Co-op City Times 07/03/21

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Vol. 56 No. 27

Saturday, July 3, 2021

NYC BOE errs in posting Primary Election Results Adams and Garcia take lead

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

Shortly after releasing preliminary Ranked Choice Voting results for the New York City Mayoral race last Tuesday, the New York City Board of Elections withdrew their data due to a counting error that added 135,000 test ballots to the results.

The addition of the 135,000 test ballots was a serious oversight by the BOE, as the test ballots were never cleared from the agency's computer systems – boosting candidates’ votes throughout Ranked Choice Voting rounds two through seven.

BOE drew sharp criticism from the race’s front runner, Eric Adams, due to the large difference in numbers that significantly closed the gap between him and his challengers Kathryn Garcia and Maya Wiley.

New York City's current Mayor, Bill de Blasio, said, "Yet again, the fundamental structural flaws of the Board of Elections are on display." The mayor went on to call for a complete structure rebuild of the agency.

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NY State reaches 70% Threshold of Adults with at least One Vaccine Dose (See page 8)

Pfizer vaccine now offered at Dreiser Mega Vax site The city’s mega vaccination site at the Dreiser Auditorium is now offering the Pfizer vaccine to anyone 12 and older. Individuals 18 and up who prefer the single dose Johnson & Johnson shot can also be vaccinated at the Dreiser auditorium. Appointments are not required; walk-in’s are accepted throughout the day.

The city has also announced that anyone 12 and older can get an appointment to be vaccinated in-home. To schedule an in-home vaccine appointment, you may visit the NYC Department of Health website at https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-vaccines.page or call (877) VAX-4NYC/(877-829-46920. When making an in-home appointment, you can choose which vaccine you would like to receive – Moderna (2 doses), Pfizer (2 doses) or John &Johnson (1 dose). The Pfizer vaccine is approved for children 12-17; those 18 and older can receive any of the three available options.

Co-op City has not yet reached the 70% vaccination threshold sought by New York State. Shareholders are encouraged to get vaccinated. Protect yourself, family & neighbors.

As we get closer to normalcy, stay safe, stay healthy.

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Due diligence and responsible upkeep of our infrastructure President’s Message

Bernard Cylich President

As our city sweltered during this past week’s blistering heat wave, we in Co-op City are gratefully enjoying our A/C system which is keeping us comfortably cool. Moments like this is when we must recognize and appreciate the work performed by our Power Plant operating engineers who are on duty 24/7 when the temperature inside the plant can reach as high as 105 degree Fahrenheit. It is they who are sending 50 degree Fahrenheit water through our convector coils that is maintaining our apartments cool.

We hear stories of folks outside our community complaining that their “Con Ed bills are killing (Continued on page 4)

Reminder: Comment period for environmental impact due today, July 3

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

Today, Saturday, July 3, 2021 is the last day for Co-op City shareholders to submit feedback or comment regarding the MTA’s Environment Assessment on the Metro-North Penn Station Access Project’s impact on communities.

This deadline should not be confused with the comment deadline for the general plan, for which a community workshop date has not yet been announced.

Today, however, is the last day for residents concerned about the MTA’s Penn Access Project’s environmental impact to email their comments to PSAOutreach@mtacd.org.

Areas of impact in the Environmental Assessment for the MTA’s Penn Access Project include construction, noise, air quality, natural resources, and more.

Construction on the project will last four to five years, with about 18-months of work at each station – Co-op City, Morris Park, Parkchester/Van Nest, and Hunts Point. MTA developers on the project plan to “maintain communication with community,” along with “emphasize community safety and quality of life,” to minimize construction impact.

Besides email, residents can also mail their written concerns regarding the Penn Station Access environmental impact to: MTA Government & Community Relations Re: Penn Station Access EA 2 Broadway, D17.140 New York, NY 10004

Riverbay Holiday Closing & CCTimes deadline notice Riverbay Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. For emergencies, contact: MAINTENANCE – 718-320-3300, press option 2 PUBLIC SAFETY – 718-671-3050 Because of the shortened work week, all club articles and directors’ viewpoints must be received by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, in order to be considered for publication in the Saturday, July 10, 2021 issue of the Co-op City Times.

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Election

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Commissioners of the NYC BOE released a statement after the fiasco stating, “The June 29th ranked choice voting reporting error was unacceptable, and we apologize to the voters and to the campaigns for the confusion.”

BOE commissioners made it clear that Ranked Choice Voting was not the problem after the organization drew further criticism for being unprepared while implementing the new voting system.

They said: “Let us be clear: RCV was not the problem, rather a human error that could have been avoided. We have implemented another layer of review and quality control before publishing information going forward.”

After their first attempt failed to release accurate preliminary results, the BOE announced new, unofficial results showing Adams with a slim lead over Garcia by Wednesday. *Below are the unofficial Ranked Choice rounds results published by the Board of Elections in the New York City Primary 2021 Mayoral race Eric Adams – 51.1% Kathryn Garcia – 48.9% Maya Wiley – Although she was ahead of Kathryn Garcia at the end of Election Day, Wiley was eliminated in later rounds of RCV with only 29.5% of votes.

Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams – 70.0% Anthony L. Herbert – 21.1% Theo Bruce Chino Tavarez – 7.9% City Comptroller Brad Lander – 51.9% Corey D. Johnson – 48.1% Despite totals from Ranked Choice Voting being in, the BOE still has 125,000 absentee ballots to count before official results are released. As a result, it will be at least another week before the winner for the Democratic mayoral nomination is announced, and winners are determined in several other races.

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Co-op City Summer Concert featuring Latin Jazz great Ray Martinez

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

Farmer’s Market

The Harvest Home Farmer’s Market is back in Co-op City every Wed., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., now through Nov. 17, at Asch Loop and Aldrich St. next to the fire station. Vine ripened, fresh picked, naturally grown produce! Accepting Senior & WIC FMNP coupons/Health Bucks/Debit/Credit/SNAP/EBT.

Ray Martinez’ Legacy performs during the weekly Jazzmobile music series in Co-op City, last Wed., June 30. The concert was presented virtually from Einstein Center due to the extreme heat, and broadcast live on the Riverbay Crawler.

Ray Martinez, a Co-op City resident and renowned bassist and composer, has worked with some of the greatest Latin musicians including Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Dave Valentin, among many others. Photos by Phil McCoy

Baychester Library Teen Programs

Creative Painting: Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21 & 28 @ 2 p.m. Create your own masterpiece through painting and meditating. Practice artistic through expression.

Urban Gardening 101: Wednesdays, August 4, 13, 20 & 27 @ 2 p.m. Participants will be provided with the necessary materials to seed a plant to take home and start your own urban garden. Learn how gardening can be soothing to your soul.

Programs open to ages 12-17.

First come, first served!

Stay connected Be sure to check the Riverbay Crawler daily (ch. 12 on MATV, and ch. 591 on Optimum) for updates and information.

Shareholders not signed up for Phone Tree alerts are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Phone Tree alerts provide important notifications to the Co-op City community. The application to sign up for Phone Tree alerts can be found on page 4 of this issue of the Co-op City Times. Shareholders who would like to sign up with CCPD’s Emergency Medical Assistance Service can use the application on page 5 of this issue.

In addition to the Co-op City Times and the Riverbay Crawler, stay tuned also to Riverybay’s official Facebook page, @co-opcityRB; and to the Co-op City Times’ and CCPD’s Twitter accounts, @coopcitytimes and @CCPDnyc, respectively, as well as the Community Relations newsletter. Be sure to also check out and follow the Co-op City Times at issuu.com/cctimes.

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Governor Cuomo signs Historic Gender Recognition Act

By BRANDON ORTIZ

New York State’s historic month of June continued when Governor Cuomo signed the Gender Recognition Act into law on June 24.

Signing into law long overdue accommodations for non-binary and transgender New Yorkers while reaching the 70% threshold of adults with at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose in the same month was no small feat.

In general, the Act will not only provide more representation for non-binary and transgender New Yorkers, but create legal processes that protect them from potential discrimination and violence.

The Gender Recognition Act will establish the following: ● New Yorkers will be allowed to use “X” as a sex designation on their driver’s license. ● The name changing process in New York will be more confidential and no longer require the publishing of a name change in a designated newspaper. ● New Yorkers will now be allowed to have their gender identity on New York State documents. ● Sex designation changes will be held more confidentially. ● Birth certificates are now allowed to use “Parent” instead of just “Mother” or “Father.” ● The process to change birth certificate information will be eased.

“The Gender Recognition Act eliminates barriers that undermine the health, safety and equality of people because of their gender. It affirms basic human dignity and it ends discrimination,” Governor Cuomo said during the signing of the Gender Recognition Act. “It adds a gender neutral marker ‘X’ as an option for birth certificates and all official

documents. It allows parents to change their name on birth certificates and allows each individual to identify their own gender, not by any government designed form.”

The exact day the Gender Recognition Act was signed proved to be especially powerful as June 24 also marked the 10th anniversary of the passage of the Marriage Equality Act in New York, legalizing same-sex marriage.

Before Governor Cuomo signed the Gender Recognition Act, any New Yorker who wanted to change their names had to publish their new name, previous name, current address, place of birth and date of birth in a designated publication.

Unfortunately, this process made potential discrimination based on gender identity more easy.

Additionally, the Gender Recognition Act establishes a safe process for non-binary and transgender New Yorkers to petition a court to change their sex designation or recognize their gender identity. The respective court’s ruling will also be sealed to protect the safety of the individual according to the new law. New Yorkers have the right to seal their name change or sex designation papers if there is a potential risk of discrimination or harm from another party.

Non-binary and transgender New Yorkers will now have official representation as parents on state documents with a label that is more accommodating for all.

“As we write the story of America and our progress towards the goal of freedom and equality for all, each chapter begins. It begins with the courage to change and to challenge the status quo. And that's what is hard. It's hard to stand up and say, we can do better, we must do better,” Governor Cuomo said. “But we are New Yorkers and we're proud because when you look at that long line of marches towards equality and freedom, so many of them started right here in New York.”

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President’s Report us” (Daily News) as they ramp-up their window A/C units. Our Power Plant is not only saving millions by producing steam, hot and chilled water for our convectors, but generates excess electricity we sell to Con Edison, earning our corporation additional revenue.

However, there is one pay-back for our comfort.

Some of us have or will experience flooding in our apartments due to the convectors during this season.

Convector flooding is, contrary to myths, not due to break in the copper coil in the convector. Water in the coil is circulating at 125 pounds per inch.

When they do break — and have done so on rare occasions — they spout a virtual geyser, flooding the apartment as well apartments below. Riverbay staff would rush to turn off the line in the basement stopping the geyser. Convector flooding, on the other hand, occurs when water, the condensates from humid air chilled by the convector coils, overflows the catch pan because of a clogged drain pipe.

At our first Board Business meeting this past Wednesday, Director Claudia Sampson brought several water sensor samples she uses to help mitigate flooding in her apartment. She explained that the sensors are placed in a pan underneath the convectors. When overflow water fills the pan, one of them emails an alarm to her phone and the other emits a loud beep. In either case, it allows her to take appropriate action preventing flooding in her apartment.

The water sensors could be a stop gap interim solution to our problems and Management is preparing to introduce a proposal to the Board to do so.

Several years ago, Director Andrea Leslie and I traveled to Philadelphia House, a 25 story, 50 year old, 600-unit complex to examine their retrofitted dual temperature convector system. They too were inundated with convector-caused flooding until they replaced their system. The new system includes a thermostat for each convector with solenoid-controlled valves. It allowed individual control of temperature of a room. And if and when an overflow occurred because of a clogged drain, a water sensor would shut-off the cold water supply preventing flooding. This appeared the ideal permanent solution for our community. Of course, it was not inexpensive – every family was billed $23,000.

We invited those designers and installers to examine our convector system and provide us with an estimated cost to install a similar system. Their estimated cost was between $150 Million to $250 Million. The cost was too prohibitive and non-starters for us especially when we have so many mandatory expensive projects – Local 11, elevators, front door lobbies, etc. – to cover.

However, the Board did approve funding for a consultant to provide recommendations for permanent solution to our annual exasperating and costly flooding. We are waiting for their recommendations.

Our condolences go out to the families of the victims of the tragic collapse of the 12-story condominium, Champlain Towers South, in Surfside, Florida. Cooperators have stopped me inquiring whether our buildings could suffer a similar fate. After all, Co-op City shares many similarities with that complex. Co-op City is ten years older, built with similar type construction — reinforced concrete — and experienced construction defects, spalling concrete, and exposed rusting rebars.

Where Co-op City may differ structurally with the collapsed tower is that 60,000 two-foot diameter steel pipes, some as long as 40 feet, were driven into several feet of solid bedrock and filled with concrete. These piles, whose integrity has not been questioned, support, with the exception of the yellow school house, every structure here in Co-op City – 35 hi-rises, the Power Plant, eight garages and three community centers.

However, some reports have questioned the integrity of the foundation of the Florida tower that suggest it may have contributed to its collapse.

Co-op City Times / July 3, 2021 Continued from page 1)

As more and more details and questions have emerged regarding the Surfside tower, we find a gulf of difference between their situation and ours which should help to allay any of our shareholders’ concerns. First and foremost is how their elected Board brushed aside repeated engineers’ warnings to take appropriate steps to mitigate their construction problems.

A review of how our construction-related problems have been dealt with over the years should further allay any of our concerns. During the 13-month rent strike in the mid-1970s, rumors that newly built Co-op City was beset with major construction defects were floating around. While negotiating with New York State Housing and Finance Agency, our mortgage lender, strike leaders obtained their approval to jointly engage an engineering firm, Perkins and Wills, to perform a forensic study of Co-op City’s infrastructure. The firm uncovered over 40

construction defects. Their finding helped to correct many dangerous defects.

More recently, as required by Local Law 11, Riverbay engaged engineers who have been identifying structural facade problems including residual construction defects. All are being addressed by a masonry company before being approved by the New York City Department of Buildings.

Our Riverbay Board of Directors have acted responsibly and have been approving sufficient funds to cover the cost of essential structural repairs. In fact, at its last meeting, the Board approved funding to repair residual construction defects, front entrances and water penetration in our townhouses.

If necessary, Management will engage forensic engineers to investigate and identify any potential structural problems not covered by Local Law 11, and address them appropriately in a timely manner, ensuring our community remains safe.

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Use of terraces for cooking Phony Instagram Influencers Sell Fake Wigs Social media is rife with misleading ads, but sometimes con artists go a step further. They create social media accounts, build (or buy) a following, and con consumers into paying big bucks for products or services they never plan to deliver. Recently, BBB Scam Tracker has seen an increase in reports of social media scammers selling (allegedly) high-end wigs.

How the Scam Works You find a social media account, typically on Instagram, that features professional looking photos and gorgeous wigs. The “influencer” claims to be a professional stylist who works with celebrities and seems to have a substantial following. You contact the seller and they offer you a deal on the wig you showed interest in. When you accept, they ask for payment through a digital wallet app. After you’ve sent the money, the seller promises to deliver the wig by a certain date. The scammer may ask for extra money to make your wig just right.

When your wig arrives, it looks nothing like the one in the photos! Or you might never receive any wig at all. When you try to contact the seller to find out what happened, they claim they will deliver it soon, or they simply deny the sale ever happened. Either way, if you press for a refund, the seller will block you and disappear.

One victim told BBB Scam Tracker that she spent $900 on a wig that never arrived.

After trying to get a refund, the Instagram influencer she purchased from blocked her — as well as posted her home address. “She told me she’s blocking me permanently and she’ll be in touch via her attorney. Never did I hear anything from any law practice. And never did I get my money back,” the victim reported. “To make the situation worse, the lady started posting my private home address on her public Instagram account for everyone to see. I trusted her with my sensitive information and she publicly leaked it!”

Spot a social media sales scam: • Take a closer look at the seller’s social media profile. Legitimate sellers will post frequently, respond quickly, and clearly display and describe the services they provide. Fake social media accounts lack original content, only give generic introductions, and don’t have much genuine engagement.

• Read their post comments. If a seller is less than reputable, you may find comments that point out poor customer service or outright scams. Keep in mind though that sellers can delete or hide bad comments, so a lack of negative comments doesn’t always mean a business is in good standing.

• Check for clear sales protocols. Reputable businesses will have a clearly laid out process for making a sale and delivering a product. In addition, sellers should give you written confirmation of your purchase and detailed instructions on what to do if you need to cancel your order or request a refund.

If a seller’s information on payment or delivery is vague or if they can’t offer you a receipt for your purchase, shop somewhere else.

• Use safe payment methods. It’s always best to pay for products and services with your credit card.

That way, if anything goes awry, you can contest the charges. If a seller insists you pay via a digital app, especially if they are adamant that you should label the money as a payment made to friends or family, think twice. Circumventing normal payment methods is a common tactic scammers use to get away with your money.

For More Information If you’ve spotted a scam (whether or not you’ve lost money), report it to BBB.org/ScamTracker.

Your report can help others avoid falling victim to scams. Find more information about scams and how to avoid them at BBB.org/AvoidScams.

It is illegal within the City of New York to use gas, or charcoal type B-B-Q grills in multiple dwelling buildings, such as Co-op City.

Such grills create open flames which may cause fire.

Only electric type grills may be used.

Riverbay will strictly enforce the Fire Department regulations by requiring the removal of any propane tanks, charcoal grills and combustible material within 10 feet of the outdoor grill.

Also, no barbecuing is permitted in public areas in the community.

Thank you for your cooperation.

—Riverbay Management

If you see something,

call the Public Safety dispatcher at (718) 671-3050.

Be sure to give as many details as possible since this will help to apprehend the responsible person(s).

Aapplication is also available at the official Co-op City website, coopcitynyc.com.

6 Co-op City Times / July 3, 2021 The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be signed by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can the–authenticity of•– the authors.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed – verify •be–typed.

• • letters – • –must – •Co-op – City Times – • by –• – •every – •Monday – •–to350 •be–words.

• –Ideally, they should All be• in the office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, 3 p.m. considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Letters to the Editor

Gratitude for support of community leader

To the Editor: Over 50 years ago, my husband, Bernard, and I, moved with two toddlers to the 23rd floor of Building #7 on DeKruif Place where we set the foundation for our growing family, which included another daughter a few years later.

A union electrician, who worked on the mighty towers and chevrons that arose from 1966-1973 out of the former saltwater marsh and farmland in the northeast Bronx, Bernie would become actively involved in his new community.

Co-op City was the root for the Cylich family, a walkable, self-contained community with schools, libraries, stores, doctors, paddle board courts, access to Manhattan, Queens and beyond. A place where friends were made for life and neighbors shared their recipes for blinztes and arroz con pollo. The ideal place where Bernie, a Jewish Holocaust survivor, and me, an immigrant from Honduras, could raise a family, in a diverse, welcoming and safe community.

For Bernie, Co-op City stands as a beacon –– an affirmation of the right for self-governance and affordable housing in a livable community. His activities at Co-op City are a natural extension of Bernie’s life-long commitment to improving civil rights, voting rights, worker’s rights, women’s rights and rights of the underserved.

For 50 years, Bernie has stood steadfast alongside those mighty Co-op towers welcoming all of its residents: young and old, white and Black, Hispanic and Asian, religions of all denominations, all while fighting to ensure that the vision of a dignified place that working class families could always afford to call home would never tarnish or disappear.

My children and I are thrilled and proud of Bernie’s recent election as President of the Riverbay Board of Directors. We thank all of the cooperators and the Board of Directors for their support of his leadership, and belief in Bernie’s unwavering commitment to keep the original vision and spirit of Co-op City, while always moving it forward. Excelsior!

––Olivia Cylich

Vote wisely To the Editor: We must rid ourselves of this one party system where politicians just come around to party. If there are no checks and balances, we have dictators. Vote wisely....follow the money...issues like police presence is major. I’d love to see CCPD have “Beat cops,” walking around as officers were years ago in New York City. My gardener comes by every day and his relationship with the community he serves is so satisfied. Let’s get them out of the car. I see a lot of issues with police presence here as the 45th Precinct, in my opinion, is handcuffed by politicians and criminals impeding their duties. Most of us in Co-op just want to go about our business but the disruption our politicians cause with regard to release and no bail is apparent. Vote wisely.

––Nick Liberati

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Letters should address issues of interest to the Co-op City community. Comments should be fact-based and responsible. Letters should not personally attack others and must be written in a respectful manner.

If you would like your letter to be considered for publication, it must be signed. The Co-op City Times does not publish anonymous material.

Please include your address and phone number – which will be kept confidential – so authenticity and residency of the writer can be verified.

Thank you for your cooperation.

REMINDER: All club articles & other editorial submissions are DUE ON MONDAYS.

Board of Directors’ Meeting - June 29, 2021 First Reading - Resolution #21-30 SUBMITTED BY: Leah Richardson SECONDED BY: Sonia Feliciano BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, June 29, 2021 WHEREAS, there is a need for asphalt paving at various Riverbay properties; and WHEREAS, Procurement solicited bids and four (4) proposals have been received from qualified vendors; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager recommends that the Board approve Community Paving Corporation as the lowest responsible bidder (see recommendation memo dated 6/25/2021and best & final spreadsheet); and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Di-

rector 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 Contract # 3645 with Community Paving Corporation for the not to exceed amount of $300,000 for a period of two (2) years for the asphalt paving as needed be approved as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19; and 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.

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New Media Producer The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be signed by the writer and include their address and phone number, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the author.

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be submitted to the Co-op City Times by 3 p.m.

Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Email cctimes@ riverbaycorp.com or mail to 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 21, Bronx, NY 10475.

Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corp. of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor.

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First Reading - Resolution #21-31 SUBMITTED BY: Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Leah Richardson & Cheryl Jenkins BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, June 29, 2021 WHEREAS, there is a need for replacement & repair of sidewalks at various Riverbay properties; and WHEREAS, Procurement solicited for bids and four (4) proposals have been received from qualified vendors; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager recommends that the Board approve Stone Bridge Landscape and Masonry LLC as the lowest responsible bidder (see recommendation memo dated 6/25/2021and spreadsheet).

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 Contract #3647 with Stone Bridge Landscape & Masonry LLC for the not to exceed amount of $600,000.00 for a period of two (2) years for the replacement & repair of sidewalks at various Riverbay properties as needed be approved as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19 and 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.

(See page 9 for more Resolutions)

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CCPD urges Residents to enjoy a safe Fourth of July weekend

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Fourth of July is a great time of the year to enjoy the summer and reflect on America’s Independence. We want to make sure that readers stay safe from the use of illegal fireworks. The use of illegal fireworks has, unfortunately, become associated with this holiday. Illegal fireworks present serious risks of injuries resulting in trips to the Emergency Room.

Children are especially at risk for injuries from illegal fireworks.

Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks is back for the 45th time after one year of a different series of events. Every year, the displays get larger and larger and this year is no exception. This year’s event will be on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at approximately 9:25 p.m. With more than 60,000 shells and an array of special effects planned throughout the 25-minute showcase, this will not be disappointing.

Five barges will line the East River for a two-hour special to air on NBC starting at 8 p.m. with special performances by the Black Pumas, One Republic, Coldplay, Reba McIntire, Broadway Inspirational Voices, Tori Kelly and more.

Once the Macy’s fireworks show ends, a second show will begin over on Coney Island (sometime between 10 and 10:15 p.m.). The Coney Island beach will be open throughout the day (until dusk).

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 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.

Every year, the Macy’s fireworks show draws an estimated 3 million spectators, and is the largest in the nation. Some of the new technologies include “neon pinwheels," "pulsing hears," “swirling water fountains,” and “brocade horse tails.” This year, we can again experience Macy’s “pyrotechnic spectacle” with 60,000 shells launched off five barges on the East River.

While it is nice to see the fireworks live, Covid-19 restriction may lead to restrictions that are even more stringent than in the past. The Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show will be broadcast on NBC, Channel 4, in the New York area.

This might be the best option if you do are not ready for large crowds. Utilize public transportation if traveling into NYC on this or any other high profile day. Details of Covid-19 restrictions regarding viewing areas are changing on a daily basis. Although restrictions have eased up considerably, it may still be difficult to enter the raised portions of FDR drive. Check NYC.gov for the latest Covid-19 restrictions in the city of New York.

New York State is one of five states in which aerial and explosive fireworks are illegal for use by the public. The other four states are Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island. The number of states completely banning illegal fireworks increases every year as injuries increase. Rhode Island was the last state which added itself to this list after an indoor fireworks display resulted in the death of 100 people.

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, the Zero Tolerance laws are enforced by both the New York City Police Department as well as the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. Co-op City residents are also subject to receiving a Community Complaint if they are arrested by any police agency within the geographical confines of Co-op City.

Emergency Rooms in the United States see an average of over 9,000 persons per year injured by illegal fireworks. A majority of fireworks-related injuries occur in the time just before and just after July 4. Injuries to children under the age of 15 represent more than one third of the injuries. Males sustain 75 percent of fireworks-related injuries. The most common body part injured by fireworks is the hands, followed by the eyes. Injuries include burns, contusions, lacerations, amputations and blindness.

Fireworks often thought to be safe are one of the leading causes of injuries.

Seemingly harmless metal sparklers, with their over 1,000-degree white-hot burning wire are the leading cause of injuries to children under five years of age. Injuries to hands, eyes or feet are the most common. Sparklers can ignite children’s clothing. Bottle rockets and firecrackers are responsible for a majority of fireworks injuries because they are commonly used. Every type of consumer firework has been associated with serious injury or death. Quality standards are non-existent on most consumer fireworks, which are generally mass-produced and imported from China.

Public Safety Report

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us • @CCPDnyc If you SEE something, SAY something!

Public Safety Blotter

June 19, 2021 – June 26, 2021 06/20/21 – 900 Baychester Avenue A female reported an unknown male followed her from the building and attempted to enter an Uber with her. When the complainant refused, the male grabbed her by the legs putting weight on her. The Uber driver tried to help but was pummeled by the unknown male. This matter is still under investigation.

06/22/21 – 120 Alcott Place A wellness check was conducted at this address for a person on special medication. The person suddenly retreated into the apartment, barricading himself within. NYPD ESU arrived, gained entry and was able to subdue and restrain the male and get him to a hospital for a thorough check.

06/24/21 – 135 Einstein Loop CCPD officers instructed a male to desist from activity that created a nuisance. The accompanying group of males refused to comply with one male placing his hand in the face of an officer making threats. The male was told he was under arrest, but he refused compliance. The male then resisted officers and caused a crowd to form. The disorderly male was subdued, arrested, and processed in to Central Booking.

06/24/21 – 750 Baychester Avenue CCPD officers beginning their night patrol found a vehicle missing all four wheels and sitting on milk crates. This incident is under investigation.

06/25/21 – 140 Donizetti Place CCPD issued a community complaint to the owner of a vehicle left parked on a dumpster bay hindering building porters from placing dumpsters for garbage pick-up.

There is no regulatory agency checking the safety of consumer fireworks.

Random inspections of confiscated shipments reveal overloaded compositions and fuse violations. This means that the intended explosion may be more forceful than anticipated. It also means it may not be possible to remove your hand from a device before it explodes.

Leave fireworks displays to the professionals and enjoy a safe and Happy Fourth of July. Nobody wants to spend his or her holiday weekend seeking the help of an eye doctor or a hand specialist. Enjoy the “OOHS” and “AAHS” of a professional fireworks display and know that you will be safe.

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 in within 10 feet of any residential building.

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

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

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

For employment opportunities, please search “Riverbay Corporation” at the following sites: www.Indeed.com www.Glassdoor.com Candidates may review full position descriptions and apply directly at either site.

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

Thank you for your interest in working for Riverbay Corporation.

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Co-op City Times / July 3, 2021 Director’s Viewpoint –

Daryl Johnson

Old, Leaky Convectors – Not Cool It can be nice for a cooperative housing company to offer air conditioning. However, what happens when those cooling units start to flood out too many apartments? Well, that’s what’s happening here. So, now, it’s time that we address this situation.

Flooded Out You arrive home and you put your key in your door. Next, as you’re walking inside, you see that your apartment is flooded with water. So, you decide to call Maintenance. Then, that’s when you discover that you’re in for a terrible experience as you deal with a flood in your apartment.

First, you might think that you’re the only person that had a flood on the same day. Wrong! You’ll quickly learn that our maintenance employees might be dealing with several floods that occurred on the same day as your flood. So, what happens next? Well, you have to get in line until a maintenance employee can arrive at your apartment.

Then, after several hours, a maintenance employee arrives and removes the water. Thereafter, you notice that all of your floor tiles are horribly damaged. Then, as time goes by, you might notice that your apartment might have a nasty odor. So, you call Maintenance again and get some appointment dates. Then, you might get annoyed when you realize that your appointment dates will occur in a few months. So, now your floors are messed up, your apartment smells, and you might have to wait a few months to have work done.

Typical? Yes. Riverbay is spending millions of dollars during the convector cooling months just to deal with these leaks. For instance, labor and materials are very expensive. On the other hand, you might have to miss work to deal with those appointments. Next, you might have to replace your rugs, some of your furniture, and other items. Cheap? No. You’ll be furious when you see how much some of these things cost at this point in time.

Some of our convectors are over 50 years old. So, in some cases, the convectors and the pipes might

not be in the best shape. Therefore, might there be leaks? Yes. Now, with that knowledge, can’t we just replace all of the convectors and all of the pipes? Well, it’s not that easy. The biggest problem is money. In fact, someone mentioned to me that a contractor reviewed our convectors a few years ago and estimated that we could change them for a price between $300 million - $500 million.

Outrageous? Maybe. But, look at all of the convectors that we have in our 15,372 apartments.

Then, throw in all of the plumbing work, the materials, lots of labor, etc. And, the price will be extremely high.

Some people have suggested that we bring in an engineer to review our convectors to see if something can be designed to stop the leaks. Good idea? Maybe.

However, as mentioned before, we have to take into consideration the overall age of our convectors.

A different suggestion is that Riverbay should consider issuing a credit to each apartment so that cooperators can purchase their own air conditioners. Flooded out apartments? Gone. Waiting over a month to get an appointment? Gone. Cancelled appointment without your knowledge? Gone. Millions of dollars wasted for labor? Gone. Millions of dollars wasted on new flooring and other items? Gone.

Also, lots of cooperators complain about the start date of the air conditioning season. “I’m overheated.

How come they can’t turn on the cool air sooner?”

Then, there are complaints that the cool air is insufficient at certain times. “Why do they keep turning down the air conditioning?”

However, do you think that our cooperators can make these complaints if they have their own air conditioner? No. Everyone can turn their own air conditioner on and off whenever they want. Good idea? Yes. However, the board and management would have to approve this matter because our occupancy agreement prohibits the use of air conditioners in our apartments.

Bottom line: Should we continue to let these old convectors leak huge amounts of water and damage

lots of apartments during the summer months? Can we afford to spend anywhere near $300 million to replace these old convectors? Again, some of our convectors have been in service for more than 50 years.

Also, do you think that additional problems can develop with these convectors even if we find a current solution for them? How much do you think that solution will cost for all of the convectors that we have here? Or, do you think that we should have a discussion with the community about issuing a credit to each apartment and letting everyone get their own air conditioner? Yes. Think, our cooperators can control the temperature in their apartment.

And, we won’t have to spend anywhere near $300 million to solve these problems.

Fireworks – Stay Away As the COVID pandemic was going crazy last year, can you believe that lots of people went out and bought fireworks? In fact, lots of stores all over the U.S. reported that they doubled and tripled their firework sales. Thereafter, a lot of catastrophes occurred.

For instance, a man set his house on fire by shooting fireworks into his window. Then, take a guess what happened to this man when some officers arrived at his house. That’s right, they locked him up—for arson.

Please call Public Safety at 718-671-3050 if you see anyone blasting off fireworks here.

Close I care about you and your family. So, please have a nice July 4th holiday. However, please do not play with fireworks. Also, please do not drink and drive.

Thank you.

Contact Information Please do not send a letter to me at this time.

However, you can send an email to me at: djohnson@riverbayboard.com.

Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me.

Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family.

Thank you.

NY State reaches 70% Threshold of Adults with at least One Vaccine Dose

By BRANDON ORTIZ

Four hundred and seventy-two days after the first COVID-19 related restrictions were put into effect, Governor Andrew Cuomo officially announced that he is lifting most of those same restrictions.

During his daily COVID-19 briefing in early June, Governor Cuomo told the media if New York State reached the 70% threshold of individuals 18 and older having at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, then he would lift many of the restrictions currently in place.

Just a couple of weeks following that announcement, the Governor fulfilled his promise to New Yorkers, and a majority of pre-pandemic life can now officially resume.

More specifically, state mandated guidelines are lifted for commercial settings such as retail, food service spaces, offices, gyms, fitness centers, amusement parks, family entertainment venues, hair salons, barber shops and personal care services.

Individuals should remember that businesses still retain the right to require masks in their spaces.

Additionally, unvaccinated individuals are still required to wear their mask in all settings and adhere to the current CDC guidance.

Vaccinated individuals, on the other hand, will be able to enjoy the newly announced freedoms in most commercial spaces and are not required to wear their face covering or socially distance.

Reaching the 70% vaccination milestone for New York is certainly momentous when considering that New York was once an epicenter for COVID-19.

New York is also the first state in the U.S. to reach the 70% milestone.

“COVID had been coming here for months and nobody knew it. We were ambushed by COVID. We had people dying from COVID before we knew COVID was here. Highest infection rate on the globe and we were alone and it was frightening,” Governor Cuomo said to reporters. “Where are we today?

We have the lowest COVID positivity rate in the United States of America.

We went, literally, from worst to first. What does 70 percent mean? It means that we can now return to life as we know it.”

Large-scale indoor venues, pre-k through 12 schools, all public transit, homeless shelters, correctional facilities, nursing homes, adult care facilities and all health care spaces will continue requiring face coverings and adherence to CDC guidance regardless of vaccination status.

Many state-run drive-through COVID-19 testing sites have closed following the Governor’s announcement, including the site in Co-op City located in the Bay Plaza Mall parking lot.

Overall, roughly 60% of all eligible individuals have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination in New York State, according to state data.

New York City is only slightly behind the state average with 67% of individuals 18 and older having received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the latest city numbers. Manhattan leads all boroughs with 76% of adults having received one dose of the vaccine.

Locally, the Bronx has the lowest percentage of individuals 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose when compared to the other four boroughs, according to city data. Fifty-nine percent (59%) of the adult population has received at least one dose of the vaccine. Additionally, just 47% of all eligible individuals in the Bronx have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine.

Citywide efforts to encourage more eligible 12-17 year olds to receive their vaccination has proven to be challenging as just 11% of that demographic have gotten at least one vaccination dose, according to the city vaccine tracker. On Friday, the city announced that anyone 12 and older can now receive the vaccine in their home, and they can also request the vaccine of their choice when making their home appointment. For information, and to sign up for in-home vaccination,visit the NYC Department of Health website at https://www1.nyc. gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-vaccines.page.

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Resolutions

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Second Reading - Resolution #21-23 SUBMITTED BY: Sonia Feliciano SECONDED BY: Kevin Lambright and Francine Reva Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 29, 2021 WHEREAS, the Procurement Department sent out seventeen (17) requests for proposals for Bid #3606, Applicant Screening; and WHEREAS, we received four (4) proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Sales Department presently collects in advance from each applicant a total of $278.33 ($42.41 for credit check, $151.00 for criminal investigation and $84.92 for home visit) which is the same amount paid to the vendor; therefore, the fees paid for the services herein result in no cost to Riverbay Corporation; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager has recommended Landlord Guard, Inc. be awarded the contract (Recommendation attached) 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 contract 3606 with Landlord Guard Inc. at no cost to Riverbay Corporation over a two (2) year period be approved as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders, Watson NO: Peterson ABSENT: Rosario PASSED

Second Reading - Resolution #21-26 SUBMITTED BY: Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Kevin Lambright & Claudia Sampson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 29, 2021 WHEREAS, there is a need to restore townhouse façades and address other water penetration issues; and WHEREAS, nineteen (19) companies were solicited and proposals have been received from nine (9) qualified companies; and WHEREAS, construction management and the project architect, Architectural Preservation Studio (APS), reviewed the proposals and recommends Skyline Restoration, Inc. for a total of $4,960,160.20 plus tax if applicable with a fifteen percent contingency ($744,024.03) (see attached May 19, 2021 Project Manager memo and May 24, 2021 APS memo); 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 Contract #3580 with Skyline Restoration, Inc. for a total contract price of 4,960,160.20 20 plus tax if applicable with a fifteen percent contingency ($744,024.03) 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: Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders, Watson NO: Cylich, Leslie ABSENT: Rosario PASSED

Laundry Carts

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The laundry carts in the Riverbay laundry facilities in the basement of your buildings are provided for the convenience of all shareholders. These carts should not be removed from the laundry room.

Shareholders who are identified removing the carts from the laundry rooms will be assessed a $125 community fine for abuse of the premises.

Thank you for your cooperation.

—Riverbay Management

Lease Resolution #21-29 SUBMITTED BY: Cheryl Jenkins & Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Andrea Leslie BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: June 29, 2021 WHEREAS, on March 1, 2015, Soon Hee Yi had requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for premises at 2045 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York; and WHEREAS, Soon Hee Yi has requested a Consent to Assignment pursuant to the terms of the lease, to assign the lease to Yasser Jahafi; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2045 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and to Yasser Jahafi, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended

by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders, Watson ABSENT: Rosario PASSED

DID YOU KNOW... There is a Lost and Found located in the Bartow Community Center Public Safety office. Please check there if you have recently lost keys, glasses, or other items.

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Co-op City Times / July 3, 2021 Director’s Viewpoint –

Leslie Peterson

Stay informed – Unit upgrades, building safety, budget review and NCO’s Happy 4th of July to all. While we will miss the usual display of fireworks, it is a temporary setback. As our community continues to return to “normal” so will the fireworks, perhaps for another celebration. In any case, stay tuned, stay safe and enjoy.

Unit Upgrades: One of the items that I hope will come to fruition is the ability to upgrade items in our units at a reduced price. This will help eliminate some of the restoration time when selling as well as save shareholders money in the process. I have seen many changes made in units. In some cases, the changes have been made out of necessity such as closet doors. Outside companies are charging exorbitant prices. From the upgrades I have seen, I think it will be appreciated. To be continued.

Repairs: Of great concern to many shareholders and must be addressed is the maintenance and restoration repair process. It can no longer be discussed among neighbors and mentioned periodically at open meetings but must be resolved. We can and must do better to maintain the quality of life we deserve. The discussion has begun, the action must be forthcoming. There are things we can do better, but that comes with all of us being involved and letting your CSO’s know when issues or delays arise.

Florida: In the past week, we have heard of the tragic incident that happened in Florida with the partial collapse of a building. If you listened, you heard that certain cities do not have the comprehensive inspection process we have in NYC. Stated below is a brief overview of how and why measures have been taken over the years to protect pedestrians and those who live in buildings with balconies. Condolences to the families of this tragic event.

Facade Inspection Safety Program (aka Local Law 11): Unfortunately, sometimes it takes a tragic circumstance to happen before we become pro-active. Many have inquired about the fencing and sidewalk shedding around the complex. Let’s review!

Rivers Run Community Garden Fresh herbs are bursting with fragrance and flavor so stop by for a tour and some deliciousness.

We will be open during the Fourth of July weekend. If you are looking for a safe place to get your outdoor exercise, please come on over. There is always plenty to do and new friends to meet.

Rivers Run Community Garden is a place where we grow fruits, vegetables, knowledge and friendships. The garden is a movement towards improved mental and physical health for all who come. We provide workshops on nutrition, meditation, edible and medicinal wilds identification, planting, building and crafting so please use this column to check on upcoming events. The garden is an outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares and residents of different abilities. We are a place of beauty and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us.

Upcoming Events at the Garden: Saturday, July 17 – Membership meeting, 1 p.m.

Saturday, July 31 – Bomba by the River, 2 p.m.

Beginning May 1, Rivers Run is open: Tuesdays & Thursdays – 4 p.m. to dusk Wednesdays & Fridays – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturdays & Sundays – 12 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds. Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome. Please mail your dues to Gail Sharbaan, 100 Casals Pl #32K, Bronx, NY 10475.

If you would like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com, or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801.

Please continue to stay safe.

––Gail Sharbaan

After a tragic incident that resulted in loss of life in 1979, then-Mayor Ed Koch signed Local Law 10 of 1980 into law on February 21, 1980. This law required that a licensed engineer or registered architect oversee the inspection of the facade of every building greater than 6 stories in the 5 boroughs, and initially, engineers and architects were only required to inspect street facing facades greater than 6 stories. The inspections would occur once every 5 years and a report would be filed with the Department of Buildings. Since that time, several other incidents occurred in 1982, three (3) in 1997 and later a balcony incident. This prompted necessary changes to the law. Due to these falling masonry incidents, Local Law 10 was deleted from the building code, and, Local Law 11 was signed into law

by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani on March 13, 1998. In May 2013, a renewed focus on balcony and railing inspections was introduced. Local Law 11 has since been replaced by the Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP).

Unfortunately, there are thousands of buildings in numerous major metropolitan areas across the United States that do not currently require facade inspections, which could lead to avoidable injuries or fatalities. Due to the massive number of buildings in New York City, we have inspection cycles and these cycles are broken down into three sub-cycles to stagger the workload. The last digit of your block number determines what sub cycle you are in – A, B or C., and when filings are due. For information purposes, Buildings 1-25 and all townhouses except Earhart are Block 5141, Lot 120, and Buildings 2635 and Earhart are Block 5135, Lot 51. With the ever changing mandates, our management company is both trying to stay ahead of the deadlines and save us money as the requirements become more and more stringent. For our purposes, the more thorough the inspection and upkeep over the years, the less costly and more safe for us going forward.

HCR Budget Review: Once a budget resolution is passed, it is sent to HCR for review. When the review is completed, they establish a 30-day comment period for the shareholders and hold a meeting (they host) to also hear comments before a final determination order is rendered. This is how it has been done in the past but I cannot say with certainty how it will be done going forward. It is important to stay informed by reading your Co-op City Times and reading special information that must be provided by management during that process.

NCO: Do you know what that stands for? The NYPD has initiated the Neighborhood Coordinating Officer program. The 45th Precinct has assigned two officers to Co-op City. At a recent meeting with the chief of the 45th Precinct along with Community Affairs, we collectively discussed ways to get the information of their existence to more shareholders.

In the recent past, I have referred problematic situations to them. Per the shareholders involved, they stated the officers were very responsive. The next time you see information about a Build A Block meeting, attend and meet our local NCO’s. They are personable and helpful. Our discussion also included Co-op City coverage and you will hear more about that from the officers. The chief is aware of incidents taking place in our community and is addressing the situation. Let’s all make sure to stay involved.

One of the biggest proposals that we as a community will have to stay on top of is the suggested $100 million proposition for Co-op City Capital projects.

If they ever get it through the federal government, a major question will be headed our way.

“When you have decided what you believe, what you feel must be done, have the courage to stand alone and be counted.” –Eleanor Roosevelt I am pleased to be of service to the community.

I can be reached by e-mail at lpeterson@riverbayboard.com or by telephone at 718-320-1370.

Building 11 Civic Association

Greetings, my fellow shareholders.

What a wonderful day we had last Saturday at our Section 2 pop-up picnic. We would like to thank everyone for coming out. The kids, as well as the adults, really enjoyed themselves. One of our shareholders from Building 11A won first prize for her table that was elegantly and beautifully decorated.

We hope that she and her family enjoys the basket of goodies that she received.

We would like to thank everyone who made their 2021 annual building association contribution and those who wanted to but could not give when we were sitting in the lobbies. We have placed envelopes under your doors. Please follow the instructions on the envelope.

Congratulations to our newly and reelected Riverbay Board directors. We, as shareholders, look forward to working with you in continuing to make our community a marvelous place to live.

The community’s next free shredding event will be happening next Saturday, July 10, from 9:30 a.m. to noon on the Section 5 Greenway near 120 Erskine Place. You can bring three 13 gallon bags of paper items only, meaning no binders or clips.

If you are a young lady between the age of 12 and 18 with an interest in community service opportunities to enhance your life skills and leadership talents, we encourage you to join the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Co-op City Section. Please email ncnwcoopcityyouth@gmail.com for more information.

Shareholders, stay connected and informed by registering for the Riverbay Phone Tree updates.

You can download the Phone Tree update form from the Riverbay website or by contacting me directly. I would also encourage you, especially our seniors and those with disability issues, to sign up for the “R U OK” emergency assistance program.

You can do this by calling 718-320-3300, ext. 3342.

Remember, this is our home. We are not tenants,

we are shareholders. Let us keep our community safe and clean. If you see or hear something, call our Public Safety dept. at 718-671-3050 or 911.

Dispose of your masks and other waste materials in the garbage receptacles throughout the community. Boxes should not be left curbside near the garbage receptacles, but taken down to the ash cart area in the basement of Building A. Congratulations to our 2021 graduates. Welcome, to our new shareholders. Congratulations to all of you who are celebrating a special occasion.

Speedy recovery to our sick and heartfelt condolences to those who have experienced a loss.

We look forward to seeing and hearing you at our September building association meeting, which will be announced at a later time.

Participate in your building association and community events like Summer Fun Day, free shredding, pop-up food distribution and so much more.

“Team work makes the dream work” as said by John Maxwell, an American clergyman.

Have a safe, healthy and enjoyable summer.

––Deborah D. Henry

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Co-op City Times / July 3, 2021

Riverbay Corporation By-Laws

(Updated printing includes 1993, 1998, 2012 & 2018 Amendments) Organized Pursuant to the Limited-Profit Housing Companies Law Article I: Declaration of Purposes Section 1. Organization This Corporation is organized under and pursuant to the Limited-Profit Housing Companies Law of the State of New York and with the approval of the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal of the State of New York. The object of the Corporation is to construct and operate adequate, safe and sanitary housing accommodations in accordance with cooperative principles, subject to the provisions and limitations of the Limited-Profit Housing Companies Law and the Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal.

Article II: Shareholders Meeting Section 1. Annual Meeting The annual meeting of shareholders of the Corporation, for the election of Directors and for such other business as may properly come before such meeting, shall be held in the Borough of the Bronx, City of New York, at such time and place as may be designated by the Board of Directors, in the month of May on a date to be set by the Board of Directors.

Section 2. Special Meetings Special meetings of the shareholders for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the President. Any officers of the Corporation may call a special Meeting of Shareholders which is requested by a majority of the Directors or 25% of the shareholders. In addition, the President and Secretary or any Assistant Secretary, shall cause notice of a special meeting to be sent within ten days after receipt of a request for a special meeting from a majority of the Board of Directors or 25% of the shareholders. Such request shall be in writing and shall specify the purpose or purposes of the meeting.

Section 3. Notice of Meetings (a) Notice of any meeting of shareholders, whether annual or special, shall be in writing and signed by the President and the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary. Such notice shall state the time when and the place where the meeting is to be held, the purpose of the meeting, and the Secretary shall cause a copy thereof to be delivered personally or mailed to each shareholder of record of the Corporation entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten (10) days nor more than forty (40) days before the meeting. If mailed, it shall be directed in a sealed envelope to each shareholder at his or her address as it appears in the records of the Corporation, unless he or she shall have filed with the Secretary of the Corporation a written request that notices intended for him or her be mailed to some other address, in which case it shall be mailed to the address designated in such request. Personal delivery of a notice of meeting may be accomplished by publication of such notice in the Co-op City Times (or successor official newspaper of the Corporation) if such notice is printed prominently and conspicuously and the newspaper is delivered to each apartment in Co-op City. (b) The attendance of any shareholder at a meeting without protesting prior to the conclusion of the meeting the lack of notice of such meeting, shall constitute a waiver of notice by him. (c) The Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal or his duly authorized representative shall be notified in writing of and shall have the right to attend all meetings of the shareholders of the Corporation.

Section 4. Quorum (a) Attendance by one-third of the shareholders entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum, and if a quorum shall not attend, the Secretary shall notify the shareholders of the time and place of an adjourned meeting which shall be held within 20 days from the date of the meeting at which a quorum did not attend, by sending a notice as required by Section 3 of this Article II. At such adjourned meeting at which a quorum shall be present or represented, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally notified. (b) Voting on business transacted as part of a shareholders’ meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 5 of this Article II shall constitute attendance at such meeting.

Section 5. Voting (a) At all meetings of shareholders, all questions which are not specifically regulated by statute or by these By-laws shall be determined by a vote of a majority of shareholders present and voting at the meeting, except that voting for directors shall be plurality of those voting. All voting by shareholders for the election of directors, amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation or these By-laws, or on questions where more than a majority vote is required by law or on questions determined by the Board of Directors in their discretion to be important issues shall be by voting machine or printed ballots. All voting on other matters shall be viva voce. Each shareholder shall be entitled to one vote on all matters on which shareholders may be entitled to vote, regardless of the number of shares of stock held by such shareholder. For all purposes of these By-laws, there shall be only one shareholder recognized per apartment.

(b) All voting at shareholders’ meetings shall be organized, supervised and conducted by the Board of Directors or by an election committee appointed by the President and approved by the Board of Directors. Included in the duties of the election committee (or of the Board of Directors if no election committee has been appointed) shall be the supervision of election campaigns, the preparation, printing and distribution of the ballots and notices; the post of notice; and the supervision of orderly voting. No candidate for election or reelection shall serve on the election committee. The Board of Directors may, by resolution, adopt regulations governing election campaigns and voting in order to assure fairness with respect thereto.

Section 6. Order of Business At all meetings of the shareholders, the following order of business shall be observed so far as consistent with the purpose of the meeting: 1. Proof of notice of meeting.

2. Minutes of prior meeting.

3. Reports of President, Treasurer, Secretary and Executive Manager.

4. Reports of committees, if any.

5. Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

After all of the business of the meeting has been transacted other than the election of Directors or any other business which requires a vote of the shareholders by paper ballot or voting machine, the meeting shall be laid over and continued for a period of not more than eight days for the sole purpose of conducting, counting and reporting such vote.

Article III: Directors Section 1. Duties and Powers The Board of Directors shall have entire charge of the property, interests, business and transactions of the Corporation, and may adopt such rules, regulations and resolutions for the conduct of its meetings and management of the Corporation as it may deem proper, not inconsistent with law or these Bylaws. The Board of Directors may delegate to the officers of the Corporation such powers and authority and assign to them such duties as the Board may deem necessary, proper or appropriate to the effective prosecution of the Corporation’s business not inconsistent with law or these By-laws.

Section 2. Number and Qualifications (a) The number of Directors elected by the shareholders shall be fifteen.

One additional Director may be designated by the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal of the State of New York. All Directors elected by the shareholders must be resident shareholders. Only one resident of any one apartment may serve as a Director at any time. No person shall serve as a Director unless he or she is fully current as to carrying charges and is not otherwise indebted to the Corporation. If a Director is two months plus ten day in arrears on carrying charges or other indebtedness to the Corporation, the Board of Directors shall suspend such Director from the Board until the arrearages are fully paid. During such suspension period, the suspended Director shall lose all rights and privileges granted to members of the Board of Directors. If the suspension period shall continue for a period of four months, the Director’s position shall be deemed vacant. For purposes of this paragraph, a cooperator who is current on an arrearage program agreement shall be considered current on charges to the Corporation if such cooperator is not otherwise indebted to the Corporation. (b) Commencing with the 1993 election, no member of the Board elected in 1993 and thereafter shall serve as member of the Board of Directors while at the same time holding a party position, or government office, the election to which is governed by New York State Election Law. (c) One-third of the Board of Directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of shareholders each year, to serve three year terms. (d) The Directors elected in 1977 were divided into three classes. The first five candidates receiving the highest number of votes were deemed Directors of the first class and elected for a term of three years. The next five candidates receiving the highest number of votes were deemed Directors of the second class and elected for a term of two years. The next five candidates receiving the highest number of votes were deemed Directors of the third class and elected for a term of one year. At the expiration of their respective terms, their successors shall be elected for terms of three years. (e) At each election, the five eligible candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected to full three-year terms. If at such election there are unexpired terms resulting from vacancies as provided in Section 4 of this Article III, the eligible candidate receiving the sixth highest number of votes shall be elected to fill the longest unexpired term, the eligible candidate receiving the seventh highest number of votes shall be elected to fill the next longest unexpired term, and so forth.

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(f) No director elected to the Board in or after the 2019 election may serve more than three consecutive terms.

Section 3. Removal of Directors (a) Responsibility to the Public. Members of the Board of Directors bear a high public responsibility since they have elected to operate under a state-aided program and to effectuate public policy by encouraging the building and operating of housing projects for families of moderate income. (b) Responsibility to Cooperators. Members of the Board of Directors have an obligation to cooperators of their projects. Cooperators will seek and demand the most economical operation of the development in order to obtain the lowest possible carrying charge. The Board must meet this demand without endangering the long-term interest of the project, minimizing its essential services or impairing proper maintenance. (c) Disclosure of Information. Members of the Board of Directors have access to a considerable amount of information. Such information should be held in the strictest of confidence and should not be disclosed to any person except insofar as it has a direct bearing on the business of the Corporation, and except to persons duly authorized to receive such information. (d) Conflict of Interest. Members of the Board of Directors shall make every effort to avoid contracts or other transactions for material or services which may involve a possible conflict of interest. Prior disclosure must be made to the Division of Housing and Community Renewal and to the Board of Directors by any board member who has a direct or indirect interest in a business which proposes to participate at any stage or transaction which may lead to the providing of materials or services to the Corporation. (e) Each board member must recognize that his or her authority is limited to the oversight of the well-being of the cooperative as a whole. (f) Each board member shall preform his or her duties, including his or her duties as a member of any committee of the Board of Directors upon which he or she may serve, in good faith and with the degree of care which an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would exercise under similar circumstances. (g) Each board member must recognize that, except when the Board of Directors is acting in its formal capacity, no board member may exercise rights that are any greater than any other shareholder within the cooperative, unless those rights have been specifically delegated to the individual board member by the Board of Directors as a whole. (h) Each board member must recognize his or her individual responsibility and collective responsibility of the Board of Directors as a whole to assure the continued confidentiality of matters presented to the Board. (i) Each board member must recognize and carry out his or her statutory duties of loyalty and care to the Corporation and to the cooperators it serves and that such duties are utmost and paramount and supersedes any conflicting individual opportunity. (j) Acts of malfeasance by members of the Board of Directors shall mean wrongful conduct that affects, interrupts or interferes with the performance of official duties or adversely affects the Corporation. (k) Any director may be removed from the Board of Directors for cause by affirmative vote of the Board of Directors pursuant to Section 7 of this article.

Such action may be taken at any regular meeting or any special meeting at which due notice of the proposed removal shall have been duly given to the directors together with or as part of the notice of meeting. (l) No director shall be removed from office unless a written notice of his intended removal is sent to him by certified mail, return receipt requested. Said notice must be signed by an officer of the corporation; clearly set forth the grounds for removal; notify the director of the date, time and place for the meeting at which his removal will be voted upon; notify the director of his right to appear before the Board of Directors and offer testimony on his behalf and in mitigation of his actions; clearly notify the director that if the Board votes against him he may be removed from office. The notice must be mailed to the director’s home of record, as set forth in the Corporation’s books and records, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting at which his removal is to be considered. (m) The removal of a Director for cause by the Board of Directors may be initiated at an Executive Session of a regular meeting of the Board of Directors by motion made at the meeting. The director moving for removal shall provide information to the Board for review, upon which the Board shall make a determination, by a majority vote, of whether to formally request the accused Board member to respond to the allegations that he/she has violated his/her fiduciary and/or administrative duties to the Corporation. If members of the Board of Directors determine that there is sufficient evidence to formally request the affected Board member to respond to the charges, the Board shall schedule a subsequent Board meeting in Executive Session to be held not more than ten (10) business days following the initial board meeting to discuss the issue of removal. The affected board member shall be given the required written notice of the upcoming meeting to discuss removal, and at such meeting be given full and fair opportunity to be heard on the issue before the Board of Directors.

The affected Board member shall have the right at his/her option to have the meeting held in public. If the Board votes to proceed with formal action against the Board member, such meeting shall be held in public and the affected board

member shall have the right to challenge the evidence. (n) The Board of Directors, by majority vote, shall declare vacant the office of a director when he is found to be of unsound mind by a court of competent jurisdiction; when he is convicted of a felony; when he is convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; or within 30 days after notice of election, if he does not accept the office either in writing or by attending a meeting of the Board of Directors and fulfill such other requirements of qualification as the By-laws may specify and as shall from time to time be duly established by the Board of Directors. (o) The Board of Directors, by majority vote, may declare vacant the office of a director when he has been absent from three (3) consecutive, regularly scheduled, meetings of the Board of Directors, or when he has been absent from four (4) out of five (5) consecutive, regularly scheduled, meetings of the Board of Directors; which meetings shall have been scheduled over a period of at least sixty (60) days, and such absences have not been duly excused. (p) The Board of Directors, acting through the President, must, upon receipt of knowledge, declare vacant the office of a director when he is found to no longer be a resident of Co-op City. For the purposes of this section, a director is no longer a resident when any one or more of the following events shall occur: (1) he surrenders his occupancy agreement/proprietary lease; (2) he surrenders his stock certificate; (3) he sells his stock certificate; (4) his primary residence is no longer Co-op City; (5) he has vacated his unit at Co-op City; (6) he has submitted a set of move-out documents to the Sales department; (7) the occurrence of any other event that would clearly demonstrate that he is no longer a resident at Co-op City.

Section 4. Vacancies (a) Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors by reason of death, resignation, removal or otherwise of any Director elected by the shareholders shall be filled until the next annual meeting by the person who received the highest number of votes in the immediately preceding election of directors but who was not elected to a director’s position. At the next annual meeting of shareholders, successors shall be elected for the unexpired term created by any vacancy as provided herein. (b) Any such vacancy of the Director designated by the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal of the State of New York shall be filled by the Commissioner’s designation.

Section 5. Meetings Meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at any time upon call of the President or any two members of the Board. Such meetings shall be held at the office of the Corporation except as otherwise determined and fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors.

Section 6. Notice of Meetings and Waiver of Notice Notice of each meeting, stating the time, place and objects thereof shall be given by mailing a copy of such notice addressed to each Director at his last known post office address at least forty-eight hours before such meeting, or by personal delivery of or telegram of such notice at least twenty-four hours before such meeting. Notice may be waived in writing by any Director. The presence of any Director at a meeting without protesting prior to the conclusion of the meeting the lack of notice of such meeting, shall constitute a waiver of notice by him. Any meeting at which every Director is present, or of which those Directors who are absent have waived notice, may be validly held without notice.

The Commissioner of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of the State of New York or his duly authorized deputy shall be notified in writing of and shall have the right to attend all meetings of the Board of Directors, but notice to the Director designated by the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal shall constitute notice to the Commissioner.

Section 7. Quorum A Majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum and a majority of the members in attendance at any meeting of the Board shall, in the presence of a quorum, decide its action; a minority of the Board present at any meeting may, in the absence of a quorum, adjourn to a later date but may not transact any other business.

Section 8. Committees The Board of Directors may, by resolution, from time to time appoint such committees as it deems desirable, with each committee to have such duties as may be specified in the resolution establishing such committees. Such duties may be amended or abolished by the Board of Directors at any time. At least one member of the Board of Directors shall be appointed to each committee.

The Chairman of each committee shall be appointed by the President with the consent of the Board of Directors, in consultation with the Committee on Committees. The Board of Directors may also appoint from time to time such ad hoc committees as it deems necessary. Such ad hoc committees shall be limited as to membership and purpose as determined by the Board of Directors. Committees shall serve at the pleasure of the Board and their functions and existence shall be subject to any and all rules, regulations and resolutions adopted at any time by the Board of Directors. Any committee to which powers or authority of the Board of Directors are delegated shall be created only by resolution adopted (Continued on page 17)

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Velocity Track Club

Blessing on blessings! On Friday, June 25, to Sunday, June 27, Velocity Track Club competed in the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Region 1 Championship & Junior Olympics qualifier at Lincoln Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. The best AAU Track & Field Region 1 athletes from throughout New York and New Jersey were in attendance. The competition was fierce and only the top six athletes in their event can advance to the Junior Olympics in Texas. Medals were only awarded to the top three athletes in their event.

Velocity Track Club at the AAU Region 1 Championship.

Our children showed why VTC is one of the top teams in the northeast area! After three long days of competing, we were blessed with 40 medals (17 gold, 9 silver and 14 bronze)! Plus, a majority of the team punched their ticket to the AAU Junior Olympics. Outstanding!

If this was a basketball game, the coach would give the game ball to an athlete who was the MVP of the game. However, we had many MVPs. But, if it was a basketball game, the game ball would go to 13-year-old Steven Monegro. He is AAU Region 1 Champion in three events, 100, 200 and 400 me-

ters. Other AAU Region 1 Champions are: Shyenne (80-meter hurdles and long jump), Adonijah and Candice in 3000-meter race walk, Julian (2000-meter steeplechase and silver in discus), Bryce in the 200 meters and silver in the long jump and 100 meters, Cameron in the 100 meters and bronze in the 200 meters, Savanna B. in the shot put, Dakota (high jump), Olyvia (high jump and bronze in the long jump) and Saniah C., Royana, Talia and Kenese in the 4x400-meter relay (Kenese also won bronze in the 1500 meter).

Other medalists: Drea (bronze in the turbo javelin and shot put), Brianna (silver in the long jump), Hannah (bronze in the 200 meter), Pierce (silver in the 1500 meters and bronze in the 800 meter), Zuriel (bronze in the 200 and 400 meters), Chase (silver in the 400 meter and bronze in the 100 meter).

Lyon (bronze in the 100 meter), Romel (silver in the 400 and 1500 meters and bronze in the 800 meter), Xoan (bronze in the 400 and 800 meters), Saagi (silver in the long jump and bronze in the triple jump).

Great job, VTC! Our next meet is on Saturday, July 3, at the NHAGTC Youth Series #2 at Bowen Field on 218 Crescent Street in New Haven, CT. Come out to see your future Olympians!

Velocity Track Club New York is a 501c3 notfor profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go towards helping our children. Support our youth so they can continue to do great things! For additional information, please go to our website,Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins, at 914-441-6196 or email WATCLT@AOL. COM. Thank you.

––Coach Winston Dinkins

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Building 8 Association Welcome, new neighbors! Hoping you join us at our next building association meeting this year.

Quality of Life: We still have the problem of shareholders or their visitors throwing things out of windows. Also, shareholders are not picking up after their dogs. These hardships are unacceptable!

Empathy: We have lost many neighbors in the building due to COVID-19 or other fatal illnesses.

Our deepest condolences to their families.

At the NYPD/Riverbay Corporation Father’s Day event held in Co-op City in mid-June, the Carpenter Contractor Alliance of Metropolitan New York promoted their internship and jobs program for individuals with a high school diploma or GED. Individuals with criminal records were not turned away as long as they had a high school diploma or GED. The union also donated food and refreshments for the event. Affinity provided free haircuts for children and adults

Enjoy your summer! Be safe and join Building 8 members on Facebook to know what going on around and in the building.

––Azalea McDavid

STAY COOL AND HYDRATED!

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First GameOver/Riverbay Fund Basketball Clinic held June 26

Co-op City youth participated in GameOver and the Riverbay Fund’s Summer basketball league and clinics at the Section 4 basketball courts last Sat., June 26. This was the first clinic and try out for a 7-week tournament. Scrimmages will be held each week leading up to the tournament later this summer. If you are a hoop lover, be sure to register, come out and participate! The next clinic takes place from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. today, July 3.

Photos courtesy of GameOver

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Co-op City Times / July 3, 2021 Director’s Viewpoint –

Mary Pearson

It Still Ain’t Over ‘Til the Zaftig Lady Sings That above “it” stands for a ton of items this week.

The Elections. The elections are not over and that’s true in particular for the mayoral race. Despite Eric Adams’ preemptive victory speech, there’s no actual winner with 68.4% of the initial in-person votes going to the other dozen candidates. Not with Ranked Choice Voting on the scene.

“We know that this is going to be layers, this is the first early voting count – we know that. We know there’s going to be twos and threes and fours – we know that,” said Adams, and he is right about that. But this next part? Not so much – “But there’s something else we know. That New York City said, ‘Our first choice is Eric Adams’.”

Well, that’s true for 31.6% of New Yorkers as of Primary night, but once the 12 other contenders’ and losers’ twos turn into someone else’s ones, all percentages can go up or down. We still won’t know about the Absentee Ballot influence till this Tuesday, July 6, and we still won’t know the final final results till July 12ish (though we will have a pretty good idea who’s won by then). But as of today, July 3, all we still have is in-person numbers with a big bunch of in-person second choices smattered about.

So, once again, patience.

The Ramp. That’s another “it ain’t over” item.

We’ve got to keep on top of it, not for the convenience or inconvenience to any of our sections but to safeguard our underground infrastructure. We cannot afford unintentional consequences to cause any disturbance to our power and waterlines. PERIOD. Reject the Ramp, people, because it could be it or us!

There were many new or revisited good ideas in the last CCTimes issue. The cooperator’s suggestion of a traffic escape-hatch from the Mall and the Shopping Center is an appealing one, but I believe the Bay Plaza owners wanted no part of it. I loved the idea of getting the City to fix up Givans Park on Co-op City Boulevard across from Bldg. 2, and I, too, believe the time has come to codify Board election rules. Plus, I have a long wish-list of my own. Some I’ve harped on about for years and some just for a few months. Things like: Dreiser Needs Pfizer; Return our Poll Sites to our grounds; Revisit Express Bus 24/7, Senior Fair Fare (and finish putting the Section 5 BxM7 bus stop back where it belongs); The Monopole: Take It Down!; Stop Placard

Abuse; Design Garage 9; TWO Bartow Elevators, Please; and Honor the Bingo Hall, etc. 2019 MoU. And, one more.

The Metro-North Station. OMG, it’s coming! It’s not too late to submit your environmental two-cents, pro and con, to the MTA. Email your comments to PSAOutreach@mtacd.org. But you’ll have to do it immediately. The deadline is TODAY, July 3!

Regarding the Penn Station Access Metro-North station entrance location in Co-op City, I told the MTA that Co-op City is very enthusiastic about the coming Metro North stop. It will be a boon for many of our cooperators.

We do, however, fear the negative affect the planned station entrance placement will have on Erskine Place and the whole of Section 5. The area already deals with an enormous amount of traffic, especially on school day mornings.

What we request is two entrances to the planned station, both a front and rear entrance, instead of the current stated plan to locate the Co-op City Metro North Station “at street level along Erskine Place, with station access at De Reimer Avenue” The plan to place the sole station entrance at that location is a troublesome one. That sentiment was powerfully expressed by our Section 5 residents at the MTA meeting held here in Co-op City more than two years ago. The presenters, when informed of the inevitable traffic problem said, “We’ll just make Erskine a one-way street.”

Has the station placement decision been more thoughtfully re-examined since then?

The solution is a simple one, and one suggested by our Assemblyman Michael Benedetto many pre-Covid months ago. Install an additional station entrance on the southern side of the tracks, the side heading toward Connecticut, directly across the tracks from the planned entrance on Erskine Place at De Reimer Avenue.

A service vehicle road already exists at that location and is an ideal drop off and pick-up area. The service road is much more

accessible for your potential passengers coming from outside of Co-op City since it is reachable by heading west on Pelham Parkway from City Island/ Orchard Beach or from the Pelham Parkway east turnaround.

The station will surely be a benefit to our residents, and if situated properly – by being doubly accessible – will not become a gridlock disaster for Section 5, our immediate neighbors, the whole of Co-op City, and passengers from communities outside of Co-op City. Please save all-of-the-above from becoming embroiled in an inevitable Erskine Avenue traffic jam.

But you don’t have to be so wordy! A simple: “Don’t clog up Section 5, state planners! We need TWO station entrances.” Or, “Co-op City needs Metro-North station accessibility from both sides of the tracks.” Or whatever. But do do it.

Parents!! Boy, do you need a break. Have you heard of Summer Rising? It’s NYC’s free schoolbased summer program for any City child in grades K–8: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/ SummerRising.page And for the gazillionth time, please stay safe, please get vaccinated, please get your kids vaccinated. Even if this variant isn’t the “game over” variant, the next could be.

P.S. In case anyone is wondering if I got a demotion, I happily and voluntarily gave up the secretarial position on the Board after three years. That’s why you might have seen my viewpoint further back in the paper than normal. Thanks for turning all those pages to find me.

I can be reached by voice or text at 718-219-2211 or by email at mpearson@riverbayboard.com.

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by a majority of the entire Board, and shall consist of three or more members, all of whom are members of the Board of Directors.

Section 9. Audit Committee The Board of Directors shall establish an Audit Committee. The Audit Committee shall consist of at least three members of the Board of Directors, none of whom shall be officers of the Corporation. The Audit Committee shall, in conjunction with the independent certified public accounting firm designated by the Board of Directors, monitor the financial condition of the Corporation.

The Audit Committee shall report to the Board of Directors at least quarterly.

Section 10. Action by the Board or Committees (a) Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board or the committee consent in writing to the adoption of a resolution authorizing the action. The resolution and the written consents thereto by the members of the Board or committee shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board or committee. (b) Any one or more members of the Board or any committee thereof may participate in a meeting of such Board or committee by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment allowing all persons participating in the meeting to hear each other at the same time. Participation by such means shall constitute presence in person at a meeting.

Section 11. Reimbursement of Directors No Director shall be entitled to receive a salary, but Directors shall, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, be entitled to be reimbursed for expenses incurred on behalf of the Corporation and they may be reimbursed for lost salary from their regular place of employment, not to exceed a reasonable number of days per annum and in accordance with policies established by resolution of the Board of Directors.

Article IV Officers Section 1. Election The Board of Directors at its first meeting after the election of Directors in each year shall elect from its number a President. At such meeting, the Board of Directors shall also elect a Secretary, a Treasurer, one or more Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, one or more Assistant Treasurers and other such officers as in its discretion the needs of the Corporation may from time to time require.

Section 2. Term of Office All officers of the Corporation shall hold their respective office during the pleasure of the Board of Directors, and any vacancy occurring in any such office shall be filled by the Board of Directors.

A director may not serve in any of the following offices for a period longer than three (3) consecutive years: President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Third Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer. A director who has served in any of the above-referenced offices for a continuous period of three (3) years shall not be eligible to serve in that same office for a period of three (3) years.

Nothing in this article shall prohibit any otherwise qualified member of the Board of Directors from serving in another office, subject to the same limitations with respect to length of service.

Section 3. President The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall act as chairman at and call to order all meetings of the shareholders. Subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Directors, the President shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation and shall have responsibility and authority for the general management of the affairs of the Corporation and perform all the duties incidental to that office. The President shall issue quarterly Presidential reports each year.

Section 4. Vice President The Vice President, if there shall be one, or if there shall be more than one, the vice presidents in the order determined by the Board of Directors, shall, in the absence, disability or incapacity of the President, have the powers and perform the duties of the President, and shall have such other duties and powers as the Board of Directors may from time to time prescribe or, subject to the supervision of the Board of Directors, as the President may delegate.

Section 5. Secretary The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the Directors and shareholders; shall attend to the serving of notices of the meetings of the directors and shareholders; shall affix the seal of the Corporation to such certificates, documents and papers as may require it, except that from time to time the Board of Directors may direct such seal to be affixed by any other officer or officers; shall have charge of the stock certificate book and of such other books and papers as the Board of Directors may direct; shall attend to such correspondence as may be assigned to him, and shall perform all the other duties incidental to his office and those which the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

Section 6. Treasurer The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the Corporation and shall have the care and custody of all the funds and securities of the Corporation and shall deposit the same in the name of the Corporation in such bank or banks

as the Board of Directors may designate. He may be required by the Board of Directors to give such bond as it shall determine for the faithful performance of his duties. The Treasurer may at the same time hold the office of Assistant Secretary but no other office in the Corporation. The Treasurer shall issue quarterly treasurer’s reports each year.

Section 7. Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers The Assistant Secretary and the Assistant Treasurer, if there shall be any, or if there shall be more than one Assistant Treasurer, in the order determined by the Board of Directors shall, in the absence, disability or incapacity of the officer to whom they are an assistant, have the powers and perform the duties of such officer, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to them from time to time by the Board of Directors. Assistant Treasurers may be required by the Board of Directors to give such bonds as it shall determine for the faithful performance of their duties.

Section 8. General Manager For administrative purposes, there shall be a non-Director officer position in the Corporation known as the General Manager. Within specific limitations established by the President or the Board of Directors, he shall have charge of the day-to-day operations of the Corporation and such other specific duties as may be assigned to him by the President or the Board of Directors.

Section 9. Other Officers Other officers shall perform such duties and have such powers as may be assigned to them from time to time by the Board of Directors.

Article V Operation of the Project as a Cooperative Subject to the provisions of statute, the Corporation will operate the housing project known as Co-op City in the Borough of the Bronx, City and State of New York, as a cooperative and, in accordance therewith, may pay, or allow, as and when determined by the Board of Directors, with the approval of the Commissioner of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of the State of New York, after the payment obligations, expenses, taxes and assessments, or after making suitable provision therefore, a rebate of carrying charge payments made by him during the period in respect of which said rent rebate or rebates are allowed or paid. The monthly carrying charges paid by the tenant-cooperators shall be deemed to be payment on account of their annual carrying charge obligation, which shall be finally determined by the Board of Directors.

Article VI Signature of Instruments Checks, notes, drafts and orders for the payment of money and obligations of the corporation, and all contracts, mortgages, deeds and other instruments, except as otherwise in these By-Laws provided, shall be signed by the President or by such officer, officers, individual or individuals as the Board of Directors may from time to time otherwise designate.

Article VII Signature of Capital stock Section 1. Certificates Certificates of Stock shall be numbered and issued in consecutive order, shall be signed by the President or a Vice President and by the Secretary or Treasurer or and Assistant Secretary or an Assistant Treasurer, and sealed with the seal of the Corporation; and in appropriate books of record shall be entered the name of the person owning the shares represented by each certificate, the number of shares and the date of issue. All certificates exchanged and returned to the Corporation shall be marked “Cancelled,” with the date of cancellation by the President, a Vice President, the Secretary, the Treasurer, an Assistant Secretary or an Assistant Treasurer and shall be filed among the corporate records of the Corporation.

Shares represented by any certificate shall be transferrable only as an entirety on the books of the Corporation by the holder in person or by an attorney, upon surrender of the certificate for such shares.

Section 2. Restrictions on Transfers (a) No shareholder shall have the right or power to sell, alienate or otherwise dispose of any share or shares of the capital stock of the Corporation without first offering said share or shares of stock for sale to the Corporation or its designee for the aggregate sum which such shareholder paid for said stock. (b) Such offer shall be made in writing, signed by such shareholder, and sent by mail to the Corporation in a postpaid wrapper to the post office address of the Corporation, at its principal place of business, and such offer shall remain good for acceptance by the Corporation or a person designated by the Corporation for a period of ninety days from the date of mailing such notice. Such offer shall constitute the Corporation an agent for the sale of the shares of stock to the Corporation or to such person as may be designated by the Corporation. (c) If the Corporation, or person designated by it, within the said ninety day period shall indicate that it, or the person designated by it, desires to purchase said shares of stock and shall give notice thereto in writing to the retiring stockholder, the latter shall be bound, within thirty days thereafter, to transfer such shares and surrender his lease to the Corporation or the person designated by the Corporation, upon payment and receipt of the price herein provided. (d) In the event that the Corporation or the person designated by the Corporation shall not purchase said shares of capital stock of the Corporation within said ninety day period, then and in such event only, the retiring shareholder (Continued on next page)

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proposes to sell such shares as aforesaid.

In the event that the retiring shareholder does not sell his stock to any person within six months after his right to do so has accrued, then and in such event, he must again notify the Corporation of his intent to transfer his shares and he shall again be bound by the provisions of Paragraphs a, b, c and d of this Article VII, Section 2. (e) If in any case, the retiring shareholder, after becoming bound to sell, convey or transfer his shares to the Corporation or such other person as may be designated by the Corporation, defaults in transferring said shares, the Corporation or such other person as designated by the Corporation shall hold, after notice to and approval by the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal, the purchase money in trust for the retiring shareholder, or his executioners, administrators or assigns and shall substitute the name of the purchaser upon the books of the Corporation in place of the name of the retiring shareholder. After the name of the purchaser has been entered on the books of the Corporation in the exercise of the aforesaid powers, the validity of the proceedings shall not be questioned by any person and the Corporation or such other persons as may be designated by the Corporation shall be deemed and taken to be the owner of such shares. (f) In the event that any shareholder shall have defaulted in the payment of any obligation arising under his lease with the Corporation or shall, apart from said lease, become indebted to the Corporation, or in the event of the termination of the lease or the recovery of possession of the apartment by the lessor under any of the provisions of the lease, or in the event of violation by the shareholder of any provisions in Article VII, Section 3 of these By-laws, the shareholder shall forthwith surrender to the Corporation the certificate representing the shares of capital stock of the Corporation owned by the shareholder and upon the failure or refusal of the shareholder to surrender such shares of stock, the same shall be, after notice to and approval by the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal, automatically cancelled and rendered null and void and the Corporation may issue a new certificate or certificates in their place and stead and such new certificate or certificates shall represent the same shares as were represented by the original certificate or certificates. The stock represented by the certificate or certificates so surrendered or by such new certificate or certificates may be sold by the Corporation at public or private sale, without notice, and the proceeds applied toward all indebtedness of the shareholder, and the Corporation shall remit any balance after payment of the expenses of sale to the shareholder, who shall remain liable for any deficiency. (g) Shareholders shall have the right and power to pledge or otherwise encumber any share or shares of the Corporation which may have been issued to them for the purpose of obtaining purchase money financing for the purchase of said shares or to borrow against their equity for any purpose permitted under both the Internal Revenue Code and Sec. 31(b) of the Private Housing Finance Law. The holder of a security interest in such shares shall not be entitled to have the shares transferred of record on the books of the Corporation nor to vote such shares. (h) The provisions of this Article VII shall be binding upon any executor, administrator or other legal representative and successors and assigns of every shareholder. Any person, other than a surviving spouse, parent or adult child, acquiring through will or descent, or by conveyance to take effect at death, any share or shares of the capital stock of the Corporation shall be bound to offer the same for sale and transfer to the Corporation upon the terms hereinabove set forth in this Article VII, Section 2 of the By-Laws. (i) The certificates of stock shall bear a legend to the effect that the right to pledge, encumber, sell, alienate or otherwise dispose of the share or shares represented by such certificate is restricted in this Article VII, Section 2.

Section 3. Record Ownership Conclusive The Corporation shall be entitled to treat the holder of record of any share or shares of capital stock of the Corporation as the holder in fact thereof, and shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share on the part of any other person whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as expressly provided by the laws of the State of New York.

Section 4. Lien of the Corporation The Corporation shall have a lien upon the shares of stock of any shareholder and upon all monies due and owing by the Corporation to any shareholder for any debts owed to the Corporation by such shareholder. The Board of Directors may refuse to approve a transfer of any shares upon which the Corporation has such a lien.

Section 5. Definitions As used in this Article, the words “stock,” “shares of stock” and “certificates of stock” shall include any interest in the Corporation, and the word “shareholders” shall include the owner or holder of any such interest.

Section 6. Prohibition Against Reinvestment Request or Equity Overcall The Board of Directors may not adopt any resolution which directly or indirectly requires a shareholder of the Corporation to make any reinvestment or otherwise contribute any additional amount to the equity contribution already made by such shareholder, and this prohibition shall apply whether such arrangement is considered as a reinvestment, an equity overcall or otherwise.

Article VIII Amendments These By-laws may be amended, repealed or altered, in whole or in part: a) by vote of a majority of the shareholders of the Corporation at any duly called annual or special meeting of the shareholders, provided the proposed amendment is set forth in the notice of the meeting, or b) by vote of two-thirds of the entire Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors shall not alter or repeal any By-laws adopted by the stockholders of the Corporation, but may adopt additional By-laws, in harmony therewith which may be amended or altered by the stockholders at the next annual meeting or at a special meeting of the stockholders called for this purpose.

Any and all amendments or changes of these By-laws shall not take effect until approval thereof by the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal.

Article IX Seal The seal of the Corporation shall be circular in form and shall bear the name of the Corporation, the words “Corporate Seal,” the year of the incorporation and the words “New York.”

ARTICLE X SPECIAL HUD PROVISIONS. Section 1. (a) The provisions of this Article X shall apply only for so long as the Corporation is subject to a mortgage loan which is insured, guaranteed or held by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), its successors or assigns. (b) So long as HUD or HUD’s successors or assigns is the insurer, guarantor or holder of any mortgage loan with the Corporation, the Corporation’s ByLaws and organizational documents may not be amended without HUD’s prior written approval in any manner which would be in conflict with, affect, or impede the enforceability of any HUD-insured or guaranteed Note (the “Note”), Security Instrument, or Regulatory Agreement (the “HUD Loan Documents”).

Section 2. (a) So long as HUD or HUD’s successors or assigns is the insurer, guarantor or holder of any mortgage loan with the Corporation, none of the following will have any force or effect without the prior written consent of HUD: (i) Any amendment that modifies the term of the Corporation; (ii) Any amendment that activates the requirement that a HUD previous participation certification (as set forth in Form HUD-2530, Previous Participation Certification, or 24 C.F.R. 200.210 et seq.) be obtained from any additional member; (iii) Any amendment that in any way affects the HUD Loan Documents; (iv) Any amendment that would authorize any member, partner, owner, officer or director, other than the one previously authorized by HUD, to bind the Corporation as to any matters concerning the Project which require HUD’s consent or approval, provided that HUD shall not unreasonably withhold consent to approval by any person duly elected to the Corporation’s Board by the shareholders, or to any person or entity approved by the New York State managing agent for the Corporation, not previously authorized by HUD; (v) A change that is subject to the HUD TPA requirements contained in Chapter 13 of HUD Handbook 4350.1 REV-1, or that requires a vote of those who control the Corporation; or (vi) Any change in a guarantor of any obligation to HUD (including those obligations arising from violations of the Regulatory Agreement.

Section 3. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of these By-Laws, upon any dissolution of the Corporation, no title or right to possession and control of the Corporation’s property, and no right to collect the common charges or rents from the Cooperative, shall pass to any person who is not bound by the Regulatory Agreement in a manner satisfactory to HUD. (b) So long as HUD or HUD’s successors or assigns is the insurer, guarantor or holder of the Note secured by the Corporation’s property, the Corporation may not voluntarily be dissolved or converted to another form of entity without the prior written approval of HUD. Section 4.

Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement or any other organizational document of the Corporation to the contrary, for so long as the Corporation is subject to a loan insured or guaranteed by HUD, any obligation of the Corporation to provide indemnification thereunder shall be limited to (i) coverage afforded under any liability insurance carried by the Corporation and (ii) available “surplus cash” of the Corporation as defined in the Regulatory Agreement.

Section 5.

Any reference in these By-Laws to notices to be provided to the Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Renewal or any successor thereto shall also be deemed to require notices to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and its successors.

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African-American Association of Co-op City Rescheduled General Meeting!

Greetings, AAACC members and members to be! We had to reschedule our general meeting and elections. The meeting, which was originally scheduled for June 26, was held on the evening of June 30. Although we will break for the summer, we will still bring you information via these articles each week. Kindly invite others to stay tuned in to the AAACC info and all the info provided by the Co-op City Times.

Next week we will fill you in...

Remember, nominations and the election of new officers took place last Wednesday. Come back next week. Get the results of the last meeting of this physical year and who our new officers will be after the election. If you would like to become a member of the African-American Association, please see the contact information below.

Quiz question from our Juneteenth Zoom!

A Jewish family, the Karnofskys, who emigrated from Lithuania to the United States, took pity on a 7-year-old boy and brought him to their home. There he stayed and spent the night in this Jewish fam-

ily home, where, for the first time in his life, he was treated with kindness and tenderness.

When he went to bed, Mrs. Karnovski sang him Russian lullabies, which he sang with her. Later he learned to sing and play several Russian and Jewish songs. Over time, this boy became the adopted son of this family. Mr. KarnofYoung Louis sky gave him money to buy Armstrong his first musical instrument, as was the custom in Jewish families. Later, when he became a professional musician and composer, he used these Jewish melodies in compositions such as St. James’s Hospital and Go Down Moses. The little boy grew up and wrote a book about this Jewish family, who adopted him in 1907, and proudly spoke Yiddish fluently. In memory of this family and until the end of his life, he wore the Star of David and said that in this family he learned “to live a real life and determination.” This little boy’s name

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.

Membership meeting, June 27: Viewed video clips: “Clotilda, The Last Slave Ship from Africa” and “America and Reparations, What Do You Think?” The videos were followed by a great and lively question and answer conversation. A discussion was held regarding the marketing to inform the community about the Neighborhood Coordinating Officers (NCO’s) from the 45th Precinct. These officers are another means shareholders have to discuss community concerns. BuildA-Block meetings will also be scheduled so working members of the community will be able to participate.

The 45th Precinct will also reach out to various Co-op City organizations to distribute information.

Branch T-shirt Fundraiser: June 14 – 30: Proud members of the NAACP and our Co-op City Branch, let us represent our community. Buy a shirt for yourself, family, grads or friends to show your support.

Go online to customink.com/fundraising and search NAACP Co-op City Branch or see the link on our Facebook page.

“From police brutality to COVID-19 to voter suppression, Black communities are under attack. We work to disrupt inequality, dismantle racism, and accelerate change in key areas including criminal justice, health care, education, climate and the economy. When it comes to civil rights and social justice, we have the unique ability to secure more wins than anyone else.

Help make racial equality a reality.” –NAACP.org 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 today, July 3. To view the Environmental Assessment, go to pennstationaccess.info.

Petition Uniformed Police Reform – An end to the horrors of police brutality and a criminal justice system that fails to properly hold law enforcement officials accountable is long overdue. Join our call to end qualified immunity and collect data on police encounters that will provide transparency and safety for our communities. To sign the petition, go to NAACP.org.

To follow NAACP’s trending topics, go to NAACP. org.

To become a member or gift a membership, adult memberships are $30 and youth memberships are $10.

Make checks or money orders payable to NAACP Coop City #2210, and mail to: N.A.A.C.P. Co-op City Einstein Station, P.O. Box 75-3111, Bronx, NY 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.

Have a great and safe summer.

––Brenda Brown

was Louis Armstrong. Congratulations to Coalition of African-American Churches and Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. prize winners, Ms. Loretta Mines and Ms. Eleanor Donnley.

This is your invitation to join us. Membership is only $15 per year for a single membership and $25 per year for a household. Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com or call 929-430-3255. The African American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY, 10475. Kindly send a check or money order only.

The African-American Association sponsors the following programs: Belly Dance Classes with Xonia Wilson – Contact: Xonia, 646-301-9438 Evening Line Dance Classes with Cynthia Dixon – Contact: Cynthia, 917-903-7073 Salsa Class with Keith Witherspoon – Contact: Keith, 917-561-6211 Yoga & Pilates Classes with Meena SharpeHicks – Contact: Meena, 917-863-1507 Each one of us divided by all of us equals a force for good.

––Michelle Marbury

Building 25 Association Happy and safe Fourth of July to all our neighbors. Our traditional fireworks display has been rescheduled this year and it will take place on Saturday, September 4, to celebrate those who kept our community functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic shut down.

Neighbors, we’ve all heard about Riverbay’s metal key replacement with key fobs for our lobby entrance doors. You have been asking questions, for example, what is a key fob and what type of data will it retain? Key fobs work through RFID, which is short for Radio Frequency Identification.

In order for a key fob to function there are a few requirements. The fob has a unique number on a small circuit, known as a microchip, and a reader, which is the locking mechanism attached to the actual door. Simply put, a key fob is what you use to lock and unlock your motor vehicle. Although a little different in nature, key fobs for vehicles are programmed to one’s vehicle, whereas lobby door entrance key fobs are programmed to allow each individual access. Unlike vehicle key fobs,

lobby door key fobs will contain the same information with a few identifying exceptions that will be revealed once we are issued our key fobs.

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

Latest update on our building association room meetings, Riverbay has given permission to resume meeting in our association’s room. With that being said, in Fall 2021 our next regular scheduled association room meeting will be held Tuesday, September 21, at 7:30 p.m., so look out for posted notices near elevators should there be any changes.

Remember, residents of Building 25 can always address any comments or concerns by logging onto our building email address at building25ca@ gmail.com. If anyone has problems accessing the building email address, please let us know.

Closing with the following in honor of the 4th of July: “America is a tune. It must be sung together.” ––Gerald Stanley Lee ––Wanda Bailey

Can you believe it? Fourth of July weekend is here. The main thing is to be safe, and hope for miracles for the families of the condo owners suffering in Miami. Visually, it reminds me of the 9/11 destruction. Let us hope the outcome of the residents can be confirmed. Perhaps like me, you have been glued to the reports and hopeful that folks will be found alive.

Broun Place townhouse cluster recently had several move-ins and transfer situations. Welcome to our new neighbors in Broun Place and good luck to them. We look forward to their joining our townhouse association.

Congratulations to Leslie Peterson, president of Building 13, and her planning committee for organizing this year’s Section 2 and Building 13 family day.

In the next few weeks, Ranked Choice Voting will determine a mayoral winner, a borough president, assemblyman, councilmember, and all the vacancies will be filled.

Congratulations on Juneteenth finally being recognized. This would not have happened without people like Ms. Opal Lee who has been determined to get this day recognized. However, so much still needs to be done. High on the list is honest school textbooks telling history truthfully, the good, bad and ugly. Congratulations to several community organizations for organizing the Zoom celebration honoring the Juneteenth occasion.

The Co-op City Times has announced Broun Place Townhouse cluster had the highest number of voters in comparison to other buildings and townhouse clusters in the 2021 Riverbay Board Election. Congratulations to all our cooperators

for carrying out their responsibility and voting in the election. An event will be announced celebrating this. Suggestions for this celebration are welcome, too.

Curb appeal is very important. But, the garbage along Co-op City Blvd. makes our middle-income co-op look terrible. A new hangout behind Building 24 has resulted in a horrible mess on Coop City Blvd. Co-op City has been called a disintegrating project. We are neglecting getting tough with stopping litterbugs. You live here, hold your bottles, masks, gloves, wrappers and containers for a pedestrian garbage pail.

Here are some tips as we recover from COVID-19. If you are inoculated outdoors or part of a small inoculated group, you can go without a mask, but enter a close contact environment and wear it. Read and listen to CDC guidelines, especially regarding variants. Call restaurants to get their up-to-date business guidelines. Register with the Riverbay “RUOK” emergency contact program. This is important for those living alone with a chronic condition. Information is stored confidentially, and available for an emergency situation.

For up-to-date information on vaccines, visit: nyc.gov/covidvaccine or call 311. The following is a help site for all your questions on COVID-19: cdc.gov/cdc-info/index. Html.

Neighbors, thank you for renewing your membership and joining the townhouse association.

Dues are just $12 annually. Special congratulations to all our community graduates. Success and their future belongs to them. Keep dancing and better days are ahead! Wakanda forever!

––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Broun Place Townhouse Association

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Building 13 Association It was an awesome community event at the Section 2 Summer Fun Day pop-up picnic.

The decorated tables were great, the food was delicious, the music was thumping, the kids were playing and the adults were laughing and co-mingling. Beautiful weather, beautiful community and a wonderful day.

Summer Fun Day was held last Saturday, June 26, near Carver Loop and Casals Place. Special thanks to our fantastic Kudos to our Section 2 DJ Sid Nice and the fabulous one-man band, Juan Ortega, for Summer Fun Day Comproviding the entertainment. Our DJ did an awesome job pro- m i t t e e . ( L - R ) A n i k a viding the TV theme songs for name that tune. We had six sec- Green-Watson, Deborah ond place winners: Justina, Sandy, Brittany, Yvell, Tracy and Henry, Denise Shelley, Crawford Duncan, Darlene. Thank you, Mike and Yurika, for printing our shirts. Jewel Tiny Wood, Leslie PeterThe best decorated picnic table went to Melinda Bollers from son, Valerie Gunn, Gail Bldg. 11 and Akeisha Neely from Bldg. 10 and honorable men- Sharbaan. Not phototion for the tables decorated by Denise Shelley, Valerie Gunn graphed: Linda Collins, osephine Ferguson, and Gail Sharbaan. Thank you also to Cousin’s Maine Lobster, JSonja Maxwell. Special and especially our Icee man of the day, Pedro, who donated 50 thanks to all who volunfree treats to the youth. A special thank you shout-out to our teered and assisted.

Community Relations department, our Electrical department and our Councilman Kevin C. Riley. We did not have our event last year, but with COVID-19 restrictions lifted, we were able to secure our permit with the help of Community Board 10, the 45th Precinct Community Affairs department and our CCPD, who helped get the word out and make sure everything ran smoothly. With gratitude, we thank the Co-op City community that supports our events and makes the effort to bring joy and smiling faces to all a worthwhile endeavor. It was indeed a family affair.

Metro North – An Environmental Assessment was released for a 45-day public and agency review period. To view or submit comments, go to the PennStationAccess.info page. Comments must be received by today, July 3. On the info page, there are videos of past neighborhood meetings. You will be able to see and hear some of the plans and concerns.

Lobby Doors: On June 14, the renovation of our lobby doors commenced to make them accessible to everyone. We have 24-hour coverage due to the closing of our front entrance.

When requesting a delivery, direct people to the rear door and tell them to press the bell that is attached. If all continues to go as planned, our door will be completed soon.

“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, president, at 718-320-1370, or Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801. Thank you for supporting our team.

––Leslie Peterson

Community Service – NCNW is committed to service! As we bring our fiscal year to a close, on Friday, June 25, members of the 50th Anniversary Committee, in partnership with the Tribune Society of the Courts of the State of New York, spent a wonderful sunny afternoon at Westhab Family Center in the Bronx. We had a great time interacting with the families, especially the children. We provided 90 gift bags that we distributed to the mothers who are residing at Westhab Family Center. The bags included feminine hygiene products as well as words of encouragement and other resourceful information. For over 15 years, NCNW has been donating to the shelter items such as school supplies, canned goods, toys and winter accessories for the youth. This year as part of our 50th Anniversary community service project, we wanted to focus more on the women at the family center to provide needed resources.

Our abundance at this present time helps to supply the needs of others!

Our community service project was chaired by our 3rd VP, Candacie Daniels, who partnered with Leah Richardson, president of the Tribune Society of the Courts of the State of New York. We would like to thank Ms. Hurd, Recreation Coordinator at Westhab, for allowing us to be a community partner to the Westhab Top: NCNW at Westhab Family Center.

Graduation – Congratulations to Center. Bottom: Tribune Society at Westhab Center. all of the 2021 graduates! The Co-op City Section was honored to present virtual award certificates for academic achievement and public service to graduating seniors from P.S. 160 and P.S. 153. We were also elated to give award certificates for academic achievement and public service to be presented at graduation to students from Truman High School, M.S. 180, M.S. 181 and Equality Charter Middle School. We are looking forward to attending ceremonies in person next year to present award certificates to deserving students.

Health Committee – Please save the date for our annual Health and Wellness Fair scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 25, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Updated information will follow!

Youth Section – We are seeking young ladies between the ages of 12-18 to be members of our newly established NCNW Co-op City Youth Section, which will be officially chartered in the near future. The goal of this youth section is to provide a community-based group that will focus on preparing young ladies for leadership roles in school and in the community. There will be workshops to develop a strong sense of self, improve life-skills and social skills. The Youth Section will meet monthly to foster a bond and have discussions on topics relevant to our young ladies. The next virtual informational will take place on Saturday, September 11, from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. More information to follow! If you have additional questions or are interested in membership, please email us at: ncnwcoopcityyouth@gmail.com.

––Joyce Howard

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 because 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.

Grab-N-Go – The 920 Baychester Avenue location is conducting grab-n-go distributions on Thursday, July 8, and Friday, July 9, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The menu is limited to fresh fruits and vegetables.

These include melons, bok choy, pears, kale, onions, pineapples, cabbage, oranges, peppers and more.

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 July 8 distribution is for guests who registered or re-certified in 2021 and hold pantry cards. A pantry card issued in 2021 must be shown on this day there are no exceptions. The July 9 distribution is for the general public, those who lost their pantry card and for those who did not recertify in 2021. A pantry card is not mandatory on this day.

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 six clean and sturdy grocery bags and a large cart.

All guests must wear masks completely covering their nose and mouth. Please practice physical distancing. Do not leave your carts unattended. The staff will bypass unattended carts or objects when distributing numbers. We also reserve the right to not serve guests who are belligerent or verbally abusive to staff or other guests. Let us work together to get our community fed.

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

––D. Illis

Building 27 Association Hello, neighbors, things are getting somewhat better. Continue to wear your masks and respect the request of vendors and places you visit and wear the mask, if asked.

To the Graduates – To our graduates from pre-K to 8th grade at P.S. 160, it was a joy and congratulations to each one. The sun shined brightly for the graduations. Enjoy the summer and stay safe and healthy. You have earned it.

The Association – The association of Building 27 will be on hiatus for the summer. We hope to return for in-person meetings in September. We wish all a safe and healthy summer.

Shredding Truck – Bronx Community Board 10 will provide a shredder truck on Saturday, July 10, on the Section 5 Greenway near 120 Erskine Place. Rain or shine. Time: 9:30 a.m. - noon. You may shred up to three 13 gallon bags of paper documents only. No binders or clips.

The Board of Directors – We thank Linda Berk for her service. We wish our new Board of Directors well and Bernie Cylich, the elected President of the Board, will be successful and accomplish all that is on his list. We should return to open Board meetings and engage with the shareholders. This will motivate them to vote. I recall when I moved here in 1998 the shareholders voted and quorums were being met. However, the open Board meetings began to dwindle. We wish the best to the Board; and we look forward to more and more accomplishments for the betterment of the shareholders and our community.

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, deceased or someone in a nursing home. Pray for the world as 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

Co-op City Times / July 3, 2021

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Greetings, RODL, the time has come for elections. This is very important and I do hope you will all be proactive and exercise your interests in selecting officers for the organization. Members who wish to serve, please contact Daisy Young at 718-671-6122 or Virginia Stewart at 718-671-4506 to request consent and additional information. Offices open for election are for president, 1st and 2nd vice president, recording secretary, correspondence secretary, treasurer and financial secretary. Please respond ASAP. Dues: Contact person is Joanne Harris.

Good and Welfare: Contact person is Josephine Flowers.

Outings: Contact Dorothy.

Quote: My faith rests not in what I am, or shall be, or feel, or know, but in what Christ is, in what He has done, and in what He is doing for me. –Charles H. Spurgeon ––Gladys Baez

Goose Island Seniors Happy Fourth of July.

Resorts Casino – Thursday, July 8, in Atlantic City, NJ. Price: $40 bonus and $20 slot play. Be there early. Bring your COVID-19 vaccination card or you cannot go. Bus leaving from our three usual bus stops: 8 a.m. in Einstein Loop in front of pizza shop, 8:10 a.m. in Asch Loop by library and 8:20 a.m. in Dreiser Loop in front of hardware store.

Seminar – July 17 at 11 a.m., the Spanish American Club and Goose Island Seniors present: Lawyers talking about Living Wills, Power of Attorney and more. All welcome by appointment only, 60 people max. Must be vaccinated to enter rm. 39, 135 Einstein. Mask also required. Call Alfonso, 347-249-3403, for appointment.

Sight & Sound TV “Ruth” – Friday, August 6. Every first Friday at 8 p.m., come and watch Sight and Sound TV. First 60 people only. Must be vaccinated; mask required. $5 donation per person.

Resorts Casino –Thursday, August 12, in Atlantic City, NJ. Price: $40 bonus, $20 slot play. Bus leaving from our three usual bus stops: 8 a.m., Einstein (pizza shop), 8:10 a.m. Asch Loop (library) and 8:20 a.m. Dreiser (hardware store). Enjoy the beach, boardwalk and shopping. Reserve your seat, $40.

Make checks to Goose Island Seniors.

Trip to Villa Roma – Tuesday, Sept. 14, (time change) 7:30 a.m., The Cameos, a Doo-Wop group featuring Joey and Doreen Arminio, luncheon and day of fun, all for $92. A choice of entrees: pot roast, chicken Francese or fillet of Cod, all served with chef’s choice of starch and vegetables; $40 deposit, your choice of entrée and bus seat selection required when making reservations. Must show proof of vaccination. Balance due by Sept. 1. Call 347-8471941. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors.

Bingo – Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:15 p.m. Admission: $5 for three cards, 12 games and jackpot. Extra cards are $0.25 each for up to three cards. Refreshments. Proof of vaccination and mask required. Temperature taken at entrance. Become a member: $20/yr.

50th Anniversary Trip to Villa Roma – Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. Doo-Wop show, luncheon and day of fun, all for $92. For reservation, call: 347-847-1941. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors.

To all members: Happy birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of July: Carman Ponce, Iris Delgado, Regina S. Usher, Miriam Kravitz, Thomas Gordon, Annie Perez, Audrey Chambers, Lennox Hosein, Rosa Copeland, Craig Harrison (Motor Coach) and Richardine Sullivan.

Sick and Shut-in – Edna Trujillo, we miss you and cannot wait until you return to bingo. Mary Pilla, former Goose Island president, misses everyone and sends her love to all. She would love to hear from you, (718) 753-1816.

Our club is located at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475; phone number is (718) 379-9613. We are open. You may call (mornings) Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; (evenings) Tue. and Thu., 1 p.m.-6 p.m. and Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6 p.m.-8 p.m., or call/text Stephen, (347) 847-1941. Our email address is goose.island@optonline.net.

––Stephen Roberts, Sr.

REMINDERS Do not feed wild animals or throw objects from windows

Throwing food, birdseed, garbage or other objects from apartment windows or feeding wild animals on Co-op City grounds is UNLAWFUL, DANGEROUS and could cause you to receive a community complaint and fine.

PPE trash is still a problem

Used gloves and masks must be disposed of properly in trash receptacles and not thrown on the ground or on floors in residential buildings. This behavior is irresponsible and unsanitary, and presents a health hazard to others.

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St. Joseph's Episcopal Anglican Church St. Joseph's is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Co-op City, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Greetings! Due to the ongoing pandemic, St. Joseph's Church has suspended services until further notice. However, we continue to worship via teleconference on Sundays, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Father Johnson also conducts daily weekday services at 12 p.m.

You are invited to participate in these services by calling 1-425-436-6344, access code: 509 898, followed by the # sign.

Grace and peace.

––M. Chambers

AARP Chapter #4997 From President Mickens Welcome to the summer of 2021 and it is so very different from the summer of 2020. We have rounded our curve and came out ahead of the miserable COVID-19 virus. We still have much more to do so please stay vigilant to the safety precautions that we have been using and do not forget to get vaccinated.

Go outside, enjoy the community, your family and friends and visit neighbors and gatherings outside. We have just come to the end of the graduation season for all students. I want to congratulate all of the recipients of honor, from Stepping Up to the Masters candidates on a job very well done. We are extremely proud of everyone and wish them continued success as they move forward.

On Monday, June 21, we held our last general meeting for this season by Zoom. We had a great turnout and even welcomed new members to the chapter. One of the major talking points was the location of our September 2021 meeting. Riverbay rules state we must have certain protocols in place that are approved by Riverbay Corporation before starting in-room meetings. Since we close for the summer, it was voted and approved that our September 13, 2021 meeting will be held by Zoom. We had reports from our travel secretary (Judy), our treasury officer (Lillian), membership secretary (Stella) and good and welfare secretary (Frances). All reports were positive and good going forward.

Bronx Community Board #10 is sponsoring a second shredding event in Section 5 on July 10 on the Section 5 Greenway from 9:30 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Watch the Co-op City Times for further details. The Primary Elections Ranked Choice Voting is now complete and some time in July we will find out the leaders from the voting. This is one of the downfalls of Ranked Choice Voting as winners can take weeks to be identified.

We are continuing our membership drive and you may contact Ms. Stella Baker at 120 Casals Place, 24L, Bronx, NY 10475. Annual dues are $15 and national membership is required. From Mrs. Frances Wilson, Good and Welfare secretary, we are sending condolences to our member, Mrs. Evan Mitchell, and family in the loss of her nephew, Mr. Earl Anderson. Please continue to contact Mrs. Wilson with any information you feel is important for us to share.

Prayers for continued improvement for all of our friends and members. Mrs. Wilson can be reached at 718-671-5493, and I can be reached at 718-379-3742 for any questions you may have.

Enjoy your safe summer!

––Ann Purnell

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Co-op City Times / July 3, 2021

Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment Congratulations to SHARKS Graduates It is not uncommon for a caregiver to assist with the care of a grandparent living in the home or other loved ones in need of care. When a youth becomes a caregiver, it is often not out of choice but out of necessity.

Oftentimes, it is the assistance of a youth that enables a loved one to remain in the family home and a part of the community. Youths becoming caregivers can have a detrimental impact on their schoolwork, social activities, mental health and substantially increase their stress level, especially during this past year with the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2015, CO.M.E. decided to take on the challenge of researching the needs and challenges of youth caregivers in the North Bronx and found that there was a need for youth caring support. The SHARKS program (Student Helping Assisting Relatives with Knowledge and Skills) launched at PS/IS 83/Bronx in September 2015 with a partial grant from The New Yankee Stadium Community Benefit Fund. In collaboration with the educators, resource coordinators, principals and vice principals, the SHARKS program provides youth caregivers with monthly support group services that address the effects of caring on a young person’s mind, body and social disconnection. The monthly educational sessions and respite includes trips, fun activities, and other projects. The program facilitates an atmosphere of support, encouragement, and stress reduction activities for youth caregivers. With the collaboration of AARP Peachtree Chapter 4997, the program will be based in Co-op City. We are looking forward to September to begin enrolling youth in the 6 and 7 grades.

Most of the youth joined the program in grade 6. Please join us as we celebrate our warriors and future leaders who are moving forward with a purpose.

They will have a noticeable impact on our society.

Kelly is heading to the Broom Street Academy H.S. Alanys is heading to Charter H.S. for Law and Social Justice.

Angelena is heading to the Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship H.S. Alyssa is heading to Academy of Mt. Saint Ursula H.S. Jaylene is heading to Duchess Community College. Viany is heading to John Jay College. All Junior H.S. graduates receive a gift card. All high school graduates entering college will receive a scholarship. Looking forward to our in-person graduation celebration dinner.

Please join us for our monthly 45-minute informational session on Tuesday, July 20, at 7 p.m. Do you know of a youth assisting an ill, disabled or elderly person? Meet some youth who are making a difference and learn about resources available for Youth Caregivers. Please RSVP online at www.comeoutreach.org. C.O.M.E. is here for you. Please contact us with any questions or concerns, 718-379-3159.

––Diane Cooper

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Building 10 Association Greetings, fellow cooperators.

New Cooperators – Welcome, all new cooperators.

Summer Fun Day – A great time was had by all at Summer Fun Day 2021.

Looking forward to next year. Hope to see you there.

If You See Something, Say Something – For emergencies, call Co-op City Public Safety at 718-671-3050 or 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 who are born in July 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.

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Co-op City Times / July 3, 2021

Bartow

Fri., July 9

Thurs., July 8

Wed., July 7

Tues., July 6

Mon., July 5

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

No Activities Celebration of Independence Day

No Activities

Bodies in Motion with Ola 11 a.m.-12 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

Arts with Laura 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom and phone Smartphone/Tablet Class w/ Ralph, 1-2 p.m. Call Main Office, 718-320-2066, to register. Please give your phone # & email address

Einstein

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

No Activities Celebration of Independence Day

No Activities Celebration of Independence Day

Arts with Laura, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., https:// via Zoom and phone zoom.us/j/99231696108, Meeting ID: 992 3169 6108, Passcode: Must call or email 503637; Call in: 1-929-205-6099 to register: 929-399-1387 Smartphone/Tablets Zoom Meeting w/Ralph, 1-2 p.m., https://zoom.us/ To register, please call the JASA office with your name, email address & phone number; Meeting ID: 295955247; Passcode: 259554 Dial in: 1-929-205-6609 Game Day 1-2 p.m., https://scarsdaleschools. zoom.us/ Meeting ID: 910 4221 6993 Passcode: 7A5RaD; Mobile: 1-929-205-6099; Passcode/password: 59849

No Activities

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Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Kosher

Non-Kosher

No Meals Celebration of Independence Day

No Meals Celebration of Independence Day

Orange Juice Lasagna Rolatini Vegetable Ratatouille Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Chicken Marsala Cous Cous Italian Blend Vegetables

Weight Mgt. Support Group w/Gigi – 2nd Wed. of the month, 1-2 p.m. Conference call: 929-299-1045, Passcode: 1386 Virtual Game Day – Every Wed., 1-2 Orange Juice p.m.,w/Ms. Margaret Kempe and her felBeef Stew low Pay it Forward Engineers at Scarsdale Bujlgar HS. Different games played each week inCalifornia Blend cluding Bingo. Please call 718-320-1345 to Vegetables register and receive Zoom information.

Whole wheat bread Computer learning w/Ralph, Wed., 11 Fresh fruit a.m.-12 p.m. To register, please call the JASA office with your name, email address & phone number; https://zoom.us/ Dial in: 929-205-6609, Meeting ID: 936 8132 9040, Passcode: 259554

No Activities Line Dance w/Ellie coming back soon!

Arthritis Exercise Class w/Damion every Thurs., 1-2 p.m. Zoom meeting ID: 986 0021 6442, Passcode: 573762

Stretch and Tone w/Ola, 1- 2 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., https://zoom.us/ Meeting ID: 986 8235 8691, Passcode: 849150, Mobile: 929-2056099

Dreiser

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Outdoors Class

Acceptance Meditation with Paola Friday, July 23, 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. https://zoom.us/j/4421366695 Meeting ID: 442 136 6695 One tap mobile: 929-205-6099

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

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

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Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Whole Wheat Spaghetti Baby Carrots with Parsley

Apple Juice Baked Salmon Moroccan-style Sauce, Brown Rice Steamed Green Beans Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit

Baked Breaded fish Barley Steamed green beans

Orange Juice BBQ Chicken Leg Potato Kugel Grilled Vegetables Challah Bread Fresh fruit

Egg salad Classic Macaroni Salad Carrots & Raisins

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

Upcoming Events JASA Co-op City NORC Program invites you for these Upcoming Virtual Activities Staff will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to answer all Grab and Go questions. Bartow, please call 929-399-1394, and Einstein, 929-3991376.

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/, Meeting ID: 967 0893 1492, Passcode: 491268; Dial-in number: 1-929-205-6099.

Every Wed. – Painting classes, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., https://zoom.us/ Dial-in: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 920 9563 1147, Passcode: 024057.

Every Wed. – Tai Chi classes w/Adira Polite, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Zoom: https://zoom.us/ Dial-in number: 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: 929 205 6099.

Emergency Preparedness Presentation – Thursday, July 8, 1 p.m., https://nycem-nyc.zoom.us/, Dial-in number: 646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 835 6707 4733, Passcode: 687407.

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

Every Saturday – Zumba, 1-2 p.m. Zoom meeting: https://zoom. us/, Meeting ID: 929 2810 9097, Passcode: 374977, Dial-in number: 929-205-6099.

Every Sunday starting July 11 – Senior Safety Class, 1-2 p.m.

Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/, Dial-in: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 988 6710 0439, Passcode: 252733.

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

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Co-op City Times / July 3, 2021

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us for Worship Service tomorrow at 11 a.m. 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#.

On Sunday, July 11, at our 11 a.m. service, we will celebrate Christian Education Day. We invite all to attend.

On Sunday, July 18, at our 11 a.m. service the Pastoral Lay Shepherds' Ministry will celebrate their 11th Anniversary. We welcome all to attend.

The Wednesday noon Bible study class will break for the summer and will resume on Wednesday, September 8.

Thursday Prayer Warriors is on hiatus for the summer and will resume in September.

Friday Prayer held at 10 a.m. will continue through the summer. You can join using the Free Conference Call Line, (563) 999 2090, PIN #: 660065.

Friday Evening Prayer is on hiatus for the summer and will resume in September.

Adult Sunday School is held at 9 a.m. and will

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continue in July and August using the Free Conference Call line shown above.

Sunday School for children and youth is on hiatus and will resume in September.

COVID-19 vaccination is available for those 12 and older. If you are a Montefiore patient, you can schedule an appointment at montefiore.org. Montefiore also has a COVID-19 hotline, which can be reached at 844-444-2819. An appointment is not necessary at the Dreiser Auditorium.

Please keep each other in prayer and be wise in your decisions. Continue to wear your masks, practice social distancing and stay safe!

Have a happy and safe Fourth of July.

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 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

Open Door Ministries “Give Jesus”

(Full sermon at opendoorministries.net) There are many things that we can give away. Material possessions, such as money, cars, and various gifts. Sooner or later, all of these things will fade.

Giving Jesus begins at home by raising our children to love and respect God. Our spouses, family members and friends should also be given the opportunity to know Jesus. When we find something good we share it, and more than anything else we give. Jesus changes lives and gives hope for the future.

John 1:40 Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. 41 The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah,” which means Christ. 42 And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas,” which when translated means Peter in Aramaic. Peter in Greek means rock.

Peter was brought to Jesus by his brother and was changed forever. In the same way, the Samaritan woman shared Jesus with her neighbors who shamed and belittled her, they were saved from being lost by receiving the good news of salvation. She gave them Jesus.

John 4:39 Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” 40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. 41 And because of his words many more became believers. 42 They said to the woman, “We no longer believe because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the savior of the world.”

Regardless of her past sin, this woman cared enough to share Jesus. We have to be careful of being stuck in ourselves and allowing our insecurities from stopping us from sharing Jesus. If he has done you good, then it is important to give him to others for their benefit.

Mark 5:18 As Jesus was getting into the boat,

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the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. 19 Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” 20 So the man went away and began to tell in Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And the people were amazed.

Jesus himself tells this formerly demon-possessed man that even better than going with him was sharing him with his people. We can get so caught up in ministry that we miss those around us. Jesus calls us to be aware and care for those closest to us. Share Jesus today.

Contact Open Door Ministries by phone/text, 917334-4407.

Blessings in Christ.

––Pastor Luis Ramos

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 us continue to be thankful and grateful. Let us as the Body of Christ remains 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 27 – Worship service theme: “Let Us Be Strong and Courageous” Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9: “Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee. Turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper withersoever thou goest. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein. For then thou shalt make thy prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed.

For the lord thy God is with thee whithersover thou goest.” (Joshua 1:1-5) Announcement: By the all-sufficient grace of God, we announce the reopening of the Church on Sunday, July 11. There will be one service at 11 a.m.

Sunday School will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Welcome back.

Thanks for your contributions, Malachi 3:10.

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––Brenda Brown

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Pentecostal Tabernacle Located at 100 Co-op City Blvd, Building 22 A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

You are invited to join in worship service online on the following days Sundays at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service at 11 a.m.

- 12:30 p.m., Bible study and prayer meeting also will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Friday worship service starts at 7:30 p.m.

To join, call 720-740-9746, Access code: 8876631.

Focus: Hearing The Humble.

A Humble Spirit Touches the Heart of God and Causes Him to Reward the Seeker.

St. Mark 7:28: “And she answered and said unto him, Yes, LORD: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs.”

Humility is an attitude of submission and meekness, It is a quality that demonstrates modesty, mildness, lowliness of mind, and freedom from pride.

It is the very cornerstone of character, therefore if a man lacks humility, all other qualities rest upon the shifting sand of human frailty. A lack of humility is a fatal flaw that will depose the spiritual nature endowed by the Holy Ghost.

For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit to revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Isaiah 57:15 Unregenerated man is born with a nature that is predisposed to sin, so we

must strive to humble ourselves before God. (see Psalm 51;5) Only by submitting our will to the will of God may help us to walk in righteousness and true humility.

James 4:5-7 states: Do you think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Since humility is contrary to the fallen nature of man, we should strive to cultivate an attitude of brokenness before God. Psalm 34:18 The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

St. Mark 7 The Syrophenician woman who has a daughter with an unclean spirit, heard of Jesus, came and fell at his feet, besought him that he would cast fort the devil out of her daughter. But Jesus saith unto her, let the children first be filled, for it is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. In humility, she answered and said unto him, Yes, LORD, yet the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs. And he said unto her, for this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter. Let us therefore be joined together in humility that we might know the blessings of God. Proverbs 22:4: “By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour and life.”

––Rev. R. Sibblies

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 synagogue will be serving a hot Kiddush meal after Sabbath morning services.

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 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, July 3, at 9:22 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, July 9, at 8:08 p.m.

Good and Welfare – We sell tree certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. If you want to buy a tree, call (347) 4495005. Mazel Tov to all having simchas. If you are ill, wishing you good health.

If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To All Members – Happy birthday all members who will celebrate their birthday in July. For all those members celebrating their birthday or anniversary in July, 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

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 is on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Congratulations to all our children who have made it through this most difficult school year. Congratulations to Master Tyron Brown who received certificates of excellence for most improved in math and history, and to our high school graduates who are off to college: Master Lowkwong Filmore and Miss Jada Phillips.

God bless you always. May you all have a wonderful summer and a bright and shining future. L-O-L, live out love!

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered. It keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” (1 Corinthians 13:4-8a) The scripture for Pastor Owens’ sermon last Sunday came from Mark 4:38-39, “… they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?

And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, peace be still …”

He spoke from the topic: “Peace of Mind.” He noted that the good things of life may include health, love, beauty, talent riches and fame, but the most important thing of all is peace of mind, which is the special gift of God reserved for his children. Our faith is the key to our survival. As Jesus spoke to the waves and the wind, we can have peace of mind if we keep our hands in the Master’s hand.

Reminder: The COVID-19 vaccine is 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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Distribution of unsolicited advertisements in Co-op City

WHISTLEBLOWER ANONYMOUS HOTLINE

Co-op City is private property and therefore prohibits distribution of unsolicited advertising material to shareholders’ homes and/ or property, including cars parked in the development’s eight garages.

If you witness anyone depositing or distributing advertising material on Coop City’s property, please call Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Be prepared to give the location and description of the person(s) leaving the material.

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Public Safety

If You See Something, Say Something!

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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.

Remember to stay safe this summer, especially near pools, beaches and other bodies of water. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www. ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Do not forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Maintain social 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, your family and your guests.

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 may still be required to wear masks in some situations, especially indoors and in 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 Covid-19 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.

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

Anonymous calls to Public Safety

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

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

accordingly.

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

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

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