Co-op City Times 6/18/22 by Co-op City Times

2022 Riverbay Board Election Extended! 132 votes needed to reach quorum! Please Vote TODAY!

Vol. 57 No. 25

Saturday, June 18, 2022

2022 Riverbay Board Election Voting Period Extended for Third Time to June 24

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Mayor Adams’ Plan to Improve Housing Affordability and Reduce Homelessness in NYC BY BRANDON ORTIZ

132 Ballots Needed to Validate Election

BY ROZAAN BOONE

homelessness on Tuesday,

third time this year as 132 more ballots remain outstanding to make the quop.m. on Friday, June 24, 2022.

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Riverbay Safety Department’s Mold Program

Statement from 2022 Board Election Committee Chair

throughout Co-op City. In the event a shareholder observes mold in an apartbe aware that it is their responsibility to vote in this annual election. -

an appointment to remediate the visual mold in accordance with the regulations. mittee will make recommendations to the Board. actions, such as a dirty vent in the bathroom or a vent that has been covered or (Continued on page 4)

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Updated NYC Mask Mandates (See page 9)

Planting Season Has Begun in Co-op City The Riverbay Grounds department began its planting season last month and the buildings.

Colorful flowers and lush shrubbery adorn the well-tended gardens around Co-op City, thanks to the efforts of Riverbay’s talented Grounds crew. Photo by John Crow

was late by about two weeks because the grass has been growing so quickly.

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Celebrate and Reflect.

We wish our readers a Happy Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19.

Election Extension ––––––– Riverbay’s by-laws require 1/3 of eligible shareholders to vote in the annual Board election to validate the process for Co-op City shareholders to choose their representatives on the Riverbay Board of Directors. This is the third extension of this year’s Board election. The initial voting period ended on Friday, May 20, at which time, not enough votes had been cast to validate the election. As per the 2022 Election Rules, the election was then extended an additional two weeks to Friday, June 3, and then to Friday, June 17, after enough shareholders had still not cast their votes to make the quorum. Board Director Francine Reva Jones, chair of the 2022 Election Committee, said this week: “It is unfortunate that many shareholders neglect to take advantage of their right to vote in the annual Board of Directors elections. Shareholders should be aware that it is their responsibility to vote in this annual election. three extensions have been required in order to reach a quorum of 1/3 of the eligible shareholders, and one day. It is disappointing, to say the least. Some changes must be made and the Election Committee will make recommendations to the Board.” A voting incentive is being offered to inspire shareholders to vote in the annual Board election as has been the case for several years. This year’s Election Committee recommended and the Board approved offering a $500 incentive to the building or townhouse section with the highest voter turnout in the election. In addition, shareholders in the building or townhouse cluster who vote in the election will and third place prizes worth, $300, $200 and $100, respectively. Shareholders eligible to vote can return their completed ballot by mail, in which case, it must now be

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postmarked by June 24, 2022. Ballots can also be completed online by logging into the YesElections portal at www.riverbayvotes.com. Once there, input mailed by YesElections to your home and register running in this year’s Board election. Shareholders who do not wish to vote for candidates may choose to “Abstain” on this year’s ballot, in which case, the ballot will be counted towards the quorum only. The Election Committee is asking shareholders who may have misplaced or lost their ballot to contact YesElections at 1-800-955-4597 to get a recan then use to vote online. In addition to soliciting the assistance of building/townhouse association presidents to encourage residents in their respective building and townhouse cluster to participate in the election as well as disseminating RoboCalls daily to shareholders, a voting kiosk manned by YesElections representatives was available June 9-11 on a rotating basis at each community center for those who wished to utilize the service to cast their votes. At this week’s Election Committee meeting, committee members voted to once again make a YesElections voting kiosk available in the Dreiser Auditorium so shareholders early election votes. The YesElections voting kiosk will be at the Dreiser Auditorium on: Wednesday, June 22, from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 11-3 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 11-3 p.m. on the Riverbay Board include Raymond Tirado, LySpringer Jr., Ivy Gaynor, Aisha Hernandez Ahmed, Rod Saunders, Monique Coleman, Jacqueline Smith

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one is encouraging shareholders not to vote. This is extremely troubling and negative behavior. It is unbelievable that someone would do this. If you were email: riverbay2022election@riverbaycorp.com or contact the anonymous Whistleblower Hotline at 1-833-290-0009 (English), or 1-800-216-1288 The candidates are working extremely hard to and let’s continue to have faith in our community and strive for the quality of life that we deserve. If you have not yet done so, please make your voice heard by casting your vote and encouraging your neighbors to do likewise. Thank you. —Francine Reva Jones Chair, 2022 Election Committee election will each serve a term of three years. The three election forums where candidates debate issues and state their opinions on a variety of topics relevant to the community are shown on the Riverbay Crawler from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and again from 5:30 p.m. to midnight daily, to allow those who may have missed the live broadcasts of the forums the opportunity to view them at their leisure and to get to know the candidates. Three election supplements were also published in the Saturday, April 30, May 7 and May 14, 2022 issues of the Co-op City Times which can be read online at issuu. com/cctimes. In addition to the Election Committee chair, Director Jones, and Riverbay General Counsel Jeff Buss, other members of the committee include shareholders Yvonne Allen, John Gale, Denise Gerrald, Sandy Krasnove, Marita Taylor, Jarasia Wilson and Dorian King. Riverbay General Counsel Jeff Buss oversees the work of the committee.

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

TODAY - Family Day in Co-op City

NYC Parks Department and Councilmember Kevin Riley are sponsoring Family Day in Co-op City today, Saturday, June 18, noon-4 p.m. The event will be held on the Section 1 Greenway (in the vicinity of 100 Benchley Place). Admission is free. Activities will include games, obstacle courses, sports and much more.

It’s Graduation Time!

Shareholders, if you have a graduate or a student who excelled this past school year, let us know so their accomplishments can be shared with your neighbors. Send your submissions to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or call us at 718320-3300, x3375/6.

Covid Testing Van

NYC Health & Hospitals’ Test & Trace Corps operates a Mobile Covid-19 testing unit daily in Co-op City from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on a rotating basis. NOTE: There will be no mobile van on Monday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth. The mobile testing van’s schedule for next week is as follows: Tues. – 177 Dreiser Loop Wed. & Thurs. – 135 Einstein Loop Fri., Sat. & Sun. – 2049 Bartow Ave. The tent-based team will no longer be available. Appointments are not required. Walk-ups are welcome. Scan the QR code on the side your paperwork, or a health care professional can assist you on board.

Masks are mandatory in Co-op City common areas including elevators, laundry rooms, stairways, hallways, lobbies, community centers and garages.

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Co-op City residents cautioned about Money Grams and Green Dot MoneyPak scams The 45th Precinct’s Crime Prevention and Community Affairs Units as well as the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) continue to advise Co-op City residents, especially seniors, to be vigilant and not fall victim to scammers using Green Dot MoneyPak cards and Money Grams. According to the NYPD, while Money Grams and Green Dot MoneyPak cards are legitimate products, scammers are using them to steal money from their intended victims. The scammers utilize a variety of schemes with some of the most common being the utility company and government agencies scams in which the victim is told that they owe money and the call is to immediately collect what is owed or else service will be shut off. Additionally, the scammers may claim that a loved one is being held against their will, or has been involved in an accident and payment is needed to gain their freedom. They may also claim that a grandchild or relative has been locked up in a foreign country and needs bail money. Victims may be told they won the lottery or some type of sweepstakes and money is needed to claim the winnings or for taxes on the prize. If you have to pay for a prize you won, you did not win, the NYPD warns. The Green Dot MoneyPak scam is a phone scam where the victim is called by someone claiming to work at a utility company, for example, Con Ed or a cable company, or a government agency, such as the Department of Finance, and they are collecting money that is past due. The caller then informs the victim that they can avoid service interruption, arrest or deportation, if they immediately bring their account up to date by paying the past due amount using a Money Gram or Green Dot MoneyPak card that can be purchased at a local store. The caller instructs the victim to purchase a amount and call a phone number that the caller gives to the victim once this has been done. The victim proceeds to purchase the Green Dot card at a local store and then calls the number they were given by the caller to satisfy the debt. The victim is then instructed to scratch off and read the MoneyPak card serial number to the perpetrator. The perpetrator then drains the funds from the Green Dot MoneyPak card.

The NYPD notes that while many schemes still involve victims being asked to wire money to the scammers, onto the card. The cards can only be purchased using cash nancial information to a retail cashier or to make a payment. Anyone with the 14-digit number located on the back of the MoneyPak card can drain the funds. In the IRS scam, the victim is contacted and told that they do not make immediate payment using a Money Gram or Green Dot MoneyPak card, they will be arrested or deported. The scam is perpetrated in the same manner as the utility scam with the results being the same – the victim’s money is stolen. The NYPD warns residents to be alert and not fall victim that the scammers can purchase computer apps which disguise their true telephone number and can make it appear as a legitimate number, for example, the 45th Precinct, NYPD, 9-1-1, Con Ed, etc., on your phone’s caller ID. In addition to cautioning the public that the NYPD does not solicit money, and that utility companies and government agencies would not contact you demanding payment for outstanding bills using Money Grams or MoneyPak card, the NYPD is also warning residents not to call any of the phone numbers provided by the scammers since this is another layer to the scam. If you think a call is suspicious, call the number listed on your bill. The NYPD offers the following tips to avoid becoming a victim of this scam: • Be suspicious of any caller who demands immediate payment for any reason. • Remember that anyone who has the number on a Green Dot MoneyPak card has access to the funds on the card. one who emails or calls you unsolicited. • Never wire money, provide debit or credit card numbers or Green Dot MoneyPak card numbers to someone you do not know. ––Rozaan Boone

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office held a 5K Run Walk Roll Against Gun Violence on Saturday, June 4, to kick off Gun Violence Awareness Month. Those who completed the 5K received free Yankee tickets. Attendees were encouraged to wear orange. Among those who attended were Riverbay Board directors Sonia Feliciano, Francine Reva Jones and Bishop Angelo Rosario. Partnering organizations included the New York Yankees, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, BRAG (Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence), Guns Down Life Up, SUV (Stand Up to Violence), Brady United Against Gun Violence, VIP Community Services, and SOS (Save Our Streets).

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Mold –––––––– (Continued from page 1) The same applies to items placed on top of convectors that result in dirt and debris falling into the convector and blocking the drain pipes thereby contributvectors such as furniture. Mold vs. Mildew Mildew: -

Mold: Usually fuzzy or slimy in appearance. It appears as irregularly shaped mold begin to rot. Most typical indoor air exposures to mold do not present a risk of adverse health effects. Molds can cause adverse effects by producing -

10. 11. 12. use on tile and tubs. 13. air. 14.

15. 16. are able to absorb toxins by moving these chemicals through to their roots and Do not place plants on top of your convectors. ing your convector drain.

Plants Please note: RIVERBAY DOES NOT CLEAN MILDEW IN TUBS OR TILE. Housekeeping is the responsibility of each individual shareholder. Mold/Mildew Prevention Tips for Shareholders 1. 2. Prevent moisture by increasing surface temperature or reducing the moisture level (humidity) in the apartment 3. Keep convectors free from clogs 4. Do not store any items on top or against convectors. There must be at least 1 foot clearance 5. 6. Ensure bathroom fan is operational. Shareholders are responsible for keeping fans clean. Use a small baby bottle cleaner to clean out the louvers. DO NOT close louvers or cover the fan. 7. Install drip pan under each convector (Aluminum lasagna pans) 8. 9.

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fordable housing for low- income New Yorkers, especially seniors and the disabled. 4. To upgrade the affordable housing infrastructure to for all residents in affordable housing. 5. To simplify and speed up the processes for New YorkIt’s been my hope that shareholders would read the Co-op City Times and respond in writing to issues of concern. Social media may be an arena for some, others like the trawrite a letter or send an email to the Co-op City Times. A shareholder expressed a position that we should thank those who open doors and push buttons with their feet. I quality of shareholders who reside here. I agree with the

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new lines of support that could help with infrastructure upgrades like transitioning from natural gas dependency to greener energy.

a person can afford the upfront costs to purchase shares in our corporation, there may be other concerns that are not A unique highlight of the Housing Our Neighbors plan will be the expansion of a pilot program created by the MayBoard elections, make noise at unreasonable hours, house unregistered dogs, bring in friends and family to hang out on the malls, hallways, stairwells, smoke cigarettes and weed in front of the building and in stairwells, make a mess and walk away, do not read our community newspaper. Those quality of life and incur expenses to Management’s budget. Why are Board elections important? Co-op City is a

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experiencing homelessness. The plan also attempts to maximize the impact of the ments to increase enrollment and helping current enrollees

a 401K, you own shares in companies. If the companies elect competent leadership, we will lose money and incur additional expenses. The extension of Board elections costs us money. I know

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than half of New Yorkers spend more than 30% of their inhousehold income to double in order for New Yorkers to afford. Mayor Adams said during his announcement on Tuesday.

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Co-op City Times / June 18, 2022

Public Safety takes action against persons caught throwing objects out of windows BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

As we enter into Fourth of July season, we will begin a series of articles regarding Zero Tolerance of illegal fireworks in Co-op City and throughout New York City. Throwing objects out of the windows of Co-op City apartments is a violation of the lease and is illegal. Public Safety takes complaints of this nature very seriously. Throwing objects out of a window creates a substantial risk of serious injury or death. Persons caught throwing objects out of the windows of Co-op City buildings are subject to penalties. Fireworks thrown from windows or terraces are extremely hazardous and enforcement is stepped up this time of the year. Co-op City has several construction projects, which require scaffolding. Scaffolding, also known as sidewalk sheds, create an additional risk as it pertains to objects thrown out the window. It is illegal to throw anything on top of construction scaffolding as it creates a fire hazard. There have been incidents of lit cigarettes igniting rubbish thrown on the top of scaffolding. Shareholders are criminally or financially liable for damage or injuries caused by throwing items on top of construction scaffolding.

Public Safety Report

Public Safety Blotter June 5 – June 11, 2022

June 05 100 Asch Loop A non-resident let an unknown person use her cellphone and the suspect walked off without returning the cellphone. 2099 Asch Loop A witness advised CCPD of a suspect pulling door handles of vehicles. The perpetrator gained entry to a white BMW. The suspect was apprehended by CCPD; and the owner of the BMW was notified. The owner identified his stolen property and opted to press charges. The suspect was placed under arrest and was found to have an outstanding warrant. June 06 120 Benchley Place CCPD responded to a call of a barking dog. Investigation discovered that the dog was unauthorized. A Community Complaint was issued for Harboring a Dog. June 07 100 Casals Place A cooperator reported unknown individuals outside of his apartment arguing and hearing a loud bang with the individuals leaving the area. The cooperator then observed a dent to his apartment door. Co-op City Blvd. CCPD responded to a call of a black Acura sedan driving away from a parked black Acura MDX. Upon investigation, CCPD observed all four tires and rims were removed from the Acura MDX. The owner, who is a cooperator, was notified. CCPD is investigating. 99 Earhart Lane Upon returning to her parked vehicle in Garage 8, a cooperator observed her vehicle was hit by another unknown vehicle, pushing her vehicle into the wall and causing various damage. The Garage Department and the NYPD were notified. June 08 140 Donizetti Place A cooperator returned to her parked vehicle and observed her catalytic converter was removed by an unknown person. 100 DeKruif Place CCPD and FDNY responded to a gas leak/odor. A forced entry was

necessary as there was a strong gas odor emanating from the apartment. The source of the gas leak was revealed and corrected. 100 Alcott Place A cooperator opened her apartment door and observed that an unknown individual splashed water on her door and placed burn marks on the stairwell “A” sign, hallway walls and hallway mirror. June 09 100 Casals Place CCPD responded to a call of a group loitering. Upon arrival, a male cooperator was observed loitering and tried to push past CCPD, but was detained. The suspect’s parent was issued a Community Complaint for the suspect loitering. 2061 Bartow Avenue A CCPD officer and Supervisor heard what appeared to be one shot fired near Asch Loop and Adler Place behind the Bartow Mall. They immediately responded to the location. Ballistic evidence was recovered near the Food Universe Supermarket. NYPD Evidence Collection Team, NYPD Detectives, and CCPD were present at the scene. There were no injuries or property damage. Investigation has identified several persons of interest. June 11 CCPD responded to a call for a smoke condition. FDNY present on scene noticed an odor of smoke coming between the 23rd and 25th floor compactor rooms on the “B” side. FDNY flooded the “B” line compactor with water causing flooding in the basement. Maintenance and porters were present on scene for a cleanup. Blotter Bonus: Shareholders and friends are reminded to check and lock your car doors. Some advanced fobs lock it for you automatically as you walk away but most do not. CCPD arrested an individual who stole items after gaining access from an unlocked car door. This arrest was a great joint effort of community and CCPD. But the best crime fighter is crime prevention. So, if you want to protect what is yours…then lock them doors!

Any person identified throwing an object out of a window is subject to arrest for Reckless Endangerment. Reckless Endangerment occurs when a person engages in conduct that creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person. If there is an injury, the person that threw the object out of the window can be charged with Assault. Reckless Endangerment and Assault are serious charges with severe penalties. As in all cases where a Co-op City resident is arrested for actions within the confines of Co-op City, a Community Complaint is also issued. The Community Complaint carries a monetary fine and is attached to the monthly carrying charges. Repeated violations may result in eviction. Public Safety can take action against the shareholder of the apartment when an object is observed being thrown from the window of their apartment. Even if the specific person throwing the object out of the window cannot be identified, Public Safety can still take action. Throwing objects out of windows is a lease violation therefore the tenant of record can receive a Community Complaint when their apartment is identified as the location an object came from. The shareholder is responsible for the actions of all family members and guests. Therefore, a Community Complaint can be issued without the need to identify the specific offender. The Co-op City Community Complaint offers our department an extra level of enforcement in eliminating this very dangerous activity. Repeated violations result in escalating fines and can result in eviction. It is important that parents instruct children and teens that throwing objects out the windows is a serious matter. Parents need to make certain that young children and toddlers do not have access to open windows. This creates a very dangerous situation for which the parent will be held responsible. Be certain that window guards are installed in any apartment where children under 10 years of age live or visit. Call Riverbay Corporation at (718) 320-3300 if you would like to have window guards installed. Smaller items can still fit out windows with window guards in place, so young children should not be left unsupervised near windows that are even open just a little bit. This is another situation where the Public Safety Department asks for the help of the public in identifying violators. Try to pinpoint the exact apartment and notify the Department of Public Safety if you observe objects coming from a window. Use a specific colored curtain or shade as a landmark. The responding Public Safety Officer can use a floor plan map and identify the exact apartment. Public Safety will not reveal your information to the violator. Even if you cannot specifically identify the exact apartment, it is still a good idea to call Public Safety for informational purposes. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. Fireworks on the ground are also a violation of the law and a violation of your Occupancy Agreement. New York City has seen a recent surge of complaints of illegal fireworks throughout the five boroughs. It is illegal to use or purchase fireworks within the five boroughs of New York City even though it is legal in other counties in upstate New York. From a safety point of view, this is a wise (Continued on page 23)

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,

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 18, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

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Young People - Stay Away From Gun Violence Six of the worst mass shootings in the U.S. were caused by people that were 21 or younger. So, let’s see what went on with these mass shootings. Then, let’s see if we can help our young ones to not get involved with gun violence. Young Adults – Extreme Violence On April 20, 1999, two twelfth-grade students, ages 17 and 18, tried to use several bombs to blow up Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado. But, the bombs wouldn’t detonate. So, the two young men fatally shot 13 people and wounded 21 other people. Additionally, they shot three people that were try-

get this gunman to surrender peacefully. But, this guy had guns in his hands. So, he threatened to shoot the

people that were murdered included twelve students and one teacher. Ten of those students were murdered in the school’s library. Then, while in the library, the two shooters committed suicide. Authorities have said that these two students previously made plans for this massacre a year before. Regardless, this massacre has been described as one the deadliest high school shootings in the history of the U.S. On December 14, 2012, in Newtown Connecticut, a 20-year-old man killed his 52-year-old mother by shooting four bullets into her head. Then, he took

a gun as he attempted to shoot out some hurricane-re-

each, and drove to Sandy Hook Elementary School. Arriving at the school shortly after 9:35 a.m., he shot and murdered 20 children (ages 6 and 7) and six school employees. Then, this extremely violent young man shot himself in the head after law en-

and a helmet to livestream this monstrous shooting. A published report later stated that this gunman made racial slurs as he was shooting people. Then, on the

stated that a young victim responded to her mother and said: "Mommy, I'm okay, but all my friends are dead." On May 18, 2018, a 17-year-old student at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas fatally shot eight students and two teachers. Additionally, he shot and

Congratulations, Rev. Dr. Perkins!

On Sunday, May 22, Co-op City shareholder, Rev. Dr. Evelyn Perkins, an Associate Minister at Convent Baptist Church in Harlem, N.Y., was among several other women of distinction who were honored at the Phenomenal Women of 2022 Awards Celebration sponsored by Change a Life Ministries and Bishop Peggy Smalls (left in photo) for their outstanding service. In addition to Rev. Dr. Perkins, other honorees included Pastor Carol Landrum of Greater Love Refuge Ministries; Pastor Cynthia Sibblies of Ebenezer United Pentecostal Church; Bishop Millie Saldana of Church of God Divine; Tamika Cloverdale, Esq., Legal Aid Society of Westchester; Pamela Damon, Executive Director of Not on My Watch; Sherry Lynn Lilly, Founder/ Director of Inspire Bermuda; and Apostle Kim Brewer, Founder/Pastor of Hope Fellowship Christian Center.

arguing with them. Jail? No! They found that this gunman is currently On February 14, 2018, in Parkland, Florida, a 19-year-old gunman shot 17 people fatally, and wounded 17 other people. This deadly mass shooting occurred when the gunman went back to his former school, Stoneman Douglas High School. Then, he started shooting students and school employees as

building. Meanwhile, an armed school resource ofshooting was going on. Next, the gunman then escaped by blending in with other students as he made his way out of the school. He then went to a mall to get a soda. About an hour later, they arrested him at another location. On May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, NY, an 18-year-old man went to a supermarket and shot 10 Black folks fatally and wounded 3 other people. This shooter

gun at a white person in this same store. Lastly, this gunman then pointed a gun at himself. Thereafter, him to drop his gun and surrender. On May 17, 2022, an 18-year-old man bought two 24, 2022, he shot his grandmother in the face and stole her vehicle. Next, he drove to Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas and crashed the vehicle. He

then started shooting at two people that saw the crash. So, they called the police. about some of the things that went on in that school. Nevertheless, the indisputable facts are that he shot 19 students and two teachers fatally and wounded 17 the gunman. Helping Our Young Ones Here are the ages of these young men that committed these horrible mass shootings: Columbine - 18 and 17; Sandy Hook – 20, Houston – 17, Parkland – 19, Buffalo – 18, and Uvalde – 18. So, looking at these numbers, we have to ask ourselves if we can start much earlier and develop good family attachments to our children. Can we show them that we love and care about them? Can we help them to develop good and proper spiritual values? Can we take time out of our schedules to read and study good material with them? Can we teach them about having good friendships? Can we turn off electronic devices so that they can see how a family is supposed to behave and treat one another? Can we administer discipline in a proper manner? Think, never leave a gun or a weapon out at home Also, like it or not, make sure that there is nothing illegal in their room. Let’s do our job and be good parents. Close We must help our children to become good and responsible adults. Thanks. Contact Information Please do not send a letter to me at this time. However, you can send an email to me at: djohnson @riverbayboard.com Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

BOARD ELECTION EXTENDED! Return your ballot for the Riverbay Board of Directors Election by mail or electronically by Friday, June 24, 2022.

Co-op City Times / June 18, 2022

Where Are Masks Still Required? Making Sense of the Latest Changes to Covid-19 Restrictions BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Covid-19-related restrictions have been eased back slowly in various facets of everyday life as the city tries to revive its economy and adapt to the ever-changing virus. Keeping track of each update can be a bit tricky, but below is a quick rundown of where masks are required. Where masks are still required: • NYC Public Transportation (MTA buses, subways, subway stations, Metro-North trains and the LIRR). • LaGuardia and JFK Airports • NYC Ferry • Port Authority Midtown Bus Terminal • George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal • World Trade Center Oculus Transportation Hub • Broadway (policy may be revisited and changed website). • Riverbay Premises. Riverbay still requires all individuals to wear face coverings in all common areas of residential buildings, garages and community centers. Violators of this rule are subject to a #21-04. Where masks are optional: • DOE Schools • Pre-schools and early learning childcare centers • Restaurants • Entertainment Venues • Planes (pertaining to domestic travel, as mask mandates for international destinations vary). • Gyms mask requirement for the city’s youngest students at the end of last week. Children between ages 2-4 in early learning childcare centers have the option of wearing a mask, but are no longer required to. During his announcement, the Mayor also emphasized that individuals should wear masks in indoor settings. “We still strongly recommend that New Yorkers of all ages continue to wear masks indoors and we will continue to make masks available for any child or school staff member who wishes to con-

tinue wearing them,” the Mayor said in making the announcement. for the youngest demographic of children between six months and 5 years old is expected soon. On Thursday, the FDA expanded their Emergency Use to include children as young as six months old. The CDC is expected to sign off and update their recommendations over the weekend, meaning parents could see vaccines available for their youngest children very soon.

Juneteenth Luncheon BY P.M CAMPBELL

Last Tuesday, a Juneteenth Luncheon was held at the Dreiser Community Center auditorium. Organized by Tremaine O’Garro from Assembly with Riverbay, it was an afternoon of food, music, to the auditorium full of seniors from every section of Co-op City, as they enjoyed djembe drum and dance performances from the Okra Dance Company. Prominent community leaders such as Speaker of the New York Assembly Carl Heastie, and State Senator Jamaal T Bailey honored the ancestors who came before the two of them.

last Friday when the agency reported that it was into the U.S. show a negative Covid-19 test. “The Covid-19 pandemic has now shifted to a new phase, due to the widespread uptake of highly effective Covid-19 vaccines, the availability of effective therapeutics, and the accrual of high rates of vaccine- and infection-induced immunity at the population level in the United States. Each of these measures has contributed to lower risk of severe disease and death across the United States. As a result, this requirement which was needed at an earlier stage in the pandemic may be withdrawn. CDC continues to the U.S. get tested for current infection with a viral test as close to the time of departure as possible (no more than 3 days) and not travel if they are sick,” the CDC stated last Friday. Travelers going abroad might want to consult the CDC’s updated Travel Health Notice system, which the agency announced earlier this month and source online at wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices. The system is designed to help individuals understand the potential Covid-19 risk of an international destination. In the updated system, Level 4 notices are for the most extreme cases where a country is dealing with “rapidly escalating case trajectory or extremely high case counts, emergence of a new variant of concern, or healthcare infrastructure collapse,” the agency said earlier this month. The other three levels in the updated system are determined by observing that respective country’s 28-day case count.

Talking about his own experiences as a New Yorker, Mayor Eric Adams encouraged those in attendance to think critically about topics like gun violence, homelessness and education. “This June nineteenth, let’s sign our Emancipation Proclamation: that we will not be enslaved mentally, that we’re not allowing our children to be enslaved to the plantations of guns. That we’re not gonna allow our families to be enslaved to the plantations of believing we have to live on the street… of believing our seniors must be locked in their home because they’re afraid to walk the street… [we deserve a] school system to prepare our children for the future. We’re not gonna be enslaved [from the] emancipation of believing we cannot live in an affordable city.” He ended by encouraging the seniors to claim their identities as New Yorkers, and to acknowledge that the city “belongs to us”. Thanking Riverbay and Assembly member Benedetto, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson disto her position. She mentioned however, that she will not be the last, as she “stand[s] on the shoulders of those who have come before”. She urged those listening not to think of Juneteenth as a day off, but rather one of remembrance, because “if you don’t know where you come from, you don’t know where you’re going.” Reverend Deborah Jenkins said that “Juneteenth is a recognition of the enslaved ancestors of Black Americans”, and after prayer she discussed historical education, the colors of the day and the struggle for reparations. Once the guests were done speaking, shareholders had the opportunity to take pictures, dance and socialize. Assemblyman Benedetto thanked those in attendance and closed out the event. Photos by P.M. Campbell and Alfred Lynch

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Rivers Run Community Garden Please tell your friends and family about this amazing place where we not only grow fruits and vegetables, but we grow knowledge and friendships. Rivers Run Community Garden is a movement towards improved mental and physical health. We provide all types of workshops including nutrition, meditation, edible the outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares, as well as residents and neighbors. We are a place of beauty and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us. Event Dates (All are welcome): June 19th – Father’s Day Paint and Rejoice Event – 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. July 23rd – Bomba – 2:00 p.m. Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a teer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome. If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com. ––Gail Sharbaan

Building 25 Association cial date is June 19, the Juneteenth holiday will be celebrated this year on June 20. We would like to salute all the 2022 graduating children of Building 25. You can submit your child’s name(s) through our general email address, building25ca@ gmail.com, so that they too may be honored in our Co-op City Times article. We continue to encourage neighbors to attend their building meetings to get to know your neighbors and get information. We wish all neighbors born in June a happy birthday. For those of you who are under the weather, we hope you get better soon. We continue to extend our deepest sympathies to families who have lost loved ones to the pandemic and other illnesses. Our next virtual building association meeting will be held on June 21 at 7:30 p.m. Lookout for detailed login or call-in information notices posted near elevators as we get closer to the meeting date. Remember, residents of Building 25 can always address any comments or concerns by logging onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com. If anyone has problems accessing the building email address, please let us know. In honor of this year’s Juneteenth celebration, we will close with the following: “Struggle is a never ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation.” –Coretta Scott King ––Wanda Bailey

Building 9 Association Greetings, Building 9 family and friends. We remain thankful, grateful and blessed as we navigate these uncertain times. The summer season is upon us. Please enjoy the warm weather. Be safe and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Thank you to Assemblyman Michael Benedetto for sponsoring and organizing the Co-op City Juneteenth Commemoration Luncheon on June 14 in the Dreiser Auditorium. At the time of this writing, Linda Collins, Linda Holley, Barbara Cloud, Daisy McCoy, Evelyn Mavins, Shirley McCann, Pamela Bryan, Ellen Wilkins, Shirley Johnson, Janet Yarrell, Gwen Anderson, Scarlett Parker, Mimi Hilliard and Bernadine Sherman. Please do not permit your children to run, play with laundry carts, get inside laundry carts, climb on machine ledges or jump on laundry room tables. Please see the complete list of rules posted in the laundry room. Please remove clothing from the laundry machines in a timely manner. Waiting to use a completedcycle machine is an inconvenience to your neighbors. Section 2 Summer Family Fun Day Pop-up Picnic is scheduled for June 25 from noon to 5:00 p.m. Please reserve a table, bring your own tablecloths, decorations and food (or you can purchase from the food truck). Table reservations can be made by email, contact Anika at: Cooper.townhouses@gmail.com. There who line up for them. The Building 9A elevator modernization project is almost complete. The Garage 2 repairs seem to be coming to an end in the coming weeks. No recent sightings of “Ricky Raccoon” in Garage 2. Please continue to monitor the lobby bulletin boards for events and other information. “Live by choice, not by chance; be motivated, not manipulated; be useful, not used; make changes, not excuses; indulge your self-esteem, not self-pity; listen to your inner voice, not to the random opinions of those who do not have your best interests at heart.” – Unknown ––Linda Collins

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Building 10 Association Greetings, fellow cooperators. New Cooperators – Welcome, all new cooperators. Summer Fun Day – Back by popular demand, Co-op City’s Section 2 Summer Fun Committee Presents: A Summer Family Fun Day Like No Other Intersection of Casals & Carver Loop. This will be a Feel free to bring your own food and beverages or purchase meals from Cousin’s Maine Lobster Truck. Come enjoy contests, games and prizes. Music prointernationally known “One Man Band – Crowd also be there. For information and table reservations, contact Anika at: Cooper.townhouses@gmail.com. It is going to be a family affair not to be missed or forgotten. So, do not wait and reserve your table Kevin Riley, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Bob’s Discount Furniture, McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home, Atty. Stephen Kaufman, NYPD 45th Precinct, FDNY Fire Safety Education Unit,

Black Forum Emergency Food Pantry: 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (entrance faces basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m., for grocery distribution. Guests are eligible to pick up food once a month. Look at the last date on your pantry card. The next pick up would be one month from the last pick up or after. It is a 30/31-day rotation on average. Black Forum will text registered guests if items outside of regular distribution become available. All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. Remember to bring at least four clean shopping bags with handles and a shopping cart. Masks required and physical distancing observed. New registrants can receive food the same day they register. Please show a valid ID NYC card, a non-Driver’s, or Driver’s license with a 10475 address to register. Section 5 guests should visit the Co-op City United Methodist Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, on Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., to pick up groceries. receive food. Registration open at this location for Section 5 residents. Reminder to all clients, recerpick up groceries in 2022. No exceptions. Required documentation is as follows: NY State Driver’s license, NY State Non-Driver’s or NYC I.D (zip code 10475). Passports, Medicaid Cards, Medicare acceptable. Closure Dates: scheduled to pick up their monthly food package or 16. They can also come when the pantry reopens. Senior Farmers Market Coupons: Please remember to bring letters of support for the increase of Senior Farmer’s Market coupons from $20 to $40 per person. The Department of Agriculture provides the coupons, which gives access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey and herbs. You can have your voice heard by writing a letter of support in favor of the increase from $20 to $40. Please write in the letter how the coupons have helped you and how seniors need the increase. You can deliver your we will send them out. Hours of operation are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Defensive Driving Class: An online version of the course is available at the Empire Safety Council website: - https://www.empiresafetycouncil.com/. Use the promo code “WRIGHT” to receive a discount. We will inform the public when we resume in-person classes. Contact Us: Reach out to us at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. ––D. Illis

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Co-op City Community Fridge – The Co-op City Community Fridge is looking for volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Lynette Wright – Lynwright3@gmail.com or Sidney Bynum – snvbynum@gmail.com. Just A Few Reminders – Remember to turn on your car headlights when driving in the garage and please follow all directional signs. Turn your car off, lock it and take your keys with you. Please wipe up remove your completed laundry from the washers and dryers. Suicide Prevention – If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or in emotional distress, the

Congratulations – Congratulations to the class of 2022. Wishing you all the best for your future endeavors. If You See Something, Say Something – For 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 and around Building 10. 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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Building 13 Association Limited tables. So, do not wait and reserve your free table now! Special thanks to our sponsors: Councilman Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved black Americans. It is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since 1865. Join us next Saturday! Get your picnic on under the tent. Summer Fun Day “Pop up Picnic” is back. Section 2 Summer Fun Day Committee Presents: A Good Ole Summer Tyme “Pop Up Picnic” with a Twist! Save The Date: June 25 (rain date: Sunday June 26) from noon - 6 p.m., weather permitting. This will be a well enjoyed and remembered famyour own food and beverages or purchase meals from Cousin’s Maine Lobster. Located at Carver noon will receive a free Summer Fun Day T-Shirt. Autism does not make you different. Unleash your

Maverick Comics. Icee cart. Music provided by DJ Sid Nice, plus the multi-talented and internationally known “One Man formation and free table reservations, contact Anika at: Cooper.townhouses@gmail.com. It is going to be a family affair not to be missed nor forgotten.

Funeral Home, Atty. Stephen Kaufman, NYPD 45th and Co-op City American Legion Post 1871. Riverbay Election: of Directors election was extended to June 17. reached a quorum. Door Fobs: Until there is a different determination, our building is tentatively scheduled to receive the door fobs near the end of the month. Tractor Trailor Trucks: Please continue to call 311. of trucks parking in and around our community. This seems to be happening in many locations throughout the city. It is important that we call 311 and report this situation so the data of complaints can be compiled. Send a message to our building email with the date of the call and complaint number. These trucks ards and visual blind spots when driving. Remember, every day is Earth Day. Try to recycle and reuse items in your home. Encourage businesses to get involved and do their part. Visit our Facebook page at: Building 13 Association Inc.–Co-op City. Our website is http:// www.bldg13assoc.com, or email us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Contacts: Leslie Peterson at 718––Leslie Peterson

Bronx County Chorus Chorus, it’s the longest running choral multi-racial, nonsectarian choral group that draws its membership from the tri-state area. The of the chorus was the Parkchester Choral Society. The founding members were residents of the Parkchester Housing Complex, which was new at that time. The name was changed to the New Community

Lorraine C. Nanko, Miles Fellenberg, and Christian Aquino. Our current director is Tom Cuffari, a brilliant virtuoso pianist, director, teacher and composer. Two concerts are presented annually. A Christmas concert in December features carols, cantatas and other music appropriate to the season. A spring concert in May features short masses, oratorios, selections from great choral works, folk songs, tunes from musical comedies and other light music. its music to area residential facilities, performing outreach concerts for the enjoyment of their residents unable to otherwise attend. Happening June Care Center residents and on June 26 at 4 p.m. at the Sondheim”, will be held. Join the chorus in celebrating Sondheim’s music. ––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

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Building 27 Association Hello, neighbors. We hope all is well. Children and students are out of school and going on summer break. We wish them all a safe, healthy and very good summer. Stay cautioned and follow the guidelines for safety in all that may affect us good or bad. The Building Association: On June 30 at 6 p.m., the association is asking the cooperators of Building 27 to join us in a meeting before we go on summer break. The meeting will be held under the portico between Bldg. 27B and 27C. Please feel free to bring your own chair if you like. As usual, we encourage the cooperators to offer ideas, events, trips or plans that you would like to see your association move forward with. We are asking all to wear their mask until Riverbay Management advises us differently. Upon returning back in September after summer break, we will already have an idea of what we would like to move forward in with your help. Remember, the association is all about its cooperators who live in the building. Accomplishments: Building 27 received their new lobby renovation this year, and we are waiting on our key fobs. We have one elevator installed in Building 27B, and it is a state of the art elevator. I believe in Building 27A both elevators are installed. We also have a monitor screen installed in the lobby, so things are progressing along. Building/ Cooperators: This building has the best porters. Due to the crisis, we are all in this together. If one sees any trash in the elevators, compactor room, hall or laundry rooms, pick it up and dispose of it. Let us cooperate and help to keep our buildings clean, just as our porters on full staff have always done. Happy birthday to those celebrating this month. We offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to the families that have lost loved ones. We wish the news of any illness, or deceased neighbor, also if one is in a nursing home. “It takes the best in each of us to make the best world for all of us.” –Diana Manning ––H. Overman

Broun Place Townhouse Association Neighbors should greet each other with a “good morning”, “how are you?” We are friendly, environmentally conscious neighbors, and that is Broun Place townhouse cluster. We pray for all suffering due to violence, especially gun violence and the nineteen children and two long-time teachers killed in Texas

Pop-up Free Ice Cream Hour: Friday June 10th was a blast! Thanks to all those who made it out to our Pop-up Free Ice Cream Hour. We are making every effort to bring energy to the Section the Partnership to spread the word to your respective Building associations. Attend the functions and events, whether they be Free Ice Cream Pop-ups, Food Giveaways or General Meetings, it is important for us to come together on every level. Floor Captains on each in every building: For our safety. “Every Floor” of every Building should have assigned Floor Captains. If you have not minimal duties are: 1. Contact numbers: List all “emergency” contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor 2. Co-op City Times: Place them at each apartment door (delivered Saturdays) 3. Elevator notices: Read them and talk to your neighbors about them Promote: Meetings, clubs and gatherings 5. Encourage your neighbors to: CSO: 718-320-3300 Calling all Building Association Presidents, Vice Presidents and Staff We must “all” (in every section and every building) show up for our Building Associations and Committees. We may be on Zoom or Webex or other modes of video conferencing, for that reason we should “all” show up. You don’t even have to leave your home…you can’t beat that commute. We “all” owe it to our shared community. Think about this and make and make a silent pledge to get involved. S4P Mission Statement: just neighbors, but as one family of many cultures, that proactively embraces greatness, and promotes neighborhood interaction. The goal of the organization is to offer solutions that will educate, elevate, inspire, and mobilize our community in unity, to sustain affordability and growth in order to remain environmentally sound and vibrant for generations to come. 50th Anniversary T-Shirts! These shirts make a great gift, any time of the year. If you don’t have one, make sure you get one, or two! Many Buildings are celebrating 50 years of existing, to make up the largest cooperative in the country. We have 50th Anniversary t-shirts.

our problems rather than gun violence. To all those celebrating Father’s Day, we send warm Father’s Day greetings; enjoy your day. We also congratulate the many graduates in our community. Good luck as you take your next steps. Memorial Day 2022 celebrated and honored our departed uniformed men and the back. You’ll be proud to wear it. If you would like one or two, contact us by women. For that reason, we attended the Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony emailing: presented by the American Legion Post 1871 and The Riverbay Fund. State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and State Senator Jamal Bailey were there, ––Theron Marbury as well as the State Legion Commander. Commander Adeyemi L. Oloruntoba organized the Memorial Day event. It was one of the best examples of what our affectionately called, “Toba” accomplished. He humbly thanked long-time When driving in Parking Garages, follow all posted directional signs and supporter and second in command Norman M. Thomas, as well as the Auxiliary speed limits. Stay aware of your surroundings. Watch out for pedestrians. section who work so hard to produce this event. As an attending cooperator, thank you for your loyalty and good work here. You have to vote. The Riverbay election deadline was extended to yesterday. We hope we made it. Let us all vote in this election. Use the online method and vote. It is quick and secure. If there are no candidates you like, hit that box at the bottom with “X”. It counts in the quorum count. Instructions are on the ballot. Read back issues of the Co-op City Times, which is Family Owned and Operated online at: http://issuu.com/cctimes. • Large Chapel • Pre-need counseling Disposing of your garbage properly is easy. Read the on premises signs on the fences and bins. The white bin is dedicated to paper goods. Mattresses need covering and furni• Out of town services • Ample Parking ture and electronics put neatly. Do not randomly litter on premises A dignified funeral every family can afford. bottles and masks. Green and red pails saying “Keep • Cremations Co-op City Clean” are placed to hold pedestrian waste. • Casket Showroom All areas are handicapped accessible on premises It is settled. Private cars are not allowed on our internal walkways. Should you see a private car or truck, please Amid ongoing concerns about the Coronavirus COVID-19, McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home is report to CCPD or CSO. It is a safety hazard. closely monitoring the latest reports from the CDC and is fully committed to providing the funeral and The data shows that Covid-19 masks and vaccines memorial services you expect without interruption, in a clean and hygenic environment. work. Testing and vaccine locations are printed in the combing section of the Co-op City Times. Trust the Personalized & Professional Care • 56 Years Serving Our Community science and get your vaccine. Stop mixing politics and good sense. Check vaccine distributions sites at: nyc. Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America gov/covidvaccine. Seniors, register with the Riverbay “RUOK”, Emergency contact programs. This is critical for those living alone or with a chronic ailment. Read the Co-op City Times for important local information. Our association extends sincere condolences to the families and friends who recently lost a loved one, especially Diane Cooper, Caregivers Director whose husband passed. Ms. Cooper has worked tirelessly in Co-op City. May she and her family know no more suffering. Remember, keep dancing and better days are ahead! Wakanda forever! ––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

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Happy Father’s Day. Happy Juneteenth day. Good day to all! We are approaching the end-of-year school activities and heading right into summer schedules. While we have much to celebrate and be thankful for, we still have not reached a quorum for our own Riverbay Board Election. This is shameful since we as shareholders are wasting our money each time we extend the date. You bought into this community and the original date

African-American Association Juneteenth Celebration: Schedule Change Please be advised that our Juneteenth Celebration will take place on June 23rd at 8 p.m. In celebration of Juneteenth, the AAACC has organized a discussion featuring Dr. Daniel Black of his most recent novel, "Don't Cry for Me". It will be presented on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. on Education at the Crossroads, hosted by Brother Basir Mchawi, WBAI 99.5 FM radio. It can be seen Livestream on Facebook or you can listen to it on 99.5 FM radio or WBAI.org. Thereafter, Brother Basir will present information regarding the recent redistricting in our area and the upcoming primary elections in June and August. You won't want to miss this June 23rd program. Stay connected to the Co-op City Times for details. Juneteenth: A Federal Holiday Juneteenth became a state holiday in Texas in 1980, and a number of other states subsequently followed suit. In 2021 Juneteenth was made a federal holiday. The day is also celebrated outside the United States, being used by organizations in a number of countries to recognize the end of slavery and to honor the achievements and culture of African Americans. Why June 19th? Juneteenth honors the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans in the United States which took place in 1865. The name “Juneteenth”, is a blending of two words: “June” and “nineteenth.” It's believed to be the oldest AfricanAmerican holiday, with annual celebrations on June 19th in different parts of the country dating back to 1866. Juneteenth came to be a national holiday only last year, a century and a half after enslaved African-Americans were deemed free people. Juneteenth Quote: Every Black person you meet is a miracle. We are inherently valuable because of our humanity-and declared valuable because our ancestors declared our worth when they fought for us to live. ––Brittany Packnett Cunningham The African American Association sponsors the following programs for your participation (Contact your respective instructor as indicated below for updates) Belly Dance Classes with Xonia Wilson – Contact: Xonia, 646-301-9438 Evening Line Dance Classes with Cynthia Dixon – Contact: Cynthia, 917903-7073. Salsa Class with Keith Witherspoon – Contact: Keith, 917-561-6211. Yoga & Pilates Classes with Meena Sharpe-Hicks – Contact: Meena at 917-863-1507. Co-op City Baptist Church “Gospel Line Dancers” with Joyce Smith – Contact: Joyce, 718-320-0714. Have a blessed Juneteenth. ––Theron Marbury

not care how your money is wasted? I hope that you have voted in the Board Election and will also vote in the upcoming elections in June. Without voting there is no chance for improvement! We would like to thank Bronx Borough President Gibson, Riverbay Manageon the greenway last week. It was attended by many and enjoyed by all. By the time you read this article, we will have concluded our trip to Sight and Sound to see “David” and the bus was sold out! Thank you to members, families and supporters of the group. We are preparing for our next summer one-day trip to Resorts Casino and Tomasello Winery on August 23. The cost is $129 with contact Ms. Wright, 718-379-3370, or Ms. Brown, 718-379-7962. Thanks to Assemblyman Michael Benedetto for hosting the Juneteenth Luncheon at the Dreiser Loop auditorium on June 14. We had a wonderful luncheon, renewed old friendships and made new ones. Our Summer Program is from July 5 until August 16. We will be open for technical training with students on your electronic equipment. The students that we work with are patient, educated and very familiar with technology. The program offers one-on-one training Mondays to Thursdays 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. for six weeks ask questions and make appointments. There is no charge for this very helpful opportunity. Masks are required and Covid-19 protocols will be followed by all. Please vote in the Early Voting Primary that starts on June 18. From our Good and Welfare contact Mrs. Wilson, we are told that there is no new news to share and all our family and friends are continuing to improve; and we continue to keep them in prayer. Should you have anything you wish to share, please contact Mrs. Wilson at 718-671-5493. Look in on neighbors and friends who may not have family nearby or give them a call just to say “Hello, I was thinking about you. How are you today?” Be well, safe, focused and alert to your surroundings. ––Ann Purnell

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Greetings, retirees! all the love and joy you bring to their lives. We raise a toast to all of you and wish you an awesome Father’s Day! 50th Anniversary Luncheon – Thank you to everyone who attended our 50th anniversary luncheon celebration on June 15. We also thank everyone who purchased ads for our 50th anniversary journal. Your support of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop helped to make this event an enormous success. Congratulations to Dorothy Chambers-Byrd and George Crouch, who were honored as the RDL’s people of the year. Many thanks to our Entertainment Committee members, Beverly Waller; Daisy Young; Jay McKenzie and Ted Byrd for all their work in making this 50th anniversary luncheon an immense success. Thank you to all the Journal Committee members, with special thanks to Lexa Mingo and Virginia June 15 luncheon. Each one of you are simply amazing! Scholarship Committee – The scholarship committee will be holding a cake sale scholarship fundraiser on June 28 beginning at 9 a.m. in the community center located at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19. Contributions of home baked cakes and cupcakes will be appreciated for sale. Rum, coconut, pineapple upside down cakes and brownies are all welcomed. Cake-masters interested in helping to make this fundraiser a success by donating a cake, please contact a member of the scholarship committee at (347)768-3943, (718)320-8254, (718)710-9082, (718)379-1297 or (718)379-1064. Thank you. Membership Dues – To renew your membership or to become a member of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop, please make your check in the amount of $25 payable to the “Retirees of Dreiser Loop” and mail it to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19, Bronx, NY 10475. Questions may be addressed to JoAnn at (718) 710-9082 or Mary at (718) 655-9170. Happy Birthday – Cheers to all our June birthday celebrants. We wish you an incredibly happy birthday and continued peace and happiness throughout the year. Condolences – We extend our deepest sympathy to all who have recently lost loved ones. We continue to keep you and your families in our thoughts and prayers. Sick and Shut In – To those who are sick and shut-in, we pray that you will soon see brighter days ahead. General Meeting – Our general membership meetings will resume in September following our July and August summer hiatus. Happy Father’s Day! “To be the father of a nation is a great honor, but to be the father of a family is a greater joy.” – Nelson Mandela ––Georgianna Rodriguez

Co-op City Times / June 18, 2022

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ALL JASA SENIOR CENTERS CLOSED IN CELEBRATION OF JUNETEENTH

Walk with Odessa 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise w/Odessa 10-11 a.m. Line Dancing w/Cynthia 11 a.m.-noon Smartphone and Tablet Class 2-3 p.m. (Virtual) Bereavement w/ Dorine, 1st & 3rd Wed. of the month, 12-1 p.m.

Drawing Classes with Laura 10 a.m.-12 p.m., via Zoom and phone. Must call or email to register: 929-399-1387. Morning Matinee 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Computer learning class w/ Steve 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 31

Fri., June 24

Wed., June 22

Blood Pressure 10:00-11:00 a.m. (1st and 3rd Tues.)

Thurs., June 23

Tues., June 21

Mon., June 20

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Line Dance with Cynthia 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Bingo Game with Frankie 1-3 p.m.

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ALL JASA SENIOR CENTERS CLOSED IN CELEBRATION OF JUNETEENTH Arts with Laura 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom and phone. Must call or email to register: 929-3991387. Health & Wellness w/Ann 10-11 a.m.

Stretch and Tone w/Ola Rm. 38, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. In-person Bodies in Motion w/Ola 11 a.m.-12 p.m., In-person

Arthritis Exercise Class w/ Damion Every Thurs., 11 a.m. -12 p.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 986 0021 6442, Passcode: 573762. Computer Class w/Victor Room 40, 2-3 p.m., In-person Massage Therapy 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Rm. 35 Manicure session 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 35 ZUMBA w/Ola 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Rm. 45

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

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

Dreiser

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ALL JASA SENIOR CENTERS CLOSED IN CELEBRATION OF JUNETEENTH

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m. Meeting ID: 992 Asian Stir Fry 3169 6108, Passcode: 503637; Dial-in: Chicken 1-929-205-6099; Virtual & In-person. Lo Mein Computer Learning Zoom meeting w/ Stir Fry Ralph, 6 p.m. Dial-in: 929-205-6609, Vegetables Meeting ID: 936 8132 9040, Passcode: 259554, Virtual only. Whole Wheat Blood Pressure, 1st & 3rd Tues. Bread, Fresh Fruit 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2 and Juice Digital Photography Class Alternate: In-person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Stir Fry Tofu Tai-Chi, In-person, 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Weight Mgt. Support Group w/Gigi, 2nd Wed. of the month, 1-2 p.m. Conference call: 929-299-1045, Passcode: 1386 Bingo, 1 p.m., Rm. 2, In-person, or join Zoom. Meeting ID: 828 4139 6474, Passcode: 194662 Dial-in number: 1-929-205-6099 Arthritis Exercise (In-person), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Rm. 2 Self Defense Class, In-person 2 p.m., Rm. 2

BBQ Chicken Roasted Butternut Squash Sauteed Spinach

Vegetable Chili Pita White Rice Peas and Carrots Fresh Fruit and Juice Alternate: Veggie Burger

Curried Veggie, Chickpea and Quinoa Stir Fry Steamed Broccoli

Hungarian Beef Line Dancing w/Ellie 11 a.m.-12 Goulash, Barley p.m., Rm. 2. Mask, social distance. California Blend Vegetables Writing Class – Art of Memoir Whole Wheat In-person, 10-11 a.m. Bread, Fresh Fruit Spanish Class, In-person, and Juice, Alter1 p.m.-2 p.m. nate: Vegetarian Manicure 2:00-3:30 p.m. Stuffed Cabbage

Fish w/Salsa Relish Baked Macaroni and Cheese Normandy Blend

Moroccan Chicken, Brown Rice, Sauteed String Beans Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice, Alternate: Gefilte Fish

Curried Chicken Legs Brown Rice w/ Pigeon Peas Okra

Alert and Alive, In-person, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Knitting & Crochet, Rm. 2 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Art Class w/Dmitry (virtual) 1-3 p.m. Chair Massage, Room 2 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. In-person Bingo (In person) 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Rm. 7

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. Alternate Kosher Meals are also available Bartow Center (929) 399-1394 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

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

JASA Senior Centers will be closed for all activities on Monday, June 20 in recognition of Juneteenth. Common Pantry – Tues., June 28 in the basketball court at the corner of Alcott and Asch Loop, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wed., August 24 – Senior day at Holiday Hill in Connecticut, food throughout the day, DJ dancing, swimming, Bingo and much more! Deluxe motor coach transportation, $110. Please call 718-320-2066 for reservation. Pickups: Bartow, 8 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:15 a.m. and Einstein 8:30 a.m. Windcreek Casino and Shopping at WindCreek Outlets – Sat., Aug 27. Deluxe motor coach transportation. Please call 718-320-2066 for reservation. Pickups: Bartow, 7:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 7:30 a.m.; and Einstein, 7:30 a.m. $60.00. Spirit of Philadelphia – Gospel Cruise, buffet and Gospel entertainment. Sat., Sept 10. Deluxe motor coach transportation. Please call 718-320-2066 for reservation. Pickups: Bartow, 7 a.m.; Dreiser, 7:15 a.m. and Einstein, 7:30 a.m. $150. Brownstone – Paterson, NJ – Tues., Oct 18. Tribute to Dion Warwick and Whitney Houston.

Family style lunch. Deluxe motor coach transportation. Please call 718-320-2066 for reservation. Pickups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. and Einstein – 9:30 a.m. $140. Villa Roma – Enjoy a Motown holiday with a delicious luncheon on Thurs., Dec. 1. Deluxe motor coach transportation. Please call 718-320-2066 for reservation. Pickups: Bartow, 8:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:15 a.m. and Einstein, 8:30 a.m. $40. Cancelled: Tanger Outlets – Riverhead, Long Island. Thurs., June 23. – Tues., 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; Weds., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Einstein Center, Room 34 – Thurs., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. No appointments necessary. Deliver Health Workshops to help others in the community and get gift cards. For further information, please call or email: Julissa Reynoso, 646-946-1252 / jreynoso@jasa.org.; or Laura Brea, 646-982-8254/ lbrea@jasa.org. Every Wed., Painting Classes – 9-11 a.m. Zoom meeting, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 920 9563 1147, Passcode: 024057.

Meditation Class – GPC (Grandparents) 11 a.m.-12 p.m., third Thursday of every month. Dial-in number: 929-205-6099; Meeting ID: 991 1390 5105; Passcode: 170462. Technology class – Smart devices and computer. Thurs., 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join Zoom meeting: Dial-in number: 929-205-6099; Meeting ID: 862 5043 9695; Passcode: 896989. Intergenerational painting class – Wed., 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dial-in number: 929-205-6099; Meeting ID: 882 1866 2627; Passcode: 093787. Last session is Wed., June 22. Blood Pressure Screenings with Long Island University Students – Wed., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Dreiser Senior Center. Line Dancing with Bartow Swingers – Greenway by the stage. Wed., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; and Fri., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nutrition Education Workshops – Thursdays, 11 a.m. June 23 – quick, healthy meals and snacks; and June 30 – eating healthy on a budget. Join Zoom meeting: Meeting ID: 851 3086 4641; Passcode: 025829 Dial-in number: 1-929-205-6099.

Co-op City Times / June 18, 2022

Building 20 Association

Building 6 Association

Please be advised that the Building 20 Association will hold a Building 20 Association meeting on June 23 at 6:00 p.m. under the Building 20 portico between Buildings 20A and 20B. We have invited several guests who will inform you about what is happening in our community and respond to your questions and concerns. Please make an effort to attend. We look forward to seeing you. ––Darlene A. Keesley

I thank Tremaine O’Garro from Assemblyman Michael Benedetto the Juneteenth luncheon on June 14 and reserving three tables for our Building 6 residents. There was a special guest in attendance, NYC Mayor Eric Adams. It was great seeing everyone who came to this event. ––Jeffrey Schwartz

Community Protestant Church Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens and the Community Protestant Church family welcomes you to worship with us. We are located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469. The church number is 718-862-9172. Our fax number is 718-671-4416, or email: Administration@thecpcchurch.org. Our schedule is as follows: First Sunday – 11 a.m. service in-person and Communion, Adult and Youth Sunday School 9:15 a.m. in-person. Second Sunday – Conference Call Line: (712) 432-3900, Access Code: 343284#. Adult Sunday School at 9 a.m. Conference Call Line: (712) 432-3900, Access Code: 343284#. Youth Sunday School at 9 a.m. via Zoom. Third Sunday – 11 a.m. service in-person. Adult and Youth Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. in-person. Fourth Sunday – Communion via Zoom. Adult Sunday School at 9 a.m. on Conference Call Line: (712) 432-3900, Access Code: 343284#. Youth Sunday School at 9 a.m. via Zoom. Fifth Sunday – Conference Call Line: (712) 432-3900, Access Code: 343284#. Every Wednesday – Hour of Power Noon Prayer on Conference Call Line: (712) 432-3900, Access Code: 343284#. Every Wednesday – 7 p.m. Bible Study via Zoom. “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20) ––Sarita Tidball

National Council of Negro Women, Inc. NCNW Co-op City Section– year was held on June 12. This was a particularly important meeting because second conducted in the alternative voting method, pursuant to the pandemic rules established by NCNW’s National Executive Committee in Washington, nations. Those nominated in advance of the meeting were checked for eligibility and if they accepted. At our meeting, we proceeded with an electronic voting dent, Sheila Richburg; 1st Vice President, Lori B. Melton; 2nd Vice President, Lisa Wade-Stewart; 3rd Vice President, Candacie Daniels; Treasurer, Angela Dunbar-Johnson; Financial Secretary, Sandra Mitchell; Recording Secretary, Denise Gerrald; Assistant Recording Secretary, Shadé Freeland; Corresponding Secretary, Stephanie Brown; Assistant Corresponding Secretary, Latasha Cauley. Our Nominations and Election Committee was chaired by Honorable Kim Adair Wilson and members were Yvonette Powell, Joyce Howard, Leslie Peterson and Honorable Patsy Gouldborne. We had a new member join at this meeting, Kelly Ardama. NCNW National– Members are asked to save the following dates for the National Biennial Convention: Leadership Institute, taking place on December 1. The convention will take place between December 2-4 in Washington, D.C. Stay tuned for more information. Youth Section– presented to the Charter members of the newly chartered NCNW Co-op City along with their advisors and Justice Kim Adair Wilson, who performed the installation ceremony. The young ladies are also looking forward to seeing a performance by the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater on June 18. What a wonderful way year. Social Media– www.ncnwcoopcitysection.com; on Facebook: NCNWCoopcityBethune; Twitter:@NCNWCoop City; Instagram: NCNW Co-op City and email: www.ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com. ––Joyce Howard

If You See Something, Say Something!

Working Together To Keep Co-op City Safe! • Report any unusual or suspicious persons or activity to CCPD. • Do not allow strangers access to your building by holding the door. • Be aware of work being done in your building and when contractors are allowed to be on the premises. • Never leave your car or apartment door unlocked. • Do not leave packages or electronics in your car where they are visible. • Remember: You can make anonymous calls to CCPD.

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

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The synagogue will be serving a hot Kiddush meal after Sabbath morning services. Saturday morning services will start at 10:00 a.m. The requirement for wearing a mask and social distancing will be strictly enforced during all synagogue services. The Traditional Synagogue located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place, in the rear lobby of 27B. It is accessible with no steps. Phone #: 718-379-6920.

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. We need 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 10:00 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 18 at 9:22 p.m. Candle Lighting for Friday, June 24 at 8:13 p.m. a loved one. The cost is only $15.00 per tree. If you want to buy a tree, call (347) 449-5005. Mazel Tov to all having simchas. If you are ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue. Happy birthday to all our members who will be celebrating their birthday in June. Please send me your names and I will add them to the list. 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

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church St. Joseph’s is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Co-op City, Bronx, NY 10475. Greetings! Due to the ongoing pandemic, St. Joseph’s Church has suspended services until further notice. However, we continue to worship via teleconference on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Father Johnson also conducts daily weekday services at noon. You are invited to participate in these services by calling 1-425-436-6344, access code: 509 898, followed by the # sign. Congratulations to the winners of our fundsecond prize #2030, and the third prize #2088. Grace and Peace!

Newsong Church Newsong Church is a life-giving church right here in Co-op City! We love God, we love people, and we love demonstrating that love through serving others! No matter what you have been through or where you come from, you are welcome here. Join us for Sunday worship and see why God’s family is no ordinary family. Check us out, we are located at 135 Einstein Loop! Sunday Worship Experience Our Sunday worship experience starts with celebration. We make music to please God and to build others up. Colossians 3:16 says: “Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” For us, that is what making music is all about. We sing to bring glory and honor to God, and celebrate who He is and what He is doing in our church! Our Adult Worship Experience starts every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in room 45. That is right. We are happy to announce that we now have an adult ASL worship experience for the deaf and hearing impaired in our community! The singing, the message and the fellowship are all in American Sign Language and designed to help you connect with God in your own language! Our Adult Deaf Worship Experience starts every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in room 38. Kidsong Kids are important to us, so we have created a place where they can learn about

Jesus on their level. Every Sunday, pre-k through sixth-grade children experience safe, age-appropriate environments where the Bible is taught in a creative and relevant way. Kidsong starts every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in room 49. Newsong Church Youth NSCY is Newsong’s student ministry. Today’s middle and high school students will lead the next generation of the church and change the world. At NSCY, our goal is to graduate students into a lifetime of following Jesus. NSCY meets every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. in room 38. Is There Parking? Come on, this is Co-op City, so chances are you will not parking garage! So, what are you waiting for? There is a God in heaven who loves you and has a purpose and plan for your life! We want to help you get to Contact Us: Social Media: Instagram Facebook: @newsongcTwitter YouTube: Newsong Church NYC Mailing Address: P.O. Box 100 BX NY 10475 CentralTeam@newsongchurchnyc.org Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org ––Pastor Mike Tolone

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invites you to join us for Worship Service in-person at 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop Room 50 (lower level). Masks are required and temperatures will be taken. The 11:00 a.m. service is also available on Zoom using the following Zoom information: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9623430102 or Zoom Telephone Conference Line: (646) 568-7788, Conference ID: 962 343 0102, Password: 788175#. Rev. Williams is encouraging everyone that calls into the Sunday Worship service or Wednesday Bible class to use Zoom, which can be accessed through your computer or dialing in using the Zoom information shown above. The Free Call Conference.com Line dial-in number is 857-357-0254, the access code is 660065#. June 26 is Children’s Day at the 11:00 a.m. service, and the Scholarship Ministry will acknowledge all students graduating this year. Please join us as we celebrate our graduates. Adult Sunday School is held at 9:15 a.m. in-person and is available on the Free Conference Line shown above. Young Teens Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m. Junior Sunday School is held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study class is held at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Zoom or the Free Call Conference Line shown above. All Bible Study classes will be on hiatus during July and August. Thursday Prayer Warriors is held at noon and is available using the Free Conference Call.com Line shown above. Friday Prayer is held at 10:00 a.m. You can join using the Free Conference Call.com Line shown above. Friday Evening Prayer Service is held at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join using the Free Conference Call.com line shown above. Friday Evening Prayer Co-op City Baptist Church will be celebrating Rev. Williams’ 30th Pastoral Anniversary on October 1 at Eastwood Manor, located at 3371 Eastchester Road. Donation is $100 for adults and $75 for children 5-17 years old. Children under 5 are free. Please contact Joyce Hamilton Williams at 718-671-1918 or Brenda Robinson at 718-671-1271 for additional information. In celebration of Rev. Williams’ anniversary, a commemorative journal is being compiled.

Charges for ads are based on page size. An additional $25 will be added for photos. If interested in placing an ad to honor Rev. Williams, please contact Sharon Clarke at 718-379-3341 or Brenda Mack at 718-320-1825. Please keep each other in prayer and be wise in your decisions. Please continue to maskup, practice social distancing and stay safe! “God will strengthen us as we continue to travel through this storm. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. ––Hattie L. Lucas

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

Co-op City Times / June 18, 2022

Public Safety –––––––––– (Continued from page 7) choice by New York City with the intent of keeping residents safe. Even though you may see fireworks for sale in New York State’s upstate counties, do not be tempted to buy them and bring them into New York City. New York City put in effect a Zero Tolerance policy regarding the sale or use of illegal fireworks within the limits of New York City. Here in Co-op City, both the New York City Police Department as well as the Co-op City Department of Public Safety enforce the Zero Tolerance laws. Residents are reminded that barbequing is not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department do not permit barbecuing within 10 feet of any residential building. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. This includes the rental electric bicycles and scooters available in Co-op City and throughout the Bronx. If consuming alcoholic beverages is in your plans, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink. Phone a friend or a ride share service if necessary. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed any amount of alcoholic beverages. Buzzed driving counts as drunk driving. The consequences of drunk driving are extremely severe. Legislation in New York State increases the charges and penalties for driving while intoxicated if there is a child in the vehicle. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. Your actions are a helpful step

in the arrest process and enforcement of quality of life violations. 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 while maintaining social distance when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability. Since Tuesday, February 16, 2021, Riverbay Corporation put into effect a new policy regarding the wearing of masks. Non-compliant shareholders who fail or refuse to properly wear masks or face coverings are subject to a $50.00 Community Complaint violation. These fines double for repeat violations. This new Community Complaint received approval from the New York State DHCR (Division of Homes and Community Renewal) due to mandates in effect within New York State. Riverbay Corporation has elected to maintain the mask mandate for the health and safety of cooperators and visitors. Wearing a mask or face covering is required in the public areas of the buildings including the lobbies, hallways, elevators and laundry rooms. The high volume of persons passing through these locations make it a very important requirement to wear a mask. Wearing a mask is for your safety and the safety of your neighbors and family members. Be sure to instruct all family members and guests of the mask-wearing requirement in Co-op City common areas. This includes work persons and delivery persons. Be Co-op City Strong and wear your mask.

Building 21 Association Be a Floor Captain: Captains. If you have not volunteered for your own to be a Floor Captain is as follows: 1. Contact numbers emergency contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor. 2. Co-op City Times: Place them at each apartment door (delivered on Saturdays). 3. Elevator notices: Read them and talk to your neighbors about them. 4. Promote: Meetings, clubs and gatherings. 5. Encourage your neighbors to: Vote – Vote – Vote! In the Riverbay election Security: 718-671-3050 CSO: 718-320-3300 If you have questions regarding the Building 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information. Email: 21association@gmail.com. Call: 347.504.1821. Attend the monthly general meetings via Zoom video conference. Everyone from all buildings plan to come and join us at Building 21. Bring a friend. Be kind to one another. ––Theron Marbury

Neighbors, please remember to curb your dog. It is the law!

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LOW OR NO-COST HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS ARE AVAILABLE. Call 311, text COVEREDNYC to 877877 or visit nyc.gov/getcoverednyc to be connected to a GetCoveredNYC Specialist.

Co-op City Times / June 18, 2022

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