Co-op City Times 07/06/2024

Extended Voting in 2024 Riverbay Board Election

Ends Friday, July 12

466 Ballots Still Needed for Quorum

Riverbay Board Election

BY ROZAAN BOONE

The second extension deadline for Co-op City shareholders to return their 2024 Riverbay Board of Directors election ballot is next Friday, July 12, and as of press time yesterday, approximately 91% of the required 5,035 ballots had been returned to the independent election vendor.

YesElections reported to the 2024 Election Committee yesterday that 4,569 ballots or approximately 91% of the ballots had so far been received and counted. Of that number, 1,832 are internet or electronic ballots, and 2,737 are paper ballots.

Shareholders who have not received a green election ballot envelope or who have misplaced their election ballot, can request a replacement ballot by contacting YesElections at (855) 701-9657 or by email at help+riverbay@yeselections.com.

Shareholders who have questions about the ballot are also asked to contact the

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Governor Hochul Reiterates Commitment to Supporting MTA

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has reiterated her commitment to supporting the MTA, emphasizing that her team will continue working with the state legislature and MTA offcials to deliver consistent funding for the MTA to carry out capital projects.

In addition, the Governor indicated that the MTA is currently in a “strong fnancial standing” and is in a position to “continue to meet its responsibilities to its millions of riders to provide safe and timely transport.”

Acknowledging that the MTA was facing a

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Harvest Home Farmers’ Market Back in Co-op City Until November 26

YesElections will be at the Saturday, July 6th Fireworks & Concert 3-7 p.m.

Section 2 Greenway in the vicinity of Building 25 on or near the path leading to the mobile stage. Be sure to visit their table and VOTE in the Riverbay Board Election!

The Harvest Home Farmers’ Market is back in Co-op City every Wednesday from 7 a.m.3 p.m. in the park between Asch Loop and Aldrich Avenue (adjacent to the firehouse). Starting on Saturday, July 13, the Market will also be available on Saturdays, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at the same location in Co-op City.

Shareholders are encouraged to patronize local farmers who provide fresh, organic produce and goods. Hostetler’s Produce from Pennsylvania, Grandpa Farm from Chester, NY and Healthy Meals with Angie of the Bronx, NY were onsite this past Wednesday with fresh fruits, vegetables, home-baked goods and products, juices, and healthy meal demonstrations by Harvest Home associates utilizing fresh produce from the farmers, which shoppers were able to sample.

Photos by Brandi Simpson

Section 5 Family Fun Day!

BY P.M. CAMPBELL

The Section 5 Family Fun Day was held on Saturday, June 29, 12-4 p.m. The free event was hosted by Council Member Kevin C. Riley and Riverbay Corporation, and co-sponsored by Catholic Charities, Homebase, Mosholu Montefore Community Center and NYC Parks Department.

Section 5 residents volunteered their assistance to help make the event a success.

Hot dogs and refreshments were served and music was played throughout the event. Young people enjoyed bounce houses, obstacle courses, face paint, and games as well as snacks like snow cones, popcorn, and cotton candy. Adults were drawn to the different tables distributing information on topics like health, civic life, and well-being.

Groups in attendance included Baychester Public Library, Cynthia Dixon Line Dancers, Metro Plus Health Insurance, NAACP, Amen Ministry Inc., American Legion, Choose Healthy Life, Homebase, Health First, Oak Street Health, NYC Parks, the Veteran Advocacy Project and the NYPD game truck.

Photos by P.M. Campbell

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Riverbay Fireworks Show & YesElections

The annual Riverbay Fireworks and Concert is taking place today, Saturday, July 6, starting at 5 p.m. on the Section 2 Greenway. There will be food vendors, a performance by the Unique Band at 7 p.m., followed by fireworks at sundown. Bring a chair or blanket and come enjoy with family, friends and neighbors! Rain date, Friday, July 12.

Shareholders who have not voted in the Riverbay Board election are reminded that YesElections will be on the greenway from 3-7 p.m. Please stop by their table and cast your ballot if you would like help voting.

Cast your Board Election Ballot in Einstein on July 9

YesElections will be at the Einstein Center on Tuesday, July 9, 12-6 p.m. for shareholders who have not voted in the Board election. Be sure to stop by their table and vote for the candidates of your choice. Please vote to help make the quorum and end the election to avoid unnecessary additional expenses.

Vote for the six candidates of your choice for the Riverbay Board, and/or on the referendum for an indoor smoking ban in Co-op City apartments. If you’d prefer to only vote for quorum purposes, check the optional box on the ballot.

Co-op City Street Food Festival

Get ready for a culinary adventure like no other! The Coop City Street Food Festival is happening on Saturday, August 3, from 12-7 p.m. on the greenway near 140 Benchley Place. For vendor information, turn to page 8 and scan the QR code.

Scan QR code to read the Co-op City Times online at issuu.com/cctimes

Two-Year Associate Degree Program Opens in the Bronx

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Seton College is a new two-year associate degree program that will open up in the Bronx this coming fall.

The college will be located at the University of Mount Saint Vincent campus in Riverdale and feature three associate degree pathways: business, pre-health professions and social sciences.

For individuals looking to avoid college debt, Seton College prioritizes offering the maximum amount of financial aid to students, an amount decided by a student’s Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and New York State Tuition Assistance Program (NYS TAP) application. A majority of students will graduate from Seton College debt free, according to the school.

Seton College students will also have the opportunity to gain valuable financial literacy skills. Specifically, the college said they will offer “counselors to assist students and their families with educational opportunities about college costs, available grants and scholarships prior to enrollment.” Seton College counselors will also be assigned to students and have the responsibility to regularly check in and keep track of their student’s academic progress and overall well-being.

Affordability and accessibility are core tenets of Seton

Garage #3 Stairwell Closure

Garage #3 stairwell has been closed as a precautionary measure. During a routine inspection, Riverbay staff identified a potential hazard at the roof level that was immediately removed.

Currently, Riverbay is working with our structural engineers to file the job with New York City Department of Buildings.

Concurrently, Riverbay staff is working to identify a qualified contractor and issue a contract to perform permanent repairs.

Work to make permanent repairs are tentatively scheduled to start this fall.

Once the repairs are completed, the stairwell will then be reopened.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

—Riverbay Management

College’s mission; in the spirit of that effort, the college will also provide students with a free laptop and daily access to breakfast and lunch.

Incoming Dean of Seton College, Jason Ford, told the Bronx Times this week that the college was created for individuals who do not qualify for merit-based scholarships based on their high school GPA and still wish to continue their education. Seton College will also help students transfer to four-year colleges for those looking to earn their bachelor’s degree.

Students who have part-time jobs or internships were prioritized in the creation of Seton College as the school will only schedule classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with most classes concluding by 3 p.m.

Prospective applicants should meet a few requirements if they are considering applying to Seton College. Applicants should be high school seniors who will enter college directly after graduating, earned at least a 2.0 GPA, or 2.5 GPA in the case of nursing or medical students, and demonstrate financial need.

Individuals interested in applying can do so online at tinyurl.com/6rk5upvj. The deadline to apply is Monday, July 8, 2024.

Elevator Outages

Building 23 – Due to excessive heat within the machine room, the mechanical controller was damaged and is no longer operating. Currently, elevator #4 will be out of service for repairs until approximately July 15, 2024.

Building 3B – Due to a major fire in the building, both elevators needed significant repairs. Elevator #3 was shut down for repairs on Monday, July 1, 2024. Repairs should take approximately three weeks; we anticipate reopening around July 31, 2024.

Building 5B – A pipe break and major flooding occurred in the building on May 24, 2024 and elevator #3 sustained significant damage. It will be out of service until the repairs are completed. We anticipate service restoration will occur around August 16, 2024.

Building 18 – Due to a pipe break and major flooding in the building on June 4, 2024 elevator #1 sustained significant damage and will be out of service until approximately August 16, 2024.

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“steep fscal cliff” in 2023, the Governor explained that she was able to mitigate that cliff by securing “signifcant, reliable and recurring operating funding for the MTA in the State budget.”

Governor Hochul has faced opposition for her decision to pause congestion pricing indefnitely in early June. In particular, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released a statement on June 12 detailing his efforts to resume congestion pricing by exploring “all legal avenues.” A key reason for implementing congestion pricing in addition to the environmental initiatives was establishing a source of income for MTA Capital Projects. As a result of the backlash and confusion, the Governor decided to release a statement on June 26 that reiterated her intention to support the MTA with state funding and assuage concerns about the MTA’s fnancial stability.

“This administration’s proven commitment to the MTA, as well as my record of delivering resources for critical priorities in the State budget, should provide the MTA with full confdence in future funding streams. While the timing of the next budget may necessitate temporary adjustments to the timeline of certain contracts, there is no reason for New Yorkers to be concerned that any planned projects will not be delivered. In the interim, the MTA has committed to direct all available resources to ensure the system remains in a state of good repair and continue to advance priority projects, and prepare to activate new contracts immediately following the designation of new revenue sources in next year’s budget,” the Governor said.

MTA offcials are fnalizing the 2025-2029 Capital Plan, which provides a roadmap for future MTA capital projects and lists the funding for those projects. Governor Hochul also discussed her plans for working with the MTA to ensure the agency is able to complete capital projects from both the 2020-2024 Capital Plan as well as the 2024-2029 Capital Plan.

“In the coming months, my team will work with the MTA to further develop a comprehensive approach to fund both the remaining projects in the 20202024 capital plan and the new capital plan. And I will continue to work in partnership with the State Legislature to implement comprehensive solutions and ensure appropriate funding sources in next year’s budget,” Governor Hochul later said.

On June 10, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber spoke about the MTA’s fscal situation following the indefnite pause of congestion pricing. While Lieber’s comments preceded the Governor’s reiteration of her support for the MTA, the chair’s words outlined how the MTA was approaching their next steps.

“On capital funding we are going to do now we have to do an intensive review about the best way to reprioritize and shrink the current 2020 to 2024 MTA Capital Program. This is not something we do lightly, but we simply cannot award contracts without dedicated funding in place. That’s where we are… As part of this reordering, we have to prioritize the state of good repair work that assures the safety of our transit system. This is the basic stuff to make sure

that the system doesn’t fall apart…The deputy CFO of the MTA, Jai Patel, is going to lead a review of the operating budget to identify impacts from the loss of congestion pricing revenue to the capital program,” Lieber said.

Lieber then described what the MTA will do to salvage congestion pricing.

“Folks understand that the MTA cannot start the congestion pricing program, notwithstanding the state law, without a New York State D.O.T. sign off. They are one of the three applicants to the federal government for authority to actually start the program…We’re going to make sure that we keep moving forward on the details of the congestion pricing program because there’s always some more software to be worked on. But otherwise, to make sure that we’re ready if and when we get the green light,” Lieber went on to say.

During a June 26 MTA Board meeting, MTA offcials went over how the indefnite pause in congestion pricing impacts funding for the 2020-2024 Capital Plan. Congestion pricing was expected to fund roughly 30% of the entire 2020-2024 Capital Plan budget. In fact, congestion pricing was expected to make $15.5 billion in revenue.

Due to the lack of expected funding, MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer talked about the MTA reprioritizing certain projects over others, such as state-of-good repair work that maintains the safety and functionality of subway, bus and commuter rail service. With $12 billion in remaining funding for capital projects in the 2020-2024 Capital Plan, several projects will be deferred. Some of the projects that will be deferred include: implementing zero-emissions buses, building bus charging depot infrastructure, upgrading the accessibility of 23 subway stations, as well as, the signal modernization of the AC and BDFM subway lines respectively.

Congestion pricing was enacted in 2019 by former Governor Andrew Cuomo with two main purposes: to reduce traffc in the city and create a source of income for MTA capital projects. The proposed fare structure for congestion pricing, which was developed by the Traffc Mobility Review Board in 2023, would charge cars $15 for driving below 60th street in Manhattan.

Congestion pricing was originally scheduled to go into effect on June 30 but Governor Hochul paused the program indefnitely on June 6. Explaining her reasoning, the Governor cited changing circumstances since congestion pricing was frst enacted in 2019. She highlighted that the plan was developed before the city was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and noted that NYC is still recovering economically.

Congratulations, Bryce!

Congratulations to our grandson, Bryce, who graduated from Monroe Woodbury High School on June 26, 2024. Bryce will be attending Saint Petersburg College in the fall. We are so proud of you. With all our love, —Grandma and Grandpa, Mom, Dad, and sisters, Hailey & Paige

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YesElections Help Desk by phone or email using the information above.

Those who have not voted can visit the YesElections table from 3-7 p.m. on the Section 2 Greenway at the annual Riverbay Fireworks and Concert. Look for the balloons and signs pointing to the YesElections table – which will be in the vicinity of Building 25 on or near the path leading to the mobile stage – and take advantage of the opportunity to vote in the Board election.

YesElections will also be at the Einstein Center on Tuesday, July 9, from 12-6 p.m.

Eligible shareholders of record as of April 1, 2024 are voting to fll up to six seats on the Board. There is one vote per residential unit. Please note that there is no citizenship requirement to vote in the annual Board election.

The 2024 certifed candidates are Jacqueline Smith, Mary Pearson, Aaron Carnegie, Shanauzelda Montgomery, Bernard Cylich, Ezekiel Springer Jr., Corazon Fernandez, Sheila Richburg, Kyshawn White, Kevin Foggie, Leah Graham and Andrea Leslie.

As instructed on the offcial ballot, shareholders flling out paper ballots should not vote for more than six candidates. Shareholders voting electronically will receive a warning if more than six candidates are selected and the process will not move forward until the error is corrected.

This year’s Board election ballot also includes a referendum question for an indoor smoking ban of marijuana and cannabis products within all residential apartments. Shareholders are voting “Yes” or “No” on the question which requires a majority of shareholders agreeing to implementation of such a ban.

Shareholders who do not wish to vote for Board candidates or on the referendum, can opt to cast their ballot for quorum purposes only. Regardless, shareholders are encouraged to fulfll their duty as Co-op City homeowners to elect up to six candidates this year who they would like to represent them on the Riverbay Board of Directors.

Please note that if you vote for candidates and/or on the referendum question, you cannot check the option to vote for quorum purposes only. On the other hand, if you check the box to vote only for quorum purposes, you cannot also vote for candidates and/or on the referendum. You can either choose to vote for candidates and/or the referendum, or cast your ballot for quorum purposes only. Anyone with questions about the ballot can visit the YesElections table at the July 6th Fireworks show or contact the company at the phone number or email address above. You may also reach out to the 2024 Election Committee at Riverbay2024Election@riverbaycorp.com.

Three Election Supplements were published by the Co-op City Times on Saturday, May 4, 11 and 18, 2024. These issues of the newspaper can be read online at issuu.com/cctimes and X, @coopcitytimes. In the Election Supplements, the candidates introduced themselves and laid out their platforms. The three supplements were reprinted in the Saturday, May 25, June 1 and June 8th Co-op City Times

In addition, the 2024 Election Committee sponsored three offcial Candidates’ Forums, two of which were live broadcast on the Riverbay Crawler. All three forums are currently being rebroadcast on the Crawler at 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. The reboradcasts are also available on the corporation’s YouTube channel, https://bit.ly/3h6CrF7, where they are available 24/7 and shareholders can view them at their leisure to familiarize themselves with the candidates.

Summaries of the Q&A from the three forums were published in the Co-op City Times on Saturday, May 25, June 1 and June 8, 2024.

At the YesElections portal at riverbayvotes.com, there are short videos and bios submitted by the candidates to further familiarize the community with their candidacy and platforms.

Ballots can be returned in one of two ways. They can be mailed in the postage paid, pre-addressed envelope provided with the ballot, in which case the envelope must be postmarked by July 12, 2024 to be counted in the election. Or, shareholders may choose to vote electronically using an iPad, computer or smartphone. To do so, type “riverbayvotes.com” into the address bar on your browser, enter the unique PIN and Code from your ballot, and follow the onscreen instructions. Electronic ballots must be received by YesElections by 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Election ballots cannot be returned to Riverbay Corporation, given to a Riverbay staff member or dropped into the carrying charge boxes in the three community centers.

Thank You!

I would like to thank the Donizetti Building 4 Association for organizing an excellent celebration of my lifelong commitment to our community. I was truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of love by everyone.

I would also like to thank my friends and family for fnding it not robbery to support me during this event. I didn’t realize all the lives I’ve touched. I was really shocked as to the different organization and individuals that actually recognized my work as all I did was be me.

During some of the speeches given, I wondered who this person was that they were talking about and musing to myself that whoever it is they were talking about sounded like a great individual. Then to fnd out they were talking about me was overwhelming. I don’t want to name names, but I am grateful for each and everyone who spoke and who was in attendance. Thank you and I love you all!

Matthew 9:37-38 – The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

John 17:4 – I have glorifed thee on the earth: I have fnished the work which thou gavest me to do.

—Yvonne Burrus

Election information and updates are printed in the Co-op City Times and posted on the Riverbay Crawler. Shareholders are encouraged to tune in regularly to keep up with election-related news.

The Crawler can be accessed on channel 12 (MATV) and channel 591 (Optimum).

Members of the 2024 Election Committee will be in attendance at tomorrow’s Fireworks show and Concert on the Section 2 Greenway to encourage shareholders who have not yet voted to do so before the upcoming July 12 deadline. The Committee is co-chaired by Board Directors Anika Green-Watson and Claudia Sampson. The other members of the Committee are Diane Alleyne, LaVonne Barksdale, Jewel Crawford-Duncan, Dorothy Davis and Debra Jones. The Election Committee is assisted by Riverbay General Counsel Jeffrey Buss.

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What More Can Be Done?

To the Editor:

I was asked this question in a garage elevator by another shareholder; another shareholder commented, “I don’t know them.” Apparently, she does not read our newspaper or watch our media outlets. I did explain that candidates for the Riverbay Board of Directors are not allowed to visit our lobby to meet and greet others, although they can campaign on the grounds. They don’t have the resources to send out the numerous mailings like city, state and federal candidates. They cannot post flyers like others in storefronts on the premises. Voting booths used to be in the lobby of each building but that was discontinued due to the cost. Therefore, we have what we have and we continue to struggle with getting the expected and needed participation. I am not sure why shareholders are not voting.

Anyway, thanks to those who have voted and those, self included, who gently mention it daily to others when out and about. As one who is witnessing up close the strong bond between real estate moguls and city officials, including our oversight officials, low and no income New York residents are just “voucher fine!” In my opinion, we, the middle class, are being traumatized financially in every area of our lives.

Thanks for the extension, Election Committee, as we have to do this to allow those brave shareholders a chance to serve and continue to fight for our affordability. If you think the highest income earning in the USA give a hoot, think again. If you think the cost to educate a middleincome child without astronomical loans is getting better, think again. If you think vital services and contract Co-op vendors are not charging more, think again.

We must continue to fight by VOTING, not only for our democracy but for the right to live in affordable housing like Co-op City. Please vote! Thank you, Election Committee!

—Evelyn

M. Turner

Be sure to subscribe to the offcial Co-op City YouTube channel, https://bit.ly/3h6CrF7

How To Clean Windows in Co-op City

• Introducing the CSCPay Mobile App

• Proper Use of Automated Lobby Doors

• Riverbay Fire Safety Outside Apartment

• Riverbay Noise Complaints

• Co-op City Call Centers

• Riverbay Power Plant Operations

Voter Disenfranchisement

To the Editor:

It is unfortunate that the 2024 Riverbay board election failed to reach the quorum of 5,035 votes and had to be extended again. Co-op City is comprised of over 15,000 families and needs one-third of the eligible shareholders to vote. For the past few years, the Co-op City elections have had to be extended. It is unbelievable that the successful one-day elections of the past cannot be accomplished today in a month. Something is wrong in this community.

On another note, in the 16th Congressional District, the race between the incumbent Congressman Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer was reportedly the most expensive race in history.

In addition, in the 83rd Assembly District (not in Coop City), voters went to the polls only to find they had been redistricted and there were no primary elections in their district. The Board of Elections did not send out notifications to these voters nor did they let Co-op City voters who usually vote at St. Michael’s know the location would be closed on Primary day and they were to vote at an alternate Co-op City poll site. What this means is that even in NY, we can experience gerrymandering and Black voter disenfranchisement. It is time for progressive people to stand up for justice. What will you do?

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” –Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

—Francine Jones

Co-op City Times

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community. (718) 320-3300, ext. 3375 cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Danielle Cruz Managing Editor

Brandi Simpson Junior Associate Editor

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

John Crow New Media Producer

Sheldon Green Multi-Media Advertising Manager

Brandon Ortiz Media Assistant

P.M. Campbell

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Send Us Your Letters: 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.

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The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor. All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475.

Public Safety Report

Summer Driving Safety: A Vital Guide

Recent tragic incidents involving children left in cars highlight the urgency of this topic – Summer driving safety.

• Phone: 212-839-4750

Bronx Safety City (NYC DOT)

• Address: 837 Brush Ave., Bronx, NY 10465

The Hidden Danger of Parked Cars

If you drive with children or elderly passengers, especially during the summer months, this article is for you. The temperature inside a parked vehicle can soar rapidly, even if parked in the shade or with windows cracked. It’s essential never to leave any person or animal in a parked vehicle, no matter how brief your absence. Extreme heat or cold can be life-threatening, and problems can arise even in seemingly mild weather.

Always double-check your vehicle before locking it to ensure no child is left behind. Changes in routine can lead to forgetfulness. A helpful tip is to place a teddy bear in the child’s car seat when it’s empty. When the child is in the seat, move the stuffed animal to the front as a visual reminder. More safety tips are available at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website: www.safercar.gov

During the summer, increased travel means more trips with children and other passengers. Car accidents are the leading cause of death among children, making it crucial to use proper restraint systems. Correctly installed car seats significantly enhance safety. For inspections, visit www.seatcheck.org or www.nhtsa.gov

Local inspection sites include:

NYC Department of Transportation Access Safety City

• Address: 672 W 158th St., New York, NY 10032

• Contact: Andrea Baskerville, Renso Vidal (alternate)

Public Safety Blotter

June 23 – June 29, 2024 driving or

June 23, 2024

2047 Bartow Avenue – CCPD responded to a call from Dollar Tree management that a suspect was removing items from the store shelves and leaving the establishment without paying. After a brief foot pursuit, Public Safety officers apprehended the suspect, a non-resident, and placed him under arrest.

June 24, 2024

120 Bellamy Loop – A cooperator reported that a confirmed delivered package was removed from the lobby area by an unknown individual without her permission.

140 Bellamy Loop – CCPD and FDNY responded to a complaint of smoke emanating from a cooperator’s convector. The condition was corrected and Maintenance was notified for an electrical repair. No injuries or property damage reported.

4180 Hutchinson River Parkway – A cooperator reported that a confirmed delivered package was left in the lobby. Upon arrival to the lobby, the cooperator reported finding the package opened with the items missing.

4160 Hutchinson River Parkway – CCPD responded to a call of a smoke condition. Upon arrival, CCPD Emergency Service Unit observed smoke coming from an apartment and conducted a forced entry. Food was left unattended and burning on the stove. The burning items were made safe by Public Safety officers. Maintenance was notified to repair the door. A Community Complaint for “Abuse of Premise” was issued to the cooperator.

June 26, 2024

120 Casals Place – A cooperator reported that while being away, his ex-girlfriend removed some of his personal property without his permission.

100 Benchley Place – A cooperator reported a domestic assault in-

volving a female and her father. After an investigation by responding Public Safety officers, the child’s father was arrested.

100 Carver Loop – A cooperator reported an unknown individual removing the battery from his moped without authority or his permission.

June 28, 2024

120 Benchley Place – CCPD responded to a call for a smoke condition. Upon arrival, FDNY had already responded and conducted a forced entry through the apartment door. Firefighters observed food burning on the unattended stove. The burnt food was extinguished with no damage to property. The cooperator was issued a Community Complaint for “Abuse of Premise.”

100 Elgar Place – A cooperator left her clothes unattended in the dryer and upon her return observed that her clothes were removed from the dryer by an unknown individual without her permission and fled the area.

June 29, 2024

140 Debs Place – A cooperator reported that a confirmed delivered package was removed from the lobby area by an unknown individual without her permission.

Adler Townhouses – CCPD responded to a dispute/assault in progress. Upon arrival, Public Safety officers encountered a naked male with probable self-inflicted wounds. It is reported that this male may have attempted to remove a juvenile from the location. The male suspect engaged multiple officers in a physical altercation during his apprehension. The suspect was arrested and removed to the hospital. Due to the age of the children involved, CCPD contacted the local precinct who contacted the NYPD’s Special Victims Unit to proceed with the investigation. CCPD will provide assistance as the case progresses.

• Hours: By appointment only, Monday-Friday

• Contact: Holly Malone

• Phone: 212-839-4750

Proper Restraint for Children

Never hold a child on your lap while driving or seated in the front seat. The force of an airbag can be fatal. Children should always be in a car seat in the rear seat. Here are the guidelines:

• Under 1 year: Rear-facing infant seat in the back.

• Ages 1-4: Child safety seat with a five-point harness.

• Ages 4-8: Booster seat if shorter than 4’9” regardless of weight.

• Over 8 years: Seat belt if taller than 4’9” and over 100 pounds.

Never use a car seat that has been in an accident or beyond its expiration date. Car seat installation can be challenging; read the manuals for both the car seat and your vehicle. The LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) aims to simplify this process. For assistance, certified child passenger safety technicians are available. Call 1-866-SEAT-CHECK or visit www. seatcheck.org

Seatbelt Safety

Every vehicle occupant should wear a seatbelt. Seatbelts save lives and work in conjunction with airbags. Without a seatbelt, the force of an airbag can cause severe injuries. Seatbelts prevent ejection from the vehicle and reduce internal injuries by keeping passengers within the safety zone.

Consider taking a Defensive Driver Training Course for safer driving and insurance discounts. Be mindful of pedestrians and cyclists. Cyclists should avoid riding near buildings and shopping centers and respect pedestrians. Everyone must share the road responsibly. Never drive after consuming alcohol. Designate a sober driver and always wear your seatbelt. Avoid distractions and speeding, which are leading causes of accidents in New York State.

If you see something suspicious, say something. Call 911 or the Department of Public Safety at (718) 6713050. Callers can remain anonymous.

Community Vigilance

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety thanks all who report suspicious activities, helping maintain low crime rates and a high quality of life.

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

For informaton 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 partes.

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

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES

There are no contract opportunites to list this week. Please check back.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

For employment opportunites, please visit these following sites:

www.Indeed.com https://indeedhi.re/ 3SgTKEr

www.Glassdoor.com https://bit.ly/3SgI9Go

www.ZipRecruiter.com

https://bit.ly/3Se8bdw

Candidates may review full positon descriptons and apply at any 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 Corporaton.

A lot of our cooperators were horribly shocked when they saw their carrying charge statement for July 2024. In many cases, their carrying charges skyrocketed by $100 or more. And, now, they’re wondering if they can continue to stay here.

Big Increase – Awful

Previously, I wrote about some of the negative ways in which our money is being spent. And, now, lots of cooperators are outraged because they can see how that spending has affected them and their finances. For instance, lots of cooperators cannot believe that they’re going to have to fork over at least $100 extra to Riverbay to stay here. So, they’re saying that this process is not fair to our community.

There are a lot of retired cooperators here that are struggling with a pension and other small benefits. So, last year’s 7.5 percent increase took away a good amount of money from them. And, this year’s 8.1 percent increase has forced them to cut back on everything. And, unfortunately, they might not qualify for the Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) program. So, they have no choice but to consider their options of staying here.

From my perspective, life should not be this way when folks live in so-called affordable housing communities. Sure, inflation will affect all housing communities. However, the management of those communities should always be taking steps to reduce their spending.

For example, Riverbay has been making about $250 million annually over the last few years. Regardless, management had no problem spending all of that money plus millions of additional dollars just for their operations. Thereafter, the NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) agency hit this community hard with those wild carrying charge increases.

But, in my opinion, HCR should have stepped in a long time ago and cautioned the board and management about spending money in accordance with their approved budget. But, some folks at HCR might think that it’s not their job to control the way that management and other housing companies

Co-op City Hurt By 8.1% Increase

spend their money. However, did you know that HCR has regulations that discourage boards from getting involved in the day-to-day operations of management? Yes, it’s true!

Yes, boards can set specific policies for management to follow. But, please consider this question: Has this way of conducting business worked out for our community? Look, if your answer is yes, then you should not be complaining about last year’s 7.5 percent increase and this year’s 8.1 percent increase.

On the other hand, most of our cooperators are furious about these increases. Therefore, in my opinion, HCR can take the position that they will not get involved with the way that managers spend a housing company’s money. However, board members are supposed to take a bigger role in the oversight of the operations of their development.

Now, that doesn’t mean that boards should be micromanaging the operations of their housing development.

But, in my opinion, boards should be more involved with how their business is functioning. In other words, good boards should be able to better control the way that money is spent in their community. Example: Why are we spending $100 million for our payroll? Why are we paying contractors outrageous amounts of money to restore apartments?

Some of our supplies have disappeared. Therefore, why can’t management stop issuing supplies to contractors? Why can’t management let contractors purchase their own supplies? Why can’t management determine how much money they’re going to pay for those supplies and for painting an apartment? Then, why can’t management find small contracting firms that will agree to their prices?

Now, do you honestly think that the price for labor will be anywhere near $12,000 for a 1-bedroom apartment? Do you honestly think that a contractor’s supplies would cost anywhere near $5,000? Impossible!!! But, this is the type of foolishness that’s going on now in our community.

Will some of our contractors and employees like this method of conducting business? No! That’s

why they should reconsider the reasons why they want to stay here. If they make a determination that they want to move on, then they should move on.

From my point of view, there is no way that this community should have been hit with these huge increases. Therefore, I believe that now is the time that our board should be assisting management with their day-to-day operations.

Sure, again, some folks might not like this type of oversight. But, they need to understand that a lot of our cooperators are now paying more than $100 a month extra to live here. Therefore, this community is completely fed up with the way that business is being conducted here.

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This 8.1 percent increase has hurt a lot of cooperators here. Therefore all board directors should step up and stop the nonsense that’s going on here with our finances. Furthermore, we should strategically reduce our budget in a beneficial way. Thereafter, we can stop these wild increases.

Thank you.

Contact Information

Please send a letter to: Board Director Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Currently, here is my ONLY email account: djohnson@riverbayboard.com

I will never ask for or accept money from anyone. Therefore, please do not respond to any message with my name on it that requests money, money transfers, gift cards, personal information, or anything from you. And, please do not ever send money or anything to anyone because you saw my name on a false message.

Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me. And, please hang up your phone immediately if someone calls you and says that they’re Daryl Johnson or is associated with me and asks you for money or anything else.

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

In Memoriam ~ Mary Jaye

December 17, 1949 – June 28, 2024

On behalf of the Jaye, Comunale, and Veglia families, this brief obituary is submitted with love for Mary Jaye. Mary’s sun rose on December 17, 1949, and set June 28, 2024. Mary was a Bronxite through and through and lived in the Bronx, the same neighborhood as Chief Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Mary graduated from Cathedral High School and married her one true love, Michael Jaye. Almost three years ago, Mary and Michael celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Mary and Michael welcomed their first daughter, Danielle, in February 1973. Michael began his first career on Wall Street and worked his way up. Their son, Dennis, was born a few years later, April 1st, followed by Lauren in July, a few years after that. The Jayes made Co-op City their home about 1977. Mary was a devoted mother. That job took all her time until 1986 when she began her career with Riverbay Corporation.

Mary and I met October 22, 1979, my move-in date to Co-op City, which coincided with her wedding anniversary. We became best friends almost immediately. From then on, holiday celebrations, birthdays, even piano lessons were shared. While the children attended local and parochial schools on City Island, Mary became involved with the PTA and then with their high school, Blessed Sacrament of New Rochelle. Then, the Jayes made a major decision to move north to Carmel, NY. Mary continued to work for Riverbay in the Finance department, and Michael worked for the Post Office. Mary loved to organize parties, to cook and have good times. Her favorite female artist of the seventies was Lesley Gore whose music we would listen to and Cha-Cha in the living room. There were family tragedies following but also fabulous, joyous weddings and celebrations.

Mary was predeceased by her brother, Dennis, and son, Dennis, as well as her parents. She is survived by Michael, her husband of almost 53 years; daughters, Danielle and Lauren; their husbands, Tony and John; as well as eight grandchildren and one great grandson.

Above all, Mary was the most loving, kind, hardworking and generous person you will ever know. She was 100% devoted to family and from her daughter’s remembrance, “her love shined through for each of the grandchildren.” Watching Mary love her great grandson was pure happiness.

May Mary rest in peace in the grace of her son, Dennis, and my daughter, Miki, in heaven.

Should you wish to send a card or acknowledgement, please send it c/o of Danielle Comunale, 76 Hillside Lakes Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

IMPORTANT!

For up-to-date communication from Riverbay Corporation, read the Co-op City Times, delivered to your building lobby and the community centers on Saturdays, tune in to the Crawler on your home TVs and lobby monitors, and register for Phone Tree notifications.

Building 21 Association

Thank you for those who attended our last meeting on Thursday, June 27th. A reminder that this is your community. We must stay informed and engaged! Your Building Association is where you can start to be engaged in your community.

The Riverbay Fund will have a Fireworks Show & Concert today, Saturday, July 6, 7 p.m. on the Greenway.

We need floor captains on every floor; please volunteer to be a floor captain on your floor.

Questions, comments, and suggestions are always welcome – you can place dues and/or suggestions in our lockbox located in the Laundry Room (next to the television). Our yearly dues are $10.

Our regular monthly meeting is every fourth Thursday of each month. You may contact us at our email us at 21association@gmail.com.

If you have furniture deliveries or moving furniture, you must get a permit from the CSO office.

Enjoy your Fourth of July! May God bless and continue to keep you and yours safe.

—Jarasia Wilson

If the Co-op City Times is not delivered: Call 407-666-8317 on Saturdays only, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Need to Contact Riverbay? Don’t wait!

Go online to coopcity.com and use the bi-lingual “Chat” feature on the Home page. Scroll to the bottom right hand corner and click on either “ESP” for Spanish language or “ENG” for English. It’s fast and convenient.

Firstly, we would like to take this time to offer a gentle reminder that our Bus Trip Fundraiser is underway. Here are the details:

Location: Resorts World Catskills Casino (The Drifters)

Date: Wednesday, September 25

Departure Time: 9:30 a.m. sharp

Approximate Return Time: 8:30 p.m.

Pick-up/Return Location: 2085 Bartow Ave.

The trip includes deluxe motorcoach transportation; 6-hour casino stay at the Resorts World Catskill Casino; see “The Drifters” perform a spectacular show and enjoy an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet; $25.00 slot play bonus.

To purchase the $155 ticket, please reach out to Tremaine O’Garro at erdclubcoopcity@gmail.com or Brenda Brown at 718-671-3748 by July 25th. No refunds will be provided. Thank you all for your support.

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club would like to congratulate the following individuals on their Democratic Party primary wins:

George Latimer, U.S. Congressional Representative of NY-16

Jamaal T. Bailey, Senator of the 36th Senatorial District

Michael Benedetto, Assemblymember of the 82nd Assembly District

Tremaine O’Garro, State Committeeman, 82nd Assembly District

Nancy Rosario, State Committeewoman, 82nd Assembly District

James Payne, Male District Leader, 82nd Assembly District (Part A)

Shirley Saunders, Female District Leader, 82nd Assembly District (Part A)

John Doyle, Male District Leader, 82nd Assembly District (Part B)

Rebecca Nieves, Female District Leader, 82nd Assembly District (Part B)

Building 33 Association

Good day, shareholders, I hope everyone enjoyed their July 4th holiday. Tonight, the Co-op City extravaganza will take place on the greenway across the street from the baseball

There will also be food for sale. Come out because it is an amazing experience. When this board was elected, our main concerns were organizing Halloween and Christmas activities for children and advocating for our shareholders. When/if you need help with anything related to Riverbay, email us for assistance. If you have any ideas regarding the gathering of shareholders, please nights, movie nights, potlucks, and more. We welcome your ideas and your help. Most board members have full-time jobs, and the issue always revolves around having enough people to assist us. The time to do these things is now, during the summer months. So, present your ideas. We’d like to hear them. It looks like someone on the E, F, G, or H line is throwing litter out of the

you will still have to pay! If the shareholder is elderly, you will still have to pay! I mention children and the elderly because we can hardly imagine anyone else, outside of that demographic, being moved to throw things out of windows. The grounds here are beautiful and litter doesn’t belong there. We have garbage receptacles everywhere so please use them and stop making our grounds look bad! This is not something we should have to tell you. Wake up, people. Let’s keep our home looking beautiful.

Continue to enjoy this beautiful weather, the upcoming outside performances, and our lovely grounds.

Take care and walk good.

––Andrea

D. Mayo

We were disheartened to see the tension in the community during the congressional race. It was a very divisive race and we truly need to heal and emerge united and stronger. People support political candidates for any number of reasons. It is a very personal choice because politics affects our everyday lives.

Since the beginning of early voting, some of us have been working outside the poll sites. We have witnessed countless arguments and altercations. It is quite upsetting to see such fracture in our community. This year, we also witnessed hordes of people from outside of our community trying to win the Co-op City vote for their endorsed candidates. This is a testament to the power of the Co-op City vote!

Co-op City is the largest voting bloc in the Bronx and we must not take that for granted. We need to vote and leverage it for our collective advantage. Unfortunately, turnout in the most recent democratic primary elections were low. We also still have not reached a quorum in the Riverbay elections.

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will be focusing our efforts on helping to identify the root cause of the problem and to be a part of the solution. There are many reasons why so many of our community members aren’t voting. We need to address these reasons. Otherwise, we might alienate

lead the effort to engage, expand, inform, organize and unite the Democratic Party voting base in Co-op City and the communities that comprise the 82nd Assembly District (Part A). Join us.

—Tremaine O’Garro

REMINDER – Carrying Charge Boxes

Shareholders are reminded that the carrying charge deposit boxes located in the community centers open on the morning the 10th of the month, which is the last day to pay your carrying charges before a late fee is accessed. If the 10th of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, the carrying charge boxes remain open through the next business day.

Riverbay Management

Building Association Lobby and Townhouse Decorating Contest for the 2024 Riverbay Board Election!

Dear Building and Townhouse Associations,

As we gear up for our upcoming election, we are excited to infuse a spirit of community and creativity into the process. To make this election season engaging and enjoyable, we are thrilled to invite your association to participate in a Lobby Decorating Contest!

Here is how it works:

Theme: The theme of the contest is “Red, White & Blue.”

Participation: Building and Townhouse Associations are invited to decorate building lobbies and townhouse greens according to the theme

Voting: Shareholders will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite building.

Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the top three buildings based on the number of votes received.

This contest isn’t about winning; it’s about coming together as a community to celebrate the Board election process and display our collective creativity.

We believe that building participation will add excitement to our election season and strengthen the sense of community within Co-op City. If your Association would like to participate, please reach out to the Election Committee at Riverbay2024election@riverbaycorp.com for a copy of the rules. We will provide further details and guidelines to ensure a fair and enjoyable contest for all.

Let’s make this election season one to remember by adding a splash of color and creativity to our building lobbies!

Looking forward to the community’s enthusiastic participation!

Best Regards, 2024 Riverbay Board Election Committee

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

Building 22A & 22B Association

We want to thank every cooperator who attended our last meeting and to welcome our special guest, Mr. Marvin L. Walton. Mr. Walton answered all questions and helped to reassure many about the direction the Riverbay Board and Management are trying to take towards our future. Please pick up your Co-op City Times for all the summer events — happy 4th of July.

Please vote for the Riverbay Board. The election has been extended to July 12th – Vote

We’re still looking for members for our board. available, if you’re interested. Please contact Ms. Gladys Polite. Put your name, phone number and -

ber on a piece of paper under her door, Building 22B. You must be a member.

Our next meeting will be on September 23. Everyone, have a very happy and healthy summer.

Compactor Room: Continue to keep up the good work, everything is looking excellent.

Laundry Room Etiquette: Please watch your time on the machines, come back to remove your clothes others are waiting. Pick up your fabric softener sheets. Also, clean out the lint tray; it helps your clothes dry faster.

Happy birthday to all celebrating. Prayers to all who lost loved ones. Please check on the sick and shut-ins. If you see something, say something.

Thank you.

—Betty Leak

Graceful Ladies of Co-op City

The Graceful Ladies of Co-op City enjoyed a recent afternoon out at Sangria Cafe where they enjoyed broke bread together.

Broun Place Townhouse Association

July 6th, enjoy freworks on the Co-op City Section 2 Greenway. A musical show opens the festivities at 7 p.m. Look for the ad/fyer in the Co-op City Times

The most important thing you should do is vote in the Riverbay Board Election. Don’t brush it off or think by not voting it’s a vote in dissention of how we do things. Our by-laws make your job as a cooperator – that is your job – vote in the Board election. The Board election is a law. You want change, you have to organize and campaign for change.

On Broun Place, we have had the highest voting rate per building/townhouse cluster. We are thrilled to be number one but wouldn’t mind the number two spot if it meant you vote.

Co-op City is a Mitchell-Lama middle-income cooperative. Cooperators, watch Master Antenna Channel 12 or the Optimum community news station on Optimum: 591. There is a webinar that teaches what a Mitchell-Lama housing development is. It teaches how it conducts business, and the webinar answers any questions you have about a Mitchell-Lama. This is non-adversarial information, simply basic information.

RIMISAC FAMILY HEALTH & PHYSICAL THERAPY

Congratulations to all the long-time Riverbay Corporation employees who were recently recognized for their work records and work ethic. Healing hopes to all who are recovering from illness or surgery. Neighbors, don’t forget to keep up-to-date with your vaccinations and check-ups, too. Covid is now part of our daily experience. Keep up with your vaccines and appointments. Congratulations to all who are marking this week with their graduation. We congratulate Antonio Miranda (pictured left), grandson of the KindaichiLazaar family, on his graduation from P.S. 197.

Regarding dogs, steady barking and aggressive behavior is not allowed and dog owners are required to pick-up after their dog. The CCPD phone number is 1-718-671-3050. Having a dog or cat is a responsibility.

Safety Director Anthony Barzelatto is offering an informative program. We will be inviting him to our meeting. Looking forward to that. We hope you

• Need a new PCP?

• Diabetes

• High Blood Pressure

• Annual Physicals

• Wellness Visits

GYN

• Pap Smear / Screening

• Annual Wellness

• Female Doctor Physical Therapy

• One on One Care

• Manual / Hands on • Back Pain • Neck Pain

• Chronic Pain • Age related issues

• Stroke Recovery

• Weakness

• Avoiding Surgery

• Pre/Post Operaton • Senior / Elderly Care • Car Accidents

can say you voted. Recycling and neat disposal of garbage is very important in the townhouse cluster; please remember to do this.

Broun Place Townhouse Association sends deep and sincere condolences to former cooperators, the Jaye family, who are mourning the loss of their wife and mother, and long-time employee of the Riverbay Finance department, Mary Jaye.

Remember: “Life has no remote, get up and change it yourself.” “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone,” both attributed to Ronald Reagan. Also consider: “In the end, whatever remains of one’s life – family, friends, those are going to be the things for which you’re remembered,” Dan Rather, CBS news anchor.

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

NAACP

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has profoundly affected the struggle for civil rights and equality. Join the NAACP to help us do the work. We march to defend democracy. Membership is the Lifeblood of the organization. We meet the fourth Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. (currently virtual), barring any unforeseen circumstances.

NAACP Offce hours: Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Voter registration cards are available in English and Spanish.

Section 5 Fun Day June 29 – We thank our NAACP Co-op City Voter Registration Team (pictured): Felix Omozusi, Rochelle Vincent, Alfred Lynch Jr. and Brenda Brown. We were there with voter registration material encouraging folks to vote. It was a successful and windy day. The NAACP remains committed to ensuring all Americans, but especially every Black American, can cast their ballot in November! We are working to educate, engage and mobilize millions of Black voters throughout the 2024 election cycle. Debate Reaction

The debate just ended, we heard a lot of grand promises and plenty of harmful rhetoric. Let’s be clear, a functioning democracy is still the most important factor in the election. We hold the most powerful tool to make democracy work for Black Americans, our vote. The election will set the precedent for what democracy will look like in 2025 and beyond. The work to elect people with our community’s best interest starts now. In times like these, our vote is not just a fundamental fght but also our tool for generating positive change and ensuring our voices are heard. The issues that affect our community will make or break how we continue to progress in this country. Together, we can amplify the voice of Black America to make sure solutions to our most pressing issues are equitable by voting. –Yumeka Rushing, chief strategy offcer, NAACP

Highlights: First Biden-Trump Debate of the 2024 Presidential Election

“As Black Americans face some of the most challenging obstacles of our time, we need candidates who are less focused on attacking each other and more focused on attacking the issues,” said Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP.

115th NAACP National Convention – July 1317, 2024; Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. For more information, visit naacp.org/ convention.

You can follow us on Facebook: Co-op City NAACP – Our Membership Campaign is ongoing. Become a member, gift a membership or upgrade your membership. Take your advocacy further by joining in the fght for our sacred right to vote. Annual membership: Adult, $30; Youth, $10; or Silver Life, $750. Make check/money order payable to: NAACP Co-op City. Mail to: NAACP Co-op City, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 36, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 To leave a message, call the offce phone at 718-3203210 or email naacpccity2210@gmail.com

—Brenda Brown

Velocity Track Club

From June 25th to June 29th, Velocity Track Club competed in the 2024 USATF Youth Outdoor Championship at Icahn Stadium in New York City. There were over 4,000 entries from athletes from throughout the country in attendance. A medal and a trophy were awarded to the champion and medals to 2nd through 8th place. The competition was good, and Velocity Track Club was up for the task.

Velocity was blessed with 24 medals and two trophies! We started the week off with Lyon winning the 11/12 Girls Pentathlon which consists of the 80 meters hurdles, shot put, high jump, long jump and 800 meters run. National Champion! Then she competed in the individual 80 meters hurdles and won that too. Plus, she earned a Silver medal in the 11/12 Girls long jump.

Her brother Xoan in the 9/10 Boys division joined the medal parade too! He took 4th place in the long jump, 5th in the 200 meters and 7th in the 400 meters, earning three medals. Also in the 9/10 Boys division, Noah, Dwight, Dylan and Mason won 4th place medals in the 4x100 meter relay. Mason also earned a 4th place medal in the shot put. In the 9/10 Girls division, Ekaete earned a 5th place medal and Autumn a 6th place medal in the Shot Put. In the 11/12 Girls division, Savannah earned a 4th place medal in the Shot put and 8th place medal in the 80 meter hurdles. In the 13/14 age Girls division, Jennifer earned 5th place medal in the Long Jump. In the 15/16 age Girls division, Jordan earned a Bronze medal in the Shot Put and Shyenne earned a 4th place medal in the Long jump. In the 15/16 age Boys division, Zorion earned three medals. He took 2nd in the Long Jump, 4th in the 400 meters and 6th place in the 200 meters. In the 17/18 Girls division, Saniah earned a 7th place in the Triple Jump. In the Boys division, Pierce earned two medals. He earned a Bronze medal in the 400 meter and 8th place medal in the 800 meters. Great job to all that competed in this National Championship, you all are winners.

Also, on an encouraging note, many medalists are at the bottom of their age group. USATF has a two-age division, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, 15/16 & 17/18. Therefore, they will be competing in the same division next year. For example, Jennifer, who is still 12 years old, competing in the 13/14 age division. Other medalists at the bottom of their age division are Savannah, Zorion, Shyenne, Mason, Noel, Dwight, Ekaete, and Autumn. An extra year of growth does make a difference.

Our next track and feld meet is Tuesday, July 9, to Saturday, July 13, at the 2024 AAU Club Championship at the University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.

—Coach Winston Dinkins

Building 29 Association

The summer is upon us, and hoping that everyone is well and enjoying themselves.

We had to cancel our June meeting, due to the huge fooding that occurred in all three of our triple core buildings! Our speaker, Marvin Walton, is scheduled for the fall (hopefully in October).

The Book Club, featuring “A Spark of Light” by Jody Picault, will be held (via Zoom as usual) on Friday, July 26, at 7 p.m. All are welcome!

Finally, Building 29 had a presence at the Section 5 Fun Day and it was fun! Cynthia Dixon, our V.P., performed with her fabulous Soul/Latin Line Dancers. Katharine Wood, secretary, did face painting for the little ones. Michael Adolphus was selling colorful T-shirts. Joan, Phyllis and others from Building 29 helped out generally in a variety of ways. Overall, many aspects of our entire community were represented.

Finally, the Building 29 Association is wishing all our cooperators a wonderful summer, and we will see you in the fall!

Stay well and safe.

––Katharine Wood

Photos by Roberto DeJesus

Building 13 Association

Visit our Facebook page at: Building 13 Association Inc.–Co-op City –

—Leslie Peterson

Section 2 Committee Class of 2024 Graduation Celebration

Building 10 Association

New Cooperators –

Ice Cream Social –(pictured)

Riverbay Board Election –-

Bulk Garbage and Furniture –

Emergency Preparedness –

If You See Something, Say Something –

Suicide Prevention –, Questions, Comments and Suggestions –Facebook

Happy Anniversary!!!

–Oprah Winfrey

—Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Photos by Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Photos by Jewel Crawford-Duncan and Katrina Dinham

Nectarines, Avocados, Cucumbers, Oh My!

National Council of Negro Women

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune – The founder of National Council of Negro Women, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, was born on July 10, 1875, 149 years ago in Mayesville, South Carolina. She was the 15th of 17 children, the daughter of former slaves, and she was the only child born free. She was the only member of her family to attend school. When she was eleven years old, she walked eight miles each day to attend classes offered to African American children by the Presbyterian Church. Mary was a gifted student and was encouraged to go on to Scotia Seminary in North Carolina and from there, to the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. She ultimately returned to Mayesville and taught at many schools during the next several years. In 1898, she married Albertus Bethune; the following year, she gave birth to a son, Albert. In October 1904, she opened her own school, called the Daytona Normal and Industrial School for Negro Girls in Daytona Beach, Florida. In 1923, Bethune’s school merged with the Cookman Institute in Jacksonville, Florida becoming Bethune-Cookman College.

Primarily an educator, Mrs. Bethune became involved in government affairs. In 1930, President Herbert Hoover appointed her to the White House Conference on Child Health. Several years later, President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed her as director of Negro Affairs in the National Youth Administration. In 1945, she was a special emissary of the State Department of the United Nations Conference. In 1952, she was the personal representative of President Harry Truman at Liberia’s inauguration ceremonies.

From her vantage point in the nation’s capital, Mrs. Bethune came to understand the meaning of collective power. On December 5, 1935, she called together women representing 29 national organizations for a meeting at the Harlem Branch of the YWCA. She challenged the women to respond collectively, noting that the Negro woman, the trained and the untrained alike, stood outside of America’s mainstream organization of national organizations that would harness womanpower with a unity of purpose and a unitytion – inspired by the dream of Mary McLeod Bethune. We have a long way to go. The historic record of themselves alone, but for others.

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Birthday Celebration – On Saturday, July 13, at 10 a.m., members of NCNW will be gathering at the New Rochelle Diner at 850 Main Street, New Rochelle, NY to celebrate our founder’s birthday. Traditionally, we all wear something yellow, as that was Dr. Bethune’s favorite color. Please circle that date on your calendar! For more information, reach out to ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com

Social Media – www.ncnwcoopcitysection.com; on Instagram —Joyce Howard

Come and join us every Saturday morning for Section

Photos by Antionette Erskin

African-American Association of Co-op City

Message from CEMOTAP

The Committee to Eliminate Media Offensive to African Peo-

the original Good Times TV series. It portrays Black people as ugly, stupid, violent and criminal from birth; rude, crude, lewd and hypersexual; worthless; that Black people’s struggle for freedom, justice and equality is a joke; that Black people have nothing sacred that people are and that it will remain canceled until this disgraceful cartoon is removed from public viewing.”

AAACC Meetings & Events

August 17 – Drum Circle – Honoring Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Section 1 Greenway

September 7 – Co-op City Fair, Section 5 Greenway

September 14 – OPEN MIC/Fundraiser, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Dreiser, Room 15

September 15 – General Meeting, 3 p.m., Dreiser, Room 15

October 12 – OPEN MIC/Fundraiser, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Dreiser, Room 15

October 20 – General Meeting, 3 p.m. Dreiser, Room 15

November 17 – General Meeting, 3 p.m., Dreiser, Room 15

December 7 – OPEN MIC/Fundraiser, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Dreiser, Room 15

December 14 – Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration

Join the AAACC

$25.00/year single membership and $35.00/year family/ household. Zelle us your payment using our email address. Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com. Call: 646-883-9095, The African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

AAACC Programs

Belly Dance Classes, contact: Xonia Wilson at 646-301-9438

Evening Line Dance Classes, contact: Cynthia Dixon at 917-903-7073

Yoga & Pilates Classes, contact: Meena Sharpe-Hicks at 917-863-1507

Co-op City Baptist Church “Gospel Line Dancers,” contact: Joyce Smith at 718-320-0714

“Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals “A FORCE FOR GOOD.”

—Michelle Marbury

American Legion Post 1871

Community Involvement – Section 5 Summer Fun Day

Last Saturday, our Post was invited by Nelson Sweeting, president of the Section 5 Association, to be a participatory table attendant at the annual “Fun Day” in their beautiful waterfront greenway (pictured at left). The cadre of prospective members, veterans and families who visited our table was encouraging, especially those who showed an interest in joining our Post. Yes, either as a Legionnaire because you served in the US Armed Services and was honorable discharged or as an Auxiliary Member because you are a grandmother, mother, sister, spouse, adopted female descendant of all men and women who were in the Armed Forces. Pictured are Legionnaires Davis, Sweeting, Borden and Codrington (not pictured, Legionnaire Stephen Werner) who interacted with visitors to our table to provide further details of their eligibility requirement and “Why You Should Belong,” as reasons contained in the content of the display-board.

Every Penny Helps for the Sustenance of our Post Legionnaires and supporters of our Post, do you have any penny-jars laying around to help us pay rental and utility expenses during the summer break? For the second time, our long-standing Legionnaire Norman Thomas, with 38 years

of continuous membership in our Post, came to the rescue. As pictured, Legionnaire Thomas (pictured at right) donated a jar of quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies totaling $192.82. Any other legionnaire or supporter following this example? The call for action is temporary.

we are optimistic that, as we transcend from our sumachieve our ambitious plans, on behalf of Co-op City

year 2024-2025 and our return in September.

Summer

Break: Calendar of Events

The 106th Department of New York Convention will be held the week of July 15-19 in Niagara Falls. Contact us for further details.

The 2024 National Convention is from August 23-29 in New Orleans. The event will be the 103rd National Convention for the American Legion Auxiliary and 105th for the American Legion. Contact us for further details.

Contact Us: American Legion Post 1871, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41, Bronx, NY 10475; (718) 320-8165; email: post1871@oponline.net; website: https://www.legion.org.

––Antonio Codrington

Building 25 Association

Greetings, Building 25 shareholders! We wish you good health, peace, and joy always. Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating their birthday in July, and best wishes to those who will celebrate other special occasions.

Co-op City Fireworks and Concert takes place tonight, Section 2 Greenway, opposite the Co-op City Little League Field. Please come out, bring your chair, sit back, relax, and enjoy the live entertainment. Food vendors will be available.

The Riverbay 2024 Board Election is extended a second time, after the quorum needed to validate the election was not met. This extension for voting is until July 12, 2024, at 9:00 p.m. For the convenience of those who still need to vote, the Election Committee has arranged for YesElection to be available at the Fireworks and Concert site, from 3-7 p.m. It is paramount that shareholders cast their vote for the 2024 Board members. Elected Board members are not

employees of Riverbay, they are shareholders who volunteer their time and work tirelessly, advocating for, and making decisions on behalf of their fellow shareholders. Please vote for no more than six candidates, and the referendum, for or against, the smoking band. For those shareholders who do not wish to vote for any of the candidates, you may check the last box on the ballot. This vote will count toward meeting the quorum. Please vote!

On 6/25/24, our Building 25 Association held its last general meeting, which included election of its 2024-2025 Executive Board: Denise Gerrald, president; Dock Harvey, vice president; Carol Eilet, treasurer; Autumn Cummings, recording secretary and Evelyn Herbert, corresponding secretary. Thanks for trusting us to work on your behalf when addressing your concerns to Riverbay Corporation service departments.

As we wrapped up our meeting, we had the pleasure of celebrating Ms. Barbara Irby’s 91st birthday with her. Barbara, we wish you good health, and many good days ahead.

Our regular monthly meeting will resume September 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room under the portico. Our e-mail, bldg25association@gmail.com, and our suggestion box, located in our laundry room, remain available for you to share your ideas and concerns. Our Building Association welcomes new members. The annual dues is $5.00 per family. Please consider joining Building 25 Cooperators’ Association. There is strength in number.

Sick and Shut-ins: We are sending you healing prayers and wish you moments of comfort.

Condolences: To our neighbors who are mourning the passing of a loved one, we wish you peace and comfort during this challenging time.

Happy July, everybody!

—Evelyn Herbert

Adler Place Townhouse Association

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended June’s meeting. Your participation and support are what make our community strong. Please note that the Association will not be meeting over the summer months. Our regular meetings will resume on the third Tuesday of the month in September. The meeting will be held in Room 31 at Bartow Community Center.

We hope you all had a wonderful July 4th this past Thursday. To continue the celebrations, we invite you to attend the Co-op City Fireworks Show and Concert on Saturday, July 6, taking place on the Section 2 Greenway, opposite the Little League Field. Additionally, we would like to remind all residents of the importance of voting in the Riverbay Board of Directors election. If you have not yet voted, please make sure to participate. The deadline to vote has been extended twice, with the new deadline now set for July 12.

We regret to inform you of an incident that took place on the afternoon of Saturday, June 29, in the Adler Place townhouses. An apparently mentally disturbed adult male, who is known to reside in the community, victimized two young children who were playing in the area. Thanks to the quick actions of residents and Co-op City’s Public Safety placed under arrest by the NYPD. The resolution of this incident is pending. We thank all who came to the assistance of the victims and remind everyone to remain vigilant.

In case of emergencies, please remember to call Co-op City Police at 718-671-3050 and NYPD via 911. For non-emergencies, please call 311.

Have a safe and enjoyable summer, and we look forward to seeing you in September.

––Anne Culler

Rivers Run Community Garden

We’d like to thank the New York Restoration project for removing the huge boulders and tree stumps, empowering us in our redesign of the garden. Our gratitude is immense.

If you’d like to help with the garden renovations, we are conducting training sessions to learn how to build frames for the beds. Also, there is plenty of garden work to be done so you can experience the magic of getting your hands dirty.

There are plenty of herbs and mint for the taking so come through soonest.

Please tell your friends and family about this amazing place where we not only grow fruits and vegetables, but we grow knowledge and friendships. Rivers Run Community Garden is a movement towards improved mental and physical health. We provide all types of workshops including nutrition,tion, planting, construction, and crafting. We are the outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares as well as residents and neighbors. We are a place of beauty and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us.

Event Dates (All are welcome):

• Members Meeting – 7/13 at 1 p.m.

• Learn to build bed frames – 7/13 and 7/14, beginning at noon.

• Workdays are scheduled according to the weather. If it is nice, come on out!

Rivers Run is open (weather dependent):

• Tuesdays & Thursdays – 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Fridays – 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Saturdays & Sundays – 12 p.m.-5 p.m.

Membership Requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome.

If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801. Mailing address for dues (checks only): 100 Casals Pl #32K, Bronx, NY 10475.

—Gail Sharbaan

Building 6 Association

weather, cool and refreshing swims, beach picnics, and vegetables all out of the garden. To everyone who is experiencing a birthday milestone or celebration, hooray! Carpe diem!!

Remember, neighbors, always wear your sunscreen because skin cancer is on the rise—health is wealth. -

ories with their friends and family. Neighbors, as always, I pray for safety over all. God speed.

My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.” “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!” “We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different and yet the same.” “Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable.” –Archbishop Desmond Tutu

—Lauren K. Lassiter

Black Forum

Thanks, donors! Thank you for the generous donations to the Black Forum organization. Donations support the Black Forum Emergency Food Pantry. Every dollar keeps our vital services running, helping feed our community for over 30 years. Email or call/text if you would like to donate to the organization: Coopcityblackforum@gmail. com or (929) 464-5520.

Emergency Food Pantry: 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (opposite basketball court). The pantry is open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for grocery distribution. Guests are eligible to pick up food once a month. All guests must present a pantry card, at least 4-6 clean shopping bags with handles and a shopping cart to receive food. Section 5 guests should visit the Co-op City United Methodist Church at 2350 Palmer Avenue to pick up groceries. This distribution site is open Thursdays from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The groceries are supplied by and distributedessary to pick up food. Masks are a must! Anyone who does not wear a mask may not be served by the staff at their discretion. This protects everyone.

Fresh Produce for Our Community: Farmers Market Coupon Program: Black Forum is excited to announce that we applied to distribute Farmers Market Coupons again! These coupons provide seniors $25 worth of coupons to purchase fresh produce from participating farmers markets. Approval for this program is not guaranteed. To ensure these valuable coupons reach our community, Black Forum goes through an application and training process. Stay tuned for more information!

Schedule Change: Great news! Our pantry is streamlining hours to better serve you. Starting July 2024, grocery distribution moves to Thursdays & Fridays only, 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. This allows for more focused support for our guests and volunteers!

Fundraise & Fun! Join us for exciting trips to support the pantry! Support our community with a fun day out! Your participation in these events help cover the rent, insurance, and supplies needed to keep our Emergency Food Pantry running strong. Help us ensure local families have access to nutritious food and household supplies. Trips include transportation and dining.

Saturday, August 17th – The Nordic Lobster Fest & Foxwoods, all-you-can-eat seafood, prime rib, and more at The Nordic, plus gaming at Foxwoods (one of the world’s largest casinos!). Tanger Outlet shops are onsite too! $225 (cash) total cost. We still have some seats available, but payment is due now. Call if you are interested in the Nordic/ Foxwood, but need a reasonable payment extension.

Saturday, October 19th – Black Eyed Sally & MGM Casino. Enjoy delicious Southern Cajun cuisine and MGM excitement! $120 total cost for

September 20.

We accept cash, checks, and postal money orders. No refunds on trip payments. Call 917-2095334 to book!

Contact Us: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. —D. Illis

Goose Island Seniors

To all Members: Monday, July 8th. Election of secretary and trea-

Virginia Beach Get-away – Tue., July 9 – Fri. July 12th. Call 646-579-1701.

Wind Creek Casino

Wind Creek Casino

Nordic Lodge Seafood Feast, Tanger Outlet, Foxwoods Casino –

Resorts Casino AC

Holiday Hills Picnic

Make checks to Goose Island Seniors.

Norwegian Cruise

Resorts Casino A.C. – Thu., Sep. 10. Wait list 19th. Wait list only.

Latin Day at Brownstone – Thu., Sep. 26.

Las Vegas Trip 646-579-1701.

Motown Holiday Party – Windows on the

Notary Bingofreshments.

Game day – Tue. and Thu., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. DomRefreshments.

To all members:

Sick and Shut-in our former president, sends her love to everyone.CarlSr.

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts, Sr.

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

St. Joseph’s is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, low-

Greetings! As we continue to make the necessary repairs to our space at St. Joseph’s Church, we thank you for your patience and understanding. services and activities and look forward to an early completion of the repairs.

In-person worship service for the Seventh Sun-eon Johnson at the church on Sunday, July 7, at 9

This is very important.

If you have not yet completed your pledge cards, -

Condolences

have recently lost loved ones. We are particularly

Sunday Service at St. Joseph’s Church on Sunday,

Sick and Shut-in

prayers for a speedy recovery.

Birthday Greetingsday this month.

We at St. Joseph’s are collecting food (cans and dry goods) for the food pantry at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. If for those in need.

We hope you had a safe and happy Fourth of July!

––Merville Chambers

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Award Scholarship for Academic Achievement

The Retirees of Dreiser Loop really knows how to party. On Wednesday, June 12, they once again -

cheon. Dressed in lovely spring colors and hearing the DJ, they danced the afternoon away, and en-

As usual, at the luncheon, the Scholarship Committee recognized and awarded a scholarship to a June graduate who is either a grandchild or great grandchild of a -

tion. This year, Anthony Khalil Lindo, grandson of Dorothy Lindo, was the recipient. Anthony plans to attend California Institute of Technology

Computer Sciences. In attendance were elected

cates of merit and achievements.

While his father and grandmother proudly listened, Anthony thanked the organization for the stated how he will not let his family and his community down.

arship Committee, the Retirees of Dreiser Loop

—JoAnn Harris

Anthony Khalil Lindo

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

Bartow OAC Trips – Walmart, Wed., July 10; BJs/Shoprite, Fri., July 12; Stew Leonard’s, Wed., July 17; Wegman’s (Queens, NY), Thurs., July 25; Costco, Fri., July 26; Trader Joe’s (Central Ave.), Wed., July 31. All trips are $6 except Walmart/Wegman’s which will be $12.

Acupuncture w/Dr. Flora Lyando – Wed., July 17. Call JASA NORC for appointment, 718-320-2066.

Farmers Market Coupons will be distributed in all three OAC centers: Bartow, Dreiser & Einstein, on Tuesday, July 16 at 9 a.m. until finished. First come, first served. One coupon book per family.

Bartow OAC Cake Sale – Aug. 17, 11 a.m., until sold out. Collecting donations towards Bake Sale. You can donate cash, cakes or pastries. Location will be by Asch Loop Library (Bartow).

BARTOW CENTER CLOSED

(NORC) Line Dancing w/Bartow Swingers (ONLY) 12-1 p.m. every Mon.

Walk w/Odessa (On Break Until Sept. 10)

Blood Pressure, 12-1 p.m., (1st & 3rd Tues.)

Health & Wellness w/Ann (On Break Until Sept. 10)

Adult Coloring, 12-1 p.m.

Smart Phone & Tablet Class w/Julesa, 1:45-2:45 p.m.

Dinner Hour: 3-4:30 p.m.

Stay Well Exercise w/Odessa 10-11 a.m.

Bereavement Hour w/Dorine 1st Wed./month, 12-1 p.m.

Line Dancing w/Cynthia Wed. & Fri., 12:30-1:45 p.m.

Dominoes w/José 1-2:30 p.m.

Dinner Hour: 3-4:30 p.m.

Arthritis exercise w/Damion, 10-11:15 a.m.

Visual Arts w/Laura (On Break Until Sept 15th) Knitting/Crocheting with w/ Lynne and Betty 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Card Games with Frankie, 1-2 p.m.

Massage Therapy 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Manicure, 10:30 a.m-12 p.m.

Line Dance with Cynthia 12:30-1:45 p.m.

Drama Club w/Dazee Windley 2-4:30 p.m., in the back of the JASA NORC Office Dinner Hour, 3-4:30 p.m.

Intergenerational Arts & Crafts w/Denise (On Break Until July 27th)

Salsa with Rasheed 10-11 a.m.

Word Games 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Bingo on Saturdays 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the back of JASA NORC Of fce

Bartow OAC – Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Excursion w/delicious lunch w/options, chicken, beef or vegetarian; Fri., Sept. 13; $150 per person. Bartow OAC – OCH Apple Orchard & Farm, Warwick, NY; Thurs., Sept. 26; $35, including lunch per person. Payment must be made at the Bartow Center only. First come, first served.

Dreiser OAC – Apple Picking on Oct. 9. Tickets are $35 on sale in Room #7, beginning June 3. Caringkind – The Heart of Alzheimer’s Caregiving rep. will be in the Bartow main office every third Mon. of the month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for Alzheimer & Dementia Consultation/Health Care Proxy & Power of Attorney Consultation & other services. Steel Drum Classes – JASA NORC office on Wed., 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Mindful Mornings Tai Chi 9-10 a.m.

Line Dance w/Sassy 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Book Club 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Ageless Facials & Self Care 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35 (Appt. only)

Never Too Old to Learn Spanish 10-11 a.m., Rm. 35

Bridge to Care Arthritis Exercise 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45

Creative Arts & Painting 1-2 p.m., Rm. 35

Go Easy on us Computers 2:30-3:30 p.m., Rm. 40

Hair Care 4U, 9-11 a.m. Appointments only Spring in Your Step Stretch & Tone w/Ola 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45

Action Bodies In Motion 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 45 Prize Bingo & Board Games 1-2 p.m., Rm. 49A Walk Club, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Visual Arts, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Salsa Dancing, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Walk With Ease, 1-2 p.m.

Chit Chat, 1-2 p.m.

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

Chess Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Let’s Get It On Zumba 1-2 p.m.

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

Line Dance with Bartow Swingers – 12-1 p.m., Wed. & Fri., 12-1:00 p.m., Dreiser Loop, Aud. A. Notary – JASA NORC Office, Weds. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 718-320-2066 for appointment. Notary – Dreiser OAC, Weds., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 718-320-1345 for an appointment, Rm. 7. Notary – Einstein OAC. Schedule appts. in Rm. 48, Thurs., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 718-671-5161. Please call Einstein OAC for: Hair Styling, 1st & 3rd Wed. of the month, 9-11 a.m.: Braids, haircuts, shape-up, twist, ponytails, curls and more. Facials & Manicure, Every Mon., 1-3 p.m. Call 718-671-5161 for appointment.

LUNCH & DINNER MENUS

Alternate Kosher Meals are available

Walmart Trip, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Chair Yoga Class w/Charles (Virtual) Meeting ID: 863 1492 4183, Passcode: Dreiser23, 10-11 a.m.

Yoga Class w/Adira, 1:15-2:15 p.m., Rm. 2 (Twice a month)

Smartphone & Tablet Literacy class w/Julesa, 1:15-2:15 p.m.

Game Time: Dominoes, 9-10 a.m.

Leisure TV Time, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Cardio Exercise w/Gail, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m. Aud. A Tai Chi w/Jimmy, 2-3 p.m. Rm. 2

Computer & Tablet Class w/Ralph 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dial in number: 347-893-2966, Meeting ID: 854 2963 5300, Passcode: Dreiser23

Game Time: Jenga, 9-10 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise w/Damion 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Auditorium A Afternoon Crafts w/Ines & Julesa 1:15-3 p.m.

Self Defense w/Jimmy 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 (Twice a month)

Game Time: Checkers, 9-10 a.m.

Current Events, 10-11 a.m.

Wellness Mornings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Spanish Class w/Angelica 1-2 p.m. (Twice a month)

*NEW* Body in Motion w/Ola 1-2 p.m. Auditorium C

Sewing Class w/Joy 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2

Knitting & Crocheting w/Loretta 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Line Dance w/Sassy, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.,Auditorium A Bingo w/Gay Brown 1:20-2:50 p.m., Rm. 4

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

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

Payments for trips can be made where noted Mon.– Fri., 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and 2-4 p.m. only. Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, the NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation. Must be 60 or older to become a JASA participant.

Menu Fee for lunch is $2 & $5 for guest. All meals served with margarine & fresh milk. Menu subject to change without notice.

LUNCH: KOSHER: Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage, Brown Rice, Baby Carrots & Parsley; NON-KOSHER: Brown Stew Chicken, Yellow Rice, Cooked Cabbage w/Shredded Carrots

NO DINNER SERVED

LUNCH: KOSHER: Sliced Deli Turkey, TexMex Barley, Beans & Corn, Salad, Cole Slaw; NON KOSHER: Pork Spare Ribs, Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Green Beans w/Onions

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Curried Chickpeas Stew, Yellow Rice, Asian Cucumber Salad, Apple; NON-KOSHER : Brown Stew Chicken, Yellow Rice, Cooked Cabbage/Shredded Carrots, Apple

LUNCH: KOSHER: Fish w/Fresh Salsa Relish, Mexican Confetti Rice, Sautéed Zucchini. NONKOSHER: Smokey Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili, Brown Rice, Steamed Green Beans

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Fish w/Fresh Salsa Relish, Mexican Rice, Sautéed Zucchini, Canned Apricots; NON-KOSHER: BBQ Pork Spare Ribs, Instant Mashed Potato, Sautéed Green Beans, Orange

LUNCH: KOSHER: Beef Stew, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Salad; NON-KOSHER: Beef Meatballs w/Sofrito, Pasta, Baby Carrots & Parsley

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Grilled Chicken Breast, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Salad, Orange; NON-KOSHER: Smokey Black Beans w/ Sweet Potato Chili, Brown Rice, Apple

LUNCH: KOSHER: BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters, Spinach Noodle Kugel, Beet Salad. NON-KOSHER: Arroz con Pollo Chicken Breast & Rice, Steamed Broccoli

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: BBQ Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Beet Salad, Canned Pineapple, 10 Grab and Go. NON-KOSHER: Beef Meatball with Sofrito, Penne Pasta, Baby Carrots w/Parsley, Banana

Saturday: Lunch served at 12:30 p.m. until fnished: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Sliced Deli Turkey, Tex-Mex Barley, Beans, and Corn Salad, Cole Slaw, Banana

NON-KOSHER: Arroz Con Pollo Chicken Breast and Rice, Steamed Broccoli, Orange

The Church of St. Thomas The Apostle

177 Dreiser Loop, second foor, Room 2. Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The congregation and clergy of St. Thomas invite you to worship with us. Jesus said, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” –Matthew 18:20

Happy summer! During the summer months, we continue to meet together for worship and fellowship as an act of steadfast service to God and

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us for Worship Service tomorrow for one service at 9 a.m. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level), Bronx, NY 10475. Telephone:718-320-3774, email: ccbc135@optimum.net or coopcitybc@ gmail.com. Website: www.coopcitybaptistchurch. org. Masks are required.

The 9 a.m. service is also available on Zoom at https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9623430102 or Zoom Telephone Conference Line, (646) 568-7788, Meeting ID: 962 343 0102#, Password: 788175#. You can also go to YouTube, search for Co-op City Baptist Church and watch us there.

The church’s free conference call line dial in number is 857-357-0254, Access Code is 660065#.

Rev. Williams asks everyone who calls into the Sunday Worship service to use Zoom through your computer or dial-in using the Zoom information shown above.

one another. The summer services feature praise and worship, as well as congregational participation in providing messages, readings, and singing. We hope you will come out and participate in these enjoyable services with us.

The Sixth Sunday after Trinity, July 7th, 2024

• 11:00 a.m. – Communion Service.

• Fellowship with light refreshments following the service.

Co-op City Baptist Church

Beginning tomorrow, Sunday, July 7, we start our summer hours. We will have one service at 9 a.m. Our regular 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. services will resume on Sunday, September 15. There will be no Sunday School during the summer months. Sunday School classes will resume for all ages on Sunday, September 15, at 9:30 a.m. The attire during the summer will be casual dress.

On Sunday, July 14, we will celebrate our Christian Education Recognition Day at the 9 a.m. service. Everyone is invited to come out and support our Sunday School ministry.

Our Bible Study classes and prayer services are now on hiatus for the summer. Kindly note: the 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Bible Study classes will resume on Wednesday, September 11. The Prayer Warriors Group will resume on Thursday, September 12, at noon. The Circle of Grace Knit and Crochet Group will resume on Thursday, September 12, at 2 p.m. The Friday mid-morning prayer service will resume

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15

135 Einstein Loop, Room 33, Bronx, NY 10475. Salmo 3:3-5: Mas tú, Jehová, eres escudo alrededor de mí; mi gloria, y el que levanta mi cabeza.

Paz de Dios sea con ustedes.

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 les hace una cordial invitación a la comunidad hispana a congregarse con nosotros.

El Dios que creó el universo, el ser más poderoso de la historia, te ama personalmente. Él te ama, no solo a la gente en general, sino tú como persona. Se preocupa por tu vida y quiere ser parte de ella. Incluso si has pasado toda tu vida huyendo de Dios o has hecho cosas de lo que te arrepientes, él todavía te ama y quiere tener una relación contigo.

Si usted está buscando una iglesia para adorar a nuestro Señor Jesucristo, si se siente solo, herido, deprimido y necesita liberación nuestras puertas están abiertas para recibirlos. Cristo está dispuesto y es capaz de liberarte y sanarte.

Servicios Ofrecidos:

Lunes: Servicio de Oración-teléfono, 9:00 p.m. (564-888-5521; Código: 696248)

Martes: Estudio Bíblico, Zoom, 8:00 p.m. (3447367643; Código: 3jEJ2W)

Jueves: Servicio de Oración-teléfono, 9:00 p.m. (564-888-5521; código: 696248)

Viernes: Estudio Bíblico, Zoom, 8:00 p.m. (3447367643; Código: 3jEJ2W)

Domingos: Servicio de Adoración, 11:30 a.m.

1er Domingo del mes – Santa Cena

Que Dios le bendiga y recuerda que Cristo te ama.

Psalms 3:3-5: But you, Jehovah, you are a shield around me; my glory, and the one who raises my head.

May the peace of the Lord be with you.

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 cordially invites the Hispanic community to come gather and worship with us.

The God who created the universe, the most powerful being ever, loves you personally. He loves you, not just people in general, but you as a person. He cares about your life and wants to be part of it. Even if you’ve spent your whole life running from God or done things you regret, He still loves you and wants to have a relationship with you.

If you are looking for a church to worship our Lord and Savior, if you feel alone, wounded, depressed, and need liberation, our doors are open to receive you. Jesus is willing and able to free you and heal you.

Psalm 36:5-7: Your unfailing love, O LORD, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O LORD. How precious is your unfailing love, O God! All humanity fnds shelter in the shadow of your wings. Services Offered

Monday: Prayer Service-telephone, 9 p.m. (564-888-5521; Code: 696248)

Tuesday: Zoom Bible Study, 8:00 p.m. (3447367643; Code: 3jEJ2W)

Thursday: Prayer Service-telephone, 9 p.m. (564-888-5521; Code: 696248)

Friday: Zoom Bible Study, 8:00 p.m. (3447367643; Code: 3jEJ2W)

Sundays: Worship Service, 11:30 a.m.

1st Sunday of the month – Holy Communion

God bless you and remember, Jesus loves you.

––Blanca Santana

Scripture Lessons:

• Romans 12:1, 9-18 and Ch. 13:8,10

• Matthew 25:31-45

Prayer: O GOD, who hast prepared for Thy faithful servants such good things as pass man’s understanding; may our hearts be so flled with love towards Thee, that we, loving Thee above all things, may show forth that love in continual service of our brethren; through Christ our Lord. Rev. Dorian Miceli

on Friday, September 13, at 10 a.m. The 7:30 p.m. Friday evening prayer service will resume on Friday, September 13.

The next CCBC Food Giveaway Ministry’s food distribution will be on Friday, July 12, from 1p.m. to 4 p.m., at 135 Einstein Loop. Please remember to bring your own bag, and perhaps a cart. Some products can be heavy.

The church has a free app available on your app store by putting in Co Op CBC. This app is open to all.

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

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

Marilyn C. Williams

Circle of Christ Church

Iglesia Circulo de Cristo

Let them turn to you, Don’t turn to them

Throughout Scripture, we see that God plants men and women that are faithful to him in enemy territory. In that place they must intercede, travail, and serve God while still dealing with the heaviness of sin. Each of you is called to represent Jesus in places that hate Jesus.

Jeremiah 15:19 Therefore this is what the Lord says: If you repent, I will restore you that you may serve me; if you utter worthy, not worthless, words, you will be my spokesman. Let this people turn to you, but you must not turn to them.

The Lord is calling each of you to be a place of security and hope to other people and to be faithful to him. In a world that is spinning out of control he wants you to have steadfast faith. In the places he sends you to, you are light in the darkness and give hope in despair.

Daniel 1:3 The king ordered Ashpenaz, chief of court offcials, to bring into the king’s service some of the Israelites from the royal family and nobility 4 young men without physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualifed to serve in the king’s palace. He was to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians. 5 The king assigned them a daily amount of food and wine from his table. They were to be trained for three years, and after that they were to enter the king’s service. 6 Among those who were chosen were some from Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. 7 The chief offcial gave them new names: to Daniel, the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.

The enemy wanted to change everything about these young men but God had other plans.

The enemy changed their land, their clothes, their language, their food, their names, their culture,

The enemy tried to change their god…

Daniel 1:8 But Daniel resolved not to defle himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief offcial for permission not to defle himself this way.

You must do what Daniel did, go against the majority and believe God.

Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will.

Summer Schedule – 147 Dreiser Loop

1st Sunday of the month, Bilingual Communion Service, 10:30 a.m

Sunday: Spanish, 9 a.m., & English Service, 11:30 a.m.

Wed./Thurs.: Nonperishable food distribution, 12-2 p.m.

Thursday: Prayer/Bible Study, 6:30-8 p.m.

Friday: Youth Service, 6:30-9 p.m.

Saturday: Women’s Fellowship, second Saturday of the month, 12-3 p.m.

Men’s Fellowship, fourth Saturday of the month, 12-3 p.m.

Blessings in Christ,

—Pastor Luis F. Ramos Jr.

The synagogue would appreciate donations to keep our shul open. If you would like to help, go to www.Gofundme.com/Traditional-Synagogue-of-Co-op-City to donate or mail to the Traditional Synagogue located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of 27B.

The synagogue will be serving a hot Kiddush meal after Sabbath morning services. Entrance to our synagogue for Saturday services is on the side door of Building 27B.

General Information

The Traditional Synagogue located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the accessible, no steps. Phone #: Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.

The synagogue has Services on Saturday morning starting at 10:00 a.m. After Services, we always have a kiddush.

The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue.

The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or small, would help. The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are

Traditional Synagogue Community Protestant Church

Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens and the Community Protestant Church family welcome you to worship with us. We are located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469. You may contact us by phone: 718-862-9172, fax: 718-6714416, or email: Administration@thecpcchurch.org Worship Schedule

Every Wednesday – “Hour of Power Noon Day Prayer,” 12 p.m., on the Conference Call Line, (712) 432-3900, Access Code: 343284#. Every Wednesday – 7 p.m., Bible Study online via Zoom. Log in to Zoom. com or dial One Tap Mobile, (646) 931-3860 or (929) 205-6099. Meeting ID: 837 7258 6522.

Summer Worship Schedule

Dress Down Sunday – 10:00 a.m., July 7th through September 1st.

Regular 11:00 a.m. worship resumes on September 8th.

Sunday School – Last day is June 30th. Class resumes on September 1st. Bible Study – Last day of study will be June 26 and will resume Sept. 4.

a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who do not come to services. Please come by 10:00 a.m. so we can take out the Torah.

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

Sabbath ends on Saturday, July 6, at 9:02 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, July 12, at 8:09 p.m. Good and Welfare

honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. If you want to buy a tree, call 347-449-5005. Mazel Tov, to all having simchas. If you’re ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To all Members

Happy Birthday to all our members who will be celebrating their birthday in July. Please send me your name and I will add it 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

“Hour of Power Noon Day Prayer” – Will be on hiatus during August. Save the Date

Sunday, July 28th: Family & Friends BBQ following morning worship. Tomorrow – Don’t miss service! Summer Worship is at 10:00 a.m. Congratulationsie Rain Lawson. Roxie has successfully completed kindergarten with honors, little graduate is going to be a big star. May God continue to grant you the desires of your heart and make all your dreams come true.

We extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to all who are mourning the loss of a loved one. To our sick and shut in, please know that we are praying mightily for you and for your speedy recovery. If you’re celebrating a birthday this month, we wish you a very healthy and a very happy, Happy Birthday.

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” –Matthew 5:16

—Lexa M. Mingo

Church of the New Vision

Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Church of the New Vision and Pastors Kenneth and Deborah Hodge welcome you to worship with us at 115 Einstein Loop North, Bronx, NY 10475. Church phone: 718-671-8746 and Pastor’s phone: 914-522-5039.

Our scripture verse for 2024 is: Hebrews 12:2 NIV “

Sunday Service at 11:00 a.m. All are welcomed. Masks are required and temperature will be taken.

Noon Day Prayer Line now open 12-12:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study, 7:00-8:00 p.m. The Confer#. Please mute your phone.

June 30, Worship Service Theme: “God’s Will.”

Scripture: James 4:13-15KJV “Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what us your

life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live and do this, or that.”

Thank you, Pastor Johnny Simmons, for blessings and bringing the Word. Save the Dates

The community is always welcome to attend all activities of the church. Wednesday, August 14 – “Daniel” at the Sight & Sound Theatre (sold out). Bus leaves at 6:15 a.m. SHARP! from in front of the church located at 115 Einstein Loop North.

Saturday, November 2 – Building Fund Banquet at Eastwood Manor. Adult, $100, and Youth, $50. Deposit: $50, due now. If you are not able to attend, you may bless the Building Fund with a love offering of $50. Thanking you for your kindness and generosity in advance.

We continue to pray for speedy recovery for the sick and shut-in, and offer condolences to families who lost loved ones and good health and wellness for all.

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

—Brenda Brown

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

Open Doors, Open Hearts, and Open Minds

Come and Visit Us – We are a multi-ethnic and bilingual, Bible-centered spiritual growth, fellowship, and service to God and our community. Services are held in person at 2350 Palmer Avenue across from Building 30. Parking is available. You can also participate with us via Zoom (904 4685745), or Facebook Live (UMC Coop City).

• “ Jesus.” –Thessalonians 5:18 NIV

• .” –Psalm 107:1 NIV

• .” –Colossians 3:17 NIV

• ” –Psalm 100:4 NIV

These verses encourage us to maintain a thankful heart in all circumstances, acknowledging God’s goodness, love, mercy, and provision in our lives. During this week, we encourage you to join us in daily prayers of gratitude for all what God has done, is doing, and going to do in our lives, our church, and our community. We also thank God for our new pastor and her family. May our

Come and Receive a Blessing: All are welcome!

Tuesday: Online Bible Study (Zoom: 904-468-5745) – Dates to be An-

nounced.

Thursday: Bilingual Prayer Service at 10:00 a.m. Please join us to pray for our pastors and our church.

Food Pantry: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events – Save the Dates

Sunday, July 7: First Sundays – (New time)

Bilingual Service and Communion at 11:00 a.m.

We are excited to welcome Pastor, Rev. Sara Girón-Ortiz, to our congregation. Join us in the fellowship hall to welcome and break bread with our new pastor and her family.

Dear family and friends, we are excited to announce the launch of our new Facebook page for the church! In order for us to start using and reach a wider audience, we need to have more than 100 followers. We kindly request your support in achieving this goal by following a few simple steps:

Step 1: Search on Facebook for “UMC Coop City.”

Step 2: Like and follow the page. Make sure it says, “Following,” to ensure you are connected to our updates and live streams.

Step 3: Share the page with your family and friends. Let them know about the exciting content we will be sharing and encourage them to follow as well. By taking these steps, you will be helping us grow our online community and spread the message of our church to a larger audience. Thank you for your support and for being a part of our church family.

—Grace Abadia

Pentecostal Tabernacle

100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 204, Bronx, NY,10475. You are invited to join us in worship on the following days:

Sunday: SundaySchool start at10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday: Morning prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. Bible Study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Friday: Evening worship service starts at 7:30 p.m. All night services will be held on Zoom, call 6469313860, ID: 7215591000, 505050#.

Focus: There is only one gospel that can save from sin — the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ Galatians 1:8-11 “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preaches any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I yet please men, I should not be the servant of Christ, But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.”

Paul’s reprimand of the Galatians was strong and clear: “But though we or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that we have preach unto you let him be accursed.” In this statement Paul even admitted that even he could possibly slip from this wonderful gospel, “but regardless, the Galatians should hold to the truth of the gospel. Not even an angel from heaven is excused to preach any other gospel.”

People who choose to depart from the true gospel always give excuses as to why they do not live for God. Some may try to excuse themselves based on the failure of a highly visible minister or another Christian who once was held in high esteem but fell prey to sin. But Paul did not even excuse himself to preach any other gospel message. He admonished the Galatians that even if he were to preach any other, they should not believe him.

The church belongs to God and not man, we preach an everlasting gospel for an everlasting church.

Paul states, in Galatians 1:11-12, “I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.” The surety of the next words, let him be accursed’ seals the certainty that God has given this gospel, to leave Anathema is the Greek word translated accursed. Anyone who preaches any other message is anathema which means they are excommunicated or cut off from God.

Paul reiterated the word anathema in verse nine to add emphasis to the seriousness of the matter, making sure he does not leave any room for doubt or misunderstanding.

––Rev. R. Sibblies

Newsong Church

Redeeming Love

Come join us as we continue our sermon series called, “Redeeming Love” based on the book of Ruth. We are in our third week of this incredible series, but you can catch up on our YouTube channel by searching “Newsong Church NYC” on YouTube

Ruth is a beautiful picture of how God is extraordinarily involved in our ordinary lives. Ruth reminds us that the invisible hand of God is always guiding, directing, providing, sustaining and redeeming us. Moreover, the love of the invisible God is often seen in our visible relationships with one another. Ruth will teach us about love, both the redeeming love of God and redeeming love in our relationships.

About Us: Newsong Church is a life-giving church right here in Co-op City! We believe that every person can know God, find freedom, discover their purpose and make a difference in this world! No matter what you have been through or where you come from, you are welcome here. Join us for Sunday worship and see why God’s family is no ordinary family. Check us out, we are located at 135 Einstein Loop!

Sunday Worship Experience: Our Sunday worship experience starts with celebration. We make music to please God and to build others up. Colossians 3:16 says, “Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” We sing to bring glory and honor to God and celebrate who He is and what He’s doing in our church! Our Worship Experience starts every Sunday morning at 11 a.m.

Newsong Deaf Church, Room 35: Our deaf worship experience is in ASL so that our deaf and hearing impaired can worship and fellowship in their own language!

Kidsong, Room 49: We have created a place where children can have fun and learn about Jesus on their own level!

Against The Flow: ATF is Newsong’s student ministry. Today’s middle and high school students will lead the next generation of the church and change the world. At ATF, our goal is to graduate students into a lifetime of following Jesus.ATF meets every Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. in Room 42.

So, what are you waiting for? There is a God in heaven who loves you and has a purpose and plan for your life! Do you live outside of Section 5? Remember, a church alive is worth the drive! Come and find hope. Come and find healing. Come and find freedom.

Contact Us: Mailing Address: 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 42. Phone: 917-342 2559; Email:CentralTeam@newsongchurchnyc.org

Prayer Request Line: Text “Prayer” to 877-899-7323

Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org

Social Media: Facebook: @newsongchurchbx; Instagram: @newsongchurchbx; Twitter: @newsongchurchbx; YouTube: Newsong Church NYC —Pastor Mike Tolone

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

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We are family owned/operated since 1990. Fully Licenced/Insured.

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EXPERIENCED DIESEL MECHANIC

Minimum 3 years working on HD class 8 diesel trucks. Must have a general knowledge of brakes, suspension, be able to perform full PM’s. Must have tools.

Busy Bronx Repair Shop Looking For Good Reliable Workers.

*Competitive Weekly Pay, Direct Deposit, Bonuses *Paid Holidays *Sick/Vacation Time

*Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) Ofered Star Energy Transportation, Inc. Call Ofce, speak to Ray: 718-388-6013 7/20

EXPERIENCED WELDER/FABRICATOR

Build/repair oil tank trucks.

Must have experience using MiG welder. Must have knowledge welding steel and aluminum. Busy Bronx Repair Shop Looking For Good Reliable Workers.

*Competitive Weekly Pay, Direct Deposit, Bonuses *Paid Holidays *Sick/Vacation Time

*Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) Ofered Star Energy Transportation, Inc. Call Ofce, speak to Ray: 718-388-6013 7/20

TRUCK BODY REPAIR PERSON

Must be able to perform body work on trucks. Sand, prep and paint heavy duty trucks.

Busy Bronx Repair Shop Looking For Good Reliable Workers.

*Competitive Weekly Pay, Direct Deposit, Bonuses *Paid Holidays *Sick/Vacation Time

*Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) Ofered Star Energy Transportation, Inc.

Call Ofce, speak to Ray: 718-388-6013 7/20

•PEPPER STEAK: $40

•TRIPE HONEYCOMB: $25

•BEEF STEW: $40

•COW FEET: $15

•PORK CUTLETS: $30

•TURKEY WINGS SM.: $30

•OXTAIL: $50

•GOAT MEAT: $20

•GROUND CHUCK: $25

•GROUND SIRLOIN: $35

•CHICKEN LEGS: $6 •CHICKEN WINGS: $12

•TURKEY WINGS SMALL: $21

•SPARE RIBS: $12

•PORK CHOPS: $12

•BEEF STEW: $24

•CHOP MEAT: $15

•CHICKEN THIGHS SKINLESS BONELESS: $20

•PORK CHOPS BONE IN OR BONELESS: $20

MARINATED HALF OR FULL TRAYS

Chicken Pieces

Chicken Legs

Chicken Thighs Boneless

Chicken Drum Sticks

Chicken Party Wings

Chicken Breast Boneless

Chicken Cutlets

Chicken Wings Whole

Chicken Thighs

Skirt Steaks

Big G Steak

Beef Spare Ribs

Pork Spare Ribs

Pork Chops

Kabobs: Pork, Lamb, Chicken, Beef or Filet Mignon