repairs while maintaining affordability for its residents.” approved by both the Riverbay Board and the state supervisory agency, NYS Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), and a 10-year Property Condition Needs Assessment (PCNA) Report which was prepared by an intained by Riverbay and Wells Fargo, it was determined that Riverbay needs to address major capital repairs to its 50 year old infrastructure. As reported to the community last December, Management has forecasted a negative $5.3M change in Riverbay’s operating expenses for the remaintinue with the current economic situation, namely higher prices for fuel, supplies and materials that Riverbay uses to deliver services to shareholders, together with supply chain interruptions due to the ongoing pandemic and now

March 2022

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More Free Covid-19 Tests Available

Bronx Bus Redesign Begins June 26

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Families can order their second set of free at-home Covid-19 tests this week, President Biden announced during his State of the Union address. As the U.S. tries to turn the chapter on the pandemic, President Biden and his administration want to ensure that the nation has a stockpile of tests to deal with any possible future surges in Covid-19 cases. How Can I Get The Free At-Home Tests? Is the Signup Process Long? Individuals can go online to covidtests.gov to order their tests. The sign up dividual’s name, email address and residential address. Individuals without internet access can call 1-800-232-0233 to get their free tests. The hotline is open from 8 a.m. to midnight seven days a week and is available in English, Spanish and 150 other languages. How Many Tests Come In A Set? Four at-home Covid tests are included in every set. How Long Will Shipping Take and is Shipping Free? This time around, families can expect to receive their orders sooner, according to White House testing coordinator Tom Inglesby. “As we open up this second round, we are going to be shipping immediately. We have a fairly substantial stock of new tests ready to be shipped, so we expect orders to be delivered quickly,” Inglesby told NPR this week. In general, tests usually ship within 7-12 days of the initial order and are shipped via First Class Package Service for free. (Continued on page 2)

Changes to the Bronx’s local bus service are coming this summer as the MTA tries implementing a new plan to speed up commuting time in the Bronx to enhance service overall. destination signs over the next few months in preparation of the launch. The redesigned Bronx bus plan focuses primarily on Local, Limited and Select Bus Service. Some buses will have certain stops eliminated entirely in (Continued on page 2)

Don’t forget to “Move Your Clocks FORWARD” this Sunday, March 13, at 2 a.m.

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an effort to shorten the wait times for commuters. “The MTA is excited to put the Bronx Bus Network redesign into practice this June 26. The redesign of the Bronx local bus network promises to simplify the current network and get customers where they need to go faster and more

Q50 Limited Service:

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Schools Chancellor Details Plan to Improve NYC Education By BRANDON ORTIZ

Find out what’s going on in Co-op City here... Pillar 2: Expanding Accelerated Learning Opportunities

SYEP Application Deadline The application deadline for the city’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is April 22, 2022. Young people between the ages of 14 to 24 are eligible to apply. Applicants must be a resident of

Pillar 3: Prioritization of Student Wellness

legally allowed to work in the US. Internet access is required to participate in SYEP. Those who qualPillar 1: A Redesigned Student Experience phone, iPad, or computer. For more information about SYEP, please contact NYC Community Connect at (800) 2464646. To complete an application

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Annual Income Affidavits Notice By Averil James-Bonnette, Director, Finance Department

of the shareholders has permanently ant that the remaining shareholder

Agatha House, in partnership ing shareholder currently resides. Acceptable documentation could be:

be distributing food on Thurs., March 24. Distribution will take place at the Dreiser Community Center at 1 p.m. on both days. Please bring a shopping cart,

dress, (2) copy of the apartment lease, (3) utility bill with current address. If this documentation is not submit-

distancing.

Mobile Covid Testing Van NYC Health & Hospitals’ Test & Trace Corps operates a Mobile Co-op City from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on a rotating basis, as follows: Mon. & Tues. – 177 Dreiser Loop Wed. & Thurs. – 135 Einstein Loop

NOTARIZE April 30, 2022.

July 01, 2022

Appointments are not required. Walk-ups are welcome. Scan the QR code on the side your paperwork, or a health care professional can assist you on board.

Dreiser Testing Center The Dreiser testing site located at Rapid Testing from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Appointments are not required.

In cases where there are two shareholders of an apartment and if one

incomplete and a 50% surcharge will be assessed each month until the documentation is submitted. The shareholder will be liable for all surcharges assessed, no credits will be issued for surcharges already assessed.

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Yes, This Is a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World! BY C. YVONNE WALLACE But it wouldn’t be nothing, nothing without a woman like Pearl or Marian. You see, Harriet, like Moses, had a plan to lead slaves to freedom through the underground. Rosa refused to give up her seat and go to the back. Now the woman backs up and drives things forward. Man made the train and Mary invented railroad crossing gates making it safer for trains that carry the heavy loads. Dr. Mae boarded Endeavor just like Glenn went soaring before. Louisa, a writer and independent woman, authored both “Little Women” and “Little Men.” James sang, “He’s Lost –– in the Wilderness,” but don’t be lost in the wilderness of ignorance or bitterness. Yes, this is a Man’s world, and James, it has been proven — It wouldn’t be nothing without Maya, RBG, Oprah, Kamala, and nameless others. Women do carry the baby, because no man can — and James sang, “and it wouldn’t be nothing without a woman or a girl.”

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safety, student mental health, student attendance and further learning opportutunities into city curriculums, as well as, provide more mindfulness practices in schools such as yoga and meditation. Going forward, the DOE wants to incorporate the feedback of parents more when developing policies and focus resources closer to schools. Chancellor Banks eliminated the executive superintendent position and announced that all current superintendents will have to reapply for their job in order to determine their abilallows principals to have more autonomy when designing new innovations to curriculums or school programs. gaging with students, families, educators, our unions, community and elected leaders to discuss how we’re going to transform education in our city. That process won’t be one and done. The engagement will be continuous, because listening to our stakeholders is not just the best way, but the only way we’re going to have sustained improvement,” Chancellor Banks said last week during his press conference.

the entire public school educational infrastructure with a more streamlined agency that properly supports schools and ultimately equips students with necessary career skills to support themselves. (Continued from page 1)

exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and related economic sanctions on Russia which will not only result in shortages but continue to drive prices further up for fuel, goods, materials and services. “As such, a reforecast of future budgets will be necessary as we may need to adjust costs based on the changing circumstances,” said Mr. Klehammer last Management will have more latitude when reforecasting FY 2021/2022 and a On Friday, March 4, JASA held an International Women’s Day celebration featurBartow Center introduced the presenters and performers. Dancer, choreographer and producer Cynthia Dixon (front, center) was co-host and emcee of the showcase. Among the talents featured were Edna Davoll, Flow Artist; Graciela Abadia, School Superintendent; Carmen Nelson led the prayer; Debra Jones, Postal Service executive, Ginette Sangosse and Juana Rosa-Net gave testimonials; Yvonne Wallace read her poem entitled “Yes, This Is a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World!” (printed above), vocalist Mary Pearson performed; and the Older Adults Line Dancers (Loretta, Betty, Yolanda, Evie, Denise, Cora, Ruby and Lovely) livened up the audience.

Deepest Condolences It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic death of Ms. Lola Blair, a community volunteer and active participant in programs at the JASA senior center. Ms. Blair is photographed above (front, right) at the recent JASA International Women’s Day celebration with other performers and presenters. Please keep Ms. Blair’s family in your thoughts and prayers.

FY 2022-23 for capital projects. On Nov. 17, 2021, the Board approved Emergency Resolution 21-53 to retain

agreed to provide mortgage insurance through Section 223(a) (7) of the National According to the HUD website, FHA 223(a)(7) loans are exclusively for reFHA multifamily loan and does not require an appraisal, market study, or environmental report, only a Project Capital Needs Assessment (PCNA) which has been completed. The HUD application fee is generally about .3% of the loan amount which is due with the application, and half of it is refunded after closthe time of the application.

ing costs, and other corporate purposes consistent with the Corporation’s stated purpose of providing affordable housing…” delay since the cost of completion could increase drastically and further strain -

BY FRANK MAYES

dreaded days in most degrees will soon be just haunted memories. We say that masks and vaccines are against our civil rights, but can we afford driving through the dark of nights without the proper lights? We are caught between the cycle of “do” or “nots,” Oh, by the way did you get your childhood shots? Why are the doors of doom wide open, and the ones of faith half-closed? Let’s bond together and pray for wisdom from those we choose that knows. With eyes wide open but still deceived, with ears that listen but don’t believe. We should be ashamed and take the blame why so many hearts are broken, and listen too with open minds when words of wisdom are spoken. By a show of hands let me see those who believe we live in a

reserves starting in 2023.

and 210 “as security for said mortgage…” Cylich and First Vice President Sonia Feliciano, and seconded by Directors Kevin Lambright and Claudia Sampson. Other Directors who also voted to approve the resolution are Monique Coleman, Francine Reva Jones, Andrea Leslie, Michelle Marbury, Mary Pearson, Leslie Peterson, Bishop Angelo Rosario, Rod Saunders and Anika Green-Watson. Director Daryl Johnson did not support the resolution, and Director Leah Richardson was absent. (See page 6 for Emergency Resolution 22-09.)

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currently doing.” shareholders have had no other option except to manually complete physical shareholder and two to be submitted to the Riverbay Finance department which

The Batman Lives Up To Fan Expectations! BY P.M. CAMPBELL

The Batman by Matt Reeves continues to charge through its box office for the second week in a row. Grossing $134 million, it has already proven to be a fan favorite and has sparked arguments as to which

ease and accuracy of recording and submitting the data that is the main objective of the annual income review process, not to mention the reduction of labor hours

In The Batman, our titular hero faces off against the crime-ridden city of Gotham, as his newest villain – The Riddler – forces him to acknowledge the even darker nature of his city. Director Matt Reeves acter, and music score to build a fully immersive environment which the viewer Greig Fraser, the cinematographer, uses a melancholic visual poetry to depict a Gotham city that is constantly in some proximity to the night. In the early mornings, Batman radiates a dark misty silhouette onto a young orange dawn, not only lurks in the shadow, but rather, is the shadow itself. More than justice he is feared. Most villains cower away from the light of the “bat-signal” into the

Mr. Ellison continued: “Riverbay proposes replacing the notary mandate with an attestation component to our electronic submittal process. This is similar to what is accepted by many federal, state and local government agencies including that the information provided is accurate and true, and also environmentally friendly.” Ellison said that Riverbay believes that increasing numbers of shareholders will gravitate to the process as time goes on, as has been found to be the case with

General Manager Ellison said: “Riverbay has vetted the process developed where social distancing and minimal human interaction during a pandemic is a most prudent health initiative.”

however, are the villains in black suits and ties who hide out in tall towers which cast shadows which consume gotham. Those villains, as well as the Riddler, are the ones who push the Bat to his limits. The character of Batman has been critiqued recently as a billionaire who abuses the poor and mentally ill, and while he has existed for about eighty years Reeve’s Batman asks himself what kind of hero he wants to be: a shadow of vengeance or a beam of hope. The creators adopt an ideology which begs the question of how much revenge on wrongdoers does to help those who have been hurt. In doing so, they create a Batman who has to intentionally decide not night, the orphans, and the abused. The Dark Knight becomes truly synonymous with his “bat-signal,” a bright light in the darkness for criminals to fear and the innocent to store faith in. You will walk out of the theater humming Batman’s newest theme. Composed Spider-Man: No Way Home and Ratatouille, Star Wars’ “Imperial March,” the theme for another caped terror in black: Darth Vader, the score successfully triumphant moments. found in the face alone, and one that has not been portrayed to such an extent in previous adaptations. Played by Robert Pattinson, this Batman is everything the best comics, cartoons, and popular media paint the character to be. Even when There is no doubt that the Batman is the main character as he commands most

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If you see something, call the Public Safety dispatcher at (718) 671-3050. Be sure to give as many details as possible since this will help to apprehend the responsible person(s).

the character throughout media. The only downside is her lack of screentime, and the seemingly forced romance with Batman. It leaves much to be desired to truly live up to its moniker of “Detective Comics,” and shows why Batman is the best detective in comics. Like all great Batman villains, he is the other side of the crusader’s coin, another masked genius who takes the law into their own hands, and begs the question of what makes Batman different from him? The Batman receives a rating of A+. The watch time may lower the rewatch quality, but the desire to piece together clues and experience the gritty life of Gotham city will continue to pull viewers back into seats. Those who will not

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Co-op City Times It’s sad to say we have a problem with boys and girls who reside in Co-op City bringing their classmates into any Co-op building to smoke drugs, kick on people’s doors, urinate and smoke marijuana in the staircases. That’s been going on in Building 8 for a while. Now we have large groups of children entering the building early in the morning and after school to engage in the above mentioned acts. I can come up with one solution: Public Safety or NYPD detain the children, contact the parent to pick them up. If the parent refuses to pick up child, call ACS and if the child resides in Co-op City also give them a community complaint. I also want to thank Public Safety for removing many boys and girls early morning on March 3, 2022.

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Emergency Resolution #22-09 Authorizing Riverbay Corporation to Enter Into Binding Loan Commitment for $621,500,000, to Lock Rate, to Payment of Rate Lock Fee from Reserves, and to Encumber Corporate Property to Secure a $621,500,000.00 Mortgage Loan From Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

, on November 12, 2012, Riverbay Corporation (“Riverbay”) entered into a mortgage and note (“2012 Mortgage”) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”) in the amount of $621,500,000.00, for a (35) year term, fully amortizing, with mortgage insurance from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) pursuant to Section 223(f) of the National Housing Act, as well as top loss coverage provided by the State of New York Mortgage Agency (“SONYMA”) and the New York City Housing Development Corporation (“HDC”); and; , Riverbay has reduced the outstanding principal balance of the 2012 Mortgage to $499,328,316.26; and , Riverbay, based on a five (5) year capital plan prepared by Management and approved by the Board and by NYS HCR, and a ten (10) year Property Condition Needs Assessment (PCNA) Report retained by Riverbay and Wells Fargo, has determined that Riverbay needs to perform major capital repairs to Mortgage to recapture the paid down principal is a cost effective way to obtain needed capital for repairs while maintaining affordability for its residents; and , on November 17, 2021, by Emergency Resolution 21-53, Riverbay retained Wells Fargo to prepare Mortgage and said application together with the required fee of $932,500 was submitted to HUD on December 12, 2021; and , on March 8, 2022 HUD approved Riverbay’s application for refinancing and agreed to provide mortgage insurance pursuant to Section 223(a) (7) of the National Housing Act for a loan in the amount of $621,500,000, to be used for refinancing the 2012 Mortgage and Note, funding reserve accounts, paying closing costs, and other corporate purposes consistent with

the Corporation’s stated purpose of providing affordable housing; and does not require, and has not been amended to require, shareholder approval to mortgage the Corporation’s real property; , that the Board approves entering into a binding loan commitment with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for a loan in the principal amount of $621,500,000, with mortgage insurance to be issued by HUD, SONYMA and HDC, at a rate of interest not to exceed three point one (3.1%) percent, for the purpose of refinancing the 2012 Mortgage and Note, funding reserve accounts, paying closing costs, and other corporate purposes consistent with the Corporation’s stated purpose of providing affordable housing; and it is further that the Corporation is authorized to execute and accept a rate lock agreement for said loan, at a rate not to exceed three point one (3.1%) percent and to pay from reserves a rate lock fee of $3,107,500; and it is further , that the Corporation is authorized to mortgage corporate property and the President and Secretary are authorized to sign a Note and Mortgage and all other documents necessary to borrow $621,500,000.00, from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., at a rate of interest not to exceed three point one (3.1%) percent, for the purpose of accounts, paying closing costs, and other corporate purposes consistent with the Corporation’s stated purpose of providing affordable housing, and to obtain and pay mortgage insurance from HUD and top loss coverage from SONYMA and HDC for said loan, provided said loan closes on or before May 9, 2022, or the expiration of the Rate , that Riverbay authorizes the encumbrance of real property it owns in Bronx, New York, known as Block 5141, lots 100, 110, 120, 440, 443, 445, 500, 600, 700; and Block 5131, lot 51, 76, 90 and 210 as security for said mortgage; and be it further that the President, Secretary, Management and General Counsel are directed to take all necessary action and to execute all required documents to comply with this Resolution.

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Public Safety Report

CCPD Enforces NYC Smoke Free Air Act BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

It has been almost one year since March 31, 2021, when the New York State Legislature overhauled the laws governing possession, sale and use of marijuana within the state. These changes allow persons over the age of 21 to possess less than three ounces of marijuana or smoke marijuana. Individuals smoking marijuana must ensure that they are not in violation of the New York City Smoke Free Air Act (SFAA). This act prohibits smoking and e-cigarette use in the common areas of residential buildings with three or more units. Common areas include hallways, stairwells, laundry rooms and lobbies. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety will conduct enforcement of smoking regulations regardless of the substance within the public hallways and staircases of the community. Co-op City shareholders should remind all members of their household to comply with the New York City Smoke Free Air Act. Smoking includes the use of cigarettes, cigars and water pipes (hookah). The Smoke Free Air Act (SFAA) prohibits smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes in most workplaces and public spaces. This includes areas near hospital entrances, in parks, beaches, on public transportation and pedestrian plazas. Smoking marijuana is now included in these restrictions. In order to reduce the risk of secondhand smoke exposure, tobacco, hookah smoking and vaping are restricted in the open restaurants’ outdoor seating areas. Loitering within the hallways or staircases of the buildings is also a lease violation and can result in the issuance of a Community Complaint. Public Safety officers will continue to enforce this Co-op City regulation, which affects the quality of life within the community. Community Complaints or New York City Universal Summonses are the enforcement tool used for these violations. Schools are open; DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are

Public Safety Blotter February 27 - March 5, 2022

February 27 – 140 Elgar Place CCPD responded to a call of a youth kicking an apartment door. A non-resident youth was placed under arrest for trespass. 99 Einstein Loop CCPD Emergency Service responded to a call of a female in distress not wearing a coat, possibly suffering from dementia. CCPD Emergency Service evaluated the female with FDNY EMS transporting her to Jacobi Hospital for further evaluation. 950 Baychester Avenue Two unidentified males were observed removing the wheels from a vehicle and fleeing the scene in a mini van. The owner of the vehicle was notified by CCPD. February 28 – 4120 Hutchinson River Parkway A cooperator reported packages removed from in front of his apartment door by an unknown individual. The merchant confirmed delivery, March 2 – 2061 Bartow Avenue While on routine patrol, CCPD observed an unknown person fleeing Rite Aid with a large bag of unpaid merchandise. As CCPD gave chase, the unknown person dropped the large bag and fled in an unknown direction. Broun Place A cooperator reports that upon returning to his parked vehicle in the street, he observed his catalytic converter was removed by an unknown person. CCPD and NYPD were notified and are investigating. 900 Co-op City Blvd. CCPD Emergency Service Unit responded to a female in distress. The female was evaluated by CCPD Emergency Service Unit and refused medical aid. March 3 – 120 Benchley Place CCPD and FDNY responded to a call for a smoke condition in the garbage chute. The sprinkler system activated and extinguished the fire with no damage to property. March 4 – Opposite 750 Baychester Avenue While on routine patrol, CCPD observed a parked vehicle with the driver’s side door cylinder and the air bag removed from the vehicle. A search of the area by CCPD for possible suspects was conducted with negative results. 120 Casals Place Upon returning to her vehicle parked on the street, a cooperator observed the window on her vehicle smashed and items missing from inside. March 5 – 169 Dreiser Loop A non-resident reports of returning to her parked vehicle and observing her window smashed and her ATM Card removed. She was advised to notify NYPD and her bank. 2099 Asch Loop A cooperator reports of returning to Garage 5 to retrieve his vehicle and found it missing. A canvas of the garage with CCPD produced negative results. The cooperator was advised to also notify the NYPD.

loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. This includes the electric rental bicycles and scooters present throughout the community. These rental vehicles should also not be parked where they block pedestrian walkways. Marijuana smoking or possession by persons under 21 years of age is not legal. Driving under the influence of marijuana is also against the law. It is also illegal to sell marijuana or give marijuana to a person under 21 years of age. More information regarding the Smoke Free Air Act or marijuana laws is available on the NYC.gov website or by calling 3-1-1. If consuming alcoholic beverages is part of your plans be sure to designate a driver who will not drink. Phone a friend who did not drink or call a ride share service, if necessary. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. This is especially important while traveling. Penalties vary by jurisdiction. The consequences of drunk driving in other countries are extremely severe. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. Enjoy a safe and healthy holiday season. For those of you traveling, have a safe trip. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Do not forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street, while maintaining a six-foot social distance. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety is asking cooperators to social distance and wear masks or face coverings when within indoor locations of the community. Since Tuesday, February 16, 2021, non-compliant shareholders who fail or refuse to properly wear masks or face coverings are subject to a $50.00 Community Complaint violation. Riverbay Corporation is continuing the mask-wearing mandate until further notice for the health and safety of the residents and visitors of the community. Wearing a mask or face covering is especially important in the public areas of the buildings including the lobbies, hallways, elevators and laundry rooms. Wearing a mask is for your safety and the safety of your neighbors and family members. Hand washing, the use of hand sanitizer and not touching your face are other strategies to reduce the spread of Covid-19 and other illnesses. Please follow the latest information provided by the CDC and the New York City Department of Health for the latest information and recommendations on health and safety during the Coronavirus pandemic. Be a good cooperator and be Co-op City Strong.

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@ .com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@ riverbaycorp.com. Please note: emails should be sent to both parties. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES,

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

For employment opportunities, please search “Riverbay Corporation” at the following sites: www.Indeed.com www.Glassdoor.com Candidates may review full position descriptions and apply directly at either site. Current Riverbay employees should submit a transfer request and resumé directly to the HR department. Thank you for your interest in working for Riverbay Corporation.

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

Sonia Feliciano, First Vice President

Humanitarian Crisis – Let your Heart be your Guide Dear fellow shareholders, Hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy.

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We are Shareholders First – We Matter.

Building 27 Association

Building 9 Association

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Serenity and Peace Women’s History Month

Our Community

“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.” –Malala Yousafzai ––Linda Collins

“There is no higher religion than human service. To work for the common good is the greatest creed.” –Woodrow T. Wilson. ––H. Overman

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Petition Chuck Schumer to bring millions into our Community Job Training Programs to be Available to Co-op: Signatures Needed The African-American Association of Co-op City is working with Blue Horseshoe Foundation to bring a “Ready to Work” jobs training program to Co-op City. Congressman Jamaal Bowman issued a letter to support the Foundation’s application for federal funding of the program which incorporates training and

Our association elections will take place near the end of the month. There is

throughout our community. Your help will guarantee funding success. Please signatures. Family and friends can sign as well to ensure the program’s success. About Blue Horseshoe Foundation

input. Please make sure to check the lobby bulletin board for all updates and we share to keep you informed.

education and economic opportunities to lower income communities through to building resources and partnerships that will enable and fortify families and

All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: Contact Numbers bers and distribute to each neighbor. 2. Co-op City Times: 3. Elevator Notices: Read them and talk to your neighbors about them. 4. Promote: 5. Encourage your neighbors to:

6. That is all! That is it! The next 21 Association General Session Gathering will be: Zoom

email address with the association. Reminder: Check your apartment door and make sure it is self-closing. Do not place mats or other objects that may hinder the entrance door from closing. Now that many have made sure their door is self-closing, it is equally important that you respect others when entering or exiting your home and do not let the door slam shut. Visit our Facebook page at: Building 13 Association Inc.–Co-op City.

––Leslie Peterson ––Michelle Marbury

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Mission Statement 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 AssoWomen’s History Month:

a more equal union. Constance Baker Motley is one example of our history being

mark case Brown v. Board of Education. We salute you. BET:

small business. 113th NAACP National Convention We Need You In The Fight:

your power to take action on the most pressing issues of our time. Follow us on Facebook: Co-op City NAACP.

––Brenda Brown

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

Michelle Marbury, Second Vice President

Why Do We Train? Managing a City Within a City… Some of you want to know: why “board development training” and its cost is necessary? The answer is, no Board Director comes equipped to handle the heavily regulated enterprise that is the Riverbay Corporation. We present our varied and unique set of skills as an offering to the work of the Directors but in concert, we are asked to familiarize ourselves with countless rules, laws, codes and agreements, which result in volunteering an enormous amount of lifetime to service and community. What Does this Mean to You as a Shareholder? “You” want to be sure that who you choose to represent you is up to the challenge and willing to do all that is necessary to manage and carry out the duties put before them on your behalf. The only way to keep a “control” on that is to be sure that each Board The “development training weekend” is designed to do just that. Last Weekend’s Development Training Most important to note is that a Board member’s job is to govern and make policy. We do that by identifying problems and then taking said issues back to the Board (i.e. through a committee or from complaints that have not been adhered to through the system of protocols put in place to run our corporation). Board members are in a constant state of analysis (if we are doing our job correctly). We must protect the integrity of Management’s role (i.e., through addressing the problem by gathering information at the root cause). Policy Making Processes: Important for You to Understand When the community comes to us with problems, we must come together in the board room to make policy which governs our corporation and addresses those problems. Example: Repair issues that are not

Management so that they will carry out “directives from the Board” to take particular action to address the issue. In short, if a Board Director says to you, they will take care of a certain issue or problem for “you” individually, they are speaking out of turn. Such language can be detrimental to the corporation as a just like you. The power held by a Board member is only in effect when utilized along with the Board as a unit. Directors’ Fiduciary Duties (These duties are the creed that a Board Director must adhere to. They are framed on the wall in the board room as a reminder to us of our responsibilities) • Duty of Care

Board of Directors have access to a considerable amount of personal information concerning tenants or cooperators. Such information should be held in to any person except insofar as it has a direct bearing on: (a) the business of the company, or (b) the division’s efforts to deter fraud in developments under its supervision, and except to persons duly authorized to receive such information. records, including personal employment and shareholders’ records. Duty of Loyalty the expense of the corporation, and their private inter-

• Bylaws Art. III, § 3(d)-(g); 3(i) • Duty of Loyalty – A Board member must act for “the well-be• Duty of Obedience ing of the cooperative as a whole,” setting aside perLet’s Analyze This and Make It Plain… (The following is excerpted from the Riverbay sonal or political interests. Duty of Obedience Corporation 2022 Board Development Training If a Director goes beyond his or her legal authority, presented by Smith Buss & Jacobs, Saturday, Jan. that may subject the Board, the Corporation, and all 22, 2022.) “The cost of the 2 and a half-day intensive before

ence is less than $1.00 per shareholder.” Duty of Care • Business Corporation Law § 717 –A Director shall perform his duties as a director, including his duties as a member of any committee of the Board upon which he may serve, in good faith and with that degree of care which an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would use under similar circumstances. • This also refers to the level of attention required of each director to attend meetings, carefully review documents, participate in committee work, pay attention, question, listen, understand, seek assistance from subject matter experts and do what is necessary ing, (i.e. direct an investigation to identify the prob- to inform the decisions you are called upon to make. lem through a committee, or gathering information as to the root cause). Then come back to the Board hav• DHCR Regulations § 1725-2.4 ing pinpointed the problems, and offer a report of the Disclosure of information. Members of the

I … do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the duties of the Riverbay Board of Directors and will, to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America and the State of New York. I furthermore ers of Riverbay Corporation to the Riverbay Board of Directors, I understand that I, individually, have no more right or privileges than any other resident shareholder within this community. I pledge to obey all of the rules and regulations of the cooperative, and to work with the other members of the Board of Directors, as a whole, to develop and to oversee policy for the good of the entire Co-op City Community. Thank you for reading my viewpoint. I can be reached at mmarbury@riverbayboard.com. Each one of us, divided by all of us, equals a force for good.

National Council of Negro Women NCNW National – March is Women’s History (HERstory) Month and women have always been a part of history but usually overlooked especially women of color, unless they were powerful women such as queens. The National Council of Negro Women’s (NCNW) mission is to lead, advocate for, and empower women of African descent, their families and communities. NCNW was founded in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, an influential educator and activist, and for more than fifty years, the iconic Dr. Dorothy Height was president of NCNW. Historians, who were almost entirely men, often saw the past

Free Income Tax Prep Assistance for Seniors Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto, in conjunction with the Iona College Accounting Department, is once again offering free income tax preparation for seniors 62 years of age or older who reside within the boundaries of his district (Co-op City, Throggs Neck, Morris Park, Pelham Bay, and City This service is limited to seniors who meet the following criteria: • Simple tax returns only! • Complete copies of 2018 federal and state returns must be included • Name, Social Security number, and date of birth of all people claimed on the return as taxpayers and dependents Please disclose if there have been any changes in taxpayers or dependents from your 2020 return, such as birth or death of a taxpayer or dependent. Seniors are encouraged to bring all their tax documents to Assemblyman Loop, Rm. 12, between 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday. as soon as possible. Tax returns are prepared by student volunteers from Iona College as a service to the community. All returns will indicate that they were prepared by a non-preparer. For more information, please contact Assemblyman

through the lens of the “great man” theory, which holds that history is largely shaped by male heroes and their struggles. That changed in the 20th century, with the birth of women’s history as an academic discipline in institutions where their history might be taught. To find out more about wonderful African American women, click on this link: https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/ g26237708/famous-african-american-women/. To find a list of events taking place in commemoration of the month, click: https://womenshistorymonth.gov/. NCNW Co-op City Section – Our March membership meeting will be tomorrow, Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m. by Zoom. Our Zoom link for our meeting will be sent to the members. If you are not yet a member but interested in our organization, please contact us at ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com. Youth Section –– The girls of our Youth Section will be meeting this afternoon, Saturday, March 12, at 177 Dreiser Loop in Room 14 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. They will be discussing Women’s History Month with special emphasis on African American women. Women Represent – Our annual program will be on Saturday, April 2, 2022, 4-5:30 p.m. This year’s program is via Zoom. Our theme is “Struggle to Strength: Women’s Words on Conquering with Courage.” Authors Deirdre Savoy and Jasmine Wade will be our guest speakers for this event. You will also enjoy poetry and other informative presentations. Meeting ID: 844 4917 0407. Passcode: 208424. We hope to see you there! For more information, please contact Camille Worrell, co-Chair, worrellswords@aol.com. Brain Injury Awareness Month – March is an important opportunity to bring attention to preventing traumatic brain injury (TBI) and promoting strategies to improve the quality of life for people living with TBI. Traumatic brain injuries affect the lives of Americans of all ages. Anyone can experience a TBI but data suggest that racial and ethnic minority children and adults have higher rates of TBI-related hospitalizations and deaths. This is due to higher rates of motor vehicle crashes, substance use and suicide as well as difficulties in accessing health care and follow-up care. Social Media – Remember, you can find us on our website: www.ncnwcoopcitysection.com; on Facebook: NCNWCoopcityBethune; Twitter: @NCNWCoop City; Instagram: NCNW Co-op City and email: www.ncnwco.opcity@ gmail.com. ––Joyce Howard

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Rivers Run Community Garden We would like to thank all of you who came out to help this past Saturday. It was so nice to see our garden and our farm hub families tearing down old beds and assembling new ones. Special shout out to Bronx GreenUp for organizing the event and our high school students from CIMS and Truman High. Workdays are scheduled every Saturday in March. Additional days will be announced, so stay tuned. Please tell your friends and family about this amazing place where we not only grow fruits and vegetables, but we grow knowledge and friendships. Rivers Run Community Garden is a movement towards improved mental and physical health. We provide all types of workshops including nutrition, meditation, edible and medicinal wilds identification, planting, construction and crafting. We are the outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares as well as residents and neighbors. We are a place of beauty and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us. Event Dates (all are welcome): March 12 – Noon - Workday at the garden (weather permitting). March 19 – Noon - Workday at the garden (weather permitting). March 19 – 1:00 p.m. - Membership meeting at the garden (weather permitting). March 26 – Noon - Workday at the garden (weather permitting). Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds. Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome. If you would like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo. com or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801. Mailing address for dues (checks only): 100 Casals Pl #32K, Bronx, NY, 10475. ––Gail Sharbaan

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Black Forum Emergency Food Pantry 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. The next pick up would be one month from the last pick up or after. It is a 30/31-day rotation on average. Black Forum will text registered guests if items outside of regular distribution become available. All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. Remember to bring at least four clean shopping bags with a handle and a shopping cart. We require masks and physical distancing. New registrants can receive food the same day they register. Please show a valid ID NYC card, a non-Driver’s, or Driver’s license with a 10475 address to register. 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. Registration is open at this location for Section 5 residents. must recertify in order to pick up groceries in 2022. No exceptions. Required documentation is as follows: NY State Driver’s license, NY State Non-Driver’s I.D.s and Access-A-Ride I.D.s are not acceptable. Fresh Produce Distribution Black Forum will distribute fresh fruits and vegetables on Thursday, March 17, and Friday, March 18, (if there are leftovers) during normal business hours, 11:00 a.m. -12:45 p.m. Please bring your pantry card. Guests can pick up their bags and a large cart. Restaurant Meals Distribution (Revised Dates) Black Forum of Co-op City will again partner with a local restaurant to provide prepared meals for pantry guests. Distributions are on Fridays in March: 3/4, 3/11 and 3/18. Meals will not be distributed on March 25. The goal is to distribute high-quality fresh meals, while supporting local restaurants during Covid. Dishes are straight from restaurant menus and individually packaged. The meals will rotate each week, but their names will not be published beforehand. Vegan and vegetarian options will not be offered. Guests registered with the

pantry should bring their pantry cards. Please bring sturdy/clean shopping bags. Guests can pick up their monthly food package, if applicable. We would love to continue the program, but that is contingent upon all of us doing our part. Please do not leave any food in the lobbies or laundry rooms. Defensive Driving Class 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. We will inform the public when we resume in person classes. ––D. Illis

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Building 25 Association Wake up, everybody. No more sleeping in bed. That is right, Daylight Saving Time is here again and we will lose an hour of sleep, but gain more sunlight during active hours of the day because our clocks spring forward one hour. Remember to move your clocks ahead from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. tomorrow, especially if you have to punch a clock on Monday morning. Did you know that Hawaii and Arizona are the only two states in the U.S. that do not observe Daylight Saving Time? Due to their locations, there are fewer variations between winter and summer daylight hours so it makes sense to not have Daylight Saving Time in these states. In addition, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands do not participate in Daylight Saving Time for the same reason. We also would like to remind neighbors to attend their building meetings to get to know your neighbors and get information. We wish all neighbors born in March a happy birthday. For those of you who are under the weather, we hope you get better soon. Although restrictions are being lifted regarding Covid-19, you should remember that restrictions have not been lifted in all places. We continue to extend our deepest sympathies to families who have lost loved ones to the pandemic. Our next virtual building association meeting will be held Tuesday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. So, look out for detailed log-in or call-in information notices posted near elevators as we get closer to the meeting date. Remember, residents of Building 25 can always address any comments or concerns by logging onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com. If anyone has problems accessing the building email address, please let us know. We will close with the following in observance of Woman History Month: “In the future there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders.” –Sheryl Sandberg ––Wanda Bailey

African American Association 250,000 Signatures needed: www.PeoplePunch.com (AAACC/Blue Horseshoe Foundation Jobs Training) The African-American Association is working with Blue Horseshoe Foundation to bring a “Ready to Work” jobs training program to Co-op City. Congressman Jamaal Bowman issued a letter to support the Foundation’s application for federal funding of the program which

and economic progress throughout our community. Your help will guarantee funding success. Please sign the change.org petition at www.peoplepunch.com. the program’s success. Women’s History Month: The importance of Gerda Lerner Women’s History Month is an annual month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Beginning in 1978 as “Women’s championed by Gerda Lerner and the National Women’s History Alliance to be recognized as a national week and Gerda Hedwig Lerner (pictured right) was an Austrian-born American historian and women›s history author. Her numerous scholarly publictions include poBlack Like Me

Broun Place Townhouse Association Hi, Broun Place neighbors. Our Grounds staff has begun some of their spring work already. Last week, they were prepping the earth at the base of the trees prior to a big rain storm. Follow the weekly Co-op City Times for the most up to date news on Co-op City events and check the “Combings” column to get notifications of interest to our community and to you. Remember, get your notary lined up as our Income Affidavits require the stamp again. Folks, you should read the resolutions and their status in the process of their being passed or modified. Read them and you will better understand how life goes on here. Also, did you see the information on window guard forms that ran in the Co-op City Times? If you live in a townhouse like Broun or Adler Place, you did not get the forms. If you want window guards and live in a townhouse, you have to go to CSO and inquire. Be careful regarding scams. They have become more common. For example, there are online scams trying to get you, and scare scams telling you a relative is in trouble. We were targeted with an early morning call claiming that our son was hurt, in jail and needing $9,500 in cash for bail. We realized what was going on. The criminals missed their target. Broun Place residents, stop throwing your kitchen garbage bags over the fence and leaving it around the site. Stop leaving bags of used bottles on the pad. Expect accountability when doers are identified. Appreciate our home community and please stop littering. Also, inform deliverers not to drive up on the pedestrian brickwork. Instruct them that they must park in the cul-de-sac. Read the Co-op City Times for the most recent information on Covid-19 mask mandates. Please recognize that many kinds of vaccines are required. They protect from flu, pneumonia, Measles, Whooping Cough and Polio. We do not know their recipe but we do trust them. The data shows the Covid vaccine works, too. Neighbors, encourage getting boosters. Believe and trust the science. We must stop mixing politics and good sense. Check vaccine availability using at: nyc. gov/vaccinefinder, visit nyc.gov/covidvaccine or call 877-VAX-4NYC. Also, seniors, register with the Riverbay “RUOK” Emergency contact programs. This is critical for those living alone or with a chronic ailment. But remember, never give your personal information to anyone before thoroughly checking them out. Find the Co-op City Times online at: issuu.com/cctimes. Sincere hopes that President of the Board of Directors, Mr. Bernie Cylich, recovers 100% from his illness and condolences to the family of Ms. Judith Powell. We send sincere get-well wishes to all neighbors suffering from illness and physical problems. Do not forget, check on your neighbors. Use the Broun Place press release to announce your important events. Keep dancing and better days are ahead! Wakanda forever! ––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

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Something’s Coming? The Ramp is coming? Maybe yes. Maybe no. By now, we’ve heard from pretty much everybody everything that’s wrong with this intended project – the much maligned Hutchinson River Parkway North exit ramp into Section 5. Personally, I think it’s a thirty-million-dollar waste of taxpayer money that will bring us a year (or two) of disruption, destruction and construction for no constructive reason. And, in my opinion, anyone who says otherwise really doesn’t understand the situation and the other one doesn’t live in Section 5! As my Greek grandmother would say, “On a strange derriere, a thousand whacks means nothing.” (I don’t speak Greek so I can’t vouch for the exact translation.) But as I like to say, 99 and 44/100ths percent of us didn’t want this ramp in 2019, 2020, or 2021, and we surely don’t want it now – especially now that the men in the reflective work-gear are measuring up the place. The project wasn’t brought to the community in an effective manner. And though initially, it seemed, there were just two lone voices (mine and Hattie Overman’s) stubbornly shouting The Ramp! The Ramp!, eventually the community started paying attention. At first, we were against The Ramp on general principles. Why aren’t you asking us what WE want?! Have cries of “heck no!” from the community and “Whoa, Nelly” from our legislators, truly fallen on deaf ears? Among all the serious reasons to squelch this project, to avoid: excessive noise and air pollution, traffic jams and accidents, potential damage to our underground infrastructure, and general disruption to our lives; I’d like to focus on one more: The Shared-Use Path. If the project goes forward, the SUP (yes, our really beautiful bike path/walking path has an acronym) would need to be resituated. Instead of hugging the tree line close to Hutchinson River Parkway where the Hutchinson River Parkway East (HRPE) service road nears Bartow Ave., the SUP would need to swing further out – closer to the curve and much closer to the traffic. This is a minor detail that’s not so minor to those walkers and shopping cart or

baby carriage pushers who are accustomed to taking advantage of the shortcut. The parkway is at ground level at the proposed ramp’s starting point. The parkway only starts to rise shortly before it crosses over the Bartow Ave. underpass. The way the ramp architectural plans are currently drawn, the SUP can’t possibly slip under it. It’s planned to dead end at a stop sign. That leaves all those walkers, shopping cart or baby carriage pushers, and bikers to fend for themselves. They’ll be removing the jersey barriers, too. Permanently, I hear. They were put there in the first place to prevent head-on collisions. Those would be the same ugly jersey barrier eyesores we’ve been begging the NYC DOT for years to repair, replace, or at least paint. That was obviously asking too much. But building a $30M ramp… no problem, for the NYS DOT. If this plan goes through, Killer Curve is set to become even more dangerous. Thirteen extra feet would be carved from the curve closest to the Hutchinson River Parkway, giving a little more wiggle room to drivers in that particular area. But the spot under the overpass? The spot where there’s only a one-lane road in either direction? The spot that could really use the extra width? That’s the spot where extra room is physically impossible to provide. And don’t get me started on what would happen whenever the Hutchinson River drawbridge opens! (To Be Continued.) The Ramp is all of Co-op City’s problem. Please continue to fight it with your calls and emails. Please encourage Senator Jamaal Bailey (518-455-2061) and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto (518-4555296) to fight for us. Pester the NYS DOT (718-482-4526) and the Governor’s staff (518 474-8390) with calls to Stop the Ramp. Which Ramp, exactly? BRUCKNER EXPWY-HUTCHINSON PKWY MOBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, BRONX CO., NYC Project ID No. X73127. (Google it in order to send the NYS DOT your email comments.) International Women’s Day. The month of March is Women’s History Month and this past

Tuesday was International Women’s Day. The Friday before, March 4, the community was treated to a most enjoyable and impressive program in recognition and celebration of women. Co-host and JASA Bartow and Einstein Older Adult Centers program director, Ann Moncrieffe, welcomed participants and Zoom attendees alike to the two-hour, second annual IWD event. Once again this year, Ms. Moncrieffe called on the amazing dancer, choreographer, producer, co-host and emcee, Cynthia Dixon, to make sure this women’s tribute – Strength of a Woman – was spectacular. An opening prayer by Carmen Nelson set just the right tone. Next came a lovely performance by flow artist Edna Davoll. Then came the stories. A story of Juana Rosa-Net’s endurance, then a sample of Yvonne Wallace’s poetry, then more stories. Ginette Sangosse’s adventures, District 10 Principal Graciela Abadia’s journey, Postal Executive Debra Jones’ secrets of success. Stories filled with words of wisdom (their own, their mothers’) told with humor and tears. They shared their struggles and their suffering, their accomplishments and their triumphs, with grace. And the dancers! The couldn’t-miss-a-beat-ifthey-tried Older Adults Line Dance Exercisers (Loretta, Betty, Yolanda, Evie, Denise, Cora, Ruby, and Lovely). Congratulations to them! Congratulations to all. Missed the show? Poor you. But you could catch line-dance instructor Dixon and gals at the Einstein Community Center’s room 38 (11 a.m.–12 p.m.) any Wednesday or Friday. Better still, don’t just watch them – join in! Beautiful Section 5. The fencing is down in Section 5. Hallelujah! Head over to the river. Depending on the tide, sometimes it’s just a mud patch but sometimes it’s a little patch of heaven. We get a great view of the water in the wintertime. Let’s get together, Section 5, and grab ourselves some of that great water-view when it’s warm enough to really enjoy it! I canBenefits_Ad_Final_Layout be reached by voice or text at 718-219-2211 Affiliated 1 1/10/22 2:52 PM Page 1 or by email at mpearson@riverbayboard.com.

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Goose Island Seniors A big thank you to all who came to Wind Creek Casino on March 3. We had a wonderful time. Sight & Sound “David” – Tuesday, March 29, Lancaster, PA. Wait list only. Price: $120, 11 a.m. lunch at Golden Corral, 3 p.m. show. All are welcome. First 55 people with $60 deposit. Balance due Wednesday March 16. Proof of Covid vaccination. Mask required. Buses at usual three stops: Einstein Loop, 7:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 7:45 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8 am. Call 718-379-9613 or text 347-847-1941. Washington, DC Easter Weekend Trip – April 15-17, African American Museum and more. Call: (646) 579-1701. Sight and Sound “David” – Thursday, April 28. Call: (646) 579-1701. Patti LaBelle – Sunday, June 19, Mohegan Sun Casino. Call: (646) 579-1701. Indoor Picnic – Friday, April 22, 1 p.m., club room 39. First 60 members only. Call for reservation. Cover dish. Donate food or pay $10 at door. Let’s celebrate spring with a picnic. No wind, ants or mosquitoes. Proof of covid vaccination and one negative test result in 2022. Resort World Casino – Thursday May 12, Monticello, NY. More information soon. 50th Anniversary Party – Eastwood Manor, Tuesday, June 7, 1 p.m. Goose Island members only. Price $75. First 100 members with $40 deposit reservation only. Balance due May 25. Cocktail hour, Caribbean, Spanish, Italian and Southern Cuisine buffet, open bar, prizes and dancing with DJ Paul Roberts. Call 718379-9613. Must show proof of vaccination. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors. 50th Anniversary Trip – Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, NY, Thursday, June 9. All invited. Bus at usual three stops: Einstein Loop, 7:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 7:45 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8 a.m. Coffee, luncheon, line-dancing, Doo-Wop show, bingo and day of fun, all for $92. Choice of Entrées: Roast Loin of Pork, Chicken Parmigiana over Linguine or Flounder Francese, all served with chef’s choice starch and vegetables. A $40 deposit, choice of entree and bus seat selection required when signing up. Balance due May 25. Proof of vaccination. For reservations, call 718-379-9613 or text 347-847-1941. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors. Bingo -– Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:15 p.m. Members only. Admission $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards $0.25 each, up to three cards. Refreshments. Proof of vaccination and mask required. Temperature taken at entrance. To all members: Happy Birthday to all who celebrate in March: Molly Konikoff, Hattie Lucas, Nancy Bisono, Stephen Roberts Sr., Joseph Chin, Vassie Middleton, Vivian Werner, Lourdes Lopez, Michelle Rosenthal, Liz Pelaez, Lillian Friedman, Ben Carter and Pearl Applewhite. Birthday cake, Wednesday, March 16, during Bingo at 2 p.m. Sick and Shut-in – Ella Thorne misses everyone and sends her love. Mary Pilla sends her love. Call her at (718) 753-1816. Our club is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475 at Section 5 Center, phone (718) 379-9613. We are open. You may call Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Tue. & Thu., 1 p.m.-6 p.m.; Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6 p.m.-8 p.m., or call/text Stephen, (347) 847-1941. Email goose.island@optonline.net. ––Stephen Roberts, Sr.

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

Daryl Johnson

Don’t Steal and Deal Some thieves have taken stealing items from a store to a very bad level. So, now, they’re hooking up with other thieves to go into stores, steal, and run out with as many items as possible. Thereafter, they’re going online and selling those stolen items. And, you know what? They’re making big money. Arrests? Prosecution? Well, unfortunately, they know that they’re going to be right back on the street. Stealing – Big Time Sometimes, you can read a story about a theft and then think that a store might have a small problem. However, as you continue reading this viewpoint, you’ll see that we have major problems in many places with people ripping off stores in a terrible way. For instance, the situation with thieves stealing items out of stores in Manhattan is way beyond horrible. In fact, there are videos of people going into some those bags with every single thing that they can steal. Then, without a care in the world, they’re walking out of those stores as if nothing happened. For instance, on 50th Street and 8th Avenue, thieves cleaned out a Rite Aid store on several occasions. The store then had to close on February 8, 2022. Thereafter, a published report stated that thieves stole more than $200,000 worth of merchandise during the previous two months. Security? Yes, the store had security. However, their managers allegedly did not want them to confront or engage the thieves. In February 2022, at the Westchester Mall in White Plains, two people allegedly went into a Louis Vuitton store and stole several bags Then, they ran off after some workers and customers tried to stop them. Security? Um, let’s just say that a security guard was at the scene. a pricey Soho boutique. Thereafter, they stole almost $50,000 worth of merchandise and fought with a se-

curity guard. In Co-op City, some thieves have gone into our stores and have stolen merchandise. For instance, thieves were stealing a lot of merchandise from a store in the Bartow Mall. Then, they would just walk out of the store. In Dreiser, some adults used to go into a deli store. And, just recently, some youths were seen with several bags of chips as they ran out of another store in the Dreiser Mall. Then, the Co-op City Times recently reported some alleged thefts that occurred here. So, do you think that we have a theft problem here? Absolutely! Therefore, I want to encourage everyone here to please think about our community before you decide to steal something from a store or from anyone. Ask yourself if this is the right thing to do? Would you want someone to steal something from you? If the answer is no, then don’t steal anything from anyone. Now, as you’ll see, criminal acts against the victims can be disappointing, troublesome, and very sad. To start, let’s take a scenario and see what’s actually going on here. Similar to the above crimes, let’s say that you had a store and you spent about $20,000 on new merchandise. Then, you see some people walk bags with your merchandise. Next, they get loud and So, what would you do? Would you call the police? If yes, then, would you think that the crime that the thieves committed should require jail time? On the other hand, how would you feel if the thieves were arrested, processed, and released back into your community within hours of their crime? Moreover, how would you feel if you heard that the criminal actions of the thieves were going to be downgraded to lesser crimes? Now, do you see a problem here? If yes, then, let’s see if we can support our businesses and not steal from them. Also, can we teach our children about

bad association? Can we teach our children to not steal from anyone? Can we help our children to see the importance of education, studying, good behavior, and doing their best in school? If yes, then we know that we’re preparing a good and solid foundation for children to grow on. Summer Jobs – Deadline is April 22, 2022 Recently, Mayor Adams announced that the summer youth program for this year will be expanded to include 100,000 jobs for young people, ages 1424. Adams then indicated that he wants our minority other youths. So, he wants his city agencies to hire more minority youths. Now, is there a possibility that your son or daughter can meet the right people that can help them with a possible career? If yes, then let’s get our youths prepared right now to go to work this summer. First thing, please go online with your son or daughter and Thereafter, please sit them down and teach them the importance of showing good and appropriate conduct on a job. Can you teach them the importance of doing very good work? The quality moments that you spend on training your children now to become good and responsible adults will last with them forever. Close Let’s make our community better by never stealing anything from anyone and by setting a good example here. Also, let’s help our children to become good and responsible adults. God is good!!! Thank you. Contact Information Please do not send a letter to me at this time. However, you can send an email to me at: djohnson@ riverbayboard.com. 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.

Church of the New Vision Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God the Father for His abundant mercy towards us as His people through Jesus Christ the very demonstration of God’s Love towards humanity. –John 3:16. As we celebrate Jesus Christ, the very demonstration of God’s Love towards humanity (John 3:16), let us continue to be thankful and grateful for the blessings we have received. May you and your family have a happy and healthy New Year. The Church of the New Vision and Pastors Kenneth and Deborah Hodge welcome you to worship with us. Our verse for 2022 is: (Isaiah 54:17) “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment, you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me, say the Lord.” has reopened. There is one service at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday School will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Masks are required and temperatures will be taken. Welcome back. Services can also be viewed on YouTube after 1:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study starts at 7:00 p.m. The Conference Line Number: (646) 769-9900, Access Code: 3099388. Once prayer has begun, please mute your phone so all can hear with clarity. Sunday, March 6th Service Theme: “God Took Our Punishment.” Scripture: (Romans 3:21-26) “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God.”

Church of the New Vision extends our deepest sympathies and prayers to the grieving families. May God grant you the strength, comfort and peace

of the New Vision, you can be a participant in this 50th Golden Anniversary Fundraiser with your

The Lord has blessed Church of the New Vision for the past 50 years and through it all we are still here in unity by God’s grace – abiding in faith, hope and love. Because a small group of believers saw a need and had a mission to move forward in unity with a purpose, Church of the New Vision was established November 12, 1972 in the Co-op City community located in Section 5. Today, as members, visitors, ministries and friends of the Church

to Church of the New Vision and note: 50th Golden Anniversary. We thank you for your contributions, (Malachi 3:10). Our mailing address is: Church of New Vision, P.O. Box 75-3037, Einstein Station, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. May the Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Love of God be with you all. Amen. ––Brenda Brown

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Bartow

Fri., March 18

Thurs., March 17

Wed., March 16

Tues., March 15

Mon., March 14

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

No Events

Einstein

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Line Dance w/Ellie, In-person, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45. Arthritis Exercise Class w/Damion, In-person, Rm. 45, 11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Health & Wellness Support Group, 10-11 a.m. Virtual. Stay Well Exercise w/Denise 10:00-11:00 a.m., Rm. 2

Arts with Laura, 10 a.m.12 p.m. via Zoom and phone. Must call or email to register: 929-399-1387. Health & Wellness w/Ann 10-11 a.m.

Bereavement w/Dorine 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Must call or email to register: 929-399-1387. Zoom Smartphone & Tablet Class, 2-3 p.m. Dial in #: 1-646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 889-6644-6693 Passcode: Bartow Arts with Laura 10 a.m.-12 p.m., via Zoom and phone. Must call or

email to register: 929-3991387.

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

Stretch and Tone w/Ola Rm. 38, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. In-person. Bodies in Motion w/Ola 11 a.m.-12 p.m., In-person Line Dance w/Cynthia Rm. 45, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Arthritis Exercise Class w/ Damion, every Thurs., 11 a.m. -12 p.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 986 0021 6442, Passcode: 573762.

Dreiser

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

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

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Beef Meatballs w/ Marinara, Spaghetti, California Blend Vegetables Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

Eggplant and Lentil Curry Bowtie Pasta Steamed Carrots

Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m. Meeting ID: 992 Oven Fried 3169 6108, Passcode: 503637; Dial-in: Chicken 1-929-205-6099; Virtual & In-person Toasted Egg BarComputer Learning Zoom meeting w/ ley w/Mushroom Ralph, 6 p.m. Dial-in: 929-205-6609, and Onion Meeting ID: 936 8132 9040, Passcode: Vegetable 259554, virtual only. Ratatouile Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Tues. Whole Wheat 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2 Bread Digital Photography Class Fresh Fruit In-person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tai-Chi, In-person, 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 and Juice

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

Jerk Chicken Rice and Beans Braised Collard Greens

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

Spanish Style Beef Stew Baked Red Potato Wedges Steamed Broccoli

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

Line Dancing w/Ellie 11 a.m.-12 Moroccan Salmon Brown Rice Rolled Sliced p.m., Dreiser Loop Senior Center, Rm. 2. Must wear mask and main- Green Bean Saute Corned Beef Irish Whole Wheat Cabbage tain social distance during class. Bread Boiled Potatoes Fresh Fruit Cupcake Spanish Class, In-person, and Juice 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

. Please call 718-320-2066 for an appointment. NEW: Deluxe Motor Coach bus transportation to discount shopping at Woodbury Common Outlets. Enjoy a delicious luncheon at Longhorn’s Restaurant. Choice of sirloin steak, chicken marsala or seafood cakes, served with side dishes, dessert, beverage, coffee, tea, taxes and gratuities included. Pick-ups: Bartow (in front of Library), 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser (in front of hardware store), 8:45 a.m., and Einstein Loop in (front of community cen-

Are you a senior who wants to give back to your peers? As a Health Coach, you will present wellness programs to older adults. By volunteering your time, you can impact the lives of others in as little as 90 minutes per week. Deliver Health Workshops to help others in the community and get GIFT CARDS. For further info., please call or email: Julissa Reynoso, 646-946-1252, jreynoso@jasa.org;

Art Class w/Dmitry 1:00-3:00 p.m. Meditative Moments (Meditation Class), 9-10 a.m., Rm. 2

Rosemary Chicken Potato Kugel Roasted Zucchini Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit and Juice

Homemade Coconut Breaded Tilapia Rice Pilaf Normandy Blend

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

*Menu subject to change without notice. Alternate Kosher Meals are also available Bartow Center (929) 399-1394 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

or Laura Brea, 646-982-8254, lbrea@jasa.org. 9-11 a.m. Zoom meeting. Dial-in number: 929-205-6099. Meeting ID: 920 9563 1147, Passcode: 024057. – 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Third Thurs. of every month. Dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 991 1390 5105, Passcode: 170462. – (Smart devices and computer), Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting: Dialin number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 862 5043 9695, Passcode: 896989. , in collaboration with Community Health Navigator Program, presents a six-week Chronic Pain Management workshop that will meet virtually every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. Meeting dates are March 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7. Please email amoncrieffe@ jasa.org to register for this activity.

Bartow on Asch Loop near the Library.

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

will resume. Meeting place: Asch Loop near the library.

Wed., 4-5 p.m. Dial-in number: 929-2056099, Meeting ID: 882 1866 2627, Passcode: 093787. Dreiser, Room 2. Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. 2049 Bartow Ave., JASA main

Einstein, Rms. 45 and 49.

Wed., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.,

(2 tests per box) neath the library, Monday, March 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

yard at the Bartow Center.

will resume in the court-

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

Leslie Peterson

Critical Discourse and Peaceful Demonstration ing safe, following recommended guidelines and, at this time, doing what is in their best interest regarding wearing masks when outdoors. Like anything, I am sure it will take some time for folks to feel totally comfortable but we I have been listening and reading various articles

Code Section 12-126 and that retirees will only pay one deductible for the calendar year. If you requested the revised book (Dates should

doctor may request. The bottom line is everyone must decide what is

and whether they are at the correct location. That being said, while our infrastructure is aging,

NOT be charged the $191.57 as

mean you love your “country” or “home” any less? citizen in a democracy,” “What does it take to be a

is in Community Districts 1 through 7 in Manhattan. Upgrades

offered, there is nothing to do, you will be moved to

ets. There are details that Management must consider tion. If you want to listen to the hearing held in October concern about the inconvenience, health and well-being of our community At times, we were told, “This and let them know your thoughts. It’s an election year; City Retirees: On March 3, 2022, the Judge hear-

Council Calendar and look under the Committee on Civil Service and Labor. It’s a long hearing but very informative. Local Law 126: Beginning January 1, 2022 this

case lifted the injunction stating retirees shall have the

feasible. Summer Youth Employment: during the summer, learn and earn. If you are interested and want more information about the Summer Youth

“When you have decided what you believe, what you feel must be done, have the courage to standalone and be counted.” –Eleanor Roosevelt

Plan the city was going to enroll them in and if they do, the City is prohibited from passing along any costs to the New York City retirees’ current plan as provided by the New York City Administrative

Traditional Synagogue The synagogue will be celebrating Purim on March 17. The Megillah reading will begin at 11 a.m., followed by an Italian luncheon. The cost is $20.00 and advanced reservations are required. Please call Marilyn Sherman at (347) 449-5005. Due to lack of interest, the March 16th Purim night services will not be held. The synagogue will be serving a hot Kiddush meal after Sabbath morning services. Saturday morning services will start at 10 a.m. The requirement for wearing a mask and social distancing will be strictly enforced during all synagogue services. General Information The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of 27B. It is

other members who will be celebrating their birthday in March. Please send me your name and I will add it to the list.

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to join worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A. All services are held online until further notice. Call-in #: 720-740-9746, Access Code: 8876631. Services are held every Sunday morning at 11 a.m.. Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Fridays: Prayer and Bible study will be held starting at 7:30 p.m. Focus: Grace is divine power that causes the heart to rejoice and reflects in the lives of those who find favor with God. “And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.” –Acts 4:33 The promises of God are given by His grace. Peter explained that the outcome of God’s grace working in our lives is the giving of great and precious promises. “Simon Peter, a servant, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Savior Jesus Christ. “Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, according as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory

and virtue: “Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” –II Peter 1:1-4 At a glance, we may credit these promises to God’s power, but a closer examination of scripture reveals that all scriptural promises are ultimately the result of God’s grace. Apart from his grace, we would not receive any promises from God. It should not be a strange thing for one who has experienced the grace of God to ask for more. Although there are several means of obtaining more grace, one way is through seeking a greater knowledge of Jesus Christ from the study of his word. Grace allowed us to enjoy God’s unmerited favor, and gave us a gift that we did not deserve. This is the true love of God that supersedes the love of human as (John 3:16) stated: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” His love towards us is so strong that He was willing to give up his life for us. 1st Corinthians 13:4 speaks of charity suffers long, and is kind, charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself and is not puffed up. It is important that we try to love one another just as God loves us, love is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil. (1st John 4:8) states: “He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.” Our contact #: 717-324-0334. ––Rev. R. Sibblies

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, St. Joseph’s Church has suspended services until further notice. However, we continue to worship via teleconference on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Father Johnson also conducts daily weekday services at noon. You are invited to participate in these services by calling 1-425-436-6344, Access Code: 509 898, followed by the # sign. Fundraising Cake Sale The Episcopal Church Women of St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church is having a Cake Sale on Saturday, March 26, starting at noon. Please come down and join us for this event. Buy and take home some of our delicious baked goodies!! Grace and Peace! ––M. Chambers

Beware of Telephone Scammers If you receive a telephone call demanding immediate payment using a pre-paid card, wire transfer or bitcoin, even if your Caller ID identifies a legitimate business, HANG UP and report the call. Do not divulge personal information such as Social Security number, bank account number, date of birth or any other information. Be smart, be safe!

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 in person at 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Masks are required and temperatures will be taken. The 11:00 a.m. service is also available on Zoom using the following information: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9623430102, or Zoom Telephone Conference Line: (646) 568-7788, Conference ID: 962 343 0102, Password: 788175#. The Free Call Conference dial-in number is 857357-0254, the Access Code is 660065. Adult Sunday School is held at 9:15 a.m. and is also available on the Free Conference line: 857-3570254, Access Code: 660065#. Young Teens Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m. and Junior Sunday School is held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study classes are held on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the Zoom/ Free Call Conference Line shown above.

Thursday Prayer Warriors is held at noon. You can join using the Free Conference Call.com Line: 857-357-0254, PIN: #660065. Friday Prayer is held on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. You can join using the Free Conference Call.com Line. Friday Evening Prayer Service is held at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join using the Free Conference Call.com line shown above. Tomorrow at our 11 a.m. service, the Trustee and Diaconate Ministry will have celebratory service. Min. Algernon Quattlebaum will be the guest speaker. The com n Sunday, April 24, during the 11:00 a.m. service. All are invited to this celebratory service. The Scholarship Ministry is going to Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands and Black Hills of South Dakota on August 12 for 11 days and 10 nights and they are inviting you to travel with them. Price per person, based on double occupancy, is $1,225, which includes 18 meals, 10 breakfasts, eight dinners and

motorcoach transportation. You will have 10 nights lodging including four consecutive nights in South Dakota. There is currently a waitlist. You may contact Sister Claudette Cutlar Day at 718-379-0541 or Sister Brenda Robinson at 718-671-1271 for additional information or to be placed on the waitlist. Please keep each other in prayer and be wise in your decisions. Please continue to wear your masks, practice social distancing and stay safe! “God will strengthen us as we continue to travel through this storm. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” –Psalm 46:1 The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. ––Hattie L. Lucas

Newsong Church God loves you! I want you to read that again but slower this time. Who are we talking about? God. The creator of all things, the all-knowing, all-powerful, everywhere present three-in-one God of the Bible. What does He do? He Loves. God does not just love; He is love. His nature and essence are love. He demonstrates and pours out love. Who does He love? You! Yes, I am talking to you! You who have not been to church in years. You who think that you are all alone and that nobody cares. You who think that God has forgotten about you or abandoned you because of your life choices. Yes, God loves you! No matter what your past looks like, you need to know that God loves you. He has a plan for you. He already knows everything about you and He still loves you, but He wants you to get to know Him! Do not let another Sunday go by without getting to know Him a little better. Now if only there was a church around here where a person like you could go and take your next step with God. About Us Newsong Church is a life-giving church right here

in Co-op City! We love God, we love people and we love demonstrating that love through serving others! No matter what you have been through or where you come from, you are welcome here. Join us for Sunday worship and see why God’s family is no ordinary family. Check us out, we are located at 135 Einstein Loop! Sunday Worship Experience Our Sunday worship experience starts with celebration. Colossians 3:16 says, “Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” That is our goal every Sunday! Our Adult Worship Experience starts every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in Room 45. Newsong Deaf Church That is right. We are happy to announce that we have an adult ASL worship experience for the deaf and hearing impaired in our community! The singing, the message, the fellowship, everything is in American Sign Language and designed to help you connect with God in your own language! Our Adult Deaf Worship Experience starts every Sunday

morning at 11 a.m. in Room 38. Kidsong Kids are important to us, so we have created a place where they can learn about Jesus on their level. Every Sunday, pre-k through sixth-grade children experience safe, age-appropriate environments where the Bible is taught in a creative and relevant way. Kidsong starts every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in Room 49. Against The Flow A.T.F. is Newsong’s student ministry. Today’s middle and high school students will lead the next generation of the church and change the world. At A.T.F., our goal is to graduate students into a lifetime of following Jesus. A.T.F. meets every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. in Room 49. For more information about Newsong Church: Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org YouTube: Newsong Church NYC Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @NewsongBX ––Pastor Mike Tolone

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