Building 9 Association

Greetings, Building 9 family and friends. Thank goodness for the cooler weather we are enjoying. May we always remain thankful, grateful and blessed for each day of life.

Linda Holley, Janet Yarrell and I attended Miss Louise's 111th birthday celebration at Bartow Older Adult Center on Monday. A good time was had by all, especially Miss Louise.

Public Safety ––––– (Continued from page 7) hold perpetrators accountable, challenges persist in fully enforcing these laws. lack of cooperation from victims can hinder the judicial process. Some progress has been made through legal channels however hurdles remain that hinder effective prosecution.

Supporting Survivors: The Role of NGOs and Shelters: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and shelters act as beacons of hope for survivors seeking refuge from abusive environments. The invaluable work done by these organizations include providing safe havens as well as offering counseling and rehabilitation programs to help victims rebuild their lives.

A good time was had by all at Ms. Louise’s 111th birthday celebration. In photo above are Janet Yarrell and Linda Holley who joined Linda Collins in representing Building 9.

This past Sunday morning, there started in one overloaded, overheated dryer, then spread to another. The FDNY responded, and the elevators room is now closed until further notice. In the past, I have mentioned that overloading and over drying for extended periods of time is a possible hazardous condition. Also, please do not leave your laundry in the dryers unattended for extended periods. This could have ended so much worse. There is a public laundromat in the Peartree Mall or you may utilize one of the nearby high-rise building’s laundry rooms.

will consist of Rosemary Bailey, Linda Holley, Barbara Cloud, Evelyn Mavins, Wanda Randall and Elizabeth Manning. All shareholders with children your child. To enter, please provide your name, address, apartment number, your child's name, school and grade entering in September. Please submit your entry information via email to lindab9apres@gmail.com between August 1 and Zoom meeting. The signon information will be forwarded via email to all participants. The date of the announced.

We are scheduled to conduct a Building 9 walk through with Management on August 23. Please let me know if you have any concerns about our public apartment doors or stairwell doors that need painting or repair, peeling wall paint/plaster from leaks or other moisture conditions, etc.

Our next Building 9 Association General Membership meeting for 20232024 is scheduled for September. The date has yet to be determined. We will invite Executive General Manager Marvin L. Walton to be our Guest Speaker. He will share his vision for Riverbay Corporation policy and culture. Please join us with your concerns.

Assemblyman Benedetto will host his annual senior picnic. Tickets are available through our local JASA programs. Buses will depart from our community centers.

“For while our eyes are on the future, history has its eye on us.” –Amanda Gorman ––Linda Collins

MetroCard Bus

month. The bus only makes one stop in Co-op City: between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. by the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Boulevard.

For more MetroCard information, please visit new.mta.info/fares.

Care

violence requires a multi-pronged approach from addressing its root causes, fostering awareness, empowering survivors, and strengthening legal measures. By uniting in this battle, we can work towards creating a world where every home is free from the scourge of violence.

Get Help

National Domestic Violence Hotline – Hours: 24/7; Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service. To learn more, call 800-7997233; SMS: Text START to 88788; or visit: https://ncadv.org/.

Graceful Ladies of Co-op City’s Red Hat Society

718-671-2233

Members and friends of Co-op City’s Red Hat Society had an enjoyable day recently at the Brownstone – Ace in the Hole in NJ. The day consisted of live music/entertainment, dancing, a delicious family-style menu, raffles and boutique shopping. –Submitted by Queen Mother Diane Windley