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Vote, Vote, Vote to help make the 2021 Quorum

Vol. 56 No. 21

Saturday, May 22, 2021

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2021 Voting Period extended to June 4 Quorum not met by end of voting on May 21

BY ROZAAN BOONE

The 2021 Riverbay Board of Directors election has been extended because the required number of shareholders did not cast their ballots by the end of the voting period at 9 p.m. on Friday, May 21, to make the quorum.

As of press time yesterday, 3,758 ballots had been received by YesElections, Co-op City’s independent election contractor, representative of less than the 33.33% of shareholders needed to validate the election, as required by the corporation’s by-laws.

The 2021 Voting Period began at 6 a.m. on Monday, May 3, and was scheduled to end at 9 p.m. last night, Friday, May 21.

CB #10 votes ‘No’ on 801 Co-op City Blvd.

However, the voting portal at YesElections will remain open and the Board election will continue until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 2021, or until the quorum is achieved.

To encourage shareholders to cast their ballots – as in the past – the 2021 Election Committee offered a voting incentive of $200 to 12 randomly selected shareholders who vote in the election. However, in the days leading up to Friday, the end of voting, to further encourage those who had not yet returned their completed ballots, the committee, with the approval of the Riverbay Board, announced that each voting unit in the building or townhouse cluster with the highest percentage (Continued on page 2)

Spelling champs of Co-op City!

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

The Executive Board members of Community Board #10 met again on Thursday, May 20, this time for a virtual public hearing and vote on a housing and zoning proposal regarding 801 Co-op City Blvd. Ultimately, 23 members of the committee who were in attendance voted to oppose, with one abstention.

Developers seeking construction of a new diagnostic treatment facility accompanying Bay Park Nursing Home want to obtain a special permit from the City of New York Board of Standards and Appeals (NYBSA) to reduce accessory street parking.

Committee members of CB#10 expressed many concerns during the last meeting, especially regarding parking – most of them went unanswered. As promised, Todd Dale, Esq. of Rothkrug, Rothkrug & Spector, LLP, did return with some answers.

Mr. Dale confirmed that there is still no tenant for the location. He said, “There is no final tenant, no executed contract, and no lease has been signed.”

He also clarified that parking outside of the property belongs to the (Continued on page 2)

Pfizer vaccines available for 12-15 yr olds.

(See story on pg. 4)

CB #10 invites shareholders to animal shelter design meeting Meeting only regarding design & construction

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

Bronx Community Board #10 is inviting shareholders to attend their Health and Human Services Committee meeting on Thursday, May 27, regarding the Bay Plaza animal shelter construction.

CB #10 district manager, Matt Cruz, told the Co-op City Times this week: “We would love to have shareholders join us for a conversation with the Department of Design and Construction on the new animal shelter. It is not to discuss whether the community wants it or not, but rather to fulfill the city process of having community input with regard to the design of the building that will be overseen by the Public Design Commission.”

Although many residents of Co-op City protested the original (Continued on page 5)

The 8th Annual Co-op City Spelling Bee was held last Saturday, May 15, outdoors on the Section 1 Greenway. Seven outstanding 4-8 graders qualified for the contest (pictured above). After several rounds of intense competition, 7th grader Anahla Gordon emerged victorious taking home the gold medal, a trophy and $300 in prize money for spelling “factorization” correctly. In second place, 5th grader Isabella Kwakye who scored the silver medal and $200. The 3rd place winner was Rachel Nyarko, a 6th grader, who received the bronze medal and $100. They are joined above by fellow contestants (standing): Sibgah Asif, Abdul Muid, Emmanuel Odun and Miracle Odun Godwin. Each of the young contestants proved themselves to be winners and were awarded certificates and gifts for their efforts. (See page 3 for more.)

Community residents invited to be part of Metro-North’s Bronx station plans

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

On Thursday, May 13, New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo held a press conference in Coop City to announce the resumption of the MetroNorth Penn Station Access Project.

Since the announcement, officials are in full planning mode. Carol J. Samol, Bronx borough director of Department of City Planning, said, “The time to plan for the station areas is now!”

Ms. Samol encourages residents to get involved in the new Metro-North project by letting their voices be heard and joining the Bronx MetroNorth Study (BMNS) open house. According to the BMNS website, “All feedback gathered over the coming months will be used to guide the development of a final plan for the station areas, to be released later this year.”

Governor Cuomo said, “Connecting Metro-

North to Penn Station has long been an important next step not just for New York City’s economic growth and development, but for ...providing more equitable access to transit in our communities.”

With the Governor’s announcement, Co-op City and neighboring Bronx residents will have their first chance ever at ready-rail access to local Metro-North’s commuter trains and service as soon as 2025.

Shareholders interested in participating in the BMNS remote open house can visit City Planning’s website: ww.nyc.gov/bmns-openhouse and will be available all spring (through June).

For feedback, questions related to the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Study, or to join the mailing list, shareholders can email BMNS@planning.nyc.gov or call (718) 220-8500.

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

Voting

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of voter participation in the election would receive a cash prize/bonus and the respective building or townhouse association would be awarded $500. The committee also requested Robocalls on a set schedule to be transmitted as reminders to shareholders and flyers posted in residential buildings urging eligible voters to return their ballots.

Shareholders who received an election ballot, but did not vote by the May 21 deadline should complete and return their ballots as soon as possible to YesElections either by mail or online. Those returning ballots by mail, be sure to check the shareholder certification box.

Shareholders voting online using their laptops, smartphones or iPad will need the PIN and CODE from the ballot that was mailed to Co-op City households by YesElections.

To request a replacement ballot, contact YesElections 866-877-3125 or by emailing help+riverbay@yeselections.com.

Following the close of extended voting at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 4, (or on the day that at least 1/3 of the shareholders vote in order for the votes to be counted), YesElections will provide the Election Committee with the final election count for review and certification which, as of now, is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 9, in room 31 of the Bartow Center, unless if the quorum is achieved sooner than June 4. The official results of the election will then be posted electronically at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 10. The deadline for challenges to be filed against the election results in the extended schedule is Friday, June 11.

Swearing in of the elected Board members will take place on Wednesday, June 16, 7 p.m. in room 31 of the Bartow Center.

Shareholders are voting for five candidates from among a pool of 11 contenders: Monique Coleman, Sheila Richburg, Leah Richardson, Akeisha Neely, Isabel Fletcher, Regina Hamilton, Kevin Lambright, Daryl Johnson, Anika Green-Watson, Aminah Lucio and Leslie Peterson. The top five winners will serve three-year terms.

IMPORTANT!

For up-to-date communication from Riverbay Corporation, read the Co-op City Times, tune in to the Riverbay Crawler on channel 12 (MATV) & channel 591 (Optimum), and register for Phone Tree notifications.

Reminder

2020 Income Affidavits are due on Monday, May 31, 2021. The form does NOT have to be notarized this year. See page 6 for more details on completing the 2020 Income Affidavit.

801 Co-op City Blvd.

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city, therefore, will stay. Mr. Dale said: “There’s no intent by the property owner to remove the existing street parking that was in front of the building. It’s a city street. If there’s any reduction on parking, that would be at the discretion of the city and the Department of Transportation because it’s city property and the city owns that street.”

Furthermore, according to Mr. Dale, there is no charge for parking at the property at this time, but that could be considered in the future and would likely be only for attendant parking. He also notes that it is not feasible to construct a basement at this site due to the soil.

Again, the site in question is on the north side of Co-op City Blvd. and will share the same property owned by Bay Park Nursing Home. The six-story structure to be built will have three floors: one thru three will include accessory and valet parking, while floors five thru six will hold medical office space.

Before Mr. Louis Popovic, chair of CB #10’s Housing and Zoning Committee, went on to read the resolution, he said, “I think the tenancy will make a difference in understanding what kind of medical space you are renting out, but unfortunately, we don’t have an answer for that.”

A vote followed shortly thereafter with responses from the committee, along with a motion to close the public hearing.

The developers will have another hearing with the NYBSA on July 22.

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8th Annual Co-op City Spelling Bee

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

May 15, 2021. It was a perfect spring-like day and to be outside after a year of COVID-mandated hibernation was appreciated by all. All the while continuing CDC safety precautions, the competition was held on the recently landscaped Section 1 Greenway. It was a day perfect for the 8th Annual Co-op City Spelling Bee, grades 4 – 8, co-sponsored by the African-American Association (AAA) and The Riverbay Fund, Inc. The beautiful weather also brought out a few real bees who buzzed around but could not intimidate the Spelling bees of Co-op City. These young boys and girls, looking very serious, had come to compete for the chance of winning $300, $200 or $100: first, second and third place, respectively.

Riverbay Board director and president of The Riverbay Fund, Claudia Sampson, took to the stage to welcome and open the event noting the low attendance but assuring that the Committee put together a high level Spelling Bee for everyone to enjoy. Also, she praised the young people for continuing in their paths.

Those who had come out were visibly excited and anxious to get started. Mostly parents and siblings, they let it be known – in no uncertain terms – which candidate they were rooting for, perhaps taking cues from the current political campaigns going on in our city.

The host of the program was introduced to get the competition started which followed after the reading of the rules.

This post-pandemic year, seven students representing local schools qualified: Sibgah Asif, 4th Grade, P.S. 153, The Helen Keller School; Abdul Muid, 7th Grade, I.S. 181, Pablo Casals School; Anahla Gordon, 7th Grade, I.S. 181 Pablo Casals School; Isabella Kwakye, 5th Grade, Bronx Charter School for Better Learning; Miracle Odun Godwin,

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

‘Real bees welcome spelling bees’

4th Grade, Success Academy Bronx 1; Emmanuel Odun, 6th Grade, Democracy Prep Endurance M.S.; and Rachel Nyarko, 6th Grade at Icahn Charter School 3.

After ten tense rounds, real bees buzzing, masks on and words getting more difficult at each round, and elimination for misspelled words, the final winners were declared and awarded their grand prizes. The winning word was “factorization.” It was a good moment because being outside, there were no restrictions for supporters to show their joy. And they did.

The all-girl winners, very poised and calm, said they have been doing elearning/hybrid classes all year so they were not fazed by having to wear masks at all. And the winners are: 1st Place: Anahla Gordon 2nd Place: Isabella Kwakye 3rd Place winner: Rachel Nyarko.

In addition to a cash prize, the first place winner received a trophy and gold medal; second place winner received a silver medal and third place winner received a bronze medal. Additionally, all the students received a certificate, gifts and snacks.

A great program that ended on a beautiful day, promising that summer is on its way!

Spelling Bee Committee chair, Francine Reva Jones, extended thanks to Ms. Marita Taylor, Cheryl Jenkins and Stefani Hazell for all their help. A special note of appreciation extended to Ms. Glynis Bruce and Rev. Beverly Spruill for their support.

Photos courtesy of African American Assoc.

Open Letter to the Co-op City Community

Dear valued patients, friends and neighbors,

I hope this letter finds you and your families well. It’s been a long, tough year for all of us.

So many challenges, losses and changes. I personally have been unable to return to work for over a year as per my doctors’ orders.

This has been due to the pandemic. Having received my vaccinations, I am now able to return to that which I love and have been doing for over 45 years; tending to the foot care needs of you and your family.

I am looking forward to seeing you at my office at 100 De Kruif Pl. Bldg 8. Tel: 718-6717226.

Best,

Lewis Wolstein, DPM

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

Co-op City Spotlight

Co-op City resident wants to create more accessible technology for the disabled

pieces of webpages and gaps on the internet. Users of screen Co-op City resident Nicholas Perez, 25, is on a mission to readers are usually confronted with webpage readouts such as create more accessible technology for the disabled. “unlabeled button” or “image1.jpg” instead of the necessary In the same week that he graduated from the Borough of information they would need to navigate.

Manhattan City College (BMCC), Perez took some time out of “A lot of websites aren’t accessible at all – educational materials his schedule to talk to the Co-op City Times about his journey too,” Perez went on to say. “There are too many barriers.” and the importance of accessible technology for all.

A 2021 study done in February of the top 1,000,000 web Perez is legally blind but that has not stopped him from earning domains by WebAIM, a non-profit organization that provides his Associate’s Degree in Computer Science. He admits to not feeling web accessibility solutions, found that the average website domain educationally stimulated at points in his early academic journey, contained over 50 accessibility errors that would potentially prevent which only further pushed him to explore more outside the classroom. a disabled person from obtaining the information available.

Music was one of his first passions where he found a love for Despite knowing the numerous barriers in place that would the piano. Eventually, he was drawn to technology, coding and make graduation very difficult, Perez still pushed through his time website design. He found another passion inside the digital world in high school and eventually at BMCC. He recalled one particular and never looked back. teacher from his high school who told him that he would never Unfortunately, because a lot of older and current technologies get accepted into a college, but he never let that deter him and lack the necessary accessibility for all, Perez also found where now has an Associate’s Degree to show for his hard work.

Nicholas Perez he could potentially focus his newfound computer science passion.

“Graduation means the world to me. I knew it was going to be “Disabled people in general use technology,” Perez said. “I difficult but I wanted to go,” Perez said. “I could not have done want to create software applications for the blind and disabled – accessible software.” it without the help of my mom, my family and my friends – they have supported Disabled individuals often come across roadblocks when they are on frequently me through all of this.” used websites and applications.

Perez says he hopes to work for a large software company in the near future Visually impaired individuals use a tool called a screen reader that converts the and eventually find his way into application and web design. Ultimately, his goal displayed text on a webpage into synthesized speech or a refreshable Braille display, is to create applications and software that can be universally accessible for everyone. which essentially gives visuals an audio equivalent. However, many websites In addition, he plans on enrolling at Hunter College in the Fall for his Bachelor’s. neglect key aspects of their coding that would allow tools like screen readers to Nicholas is also a DJ who loves to collaborate and meet like-minded work properly. Instead, many disabled individuals have to deal with large missing individuals who share a love for music. He shared his email with the Co-op City Times so his neighbors and anyone wishing to contact him can do so: musicandtechnology1234@gmail.com.

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

12-15 year olds now eligible for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

America reached another milestone in the fight against COVID-19 last week after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially approved Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine for emergency use in adolescents between the ages of 12 and 15.

With emergency use authorization expanded for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, it became the first approved vaccine for 12 to 15 year olds in the United States.

“Today’s action allows for a younger population to be protected from COVID19, bringing us closer to returning to a sense of normalcy and to ending the pandemic. Parents and guardians can rest assured that the agency undertook a rigorous and thorough review of all available data, as we have with all of our COVID-19 vaccine emergency use authorizations,” said Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D. The FDA’s clinical trial involved 2,260 participants and their data found PfizerBioNTech’s vaccine to be 100% effective in preventing COVID-19 infections in adolescents between the ages of 12 and 15.

Similar to its application for individuals 16 years and older, this vaccine requires two doses that are at least three weeks apart. According to the FDA, their clinical trials found the most common side-effects of the vaccine to be pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, chills, muscle pain, fever and joint pain. Most participants in the study felt side-effects following their second dose of the vaccine. Notably, the FDA highlights that potential side-effects from the vaccine will be different depending on the individual, and some may not experience any side-effects at all.A few days following the FDA’s announcement, the CDC also announced their endorsement of adolescents as young as 12 receiving Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine.

“For vaccination to do its job, we must do our critical part. That means vaccinating as many people as possible who are eligible,” CDC director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said following the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ unanimous vote last Wednesday to recommend the vaccine’s use in 12 to 15 year olds.

“Getting adolescents vaccinated means their faster return to social activities and can provide parents and caregivers peace of mind knowing their family is protected.

Though most children with COVID-19 have mild or no symptoms, some children can get severely ill and require hospitalization. There have also been rare, tragic cases of children dying from COVID-19 and its effects, including multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C,” Dr. Walenski added.

Since the onset of the pandemic, nearly 1.5 million COVID-19 cases have been reported to the FDA that were individuals between the ages of 11 and 17 years old.

With 12 to 15 year olds officially approved for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, the CDC estimates that now approximately 17 million adolescents are eligible for the vaccine.

Animal Shelter

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021 (Continued from page 1)

proposal of the animal shelter altogether during past discussions, there appeared to be a shift in resident opinions during the three-hour meeting that took place on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Dreiser Center.

According to an update given to residents at the beginning of 2020, the animal shelter will have 2,800 square feet on the ground floor for use as a “Community Wildlife Education and Engagement” center, an additional 1,000 square feet on

the ground floor for use as a multipurpose room for the community, and a completion date 2024.

Shareholders can attend the virtual Health and Human Services meeting on May 27, at 7 p.m. To attend, use the meeting link:https://nyccb.webex.com/nyccb/ j.php?MTID=meffc7c1afd7224bfcccfb93bbc9219c0, and Meeting Access Key: 1736962581. Meeting Dial-In: (646) 992-2010, and Meeting Password: hhservices2021.

With the spring change-over in progress at the Power Plant, shareholders are reminded to maintain their apartment convectors and to clean them regularly.

During the summer months when air conditioning is provided, it is beneficial to check and clean your convectors regularly even if you don’t use them.

Clogs occur as dust and debris accumulate in the convector drain lines and can cause backups and flooding which can damage floors and apartments below.

Shareholders who are elderly or disabled and require assistance checking and cleaning their convectors, may contact Maintenance for assistance by calling the Riverbay Call Center, (718) 320-3300, select Option 2.

Following the procedures recommended below, the potential for clogging will be greatly reduced and the efficient functioning of convector units will be facilitated. The procedures should be performed bi-weekly for maximum effect.

Cleaning Procedures • Turn off the convector before cleaning by moving the power switch to the middle position.

• Remove the cover by lifting from the bottom and swinging out and up.

• Remove any debris (coins, leaves, plant soil, loose scale, etc.) from the upper drip tray (long pan) and lower drip tray (drain pan).

• Slowly pour one quart of hot water into the upper drip tray and check that it flows into the lower drip tray and down the drain. Do not continue to pour water if it doesn’t flow freely down the drain.

• If the water flows down freely, pour another 2-3 quarts of hot water into the upper drip tray to ensure a thorough cleaning.

• If the water does not flow from the upper tray into the drain pan, it is likely that the spout is clogged. You can probably use a ball point pen to remove the debris from inside the spout and clear the clog.

• If the water does not go down the drain of the lower drip tray, or becomes clogged, contact the Maintenance office immediately at the number listed above.

• Remove the filter located at the bottom of the convector unit to ensure it is clean. Clean filters allow for air to flow freely which is essential for the efficient operation of the convector. During the winter, filters may be vacuumed or washed. During the summer, they must be vacuumed only (a wet filter can cause dirt to coagulate in the summer and hamper air flow). For a replacement filter, consult your CSO. The charge for a new filter is $4, money orders or checks are accepted.

Replace the cover by placing it flat against the convector front, lift the cover top approximately 1 inch above the convector top and slide it down into position. Make sure the small hooks at the bottom of the cover slide onto the rail at the bottom of the convector.

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

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CCPD offers home repair tips for smart cooperators Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

Public Safety Report

Businesses such as construction and home improvement have been open for the past year, therefore, cooperators may be considering hiring persons to help with these tasks. New window blinds, curtains, flooring and kitchen countertops are some of the most popular projects this year. It is very important that consumers take steps to make sure that the services they are paying for are the services they are getting. Fraud is very popular among contractors especially during these difficult economic times. The Department of Public Safety offers these tips to avoid becoming the victim of a scam.

Make sure when hiring someone to do work you receive recommendations from friends or family who have used the contractor for similar work. Get at least three written estimates for the work you wish to have done. Make sure all estimates detail the scope of the job so that you can make meaningful comparisons. Remember you must have the permission of Riverbay Corporation to make any structural changes in Co-op City apartment. Please check with your Cooperator Service Office (CSO) if you have any questions about intended improvements. Also, remember that your Co-op City apartment must be restored to the original condition no matter how nice any improvements are and you will be responsible for the cost of that restoration.

It is also important to make sure the contractor meets licensing and registration requirements. The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, (212) 4874444, or the Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau Office of the Attorney General, (212) 416-8300 are agencies you can check with or the Better Business Bureau, (212) 533-6200, to see if there are any complaint records against an intended contractor or repair service.

Make sure your contractor is insured. They should have personal liability, property damage and worker’s compensation insurance for workers and subcontractors. Also, check with your insurance company to see if you are covered for any injury or damage that may occur. Be sure any valuables are locked up while work is being done in your home.

Insist on a written contract that details the entire scope of the job. Be sure it states exactly what will be done, when it will be done and the quality of materials to be used. Any warranties or subcontractors should also be listed. The total price and schedule of payments should be included. Make certain you understand all payment options and any financing charges. Never make a final payment or sign a final release until you are satisfied with the work performed. Paying by credit card may give you any extra avenue of dispute resolution.

Always be cautious of the deal that seems too good to be true. Be wary if the contractor comes door-to-door to seek you out or just happens to have material left over from another job. Be alert to a contractor who quotes you a price that is out of line with other estimates. Do not allow a contractor to pressure you to make an immediate decision or ask you to pay for the entire job up front. Be cautious of a contractor driving an unmarked van or a vehicle with out-of-state plates.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Do not forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Maintain social distance and follow the current recommendations from New York City Board of Health and the CDC. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons.

Both New York State and the CDC announced changes to the mask wearing mandates. Unvaccinated persons are still required to wear masks in most situations.

Vaccinated persons are still required to wear masks in certain situations. Check the NYS Health website and the CDC website for the latest updates. Contact your doctor and see if a Covid19 vaccination is right for you. When in doubt, wear a mask, especially indoors when social distancing is not possible.

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

Anonymous calls to Public Safety

From time to time, cooperators may witness someone violating the housing company’s rules and regulations, however, we understand that some people are apprehensive about reporting the situation for fear of their identity being divulged to the violator in question.

Please know that you may request to remain anonymous when you contact the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) regarding said issues and the Public Safety dispatchers, officers and supervisors have been instructed to accept these calls and investigate ac-

cordingly.

If, however, you feel forced to surrender your identification in order to lodge your complaint, immediately request to speak with a supervisor.

Rest assured that you should feel comfortable placing these calls to our Public Safety Department, as oftentimes residents are the first to know when an incident has taken place and, in most cases, who the individuals involved are. Thank you for your cooperation.

––Riverbay Management

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Public Safety Blotter 05/09/21 – 05/15/21

05/11/21 – 140 Alcott Place A female had to be restrained after she became violent after a dispute over a chair. NYC EMS took her to a local area hospital for evaluation and treatment.

05/12/21 – 140 Darrow Place A victim reported that as they were walking, six persons exited a vehicle and proceeded to forcibly removing property from him. The victim suffered minor injuries. The perpetrators were unable to take all the property they wanted. A canvass was conducted with negative results.

777 Co-op City Boulevard A man waiting for a bus was approached by several males who proceeded to take $20 from him. The victim was not injured. The victim noted that the perpetrators spotted a CCPD vehicle on patrol and reentered their vehicle and fled the area. A canvass was conducted with negative results.

05/15/21 – 100 Benchley Place CCPD officers found and observed a male pulling on vehicle door handles.

The male found one door unlocked and entered the vehicle. The officers arrested him and he was issued a Criminal Court Summons and released.

05//15/21 – 120 Donizetti Place CCPD and NYPD responded to this general vicinity and launched a search for victims or evidence after receiving numerous calls of shots fired. Officers checked the area and discovered ballistic material. Said items were recovered and vouchered for a follow-up. There were no reported injuries.

Vol. 54 No. 1

Saturday, January 5, 2019

Elevator Modernization Work Begins in First 10 Co-op City Residential Buildings Capital Projects Scheduled For Monday, Jan. 7 1. Chevron Lobby Modernization – Beginning on Monday, January 7, lobby modernization work will begin in Building 16.

2. Pea Gravel Repair – Concrete will be poured under the portico of Building 6 to replace the pea gravel.

3. Local Law 11 work continues; some balconies may be closed for required work.

Rendering of the interior of the modernized elevator which will have a more attractive and contemporary look and upgraded safety features.

More details on these projects will be available in next week’s Co-op City Times.

art technology to upgrade safety feaBY ROZAAN BOONE The community-wide modernization tures, enhance appearance and ensure of elevators in Co-op City’s residential efficient operation of the machinery. buildings began on Thursday, January 3, One elevator in each of the following to equip the elevators with state-of-the(Continued on page 4)

Mayor de Blasio Sets Special Election for Public Advocate Office on Feb. 26

BY ROZAAN BOONE

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio has set Tuesday, February 26, as the date of a special election for a new public advocate to serve out the unexpired term of Letitia James, who was elected last November and sworn into office on January 1, 2019 as the new state attorney general.

The mayor made the announcement on Jan. 2 at City Hall when he signed a bill on campaign financing. At that ceremony, he also signed a proclamation setting the date of the special election.

“We chose this date to maximize voter participation,” said Mayor de Blasio. “This was the latest date available under the legal limit that also would fall on a Tuesday that was not a vacation day, was a regular work day.”

James served as the New York City Public Advo- (Continued on page 4)

Long-Time Resident, Frank Senior, Endures Major Misfortune During the Holidays

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND from his daughter. He said: “I was Well-known local Jazz artist and shocked when I first heard the news, Co-op City resident of Building 6 I’ve been on that corner for 40 years, for the last 25 years, Frank Senior, I was very upset.” lost his primary source of income (Continued on page 22) on Christmas Eve 2018 when his newsstand was ravaged by fire.

Sixty-five-year-old Mr. Senior, who was born blind, has owned the newsstand located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street in the heart of Manhattan, for the last 40 years and this was his primary source of support.

Mr. Senior didn’t initially find out about the fire until 24hours later, on Christmas day, when he received the news Frank Senior at his burnt down newsstand.

$1.25

Year in Review As I look back on President’s Message 2018, I cannot shake the fact that this comPresident munity lost some very important shareholders.

We may not all have the same view of politics or stand on the same side of policy and community issues, but those of us who work either as employees or volunteers for this community have done so with commitment and conviction. To those we have lost, my sincerest condolences to their families. Some I have known better than others and for those I did not know, I am very aware of their contributions. My salute to each community member we lost for all they did.

Eleanor Bailey – former Board director and union activist who fought the good fight for her neighbors and fellow shareholders from privatization to women’s and union rights. Eleanor was on the frontline giving her all until she could not give anymore. From a founder of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing to her participation in the March on Washington in January 2017, Eleanor never let anything stop her, not even her need to use a walker as she marched in the dead of winter in Washington, DC. Harriet Jeffries – As a Board member (1988-91), Harriet played a key role in negotiating an historic agreement with the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) in 1990. The historic agreement was Harriet’s signature accomplishment. This agreement guaranteed that our homes would be livable and free from the financial burden of the CD (construction defect) repairs.

Tony Illis – In 2000, Tony fiercely opposed privatization. Due to his leadership, a Town Hall was convened on a Saturday (Continued on page 2)

Linda Berk

Hundreds Attend 22nd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration

Children joined in on the cultural festivities during the 22nd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration by lighting candles on the Kinara as they read Photo by Toriea McCauseland each of the seven principles of Kwanzaa.

Guests, many beautifully dressed in African attire, filled room 31 of the Bartow Center as the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. presented its 22nd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration last Saturday, December 29, 2018 in the Bartow Center.

The celebration opened with Riverbay Board Director Francine Reva Jones giving the Welcome Address to the large crowd, while Mistress of Ceremonies, Ebony Lambright, kicked-off the program saying, “Every year, I’m so excited to be amongst friends and family to share in our love and our blackness.”

Shortly following was the Libation Ceremony led by Deborah Nelson.

“This is a celebration of our ancestors! Our ancestors paved the way for us, so we always have to give honor and respect to each one of them,” said Ms. Nelson.

Attendees then began to call out names of loved ones who they’ve lost that they’d like to honor during the celebration, as Ms. Nelson poured water, giving tribute to their spirit, in their name. “May we learn and always keep them alive with the work that they’ve done; may we pick up and move forward with where they left off,” she continued.

After an audience rendition of “Lift Every Voice (Continued on page 22)

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

Please pick up your Co-op City Times in your building lobby on Saturday mornings.

If you have neighbors who are elderly or who have mobility concerns, kindly assist by bringing a paper up to them.

Thank you for your cooperation.

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

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

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see below for specific directions.

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES For employment opportunities, please search “Riverbay Corporation” at the following sites: www.Indeed.com www.Glassdoor.com

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

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

Thank you for your interest in working for Riverbay Corporation.

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

A “No Win” parking & traffic scenario coming to Co-op City

Director’s Viewpoint – Rod

By the time you read this viewpoint, the bureaucratic process involving the proposed waiver of parking spaces as required for the new professional medical office building coming to 801 Coop City Blvd. (intersection of Dreiser Loop), will have officially gone through Community Board 10’s Housing and Zoning Committee. The process will have included the public May 11th committee meeting, and the May 20th general meeting for final remarks, concluding with a vote to approve or disapprove.

As I explained in my May 8th viewpoint, plans and applications are on file at the NYC Dept. of Buildings (DOB) to build a six story building, providing outpatient medical services. Based upon the NYC Planning Commission’s Zoning Regulations, the new building must provide accessory off-street parking. The parking provision formula, takes into account that the new building will be erected on the same lot (and zoning lot) as the existing nursing home at the rear of the property (Pinnacle Multicare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center), which required them to provide a minimum of 81 parking spaces. The facility currently has 99 or 100 parking spaces, depending upon which of the architect’s layouts was submitted to the Housing and Zoning Committee, and you’re looking at.

The aforementioned parking requirements per the NYC Zoning Regulations require that the new facility must provide 324 new parking spaces. The developer of the new building is proposing to provide only 273 new spaces, while taking away 18 of the existing 99 (or 100) parking spaces that are currently providing spaces for the Nursing & Rehab Center. This proposed arrangement would still have the new building out of compliance with zoning resolution section 36021, by 51 parking spaces, not approvable by the DOB. The mechanism for obtaining a waiver of compliance with the parking requirements, exists with the NYC Board of Standards & Appeals (BS&A), which has the authority to waive zoning regulations. An application to obtain such waiver was filed for back in 2019, under Cal# 2019-32-BZ. The application asked that the BS&A grant the developers of the new building, under section 73-44ZR, a reduction in the number of accessory off-street parking spaces required by the provisions of Section 36-21 for ambulatory diagnostic or treatment facilities, provided that the Board finds that occupancy by ambulatory diagnostic or treatment facilities is contemplated in good faith on the basis of evidence submitted by the applicant.

May 11th Housing and Zoning Committee’s WebEx Meeting The May 11th meeting of Community Board 10’s Housing and Zoning Committee meeting was very informative.

There were two items on the Agenda that night. The first order of business was a presentation coming from the NYC Planning Commission, regarding the new regulatory filing procedures for future hotel/motel establishments in the five boroughs of NYC, followed by the proposed waiver of the parking requirements for the proposed new medical building at 801 Co-op City Blvd.

I was in attendance, and spoke on behalf of the Board, and the residents of Co-op City. There were several other concerned cooperators who were also online, and who also were very outspoken about very relevant Co-op City concerns regarding the waiver of the accessory off-street parking requirements.

The members of the Housing and Zoning Committee were very direct in their questions to the individual who presented for the owner and architect, and were nothing short of excellent in both their questions and comments.

Salient issues raised during the Committee Meeting The number of spaces requested to be waived states on the BS&A filing documents indicates 32, inconsistent with the actual number of spaces that need to be considered for waiver, which is 51.

The Parking Demand/Supply Analysis – Documentation officially submitted to the BS&A, created by the firm representing the developers, was made without knowing who the medical lessee (tenant) will be, the number of offices that will be created, the number of doctors or employees being given

Saunders, Second Vice President

reserved spaces, and therefore without merit. Multiple comments were made that the supplied analysis was not then factually relevant.

There was reference to the MTA’s 2012/2013 creation of two new Q50 bus stops on both the south side (east bound) and north side (west bound) of Co-op City Blvd. & Dreiser Loop, which eliminated 10 parking spaces.

Architectural plans show the new building’s main entrance on Co-op City Blvd., which will eliminate 9 to 10 more existing parking spaces, further complicating the lives of our resident cooperators who are presently strategize in looking for parking on Coop City Blvd. and surrounding Co-op City streets.

Once Congestive Pricing begins for lower Manhattan, more Co-op City residents will keep their vehicles parked on Co-op City Blvd. making parking even more scarce.

The unknown number of doctors or anticipated patients may similarly impact traffic on Co-op City Blvd., affecting morning “rush hour” transportation. That will be compounded should, like 1250 Waters Place

(and most other indoor garage type structures owned by medical facilities), they require a fee to park.

By the conclusion of the meeting, it was clear that Housing and Zoning Committee members had authentic historical knowledge of Co-op City’s parking situation, and were not at all persuaded by the presenter and appalled overall to the prospect of not providing the required 51 off-street parking spaces, thus creating the probability of adding doubled parked vehicles on our streets, while looking and/or waiting for parking spaces that hardly materialize.

Fact – The proposed new medical building is coming to Co-op City. It will bring with it accessible medical care with qualified physicians in a brand new facility. For Co-op City residents, that may mean a shorter bus ride or maybe even a short walk, but to be sure, there will be a problem that never existed before. Co-op City Blvd. at Dreiser Loop is destined to become a traffic mess and a parking nightmare.

Many thanks for reading my viewpoint, and remember to please stay safe!

I can be reached at rsaunders@riverbayboard.com.

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

Riverbay Maintenance Services and Charges

Cooperator Services Office Department (CSO) Our goal is to serve our cooperators in a timely and efficient manner.

Process Work Orders daily for disbursement to maintenance and various departments – The CSO director, managers and secretaries are available from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Maintenance service representatives are available from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

There is a CSO office located in each of the three Community Centers.

• Dreiser Community Center – Lower Plaza (Restoration) • Bartow Community Center – rm. B • Einstein Community Center – rm. 37 CSO oversees the following functions: Maintenance emergencies, handled by the Maintenance services representatives: • Gas odors, fires • Leaks (convectors, walls, leaks emanating from apartments above or apartment adjacent to your apartment) • Short circuits of ceiling light fixtures (only if it is Riverbay’s) • Wall outlets (shorted or sparked) • Convector shorts or sparks • Smoke detector not working or beeping • Toilet not flushing (only for one-bedroom apartments) • Toilet bowl overflow • Tub clog (only when there is no drainage) • Tub, kitchen & bathroom basin back-ups.

• Faucets running • Bottom apartment door lock not working (Riverbay not responsible for top lock) Note: After 4:00 p.m., if there is a Maintenance emergency, cooperators can call the same telephone number called for day service.

Non-emergency Maintenance repairs handled by the Maintenance service representatives: • Shower diverter not working • Faucets leaking • Stuff convector with steel wool • Terrace door handle not working • Caulking around medicine cabinet, tub or sink.

• Showerhead not working, breaks or falls.

• Closet pole falls or breaks • Door chain • Apartment doorbell not working, Intercom.

• Window balance & lock • Window weather stripping (during winter months only) • Mailbox lock not working (will be done next business day) • Bathroom heaters not working (Riverbay is not responsible for repairing apartment closet doors, refrigerators and stoves) Cooperators can deposit their carrying charges in an envelope in any of the three CSO locations up to the tenth of each month.

Sales of small Maintenance items handled by the Maintenance service representative: Towel bars, aerators, drawer rollers, hinges, plastic drawer cups, glass shelves for medicine cabinets, toilet paper roller, door stopper, tub stopper with chain, bathroom and kitchen light fixture globe, kitchen strainer and lobby keys. If lobby key is broken, the cooperator is not charged a fee, but must bring in the broken key.

Cooperator must pay with a check or money order to purchase these items. Absolutely no cash is accepted.

Hall Closet (Storage) rental handled by CSO secretaries: Cooperator must submit an application for a Hall Closet Rental and then is put on a waiting list by date of application. The cooperator will be notified when a closet becomes available in his/her building only.

Note: Riverbay is not responsible for hall closet top lock Rental Applications handled by the CSO secretaries: Cooperators interested in installing a freezer or dishwasher must obtain an Appliance Agreement and comply with the proper documents that are required (Appliance Bill of Sale, Liability Insurance, Certificate signed by a licensed plumber or electrician). Presently subject to change.

Rules and Regulations of Riverbay Corporation Listed below are important rules and regulations

of Riverbay Corporation found in your Occupancy Agreement (lease). Failure to comply with these rules will result in a community complaint issued by Public Safety and followed by an administrative fee dispensed by the Cooperator Service Office.

1. No clothes washing machines, dryers or air conditioners are allowed in any apartments in hi-rise

buildings 2. Dishwashers and freezers are allowed with prior consent from Riverbay Corporation. (Obtain forms from any of the Cooperator Services Offices.)

3. No alterations, additions or improvements to terraces. This includes screened terraces, enclosures.

4. Children are not allowed to play in lobbies, public (Continued on page 11)

Maintenance Charges (Due to fault of Cooperator or Wear & Tear)

Drill Out and Replacement (Apt. Doors) Apartment Door Drill Out Cost & Labor (Cylinder Lock) Hole in wall by Apartment Door Mailbox Lock Replacement Bathroom Door Lock Retrieval of keys from Elevator Shaft Wide Angle Peephole Replace/Remove/Install Regular Peephole Kitchen Fixture w/ Globe Foyer Fixture Replacement Apt. Door Remove/Install, i.e. Moving Furniture, etc.

Tub Soap Dish (Ceramic) Toothbrush/Toilet Paper Holder (Ceramic) Shower Pole w/ holders Bedroom/Bathroom Door Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink & Deck Set Stainless Steel Sink Kitchen Deck Set (1 Arm) Replacement Basin & Deck Set Replace/Remove Basin Basin Deck Set Handicap Bars Removal of Basin (Foreign Object) (Sink) Replacement of Toilet Bowl Tank Replace/Remove Handicap Toilet Bowl Tank Toilet Tank Removal (Foreign Object) Toilet Tank Cover Medicine Cabinet (Plastic) Smoke Detector Flex Hose Suite Box for Intercom Shower Head Door Guard – Door Sweep TOWNHOUSE Townhouse “8” Cylinder – Change (2 Locks) Townhouse “A” Cylinder – Change (1 Lock) Mailbox Chute Kitchen Fixture Vestibule Fixture 2nd Floor Video Intercom Bathroom Heater OVER-THE-COUNTER Large Aerators (Kitchen) Small Aerators (Basin) Cabinet Roller Center Drawer Wheel Side Wheel Plastic Cup Runner for Drawers Cabinet Hinges (Bronze) Kitchen Strainer Towel Bar Tub Stopper Tub Stopper Chain Toilet Paper Roller (Plastic) Door Stop (Bedroom) Door Stop (Bathroom) Bathroom Light Fixture Kitchen Light Fixture (Globe) Filter

$720.00 $180.00 $250.00 $24.00 $45.00 $25.00 $50.00 $80.00 $85.00 $85.00. $60.00 per call $30.00 $30.00 each $25.00 $150.00 $300.00 $200.00 $100.00 $240.00 $150.00 $95.00 $100.00 per bar $30.00 $200.00 $200.00 $30.00 $40.00 $48.00 $30.00 $40.00 $50.00 $35.00 $50.00 $150.00 $75.00 $100.00 $85.00 $85.00 $480.00 $120.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $5.00 $8.00 $10.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $25.00 $35.00 $4.00

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

Director’s Viewpoint – Mary The good news is the Board elections are finished. Or are they? If we didn’t get the mandatory number of votes in by May 21, it’ll have to be extended for two weeks till Friday, June 4. If we got the votes, then – YAY! (No one can say I didn’t do my part hustling Board election voters. Well, me and my Didja Vote Yet? poster and mask frame giveaway.) But if (please, please) our Co-op City voters came through and the Board election is finished, then now is the time to seriously start thinking about the other elections.

City elections are barreling down on us. Exactly one month from today, on June 22, our Primary Election Day voters – for the first time – will be ranking our preferences for Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President, and City Council. Ranked Choice Voting is nothing to be nervous about. As the old expression goes: If you can tie your shoes… For someone who chose Velcro instead of laces whenever possible, even I can count up to five to pick up to five of my favorite candidates in each race that has at least five candidates.

With so many races, how are you going to make a thoughtful decision, much less up to five thoughtful decisions per race? As another old expression goes: You can’t tell ‘em apart without a scorecard. For us in Assembly District 82, which determines how we’re divided into Election Districts, in the Democratic primaries alone, we’ll be dealing with five races and dozens of candidates in the citywide races for mayor (13 candidates on the ballot) and comptroller (10 candidates), the Bronx race for Bronx Borough President (five candidates), and three candidates each running in the citywide race for Public Advocate and for our Council District 12 race.

Next!

Pearson, Secretary

For most of these races, if you search hard enough, you can find enough information about the candidates to make thoughtful choices. Personally, I cheat. I go to the Spectrum News, NY1 website to watch or replay candidates’ debates. The political anchor of “Inside City Hall,” Errol Louis, has moderated or will moderate Democratic Primary debates for Mayor (May 13), Bronx Borough President (May 7), and Comptroller on June 10.

For those who get their news on regular television, you are not out of luck. ABC channel 7 is hosting a Democratic Primary mayoral debate on Wednesday, June 2, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. NBC channel 4 will air two “Leading Contenders” programs in June featuring Democratic Primary hopefuls for mayor on June 16, 7-8 p.m., and for comptroller on Sunday, June 20, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. (The NBC shows won’t be much help to early early voters since Early Voting begins on June 12 and runs till June 20.)

Deadlines are coming up quickly. If you wanted to change party affiliation, it’s too late. Valentine’s Day, February 14, is the deadline each year for that. But it’s not too late to register to vote. The voter registration deadline is May 28. (Don’t forget to nudge the young people in your life to register as well, especially those newly turned or about to turn18.) The last day to request an Absentee ballot is June 15 and the last day to mail in or drop off your completed absentee ballot is on Election Day, June 22.

For more information on all of this, go to the NYC Board of Elections site at vote.nyc (and click the button labeled Vote) or call 866-Vote-NYC (1866-8683692).

But wait, there’s more! Stay on the vote.nyc home page to click on Ranked-Choice Voting. Now click on the video. In one minute and 25 seconds, you’ll learn everything you’ll need to know to properly Rank the Vote!

But wait, there’s less.

They’ve played Where’s Waldo? with the poll site information this time around. Go back and find

Upcoming Elections at the Vote button or on the vote.nyc home page and click More Information. Scroll past the Early Voting Schedule where you’ll find dates and times. Right under there, before you reach the Early Voting Sites list you’ll see, if you look hard enough, a link labeled Visit Poll Site Locator. Or skip those middle steps and go straight to findmypollsite (https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc/). There you can now find your accurate poll site locations, both early and for Election Day itself.

(The Board of Elections mailer listed the wrong information – for Buildings 3AB, 4C, 5A, 6, 7, 8, 9AB, 10ABC, 11ABC, 12, 23, 24, and the Cooper, Debs, and Defoe Townhouses ONLY. The site has since been corrected and your new mailer has either just arrived or is on its way.)

Enter your address to find your early voting and election day poll sites as well as a preliminary sample ballot. (Ah, so that’s where I got all that up-todate candidate info.) On that ballot, you’ll find an added surprise: the Delegate to Judicial Convention 82nd Assembly District listing of 22 candidates. But what exactly do Judicial Convention Delegates do?

“Voters elect convention delegates in the primary election, and the delegates choose the Supreme Court candidates who will be on the general election ballot.”

That’s what. You’ll see some mighty familiar names on the list! You get to choose 12 of them to fill 12 positions.

Now all that is for potential legislators and judges and whatnot.

Our current state officials Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senator Jamaal Bailey, and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto – along with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., (present and running-to-be-future) Councilman Kevin Riley, and a honcho from the MTA paid us a visit on May 13 to talk railroad. I’ve got lots to say on the subject… next time.

Three days from now is another important milestone. That date has nothing, or maybe everything, to do with elections: May 25th is the one-year anniversary of the day 8-year-old Gianna Floyd’s dad “changed the world.”

You can reach me by voice or text at 718-219-2211 or by email at mpearson@riverbayboard.com.

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021 (Continued from page 9)

halls and stairways.

5. Terraces and windows may not be used to dry clothes or hang other items.

6. Parking on Riverbay property without permission may result in being towed.

7. Do not throw or allow anything to fall from terraces or windows.

8. Bulk garbage should be carried to the basement by the ash cart room.

9. Do not play musical instruments, phonographs, stereos, radios or television sets between 10:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.

10. No radios, CB’s or TV antennas may be erected on roofs, terraces or windows in this community.

11. Do not store flammable containers or bundles of newspapers in hall closets.

12. Reported, observed anti-social behavior will subject you to an appearance before the Cooperator Appeals Committee and a fine.

13. Terraces are not to be used as storage areas.

Satellite Dish – Only cooperators residing in townhouses and apartments with terraces are permitted to install a Satellite Dish. They must comply with the Riverbay Satellite Dish Safety Notice and Agreement which can be obtained by calling or coming into the CSO Office.

Verification Request –Mail or fax letters to Banks, City Agencies, Mortgage Companies, Real Estate, etc. for cooperators who request it.

Community Complaints (Fines) If a cooperator is issued a Community Complaint by Public Safety, they have the right to appeal. They cooperator may must pick up an Appeals Form at the CSO office, or request to have one mailed. Once it is filled out, indicating whether an in-person or in-writing hearing is pereferrable, and signed, it is sent to the Appeals Committee for a Hearing.

The Legal Department will notify the cooperator of date and time of hearing.

Conflict Resolution The director/manager arranges meetings with cooperators who have conflicts with their neighbors in the hope that they can find resolution. If the problem persists, they are referred to the I.M.C.R. Resolution Center.

Referral to N.O.R.C Senior Services Office Senior cooperators who call or visit the CSO with various needs or concerns are referred by the CSO director/manager to an in-house caseworker at N.O.RC./JASA. Adult cooperators who are under age 60 are referred to Adult Protective Services.

CSO Managers – routinely inspect the interior of buildings from the roof to the basement, including the grounds surrounding each building/townhouse Evictions – Represent Riverbay Corporation at legal possessions (evictions), DHCR hearings and Landlord/Tenant Court.

CSO Managers submit reports to the Risk Management: Regarding personal damages to apartments resulting from fire, air condition leaks, pipe breaks, etc.

H.P.D./Court Stipulations – handled by the CSO director and managers: Inspect apartments and prepare work orders for repairs.

Follow-up to various departments.

Liaises with outside agencies: Social Services department, HPD, DCHR, Fire, Police, Department of Buildings.

Building Associations – handled by the director and manager.

Accompany building association member(s) on walking tours of their buildings and grounds. Follow-up for necessary repairs, if needed. Attend building association meetings.

The CSO department works closely with residents and building associations and are the liaisons between cooperators and Riverbay departments to address their every day needs and concerns. CSO oversees all aspects of building operations, maintenance, grounds and job completions.

Our office amiably enforces Rules, Regulations and Policies established by the Board of Directors and Management.

In addition, the directors and managers attend the Appeals Committee, Board Meetings, Orientation and Town Hall Meetings as required.

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

Appreciating the value of what we have in Co-op City

Director’s Viewpoint – Sonia

Dear fellow shareholders, Hope everyone is doing well.

Sharing some highlights of Building and Grounds in keeping you abreast of things we are doing for the betterment of our community.

Our Maintenance department continues to work on day-to-day operations. We are now in the air-conditioning season. We are starting to address convector cleaning for our senior shareholders and are taking appointments through the Call Center. We will be testing the drains and pouring water to ensure that the drains are clear.

We have completed contractor work in all of our buildings on the air-conditioning systems in the basements, jetting the lines to ensure that any debris that may be present from the last season is removed. The contractor will be on standby until 10 p.m. to address any leaks that may develop coming from the lower floors.

These are opportunities we have identified to minimize leaks while our staff takes care of the smaller leaks that can become bigger if not immediately addressed.

We are working on the fire alarm system of the Einstein Mall and adding some final updates to the system to ensure that all inspections are cared for.

Our Parking and Leasing department is in charge of maintaining the garages. They have completed power washing of Garage 5, painting and sprucing up the front of the garage. They are working on sprucing up Garage 7, which should be completed by the end of the month.

The exterior of Einstein Mall is being repainted in areas where there is chipping paint. Garage 2 is being worked on from the roof, repairing concrete and membrane areas. We expect to start moving to the lower floors shortly.

We have also painted the interior of the Dreiser Mall to coincide with the new look of the auditorium.

We have repaired the storage facilities that will become available to shareholders on the waiting list for storage space, and looking at other possible space allocations for storage; we hope to have a report back to you that will identify new storage spaces that can be leased to shareholders on our waiting list.

Our Assistant Executive General Manager, Cary Smith, is working on a project to provide building ad-

Feliciano, Treasurer

dress signage through an LED illuminated box. There have been many concerns with emergency services, service delivery personnel, car services not able to see the numbers of the buildings. This has been a cause of frustration in being able to identify building locations when it is dark out. This project will encompass all 65 buildings. Townhouse clusters are being surveyed to enhance signage as needed. We hope to start the work by the end of the air-conditioning season. The lighting will coincide with the portico lighting on sensors or timers. Mr. Smith will be working with CSO to identify other areas that need signage.

We are working on installing 23” high-definition commercial grade monitors in the building lobbies. This is a method we want to use to increase communications with our shareholders, eliminating some of the notices that are posted between the elevator wall. It will allow for notices posted by Management, building associations and information from the Crawler on a digital feed as residents come in and out of the building. We will continue to provide updates and flyers to our homebound and senior members of the community.

The Grounds department has been busy with planting. They have completed their first treatment of the grass area. We are replacing dead trees and hedges in areas where the chains and posts are being removed. This is a five-year plan making the areas aesthetically pleasing.

The backyards of the Broun Place townhouses were reseeded and Adler Place and Asch Loop have an enhancement of compost for all their gardens. Section 5 is getting beautified by the housekeeping of the gardens placed last year. We are removing the garbage continuously along with cutting the grass.

Our CSO department continues to do building inspections with the Safety team, Janitorial and Maintenance. It is a better way of identifying anomalies in providing preventive maintenance. We are also conducting random inspections as we go through the development with an inspector hired

to look at our buildings and the inside of the apartments.

CSO is trying out a system where the shareholder can receive text messages on events or something happening in the building. They continue to place Robocalls, but this new method of texting a shareholder allows for the message to stay on the phone until it is erased. We will continue to utilize the Robocall system for those with no cell phones or until we are sure that the text messaging process can fully be utilized. It is important that your contact information is correct. Please reach out to your CSO for any changes to your contact.

Our Janitorial department is on the go. The Dept. of Sanitation did an inspection of the Peartree facility and approved the use of a pre-crusher we are using to crush 120 tons of garbage. We generate 30 to 40 tons of garbage a month and this is an excellent way to help out the environment. Recycling of light bulbs is a project that is being worked on. More to come.

Janitorial is painting the outside doors and rear lobbies of the buildings. They are painting 2-3 basements per week until they complete all buildings.

I hope I was able to give you some action items that are being worked on to keep the community moving in a direction that creates a place for us to appreciate the value that we have. We recognize that all is not perfect, but as a community, we can work together to make it perfect. It is said that “it takes a village to change the world.” Well, it takes a village to change and make a community. Working together in unity is how we become successful at it.

If you have any concerns, you can reach me on 917992-7311.

Please stay well and be safe.

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

Co-op Insurance

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment

Male Family Caregivers Male caregivers are doing it and doing well. Dr. Odell Glenn Jr. (pictured) from Lexington, S.C. is a 2017 Leon David Simmons Award recipient. He is a professional, a son, a spiritual leader and a family caregiver. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York and obtained a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in Long Island, New York. He went on to receive two Masters of Science degrees in both manufacturing systems and electrical engineering in New Jersey. He then worked as an engineer and then later as an associate professor in the state of Connecticut and recently finished a doctorate in chemical engineering in Columbia, South Carolina.

In addition to being an ordained minister, for the past 10 years, his primary focus has been caring for two loving parents ages 83 and 84. He believes that nothing he has learned or gained in life should be for self. He believes this so much that he wrote a book entitled, “Caregiving: The Inspirational Manual.” The wisdom and experience that he has gained is intended to be shared to help, shape, inform or guide someone else along life’s tedious journey. He states that he gets through each day with prayer each morning and by giving God thanks for all things. Prayer, wisdom, and God’s guidance has given him strength, hope and direction along the journey.

His encouraging words to other caregivers come from a chapter in his book, entitled “Care for the caregiver”.

Tip # 79: “Accept offers of help from others. Be proactive by suggesting things for people to do with the care recipient.”

Tip #80: “Give yourself credit, treat yourself and

pat yourself on the back every now and then for doing the best you can in one of the toughest jobs there is. Never wait until everything is perfect before you decide to enjoy your life.”

Tip #83: “Be realistic about how much of your time you can give. Set clear limits and communicate those limits to doctors, family members and other people who might be involved.”

Tip #84: “Emotions such as anger, fear, resentment, guilt, helplessness and grief may show up. Remind yourself that His strength gives you the grace to do it. Trust the process. Trust for today and tomorrow.”

Tip #87: “Exercise regularly.” Tip #88: “Eat right.”

Tip #89: “Get enough sleep.” Tip #91: “Participate in a support group.” These tips are just a few that have gotten me through each hour, day and throughout the years. I use them to also encourage other caregivers.

Do you know a male family caregiver? Are you a male caregiver caring for a loved one? Please reach out to us. We would like to hear your story. Contact us via email info@comeoutreach.org or 718-3793159.

Please join us for our monthly 45 mins. informational session on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 7 p.m.

Topic: Alternative housing. Please RSVP online at www.comeoutreach.org. C.O.M.E. is here for you.

Please contact us with any questions or concerns, 718379-3159.

––Diane Cooper

Be sure to subscribe to the new & official Co-op City YouTube channel, https://bit.ly/3h6CrF7. Stay informed!

Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

Co-op City Democratic Club

The Co-op City Democratic Club wishes to thank all resident shareholders who participated by voting in the Riverbay Board of Directors election. The election of our Riverbay Board directors is considered to be our annual shareholders’ meeting, and is part of the Democratic process which allows those of us who are shareholders to choose from among our own Co-op City residents, individuals who will represent all cooperators in working to sustain a better quality of life for each of us living in the great community.

The next Co-op City Democratic Club “Zoom Meeting:” Wednesday, May 26; time: 6:00 p.m.; Dial-In: +1-929-205-6099 US (New York); ID: 647 460 1439; Passcode: 122554.

We will have the opportunity of meeting Mr. Raymond McGuire, candidate for Mayor. We will hear his expectations, his views for the future and some changes he’d like to make in our city.

—Shirley Saunders

Building 8 Association

Greetings! Wow! What a busy year for Building 8. The lobby is being upgraded!

We were notified by Riverbay it will take at least 8 weeks. We will be using the back door and a lobby attendant will be present during this upgrade.

Quality of Life: Please stop leaving boxes containing open food packages and empty boxes containing food particles stuck to the boxes inside the lobby. This can cause rodent problems to occur in the lobby.

Please stop moving furniture in the elevator without a permit. Contact Riverbay so they can cover the elevators.

Please continue to wear your mask in the lobby, elevator, and laundry room.

Our next collection dates will be posted on the bulletin board in the lobby: May 24, from 5 p.m. 6:30 p.m., June 8 from 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., and June 16 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Our Zoom meeting will be held on June 21. Check the bulletin board for more details.

We have so many essential workers living in our building, and we want to thank you again.

––Azzie Mitchell

African-American Association

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Zoom with us tomorrow starting at 3 p.m. The AAACC General Meeting, members only, please. Meeting ID: 839 6860 4362, Passcode: 053774.

We’ll be live from the grand opening of the Green Earth Apothecary at 153 Dreiser Loop, festivities begin at noon. Contact Bridget at 646-765-2113 for more information.

The 8th annual Spelling Bee was the bees knees!! The winning word “factorization” made Anahla Gordon our grand prize winner of a trophy, a gold medal and $300. Second place went to Isabella Kwakye, who won $200; and third place was Rachel Nyarko, who took home $100.

All of the children received a certificate, gifts and snacks.

Thank you to Francine Reva Jones, Spelling Committee chair; Marita Taylor, Cheryl Jenkins and Stefani Hazell for their help. The chair also thanks Ms. Glynis Bruce and Rev. Beverly Spruill for their support. (Pictured L-R: Sibgah Asif, Abdul Muid, Isabella Kwakye, Grand Prize winner Anahla Gordon, and Rachel Nyarko.)

Join the AAACC today We had a great time and hope you will join us for our next event as a member.

This is your invitation to join us. Be the vision you want your people, your children, your world to see. Membership is only $15 per year for a single membership and $25 per year for your household. Email aaaccpower@gmail.com or call 929-4303255. The African American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Kindly send a check or money order only.

The African-American Association sponsors the following programs: Belly dance classes with Xonia Wilson – Contact Xonia, 646-301-9438 Evening line dance classes with Cynthia Dixon – Contact Cynthia, 917-9037073 Salsa class with Keith Witherspoon – Contact Keith, 917-561-6211 Yoga and Pilates classes with Meena Sharpe-Hicks – Contact Meena, 917863-1507 Each one of us divided by all of us equals a force for good.

––Michelle Marbury

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Friday, May 21, 2021, marked the closing of the voting period for our Riverbay Board of Directors 2021. The members of the Board make major decisions involving renovations, quality of life issues, new construction, events and the direction Co-op City takes on local issues, for example, the MTA expansion and the modification to I-95 that will allow more traffic in Section 5. So, fellow cooperator, we have a job to do every spring and that is to vote to fill the required 15 seats on the Riverbay Board. Did you vote? Each household had a responsibility to cast their ballot. Voting was possible by mail-in ballots or vote on-line.

Submission of your mail-in vote was accepted to May 21, 2021. Don’t brush the process aside. You need to vote to assure meeting the quorum requirement.

June 22 Primary: Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) is the process we will be using. Broun Place chairperson, Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar, attended a great seminar on RCV to further understand.

The spring scams are waging battle and trying to get your $$$. We had one caller, claiming to be from Citi-card, alerting of suspicious activity, a $1500 charge to the Citi-card account. By the way, we don’t have a Citi-card account!

Now in N.Y., we are winning the COVID-19 war. If you are inoculated, outdoors, and in a small also inoculated group, you can go without a mask, but go to a crowded place and put that mask on. Read CDC guidelines on the different vaccines and general protocol. Don’t be afraid of physical reactions. They are short term.

Anyone with information about the random drive

by shots fired in Bellamy Loop on April 24th needs to speak with Public Safety. Register with the Riverbay RUOK Emergency contact programs. The Co-op City Times has been publishing registration forms. It’s very important for you to register with these programs, especially if you are older, living alone and have a chronic condition. Information is stored confidentially but available for an emergency situation.

For up-to-date information on vaccines, visit: nyc.gov/covidvaccine or call 311. The following is the help site for all your questions on COVID-19: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/coronavirus/get-tested/covid19-testing.page. Read the Co-op City Times, it contains interesting and important news of our Co-op City community. Use the CDC recommended guideline to fight COVID-19: wear a clean face mask, (over your nose), wear disposable gloves, keep at least 3 feet between you and others, and finally, wash hands frequently.

Don’t take the mask off to speak.

Are you missing supermarket weekly inserts? The contractor did not have permission to distribute in Coop City. Refer your local market manager to the Coop City Times for advertising information.

Neighbors in Broun Place, we need your membership. Renew, if you need to renew and join if you haven’t before. Riverbay reviews the membership numbers in order to certify the organization as viable.

Join or renew your Broun Place Association membership. Dues are just $12 annually. Keep dancing and better days are ahead! Wakanda forever!

––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Sunday Bingo –– Tomorrow, May 23 at 1:15 p.m.

All are welcome; $6 for three cards and one jackpot sheet. Includes: 12 games plus three-part jackpot; 15 games in all, $0.25 each for an extra card. Three extra cards maximum, $0.50 for one extra jackpot sheet only.

Resorts Casino –– Thursday, July 8, in Atlantic City, NJ. Price: $40, and bonus $20 slot play. Bus leaving from our three usual bus stops: 8 a.m., Einstein Loop in front of the pizza shop; 8:10 a.m., Asch Loop by library, and 8:20 a.m., Dreiser Loop in front of the hardware store. Come and also enjoy the beach, boardwalk and shopping. Money due by Wednesday, June 30. Please make checks out to Goose Island Seniors.

Bingo –– Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

at 1:15 p.m. is bingo. Admission: $5 for three cards, 12 games and jackpot. Extra cards are $0.25 each, up to three cards. Refreshments available. Proof of vaccination and mask required. Temperature will be taken at entrance. We must be careful.

Game Day –– Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $1. Play Mahjong, cards, Dominos, Uno and more. Refreshments available.

Members only. Proof of vaccination required. Become a member for $20 a year.

2022, 50th Anniversary plans –– Monday, June 6, 2022, next year. Phase 1: Dear members and friends, we cannot find a restaurant in City Island for dining and dancing. We will try again in January.

Trip to Villa Roma – Thursday, June 9, 2022, next year. Phase 2: Doo-Wop show, luncheon and a day of fun, all for $92. A choice of entrées: roast loin of pork, chicken parmigiana over linguine or Flounder Francese, all served with chef’s choice starch and vegetables. A $20 refundable deposit, your choice of entrée and bus seat selection is required when signing up for trip. Must show proof of vaccination. For reservation, call: 347847-1941. Make checks out to Goose Island Seniors.

To all members –– Happy Birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of May: Jesse Seise, Edith Gitelson, Dorothy Drayton, Linda Singleton, Bernice De Carmo, Edith Senior-Williams, Mary Pilla, Gerald “Jerry-Robert” Ortiz, Karla Klaus, Josephine Betancourt, Vivian Melendez-Vazquez, Geneva Lindsey, Lonia Strong-Davenport and Clotilda Hartfield.

Sick and Shut-in –– Edna Trujillo is still recovering from a stroke. We cannot wait until she returns to bingo.

Mary Pilla, former Goose Island president, misses you and sends her love to all. Mary is in the Paramount at Somers Nursing Center in Somers, NY. She would love to hear from you. You may call her at (718) 753-1816.

Our club is at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475 in the Section 5 Community Center; phone number: (718) 379-9613. We are open. You may call (mornings) Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.; (evenings) Tues. & Thurs., 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. You may also call or text Stephen’s cell at (347) 847-1941. Our email address is goose.island@optonline.net.

––Stephen Roberts, Sr.

Goose Island Seniors

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Sending a call for every beautiful Queen and strong men in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the day the Lord has made, Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Our community is in the process of reopening. Exciting!

Mark your calendar: June 12, Mother’s and Fathers’ Day celebration (greenway), 1-3 p.m. Let’s do this!

Outings: Contact Dorothy for details and/or suggestions.

Dues: Contact Joanne Harris.

Condolences: To the family of Jeanne Murray, you have our deepest condolences, our deepest sympathy and our love.

Good and welfare: Contact Josephine Flowers.

Prayer request: For our beloved Eleanor Donnelly who is caring for her brother. May God’s mercy and grace be upon them.

Reflection: Let us live everyday with “Passion.”

While our society is void of passion, we cannot be successful in life without “Passion.” Why? Passion is what makes the impossible – possible. Amen. Inspired people, inspire people. Blessings.

—Gladys Baez

Building 25 Association

Don’t forget to submit your Income Affidavit for year 2020 by May 31, 2021. There is no need to notarize at this time, and Riverbay Corporation will let us know if and when notarization will be needed again.

While COVID-19 social distancing remains in effect, we are not allowed to collect names in the lobby as we did in previous years for our graduating children of Building 25, so a few months ago we posted an article asking parents to start providing your children’s name(s) via building25ca@gmail.com to be entered in the Co-op City Times in honor of their graduation year 2021.

We wish all neighbors born in May a happy birthday, and for those who have been under the weather we hope you get better soon.

Latest update to resuming our building meetings due to COVID-19, Riverbay has not given the official go ahead to resume regular building meetings, but our next conference call will be Tuesday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. so be on the lookout for the telephone number and dial-in code posted near the elevators. 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.

Closing with the following quote: “The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.” ––Vince Lombardi ––Wanda Bailey

CSO Contact Numbers

Cooperators who live in Buildings 1-14, may contact CSO 1 in Dreiser, room 6, at 718-3203300, and follow the prompts.

CSO 2 covers Buildings 15-25 and is located in the Bartow Community Center, room 22. The office may be contacted by calling 718-3203300, and follow the prompts.

CSO 3 covers Buildings 26-35 and is located in room 37 in the Einstein Center. The office can be reached by calling 718-320-3300 and follow the prompts.

Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

Dreiser (718) 320-1345

Mon., May 24

Einstein (718) 671-5161

No Activities

Tues., May 25

Bartow (929) 399-1394

Arthritis Exercise class with Damion, every Tues., 11 a.m.12 p.m.

Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/ Meeting ID: 982 8183 3325 Passcode: 582148 Call in: +1-929-205-6099

Wed., May 26

Health and Wellness 10 a.m.-11 a.m., via Zoom or phone Zumba with Ola 1 p.m.-2 p.m., via Zoom or phone Bereavement Group, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

Fri., May 28

Thu., May 27

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

Body in Motion (exercise class) 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (via Zoom or phone) Must call or email to register: 929-399-1387

Chair Yoga w/ Charles Tyler 10-11 a.m. zoom.us/, Call in: 1-646876-9923, Meeting ID: 995 6534 1173, Passcode: 855423 Spanish Class Zoom 2 p.m. https://zoom.us, Meeting ID: 950 4768 8302, Passcode: 1234; Call in: 1-929-205-6099

Music Therapy, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Zoom call-in #: 1-646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 935-5178-1563 Passcode: 045708 Must call or email “Zumba w/Ola,” 1-2 p.m. to register: Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us 929-399-1387 Meeting ID: 992 3169 6108 Passcode: 503637 Call in: 1-929-205-6099 “Creative Hour with Sister Weight Management Support Grace,” 5:30-6:30 p.m. How Group w/Gigi, 2nd Wed. of month, 1-2 p.m. Call: 929-299to make Floral Arrange1045, Code: 1386 ments.

Dial-in: 929-205-6099 Game Day – Every Wed., 1-2 p.m.

Meeting code: 915 3777 w/Ms. Margaret Kempe and stu954. Email Ann for Zoom dents (Pay it Forward Engineers) link, amoncrieffe@jasa.org at Scarsdale HS. Virtual game day, different games each week incl.

Smartphone/Tablets Zoom Bingo. Please call 718-320-1345 Meeting w/Ralph, 1 p.m.-2 to register & receive Zoom info. p.m. https://zoom.us/j/2959552471 Computer learning w/Ralph, To register, please call the JASA Wed., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. To regisoffice w/your name, email ad- ter, call JASA w/name, email & phone. Zoom meeting: dress & phone number. https://zoom.us/j/93681329040; Meeting ID: 2959552471 Dial in: 929-205-6609; Meeting ID: Passcode: 259554 936 8132 9040; Passcode: 259554 Dial in: 1-929-205-6609 Arts with Laura, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom and phone

Arts with Laura 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (via Zoom and phone)

Health and Wellness Meditation w/Charles Tyler 10 a.m.-11 a.m. via Zoom or phone. Must call or email Time: 10 a.m.-11 a.m. to register: 929-399-1387 Zoom Meeting: https:// Smartphone/Tablet Class zoom.us/j/94868805136 w/Ralph, 1-2 p.m. Call Main Arthritis Exercise Class 1-646-876-9923 Office, 718-320-2066, to w/Damion every Thurs., 1-2 Meeting ID: 948 6880 5136 register. Please give your p.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 986 telephone # & email address 0021 6442, Passcode: 573762 Passcode: 770292

Stretch and Tone w/Ola, 12 p.m. via Zoom or phone.

Must call or email to register: 929-399-1387 (NORC) Aerobic Classes every Fri., 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Zoom: https://zoom.us/ Meeting ID: 986 8235 8691 Passcode: 849150 Mobile: 929-205-6099

Concerts in Motion, 1-2 p.m.

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/ Dial in: 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 829 0688 1632

No Activities

Good morning, new beginnings! We have reached a pinnacle that looked unreachable only 14 months ago.

With the vaccination rate going up for COVID-19, and the rules being adhered to, we are set to open up New York full-time! The subway system is returning to 24hour service which will help those citizens who work various hours in our city. Mask wearing outside is a personal choice for everyone and being respectful of other people is still necessary. This in no way marks the end of Covid-19. Each state has the right to adhere to the full or partial rules of mask wearing. Governor Cuomo stated on Monday that mask wearing at government buildings, hospitals, schools and requested private businesses is necessary and should be followed.

Millions of people need to be vaccinated and now children 12 years and older can also receive the vaccine.

Comedy Club 11 a.m. Zoom: https://zoom.us/, Meeting ID: 966 1175 1933, Passcode: 882965, by phone: 1-929-205-6099

AARP Chapter #4997

Continue to be aware of your surroundings and take steps to protect yourself at all times.

Co-op City has a number of important dates coming up that will make a difference in the lifestyle and management of our development. We have three major deadlines rapidly approaching for our area: 1) Members for the new Board of Directors: Candidates have finished up their virtual meetings with the shareholders and the election ballots are due by May 21, 2021. We must have a quorum to avoid a second election.

2) Income Affidavits: All shareholders are required to submit the annual income verification forms due by 5/31/2021. There is no notary required this year but without the updated information, you are looking at steep increases in monthly maintenance payments.

Upcoming Events

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JASA Co-op City NORC Program invites you for their Upcoming Virtual Activities

JASA will be closed on Monday, May 31, for ALL activities in celebration of Memorial Day. Monday Chat/Talk group w/our Social Work student, “The Bubble of Strength w/Kyra” – Mondays, 1-2 p.m. Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95595038251, Meeting ID: 955 9503 8251, Passcode: 762941, Dialin: 929-205-6099.

Every Tues., Yoga classes with Adira Polite – 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; https://zoom.us/; Dial-in: 929-2056099, Meeting ID: 984 0464 7097, Passcode: 952022.

Every Wed., Arthritis Exercise/Dance Class w/Damion – 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Zoom meeting, https:// zoom.us/j/96708931492, Meeting ID: 967 0893 1492, Passcode: 491268, Dial-in: 1-929-205-6099.

Every Wed., Tai Chi classes w/Adira Polite – 11-12 p.m. Zoom: https://zoom.us/; Dial-in: 929-2056099, Meeting ID: 952 6744 7198, Password: 455576.

Meditation Class GPC (Grandparents) – 11 a.m.-12 p.m. – Third Thurs. of every month, https://bit.ly/35VESDV. Dial-in: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 991 1390 5105, Passcode: 170462.

Digital Photography Class w/Eddie – Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn how to not only take pictures but how to edit, enhance and digital print them by using your handheld devices. Zoom: https://zoom.us/, Meeting ID: 948 0295 9309, Passcode: 337875, Dial-in: 929-205-6099.

Fri. Aerobics Class with Adira Polite – 11 a.m.12 p.m. https://zoom.us/; Dial-in: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 986 8235 8691, Passcode: 849150.

Zumba Classes on Saturdays – 1-2 p.m. Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/; Meeting ID: 929 2810 9097, Passcode: 374977, Dial-in: 929-205-6099.

Bodies in Motion w/Ola – Sun., 1-2 p.m. Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/; Dial-in: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 988 6710 0439, Passcode: 252733.

JASA activities – If interested in knowing, we will email the information to you. Call 718-320-2066 and give us your email address.

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

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

Be sure to subscribe to the new & official Co-op City YouTube channel, https://bit.ly/3h6CrF7 Stay informed!

3) Primary Elections Voting: On June 21, 2021, the Primary election takes place, and the procedure has changed. We are required to use Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). This is NEW and confusing and can be difficult to understand. Please feel free to contact political organizations and the League of Women Voters for help. Mail-in ballot requests are now being mailed to your home and you must request one to receive one.

Early voting and in person voting are available.

Our General Membership meeting was a success, and we look forward to our in-house meetings in September, 2021. From Mrs. Francis Wilson, our Good and Welfare contact, we have no sad news to report.

The sick and shut in are recovering and moving forward. Be safe, vote and stay informed.

––Ann Purnell

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

National Council of Negro Women

Bethune-Height Recognition Program – Our 46th Annual BHRP which was a virtual program, took place May 15, 2021 at 12 p.m. Our special honorees were La-Trina Robinson-Webster, distinguished educator of NYC school system; Nydia D. Southerland, outstanding youth leader, and Sara E. Dennis, New York State honoree and affiliate. This is a special program in which National Council of Negro Women sections from all over New York State gathered to pay homage to the “mothers” of our organization, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and Dr. Dorothy Irene Height. Across the US, there will be BHRP Programs memorializing our “sheroes” and honoring other women in our communities taking their rightful place as leaders. This was also an opportunity for NCNW members to become Life Members, Legacy Life Members or Achievers by making substantial donations to our organization for the maintenance of our beautiful headquarters in Washington, D.C. at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW and to continue our service to Black communities in our own country and abroad.

Our program was opened by our own Co-op City Section member, Justice Kim Adair Wilson. With a flourish, she introduced the chairman of the Bethune-Height Recognition Program committee, Gladys Keller. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” performed by a combined HBCU choir was a thrilling musical opening, followed by a liturgical dance performed by Rev. Mable Robertson. Next, the 7th National President of National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, was introduced and she introduced the Honorable Chuck Schumer, U.S. Senate Majority Leader, who brought us greetings and praise for the community service work done in our home neighborhoods in various parts of New York State. Next, the reminder that Mary McLeod Bethune in 1945 was the only Black woman at the founding of the United Nations, was delivered by Fannie Munlin, our UN representative, who is the chair of Non-Governmental Organizations.

After, Sara E. Dennis, La-Trina Robinson-Webster and Nydia D. Southerland were “presented” with their illuminated scrolls; Joy Reid of MSNBC congratulated them and our organization for continuing the legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune.

In their turn with other New York State members, Co-op City members DeBorah Gadsden and Julia Price, as their photos passed across the screen, were applauded as new Legacy Life Members, having donated $1,000 to NCNW. Next, Co-op City members including Linda Collins, Justice Patsy Gouldborne, Catherine Morrison, Nadine Pemberton, and three others were applauded as new Life Members, having donated $500. Finally, Co-op City members Joyce Howard, Lori Melton, Alma Walther and Justice Kim Adair Wilson were applauded as Achievers, having donated $300. In loving memory of our beloved sister members of Co-op City Section who we lost since our last Recognition Program, the names and photos of Delores Ann Debnam, Judith Agatha Edwards, Edna Alleyne and Barbara L. Smith were passed across the screen.

In conclusion, NY1 anchorwoman Cheryl Wills interviewed our national president about the future for NCNW. The program closed as it always does, with all singing Mary McLeod Bethune’s favorite song, “This Lil’ Light of Mine.”

––Joyce Howard

Building 9 Association

Salutations, Building 9 family.

I would like to thank our corps of volunteers, the ‘Building 9 Diamonds’ for remaining engaged for the past 15 months. Our daily group texts have been a source of inspiration, encouragement and connection. We remain ‘thankful, grateful, blessed.’

Finally, the CDC has adjusted the mask recommendation for fully vaccinated individuals. If you are not fully vaccinated, please continue to wear a mask and practice social distancing as appropriate. Fitness facilities and restaurants will enjoy further relaxed recommendations, hours and occupancy restrictions.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Do something that brings you joy or helps you relax.

801 Co-op City Boulevard We thank CB 10 District Manager Matthew Cruz; Bob Bieder; Louis Popovic, Housing and Zoning Chair, and the entire Housing and Zoning Committee for inviting us to participate in the meeting on May 11. The Co-op City community was well supported in our impact statements by City Council Member Kevin Riley; Assemblyman Benedetto was in Albany, but his staffer Leon Tulton was in attendance. Riverbay Board Director Rod Saunders, CB 10 member Nancy Rosario, as well as Hattie Overman, Shirley Saunders, Shirley Johnson and others, supported our position. I must express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to Director Rod Saunders for his well-presented, “no-stone-left-unturned” research product. From the architectural schematics to the original application documents, Director Saunders was laser-focused on the accuracy of the developer’s presentation. It seems clear that the CB 10 Housing and Zoning Committee does not have enough information to support any reduction to the number of parking spaces in the developer’s original application for this site as it would negatively impact our community. As with the 2019 hearing, the representative in attendance was unable to answer several of our questions because those questions were beyond his scope of expertise. CB 10 expects more ‘answers’ at the next CB 10 meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m.

The Saturday, May 15, Section 2 Summer Family Fun Day Game Night event was totally awesome. The games included Jeopardy and Kahoot. The winners received gift cards.

We look forward to seeing you at the first Summer Family Fun Day ‘Pop-up Picnic” event on Saturday, June 26, from noon until 6:00 p.m. Please don’t forget to reserve your table in advance. Bring your own refreshments and table settings. You can style your table sophisticated, country or crafty. There will be prizes.

There will be contests, games, music and fun.

The Annual Income Affidavits are due May 31. Please complete and return the top two pages of the Affidavit. You may place your completed Income Affidavit in the drop boxes in Dreiser Mall or the Bartow location.

Finances Budgeting requires evaluation of assets and prioritization of spending needs.

The Riverbay Board approved Carrying Charge/Maintenance fee increase of 1.9%.

Lobby attendant layoffs saves approximately $3.5 million. Management is requesting 10% parking fee increase. Building storage space fees proposed increases by 25% - 40%.

Good health to you.

––Linda Collins

American Legion of Co-op City

American Legion Auxiliary Officers – The American Legion Auxiliary certified their officers for the year 2021/22 and the following officers will continue to serve the organization immediately after the recess for another new calendar year: Frances Wilson, president; Daisy Young Anderson, vice president; Gertrude Brow, secretary; Evelyn Watson, assistant secretary; Doris Rowe, treasurer; Stephanie Corbett, assistant treasurer; Barbara Watley, chaplain; and Olive Glasgow, sergeant-at-arms.

American Legion Election – On Saturday, May 15, by 11 a..m, the American Legion held the general membership meeting, where Commander Toba appointed Past Commander Robert Feliciano as the Election Nomination Officer.

As the Nomination Officer, Past Commander Feliciano will look through the organization to develop a slate of officers who will be elected and certified in the month of June 2021 during the forthcoming general membership meeting. With this, all positions in the American Legion are to be filled. Thus, Commander Toba appealed to all legionnaires to see the need to step up and fill all these positions to move the organization forward.

Post operations – American Legion of Co-op City will continue to operate remotely, even though Riverbay Corporation opened for business at the beginning of the month of May. However, the executives will work on establishing volunteer hours so that members who need to visit the office will know when to seek in-person assistance. Our meeting in June will be to elect new officers before we go on break. Nonetheless, we will continue to conduct our meetings virtually through Zoom, since the room is yet to be cleansed and properly sanitized for the use of the comrade. Our Zoom information is the same, Meeting ID: 852 9376 7539, Passcode: 549673, and if anyone wants to join the meeting on telephone, dial 1-929-436-2866. Kindly save this meeting information as we meet every third Saturday of every month.

Food distribution – The Post will continue its food giveaway program throughout the month of May and June. The boxes contain fresh food, vegetables, meat/chicken, and dairy products. Our main distribution centers are Dreiser Loop Center in front of the pharmacy by 12 p.m., and Section Five location in front of the community center by 1 p.m. Anyone willing to benefit from the program is advised to come with shopping carts and possibly bags, etc.

Veterans Memorial Day – Post 1871 will observe this year’s Memorial Day

event on Sunday, May 30, at the Veterans Memorial Park at 3 p.m. prompt, and we enjoin the community to come out and celebrate with the veterans in honor of those who gave all to the service of the nation. There will be light refreshment and snacks immediately after the ceremony at the courtyard behind room 31.

Everything is outdoors due to COVID-19 restrictions. Therefore, we are asking that if anyone knows any veteran who passed on since 2019 until now, to please submit their names to Vice Commander Thomas or Post Adjutant Codrington by calling 718-320-8165 or send an email to post1871@optonline.net.

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

Hello, neighbors, hope all is well. Things are looking a little brighter; CDC is giving positive instructions, restoring life somewhat as we once knew it. It was so great to see the children out playing on the school grounds at P.S. 160.

Co-op City vaccine site After one has taken the vaccines, we are advised to continue to maintain physical distancing, wear a face mask, and practice good hand hygiene. There are different instructions being given to make one’s life easy, continue to wear your mask until you feel comfortable in taking it off. No appointment is necessary.

Congratulations, graduates The 2020 year was so rough for all, but we commend those who were able to make it and graduate. May you succeed in all that you do, and we will pray the best is yet to come. Also remember, voter registration deadline is May 28, 2021 and we encourage you to be proud to be a first-time voter.

Section 5 Juicing Congratulations to our new business owners of Quality of Life Juices now open in Section 5 at 169 Einstein Loop. I tried a natural fruit juice, it was quite good. Personally, I am not a fruit eater, but the fruit juice drink works for me.

Open 7 days from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All good and healthy for you.

Democratic Primary Election June 22, 2021 is city-wide Election Day. This upcoming election will help determine who will be NYC next Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President, Council Members, and Judges. Important: The first time voters will be exposed to Ranked Choice Voting. We hope there will be a Ranked Choice Voting workshop or information forthcoming. Please pay attention to the instructions. If you do not understand, please contact the Bronx Board of Election at 718-2999017. Voter registration deadline is May 28. Early voting begins June 12 to June 20 and Primary Day is June 22.

Happy Birthday to those celebrating this month. Condolences to our Co-op City families who lost a loved one. We continue to pray for one another. Contact Lydia Rondon at 718-583-3040 to share information of illness, someone deceased or in a nursing home. Pray for the world and the blessings over the vaccines, and passing of this pandemic. Be prayerful, kind, thoughtful and thankful.

We need leaders not in love with money, but in love with justice. Not in love with publicity, but in love with Humanity. Martin Luther King.

––H. Overman

Building 13 Association

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day is a day we, as a country, come together to honor and remember our servicemen and women who answered America’s call to service and paid the ultimate price.

Memorial Day is the time for Americans to say thank you, we remember you and we are grateful to you. Every year, the American Legion Post 1871 commemorates this day at our Veterans Memorial Park. Save the date, Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 3 p.m. sharp.

Congratulations to the winners of family game night. Playing Jeopardy and Kahoots was fun. Kudos to the winner from Building 14 and two young winners from Building 11. It was heartwarming as the boys signed off, “see you in the park.” Now the countdown begins for summer fun day. Yes, we missed last year but we have something new and exciting planned. You will be seeing flyers so make sure you act fast. You don’t want to miss out. We hope to provide more information by the end of the month.

Good News! Local Law 11 – The façade work for Building 13 has been completed and is awaiting inspection approval from the Department of Buildings (DOB) and Riverbay. Once both have been completed, notices will go out to the shareholders to advise when they will start removing the bridging and scaffolding.

It will be a welcome change to see our surrounding grounds area blooming with multi-colored flowers.

Resumption of the Metro-North Penn Station Access Project by the MTA is an incredibly important milestone and brings us one step closer to making the Co-op City station a reality. The time to plan for the station area is now! The Bronx Director of City Planning encourages us to join the Bronx Metro North Station (BMNS) Remote Open House to make our voices heard. The BMNS Remote Open House, a new online public engagement webpage, is live on City Planning’s website, nyc.gov/bmns-openhouse, and will be available all spring and through June.

Annual Affidavits: The date to submit your annual Occupant’s Affidavit of Household Income was extended to May 31, 2021 per HCR. Place them in the slot where you pay your carrying charge. They do not have to be notarized. I repeat, no notary is required this year. Remember to attach your apartment insurance document or your affidavit will be considered incomplete.

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” ––Harriet Tubman Our website is bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com.

Contact: Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801. Thank you for supporting our team.

––Wendell Mattison

Building 10 Association

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Greetings, fellow cooperators.

New cooperators –– Welcome, all new cooperators.

Income Affidavits –– Income Affidavits are due on May 31, 2021. The income affidavits do not have to be notarized this year. Do not forget to attach your apartment insurance declaration page.

NYC Primary Election –– The NYC Primary Election will be held on June 22, 2021. You can vote by absentee ballot by applying at: nycabsentee.com/absentee.

You can vote early from June 12 through June 20. Find your polling place at: findmypollsite.vote.nyc. Or you can vote on June 22. Find your polling place at: findmypollsite.vote.nyc.

Cartons –– Please take all shipping cartons, boxes, etc. to the basement and place them in the appropriate area.

If You See Something, Say Something –– For emergencies, call Co-op City Public Safety at 718-671-3050 and NYPD at 911. For non-emergencies, call 311.

COVID-19 –– COVID-19 is still spreading. Wear a mask, wash your hands and social distance. Several vaccines are available. We can beat this virus…together.

Questions, comments and suggestions ––You can contact the Building 10 Association via email at Building10Assoc@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook, “Building 10 “ABC” Association. Like our page and get notified of all the happenings in and around Building 10.

We would like to wish all May babies an incredibly happy birthday.

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

To all who have lost a loved one recently, we give our deepest condolences.

Have a great week.

––Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Black Forum

Emergency Food Pantry – 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (entrance faces the basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for grocery distribution. Guests are eligible to pick up food once a month during regular distribution hours. Please look at the last date on your pantry card. It determines when you can pick up your monthly package again.

You would pick up one month or more from your last pick-up. It is a 30 - 31 day rotation. We will still text if additional items become available outside of business hours. All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. Remember to bring sturdy and clean shopping bags and a shopping cart. Wearing a mask/face covering is required. Physical distancing is a must. New registrants can receive food the same day they register.

Black Forum guests living in Section 5 should visit Co-op City United Methodist Church at 2350 Palmer Avenue to pick up groceries. They open on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. It is only a distribution point. Guests do not have to be affiliated with a church or religion to pick up food at this location.

Registration is open at this location for Section 5 residents.

Recertification – Guests currently registered with the food pantry must recertify. A valid ID NYC card, a non-driver’s, or driver’s license must be shown to remain in the emergency food program. Please bring the required ID the first time you pick up food in 2021. Pantry guests visiting the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue must also recertify to continue in the program.

Defensive Driving Class – Defensive Driving classes sponsored by Black Forum will return in the fall of 2021. Those needing to take the class now should consider taking an online version of the course. Visit the Empire Safety Council website at https://www.empiresafetycouncil.com/. Use the promo code “WRIGHT” to receive a discount.

Contact us – We look forward to hearing from you at coopcityblackforum @gmail.com. Please stay safe.

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Building 6 Association

The building association has been closed because of Covid-19 and will continue to be closed until further notice. The building association is always closed in the summer months every year, anyway.

We have a new front door in our lobby, and we got a new intercom system in the lobby, too. Riverbay also put postal boxes in the lobby.

Please clean up after your dog, we have gotten complains that dogs are pooping under our building and owners are not cleaning it up, and other people in the building are stepping in it.

Hope everyone stays safe.

Riverbay is asking that there be no more than four people in the elevator to keep everyone safe .

Hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer.

Andy Soto says hi to everyone and he is missing you all too; he is doing well.

Andy informs me that Riverbay has discontinued the lobby attendant program, and only has people sitting in lobbies for new front door replacement.

—Jeffrey Schwartz

NAACP

Mission Statement: Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.

NAACP General Zoom Meeting – Sunday, May 23, at 3:00 p.m. Dial-in: 646-558-8656, https://us 02web.zoom.us/, Meeting ID: 856 9876 8456, Passcode: 290862.

Special Guests: NYS Senator Jamaal T. Bailey – Marijuana Laws & Bill to create the Office of Expungement, and Assemblywoman Chantel Jackson – Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, legacy market to the legal market, and the possible creation of new industries and increased employment.

Youth Committee Zoom meeting, Saturday, May 22, at 7 p.m., Elements & Effective Practice in Mentoring and Mentoring for College & Career Readiness with Mentor NYC. Contact: amg2109@gmail.com.

To follow NAACP’s trending topic, go to: NAACP.ORG: Democracy & Voting, National Convention, Diversity in Entertainment, Covid KNOW more, Racial Justice, Inclusive Economy, Advocacy & Litigation, Education Innovation, Health & Well-being, Environment & Climate Justice, and Next Generation Leadership.

Petition Uniformed Police Reform – An end to the horrors of police brutality and a criminal justice system that fails to properly hold law enforcement officials accountable is long overdue. Join our call to end qualified immunity and collect data on police encounters that will provide transparency and safety for our communities. To sign the petition, go to: NAACP.ORG. Twenty20 In Black – A visual time capsule of the Black experience through one of the most challenging years of our time. To order your copy and for additional information, go to NAACP.ORG. The Bishop William H. Graves Memorial Membership Campaign ends May 31, 2021. The unit and membership community goal are to get 100 memberships. Thank you in advance for your help. As a reminder, the 50/50 membership campaign ends September. To pay a new, renewal, upgrade or gift memberships send your Adult: $30, or Youth: $10 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. We appreciate your continued support and if you would like to make a financial contribution in any amount, we thank you in advance for helping the NAACP advocate for a more just and equal America.

––Brenda Brown If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING! 718-671-3050 Co-op City Public Safety

Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

Donizetti Building 4 Association

Cooperators, with the changing of the seasons, we hope wholeheartedly that conditions in our community will also change for the better. There are a number of unfinished projects that began before the COVID-19 pandemic: • Key fobs • Lobby remodeling • Hall, door and bench repainting • Facade and terrace reinforcement • More visibility of safety officers due to the absence of lobby attendants • An improvement of delivery methods for mail and packages that have been in the past haphazardly left in our lobbies These are a few of the items that have been presented as concerns by fellow cooperators.

However, these items are open for discussion only if your concerns are addressed in writing by email to the Co-op City management team. Simply bringing it to the attention of the members of your building association is not an effective option. There is strength in numbers. Let your voice be heard.

When we become a collective voice, better and more effective results will prevail.

Earlier this month, we placed envelopes under the doors of Building 4 (A, B, C) for the purpose of our annual building association membership drive. The annual membership fee is $5. The deadline for returning the envelopes is May 24, 2021.

In the next few weeks, you will see postings which will inform you of the days and times that we will be in your lobbies for the purpose of dropping off the envelopes that you received. If, for any reason, you choose to make the payment before that time, please feel free to place it under the doors of the apartments listed on the bottom of your envelope.

Please continue to follow COVID-19 prevention protocol.

If you See something, Say something.

Please continue to be mindful of your neighbors who are sick or shut- in.

Please check on them periodically.

Remember, it takes a village.

—Dawn L. Mitchell

Building 19 Association

Hello, Building 19 family. I hope everyone had an opportunity to enjoy Mother’s Day last Sunday. While Mother’s Day is usually seen as a day to recognize the women who gave birth to and cared for their children, let us not ignore those women who have stepped up to fill the role of mother to children who they did not give birth to, but show kids all the love possible as if they are their own children. To the aunts, sisters, grandmothers, and women not biologically linked to the children who they care for and guide in life, I hope you had a Happy Mother’s Day as well.

I want to thank everyone who attended both the association’s committee meeting on May 4th and the general meeting on May 7th.

Part of our general meeting included the second half of our “New Kids on the Block” series, which serves as an opportunity for members to get to know their new community leaders and directly asked them questions.

In our last general meeting in March, we were honored to have US Representative Jamaal Bowman as a guest speaker. This month, our association had the pleasure of having Council Member Kevin C. Riley of the 12th City Council District and Al Quattlebaum, president of People First Democratic Club. On behalf of the association, I want to publicly thank these two individuals for speaking at our meeting and staying to answer questions that our members had for them.

During our general meeting, the association held its annual Mother’s Day raffle drawing. Due to the COVID pandemic, we did not collect money for the raffle this year like we normally do in the lobby. Those who paid their 2021 membership dues were automatically entered into the raffle drawing and two winners were randomly chosen. So I want to say congratulations to Sharon Bryan and Laura Spruill, our two members who each won a $25 gift card, courtesy of the association.

Our next committee and general meetings will be held Tuesday, June 1, at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, June 18, at 7 p.m., respectively. June will be the last month meetings will be held before the association goes on summer break during the months of July and August. The Zoom log-in information to attend the upcoming meetings will be posted on a flier in the lobby so be on the lookout for it.

I hope everyone has a safe weekend and I look forward to seeing you at next month’s meeting.

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

St. Joseph’s is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Co-op City, Bronx, N.Y. 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, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Father Johnson also conducts daily weekday services at 12 p.m.

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

Church of the New Vision

The Church of the New Vision and its pastors, Kenneth and Deborah Hodge, welcome you to worship with us on Sunday mornings as we share the Gospels’ message of the Love of God on YouTube. Just type in Kenneth Hodge.

Our Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study starts at 7 p.m. on our Conference Line: (646) 769-9909, Access Code: 3099388. Once prayer has begun, please mute your phone so all can hear with clarity.

As we celebrate Jesus Christ, the very demonstration of God’s Love towards humanity (John 3:16), let’s continue to be thankful and grateful. Let us remain as the Body of Christ remain steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that our labor is not in vain.

Our verse of focus this year is: 2 Corinthians 12:9: “And He said unto me, my grace is sufficient for thee: My strength is made perfect in weakness.”

The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Love of God be with you all. Amen.

–Pastors Kenneth & Deborah Hodge Sunday, May 16, Worship Service theme: “God is our Refuge and Strength.”

Scripture: Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

(Psalms 46:2-11; 17:8, 18:1-2,23, 27:1, 27:5, 28:7, 29:11; John 16:33; Romans 8:28; Isaiah 40:30-33; 1 Corinthians 2:9; Jeremiah 29:11) Thanks for your contributions, Malachi 3:10. Mailing address: Church of New Vision, P.O. Box 75-3037, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

––Brenda Brown

Open Door Ministries “Focus on the Prize”

Our focus changes ideas, opinions, and goals. When we have our eyes focused on something ahead, we seek it intensely and worry less about things around us.

The Bible is clear that looking forward enhances our vision, clarifies our outlook, and strengthens our thinking.

1 Samuel 16:26 David asked the men standing near him, “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?” David the shepherd boy was keenly aware of the saving power of trusting in God. He did not see a giant, he saw an opportunity to honor God and prosper in the process of doing so. He saw God being dishonored and was sure that God would empower him to defend him. He was so sure of God’s faithfulness that he lacked fear in pursuit of God’s glory.

Philippians 3:10 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. 12 Not that I have obtained all this, or have arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do, forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Paul lets us in on what motivates him. A profound desire to know the power of God as manifested in Jesus’ death and resurrection. He identifies with Jesus not only in blessings but also in suffering, understanding that they will propel him into God’s kingdom. He saw that pressing in would lead him up towards God. His suffering was part of the training.

Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.

And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. We are instructed to throw away things that stop holy progress and keep our eyes focused on God’s provision. We are to fix and set and keep our eyes on Jesus who inspires and completes our faith. He received joy after suffering and was not ashamed. We need to be as unafraid of spreading the gospel as we were unafraid of sinning before we knew Jesus.

Contact Open Door Ministries by phone/text, 917-334-4407.

Blessings in Christ.

––Pastor Luis Ramos

Community Protestant Church

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The effectual fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much. During this dark season, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens and the Community Protestant Church family continue to lift up in prayer our community, city, state, nation and the world, especially all those affected by COVID-19. Our regular church schedule has been cancelled due to the outbreak of the virus. However, our members and friends are invited to join us via the Telephone Conference Call Line at (712) 432-3900; at the prompt, enter access code 343284, followed by the # sign.

Church Schedule Sunday School is now in session via conference call every Sunday at 9 a.m.

For Youth Sunday School, call (712) 452-3900, access code 953697, followed by the # sign.

For Adult Sunday School, call (712) 432-3900, access code 343284, followed by the # sign Sunday Worship Service begins at 11 a.m. via Conference Call Line.

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Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

“Eternal Security Through Jesus Christ” was the topic for Pastor Owens’ sermonette last Sunday. His scriptural reference came from three books in the New Testament. Matthew 19:16: “And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” Mark 10:17: “… there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” Luke 10:25: “… a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him saying, Master what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He stated that all three of them had one thing in common, which was the thought of eternal life. Jesus told two of them to keep the commandments, to sell all their earthly goods and give the money to the poor and to come and follow Him. He told the third to “love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul and with all thy strength and with all thy mind and thy neighbor as thyself.” He stated that all human security which ignores God is fragile and subject to crumbling.

We live in human bodies, but we are eternal spirits who belong to the Heavenly Father. Every one of us is on an earthly terminating flight, but thanks to God, as followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, we have continuing heavenly reservations.

This is the hope of all Christians through the redeeming grace of God our Father through Jesus Christ our Savior.

Reminder: The COVID-19 vaccine is now available. Practice social distancing.

Continue to wear masks.

Until we meet again, Pastor Owens and our church family pray that God will be merciful unto us and bless us; and cause His face to shine upon us; that His way may be known upon earth, and His saving health among all nations.

––Evan G. Mitchell

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Saturday morning services will start at 10 a.m. This change was made at the request of some of our members.

The requirement for wearing a mask and social distancing will be strictly enforced during all synagogue services.

General information The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place, in the rear lobby of 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B and it is handicap accessible, no steps. Phone #: 718-379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over.

If no one is in the office, please leave a message.

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

The synagogue has a Facebook page: Traditional Synagogue.

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

The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City.

Sabbath ends on Saturday, May 22, at 9:05 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, May 28, at 7:58 p.m.

Good and Welfare We sell tree certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree, and if you want to buy a tree, call (347) 449-5005. Mazel Tov to all having simchas. If you are ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To all members Happy Birthday to Scott Katz, Edith Gitelson and Karla Klaus and all other members who will celebrate their birthday in May. For all those members celebrating their birthday or anniversary in May, please send me your names and I will add them to the list.

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

––Bruce Gitelson

Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service every Sunday morning at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx; Pastor Rev. R. Sibblies. Tel. 718-324-0334 or 646-345-6707.

All services are now held online until further notice. To join, please feel free to call 720-740-9746, access code: 8876631.

Sunday service starts at 11 a.m.

Wednesday morning fasting and prayer service will be held from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Regular prayer meeting & Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Praise and worship service will be held on Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: The new spirit-filled believers set a daily pattern of truth, unity, fellowship, praise, and prayer.

Knowing the truth is vital to believers, but knowledge without application or practice is of little, if any, value. Practice is what gives value to Apostolic doctrine. To know what is right but fail to do what is right is sin. James 4:17 states: “Therefore, to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”

As we consider the things that brought unity to the early church, we will be observing the same thing that bring unity to the church today. Truth never changes, and these core principles establish unity among believers as we, like the disciples of the first century, commit ourselves to live by them.

It is important that we maintain fellowship with one another. John 1:7 states: “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his son cleanseth us from all sin.” “We should not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Hebrews 10:25.

As we continue to praise God and maintain a prayerful life, we will be able to grow stronger in God. Prayer will help us to overcome temptation. Jesus said that men ought always to pray and not to faint. It is important for believers to pray together and worship together. Doing so builds strong bodies of unit, enhances and furthers the corporate work of the church and strengthens every believer.

The newly baptized believers at Pentecost went forth spreading the life changing gospel of Jesus Christ everywhere.

Acts 2:38-40 states, “Then Peter said unto them, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, save yourselves from this untoward generation.”

May the truth and blessings of the church ever continue through the mercy of Jesus Christ who purchased our redemption with his own blood.”

––Rev. R. Sibblies

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 at 11 a.m., https://us04web.zoom.us/, or Zoom telephone conference line, (646) 568-7788, Conference ID: 962 343 0102, Password: 788175#.

Wednesday Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. You can join us by Zoom Video, https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9623430102, or Zoom telephone conference line, (646) 568-7788; Conference ID: 962 343 0102, Password: 788175#.

Thursday Prayer Warriors is held on Thursdays at 12 p.m. You can join using the Free Conference Call.com Line, 563-999-2090, PIN #: 660065.

Friday Noon Prayer is held at 10 a.m. Please note time change. You can join us using the Free Conference Call.com Line shown above.

Friday Evening Prayer is held at 7:30 p.m. You can join us using the Free Conference Call.com Line shown above. Please note: Friday Evening Prayer service is not held on the first Friday of the month.

Sunday School for adults is held at 9 a.m. Use Free Conference Call.com Line shown above to join in. Sunday School for children and youth are held as follows: Primaries (6-8 years old), 2:30 p.m., FCC: (701) 802-5451, PIN/ACCESS: 2788906 Juniors (9-11years old), 3:30 p.m., ZOOM: (516) 259-9274 (no access code required) Young Teens (12-17 years old), 9:30 a.m., FCC: (701) 802- 5230, PIN/ACCESS: 3559529 The COVID-19 vaccination is available for those 16 and older. If you are a Montefiore patient, you can schedule an appointment at www.montefiore.org.

Montefiore also has a Covid-19 Hotline, which can be reached at 844-444-2819.

You can also make an appointment at Dreiser Community Center. Co-op City residents can call 718-879-5950, Monday to Friday (10 a.m.-4 p.m.), to schedule an appointment.

Please keep each other in your prayers and be wise in your decisions. Don’t forget to wear your masks, practice social distancing and stay safe!

GOD will strengthen us as we 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

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

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If you have knowledge or a concern of possible violations of law, accounting irregularities, or other suspected wrongdoing affecting Riverbay, you are encouraged to report it to law enforcement, or you may report it through an anonymous hotline by the following methods: Go to an independent website, www.lighthouse-services/riverbaycorp, to complete an online disclosure form; Call the following independent third party whistleblower hotline at 1-833-290-0009 (English); or 1-800-216-1288 (Spanish); Send an e-mail to: reports@lighthouse-services.com (the email must include “Riverbay” in the subject); or Send a fax to (215) 689-3885 (the fax must include “Riverbay” in the subject of the report).

Co-op City Times weekly delivery

To help prevent transmission of COVID19 and protect both our workers and residents, the Co-op City Times is delivered to building lobbies. We ask that you keep the newspapers neat and tidy.

Delivery to townhouses continues as it has to each unit door. Please pick up your paper promptly after delivery to avoid it scattering in high winds or getting soiled in inclement weather.

If you are going to the lobby, please bring newspapers up for your neighbors, especially those who are among our vulnerable population.

Stay safe.

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021

If You See Something, Say Something!

Look out for this New Package Delivery Scam

According to the Better Business Bureau, in a new spin on the package delivery scheme, scammers are no longer posing as mail carriers. Instead, they’re impersonating US Customs and Border Protection, claiming to have intercepted a package addressed to the victim. Even if they sound official or make threats, do not let these scammers fool you. The person who contacted you is simply impersonating an agent and trying to gain access to your personal information and bank accounts.

How the Scam Works Consumers have reported two versions of this scheme to BBB Scam Tracker.

The suspicious package scheme: You receive a call, email or text saying US Customs and Border Patrol has intercepted a suspicious package addressed to you. You’re instructed to respond immediately, or a warrant will be issued for your arrest. When you reach out, you learn they seized the package because it contained drugs, weapons, cash, or other contraband. The “officer” asks for your personal information in order to “verify your identity,” but it’s just a ruse to steal your identity.

The sweepstakes scheme: In another version of this scam, you’re contacted by someone claiming to be associated with US Customs and Border Protection. This time, they don’t threaten you with arrest.

Instead, they claim to have intercepted a package containing a massive sweepstakes prize. To receive your winnings, you need to pay a huge fee for special shipping labels.

Protect yourself from this scam Beware of unsolicited calls, texts and emails. No matter who they say they are, stay cautious, and don’t give out your personal information.

Think it’s a government official calling? Think again. Government agencies typically reach out by mail, so they’re unlikely to contact you by phone, email, or text message.

Do not trust a name or badge number. Multiple consumers told Scam Tracker that the scammer provided a name and badge number. This is just an attempt to gain your trust.

Ignore it! The US Customs and Border Protection advises anyone who encounters this scam to hang up or ignore the message.

Co-op City Public Safety Dept.

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

Fire safety

Co-op City buildings are fire-proof. If there is a fire, stay inside your apartment unless instructed to do otherwise by fire personnel. To keep smoke out, use towels and masking tape and open windows only if the fire is above you since smoke rises. You may also go out onto your balcony if it is safe to do so, until help comes.

If the fire is inside your apartment, leave immediately, and alert your neighbors. Close the door behind you but do not lock it. Call 9-1-1 immediately.

Co-op City shareholders are mailed their fare safety plan at the beginning of each year, per city code. Please read this information and be prepared.

Also, discuss fire safety and meeting points with your family member sin the event you have to evacuate.

Working Together To Keep Co-op City Safe!

• Report any unusual or suspicious persons or activity to CCPD. • Do not allow strangers access to your building by holding the door.

• Be aware of work being done in your building and when contractors are allowed to be on the premises.

• Never leave your car or apartment door unlocked.

• Do not leave packages or electronics in your car where they are visible.

• Remember: You can make anonymous calls to CCPD.

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

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2021