Co-op City Times 04/09/2022 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 57 No. 15

Saturday, April 9, 2022

Shareholders Push Back Against Building of Northbound Hutch Exit in Section Five BY P.M. CAMPBELL

On Wednesday, April 5, a contingent of about 29 Co-op residents traveled to the state capital in Albany to protest the construction of a ramp in Section 5. At 8:30 a.m., the travelers met Riverbay Board President Bernard Cylich and boarded the bus outside of the Bartow Mall. While breakfast refreshments were being distributed, he announced that they were “gothat exit ramp, especially the removal of those life-saving barriers that have been (Continued on page 4)

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BY ROZAAN BOONE

Five seats on the Riverbay Board of Directors are up this year and shareholders interested in running for the Board are advised to contact the 2022 Election Committee for an election package containing documents that must be executed and returned by the deadline this coming Monday, April 11, 2022. Prospective candidates requesting election packets may contact the Election Committee by sending an email to Riverbay2022Election@riverbaycorp. com, attn. Director Francine Reva Jones, chair, of (Continued on page 2)

Riverbay Admin. Offices & Community Centers to Reopen April 18

Co-op City shareholders, led by Riverbay Board President Bernard Cylich, travelled to Albany this week to send a clear message to Governor Kathy Hochul to stop construction of the northbarriers that protects against head-on collisions.

See page 12 for more photos. Photo by P.M. Campbell

Section Five Concrete

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2021 Income As shareholders are now aware, this year’s Income The Riverbay Finance department will be offerMonday, April 18, when the community centers reopen to the public. More details will be available in next week’s Co-op City Times. In the meantime, JASA Senior Services has announced availability of notaries on the following days: (Continued on page 2)

be open to respond to all shareholders’ inquiries and any other concerns that they may have. However, the payment window will not be in operation for now. We encourage shareholders to continue to drop their carrying charge payments in the drop boxes located and Einstein community centers, or continue to make online payments at gozego.com. So far, about 46% of shareholders are currently paying online. This a 106% increase from the pre-Covid utilization. The drop boxes will remain open 7 days a week 24/7. These methods of payment will help to minimize the

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

NYC Mayor Eric Adams extended the mask mandate this week for children under 5 while the city as a whole deals with a new Omicron subvariant. Mayor Adams originally said he would lift the mask mandate for young children on April 4 if Covid-19 rates remained low, but due to a recent increase in the city’s infection rates, the Mayor decided to extend the mandate.

The Riverbay Administrative Offices, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, and the three community centers in Co-op City will reopen to the public on Monday, April 18, 2022. In the Bartow Center, the Finance; Parking, Leasing & Storage; Risk Management and Safety departments, as well as CCPD, CSO #2 and the Co-op City Times will once again resume full on-site services – with occupancy restrictions – which will be

New York State Department of Transportation reported to Riverbay Management earlier this Killer Curve in Section Five would be temporarily ing and resurfacing. The work is expected to last about a week after which the barriers would be restored. However, as of press time yesterday, it appears the barriers may have been moved over, essentially widening the roadway a bit. Nevertheless, drivers and pedestrians are adand to exercise caution as work continues in the area. Slow down and follow directions of DOT Pedestrian should use the sidewalks and crosswalks to safely navigate the streets. Remember to stand back a safe distance from the curb as you wait to cross the street. Photo by Rozaan Boone

Shareholders are encouraged to call to make appointments with bookkeepers ahead of time so they can be attended to quickly and effectively. Shareholders and other visitors are reminded that since Covid-19 is still a health risk, especially to those who are elderly and immunocompromised, all visitors covering both their mouth and nose, and observe social distancing. We reserve the right to remove anyone who refuses to comply with Riverbay’s face mask The well-being of cooperators and employees is our paramount concern. We are happy to be at a point where we can once again provide direct services, however, we will continue to take every precaution to keep everyone safe as we navigate these unprecedented times. Thank you for your cooperation. ––Riverbay Management

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Board Election ––––––––––– (Continued from page 1) the 2022 Election Committee. Election packages can also be picked up from the Public Safety window in the Bartow Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. The election package contains the Statement of Interest, a document acknowledging the candidate received a copy of the 2022 Election Rules and agrees to abide by those rules, and authorization to the Riverbay Legal department to perform a background check. These documents must be completed and returned to the 2022 Election Committee either by email to Riverbay2022Election@riverbaycorp.com, or by hand delivering the package, addressed to the Riverbay 2022 Election Committee, to Public Safety headquarters in the Bartow Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 by the deadline on or before April 11, 2022. “Now is your opportunity to become a Riverbay Board director,” said Director Francine Reva Jones, chair of the 2022 Election Committee. “If you are up for the challenge, you may obtain a Candidate Packet from CCPD in the Bartow Community Center. You must complete and submit the Statement of Intent by Monday, April 11, 2022. Being that Covid-19 and/or the variants are still around, there will be no petition signing this year.” This year, the terms of Riverbay Board Directors Monique Coleman, Francine Reva Jones, Michelle Marbury, Mary Pearson and Rod Saunders are expiring. Director Jones has announced she is not seeking re-election to the Board. She is serving as this year’s Election Committee chair. Director Coleman was sworn in to serve on the Board in October 2021 to complete the unexpired term of Cheryl Jenkins who resigned due to personal obligations. Director Coleman must now run in this year’s election for the chance to remain on the Board, according to the Riverbay Corporation By-laws. Corporation can run to serve on the Riverbay Board of Directors. Only one resident shareholder per unit may run as a candidate or serve as a Board director at a time. Candidates must not be indebted to Riverbay Corporation on the date they are certiRiverbay Corporation throughout the election period and until sworn in, if elected. The 2022 Election Rules state that a candidate “shall not be indebted to Riverbay for purposes of this rule if their monthly carrying charges and maintenance are fully Additionally, prospective candidates may not hold a political party position or public a crime against the Corporation, must not have been removed from the Corporation’s which the Election Committee in its sole discretion deems to be adverse to the best Sitting Board directors must continue to live in Co-op City while serving on the Board. The Riverbay Board of Directors approved the 2022 Election Rules and Schedule at a Board meeting held on Tuesday, March 29, setting the date of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to take place virtually and, if possible, in-person, on Monday, May petition period has been cancelled to limit face-to-face interactions. Once all prospective candidates return their election package on April 11, the Election Committee and Riverbay Legal and Finance departments will conduct their candidates who will be running in this year’s Board election will then be announced Co-op City Times, also the issue date of three election statements and a free ¼ page election ad expressing their views on issues relevant to the community and the Riverbay Board as they compete to win the support of their fellow shareholders to serve on the Riverbay Board of Directors. The second Election Supplement will be published in the Co-op City Times on In addition to the Election Supplements, the candidates will participate in three Candidates’ Forums which fellow shareholders will be invited to attend in-person,

mittee will set the rules governing conduct and decorum at the forums and they will be emphasized at the outset of each forum. Appropriate campaign behavior is also laid out in Section D & E of the election rules. time, the Election Committee and its counsel, Jeff Buss, will answer questions the candidates may have regarding the rules. This year’s voting period will begin on Monday, May 2, 2022 when the Annual Meeting is held, and close at 9 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2022. Providing the election does not have to be extended because the quorum is not met, the election results in a virtual Webex

Thursday, May 26, and the newly elected Board directors will be sworn in to begin credible challenges to the election. The 2022 Election Committee chair has been underscoring the importance of shareholders participating in the annual Board election process for the last several weeks in her Director’s viewpoints. “The 2022 Election Committee members expect you to get involved and to vote them, you can submit an ‘abstain’ vote. In this way, you will still be eligible to win a voting incentive prize. It will also help us reach the one-third quorum that we need.” The Election Committee chair stressed, nevertheless, that shareholders who read the Co-op City Times and visit the Riverbay website, coopcitynyc.com, will in the residential buildings, townhouses and community center bulletin boards. (Continued from page 1)

pointment. Free notary service is also available, by appointment only, at Assemblyman

must also bring either their completed 2021 New York State tax return, or, if they

Co-op City website at coopcitynyc.com. Go to Resources on the Home page and scroll down to “Finance.” Also, coming soon to the website is an electronic online. Stay tuned!

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White House Extends Federal Student Loan Relief Until August BY BRANDON ORTIZ Federal student loan borrowers will have at least four

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

Dreiser Testing Center Closed

The Dreiser COVID testing location, 105 Dreiser Loop, has been closed and is no longer available.

SYEP Deadline

The application deaadline 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 legally allowed to work in the US. Internet access is required to participate in SYEP. Those who qualify should inform their provider if they do not have an internet connected device including a smart phone, iPad, or computer. For more information about SYEP, please contact NYC Community Connect at (800) 2464646. To complete an application online, visit www.nyc.gov/dycd.

paperwork, or a health care professional can assist you on board.

Masks Mandatory in Co-op City Common Areas Shareholders, help protect yourself, family members and your neighbors, especially those who are elderly. Please, wear a face mask while in the common areas, including elevators, laundry rooms, stairways, hallways, lobbies, community centers and garages. In addition, shareholders and their guests must observe social distancing. No more than four people per elevator ride or in a laundry room simultaneously. Masks must be worn properly, covering both your mouth and nose. Failure or refusal to wear a mask when approached by a CCPD $50 Community Fine.

economic hardship, and delinquencies and defaults could

lowing President Biden’s decision to extend the pause on loan repayments. The pause was set to expire on May 1, 2022 but the President announced an extension on Wednesday citing a continued need to buy more time for federal student loan borrowers. Payments are now put on hold “through August 31,” according to the President. Notably, lenders who have private student loans are not included in the current forgiveness program and would need

said in a statement released on Wednesday. Former President Donald Trump initially enacted the pause on federal student loan repayments in March of 2020. Since that time, roughly 37 million borrowers have saved

As a review of how the pause on student loan repayment works, borrowers will not incur any penalties should they choose to withhold their payments from now until August 31, 2022. Additionally, the interest rate on federal loans will be set at 0% until the current August deadline. Individuals should also keep in mind that they have the option to continue paying toward the principal of their loan. Payments on defaulted loans are paused until August 31,

“Canceling a meaningful amount of student debt will

nished to pay outstanding defaulted loan payments. When the pause on payments ends, those who have been taking advantage can expect a notice at least three weeks before their next payment is due, according to the Federal

analysis by the Federal Reserve. President Biden has not indicated whether this latest loan Some members of Congress are asking the President to extend the pause until the end of the year and consider some

ness, or invest in their retirement. More broadly, canceling student debt would add tens of billions of dollars in GDP growth,” members of Congress said in a letter last week to President Biden. ing the pause on federal student loan repayments. Certain Congress members worry about how the U.S. economy and taxpayers are being affected both now and in the future. culating that lure victims into paying for services to help

ment amount and next due date. tional emergency, we are still recovering from the pandemic and the unprecedented economic disruption it caused. If ysis of recent data from the Federal Reserve suggests that

Covid Testing Van

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

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Begin Preparing for AC Season ner. Some shareholders encounter convector leaks due to condensate or dirt and/or debris build up in the convector trays which result in In preparation for this year’s AC season, shareholders are encouraged to Google “water rently available on the market. These devices are easy to install, utilize wireless technology and can be paired with your smart phone to send a text and email alert when a leak occurs in your apartment. Some shareholders have reported to

apartments. More shareholders are therefore ––Riverbay Management

scams that target student borrowers can be found online here: studentaid.gov/resources/scams. Individuals looking for more information on the extension

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All children younger than 5 years old who are in a daycare or preschool program will have to continue wearing their mask for at least another week. “We’re seeing a slight uptick and we want to be prepared, not panic,” Mayor rise in cases that we’re seeing, as slight as they are, our plans were to take a week to assess the numbers before removing masks for two to four-years-old.” Masks are still optional for other NYC public school students 5 years and Masking rules for certain settings citywide still remain in effect regardless of a person’s vaccination status. These areas include: public transportation vehicles, taxis, healthcare facilities, nursing homes, correctional facilities, homeless shelters and daycare centers. The city’s private sector vaccine mandate, one that requires all municipal Covid-19, still remains in effect too. Not all New Yorkers agree with the city’s mask requirement for younger children. In fact, the mandate is currently facing legal opposition. Last week, a Staten Island judge ruled in favor of parents suing to have the city mask mandate for younger children eliminated. That decision was shortly reversed later in the day when an appeals court judge granted the city’s mandate a stay. Michael Chessa, an attorney representing the parents suing the city over the mask mandate, indicated a plan to challenge the appeals court judge’s ruling. “I have until Monday, April 11, to get in my opposition, my motions to say the stay is not necessary,” Chessa told ABC7 News. “If we win the stay, then our win and the toddler mask mandate is void and unenforceable.” subvariant, BA.2.

to rise over the next few weeks, and it’s likely that over these weeks, we will The commissioner also assured parents that the city will remove the mask “We’re looking for the earliest opportunity to do this safely, and we can assure you that day is coming for your children. But for now, we want to keep an eye on this latest uptick to ensure that our youngest New Yorkers remain safe, as we see an increase in cases due to the more infectious BA.2 subvariant. As age group, in line with wider community spread, usually lagging by a couple -

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having advocated for the barriers back then. affect them, and they shared their opinions. Wanda from Building 29 in Section a nearby building. Ray, a college senior from Section 5 who suffers from re-

“BA.2 is more transmissible, and this is the most transmissible variant we have World Health fer a similar level of protection compared to other strains of the Covid-19 virus.

pollution and, in turn, more asthma” and that with issues of head-on collisions, Hill, Boston Road and even Flushing because of the Q50. Not just Co-op City, it can be as far away as Queens that can be affected.” New York State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto welcomed the group in Albany, and escorted them into the Rockefeller complex, through security to -

in the coming weeks.

cials, planned this trip to Albany, sent notices, and delivered letters, he reported, “still we didn’t get an answer.” Mr. Cylich went on to describe how he received “a phone call from the New York State department of transportation” sending apologies and regards from the governor saying that while she doesn’t have a concrete schedule that she would like to meet on Thursday to have further discussions. said, “saved the day.” He also congratulated the travelers because they “made “took time out to contact and made sure the transportation commissioner was going to contact us.” The community remains hopefully that progress will continue along this front.

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Co-op City Tennis Club Tennis, anyone? The NY Junior Tennis League free tennis instructions for children will begin on Monday, April 25. The after-school program is from 3-6 p.m. for children ages 5 to 18. Classes will be held at the Truman HS outdoor tennis courts beThe winter program was a big success. Thanks to the parents who made the to tennis.

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In the citywide competition held at Cary Leeds Tennis Club, winners from ––Lorraine Alexander

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Co-op City Times of our quality of life in our community. Pay attention to

many challenges. The extended period was lengthy and

Politics is something far too many people shy away from; the reality is, politics determines the policies which

to start the Gallery Session, the microphones failed, there was a brief delay, and numerous shareholders walked out of the meeting. I do not understand how folks are so impa-

critical role in organizing, informing and engaging shareholders. The lack of participation in community affairs is directly related to the strength of each building association.

accept the recommendations from other shareholders and

election. We agreed to participate in theory when we all fewer and fewer shareholders see the need to do so, why?

be helpful for shareholders to take better care of our apartmaintain and repair, we should not expect anything free. or that regarding repairs in apartments. The infrastructure

disease. It is truly up to all of us who understand and are the naysayers.

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There are some who may disagree, but there are many more We can all agree if we take care of our community, it munity; stop smoking marijuana in the tot lots, greenways,

stop; do not bring your friends and family here to use our laundry rooms, hangout in the hallways and disrespect our

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Street Milling at Broun Place

Better Business Bureau Scam Alert

This Phishing Scam Looks Like a Receipt for an iPhone You Didn’t Buy

New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) began street milling in Section 2 in Co-op City this week. As reported last week, this work takes place during daytime hours and streets are closed to thru traffic and parking while work is ongoing. In photo above, Department of Transportation personnel and contractors operate heavy equipment used in street milling operations in Broun Place. In two to three weeks, DOT workers will return to Section 2 to repave the streets. Photo by Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Public Safety Blotter March 27 – April 2, 2022

March 27 – 120 Einstein Loop CCPD responded to a call of a suspicious person in the stairwell. Upon investigation, the male who was sleeping was placed under arrest for Trespassing. The male also had an active warrant and was processed through Manhattan Court. March 28 – 2061 Bartow Avenue CCPD responded to Rite Aid for possible shoplifting with two persons detained. Upon investigation by CCPD, no crime had occurred and both persons left Rite Aid. Nothing further to report. 2099 Asch Loop A cooperator reported returning to his vehicle and discovering the catalytic converter removed. CCPD and NYPD were notified and are investigating. March 29 – 99 Carver Loop A cooperator reported returning to her vehicle and observing the catalytic converter removed. CCPD and NYPD were notified and are investigating. Opposite 120 Co-op City Blvd. While on routine patrol, CCPD observed the gate where the contractors’ trucks are parked opened and unsecured. The location was searched for unauthorized persons with negative results. The gate was secured by CCPD. March 30 – 100 Debs Place A cooperator reported persons loitering on the 8th floor stairwell. CCPD responded but the subjects were gone on arrival. CCPD will monitor the condition. Rear of 100 Alcott Place A non-resident reported returning to his parked vehicle and observing the tires slashed by an unknown in-

dividual. The owner was advised to also notify NYPD of the incident. March 31 – 140 Benchley Place A cooperator reported a package removed from in front of his apartment door by an unknown individual. The merchant confirmed delivery. March 31 – 120 Aldrich Street A cooperator reported an unknown individual removing his cell phone from his parked vehicle without his authority or permission. The owner was advised to also report the theft to NYPD. April 01 – 920 Co-op City Blvd. CCPD responded to the roof landing to investigate a report of a person sleeping. A canvas of the roof and basement by CCPD was conducted with negative results. 140 Asch Loop CCPD assisted NYPD with a cooperator in distress who damaged the exterior of the elevator and threatened a project manager with a hammer. The resident was placed under arrest and issued Community Complaints for Anti-Social Behavior and Defacing Riverbay Property. April 02 – 2067 Bartow Avenue (parking lot) A cooperator reported returning to her parked vehicle and she observing the front passenger window broken and her purse which was left in plain sight removed by an unknown individual. CCPD and NYPD were notified and CCPD is investigating. 99 Carver Loop A cooperator reported returning to her vehicle and observing the passenger side window broken with the air bag and change purse missing. CCPD and NYPD were notified and are investigating.

This phishing scam looks like an honest mistake, but it’s not. BBB Scam Tracker is getting reports of phony emails that appear to be receipts for a new iPhone that you didn’t buy. Scammers are hoping you’ll panic and contact them to correct the “error.” How the Scam Works You receive an email saying you purchased a new iPhone, and your Amazon account, bank account, or credit card will be charged. But you didn’t buy a new phone! Eager to reverse the charge, you call the customer service number included in the email. The email may even specifically say: “Didn’t make this purchase? Contact us at…” or “If you feel you are receiving this message in error, contact us immediately.” When you call the number, you speak to a helpful customer service representative who says they can fix the problem. However, you must act immediately before the charge posts to your account. One consumer reported the following: “I called the number to get a refund. I told them there wasn’t a purchase on my account for $999.00, and they told me it wouldn’t show up for 24 hours and that’s why I need to cancel it right away.” The scammer asked the consumer to download an app as part of the refund process. When the consumer refused, the scammer hung up on them. Con artists also told victims that their accounts had been hacked. In these cases, the “customer service rep” asked for credit card or bank information, claiming they need it to cancel the sale. No matter what scammers say, don’t fall for it. Remember, con artists often stoop to scare tactics to trick you into action. How to Spot these Scams: • Double check the sender’s email address. Phishing emails are usually designed to look like they come from a reputable source like your bank or Amazon. But look closely at the sender’s email to see if it’s really from an official source. • Check your bank for charges first. If you receive an email claiming that you’ve made a purchase, check your bank or credit card account. If the change isn’t there, it’s likely a scam. Don’t contact the scammers. Instead, erase the email and block the sender. • Never click on suspicious links. It’s best not to click on links in unsolicited emails you receive from unknown senders. These links could download malware onto your computer or mobile device, making you vulnerable to identity theft. For More Information Discover more ways to protect yourself from scams in general by going to “10 Steps to Avoid Scams.” Learn how to identify fake emails. If you’ve spotted a scam (whether or not you’ve lost money), report it to BBB Scam Tracker. Your report can help others avoid falling victim to scams. Learn how to spot a scam at BBB.org/SpotAScam.

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 / April 9, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Michelle Marbury, Second Vice President

We Are An Endless Moment of Possibility Our Open Board Meeting

other communities demand their attention. You get to be unapologetically “you” What do I mean by that?

“be like” anyone

on. Applause, Applause, Applause, to the sharehold“I come as one, but I stand as 10,000.” –Maya Angelou

Times power possibility.

Co-op City power and put it in a coalition of orwe an endless moment of

Because ... We must become a community that knows its value

organized cells of involved people

us. But the more important point she raises here is “our

What does matINVOLVEMENT I am one person, humbled to represent you in the Board Room; I have stepped up, now, it is your turn. After ter is involvement by you.

cellence from all sources. Worth repeating: Understand how important your vote is

The time is community. Let’s get it done! Together!

YOU ARE… Too many cooperators

Social Security Administration to Resume In-Person Services at Local Online Services and Telephone Remain Most Convenient Ways to Contact Agency Social Security Administration (SSA) has resumed in-person services at appointment for in-person visits.

Accessing Social Security Online my at other times.

my my Social Security account have access to additional

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Broun Place Townhouse Association CTSAH presents…Financial Wellness Seminars not, what are you waiting for? Previous workshops held were “Credit Seminar,” “Budgeting,” “Succession Rights,” and next up, “Estate Planning.” affairs in order such as: preparing a health care proxy, power of attorney, a important documents, just to name a few. The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing was founded in 2002 and continues to advocate that our community remains in the Mitchell-Lama program thus ensuring a safe and affordable environment for families and individuals. We are delighted to welcome back on Monday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m., Ms. Sharon session. The workshop’s topic, “Estate Planning,” will give you the tools to establish your estate and build generational wealth. By the way, did you know that the number of U.S. children living in poverty

And, the median household income between 2015 and 2019 (in 2019 dollars for Bronx County) was $40,888 versus $68,486 in New York State. Now, more than ever, there is a need to close the wealth gap. We are experiencing social and economic disparities which were highlighted during the pandemic. Will you please join our members and allies in welcoming SJ as she’s affectionately known? We encourage you to join the meeting early so you secure your spot. Admission is FREE, but space is limited! You can email us at CTSAH10475@gmail.com for more information and to obtain the Zoom link. Or,

Greetings, Building 9 family and friends. Please send your love and support to Mr. and Mrs. Tirado in Building 9A. I was remiss in that I failed to mention the passing of my fellow Building Association President Marie R. Stanford, Building 29. Over the years, Marie and I served on several Riverbay committees together. Marie was an inspiration and early supporter of our Building 9 Association events. Our condolences to the Stanford family. We continue to collect 2022 Building 9 Association membership dues. If you have not done so already, please do at your earliest convenience. Thank you. For those of you in Building 9B who missed it, Miss Eloise Coleman joined our volunteer table last week. What an enjoyable time. We are grateful to have her! Special thank you to our collection volunteers: Miss Eloise, Linda Holley, Barbara Cloud, Wanda Randall, Janet Yarrell, Shirley McCann, Shirley Johnson, Theresa Gorden, Elizabeth Manning, Evelyn Mavins and Dinora Tirado. Thank you to everyone who supported our meeting last week: Linda Holley, Barbara Cloud, Wanda Randall, Mrs. Mary Walker, Jackie Lattie, Karen Blanchette, Evelyn Mavins, Neil Offen, Angela Battle, Daysi Solano-Ramos, Luz Garcia, Linda Morris, Shirley Johnson, Theresa Gorden, Janet Yarrell and Sharon Moore. At the time of this writing, we have yet to receive approval to hold membership meetings in our association room. Read the accompanying information and worksheet carefully. Please gather all required documents. Do not miss the April 30 submission deadline. JASA see the Co-op City Times or contact JASA for their schedule. Stop ‘n Shop has a notary public at their bank window.

obtaining free notary public services. We extend acknowledgement and appreciation in support of all fellow shareholders who are caregivers. Thank you for the love and kindness you give to your dear loved ones. We know it is not always easy. Thank you for the dignity with which you allow them to live. 2022 Summer Youth Employment Program Please complete the online application for members of your house ages 14 to GOV/SYEP.

April is National Poetry Month National Poetry Month is a celebration of poetry, which takes place each April. It was introduced in 1996 and is organized by the Academy of American Poets to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States. NCNW held its annual “Women Represent” program “Struggle to Strength” on April 2. Congratulations to Camille Worrell. Well done! and I had the wit to win./We drew a circle that shut him in.” –by Edwin Markham

Hi, Broun Place neighbors. There was a ton of important news in last week’s Co-op City Times. For example, in the “Combings” column, we had the Covid-19 mobile testing schedule and SYEP Application schedule to apply for summer emprocess? Let the CCX know your experience or write a letter reporting on this matter. We have new stop signs at the entrance/exit to Broun Place Circle. When you go around, remember to stop at Bellamy and Broun Place as well as Benchley and Bellamy by the basketball court. Was the street milling production work accomplished as announced? What an inconvenience this was. The election schedule for 2022 was carefully detailed in last week’s Co-op Times and some form of that will be in every paper for a while. Election material will publish starting April 23. Read the candidates’ statements and learn who these people are. It is important business for Co-op City. Voting responsibly is our cooperator “job”. Please also read Board resolution considerations. They tell you the future of how life goes on here. 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 request them. The dumping of garbage on the edges of Co-op City has got to stop. Please do not be part of this horror. April means springtime, new beginnings and a time to bloom. April comes from time to start fresh and shed those cool weather layers. With April comes a wide array of holidays and observances to make every day a reason to celebrate. For Christians, tomorrow is Palm Sunday and Jewish people celebrate Passover from April 15. This is simultaneous with Good Friday. Each business will post their position and action on the mask mandate. The data shows that face masks and Covid-19 vaccines work. Neighbors, our family has gotten the next booster. We believe and trust the science. We must stop mixing call 877-VAX-4NYC, or visit nyc.gov/covidvaccine. Seniors, register with the Riverbay “RUOK” Emergency contact programs. This is critical for those living alone or with a chronic ailment. But remember, never give your personal information to anyone before thoroughly checking them out. Find the Co-op City Times online at: http://issuu.com/cctimes. Birthday congratulations to daughter Allison Busam. Sincere get well wishes to all suffering from illness and physical problems. Check on your neighbors, too. Announce your important event here. Keep dancing and better days are ahead! Wakanda forever!

Co-op City Times / April 9, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Mary Pearson, Assistant Secretary

Different Year/Same Fight Last week, I listed the projects that have gotten too much of my attention for what seems like decades but has been just shy of four years. On that windmill-tilting list: scoring some benches and a view along Section 5’s coastline, returning all voting to on-campus poll sites, winning south-of-thetracks Metro-North Railroad Station platform access, and stopping The Ramp. I haven’t abandoned hope on any of it – bleak though the chance of stopping The Ramp may seem. I’ll still plod along, with some time off to scream into the abyss. One thing that used to be on that impossible dream BxM7 bus stop was put back where it belongs on Einstein Loop and it only took 14 months to make it happen. A tiny victory indeed but way too tiny for all the effort it took. So, keep pushing for that express bus half fare – full time, not part time – for seniors. And buses in general are also non-stop crusade-worthy. I’m not just talking about all those cancellations going on at all hours since August, on all the bus lines, BxM7s included. No. I’m talking about the BBNR project. What’s that? against got put on hold for two years due to Covid. Well, it’s back and has made plans to kick in on Sunday, June 26.

and I’m a little rusty but that was the general plan. Here are some of those less-than-amazing results will only come into Co-op City during peak hours. During off-peak hours, you’ll have to take our circulator, the Bx23, to Pelham Bay Station to transfer. Also, Section 5 and Asch Loop riders used to be able to catch the Bx29 to the 6-train at Pelham Bay, but that bus won’t be coming into Co-op City at all starting June 26. City Island traded its Bay Plaza Shopping Center access for 24-hour service. Come June, the Bx29 will only be going as far as the 6-train. Correct me if I’m wrong… do any of our buses run 24 hours? No, I didn’t think so. As it stands now, by losing Bx29 service, Section 5 bus riders could get only as close to Applebee’s as Bartow tweaking. Ah, but the brand new Bx25. Anyone else catch Bx25 will service the upper sections as the Bx26 serves Section 5 and Asch Loop passengers. Once either one reaches Bartow and Baychester, they’ll

sections and after reaching Co-op City at Bartow and Baychester, each travels along Gun Hill Road.

Beelzebub intent on torturing the above ground traveling set. Stops were to be uprooted, routes slashed, passengers tortured, all in the name of speed. Co-op nine bus stops. It had us getting off our Bx23 circulators, like widgets, to wait for a second bus. It earmarked Asch Loop as a mini depot. It’s been a while

stick to schedule, that’s not such a hardship. But has that happened lately?

Join us today at 3 p.m. for the 18th Annual Wholistic Health and Wellness Fair via Zoom. Meeting ID: 863 1173 8012; Passcode: 010850. Be a card-carrying member of the AAACC. Membership is .

250,000 Signatures: Yes, We Can!(AAACC/Blue Horseshoe Foundation Jobs Training) Horseshoe Foundation to bring a “Ready to Work” jobs training program to Co-op natures. Anyone can sign to ensure the program’s success. Congressman Jamaal Bowman has issued a letter to support the foundation’s application for federal funding of the program, which incorporates training and physical jobs in four Congressional and economic progress throughout our community. Now we need your help, to guarantee funding success. We ask you to sign the change.org online petition at www.peoplepunch.com. friends can sign as well. Kindly go to the website now. The African American Association sponsors the following programs for your participation (Contact respective instructor below for updates): Belly Dance Classes with Xonia Wilson Evening Line Dance Classes with Cynthia Dixon – Contact: Cynthia, Salsa Class with Keith Witherspoon – Contact: Keith, 917-561-6211. Yoga & Pilates Classes with Meena Sharpe-Hicks – Contact: Meena, Co-op City Baptist Church “Gospel Line Dancers” with Joyce Smith – “We’ve got many rivers to cross.” ––Michelle Marbury

on Co-op City Blvd., and one year, even the vacant drugstore at Dreiser at Debs Place was added. Election days used to be quite festive – and lucrative. Let’s get it all back on campus and put Early Voting back into Bartow and out of Dreiser. One wedding in Dreiser could earn us ten times the caThe Metro-North Station platform needs to be accessed from both sides of the tracks. second part of The Ramp project would take away easy access to the other side of the tracks. We cancome with a one-time-only offer. If we get it wrong take all three of Co-op City’s branches to do it: Cooperators, Management, and Board, along with get nothing done. Next to the chronic convector issue, our biggest problem is the rising cost of insurance. Only changes in governmental regulation can stop that monster from devouring us whole and spitting us the beast. One last word about insurance. You really ought to know Director Monique Coleman does a wonderful job chairing the Insurance Committee. She diplomatically, insistently, and successfully got our exorbitantly high premiums down… and not just by a little bit. Kudos, Monique Coleman! 2211 or by email at mpearson@riverbayboard.com.

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to cut express bus service has not been abandoned, you know. No. It’s just been postponed. Voting poll sites. We used to vote in one of the three community centers: Dreiser, Bartow or Einstein, but a few years back the number of poll sites increased to six or seven: the Disney elemen-

Co-op City Times / April 9, 2022

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. 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 30/31day 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 iated with a church to receive food. Registration is open at this location for Section 5 residents. Reminder to all clients new recertify to pick up groceries in the year 2022. No exceptions. Required documentation is as follows: NY State Driver’s license, NY State Non-Driver’s or NYC I.D (zip code 10475). Passports, Medicaid I.D.s are not acceptable. Restaurant Resiliency Program – Black Forum just completed its participation in the Restaurant Resiliency program. The initiative provided nutritious meals to the community while helping local restaurants stay in business. Over 5,000 freshly cooked individually wrapped meals were distributed in Co-op City between February and March. This meant fam-

ilies with children, seniors and adults could spend a their next meal. We want to encourage anyone who found value in this program to contact the goverin the state budget: The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York State, NYS State Capitol Bailey, senatorjbailey@nysenate.gov, 959 East 233rd St., Bronx, NY 10466-3207, 718-547-8854; Council Member Kevin Riley, District12@council.nyc.gov, NY 10475, 347-326-8652. Please mention the name of the program (Restaurant Resiliency) and our agency’s name (Black Forum of Co-op City). Plentiful App – Black Forum uses the Plentiful app to check in and send text messages to pantry guests. Some guests mentioned they are not getting text messages about our food distribution. We do not own the program and cannot change it. Please contact the developers at info@plentifulapp.com if you are having issues with the app. ––D. Illis

Building 18 Association Hi, neighbors. We hope that all is well with everyone during this trying time and that you are following Riverbay’s guidelines. It is mandatory for shareholders to wear face masks in common areas such as elevators, laundry rooms, hallways, stairways, lobbies, community centers and garages. Face masks help protect family members and neighbors. Remember to maintain proper social distance when possible. Refusing to follow these guidelines when approached by a We collected membership dues last week; if you missed us and would like to contribute, you can give per household. We have 115 family memberships. To the sick and homebound, we pray for a speedy recovery. To the bereaved families, we give our deepest sympathies. Happy birthday to all with their special day this month; enjoy your day. Please be careful and stay alert. Happy Easter! ––Gertie Brown

Co-op City Times / April 9, 2022

Co-op Residents Take Protest of Hutch Ramp to Gov. Hochul

See article on page 1. Photos by P.M.Campbell

Co-op City Times / April 9, 2022

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14 Director’s Viewpoint –

Daryl Johnson

One Of The Worst Meetings Ever It’s good that Riverbay had a meeting with our cooperators on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. How-

commissions. Well, amazingly, his new commissions were supposed to be $1,120,229 for property insurance from March 31, 2022 - March 31, 2023.

to discuss some issues with the audience for an extended period of time. Listen, Learn, and Make Improvements erators could meet with our managers between 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Thereafter, with a so-called ‘gallery session,’ our cooperators could voice their concerns to our board. However, as usual, this gallery session began with extended

scheduled events, was held on Tuesday, March 29, just to discuss these ridiculous insurance commissions and our election rules. So, this meeting lasted until around 11:30 p.m. Thereafter, another meeting was called with our cooperators the next day, Wednesday, March 30. And, again, this meeting lasted until 10:16 p.m. Now, as you can see, we had three extended board meetings over some very basic items within about a week. Bottom line: Riverbay has an Insurance department. So, now, what do think about our Insurance department, these brokers, and these outrageous commissions? Also, now, what do you think about these private board meetings? NYS, NYC – Diminish Natural Gas Use NYS and NYC have taken several steps to diminish the use of natural gas. So, our Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer recently said that our power plant and our convector system will be obsolete without natural gas

Now, typically, I wouldn’t write about this concern. However, when you look back at our community meetings, you’ll see that our gallery sessions began after a conNoticeably, then, some cooperators became frustrated by this endless chatter. Thereafter, they walked out way bebeen better if they could have voiced their concerns about some possible issues in our community. Bottom line: Several cooperators walked out of our meeting on March 30 way before it ended at 10:16 p.m. So, Riverbay needs to conduct meetings in a far better manner. Personally, I believe that the long speeches and the endless chatter need to stop. Then, we need to listen to what our cooperators have to say to our community. Extended Board Meetings We also need to make some changes with our private board meetings. For instance, can you believe that most of the private board meetings that you read about in the Co-op City Times start around 7 p.m. and can easily go on well after 10 or 11 p.m.? And, many times, it’s amazing how some of the resolutions can get approved after such lengthy discussions. For instance, let’s go through a list of our most recent meetings. To start, you don’t know about our extended meeting on Wednesday, March 23, that lasted well past 10 p.m. At that meeting, we discussed our property insurance issues and the commissions that we’re paying to some brokers. For instance, as mentioned lasted week, a broker made $573,709 in commissions last year when he obtained our property insurance. Then, just recently, we were told that our property values went up. So, take a guess what happened to his

should be done with our convectors. Additionally, he said that the circuit breaker panels in everyone’s apartment will be upgraded at some point. mendous amount of apartments here. Regardless, Riverbay has spent millions of dollars annually on labor and look at other technologies. Bottom line: These leaky convectors have been in our apartments for more than 50 years. So, do you think that we should invest about $400 million to keep this damaged system here? No! There are a lot of products that can provide warm and cool air to our apartments. So, it’s time to have a productive talk with our politicians about creating grants for an upgraded electrical system, new circuit breakers, new air units for our apartments, and for another energy source that can greatly exceed our current and future electrical needs.

On March 31, our building president, Denise Gerrald, and correspondence secretary, Wanda Bailey, attended a meeting hosted by Linda Berk, Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, and two presenters, Jeff Buss, Riverbay Corporation General Counsel, and Lanique Watts, Riverbay Asst. Director of Sales, to discuss “Succession Rights,” as it pertains to Co-op City. The general topic of discussion was explanations regarding what we need to know to establish our form of generational wealth; whereby passing our co-op apartment on to a member of our family in the event of death or move out, so that they may continue to live in affordable housing without going through a credit check or being placed on a waiting list. Many of you know that our apartments are governed by the Mitchell-Lama program, a state agency. Your applications will be reviewed by in educating yourself about “Succession Rights,” you can obtain a copy of the Succession Rights application and instructions form at Riverbay Corporation We continue to encourage neighbors to attend their building meetings to get to know your neighbors and get information. We wish all neighbors born in April 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 are reminded to observe signs in those places where restrictions have not been lifted. We continue to extend our deepest sympathies to families who have lost loved ones to the pandemic and other illnesses. Our next virtual building association meeting will be held on April 19 at 7:30 p.m. 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: “Knowledge is power, and it can help you overcome any fear of the unexpected. When you learn, you gain more awareness through the process, and you know what pitfalls to look for as you get ready to transition to the next level.” –Jay Shetty

a request from the Finance Department: “Please attach a letter from your insurance broker or company showing that you have the required insurance coverage on your apartment.” their form in a proper manner. And, please remember that your form will be cross-referenced with your income tax records. Thereafter, problems will occur if there are any discrepancies. There will be 100,000 summer jobs for youths, age 1424. So, is it possible that they can meet some professional people that can help them with a possible career? Absolutely! Therefore, please get together with your family today and help them to apply for a summer job. Close Again, we have an Insurance department here. So, what are your thoughts about us paying an outside property insurance broker $573,709 in commissions last year? What about this outside broker telling us that our property values went up, so he should get $1,120,229 as a commission? 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.

Co-op City Times / April 9, 2022

Building 20 Association I hope that all Building 20 residents are safe and well. The Building 20 Association would like to remind the residents that if you see something, say something. Recently, the walls and stairwells were defaced with ugly markings. Fortunately, a concerned resident reported it; and the Riverbay Maintenance workers took care of removing it. There is a family in Building 20C in the E line that has been throwing garbage out of the window. We know who you are. If you are caught doing this again, you will be reported and assessed a Community Complaint. Your neighbors are decent people and want to live in a decent building and community. We do

not condone throwing garbage out of the window. That kind of action draws insects and rodents. This is a reminder that garbage should be placed in a plastic bag and disposed of down the chute in the compactor room. Your cooperation would be appreciated. Please be advised that the next meeting of the Building 20 Association will be announced shortly. In order to be safe from the Covid-19 and variants, please continue to wear a mask in public spaces. ––Darlene A. Keesley

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Join us today at 3 p.m. for the 18th Annual Wholistic Health and Wellness Fair via Zoom. Meeting ID: 863 1173 8012; Passcode: 010850. This is your invitation from the African-American Association of Co-op City, we hope to see you later. 250,000 Signatures: We Can and We Will! (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. Our Congressman Jamaal Bowman has issued a letter of support to the Foundation’s application for federal funding of the program, which incorporates training and

Mission Statement: Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights 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. National Volunteer Month in April celebrates the impact volunteers have on our lives and encourages active volunteerism for all. Most often unpaid, volunteers generously donate parts of their lives, giving time and energy to help lift up others. We salute our NAACP members for their unwavering services and gifts of giving their time and energy to the organization and the community. NAACP Scholarships – The NAACP recognizes the plight of students caught between seeking their degree and the increasing cost of college. Lessening the burden for countless students faced with copious debt removes a barrier to entry and creates a world where possibilities are limitless. The scholarships range in dollar amount, academic interests and age. Whether students are graduating high school seniors or early in their professional careers, the NAACP is pleased

and transportation. The programs, based in Co-op City, will serve the entire plan of educational and economic progress throughout our community. Now we need your help to guarantee funding success. We ask you to sign the change.org online petition at www.peoplepunch.com. Our goal is 250,000 signatures. To ensure the program’s success, our family and friends can sign as well. Kindly go to the website now. About Blue Horseshoe Foundation Blue Horseshoe Foundation, Inc. is an organization dedicated to bringing education and economic opportunities to lower income communities through various programs and initiatives that will educate individuals about homeownership, mental and physical health and entrepreneurship. They are dedicated 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: 1. Contact Numbers numbers and distribute to each neighbor. 2. Co-op City Times –– Place at each apartment door. (Delivered Saturdays.) 3. Elevator Notices –– Read them and talk to your neighbors about them. 4. Promote: Meetings, clubs and gatherings. 5. Encourage your neighbors to: Vote – Vote – Vote! In the Riverbay election. 6. That is all! That is it! “Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals a force for good.” ––Michelle Marbury

Riverbay Board Election Voting Period: May 2 – May 20, 2022! Be sure to vote and help make the quorum.

post-educational endeavors. Through the generosity of its donors, the NAACP advances efforts to ensure equity in educational opportunity that prepares students for success in school, work and life. “It is a privilege for the NAACP to provide scholarships to so many deserving students. The ability to partner with so many brands that donate money, resources, and time to supporting students in their educational pursuits is what it looks like to answer societal matters from a collective approach,” said Yumeka ation of activists and community leaders is pouring into them from a collective mindset that clears a pathway toward success.” The applications will be open April 11-May 20 to senior high-school students, college students and grad students. Applicants must be a member of the NAACP naacp.org/scholarships. Protecting Our Voting Rights: “There is no way a single senate vote marks .” –Derrick Johnson, NAACP President & CEO 113th NAACP National Convention, July 13-20 in Atlantic City, NJ. We Need You In The Fight: Each and every NAACP member makes a difference to the complex, ongoing work of advancing racial equality. Join this multigenerational network of activists dismantling structural racism by using your power to take action on the most pressing issues of our time. Follow us on Facebook: Co-op City NAACP. Become a member or gift a membership: Adults are $30 and youths are $10. Make check/money order payable to: NAACP Co-op City #2210 and mail to: N.A.A.C.P. Co-op City, Einstein Station, P.O. Box 75-3111, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. ––Brenda Brown

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Co-op City Times / April 9, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Francine Reva Jones

Vote in the Riverbay Board Election Greetings, cooperators, On Saturday, April 9, at 3:00 p.m., the African-American Association will sponsor its 18th Annual Wholistic Health and Wellness Fair. The program will include presentations by holistic health practitioners who are committed to making us well naturally. Also, there will be testimonials, food preparation, health establishments, games and prizes. Many folks that now practice holistic health have made changes that they report have relieved them of hypertension, diabetes and other chronic diseases. You can do it too. Join us today at 3:00 p.m. Zoom ID: 863 1173 8012; Passcode: 010850; NY telephone #: 1-646-558-8656. Cooperators go to Albany to Albany this Tuesday, April 5, attempting to get lawmakers to stop the construction of the ramp. The project is called: Bruckner Expressway-Hutchinson Parkway Mobility Improvement Project in Bronx County. NYC Project ID No. X73127. Cooperators do not want this ramp and were not involved in the planning. State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto has informed us that most legislators are working on the budget and currently unavailable. We hope to be able to meet with him, and the governor and others. However, we must continue making our voices heard by calling to STOP THE RAMP. Call: Senator Jamaal Bailey (518-455-2061), Assemblyman Michael Benedetto (518-455-5296) and Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson (718) 590-3557. Thanks to the trip planners: Board President Bernard Cylich, First Vice-President Sonia Feliciano and Treasurer Claudia Sampson. Election Rules nally voted to accept the Election Rules and Schedule and the election process can now begin. If you would like to run for a seat on the Board, you may obtain a Candidate Packet from the Co-op City Public Safety Department in the Bartow Community Center. You must complete and submit the Statement of Intent by Monday, April 11, 2022. Being that Covid-19 and/or the variants are still around, there will be no petition signing this year to become a candidate.

The 2022 Election Committee members expect didates. On this year’s ballot, shareholders will also have the option to participate in the virtual Shareholders Meeting to ensure a quorum without voting for a then submitting the ballot by mail or electronically. If you read the Co-op City Times and the Riverbay website, there will be information about all the candidates, the candidate forums, and how you can building, townhouse and community center bulletin boards. Should you have any questions or concerns, you may contact the Election Committee at: Riverbay2022election@riverbaycorp.com. Ketanji Brown Jackson woman U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Emmett Till Anti-lynching Act This is a U.S. federal law which makes lynching a federal hate crime. This act amends the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act any conspired bias-motivated offense which results in death or serious bodily injury. It was passed by the U.S House of Representatives on 2/28/22, and U.S. Senate on 3/7/22, and signed into law on 3/29/22, by President Joe Biden. John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act On 6/25/13, the Supreme Court voted to effectively strike down the heart of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by a 5-to-4 vote, freeing nine states, mostly in the South, to change their election laws without advance federal approval. Since the Supreme Court’s decision, states and localities have brazenly pushed forward discriminatory changes to voting practices, such as changing district boundaries to disadvantage cation laws, and changing polling locations with little notice. These laws especially disenfranchise people of color, the elderly, low-income people, transgender people and people with disabilities. Voters are more vulnerable to discrimination now than at any time since the Voting Rights Act was signed into law more

Fortunately, the Supreme Court’s decision was limited in scope and recommended that Congress create a new formula. The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act does just that and restores the protections of the Voting Rights Act by: which states and localities have a pattern of discrimination; licly announce all voting changes at least 180 days before an election; and federal observers to any jurisdiction where there may be a substantial risk of discrimination at the polls on Election Day or during an early voting period. The JLAVRA passed the House. It needs to pass in the Senate before the President can sign it into law. Remembering Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. April 4th marked 54 years since the assassina4/4/1968). His prophetic leadership exposed injustice and poverty in America. He led many rallies and boycotts, including the Montgomery Bus Boycott which resulted in the end of segregation on buses in Montgomery, Alabama; led the Great March on Washington; was the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, among other attributes. He is revered by all and celebrated on his birthday, January 15th, an American holiday. One of his meaningful phrases that I often quote: “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” Last Viewpoint After serving on the Board for nearly 13 years, my three-year term will expire in June and I have decided not to run again. I am currently the chairperson of the 2022 Riverbay Election Committee and cannot write My viewpoints have dealt with community issues as well as events that might affect our community. I hope that they have been helpful. It has been a pleasure serving this community that I love and I thank you for the opportunity. Peace … FJones@riverbayboard.com.

Building 13 Association for free when you become a paid member of the Building 13 Association, Inc. shareholders. Dates and times will be posted. Congratulations to the incumbents of the Building 13 Association, Inc. Board on their re-election. Hopefully, our rooms will be available soon and we will again have fun activities for all to share. We voted on a few ideas at our meeting to say welcome back and thank you for any assistance you may have provided to our family of shareholders. The last step in our new lobby door installation is the distribution of the lobby door fobs. Based on your family composition, you will receive a fob for any above a designated age. Shareholders must show ID to receive the fob. Our building is tentatively scheduled for June 28th and 29th. Members of the Parking Facilities department will be available to answer any questions you may have. Truman Beacon Program is available for all ages, however, you must be registered to participate. Applications are available in-person or online at discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/home or at Truman Beacon Community Center, Coming Soon: Earth Day Parade on Saturday, April 23 (rain date: April 24) presented by the Rivers Run Community Garden in collaboration with the Co-op City Little League. Our amazing Mother Earth will make an appearance and live Mardi Gras band. GreenThumb Grow Together will be hosting a session at 11:30 a.m. on urban berry management. Participants will also receive strawberry plants while supplies last. These are just a few of the highlights of the day so come, watch the opening baseball game or learn about composting and growing berries. While you are at it, take a photo on the 360º cameras. On Sunday, you can come to the garden and join the poster making to represent your building or organization. We are meeting at the greenway bandstand at 10:30 a.m. Come and represent your building or organization. If you have questions or need information, make sure you attend our meetings.

We are always looking for volunteers to assist with activities and look forward to new ideas as we continue striving to make our building a family affair. If you are interested and want to help continue our community effort or if you just have an idea you think will improve our quality of life, let us know. We welcome any input you want to share. Contact our team. Visit our Facebook page at: Building 13 Association Inc.–Co-op City Our website is http://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

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NCNW Co-op City Section – Tomorrow, April 10, is our next scheduled membership meeting by Zoom. Our Zoom will be sent to our members. If you are not yet a member but are interested in our organization, please contact us at ncnwcoopcity@ gmail.com. Youth Section – Our Youth Section will meet today at 1:00 p.m. April’s topic of discussion will

47th annual BHRP Program will be held on May 21 at Russo’s on the Bay in Queens, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. We look forward to attending this program in person this year so we can gather with all

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poetry selections regarding self-esteem, building con-

April is Alcohol Awareness Month – Alcohol-

Women Represent – We celebrated our annual Women Represent program on April 2. Co-chairs Catee member Ella Spruill presented poetry in honor of

It is important to know that parents play a key role

Worrell, presented “Facts You Should Know Regarding Intimate Partner Violence.” Guest speakers, cerpts from their books. During a panel discussion, the authors shared insights into their writing based on the theme of the program “Struggle to Strength; Bethune-Height Recognition Program – Our

honor outstanding women in our communities, welcome new Life Members and Legacy Life Members and raise funds for the maintenance of our national

their parents and learn about the dangers of alcohol, are 50% less likely to abuse it. When they are still time stopping drinking once they start. With teenage kids, explain the risks of drinking, binge drinking and them to make smart choices about their friends and to not hang out with friends who drink. Share your family history to let them know if they are at a higher genetic risk for becoming alcoholic. ––Joyce Howard

In appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our building porters, the Building 8 Association will be taking collections for them in the coming weeks. We ask that you support us in this effort to express our gratitude for them keeping our building clean and sanitary. When your building is well maintained, it promotes pride in its residents and com-

for collections. Along with collecting for our porters, we will also be collecting Building 8 Association membersociation will be taking collections for our porters dates and times in the Building 8 lobby: April 8, 3:00-4:30 p.m.; April 28, 6:00-7:30 p.m.; May 14, 3:00-4:30 p.m.; and May 25, 6:00-7:30 p.m. As aforementioned, these dates and times are changes to the dates or times, they will be posted in the bulletin board of the Building 8 lobby. Thank our porter and dues collection campaign. ––Tremaine O'Garro

Section 4 Partnership Join us today at 3 p.m. for the 18th Annual Wholistic Health and Wellness Fair via Zoom Meeting ID: 863 1173 8012 Passcode: 010850 www.PeoplePunch.com: Our chance to bring millions in funding to our community Kindly spread the word. 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. Please sign the petition at www.peoplepunch.com. Our goal is 250,000 signatures. Family and friends can sign as well to ensure the program’s success. Jamaal Bowman has issued a letter of support to the Foundation’s application for federal funding of the program, which incorporates training and physical jobs in four indusand economic progress throughout our community. Your help will guarantee funding success. Blue Horseshoe Foundation Blue Horseshoe Foundation, Inc. is an organization dedicated to bringing education and economic opportunities to lower income communities through health and entrepreneurship. They are dedicated to building resources and partnerships that will enable and fortify families and build better communities to Calling all Building Association Presidents, Vice Presidents and Staff The next gathering of the S4P is on Friday, April

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Fri., April 15

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Wed., April 13

Tues., April 12

Mon., April 11

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Einstein

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Line Dance w/Ellie, In-person, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45. No Events

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.

No Events

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: 929-399-1387.

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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.

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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 Sing Along Class In-person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Stay Well Exercise w/Denise 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Rm. 2

Weight Mgt. Support Group w/Gigi, 2nd Wed. of the month,1-2 p.m. Conference call: 929-299-1045, 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Non-Kosher

Roast Turkey Mashed Sweet Potato Vegetables Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

Vegetarian Brown Stew Italian Blend Vegetables Steamed Broccoli

Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m. Meeting ID: 992 3169 6108, Passcode: 503637; Dial-in: Rib Eye Roast 1-929-205-6099; Virtual & In-person Roasted Potatoes Computer Learning Zoom meeting w/ Ralph, 6 p.m. Dial-in: 929-205-6609, California Blend Vegetables Meeting ID: 936 8132 9040, Passcode: 259554, virtual only. Whole Wheat Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Tues. Bread 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2 Fresh Fruit Digital Photography Class Juice In-person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tai-Chi, In-person, 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Arthritis Exercise Class w/ Damion, every Thurs., 11 a.m. -12 p.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 986 0021 6442, Passcode: 573762.

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

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

Fritata Hash Brown Potatoes Vegetables Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit and Juice Baked Fish Marsala Mashed Potatoes Carrots Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit and Juice GRAB AND GO Italian Herb Chicken Baked Potato Vegetable Fresh Fruit and Juice

Curried Chicken Legs White Rice Normandy Blend

Pork Tenderloin w/Zesty Cilantro Sauce Baked Red Potato Wedges Carrots

Chicken Fajitas Spinach and Basil Pesto Cilantro Lime Rice Italian Blend Vegetables

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Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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*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

JASA Co-op City NORC Program Invites You for these In-Person & Virtual Activities Friday, April 15, ONLY – GRAB and GO meals served at Einstein and Dreiser Centers. Menu: herb chicken, gefilte fish, baked potato, vegetable, fresh fruit and juice. Ever felt like you have a story to tell? Or that others would benefit from some of your most heartfelt, vulnerable, experiences? If so, join this group of very active older adults at the Dreiser Senior Center, Room # 7, for a lively-interactive class on the Art of Memoir. Every Thurs. from 10 to 11 a.m. starting April 7. The JASA bus is available to take seniors to the Einstein Center for program activities. Pickup starts at 9:30 a.m. and picks up at every 15-minute interval at Bartow on Asch Loop near the library. Notary available at JASA Bartow main office – Clarese Roberts, Tues., 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; Judith Robinson, Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and Florence McShall, April 13 & 15, ONLY, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 718-320-2066 for appointments. Walk with Ease with Theresa Webb starts Tues., April 5, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Meet in front of JASA main

office. JASA Bartow Older Adult Center is looking for a retired History teacher and French teacher to teach classes to senior population. Please contact amoncrieffe@jasa.org. Better Choices Better Health (BCBH) is an online evidence-based program that you do at your own pace. The BCBH online workshop is an ideal way to receive support, reduce feelings of isolation and stay healthy. Contact Laura Brea at 646-9828254, Lbrea@jasa.org, or Julissa Reynoso at 646946-1252, Jreynoso@jasa.org with any questions and to register. JASA Einstein Older Adult Center – Tai Chi exercise class, April 5 to June 16, Tues. and Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Instructor: Pofina. Please register by emailing amoncrieffe@jasa.org. Limited space due to COVID-19 restrictions. Participants must wear a mask. Manicure sessions on Fridays starting April 1 to June 24, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Einstein Center, Rm. 38. Only six people per session. Call the main

office, 718-320-2066, for an appointment. Looking for an opportunity to help older adults? 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. Make a difference in as little as 90 minutes per week. Deliver health workshops to help others in the community and get gift cards. For further information, please call or email: Julissa Reynoso, 646946-1252, jreynoso@jasa.org; Laura Brea, 646-9828254, lbrea@jasa.org. Every Wed. Painting Classes – 9:00-11:00 a.m. Zoom meeting. Dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 920 9563 1147, Passcode: 024057. Meditation Class – GPC (Grandparents), 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Third Thurs. of every month. Dialin number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 991 1390 5105, Passcode: 170462. Technology class – Smart devices and computer, Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting: Dial- in: (Continued on page 23)

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AARP Chapter # 4997 From the Desk of President Mickens: April is here, spring is here, improved weather is coming; and we are ready for change in attitude and activity in our lives! However, we will always pray and hope for peace in this world and strive for the best. Our Trip Committee has two planned excursions and are continuing to accept reservations for both. Trip #1: Ocean City, Maryland, four days and three nights with activities planned in the area to delight all who attend. The bus that we travel on remains with us to transport us to the activities in comfort. The dates for this trip are May 15-18 and the prices are very reasonable. The per person for double occupancy is $599 and the price for singles is $759. You can purchase cancellation insurance, which is available for $49, if you so choose. Trip #2: Sight and Sound Theater for a production of “David.” This is a one-day excursion for $165 and a deposit of $50 is due when reservations are made. We will be

having lunch and shopping at Tanger outlets. We all know from experience that Sight and Sound is an awesome experience! Please contact Ms. Wright, 718-379-3370, or Ms. Brown, 718-379-7962, for reservations and information. Looking forward to seeing you on this nice getaway!

Indoor Picnic – April 22 at 1 p.m. in our club room 39. First 60 members only. Call to make a reservation. Cover dish. Donate food or pay $10 at the door. Must show proof of vaccination and one negative test result in 2022. Washington, D.C. Easter Weekend Trip – April 15-17 to African American Museum and more. Call: (646) 579-1701. Sight and Sound “David" – April 28. Call: (646) 579-1701. Patti LaBelle – June 19 at Mohegan Sun Casino. Call: (646) 579-1701. Resort World Casino – May 10 in Monticello, NY. Price: $40, bonus: $25 for play. Bus pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:45 a.m. and Dreiser Loop, 9 a.m. Must have vaccination and mask required. 50th Anniversary Party at Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Rd., Bronx, NY, on June 7 at 1 p.m. Goose Island members only. No transportation provided. Price: $75. First 100 members with

$40 deposit. Reservation only. Balance due: May 25th. Cocktail hour, Caribbean, Spanish, Italian and Southern Cuisine buffet, open bar, prizes and dancing with DJ Paul Roberts. Call 718-379-9613. Must show proof of vaccination. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors. 50th Anniversary Trip to Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, NY on June 9. All invited. Bus pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 7:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 7:45 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:00 a.m. Coffee, luncheon, line-dancing, DooWop show, Bingo and day of fun, all for $92. Choice of entrées: roast loin of pork, chicken parmigiana over linguini or Flounder Francese, all served with chef's choice starch and vegetables. A $40 deposit, your choice of entree and your bus seat selection is required when signing up for trip. Balance due: May 25th. Must show 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 at 1:15 p.m. Members only. Admission: $5 for three

part-time hours, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., three days a week starting next week. The exact date will be in the next article, and we will have a notary to assist the members and friends with getting their Income Afback into the eye of the community. We so miss the in-person contact with new and returning members and friends. On the national front, we continue to ask cost of prescription drugs. At our age, we should not have to make a choice between medication or food. We can see it is still an issue because we continue to

have food distribution in our community. We would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Marie Stanford. She was the president of Building 29 and a very active member of our community. We learned of her passing after the last article but felt we needed to acknowledge her for all that she had done on our behalf. From Mrs. Wilson, Good and Welfare contact, we have no additional sad news and continue to pray for all sick and shut-ins on the road to recovery. She is available at 718-671-5493 for anything you would like to share. Our next general membership meeting is Monday, April 11, and the Zoom log-in is as follows: Meeting ID: 881 9262 9425; Passcode: 273781; the dial-in for New York is 1-929-205-6099. The Executive Board and your neighbors are excited to see all of you on Monday for the meeting. Be well and stay involved. ––Ann Purnell

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop Greetings, Retirees! well. Trip Committee – MGM Casino trip on April 30th is sold out. Please contact Serita at (347) 564-5722 if you need to make your payment for this trip. June Luncheon/50th Anniversary Celebration – The RODL will celebrate our 50th anniversary at a luncheon at the Marina del Rey on June 15. The price for tickets is $110. Our Entertainment Committee members will be available weekly in Room 19 on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to collect payments. Proof of your Covid-19 vaccination will be required with your payment Journal Committee – Our Journal Committee is working on a journal to commemorate our organization’s 50th anniversary. Please consider taking out an ad for this journal. If you wish to purchase an ad, please contact Virginia at (718) 671-4506. Ads are due by May 18 and the prices are as follows: front/back cover, $350; gold page, $150; silver page $125; full page, $100; half page, $65; quarter page, $40; business card, $25; booster Mr. & Ms., $7.50; single booster, $5; add a photo, $20. Scholarship Committee – The deadline for completed scholarship applications to be submitted to the Scholarship Committee is May 27. Please contact JoAnn at (718) 710-9082 if you have questions. Applicants must be high school seniors scheduled to graduate in June 2022 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).

Membership Dues – To renew your membership or to become a member of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop, please make your check in the amount of $25 payable to the “Retirees of Dreiser Loop” and mail it to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19, Bronx, NY 10475. Questions may be addressed to JoAnn at (718) 710-9082 or Eleanor at (718) 379-1297. Newsletter Committee – Articles and photos for the Winter 2021/Spring 2022 edition of the newsletter must be submitted no later than April 18. Please call Georgianna at (718) 379-5762, if you have any questions. Happy Birthday – Cheers to all our April RODL member birthday celebrants. We wish you an incredibly happy birthday and continued peace and happiness throughout the year. Condolences – Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences are extended to Eleanor Barlow on the recent loss of her sister. Please keep Eleanor and her family in your thoughts and prayers along with all the others who have recently suffered the loss of loved ones. Sick and Shut-In – To those who are sick and shut-in, we pray that you will soon see brighter days ahead. General Meeting – A general meeting was held on April 6. We thank those who participated in this meeting. Our next general meeting will be held on May 4 at 1:30 p.m. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. Please continue to stay safe and well until we can meet in person again. ––Georgianna Rodriguez

cards, 12 games and jackpot. Extra cards are $0.25 each, for up to three cards. Refreshments. Proof of vaccination and mask required. Temperature taken at entrance. Sunday Bingo on April 24. All are welcome. Must be vaccinated. To all members: Happy birthday to all members who celebrate their birthday in the month of April: Guinette Romaine, Wendy Berch, Alfonso Gomez, Ione Foote and Myrta Willems. April birthdays will be celebrated on April 22 at the indoor picnic. Sick and Shut-in – Ella Thorne misses everyone and sends her love. Mary Pilla (former Goose Island president), 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 number is (718) 379-9613. You may call (mornings) Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (Evenings) Tues. and Thurs., 1 p.m.-6 p.m., and Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6 p.m.-8 p.m., or call/text Stephen, (347) 847-1941. Our email address is goose.island@optonline.net. ––Stephen Roberts, Sr.

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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 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 judgement 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: has begun, please mute your phone so all can hear with clarity. Sunday, April 3th Worship Service Theme: “Commitment Requires Submission.” Scripture: (Matthew 26:36 & 39) “Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and

saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.” “And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.” –Matthew 26:36-46 The community at large is invited and welcome to join us: Good Friday Services – The Seven Last Words, April 15, at 6:00 p.m. Hosted at the Church of New Vision with Co-op City Baptist Church and Jubilee Baptist Church. Easter Service – April 17 at 11:00 a.m. 50th Anniversary Banquet 8, 1-6 p.m. at Eastwood Manor. Anniversary Guest Speaker: Reverend Dr. Shelton Williams. Adults: $100, Youth: $50. For tickets and information, contact: Sis. Sadie James, 718-652-8943, or Sis. Hermena Smith, 718-708-5035. The Lord has blessed Church of 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 on November 12, 1972 in the Co-op City community located in Section 5. Today, as members, visitors, ministries and friends of the Church of the New

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. Grace and peace! ––M. Chambers Vision, you can be a participant in this 50th Golden Anniversary Fundraiser with your contribution of organization. Make payment payable to Church of the New Vision and note: 50th Golden Anniversary. We thank you for your contributions, (Malachi ––Brenda Brown

Co-op City Baptist Church City Baptist Church family invite you to join us for Worship Service in-person at 8:00 and 11:00 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. Rev. Williams is encouraging everyone who calls into the Sunday Worship service or Wednesday Bible class to use Zoom, which can be accessed through your computer or by dialing in on your phone using the Zoom information shown above. Adult Sunday School is held at 9:15 a.m. in-person and is also available on the Free Conference line at 857-357-0254, 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 at 1:00 p.m.

and 5:00 p.m. on Zoom and Free Call Conference Line shown above. Thursday Prayer Warriors is at noon. You can join using the Free Conference Call.com Line: 857-3570254, PIN: 660065#. Friday Prayer is at 10:00 a.m. You can join using the Free Conference Call.com Line shown above. All are welcome to join using the Free Conference Call.com line shown above. The Hospitality Ministry will have a Covid-19 giveaway on Wednesday, April 13 at 12 p.m. in the The combined Men’s and Women’s Day service will be held on Sunday, April 24, during the 11:00 a.m. service. All are invited to this celebratory service. Co-op City Baptist Church will be celebrating Rev. Williams’ 30th Road, Bronx, NY. Donation is $100 for adults and $75 for children 5-17 years old. Children under 5 are free. Please contact Deacon Joyce Hamilton

Williams at 718-671-1918 or Sister Brenda Robinson at 718-671-1271 for additional information or to purchase tickets. In celebration of Rev. Williams’ anniversary, a commemorative journal is being compiled. Charges for ads are based on page size, an additional $25 will be added for photos. If interested in placing an ad to honor Rev. Williams, please contact Sister Sharon Clarke at 718-379-3341 or Deacon Brenda Mack at 718-320-1825. Please keep each other in prayer and be wise in your decisions. Please continue to wear 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

Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, NY, 10475. All services are held online. Call: 720-740-9746, Access Code: 8876631. You are invited to join in worship services on the following days: Sundays: Service begins at 11 a.m. Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting is held in the evening at 7:30 p.m. Fridays: Worship service and Bible study starts at 7:30 p.m. Focus: A Transformed life ––The believer’s life is transformed by the power of God to a conquering lifestyle through Christ Jesus. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love, in honoring preferring one another. Not slothful in business,

fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing instant in prayer. Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. Bless them which persecute you, bless and curse not. Rejoice with them that do rejoice and weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another, mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.” –Romans 12:1-2 and 10-18 Recompense to no man evil for evil, provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. The plan of God for salvation of mankind spans all of time, bears the price tag of the blood of Jesus and offers all people a brand new start. Paul expounded on these marvelous truths in the Book of Romans. We have read of the hopeless plight of sinful mankind, of the miracle of deliverance and of the joyous promise of restoration. In Romans chapter 12, Paul gave some very practical direction about the application of this truth to our daily lives. It is essential that we understand foundational doctrines

the scriptures do not leave us to live our lives in the realm of the theoretical. This life changing gospel calls us to a place of commitment that will affect the way we live and how we interact with other people. It is important that we study the Bible every day, and strength, joy and peace to overcome the trials of life. duty is to remain faithful to God in whatever, area He has called us to work. Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit and serving the Lord. ––Rev. R. Sibblies

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!

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Please see page 7 for information on how to apply for employment opportunities at Riverbay Corporation.

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JASA Activities –––––––

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929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 862 5043 9695, Passcode: 896989. Intergenerational Painting Class – Wed., 4-5 p.m. Dial-in number: 929205-6099, Meeting ID: 882 1866 2627, Passcode: 093787. In-Person Line Dancing Classes with Bartow Swingers – Dreiser, Room 2, Wednesday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Thurs., 10-11 a.m. Age Tastic games – 2049 Bartow Ave., JASA main office, March 8-April 27, Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Blood Pressure Screenings with Long Island University Students – Wed., 10-12 a.m., Einstein, Room 45 and 49. JASA Bartow Older Adult Center Presents Poetry Writing with Americo – Einstein Center, Room 35, Mon. and Wed., 1-3 p.m., April 25 to June 20. Please register early for this class by email to amoncrieffe@jasa.org.

Traditional Synagogue The synagogue will be serving a hot Kiddush meal after Sabbath morning The requirement for wearing a mask and social distancing will be strictly General Information The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the

The synagogue has a Facebook

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Association of Building 14 Cooperators

Sabbath ends Candle lighting

Good and Welfare

Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the To all Members Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday

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Fun and Games

––Bruce Gitelson Co-op City Times; call 7 Security – Important and timely items: • •

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Summer Fun Day 2022 – This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, June Association Meeting ––Josie Ferguson

If You See Something, Say Something!

Working Together To Keep Co-op City Safe! • Be aware of work being done in your building and when contractors • Do not leave packages or electronics in your car

Emergency: 718-671-3050 or 9-1-1 • Non-Emergency: 718-320-3330 www.ccpd.us • @CCPDnyc

Co-op City Times / April 9, 2022