Co-op City Times 7/31/21

Vol. 56 No. 31

Saturday, July 31, 2021

Board Election Survey Extended to Aug. 31 Women and Shareholders Over 65 Continue to Dominate Responses

BY ROZAAN BOONE

The deadline to respond to the Co-op City Times survey on shareholder participation in the annual election of members to the Riverbay Board of Directors has been extended to Tuesday, August 31, so more shareholders will have an opportunity to respond.

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CDC updates Mask Mandates for Fully Vaccinated People

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

Months after being told vaccinated Americans don’t have to wear masks indoors, the CDC has now reinstated more stringent guidelines because of the rampant spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant.

On Tuesday, July 27, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new recommendations for fully vaccinated Americans, specifically in parts of the country considered to be high-risk.

According to the CDC’s website, “To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.”

Although vaccinations are still highly recommended in the fight against COVID-19, according to the CDC’s Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, new data shows that it is still possible for vaccinated people to get and spread the virus.

Dr. Walensky said, “On rare occasions, some vaccinated people infected with (Continued on page 5)

Co-op City sees increase in Grand Larceny & Robberies

NYPD NCOs encourages shareholders to attend September meeting

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

With New York City having an overall increase in crime compared to last year, Co-op City is no different. According to data released by New York Police Department’s Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs) for Co-op City, there’s an increase of stolen vehicles and grand larcenies throughout the neighborhood.

So far, there have been a total of 17 grand robberies this year compared to four last year; these include stolen tires and rims in Co-op City as well as shoplifting. Neil Anderson, NCO at the 45th Precinct’s Sector C which encompasses Co-op City, said: “The rest are a mix including acquiring lost property, phone scams, unattended property, and more. In addition, Co-op City has had five stolen vehicles this year vs. having one last year.”

Officer Anderson advises, “Residents should make sure to never leave their vehicle unattended and running for any amount of time, and to not double park.”

To combat recent auto theft in the area, NYPD and the NCOs offer VIN etching for free to all residents who pre-register with Officer Anderson at neil.anderson@ nypd.org.

For grand larcenies, he advises that residents be aware of phone scams and stay vigilant. NCO Anderson said, “Utility companies never demand payment over the phone, gym lockers should be secured with a lock before working out and they are not intended to secure high value items. For robberies, residents should make sure to always be aware of their surroundings.”

NCO Anderson, along with his partner, NCO Basora, are hosting a Build the Block meeting in Co-op City this September and encourage shareholders to attend, especially with the uptick in incidents around the neighborhood.

“The Build the Block meeting is a chance for residents to hear about crime and quality of life issues in the area. It also gives them the opportunity to give input on issues they feel are important, and impact how we allocate our resources and officers,” said Officer Anderson.

NCOs Anderson and Basora will discuss gun violence, the increases in crime, and

how the NYPD is combating them at the meeting. NCO Anderson said, “We are also going to talk about how we are deploying our officers and building community-based relationships through the NCO Community Outreach Program.”

To provide residents and businesses with complete transparency on what’s going on in the neighborhood, NCOs Anderson and Basora created the NCO Community Outreach Program.

NCO Anderson said: “The NCO Community Outreach Program is the first of its kind in NYC. It provides members of the community with weekly briefings on crime, quality of life issues, and crime prevention tips. It also provides them with direct contact with their NCOs for when issues arise.”

According to NCO Anderson, over 100 businesses and residents have signed up for the program, including stores within Bay Plaza Mall. The program allows the NCOs to deepen community relationships and helps with the speed of investigations through information sharing on where crimes are occurring while also providing localized crime statistics for the area.

Residents who wish to voice their concerns and hear how NYPD plans to curb crime in the community can do so at the upcoming Build the Block meeting taking place on September 2, at 7 p.m., at Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop.

Shareholders may contact Co-op City’s NCOs Neil Anderson at 929-371-5308 or neil.anderson@nypd.org, and Hector Basora at 917-863-3976 or hector.basora@ nypd.org.

GameOver/Riverbay Fund Basketball Clinics Continue on Section 4 courts

New Mandate will Require Weekly COVID19 Tests for Unvaccinated City Workers

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

City workers will have to show one-time proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have weekly diagnostic tests for the virus starting September 13.

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the new mandate on Monday, July 26, as the city continues to raise vaccination rates throughout the five boroughs.

“Every single New York City worker will have to either be vaccinated or tested weekly. I want to emphasize that that really creates a positive pressure for vaccination, because it will be the responsibility of the employee to get tested on a regular basis,” Mayor de Blasio said this week during an appearance on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” “We're really depending on personal responsibility there. You know what that's going to say to people, just get vaccinated, get it done, be safe, help your colleagues be safe. Don't have to go through the hassle of weekly testing.”

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Co-op City youth in the GameOver/Riverbay Fund Summer basketball league and clinics at the Section 4 basketball courts last Sat., July 24, perform dribbling drills under the watchful eye of coach/instructor Jesse Williams of Building 13. Coach Williams is a veteran who has been involved in numerous basketball programs in Harlem and Co-op City.

He is a former coach of the Harlem USA travelling basketball team and often runs clinics at the Section 2 Fun Day. Photo by Stephen Mason

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COVID Mandate

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In an effort to transition the entire city workforce to operate under the new impending mandate more efficiently, certain sections of the city workforce will have the new COVID-19 screening mandate in effect before others.

Last week, Mayor de Blasio announced that all NYC Health + Hospitals employees and individuals working in any Department of Health and Mental Hygiene settings will have to provide one-time proof of COVID-19 immunization or have weekly COVID-19 screening tests starting August 2.

Forty-five thousand city workers and contractors in residential and congregate care settings will have the mandate officially in effect starting August 16.

As for the private sector of New York City’s workforce, offices, workplaces, stores and restaurants are encouraged to adopt the new COVID-19 testing mandate for unvaccinated individuals, according to the Mayor’s Office.

“I’ve said to the private sector in New York City, any private sector entity, go ahead and do a full mandate, if that’s something you feel you can do and works for you, do it now. Everyone’s in a different situation, but go as far as you can go right now because we have to stop the Delta variant,” Mayor de Blasio went on to say this week during his appearance on MSNBC. Over 4.9 million individuals, or 59%, of the entire eligible citywide population have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the latest data from the New York City vaccine tracker.

A new COVID-19 mandate for all city workers arrives the same week as the latest update to the CDC’s mask wearing guidelines.

All individuals, regardless of vaccination status, should wear a mask indoors in public if they are in a substantial or high virus transmission area, according to the CDC. New York City as a whole is currently considered a substantial transmission area by the CDC, which means the new indoor mask guideline updates would apply for all New Yorkers. Individuals interested in tracking New York City’s progress toward lowering its transmission rates can go online to covid. cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker.

The new CDC guidelines also emphasize that both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals with weakened immune systems should continue to wear their mask, both indoors and outside, regardless of their area’s current transmission rate. Individuals with weakened immune systems, regardless of their vaccination status, should also wear a mask if they plan on coming in close contact with an unvaccinated person, the CDC advises.

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Tribute to Onaje & Sandra Gumbs

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Co-op City’s Frank Senior headlines Onaje tribute, Aug. 3

Co-op City’s Jazz vocalist Frank Senior and his Quartet will headline the second of three performances paying tribute to Onaje Allan Gumbs, and his wife, Sandra Gumbs. Onaje was a world renowned Jazz pianist, composer and arranger. Both Onaje and his wife passed away last year. The couple resided in Co-op City.

On Aug. 10, the tribute series continues with the Onaje Allan Gumbs’ “New Vintage: Redux,” George Gray, Musical Director.

This series is a presentation of the Onaje Allan Gumbs & Sandra Gumbs Community JazzArts Foundation, supported by the Jazz Foundation of America, with Riverbay Corporation. It is a feature in the Co-op City Outdoor Summer Concert Series, “Tunes on Tuesday,” held on the Section 2 Greenway from 7-8:30 p.m. weekly. In case of rain, the concerts are presented virtually and broadcast on the Riverbay Crawler, channel 12 (MATV) and channel 591 (Optimum). Bring your blankets or lawn chair and head on out to the Greenway on Tuesdays. Enjoy the show!

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Mindfulness is Key: Wednesdays, August 4, 11, 18, 25, at 2 p.m.

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Rob Fulton Sextet, headed by vocalist Rob Fulton (4th from left), is joined on stage

by Riverbay Corp. General Manager Noel Ellison (3rd from left); Michelle Sajous, Riverbay Community Relations director (5th from left); and Cedric Rose (6th from left), founder & president of the Onaje Allan Gumbs & Sandra Gumbs Community Jazz Foundation. Others in the picture (L-R) Scout Ford (vocals, seated), Danny Mixon (piano & musical director), Saul Rubin (guitar), Endea Owens (upright bass), Dwyane "Cook" Broadnax (drums), and TK Blue (Sax & flute). This was a terrific performance and tribute to a great musician and former Co-op City shareholder, Onaje Allan Gumbs, and his wife, Sandra Gumbs.

Linda Bannerman Martin, sister of Sandra Gumbs.

A concert guest who enjoyed the show.

Jazz lovers came out with their chairs to enjoy good music under clear skies.

Rob Fulton on vocals.

Photos and caption by John Alexander and Leandra Peters

Endea Owens on bass.

COVID-19 Vaccines Offered at Various Summer Rising Sites

By BRANDON ORTIZ

New York City is hoping to provide parents with a convenient way to have their child vaccinated by bringing mobile COVID-19 vaccine sites to various Summer Rising locations.

Individuals 12 and older are eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine regardless of their health insurance or immigration status in New York City. Minors between the ages of 12 and 15 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to receive their vaccine, according to the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE). Walk-ins will be allowed for any adult looking to be vaccinated as well.

Currently, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is the only vaccine approved for 12-15 year olds in the U.S. Here in Co-op City, from today, Saturday, July 31, to Wednesday, August 4, a mobile vaccine van will be stationed in the rear of the Bartow Center at the intersection of Asch Loop and Adler Place. Then, from Thursday, August 5,

to Sunday, August 8, the vaccine van will be rotated to the Dreiser Center opposite the pizza shop near DeFoe Place.

Hours of operation will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The mobile vaccine unit dispenses both the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.

Besides this mobile unit, local pharmacies such as Stat Care, Rite Aid and Walgreens in Co-op City are administering the Moderna vaccine. Those interested in getting vaccinated at one of the pharmacies should call ahead to make sure which vaccine is being administered, to register for an appointment and find out what type of identification must be presented at the time of your appointment.

Elsewhere in the Bronx, below are other mobile vaccine site locations, their date and time: ● Tuesday, August 3 – Bronx High School of Science (located on 75 W. 205 Street) from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. ● Thursday, August 5 – Dewitt Clinton High School (Continued on page 6)

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Survey

Co-op City Times / July 31, 2021 Continued from page 1)

The Riverbay Board of Directors consists of 15 resident shareholders who set policy for the community. Election is held annually and participation of at least 1/3 of eligible shareholders is required to validate the election. Although there are more than 14,000 eligible households in the development, less than 1/3 vote annually, and for the past four consecutive years, the election had to be extended before the quorum was achieved.

In the recently completed 2021 election, a total of 4,998 ballots, or 33% of eligible units, were required to validate the election. By close of voting on Friday, May 21, only 21%, or 3,108 ballots, had been received by the independent election vendor, YesElections, prompting the Election Committee to extend voting by two weeks to June 4, 2021. Simultaneously, the committee proffered an additional voting incentive of $500 to the building or townhouse association with the highest voter participation rate. This was on top of the $200 to each of 12 shareholders who participated in the election which the committee initially extended. On June 17, the Election Committee also announced that each shareholder who voted in the election from the highest performing building/townhouse cluster would be awarded a $25 credit on their August carrying charge statement. This year’s additional individual prize, in addition to the $500 association/townhouse prize, went to the Broun Place townhouses which achieved 52.86% voter participation.

To inform shareholders about the candidates, each year, three election supplements are published in the Co-op City Times in which certified candidates for election are allotted space to discuss their platform and express their values to fellow shareholders whose vote they seek. The supplements and other election-related material were also posted on the Shareholders’ “Resource” page on the Co-op City website, coopcitynyc.com.

The Election Committee also schedules three official Candidates’ Forums which are normally held on a rotating basis in each of the community centers for shareholders to hear directly from the candidates and be able to ask questions and interact with them in person. However, this year, because of COVID-19 restrictions, the forums were held virtually and broadcast on the Riverbay Crawler which shareholders can access on channel 12 (MATV) and channel 591 (Optimum subscribers). These forums were then rebroadcast round the clock on the Crawler for the duration of the election. They were also available for viewing on the corporation’s YouTube channel, https://bit.ly/3h6CrF7.

Candidates and their supporters are also permitted to take out paid advertising in the Co-op City Times and distribute campaign literature in residential buildings. In addition, the election rules allow candidates to utilize social media to campaign and engage with other shareholders. And, the Riverbay Crawler, flyers posted throughout the development and Phone Tree notification were used

to facilitate reminders and announcements about the election, voting incentives, quorum, voting deadline(s) and importance of the Board election to the corporation’s management and community’s viability.

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

The By-laws also limit the term of service for directors elected to the Board in or after 2019 to no more than three consecutive terms. Similarly, no officer of the Board can occupy the same position for a period of more than three consecutive years. These positions include the offices of Board President, First and Second Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, Assistant Treasurer and Assistant Secretary.

Yet, despite the importance of the Board of Directors to the governance of Co-op City, significantly less than 50% of shareholders vote in the annual Board elections.

We are asking shareholders to share their reasons for participation or lack thereof in the process of choosing their governing Board of Directors. The survey consists of 10 questions which take about four minutes to complete. Some of the questions are required and some optional. Shareholders who have so far completed the survey have not skipped any questions and everyone is encouraged to continue to respond fully. If you prefer to complete the survey electronically at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KB39P7N, remember to include your address in #11 to verify residency in Co-op City. You can point your phone camera or QR Reader on your mobile device to the QR Code on page 1 to easily connect to the online survey. Shareholders completing a paper survey (see page 9 in this issue), should also write-in their complete address. Only one response per residential unit.

Paper surveys can be scanned or clearly photographed and emailed to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com, returned by mail to Co-op City Times, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Rm. 21, Bronx, NY 10475; or slipped under the office door.

The survey deadline has been extended to Tuesday, August 31, 2021.

We thank everyone who has already returned the survey for their valuable input, and urge those who have not yet recorded their response to do so as soon as possible. Your participation is greatly appreciated.

Co-op City Times / July 31, 2021 It’s

HAPPENING in Co-op City !

First Co-op City Community Appreciation Day

Co-op City’s first Community Appreciation Day was held Saturday, July 24, on the Greenway near DeKruif Place. This was an opportunity for residents to come out and see the best of their neighborhood. Organized by Ayana Welch, founder of Cutz by Yannie, the event was kicked off with the vocal support of New York State Senator Jamaal Bailey, and New York City Council Member Kevin Riley. Vendors distributed free food and merchandise to community residents. There were games, Westchester Barber Academy provided free haircuts, while other businesses such as Lani’s Liquids and Martha’s Honey gave out samples of their products.

Photos by Phillip McCoy and Alfred Lynch; caption by Phillip McCoy

Game Over/Riverbay Fund Basketball Clinic

At last Saturday’s scrimmage, aspiring young hoop stars learned the basics of dribbling. They were under the tutelage of Coach Williams of Co-op City. These weekly scrimmages will lead to a tournament later this summer. The action itakes place on the Section 4 basketball courts.

Photos by Stephen Mason

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Mask Mandates

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the Delta variant after vaccination may be contagious and spread the virus to others.”

“This new science is worrisome and, unfortunately, warrants an update to our recommendations,” said Dr. Walensky.

Changes in recommendations come as the Delta variant continues to surge across the country, leaving some local and state officials with no other choice but to reverse mask mandates. About 52.17% of U.S. counties are considered to have a high transmission rate, while only 7.67% of U.S. counties have a low transmission rate.

As far as schools are concerned and with NYC planning in-person learning this upcoming school year, the CDC is also recommending that masks be worn in schools for grades K-12.

According to health officials, the Delta variant is the new dominant strain across the U.S. and makes up about seven in 10 new cases in New York City.

On Friday, July 30, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted the day’s COVID-19 indicators: 113 new hospitalization, 1,064 new cases and 2.78% positivity rate.

“You don’t want to face this virus or the Delta variant unprotected,” the Mayor advised. “Get vaccinated.”

Earlier this week, it was announced that attendees at Broadway shows must now show proof of vaccination and wear face masks except when eating or drinking. Those under 12 must present a negative test result. The Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall require all attendees to be fully vaccinated.

Governor Andrew Cuomo has reported that only .15% of vaccinated New Yorkers have had a breakthrough infection. “The COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective. Get vaccinated today,” he urged the public.

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6 Co-op City Times / July 31, 2021 The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters•must •the writers – be signed–by and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify

Letter to the Editor

Challenging Post Office Service To the Editor: During a lively conversation with cooperatives from Section 5 waiting in line for postal service at Conner Street, the following heated concerns were expressed.

Why are the Post Office hours so inconsistent in Section 5? Why can't they open on time every day? Why do they have to close for hours for a lunch break? What is with the rudeness of staff at Conner Street Post Office?

Why the frequent staff shortages which causes closure an hour early. One cooperator of over 40 years in Co-op City shared that she sometimes drives to New Rochelle, N.Y. for service. Another suggested that voting does not matter because once elected, individuals don't follow up. I suggested, and followed up to no avail, that we contact our Congress person since the post office is a federal agency.

The consensus was that cooperators in Co-op City deserve the same quality of service as those in other places.

The pandemic has forced change on all of us. Myself and other cooperators have lost loved ones. If you are a believer, then you know that there is no hurt that cannot heal. The gratitude of the time spent together after loss will keep you going.

Not being able to have the College Fair after eight years was also a loss for me, the founder, in 2020. However, my awesome team and I have made the necessary adjustments the pandemic forced and will be moving creatively forward in 2021 and years to come. This service initiative is not an option for me, it's in my blood. Students and their families, people with disabilities continue to need and deserve an array of services.

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

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

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

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Board of Directors’ Meeting - July 28, 2021 Emergency Resolution #21-34 SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Lambright SECONDED BY: Angelo Rosario BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: July 28, 2021 WHEREAS, on May 16, 2021 the Power Plant had a major failure of the Steam Turbine.

WHEREAS, the failure resulted in the need for repairs to restore the Steam Turbine to a safe operating condition.

This includes turbine disassembly, turbine rotor repair, repair of stationary blade carriers and rings, inspection and repair of turbine casing and additional accessories inspections and repairs as required.

WHEREAS, Riverbay Management has been working with a team from our property insurance company (AEGIS) and Energy Resource Group, Inc. (ERG) to complete an estimate of the necessary repairs to restore the steam turbine to operation.

WHEREAS, the proposed not to exceed estimate that has been developed to complete the repair of the steam

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turbine is $2,658,011.50 plus a 15% contingency. (See attached Memo dated July 22, 2021).

WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Contract #3670 with Energy Resources Group, Inc. for a contract total which shall not exceed $2,658,011.50 plus a 15% contingency be approved as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

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

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(located on 100 W. Mosholu Parkway S.) from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. ● Thursday, August 12 – Christopher Columbus High School (located on 925 Astor Ave.) from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Citywide efforts to increase vaccination rates among the 12-17 year old demographic persist as the new school year approaches. As of this week, roughly 226,000, or 43%, of 12-17 year olds in New York City have received at least one dose of the vaccine, according to Mayor de Blasio.

An entire list of all 25 mobile sites, their date, time and location can be found online at schools.nyc.gov/school-life/healthand-wellness/coronavirus-update.

“We are right now starting the first wave of the blitz leading up to the beginning of school. We want to reach as many young people as possible. So, we are going to have pop-up sites at Summer Rising schools,” Mayor de Blasio said last week during an appearance on WNYC’s “The Brian Lehrer Show.”

“We think this is going to really help us reach young people, particularly in that 12 to 17 range.”

Summer Rising is a free NYCDOE program introduced this year. The program was created to help provide an educational and enriching summer camp experience for the city’s public school students. Beginning in early July, the program will run through the second week in August.

More specifically, the K-8 Summer Rising program aims to “provide a bridge to next school year and allow students to reconnect with one another and with their schools,” as well as, “address unfinished learning,” information on the NYCDOE website states. The high school section of the program focuses on providing students with an opportunity for them to make up any previously failed courses, complete courses in progress and participate in academic acceleration, also according to the NYCDOE website.

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CCPD Offers Tips To Crime-Proof Your Auto Public Safety Report

By LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety routinely offers auto safety tips in the Public Safety Report. We always remind readers not to leave their vehicle unlocked, and especially not with the keys in the ignition with the engine running. This is true no matter how safe you think the location is and how short of a period you are leaving the car. Last week, we had reports of two vehicles stolen because the owners left their vehicle running with the keys in the ignition. Public Safety units recovered one auto and the second incident remains under investigation. It is good to learn from your mistakes but it is even better to avoid making a mistake after learning about it.

Nationwide, auto crimes have been on the rise and Co-op City is no exception to this trend. Honda vehicles are the vehicle of choice for most auto criminals. The current trends in auto crimes have been thefts of air bags, wheels, and catalytic converters..

Auto crimes are often crimes of opportunity. Packages left visible in your auto makes it a target for criminals. Try to avoid leaving packages in your auto even when shopping. If this is unavoidable, place packages in the trunk.

Garage safety is important not only here in Co-op City but in all areas you may travel to. Always be sure to lock your vehicle, no matter how safe you feel the location is. Vehicles being unlocked has been a factor in many thefts from autos. Never leave your unlocked car running with the keys in the ignition. This presents an excellent opportunity for car thieves. Yes, it does happen.

Also, remove any plug in adaptors from your auxiliary jack and close the jack cover when leaving your vehicle parked. It may just be a phone charger but the criminal may think something more valuable is stashed in your vehicle.

Aside from stealing your items, thieves will cause damage gaining entry to your vehicle.

Co-op City has eight garages which offer parking for most residents who reside in the community. Some people may have just started parking in the garages for the first time and others may have been parking in the garages for over 50 years. It is always good to brush up on garage etiquette and safety.

There is no guarantee that parking in a garage will keep your vehicle 100% safe. Statistically, there have been less auto crimes within the Co-op City garages than while parked on the street. More auto crimes have been reported on perimeter streets than interior streets. Parking in the garages offers residents a more dependable option than street parking. Co-op City’s eight garages are patrolled 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year by the Public Safety Department. The Department of Public Safety offers these safety tips and requests the assistance of residents in keeping the garages as safe as possible.

Co-op City’s eight garages have all exits locked with entry by key only for authorized persons who possess garage leases. The exits on all four corners as well as front and rear doors require a key to gain access. It is most important that residents make certain they close and lock the doors behind themselves.

Garage parkers should also try not to open the door for anyone they do not know. It may seem rude not to hold the door, but granting access to unauthorized persons presents a hazard to authorized parkers and their property.

It is essential that persons who park their vehicles in any of Co-op City’s parking facilities adhere to all traffic and safety rules. Speed limits must be obeyed at all times. Arrows and posted signs directing the flow of traffic must be followed at all times. Up and down ramps must only be utilized for their

Public Safety Blotter July 18, 2021 – July 24, 2021

07/19/21 – Debs Place CCPD Emergency Services Unit arrived to render medical aide to a person injured during a fight. Once stabilized, EMS arrived on scene and removed the victim to a hospital. The victim had apparently been injured by an unknown weapon brandished by an assailant during a fight.

07/20/21 – 140 Alcott Place A knock on an apartment door was answered by the resident who did not open her door. An unknown male stood outside and claimed he had a package for a person who did not exist there. The resident kept the door closed and reported the incident to CCPD. 07/21/21 – 2033 Bartow Avenue A male left his vehicle engine running (key in ignition) and unattended.

When he came back, his vehicle was missing. The vehicle was later found

by CCPD detectives within the confines of the 47 Precinct.

07/22/21 – 140 Alcott Place A fire was discovered in the basement of this location and the FDNY was notified. FDNY arrived and extinguished the blaze. Investigators are trying to determine the cause. There were no injuries.

140 Alcott Place A patron of the Bartow Mall left her car parked, unlocked and with the engine running. An unknown male entered and took the car The car was driven off and not found.

725 Co-op City Boulevard A male met with two others to negotiate the sale of a car, when the two males suddenly produced a gun and took the car from the owner. They drove off with the car. No one was hurt. This incident is under investigation.

07/24/21 – 120 Alcott Place Several officers and civilians heard shots fired in this area. Numerous CCPD and NYPD officers responded and set up a crime scene after it was determined at least five shots had been fired. There were no reported injuries, only property damage. Apparently, a bullet struck a vehicle. The matter is currently under intense investigation. intended direction. Even a short distance down an up ramp or up a down ramp with a turn into oncoming traffic can have disastrous consequences. What may seem like a shortcut can easily become a head-on collision or worse.

Use caution not to hit walls or other cars when parking or pulling out of your spot. Use care and courtesy when opening your doors when parked next to other vehicles. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety as well as the Parking Facilities department enforce garage rules and regulations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Speed bumps are present on lower floors of garages to slow traffic down.

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

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

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

Thank you for your interest in working for Riverbay Corporation.

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Co-op City Times / July 31, 2021 Director’s Viewpoint –

Kevin Lambright, Assistant Treasurer

10,000 May Still be Alive!!!

It seems every time we move one step forward, something or someone attempts to pull us several steps backward. It’s called the illusion of distraction. Yes, illusion because it only works if we focus on the proposed distraction. Our line of sight must be center focused so we can still visualize the peripherals for natural defense purposes. Staying center focused allows us to have an even view of our right and left side while maintaining our center focus.

Simple Things, Complicated People By now, you recognize that this viewpoint is meant to stimulate and recognize the awakened.

Others may see it as rhetoric and may have stopped reading after the first three sentences, for there will be no sensationalism or attempt to provide you with common information; information already provided by those we pay to execute daily tasks.

There is no question that we, as a community, will continue to battle the challenges of everyday life. At times, it is a seemingly massive overburden.

How we handle it will determine the boundaries of our skill and mindset. These are the very same principles that garnish our everyday successes in our households.

Lost In Translation So many of us seek to find things outside of our community because we overlook opportunities in our own back yard. Our community is filled with so much skillset, talent and resources that we need not look outside to enjoy these untapped fruits. We have a Community Relations dept., a bevy of diversified organizations, a weekly newspaper delivered to our buildings, a CSO representative for every section of Co-op City, a Human Resource department with periodic job opportunities, etc.

The truth is, every successful thriving community ever established did so by becoming self sufficient from within. They built their infrastructure with people unity first! Once they established unity, everything else began to fall in place economically, politically and socially. They fought every struggle

and opposition together as a unit. They never publicly fought even when they didn’t agree on issues or terms. They understood that they all basically wanted the same thing. Some just had different ideas of how to get to the goal but all agreed to work together for the betterment of the common goal.

Less Lip, More Hip This too should be our strategy. This is why I am here. The question is, are you willing to join those of us seeking success in our community? Are we willing to do what it takes to be victorious? When we talk amongst ourselves, let’s talk about positive solutions that we can bring to the table together.

Let’s become active in committees set up to do just that. Let’s attend building association meetings not

to bicker and gossip with attitudes, but formulate progressive calls to action.

Your opinion matters to me. Please write to me or the CC Times to express your opinions. You have that right. Moreover, you have that obligation.

Remember, these are times when we need to keep an eye on our family, friends and neighbors. There are people who want what we have and look for opportunities to take it. We must protect and defend one another and our property. Keep in mind, this all belongs to us. If you see something that seems suspicious, do not hesitate to call Public Safety. I look forward to your correspondence and feedback.

I can be reached at:klambright@riverbayboard.com or by phone at 646-721-8185.

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Broun Place Townhouse Association Hi neighbors, vaccinate against Covid 19, protect yourself against variants and strains of this disease.

This is the most important thing you can do immediately to protect yourselves and others from this monster disease. The Delta variant is what we are battling and this is a true enemy. When getting the vaccine, know there is zero personal harm in comparison to being sick.

A reward to Broun Place voters in the recent Board election is they will receive a $25 credit on their August carrying charges, congratulations. Regarding the $500 prize for having the highest number of voters, your suggestions for its use is requested.

Last week, we witnessed amazing work from our Buildings and Grounds tree trimming team. The promise for this work to happen was elaborated at a Buildings and Grounds committee meeting by Mr. Michael Ambo, department director. We were surprised and impressed by the equipment and the application of it to the overgrown and sick trees.

Kudos to the department and work team.

Trees in Broun Place received a much-needed trimming last week.

Photo by Dave Lazaar

Our biggest problem is the litter. Please hold your bottles, masks, gloves, wrappers and containers for a pedestrian garbage pail. Curb appeal is very important so why the litter? The garbage along the curbs of Co-op City Blvd. and Bellamy Loop make our middle-income co-operative look terrible and support mosquito increases and rodents. Our buildings’ grounds have become filthy and have resulted in a horrible mess on Co-op City Blvd. Co-op City has been called a disintegrating project. We are neglecting getting tough with stopping litterbugs.

Something needs to be done!

Have you seen the groups even setting up chairs on Co-op City Boulevard sidewalks? This sidewalk is not a picnic site and double parking on Co-op City Boulevard is not allowed. Please move to an open area on the Greenway.

Welcome to our new neighbors in Broun Place and we sincerely hope you enjoy life in Broun Place.

Thank you to some for joining and we look forward to more joining our townhouse association. At only $12 a year, it is a ”good deal” for supporting your association.

Some current tips as we recover from CoVid-19 have changed this week. We are back to wearing masks indoors. Yes, even the inoculated are recommended to wear your masks indoors and outdoors when you are in all environments. We urge you to get vaccinated. Access CDC guidelines to find sites where the vaccine is available: nyc.gov/ vaccinefinder or call 877-VAX-4NYC, visit nyc. gov/covidvaccine. Contemplating a restaurant outing, call ahead. Register with the Riverbay RUOK Emergency contact programs. This is important for those living alone or with a chronic condition. Information is stored confidentially, only available in an emergency.

The association sends get well wishes and support to all residents recovering from health issues.

Please forward tidings for publication to me, 31B Broun Place. May success be in the glass ball for all graduates, and their future be bright. Keep dancing and better days are ahead! Wakanda forever!

––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Deadline EXTENDED: Tuesday, August 31, 2021

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Co-op City Times / July 31, 2021 Director’s Viewpoint –

Mary Pearson, Assistant Secretary

Violence/Voting/Vaccinations/Convectors Insurrection. The hearing and investigation of the January 6 Insurrection began this past week. More than 500 of the mob have been caught and another 300 are being sought. A thorough investigation into everyone responsible for planning and perpetrating this bloody attack on our Capital and on our democracy is finally underway.

The January 6 attack was unsuccessful but as Timothy Snyder, the man who literally wrote the book on totalitarian aspirations, warns in his 2017 NYTimes best seller (regarding the measures to which a wannabe dictator such as former45 and his cult followers will go), “But a failed coup is practice for a successful coup.”

Worrisome times. But people like Reverend William Barber with his Poor People’s Campaign and his National Moral Monday Action in Washington, D.C., set for this Monday, can be the antidote. Can’t join him in D.C.? Watch the proceedings online. Go to action.poorpeoplescampaign.org for details. No one can rev up a crowd like this man can. Maybe that’s why the Bishop title never stuck. Google Bishop Barber and Rev. Barbara pops up even though his peers consecrated him Bishop of Repairers of the Breach in 2017. The next year, he received the socalled Genius Grant from the MacArthur Foundation for “building broad-based fusion coalitions as part of a moral movement to confront racial and economic inequality.” No one preaches unity and the Golden Rule like this man does. So if you’re in the mood for some inspiration, that’s this Monday, August 2, beginning at 11 a.m.

Shake up at the NYC BOE. The NYC Board of Election’s miscounting of the 135,000 dummy ballots on June 22 has yet to be satisfactorily explained. But since, except for one race, all of this seasons’ primary elections have been certified, it’s now autopsy time.

The chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Elections, Brooklyn-based state Senator Zellnor

Myrie, called a public hearing on Wednesday, July 28. The goal of the hearing aimed to gather “input and suggestions on how to improve New York state election laws and the administration, operations and procedures of local Boards of Elections across the state.” And June 28 was NYC’s turn to be scrutinized.

In other words: You messed up again, NYC BOE?!?!

Now fess up!

I found out about this voter testimony gathering session too late to pass on the information but not too late to add my two-cents demanding full disclosure of the details of those pesky test ballots. How were those ballots filled in, actuated, inputted, differentiated, and removed? What was the exact number of test ballots? Were actual candidate names on those ballots? Were fake names used on those ballots? Were no names used on the ballots, just filled in ovals? Were votes assigned solely by the corresponding position on the actual ballot? The State Senate may finally be getting to the bottom of this messy election.

By now, the July 28 session should be archived somewhere on the NY State Senate site. Or just wait and I’ll fill you in next time.

Delta Variant. Numbers of infections are again on the rise and re-masking and maybe more restrictions are on the horizon. So who hasn’t gotten their jab yet?

Ah gee. Why not? It couldn’t be easier. A vaccination van was even sitting outside the teen center on Einstein Loop last week. You could literally roll out of bed and get your choice of a shot. What exactly are you afraid of? Put it this way. How many people do you personally know who took and survived the Covid vaccination? Can’t name one who didn’t, can you?

Now let’s look at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (aka the CDC) statistics. How many people have died from Covid vaccinations? The CDC says about 36 out of 100 million… maybe. Sure, 36 out of 100 million died, but it can’t even be said for sure that the vaccine was the culprit. In any case, way fewer die from being vaccinated than die from not

being vaccinated. And the Delta variant, though reportedly no deadlier than earlier versions of Covid-19, is far more contagious.

No one knows what the next variant’s numbers and odds might be, but if we can’t stamp out Covid for good, there will definitely be a “next variant.” And eventually, a “next variant” may be the one no one survives. Do your part! Please.

Convectors. The “buy your own air conditioner” buzz is still floating around. But… 1. There’s no way to disengage an individual convector from the overall system. If a leak‘s going to happen, it would still occur regardless.

2. In the1980’s, a cooperator tells me, an air conditioning unit fell from a Bldg.10C or 11A window. So no.

3. Local Law 11 scaffold workers would need to dodge the units to repair facades. (That one never even occurred to me.)

4. Our electrical system can’t handle the increased load. Really.

And that last reason goes for stand-alone units as well. I came across a July 20 updated article on Wirecutter – the NYTimes product review website – titled: The Best Portable Air Conditioner. (https:// www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-portable-air-conditioner/). The first line of the article reads, “Portable air conditioners aren’t as mobile as their name suggests, and they’re also one of the loudest and least efficient ways to cool a room.” If that’s not enough to stop you cold in your tracks, the prices probably will. Their top pick was a cool grand and the lowest of the recommended ones were slightly more than half that amount. You also have to figure out how to hang the hose out the window without it being spotted and costing you a community complaint fine. Oh, and they were all out of stock anyway.

Please try to stay safe, positive, and cool, and keep an eye on the convectors!

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

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Velocity Track Club The Lord truly blessed me with the Velocity Track Club family! From July 14 to the 17, we participated in the 2021 AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Club National Championship in Satellite Beach, Florida.

This was the best Outdoor National Championship I attended pertaining to our team’s performance and the team coming together after the meet. There must have been approximately 3,000 athletes participating.

Teams from throughout the United States plus teams from the Bahamas, Canada and Puerto Rico were in attendance. This was the hardest competition we faced all year! Reviewing the performance list prior to the competition starting, Velocity was slotted to win approximately 12 medals. Medals were given to the top eight individuals and relays in their event.

Velocity Track Club athletes with coaches.

Our athletes peaked at the right time! I believe it was a combination of the training, family and friends traveling to Florida to support them and the Lord’s blessings. They surpassed the performance list and earned 24 medals: one gold, five silver, five bronze, three fourth place, five fifth place, three sixth place, one seventh place and one eighth place medal. Plus,

Parents and family supporting the athletes.

we had 21 athletes break their personal record, according to Athletic.net.

The following athletes won medals: Savannah B, a silver medal in shot put; Lyon Achigbu, seventh place medal in the 400-meter dash; Madison Scott, sixth place in the shot put; Brianna Burrell, a bronze medal in the long jump; Shyenne Blake, fourth place in the long jump and sixth place in the 80-meter hurdles; Candice Palmer, a gold medal in the 3000-meter race walk; Xoan Achigbu, fourth in the 1500-meter run; Romel Barrett, fifth place in the 1500-meter run; and Steven Monegro, fourth place in the 200-meter dash and eighth in the 400-meter dash. Hannah Deflorimonte, Brianna Burrell, Shyenne Blake and Savannah Minter all won silver medals in the 11/12year old girls 4x100 meter relay. Saniah Caldwell, Kenese Irish-Bramble, Royana Murray and Talia Dixon all won fifth place medals in the 13/14-year old girls 4x400 meter relay. Saniah Caldwell, Kenese Irish-Bramble, Candice Palmer and Talia Dixon all won bronze medals in the 13/14-year old girls 4x800 meters relay.

If this was a basketball game, the coach would give

Building 29 Association The only news, for the moment, to report from Building 29 is the Zoom meeting of our excellent book club.

Last Friday, Marie Smith, who presented all the way from Florida, shared “Before We Were Yours”

by Lisa Wingate. This fictional story was based on the scandalous Tennessee Children’s Home Society, which kidnapped and sold poor children to wealthy families. As one can imagine, a lively discussion was held, and all agreed that this was a powerful book worthy of recommending.

The next book club meeting will be held on September 24 at 7 p.m. The book is “Everything Happens for a Reason” by Jacqueline Harvey.

Meanwhile, Building 29 Association hopes everyone is well and enjoying the summer. Please get your vaccination if you haven’t already!

––Katharine Wood the game ball to an athlete who was the MVP of the game. However, we had many MVPs, but if it was a basketball game, the game ball would go to 12-year old Shyenne Blake. She is the only athlete who won medals in three events: 80-meter hurdles, long jump and 4x100 meter relay. Congratulations to all athletes.

Our next meets will be the 2021 USATF Junior Olympic from July 26 to August 1 in Jacksonville, Florida; and the 2021 AAU Junior Olympic from July 31 to August 7 in Humble, Texas.

Velocity Track Club New York is a 501c3 not-forprofit. One hundred percent of your donation will go towards helping our children. Support our youth so they can continue to do great things! For additional information, please go to our website, Velocitytrack. org, or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins at 914441-6196 or email me WATCLT@AOL.COM. Thank you!

––Coach Winston Dinkins

Co-op City Times / July 31, 2021

Building 22A&B Association

African-American Association Around this time last year...

Rev. C. T. Vivian and Congressman John Lewis had left us, and the cause which they fought so hard to fully attain is now handed off to us. It is closer to fruition, but still incomplete – and not unthinkable.

Their noble work is now ours to continue – no small task in an America as divided today as it has been in a long time. The ideals of old are still there to guide us though. Rev. Vivian and Rep. Lewis would want us to do that.

Cordy Tindell “C. T.” Vivian was an American minister and author. He was a close friend and lieutenant of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. during the American Civil Rights Movement.

Vivian founded the C. T. Vivian Leadership Institute, Inc. President Barack Obama named Rev. Vivian as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

John Robert Lewis was an American politician and civil rights leader. Lewis was one of the “Big Six” leaders of groups who organized the1963 March on Washington. He fulfilled many key roles in the civil rights movement and its actions to end legalized racial segregation in the United States. Due to his length of service, he became the dean of the Georgia Congressional Delegation; also serving from 1991 as a Chief Deputy Whip and from 2003 as Senior Chief Deputy Whip. Congressman Lewis received many honorary degrees and awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Reverend Vivian and Congressman Lewis died on July 17, 2020 in Atlanta.

I want to say happy birthday to one of our oldest cooperators who made 109 today, 7 /31; Jean Louise Signori, enjoy your day. Go girl, love you.

Please check for the mobile vaccination van in Co-op City, Saturday, July 31, to Wednesday, August 4, the rear of the Bartow Center at the intersection of Asch and Adler Place. Sunday, August 8, at Dreiser Center across the street from the pizza shop near DeFoe Place. Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines available. Check Co-op City Times for information on the Moderna vaccine. Please get your vaccinations for you and your child, be safe.

Please continue to check Co-op City Times for all the activities in our community.

Compactor Room: Please separate your garbage; the sign shows you how. Help the porters.

Laundry Room Etiquette: The machines show when your wash is finished. Please come to get your laundry. Others are waiting; be a good cooperator.

Wear your mask over your nose.

Our prayers to all who lost loved ones. Check on the elderly, the sick and shut-ins. Happy birthday to all. If you see something, say something. Thank you.

––Betty Leak

All are welcome to the Saturday Yoga and Pilates class instructed by Meena Sharpe-Hicks from 9-10 a.m. on the Section 1 Greenway stage.

July 31 will be the last class for the summer.

Watch for info. about the class resuming this fall. This is one of several classes sponsored by the African-American Association of Co-op City.

Photo by Francine Jones

Special message and questions to you Look again at the pictures (left). They smiled because they knew their lives, dedicated to “good trouble” would change the world. If you could change your world, what would it look like? Besides being “covid-free” … What would be different about your world and how you live? What would Co-op City look like, or your personal space and surroundings?

Add anything else you like to this response…

Email us at the address below on or before tomorrow, Sunday, August 1. Your response may be printed in next week’s edition of the Co-op City Times.

Join the African American Association and Programs that it sponsors Remember: Membership is only $15/year for a single membership and only $25/year for your household. Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com, or call us at 929-430-3255. The African American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

The African American Association sponsors the following programs for your participation: Belly Dance Classes with Xonia Wilson –– Call Xonia, 646-301-9438 Evening Line Dance Classes with Cynthia Dixon –– Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

Salsa Class with Keith Witherspoon –– Call Keith, 917-561-6211.

Yoga and Zumba Classes with Meena SharpeHicks –– Contact Meena at 917-863-1507.

Each one of us divided by all of us equals a force for good.

––Michelle Marbury

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Co-op City Times / July 31, 2021 Director’s Viewpoint –

Daryl Johnson

COVID Delta Variant – Extremely Contagious In the U.S., over 34 million people were sickened and over 600,000 people died from COVID-19. Vaccines were then introduced to limit the effects of COVID-19. However, experts now are saying that a highly transmissible COVID-19 variant, named Delta, is causing an increase in hospitalizations and deaths in this country and around the world.

40,000 Cases a Day This Delta variant is so strong that it is attacking millions of people to some degree all over the world regardless if they’re vaccinated or not. In the U.S., there are now 40,000 cases every day. So, let’s review some reports to see what’s happening to some people that are vaccinated and to some people that are not vaccinated.

A husband in Florida was vaccinated. However, his 27-year-old wife was not vaccinated. Then, the couple and their two children, ages 3 and 5, contracted the Delta variant when they went on a trip to Texas. But, only the unvaccinated wife had to be hospitalized. Thereafter, she said that she felt like she was dying. On the other hand, she said that her husband thought that he had a cold.

Now, that’s just one family. However, news reports are saying that there are 40,000 new cases of this horrible disease occurring every day. And, lots of people are suffering really bad from this Delta variant. In fact, a doctor stated that people that contract the Delta variant can be infected with up to “1,000 times more virus in their nasal passages than those infected with the original strain.”

Despite the science, the new infections, and the increasing amounts of people dying, some politicians and news outlets have warned people to not get vaccinated. And, not surprisingly, lots of people listened to them. Thereafter, lots of listeners started getting sick and dying horribly bad from this disease.

For instance, a news report listed some troubling findings about the consequences that some unvaccinated people faced. In Maryland, during June 2021, every single person that died from the COVID disease was unvaccinated. In Louisiana, starting from February 2021, ninety-seven percent of the people that died from the COVID disease were unvaccinated.

In Alabama, starting from April 2021, 96 percent of the people that died from the COVID disease were unvaccinated. Then, in Los Angeles, records showed that only unvaccinated people accounted for nearly every COVID-19 case of hospitalization and death.

President Joe Biden even stated that this Delta variant, “will leave unvaccinated people even more vulnerable than they were a month ago.” Continuing, he said, “It is a variant that is more easily transmissible, potentially deadlier and particularly dangerous for young people.” Then, he encouraged young people and everyone to get vaccinated.

Bottom line: Can you believe that some people that didn’t believe in any COVID vaccine are now suffering horribly bad in a hospital? And, can you believe that they’re now begging the hospital employees to vaccinate them? However, in many cases, it might be too late to get a vaccine to help them recover from their severe sickness.

Therefore, one medical expert said: This virus is so contagious, [and] this variant is so contagious that it’s going to infect the majority of them. Most people will either get vaccinated, or have been previously infected, or they will get this Delta variant. And, for most people who get this Delta variant, it’s going to be the most serious virus that they get in their lifetime in terms of the risk of putting them in the hospital.

On the Scene with a Vaccine As mentioned above, the Delta variant is extremely contagious. Therefore, a lot of unvaccinated people might contract this variant and get extremely sick and even die. So, without using force, people are going to have to make their own decision on whether they’re going to get vaccinated.

If yes, then Riverbay in partnership with the NYC Health & Hospital Test + Trace Corps is offering to have a free COVID-19 mobile vaccination clinic in our community. This clinic, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., July 31 – August 4, 2021, will be behind the Bartow supermarket near Asch Loop and Adler Place.

Then, from August 5 – 8, 2021, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., this clinic will be in Dreiser.

We Can’t Advance With Another Refinance As shareholders, we have to remember that we own Co-op City.

Therefore, we have to make good decisions to protect our property.

Protecting our property,

from my perspective, means that we should not allow a bank, a loan company, our management, or even our board to keep us in debt.

Yes, we will have to pay for capital projects and other expenses. However, we have to get tough and develop some better spending practices. And, that should mean that we need to make some changes to our $90 million payroll. Then, we should look at how much money we’re spending on our contractors to do similar work as our employees.

Previously, we refinanced our mortgage for $621.5 million. Then, we made payments on that mortgage.

Regardless, there is a possibility that we might be able to get another refinance loan for $621.5 million.

Why? Why would we want to even consider taking out another loan for that much money? No, this is a horrible way to conduct business. Yet, some banks and other lenders would love to see our community, from the Bronx, take out another loan every few years so that we stay in debt.

Close Again, this new Delta variant is horribly contagious. So, please make up your own mind on getting a vaccine.

Thank you.

Contact Information Please do not send a letter to me at this time. However, you can send an email to me at: djohnson@ riverbayboard.com.

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

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

Thank you.

Co-op City Times / July 31, 2021

Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment Are You Drinking Enough Water?

Drinking water helps maintain the balance of body fluids. Your body is composed of about 60% water. The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients and maintenance of body temperature. Water can help control calories. For years, dieters have been drinking lots of water as a weight loss strategy. While water does not have any magical effect on weight loss, substituting it for a higher calorie beverage can certainly help.

Water helps energize muscles. Cells that do not maintain their balance of fluids and electrolytes can result in muscle fatigue. When muscle cells do not have adequate fluids, they do not work as well and performance can suffer.

Drinking enough fluids is important when exercising. During exercise, they recommend that people start drinking fluids early, and drink them at regular intervals to replace fluids lost by sweating.

Water helps keep skin looking good. Your skin contains plenty of water, and functions as a protective barrier to prevent excess fluid. Water helps your kidneys. Body fluids transport waste products in and out of cells. The main toxin in the body is blood urea nitrogen, which is a water-soluble waste that can pass through the kidneys and is excreted in the urine. Your kidneys do an amazing job of cleansing and ridding your body of toxins if your intake of fluids is adequate. When you are getting enough fluids, urine flows freely, is light in color and free of odor. When your body is not getting enough fluids, urine concentration, color and odor increases because the kidneys trap extra fluid for bodily functions. If you chronically drink too little, you may be at higher risk for kidney stones especially in warm climates.

Water helps maintain normal bowel functions. Adequate hydration keeps things flowing along your gastrointestinal tract and prevents constipation.

When you do not get enough fluid, the colon pulls water from stools to maintain hydration and the result is constipation. Adequate fluid and fiber are the perfect combination because the fluid pumps up the fiber and acts like a broom to keep your bowel functioning properly.

Join us on Tuesday, August 17, for our 45-minute monthly session at 7 p.m.

Topic: Caregivers of special care needs young and adult children. Presenters: Channelle Leslie Gilford, NYS Partner in Policy Making and NYS Developmental Disability Planning Council; Marilyn Dumont LaDorch, Certified Home Health Agency approved by Department of Health to serve and identify special needs population; and Nicole Garcia, Special Education Case Manager. Please RSVP online at www.comeoutreach.org. C.O.M.E. is here for you.

Please contact us with any questions or concerns, 718-379-3159.

––Diane Cooper

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Building 21 Association We are back. Some say, don’t call it a comeback, but we have to say welcome back to our reality! Building 21, we sincerely hope and pray that you have been keeping yourself safe and healthy. Under these social conditions, we know it has been hard. However, we would like to thank most of you for paying attention to the safety rules and respecting the space of your neighbors.

We have not been able to meet in person for quite some time due to the pandemic. We have, however, met a few times on Zoom. We may continue the Zoom meetings in September, but we want to see you before September. We are proposing a live outdoor meeting on Saturday, August 14, at 4 p.m. under the portico between Buildings 21A and 21B. Every member whose dues are paid up will be able to enjoy our free ice cream during our pre-fall gathering.

Unfortunately, we can only share with members who are paid up. If you want to pay your dues, the lockbox for paying building association dues is located in the laundry room by the television. The yearly dues are $10. Ice cream will be served until we run out!

We ask that everyone be respectful and wear your masks. We will also be choosing our action camera raffle winner’s prize on that day.

Sometimes, a smile or a hearty “good morning” can change the way a person feels the rest of their day. That domino effect can lead to hundreds and even thousands of good deeds all because you said good morning to someone.

Unfortunately, the opposite can prove to have a negative effect. One negative or hateful person can spread discomfort and can ruin the potential greatness of a community. Be the better person. Ignite positive reinforcement within your community. Concentrate on bringing people together rather than separating them. All of these things can start from within your household and will eventually spread throughout your community. A strong positive mind will reflect a strong positive heart.

If you know of someone in your building who practices positive apportion, let us know so that we may recognize them at our next meeting. You must contact us at least two weeks before each meeting. (Our contact information is below).

Our focus will be on future possible endeavors for our association. There will also be an opportunity for anyone to express ideas or thoughts moving forward.

We will also have a reflection on 2020. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next Zoom meeting.

You may contact us at our new number: 347-504-1821 or email us at 21association@gmail.com.

May God bless and continue to keep you and yours safe.

––Kevin Lambright

Black Forum

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

It is a 30 - 31 day rotation. We will still text if additional items become available. All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. Remember to bring at least four clean shopping bags and a shopping cart. Masks and physical distancing are required. New registrants can receive food the same day they register. Please show a valid ID NYC card, a non-driver’s, or driver’s license with a 10475 address to register.

Section 5 guests should visit the Co-op City United Methodist Church at 2350 Palmer Avenue to pick up groceries. They open on Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Guests do not have to be affiliated with a church. Registration is open at this location for Section 5 residents.

Grab-N-Go Rescheduled The 920 Baychester Avenue location is conducting Grab-N-Go distributions on Thursday, August 12, and Friday, August 13, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The August 5th and 6th distributions are cancelled. Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are invited. The menu includes fresh fruits and vegetables. The distributions will stop at 3 p.m. whether or not guests are on the line or if supplies run out. The August 12th distribution is for guests who registered or re-certified in 2021 and hold pantry cards. A pantry card issued in 2021 must be shown on this day – no exceptions.

The August 13th distribution is for the general public, those who lost their pantry card and for those who did not re-certify in 2021. Guests eligible to come on Thursday but cannot make it can come on Friday. They must present a current pantry card, though – no exceptions. Only one representative per household should attend. Guests must have at least 4-6 clean grocery bags and a large cart.

Registration or monthly food package distribution will not occur on these days.

Please do not leave your carts unattended. The staff will bypass unattended carts or objects when distributing numbers. We also reserve the right to not serve guests who are belligerent or verbally abusive. Let’s work together to get our community fed.

Contact Us Reach out to us at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Please stay safe.

––D. Illis

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Co-op City Times / July 31, 2021 Director’s Viewpoint –

Francine Reva Jones

Convectors – Survey – Voting Our convectors are more than 50 years old and have been causing leaks and floods in our apartments since Co-op City’s inception. Our Board President Bernard Cylich recently held a demonstration of a convector coil with two Riverbay managers. The leaks and floods are caused by backups and clogs in the convector pipes. Within the walls, the pipes are connected to convectors in other apartments. When debris builds up and clogs the pipes, the water is unable to flow through the pipes and the water overflows into the convector tray and onto the floor.

Interested cooperators from the former Construction Committee asked many questions in an effort to resolve the problem. President Cylich informed us that he and Director Andrea Leslie visited another cooperative development whose cooperators invested a great deal of money into changing their system. In order to avoid having cooperators pay what could be $150-250M for a new system, suggestions were made to apply for grants or to renew our current mortgage in order to pay engineers to design and install a new system for us. Window air conditioning units were not considered because it was previously stated that our power plant would be unable to generate enough electrical power needed. Board Directors Cheryl Jenkins, Kevin Lambright, Andrea Leslie, Michelle Marbury, Mary Pearson and I attended this demonstration. Needless to say, more information will be forthcoming on this topic.

In the meantime, I intend to purchase a sensor device that was demonstrated at a previous meeting, which would alert me when water leaks into a pan positioned beneath the convector. This might not be a perfect solution, but, if reported and serviced in a timely manner, it would prevent flooding and floor replacement. Management must do better at providing maintenance personnel in order to cover emergency leaks and floods.

Please be reminded that seniors can get their convectors serviced by the Maintenance Department. Payment for this utility is built into our carrying charge payments.

So, while there is no separate bill that you receive, it still costs, and we should all conserve as much as possible.

Riverbay Board Election Survey Thanks to the Co-op City Times for conducting the survey on voting. As a two-time chairperson and a twotime co-chairperson of the Election Committee, I am curious to know the results. Item #5 of the survey asks about electronic voting. We included electronic voting about three years ago when it was thought that younger

cooperators would use this method. Surprisingly, the paper ballots outnumbered the electronic ballots in all of the elections. On occasions when I campaigned, cooperators would say that they would not vote because they did not know the candidates, or that nothing would change, or that workers would not keep repair appointments, etc.

I would encourage them to vote because we needed a quorum and sometimes they would agree to do so. The survey deadline was July 30th. I hope you participated.

Speaking of voting, there is something to be said about the Ranked-choice voting (RCV) system used in the Democratic Primary Election on June 22, 2021.

The RCV system is an electoral system in which voters rank up to five candidates by preference on their ballots. If a candidate wins a majority of first-preference votes, he or she is declared the winner. If no candidate wins a majority of first-preference votes, the candidate with the fewest first-preference votes is eliminated and those votes are distributed among the other candidates.

Mayoral candidate Eric Adams received the most first-preference votes, but was almost surpassed by candidate Kathryn Garcia, due to additional votes she received from eliminated candidates. In fact, it affected the outcome of candidate Maya Wiley when candidate Garcia overtook her, due to the additional votes that Garcia received from other candidates.

The RCV system was limited to local elections.

However, it reminds me of the Electoral College where a presidential candidate can win the popular vote, but the votes of the Electoral College actually determine the winner. It was a disappointing loss for Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton, but a victory for Trump, where the votes of the former candidate vastly outnumbered the latter. In my opinion, both the Electoral College and the RCV methods should be abolished.

Committee on Committees I am a member of the Committee on Committees, headed by Director Claudia Sampson. This committee is in the process of

Rivers Run Community Garden Bomba! (skirt flailing it the air), I can already feel the drums beating!

Hope you can make it to the celebration! Bring your favorite chair and stay hydrated.

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

Upcoming Events at the Garden: Today! Bomba by the River – 2:00 p.m.

Since May 1, Rivers Run is open: Tuesdays & Thursdays – 4:00 p.m. to dusk Wednesdays & Fridays – 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Saturdays & Sundays – 12:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

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.

Please continue to stay safe.

––Gail Sharbaan

reviewing our standing committees and possibly new ad hoc committees. Once they are confirmed, Board directors will receive their chairmanships. In the meantime, please think about the committee on which you would like to serve. The choices are: * Construction/Power Plant Committee * Disabilities and Accommodations Committee (DAAC) * Information Technology Committee (IT) * Inventory and Purchasing * Parking and Leasing * Residential Sales * Restoration Committee * Security Committee * Legislative Committee * Board Election Committee Voting Rights March On Saturday, August 28, Americans who believe in the power of democracy and free elections will embark on an historic “March On for Voting Rights” to demand that legislatures across the country end their push for restrictive voting laws and that Congress pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Restoration Act, which will ensure free, fair access to the ballot for every American voter. The National Action Network is leading this March. If interested, call 1-877-626-4651.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. –By Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I hope you are enjoying the summer. I can be reached at: 718-671-5957 or fjones@riverbaycorp.com.

Co-op City Times / July 31, 2021

Building 25 Association

United States Postal Service installed lockers in our lobby for the convenience of not going out to pick up our packages. When you get a package that is too large for your mailbox, as usual, the postal person will ring your bell and have you come to the lobby to retrieve your package. If you are not home, then your package will be left in the USPS locker and the identifying key will be placed in your mailbox. Please do not take the key to your apartment. Remove your package from the locker and leave the key in the lock so that lockers will be available for other people’s convenience. If you fail to follow these instructions, lockers will be further limited and large packages will be returned to the post office.

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

Latest update on our building association room meetings, Riverbay has given permission to resume meeting in our association’s room. With that being said, our next regular scheduled association room meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 21, at 7:30 p.m. So lookout for posted notices near elevators should there be any changes. Remember, residents of Building 25 can always address any comments or concerns by logging onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com. If anyone has problems accessing the building email address, please let us know.

Closing with the following: “When strangers start acting like neighbors, communities are reinvigorated.” ––Ralph Nader ––Wanda Bailey

National Council of Negro Women NCNW National Town Hall –– Candacie Daniels, 3rd VP of NCNW Co-op City Section, serves on the NCNW Health Equity Committee which focuses on six health targets such as Breast Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Affordable Health Care, Mental Health and COVID-19. The COVID-19 Subcommittee is hosting a virtual Town Hall today, Saturday, July 31, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The purpose of the townhall is to increase the awareness of evidence-based information on vaccine readiness, mental health awareness and the importance of vaccinations to minority communities with particular emphasis on the full spectrum of children from grade school through college, women of color, and those who suffer from mental health challenges. For registration, please go to https://linktr.ee/ ncnw_hq or https://bit.ly/ncnwschoolhealth. Everyone is invited to attend!

Anniversary Section Pins –– Members, the beautiful crystal and gold 50th Anniversary Pins that we ordered are here! The price of our pins is $25 each.

Contact lorincnw@aol.com for more information.

Membership Information –– Non-members, does this sound like an organization that you would like to be involved with? If so, we meet the second Sunday of each month from September until June starting at 3 p.m. Our national dues are $50 per year for women and men. Our section dues are $25 per year for women and men. Life Member dues are $500. National and section dues must be paid to be fully financial. For more information, contact NCNWCoopCitySocial@gmail.com.

Voices of Black Women on Freedom –– As we end the month during which our country celebrates our Independence, here are more words of African American women who spoke about and were in the struggle for freedom: “I don’t believe you can stand for freedom for one group of people and deny it for others.”—Coretta Scott King. “Women must become revolutionary. This cannot be evolution but revolution.” ––Shirley Chisolm. “I’ll tell you what freedom is to me – no fear.” ––Nina Simone.

Social Media –– Remember you can find us on Facebook: NCNWCoopcityBethune; Twitter: @NCNWCoopCity; Instagram: NCNWCo-op City and email: www.ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com.

––Joyce Howard

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Iglesia Evangelica MU de Co-op City Co-op City United Methodist Church Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds

“If you say, ‘The Lord is my refuge,’ and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. For He will command His angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways.”

––Psalm 91:9-1.1 UMCC is a Bible-centered congregation with spirit-filled worship, and we offer a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation – All are welcome! We are changing with the times and now offer online service.

We are located at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across from Building 30 (entrance on Boller Ave.). Parking is available on Palmer Ave. Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sánchez-Orta. For more information about our services, please contact our administrative secretary, Marta Medina, by phone: 917-740-0256, or by email: coopcityevangelicalumc@gmail.com.

Remote Schedule for Sundays –– Come and receive a blessing: We would love for you to join us on Sundays. We are currently sharing our services online through our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/UMCofCoopCity/. We are also holding services via Zoom. For more information, visit our website at www.coopcityumc.com.

In-person 10 a.m. bilingual Sunday service at the church starting July 4th.

Also viewed via Facebook and Zoom.

Tuesday, 12 p.m. (Spanish) and 7 p.m. (English), Pray and Reflection Service Sunday School, 8 a.m. (English) Food Pantry –– The Food Pantry distribution center at our church serves Section 5. Ongoing registration and distribution of food are on Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Those registering must present one of the following government-issued up-to-date ID’s showing a 10475 zip code: Driver, Non-Driver, or NYC ID. Anyone 18+ of age can register. Only one participant per household may register.

Blessings, ––Marta Medina

Open Door Ministries “Praise is the Answer”

(Full sermon at opendoorministries.net) When life gets difficult, we tend to despair and feel disappointed. God calls us to praise Him in the hard times. Evidence of hope in God is demonstrated by our speech. Are you constantly critical or hopeful? Does your life praise God or dishonor Him? “When you are in the cellar of affliction look for the wine of God’s purpose.” ––Samuel Rutherford Genesis 29:31 When the Lord saw that Leah was not loved, he enabled her to conceive, but Rachel remained childless. 32 Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Reuben, for she said, it is because the Lord has seen my misery. Surely my husband will love me now. Reuben sounds like Hebrew for he has seen my misery; the name means see, a son.

2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. Psalm 139:3 You scrutinize my path and my lying down and are intimately acquainted with all my ways.

Genesis 29:33 Leah conceived again, and when she gave birth to a son she said, Because the Lord heard that I am not loved, he gave me this one too. So, she named him Simeon. Simeon probably means one who hears.

Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Hebrews 4:16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Genesis 29:34 Again Leah conceived, and when she gave birth to a son she said, Now at last my husband will become attached to me, because I have borne him three sons. So, he was named Levi. Levi sounds like the Hebrew for attached.

Hebrews 13:5 God has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

James 4:8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.

Genesis 29:35 Leah conceived again, and when she gave birth to a son she said, This time I will praise the Lord. So, she named him Judah. Then she stopped having children. Judah sounds like the Hebrew for praise.

“God finds faith in His praying child – the faith which stays and cries – and He honors it by permitting its further exercise, to the end that it is strengthened and enriched. Then He rewards it by granting the burden of its plea, in plenitude and finality.” ––E.M. Bounds Genesis 49:29 Jacob gave these instructions: I am about to be gathered to my people. Bury me with my fathers in the cave in the field of Ephron the Hittite, 31 There Abraham and his wife Sarah were buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah were buried, and there I buried Leah.

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

Blessings in Christ, ––Pastor Luis Ramos

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Co-op City Times / July 31, 2021

AARP Chapter #4997

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

From President Mickens This summer seems to be flying by so quickly. It is already the end of July and soon the normal activities will be back in effect. Schools will be open for all students, groups will be able to start opening for in-person meetings, doctor visits can be in person more often, outings can be scheduled for fun and the Delta variant is raging around the world! The city of New York has closed the last mega vaccine site in our community, and we are still not 70% vaccinated!

There will be pop-up sites around Co-op City to help with our very low vaccination total. We are still at 58% vaccinated, a figure well below the New York State level, and the vaccinated percentage of 12-18 years old is even lower. We really need to pick up the pace and protect our younger relatives.

The Delta variant has been increasing in strength in all 50 states and hospitalizations are 90% due to the Delta variant and unvaccinated people. Masks are still required in some businesses and stores. Hospitals, public transportation and government buildings require masks. With schools lowering the social distancing space between students, masks become more necessary for our students and our families.

AARP #4997 is looking forward to reopening in September with a Zoom meeting for our members. Hopefully, this will be our last Zoom meeting and we can be in our room for the October meeting. We are supporting all causes of our parent organization, which include health care, gun control laws and voting rights to ensure democracy and safety for all.

During our last election for the executive board of directors, it was noted that more seniors voted than younger shareholders. Our younger shareholders need to realize that they are the future of this community and need to step up and become more active in the affairs of Co-op City. We need your strength and voice to improve our lifestyle.

We are continuing our membership/renewal drive and you may contact Ms. Stella Baker at 718-652-2906 for information. From Mrs. Frances Wilson, our Good and Welfare representative, we send our prayers to our member, Mr. Clarence Mitchell who is hospitalized at this time. Mrs. Evan Mitchell, his wife, is also one of our long-time members and we hope that she realizes that our prayers and thoughts are with her and all family members with family and friends who are under the weather.

Getting vaccinated is the only safe way to turn the virus back!

––Ann Purnell

St. Joseph's is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Co-op City, Bronx, NY 10475.

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

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

Grace and peace.

––M. Chambers

Retirees of Dreiser Loop The nominating committee of 2021- 2023 has presented its final slate of candidates to the executive board for approval. The slate was unanimously approved. Officers will be identified following the swearing in on August 11, 2021.

Annual Holiday Luncheon: At the Marina del Rey, Thursday, December 16. Time: 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Cost: $100. Transportation included (first come, first served). Face mask & proof of vaccination required. Contact Daisy Young, Beverly Waller and Jay McKenzie for more information.

Harbor Island Park, Mamaroneck: August 18 at 7 p.m. Female Mariachi Band.

Health Corner: According to the CDC, falls are the most common injury among people 65. These falls are the leading cause of non-fatal and fatal injuries where millions are treated each year in the emergency room due to falling.

Also, most senior falls occur in the home. As seniors, we can prevent the risk for falls. Theradynamics (located in Bay Plaza shopping center) is offering a FREE assessment for seniors every Friday at 10 a.m. They will check your balance, BMI, reflex, cognitive skill, sharpness and more. Take advantage of this offer. Maintain your present level of functioning.

Reflection: As you got out of bed this morning, be aware of My presence with you. You may not be thinking clearly yet, but I am. Your early morning thoughts tend to be anxious ones until you get connected with Me. Invite Me into your thoughts by whispering My name. Suddenly your day brightens and feels more user-friendly. You cannot dread a day that is vibrant with My Presence. You gain confidence through knowing that I am with you. That you face nothing alone. Anxiety stems from asking the wrong questions. “If such and such happens, can I handle it?” The true question is not whether you can cope with whatever happens but whether you and I, together, can handle anything that occurs. It is that you-and-I together factor that gives you confidence to face the day cheerfully. Psalms 5:3, Psalms 63:1, Philippians 4:13.

––Gladys Baez

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Goose Island Seniors The lawyer seminar on July 17 about living wills with the Spanish American Community Club was a wonderful success. Stephanie gave a profound presentation. Thank you all for attending.

Sight & Sound TV, “Ruth” –– Friday, August 6. Every first Friday at 8 p.m., come and watch Sight and Sound TV with us at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39. All are welcome. First 60 people only. Must show proof of vaccination; mask required. $5 donation per person. Free snacks.

Nordic Lodge –– Saturday, August 7, at 12 p.m., in Charlestown, Rhode Island. Yonna Lovell of Peoples United As One has a few seats left for $180.

Foxwoods Casino after dining. Call 646-579-1701.

Resorts Casino –– Thursday, August 12, in Atlantic City, NJ. Price: $40, bonus $20 slot play; $40 play for those who went in July. Bring your Resorts card. Passengers must show proof of vaccination. Mask required. Bus leaving from our three usual bus stops: 8 a.m., Einstein Loop in front of pizza shop; (time change) 8:15 a.m., Asch Loop by the library; and 8:30 a.m. in front of the Dreiser Loop hardware store. Also, enjoy the beach, boardwalk and shopping.

Adults only. Reserve your seat, $40. A few seats left. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors.

Trip to Villa Roma –– Tuesday, September 14, 7:30 a.m. The Cameos, a Doo-Wop group, featuring Joey and Doreen Arminio, plus a luncheon and a day of fun, all for $92. A choice of entrées: pot roast, chicken Francese or fillet of Cod, all served with chef’s choice starch and vegetables. There is a $40 deposit.

Your choice of entrée and bus seat selection required when making reservations.

Must show proof of vaccination. Mask required. Balance due by September 1.

Call: 347-847-1941. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors.

Bingo –– Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:15 p.m. Admission: $5 for three cards, 12 games and jackpot. Extra cards are $0.25 each, for up to three cards. Refreshments. Proof of vaccination and mask required. Temperature taken at entrance. Members only. Become a member for $20 per year. Sunday bingo on August 22.

To all members –– Happy Birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of August: Amy Rindner, Alva Parnell, Elayne Gubitose, Rose Vega, Marvine Hollman, Josefina Diaz, Arcangel Ortiz, Sylvia Polite, Diana Gordon, Ella Thorne, Joann Evans, Angel Rondon and Evelyn Turner.

Sick and Shut-in –– Edna Trujillo, we miss you. Mary Pilla, former Goose Island president, misses everyone and sends her love to all. Call her at (718) 753-1816.

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

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Bartow

Einstein

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

MENU

Dreiser

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Kosher Arthritis Exercise Class w/Damion every Monday in the Bartow Courtyard 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

No Activities

Non-Kosher

Chair Yoga w/ Charles Tyler Apple Juice 10-11 a.m. https://zoom.us/, Baked Ziti Tofu Broccoli Curry Dial-in: 1-646-876-9923, MeetSteamed Green Pasta ing ID: 995 6534 1173, Passcode: Beans Steamed Carrots 855423 Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit & Juice Rib Eye Roast

No Activities

Thurs., Aug. 5

Arts with Laura 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom and phone

(NORC) Aerobic Classes every Fri., 11 a.m.-12 p.m., https:// zoom.us/ Meeting ID: 986 8235 8691, Passcode: 849150, Mobile: 929-205-6099

Jerk Chicken Rice & Beans Braised Collard Greens

Arts with Laura, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., https:// Mashed Potaotes via Zoom and phone zoom.us/j/99231696108, Meet- Steamed Carrots Whole Wheat ing ID: 992 3169 6108, Passcode: Must call or email Bread 503637; Call in: 1-929-205-6099 to register: 929-399-1387 Fresh fruit & Juice

Smartphone/Tablets Zoom Meeting w/Ralph, 1-2 p.m., https://zoom.us/ To register, call JASA office with your name, email address & phone #; Meeting ID: 295955247, Passcode: Bereavement Group, 1st & 3rd 259554, Dial in: 1-929-205-6609 Bodies in Motion w/ Ola, 11a.m.-12 Wednesdays of the month p.m. Zoom https://zoom.us/, Meeting 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

ID: 912 6304 7892, Passcode: 237257, One Tap Mobile: +1-929-205-6099 Must call or email to Game Day, 1-2 p.m., register: 929-399-1387 https://scarsdaleschools.zoom.us/ Meeting ID: 910 4221 6993 Passcode: 7A5RaD; Mobile: 1-929-205-6099; Passcode/password: 59849

Fri., Aug. 6

Wed., Aug. 4

Tues., Aug. 3

Mon., Aug. 2

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Arthritis Exercise Class w/ Smartphone/Tablet Class w/ Damion, every Thurs., 1-2 Ralph, 1-2 p.m. Call main of- p.m. Zoom meeting ID: 986 fice, 718-320-2066, to regis- 0021 6442, Passcode: 573762 ter. Please give your phone # & email address ZUMBA with Ola 1-2 p.m.

Zoom: https://zoom.us/ Meeting ID: 967 1196 0602 Passcode: 526096 Dial-in #: 1-929-205-6099

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

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

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Weight Mgt. Support Group w/Gigi – 2nd Wed. of the month, 1-2 p.m. Conference call: 929-299-1045, Passcode: 1386 Virtual Game Day – Every Wed., 1-2 p.m.,w/ Ms. Margaret Kempe and her fellow Pay it Forward Engineers at Scarsdale HS. Different games played each week including Bingo.

Please call 718-320-1345 to register and receive Zoom information.

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

BBQ Grilled Chicken Cutlet Egg Barley w/ mushrooms Grilled vegetables Whole wheat Bread Fresh fruit & Juice

BBQ Pork Chops Baked Red Potato Wedges Steamed Broccoli

Baked Salmon Baked Sweet Potato California Blend Vegetables Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit & Juice

No Activities Line Dance w/Ellie Coming Back soon!

Outdoors Class

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

Roasted chicken Wild Rice Morocccan Vegetables Whole Wheat Bread Fresh fruit

Chicken Legs w/ Stewed Tomatoes Cous Cous Italian Blend Vegetables

Tuna Fish Salad Cabbage Carrot Slaw Simple Potato Salad

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

*Menu subject to change without notice.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available Bartow Center (929) 399-1394 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

Upcoming Events JASA Co-op City NORC Program invites you for the Upcoming Virtual Activities Staff will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to answer all Grab and Go questions. Bartow, please call 929-399-1394; Einstein, 929-399-1376; Dreiser, 718-320-1345. Grab & Go pick-up is 12-1 p.m.

JASA office is open for clients by appointment only. Please call 718-320-2066 for an appointment.

Notary Services available – Appointment only.

Call at 718-320-2066 for an appointment.

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

Take Control of your Chronic Pain – Join Zoom meeting Tuesdays, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31; September 14; 1-3 p.m., https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4523359970, Meeting ID: 452 335 9970. To register, please contact Julissa Reynoso, 646-946-1252, or Laura Brea, 646-982-8254.

NEW: Walk with Ease – Every Tuesday starting August 10 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Call 718-320-2066 to register.

NEW: Purple Trail exercises – Every Tuesday starting August 17, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Call 718-3202066 to register.

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

Tai Chi classes w/Adira Polite – Every Wednesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Zoom: https://zoom.us/, Dial-in: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 952 6744 7198, Password: 455576.

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

NEW: Line Dancing w/Ellie – Thursdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Section 1 Greenway stage. For more information, please call 718-320-1345 *Must wear masks and practice social distancing.* Meditation Class, GPC (Grandparents) – 11 a.m.-12 p.m., third Thursday of every month, https:// bit.ly/35VESDV. Dial-in: 929-205-6099, Meeting

ID: 991 1390 5105, Passcode: 170462.

How to Better Manage your Chronic Pain – Thursdays, August 5 & 12, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Join Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/, Meeting ID: 876 1353 4024, Passcode: 339198, Dial-in: 1-929205-6099.

Tablet class w/Ralph – Every Thurs., 2:30-3:30 p.m. https://zoom.us, Dial-in: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 969 3895 8487, Passcode: 405723.

Aerobics Class w/Adira Polite – Every Friday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. https://zoom.us/, Dial-in: 929-2056099, Meeting ID: 986 8235 8691, Passcode: 849150.

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

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

MetroCard Bus will be in Co-op City (Bartow Mall only) on the first and third Thursday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., CASH ONLY.

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Chavurah Temple Beth El of Co-op City Chavurah Temple Beth El of Co-op City will be having services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur this year, 5872.

Rosh Hashanah will be on Zoom. Yom Kippur will be in the Dreiser Community Center, Rm. 6.

We need to know who will be on Zoom so we can make sure you have books. We are using the same book as last year, Gates of Repentance (Red Book).

Services are as follows: Evening Rosh Hashanah on Zoom Monday (Labor Day), Sept. 6, 8 p.m.

Morning Rosh Hashanah on Zoom Tuesday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m.

Dreiser Center, Rm. 6, for Yom Kippur Kol Nidre evening Yom Kippur, Dreiser, Rm. 6 Wednesday, Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m.

Morning Yom Kippur, Dreiser, Rm. 6 Thursday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.

Yiskor will be at the end of the morning service.

Public Yiskor, Dreiser, Rm. 6 Thursday, Sept. 16, 2:30 p.m.

Afternoon, Dreiser, Rm. 6

Thursday, Sept. 16, 4 p.m.

Send me an email that you will be attending services via Zoom. I want to make sure that everyone is able to join. Please let me know if you are getting on Zoom via a computer, iPad, or phone.

There will also be information coming for the Book of Remembrance.

Please send me an email, RabbiDennisTobin@aol. com, to let me know you will be attending, or call me, 973-769-3915.

––Rabbi Dennis Tobin

Church of the New Vision The Church of the New Vision and its pastors, Kenneth and Deborah Hodge, welcome you to worship with us.

By the all-Sufficient Grace of God, we announce the reopening of the Church on Sunday, July 11. There will be one service at 11 a.m. Sunday School will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Masks are required, and temperatures will be taken. Welcome back.

Please join us on Facebook Live, Sundays at 11 a.m. Just type in “Kenneth Hodge” in the search and join us as we worship God together. Services can also be viewed on YouTube.

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

As we celebrate Jesus Christ, the very demonstration of God’s Love towards humanity (John 3:16),

let’s continue to be thankful and grateful. Let us as the Body of Christ remain steadfast, immovable always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that our labor is not in vain.

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

The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Love of God, be with you all. Amen. –Pastors Kenneth & Deborah Hodge Sunday, July 25, Worship Service theme: “You’ve Been Here Long Enough.”

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-7 “Then we turned and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red Sea, as the Lord spake unto me: and we compassed mount Seir many days. And the Lord spake unto me, saying, Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward. And command thou the people, saying, Ye are to pass through the coast of

your brethren and children of Esau, which dwell in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: take ye good heed unto yourselves therefore: Meddle not with them; for I will give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot breadth, because I have given mount Seir unto Esau for a possession. Ye shall buy meat of them for money, that ye may eat; and ye shall also buy water of them for money, that ye may drink. For the Lord thy God hath blessed thee in all the works of thy hand: he knoweth thy walking through this great wilderness: these forty years the Lord thy God hath been with thee; thou hast lacked nothing.”

Church of New Vision extends our deepest sympathies to the grieving families. May God grant you the strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Thanks for your contributions, Malachi 3:10. Mailing address: Church of New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

––Brenda Brown

Church of God’s Children Iglesia de Los Hijos de Dios

Greetings and blessings to all our friends and family and Co-op City residents from all of us at Church of God’s Children. Our heartfelt prayers have been and still are with everyone who had a relative or friend pass away due to Covid, and a prayer of gratitude for those of us who have survived Covid and 2020. Our House of Worship is open to everyone for prayer and counseling.

We are having in person bi-lingual services every Sunday at 10 a.m. On Saturday, August 7, we will bring the church outdoors on the Section 2 Greenway at 1 p.m. Live music, worship, guest speakers, testimonies, and prayer. We will have snacks and refreshments and some giveaways. Covid protocols will be followed as needed.

There is a medical procedure used by heart surgeons worldwide called cardioversion. Cardioversion uses electricity or chemicals to activate the heart and return it to its normal rhythm. Total cardioversion involves stopping the heart and then restarting it.

An irregular heartbeat can cause great damage to internal organs, even death. Cardioversion restarts the heart, allowing it to regain its ability to do what it was designed to do, which is to supply life-giving blood to the rest of the body, in just the right measure and at the intervals required to sustain life. This amazing procedure saves thousands of lives every year.

Unforgiveness, bitterness, anger, offense, hurt and injustice can have irregular and damaging effects on our spirits. These effects disrupt our spiritual health and can harm our physical health as well. Many times, this devastation cannot be solved through usual means; the hurt is too deep. When pain is this entrenched, there is only one way back to renewed health and strength for the assignment God has for your life: You need to restart your heart.

We must learn to love like we’ve never been hurt. As you read these words, you may be picturing the face of the person who has caused you pain. . .

Whatever [or whoever] it is, you have loved hard and were wounded. This someone has cut off your

love supply. And you are not living fully, the way God intended, because you do not know how, or if it is even possible, to love like you’ve never been hurt.

And that is just where the problem lies in these endless imaginations: We try to reason through the pain, but injustice and hurt are not usually based in truth or logic or any kind of reasoning. It’s not a popular solution, but you need to let go. Shift your

focus. Forgive and move on. Leave that person to the Lord to deal with, and trust that God has you, will always have you, and that His justice is on His timetable and not yours.

Join us for prayer via telephone on Thursday at 7:30 p.m., 712-770-4981, access code: 814801.

God bless you, ––Bishop Nancy Rosario

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us for Worship Service tomorrow at 11 a.m. using the following Zoom information: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9623430102, or Zoom Telephone Conference Line: (646) 568-7788, Conference ID: 962 343 0102, Password: 788175#.

The Wednesday Noon Day Bible Study class is on hiatus for the summer and will resume on Wednesday, September 8.

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

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

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

Adult Sunday School is held at 9 a.m. and will continue in July and August using the Free Conference Call line shown above.

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

COVID-19 vaccination is available for those 12 and older. If you are a Montefiore patient, you can schedule an appointment at www.montefiore.org.

Montefiore also has a COVID19 Hotline, which can be reached at 844-444-2819.

Additionally, a Mobile Vaccination Van will be in Co-op City. A Van will be in Section 5 until August 30. The van will be in the rear of Bartow Center near Adler Place from Saturday, July 31, through Wednesday, August 4, and at Dreiser Loop and Adler Place, August 5 through August 8.

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

GOD will strengthen us as we travel through this storm. GOD is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

––Hattie L. Lucas

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle, located at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, NY 10475 invites everyone to worship with them online.

Call in #: 720-740-9746, Access Code: 8876631.

Sunday Worship service begins at 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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

Worship service & Bible study will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: The faith of the apostle Paul was active and visible impacting the lives of multitudes everywhere he went. Likewise, our faith in Jesus Christ should impact those around us.

Paul was a native of Tarsus in Asia Minor, and although he was Grecian Jew, he was a strict Pharisee. Paul was born a Roman citizen and after receiving his education in Tarsus, he came to Jerusalem and studied at the feet of Gamaliel who was a Pharisee and a celebrated doctor of the law.

However, he bitterly opposed the church and became one of the leaders in persecution against the Christians, until he came in contact with Jesus who said Saul, Saul why persecutes thou me?

Saul’s conversion shows how a man can be fearfully wrong and yet think that he is right. It also shows how no case is hopeless when we turn our lives over to God. Here we see how Paul wrote words of encouragement to the

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The synagogue will be serving a hot Kiddush meal after Sabbath morning services.

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

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

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

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 10:00 a.m.

After services, we always have a kiddush.

The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue.

The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or small, would help. The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who do not come to services.

Please come by 10:00 a.m. so awe can take out the Torah.

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

Sabbath ends on Saturday, July 31, at 9:03 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, August 6, at 7:44 p.m.

Good and Welfare We sell tree certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree (if you want to buy a tree, call 347-449-5005). 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 Barbara Rose, Michael Schweiger, Howard and Steven Schwartz. Happy birthday to all other members who will celebrate their birthday in August. For those members celebrating their birthday or anniversary in August, please send me your names and I will add them to the list.

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

––Bruce Gitelson

church. They are as follow: (Romans 1:14-19) I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and the unwise. So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. For I am not ashamed the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth, to the Jews first, and also to the Greeks. For therein is the Righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just shall live by faith. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness, Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. (I am a debtor) Paul described his debt as being one to two cultures, to the Greeks and those who are not Greeks, Whom the Greeks considered to be Barbarians, in other words, he was prepared to discharge his debt to all men, whether educated or Uneducated, whether cultured or uncultured. His commitment included the people of Rome, the most influential and cosmopolitan city in the world. Paul’s heart desire and prayer to God for all souls to be saved Jews and Gentiles.

The heart of Paul’s message was faith in Jesus Christ, by which all could come before the presence of God with equal standing and all could receive eternal life.

––Rev. R. Sibblies

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

Public Safety

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It is also important to ensure that parkers do not park in a reserved spot or a handicapped spot. Both garages #5 and #7 have reserved parking on the second floor in addition to the first floor and the ramps leading to the second floor. Illegal parking subjects the vehicle to the risk of being towed or having a Community Complaint issued. There are some additional handicapped spots being added to some of the garages. Please look on the ground for a reserved spot or a handicapped designation before parking in a spot.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety deploys uniformed and plain-clothes officers in various vehicles and on foot to patrol garages and their perimeters. Garages patrols are conducted around the clock. Foot sweeps of garages allow officers to conduct thorough and methodical inspections.

Video surveillance is also in use within the garages.

Upgrading and expansion of video surveillance is ongoing. If you are ever involved in a motor vehicle accident in the garage be sure to notify NYPD and the Department of Public Safety immediately.

Reports of suspicious persons or activities are investigated promptly. Any persons observed in the garage may be asked to provide identification, including vehicle registration for a vehicle parked in the garage. Persons observed within the garages without a valid reason can be placed under arrest and receive a Universal Summons for Trespass. Arrests can also be made for crimes including Grand Larceny Auto, Burglary or Possession of Burglars Tools. If the arrested person is a Co-op City resident, a Co-op City Community Complaint, which carries a monetary fine, can also be issued in connection with an arrest made by CCPD or another agency.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place or be ready to happen, notify the authorities. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. If you see something that just does not seem right, it is best to call immediately. Your intuition that something is wrong usually is just that and is always worth investigating. Residents whose windows face the roof of a garage have often called in suspicious activity around vehicles. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. Observations of suspicious activity reported by residents start the process, which has yielded many arrests over the years. The Department of Public Safety identifies patterns and takes actions to bring the offenders to justice. Active involvement by observant cooperators has been very helpful in the fight against auto crime. The Coop City Department of Public Safety would therefore like to thank all persons who have called in to report suspicious activity.

On a related note, please be sure to buckle your seatbelt and avoid distractions when driving. Texting or speaking on a cell phone greatly increases your chance of being involved in a motor vehicle accident.

If you plan to consume alcoholic beverages, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink or call an

Co-op City Public Safety Dept.

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

Uber or car service. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Do not forget to say “hello” to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Maintain social distancing and follow the current recommendations from New York City Board of Health and the CDC. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. Avoid getting into confrontations with neighbors regarding the wearing of masks or vaccination status. Be responsible for yourself, your family and your guests.

Although Covid-19 rates are decreasing throughout the city and state, it is still important to take

steps to keep yourself and your family safe. Our actions in the coming weeks and months will determine the future impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the world. Taking precautions now will decrease the lasting effects of the pandemic. Getting a vaccination or wearing a mask is a good idea if your doctor recommends it.

New York State and the CDC announces changes to the mask wearing mandates almost every day.

Please check the NYS Health website and the CDC website for the latest updates. Contact your doctor and see if a Covid19 vaccination is right for you.

When in doubt, wear a mask especially indoors when social distancing is not possible. Do not forget about hand washing, the use of hand sanitizer and not touching your face. Good health practices are always good at preventing illness of all types. Be a good cooperator and be Co-op City Strong.

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