2023 Riverbay Board Election Rules and Regulations

modify, or reverse the determination, or decline, with written explanation, to review the Committee’s determination. A request for a review shall not stay a candidate’s obligation to make payment of any administrative charge levied by the Committee.

H. CHALLENGES TO VOTING RESULTS

1. Any aggrieved resident or aggrieved candidate may challenge the certification of a candidate for election, or the results of the election, or the election of any one candidate, based upon election irregularities or the failure of a candidate to meet required qualifications, by notifying the Chairperson of the challenge, by an email addressed to Riverbay2023Election@riverbaycorp.com..

2. The challenge must be in writing. Such written challenge must specifically set forth the reason and the factual basis for the challenge. Any challenge by the Committee shall be on written electronic notice to the candidate, or candidates impacted by the challenge, delivered to the candidate(s) by email and personally at the addresses provided by the Candidate when they are certified.

3. A written challenge by a candidate or shareholder eligible to vote in the election must be delivered electronically to Riverbay2023election@riverbaycorp.com no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, June 2, 2023. The written challenge shall state the factual or legal basis for the challenge. Failure to file a timely electronic challenge by 5:00 PM on Friday, June 2, 2023, shall preclude consideration of the challenge by the Committee. In the event a quorum was not obtained by the May 26, 2023 close of the Election Period, the time to file an objection to the Election shall be extended until one (1) business day after the Election has been certified, to 5:00 PM on said day.

4. Should the Committee find the challenge to be without merit, it may dispense with a hearing and reject the challenge in writing.

5. If, after reviewing the challenge, the Committee determines that the challenge sets forth substantial questions concerning the certification of any candidate or candidates, or the results of the election, the Committee may hold a formal hearing, virtually or in-person at the discretion of the Committee, to review the challenge.

6. All hearings under this Section H shall be scheduled upon prior notice to the challenger and to the candidate(s) whose qualifications, certifications, or election are being challenged.

7. The hearing shall commence no later than five (5) business days after the Committee’s receipt of the challenge. The Chairperson may request that a member of the Committee recuse him/herself from the hearing if such committee member has a conflict of interest.

8. Upon notice of a formal hearing by the

Committee, the challenger or candidate whose certification is being challenged may submit electronic affidavits to the Chairperson, setting forth the charges and facts upon which the challenge is based. Such affidavits and supporting documents shall also be delivered by the challenging party, to the opposing party’s e-mail address, at least one day before the scheduled hearing.

9. At the hearing, either party may present live, or virtual testimony supporting the challenge, subject to cross-examination.

10. The proceedings shall be recorded, however, any person or party requesting a copy or transcript of any such recording shall be responsible for the costs of producing said recording or transcript.

11. No witness will be allowed to present testimony except under oath as administered by the Chairperson. No witness will be called on behalf of a challenger, unless the challenger has submitted an affidavit from the witness prior to such testimony providing the sum and substance of the witness’s testimony and served said affidavit upon the Committee and the opposing party in the manner set forth above. The challenger(s) shall also be required to appear at such hearing and may be subject to examination by the Committee or the challenged candidate(s).

12. At any hearing, General Counsel to Riverbay, or an attorney designated by General Counsel, shall advise the Committee. Any candidate or resident participant shall be entitled to be represented at the hearing by counsel of his or her own choice and at his or her own expense.

13. At such hearing, the Chairperson shall be the presiding officer and shall make any ruling with respect to the procedure to be followed, or the testimony or evidence to be introduced. The Committee need not follow formal evidentiary rules applicable to the Courts of this State. In the event a member of the Committee present shall dispute any such procedural or evidentiary ruling by the Chair, the Chair may be overruled by a majority vote of those members present. After testimony by a witness for either party, the opposing party shall have the right to question the witness.

14. At the conclusion of such hearing, the Committee may uphold or void the election results, disqualify the candidate for a violation of these Rules, apply other sanctions as set forth in Paragraph G (1) of these Rules, or dismiss the charges brought. In order to void any election result, or to disqualify a candidate, such violation must be deemed to be material by the Committee in light of the number of votes cast for the candidate and the number cast in the election.

15. If a candidate who is disqualified received one of the highest vote counts, the disqualified candidate shall be ineligible to take office. The candidate who received the next highest count will be certified to the Board in their place. (If more than one candidate is disqualified, the next candidate or candidates with the highest vote will be certified.)

16. The decision of the Committee shall be addressed to the Board, shall be in writing, shall state the basis for its recommendation, and shall constitute the Committee’s final certification of the election results, or the qualification of a candidate.

17. The Board, by majority vote, shall determine whether to confirm or reject the Committee’s determination. The Board shall make any such determination within ten (10) days of the date of any written recommendation of the Committee. The Board’s failure to determine the issue within ten (10) days shall, except for good cause shown, be deemed an acceptance of the Committee’s recommendation.

18. Any candidate or resident aggrieved by the Board’s final determination shall have the right to seek judicial review of the Board’s determination, provided that any such Court challenge must be commenced within ten (10) days of the Board’s decision, or within ten (10) days of the Board’s failure to render a decision.

19. The Committee may call for a recount of all ballots cast, if it is determined by the Committee that such an action is warranted. Such recount of the ballots must be completed, and the result certified by the Committee to the Board, within four days of the date the Committee determines such recount is necessary. The results of this recount, upon certification by the Committee, will constitute the final election results.

20. The Committee may call for a new election if the Committee has determined that material irregularities cast doubt on the election results, or in the event the number of votes cast did not constitute the legally required quorum. Such a new election must take place in accordance with these rules on a date within thirty (30) days after the final decision on the challenge and such election held among the previously qualified candidates.

21. By participating in the election process, candidates, prospective candidates, shareholders, and their respective agents, representatives or supporters, agree to fully comply with and be bound by these election Rules.

Sonia Feliciano, President of Riverbay Corporation

Date: March 8, 2023

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

Casa Blanca – Oak Ridge, NJ. Tues., June 20. Deluxe Motor Coach transportation. Spectacular Show, “Magic Moments.” Family-style luncheon. Price: $125. Deadline for payment: May 19.

Annual Health and Wellness Fair on May 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dreiser Auditorium.

Weight Management Support Group w/Gigi –Second Wednesday of every month in rear of JASA

The Brownstone – Paterson, NJ. Payment due now. Trip on Wed., May 10. Price: $139. Latin Day with your favorite Latin music. Spanish-style luncheon. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:45 a.m., and Einstein, 9 a.m.

Steel Drum Classes – Wednesdays, 1 p.m. to 3

Medicare Information – Thursdays, 9 a.m.-12

Bereavement Support Group w/Dr. Smith – Mon., 1 p.m. Dial-in number: 929-205-6099; Meeting ID: 839 6918 9974; Passcode: 520396. : Tues., 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; Weds. and Thurs., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Einstein Center, Room 34: Thurs., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Call 718320-2066. Appointment only.

Technology Class – Thurs., 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dial-in number: 929-205-6099; Meeting ID: 862 5043 9695; Passcode: 896989.

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

Notary Services – Wed., 1 p.m.-4 p.m. and Thurs., 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Bartow, Room 31. No appointment needed.

Computer Class w/Steve is cancelled until further notice.

Please call Einstein OAC, 718-671-5161, for appointment for Hair Styling: First and third Wed., 9 a.m.-11 a.m.– Braids, haircuts, shape-ups, twists, ponytails, curls and more. Facials and manicure: Mon., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

JASA Einstein Public Notary – Tues., 10 a.m.12 p.m., and Thurs., 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Please call 718671-5161.

Beware of Telephone Scammers

If you receive a telephone call demanding immediate payment using a pre-paid card, wire transferimate 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!

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066. Schedule subject to change without notice. Payments for trips at the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., & 2 p.m.-4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

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

KOSHER: Chicken Stew, Basmati Rice, Tossed Salad w/Dressing, Whole Wheat

Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Egg Frittata

NON-KOSHER: Italian Sausage, Penne, Sauteed Green Beans

KOSHER: Roast Turkey, Mashed Sweet Potato, Steamed Green Beans, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Baked Breaded Fish

NON-KOSHER: Lentil Stew w/Carrots and Turnips, Yellow Rice, Sauteed Spinach

KOSHER: Baked Crispy Cod, Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Root Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Salmon Burger

NON-KOSHER: Smothered Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable Mix

KOSHER: Pepper Steak, Brown Rice, Oriental Blend

Vegetable, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Vegetable Cutlet

NON-KOSHER: Curry

Chicken, White Rice, Cooked Cabbage, w/Shredded Carrots

KOSHER:Morrocan Chicken, Brown Rice, Roasted String Beans, Challah Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

NON-KOSHER: Lemon Pepper Fish, Pasta, Steamed Broccoli

Bartow Center (929) 399-1394. Events held in Room 31, unless otherwise noted. Dinner: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Bartow Only)

Einstein Center (718) 671-5161. Events held in Room 49, unless otherwise noted. Lunch: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. (Einstein Only)

Coloring for Calmness 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Dancing 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Rm. 45

Smart Phones & Tablets 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Chair Yoga w/ Charles Tyler 10-11 a.m. Zoom only for now, 1-646-876-9923, Meeting ID: 995 6534 1173

Passcode: 855423

Stay Well Exercise w/Denise

10-11 a.m., Room 2

Piano Sing Along Class In person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.,

Smartphone and tablet literacy w/Julesa In person, 1:15-2:15 p.m.

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

Computer Learning w/Ralph Zoom only: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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

Passcode: 259554.

Blood Pressure, 1st & 3rd Tues. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2

Art, In-person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Drama Class/Club In-person,1:30-3:30 p.m., Rm. 4

Arthritis Exercise, In-person 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2

Tablet Time, In-person 1-2 p.m.

Self Defense Class In-person, 2 p.m., Rm. 2

Line Dancing w/Ellie 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Spanish Class (In-person) 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Rm. 7

Manicure 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Rm.7

Blood Pressure Screening 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Chess Club 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 49

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

Alert and Alive 10-11 a.m., Rm. 4

Knitting & Crochet 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Art Class w/Dmitry Virtual, 1-3 p.m.

Massage Therapy

In-person, Every 1st & 3rd Friday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Bingo with Gay Brown, In-person, 1:15-2:30 p.m., Rm. 4

Co-op City Times / April 29, 2023

American Legion Post 1871

Our Post continued its legacy participation in the annual celebration of Earth Day. We provided Color Guard for the attendants of Earth Day and Little League Baseball opening ceremonies. Along the march from Section 3 to the Rivers Run Gar- event by Co-op City residents and its neighboring communities. About American League Baseball Program: - forging amongst our young athletes; regardless of their income levels or social standings. American Legion continues to promote baseball as a stepping stone to manhood for millions of -

City Little League Baseball League.

Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and - fore the end of June is fast approaching. Our Post has yet to

Save the Date

Boulevard is a proud example of volunteers nurtur-

Membership Renewal -

Traditional Synagogue

Co-op-City to donate.

meal after Sabbath morning services.

Entrance to our synagogue for Saturday services Saturday in Co-op City. Sabbath ends Candle lighting Good and Welfare – your donation to the synagogue.

General Information a message.

Facebook Synagogue.

To all Members – to all our

Please send me your names and Fun and Games –

Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health.

––Bruce Gitelson

Contact Us

––Antonio Codrington

Co-op City Baptist Church

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

The church’s Free Call Conference.com Line dial-in number is 857-3570254, Access Code is 660065#.

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

We will celebrate the National Day of Prayer on May 4 at 12 p.m. The service will be done from home by Zoom and also on the Church Conference Call Line. The access information for both is shown above.

The Scholarship Ministry trip on June 26 to the Smoky Mountains has a few seats available. If interested, contact Sis. Brenda Robinson at 718-671-1271 or Sister Claudette Day at 718-379-0541. The cost of the trip is $765 per person based on double occupancy. Payment is due immediately.

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

Mid-Week Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Prayer Warriors Prayer Service is held on Thursdays at 12 p.m. Prayer Service is also held on Fridays at 10 a.m.

Friday Evening Prayer service is held at 7:30 p.m. Please note: Friday eve-

All prayer services are available on the Free Call Conference.com Line dial-in number shown above.

The church has a free app available on your app store by putting in “Co Op

Please keep each other in prayer and be wise in your decisions. Please continue to mask-up, practice social distancing and stay safe!

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

The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible Study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

––Hattie L. Lucas

Co-op City United Methodist Church IEMU de Co-op City

Open who is this inscrutable God who insists in loving and caring for us. And thus, Come and Receive a Blessing:

Come and Visit Us – We are a multi-ethnic and bilingual, Bible-centered con-itual growth, fellowship, and service to God and our community Services are held in person at 2350 Palmer Avenue across from Building 30. Parking is available. You can also participate with us via Zoom (904-468-5745) or Facebook Live (United Methodist Church of Co-op City). You’re always welcome.

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4).

Psalm 23 is perhaps the most known piece of Scripture, ever. It is a short poem in which the author thinks of himself as a sheep (from verses 1-4), and God as a trusty and faithful shepherd who knows how to take care of him and is so known and beloved speaks loudly about us, as human beings. It is a universal part of being human to face dangers and uncertainty.

Most of the time, even when we do things that we are accustomed to doing, we are not sure if we are all right. The psalm is a snapshot of how we feel most of the time: it speaks about our fears, our uncomfortable insecurity, about lacking what is necessary to overcome the challenges ahead, and the dread of the unknown horizon that lies ahead. And yet, God, represented as a good shepherd, knows this, and compensates our vulnerable state with steadfast guidance, with faithful presence on every step of the way, with timely and adequate provision, and with nurturing love.

First Sunday of the month – Bilingual Service, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. All are invited to have Communion.

Other Sundays – English Service, 10 a.m.; Spanish Service, 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday Online Bible Study (Zoom: 904-468-5745) – Estudio Bíblico en Español: 12:00 p.m.; English Bible Study: 6:00 p.m.

Thursday – Bilingual Prayer Service in person, 9:30 a.m.

Thursday – Food Pantry, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events – Save the dates. All are welcome!

Mother’s Day Celebration – May 14, 2023.

International Fashion Show – May 20, 2023.

–Rev. Arnaldo Sanchez-Orta

Church of the New Vision

Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Church of the New Vision and Pastors Kenneth and Deborah Hodge welcome you to worship with us at 115 Einstein Loop North, Bronx, NY 10475. Church phone: 718671-8746 and Pastor’s phone: 914-522-5039.

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

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

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

April 23, 2023 Worship Service: “If God Be for You!”

Scripture: (Romans 8:31-32, 37) “What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared not his own Son but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. (Roman’s: 33-39)

Thank you to all who attended the Colorectal Cancer Awareness Talk with Amen Ministries and Church of the New Vision. The Church of New Vision invites the community at large to attend all our programmable events.

Save The Dates:

Women’s Day – May 21 at the 11:00 a.m. service; speaker: Minister Dianne Thomas. The theme is “Women Abounding in God’s Love” (Colossians 3:14). To demonstrate our oneness in Christ, women are kindly requested to wear white. All are invited to join us.

Women’s Paint and Sip –June 24 at 2:00 p.m. with a meal. Donation: $30. To attend, RSVP Sis. L. Scott, 917-295-9511, or Sis. Y. Brightman, 917-9690761, by June 14.

Annual Church Picnic at Glen Island Park – July 15. All invited.

“Moses” at the Sight and Sound Theatre – August 10. Lunch at Golden Corral prior to the 3:00 p.m. show. Adults: $190 and youth: $150. Deposit: $30. to reserve your seat. No refunds. Final payment due July 15. Note: There is a second bus waitlist. Contact: Sadie James, 917-667-4229; or Hermena Smith, 718-708-5035, or email: info@churchnewvisionbx.org.

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

––Brenda Brown

Circle of Christ Church Iglesia Circulo de Cristo

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

Come As You Are…

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1 If you are looking for a place of worship in the local area aimed at teaching the transforming word of God, Circle of Christ Church invites you to fellowship with us. We are a non-denominational, multicultural, and loving church that accepts you just the way you are. Our Senior Pastor Elisamuel Colón and the body of Christ are committed to loving people into a life-changing-liberating relationship with God. The English service has a Bible-centered children’s church for ages 5-12. We have a food pantry that serves the community; moreover, we offer family counseling based on need. If interested, please contact us at (347) 9451992 or on Facebook @Circle of Christ Church. See the schedule below and follow us on Facebook, YouTube, and on our website, circleofchristchurch.com.

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

Thursday: Non-perishable foods distributed to the community, 12-2 p.m. Prayer Group from 10:00-11:30 a.m. & Prayer Group from 6:45-8:00 p.m.

Friday: In-person Spanish Bible Study Class from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Youth Service (Operation Grace), 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Saturday:

Women’s Fellowship, every second Sat. of the month, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Young Adults, every third Saturday of the month, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Men’s Fellowship, every other month

Couples Fellowship, every other month

Sunday Services: Spanish, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., & English Service, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier for screening at the door. To register for the English Services, call or text 929-599-5488. Servicios en Español

Servicios: en persona, en YouTube y Facebook Live

Servicios dominicales: Español, 9-11 a.m., & Servicio en Inglés, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.

Martes: Estudio Bíblico en YouTube Live, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Jueves: Grupo de oración de 10:00-11:30 a.m. y Grupo de oracion de 6:458:00 p.m.

Viernes: Estudio Bíblico en Español (en persona), 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Operation Grace Youth Service, 7:00-9:00 p.m. (en persona)

Cada primer sábado del mes: F.A.I.T.H. Alcance para las personas sin hogar.

Cada segundo sábado del mes: Ministerio de mujeres, 12-3 p.m. (en persona)

Cada tercer sábado del mes: Adultos jóvenes, 12:00-3:00 p.m. (en persona)

Para registrarse para los servicios en español, comuníquese al 347-773-2809. TGIF! (Thank God It’s Friday! Hosted by the Children’s Church Ministry)

Thank God It’s Friday (TGIF) FOR KIDS – Every other Friday of the month beginning March 31, 2023, from 3:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. Ages 5-12 years old.

––Pastor Elisamuel Colón

SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall ful and meaningful living while building a commupowering acts kindness.

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Children should stand up to the bully. However, if the confrontation starts to become violent, they should walk away. Then tell someone in authority, such as their parent, teacher, police or family. This could help with communication between the bully and the bullied. This may help both parties build a healthy relationship and communication skills. Confronting the problem and recognizing the stressor, whether it is at the playground, school or internet, is one of the ways to combat bullying of all types.

We want our kids to be and to feel safe. Bullying promotes an unhealthy and hostile environment wherever it occurs. Communication between individuals and no prejudgment of people can lead to empathy between individuals. This will help individuals learn to talk out their problems and, in turn, help build a healthy relationship and bond with others.

“I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is temporary, the evil it does is permanent” ––Mahatma

Gandhi

Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Section 5’s Community Fridge/Pantry

Did you know that Co-op City’s neighbors continue to help neighbors within the community? They do, by spreading the word, donating dry goods to the pantry and volunteering their time. You are invited to join the pantry volunteers as they continue to “pay forward” within the Co-op City community.