Get That Money

igible for this program. Simple, right? Absolutely!

Bottom line: I want to make sure that everyone in our community gets this information into their own hands. This way, they can go online and immediately apply to this program. No excuses! Thereafter, they should get some money or a credit issued to them on an annual basis. I’ve asked management if they could place a notice into everyone’s monthly carrying charge statement. And, they agreed with me. So, please, let’s get this money.

Orderly Elections

The recent election was stopped by eight board members because a quorum of shareholder votes was eight board members proudly expressed their actions by taking out a big ad in the Co-op City Times. Thereafter, a lot of people were outraged by their actions.

Now, do you think that a lot of shareholders are going to vote in the 2024 board director election? Moreover, do you think that we’re going to reach a quorum for this 2024 election? From my perspective, the answer is no to both questions.

If not, do you think that there’s a slight possibility that the 2024 election could also be cancelled? In my opinion, the answer is yes. Therefore, we need need to address some false concepts that some cooperators have about voting.

For instance, some cooperators think that the board can force all of our shareholders to vote in our elections. However, our board cannot legally force anyone to vote in our elections. Look, let me tell you something. There is no way that I would ever even dream of voting for some shareholders here.

Then, some cooperators think that the board can there is no Housing Court in NYS that will uphold holders that don’t vote. Therefore, does it make sense to continue to go down this road? No!

A better approach is to have our politicians remove the quorum requirements in the Business Corporation Law. Thereafter, we can have elections without having to worry about meeting a quorum number. So, our shareholders can vote. Then, the candidates with the most votes will win the election. That’s it!

Be Careful at the Beach

I want to encourage everyone to please think about several safety issues before you, your family, or your friends go to a beach. Yes, going to a this fun is that some people are sadly losing their loved ones at some beaches. So, please sit down with your loved ones and discuss some safety issues before they go to a beach.

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Do you want to do something really good right the NYS STAR program. Then, you can join the other shareholders here that are receiving money or a credit every year.

Thank you.

Contact Information

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

Therefore, please do not respond to any message with my name on it that requests money, money transfers, gift cards, personal information, or anything from you. And, please do not ever send money or anything to anyone because you saw my name on a false message.

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

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

Velocity Track Club

Velocity Track Club New York had a great showing on the international stage! On July 14, we had 13 athletes travel to Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover, MD for the 2023 International Youth Championship for a three-day meet! There were approximately 2,709 athletes entered from 20 states and the District of Columbia. Plus, Canada had four teams and an all-star team from Ontario. Bermuda and Kenya were represented, as well as Jamaica and Barbados!

Medals were awarded to the top eight athletes in their event and gender. The competition was intense and medals were hard to earn. Our athletes were ready and embraced the challenge. Out of the 13 athletes, we had six athletes medal,

Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

New Cooperators – Welcome, all new cooperators. We look forward to seeing you at the next General Membership meeting.

Ice Cream Social/Back 2 School Giveaway – Today, August 5, from 2 p.m. –4 p.m., we will host an ice cream social and a back-to-school giveaway in the Building 10 Association Room (located in the rear of Building 10B). This event is for all Building 10 residents.

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto Lobby Visit – On Wednesday, August 9, from 5:15 p.m.-7 p.m., Assemblyman Benedetto will be in the lobby of 120 Debs Place. Everyone is encouraged to meet with him to hear key highlights of the Legislative Session and discuss your concerns on local and personal matters.

Nordic Lodge/Foxwoods Casino – This trip is currently sold out. However, if you would like to be added to the waitlist or need additional information, please contact Lisa at 646-220-0802. Back by popular demand, on Saturday, November 18, the Building 10 Association will be having a bus trip to Nordic Lodge for an all you can eat Lobsterfest buffet. The trip includes a visit to Foxwoods Casino and shopping at Tanger Outlets. The cost of the trip is $219 per person (non-refundable). The next payment of $50 is due on August 19. A third payment of $50 is due on September 16. The fourth payment of $50 is due on October 21. Final payment of $19 is due on November 11. All collections will take place in the Building 10 Association Room from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. The bus will depart from 140 Debs Place at 9 a.m. sharp.

earning a total of nine medals. The following athletes earned medals: in the 8 and under girl’s division: Autumn earned a 6th place medal in the shot put and a 7th place medal in the turbo javelin. (Boys division) Franklin earned a 4th place medal in the 1500-meter run. In the 9/10 girl’s division, Savannah B. earned a silver medal in the shot put. In the 11/12 girl’s division, Jennifer earned a 4th place medal in the long jump and a 7th place medal in the 100-meter dash. In the girl’s 13/14 age division, Shyenne earned a 5th place medal in the 100-meter hurdles and a 6th place medal in the long jump. (Boys division) Zorion earned a 7th place medal in the long jump. We earned medals in six different events! That is a testament of the coaching staff, parents and athletes! Job well done!

We have a saying, “Medals are for the athletes, PR (personal records) broken are for the coaches.” Well, the coaches were pleased! VTC had 10 athletes break their PR. We train athletes to perform their best during championship season. The following athletes broke their PR: Malia (100, 400 meters and long jump); Tyler (100 and 200 meters); Derrick (200 and 400 meters); Hannah (100 meters); Jennifer (long jump); Different (200 meters); Savanah B. (shot put); Shyenne (100 meters hurdles); Autumn (shot put) and Zorion (200 meters). Awesome job!

Next stop, the AAU Junior Olympic Games at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Here we go, VTC!

––Coach Winston Dinkins

Emergency Preparedness – On July 23, some apartments in Co-op City lost power due to a problem with Con Edison, including some apartments in Building 10. We,as shareholders, need to be prepared for these types of emergencies. For information on how you can prepare, please go to www. ready.gov.

Suicide Prevention – If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or in emotional distress, the number to call for help in NYC is 1-888-NYCWELL (1-888-692-9355) or text “WELL” to 65173. The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number is 988, you can call or text. Someone is available 24 hours a day.

Questions, Comments and Suggestions – You can contact the Building 10 Association via email at Building10Assoc@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook all the happenings in and around Building 10.

We would like to wish all who are born in August an incredibly happy birthday.

Celebrating an anniversary this month? Happy anniversary!

To the homebound and sick, we wish you a speedy recovery.

To all who have lost a loved one recently, we offer our deepest condolences. Have a wonderful week.

––Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Hector Jr. y Su Orquesta Headline July 25th Tunes on Tuesdays

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

Tunes on Tuesday summer concert was headlined by Hector Jr. y Su Orquesta CANI. The concert was moved indoors due to inclement weather.

For those who came out despite the rain, it was a fun evening of popular sal move; that transcends language. In the words of Band Leader Hector Jr., “We band delivered in a way that became a moot point as they engaged the audi Michelle Sajous, Riverbay Community Relations director, commented

Summer 2023 and Tunes on Tuesdays is alive and well with BaseCamp

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

This Tuesday, August 1, there was a live performance by BaseCamp on the Section 4 Greenway mobile stage, opposite the Little League. Sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, this summer fun is a vital part of Riverbay’s community relations.

Michelle Sajous, director of the Community Relations department, introduced

It was a great evening to be out and enjoy a bit of live music performed by talented musicians skilled in their craft and able to play different genres of music under the banner of R&B. All ages were seen meeting and greeting each other. Many brought their chairs and spread out across the lawn. Others stood, while those daring enough chose to lay out on blankets; but all were enjoying listening and dancing to the sounds of BASECAMP.

Food was available for purchase at the Little League Field as a fundraiser for our youth.

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(Continued from page 1) period and have not been able to recover previously lost time under this outage,” McGuinness went on to say.

Amtrak is working with the MTA to mitigate the extent of the delay through a few tactics, as McGuinness mentioned during his presentation. Amtrak is providing dedicated personnel and labor resources, additional track outages and

Following McGuinness’ remarks, MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer provided some insight on the challenge Amtrak is facing as it works to uphold its end of the agreement with the MTA.

“We know that it is challenging for them. They have a plan to increase their overall labor force, but that plan doesn’t kick in for a number of years. And in the and we think Amtrak is aware of that,” Torres-Springer said. Access Plan, contributing $500 million to the project. The project will expand Amtrak’s existing Hell Gate Line from two to four tracks in the Bronx and previously ended at Grand Central Terminal, to instead go through the East and South Bronx directly to Penn Station.

In December of 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul, Senator Charles Schumer and

Overall, the plan aims to improve commuting times into and out of the city for residents of the Bronx, Westchester and Connecticut, as well as reduce congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. Co-op City and Morris Park; and each one will be ADA compliant. directly to Penn Station. times.

For example, a commute from Co-op City to Penn Station would typically take just 25 minutes, according to the MTA. Additionally, commuters traveling from Co-op City to Stamford would typically take 110 minutes. When the project is completed, that time will be cut down to just 37 minutes, also according to the MTA.

Barbie

BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY

I enjoyed BARBIE. It was super lighthearted, funny and actually, in more ways than none, pretty thought-provoking. I just wish it wasn’t super in-your- just really love my metaphors to be thought about mentally and not blurted out obviously on screen.

The performances by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling made me forget that though. Margot Robbie was incredible in some scenes; this is one of her best works in a long, long time. She was made for this role. Physically, she is BARBIE reincarnated for sure. She is the epitome of the Blonde Bombshell that BARBIE tried to portray for kids when it came out. For me though, and I er songs immediately. He is ELITE in this. So hilarious. Will Ferrell was his usual self; you either enjoy his comedy or you don’t. I, for the most part, do. He was funny as corporate idiot here. America Ferrera was great here also and got a great monologue out of her. Kate McKinnon is, of course, a scene-stealer too as the throwaway Barbie. Super funny! Greta Gerwig really knew what she wanted right from the beginning.

From the script to the cast, to the directing of this time at theater. 7/10

Greta Gerwig – Director/Writer

Margot Robbie – Barbie

Ryan Gosling – Ken

Will Ferrell – Mattell CEO