Co-op City Times 6/12/21 by Co-op City Times

Stay tuned to the Crawler for broadcast info. on swearing in of new Board members/election of 2021-2022 Board officers next week, channel 12 (MATV) and channel 591 (Optimum)

Vol. 56 No. 24

Saturday, June 12, 2021

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Incumbents win re-election; one new Board member added

Leslie Peterson

Daryl Johnson

Kevin Lambright

Leah Richardson

By ROZAAN BOONE

All four incumbent directors seeking re-election to the Riverbay Board of Directors this year were reinstated by Co-op City shareholders who also voted in one new Board member, a first-time entrant in the Board race. This year’s field of 12 candidates was divided into two slates, “Team Progress” and “Stronger Together,” and three candidates who ran as independents, though one withdrew from the race. Incumbent director Leslie Peterson, running with the “Stronger Together” slate, was the top vote getter with 2,548 votes; followed by fellow incumbent director, Daryl Johnson, an independent candidate, in second place with 2,542 votes. Incumbent director Kevin Lambright, who ran with “Team Progress,” scored third place with 2,530 votes, and fellow director Leah Richardson, a “Stronger Together” candidate, came in fourth having garnered 2,478 votes. Shareholder Anika Green-Watson, one of eight new entrants in this year’s Board election, won the fifth place spot and the last remaining open seat on the fifteen member Board, with 1,823 votes. Ms. Green-Watson ran with the “Stronger Together” team. The top five vote getters will be sworn in next Wednesday, June 16, 2021, to serve three year terms on the Board of Directors. The Board meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in room 45 of the Einstein Center

Anika Green-Watson

and while it will only be in-person for Board members and Management due to social distancing protocols, the ceremony will be recorded for broadcast on the Riverbay Crawler and the corporation’s YouTube channel at a later date. Stayed tuned to the Crawler for more information as details of the broadcast are finalized. The crawler can be accessed on channel 12 (MATV) and channel 591 (Optimum). This year’s candidates included more shareholders who were running in the Board election for the first time than has been the case in quite a few years. Of the 12 candidates who initially entered the race, apart from the four incumbents, only one shareholder, Aminah Lucio, was a returning contestant. All others are shareholders who have not run for the Board in the past. The 2021 Election Committee chair and cochair, Directors Francine Reva Jones and Michelle Marbury, respectively, as well as the veteran Board directors, encouraged the newcomers to remain engaged and involved in the community, and praised the candidates for stepping-up and participating in the election to serve on the community’s policy making body, the Riverbay Board of Directors. “I have chaired or co-chaired the election committee many times,” said Director Jones. “This year however was much more challenging than past years due to the coronavirus pandemic and everything was done virtually. Congratulations to all of the candidates for running positive campaigns, and (Continued on page 3)

Mayor announces Proposal to Expand Childcare for Working Families By BRANDON ORTIZ

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND Early voting for New York Primaries begins today, Saturday, June 12, until Sunday, June 20, in room 31 at the Bartow Center. Voting will start as early as 7 a.m. and end as late as 8 p.m. on some days. Please see page 5 for the entire early voting schedule. For the first time, residents will vote by Ranked Choice Voting for important

A new initiative announced last week by Mayor Bill de Blasio could potentially expand low-cost and free childcare services in New York City to include an additional 15,000 children. The Mayor and his administration are supporting potential State legislation that would raise the qualifying income threshold for subsidized child care and allow parents who work only part-time to qualify for full-time child care support. More specifically, if the necessary legislation passes, the new qualifying income threshold for subsidized child care in New York City would be $70,000 for a family of four. Currently, families of four who gross under $49,025 annually are considered eligible for financial assistance, according to the New York State Department of Health. "Red tape can’t get in the way of our city’s recovery,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a press release. “To really bring our city back, we need our State partners to step up and help more working families qualify for childcare. Together, we can beat back COVID-19 and create a stronger and fairer city.” New potential legislation would also change a previous requirement that families who qualify for subsidized child care can only receive that child care for the same amount of hours the parents are working. Instead, full-time child-

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Early voting for New York Primaries begins today!

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CDC updates Summer Camp guideline By BRANDON ORTIZ

The restrictions many people faced during last year’s summer do not appear as though they will carry over into 2021 as New York and the rest of the U.S. continue their efforts to vaccinate everyone. Last summer, children were forced to miss out on a lot of activities, especially social ones, because of the pandemic. Fortunately, following the FDA approval for the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in adolescents between the ages of 12-15, the social activities many children had to previously miss out on can now resume in some capacity. One particular social activity parents are relieved to know can return this year is summer camp. The general understanding of COVID-19 and how it spreads among children was not sufficient enough at the time last year for summer camps to operate safely. However, the subsequent months of 2020 and 2021 provided more time to study COVID-19, especially its effects on young children. Most recently, the CDC released an update to its recommendations for summer camps and many of the updates reflect the new knowledge on COVID19’s effects on children. “While fewer children have been sick with COVID-19 compared with adults, children can be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, can get sick from COVID-19, can spread the virus to others, and can have severe outcomes,” according to the official CDC on summer camps. “Children who have COVID-19 but have no symptoms can still spread the virus to others. Children are more likely to be asymptomatic or have mild, non-specific symptoms and they are much less likely than adults to have severe illness or die.” Below are some highlights from the updates that will affect summer camps the most: • Camps with fully vaccinated participants and staff can return to full capacity without masking and without physical distancing. • The CDC advises all camps, especially overnight ones, to assign their participants to small groups that will remain together for the entire camp session and limit mixing between those groups as much as possible. • All camps should have the capacity for diagnostic COVID-19 testing and ro• utinely test unvaccinated individuals. • Children younger than 12, who might not consistently or properly follow every safety guideline, should have their belongings separated from others and placed in individual areas. • Camps are advised to plan outdoor activities as much as possible. Individuals looking to find more information or to view the exact updates to the latest guidelines, can go online to: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/summer-camps.html.

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Juneteenth Celebration

Join the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., for their Juneteenth Celebration on Sat., June 19, at 3 p.m., co-sponsored by the Riverbay Fund. This year’s event will honor Ms. Sojourner Truth and will feature performances to remember the pioneer. “In the Spirit of Ms. Truth” will be performed by C. Imani Parker and vocalist Debbie Carter. There will be other “edu-tainment” by members of the Co-op City Youth Committee. To attend the event, shareholders can log on via the Zoom; meeting ID: 875 9963 9889, passcode: 384508; or dial-in: 646-558-8656.

Baychester Library Outdoor Programming

Join us Monday, June 14, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 2049 Asch Loop N., in our Outdoor Programming Space to learn more about what’s to come and to explore the new space. • Take-home kits for adults and children • Explore NYPL resources • Speak to staff on our future programming plans • Small giveaways on a first come first serves basis. No registration required. Call 718-379-6700 for more info.

Virtual Children’s Book Reading

Baychester Library presents a virtual hour of books, stories and songs, best suited for families with children age 12 and under., Thursday, June 17 and 24, 4 p.m. Please register in advance at www.nypl.org/events/programs/2021/06/17/virtual-bookreadingstorytime#register.

Excelsior Pass Co-op City residents who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at the Dreiser Auditorium and are unable to apply for a NYS Excelsior Pass are advised to send an email to Services@affiliatedphysicians.com and let them know. Include your name, date of birth and date you received the vaccine. To replace a lost vaccine card, you may go directly to the Dreiser Auditorium. You must bring government-issued photo identification.

Board Election

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those who didn’t make it in the top five winners and for a seat on the Riverbay Board, are encouraged to try again next year. I will see four of the same Board members in the boardroom, i.e., Leslie Peterson, Daryl Johnson, Kevin Lambright and Leah Richardson. The newcomer is Anika Green-Watson. I look forward to working with them all.” In addition to the five elected candidates, the other newcomers to the election, Team Progress team member Monique Coleman, came in sixth with 1,753 votes. She was followed by teammates Aminah Lucio in seventh position with 1,621 votes, Sheila Richburg in eighth place with 1,561 votes, and Isabel Fletcher in ninth with 1,551 votes. Candidate Akeisha Neely, who ran with Stronger Together, placed tenth, with 1,392 votes; and independent candidate Regina Hamilton won 940 votes for eleventh place. She was followed by Alixan Ducreay, who withdrew from the race shortly after his certification. Mr. Ducreay received 345 votes. Certification of the election by the 2021 Election Committee took place virtually on Wednesday, June 9. Following the review, the 2021 Election Committee certified there were 14,994 eligible Co-op City shareholders of record as of April 1, 2021 – making this year’s quorum 4,998 ballots. The election committee further certified that, as reported by the independent election contractor, YesElections, a total of 5,184 ballots were cast and of those, 3,375 were paper ballots and 1,809 were electronic ballots. YesElections breakdown of voter turnout recorded Broun Place townhouses with the highest participation rate, 52.86%; followed by Debs Place townhouses, 47.76%; Building 9A with 45.50%, Building 10B with 44.90%, closely followed by Defoe Place townhouses with 44.23%. “First, I want to say thank you all for your support and vote of confidence,” said Ms. Peterson. “Congratulations to my fellow candidates for a job well done during this long and arduous process. This election has hopefully been an eye opener for many. Our infrastructure is important but addressing the concerns of shareholders is also important. There is work to be done and I am up for the challenge. Changes are being proposed for us and our surrounding area and we must stay involved. We can be unconquerable but we need you, because as a community, we are ‘Stronger Together’.” Mr. Johnson said: “I’m happy that I can continue to serve my community as a Board director. So, I want to thank everyone for voting for me and the group that I supported. And, as you know, I will be here to work with everyone and to make Co-op City better than ever.” Mr. Lambright said: “I would like to congratulate everyone who participated in the voting process. There is so much more work for us to do. We can do it together, as long as we continue to work together for the betterment of our community. I thank everyone for their support and look forward to serving once again on the Riverbay Board of Directors.” “Congratulations to my fellow candidates,” said Ms. Richardson. “I am thankful to the Co-op City community for trusting in me and re-electing me to serve another term as your Board director. I am humbled and honored by your support. I want to assure you that I am going to work hard to make sure that your concerns are heard and addressed. There is still much work to be done. I am ready for this challenge. My highest commitment is to be your independent voice at the table so that we can achieve our shared goals. We, as a community, are ‘Stronger Together’.” Ms. Green-Watson adapted a quote from General Douglas McArthur: A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. She does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of her actions and the integrity of her intent. “Thank you to the Co-op City community for entrusting me with this great responsibility, the Stronger Together team for putting in 110%, and my family for assisting me in my pursuit of this dream,” said Ms. Green-Watson. “The real work begins now. I look forward to serving and advancing our highest ideals.” The top five vote getters will be sworn in next Wednesday, June 16, 2021, to serve three year terms on the Board of Directors. With the new Board in place, the directors will then elect the 2021-2022 Board officers and the chairs of the Board’s Audit and Cooperator Appeals committees as the work of these respective committees traditionally continue throughout the summer months. Outgoing Board Director Linda Berk, who did not seek reelection this year, will be thanked appropriately for her dedicated service to the Co-op City community as a Riverbay Board member for approximately seven years, and president of the Riverbay Corporation for the last four years and eight months. The 2021 Election Committee will also give its report. (See agenda on page 1.) A Board election was not held last year, 2020, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s election was modified to adhere to social distancing and other health guidance.

RIVERBAY 2021 BOARD ELECTION COMMITTEE

CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION

In accordance with the By-Laws of the Riverbay Corporation, the direction and authorization of the Board of Directors, and in compliance with the General Rules and Regulations for the 2021 Riverbay Board of Directors Election, The Election Committee, using the independent third party professional services of Yes/Election America, conducted an election to fill five (5) positions on the Board of Directors of the Riverbay Corporation. The Election was concluded on June 4, 2021. THE RIVERBAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021 ELECTION COMMITTEE HEREBY CERTIFIES that there were 14,994 eligible shareholders of record as of April 1st, 2021; that a quorum was reached, and that a total of 5184 ballots were cast. There were 3375 paper ballots and 1809 electronic ballots cast. The tabulation set forth below is a true and accurate result of the election. Leslie Peterson Daryl Johnson Kevin Lambright Leah Richardson Anika Green-Watson Monique Coleman Aminah Lucio Sheila Richburg Isabel Fletcher Akeisha Neely Regina Hamilton Alixan Ducreay

2,548 2,542 2,530 2,478 1,822 1,753 1,621 1,561 1,551 1,392 940 345

Accordingly, the 2021 Election Commttee of the Riverbay Board of Directors hereby certifies that the following five (5) individuals have been elected to the Board of Directors for a three (3) year term.

Dated June 9, 2021

Leslie Peterson Daryl Johnson Kevin Lambright Leah Richardson Anika Green-Watson

Francine Reva Jones

Francine Reva Jones, Chair

The 2021 voting period began on Monday, May 3, 2021 and was initially scheduled to end on Friday, April 21, however, the quorum was not reached at that time and the election committee voted to extend the election to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 4. “I was very disappointed at the community turnout for this election,” stated Director Jones. “We did not reach a quorum until the election was extended for two additional weeks. That should not happen. The candidates and the election committee should not have to work so hard to get the quorum that was needed. I trust that next year, the shareholders will be eager to participate in this Board election.” This year, to improve shareholder participation in the Board election, the 2021 Election Committee offered two voting incentives. The first was a random computerized drawing for 12 shareholders who voted to each receive $200. During the extended voting period, the committee added a second incentive to the building or townhouse cluster with the highest voter participation. The winners and their respective prizes will be announced at the June 16 meeting when the new Board members are seated. In addition to Directors Jones and Marbury, the 2021 Election Committee is made up of shareholders John Gale, Denise Gerrald, Sandy Krasnove, Marita Taylor and Joyce Wilson. “I am happy for this opportunity to thank my election committee for their participation and initiative, including my co-chair, Michelle Marbury; and John Gale, Denise Gerrald, Sandy Krasnove, Marita Taylor, and Joyce Wilson,” said Director Jones. “Attorney Jeff Buss was always there to provide clarity and/or legal advice.” “Nelson Mandela once said, ‘I never lose. I either win or learn.’ I have learned a great deal serving on the Election Committee of our Riverbay Corporation,” said Director Marbury. “I learned that we have passionate, smart, accredited shareholders and residents who want and should serve this multicultural community. I’ve learned that it takes a village, not only to raise a child, that village (in this case, our Election Committee consisting of Francine Reva Jones, our chair; Joyce Wilson, affectionately known as ‘The Mayor of Co-op City’ from Building 34; Sandra Krasnov, president of the Building 15B Association; John Gayle of Building 11B; Building 25 Association president, Denise Gerrald; Marita Taylor, Building 21 Association and VP of the Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City ) that village, during election time in Co-op, is the heart-beat and pulse of an ‘annual new beginning.’ “Add to this ‘village team,’ Rozaan Boone and her staff of the Co-op City Times; Counsel Jeff Buss and his staff including Nancy Durand, co-counsel, and, of course, the candidates. Only winners as I see it – people who look at our community and decide to help change it for the better. There are many ways to stay focused on this journey ‘village team,’ and your community is screaming for your continued involvement. Your building association, the Board committees, clubs and associations. I have learned that we are not finished here. We have only begun to scratch the surface of our winning!”

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Voting

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races, including NYC Mayor, Comptroller, Bronx Borough President, City Councilman, and more. With Ranked Choice Voting, up to five candidates can be chosen in order of preference. According to Vote. nyc: “If a candidate receives more than 50% of first-choice votes, they are the winner. If no candidate earns more than 50% of first-choice votes, then counting will continue in rounds. At the end of each round, the candidate with the fewest votes will be eliminated.” Residents who vote in-person should practice social distancing and wear a face mask while casting their election responses. Like last year, due to COVID-19, all New York City citizens who are “affected by COVID-19 and/or the potential of contracting the virus,” are encouraged to stay home and consider filling out an absentee ballot, especially if they cannot get to a polling location on Election Day. Absentee ballots must be postmarked or brought in person to the Board of Elections by June 22. On Election Day, Tuesday, June 22, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cooperators new to the community or unsure of their polling site can June 22 Primary Elections – Early log onto https://nyc.pollsitelocator.com/search Voting starts Friday, June 12 – Sunand plug your building address into the poll site day, June 20. Early Voting for all Co-op location, or call the Bronx office of New York City residents will be in room 31 of the City Board of Elections at 718-299-9017.

Early Voting in Primary Elections

Bartow Center. Schedule Saturday, June 12, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday, June 14, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, June 18, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun., June 20, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (last day)

Voters will be using Ranked Choice Voting. Poll workers will assist, if necessary. Bring the Fastpass received in the mail. If you do not have one, poll workers will look up your voting info.

Childcare

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care would be available for parents who work 20 hours or more per week. Mayor de Blasio and city legislators feel the current state guidelines and eligibility rules are “outdated and rigid,” according to the Mayor’s office. The Mayor and city lawmakers are also hoping to loosen a lot of the state requirements that often prevent a lot of families from even being eligible to apply for financial assistance. When President Biden passed the Great American Rescue Plan back in March, New York State received roughly $100 billion with $12 billion specifically earmarked for education and childcare. According to the Mayor’s office, there is still money left from that last COVID-19 relief bill, which New York State could use toward the expansion of child care access for a lot of families. “We must put families, and most importantly our children, at the center of our recovery,” said Melanie Hartzog, Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services. “There is no better way to do that than to expand child care access and stabilize the child care sector. Quality early education and care is something every child deserves, and is a proven investment in our future. The need is urgent and we must respond.” The expansion of low-cost and free child care is a major aspect of the Mayor’s plan for New York City’s recovery. Earlier this year, Mayor de Blasio announced that the 3-K For All program would expand this fall to every school district in New York City. Starting next fall, the 3-K For All program hopes to be supporting roughly 40,000 three-year olds beginning their academic journey. The window to apply to a 3-K program opened back in February and the deadline to apply was April 30. However, parents who have not done so should create a myschools.nyc account in order to apply to 3-K programs. The portal shows parents a directory of all available 3-K program options and waitlists. Parents who have questions, need assistance with the 3-k application process or wish to apply over the phone can also call 718-935-2009.

In Memoriam –– Carlos Cortez Carlos Cortez, a long time resident of Building 18, passed away on April 15, 2021. He will be forever missed by his loving family and many friends. Rest in Peace, Zetroc. ––Rosemary Cortez

6 Co-op City Times / June 12, 2021 Emergency Resolution #21-27 SUBMITTED BY: Leslie Peterson SECONDED BY: Mary Pearson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 9, 2021 WHEREAS, on 1/15/2020 the Board awarded Contract #3444 via Resolution #19-64, and Contract #3570 on 12/9/2020 to EXO Industries Corporation for the Local 11 façade and balcony restoration work for Buildings 9-14 and 20-25 via Resolution #20-36; and WHEREAS, Change Order #6 for Contract #3444 requesting $1,750,000.00 and Change Order #2 for Contract #3570 requesting $2,000,000.00 to cover Local Law 11 work for major unforeseen conditions which includes caulking, re-pointing, concrete patching, CMU replacement, brick replacement and additional bridging is being submitted in order to complete the work for the twelve (12) buildings started in 2020 and projected to complete in 2021(See attached Memo dated June 8, 2021); and WHEREAS, the change orders would allow the remainder of the project to be funded ahead of time to complete the Cycle 8 repairs and also file Cycle 9 reports as

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Safe. In addition, any amounts not utilized, credits will be issued back to Riverbay; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713. NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Change Order #6 for Contract #3444 for $1,750,000 and Change Order #2 for Contract #3570 for $2,000,000 with EXO Industries Corporation be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Richardson, Rosario, Sampson, Saunders ABSENT: Jenkins PASSED

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CCPD alerts Residents of Potential Contact Tracer Scams By LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Scammers are a ruthless bunch of individuals who are willing to try to use any emergency as an opportunity take advantage of unsuspecting victims. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Nationwide and locally, there have been numerous reports of people falling victim to scams. Fortunately, some smart consumers are noticing that something is not right and do not fall victim but are able to report the incident so others can be alert. New York City still utilizes Contract Tracers for notification of exposure to COVID-19. COVID-19 rates have dropped substantially within New York City. Contract Tracers, known as New City Test and Trace Corps, take action when a case of COVID-19 is discovered. Contract Tracers attempt to notify people who may have been exposed to persons who test positive for COVID-19. The actions of Contract Tracers are legitimate and they are authorized to call or text people. However, scammers have used this as a new scam to receive money or information from their victims. Scammers may tell people they have been exposed to COVID-19 and they can pay to receive an in-home test kit. Legitimate Contract Tracers will not ask you for your Social Security Number, bank account number or credit card information. New York City Test and Trace Corps may send you a text message advising you that you may have been exposed to COVID-19 virus. Scammers, pretending to be Contract Tracers, send out text messages, which may contain a link that connects you to a fake website, which has the potential to load harmful items onto your cellphone. Do not click on any links unless you are sure that the link is legitimate. COVID-19 put a new twist on the “relative in distress” scam. People have received calls from scammers stating that a relative has COVID-19 and needs to be placed on a respirator but their insurance is expired. The scammer goes on to say, if you pay the monthly premium, we can proceed with the necessary medical care. Please be alert that as heartless as this sounds, it is a scam. There are even reports that there were websites selling fake vaccination identification cards. A vaccination card purchased online would not be legitimate. The card received when you received your vaccination is sufficient for most purposes. New York State offers the Excelsior App, which allows you to transfer your proof of vaccination or proof of your negative COVID-19 to your iPhone or other smart phone. If you have any questions, regarding vaccinations or wearing of masks you should speak to your physician. If you have a condition, which prevents receiving a vaccination or wearing of a mask, it is even more important to stay at least six feet away from people and avoid situations where this is not possible. Neither the Department of Justice or the ADA issues or endorses any type of identification purchased online proving vaccination or exempting any individual from wearing a mask. The Americans with Disabilities Act is not involved with issuing blanket statements exempting persons with disabilities from the legitimate safety requirement of wearing facemasks. The ADA is a resource for persons with disabilities and has an informative website, www.ada.gov, for up to date ADA information. For more information and technical assistance about

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Public Safety Blotter May 30, 2021 – June 5, 2021

05/30/21 – 120 Co-op City Boulevard CCPD officers found a vehicle on milk crates missing all four wheels. An investigation is being conducted into this incident and others like it around the community. 06/01/21 – 140 Einstein Loop CCPD and NYPD units were able to corral an apparent intoxicated driver who had been driving recklessly. The driver was arrested and charged with DWI. 06/02/21 – 100 Dekruif Place A complainant returning from a shopping trip placed a case of Ensure inside the lobby, then left it unattended. An unknown person removed the item from the lobby. This case is under investigation. 140 Dekruif Place A cooperator left her vehicle running while she ran into her building. Upon returning to claim her vehicle, she found it gone. She had left it double parked, engine running, when unknown male(s) entered the vehicle and drove off with it. the ADA, contact the ADA Information Line at 800-514-0301 (voice) and 800514-0383 (TTY). The Co-op City Department of Public Safety receives updates from various agencies regarding trends in scams. Scam artists are a very clever group of people. They take their knowledge of human nature and combine it with current information in an attempt to find new victims. Recent studies have shown that certain types of scams especially internet scams increase every year. By being aware of potential scams, readers can reduce their chance of becoming a victim. The following rules are good during the COVID-19 pandemic and always. Never give anyone personal information such as bank account numbers, PIN numbers, date of birth or Social Security number. Never wire money or send a Green Dot card to anyone you do not know or have only met through a dating website. Never send money for plane tickets, bail money, medicine for a sick family member or any other reason to anyone you do not know well. Also, be leery of fake websites offering to give you something for nothing. Always be sure to enter a website address directly into your website; never click on a link from an email. Sometimes one letter off can take you to a fake website. Scammers will sometimes pick up on a series of telephone numbers in which a large group of older persons reside and send out multiple calls until they catch a victim. Co-op City is known as a NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community). As such, it can be a target for some types of scams. There are a variety of different scenarios used in this type of scam stating that a family member is in danger unless they wire money to a specified person. In most cases, the scammer does not even know who the victim or their family members are. (Continued on page 30)

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.

Co-op City Times / June 12, 2021 Director’s Viewpoint –

Rod Saunders, Second Vice President

(Early) Voting begins today – Land use Must be in our Future As I have previously stated, “Ranked Choice” voting is descriptively new, however, the actual voting process itself is not, and was formally known as “Proportional” voting. It was the voting mechanism that New York City would roll out every three years to determine the public’s choice for their local Community School Board representatives. A rose by any other name… The new “Ranked Choice Voting” uses the exact same methodology, whereby filling in your ballots (1 thru 5), needs to be carefully considered. How you, as the voter, mark your ballot(s) could ultimately determine election outcomes that no one saw coming! The one thing that is most likely to occur is that when three (3) or more candidates are appearing on the same ballot, the percent threshold for ultimate victory is not likely to be obtained by any one candidate on this first counting. Possible, but more than likely improbable. Strategic Voting Matters The selection by filling-in your choice on your ballot of your favorite candidate will be the first thing that you do. You who are voting will fill-in the number “1” circle on the ballot for the individual that you believe will be the best person to be elected to that political office (Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, our Bronx Borough President, and our District 12 Councilmember). Who you select as your number “2,” and “3” thru “5,” can be as important as who you voted for as your number “1.” Believe me, the candidate who is the initial leader in the first round, is not always the victor in the end. Choosing a number “2” or “3” candidate is equally important and can determine an alternative outcome that is still acceptable with your political point of view. During the 1999 NYC School Board election, the candidate who was in 10th position, became the 9th person to be elected onto the Community School Board in District 11. In counting the votes on the ballots the very last round of counting, the 10th position candidate received more of the votes taken from the 11th candidate who was eliminated ahead of last two remaining, and thus, leaped over the candidate who was ahead of them for the entire process, except for in the final tally! Voting for at least two candidates is in your best interest, unless of course you simply cannot justify voting for anyone except your first choice

candidate. For those of you who prefer one candidate above all of the others, I get it. For those of you who feel that voting for one individual is less complicated – I get that too. For those of you who believe that there are other choices that you prefer second to your personal first choice, then marking that choice as your number “2,” (and so on to “#5”) is in your best interest. In this year’s primary elections, you have options, please choose them wisely, and I highly recommend that you vote for at least two candidates for each office. Sample & Practice Ballot For cooperators who may not have yet seen an example of exactly what the Ranked Choice Voting ballot will look like when you receive it at the polling station, I am providing you with the New York City Campaign Finance Board’s website link, where you can take a look at, and perform a practice vote, on a Ranked Choice Ballot: https:// www.voting.nyc/how-to-vote/ranked-choice-voting/practice-ballot/Land Use I have had an opportunity to speak by Zoom, or in person to a couple of candidates who are seeking office from being our next Mayor, to our next Borough President, and NYC Councilman. In my discussing essential Co-op City needs, I was (and will be) adamant about the following issues: A). Land Use in and around the entire Co-op City Campus (radius of an effective area is of vital importance); B). Special Purpose Zoning District for Co-op City’s 330 acres & surrounding properties C). Financial Recognition for: Co-op City’s garbage collection (saving City money); Co-op City’s Policing its own property – lowering number of NYPD patrol vehicles covering 330 acres of property. In the past couple of months, my director’s viewpoints have focused upon projects that have been proposed to be erected around our community. The proposed exit from the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway onto Bartow Ave., the new 6 story professional medical

building on Co-op City Blvd., which no matter what the outcome of our objections, more cars, more traffic, and fewer parking spaces for Co-op City residents are in our future, and last, the new Metro-North railroad station which is to be built along Section 5’s Erskine Place. Both City, State, governmental agencies, as well as private developers are, in my opinion, over developing our community, and are planning with the needs of the few, over the quality of life of our residents. How, and for what purposes that Co-op City and our surroundings are developed in the future, are of the utmost of importance and should have been a major consideration since going back before the development of the Peartree Shopping Mall. We are where we are now, however, and going forward we must be better stewards of our community’s well-being. I firmly believe that the Riverbay Board of Directors, our shareholders, elected representatives, and our Community Board 10 members all need to come to together to consider our working towards making Co-op City, a Special Zoning District, much like what our neighboring City Island community (a perfect example) was able to achieve towards the preservation of their quality of life. So that we can put that into a reasonable perspective, City Island’s total land mass is 253 acres, and therefore our advocating for Co-op City’s 330 acres of mostly residentially zoned acreage to become a Special Purpose Zoning District, is, in my opinion, worthy of serious consideration, and ultimately implementation. Thank you for reading my article. I can be reached at rsaunders@riverbayboard.com.

Co-op City Times / June 12, 2021

Building 19 Association Hello, Building 19 family. I want to thank those who attended our Association’s committee meeting this past Monday. In regard to upcoming meetings, I want to remind you that the Association will be holding its last general meeting on Friday, June 18, at 7 p.m. before our organization goes on summer break until September. The meeting will be held via Zoom. Part of the meeting will include our annual Father’s Day raffle. If you are a member who paid your annual dues this year, you will be automatically entered into the raffle drawing. Two members will be randomly chosen during the meeting in which each winner will get a $25 gift card. So you definitely do not want to miss this event. Please look out for the Zoom login information that will be posted on a flier in the lobby. If you will be attending our virtual meeting by webcam, we are asking our members to wear something red (e.g. shirt, ribbon, etc.) in honor of the upcoming holiday, Juneteenth (June 19th). Next January, the Association will be holding its election for positions on the executive board. In accordance with our by-laws, an election must be held every two years on an even year. The positions on the executive board are president, president-elect (vice president), treasurer, assistant treasurer, and secretary. Although the election is seven months away, I want to let you know that you, as a member, have the right to run for any of the aforementioned positions, including mine. If you are interested in running for any of the positions, please let me know at next Friday’s general meeting. As always, continue to stay safe and I look forward to seeing you on Friday, June 18. ––Leon Tulton

A Quiet Place: Part Two BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY

A QUIET PLACE: PART TWO was extraordinary! In my opinion, I think it was equally as good as the first one. John Krasinski’s world building in the sequel was amazing. Such good writing here. The elements of the first one was still there for the sequel except this time it felt more drastic. The survival was way more intense here. The getting got good quick and fast! There are still questions that need to be answered and I hope for the third part it will be answered for sure. The reason why I love the films is because Krasinski has some amazing ambiguity going. They are never too much or just for the sake of being ambiguous. He went for the less is more approach and it just simply works out in spades! For horror junkies there was way more carnage in the sequel. The WAR OF THE WORLDS homage for the cold opening was amazing! The acting was again on another level. Cillian Murphy is just such an awesome addition here, he is a phenomenal actor. Emily Blunt again shows why she is one of the greatest actresses right now, she always gets physical in her films, and again, her husband put her through the works! The kids were amazing once again. The boy, Noah Jupe, grew up, even though it took a year, he looks a bit seasoned for sure. The Invasion takes a lot out of you, I bet! This is Millicent Simmonds’ show though. She is the center of attention in the sequel even more now. I am all the way there for it! She is just so mesmerizing. What an excellent actress! The kids were not spared in the sequel for sure! They went through it all. It was insanity. A QUIET PLACE: PART TWO was just such an anxiety inducing, intense, thrill ride! It worked on every level that made the first one so damn masterful. I wouldn’t even say they are better from one another. It is one of those rare moments where a sequel does what it should do. John Krasinski is simply in his element here and he is getting pretty damn legendary in it. His craft is showing and I am all the way there for it! WAY TO GO, HALPERT! 10! 2021, A Quiet Place Part II, PG-13, 97 Minutes Director/Writer – John Krasinski Emily Blunt – Evelyn Abbott Millicent Simmonds – Regan Abbott Noah Jupe – Marcus Abbott Cilian Murphy – Emmett

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Building 13 Association

Summer Fun Day: Co-op City’s Section 2 Summer Fun Committee presents: A Good Ole Summer Tyme «Pop Up Picnic» with a Twist! *Save The Date: Saturday, June 26. Time: 12 p.m.-6 p.m. (Rain date: June 27, 2021). This should be a well enjoyed and remembered family fun-filled day! *Prize: Best Decorated Table! First 20 reserved and decorated tables win voucher for: * Cousin’s Maine Lobster which will be onsite day of event. (Cousin’s Maine Lobster FREE ONLY to voucher winners). * Feel free to bring your own food & beverages or purchase meals from Cousin’s. Contest... Games...Prizes & Icee Cart. Music provided by DJ Sid Nice – Plus the multi-talented and internationally known “One Man Band – Crowd Pleaser,” Juan Ortega. For information and table reservations, contact Anika at: Cooper.townhouses@gmail.com. It’s gonna be “A Family Affair,” not to be missed nor forgotten. So don’t wait, reserve your table now! Metro North –– An Environmental Assessment has been released for a 45day public and agency review period. To view and/or submit comments, go to the PennStationAccess.info page. Comments must be received by July 3, 2021. The MTA will be hosting a virtual public meeting on June 15 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Go to pennstationaccess.info for additional instructions. Janitorial Department: Please note that changes have been made in the Janitorial Department. In order to enhance customer service, the department is now available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. to address spills and out of service issues that occur in hallways and elevators, etc. To utilize this service, call 718-320-3300, ext. # 3122 or 3425, or for any other janitorial concerns. Riverbay Summer Youth Internships: A random drawing will be held Monday, June 14. NOTE: Once approval is received, our sidewalk shedding will be taken down. You may have noticed Building 14 fencing is currently being removed. If all goes well, we should be next. We will then be scheduled to have our lobby doors made more accessible for all residents. “A lioness does not need to roar to keep the crowd in awe.” – African proverb Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@ yahoo.com. Contacts: Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, president, or Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801. Thank you for supporting our team. ––Wendell Mattison

Co-op City Times / June 12, 2021 Director’s Viewpoint –

Mary Pearson, Secretary

The Election has Ended! The Elections have just Begun Today is the day! And it couldn’t have worked out better. The Riverbay Board election hit and passed the needed number to make quorum just in time to make way for notices and flyers telling you how, when, and where to Get Out the Vote (GOTV) for our local and City-wide Primaries. But first you must be both registered to vote (sorry, May 28 deadline) and party affiliated (sorry, February 14 deadline). But if you are registered and a registered Democrat or Republican, you have options: There are three (3) ways to vote in this season’s Primary Election for Mayor, Comptroller, Public Advocate, Bronx Borough President, Council Member and more. Here are the when and where of each: 1.) Vote by mail (aka absentee ballot): Request a ballot at http://nycabsentee.com or call 1-866-VoteNYC (1-866-868-3692) by the 6/15 deadline (unless you apply in person by 6/21). For at least the remainder of 2021, Covid risk is still a valid excuse to vote absentee. Just check the box for "Temporary Illness" on the application. Postmark your completed absentee ballot by Election Day, June 22. Your signed (in black or blue ink), dated, and sealed Oath envelope must arrive at the Board of Elections (BOE) no later than seven days after Election Day (by 6/29) or you can hand deliver it to: any BOE office during their Monday through Friday, 9 to 5 work hours; any Early Voting site during their open hours (see below); or any Election Day poll site from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on 6/22. 2.) Early Voting (in-person): Early Voting starts today, Saturday, June 12. All Co-op City voters Early Vote in the Bartow Community Center on the lower level in room 31. Early Voting runs from 6/12 to 6/20. The hours vary by the day but for any day of the nine-day period, polls are open from at least 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (For early birds, the polls open at 8 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. On Monday and Friday, the polls open at 7 a.m. For the after-work crowd, polls stay open till 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday,

and Thursday. For more specifics, go to findmypollsitenyc, call the Board of Elections, look in these pages, look on the crawler, or look in your lobby. There should be a sign hanging there saying: Sat., 6/12, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., 6/13, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Mon., 6/14, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tues., 6/15, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Weds., 6/16, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thurs., 6/17, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fri., 6/18, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat., 6/19, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., 6/20, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. NOTE: All polls are closed on Monday, 6/21. 3.) Vote on Election Day, Tuesday, June 22, at your assigned poll site from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. If you voted in Dreiser last year, this year you vote in Truman High. No one votes in Dreiser this year. On Election Day only, 6/22/21, you’ll vote in: • TRUMAN High School, 750 Baychester Ave., rear entrance, if you live in the Defoe Pl., Debs Pl., or Cooper Pl. townhouses or building numbers: 1AB, 3AB, 4ABC, 5ABC, 6, 7, 8, 9AB, 10ABC, 11ABC,12,16AB,19, 23, or 25. • ST. MICHAEL's Church at 765 Co-op City Blvd. if your building number is 2AB, 13, or 14. • BARTOW Community Center, 2049 Bartow Ave., room 31, if you live in the Asch Loop, Adler Pl., or Broun Pl. Townhouses or Buildings 15AB,17,18, 20ABC, 21ABC, 22AB, or 24. • DISNEY School/P.S.160, 4140 Hutchinson River P’kwy. E., if you live in the Earhart Lane Townhouses or Buildings 26ABC, 27ABC, 30AB, 31AB, or 33. • EINSTEIN Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, room 45, if you live in Building 28ABC, 29ABC 32A, 34, or 35. And that’s the who, where, and when for all three ways of voting this June. The how and the how many is another story. The how is Ranked Choice Voting. You pick your favorites, from one to five and rank them from your most favorite (#1)

to your fifth favorite (#5), if there are five candidates in the race. Vote only once for each person in each category (such as the mayor’s race) and don’t rank more than one person with the same number: just one #1, one #2, one #3, etc., for Mayor, or Comptroller, or Bronx Borough President, etc. It’s easier done than said! If you have any doubt, check out a sample in last week’s paper. (Reprinted in this week’s or next week’s?) Some races have just three candidates (so just rank those three by preference) and some have a ton of them. Within each elected position, “Do not rank the same candidate more than once, and do not mark two candidates with the same rank.” Have fun! About last Thursday. I do hope the misinformation I repeated didn’t send anyone on a goose chase on Thursday for the Shredding Truck event. Turned out the truck wound up in Section 1, not Section 4. At least that’s where I wound up, I think. (Thursday hasn’t happened yet for me, so as I write this, I don’t even know who won the Riverbay Board directors election yet!) Also. I tried to be helpful translating the Vote NYC telephone number into actual numbers: 1-866-VoteNYC (1-866-868-3692). Unfortunately, I missed a digit last time. Sorry. Hopefully, everything this week is perfect, just perfect, unlike the proposed location of the – OMG, it’s coming – Metro North Station. Let’s stay on top of it folks, and on top of the ever-moving BxM7 Section 5 bus stop, and on top of obliterating the plans for the Hutchinson River Parkw’y East RAMP, and on top of dismantling the Bartow at Baychester monstrous monopole and (used-to-be) blinding billboards, etc. I can be reached by voice or text at 718-219-2211 or by email at mpearson@riverbayboard.com.

Co-op City Times / June 12, 2021

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National Council of Negro Women

Building 12 Association

Membership – Our last membership meeting until September will be tomorrow, Sunday, June 13, at 3 p.m. The Zoom link will be emailed to all members. Our members gathered last Saturday, June 5, to take our 50th Anniversary group photo (above). It was the first time that we had been together actually, not virtually, in over a year. It was such a joyous occasion to be all together again! Our 50th Anniversary Outdoor Social at Rivers Run Community Garden will take place today from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Due to limited space and social distancing, we have to limit attendance to financial members only! (National and local dues must be paid for the 2020-2021 fiscal year). At a future date, we look forward to celebrating our anniversary with invited guests. Please RSVP to the Anniversary Committee so that we can plan accordingly, NCNWCC50@ gmail.com. Sisters, please pray for dry weather! NCNW-50th Anniversary Paint & Sip – Join us virtually as we celebrate Chair Lori Melton & President Sheila Richburg Juneteenth with a Paint & Sip party. Discover your inner Picasso! If you’ve never attended a Paint & Sip party, it’s a lot of fun. All the painting supplies will be shipped by USPS directly to your home. You provide whatever is your favorite “sip!” We will have a virtual art instructor to coach us along during the evening. When will the party take place? You guessed it! On Saturday, June 19, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Just $40 covers all costs. Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it is a commemoration of the anniversary date of the June 19, 1865 announcement by Union Army general Gordon Granger, proclaiming freedom from slavery in Texas. President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation had officially outlawed slavery in Texas and the other states in rebellion almost two and

Greetings. Summer Fun Day: Co-op City’s Section 2 Summer Fun Day Committee presents: A Good Ole Summer Tyme “Pop Up Picnic” with a Twist! Save the Date: Saturday, June 26. Time 12 noon - 6 p.m. (Rain date: June 27). This should be a well enjoyed and remembered family fun-filled day. Prize: Best Decorated Table – First 20 reserved and decorated tables win voucher for “Cousin’s Maine Lobster,” which will be onsite day of event. (Cousin’s Maine Lobster FREE ONLY to voucher winners). Feel free to bring your own food and beverages or purchase meals at Cousin’s. “Contest… Games…Prizes & ICEE Cart.” Music provided by: DJ Sid Nice, plus, the multi -talented and internationally known “One Man Band - Crowd Pleaser,” Juan Ortega. For information and table reservations, contact Anika at: Cooper townhouses@gmail.com. So don’t wait, reserve your table now. ––Sonja Maxwell a half years earlier. Texas, being the most remote of the slave states, it took longer for the Union Army to enforce the Proclamation. These days, Juneteenth celebrates African American freedom and achievement. Who would have believed in 1865 that African American women and their friends could spend a leisurely evening painting beautiful artwork, listening to beautiful music and sipping, not serving, delicious beverages! Join us by clicking on this link: https://www.handkraftedbymhm.com/product-page/ ncnw-private-fundraising-event and placing your painting supply order. The link to the Paint & Sip party will be provided prior to the event. For more information, contact D. Gadsden, 917-670-4012. Registration deadline is tomorrow, Sunday, June 13. Ongoing Fundraising — Members, families and friends of NCNW, please remember our ongoing fundraising supported by Amazon.com. Whenever you make a purchase from Amazon, they will donate 0.5% of the price of your purchase to Co-op City Section NCNW. All you have to remember is to log on to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/27-0100098. Thank you for your support. Social Media – Remember you can find us on Facebook: NCNWCoopcityBethune; Twitter: @NCNWCoop City; Instagram: NCNW Co-op City and email: www.ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com. ––Joyce Howard

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Good day, fellow cooperators, and sincere appreciation for all the work our Buildings and Grounds crew does in Broun Place. But neighbors, please do not litter. We have many pedestrian bins to fill up. The gutter is not the place. Notice the night lights are fixed; thank you, Adler Place, for letting us know. CSO was called and finally the lights are working correctly. My long time Riverbay co-worker and sister on the job, Deborah Harris, passed last week. We send sincere condolences and much love to her family especially her beloved daughter and grandchildren. You knew Deb if you had something to sell or advertise. Deborah oversaw the Classified Section of the Co-op City Times for many years. Rest in peace, Deb, you will never be forgotten. Our newspaper announced the quorum for the Board election was finally met. It should never take this long or require the extra funding. Voting annually during the Riverbay Board election period is a requirement of each household. The Board makes decisions on resolutions they write. For example, granting commercial establishments, construction, renovation and contract negotiations too. It is a wonderful thing to be able to elect those who set policy and action. We have to keep involved. Broun Place intends to keep being on the Section 4 Partnership to pledge that Section 4 improves. The filth under the scaffolding is inexcusable. We have to pick-up and be vigilant to the litterbugs. The spring phone scams are waging battle and trying to get your money. Recently, they claimed to be Medicare checking on your eligibility. Medicare doesn’t make calls to enroll. You call them when you enroll. We are winning the COVID-19 war. If you are inoculated outdoors or in a small inoculated group you can go without a mask. But, if you enter a crowded place, put that mask on. Read CDC guidelines on the different vaccines and general protocol. Call restaurants to get their business guidelines. Register with the Riverbay “RUOK” Emergency contact program. The Coop 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 and is 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/covid-19-testing.page. Read the Co-op City Times because it contains interesting and important news of our Co-op City community and guidelines to fight COVID-19. Neighbors in Broun Place, thank you for your renewal and your membership. We need you to renew and to join if you haven’t before. We need you in order to keep our organization certified. Dues are just $12 annually. Special congratulations to our graduates, may success be yours. Keep dancing and better days are ahead! Wakanda forever! ––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

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Co-op City Times / June 12, 2021

Co-op City Democratic Club

Early voting for our Democratic Primary candidates begins today, June 12. We will be voting for those seeking to become representatives of NYC & the Borough of the Bronx, offices of government. To be consistent and united with the Bronx County Democratic Organization, we will be voting for the following candidates: For Mayor of New York City – Eric Adams Comptroller of New York City – Brian Benjamin Bronx Borough President – Vanessa Gibson (County has not endorsed any candidate). Our community knows Vanessa Gibson and we will be voting for Vanessa. If you cannot give her your number “1” vote, please consider giving her your number “2” vote. City Councilman – Kevin Riley, who has done a remarkable job of advocating and supporting our community, and in choosing crucial Council Committee appointments which best benefit his constituents. Kevin Riley deserves nothing less than your number “1” vote. Public Advocate – Jumaane Williams. Please feel free to take this sheet with you to vote. Remember, “Early Voting” starts today and will be held in the Bartow Community Center, rm. 31. Times: Saturday, June 12, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 14, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 18, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 20, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, June 22 Locations: Bartow Center, rm. 31; Einstein Center, rm. 45; and for those who usually vote in Dreiser Center, the site has been moved to the Harry S. Truman H.S. – rear entrance to the school. Time: 6 a.m.to 9 p.m. ––Shirley J. Saunders

Co-op City Times / June 12, 2021

Building 9 Association

Salutations, Building 9 family. Summer Fun Day: Co-op City’s Section 2 Summer Fun Committee presents: A Good Ole Summer Tyme, Saturday, June 26. This should be a well enjoyed and remembered family fun-filled day! * Prize: Best Decorated Table! First 20 reserved and decorated tables win voucher for: * Cousin’s Maine Lobster, which will be onsite day of event. (Cousin’s Maine Lobster FREE ONLY to voucher winners). * Feel free to bring your own food & beverages or purchase meals from Cousin’s.

* Music provided by DJ Sid Nice – Plus the multi-talented and internationally known “One Man Band - Crowd Pleaser,” Juan Ortega. For information and table reservations, contact Anika at: Cooper.townhouses@gmail.com. It’s gonna be “A Family Affair” not to be missed nor forgotten. So don’t wait, reserve your table now. Contest...Games...Prizes & Icee Cart. Time: 12 noon - 6 p.m. (Rain date: June 27) “Pop Up Picnic” with a Twist! *Save The Date. ––Linda Collins

Building 10 Association Greetings, fellow cooperators. New Cooperators – Welcome, all new cooperators. Summer Fun Day – Co-op City’s Section 2 Summer Fun Committee presents: A Good Ole Summer Tyme Pop Up Picnic with a Twist! Save the date: Saturday, June 26. Time: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Rain date: June 27). This should be a well enjoyed and remembered family fun-filled day! Prize – Best decorated table! First 20 reserved and decorated tables win voucher for Cousin’s Maine Lobster, which will be onsite day of event. (Cousin’s Maine Lobster free only to voucher winners). Feel free to bring your own food and beverages or purchase meals from Cousin’s. Contests, games, prizes, and Icee cart. Music provided by DJ Sid Nice – Plus, the multi-talented and internationally known “One Man Band – Crowd Pleaser,” Juan Ortega. For information and table reservations, contact Anika at: Cooper.townhouses@gmail.com. It’s going to be a family affair not to be missed nor forgotten. So, do not wait, reserve your table now!

NYC Primary Election –– Early voting has begun for the NYC Primary Election. You can vote early until June 20. Find your polling site at: findmypollsite.vote.nyc. The NYC Primary Election Day will be held on June 22. 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. 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 June 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

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Velocity Track Club Blessings on blessings, they just keep on coming! On Sunday, June 6, Velocity Track Club competed in the AAU District Championship/Regional Qualifier at Roy Wilkens Park in Jamaica, Queens, NY. Many of the top athletes from throughout the Metropolitan District was in attendance. The top 16 athletes in each event will advance to the Regional Championship on June 25-27 at Lincoln Park, New Jersey. The top six athletes from the Regional Championship will advance to the AAU Junior Olympics in Humble, Texas. Medals were awarded to the top three athletes in their event. Velocity Track Club had 39 athletes compete at the District Championship. Every athlete advanced to the Regional Championship. Plus, we won 59 medals (24 Gold, 23 Silver & 12 Bronze) and many athletes broke their PR (personal record). The following athletes medaled: Karly, Savannah B, Lyon, Cameron, Madison, Drea, Brianna, Hannah,

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. Branch T-shirt Fundraiser: June 14 - 30 members of the NAACP and our Co-op City Branch, let’s represent our community. Buy a shirt for yourself, family, grads or friends to show your support. Go online to: https://www.customink. com/fundraising/ and search NAACP. Next Zoom meeting, June 27, at 3 p.m. More information on the meeting to follow. 112th NAACP Virtual National Convention, July 7-14 – Registration now open. Contact NAACP Co-op City Branch Secretary Brenda Brown at: naacpcoopbb@yahoo.com if you are interested in attending before June 9. * 67th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education * 100th Anniversary of Tulsa, Oklahoma Massacre 1921 (Black Wall Street). Go to www.history.com. The MTA is hosting a virtual public meeting, June 15, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Go to pennstation.info for instructions. Metro North: The MTA Metro-North Railroad Penn Station Access Project Environmental Assessment and Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation has been received for a 45-day public and agency review period. Comments must be received by July 3, 2021. To view Environmental Assessment, go to pennstationaccess.info. Primary Election – Early Voting dates are Saturday, June 12 – Sunday, June 20. Co-op City location: 2049 Bartow Ave., rm. 31. Primary Election Day is June 22. Candidates for primary election are: Mayor, Public Advocate, City Council, Comptroller and Borough President. Now is the time to educate yourself about the candidates representing our community. Be prepared and vote. Ranked Choice Voting: For a good ballot, choose five candidates. More choices keep your votes in play. Winners need 51% to avoid runoff. Do not forget to flip the ballot and read page two. 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 online to: NAACP.org. To follow NAACP’s trending topics, go online to: NAACP.org. To become a member or gift a membership, adults are $30 and youth memberships are $10. Make check/money order payable to: NAACP Co-op City #2210, and mail to: N.A.A.C.P. Co-op City Einstein Station, P.O. Box 75-3111, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. 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

Kaylin, Khoe, Shyenne, Kenese, Candice, Royana, Sania G, Saniah C, Talia, Adonijah, Kenia, Olyvia, Saagi, Tiarra, Rosely, Bryce, Xoan, Romel, Chase, Zuriel, Pierce, Sachin, Steven, and Julian. I am so proud of our team (athletes, parents, staff & coaches)! Our accomplishments could not be possible without the Lord’s blessings, getting the right people on this team and putting us in this great community. Our next meets are on Saturday, June 12, & Sunday, June 13, USATF New Velocity Track Club at the AAU District Championship! York Championship at Icahn Stadium in youth so they can continue to do great things! For Manhattan, NY. Saturday, June 19, Jeuness additional information, please go to our website, Invitational at Roy Wilkens Park, Jamaica, NY. Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Come out to see your future Olympians! Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or email me watclt@aol. Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(c)3 notcom. for profit. One hundred percent of your donation ––Coach Winston Dinkins will go towards helping our children. Support our

Co-op City Times / June 12, 2021

Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment Alternative Housing for Seniors How do you know when it is time to consider alternative living arrangements for your loved one? Are you at a place in your caregivers’ role where you feel like you have exhausted all possibilities of managing your loved one in their home? Your loved one may no longer be able to manage a three-bedroom apartment or home, may no longer feel safe entering their building or walking in the community in which they have lived for many years. Are you also at a point in your caregivers’ role where your health has deteriorated? If any of the above questions or examples fit your situation, it may be time to consider the possibility of alternative living arrangements for your loved one. First, you should know that each person’s level of exhaustion is different because each caregivers’ physical, psychological, social, financial, spiritual, cultural values and beliefs are unique. It can be a tormenting time having to make the difficult decision of arranging to place a loved one into alternative housing. Some of the challenges: there will be guilt; your thoughts might be, I should be able to care for my loved one; after all, (s)he took care of me. Or, I promised my loved one that I would keep him/her at home until the day they die. You may have feelings that this is not the Christian thing to do, because the Bible says that I should honor my father and mother, however, removing my loved

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. Please show a valid ID NYC card, a non-driver’s, or driver’s license with a 10475 address to 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 a.m. - 1 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 with a 10475 address 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. Grab-N-Go – The 920 Baychester Avenue location is conducting GrabN-Go distributions on Thursday, June 24, and Friday, June 25, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The distributions will stop at 3 p.m. whether or not guests are on the line. We will stop before 3 p.m. if supplies run out. The June 24 distribution is for guests who registered or re-certified in 2021 and hold pantry cards. A pantry card must be shown on this day – no exceptions. The June 25 distribution is for the general public, those who lost their pantry card and for those who did not recertify in 2021. Guests from Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are invited to the distributions. Please, only one representative per household should attend. Monthly food packages will not be distributed on these days. Guests must have at least 6 clean/sturdy grocery bags and a large cart. All guests are required to wear masks completely covering their faces and practice physical distancing. Contact Us – We look forward to hearing from you at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Please stay safe. ––D. Illis

one from their home is surely not honoring them. The Bible also says that I should be there for my spouse until death do us part. The subtle remarks from others, because others might say, I could never do that, or I would have done it differently. The expectations of, you are single, you have no children and live near mom or dad. Or maybe you are thinking I have to travel many hours to my parents’ home and I do not know about this medical stuff. Maybe you have frustration with the healthcare system and feel that only four hours per day, five days a week of aide services will not be enough to manage your loved one at home. Maybe you are thinking your loved one has worked so hard for so many years and now that they need help, they are unable to get the help they need. To make the best decision for your loved one regarding alternative housing, it is vital that you ask the right questions, do your research, and gather all the necessary information. This will allow you to feel more confident, guilt-free and at peace with making your choice. Finally, be aware that there will be times when you may question if your decision was right. Please join us for our monthly 45-minute informational session on Tuesday, June 15, at 7 p.m. Topic: Alternative Housing for Seniors. Please RSVP online at comeoutreach.org. C.O.M.E. is here for you. Please contact us with any questions or concerns, 718-379-3159. ––Diane Cooper

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

Faith @ Work Christian Church is co-sponsoring a pop-up food distribution pantry from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. on June 18 on the Section 1 Greenway stage. First come, first served.

Co-op City Times / June 12, 2021

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Praise the Lord, today, Saturday, June 12, from 1-3 p.m., the Retirees will give honor to our Queens and Kings. Come one, come all. Don’t miss it! See you at the place. Community Health Educators Corner: Keep safe, nourished and hydrated in changing times and weather. S – Safety starts with good self-care. You are important. Plan ahead. A – Be aware of what you need. Physical changes that happen with age make older people less likely to notice when they feel hot, even when outside temperature is high. Check with your healthcare provider to make sure any medication you are on won’t be affected

Goose Island Seniors Trip to Villa Roma – Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 8 a.m., The Cameos, a Doo-Wop group, featuring Joey and Doreen Arminio, luncheon and a day of fun, all for $92. Choice of entrees: pot roast, chicken Francese or fillet of cod, all served with chef’s choice of starch and vegetables. Deposit: $40; your choice of entrée and bus seat selection required when reserving. Must show proof of vaccination. Full payment due: Sept. 1. Call: 347-847-1941. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors. Seminar – July 17, 11 a.m., the Spanish American Club presents lawyers talking about Living Wills, Power of Attorney and more. All welcome; 60 people maximum. Must be vaccinated to enter rm. 39 at 135 Einstein Center. Masks also required. Sight & Sound TV “Noah” – July 2. Every first Friday at 8 p.m., come and watch Sight and Sound TV. First 60 people only. Must be vaccinated/mask required. Donation: $5 pp. Welcome Back Party – Wed., June 16, in our club room #39 at 1 p.m. Vaccinated members only. Cover dish. Bring your favorite dish. You don’t have to make enough for 40 people. Make what you can. Donation: $5, if you don’t bring food donation. Come celebrate returning to our club room. Resorts Casino – Thurs., July 8, in Atlantic City, NJ. Price: $40 bonus, $20 slot play. Bus leaving from our three usual bus stops: 8 a.m., Einstein Loop, front of pizza shop; 8:10 a.m., Asch Loop by library, and 8:20 a.m., Dreiser Loop, front of hardware store. Full payment due by Wed., June 30. Please make checks to Goose Island Seniors. Bingo – Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1:15 p.m. Admission: $5 for 3 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. Become a member for $20 a year. 50th Anniversary trip to Villa Roma – Thurs., June 9, 2022. Doo-Wop show, luncheon and a day of fun, all for $92. For reservation: 347-847-1941. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors. To all members: Happy birthday to member who celebrate their birthday in June: Rosaura Cruz, Sandra Harville, Jennie Velez, Crystal Somersle, Donald Snyder, Valerie Santos, Cecil Kornreich, Ray Betancourt, Joan (Jackie) Ross, Sheila Mathis, and Julia Rivera. 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, sends her love to all. Mary is in the Paramount at Somers Nursing Center in Somers, NY. She would love to hear from you at (718) 753-1816. Our club is at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475 in the Section 5 Center, (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

by high temperature. F – Focus on balanced meal planning and adequate hydration especially in hot weather. E – Emergency preparedness. Know what you need to have on hand! Health Tool: Did you know you can identify your medication if in doubt by name, imprint, shape, and color. Well, AARP Health and Wellness has an Online Pill Identifier you can use. A great resource to reference when in doubt or when on many medications. Check it out. Summer Break: No activities scheduled for July and August. See you in September. Entertainment: As you all know, our commu-

nity slowly but surely is coming back. Concerts, activities, gatherings are on the rise as well as all the fantastic programs via Zoom. So, get going, enjoy your summer. There’s plenty to do, places to go, and people to see. Stay aware, alert and active! Prayer: Father, I thank you that you see me in my mess-ups, hurt and situations. I ask your help when I feel I can’t get up but I know you can help me. Your word says I can call on you and you will answer me and deliver me from all my problems. (Psalms 34:6) Strengthen me even now...so I can get back up, in Jesus’ name. Stay encouraged. ––Gladys Baez

Building 27 Association

Hello, neighbors, hope all is well. Things are looking much brighter as the CDC is giving positive instructions and restoring life somewhat as we once knew it. It is so great to see the children out playing on the school grounds at P.S. 160. The Mask As we venture out, we find people are still wearing their mask. After one has taken the vaccines, we are advised to continue to wear a face mask. To make one’s life easy, respect the request of the vendors and places you visit, do not fuss about it, and be grateful we are still here to wear a mask. Also continue to wear your mask until you feel comfortable taking it off. Men of Honor We hope this will be a beautiful day. The Bronx NYPD/The Riverbay Corp. will present a Fathers’ Day event honoring, empowering, and supporting fathers. This is so inspiring, and we welcome it. This event will be held on Thursday, June 17, on the Section 1 Greenway from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Janitorial Services Our Janitorial director, Joshua Blake, stated his mission is to provide the customer service the shareholders deserve. We appreciate this. The new hours will be 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Monday through Sunday, in-house.

Democratic Primary Election June 22 is city-wide Election Day. This upcoming election will help determine who will be the next NYC Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President, Council Members, and Judges. This election will be the first time voters will be exposed to Ranked Choice Voting. By going online and searching “voting.nyc/rcv,” you can find a practice ballot. Go there and practice all you want and it will let you know if you are correct or wrong. It is a matter of taking one’s time and choosing up to five candidates correctly. Also, write down your choices and take it with you to vote. Do not forget to practice because I guarantee this will eliminate so much confusion. Please contact the Bronx Board of Election at 718-299-9017 if you have any questions. 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, things are looking better. Stay prayerful and be kind, thoughtful, and thankful. “There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” –Margaret J. Wheatley ––H. Overman

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

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

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. Group w/Gigi, 2nd Wed. of month, 1-2 p.m. Call: 929-299How to make Floral Ar1045, Code: 1386 rangements. Arts with Laura, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom and phone

Dial-in: 929-205-6099 Meeting code: 915 3777 954. Email Ann for Zoom link, amoncrieffe@jasa.org

Game Day – Every Wed., 1-2 p.m. w/Ms. Margaret Kempe and students (Pay it Forward Engineers) at Scarsdale HS. Virtual game day, different games each week incl. Smartphone/Tablets Bingo. Please call 718-320-1345 Zoom Meeting w/Ralph, 1 to register & receive Zoom info.

p.m.-2 p.m. https://zoom.us/. To register, please call the JASA office w/ your name, email address & phone number. Meeting ID: 2959552471 Passcode: 259554

Computer learning w/Ralph, Wed., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. To register, call JASA w/name, email & phone. Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/; Dial in: 929205-6609; Meeting ID: 936 8132 9040; Passcode: 259554

Thu., June 17

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://zoom. Smartphone/Tablet Class us/j/94868805136 w/Ralph, 1-2 p.m. Call Main Arthritis Exercise Class w/ 1-646-876-9923 Office, 718-320-2066, to Damion every Thurs., 1-2 register. Please give your p.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 986 Meeting ID: 948 6880 5136 telephone # & email address 0021 6442, Passcode: 573762 Passcode: 770292

Fri., June 18

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

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

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Upcoming Events JASA Co-op City NORC Program invites you for the Upcoming Virtual Activities New Voting System presentation – Learn how to vote, questions, June 14, at 10 a.m., https://zoom.us/, Dial-in: 929.205.6099, Meeting ID: 954-4992-8355, Passcode: 392643. Every Tues. – Yoga classes with Adira Polite, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. https://zoom.us/ Dial-in: 929-205-6099, 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: 1-929205-6099. Every Wed. – Tai Chi classes w/Adira Polite, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Zoom: https://zoom.us/ Dial-in: 929-205-6099, 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 meeting: https://zoom.us/, Meeting ID: 948 0295 9309, Passcode: 337875, Dial-in: 929205-6099. Fridays – 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: 929205-6099. Bodies in Motion w/Ola – Sun., 1-2 p.m. Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/ nDial-in: 929205-6099, Meeting ID: 988 6710 0439, Passcode: 252733. JASA activities – If interested in knowing, we will email the information to you. Call 718320-2066 and give us your email address.

Concerts in Motion, 1-2 p.m. Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/ Dial in: 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 829 0688 1632

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

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

(Schedule subject to change without notice) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, the NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

AARP Chapter #4997 From President Mickens – As we move into the true summer months, we are seeing more and more of our normal activities open for us. It is quite nice to be able to walk in our neighborhood, see neighbors and enjoy being outside once again. Last summer was horrific and this summer has such promise for all of us. COVID-19 is still alive and growing but we can, once again, help to keep the tide turning in our favor. Young people aged 12 and over can now be vaccinated. They are also the most highly affected age group for new and hospitalized cases. Do your due diligence on vaccinating your children, remembering that summer camps are open, summer activities are open, but children are not immune to this virus. We would like to commend the Riverbay Administration for their dedication to a few areas that concern all shareholders. First, their pop up vaccination site in Dreiser Loop was the first to open and remains open to this day to serve our community. Next, when

we as shareholders could not seem to get our votes in for our own Board of Directors they assisted the Election Committee by reminding us daily to vote before the extended deadline was reached without progress. Thirdly, sharing information with us on the upcoming Primary Election. Primary day is June 22, but early voting starts today. This is a new process and RCV (Ranked Choice Voting) is being used and we have never seen anything like it before. Try to vote early and please take your manners and patience with you to the polls because it is going to be trying for voters and workers. We of the AARP Chapter #4997 are looking forward to having an in-person meeting in September and seeing old and new members. Our membership drive is ongoing, and you can send member dues and registration to Ms. Stella Baker, 120 Casals Place, #24L, Bronx, NY 10475. Annual membership dues are $15 and we are looking to conduct our 2022

elections when we return to meetings. All of our positions will be available since we had to cancel the 2021 election. National AARP continues to work hard for its members, and we would love for the Coop City chapter to step up with new and old members and show support for our parent organization. We still have so much work to do to be able to live comfortably and safely in our chosen community. Mrs. Frances Wilson, the Good and Welfare contact person, continues to work hard for us and we thank her immensely for the dedication. For this week, she has advised that we are sending condolences to our member, Ms. Hannah Brown, and family in the loss of her mother, Mrs. Mary Brown. You may contact Mrs. Wilson at 718-671-5493 with new information, and I can always be reached at 718-3793742 for any questions or concerns. Vote –– Educate Yourself –– Remain Safe. ––Ann Purnell

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Building 22A & 22B Association Good news, Mr. Maldonado, the area manager for our section, assigned men on 6/5 and 6/7 to mop our hall floors only, and they did a fantastic job. We must continue to pick up anything we drop and clean any spills. As cooperators, keeping the buildings and the community clean is everyone’s responsibility. Masks are required in buildings and stores. The Jazzmobile is coming back so look for details in the Co-op City Times, plus music on the greenways is returning. Thank you all for helping us meet our quorum. Now, down to work for our elected Board. Vaccine: Call 1-718-879-5950 for information. Get your shot to keep you and everyone safe. Early primary election: Early voting starts on Saturday, June 12, and ends on June 20. In room 31 of the Bartow Center, enter through double doors by Public Safety. NYC is using Ranked Choice Voting. Read the Co-op City Times for information. Election day is Tuesday, June 22. Laundry room etiquette: Continue to keep the room clean, please remove your clothes on time. Compactor room: Keep the room clean, take all shipping cartons, boxes, etc., to basement. Our prayers to all who lost loved ones. Check on the elderly, the sick and shut-ins. Happy birthday to all. If you see something, say something. Thank you, ––Betty Leak

Open Door Ministries “The Beauty of Work”

(Full sermon at opendoorministries.net) Some people see work as a nuisance and punishment but if it were not for our jobs, we would be unable to provide for our families or have the things we have. There should be joy and a measure of satisfaction for a job well done and also a feeling of accomplishment. Genesis 2:15: “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” Man was always intended to work and to find an uplifting experience from it. When we see that something has happened because of intentional work we can rest and look upon what we have done with joy. A garden planted, a child taught, a class finished are all good work. Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” In the scriptures, we see God choosing people who work for greater work. He upgrades them based on what they are currently doing and rewards them with a higher level. 1 Kings 19:1 “So Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen, and he himself was driving the twelfth pair. Elijah went up to him and threw his cloak around him. 21 So Elisha left him and went back. He took his yoke of oxen and slaughtered them. He burned the plowing equipment to cook the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow Elijah and became his servant.” Jesus himself was a carpenter first then fulfilled his ministry. He focused on the work God gave him and pointed out that God is constantly working behind

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, 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 10:00 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, June 12, at 9:20 p.m. Candle lighting for Friday, June 18, at 8:10 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’re 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 all members who will celebrate their birthday in June. For all those members celebrating their birthday or anniversary in June, 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 the scenes. John 5:16 “So, because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jewish leaders began to persecute him. 17 In his defense Jesus said to them, my Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.” Dr. Mark Roberts – By doing the work God assigned to them, human beings obey God. They also glorify God, honoring God’s intentions for them. Through work, human beings worship God. It’s fascinating to notice that in the creation account in Genesis, God does not create a literal temple. The absence of the temple and its functions in Genesis 1 and 2 makes it clear that God is present in all of creation. As human beings bear fruit and multiply, as they exercise stewardship over creation, as they help the world to be productive while protecting it from harm, they are acting as priests in God’s cosmic temple. They are worshiping God through their work. Contact Open Door Ministries by phone/text, 917-334-4407. Blessings in Christ. ––Pastor Luis Ramos

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Co-op City Baptist Church

Church of the New Vision

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. using the following Zoom information: https:// us04web.zoom.us/j/9623430102, or Zoom Telephone Conference Line, (646) 568-7788, Conference ID: 962 343 0102, Password: 788175#. Wednesday Bible Study is held 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 now meets at 10 a.m. beginning Thursday, June 10, until September. 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. Adult Sunday School is held on Sundays at 9 a.m. and will continue in July and August using the Free Conference Call line shown above. Sunday School for children and youth are held as follows through June 27 and will resume in September: 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 12 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 go to the Dreiser Community Center for vaccines. Tomorrow, Sunday, June 13, at 11 a.m., the Senior Usher Ministry, Adults and Children along with the Nurses’ Ministry will hold a combined Anniversary Service. We welcome all to this celebratory service using the following Zoom information: https://us04web.zoom. us/j/9623430102, or Zoom Telephone Conference Line: (646) 568-7788, Conference ID: 962 343 0102, Password: 788175#. Please keep each other in prayer and be wise in your decisions. Continue 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

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 number: (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, 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, June 6 – Worship Service theme: “It is Written.” Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11: “Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward hungered. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But he answered and said, it is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, and saith unto him, if thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written. He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. Jesus said unto him, it is written again, thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. Again saith unto him, all these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Then saith Jesus unto him, get tree hence, Satan, for it is written. Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him inly shalt thou serve. Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.” (2 Timothy 2:15; Matthew 4:6). 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

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Newsong Church

Hey, Co-op City, we’re back! Newsong Church is back inside the Einstein Community Center on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m.! Our worship experience is safe, sanitized, spacious, & spectacular! Here’s what you need to know… Pre-registration is required. This ensures everyone’s safety and guarantees seating for you and your family. You can register for this Sunday’s in-person worship experience on our website. Go to www.newsongchurchnyc.org. Facemasks are required. Mandatory face coverings are still in effect in all public spaces in Co-op City. If you don’t have a face mask, we will provide you with one. Where does Newsong meet? 135 Einstein Loop in room 45 When? Sundays at 11 a.m. What time does the worship experience start? 11:00 a.m.

What should I wear? Dress comfortably and casually What about the kids? At this time, all children must sit with their families. However, our Kidsong team has fun activities for your children to do while you worship. How long is the service? Approximately 90 minutes. Can I attend if I’m _______________________? Fill in the blank with whatever fear you have about not being accepted: divorced, a single parent, broke, an addict, a skeptic, etc. Everyone is welcome at Newsong! So what are you waiting for? Register you and your family today, and experience Jesus in a fresh way! For more information about our Sunday Worship experience, call us at 718708-8385. Newsong Church: Loving God, loving others, and serving our community! ––Pastor Mike Tolone

Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to join worship service at 100 Coop City Boulevard, Building 22A, Bronx, New York, 10475; Tel. 718-324-0334 or 646-345-6707. All Service are kept online, call in #: 720-740-9746, Access Code: 8876631# Worship service starts every Sunday morning at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Fridays: Prayer meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Focus: Commissioning you to tell others about God. And he said unto them, go ye into the entire world, and preach the gospel to every creature, Mark 16:15 After Christ death and resurrection, he commissioned his disciples to go into the entire world and preach the gospel to every creature. He further stated in Mark 16: 16, 17 & 18. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe, in my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly things, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. Just as Christ had commissioned the disciples to preach the gospel many

years ago. And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. Mark 16:20 He requires us to do the same today. Many people who are living in these days still have not heard of the good news of salvation. We have been passing them day-by-day without telling them that Jesus’ love is real, and that there is power in his name. Every one of us needs to know that there is a source of strength and healing in the Holy Spirit and that we need to be endued with power so that if we drink any deadly things it will not hurt us. We can pray and receive it if we believe with all our heart. Jesus said to the father of the sick child in St. Mark 9:23-24 if thou canst believe all things are possible to him that believeth. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord I believe; help thou my unbelief. There is power in the name of Jesus; Jesus spake these words in St. Luke 24:46-49. Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day; and that repentance and remission of sins should be preach in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things. And, behold, I send the promise of my father upon you. But tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until he be endued with power from on high. Jesus came to this world to seek and to save that which was lost. ––Rev. R. Sibblies

Community Protestant Church The effectual fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much. Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens and the Community Protestant Church family continue to lift up our community, city, state, nation and the world in prayer, 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. Noon Day Prayer at CPC… On Wednesdays at noon, you are cordially invited to call in for an hour of power, prayer, praise and testimony. Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Annual Men and Women’s Day at CPC Tomorrow, Sunday, June 13, at 11 a.m., we invite you to worship with us as we celebrate and honor the men and women of Community Protestant Church. Our Guest Preacher will be Apostle Mary Freeman Coaxum, pastor, Emmanuel Church for All People, Harlem, NY. The service will be broadcasted via Zoom and Telephone Conference Call. Last Sunday, Pastor Owens chose for his scriptural text John 4:28-30, “The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ. Then they went out of the city and came unto him.” His topic was “The Forgotten Pot.” He stated that the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s Well became so absorbed by what Jesus had told her that she forgot her waterpot and left it behind. This would be the time of her salvation when she met Jesus. She not only left her waterpot, she left her misery, guilt, ache, shame, burdens, and a thirst in her soul that five marriages and an adulterous affair could not quench. She was changed. She was full of peace, forgiveness for past sins, full of love for the one who had changed her life and full of compassion

for others. Like the Samaritan woman, Jesus can do wonders for your life if you allow him. You have to have a longing for spiritual fulfillment and recognition that Jesus is the Lord. Reminder: COVID-19 vaccines are 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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Public Safety

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Wiring money to someone you do not know is never a good idea. If something seems out of order, notify authorities. Scammers may target groups in a geographical population once they find a demographic that fits their scam. Caller identification can also be manipulated to seem like the caller is local or from a valid entity. Let’s show scammers that 718 area code with 379, 320, 671 and 862 exchanges will not fall for their scams. We are Co-op City Smart. If you fall victim to a scam, notify the New York State Attorney General at 1 (800) 771-7755 or www.oag.state.ny.us/ and the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-382-4357 or www.ftc.gov/. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has set up an Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) specifically for the purpose of reporting internet crimes. Their website is www.ic3.gov/ 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 distancing and follow the current recommendations from New York City Board of Health and the CDC. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. Avoid getting into confrontations with neighbors regarding the wearing of masks or vaccination status. Be responsible for yourself and your family. Although COVID-19 rates are decreasing throughout the city and state it is still important to take steps to keep yourself and your family safe. Our actions in the coming weeks and months will determine the future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world. Taking precautions now will decrease the lasting effects of the pandemic. Getting a vaccination or wearing a mask is a good idea if your doctor recommends it. 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, especially indoors and crowded areas. 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. Do not forget about hand washing, the use of hand sanitizer, and not touching your face. Good health practices are always good at preventing illness of all types. Be a good cooperator and be Co-op City Strong.

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American Legion Post 1871 Memorial Day – The American Legion and the Auxiliary of Co-op City, Post 1871 celebrated the Memorial Day in a grand style on May 30, 2021. Though, without the usual pomp and pageantry that normally characterized the celebration in Co-op City, this year’s COVID-19 restrictions prevented several hundreds of community dwellers who would have attended the meeting in person from doing so. Another bigger factor for the low turnout was the fact that there was a terrible thunderstorm with torrential rain on that day. Nonetheless, the brave men and women of the American Legion came out to honor comrades who gave all for the freedom we enjoy today. Post Commander Toba, who moderated the ceremony, echoed that in his 11 years of being with Post 1871, he has never witnessed the bravery and the courage of the Legionnaires as they did this year because while it was pouring heavily, the men continued with the event and no part of the ceremony was left out. Commander Toba reported that since the founding of our country, countless brave men and women have sacrificed their lives to defend the country. So, Memorial Day is always that time for Americans to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and remember those who have served the country in the name of freedom and democracy. These heroes deserve our deepest gratitude. It is our responsibility as comrades left behind to continue to care for their families and ensure that the veterans who served with them get the support they need and the benefits they have earned. This year’s event was witnessed by the New York City Commissioner for Veteran Services, James Hendon, and his family. Mr. Hendon said it is only befitting that we do all we can to honor and support those who could not be home with families and members. Raffle Draw – There was no annual raffle draw for the Post this year because of the pandemic. This is the very first year this major aspect of the event, which was the only source of raising fund for the Post was not done due to the pandemic. However, we want to thank Riverbay Corporation, ably represented by Ms. Michelle Sajous and Ms. Leandra Peters, for the support to the veterans. They made sure that everyone who attended the event went home with a package. We also want to thank Ms. Leslie Peterson of the NAACP of Co-op City and Ms. Lori Melton who came in for the NCNW, Co-op City Section. Last Meeting – Our last meeting for this fiscal year will be 19th June, 2021 at 11 a.m. on Zoom and we will be conducting our election for the new fiscal year. Thus, I am appealing to every comrade to try and attend the meeting and step up for positions that are vacant in the Post. It is always very fulfilling to find an avenue to serve even while you are retired. ––Adeyemi LaCrown Oloruntoba

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