Co-op City Times 8/7/21 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 56 No. 32

Saturday, August 7, 2021

Hundreds More Vaccinated at Mobile Clinic Stationed in Co-op City BY ROZAAN BOONE

Since the city closed the mega COVID-19 vaccine site in the Dreiser Auditorium two weeks ago and replaced it first with a pop-up, and then mobile vaccine clinics, more than 300 additional individuals have been vaccinated. Over the last two weeks, the mobile vaccine unit has been stationed on a rotating basis at Co-op City’s three community centers. Today, Saturday, August 7, and tomorrow, Sunday, August 8, the vaccine van will wrap up its stay in Co-op City at the Dreiser Center across from the pizza shop near The final days of the mobile vaccine clinic in CoCity will be this weekend, Aug. 7 & 8. The DeFoe Place. Hours of operations are 8 a.m. to 6 op van will be at the Dreiser Center opposite the p.m. Appointments are not required. The mobile pizza store near DeFoe Place from 8 a.m. to 6 clinic administers both the Pfizer and Johnson & p.m. Appointments are not required. Photo by Phillip McCoy Johnson vaccines. Management has been working with the city’s Department of Health to extend the van in Co-op City, however, because of (Continued on page 6)

Steps Shareholders Can Take To Help Avoid Convector Leaks BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND Although air conditioning season started months ago, it’s never too late to clean your convectors to avoid seasonal leaks. During air conditioning season, Riverbay’s Call Center receives a high volume of calls, approximately 75% of which are for convector leaks, Lutitia Matthias, director of the Call Center, said. To help prevent leaks, there are a number of steps shareholders can take to properly maintain their convectors. Although residents are encouraged to check and clean their convectors prior to air conditioning being turned on, convectors should also be cleaned regularly throughout the summer to help mitigate future leaks. Mike Sanders, Riverbay’s director of Maintenance, said, “The more often this is performed, the better, at least monthly during A/C season and if the cooperator (Continued on page 12)

No Vax, No Entry BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Unvaccinated New Yorkers will no longer be allowed to potentially spread COVID-19 inside indoor venues following a new mandate from Mayor Bill de Blasio this week. In fact, COVID-19 vaccinations will be a requirement for all indoor fitness facilities, indoor entertainment facilities and indoor dining venues. The new policy will be phased in over the coming weeks and is part of a plan Mayor de Blasio is calling the Key to NYC Pass. (Continued on page 4)

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NYC Sheriff’s Office tows 25 vehicles from Co-op City Streets Chief Joseph Riley of the Co-op City Public Safety Department reported on Friday morning, Aug. 6, that over 80 vehicles were picked up by the NYC Sheriff’s Office during an overnight crackdown from public streets; 20-25 of these vehicles were removed from within Co-op City. The focus of the sweep was on fraudulent license plates and improperly registered vehicles. The NYC Sheriff is an officer of the court who serves and executes legal processes and mandates handed down by state courts, the legal community and the general public. Among the duties assigned to the office are discovery and seizure of property, Cigarette Tax and License Enforcement, arrests, and vehicle and property auctions. The Sheriff also serves a variety of mandates, orders and decrees issued by various courts. The NYC Sheriff’s Office works with the New York City Police Department, DA’s offices, Drug Enforcement Administration, NYS Department of Taxation & Finance, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Among its staff are criminal investigators, deputy sheriffs and criminal auditors. The crackdown is a city wide effort to get illegal or counterfeit license plates off the streets. These plates allow vehicles to circumvent city laws such (Continued on page 2)

*** ATTENTION *** ALL SHAREHOLDERS We are still experiencing problems with our computer and telephone systems. Currently, there is no estimated time when the problems will be corrected. Below is our business continuity plan to ensure services to shareholders are provided with the least possible disruption: • The Call Center and Emergency Maintenance will receive calls and respond as normal.

AG Investigation Determines Gov. Cuomo Created Hostile Work Environment for Women

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On Tuesday, August 3, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced findings from an investigation into allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo that concludes he sexually harassed multiple employees. According to reports, two outside investigators conducted a nearly five-monthlong investigation, finding that the governor harassed at least 11 women. Attorney General James said, “Specifically, the investigation found that Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed current and former New York State employees by engaging in unwelcome and nonconsensual touching ...” The report also revealed that Gov. Cuomo made numerous offensive comments of a suggestive sexual nature, creating a hostile work environment for women. (Continued on page 2)

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Since the announcement, multiple government officials, including the President of the United States, have called on the Governor to resign. Asked about impeaching Gov. Cuomo, President Biden said, “Let’s take one thing at a time here – I think he should resign.”After the announcement, Gov. Cuomo released a taped statement denying all of the allegations, saying that some of his actions might have been misinterpreted. However, he said, “First, I want you to know directly from me that I never touched anyone inappropriately or made inappropriate sexual advances.” Along with his taped statement, the governor also released an 85-page document responding to the sexual harassment allegations. Earlier this week, NYS Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie of the Bronx said the governor has lost the confidence of the Assembly Democratic majority and can no longer remain in office. Speaker Heastie has since asked the Assembly Judiciary Committee to conduct its own investigation. With the governor seemingly adamant to remain in office, it would be up to the State Assembly to launch impeachment proceedings to remove him. If he is removed, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul would be elevated to finish out the governor’s term in office which expires in 2022.

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as speed cameras in school zones, red light cameras, bus lane cameras and other public safety programs. License plate reader technology is used to identify some of the offending vehicles. Once picked up, the Sheriff’s Office investigates who the true owner of the vehicle is, the vehicle owner is then notified and must go in with their vehicle registration to prove the vehicle is properly registered and to handle any outstanding business. ––Rozaan Boone

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Co-op City Times 2nd COMBING

New York’s Public School System Above Average, According To Latest Study

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

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

Velocity Track Club orientation

Velocity Track Club will hold orientation on Thursday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. at Pelham Bay Park track, Wyatt Avenue & Middletown Road. Parent must attend for child to try out. For additional information, contact Coach Winston Dinkins at (914) 441-6196, or visit the club’s website, Velocitytrack.org.

NCNW’s Youth Section Seeking Membership

The Co-op City branch National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) is seeking young ladies between 12-18 years of age for membership in the branch’s newly established Youth Section which will prepare young ladies for leadership roles in school and their community. Workshops will help the young ladies develop a strong sense of self, and to improve their life and social skills. For membership and additional information, see the club’s article in this issue of the Co-op City Times or send an email to ncnwcoopcityyouth@gmail.com.

Baychester Library Teen Program

Mindfulness is Key: Wednesdays, August 11, 18, 25, at 2 p.m. Express and learn how Mindfulness is Key in our everyday lives through writing, gazing, deep listening and reﬂecting. Programs are open to ages 12-17. First come, ﬁrst served!

Farmer’s Market

The Harvest Home Farmer’s Market is back in Co-op City every Wed., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., now through Nov. 17, at Asch Loop and Aldrich St. next to the fire station. Vine ripened, fresh picked, naturally grown produce! Accepting Senior & WIC FMNP coupons/Health Bucks/Debit/Credit/SNAP/EBT.

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The entire impact a COVID-19-interrupted-school-year has had for many students across America may not be fully understood for some time. However, a recent study done by Wallethub, a personal financial website, attempts to examine the entire public school and early childhood education landscape in order to determine which states have the best educational offerings. Wallethub examined both the public school and early childhood education options available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Overall, New York finished just below average when comparing its aggregate score to the other 49 states and the District of Columbia. Despite having the 14th best public school system, New York’s early childhood education offerings rank 42nd in the nation. Wallethub ranked New York public schools as 11th best in quality and 16th best in safety. New York’s public schools ranked number one in the country for the existence of a digital learning plan, which essentially measures how well a state can accommodate remote learning for its students and teachers. Additionally, New York ranked sixth best in teacherto student ratio. However, New York’s early childhood education options ranked 43rd in accessibility and 46th in quality. Wallethub also found that New York’s early childhood education options rank 24th best in total spending per child and just 28th best in the share of districts that offer a state-run preschool program. New Jersey had the third highest total score in the nation and the highest in the tri-state area with its public schools and early childhood education offerings both ranking in the top 10 in the nation at third and ninth, respectively. Connecticut was not far behind finishing with the fourth highest total score in the nation, as well as the second best public schools and 17th best early childhood education options. Nebraska had the best overall score in the nation with the eighth best public schools and the second best early childhood education options. Subsequently, Maryland finished

with the second best overall score, the sixth best public schools and the fourth best early childhood education offerings. The quality and safety of a public school education was determined using 32 different metrics, according to Wallethub. The pupil to teacher ratio, the percentage of licensed K-12 teachers, the existence of a digital learning plan and percentage of threatened or injured students are some examples of the speciﬁcity used to grade public school systems. As for the early childhood education study, access, quality, resources and economic support were the overarching parameters used to examine each state. The presence of a waiting list, class size, total funding spent per child in a preschool program and affordability of a preschool were some of the metrics Wallethub used. “The pandemic had profound impacts both on children and on the programs and educators that serve them,” a June 2021 University of Michigan study, which focused on the effects of COVID-19 on educational development, reported. “Due to pre-pandemic systemic inequities, these effects were not equally born. Children from families with low incomes, children of color, and dual language learners bore more of the brunt of the crisis than their peers.” As New York City public schools gear up for the new school year, trying to assess the learning gaps of students and maintaining proper safety will be paramount for city educators. New York City Schools Chancellor, Meisha Porter, echoed that same sentiment during an appearance on NPR in late May, “Our schools are the safest place. And I’ve always said nothing, absolutely nothing, replaces the interaction and the learning that happens between a student and teacher in our classrooms,” Chancellor Porter said. “We’re going to continue to make decisions around health and safety. We’re going to continue to do those things that parents need us to do to make sure our buildings remain safe and we can get our babies back,” the Chancellor went on to say. All New York City students will return for in-person instruction this fall.

No Vax

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The Key to NYC Pass will allow individuals who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to patronize indoor venues across the city. The final details of the plan will be released on August 16, according to the Office of the Mayor. “I want you to imagine the notion that because someone’s vaccinated, they can do all the amazing things that are available in this city. This is a miraculous place literally full of wonders. And, if you’re vaccinated, all that’s going to open up to you. You’ll have the key,” Mayor de Blasio said to reporters during the announcement. “But, if you’re unvaccinated, unfortunately, you will not be able to participate in many things. That’s the point we’re trying to get across. It’s time for people to see vaccination as literally necessary to living a good and full and healthy life. The goal here is to convince everyone that this is the time. If we’re going to stop the Delta variant, the time is now. And that means getting vaccinated right now.” Just last week, Mayor de Blasio announced a policy that will require unvaccinated city workers to show negative COVID-19 diagnostic tests weekly starting in September. Similarly, indoor venue workers will now need proof of at least one dose of vaccination to work inside under the newest mandate. Indoor venues around the city will have the month of August to implement the new changes and get their employees vaccinated. Starting September 13, the city will conduct inspections and, if necessary, enforcement of the new mandate. The Key to NYC Pass is not a physical documentation but more so the establishment of a new health standard. Individuals will simply have to show proof of vaccination. That proof can be in a few forms: a vaccination card, the Excelsior Pass or the free NYC COVID SAFE app, which uploads a copy of the user’s photo ID, vaccination card and any negative COVID-19 diagnostic test. The Excelsior Pass and NYC COVID SAFE apps can both be found for free in the Apple Store and Google Play store. Notably, during his announcement for the Key to NYC Pass, Mayor de Blasio did not issue any new mask mandate and instead highlighted the city’s current position on masks. “We want to strongly recommend that people wear masks in indoor settings, even if you’re vaccinated. This is particularly true, of course, if you might be around anyone unvaccinated, if you don’t know the people you’re around, if you’re not sure if they’re vaccinated or not, or if you know some are unvaccinated,” Mayor de Blasio said. The city’s number one priority in the fight against COVID-19 is vaccination, according to the Mayor. “We fundamentally believe the key to defeating the Delta variant is absolutely vaccination – unquestionably, vaccination. Masks have a role to play, but, strategically, our focus is on vaccination. It is so important to make clear that if you are vaccinated, you get to benefit in all sorts of ways. You get to live a better life, you get to participate in many, many things. And if you’re unvaccinated, they’re going to be fewer and fewer things that you’re able to do. That is the way things are going to be. That’s where things are moving,” Mayor de Blasio said this week during an appearance on NY1’s “Inside City Hall”. As of this week, 60% of eligible individuals in New York City have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Memorial for the late Renee Davis of Bldg. 21C

Sorrowfully, the family of Renee Davis announce her passing on July 23, 2021. A shareholder of Building 21C, Ms. Davis lived in Co-op City for more than 40 years. She passed away after a short battle with cancer in Baltimore, MD, where her daughter resided. She was a well-known resident of Co-op City who retired from Mt. Sinai Hospital after 40 years of service. Upon retirement, she loved traveling between Maryland, Virginia and Tennessee. She is missed terribly by her family and friends. A small memorial will be held in her apartment on August 14, 2021. All are invited.

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HAPPENING in Co-op City !

Grand Finale of Onaje Allan Gumbs’ Tribute at next Tunes on Tuesday

On Tuesday, August 3, the Frank Senior Quartet performed at the Riverbay Fund’s “Tunes on Tuesday” Outdoor Summer Concert series. From 7 to 8 p.m., the group wowed the crowd on the Section 2 Greenway on Co-op City Blvd. as a feature of the Onaje Allan Gumbs & Sandra Gumbs Community JazzArts Foundation’s “Truth to Power Concerts.” Led by Frank Senior, a Co-op City resident of 27 years and himself an accomplished Jazz vocalist, the group opened by thanking “the women who held the community together.” They also gave thanks to the Jazz Foundation of America which continues to serve and support Jazz musicians throughout the country in times of need. Toward the end of the night, concert-goers were asked a series of questions centered on Onaje and Sandra Gumbs, both long-time residents of Co-op City until their passing last year. The best “guesses” were rewarded with custom T-shirts. Next Tuesday, August 10, will be the finale of this 3-concert “Truth to Power” tribute to Onaje and Sandra Gumbs in Co-op featuring none other than Onaje Allan Gumbs’ “New Vintage: Redux.” The audience was assured that the concert will include many surprises. So be sure to grab your blanket or lawn chair and head to the Section 2 Greenway, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. next Tuesday. In case of rain, the concert will be held virtually and broadcast on the Riverbay Crawler, channel 12 (MATV) and channel 591 (Optimum). Photo and caption by Phillip McCoy

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Happy Birthday, Airman Spivey! Birthday Wishes to my son, Airman Weldon James Spivey, who will celebrate on Wednesday, August 11. James is a brave young man. He was born in Co-op City on Carver Loop, and attended P.S. 178 from K-3rd grade, and PS 153 from 3rd-5th grade. He also attended MS. 181. James has been a member of the United States Air Force for three years now and is a Communication Navigation Mission Systems Specialist for the B-52 Stratofortress. He is currently on mission in Qatar since April of this year. I would like to thank the entire village who helped to raise and mold James to be the person he is today. We are all proud of his accomplishments, and are praying for his safe return. With much love, ––Uma Spivey

Mobile Clinic

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Production Manager (Continued from page 1)

the push to get as many people vaccinated as possible, the mobile units are in high demand and the schedule does not allow it at this time. Management is also working with other vaccine providers to bring their services to Co-op City so shareholders will continue to have access to the COVID-19 vaccine without having to travel outside of the community. Anyone 12 and older is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Children 12-17 can only receive the Pfizer vaccine, and those 18 and older, the Johnson & Johnson or Moderna vaccine. Although the mobile vaccine van is not administering the Moderna shot, the vaccine is available at local pharmacies and those interested in receiving the vaccine should contact the respective pharmacy to ascertain its availability and to make an appointment. With cases of the Delta variant increasing nationwide and schools preparing for in-person learning come Fall, the city is urging all eligible individuals to be vaccinated. This week, the Department of Health advised parents that students between 12-17 years of age should get their first vaccine dose by this Monday, August 9, in order to be fully vaccinated by the start of school in September. A number of incentives are also being offered to improve vaccination rates. Recently, the city announced a $100 gift card or free tickets to a number of NYC attractions for those who received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine after May 25, 2021 at a city-run vaccine site. At a news briefing held on Thursday, August 5, Mayor Bill de Blasio touted the city’s vaccine incentives, announcing that shootings in the city went down in July, and vaccinations went up last week at the end of the month when over 80,000 New Yorkers stepped forward to receive the first dose of the vaccine, compared to 57,000 who were vaccinated the first week of July – a 41% increase. The mayor attributed the improved vaccination rate to the incentives and continues to stress the importance of vaccination. So far, less than 50% of children between the ages of 12-17 are fully vaccinated. The Delta variant is highly transmissible and now responsible for 83% of positive COVID cases in New York

City and the numbers continue to accelerate. Nationwide, break through infections account for about 35,000 cases weekly among fully vaccinated individuals. Even so, the CDC said unvaccinated people are eight times more likely to get infected and 25 times more likely to be hospitalized or die from the Delta variant which the agency is now referring to as a “pandemic of the unvaccinated.” The 10475 zip code, which encompasses the Co-op City/Edenwald neighborhoods, is identified by the DOH as a “high” transmission zone. Only 51% of people in the zip code are fully vaccinated, which is lower than the median of 56.13%. There have been 115 new cases per 100,000 people in the last seven days. The vaccination rate is now at 55.49% which is higher than the Bronx’s vaccination rate of 51.81% but still lower than the city’s overall vaccination rate of 60.67%. Management this week sent out a Phone Tree reminder to residents reemphasizing that face masks should be worn by all shareholders and visitors – regardless of vaccine status – while in common areas of all residential buildings and other areas of the property where social distancing is impossible. This is especially important in the laundry rooms which should not be occupied by more than five people simultaneously, and the elevators which should be limited to 3-5 people per ride. Because of the troubling increase in positive Delta cases, Riverbay offices remain closed to visitors. Maintenance will respond to emergencies and regular service calls as evolving health guidance allow. Riverbay staff and contractors doing work in apartments will observe health protocols, and shareholders are asked to wear a face mask and stay at least 6 feet away from the workers for everyone’s protection. Playgrounds and courts will remain open but those not involved in active play must continue to wear face masks while in the play area. At the same time, events that will attract large gatherings of people such as the scheduled Labor Day Fireworks Show to honor essential workers living and working in Co-op City, and the annual Community Fair have been postponed until further notice.

John Crow

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CCPD Urges Residents to Beat the Heat for Summer Safety Public Safety Report

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

This summer has already had many extremely hot days very early in the season. August is usually the month with high temperatures so it is best to be prepared. It seems like we are going through a stretch of days with warmer temperatures in the 80’s, not as hot as the 100-degree temperatures we experienced in July. High humidity and some thunderstorm activity often occurs during the unpredictable month of August. Excess heat presents a health threat to all persons but even more so for the very young and the elderly. It is essential for all persons to consume water on a regular basis even before they feel thirsty. Dehydration is a common cause of Emergency Room visits during hot weather. Try to stay in an air-conditioned location and avoid exertion while the heat wave continues. All apartments within Co-op City are air-conditioned. To enjoy the maximum benefit from your air conditioner, it is essential to keep all windows closed at all times. Keeping windows open not only reduces the efficiency of your air conditioner but also may result in flooding and condensation within your apartment. Cooperators may be liable for this type of damage. Despite the heat, some persons may still choose to bicycle ride. Drinking plenty of water is essential when bicycle riding in the heat. Water bottle holders on the frame of the bicycle or a backpack hydration system are good options. In Co-op City, it is most important that bicycle riders pay attention to Riverbay Corporation’s rules as they pertain to bike riding. Bicycle riding is prohibited in the areas near the buildings and shopping centers or any areas where it is posted that bike riding is prohibited. The reason for this is that bicycle riding in these areas presents a serious hazard to pedestrians. Cyclists must be considerate of pedestrians at all times. Persons observed riding bicycles in restricted areas may receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for “bike riding in prohibited areas.” All Community Complaints carry a monetary fine, which doubles for repeated violations. Parents need to make certain children are aware of these rules. Swimming is a great way to cool of in the summer but it has its hazards. Never swim alone or allow children to swim alone. It is best to swim at pools and beaches which have lifeguards on duty if that is possible. Be sure that adults and children are aware of water safety rules. Ocean conditions may change suddenly during extreme temperatures resulting in large waves and rip currents. Lightning can suddenly appear during periods of high temperatures. Remember, if you can hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike. Never stay in a pool, lake or ocean if you can hear thunder. Lightning can travel several miles through water. Never stand under a tree during a lightning storm. This is how most injuries and deaths from lightning occur. Large hail may also be prevalent. Take shelter indoors, if possible. Never ever leave children inside of a vehicle during hot weather. Temperatures can rapidly escalate making the vehicle as hot as the inside of an oven. Always check to make sure there is not a person or pet inside your vehicle before you lock it and leave it. Mistakes can happen so this is always a good safety practice to get into each and every time you leave your vehicle. Over the past few weeks, we were called upon by Con Edison to reduce energy consumption and return conserved power back to the grid. While some of the controlled outages may have seemed inconvenient, these power restrictions help to prevent full scale black outs and brown outs in Co-op City and the surrounding areas. Energy consumption is a good idea year round but

Public Safety Blotter July 25, 2021 – July 31, 2021

July 25 – 2099 Asch Loop A woman became embroiled in a physical altercation with a male. CCPD officers arrived on scene and found the male had left the area. CCPD officers went a short distance and found a suspect matching the description of the perpetrator. Officers conducted a show-up identification where the victim positively identified the suspect. He was placed under arrest by CCPD units for assault, among other charges, and was issued a community complaint for anti-social behavior. July 29 – 120 Benchley Place CCPD officers issued a community complaint for a lease infraction after finding a motorcycle parked in front of an apartment. conservation during the summer is extremely important. Alcohol consumption during hot weather may add to health concerns. Alcohol and the beverages it may be mixed with can cause dehydration even though they are liquids. In addition to being unhealthy, it can also be illegal. Consuming alcohol in public is a violation of the law within New York City. This includes Co-op City events and New York City street fairs at which alcohol is not sold. Public Safety Officers issue New York City Universal Summonses for this violation. As with any other arrest, a Co-op City Community Complaint is also issued for Anti-Social Conduct in connection with the arrest. This complaint carries a monetary fine. Residents 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 for barbequing prohibit barbequing with charcoal or gas on terraces as terraces are within 10 feet of the buildings. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that fireworks are illegal as well as dangerous. New York City put in effect a Zero Tolerance policy regarding the sale or use of illegal fireworks within the limits of New York City. Here in Co-op City both the New York City Police Department as well as the Co-op City Department of Public Safety enforce the Zero Tolerance laws. New York City offers rewards of up to $1,000 to anyone who gives information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone caught selling fireworks within New York City. Call 3-1-1 with information. Co-op City residents are also subject to receiving a Community Complaint if they are arrested by any police agency within the geographical confines of Co-op City. Remember to stay safe this summer, especially near pools and beaches. (Continued on page 11)

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Co-op City Times / August 7, 2021 Director’s Viewpoint –

Mary Pearson, Assistant Secretary

Demonstrate, Investigate, Accelerate, Vaccinate A new Rainbow Coalition Spoiler alert. If you plan to check out the proceedings that took place just prior to the Poor People’s march on the capital led by Reverend Barber last Monday (https://www.facebook.com/anewppc/videos/3006686632900338/), skip over the rest of this section. For everyone else, here’s some of what you missed. Hundreds of clergy and low wage workers headed to the Capitol in a National Call for Moral Revival, advocating for four legislative actions: 1.) End the filibuster, 2.) Pass all provisions of the For the People Act, 3.) Fully restore the 1965 Voting Rights Act, and 4.) Raise the federal minimum wage to $15/hr. But, by the time they arrived, they’d added immigrant rights and eviction protection and many more of the 99 causes of the 99%. One of the many mottos and slogans of the day was an update of If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem. Last Monday’s call-toaction: When democracy is under attack, silence is betrayal. But some were asked to remain silent on Monday, as one senator found out when he was scooted away from the podium before he had a chance to open his mouth. No politicians allowed. Reverend Barber reminded the crowd, they were, “Not here to take a picture, but to take action.” And that action called for a diverse group of men and women of every race, creed, income, gender, sexuality, ability, identity. A fusion coalition was needed, “because this isn’t Jim Crow, this is James Crow Esquire.” And everyone is under attack. Speaking specifically of Texas legislators, Rev. Barber said, “The same people suppressing the vote, suppress your wages, won’t fix your utility grid, suppress your health care, cut public education, block living wages.” If you’re not on the side of justice, he said, then what you are doing is, “Constitutionally inconsistent, politically insidious, morally indefensible and economically insane.” Elections investigation: The NYC Board of

Election hearing into their misdeeds and mistakes was held on July 28, and it was a doozy. As the Gothamist’s Bridgid Bergen reported later that evening in her article titled Missing Ballots, No-Show Poll Workers: Lawmakers Get An Earful At Election Reform Hearing, “The message … was clear: Board of Elections officials are going to have a lot to answer for.” This hearing, called and officiated by Brooklyn Senator Zellnor Myrie, took witness from poll workers and voters describing “voter purges, scanner breakdowns, missent ballots, long lines at poll sites, a lack of language interpreters.” They also addressed the cherry on the top of the NYC BOE Incompetence Sundae: the wrong wrong wrong results released on primary election night. I cannot wait till September. That’s when it’ll be the elections official’s turn to be called on the carpet. The legislature has been trying to move NYS from “worst to first” in terms of making voting easier and more accessible by introducing early voting and other reforms. But it still seems like the NYC BOE doesn’t want to get on board. Across the state, election boards are, “failing to provide voters with a fully functioning democracy,” said Myrie. This hearing will help ensure that our future elections, “are administered fairly and competently.” That would be a nice switch. You can watch the archived astounding proceedings here: https://youtu.be/3dxTSkl-rI0. Street Plan. You can still google nyc.gov/nycstreetsplan to see what the NYC Department of Transportation traffic improvement people have up their sleeves. The interactive survey is still up for comment and it’s still great fun spending the DOT’s imaginary money on your own priorities and pointing out spots that need attention. You can also advocate for pet projects, such as an easier-to-access ferry. You should try it! I attended the recent Zoom to learn more of their plans for our new and improved New York City streets. They want to make moving about easier for buses, trucks, emergency vehicles and most espe-

cially bikes. Cars? Not so much. One of the participants posted a link for the Winter 2020 14th St Transit & Truck Priority report. For those who haven’t gotten downtown much lately, private cars are pretty much banned from 14th St. from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Few – except for the bike riders – seem happy with the results of this plan aimed at accelerating buses. Google the italicized name above to decide for yourself. The planners will be heading our way for an in-person arm-twisting session in September or October. Can’t wait! Fact Check. It was brought to my attention that my arithmetic was way off in my viewpoint last week. While trying to calculate the risk from taking the vaccination, I inadvertently minimized the danger. I apologize. The actual number stands currently at 19 possible deaths per million vaccines. We have, “a national early warning system to detect possible safety problems in U.S. licensed vaccines.” It’s called VAERS which stands for Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System. Death following a COVID-19 vaccination is extremely rare. This is how the CDC words it (bolds and all): “FDA requires healthcare providers to report any death after COVID-19 vaccination to VAERS, even if it’s unclear whether the vaccine was the cause. Reports of adverse events to VAERS following vaccination, including deaths, do not necessarily mean that a vaccine caused a health problem.” There is a possible 0.0019% risk of dying from a Covid vaccine. (In the US as of 7/26/21: possibly dead from vaccination – 6,340; definitely dead from Covid – 615 thousand). Some people think those odds are so unacceptably high that they should be given a moral pass on not taking the vaccine, a vaccine which could protect themselves and would help to protect those too vulnerable to take a vaccination or too young to be allowed to get one. Life is at risk. Take the vaccine. Do it for yourself. Do it for the kids. You can reach me by voice or text at 718-2192211 or by email at mpearson@riverbayboard.com.

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Co-op City Times / August 7, 2021 Director’s Viewpoint –

Daryl Johnson

COVID-19 Cases Skyrocket COVID-19 Cases Skyrocket In the U.S., about 35 million people will have contracted COVID-19 and over 610,000 people will have died from this disease by the publishing date of this viewpoint. Furthermore, medical experts are predicting that these numbers are going to dramatically increase with this COVID Delta variant. COVID-19 – Out of Control Despite the numbers listed above, lots of people are still not taking this COVID disease in a serious manner. And, some people think that this disease can’t affect them. However, they don’t understand that the goal posts for this horrible disease have moved—drastically. And, now, this monstrous disease is mutating and threatening to infect a tremendous amount of people. Example: A 27-year-old man thought that he was in good shape. Therefore, he had a hesitancy about getting a vaccine. Then, one day he had a headache that progressively became worse over a few days. Eventually, he said that he couldn’t think, eat, and do other things. Next, he had a fever and couldn’t breathe properly. So, he went to a hospital and the doctors told him that he had COVID-19. Then, over time, he recovered from this disease and was interviewed on a news report. In the report, he regretted not getting the vaccine. And, he said that he would not want to go through this sickness again. Our current vaccines are good. However, lots of people are still getting somewhat sick with them. Example, medical reports are now stating that 35,000 vaccinated people, out of 164.2 million vaccinated people, are contracting COVID-19 on a weekly basis. Now, although this is a small percentage for vaccinated people, it still shows how contagious this disease is for infecting people. For instance, 469 people in Massachusetts contracted COVID-19 during some celebrations in early July 2021. Then, shockingly, a study revealed that 74 percent of those infected people were fully vaccinated.

Recently, the CDC said that the Delta variant is more contagious than the common cold. Therefore, vaccinated people can transmit this virus as easily as unvaccinated people can. However, the CDC said that 97 percent of the people that are in the hospital are unvaccinated. So, apparently, there is some protection for people that are vaccinated. A medical doctor even said that there is a high likelihood that unvaccinated people and people that have not been infected will probably get COVID-19 in the next few weeks. So, should we just ignore these precautions and not follow any medical advice? No! However, that’s just what’s happening in some places. For instance, news reports stated that Florida had 17,000 new COVID-19 cases. Yet, the governor said that there will be no restrictions and no mandates in the state of Florida. Thereafter, a crowd of people enthusiastically applauded his comments. However, they don’t understand that this Delta variant will probably affect them. In Jackson, Mississippi, a report indicated that 89 percent of the hospitalized COVID patients are not vaccinated. One infected patient said that he and his wife were hesitant to get a vaccine because they were concerned about fertility issues. Regardless, he said that he caught the virus at work. And, now, his wife wants to get vaccinated. Lastly, one doctor in Baton Rouge, Louisiana said: “We are either going to get vaccinated and end the pandemic or we’re going to accept death. Bottom line: In my entire life, I have never heard anyone say: Get a vaccine or accept death. Nevertheless, can you imagine what is going to happen to so many people if these statements become real? What about our hospitals? What about that insane situation wherein funeral homes had to previously store an outrageous number of dead bodies into moving trucks? Is it possible that this entire situation can spiral out of control and too many people get extremely sick and they start dying at a rapid pace? Maybe. So, I want to encourage everyone to consider this material and then make up your own mind as to how you would like to proceed with your health.

A Mobile Clinic – Dreiser Medical experts are warning that this COVID-19 Delta variant is extremely contagious. Therefore, a lot of people will get sick and probably die from this disease. So, some of our cooperators are going to have to make some decisions on getting a vaccine. If yes, then Riverbay in partnership with the NYC Health & Hospital Test + Trace Corps has a free COVID-19 mobile vaccination clinic in our community. This clinic will be around Dreiser from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., today and tomorrow, August 7-8, 2021, Watch Your Children A 36-year-old man and a girl that claimed that she was 18 met on an online chatting app. Then, she allegedly told him that she was 15 when they agreed to meet in person. So, he would drive from Louisiana to Florida and secretly live in her bedroom closet when the parents were home. Then, he would exit the closet only when the parents went to work. At other times, this man would simply park his van near her home so that he and the young girl could get together. Well, this foolishness went on and off for ﬁve weeks. Then, one day, the parents found him hiding in the girl’s closet and had him arrested. Bottom line: What is behind that closed door in your apartment? Are some kids going online and getting involved with the wrong people in your apartment? Please make sure that you know what’s going on with your children and what’s going on in your apartment. Close We can make some good decisions about our health and our family. Thank you. Contact Information Please do not send a letter to me at this time. However, you can send an email to me at: djohnson@ riverbayboard.com. Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Public Safety

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Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Do not forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Maintain social distancing and follow the current recommendations from New York City Board of Health and the CDC. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. Avoid getting into confrontations with neighbors regarding the wearing of masks or vaccination status. Be responsible for yourself, your family and your guests. Although COVID-19 rates are remaining constant throughout the city and state, it is still important to take steps to keep yourself and your family safe. Our actions in the coming weeks and months will determine the future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world. Taking precautions now will decrease the lasting effects of the pandemic. Getting a vaccination or wearing a mask is a good idea if your doctor recommends.

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is up to it, weekly. Regular cleaning could prevent the line from building up sludge that causes blockage.” Shareholders should also be mindful that convectors should not be used to store items such as books, photos, trinkets or plants which can cause dust and debris to fall into the convector over time. Mr. Sanders said, “Residents like to put things on top of the convector and sometimes small items can fall in, or in the case of plants, dirt and soil can get into the convector, and the tray gets clogged and blocked which contributes to leaks.” Mr. Sanders advises that shareholders should vigilantly clear or wipe clean the superior or dominant tray in the convector which would go a long way in keeping condensation build-up within the unit flowing. “In general, keep the unit clean and as free of dust and dirt as much as possible,” he said. Senior and disabled shareholders can call Maintenance for help if they cannot clean the units themselves. “So our senior and disabled population do not need to call a separate number to get assistance, they will use the main number and choose option #2,” said Ms. Matthias. Steps to Properly Clean Convectors 1. Turn off power located at the left or the right side of the unit 2. Remove the cover 3. Take a paper towel, rag, or wet vacuum and clean both the top (superior) and inferior trays 4. Use one to two liters of hot water to pour into the superior tray, repeat this step with the inferior tray located next to the superior tray inside of the unit

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Building 25 Association Amidst all of the construction equipment in and around our neighborhood, it appears that we still make sure that our secret gardens are well groomed. Please help keep the Co-op City community clean. We wish all neighbors born in August a happy birthday; for those of you who are under the weather, we hope you get better soon. Latest update on our building association room meetings, Riverbay has given permission to resume meeting in our association room. With that being said, our next regular scheduled association room meeting will be held Tuesday, September 21, at 7:30 p.m. So look out for posted notices near elevators should there be any changes. Remember, residents of Building 25 can always address any comments or concerns by logging onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com. If anyone has problems accessing the building email address, please let us know. Closing with the following quote: “For society to progress, we should not only move forward but clean up after ourselves.” –Boyan Slat ––Wanda Bailey

Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment Making a Difference

Do you know a youth or an adult who is caring for a loved one in your church, on your job, a neighbor or a family member? Take some time out of your busy day and give them a call. Let them know that you are thinking of them and ask them how they are doing. Listen to their concerns and offer them encouraging words. Pray for them. My motto is: Today I may encourage you and tomorrow you may encourage me. We do not know what tomorrow holds but we know who holds tomorrow. We need each other and we do not have to walk this journey called life alone. We can make a difference in the lives of family caregivers. Allow God to use your gifts, talents and abilities to be a blessing to those in need. Hug a caregiver today! “Never forget that you are one of a kind. Never forget that if there weren’t any need for you in all your uniqueness to be on this earth, you wouldn’t be here in the first place. And never forget, no matter how overwhelming life’s challenges and problems seem to be, that one person can make a difference in the world. In fact, it is always because of one person that all changes in the world come about. So be that one person.” –R. Buckminster Fuller Would you like to recognize a family caregiver? Nominations for the 2021 Leon David Simmons Award for youth and adult caregivers is now open. It will be virtual and free to attend again this year. All honorees will forward a video to be shown at COME’s 15th Annual Award Gala. Please visit the website and view last years’ gala. Join us on Tuesday, August 17, for our 45-minute monthly session at 7 p.m. Topic: Caregivers of special care needs young and adult children. Presenters: Channelle Leslie Gilford, NYS Partner in Policy Making, NYS Developmental Disability Planning Council; Marilyn Dumont LaDorch, Certified Home Health Agency approved by Department of Health to serve and identify special needs population; and Nicole Garcia, Special Education Case Manager. Please RSVP online at www.comeoutreach.org. C.O.M.E. is here for you. Please contact us with any questions or concerns, 718-379-3159. ––Diane Cooper

Co-op City Times / August 7, 2021 Director’s Viewpoint –

Francine Reva Jones

When It Rains, It Pours It was just last week that I discussed the need to upgrade our convectors and plans to design and install a new system that would prevent leaks, floods and floor replacements, and which would cost us $150-250M. This is an important project and should be started as soon as possible. However, at the July 28, 2021 Board meeting, Management presented the Board with a resolution for repairs to restore our Power Plant’s steam turbine to a safe operating condition. At a previous meeting, Management reported that the blades of the turbine were damaged due to high internal temperatures. During the repair operation, the steam turbine must be disassembled, the rotor repaired, the repair of the stationary blade carriers and rings, inspection and repair of the turbine casing and additional accessories, inspections and repairs as required. Our Power Plant is the source of the energy needed to run Co-op City, so the repairs must be made ASAP. The price tag for this project is $2,658,011.50. Riverbay Board Election Survey The time to respond to the Co-op City Times survey on voting has been extended until August 31st so that shareholders will have more opportunity to respond. As chairperson of the 2021 Election Committee, the Committee did all it could to encourage shareholder voting. As leader, I sought comments and suggestions from the committee members, Board directors, shareholders, the building presidents represented at the Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting, and others. I believe that some shareholders feel that as a resident of this community, it is their obligation to vote. Others simply ignore this important function. I believe that there should be a rule stating that if you live in Co-op City you must vote in its annual Board election, especially since Co-op City is obligated by the NY State Business Corporation Law to obtain a quorum of one-third of the eligible shareholders to vote. Otherwise, the election will not be certified. To make matters worse, at the June 29th Board meeting, Management informed us that the NY State Legislature Senate Bill S6412 seeks to change Mitch-

ell-Lama rules and the way Co-op City conducts elections. This Bill would require that shareholders vote only “in-person,” with a paper ballot that can be audited, or by an “absentee ballot,” that contains the shareholder’s signature and is contained within two sealed envelopes. If this law passes, it would eliminate the rules that Co-op City established about four years ago when we hired a third-party company to run an election that allowed shareholders to vote electronically – by smart phone, computer or other electronic device, or by mail. Prior to that, we rented voting machines from the Board of Elections that were transported to Co-op City buildings by truck, and returned the day after the election. This cost us approximately $100,000.00. Then-Board President Cleve Taylor analyzed that paying this amount was outrageous. Therefore, the Board researched other methods. This Senate Bill contains other changes that would make it more difficult for Management to operate. Bob Klehammer stated that Management would respond with a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo to insist that he should not sign this Bill. Shareholders should remember that Co-op City is the largest cooperative in the country and we should have a strong voice in making policy. There has been no fraud in the elections using electronic voting and this process should remain. It is up to us to raise our voices and speak out regarding what we want. We should set the pace in how we progress and move forward. I expect to see a letter to Governor Cuomo very soon. I am a member of the Committee on Committees, which makes recommendations for the Board of Directors to approve regarding Board committees. This committee has recommended the inclusion of a Legislative Committee to the Board Standing Committees. If this committee is confirmed, I trust that Senate Bill S6412 will be the first challenge that it tackles. As former chair of the Residential Sales Committee, co-chair Kevin Lambright and I submitted to the Board the recommendation that potential shareholders should be informed that Co-op City has an annual

election in which they are responsible to participate. The Residential Sales department has included this information in their presentation to prospective residents. They also receive a written brochure that includes information about voting. Coming soon will be a video for the New Cooperators Orientation meetings. Current shareholders also need to be reoriented so that they will not abstain from voting. If the NY State Business Corporation Law requires Co-op City to obtain a one-third quorum in the annual shareholders’ election, then I believe there should be a rule that all shareholders must vote in this election. This would be another task for the Legislative Committee. Outdoor Events I hope that cooperators are enjoying the many outdoor concerts presented by the Community Relations department, which take place right in our own backyard. What could be better? The Saturday 9 a.m. Yoga and Pilates class on the Greenway 1 stage has ended, but will return in September. Tokyo Olympics There’s lots of excitement to be seen in Games at the XXXII Olympiad. I was pleased that Simone Biles returned to the gymnastics competition and earned a silver medal. At this writing, the U.S. and China are tied with 68 medals. Voting Rights March On Saturday, August 28, Americans who believe in the power of democracy and free elections will embark on an historic “March On for Voting Rights” to demand that legislatures across the country end their push for restrictive voting laws and that Congress pass the “For the People Act” and the “John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act,” which will ensure free, fair access to the ballot for every American voter. If you are interested in going, call National Action Network: 1-877-626-4651. Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. –Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. My contact info: 718-671-5957, or fjones@riverbaycorp.com.

Building 9 Association Salutations, Building 9 family. We have missed spending time together during the pandemic restrictions of the last 18 months. The Building 9 Association executive board and volunteers continue to support our members wherever and whenever it is reasonable and practical. We continue to be happy, healthy, thankful, grateful and blessed. COVID-19 – The coronavirus is still a threat. Please protect yourselves accordingly. Riverbay Corporation continues its mask requirements as well as elevator and laundry room occupancy limits. If you need the COVID-19 test, the Dreiser testing center is still operational. If you need the vaccine, pop-up sites are available throughout New York City. If you are food insecure, there are weekly food pantry locations throughout Co-op City. Bomba – The Rivers Linda Holley and Flor- Run Community Garden ence Williams enjoying Bomba! event went off “Bomba!” at Rivers Run. without a hitch last Saturday. My special thanks to attendees Ana Nieves, Rosemary Bailey, Pat Grayson, Lauren Saunders-Alajo, Linda Holley and Florence Williams. Great music made even better by great company. Membership Meeting – We are planning an ‘al fresco’ membership meeting. We have not yet received approval to gather in the association room. Please continue to monitor the lobby bulletin boards for more information. Back to School Raffle – The Building 9 Association will host a free 2021 back-to-school raffle. Qualifications: Adult entrants must be Building 9 shareholders and their students must be in grades K-12. Please provide shareholder’s full name, address, apartment number, telephone number,

students’ full name and grade. The required information must be sent to Lindab9apres@gmail.com. Submission dates: August 9 through September 12. Please monitor the lobby bulletin boards for ad-

ditional details. “Poverty is what happens when people give up caring about one another. “ ––Linda Collins

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Black Forum

Emergency Food Pantry – 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (entrance faces basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for grocery distribution. Guests are eligible to pick up food once a month. Look at the last date on your pantry card. It determines when you can pick up your monthly package again. You would pick up one month or more from your last pick-up. It is a 30 - 31 day rotation. We will still text if additional items become available. All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. Remember to bring at least four clean shopping bags and a shopping cart. Masks and physical distancing are required. New registrants can receive food the same day they register. Please show a valid ID NYC card, a non-driver’s, or driver’s license with a 10475 address to register. Section 5 guests should visit the Co-op City United Methodist Church at 2350 Palmer Avenue to pick up groceries. They open on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m.-1 p.m. Guests do not have to be affiliated with a church. Registration is open at this location for Section 5 residents. Grab-N-Go – The 920 Baychester Avenue location is conducting Grab-N-Go distributions on Thursday, August 12, and Friday, August 13, 11:00 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are invited. The menu includes fresh fruits and vegetables. The distributions will stop at 3:00 p.m. whether or not guests are on the line or if supplies run out. The August 12th distribution is for guests who registered or re-certified in 2021 and hold pantry cards. A pantry card issued in 2021 must be shown on this day – no exceptions. The August 13th distribution is for the general public, those who lost their pantry card and for those who did not re-certify in 2021. Guests eligible to come on Thursday but cannot make it can come on Friday. They must present a current pantry card, though – no exceptions. Only one representative per household should attend. Guests must have at least 4-6 clean grocery bags and a large cart. Registration or monthly food package distribution will not occur on these days. Please do not leave your carts unattended. The staff will bypass unattended carts or objects when distributing numbers. We also reserve the right to not serve guests who are belligerent or verbally abusive. Let’s work together to get our community fed. Contact Us – Reach out to us at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Please stay safe. ––D. Illis

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Building 21 Association

Good day to all our neighbors; the most important thing you can do immediately to protect yourselves and others from this monster super spreader disease is to vaccinate. It makes no sense not to vaccinate. There is no truth to this being a hoax or affecting your DNA. The Delta variant is what we are battling. This is the true enemy. When getting the vaccine, know there is zero personal harm in comparison to being sick. The reward for Broun Place Board election voters was the named head of household received a $25 credit on their August carrying charges, congratulations. Please let us know if your credit was not forthcoming. Regarding the $500 prize for having the highest number of voters, the reward is in our treasury. The work on Broun Place shrubbery and trees continues with our Grounds department tree trimming team. Thank you, department director Michael Ambo for the thorough job. We have received positive feedback from our cooperators. Kudos to the department and work team. Our biggest problem in Section 4 is litter. Hold your bottles, masks, gloves, wrappers and containers for a pedestrian garbage pail. Curb appeal is very important. The garbage along the curbs of Co-op City Blvd. and Bellamy Loop make our middle-income co-operative look terrible and support mosquito increases and rodents. Our building’s grounds have become filthy and have resulted in a horrible mess on Co-op City Blvd. We are neglecting getting tough with stopping litterbugs. Something needs to be done! Neighbors, show you care and pick it up. The groups even set up chairs on Co-op City Boulevard sidewalks. This sidewalk is not a picnic site and double parking on Co-op City Boulevard is not allowed. Please move to an open area on the Greenway. Welcome to our new neighbors in Broun Place and we sincerely hope you enjoy life in Broun Place. Thank you to some for joining and we look forward to more joining our townhouse association. At only $12 a year, it is a “good deal” for supporting your association. Please complete the election survey and get it to the Co-op City Times. The CDC mask recommendations have changed based on the vicious Delta variant. We are back to wearing masks indoors and crowded outdoor areas. Yes, even the inoculated are recommended to wear masks indoors and outdoors. Access CDC guidelines to find sites where the vaccine is available: nyc.gov/vaccinefinder or call 877-VAX-4NYC, visit nyc.gov/covidvaccine. Contemplating a restaurant outing? Call ahead. Register with the Riverbay RUOK Emergency contact programs. This is important for those living alone or with a chronic condition. Information is stored confidentially, and only available in an emergency. The association sends get well wishes and support to all residents recovering from health issues. Please forward tidings for publication to me, 31B Broun Place. May success be in the glass ball for all graduates, and their future be bright. Keep dancing and better days are ahead! Wakanda forever! ––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

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We are back. Some say, don’t call it a comeback, but we have to say welcome back to our reality! Building 21, we sincerely hope and pray that you have been keeping yourself safe and healthy. Under these social conditions, we know it has been hard. However, we would like to thank most of you for paying attention to the safety rules and respecting the space of your neighbors. We have not been able to meet in person for quite some time due to the pandemic. We have, however, met a few times on Zoom. We may continue the Zoom meetings in September, but we want to see you before September. We are proposing a live outdoor meeting on Saturday, August 14, at 4 p.m. under the portico between Buildings 21A and 21B. Every member whose dues are paid up will be able to enjoy our free ice cream during our pre-fall gathering. Unfortunately, we can only share with members who are paid up. If you want to pay your dues, the lockbox for paying building association dues is located in the laundry room by the television. The yearly dues are $10. Ice cream will be served until we run out! We ask that everyone be respectful and wear your masks. We will also be choosing our action camera raffle winner’s prize on that day. Sometimes, a smile or a hearty “good morning” can change the way a person feels the rest of their day. That domino effect can lead to hundreds and even thousands of good deeds all because you said good morning to someone. Unfortunately, the opposite can prove to have a negative effect. One negative or hateful person can spread discomfort and can ruin the potential greatness of a community. Be the better person. Ignite positive reinforcement within your community. Concentrate on bringing people together rather than separating them. All of these things can start from within your household and will eventually spread throughout your community. A strong positive mind will reflect a strong positive heart. If you know of someone in your building who practices positive apportion, let us know so that we may recognize them at our next meeting. You must contact us at least two weeks before each meeting. (Our contact information is below). Our focus will be on future possible endeavors for our association. There will also be an opportunity for anyone to express ideas or thoughts moving forward. We will also have a reflection on 2020. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next Zoom meeting. You may contact us at our new number: 347-504-1821 or email us at 21association@gmail.com. May God bless and continue to keep you and yours safe. ––Kevin Lambright

Co-op City Times / August 7, 2021

National Council of Negro Women

Church of the New Vision

Membership – We were delighted to receive the following message from our National Membership Chairman, David Glenn, Jr. “Congratulations! On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), Incorporated, it is my pleasure to inform you that on July 14, 2021 the following community, collegiate and youth groups were issued a charter as a bona fide Section of the NCNW: Community-Based: Montgomery Section, AL; Collegiate: Columbus State University Collegiate Section, GA; Youth: Alamance Guilford Youth Section, NC; Co-op City Youth Section, NY; Staten Island Youth Section, NY; Valdosa Youth Section, GA.” Youth Section – We are seeking young ladies ages 12-18 to be members of our newly established NCNW Co-op City Youth Section newly chartered on July 14, 2021. The goal of this Youth Section is to provide a community-based group that will focus on preparing young ladies for leadership roles in school and in the community. There will be workshops to develop a strong sense of self, improve life-skills and social skills. The Youth Section will meet monthly to foster a bond and have discussions on topics relevant to our young ladies. The next Virtual Informational will take place on Saturday, September 11, from 2 - 3 p.m. If you have additional questions or are interested in membership, please email us at ncnwcoopcityyouth@gmail.com. National Health Equity Committee – On Saturday, July 31, the National Health Equity Committee of NCNW hosted a virtual Town Hall specifically discussing “Covid-19 and Children Going Back to School.” The purpose of the town hall was to increase the awareness of the importance of vaccinations to minority communities with particular emphasis on the full spectrum of children from grade school through college. The main speakers were: Dr. Regina MilteerRock, Pediatrician for 42 years from Fairfax, VA; Dr. Oliver Brooks, Chief of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine from Los Angeles; Dr. Kristen Feemster, Director of Research for Vaccine Education at Children’s Hospital, Philadelphia and Karen Erst, an activist parent from “Voices for Vaccines.” They all agreed on many facts. Children need to attend school for many reasons in addition to education. School is a safe, supportive environment where children get two meals a day and receive mental health support. Adults dealing with children should be vaccinated because children 11 years and below still do not have a vaccine. All children and staff should be masked. This is a controversial directive but it is based on the medical fact that the Covid-19 virus is changing and the current Delta variant is highly, highly contagious. Vaccination is our most important public health tool to keep us out of the hospital and alive. School Supplies – NCNW Co-op City Section is collecting backpacks, pens, pencils, notebooks, crayons, etc., to give to the youth in our community. Donations will be accepted in room 14, Dreiser Center, Saturday, August 7 and 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Tuesday, August 17, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and Thursday, August 19, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The school supplies will be given out in the lower level of Dreiser Community Center on Saturday, August 21, beginning at 11 a.m. until all have been distributed. ––Joyce Howard

The Church of the New Vision and its pastors, Kenneth and Deborah Hodge, welcome you to worship with us. By the all-sufficient grace of God, we announced the reopening of the church on Sunday, July 11. There will be one service at 11 a.m. Sunday school will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Masks are required and temperatures will be taken. Welcome back. Please join us on Facebook Live, on Sundays at 11 a.m. Just type in “Kenneth Hodge” in the search and join us as we worship God together. Services can also be viewed on YouTube. Our Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study starts at 7 p.m. on our Conference Line number: (646) 769-9909, Access Code: 3099388. Once prayer has begun, please mute your phone so all can hear with clarity. As we celebrate Jesus Christ, the very demonstration of God’s love towards humanity (John 3:16), let us continue to be thankful and grateful. Let us as the Body of Christ remain steadfast, immovable always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that our labor is not in vain. Our verse of focus this year is: 2 Corinthians 12:9 “And He said unto me, my grace is sufficient for thee: My strength is made perfect in weakness.” The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Love of God, be with you all. Amen. –Pastors Kenneth & Deborah Hodge. Sun., Aug. 1, Worship Service theme: “Communion is Fellowship in God” Scripture: Corinthians 11:23-34 “For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread. And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, take, eat, this is my body, which is broken for you, this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come. Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.” (1 Corinthians 11:32-34). Church of New Vision extends our deepest sympathies to the grieving families. May God grant you the strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time. Thanks for your contributions, Malachi 3:10. Mailing address: Church of New Vision, P.O. Box 75-3037, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475. ––Brenda Brown

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Co-op City Times / August 7, 2021

Donizetti Building 4 Assoc. The summer is plowing along and before we know it, the “Lazy Hazy Days of Summer” will be only a fond memory. Please make sure to take full advantage of all that this season has to offer. On Tuesday evenings, the Greenway Concert Series has already presented a number of noteworthy performances. There will be a three-part Jazz series presented by the Onaje Allan Gumbs Foundation beginning on August 3. Please do not miss this series. There will be tons of surprise guest artists who will grace our stage. Many of these performers have accompanied our late former Co-op City resident Onaje Gumbs. Also, there will be a number of evening pantry distributions at Dreiser Mall. The following activities occurred during July: • Saturday, July 14 , Building 4 had its Annual Ice Cream Social. Residents were treated to hot dogs, chili, ice cream cones and sundaes. Attendance for this activity was great. It appeared a good time was had by all. • On a somber note, Building# 4 Donizetti Place regretfully announces the retirement of our beloved mail carrier, “Kenny,” who, for many years, has performed his duties above and beyond to accommodate all residents. On Friday, July 30, the residents of the building gave a gathering Congratulations, in his honor. We wish him Kenny! a bright, healthy and prosperous future. He will be missed. Please continue to follow Covid-19 protocol. Remain vigilant and occasionally check on neighbors who are sick and/or shut-in. Remember, it takes a village. Last, but not least, if you See Something, Say Something. Residents, it is imperative that you exercise your rights and report any concerns that you might have to the CSO, NCO or NYPD office. It is not enough to only report to association board members. One person alone will not bring attention to the problems that exist here at Co-op City. Remember, there is strength in numbers. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate anyone who has had a milestone or general accomplishment to be celebrated during these months of July and August. Unfortunately, we have been on summer hiatus and unable to highlight these moments with you. However, continue to keep safe. Have a wonderful summer! ––Diane Windley

REMINDERS Do not feed wild animals or throw objects from windows

Throwing food, birdseed, garbage or other objects from apartment windows or feeding wild animals on Co-op City grounds is UNLAWFUL, DANGEROUS and could cause you to receive a community complaint and fine.

PPE trash is still a problem

Used gloves and masks must be disposed of properly in trash receptacles and not thrown on the ground or on floors in residential buildings. This behavior is irresponsible and unsanitary, and presents a health hazard to others.

Co-op City Little League Regular Season 2021 The 2021 Co-op City Little League regular season came to a close as players’ participation trophies were presented to all the divisions from t-ball to juniors. The minor team won their tournament championship game by defeating New Rochelle, 7-4. Earlier, the 10-U team overwhelmed the undefeated City Island minor team on their way to the title. Congratulations to the players and coaching staff for a great winning season and for putting the CCLL on top again. Selected 12-U and 10-U players are now participating in the local summer tournaments. Games are played at the CCLL fields and the NY area. Special thanks to the CCLL sponsors who provided financial donations to keep the league afloat. They are Payless Lq. Corp., City MD, Champion Auto Sale of the Bronx, Sangria Café, Cozy Cottage Restaurant, Co-op Sales, Applebee’s, Bargold Storage System, and Capri Pizza II. Much gratitude is given to the New York Yankees Community Council Little League Sports Award, and the New Yankee Stadium Community Sports Equipment Grant. Esteem regards to the CCLL board members, coaching staff, players, and volunteers which contributed to the league’s most celebratory year. Their support carries on the league in upholding its mission of providing an organized baseball program to the Co-op City community and local area youths. Appreciation is extended to CCLL board members Estella (Cookie) Carattini and Ana Torres for the many volunteer hours devoted to running the concession stand. Many of the visiting teams have complemented them on their friendly service and the fine variety of cooked food, snacks, fruits and refreshments offered. Recognition is given to Paul Fagin for maintaining the fields in great playing conditions. He spends countless hours throughout the week in manicuring the grounds and keeping it green. Before becoming an upkeeper, Paul was a coach and a volunteer umpire. Throughout the years, Paul has become a

Above: Minor Division Season 2021 Championship Team Below: Paul Fagin, Field Maintenance Volunteer

fixture at the league. In view of the COVID-19 upswing, CCLL is advising all to maintain the mask requirement guideline. Hand sanitizer stations have been placed by the park entrance and the concession stand picnic area. Disinfectant spray/ wipes are also available. As mandated by the CCLL constitution, the 2022 season board elections are to be held the last week in September. All volunteers in good standing who have submitted a completed background check authorization form are eligible to be nominated, nominate and vote for a position as a board director. It is the responsibility of the board to conduct the day-to-day operation of the league within the rules, regulations, and policies of LL Inc. and the CCLL constitution. For more details, visit the Co-op City Little League Facebook page and website at www. coopcitylittleleague.com. The email address is coopcityll@yahoo.com. ––Hector Ayala

Open Door Ministries “Mercy over Judgement”

Sometimes we think we are right to withhold mercy from someone who has wronged us. We may be correct in wanting justice but are we correct in condemning, hating, and seeking vengeance? We have all been forgiven beyond our capacity to pay our debt and need to show the love of God in forgiving others even as we ask God to do justice. Matthew 18:23 The Kingdom of Heaven is like a king who decided to bring his accounts up to date. 24 One of his debtors was brought who owed him $10 million. 25 He couldn’t pay, so the king ordered him sold for the debt, also his wife and children and everything he had. 26 The man fell down before the king, his face in the dust, and said, Oh, sir, be patient with me and I will pay it all. 27 The king was filled with pity for him, released him and forgave his debt. 28 But when the man left the king, he went to a man who owed him $2,000, grabbed him by the throat and demanded payment. 29 The man fell down before him and begged him to give him a little time. Be patient and I will pay it, he pled. 30 But he wouldn’t wait. He was arrested and jailed until the debt was paid in full. 31 The man’s friends went to the king and told him what happened. 32 The king called the man he had forgiven and said, You evilhearted wretch! I forgave you all that tremendous debt because you asked me to, 33 shouldn’t you

have mercy on others, just as I had mercy on you? 34 Then the angry king sent the man to the torture chamber until he paid every penny due. 35 So shall my heavenly Father do to you if you refuse to truly forgive your brothers. It is not enough to hear the word there must be a demonstrated change in our attitudes and behavior. Lack of change shows lack of repentance. Luke 8:18 So be careful how you listen; for whoever has, to him shall be given more; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has shall be taken away from him.” James 2:13 For there will be no mercy to those who have shown no mercy. But if you have been merciful, then God’s mercy toward you will win out over his judgment against you. God is the greatest forgiver; he forgave us our sins through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and we take it lightly and of no importance. The only sinless person that ever lived became sin for you and me to thrive before God. When we refuse to show mercy like God has shown us mercy there is no recourse for us except punishment and loss of reward. Contact Open Door Ministries by phone/text, 917334-4407. Blessings in Christ, ––Pastor Luis Ramos

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING! 718-671-3050 - Co-op City Public Safety

Co-op City Times / August 7, 2021

Building 10 Association Greetings, fellow cooperators. Memorial Service – Today at 3 p.m., a memorial service will be held for Roy Rollins from Building 10B on the greenway near Building 10C. Please feel free to bring your own balloons or candles. If You See Something, Say Something – For emergencies, call Co-op City Public Safety at 718-671-3050 and NYPD at 911. For non-emergencies, call 311. Suicide Prevention – If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or in emotional distress, the number to call for help in NYC is 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355). The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255. Questions, Comments and Suggestions – You can contact the Building 10 Association via email at Building10Assoc@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook, “Building 10 ABC Association.” Like our page and get notified of all the happenings in and around Building 10. We would like to wish all born in August an incredibly happy birthday. To the homebound and sick, we wish you a speedy recovery. To all who have lost a loved one recently, we give our deepest condolences. Have a great week. ––Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Goose Island Seniors

AARP Chapter #4997 From President Mickens We are in the first week of August 2021, the COVID-19 vaccine has been available for months and the transmission rate had started to go down. Businesses and activities had begun to open to normal activity, and we were out and about enjoying our community, family and entertainment. Vaccines are still available in New York for anyone 12 years or older, for free, and it is still a personal choice for people to be vaccinated. So why are we moving backwards with the Delta variation of COVID-19 by refusing to be vaccinated? Delta cases are increasing in all 50 states, hospitalizations are up by 90%, and we are facing more of the restrictions we just got away from because the new strain is more potent than the first! The vaccine works to reduce the strength of the Delta variant and keep you out of the hospital but not if you refuse to take the shot! There is no one I know who wants to go back to lockdown, so please, more of our community should start making the vaccination a choice. Listen to the professionals and not Facebook and Twitter. Our organization plans to have our first in-of-

fice meeting in October 2021 with the September meeting via Zoom. Directions will be posted in this article as we get closer. The Farmers’ Market is here every Wednesday by the fire station and they have wonderful fresh products. We also have pop-up pantries around Co-op City for those who are still in need. While we strive to improve our quality of life there is a rise in crime in our neighborhood that we should be aware of. Keep focused on your surroundings, be it day or evening, for your own safety. Do not hold the door open or allow unknown people to enter with you. We are continuing our membership drive and you can contact Ms. Stella Baker at 718-652-2906 for any information to join or reregister. From our Good and Welfare contact, Mrs. Frances Wilson, we have no sad news to report and wish that all our members continue to improve and stay well on the road to recovery. Mrs. Wilson can be reached at 718-671-5493 with any news that you choose to share with our membership. Please be safe and continue to protect yourselves. ––Ann Purnell

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Thanks for coming to the TV showing of the Sight and Sound play, “Ruth.” We hope it was a blessing to As we continue to hear of the coronavirus and through a difficult time (sick, has had a loss, or you as it was for us. the Delta variant, I ask that we all maintain precau- in need) say something. We care about all of you. Sight & Sound TV “Jonah” – Friday, Sept. 3. Every tions (masks, sanitizing and distancing). Whether Contact Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539. first Friday at 8 p.m., come watch Sight and Sound TV vaccinated or not, wearing a mask is most importPrayer Request: Installation of Retirees offiwith us at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39. All are welcome. ant especially if you have a weakened immune cers will take place August 11. Please uplift all ofFirst 60 people only. Must show proof of vaccination, system or underlying medical conditions and when ficers in prayer. Pray for God’s strength. That the mask required, $5 donation per person. Free snacks. in enclosed places. Don’t hesitate to get tested if Lord gives them wisdom, guidance and direction. Resorts Casino – Thursday, August 12, in Atlantic needed; these services continue to be provided for Pray for God’s provisions in all they purpose to do. City, NJ. Price: $40, bonus $20 slot play. Forty dollar ($40) us here in our community and they are FREE. Lastly, that they serve not only the community but bonus for those who went in July. Bring your Resorts card. Seniors Out Speaking: Continue to share your each other in unity. Your $20 bonus is on your card. Another $20 will be added. interests and suggestions on outings or anything Dues: Thank you, new and old members, for Passengers must show proof of vaccination. Mask required. you’d like. We want to know. Contact Dorothy. your generous support. Contact person for dues is Bus leaving from our three usual bus stops: 8 a.m., EinMarina del Rey: R.O.D.L., mark your calen- Joanne Harris. stein in front of pizza shop; (time change) 8:15 a.m., Asch dars. Our Annual Holiday Luncheon will be on Encouragement: God is not a man that He Loop by the library, and 8:30 a.m., Dreiser Loop in front Tuesday, December 16, 2021. Time: 11:30 a.m.- would lie. Psalms 91 says, “This I declare about of the hardware store. Also, enjoy the beach, boardwalk 3:30 p.m. Cost: $100, includes (transportation, the Lord: He alone is our refuge, our place of safeand shopping. Adults only. Reserve your seat, $40. A few buffet, choice of entree and entertainment provided ty, He is our God, and we will trust in Him. For He seats left. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors. by the legendary DJ Kool). For more information, will rescue us from every trap and protect us from Summer Indoor Picnic – Friday, August 27, at 1 p.m. contact Daisy Young, 718-671-6122, or Jay McK- deadly disease…His faithful promises are our arVaccinated members only. Cover dish. Bring your favorite enzie, 201-310-2972. mor and protection…do not be afraid,” says the dish. You do not have to make enough for 40 people. Make Good and Welfare: If you know something Lord. what you can. Five dollar ($5) donation if you do not bring about anyone in the membership who is going ––Gladys Baez food donation. It is summertime, let us celebrate. Trip to Villa Roma – Tuesday, September 14, 7:30 a.m., The Cameos, a Doo-Wop group featuring Joey and Doreen Arminio, luncheon and a day of fun, all for $92. A choice of entrées: pot roast, chicken Francese or fillet of Cod, all served with chef’s choice of starch and vegetables. There is a $40 deposit. Your choice of entrée and your bus seat selection required when making reservations. Family Owned and Operated Must show proof of vaccination. Mask required. • Large Chapel • Pre-need counseling Balance due by September 1. Call: 347-847-1941. on premises Make checks to Goose Island Seniors. • Out of town services Bingo – Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, • Ample Parking 1:15 p.m. Admission: $5 for three cards, 12 games on premises • Cremations and jackpot. Extra cards are $0.25 each, for up to A dignified funeral every family can afford. three cards. Refreshments will be served. Proof of • Casket Showroom All areas are handicapped accessible on premises vaccination and mask required. Temperature taken at entrance. Members only. Become a member for Amid ongoing concerns about the Coronavirus COVID-19, McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home is $20 per year. Sunday bingo on August 22. closely monitoring the latest reports from the CDC and is fully committed to providing the funeral and To all members: Happy birthday to members memorial services you expect without interruption, in a clean and hygenic environment. who celebrate their birthday in August: Amy Rindner, Alva Parnell, Elayne Gubitose, Rose Vega, Personalized & Professional Care • 55 Years Serving Our Community Marvine Hollman, Josefina Diaz, Arcangel Ortiz, Sylvia Polite, Diana Gordon, Ella Thorne, Joann Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America Evans and Angel Rondon. Sick and Shut-in – Edna Trujillo, we miss you. Mary Pilla, former Goose Island president, misses everyone and sends her love to all. Call her at (718) 753-1816. Our club is at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx Serving all Call NY 10475; phone number: (718) 379-9613. We are cultures 24 open. You may call (mornings) Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m.LIVE STREAMING WORLDWIDE. & faiths Hours 12 p.m.; (evenings) Tue. & Thu., 1 p.m.-6 p.m., and Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6 p.m.-8 p.m., or call/ www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net text Stephen, (347) 847-1941. Our email address is goose.island@optonline.net. 4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. ––Stephen Roberts, Sr.

718-231-7647 Fax: 718-231-7665

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Bartow

Einstein

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Beef Stuffed Cabbage, Mashed Potato, Steamed Carrots, Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit & Juice

Vegetable Baked Ziti w/whole Wheat Pasta Italian Blend Vegetables, Steamed Broccoli

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

Curried Chicken Legs Perfect Rice Normandy Blend

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

No Activities

Dreiser

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

No Activities

Weight Mgt. Support Group w/Gigi – 2nd Wed. of the month, 1-2 p.m. Conference call: 929-299-1045, Passcode: 1386 Virtual Game Day – Every Wed., 1-2 p.m.,w/ Ms. Margaret Kempe and her fellow Pay it Forward Engineers at Scarsdale HS. Different games played each week including Bingo. Please call 718-320-1345 to register and receive Zoom information. Computer learning w/Ralph, Wed., 11 a.m.12 p.m. To register, please call the JASA office with your name, email address & phone number; https://zoom.us/ Dial in: 929-205-6609, Meeting ID: 936 8132 9040, Passcode: 259554

Thurs., Aug. 12

Smartphone/Tablets Zoom Meeting w/Ralph, 1-2 p.m., https://zoom.us/ To register, call JASA office with your name, email address & phone #; Meeting ID: 295955247, Passcode: Bereavement Group, 1st & 3rd 259554, Dial in: 1-929-205-6609 Bodies in Motion w/ Ola, 11a.m.-12 Wednesdays of the month p.m. Zoom https://zoom.us/, Meeting 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. ID: 912 6304 7892, Passcode: 237257, One Tap Mobile: +1-929-205-6099 Must call or email to Game Day, 1-2 p.m., register: 929-399-1387 https://scarsdaleschools.zoom.us/ Meeting ID: 910 4221 6993 Passcode: 7A5RaD; Mobile: 1-929-205-6099; Passcode/password: 59849

Chair Yoga w/ Charles Tyler 10-11 a.m. https://zoom.us/, Dial-in: 1-646-876-9923, Meeting ID: 995 6534 1173, Passcode: 855423

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

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

Line Dance w/Ellie Coming Back soon! Outdoors Class

Fri., Aug. 13

Wed., Aug. 11

Tues., Aug. 10

Mon., Aug. 9

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

(NORC) Aerobic Classes every ZUMBA with Ola Fri., 11 a.m.-12 p.m., https:// 1-2 p.m. zoom.us/ Zoom: https://zoom.us/ Meeting ID: 986 8235 8691, Meeting ID: 967 1196 0602 Passcode: 849150, Mobile: Passcode: 526096 Dial-in #: 1-929-205-6099 929-205-6099

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

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

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

No Activities

Yankee Pot Roast Brown Rice Winter Blend vegetables Whole wheat Bread Fresh fruit & Juice

Hamburgers Baked Red Potato Wedges Carrots

Cheese Blintzes Peach Compote Roasted String Beans Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit & Juice

Chicken Parmesan Pasta Italian Blend Vegetables Spinach & Basil Pesto

Hawaiian Chicken Sweet Noodle Kugel, Normandy Blend Vegetables Whole Wheat Bread Fresh fruit

Homemade Turkey Salad Rotini w/Tomatoes & Black Olives Broccoli & Red Pepper Salad

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

*Menu subject to change without notice. Alternate Kosher Meals are also available Bartow Center (929) 399-1394 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

JASA Co-op City NORC Program invites you for these Upcoming Virtual Activities JASA office is open for clients by appointment only. Please call 718-320-2066 for an appointment. Notary Services available – Appointment only. Call at 718-320-2066 for an appointment. Afternoon movie, “Parenthood” – Mon., Aug. 9, 2-4 p.m. Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/, Meeting ID: 442 136 6695, Dial in: 1-929-205-6099. Emergency Management w/Ed Powell – Mon., Aug. 23, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Join Zoom meeting: https:// us06web.zoom.us/, Meeting ID: 442 136 6695, Dial in: 1-929-205-6099. Yoga classes w/Margarita Titana – Every Tues., 9:30-10:30 a.m., https://zoom.us/, Dial in: 1-929205-6099, Meeting ID: 984 0464 7097, Passcode: 952022. Take Control of your Chronic Pain – Join Zoom meeting Tuesdays, Aug. 10, 17, 24 & 31 - September 14, 1-3 p.m. Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom. us/, Meeting ID: 452 335 9970. To register, please contact Julissa Reynoso, 646-946-1252, or Laura Brea, 646-982-8254. NEW – Walk with Ease w/Theresa Webb. Every Tues. starting August 10, 9-10 a.m. Call 718-

320-2066 to register. NEW – Purple Trail exercises w/Damion – Every Tues. starting August 17, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Call 718-320-2066 to register. Elder Abuse presentation with Neighborhood Shopp – Tues., Aug. 24, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Join Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/, Meeting ID: 442 136 6695, Dial-in: +1-929-205-6099. Painting classes – Every Wed., 9-11 a.m. https:// zoom.us/, Dial-in: 1-929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 920 9563 1147, Passcode: 024057. Tai Chi classes w/Adira Polite – Every Wed., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Zoom: https://zoom.us/, Dial-in: 1-929205-6099, Meeting ID: 952 6744 7198, Password: 455576. Arthritis Exercise/Dance class w/Damion – Every Wed., 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Zoom meeting, https:// zoom.us/, Meeting ID: 967 0893 1492, Passcode: 491268, Dial-in: 1-929-205-6099. NEW – Line Dancing w/Ellie – Thursdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Section 1 Greenway stage. For more information, please call 718-320-1345. MUST wear masks and practice social distancing.

Meditation Class – GPC (Grandparents), 11 a.m.-12 p.m., third Thurs. of every month, https://bit. ly/35VESDV. Dial-in: 1-929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 991 1390 5105, Passcode: 170462. How to Better Manage your Chronic Pain – Thurs., Aug. 12, 10-11:30 a.m. Join Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/, Meeting ID: 876 1353 4024, Passcode: 339198, Dial-in: 1-929-205-6099. Tablet class w/Ralph – Every Thurs. – 2:303:30 p.m. https://zoom.us. Dial in: 1-929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 969 3895 8487, Passcode: 405723. Aerobics class w/Adira Polite – Every Fri., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. https://zoom.us/, Dial-in: 1-929-2056099, Meeting ID: 986 8235 8691, Passcode: 849150. Zumba classes – Every Sat., 1-2 p.m. Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/, Meeting ID: 929 2810 9097, Passcode: 374977, Dial-in: 1-929-205-6099. Happiness Meditation w/Paola – Fri., Aug. 20, 11-11:30 a.m. Join Zoom meeting: https://us06web. zoom.us/, Meeting ID: 442 136 6695, Dial-in: +1929-205-6099. New York Common Pantry – Scheduled for Tues., Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Bartow Mall.

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Faith @ Work Christian Church 120 DeKruif Place (street level). We have not returned to public worship yet but we are available to support the community. Church telephone: (347) 202-7006; email: fatwcc@aol.com www.faithatworkchurch.org. Worship Experiences Reopening Plan (September 5): Saturday Sabbath Bible Class at 12 p.m.-1 p.m. (beginning September 11). Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Masks will be required. Church Motto: “We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and authority.” Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us – where we honor tradition but are not bound by it! All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in love, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible. K-8 Afterschool Reopening Sept. 13: We will

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The synagogue will be serving a hot Kiddush meal after Sabbath morning services. Saturday morning services will start at 10 a.m. This change was made at the request of some of our members. The requirement for wearing a mask and social distancing will be strictly enforced during all synagogue services. General Information The Traditional Synagogue located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B, it is handicap accessible, no steps. Phone #: 718-379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message. The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 10:00 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddush. The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue. The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or small, would help. The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who do not come to services. Please come by 10:00 a.m. so we can take out the Torah. The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City. Sabbath ends on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 8:55 p.m. Candle Lighting for Fri., Aug. 13, at 7:35 p.m. Good and Welfare We sell tree certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree (if you want to buy a tree, call 347-449-5005). Mazel Tov to all having simchas. If you’re ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue. To All Members Happy birthday to Barbara Rose, Michael Schweiger, Howard and Steven Schwartz. Happy birthday to all other members who will celebrate their birthday in August. For those members celebrating their birthday or anniversary in August, please send me your names and I will add them to the list. Fun and Games After services and kiddush, members play games. Your support for the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health. ––Bruce Gitelson

take limited registration for our afterschool with registration beginning August 16th through September 3rd. On Sept. 3rd only, there will be an Orientation and final registration. The weekly fee is $50 and requires a non-refundable $50 registration fee. The emphasis will be on homework help and arts & crafts. Research shows that many art forms are beneficial for socialization and reintegration into social norms. Snacks must be provided by parents. We will pick up students from P.S. 153 & P.S. 178. After COVID-19, we all need a little healing and our children are no exception. We will follow all required protocols for NYS/CDC. To receive an application, contact Pastor Jenkins at (718) 644-0951 or via email: fatwcc@aol.com. Remember, it’s never about us but always about the goodness of the Lord. ––Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church St. Joseph’s is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Co-op City, Bronx, NY 10475. Greetings! Due to the ongoing pandemic, St. Joseph’s Church has suspended services until further notice. However, we continue to worship via teleconference on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. You are invited to participate in these services by calling 1-425 436 6344, access code: 509 898, followed by the # sign. Please note that starting on Monday, August 9, until Friday, September 10, there will be no midday/noonday services during the week. These services will resume on Monday, September 13. Grace and Peace! ––M. Chambers

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us for Worship Service tomorrow at 11 a.m. using the following Zoom information: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9623430102, or Zoom Telephone Conference Line: (646) 568-7788, Conference ID: 962 343 0102, Password 788175#. The Wednesday Noon Day Bible Study class is on hiatus for the summer and will resume on Wednesday, September 8. Thursday Prayer Warriors is on hiatus for the summer and will resume in September. Friday Prayer held at 10 a.m. will continue through the summer. You can join using the free Conference Call.com Line: 563-999-2090, PIN #660065. Friday Evening Prayer is on hiatus for the summer and will resume in September. Adult Sunday School is held at 9 a.m. and will continue in July and August using the Free Conference Call line shown above. Sunday School for children and youth is on hiatus and will resume in September. COVID-19 vaccination is available for those 12 and older. If you are a Montefiore patient, you can schedule an appointment at www.montefiore.org. Montefiore also has a COVID-19 hotline, which can be reached at 844-444-2819. Please keep each other in prayer and be wise in your decisions. Continue to wear your masks, practice social distancing and stay safe! God will strengthen us as we travel through this storm. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. –Psalm 46:1 The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. ––Hattie L. Lucas

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle, 100 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, N.Y. 10475. You are invited to join us online for services: Sunday morning worship service at 11 a.m. Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bible study and prayer at 7:30 p.m. Fridays: Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Call 720-740-9746, Access code: 8876631 Focus: The End Time, we are moving toward a grand finale. Therefore, be ye also ready: for in an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh. (Matthew 24: 44) Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, give us of your oil, for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, not so; lest there be not enough for us and you, but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us but he answered and said, verily I say unto you I know you not Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the son of man cometh. (Matthew 25:1-13) The son of man will soon return in an hour that we think not. Therefore, let us give ourselves to prayer and patiently studying the word of God, and be prepared for His return. It is important that we keep our heart right with God with oil in our vessels, and do not be like the five foolish virgins. We are living in evil days distress of nations, with perplexity, and when men’s hearts are failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. Signs are telling us that these are the days when evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. Noah had spent many years building the ark, and he knew that the season for divine judgment was near, but he did not know the exact day. The same apply to us in this time, we have seen signs and wonders, strange things are happening all around us, but we do not know the day and time of Christ return. Therefore, let us maintain a sweet fellowship with God and prepare for the coming of our Lord and savior. Watch therefore, for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. ––Rev. R. Sibbles

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Iglesia Evangelica MU de Co-op City Co-op City United Methodist Church Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds “If you say, ‘The Lord is my refuge,’ and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. For He will command His angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways.” –Psalm 91:9-1.1 UMCC is a Bible-centered congregation with spirit-filled worship and we offer a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation – All are welcome! We are changing with the times and now offer online service. We are located at 2350 Palmer Avenue across from Building 30 (entrance on Boller Ave.). Parking is available on Palmer Ave. Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sánchez-Orta. For more information about our services, please contact our administrative secretary Marta Medina by phone: 917-740-0256 or by email: coopcityevangelicalumc@gmail.com. Remote Schedule for Sundays – Come and receive a blessing: We would love for you to join us on Sundays. We are currently sharing our services online through our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/UMCofCoopCity/. We are also holding services via Zoom. For more information, visit our website at www.coopcityumc.com. In-person 10 a.m. bilingual Sunday service at the church starting July 4. Also viewed via Facebook and Zoom. Tuesday, 12 p.m. (Spanish), and 7 p.m. (English), Pray and Reflection Service Sunday School, 8 a.m. (English) Food Pantry: The food pantry distribution center at our church serves Section 5. Ongoing registration and distribution of food are on Thursdays from 11 a.m-1 p.m. Those registering must present one of the following government-issued and up-to-date IDs showing a 10475 zip code: Driver, Non-Driver, or NYC ID. Anyone 18 or older can register. Only one participant per household may register. Blessings, ––Marta Medina

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