Co-op City Times 8/6/22

Vol. 57 No. 32

Saturday, August 6, 2022

NYC Comptroller Visits Co-op City

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander visited Co-op City on Wednesday, August 3, to tour the development and meet with Riverbay Management and

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Putting Our Well-Being at the Forefront President’s Report

Sonia Feliciano Dear fellow Shareholders, many dimensions, but our well-being is at the foreison shut off the gas to a line of apartments in one

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander (center) visited Co-op City on Wednesday, toured the development and met with Riverbay Management to both get a better understanding of some current Co-op City needs and to provide feedback for (Continued on page 2)

Photo by Brandon Ortiz

the Comptroller and his staff on a tour of Co-op City Comptroller Lander then met with Riverbay Management to get a better understanding of some

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Final Phase of Section 5 Waterfront Clean-up Completed

CCPD-ESU: Stay Hydrated!

Game On with GameOver

CCPD-ESU personnel are seeing an increase in heat-related sicknesses in the development. The unit has been responding to numerous cases of people getting dizzy and collapsing due to dehydration. CCPD highly recommends that all individuals stay hydrated by drinking and carrying water with them. Heat exhaustion and dehydration can sneak up on an individual suddenly so it is advisable to drink water even when not thirsty. Let’s beat the heat! Stay hydrated.

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Early Voting for August Primaries Begins Next Week

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

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Below is a list of the early voting hours for the August primary: Saturday, August 13: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 14: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday, August 15: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 16: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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NYC Implements 24/7 Speed Cameras in School Zones

BY BRANDON ORTIZ Photo by Mike Ambo

New York City is looking to make its streets

Game Over Sports has had an impressive summer in the community, and Saturday, July 30 was one of the highlights. Taking place on the Bellamy against Game Over’s team from Brooklyn.

Co-op’s players, wearing green, were assembled earlier in the day and did not have the chance to play together as a team prior, yet gave it their all, only falling behind 3 points by the end of the game. Stand outs of the day included Jaslyn who was a “star of the Co-op team” and 7 year old pianist Mason who performed during halftime.

Since the Bellamy court will be occupied on Saturday, August 7, players were able to return to the camp on Thursday from 5:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m.

Kids age 11 and below have one remaining week of competitions, and the older kids have one more scrimmage and evaluation before starting their three weeks of tournament. The camp then shifts into “Buckets and Bytes”, during which added to the court, and computer science will accompany basketball in the player’s agendas.

This free program is made possible by the Riverbay Fund, and registration can be done in person.

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BY P.M CAMPBELL

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Photo by Noel Ellison

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the hoses and valves in the affected apartments. Because of all the inspections, this process can take as little as two weeks and as long as several weeks. In some cases, we have gas shutdowns that have taken months and not because of Riverbay, but because the city of New York wants to ensure that all safety measures are in place before the gas is turned back on in a building or a particular line. There are cases when gas complaints

Tenemos aproximadamente 824 perros registrados en nuestra comunidad, y muchos

cases, this is the cause of a stove left on accidentally. However, the pain point is having a damaged door that has to be replaced. Therefore, I urge everyone to practice caution and ensure when leaving your home, that all appliances are turned off, especially the stove. It is a sure safety measure that we should always be mindful of that will help prevent other serious issues from occurring.

Legislation has been passed that mandates buildings being constructed today to have tricity. This is a discussion the Board and Management are having today as this mandate

caca, debe ser recogido. Mientras viajo a diferentes partes de la ciudad, los perros son comunes, pero la caca en el suelo no lo es. No somos diferentes de otras ciudades o

proactive as we research alternative solutions to convert to clean energy.

We have approximately 824 registered dogs in our community, and many others that law to allow emotional support animals as reasonable accommodations to those who need support. This does not mean that owners do not have to curb their dogs. We have many dog owners who are respectful of the policy while others are not. We cannot stress enough that if your dog poops, it should be picked up. As I travel to different parts of the city, dogs are commonplace, but poop on the ground is not. We are no different from other cities or neighborhoods and shareholders with dogs should be mindful that they made a commitment to have a dog. We, therefore, ask that they make a commitment to pick up after their dog to keep our grounds sanitary and clean for the enjoyment of all not registered with Riverbay must be registered to avoid the owner receiving a commuof life and we can, if we all cooperate.

If you have the opportunity to go into Section 5, by Erskine Place at the basketball start of a project Riverbay initiated to beautify our green spaces looking toward the waon jet skis. The Riverbay Grounds department has cleared out the brush, seeded the ground, and fenced the area. It is still a work in progress. The property is about an acre, and I believe it will provide peaceful moments of relaxation in a beautiful green space right here in our own community with water features for all to enjoy. With the $500,000 gressman Jamaal Bowman and his staff, we hope to do the same by the waterfront area be in progress soon to further add to the natural beauty of our homes and community. who appreciate this amenity.

I want to compliment the Grounds department for keeping our grounds as beautiful as they have been. We see different plants in all sections of our 320-acre campus. I am proud to see the dedicated efforts put into making our living space more inviting bring We are putting together a portal of “ideas and suggestions.” We hope to have this in place within the next week or so and want everyone to utilize the portal to help us by submitting your ideas to effect cost savings and/or to improve our homes.

Thank you for the privilege of representing you. Please feel free to contact me with any concerns.

Estimados accionistas, Hay muchos factores para la calidad de vida. Tiene muchas dimensiones, pero nues-

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puede tomar desde dos semanas hasta varias semanas. En algunos casos, tenemos cortes

gan electricidad en lugar de gas natural. Las emisiones de carbono han sido un factor en energía limpia.

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demos, si todos cooperamos.

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congresista estadounidense Jamaal Bowman y su personal, esperamos hacer lo mismo do similar a Erskine Place estará en progreso pronto para agregar aún más a la belleza natural de nuestros hogares y comunidad. Esto agregará innumerables horas de disfrute Quiero felicitar al departamento de Terrenos por mantener nuestros terrenos tan hermosos como lo han sido. Vemos diferentes plantas en todas las secciones de nuesnuestro espacio vital sea más atractivo generen una mejor calidad de vida para todos Estamos armando un portal de ideas y sugerencias. Esperamos tener esto listo denando sus ideas para lograr ahorros de costos y/o meyorar nuestros hogares.

Somos accionistas primero - nosotros importamos

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Co-op City Times 2nd COMBING

What’s Brewing in Co-op City

BY P.M CAMPBELL

From her apartment in Co-op City’s Section 1, Regina Brewton-Smith provides a necessary alternative to a sugar focused food landscape with her company, Sibahle Teas.

Growing up, she saw no shortage of sodas on store shelves

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

NYC Redistricting Commission Holding Public Hearing The NYC Districting Commission is holding a public hearing to give New Yorkers a chance to voice their opinion on the preliminary plan for the city Council District map. The Bronx public hearing will be held on August 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lehman College in the Gillet Auditorium, located at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West.

Individuals can view the preliminary plan online at www1.nyc.gov/ site/districting/maps/maps.page.

Farmer’s Market Harvest Home Farmer’s Market is open every Wednesday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Asch Loop and Aldrich St. next to the Fire Station, until Nov. 23. Enjoy healthy, naturally-grown fruits, vegetables and more!

Co-op City Fridge Needs Volunteers The Co-op City Community Fridge is looking for volunteers to assist with Saturday distribution of fresh fruits, vegetables and dry goods. If you are interested, please come to the location next to the Mosholu Community Center in Section 5 on Saturday morning between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Masks Mandatory in Co-op City Common Areas Shareholders and their guests must wear a face mask and observe social distancing while in common areas: elevators, laundry rooms, stairways, hallways, lobbies, community centers and garages. No more than four people per elevator ride or in a laundry room simultaneously.

Masks must be worn properly, covering both your mouth and nose.

Failure or refusal to wear a mask when approached by a ance of a $50 Community Fine.

Co-op City shareholders are homeowners, not tenants.

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and across the east coast.

What differentiates her, she says, is her relationship to Africa. Her teas are directly sourced from Satemwa which is a “family-owned estate in the south of Malawi.” In studying the history of colonialism on the continent, she came to recognize the beauty in not only the people but their cultivation of tea.

Ms. Smith’s website, www.sibahleteas.com, opens by stating “Sibahle (pronounced see-bah-clay) is the Zulu word meaning ‘we are beautiful’.” To her, names hold significance, and her teas are all named of her favorites being, “I am wonderfully made,” an oolong tea, and “I am Worthy,” a lightly oxidized

ers her brand specializes in solely loose leaf teas.

One of Regina Smith’s goals is Regina Brewton-Smith,(above) founder of Sibahle teas, helps you “travel to Africa in for her teas to be just as prominent your cup” with her online small business. in local stores as sodas and sugary drinks. Inviting drinkers to S.W.I.T.C.H (“Start With while tea, a healthier alternative, was not nearly as popular.

Incredible Tea and Change Habits''), she says that “you can While others ran lemonade stands, Ms. Smith recalls selling almost travel to Africa in your cup. You gotta taste it.” She tea with a friend of hers as a kid, and now with the help of can be found at www.sibahleteas.com, emailed at info@siher daughter, operates her own unique brand. Though she bahle, and will be vending at the Co-op City Community has primarily sold online, she has also worked with farmFair on Saturday, September 3. ers markets and similar venues in New York, New Jersey,

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Wednesday, August 17: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 18: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday, August 19: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 20: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 21: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Incumbent State Senator of Senate District 36, Jamaal Bailey, is running unopposed.

The Democratic Primary for the 14th Congressional district is uncontested as well with incumbent Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez running unopposed.

As for the Republican Primary for the 14th Congressional district, that election is between candidates Tina Forte and Desi Joseph Cuellar. is Villa Maria Academy, located at 3335 Country Club Road in the Bronx.

Election day for the August primaries is on Tuesday, August 23. On that day, a poll site will be open in Bartow Community Center from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Bartow Mall Parking Alert Shareholders, guests and shoppers are reminded that there is a two-hour parking limit in the Bartow Mall.

Parking is for the exclusive use of customers while shopping in the commercial establishments within the Bartow Mall with a posted two-hour limit.

Vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense.

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building code construction, as well as to have a point person at City Hall that Management could contact when trying to work with other city agencies.

Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison explained how Co-op City’s Local Law 11 work is complicated by the fact that Co-op City’s triple-core buildings are treated as multiple addresses, which results in 65 Local Law 11 projects in total when Co-op City only has 35 high rise residential buildings.

Management also brought Co-op City’s sanitation situation to the Comptroller’s attention and explained that Co-op City has successfully been responsible for its own garbage disposal and sanitation. Management then touched on how Co-op City was providing the city a service by maintaining certain areas technically overseen by the NYC Parks Department, and how Co-op City could use help going forward when trying to organize collaborative sanitation efforts with the NYC Parks Department.

Another concern expressed by Management involved an ongoing situation between Co-op City and the NYC Department of Education, which Management was hoping the NYC Comptroller could help facilitate.

“We thank Comptroller Lander for coming to Co-op City to discuss our concerns about the rising cost of maintaining affordable housing in the city,” said Bob Klehammer, Riverbay Executive General Manager. “He expressed a commitment to continue this dialogue. Management will continue to make our cal infrastructure improvements we are facing, most importantly, the impending requirements to reduce our carbon footprint.”

Overall, City Comptroller Lander commended Riverbay Management for the job they have been doing and noted that Co-op City represents an important model for housing affordability, especially for working class people.

“What you guys have here is a model that I want to support, but also nurture more of. Affordability is the city’s number one problem, in my opinion. We cannot continue to grow or be an attractive place for companies to do business if we don’t have housing that working people can afford, and increasingly we just don’t,” Comptroller Lander said during the meeting.

General Manager Ellison echoed the Comptroller’s sentiments by remindaffordable housing for working class people.

“We bring to the city a wealth of knowledge of how this place operates,” General Manager Ellison said.

Riverbay Board Secretary Cylich highlighted Co-op City’s contribution to the city as a whole and touched on the collective voting power that Co-op City represents. “Before, when the place was empty, the city was collecting half a million dollars,” Mr. Cylich said. “Now, not only are they getting $11 million, but you get 15,000 taxpayers. So, when you say, ‘what are we contributing?’

We are contributing quite a bit,” Mr. Cylich went on to say.

The meeting concluded with the Comptroller outlining his next steps to help a point person on Mayor Eric Adams’ staff who could assist Co-op City when dealing with city agencies.

Riverbay Board President Sonia Feliciano said: “Welcoming Mr. Lander and his staff to visit our jewel that is Co-op City was a real pleasure. We count on his leadership to create a path for us to reduce the delays encountered as we tend to the service needs of shareholders of our community.”

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cameras in school zones to operate 24 hours per day.

“My number one priority as Governor is to keep New Yorkers safe, and that starts with ensuring our kids can make their way to and from school without being harmed,” Governor Hochul said in June during the announcement of the legislation. “I want to thank all the lawmakers who have worked so hard to make this possible, because New Yorkers don’t just deserve safe streets at certain hours of the day. We need to use every tool at our disposal, and far too Speed camera located on Baychester Avenue, north of many of our children Aldrich Street in Co-op City.

Photo by Ralph Henriquez have been killed by cars to not reauthorize and expand this life-saving program.”

Mayor Adams echoed the Governor’s sentiments on Monday as he held a press conference announcing the 24/7 cameras.

“This is a promise made and promise kept: Together with Deputy Mayor Joshi, Commissioner Rodriguez, and advocates, we fought to get this done in Albany.

We must ensure that everyone can share the street space safely, and 24/7 speed cameras will protect our city and save lives.”

Previously, the speed cameras in school zones were only required to operate fatalities that occurred when the cameras were previously required to be turned off,” according to the Mayor’s press release.

Mayor Adams’ press release also highlights how speed cameras are proven to reduce speeding “by 72 percent on average.”

Cars captured going 10 mph over the posted maximum speed limit will be the 311 website.

Shots Fired at Asch Loop & Adler Place, July 31 on Co-op City property on the ramp behind Food Universe in the Bartow Mall leading to Asch and Adler Place. least two shots at other males at the location. The suspects and the alleged Co-op City.

NYPD responded to the location and processed the crime scene with assistance from CCPD Detectives. This investigation is being spearheaded by NYPD.

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we elected them because we felt and believed they matter and that we matter to them.

I truly hope that somehow we all realize that great ideas should be at the least explored no matter where they originated and perhaps implemented for the good of the comand do whatever is just and right to accomplish the task of improving and protecting affordability to shareholders partisan politics and sees the needs of the community. All

of them and/or had many conversations with others and they truly love our community, otherwise, they would not facts and sincere concern for cooperators matter the most.

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very talented, caring and decent people who have much

With gratitude to Janitorial director Josh Blake I would like to share my appreciation to the Jani-

sponded timely and professionally to all the concerns that were raised. Improvements are pending. of commitment to keeping our community clean and all his efforts are greatly appreciated. in the past, your efforts today and in the future.

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homeowners will be denied. The NYS Homeowners Aseligible for, is currently not accepting new applications, however, applicants can request to join a waiting list in the event additional funding becomes available, although this does not guarantee eligibility for funding.

To join the waiting list, applicants must own a home in New York State and use the home as their primary residence. To register for the NYS HAF waiting list, visit https://www.nyhomeownerfund.org/register. For addi-

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Highlighting Co-op Creatives: Call for Submissions

BY P.M CAMPBELL

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Co-op City Times? We are once again calling on this month’s presentation.

Along with your artwork, please send a bio including your pronouns, and an explanation of your piece/pieces. If you are selected, you will be featured in the Co-op City Times communications outlets.

If you are not selected for this month, don’t worry; there is always next month! We can’t wait to share all of the very talented artists

LETTERS TO We welcome letters to the editor .

Letters should address issues of insponsible. Letters should not personally attack others and must be written in a respectful manner.

Only signed letters will be considered for publication. The Co-op City Times does not publish anonymous material.

Submissions must include the writer’s address and phone number – which will Thank you for your cooperation.

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Public Safety Report

CCPD offers tips for safeguarding your auto

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

Co-op City has eight garages which offer parking for most residents who reside in the community.

Co-op City garages have historically been safer than street parking and this continues to be a trend. Parking in a Co-op City garage will decrease the odds of your car being broken into. There are various reasons that people might be new to parking in a Co-op City garage.

For persons who are new to parking in the garages or those who would like to brush up on garage etiquette and safety, we provide these safety tips.

Auto crimes are often crimes of opportunity. The criminal may observe packages or other valuables inside your vehicle and choose to break into your vehicle. Try to avoid leaving packages in your auto even when shopping. If this is unavoidable, place packages in the trunk and move your vehicle to another parking spot if practical. 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 a golden opportunity for car thieves. Yes, it does happen.

Also, remove any plug-in adapters 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 while gaining entry to your vehicle.

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

Public Safety Blotter July 24 – July 30, 2022

July 26 – 120 Asch Loop A cooperator reported that a former home attendant made copies of her apartment door keys and removed a jar of assorted coins without her permission. The attendant’s agency was notified.

July 26 – 2440 Hunter Ave. A shareholder was arrested by CCPD for Driving While Intoxicated. In addition, a Community Complaint was issued for Anti-Social Behavior.

July 27 – Corner of Bartow Ave./ Asch Loop A cooperator reported having a verbal dispute with two unknown females. One of the females wearing a security uniform sprayed the cooperator with pepper spray and fled the scene. The cooperator was treated by CCPD Emergency Service Unit and departed before the arrival of NYPD. July 27 – Opposite of 120 Bellamy Loop A cooperator reported having parked his scooter on the street and an unknown individual removed the scooter without his authorization.

July 28 – 2099 Asch Loop A Riverbay summer intern reported placing a bag that contained personal items inside a cart, which was left unattended. An unknown individual removed the bag from the cart without her authorization.

July 28 – 100 Dekruif Place A non-resident taxi driver reported arriving to the front of Building 8 where four suspects approached his vehicle. Three suspects entered his vehicle while the fourth suspect put him in a chokehold and dragged him from his vehicle. The suspects then fled with the taxi driver’s vehicle.

NYPD was present on scene.

July 29 – 140 Alcott Place A cooperator reported having several 5-gallon water jugs delivered with an unknown individual removing them from in front of her apartment door without her permission.

July 29 – 100 Dreiser Loop CCPD-ESU responded to location for an elderly woman who had stopped breathing and lost consciousness. The aided resumed breathing and was transported to Einstein Hospital.

July 30 – 2049 Bartow Ave. A 2009 Cadillac CTS was towed at owner’s expense from the Bartow Mall parking lot for violating the 2-hour parking privilege limit.

July 30 – 120 Bellamy Loop CCPD responded to location, based on information received, that a shareholder was in possession of an illegally obtained rifle and ammunition. Shareholder was arrested and in addition a Community Complaint was issued for Anti-Social Behavior.

July 30 – Opposite of 675 Co-op City Blvd.

A non-resident reported an unknown individual removing his parked motorcycle from the above location without his permission.

NYPD was notified.

Blotter Bonus: Shareholders, guests and shoppers are reminded that there is a two-hour parking privilege time limit at the Bartow Mall parking lot. It is also unlawful and dangerous to park in a fire zone. Additionally, it is unlawful to park in a handicap zone without a valid permit and the person to whom the permit is issued. Unauthorized or illegally parked vehicles are subject to tow at the owner’s expense. So now that you are in the know, avoid that tow.

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 persons who are not authorized 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 intended direction.

Even a short distance 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. Always leave your tires facing straight ahead so there are no surprises when exiting your spot. Use care and courtesy when opening your doors when parked next to other vehicles. Garage rules and regulations are enforced by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety as well as the Parking Facilities Department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Speed bumps have also been added to garages to slow traffic down.

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 plainclothes officers in vehicles and on foot to patrol garages and their perimeters.

Garage patrols are conducted around the clock. 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. Failure to do so can result in legal problems and/or suspension of garage parking privileges.

Shareholders and commercial leaseholders should use the available parking in the garages. The Bartow Mall parking lot has a two-hour maximum parking limit. So, whether you are working or shopping, the limit is still two hours.

Violators are subject to being towed at their own expense. Parking in a Co-op City garage is cheaper than paying a tow company to get your car back.

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 Burglar 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 the arrest.

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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,

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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Claudia Sampson, First Vice President

Director’s Viewpoint –

Just the Facts Claims about the 2% Capital Budget increase on January 2022 being caused by the inclusion of a Waterfront Park improvement (less than .0008% of the total budget) are misinforming and misleading.

It’s misdirecting attention away from the real issues facing our corporation that include the residential community-wide Elevator Modernization project, Power Plant steam turbine generator repairs, Local Law 11 Facade work, Asbestos Abatement, infraIda, ADA-compliant doors, water and fuel bills, and steadily rising Property & Liability insurance premiums, just to mention a number of big-ticket items, and not to exclude unexpected expenditures. The total costs of these projects was estimated at $74.5 remain informed: First, there was no amount in the 2021-2023 Capital Budget passed at the Board business meeting at the April 5, 2021 calling for $10 million to be spent on a Waterfront Park. That amount was originally included in Management’s proposed Capital Plan $2 million after Management was instructed by the approved a two-year budget that called for two 1.9% increases. There was no $10 million line item in the Second, on August 28, 2019, the Board approved that directed Management to submit a report on the phased development of a 2.2 acre Waterfront Park for Co-op City residents; and on August 12, 2020, the Board passed Emergency directing Management, in accorInc. to proceed with the next phase of schematic design, including but not limited to surveying, boring, and permits for the Waterfront Park, subject to the 26, 2021, after approving and budgeting for the development of a 2.2 acre Waterfront Park along the

on designs provided from the Landscape Architects supported the creation of a Waterfront Walkway in Section 5 to improve the quality of life of Section 5 residents. passed by a vote of 9-3 with 2 absent for the vote whereas 24 passed unanimously. The work was completed in early summer, and according to feedback from Section 5 residents, the new Waterfront Walkway is a marked improvement over what was there before the improvements were made.

Third, Management’s 2021-2025 Capital Budget was simply a projection to help the Corporation forecast its expenditures and plan for contingencies based on market conditions real and expected. But the Board only recommended a two-year budget. The shareholders should fully understand what’s included in the budget and the impact it will have on our Corporation’s ability to provide vital services, albeit imperfect, while continuing to remain affordable and sustainable. No business entity or household is imand increasing cost of goods and services. Let’s keep the main thing the main thing. in 2021, I collaborated with a consultant and staff in Management and the Landscape Architects ImbiaCommunity Projects Grant. We originally requested $2,000,000, but to ensure that we would be among the As one of 10 applications selected for approval by the U.S. Senate and signed by President Biden, I received a call from Congressman Jamaal Bowman in was awarded a $500,000 Community Projects Grant.

Urban Development application portal last week, we

anticipate receiving the much-awaited funds shortly.

Although it may seem a tiny drop in the bucket, the funding will cover some smaller improvements like clearing away fallen branches and over-grown bushes to make a greener space for some benches and trees to provide shade and respite from the air and noise pollution, not to mention other environmental degradations caused by dumping in the adjacent Please be aware that installing and using washing Corporation’s Occupancy Agreement. Management has received numerous complaints from concerned times when the cold water in the toilet bowls and sink faucets is not only running hot but also dangerously hot in my apartment, the situation has become an untenable health hazard. CSO has sent warning letters in several buildings where illegal washing machines need to be taken to ensure that this illegal and dangerous practice ceases.

On May 11, 2021, we engaged in a thoughtful strategic planning process to re-imagine and recast the role orities for the Fund over three years. The Fund’s new vision is “an empowered community where everyone thrives” and its new purpose is to “build the power of community through partnerships that connect cooperators to resources and each other.” Over the next three years, the Fund will focus on building strategic partty engagement, improve its operations and brand. It’s important to grow the Fund and expand its reach if it’s to remain viable and serve the community.

Thanks for listening with an open mind. I can be reached for comments and feedback at csampson@ riverbayboard.com. Stay well, remain vigilant and be safe.

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More Construction Progress at the Waterfront

Waterfront –––––

Section 5 Pantry and Fridge

(Continued from page 1)

for seeding, sub-seeding and overseeding (using a process called hydroseeding), drainage, planting of trees to provide shade, installation of benches and fencing. “The project was done by a small crew of Grounds men alongside the Grounds management staff who possess the skills necessary to achieve this task to the standard that I wanted,” said Mr. Ambo. “Though a small crew, they represented the entire department and did a great job at it. This project was possible only because of the support we received from our General is a pleasure to say that they were well pleased with the outcome, and we have been getting a lot of good reviews from many happy shareholders. For most of them, they had never seen the view of the water from that side and can’t wait to enjoy it.” Although the project is now complete, shareholders will have to wait for about four weeks for the grass to grow out before they can walk on it. In addition, before the space opens to the public, signage will be prominently displayed advising users that barbecuing is not allowed in the waterfront park, nor is littering. Dogs are also not permitted in the park. The hours of operation of the park will also be put up.

Photos courtesy of Riverbay Grounds Department

Food distribution continued in Section 5 on Saturday, July 30, thanks to our wonderful volunteers.

Photos by Linda Brown

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Co-op City Times / August 6, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Kevin Lambright, Treasurer

How to Invest in You...

As we move into an era of confusion and uncertainty around the world, we must recognize that we are part of that world. A world that has proven time and time again that history often repeats itself.

Although we want so very much to see ourselves as different, we are much like those we despise and those we look up to. Fortunately, that proves that we have (if we allow ourselves to believe) the power to choose our destiny.

Chris Rock says, “If anybody believes that words can’t hurt, they’ve never been punched in the face.”

In the past, every civilization that mocked itself destroyed itself.

A shareholder told me that Co op City is going to the dogs and disgusting dirty people. Others often condemn Co op City on the internet, especially those who moved out years ago. They often brag about how it used to be here and they are so happy that they don’t have to deal with “these people” who live here now.

When people say these things to me, I thank them.

I thank them for leaving. You see, most of them are struggling where they are and are feeling the brunt of the world on their shoulders. They say these things because they are embarrassed and want you to feel their misery. They want you to dislike and help them feel good about not being here. They want you to crumble so they can say, “See, I told you.”

Unfortunately, some of you fall for it and denigrate

your own home and the very people who work hard selves. Remember, no successful community will ever speak negatively of or within itself. That is a lead psychological charge toward self-destruction.

When you hear someone complain negatively about their community in public, recognize who they are and what they are doing or not doing. Most of them are miserable people in their lives and thrive on erable too. They need you in order to keep their misery going (something that they are often proud of).

When they do this, ask them what they are doing as an individual to make it better. Ask them if they believe complaining to you is better than approaching their problem with those in power to help them. make it better or to destroy your dreams and efforts for a better community. When someone says something negative about your community on the internet, defend it! Remember they are talking about you!

They are calling you ignorant and worthless. They are saying that they are smarter and better than you.

The best investment you can make in your community is by defending it and defending yourself. That is a mindset we all need to adapt. It’s true that there is much work to be done but it starts with our mindset and ability to move with a positive force together.

To those of you who are offended by truth, the rest of us pray that the creator shines a light of hope

and community preservation in your consciousness.

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.

Remember, 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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Zoom Zoom All Bible Study classes, children’s Sunday school and the Friday evening prayer service will be on hiatus during July and August.

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

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Co-op City Times / August 6, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Michelle Marbury, Assistant Treasurer

How We Present Ourselves to the Public Makes All the Difference in the World Our “community presentation” makes a world of difference or indifference.

A shareholder asked what I thought was an interesting question. To paraphrase, she asked, “if 10,000 people voted in the Riverbay Election, would our knee-jerk reaction to that question is yes, they would respond to us. But the more important point she raises here is “our involvement,” which I talk about a lot if you follow my viewpoints and articles. This shareholder strikes a chord of the all-important, ever meaningful, simply put phrase, “the squeaky wheel gets the oil.” Whether it be the Riverbay Board Election or and, especially, vote in “our own” community, and for our federal, judicial and legislative branches of government to make our presence known, then they will respond to those who do; and we cannot blame them when other communities demand their attention. Sadly, only 5,131 out of 15,000 Shareholders voted in this year’s Riverbay Election, and we had to beg and pay extra money to get that done…

You get to be unapologetically “you” It is my belief that if we utilize our infrastructure and embrace our diversity, we can move mountains.

What do I mean by that? We have clubs and organizations to suit all cultural backgrounds here.

Churches and committees, coalitions, and of course,

our building associations. So, it should be really easy “be like” gain information from that source. If all of us chose an organization to support and those organizations plug-in to Riverbay Board Committees by either attending via a representative or staying informed by reading the Co-op City Times, then we have continuity, and that translates to power. Take that power e become an endless moment of possibility.

If the people around us see us divided, they will expect little from us and offer little to us. But if you munity, organized cells of involved people, coming together for the same cause, (not just good) but “excellent quality of life,” then we will demand without demanding, excellence from all sources.

Worth repeating: Understand how important your vote is We must remember that the Riverbay Board of Directors of CO-OP City is not the life’s blood of view the Board as an entity that directs the shareholders, when in fact it is the other way around. While say in most decisions made in this community, we cannot all be in charge simultaneously. So we elect a Board of Directors to represent the voice of the people, (i.e., the community, the shareholders, the cooper-

ators). Each of us has some issue, topic or agenda that is close to our heart. Directors of the Riverbay Board must remember that their personal agendas, while relevant, must only factor in as a part of the a shareholder is to vote in Board Directors who will stay true to the oaths they take. Most complaints come from cooperators who don’t participate in the community and who form their opinions from rumors. This causes a breakdown in communications and results in a vicious cycle of misunderstandings which leaves you and this community on the short end of the stick.

It is not enough to come out once a year and vote for someone whose name is familiar to you. What does matter is involvement by you. and mine is not only necessary, it is imperative. I am one person, humbled to represent you in the Board Room; I have stepped up, now it is your turn. After reading this viewpoint, make darn sure that 10 others We must become a community that knows its value Once we understand our value and embrace our diversity, then and only then can we demand our worth. Thank you for reading my viewpoint. I can be reached at mmarbury@riverbayboard.com. community. Let’s get it done! Together!

All of us, multiplied by each one of us, equals a force for good.

Please be considerate and respectful of all members of our diverse community.

Black Forum Emergency Food Pantry – 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (entrance faces basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for grocery distribution. Guests are eligible to pick up food once month from the last pick up or after. It is a 30/31-day rotation on average. Black Forum will text registered guests if items outside of regular distribution become available. All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. Remember to bring at least four clean shopping bags with handles and a shopping cart. Masks Driver’s license with a 10475 address to register. at 2350 Palmer Avenue, on Thursdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to pick up groceries. open at this location for Section 5 residents.

I.D.s and Access-A-Ride I.D.s are not acceptable.

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Contact Us – Reach out to us at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

––D. Illis

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Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment (COME) Youth Caregivers (Look who is going to college) Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment (COME) has advocated for family caregivers since its inception in 2006. In 2015, we expanded our work to include youth family caregivers. Nationwide, there are approximately 1.3 to 1.4 million child caregivers between the ages of 8 and 18.

Youth caregivers are the “hidden population” They provide care to the ill, disabled or elderly. The youth are enrolled in the program from the sixth and seventh health care system and nation. Our organization’s mission of advocacy and education prompted us to establish the Youth Caregivers Initiative (YCI). We solely focus on the trauma of being a youth caregiver, which can impact their psychological, emotional, physical and social well-being, as well as academic success. We address this issue through education, research and legislation. COME endeavors to create an environment where health and education thrive and engages youth caregivers, their families and their advocates with resources and tools.

The program is heading into its seventh year and is based in the Bronx. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the program provided youth caregivers with in-person support group sessions followed by respite activities. The respite activities provided the youth caregivers with both a fun time and a break from their caregivers’ responsibilities. The activities also allowed them to be with other youth caregivers to express their thoughts and needs, and it gave them a chance to be a kid. The program also fostered family time activities with our Annual Purple Day, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Family Game Night and Family Day. In addition, referrals are made to community organizations to assist the family. We are looking forward to resuming the above activities.

Please help me congratulate four of the youths that are heading to college. Malakai Modeste, Cassie Knight, Brianna Gjongesaj and Tanjela Ahmed.

Each year, COME sponsors our youth entering college with a $1000 scholarship. These youths have cared for family members with various health issues.

Through it all, they endured. They were steadfast on a They are young adults with a plan and purpose for their lives. I am proud of them and know they are goOur mission for the SHARKS Program: Advocate: Increase public awareness.

Educate: About the effect of trauma on youth caring.

Research Outreach: Provide available resources and respite. Visit our website to learn more about the SHARKS, donate, sponsor, or become a volunteer.

Do you know a youth caregiver? Nominate a Youth Caregiver to be recognized at our upcoming Annual Caregivers Gala via Zoom in November. Nomination forms are on our website at comeoutreach.org.

Please join us on Thursday, September 15 for our monthly 45-minute informational session at 7 p.m.

Presenter: Adina Segal, LCSW, Jewish Community Outreach Social Worker, CaringKind Connection Program, Alzheimer’s Program.

––Diane Cooper

Community Calendar

For information on upcoming Tunes on Tuesdays and Wicked Wednesdays summer website at coopcity.com.

Traditional Synagogue The synagogue will be serving a hot Kiddush meal after Sabbath morning services. Saturday morning services will start at 10 a.m.

General Information – The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place of Building 27B, it is handicap accessible, no steps. are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please . If no agogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue.

The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or small, would help.

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan.

There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who do not come to services. Please come by 10 a.m. so we can take out the Torah. The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City.

Sabbath ends on Saturday, August 6 at 8:57 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Fri., August 12 at 7:37 p.m.

Good and Welfare – honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree (if you want to buy a tree, call 347-4495005). Mazel Tov to all having simchas. If you are ill, we wish 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 Stevan Schwartz, Fern Brand and all of our other members who will be celebrating their birthday 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

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Broun Place Townhouse Association We were informed that something posted in a lobby of a tower building near Broun Place suggested that rules had changed and we could now sublet. That is totally erroneous, our rules for ownership remain the same and you own the share value of your apartment.

Attendees at the Board meeting, including me, were very surprised how remarked by a person writing a letter to the editor.

This past week, it was the Letters to the Editor in the Co-op City Times that caught my attention. How about you?

We are interested to know subjects of concern to you. Our CSO representative, accommodations for people with disabilities policy” concerns us too. Neighfences and bins. The white bin is dedicated to paper goods. Mattresses require covering and furniture put neatly in the designated bin area. Do not randomly are placed to hold pedestrian waste, meaning no house garbage. Please do not throw your masks on the street! We have bins and pails. rather than gun violence or physical violence. There is too much suffering due to violence, for example, the nineteen children and two long-time teachers killed in Uvalde.

Neighbors, it is settled. Private cars are not allowed on our internal walkways.

Should you see a private car or truck, please report to CCPD or CSO. It is a safety hazard. approved mask in crowds when you are out and about. Testing and vaccine centers are printed in the combing section of the Co-op City Times. Check where Emergency contact programs. This is critical for those living alone or with a Co-op City Times for important local information.

The Co-op City Times is also online at: issuu.com/cctimes.

Our association extends sincere condolences to families and friends who are keep dancing and better days are ahead!

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––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

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Co-op City Times / August 6, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Daryl Johnson

Do What’s Right For Our Community Last week, some bizarre articles were published in this newspaper. So, we need to set the record straight about our finances, our business functions, and about our board.

Get it Right Good board directors care about their community, their managers, and their employees. So, they will do their best to make sure that their community is being managed in a proper way. Problems? They will

is currently up for a discussion. Thereafter, another

of money in the bank. But, Riverbay didn’t follow

Previously, I wrote that we need to get a voluntary

but to issue heavy carrying charge increases if they

word is voluntary. Regardless, can you believe that last week’s article indicated that our community is

increases are going to force our cooperators out of

will work with their management team in a positive way. Why? Those managers were hired by a board.

So, good directors must show that they support their management team and their workers.

Good directors will also never engage in negative behavior with anyone. They want their community, their managers, and their employees to succeed in a positive way. Therefore, they will always show their

a month. So, please do the math on the amount of money that we’re spending annually on these contractors.

will send thank you messages out after a good job is performed. Thereafter, everyone will feel good knowing that their outstanding work was reviewed and appreciated.

However, in our case, what happens when a director can see that their corporation is going in the wrong direction? What should a director do when they see that Riverbay is not making good choices for our community? For instance, let’s review some First, why did the majority of our shareholders refuse to vote in our most recent election? Why did and management? Were their complaints similar to a smoke screen, or did they see the reality of what’s going on here?

Now, let’s review an article that mentioned a smoke screen that was printed on page 2 in last week’s edition of the Co-op City Times everyone that a 10 percent carrying charge increase

Contractors? Our contractors are getting materials

bay can charge former shareholders for damages in their former apartment. 2. Previously, there were allegations that some of our materials were stolen. So, Riverbay should make our contractors purchase and store their own materials. 3. In my opinion, it does not Riverbay should bring in good contractors that will accept reasonable restoration prices.

are being spent upon receipt. Everything!!! Plus, RivSo, Riverbay cannot take out any more loans. Therefore, Riverbay must now issue some heavy carrying charge increases if they want more money for anything. board director that publishes this information is acting in a negative manner? Think, our shareholders own Co-op City. So, our shareholders should want to read true and honest viewpoints about our community.

From my perspective, Riverbay should have reduced their budget in a proper way a long time ago.

That way, they would have had a sizeable amount

misguided that they’re going to still want to support this method of managing Co-op City. that they control the board of directors and our entire management team. Now, some managers might not So, my suggestion is that they should resign from their position. Quit! be able to judge the performance of a board director or a manager? If yes, then, let the community scrutinize their records and their overall performance. From my perspective, this community can review my record by looking at my strong viewpoints and how they community knows that they can get help when they need it. So, I let my record speak for itself.

Close cooperators, our management team, and all of our workers. However, everyone must understand that our community voted for our directors to do a good job for them. So, our management team must work with our board and the community so that we can deliver good results for everyone.

Thank you.

Contact Information Please do not send a letter to me at this time. Howdjohnson@ riverbayboard.com. would like to have a brief discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week.

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Faith @ Work Christian Church Faith @ Work Christian Church is located at 120 DeKruif Place, street level.

Though we reopened on Passover/Resurrection Sunday, as the Covid-19 cases began to rise again, we determined that it is best that throughout the summer we remain remote in worship. We have just completed our Spring Bible Study on the subject of Holiness. We will resume Sabbath Bible Study on September 17, at noon via Zoom. If you would like to join our Sabbath Bible Study, please send an email to fatwcc@aol.com.

We are transitioning to a Sabbath (Saturday) Worship Service beginning September 17th and going forward. It will be hybrid (on-site and via (351) 888-7838 at 9:30 a.m. Our worship service is entirely Biblically-based with preaching and teaching directly from the Word of God, the Holy Bible. This is a Biblical teaching ministry!

Church Fundraiser: From August 1 through August 31, we are doing a

four-day/three-night vacation for two to either Las Vegas, PR, DR or Myrtle chances of being the winner and supporting our continued 17-year ministry of service to the entire Co-op City community. We would love your support. To purchase a ticket, please contact Pastor Jenkins at (718) 644-0951.

Co-Working Space Opportunities: As an extension of our ministry to the greater community, we are offering co-working space for entrepreneurs and artistic creatives with supportive administrative services as needed at a monthly low-cost to participants. Limited space is available for serious interested parties.

For serious inquiries, contact Pastor Jenkins at (718) 644-0951.

We hope to reconnect with all our neighbors in a more personal way soon. Until then, remain a blessing to those with whom you are blessed to know and meet.

—Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

River’s Run Community Garden Hello to all urban farmers! It is Jessie Norment again, inviting you to join me in growing food at home. The season is beginning to change, and we are getting a little less sunlight and heat each day. So, you may need additional light, depending on what you choose to grow. Here is a sample of what can be planted

Please tell your friends and family about this amazing place where we not only grow fruits and vegetables, but we grow knowledge and friendships. Rivers Run Community Garden is a movement towards improved mental and physical health. We provide all types of workshops including nutrition, meditation, edi-

sprouts, Napa cabbage; (2) the root veggies: carrots, beets, turnips, radishes; and (3) the greens: kale, collards, Swiss chard, Bok choy, Tatsoi, arugula, parsley, cilantro, lettuce and spinach. It is best to get the transplants from a store like Home Depot or a plant nursery. The root veggies cannot be transplanted; they must remain in the container where they start growing. Greens can grow with less sunlight, for those with north and east facing window/terraces.

Co-op City is located in growing zone 7. Since we can grow food indoors, it is

are the outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares as well as residents and neighbors. We are a place of beauty and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us.

Event Dates (all are welcome): Fridays in August: Arts and Crafts. Please make an appointment for your group.

September 24: Art Exhibition and Summer Social at 2:00 p.m. (more information to come).

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

If you would like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com.

––Gail Sharbaan

have more seedlings ready to share by the end of the month. If you are interested, please reach out on the Rivers Run Community Garden Facebook page. We can share photos, discuss our challenges and successes, and create new learning opportunities. All ages and stages are welcome!

African American Association Two Legendary Icons, Gone Bill Russell Eleven Championships in 13 years. First Black head coach in a major American sports league. But Bill Russell was so much more than one of the greatest basketball players and an icon of the sports world. His greatness from what he chose to do with his platform is what sets him apart from many. Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He marched with Dr. King to see equality for all.

Nichelle Nichols Nichelle Nichols, cast member of the original “Star Trek” of the 1960’s was more than just an actress. She used her platform and worked with NASA to recruit women and people of color. When she appeared on TV, the civil rights movement was still underway. At that time, if you were out in the street in certain parts of this country after a certain hour and you looked like her, you could be harmed. faces of color on all of TV. “Star Trek” was the only nightly program that Dr. Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King would allow their children to watch.

It was because of the role Ms. Nichols played as Captain Nyota Uhura. Dr King personally talked Ms Nichols out of leaving the show to take a role on Broadway.

He said that her presence on TV portrayed African-Americans as they should be seen; as beautiful, capable, and intelligent people who not only could sing and dance but could also go into space. Like the quote from the intro to each episode, “Star Trek” dared “to boldly go where no man had gone before” including that at that time interracial marriage had only just become US law.

Nichelle Nichols was a trailblazer and a game changer. She pushed the government to train and welcome Black and female astronauts. A real life change maker. Her likeness on screen changed countless lives. The representation that Ms. Nichols gave the world at that time was a rare gem.

Come back and join us in September!

Platforms, until the pandemic is completely over, are presented via Zoom meetings and webinars. There may be some outdoor meetings until the cold weather sets in. Remember, membership is only $15/year for a single membership and only $25/year for your household. Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com or

call 929-430-3255. The African American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

The AAACC sponsors the following programs for your participation: Belly Dance Classes with Xonia Wilson – Contact: Xonia, 646-301-9438.

Evening Line Dance Classes with Cynthia Dixon – Contact: Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

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

Yoga & Pilates Classes with Meena Sharpe-Hicks – Contact: Meena at 917-863-1507.

Co-op City Baptist Church “Gospel Line Dancers” with Joyce Smith – Contact: Joyce, 718-320-0714.

All of us, multiplied by each one of us, equals a force for good.

––Michelle Marbury

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Co-op City Times / August 6, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Lynette Wright

Doing More for Shareholders The Problem In 2021, Riverbay employees were in my apartment a total of nine times: three inspections, three restoration jobs, and three maintenance jobs.

This is not counting the painting job that I scheduled, contacted the Call Center at 4 p.m. to ask if the painter was coming, only to be told the next day that I wasn’t scheduled and would need to wait an additional two months. This totals 48 total hours of time requested to wait for work to be done (each job demands that a shareholder wait either a maximum of 4 hours or 8 hours). In 2022, year-to-date, Riverbay employees have worked in my apartment 11 times so far: three inspections, two maintenance toration jobs. This month, I will have another plaster and paint job which is a re-do of the same issue I had two months ago (a leak in my bathroom for which I am currently waiting for emergency maintenance as I write this). This is a total of 67 hours requested to wait for service, which includes the seven-hour wait for emergency maintenance for a preventive convector leak. As a reminder, these estimates do not include the time spent per incident waiting on the phone which ranged from 20 minutes to 2 hours and 50 minutes. The best part is that the year isn’t just time lost; it’s also lost wages. Many cooperators do not have jobs that provide vacation or sick time.

If they do not work, they do not get paid. This does not count the rest of the day that is lost in time and money for those who need to take the whole day off because the commute time is too far to do meaningful work; hence, they would spend more time in commute to work than being productive at their place of employment. We live on the outskirts of the city, and very few people work within a reasonable distance of their home. Our average commute time for work is between 60-90 minutes with most

those who aren’t working, this time leads to missed opportunities: missed time to socialize, volunteer, interview for jobs, attend doctors' appointments, etc.

I know that what I have experienced is like that of many shareholders: waiting in our apartments for a Riverbay employee to repair a problem or re-do a And this occurs multiple times during the year, age (for those of you who still have wood tiles), to household equipment replacements. What do these all have in common? They are (1) mostly preventable and (2) indications of greater systemic issues that can be better addressed. Co-op City is a 50-plus year old housing development; therefore, material weathering and aging as expected. However, when there are work orders requested to the same apartments for the same problem consistently, this is a clear indication that there needs to be change, either to the person, the product, or the approach itself. the question, “Why is this happening?”

The Solution In being granted this platform, my responsibility is not to complain about the problems, but to look for solutions and work collaboratively to resolve them. While I do not have an exact solution to this problem, I believe that much of these overarching issues can be resolved using a logic model and multiple forms of evaluation. I am going to get into the weeds a little with the description. If you’re not interested in this, you can skip to the next paragraph titled, “The Summary.”

The Weeds A logic model is a project management tool that helps to identify priorities, the needed resources, the actions that the team needs to achieve them, and understanding your expected outcomes (short term goals) and impact (long term goals/improvements you expect to see over time). Evaluation should be done through each point of this process to make

sure that the team is on track to make the goals by designated times, and at the end of a certain time (let’s say after year one) to review if there is positive change to what you’re doing. Here’s a basic outline of what it would look like: • Situation: Identify what is the root of the problem.

• Priorities: What are the key things that are important of which we need to be aware? E.g. budget, number of staff, time to complete, shareholder satisfaction, etc.

• Input: What are the current resources that you have? What are the actions you will be taking?

• Output: What are you producing? What is the immediate result?

• Outcome: What are your short-, medium-, and long-term goals? How will these improvements serve in the immediate and distant future?

All of these questions help departments to have a clear understanding of what the current problem is, what their plan of action would be, and the change that shareholders’ experience in the service we receive.

The Summary Having a basic policy and procedure manual, creating goals for the departments, and evaluating the progress towards these goals allows for changes in the system to be made. It’s not enough just to complete a work order; the departments need to review if the work orders need to be repeated and the reason(s) why. This prevents throwing ideas at the wall that don’t work, wasting time and money in the process. By establishing metrics of success and deinformed and systematic manner, and change course by seeing what works, what doesn’t, and how to eliminate problems immediately. This can reduce the cost of operating while also reviewing more efLet's talk about it more. Contact me at lwright@ riverbayboard.com with question, concerns, and commentary. As always, until the next time.

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Co-op City Times / August 6, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Rod Saunders

Speculative Assessments of How the Board Operates After reading the Letters to the Editor section in last week’s edition of the Co-op City Times, I felt compelled to bring to the community a different perspective. In a democracy, there should always be a majority rule concept, however, there are always going to be dissenting views and votes. If there are never any dissentions, you have an autocracy.

Given that, those who are in support of any measure, or those who disagree with dissenting views and vote against, should be given the opportunity to articulate the reasoning behind the decision(s) that they made on behalf of shareholders.

Given the fact that the Riverbay Board has not consistently held monthly open Board meetings since the turn of the century, cooperators are more apt to make speculative assessments of how the Board operates because cooperators have no idea what actually transpires during our meetings.

Board Campaigns – Team Victories When I moved into Co-op City in 1977, the Steering Committee (either II or III) organization controlled of the Board.

The Steering Committee organization gave way to the Committee to Elect Responsible Leadership (CERL) team. That lasted until 1986, when the Unity Team swept into power. Presently, the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing has the majority of the Board’s 15 seats. There have always been opposing organized slates of shareholders. It’s been most successful in seating a majority onto the Riverbay Board of Directors.

Nothing prevents a candidate from successfully campaigning independently. In my opinion, until measures preventing shareholders from campaigning under team slates are enacted, nothing much will change.

I would like to believe that the shareholders who voted for Lynette Wright, Jacqueline Smith, Blossom Johns and I did so with the understanding that we were campaigning for a seat on the Riverbay Board of to cooperator concerns. We campaigned on seven issues that we understood cooperators believed to be important, whether you participated in the last election or not. Nowhere on our campaign material, or during any segment of the three Forums, did any

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member of our team express a desire for an Executive Board position.

We ran on the following issues: Any decision to make improvements to the property along our waterfront should have to come before shareholders for approval (a shareholders’ referendum by majority vote) That we increase Board transparency That there should be an initiative to proactively That there be further improvement with the Call Center system That there be better assessments of repairs within our apartments That we supported CCPD community policing (foot patrols around the campus) That there be improvements regarding the maintenance of the laundry rooms’ washers & dryers I believe that shareholders understood our campaign positions, which resulted in 3 out of 4 of our team members being fortune enough to represent them on the Riverbay Board of Directors. We are dedicated to advocating for each and every one of those issues, and we are further dedicated to work harder to address issues that threaten the very existence of affordable housing. Most important of all, however, we are dedicated to truth through transparency!

The truth of the matter is, the Board usually votes on Resolutions brought to us by Management which directly deals with corporate issues. Those tend to be unanimously approved by the Board. There are exceptions, but even those in danger of not being accepted, may be re-submitted after making changes, then approved by the Board. Split votes are usually policy oriented Resolutions, and occur for various other reasons.

Executive Board Elections & Committee Appointments Organizations holding the majority of seats on the Board are free to negotiate among themselves (or with others) as to who will be nominated and voted to hold Executive Board positions. That is what those in attendance on July 13th witnessed at the Board’s swearing-in of newly elected Board Directors, and

For those of you who think that the eight Board Secretary or Assistant Secretary were being politically petty may not have understood that there was, for the most part, analytical strategy involved. I declined because I have been both the Assistant Secretary and the Secretary of the Board. Once as both was enough for me!

As for the other seven Directors, there was a point sition. There has to be an appointment of the Audit Committee and Cooperator Appeals Committee chairs by the President of the Board at the swearing-in meeting because technically, there are no committee chairs until the new Board begins our term. The very important Audit Committee, according to our Corporation’s By-Laws, is required to have at least three members who are not on the Board’s Executive Board. Therefore, in declining an Executive Board position, all of the Board Directors who declined an Executive Board position are eligible to become an Audit Committee member, therefore, 2 of the 7 remaining Directors must be assigned. Politically petty – no, strategically smart – I think so.

Going Forward Board politics aside, there are far more important issues coming up before us. Once again, shareholders will no doubt be asked to shoulder an unexpected culty, and in revising our budget, assessing corporate priorities, we are all going to be affected, no matter how the situation will ultimately be resolved.

The Board and the entire community has to understand the need to formulate strategies to address the funding of, and creating exemptions to the NYC & NY State’s legislative bills promoting Climate Control mandates. While there is no comparing Co-op City with any other residential community, it is safe to say that no other large residential community (e.g.

Parkchester, Stuyvesant Town – Peter Cooper Village, Rochdale Village, Starrett City) will be able to fully comply with the newly passed Climate Control mandates, and remain affordable!

Thank you as always for reading my viewpoint.

I can be reached at rsaunders@riverbayboard.com.

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Bartow

Einstein

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Mon., Aug. 8

Walk w/Odessa (on break till Sept.)

9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure w/Willa 10 a.m.11 a.m. (1st and 3rd Tues.)

Health and Wellness w/Ann (on break till September 13) Card Games w/Frankie, 1-2 p.m.

Smartphone and Tablet Class w/ Julesa, 2-3 p.m.

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

Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., in-person, Room 2.

Never Too Old To Learn Computer Learning Zoom meetSpanish, 10 a.m. ing w/Ralph, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dial-in: 929-205-6609, Meeting ID: Bridge To Care Arthritis 936 8132 9040, Passcode: 259554, Exercise, 11 a.m.

Virtual only.

Creative Arts & Painting, 1 p.m. Blood Pressure, 1st & 3rd Tues.

10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2 Party With Pokeno, 2 p.m.

Digital Photography Class Brain Teaser Puzzles, 3 p.m. In-person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Tai-Chi, In-person, 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2

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

Bereavement w/ Dorine, 1st & 3rd Wed., 12-1 p.m.

Line Dancing w/Cynthia 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

Weight Mgt. Support Group w/ Gigi, 2nd Wed., in rear of JASA main office, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Dominoes w/Jose, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

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

Hair Care 4 U, 9:00 a.m.

Fri., Aug. 12

Thurs., Aug. 11

BARTOW CENTER CLOSED ON MONDAYS ONLY

Action Bodies In Motion 11:00 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise, in-person, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Rm. 2

Arthritis exercise w/Damion 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

Sultry Salsa Dancing, 10 a.m.

Arts w/Laura via Zoom 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Creative Writing Connections 11:00 a.m.

Beginners Crochet and Intro to Hearing Loss, 1 p.m.

Knitting w/Lynne, 11:30 a.m.Go Easy On Us Computers 12:30 p.m.

2 p.m.

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

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

Blood Pressure Screening 10:00 a.m.

Manicure, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Act Nicely Drama Club 11:00 a.m.

Line Dance with Cynthia 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Let’s Get It On Zumba Dinner Hour, 3-4:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

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

(Schedule subject to change without notice) Payments for trips at 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.

Non-Kosher

Meatball Hero Hero Bread Tomato Basil Salad Fresh Fruit and Juice Tuna Casserole

Baked Ziti w/ Ricotta Roasted Broccoli Steamed Carrots

Baked Fish Marsala Couscous Capri Blend Vegetables Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit and Juice Chicken Wrap

Jerk Chicken Rice and Beans Braised Collard Greens

Chickpea Stew Wild Rice Tossed Salad w/ Dressing Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit and Juice Egg Frittata

Spanish Style Beef Stew Baked Red Potato Wedges Steamed Broccoli

Rib Eye Roast Mashed Potato Roasted String Beans Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit and Juice Vegetable Stuffed Cabbage

Spanish Style Baked Chicken Couscous Italian Blend Vegetables

Stay Well Exercise w/Denise 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Room 2

Bingo, 1 p.m., in-person

Kings Chess, Checkers & Dominoes, 2:00 p.m.

Kosher

Piano Sing Along Class (In-person) 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Spring in Your Step Stretch & Tone, 10:00 a.m.

BuddyNess Board & Card Games, 1:00 p.m.

Alternate Kosher Meals are available

Chair Yoga w/ Charles Tyler, 10-11 a.m. Zoom (virtual only for now) 1-646-876-9923, Meeting ID: 995 6534 1173, Passcode: 855423

Tues., Aug. 9

Mindful Mornings 9 a.m.

Tai-Chi, 10 a.m.

Always Grand Line Dancing 10 a.m.

BuddyNess Board & Card Games, 11:00 a.m.

Hot Topics, 1:00 p.m.

Coloring for Calmness, 2 p.m.

MENU

Dreiser

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Wed., Aug. 10

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Self Defense Class, in-person 2 p.m., Rm. 2

Line Dancing w/Ellie 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Spanish Class, in-person, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Manicure 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Alert and Alive, in-person, Sweet and Sour 10-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Chicken, Spinach Knitting & Crochet, Rm. 2, Noodle Kugel, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

California Blend Art Class w/Dmitry Virtual 1-3 p.m. Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bread, Chair Massage, Room 2, Fresh Fruit and 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m., in-person Bingo, in person 1:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Juice, Gefilte Fish

Baked Fish w/Black Bean Sauce Pasta Normandy Blend

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk Menu subject to change without notice.

Bartow Center (929) 399-1394 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

JASA Co-op City NORC Program Invites You for These In-Person & Virtual Activities Bereavement Hour w/Dorine – 12 to 1 p.m. inand third Wed. Please call 718-320-2066 to register.

Bereavement Support Group w/Dr. Smith – Mon. at 1 p.m. Dial-in Number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 839 6918 9974, Passcode: 520396.

Painting Class w/Dmitriy – Mondays 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Dial-in Number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 846 0511 1606, Passcode: 55936.

AgeTastic – “Giveaways” to participants on Tues., from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in the rear of the JASA main office. Call Laura Brea, 646-982-8254, or Julissa – 646-946-1252.

Chronic Pain – “Giveaways” to participants on Mon from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., starting Aug. 1st in the Brea, 646-982-8254, or Julissa, 646-946-1252.

Crochet Club – Tues. 11 a.m.-12 in the rear of

or Julissa, 646-946-1252.

Crochet Class w/Sandra Ramirez – In rear of in-person from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Please call 718-320-2066 to register.

Crochet Class w/Sandra Ramirez Virtual – Sat. from- 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Dial-in Number: 646-558-8656, 816-3622-4412#, Meeting ID: 816 3622 4412.

JASA Bartow Older Adult program is seeking retired professionals to teach Conversational Spanish, Conversational French and SignLanguage to seniors. If interested, please contact amoncrieffe@jasa.org as soon as possible.

Notary – Appointment Only – Call 718-320– Weds., 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; and Thurs., 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m., Einstein Center Room 34, Thurs 10 a.m.

- noon.

Deliver Health Workshops to help others

in the community and get gift cards. ther information, please call or email: Julissa Reynoso, 646.946.1252/jreynoso@jasa.org; Laura Brea, 646-982-8254/lbrea@jasa.org.

Every Wed. - Painting Classes from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Zoom meeting. Dial-in Number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 920 9563 1147, Passcode: 024057.

Meditation Class – GPC (Grandparents) 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. third Thurs. of every month. Dial-in Number: 929.205.6099, Meeting ID: 991 1390 5105, Passcode: 170462.

Technology class – (Smart devices and computer) Thurs 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dial-in number: 929205-6099, Meeting ID: 862 5043 969, Passcode: 896989.

Line Dancing with Bartow Swingers – Mon., 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Bartow Center, Room 31 - Wed. Room 1.

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop Greetings, RoDL family!

Trip Committee – A few seats remain for our trip to Wind Creek Casino and Shopping at the Wind Creek Outlets in Bethlehem, PA on Tuesday, September 13. The cost for this trip is $45 and you will receive a free $25 slot play from the casino. Our trip to the Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon, NY on Tuesday, October 11 is sold out and has a wait list. The cost for this trip is $100, which includes lunch and a Tribute to Tina Turner and Whitney Houston show.

Proof of your Covid-19 vaccination will be required when you pay for your ticket. Everyone will be required to wear a face mask while traveling on the bus.

The bus for both trips will pick up at 8:00 a.m. in front of H&R Block located at 169 Dreiser Loop. On the return to Co-op City, the bus will drop off at Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

Please contact Serita at (347) 564-5722 if you have any questions. Serita will be available in Room 19 on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. to collect payments for these trips. Please make your checks payable to The Retirees of Dreiser Loop.

Entertainment Committee – Our Entertainment Committee has issued a “Hold the Date” for December 8, 2022, for the annual holiday luncheon at the Marina del Rey. Please hold this date on your calendars.

Membership Dues – If you would like to become a member of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop, or you wish to renew your membership, please make your check in the amount of $25 payable to the “Retirees of Dreiser Loop” and mail it to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19, Bronx, NY 10475. Questions may be addressed to JoAnn at (718) 710-9082 or Mary at (718) 655-9170.

Happy Birthday – Cheers to all our August birthday celebrants. We wish you an incredibly happy birthday and continued peace and happiness throughout the year.

Newsletter Committee – Articles and photos for inclusion in our Summer/ Fall 2022 edition of the “In the Loop” newsletter should be submitted to Georgianna as soon as possible, and no later than October 26.

Condolences – Please continue to keep all those who have recently lost loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

Sick and Shut In –To those who are sick and shut-in, we pray that you will soon see brighter days ahead.

General Meeting – Our general membership meetings will resume in September.

Members, if you would like to use room 19 for your card or game player groups, please contact Ted Byrd at (917) 797-9230.

––Georgianna Rodriguez

NAACP Mission Statement: Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. Known as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), it profoundly affected the struggle for civil rights and the course of 20th Century American History.

Save The Date: State Senator Jamaal T. Bailey in collaboration with Councilmember Kevin C. Riley will present a Resource Fair on Thursday, August 11 from 12-3 p.m. at the Co-op City Dreiser Community Center, located at 177 Dreiser Loop. Join us in supporting the career and job opportunities, youth and community programs, health screenings, Covid-19 testing van, snacks, refreshments, giveaways and more!

For the most up-to date information, go to: VOTE.NYC, or call 1-866-VOTE-NYC. Reminder: The August Primary is scheduled for August 23 with Early Voting from August 13 to August 21. There will be No Democratic Primary for Co-op City residents because our State Senator is uncontested. Additionally, as a result of redistricting we are in a new Congressional District and there is no contest for the position in the House of Representative.

For Republican Primary voting locations check out VOTE.NYC or call 1-866-VOTE-NYC for additional information.

• U. S. House of Representatives • State Senate Based on the new absentee ballot law, if you requested an absentee ballot, you cannot use a voting machine to vote. If you requested an absentee ballot,

National Council of Negro Women NCNW National – Leadership from the National Council of Negro Women and the Arbor Day Foundation are announcing a newly formed partnership to new Trees of Hope campaign. Through the projects supported by the campaign, local farmers and organizations in these countries will work to plant at least 10,000 trees.

Founded in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation has grown to become the largest one million members, supporters and valued partners. Since 1972, almost 500 million Arbor Day Foundation trees have been planted in neighborhoods, communities, cities and forests throughout the world. Our vision is to lead toward a world where trees are used to solve issues critical to survival. friends and families to support donating trees that will provide: work for families, shade to combat the heat; education for the farmers on agroforestry; jobs and healthy playgrounds for children; better living environment and clean water; climate control for the welfare of people; support to combat erosion caused by severe storms.

Be a planter of several trees for $1 each! All are asked to be a part of this International Project. Buy trees today! All women of African descent should reach out and be a part of this collective effort! Donate now at bit.ly/ncnwtrees or text: “NCNW” to 707070, or mail to: NCNW- attn: Trees of Hope, 633 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004. Make your donation today!

NCNW Co-op City Section – calendar now! Remember that men are welcome to join NCNW as well. Our male members are called Associates.

Social Media – www.ncnwcoopcitysection.com: on Facebook: NCNWCoopcityBethune; Twitter:@NCNWCoop City; Instagram: NCNW Co-op City and email: ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com.

––Joyce Howard

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline is August 8.

The NAACP Co-op City Branch extends a thank you to iAS live Music Crab Shack for allowing the NAACP to provide voter registration information and materials to participants.

We Need You In The Fight: Each and every NAACP member makes a difference to the complex, ongoing work of advancing racial equality. Join this multi-generational network of activists dismantling structural racism by using your power to take action on the most pressing issues of our time. Follow us on Facebook: Co-op City NAACP. Become a member or gift a membership: adults are $30 and youths are $10.

Make checks/money orders payable to: NAACP Co-op City #2210, and mail to: N.A.A.C.P Co-op City Einstein Station, P.O. Box 75-3111 Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

––Brenda Brown

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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) 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: facebook.com/UMCofCoopCity.

We are also holding services via Zoom. For more information, visit our website: coopcityumc.com.

We are open on Sunday and Thursdays! On Sundays at 10 a.m. we are holding a weekly Bilingual Service until September. We also hold prayer on Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

If you would like to join our Worship Service through Zoom, please use the following information to login: us02web.zoom.us/j/9044685745. Or by phone: 1-929-436-2866, 904-468-5745# US (New York), using the following Meeting ID: 904 468 5745.

Food Pantry: Open June 16 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Blessings, ––Marta Medina

Circle of Christ Church Iglesia Circulo De Cristo 147 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 (lower level).

Come As You Are… (Psalm 122:1) “I was glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

If you are looking for a place of worship in the local area aimed at teaching the transforming word of God, Circle of Christ Church invites you to fellowship with us. We are a non-denominational, multicultural and loving church that accepts you just the way you are. Our Senior Pastor Elisamuel Colón and the body of Christ are committed to loving people into a life-changing liberating relationship with God. The English service has a Bible-centered children’s church for ages 5 to 12. We have a food pantry that serves the community, and we offer family counseling based on need. If you are interested, please contact us at (347) 9451992, or on Facebook: “@Circle of Christ Church.” See schedule below and follow us on Facebook, YouTube and on our website: circleofchristchurch.com Monday-Friday: Devotionals on Facebook Live at 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study on Facebook Live, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Thursday: Women Prayer Group (in-person) at 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Spanish Bible Study on Facebook Live from 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Friday: Youth Service (Operation Grace), 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Saturday: p.m.-2 p.m.

F.A.I.T.H. outreach for the homeless, every second Saturday of the month.

Young adults every third Saturday of the month from 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Men’s Fellowship every other month at 11:00 a.m.

Couples Fellowship every other month at 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Services: Spanish: 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; English: 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Servicios en Español “Salmos 122:1” Yo me alegré con los que me decían, “a la casa de Jehova iremos.”.

Nuestros servicios dominicales son en español e inglés. Tenemos un equipo de adoración ungido y un ministerio de danza que ministran regularmente. El servicio de inglés tiene una iglesia de niños centrada en la biblia y un programa de guardería donde se atiende a los niños de 5 a 12 años de edad. Consulte nuestro programa a continuación y síganos en Facebook y en nuestro sitio web circleofchristchurch.com. Distribuimos alimentos y ofrecemos asesoramiento familiar según las necesidades. Si está interesado, contáctenos al (347) 945-1992.

Servicios: en persona, en YouTube y Facebook Live Servicios Dominicales: Español: 9:00-10:30 a.m.; y servicio en Inglés: 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Devocionales de Lunes a Viernes: en Inglés en Facebook Live a las 11 a.m.

Martes: Estudio Bíblico en Facebook Live 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Jueves: Grupo de oración de mujeres (en persona) de 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Jueves: Estudio Bíblico en Español en Facebook Live a la 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Viernes: Operation Grace Youth Service, 7:00-9:00 p.m. (en persona).

Cada primer sábado del mes: Ministerio de mujeres, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Cada segundo sábado del mes: F.A.I.T.H. alcance para las personas sin hogar.

Cada tercer sábado del mes: Adultos jóvenes, 12:00-2:00 p.m. (en persona).

—Pastor Sam Colon

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

There is one service at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday School will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Masks are required and temperatures will be taken.

Services can also be viewed on YouTube after 1:00 p.m.

Our verse for 2022 is: (Isaiah 54:17) “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgement you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from, Me, say the Lord.”

Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study starts at 7:00 p.m. The Conference Line Number: (646) 769-9900, Access code: 3099388. Once prayer has begun, please mute your phone so all can hear with clarity.

Sunday, July 31 Worship Service “Reaching the Spiritual Dead” Scripture: (Ezekiel 37:1) “The hand of the Lord was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones.” (read Ezekiel 37:1-14) 50th Anniversary Banquet – On Saturday, October 8 from 1-6 p.m. at Eastwood Manor. Anniversary Guest Speaker: Reverend Dr. Shelton Williams.

Adults: $100. Youths: $50. For tickets and information, contact: Sadie James: 718-652-8943, or Hermena Smith: 718-708-5035.

Journal Committee: In celebration of the church anniversary, a commemorative journal is being compiled. If you would like to purchase an ad, contact Brenda Brown at 718-671-3748 or Hermena Smith at 718-708-5035. The ad prices are as follows: inside front/back cover, $200; full-page, $100; half-page, $60; quarter-page, $40; eighth-page, $30; business card, $25; booster, $5; add a photo, $20. Ads must be purchased by September 15.

The Lord has blessed Church of New Vision for the past 50 years and through it all we are still here in unity by God’s grace – abiding in faith, hope and love.

Because a small group of believers saw a need and had a mission to move forward in unity with a purpose, Church of the New Vision was established on November 12, 1972 in the Co-op City Community located in Section 5. Today, as members, visitors and friends of the Church of the New Vision, you can be a participant in this 50th Golden Anniversary Fundraiser with your contribution of the New Vision and note: 50th Golden Anniversary.

Thank you for your contributions. Mailing address: Church of New Vision, P.O. Box 75-3037, Einstein Station, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

––Brenda Brown

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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; or Send a fax to (215) 689-3885 (the email or fax must include “Riverbay” in the subject of the report).

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Safety at (718) 671-3050, 911 and the Garage Attendant if they observe any suspicious persons or activity in the garages. Suspicious activity near vehicles parked on the street should also be reported. Even 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. Observations by residents have yielded many arrests over the years. When vigilant residents report suspicious activities to us, patterns of auto crimes are identified and ideally put to an end with the arrest of the person(s) responsible. Active involvement by residents allows auto crime rates within Co-op City to remain among the lowest in the city.

The Co-op 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 a taxi.

Cooperators are reminded that barbequing is not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department do not permit barbecuing within 10 feet of any residential building. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. This includes electric bicycles and scooters, including the rental type available in the community. Remember to stay safe this summer, specifically near pools, beaches and other bodies of water, especially if no lifeguards are on duty.

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.

Since February 2021, Riverbay Corporation put into effect a new policy regarding the wearing of masks. Non-compliant shareholders who fail or refuse to properly wear masks or face coverings are subject to a $50 Community Complaint violation. These fines double for repeat violations.

This new Community Complaint received approval from the New York State DHCR (Division of Homes and Community Renewal) due to mandates in effect within New York State. Riverbay Corporation has elected to maintain the mask mandate for the health and safety of cooperators and visitors.

Wearing a mask or face covering is required in the public areas of the buildings including the lobbies, hallways, elevators and laundry rooms. The high volume of persons passing through these locations make it a very important requirement to wear a mask. Wearing a mask is for your safety and the safety of your neighbors and family members. Be sure to instruct all family members and guests of the mask-wearing requirement in Co-op City common areas. This includes work persons and delivery persons. Be Co-op City strong and wear your mask.

Anonymous calls to Public Safety

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

Please know that you may request to remain anonymous when you contact the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) regarding said issues and the Public Safety dispatch-

instructed to accept these calls and investigate accordingly.

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

Rest assured that you should feel comfortable placing these calls to our Public Safety Department, as oftentimes incident has taken place and, in most cases, who the individuals involved are.

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