Co-op City Times 08/10/2024 by Co-op City Times

Open Board Meeting to Seat Elected Board Members

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Shareholders are invited to attend an Open Board meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. in Rm. 31 of the Bartow Center to witness the swearing-in ceremony of the members elected in the 2024 Riverbay Board election, and

The Aug. 14 meeting will also be live streamed on the Riverbay Crawler, channel 12 (MATV) and channel 591 (Altice).

of the Riverbay Board election in which shareholders returned three incumbent directors, elected two former directors and one new shareholder to the Board. The top six voter getters will be sworn in next Wednesday and begin their work as Board members. They are Leah Graham (2,832 votes), Mary Pearson (2,761 votes), Bernard Cylich (2,521 votes), Jacqueline Smith (2,417 votes), Kyshawn White (2,304 votes) and Andrea Leslie (2,293 votes). Graham, Pearson, Cylich,

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Vote for the Best Decorated Building!

With the 2024 Riverbay Board election behind us, it’s time to cast your votes for best decorated building. Vote for your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices using the link provided below. The three buildings with the highest number of votes will be announced at the Open Board meeting on Wednesday, August 14, 7 p.m. in Bartow, Rm. 31.

To vote, https://forms.gle/hwDv28QzL6pXYfVV6, or use https://bit.ly/ 3A9C487, or use your phone camera to scan the QR Code.

Please contact awatson@riverbayboard.com with any questions.

—2024 Election Committee

After the Rain

BY DANIELLE CRUZ

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Members of the U.S. Senate voted nearly unanimously on July 30 to approve two pieces of legislation aimed at protecting children on the internet.

The two bills, the Children’s and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) and the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), passed with a vote of 91-3. COPPA 2.0 builds on the 1998 version of COPPA, which established the (Continued on page 2)

Air Conditioning Outage

temporarily for maintenance repair. Following the maintenance repair, when Power Plant personnel attempted to return the chiller to service on Saturday, July 27, it did not turn on for issues unrelated to the repair. Staff immediately began troubleshooting the unit to determine the cause. Staff immediately took steps to troubleshoot and were eventually able to get the chiller back online by Saturday night, Aug. 3. Unfortunately, while this repair work was ongoing, shareholders experienced warmer than usual temperatures in their apartments. The system did not fully come online with optimal cooling until Monday night, Aug. 6.

to ensure redundancy across the community. Management thanks shareholders for their profound patience and apologizes for the inconvenience caused because of the outage.

There are many different types of molds that can grow both outdoors and indoors. Mold spores are invisible to the indoors when those spores land on moist or wet surfaces and can only be detected by visual inspection.

In the event that a shareholder observes mold in an apartment, a call must be placed to the respective Cooperator Ser-ment will be conducted by the Riverbay Safety Department, which oversees the corporation’s mold program throughout Co-op City.

The Co-op City Times sat down with Safety Director Anthony Barzelatto this week to discuss Riverbay’s mold program and what shareholders can do to help prevent the growth of mold in their apartments.

in the bathroom?

There are three key ingredients that are needed for mold to could be a piece of sheetrock on the wall, a curtain, paint, wood, bedding and that’s gonna create the start of it.

Second thing is you need moisture. Now, moisture could be that it’s actually wet or it could be dampness, like it’s a real humid day. And then the third thing you need is some sort of darkness. So those are the three key things that you need for mold to grow.

Here at Riverbay, I will tell you that maybe 75% of our mold jobs are in the bathroom. Now why in the bathroom? Well, you do have food sources. You’ve got the walls themselves. You’ve got the ceilings. That’s really where mold is going to accumulate. For moisture, you’ve got steam from

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A couple of other important items will also be on next Wednesday’s meeting agenda.

tion of their service to the community.

“It has been an honor and deeply gratifying to have served on the Riverbay Board of Directors for eight years with two of those years as your President,”

week’s Co-op City Times, I have outlined many of the quality of life concerns we are experiencing and yet to be addressed, since the days when misman agement permeated our campus to now where I know we have a better run organization due to an executive management team, and staff who cares. We are not perfect, and we will continue to strive every day to make the lives of our shareholders better.”

then present its report to the Board. This will be followed by seating of mem bers elected in the recently completed 2024 Riverbay Board election. The Oath also provided oversight to the 2024 Election Committee.

After the new Board is installed, the Riverbay Board of Directors will pro

assistant secretary, treasurer and assistant treasurer.

The Board will then elect the chairpersons of the Audit and Cooperator Ap peals Committees.

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introduced parental consent requirements. If passed, COPPA 2.0 will prohibit “online companies from collecting personal information from users under 17 years old without their consent,” as well as prohibit online companies from

tor Edward Markey, who wrote the bill with Senator Bill Cassidy.

COPPA 2.0 would also introduce an “eraser button,” which would require companies to create an option for parents to delete their teen or child’s personal information “when technologically feasible.” Currently, online companies can

tisers. COPPA 2.0 would essentially allow for greater control over the kind of personal information collected online.

KOSA is designed to protect children on social media in a few ways. If passed, KOSA would require social media platforms to implement their stron gest privacy settings for children by default. The bill would also require social media platforms to give kids the option “to protect their information, disable addictive product features, and opt out of personalized algorithmic recommen the bill with Senator Masha Blackburn. KOSA also requires social media com panies to implement a direct method on their platforms for parents to report harmful or malicious content and online behavior.

Another key component of KOSA would mandate that social media plat

At the Aug. 14 Open Board meeting, the winners of the Riv erbay 2024 Board Election building and townhouse decorating contest will be announced. Three winners will be selected based on shareholders’ votes which the Election Committee invited shareholders to participate in. Notices to this effect were posted on the Crawler and in the Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 Co-op City Times and also this issue of the newspaper. To vote, use https://bit.ly/3A9C487 or use your phone camera to scan the QR code above.

place winner, $50.

Outgoing Board President Feliciano said this week: “My greatest joy has been helping as many residents as I could with their concerns, listening to our cooperators, and, together with my Board colleagues, helping to act upon the things that matter most. One thing I ask of our shareholders is that when you complain about something, anything, that we all work together to do something about it and that you all become more engaged. Join your building association, join a committee, and run for the Board. Being part of the solution improves outcomes, provides empowerment, gives a sense of belonging and connection will continue to be active with other projects and if I can be of help to anyone, tinue to be. I thank you for the privilege of being of service to our community.

Share Your Comments & Suggestions with Riverbay

Shareholders are encouraged to submit input on how to improve services and service delivery as well as other ideas that impact quality of life. scroll down to the bottom and click on the “Comments & Suggestions” link. Engage with Riverbay. Share your comments, compliments and ideas.

Stay connected, Co-op City!

Be sure to check the Riverbay Crawler daily (ch. 12 on MATV, and ch. 591 on Optimum) for updates and information.

Shareholders who are not signed up for Phone Tree alerts are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Phone Tree alerts provide application to sign up for Phone Tree alerts can be found on the Resources page under “CSO” on the website, coopcity.com.

Seniors who would like to sign up with CCPD’s RUOK program for a daily telecheck can use the application on the CCPD page on the website.

In addition to the Co-op City Times and the Riverbay Crawler, Facebook Riverbay, and to the Co-op City Times and CCPD Twitter accounts, @coopcitytimes and @CCPDnyc, respectively, as well as the Community Relations newsletter.

“promotion of suicide, eating disorders, substance abuse, sexual exploitation, and advertisements for certain illegal products,” as detailed by the legislation. dia companies are complying with child safety regulations through indepen dent audits and research.

President Joe Biden is a supporter of the two bills, telling AP News on July 30 that he was pushing for the House to approve the measures and forward the bills to his desk “without delay.” “Today our children are subjected to a wild this. It is past time to act,” President Biden went on to say.

The bill still needs to be passed by the House before ultimately reaching President Biden’s desk.

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Co-op City’s Rising Stars

BY BRANDI SIMPSON

MadisonRai Cannon, age 8, and Haley-Drew Cannon, age 7, are two of Co-op City’s emerging talents, and the gifted sisters were each accepted into The Ailey School–Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the age of 7.

Focused on “providing superior professional dance training and artistic leadership,” the school trains dancers, ages 2-25, from all over the world.

seventeen from beginners to pre-professional levels. MadisonRai currently takes Ballet and West African Dance. Haley-Drew will also take Ballet.

Recently in May, MadisonRai performed in her ﬁrst recital as an Alvin Ailey dancer at Hostos Community College.

George Latimer and Riverbay will be hosting a Family Game Night on Saturday, August 24, from 1-8 p.m., in Dreiser Auditorium B & C. Stop by for games, music and a back-to-school giveaway. For more information and to register, visit https://bit. ly/46ySlPX or email community@riverbaycorp.com.

Rock the Vote

Co-op City branch NAACP, Councilman Kevin Riley and Riverbay Corporation will be hosting a voter registration drive on September 14, from 1-4 p.m., on the Section 1 Greenway. Music and light refreshments will be provided.

The Mall at Bay Plaza 10 Year Anniversary

Stop by the Bay Plaza Mall on August 14, at 2 p.m., to celebrate their 10-year anniversary. Limited edition products, giveaways and refreshments will be provided while supplies last. On August 16, at 2 p.m., the mall will host a free back-to-school giveaway. Tickets for the giveaway are required and available at Guest Services in the mall.

Farmers Market

The Harvest Home Farmers Market will be in Co-op City every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. in the park between Asch Loop and Aldrich Avenue (adjacent to the firehouse). Stop by for fresh, organic produce and goods.

Bartow Mall Parking Alert

Shareholders, guests and shoppers are reminded that there is a two-hour parking limit in the Bartow Mall. Parking is for the exclusive use of customers while shopping within the Bartow Mall, with a posted two-hour limit. Vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense.

The sisters’ dance journey started in Ballet and Tap at Fancy Feet Studios on Allerton Ave., as an extracurricular activity. It wasn’t until a fellow shareholder saw MadisonRai dancing as she accompanied her grandmother, Dara Cannon, in the building laundry room, and suggested she should audition for Alvin Ailey, that their journey started to ﬂourish. Inspired, Ms. Cannon emailed the school to take a look at MadisonRai. A week later, she was invited to audition and was accepted in the Junior Division program for the 2023-2024 academic year. At the time, MadisonRai, was seven years of age. Haley-Drew, encouraged by her older sister, also auditioned in June 2024, and she too was accepted into the program in July, also at the age of seven. Haley-Drew will start in September.

The 10-year curriculum-based program provides diverse training in multiple dance styles for students seven to

“MadisonRai, we are so proud of you, your dedication, work ethic and wonderful presence you’re putting into your classes and your craft. It’s an awesome thing to see you preform,” said grandmother, Ms. Cannon. “And, Haley-Drew, we are so proud of you and we know getting into Alvin Ailey means so much to you. We are so glad that you got accepted and we know we’re going to see wonderful things from you too.”

Both sisters hope to continue dancing. In addition, MadisonRai hopes to become a doctor, and Haley-Drew, an architect.

Ms. Cannon wishes to inspire fellow shareholders to get their children or grandchildren in similar activities and programs. “This was something unexpected, and I took a chance,” she said. “It’s possible to do things like this.”

MTA Provides Mid-Year Details On Financial Standing

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

MTA ofﬁcials provided an update on the agency’s ﬁnancial standing during an MTA Board meeting on July 31.

One of the main takeaways from July’s board meeting centered on how the MTA’s operating budget has been affected by New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to pause the Central Business District Tolling Program (CBDTP), also known as congestion pricing. Prior to the Governor’s decision, the MTA was relying on congestion pricing to fund a signiﬁcant portion of the agency’s Capital Plan.

MTA CFO Kevin Willens discussed how the shortfall in funding can be potentially “mitigated by unpausing the pause…or by providing replacement revenue.” Willens went on to say that while the MTA is “assuming one of those two outcomes will occur,” the agency is also preparing for the possibility of neither outcome happening.

MTA Deputy CFO Jai Patel went into some detail about the impacts of the congestion pricing pause. For example, the cost to maintain older buses and older equipment that would have otherwise been upgraded with congestion pricing revenue would cost the MTA between $50 and $150 million in recurring operating maintenance costs starting in the second half of 2025.

Pausing congestion pricing will also result in the deferral of certain state of good repair projects, which would cost the MTA $90 million annually in recurring costs starting in 2026. “As you’re not doing that work on the capital program, the operating budget would need to pick up costs for emergency maintenance, track defects, any on-call contracts that we would need to continue to ﬁx things as they fail,” Patel said.

Another takeaway from July’s meeting was how much revenue the MTA is losing to fare evasion. Fare revenue accounts for 26% of the MTA’s 2024 operating budget, equating to roughly $5 billion. However, MTA data from the ﬁrst six months of 2024 showed subway and bus revenue was 5.5% lower than expected “primarily due to fare evasion.” Willens later expounded on the point, saying “if

fare evasion had receded post-pandemic, then we wouldn’t be below budget.” Through the ﬁrst six months of 2024, the MTA estimated that subway and bus fare evasion resulted in approximately $100 million in lost revenue.

Digging further into the data showed that NYC buses are lagging behind subways in terms of paid ridership. Subway paid ridership is roughly 10% higher than paid ridership for buses. Speciﬁcally, subway paid ridership was at 65% of pre-pandemic levels as of July 2024, whereas bus paid ridership was at 55% of pre-pandemic levels during the same period of time.

Equally important to the MTA’s budget is revenue from city taxes, as was pointed out by CFO Willens. Forty-four percent of the 2024 budget is funded through city taxes, a ﬁgure that has been affected by a decrease in real estate related tax revenue since the Covid-19 pandemic. Through the ﬁrst half of 2024, tax funding has been 5.5% below what was originally budgeted, which is a total of approximately $160 million in lost funding.

Together, the loss of revenue in both city taxes and fare evasion have pushed the MTA toward potential unbalanced budgets in a few years.

In February, the MTA forecasted a balanced budget in 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027. However, July’s board meeting provided an update on that forecast. The MTA still expects to have a balanced budget in 2024, 2025 and 2026, but now the agency expects to have a budget deﬁcit of $428 million in 2027 and $469 million in 2028.

To offset the newly forecasted deﬁcits in the next few years, Willens said the MTA used resources earmarked for outyear costs to keep a balanced budget for 2024, 2025 and 2026. Notably, Willens also explained that the consequences of pausing congestion pricing have not yet been incorporated into the MTA’s budget projections beyond 2024.

On a positive note, Willens highlighted that the MTA is “delivering on the operating efﬁciencies” and “continuing to deliver service at a lower cost.” The MTA expects to grow its operating efﬁciency savings to $500 million in 2025.

MadisonRai (right) and Haley-Drew Cannon

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the shower, and you’ve got humidity.

One of the key things to try to avoid mold anywhere in the apartment, especially in the bathroom, is to have air movement.

Some of the apartments have fans on the walls that suck out the air that’s in there. And some apartments don’t have fans and they’ve just got a bathroom window. So, what we tell shareholders is that on a regular basis, they should be checking the fan to make sure it’s sucking air out like it’s supposed to be. To check your fan, you can take a piece of toilet paper and put it up to the fan. If it stays there, then you know the fan is working. If you put it up there and it falls to the ground, well, that means that the fan’s not working.

So, the ﬁrst thing they should do is to call Maintenance because we have to get that fan working and get that air movement in the bathroom. If you don’t have the fan, leave the bathroom window open just an inch, just to get constant air ﬂow.

Throughout the rest of the house, you can also leave the windows open a little bit, just to get some air movement. During the summertime, even though we have convectors, you might want to have a little fan just to keep the air moving.

For instance, in all of our residential buildings, in all of the compactor rooms, we have an inﬂux of mold. There is a huge food source in there. It’s humid and of course it’s wet because we’re constantly hosing things down. So, what we did is we put a fan, a wall fan in every unit, every one of those compactor rooms, just to keep the air moving. That will prevent the mold from being able to grow there.

What else can shareholders do to prevent the growth of mold in their apartments?

Now, for the rest of the house, it is critical that shareholders do not put any of their furniture next to a convector. There should be at least a foot clearance all the way around the convector.

The curtains should not hang on top or in front of the convector. They should be hung up high. And you shouldn’t put anything on top of the convector. So, no candles, pictures, or anything else. That will promote mold growth.

Once a shareholders spots mold in their apartment what should they do?

Now, the way we handle it here at our ofﬁce is that there’s a two-prong approach to mold. A shareholder will call and report mold in their apartment. We send a team out to do what’s called an assessment. And we follow the regulations of New York City Department of Health and New York City Department of Environmental Protection. We assess it ﬁrst to determine if it is mold. If it is mold, we then make an appointment with the shareholder to conduct a remediation.

Now, the remediation is involved in such a way that we will go and wipe down the walls of the ceiling. We’ll use a product called Shockwave, it’s a non-harmful chemical that kills any of the mold spores that are there. We then wipe it again. Now, the problem with mold is that, for example, mold on your plaster, if it’s there, it will stain it. Even though you wipe it off with Clorox wipes or Shockwave, you still are going to have a black stain.

It doesn’t mean mold is there. The mold spores are gone, but it stained it. So, what we do is we paint the area with a mold inhibitor paint, so the mold doesn’t come back.

If the shareholders take control of their apartments using the steps that we’ve just talked about, it will lessen the amount of mold calls that we get. Now, probably out of all the mold calls that we get every year, I’m going to say that 40% of them are not mold.

People think it’s mold, but it’s just regular dirt, or it could be insects, remnants of an insect.

Now, there’s only one small caveat. When we go out to an apartment, after someone has called to report mold, to do the assessment, we will bring something called the moisture meter. We’ll put the moisture meter in the wall to determine if the wall is wet. If I put the moisture meter in the wall and my meter comes up that the wall is wet, I can’t and I will not remediate the mold.

Why? Because if I clean the mold today, the mold will come back because the wall is still wet.

Now, why would the wall be wet? Well, it could be those factors I talked about earlier or it could be that there’s a leak. It could be a leak behind the wall, a leak in their apartment, or it could be a leak from above. We have to ﬁx the leak ﬁrst and let it dry before we can address the mold.

Now, that’s the frustrating part for a shareholder, I know that, because sometimes it takes a little time. By the time we get in, break the wall, ﬁx the leak and then we have to let it dry. So, it’s a process. But I can’t address the mold until the leak or whatever was causing the moisture is gone. The moment it’s gone and the wall is dry and the ceiling is dry, I’ll do the mold remediation right away.

So, the quicker they can get on it, the better it is. And certainly, if there’s a leak or any moisture of any kind, they should call the Maintenance department and have them ﬁx it right away. Because eventually, if you don’t ﬁx it, mold’s going to appear.

Typically, how long would you say it would take for your team to do both the assessment and the remediation?

We have a fantastic turnaround time. Generally, let’s say I went out and did

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Riverbay Honors Engine 66/Ladder Company 61 for 50 Years of Service to Co-op City Community

On Tuesday, July 30, Riverbay Corporation held a meet and greet with the New York City Fire Department. FDNY Chief William Carol was presented with two plaques honoring FDNY Engine 66 and Ladder 61 for their 50 years of service to the community. During the meeting, representatives from the Board of

Directors, including Riverbay Board President Sonia Feliciano; Riverbay executive Management, including Executive General Manager Marvin L. Walton and Assistant Exec. GM Cary Smith III; and Riverbay departments also discussed ways the corporation and FDNY could continue to work together to improve community safety. ––Brandi Simpson

BY P.M. CAMPBELL

Co-op Food Festival

The Co-op City Street Food Festival was held on Saturday, August 3, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the Section 2 greenway. Vendors from across New York set up their tents around the greenway. They offered cuisine from Jamaica to Puerto Rico and the South. Shareholders came out to enjoy the hot food, drinks, snacks and desserts, as well as goods such as spices, lotions and soaps, among many others.

Happy 28th wedding anniversary to Dave and Eva Lazaar, celebrating their anniversary today, August 10. Mr. and Mrs. Lazaar look forward to many more years in Co-op City.

—The Kindaichi and Lazaar families

Congratulations and Thanks

Congratulations to Adaora Okpara, youth member of the NAACP Coop City branch, on completing her July 2024 community service for school by volunteering at the NAACP Co-op City branch ofﬁce. Thank you, Adaora. ––Leslie Peterson

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These are other numbers that may be of use for shareholders:

MATV (Master Antenna) – Ext: 3529

Coinmach Laundry – (800) 734-8851

Cablevision – (718) 617-3500

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Thank You, Board President and Finance Department

To the Editor,

I want to thank outgoing Board President Sonia Feliciano for her professionalism and dedication to our community. We often criticize the work of our Board members without taking into consideration the time, patience and efforts necessary to manage a community of this size. It would be helpful, I am sure, if we would not disparage nor discount their efforts. All the Board members are required to reside here, it stands to reason they should all be working toward the same goal of responsibly managing our community. The road to get there may be different, but we should ultimately end up there together. If you think it is easy or you can do a better job, I hope to see you campaign for the next election. Thank you to all our current, and congrats to our new, Board members. Looking forward to a bright future for our community.

I also wish to extend my well wishes to Ms. Pujols on her retirement from the Finance department. On the infrequent occasions that I encountered Ms. Pujols, she was always professional and kind. Her presence will be missed. I would also like to thank supervisor, Bookkeeping, Ms. Shenese Talton, for her professionalism and integrity. Our community has many staff personnel who work hard every day and we rely on our department heads to manage individual shareholder matters promptly and efﬁciently. Thank you, Finance Director Averil James-Bonnette, for all your efforts.

—Ruth Sharma

To the Editor:

“Safe Riverbay”

Heatstroke Deaths of Children in Vehicles

The number of hot car deaths of children for 2023 was 29. So far in 2024, 17 deaths have been reported. On average, 37 children under the age of 15 die each year from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle. Nearly every state has experienced at least one death since 1998.

Reduce the number of deaths from heatstroke by remembering to ACT:

1.Avoid heatstroke-related injury and death by never leaving a child alone in a car, not even for a minute. And make sure to keep your car locked when you’re not inside so kids don’t get in on their own.

2.Create reminders. Keep a stuffed animal or other memento in your child’s car seat when it’s empty, and move it to the front seat as a visual reminder when your child is in the back seat. Or place and secure your phone, briefcase or purse in the backseat when traveling with your child.

3.Take action. If you see a child alone in a car, call 911. Emergency personnel want you to call. They are trained to respond to these situations

Inadequate Phone Service

My phone carrier is Verizon. I did not have landline phone service from the evening of August 2nd until the afternoon of August 5th. Loss of service has happened yearly for the last three years. One year, along with the phone service, I lost internet service. What is the status of talks with Verizon and the lawsuit against Optimum?

Per the Verizon tech, there are two Verizon copper

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cables and one of them is damaged. If all the Verizon customers in my area are on the same copper wire cable, what happens when that one cable can’t be repaired? Are we supposed to have no phone and no internet service?! I should not be held hostage to Optimum and they should not be rewarded with my patronage for the lack of competition among providers in my community.

—Cheryl Martin

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ALL club articles, photos and other submissions to the Co-op City Times MUST be sent to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

All materials MUST be received by Monday each week to guarantee inclusion in Saturday’s paper. Articles or photos sent after the deadline will be accommodated as space allows or held for the following week. Thank you.

MetroCard Bus Updated Schedule

The MetroCard Bus will be in the Dreiser and Einstein Centers according to the following schedule:

Einstein Loop – 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Dreiser Loop – 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Mon., September 30 Wed., October 30

Tues., December 30

The MetroCard bus will also be at the Bartow Center (Co-op City Blvd. near the eye care store) on the ﬁrst and third Thursday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be submitted to the Co-op City Times by 3 p.m. Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Email cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or mail to 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 21, Bronx, NY 10475. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Advertisements and classiﬁed advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reﬂect an endorsement from Riverbay Corp. of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor. All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475.

If the Co-op City Times is not delivered: Call 407-666-8317 on Saturdays only, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Public Safety Report

Cooperators are Reminded to Maintain Low Noise Levels to Ensure a High Quality of Life for Residents

Co-op City, the world’s largest housing cooperative, is committed to providing a high quality of life for all its residents. A key aspect of this commitment is the need for cooperators to respect their neighbors by keeping noise levels reasonable, particularly between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Failure to adhere to these regulations may result in penalties. Mutual respect and understanding are essential for maintaining a harmonious community.

is vital in assisting Public Safety in addressing both crime and quality of life issues.

Noise levels can vary signiﬁcantly between apartments due to differences in layout and the types of noise produced. Identifying the exact source of noise can be challenging in a multi-family dwelling because sound travels differently through various materials. It often requires multiple steps to pinpoint the origin of a disturbance. Additionally, people have varying tolerance levels for noise. Cooperators should be mindful of the volume when playing music or watching television to avoid disturbing neighbors. Certain sounds, such as those from elevators, compactors, or water pipes, are unavoidable as they result from essential building operations.

The “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign, initiated by the New York City Police Department, encourages residents to report suspicious activities. In Co-op City, cooperators’ calls have been crucial in combating crime and maintaining a high quality of life. Noise complaints are no exception. If you experience excessive noise, you can contact Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. In extreme cases, 911 may also be called. Cooperators’ vigilance

Public Safety Blotter

July 28 – August 3, 2024 community.

July 28, 2024

100 Benchley Place – A cooperator reported returning to his parked vehicle on Co-op City Blvd. and observing that all four of the vehicles’ tires were removed by an unknown individual without his permission.

2099 Asch Loop – A cooperator reported returning to Co-op City Blvd. across from Garage 5 and observing that his parked vehicle was removed from the parking space by an unknown individual without his permission.

100 Alcott Place – A cooperator reported that a conﬁrmed delivery of six boxes were removed from in front of his apartment door by an unknown individual without his permission.

July 29, 2024

100 Alcott Place – A cooperator reported leaving her clothes unattended in the laundry room with an unknown male suspect removing two articles of clothing without her permission and leaving the area.

2063 Bartow Avenue – A Rite Aid employee reported that a suspect left the establishment with several items without paying. The suspect, a non-resident, was apprehended by CCPD and promptly placed under arrest. Upon further investigation by CCPD, the suspect also had three open outstanding warrants and was processed at the local precinct.

99 Carver Loop – A contract worker for Riverbay reported that upon completing his rounds in Garage 3, an unknown individual removed his black bookbag from a room on the second ﬂoor without his permission.

July 30, 2024

4180 Hutchinson River Parkway – A cooperator reported that

a conﬁrmed delivered package was removed from in front of her apartment door by an unknown individual without her permission. The removal of the packages was captured on the cooperator’s Ring camera.

2440 Hunter Avenue – A cooperator reported that a conﬁrmed delivered package was removed from in front of his apartment door by an unknown individual without his permission.

July 31, 2024

120 Casals Place – A cooperator reported that a conﬁrmed delivered package was removed from the lobby area by an unknown individual without her permission.

August 01, 2024

100 Aldrich Street – CCPD was dispatched to investigate two male suspects removing tires from a parked vehicle. Upon arrival, CCPD observed the vehicle on milk crates with all four tires removed and the suspects gone from the location. The owner of the vehicle was contacted and a report prepared.

2063 Bartow Avenue – A Rite Aid employee reported suspects entering the establishment and removing items from the shelves and exiting the establishment without paying for the items. They then ﬂed the area.

600 Baychester Avenue – An elderly cooperator reported sustaining injuries after being hit on the back of the head with an unknown object by an unknown suspect who then ﬂed the area. The cooperator was transported to Jacobi Hospital with EMS to be treated for his injuries. The incident is under investigation with CCPD and NYPD Detective Squads.

When reporting a noise complaint to Public Safety, the dispatcher will ask for your location and whether you wish to be seen by an ofﬁcer. While these questions are mandatory, cooperators are not required to provide this information and may remain anonymous. Your cooperation is appreciated, as the dispatcher’s questions, although they may seem irrelevant, are essential to resolving the issue.

Noise travels unpredictably in Co-op City. It may be loud in one part of an apartment but not audible at the front door. The source could be an adjacent apartment or even one on another floor. In Chevron or Triple Core buildings, noise might originate from a neighboring section. Due to concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, some cooperators might be hesitant to allow officers into their homes. Officers are equipped with masks to ensure safety during necessary home visits. Providing your apartment information and permitting officers to enter can help them quickly locate and address the noise source.

The Public Safety Department and the Cooperator Services Office take noise complaints very seriously and work together to address chronic issues. Community Complaints are issued and followed up on, and mediation may be conducted to resolve disputes. Mediation can currently be done remotely. Sometimes, a letter from the area manager can resolve the problem without further intervention. In extreme cases, after numerous Community Complaints, eviction might be considered. Cooperators experiencing chronic noise issues should obtain a noise packet from their Cooperator Service Office, which will collaborate with the Public Safety Department to resolve the problem. Violations, such as noise and objects being thrown out windows, are serious lease infractions. Cooperators should call Public Safety instead of confronting offenders directly, as doing so can escalate the situation. Approaching violators, leaving notes, or banging on walls, floors, or ceilings is not advisable. Noise complaints are among the most frequent issues handled by the Department of Public Safety. Similar to complaints about dogs or objects thrown

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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

For informaton on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbaycorp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com. Please note: emails should be sent to both partes. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementoned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see below for speciﬁc directons.

There are no contract opportunites to list this week. Please check back.

For employment opportunites, please visit the following sites:

www.ZipRecruiter.com https://bit.ly/3Se8bdw

Candidates may review full positon descriptons and apply at any site Current Riverbay employees should submit a transfer request and resumé directly to the HR department.

Thank you for your interest in working for Riverbay Corporaton.

Director’s Viewpoint Michelle Marbury, Assistant Treasurer

Finally! Our Job as Shareholders Was Fulflled…

Greetings and thanks for stopping by to read my viewpoint!

Congratulations are in order.

Let me start by congratulating all of the newly elected Board Directors, be they incumbents, former Directors or brand new, welcome aboard!

Shareholder: Your task was: vote in Directors who will stay true to the oaths they take. Most of you have done that, but the numbers should have been much higher. I say again, cooperators who do not participate in the community and form their opinions from rumors spread on Facebook and other means of social media, cause a breakdown in communications which results in a vicious cycle of misunderstandings. That negative energy should never be allowed to permeate through our community.

Reminder: Our Votes are Our Voice

Our votes are our ﬁngers on the pulse of what happens on this exquisite property on the northeast tip of the Bronx that we get to call our home. All 15,372 family representatives cannot be in the Board Room, so we choose 15 Board Directors (i.e., 1-per every 1000 shareholders) to be our voice. This is a privilege that people who pay “rent” don’t get! The Riverbay Board Election is the structure upon which our corporation was built. You signed up for that responsibility when you became a shareholder. Your involvement and mine is not only necessary, it is imperative to preserve the sanctity of “our corporation.”

Let’s Fix It

Shareholders, residents, partners of Co-op City’s Riverbay Corporation, we all can and must, do better. Life is a work in progress. Each day is another chance for us to step-up individually, to do better and get-it-right. I promise again to step-up, will you? Will you look at this community with refreshed eyes and say, OK, I will join this club,

I will be an active member of my building association, and I will encourage another. I will take part in the ﬁx, because my community needs it, my community deserves it. Reestablish your commitment as a partner in the Riverbay Corporation… (If you don’t understand that statement, please come and talk about it at one of the Building Association meetings or community gatherings)

Social media has its place when used truthfully and dutifully. But an informed decision can only be achieved through involvement in your community. That means Building Association meetings, Open Board meetings, live forums, clubs and organizations, all of which are available to you here in all sections of our beautiful campus. In short, be ready to make sure that your next vote comes from a fully informed decision when, before you know it, it will be time to vote again.

Policy Making Processes: Important for You to Understand

If a Board Director says to you, they will take care of a certain issue or problem for “you” individually, they are speaking out of turn. Such language can be detrimental to the corporation as a whole. Each Board member is a shareholder ﬁrst, just like you. The power held by a Board member is only in effect when utilized along with the entire 15-member Board as a unit.

When the community comes to us with problems, we must come together in the Board Room to “set policy” which governs our corporation and addresses those problems. Example: Repair issues that are not being solved. We must ﬁgure out why this is happening, (i.e., direct an investigation to identify the problem, through a committee, and gathering information as to the root cause). Then come back to the Board having pinpointed the problems, and offer a report of the committee’s

ﬁndings. Then set policy and work with Management so that they will carry out “directives from the Board” to take particular action to address the issue.

It’s Time to Get to Work …

Not only us, Board members, but all of us who share this land and this corporation. Let’s all do our part to make it work. Let’s stop thinking and acting like renters, and be proud to think and act like the owners that we are! Let’s never again have an election that takes 10 weeks to complete. Let our numbers be our strength – Kindly get involved! I can be reached at mmarbury@riverbayboard. com

New Riverbay Bookkeeping Hours

Effective Monday, August 5, the Riverbay Bookkeeping hours will be as follows: Mondays – Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (For in-person service)

From 2 p.m.-5 p.m., shareholders can come in to the Riverbay administrative ofﬁce and make an appointment to see a bookkeeper for the following day.

If your matter is urgent, bookkeepers are available by phone or send an email to RiverbayFinance@riverbaycorp.com

Fridays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (For in-person service)

These hours will be in effect until further notice.

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an assessment this Monday, I could make an appointment to do the remediation the following week, or in some cases if things are a little slow, I can do it that same week. So usually, it’s no more than a two-week turnaround time. But again, it’s based upon the availability of the shareholder. You know, their availability and my availability sometimes clash, but we will accommodate as best we can, especially if there’s people in the apartment who are sick in some fashion, we try to address that right away.

I have a team of two dedicated employees, they’re mold specialists. They have gone to school and become certiﬁed, just like myself. We’re all mold specialists. I am a supervisor, and they are also trained and licensed for mold assessment. Riverbay is also a registered mold assessment company. So we’ve got all of the steps in place to deal with mold in the way it’s supposed to be done.

Mr. Barzelatto also discussed additional information that shareholders should know about the Riverbay Mold Program and encouraged shareholders to call as soon as they notice mold in their apartments as it’s not only a health hazard but can keep growing if left untreated.

“If you have a little speck of mold on your wall, if you ignore it, eventually you’re going to start seeing it grow and grow and grow,” said Mr. Barzelatto. “And mold is something that you don’t want to be dealing with health wise. If somebody has a real serious immune system problem, or maybe they’re dealing with cancer or something, it’s probably not a good idea for them to be breathing in those mold spores. So, the quicker we can jump on it to get it addressed, the better, and we will address the mold right away.”

The Riverbay Safety department conducts mold inspections on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Shareholders who would like a mold inspection should ﬁrst call CSO for a mold inspection appointment with the Safety department. Shareholders can call 718-320-3300 and select option 4 to be connected with CSO.

The Safety team will be dispatched to the apartment to ﬁrst conduct an assessment. If there is mold, in some cases, the situation may be handled on the spot. If, however, it is a larger job, Safety will issue a follow-up appointment for remediation. For cases that require signiﬁcant clean-up, the Safety team works with a contractor they can call in.

“Riverbay has a contract with a very good contractor who does fantastic work, but we have to pay him, so if you ﬁrst give me and my team the opportunity to inspect and evaluate the job, either we can address the situation or else call in our contractor,” said Mr. Barzelatto.

On the other hand, shareholders also have the option of contacting the department of Housing Preservation Development (HPD), an arm of the NYC Department of Buildings, if mold persists or they are not satisﬁed with the job done by the Safety team.

“In this scenario, HPD issues a violation to Riverbay saying that the apartment reported mold,” said Mr. Barzelatto. “Because of the violation, I cannot send my team out who works for Riverbay, based upon the classiﬁcation of the mold. I now have to send our contractor that we’ve hired. First, they have to go out and do the assessment. I have to pay him to do that. Then if there is mold, I then have to send another contractor out to do the remediation and we have to pay him to do that. So, it costs Riverbay money, out of our pocket, to handle those HPD violations. Therefore, I am asking shareholders to please give me and my team the opportunity ﬁrst to address the mold before calling HPD to lessen the economic impact to the corporation, and ultimately, to shareholders.”

Shareholders should also note that there is a difference between mold and mildew and that the Safety department is not responsible for cleaning mildew in tubs or in the tile.

Mildew usually grows in a flat pattern and appears either powdery or fluffy. It can be easily identified as a patch of white, gray, or yellowish fungus that is

lying on the surface of a moist area. Mildew usually turns black or brown over time. Mildew can grow on any organic matter such as wood, walls and wallpaper and is caused by humidity and moisture. During the winter months, when the heat goes full blast and the windows stay shut, mildew can ﬂourish, and, as the weather warms up outside, humidity can also help the mildew process along.

Mold, on the other hand, is usually fuzzy or slimy in appearance. It appears as irregularly shaped spots that can have different colors. Oftentimes, surfaces that are covered in mold begin to rot. Most typical indoor air exposures to mold do not present a risk of adverse health effects. Molds can cause adverse effects by producing allergens (allergic reactions). In order to determine if mold is present, a visual inspection is necessary. On rare instances where a strong musty “odor” is detected, this may indicate the presence of mold. In order for mold to grow, the following are required – Moisture, correct temperature and a food source such as plaster, wood, etc.

“We, as the Safety department, do not address mildew. Mildew means that you have to clean the area and if it’s not coming out, then Restoration has to come and remove the grout and re-grout it,” Mr. Barzelatto said.

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The election is ﬁnally over. And, now, new board members will be sworn in on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Thereafter, we hope that our board and management can work together in a better manner to deliver outstanding results to our community.

Make it Better

We were hit with a 7.5 percent carrying charge increase last year. Then, we received a huge 8.1 percent carrying charge increase last month. Thereafter, lots of cooperators told me that their carrying charges jumped up to over $100 a month. And, in other cases, some of the charges exceeded $150 a month.

So, do you think that it’s time to make some huge changes to the way that we conduct business here? Absolutely! Therefore, one of the ﬁrst things that we need to concentrate on is to strategically reduce our $275 million annual budget. To me, spending this sum of money annually on our community is beyond outrageous.

Previously, Riverbay set aside about $125 million dollars for our capital projects. Then, we just received $50 million from NYS for these same projects. So, we need to talk with our agencies about changing the purpose of the funds that we previously set aside. One good suggestion is to see if we can develop a voluntary early retirement plan for our employees. This way, we can strategically reduce our payroll expenses and save a lot of money.

We must then reevaluate the way that we’re conducting business with our contractors. For instance, we pay our contractors $12,000 plus we issue $5,000 worth of materials to them for restoring a 1-bedroom apartment. But, we’ve already charged

Needed Community Improvements

the former shareholder for actual damages to their apartment.

So, what can these contractors do besides plastering and painting? What are these contractors going to do with $5,000 worth of materials for every 1-bedroom apartment? Therefore, can you see why our board must put a complete stop to this terrible way of conducting business? Do you understand my point that some folks can leave if they don’t like the changes that we make here?

Previously, there were severe problems with our supplies. So, a better approach is to hire new contractors that will purchase their own supplies. Then, we will set a maximum price per room to do basic plastering and painting. And, we will save a lot of money. Plus, we will never have to worry about our inventory.

We need to have discussions with our politicians about the Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) program and the Disabled Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) program. Then, we can develop some new concepts about the way that these programs should work. So, the overall goal will be to prevent folks from getting priced out of their apartment.

I want our board to also work with Public Safety so that more cameras can be installed throughout our community. Criminals have stolen catalytic converters off of several vehicles in our garages and on the streets. And, now, they’re smashing windows and removing air bags and other items from vehicles. So, now, it’s time for us to use smart technology to identify, track, and to record them. Thereafter, these criminals can be busted and thrown into jail. Some cooperators love to throw items out of their windows. So, these camera systems can also be used to identify these cooperators. Thereafter, we can terminate their lease and take them to Housing Court for an eviction.

Cooling Centers

A lot of cooperators recently complained about the lack of cool air that was emanating from their convectors. So, I sent a message to management about this problem. Then, management was able to add another chiller to our other four chillers. I also stated that we need to use our community rooms as cooling centers. Each room should have an independent air cooling unit that is not connected to our power plant.

Hot weather? Insufﬁcient cooling from the apartment convectors? Our cooperators can go to these cooling centers and not have to worry about hot temperatures. And, they can relax and enjoy their day. Plus, folks that rent these rooms can utilize these air cooling units to adjust the temperature in the room whenever they want.

Child Care Centers

Another good task for our board to consider is to work with providers so that we can rent out our rooms for child care programs. Cooperators should be able to bring their children to these centers in the morning. Then, they should be able to pick up their children during the evening hours. This way, our cooperators can go to work and save a lot of money on child care expenses.

Close

There are a lot of great things that we can do for our community. Therefore, I am willing to work in a positive manner with our board and management to make Co-op City the best community in NYC.

Contact Information

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

Also, despite repeated warnings, some cooperators will not clean up after their dog. So, our camera systems can be used to identify exactly what happened. Then, a community complaint can be issued.

I will never ask for or accept money from anyone. Therefore, please do not respond to any message with my name on it that requests money, money transfers, gift cards, personal information, or anything from you. And, please do not ever send money or anything to anyone because you saw my name on a false message.

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

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

Co-op City Toastmasters

Toastmasters: A Name Synonymous with Communication Greetings. This is a special summer for Toastmasters all over the world, so we say, “Happy Anniversary, Toastmasters International.” From Aug. 14-17, Anaheim, CA, we will celebrate 100 years of existence and crown the winner of the “World Champion Public Speaker Contest.” One hundred years of helping those who want to get better at public speaking and leadership. We are excited to be part of the celebration and our own twenty-two-year legacy as a chartered Toastmasters club.

Founded October 1924 by Ralph C. Smedley, who said, “People learn best when they are having fun,” this organization now boasts a membership of over 300,000 in 145 countries and over 1600 clubs! Two clubs are proudly located right here in our community: Co-op City (CCTM) and Bronx Advanced Speakers (BAS); and you are invited to visit. Feel free to bring a friend, family member, co-worker or come alone and make a friend. The new offcers eagerly await meeting you and are committed to bringing the latest communication and networking ideas to the forefront.

CCTM now features a networking session created by

Jadhiv. The goal is to bring new movers and shakers together to help them grow and be seen on the entrepreneurial stage. Do you have an idea, a product or dream that you are working on? Come tell us about it. We may be what you are looking for to get started or move further along. Recent feedback indicates that we are on the right track with this new idea. “Your Future is Bright” is our mantra. In addition, we have fun and continuously learn and help one another. At our last meeting, Pres. Rajiv presented a very compelling speech titled, “The Five Languages of Love.” At each meeting, there is the “language” of Table Topics and it continues to be the most fun portion at any meeting. It is simply extemporaneous talking where everyone is called upon to answer a surprise question or two during TT time. You cannot hide from the Table Topics Master. After several mystery questions, a winner is chosen and receives a special gift.

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Good morning, neighbors,

Our Association was disappointed not to have been informed that our former director of Public Safety, Chief Joseph Riley, retired from Riverbay Corporation. So long, Chief Riley, it was a pleasure. Broun Place was the Chief’s frst community meeting when he arrived in Co-op City.

We are happy to report that the preparation phase to close the hole in the path to Adler Place has been completed and one can walk to Adler Place and Asch Loop once again. “The adjacent area asphalt has been shaved,” said Victor Dickson, CSO. Thanks for your email, Mr. Dickson.

Reminder neighbors that the pedestrian garbage cans, those on the brickwork, aren’t for house garbage. Please don’t dump house garbage in them. If you get caught, it results in a fne/community complaint.

Neighbors, don’t forget, keep up with your vaccinations and check-ups, too. Covid is now part of our daily experience. However, wearing a mask to walk alone isn’t necessary. When you are around people, wear one.

Regarding dogs, barking and aggressive behavior isn’t permitted. Dog owners are required to clean up behind the animal. To report a problem, CCPD’s phone number is 718-671-3050.

Please remember to recycle your gently worn things into the bins by the garages; in our case, it’s Garage 6.

Happy 28th wedding anniversary to Dave and Eva Lazaar of Broun Place. Mr. and Mrs. Lazaar look forward to many more years in Co-op City. Happy birthday to Mrs. Gwen Roberts, longtime Broun Place resident.

Belated birthday greetings to Ms. Louise Jean Signore, the oldest Bronx citizen!

This week’s wise lines, “May you always know the joy of giving and receiving gratitude.” Remember: “Life has no remote, get up and change it yourself.” “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone,” both attributed to Ronald Reagan. — Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

All this and more awaits you when you visit CCTM or BAS at 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 5, in Co-op City.

Club President

Please join us soon. We look forward to seeing you. Light refreshments are served. Note the following meeting schedules: CCTM – Open to the public each Thursday at 177 Dreiser Loop Center, Rm. 5. Networking is from 6-7 p.m., followed by Toastmasters Meeting, 7-8:30 p.m. Bring business card and dress to impress.

BAS – Open to the public on the second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Ctr., Rm. 5

August 13 Meeting – Guest speaker rescheduled.

Sept. 10 Guest Speaker – Margarita Estrada, Keynote: Connect Emotionally; Generate Rewards, COO, Voyage Consulting Business Solutions and Cultural Leadership Expert; 360 Degree Ignite ER/EE Model.

Contact: jeffrey.Duquesne@gmail.com

Drivers Education Class – Saturday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m.

Must pre-register: 917-703-0875.

More info: 3824.toastmastersclubs.org or call 646-249-3561.

Jaysura

Rajiv

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 • 12PM

NCNW Coop City Section

– There was a joint Installation Ceremony for the 2024-2026 Elected Ofﬁcers of the Co-op City Section and the North Bronx Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. on Thursday, August 1. The installation took place at 7 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, second ﬂoor.

The ceremony included a “Thank You” to the 2022-2024 outgoing officers: president, Sheila Richburg; first vice president, Lori Melton; second vice president, Lisa Wade-Stewart; third vice president, Nikita Singletary; recording secretary, Denise Gerrald; assistant recording secretary, Shadé Freeland; corresponding secretary, Stephanie Brown; assistant corresponding secretary, LaTasha Cauley; financial secretary, Keisha Sasso (re-elect-

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FAMILY HEALTH & PHYSICAL THERAPY

National Council of Negro Women

ed); treasurer, Angela Dunbar; chaplain, Rev. Beverly Spruill (re-elected); assistant chaplain, Honorable Taisha Chambers; parliamentarian, Tina Thompson; historian, Joyce Howard (remains in position).

There were congratulations to the 2024-2026 newly elected and re-elected officers: president, Lisa Wade-Stewart; first vice president, Akeisha Neely; second vice president, Tina Thompson; third vice president, Nikita Singletary; recording secretary, Shadé Freeland; assistant recording secretary, Denise Gerrald; corresponding secretary, LaTasha Cauley; assistant corresponding secretary, Farah Martin; financial secretary, Keisha Sasso (re-elected); Janice Hemby, treasurer; chaplain, Rev. Beverly Spruill (re-elected); assistant chap-

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lain, Honorable Taisha Chambers; parliamentarian, Lori Melton; historian, Joyce Howard (remains in position).

A light dinner was served before the ceremony since most members were coming from work.

Voter Registration –Are you ready to vote in November? If not, are you qualified to vote? To qualify for voter registration in New York State, you must: be a United States Citizen; be 18 years old (you may pre-register at 16 or 17 but cannot vote until you are 18); be a resident of this state and the county, city or village for at least 30 days before the election; not be in prison for a felony conviction; not be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court; not claim the right to vote elsewhere. If you are registering for the first time, you can register online. You can print the form offline (English or Spanish) and complete it by hand and sign it. Return the signed form either in-person or by mail to Bronx County Board of Elections, 1780 Grand Concourse, 5th floor, Bronx, NY 10457. You can also register in-person at the Grand Concourse address or telephone 1-800-FOR-VOTE(1-800-3678683) hotline to request a voter application. Once you have completed the form, you need to print the form and sign and date it. Then mail the form to the same Grand Concourse address above.

Social Media – Remember, you can ﬁnd us on our website: ncnwcoopcitysection.com; on Instagram: NCNW Co-op City, and email: ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com. ––Joyce Howard

African-American Association of Co-op City

Drum Circle! Honoring Marcus Garvey! Join us on August 18 as we celebrate the remarkable life of Marcus Mosiah Garvey. Bring your drum, or any percussion instrument, or just yourself. More information in the upcoming Co-op City Times issues. Photo courtesy of Etsy. AAACC Meetings and Events (New Date) Sunday, August 18 – Drum Circle, Honoring Marcus Mosiah Garvey. Section 1 Greenway.

September 7 – Co-op City Fair, Section 5 Greenway.

September 14 – Open Mic/Fundraiser, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Dreiser, Rm. 15

September 15 – General meeting, 3 p.m., Dreiser, Rm. 15.

October 12 – Open Mic/Fundraiser, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Dreiser, Rm. 15.

October 20 – General Meeting, 3 p.m., Dreiser, Rm. 15

November 17 – General Meeting, 3 p.m., Dreiser, Rm. 15.

December 7 – Open Mic/Fundraiser, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Dreiser, Rm. 15.

December 14 – Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration

Join the AAACC: $25/year for single membership and $35/year for family/ household. Zelle us your payment using our email address. Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com. Call: 646-883-9095. The African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. AAACC Programs

Belly Dance Classes – Contact Xonia Wilson at 646-301-9438.

Evening Line Dance Classes – Contact Cynthia Dixon at 917-903-7073.

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

Co-op City Baptist Church “Gospel Line Dancers” – contact Joyce Smith at 718-320-0714. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals “a force for good.” —Michelle Marbury

NCNW Officers Installation

Councilman Kevin Riley at the NCNW officers installation

President Wade-Stewart and Parliamentarian Lori Melton

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

Our Club first expresses excitement about the Riverbay Board of Directors election finally reaching quorum and certifying the results! Congratulations to all the candidates for their commitment to this community, including by running for a seat. As you might know, being a Riverbay Board Director is an unpaid, volunteer position. Most, if not all, of the candidates must use their own funds to run. The so-called perks of the position do not outweigh the personal expenses they must pay to run. In theory, we can have a maximum of 15,372 candidates. The fact that twelve of our community members answered the casting call for community servants deserves recognition and distinction. We hope we can see more of this excitement in future elections. The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club remains committed to identifying and supporting the most qualified candidates and future leaders in our community.

We would like to take this time to congratulate the incoming Board members. We want to make special note of Leah Graham, Jacqueline Smith and Kyshawn White. Our Club endorsed these talented and committed individuals and we are so very proud of them. We look forward to seeing the amazing and impactful work they will do in their coming terms. To the candidates who were not able to be elected at this time, we will ask you the same question we posed in our endorsement article: How will you continue to serve the Co-op City community?

We still face the same challenges and more will present themselves in time. We need all hands on deck. We are not lacking in capable individuals; we have very knowledgeable and talented folks in this community. But we are lacking engagement. Our low voter turnout is indicative of that. We implore the six candidates who weren’t able to join the Board’s ranks this time around to remain involved and work with us to better this community we love so much. As you know, we don’t need an ofﬁcial title to start tackling issues and ﬁxing problems. Titles tend to follow close behind “the work” itself. Let’s do that work together. Our Club will continue to be a nurturing environment for it.

Speaking of work, our club’s work is never done. With the Riverbay elections over, our full attention is now focused on the General Election. Voter turnout has been low in all elections. Co-op City can boast about being the highest voting community in the Bronx, but we should not rest on our laurels. We can do so much better. The goal of the club in the coming months is to focus on two key areas: voter registration and voter education. We will prepare a schedule of events our club will be present at to register folks to vote. Volunteers are always welcome and needed. You can reach out to me at erdclubcoopcity@gmail.com to express your interest.

—Tremaine O’Garro

NAACP

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has profoundly affected the struggle for civil rights and equality. Join the NAACP to help us do the work. We march to defend democracy. Membership is the lifeblood of the organization. We meet the fourth Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. (currently virtual) barring any unforeseen circumstances. The NAACP August ofﬁce hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Voter registration cards are available in English and Spanish.

Congratulations, Adaora Okpara (pictured at right), youth member of the NAACP Co-op City branch, on completing her July 2024 community service for school and volunteering at the ofﬁce. Thank you!

Now is the Time!: To check your voting status, or if there were previous issues at the poll site, or to see if your status is inactive, etc., contact the Bronx Board of Elections ofﬁce at 1780 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10457. You can also call 718-299-9017 or go to VOTE.NYC.

Early Voting Application Deadline Information: Last day to apply online or by mail is October 26. Last day to apply at your county Board of Election is November 4.

Early Voting Dates: Saturday, October 26, through Sunday, November 3. General Election Day is November 5.

The NAACP is non-partisan, not endorsing a candidate nor party, but the organization is political and wants people to know how to navigate the process.

Rock The Vote: On September 14, a voter registration drive will be held on the Section 1 Greenway from 1-4 p.m. This event is currently supported by Councilman Kevin Riley, Assemblyman M. Benedetto, State Senator J. Bailey, Spanish American Club, American Legion, Section 5 Association and the National Council of Negro Women to name a few. Calling all youth and new members of the community, as well as those who need to register to vote. Music from Disco to Hip Hop will be provided by ErSounds Production. Light refreshments. Come and party with us. In case of rain, the date will be rescheduled.

Visit YouTube to watch NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, speak at the NAACP All In: Election 2024 National Town Hall. The goal of the Town Hall is to educate and enlighten folks about the nomination and election process. Dr. Wes Bellamy, Public Policy Chairman, 100 Black Men of America stated: “We have an obligation to go to our communities and educate all on why we have to play this game and win this game.”

You can follow us on Facebook: Co-op City NAACP. Our membership campaign is ongoing. Become a member, gift a membership or upgrade your membership. Take your advocacy further by joining in the ﬁght for our sacred right to vote. Annual membership: Adult $30, Youth $10, and Silver Life $750. Make check/mo. payable to: NAACP Co-op City. Mail to: NAACP Co-op City, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 36, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. To leave a message call the ofﬁce phone at 718-320-3210 or email naacpccity2210@gmail.com

—Brenda Brown

Distribution of unsolicited advertisements in Co-op City

Co-op City is private property and therefore prohibits distribution of unsolicited advertising material to shareholders’ homes and/or property, including cars parked in the development’s eight garages.

If you witness anyone depositing or distributing advertising material on Co-op City’s property, please call Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Be prepared to give the location and description of the person(s) leaving the material.

All unwanted, unsolicited advertising material should be disposed of properly and not thrown on the ground causing litter.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Greetings, retirees and friends,

We hope everyone is doing well. How did you all make out during last week’s heatwave? My oh my, it was hot out there. Thankfully, the temperatures were much more tolerable this past week.

Ace in the Hole – Wednesday, August 21. Sold out. Lunch and a tribute show to Luther Vandross, Barry White, Isaac Hayes, and Teddy Pendergrass. The bus will pick up at 9:30 a.m. on Dreiser Loop in front of H&R Block. Return trip drop offs at Einstein, Asch, and Dreiser Loop.

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse – Saturday, October 19. Tickets are $155 and include a tribute to Tina Turner show and lunch. A $50 deposit is due now to reserve your seat. The bus will pick up in front of H&R Block and leave at 9 a.m. sharp. Estimated time of return is 6 p.m. with drop offs at Einstein, Asch, and Dreiser Loops. Serita can be reached at 347564-5722 for information regarding all trips.

Membership Committee – Annual membership dues for 2024 are $25. Personal checks payable to the “Retirees of Dreiser Loop” can be mailed to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 19, Bronx, NY 10475. Questions may be addressed to Mary at 718655-9170.

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

Condolences – We ask that you continue to keep Marie McCants and her family in your thoughts and prayers as they grieve the loss of her daughter. Continue to pray for others you may know of who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one.

Good and Welfare – Ted Byrd is coming along, and Pearl Crichlow is now in Pinnacle. Please continue to keep them in your healing prayers. Please notify Lorraine Parker at 718671-6403 of any member illnesses or deaths.

General Meeting – Our general membership meetings will resume on Wednesday, September 4, at 1 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Auditorium C.

—Georgianna Rodriguez

Goose Island Seniors

135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475. Attention: Goose Island buses will no longer stop at Loop and the second stop is Dreiser Loop. Asch Loop passengers must go to Einstein or Dreiser Loop.

Holiday Hills Picnic – Prospect, CT. Tue., Aug. 20. Wait list only. Price: $130. Balance due. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors. Bus pick-up: Einstein Loop at 7:45 a.m. and Dreiser Loop 8:15 a.m.

Norwegian Cruise – Hawaii, Sat., Aug. 31–Sat., Sept. 7. Call 646-579-1701.

Resorts Casino A.C. – Tue., Sep. 10. Wait list only. Price: $65, $10 slot play. Balance due. Bus pick-up: Einstein Loop at 7:45 a.m., and Dreiser Loop 8:15 a.m.

Wind Creek Casino – Sep. 12. Price: $65, $25 slot play. Call 646-579-1701.

Latin Day at Brownstone – Thu., Sep. 26. Canceled Refunds available.

Goose Island Fall Party – Fri., Sep. 27 at 1 p.m. in our club, Rm. 39. Covered dish. Bring something or pay $20 at door.

Resort World Casino – in Montecello, NY. October 24. Price $70, with bonus $25 slot play; $15 for food. Bus pickup: Einstein Loop at 7:45 a.m., and Dreiser Loop, 8:15 a.m.

Motown Holiday Party – Windows on the Lake in Long Island. Thu., Dec. 12. Wait list only. Price: $145, $50 deposit. Balance due Wed., Nov. 13.

Notary – with Yvonne Menefee. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39. Call 718-379-9613. Bingo – Mon., Wed., and Fri., 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Members only. Admission: $5 for 3 cards; $0.25 each additional card; 12 games and jackpot. Refreshments. Game day – Tue. and Thu., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dominoes, Bid Whist, movies, socializing and more. Refreshments.

To all Members – Happy birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of August: Alva Parnell, Elayne Gubitose, Marvine Hollman, Susan Mondesire, Carrie Boone, Archangel Ortiz, Patricia Watts-Mayo, Gina Tull, Angel Rondon and Cheryl Weeks. Birthday cake celebration is on Mon., Aug. 12, at 2 p.m., during bingo half-time.

Sick and Shut-in – Mary Pilla, our former president, sends her love to everyone. Call her at 718-753-1816. Our club is at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475, the Section 5 Community Center. Call 718-3799613. Stephen cell (347) 847-1941. Our email address is goose.island@optonline.net. $StephenCarlSr. Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts, Sr.

Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

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

Tropicana Casino Atlantic City – Back by popular demand, the Building 10 Association will be having a bus trip to Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City on October 19. The bus will depart from 140 Debs Place at 10 a.m. sharp. The cost of the trip is $65 per person (non-refundable). There is a $10 slot play per guest, 21 and over. The Tanger Outlets are nearby. Reserve your seat today, Saturday, August 10, in the Building 10 Association Room, from 2-4 p.m. For additional information, please contact Lisa at 646-220-0802.

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. You can also contact CCPD at their anonymous tips hotline, 718-879-6311.

Suicide Prevention – If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or in emotional distress, the number to call for help is 988, you can call or text. Someone is available 24 hours a day.

Questions, Comments and SuggestionsYou can contact the Building 10 Association via email at Building10Assoc@gmail.com or drop a note in the suggestion box in the laundry room. We are also on Facebook, “Building 10 ABC all the happenings in and around Building 10. We would like to wish all who are born this month an incredibly happy birthday. Celebrating an anniversary this month? Happy anniversary!

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

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

Stay hydrated.

Have a great week.

—Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Co-op City NORC Program Invites You for These In-Person & Virtual Activities

Bartow OAC Cake Sale – Aug. 17, 11 a.m. until sold out. Collecting donations towards Bake Sale. You can donate cash, cakes or pastries. Location will be by Asch Loop library (Bartow).

Bartow OAC Trips – All trips are $6, with a pick-up at 10 a.m. Stew Leonard’s: Wed., 8/14; Aldi: Wed., 8/21; Trader Joe’s: Tues., 8/27; Costco: Fri., 8/30. Exceptions – Ikea: Wed., 8/28 and Walmart: Thurs., 8/29, are both $12 and pick up for both trips is at 9:15 a.m. All trips must be paid for at the Bartow Center only. Bartow OAC is closed on Mondays.

Dreiser OAC’s Sewing Class – will be hosting a Fashion Show on Aug. 23. Special lunch will be $4. Please pay in advance in Rm. 7.

Dreiser OAC – will be having a Bake Sale on Fri., Aug. 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. next to the hardware store. Accepting donations of cakes, pastries,

and muffins.

Acupuncture w/Dr. Flora Lyando – Wed., Aug. 21, & Wed., Sept. 18. Call JASA NORC for an appointment, 718-320-2066.

Bartow OAC Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Excursion – w/delicious lunch w/options: chicken, beef or vegetarian. Fri., Sept. 13; $150 per person.

Bartow OAC OCH Apple Orchard & Farm –Warwick, NY, Thurs., Sept. 26; $35pp, including lunch. Payment must be made at the Bartow Center only. First come, first served.

Caringkind – The Heart of Alzheimer’s Caregiving rep. will be in the Bartow main office every third Mon. of the month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for Alzheimer & Dementia Consultation/Health Care Proxy & Power of Attorney Consultation and other services. Steel Drum Classes – JASA NORC Office, on

Wed., 1-3 p.m.

Technology Class – Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dial in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 862 5043 9695, Passcode: 896989.

Line Dance w/Bartow Swingers – Wed. & Fri., 12-1 p.m., Dreiser Loop, Aud. A.

Notary JASA NORC Office – On vacation until Aug 15.

Notary Dreiser OAC – Weds., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 718-320-1345 for an appointment, Rm. 7.

Notary Einstein OAC – Schedule appointments in Rm. 48, Thurs., 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Call 718-671-5161. Please Call Einstein OAC for: Hair Styling, first and third Wed. of the month, 9-11 a.m. Braids, haircuts, shape-up, twist, ponytails, curls and more. Facials & Manicure, every Mon., 1-3 p.m. Call 718671-5161 for appointments.

LUNCH & DINNER MENUS

Alternate Kosher Meals are available

BARTOW CENTER CLOSED

(NORC) Line Dancing w/Bartow Swingers (ONLY) 12-1 p.m. every Mon.

Walk w/Odessa (On break until Sept. 10)

Blood Pressure, 12-1 p.m. (1st & 3rd Tues.)

Health & Wellness w/Ann (On break until Sept. 10)

Adult Coloring, 12-1 p.m.

Smart Phone & Tablet Class w/Julesa, 1:45-2:45 p.m.

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

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

Bereavement Hour w/Dorine 1st Wed./month, 12-1 p.m.

Line Dancing w/Cynthia Wed. & Fri., 12:30-1:45 p.m.

Dominoes w/José

1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Mindful Mornings Tai Chi

9 a.m.-10 a.m.

Line Dance w/Sassy 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Book Club

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Ageless Facials & Self Care

1 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 35 (Appt. only)

Never Too Old to Learn Spanish 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Rm. 35

Bridge to Care Arthritis Exercise

11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45

Creative Arts & Painting 1-2 p.m., Rm. 35

Go Easy on us Computers 2:30-3:30 p.m., Rm. 40

Hair Care 4U, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Appointments only

Spring in Your Step Stretch & Tone w/Ola

10 a.m.-11 a.m., Rm. 45

Action Bodies In Motion

11 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 45

Prize Bingo & Board Games

Chair Yoga Class w/Charles (Virtual) Meeting ID: 863 1492 4183; Passcode: Dreiser23; 10-11 a.m.

Piano Sing Along Class 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2

Smartphone and Tablet Literacy Class w/Julesa,1:15- 2:15 p.m.

Game Time: Dominoes, 9-10 a.m.

Blood Pressure Screening with RN Vida, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 4

Art w/Lovie, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 2x/month

Cardio Exercise w/Gail, 11 a.m.12 p.m., Rm. 2

Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tai Chi w/Jimmy, 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Menu Fee for lunch is $2 & $5 for guest. All meals served with margarine & fresh milk. Menu subject to change without notice.

LUNCH: KOSHER: Crispy Oven Baked Falafel Patties, Israeli Salad NON KOSHER: Beef Salisbury Steak w/Mushroom Sauce, Cilantro Lime Rice, California Blend Vegetables

NO DINNER SERVED

LUNCH: KOSHER: Baked Mushroom Chicken, Garlic & Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Steamed Green Beans. NON KOSHER: Homestyle Vegan Whole Grain Mac & Cheese, Steamed Broccoli

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Moroccan Salmon, Rice with Vegetables, Tossed Salad, Banana NON-KOSHER: Beef Salisbury Steak in Mushroom Sauce, Cilantro Lime Rice, California Blend Vegetable, Apple

Game Time: Jenga, 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

Massage Therapy w/ Diana 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2

Computer & Tablet Class w/Ralph 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dial-in number: 347-893-2966; Meeting ID: 854 2963 5300; Passcode: Dreiser23 Wed., August 14

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

Arthritis Exercise w/Damion, 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

Visual Arts w/Laura (On break until Sept. 15)

Knitting/Crocheting with Lynne and Betty 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Card Games with Frankie, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Massage Therapy

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Manicure, 10:30 a.m-12 p.m.

Line Dance with Cynthia 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

Drama Club w/Dazee Windley (On break until Aug. 30)

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

Intergenerational Arts & Crafts w/Denise, 10 a.m.12 p.m.

Salsa with Rasheed 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Word Games

10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Bingo on Saturdays

1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., in the back of JASA NORC Of fce

1 p.m.-2 p.m., Rm. 49A Walk Club, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Visual Arts, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Salsa Dancing, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Walk With Ease, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Chit Chat, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Coloring for Calmness 9:30 p.m.-10:30 a.m

Chess Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Blood Pressure Screening 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Let’s Get It On Zumba 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Arthritis Exercise w/Damion 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Auditorium A Afternoon Crafts w/Ines & Julesa 1:15 p.m.-3 p.m.

Game Time: Checkers, 9-10 a.m. Current Events, 10-11 a.m. Wellness Mornings,11 a.m.-12 p.m. Nutrition Presentation, 1:15-2:15 p.m. Meeting ID: 816 1164 3463; Passcode: dreiser23 Body in Motion w/Ola 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Auditorium C Manicure Services 1:30-3:30 p.m. Twice a month

Sewing Class w/Joy

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm. 2

Knitting & Crocheting w/Loretta 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Alert and Alive w/Cathy & Essie 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Rm. 4

Line Dance w/Sassy, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.,Auditorium A Bingo w/Gay Brown 1:20 p.m.-2:50 p.m., Rm. 4

Menu Fee for lunch is $2 & $5 for guests. All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk. Menu subject to change without notice.

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066. Schedule subject to change without notice.

Payments for trips can be made where noted Mon.– Fri., 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and 2-4 p.m. only. Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, the NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation. Must be 60 or older to become a JASA participant.

LUNCH : KOSHER: Moroccan Salmon, Rice w/Vegetables, Tossed Salad w/ Dressing NON-KOSHER: Fish with Fresh Salsa Relish, Brown Rice, Steamed Kale

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Baked Mushroom Chicken, Garlic & Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Steamed Green Beans, Canned Pineapple. NON-KOSHER: Homemade Vegan Whole-Grain Mac & Cheese, Steamed Broccoli, Orange

LUNCH: KOSHER: Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, Spaghetti, Capri Blend Vegs. NONKOSHER: Curried Chicken Legs, Perfect White Rice, Cooked Cabbage w/Shredded Carrots

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Beef Meatball in Tomato Sauce, Spaghetti, Capri Blend Vegetables, Orange. NON-KOSHER: Fish w/Fresh Salsa Relish, Brown Rice, Steamed Kale, Apple

LUNCH : KOSHER: Baked Chicken Quarters, Potato Kugel, Normandy Blend Vegetables. NON-KOSHER: Pork Tenderloin w/Zesty Cilantro Sauce, Baked Red Potato Wedges, Steamed Sliced Carrots

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Breaded Vegetable Cutlet, Brown Rice, Green Beans Salad, Apple. NON-KOSHER: Curried Chicken Legs, White Rice, Cooked Cabbage w/Shredded Carrots, Banana. 10 GRAB AND GO

Saturday: Lunch served at 12:30 p.m. : BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Baked Chicken Legs, Potato Kugel, Normandy Blend Vegetables, Canned Sliced Peaches

NON-KOSHER: Pork Tenderloin w/Zesty Cilantro Sauce, Baked Red Potato Wedges, Steamed Sliced Carrots, Cantaloupe

Bartow

Building 6 Association

Greetings, neighbors and happy Saturday.

I hope when you read this it fnds you in great spirits. We have had a hot and humid week with a lot of shareholders experiencing very low air, if no air at all, from the convectors. Finally, Riverbay has fxed it, providing much needed relief for all.

The lanternfies are back. I’ve seen some crawling up the sides of the building and on my window screens. I’ve personally sprayed a hot water bottle mix of bleach and dawn; it seemed to work. Hope this helps.

As for the trash chutes and compactor rooms, there have been several sightings of roaches. Neighbors, please dispose of your garbage correctly and take big boxes down to the Asch Cart room in the basement. Pizza and Chinese food containers, if they have leftover food residue, aren’t recyclables; they are garbage. Please place them in a garbage bag and seal it. Also, for wine and other alcoholic beverages, please rinse the containers out with water or soap and place it into a clear bag and seal it. The sugar attracts vermin. Also, parents, if your children are disposing of the trash, please make sure they do it correctly. I’ve gotten complaints of children dragging the garbage across the foors and soiling the common areas. We all live here together and want to do so in a clean, safe and harmonious environment.

Neighbors, if one does a little, we all don’t have to do a lot. Also, there have been instances in which a pencil or pen was lodged in the stairwell’s security doors, providing access for unsavory happenings. The security doors are there for a reason. If you see something, say something. Don’t be that person who says, “Oh my, I saw and could have prevented something from happening,” after the fact. Precaution is better than a cure. As always, I pray for safety over all, God speed.

Please Save the Dates

August 24 – Riverbay Corporation and George S. Latimer present a Backto-School Giveaway and Family Fun Night in the Dreiser auditorium, from 1-8 p.m. Scan the QR code on the fyer for more information.

September 24 – The Building 6 General Meeting in Dreiser, Room 1, from 7-9 p.m. More information can be found on the bulletin board, or you can contact President Lassiter.

“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.” –Archbishop Desmond Tutu

––Lauren K. Lassiter

Black Forum

Emergency Food Pantry – 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (opposite basketball court). The pantry is open on Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for grocery distribution. Guests are eligible to pick up food once a month. All guests must present a pantry card, at least four to six clean shopping bags with handles and a shopping cart to receive food. Section 5 guests should visit the Co-op City United Methodist Church at 2350 Palmer Avenue to pick up groceries. This distribution site is open Thursdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The groceries are supplied by and distributed by Black Forum. Religious affliation is not required. Masks are a must!

Note: Because of budget limitations, only guests living in zip codes 10475 and 10465 will receive service, although 10465 guests can only get a one-shot package of groceries.

Thank You! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our recent Bake Sale! Your generous contributions will directly help the Black Forum of Co-op City Food Pantry continue its mission of feeding our community.

Farmers Market Coupons: Are you a senior citizen aged 60 or older? Come pick-up Farmers Market coupons! Coupon booklets are worth $25 towards the purchase of fruits, vegetables and herbs. The next distribution is on Wednesday, August 14, from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Bring proof of age (IDNYC card or driver’s or non-driver’s license). Location: back of 920 Baychester Avenue, Building 1A (opposite the basketball court). Those who received coupons this year from another agency are not eligible to get additional coupons. The Department of Aging cross-checks forms for duplicate applications.

Fundraise & Have Fun! Support our community with a fun day out! Your participation in these events help cover the rent, insurance and supplies needed to keep our Emergency Food Pantry running strong. Help us ensure local families have access to nutritious food and household supplies. Trips include transportation and dining.

Saturday, August 17 – Nordic/Foxwood Boarding times: 920 Baychester Avenue stop boards at 8:45 a.m. and leaves at 8:55 a.m. (sharp); Asch Loop stop boards at 9:05 a.m. and leaves at 9:10 a.m. (sharp); Einstein Community Center stop boards 9:15 a.m. and leaves 9:20 a.m. (sharp). Please be early. Also, remember your assigned seat to ensure a quick departure. A light jacket or sweater is recommended since the restaurant can get a little chilly. Please also bring your mask with you. We are looking forward to seeing you!

Saturday, October 19 – Black Eyed Sally and MGM Casino. Enjoy delicious Southern Cajun cuisine and MGM excitement! $120 total cost for transportation and dining. The frst payment ($60) is due by August 16; fnal payment ($60) is due by September 20. We accept cash, checks and postal money orders. No refunds. Call 929 464-5520 for bookings only!

––D. Illis

Good day, shareholders.

Building 33 Association

The Building 33 Association hopes everyone is enjoying their summer. The grounds in Co-op City are beautiful at this time of year. If you’re not busy, and want something to do, take a walk and explore the area around here.

We want to congratulate the newly elected members of the board and the shareholders who took the time to vote. We should allow the new members some time to get situated in their new positions then we should attend the next open board meeting and communicate our expectations. How can they understand our needs if we don’t go to the meetings? I recently received a letter about a new shareholder who does not wish to be contacted by the Building Association. This is a concerning start. Shareholders’ reluctance to engage and be involved is a current issue that needs to be addressed. We all need to be united and work together. There is strength in numbers. The more actively involved we are, the greater the likelihood of bringing about change and having Riverbay management listen to us. Let’s be proactive and engaged!

I returned from vacation, and we had a problem with the air conditioning. On Facebook, some shareholders felt Riverbay turned up the thermostat because of the heatwave and went out and purchased portable air conditioners. Some of the most expensive bills here are

electricity, water, and insurance. We are paying those bills. It was a terrible few days but we all will eventually pay (carrying charge increase) for those who chose that route. Your Building President should know who to contact when we have an emergency and you want the correct information. You should have the email addresses of your board members and contact them as well. What you shouldn’t do is guess. Also, if your units are not work-

are afraid of leaks, and we should be because when they happen, it’s terrible, but we can be prepared. When we get an increase because of the electric bill, I hope we don’t hear complaints.

to step on them, even from behind. Annoying creatures terrace! Another year of not enjoying our terraces or sitting on the bench. I heard the Extermination department is spraying them. I don’t see it happening but maybe it’s being done when I’m not around.

Happy birthday to our shareholders born in August. If you are going through a tough time, you are in our prayers.

Take care and walk good.

Andrea D. Mayo

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 for one service at 9 a.m. for the rest of the summer months. Our regular 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. services will resume on Sunday, September 15. There will be no Sunday School during the summer months. Sunday School classes will resume for all ages on Sunday, September 15, at 9:30 a.m. The attire during the summer will be casual dress. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level), Bronx, NY 10475. Telephone: 718-320-3774. Email: ccbc135@ optimum.net or coopcitybc@gmail.com. Website: www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org Masks are required.

The 9 a.m. service is also available on Zoom at https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9623430102 or Zoom telephone conference line, (646) 568-7788, Meeting ID: 962 343 0102#, Password 788175#. You can also go to YouTube, search for Co-op City Baptist Church and watch us there.

The church’s free conference call line dial in number is 857-357-0254, Access Code is 660065#.

Rev. Williams asks everyone who calls into the Sunday worship service to use Zoom through your computer or dial-in using the Zoom information shown above.

The Church of St. Thomas The Apostle

Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The congregation and clergy of St. Thomas invite you to worship with us. Jesus said, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20

During the summer months we continue to meet together for worship and fellowship as an act of steadfast service to God and one another. The summer services feature praise and worship, as well as congregational participation in providing messages, readings, and singing. We hope you will come out and participate in these enjoyable services with us.

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity, August 11

• 11 a.m. – Communion Service.

• Fellowship with light refreshments following the service.

Scripture Lessons:

• 1 Corinthians 2:6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15

• Luke 12:54-57, 12:29-32

Prayer Intent: Discernment

O GOD, whose never-failing providence ordereth all things both in heaven and earth, grant that we may unfold within ourselves such discernment, that we may avoid those things that be hurtful to the soul, and seek only those things that give us strength to serve Thee better; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

—Rev. Dorian Miceli

Friendly reminder, all Bible Study classes and prayer services are now on hiatus for the summer and will resume in September.

Kindly note: There will be no CCBC food giveaway distribution during the month of August. It will resume on Friday, September 13, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. in front of the Einstein Community Center. Please remember to bring your own bag and perhaps a cart. Some products can be heavy.

The church has a free app available on your app store by putting in “Co Op CBC.” This app is open to all.

“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.

—Marilyn C. Williams

• Ample Parking on premises

Casket Showroom on premises

Community Protestant Church

Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens and the Community Protestant Church family welcome you to worship with us. We are located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469. You may contact us by phone: 718-862-9172, fax: 718671-4416 or email: Administration@thecpcchurch.org.

Worship Schedule

In person Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.

Every Wednesday – “Hour of Power Noon Day Prayer,” 12 p.m. on the conference call line: (712) 432-3900; Access Code: 343284#. Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. is Bible Study Online via Zoom. Log in on Zoom.com or dial “One Tap Mobile”: (646) 931-3860 or (929) 205-6099. Meeting ID: 837 7258 6522. Summer Worship Schedule

Dress Down Sunday – In-person Morning Worship is at 10 a.m.

Regular 11 a.m. Morning Worship resumes on September 8.

Sunday School classes resume on September 1.

Bible Study will resume on September 4. “Hour of Power Noon Day Prayer” is on hiatus during the month of August.

Congratulations, Kayla and Synii Mann, daughters of our member, Sister Erica Coy, into our community of faith through baptism on Sunday. We wish these two extraordinary young women God’s love, joy and peace for all of their tomorrows.

We extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Sister Genesia Baker, daughter of the late Mary Ann Baker. Please keep her children, Emerald and Sean, in prayer. To our sick and shut-in members, please know that we are praying mightily for you and for your speedy recovery. Happy birthday wishes to Sister Beverly James, our Dorcas Ministry prayer shawl recipient, and to all who celebrate their special day this month.

“Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” (Psalm 95:6)

––Lexa M. Mingo

ongoing concerns about the Coronavirus COVID-19, McCall’s

closely monitoring the latest reports from the CDC and is fully committed to

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Church of the New Vision

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

Our scripture verse for 2024 is: Hebrews 12:2 NIV and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the Throne of God.”

Sunday service at 11a.m. All are welcomed. Masks are required and temperature will be taken.

Noon Day Prayer Line: now open 12-12:30 p.m., Monday–Friday.

Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study: 7-8 p.m. The conference line number is 646-769-9900, Access Code: 3099388# Please mute your phone.

August 4, Worship Service Theme: “In Order to Deal with the Text, You Have to Look at the Context”

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52: “Immediately He made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while He sent the multitude away. And when He had sent them away, He departed to the mountain to pray. Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; and He was alone on the land. Then He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them. Continue reading Mark 6:48-52

Save the Dates:

Wednesday, August 14: “Daniel” at the Sight & Sound Theatre. Bus leaves at 6:15 a.m. sharp! In front of the church, 115 Einstein Loop North.

Saturday, November 2: Building Fund Banquet at Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY, from 1-6 p.m. Adult, $100, and Youth, $50. Deposit, $50, due by July 28. Make check or money order payable to: Church of the New Vision. Contact: Sadie James, 718-652-8943 or Loretta Scott, 718-671-2623. If you are not able to attend, you may bless the Building Fund with a love offering of $50. Thank you for your kindness and generosity in advance.

August 6–13, 2025: Join us on the Celebrity Beyond, an 8 day/7 night-cruise out of the port of Miami. Ports of Call: Nassau, Bahamas, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. Inside Stateroom, $2656 pp.

basic drink package and gratuities. (*Air rates may differ based on your departing airport) Contact: Hermena Smith at info@churchnewvisionbx.org to request a payment link or call 718-708-5035.

We continue to pray for speedy recovery for the sick and shut-in, and offer condolences to families who lost loved ones. Good health and wellness for all.

Your contributions, tithes and offerings can be mailed to Church of New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Einstein Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

Thank You.

—Brenda Brown

Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service every Sunday morning at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y.10475.

Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday morning fasting and prayer service will be held from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Regular prayer meeting and Bible Study will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

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

All night services will be held on Zoom, call 646-931-3860, ID: 7215591000, code 505050#.

Knowing the truth is vital to believers, but knowledge without application or practice is of little, if any, value. Practice is what gives value to Apostolic doctrine. James 4:17 states, “Therefore, to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”

As we consider the things that brought unity to the early church, we will be observing the same thing that brings unity to the church today. Truth never changes and these core century, commit ourselves to live by them. It is important that we maintain fellowship with one another. 1 John 1:7 states, “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his son cleanseth us from all sin.” Hebrews 10:25 states, “We should not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”

As we continue to praise God and maintain a prayerful life, we will be able to grow stronger in God. Prayer will help us overcome temptation. Jesus said that men ought always to pray and not to faint. It is important for believers to pray together and worship together. Doing so build strong bones of unit, enhances and furthers the corporate work of the church and strengthens every individual believer.

The newly baptized believers at Pentecost went forth spreading the life changing gospel of Jesus Christ everywhere.

(Acts 2:38-40) states:

“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying Save yourselves from this untoward generation.”

May the truths and blessings of the church ever continue through the mercy of the one who purchased our redemption with his own blood Jesus Christ. Let

And not like the man in (St. Luke 6:49) who build his house on the ground without a foundation.

For further information, call 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218.

––Rev. R. Sibblies

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

St. Joseph’s is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Co-op City, Bronx, NY 10475. Email: stjosephe@aol.com. Church phone number: 718-320-0844. Priest-in-charge: Fr. Simeon Johnson; cell phone: 917-227-4303.

Greetings! As we continue to make the necessary repairs to our space at St. Joseph’s Church, we thank you for your patience and understanding. We are almost back to normal with our schedule of services and activities and look forward to an early completion of the repairs.

In-person worship service for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost will be conducted by a Supply Priest at the church on Sunday, August 11, at 9 a.m. To participate by teleconference, dial 1-425-436-6344, Access Code: 508-898, followed by the pound sign.

If you have not yet completed your pledge cards, kindly do and are used to update our proposed budget as well as our offer to volunteer our time and talent where and when possible.

Please note that Fr. Johnson, the Vestry, choir, Sunday School, ECW and midday teleconference call will all be on summer break for the month of August, resuming on Sept. 8. Our regular Sunday worship service will continue on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. with the kind assistance of different supply priests. Do not forget to set aside time to pray each day. Take care, be safe and enjoy your summer.

Fundraising Activities:

1. Our annual dinner sale will take place on Saturday, September 28, at the church from 12 p.m. until sold out. Our usual home style dinners consisting of BBQ, fried and curried chicken, oxtails and spare ribs together with a variety of popular side dishes will be available for sale and reasonably priced at $20 and $25. If you have any questions, please contact Valrie at 347-200-5850.

2. Atlantic City bus trip on November 30 to Caesar’s Casino encompassing a day of fun, games, shopping and relaxation on the boardwalk. Deluxe motor coach leaving from Dreiser Loop (front of Rehab Center) at 8:45 a.m. Donation of $65 payable in two installments of $35 now and the balance of $30 by October 30. No refunds after that date. Contact June at 347-457-8249 with any questions.

Condolences: Our thoughts and prayers go out to all our members, families and friends who have recently lost loved ones. Sick and Shut-in: We extend our well wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery. If possible, please visit them, call them on the phone or send them a card.

Birthday Greetings: Best wishes to everyone who is celebrating a birthday this month.

We at St. Joseph’s are collecting food (cans and dry goods) for the pantry at Grace Episcopal Church, West Farms. If you can, please contribute for those in need.

Grace and Peace!

—Merville Chambers

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

The High Holidays are coming up and it’s time you make sure your membership is paid up and High Holiday seat donations have been requested. We always welcome new members.

The synagogue would appreciate donations to keep our shul open. If you would like to help, go to www. Gofundme.com/Traditional-Synagogue-of-Co-op-City to donate, or mail to the Traditional Synagogue located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place, in the rear lobby of 27B.

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 10 a.m. After service, we serve a hot/cold kiddush meal. Entrance to our synagogue for Saturday services is on the side door of Building 27B.

General Information: The Traditional Synagogue located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place, in the rear lobof Building 27B. It is handicap accessible, no steps. Phone # 718-379-

Sunday from 12 to 2 p.m. Please call leave a message.

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 a.m., so we can take out the Torah.

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

Sabbath ends on Saturday, August 10, at 8:52 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, August 16, at 7:31 p.m.

Good and Welfare: The congregation welcomes donations in honor or memory of a loved one. Any amount is greatly appreciated. For information about the congregation and its services, please call 646-2851206.

To All members: Happy birthday Barbara Rose, Michael Schwieger, Howard, Steven Schwartz and to all our members who will be celebrating their birthday in August. Please send me your name and I will add it 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

Co-op City United Methodist Church/ IEMU de Co-op City

Open Doors, Open Hearts, and Open Minds.

Come and Visi Us – We are a multi-ethnic and bilingual, Bible cen-

worship. We offer a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and service to God and our community. Services are held in person at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across from Building 30. Parking is available. You can also participate with us via Zoom (904 4685745) or Facebook Live (UMC Coop City). —Pastor, Rev. Sara Girón- Ortiz.

“For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just, so that the Lord will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him.”

Genesis 18:19 NIV

When we think about the future, we long for a better world and often pray for a changed world. However, many do not acknowledge that changes begin with us and in our families, to eventually extend to our communities, the nation, and the world.

In a previous verse, God repeated His promise that all nations would be blessed through Abraham. In the context of the verse above, as Abraham asked God to spare the innocents of Sodom, he is reminded of his responsibility to direct his sons, their families, and future generations to keep the way of the Lord.

This same command is applied to Christian families today. According to Galatians, 3:29, “If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.” Therefore, our responsibility as parents, is to raise God-fearing, righ-

teous, and just children, who in turn, will do the same with their offsprings. God’s desire is to bless us, and future generations through us, as promised.

The verse is also a reminder that families are ordained by God and are the most important social unit. The reality is that dysfunctional families are the root of a chaotic society. As a result, the home is the best place to teach, learn, and apply biblical principles in a loving environment. In other words, as Christians, our home is an important place to model how to live under Christ’s lordship to receive His blessing.

May God give us wisdom and perseverance so we can be a blessing to all generations!

Come and Receive a Blessing: All are Welcome!

Tuesday: English Bible Study resumes in September.

Thursday: Bilingual Prayer Service, 10 a.m. Food Pantry, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Upcoming Events: Save the Dates Sunday, August 11: (new times) English Service, 11 a.m. Spanish Service, 12:20 p.m.

Vacation Bible School for Children: August 26, 27 and 28, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Theme: Bible heroes. Please see Jackie M. for details. Donations are needed!

Flea Market: Saturday, Sept. 14

(Rain date: Sat. 21). See Pauline. 50th Anniversary of the Church/ Thanksgiving Celebration at the Pine Restaurant, Bronxdale Ave., Saturday, Nov. 23, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fee applies. See Karen for more info.

—Grace Abadia

Newsong Church

Back to the ‘90s

“O Lord, the God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, let your glorious justice shine forth!” Psalms 94:1 (NLT)

Come join us as we continue our sermon series “Back to the ’90’s!” This week, we will explore three truths that apply to God’s people when they are going through pain caused by others.

1. God provides joy through discipline and instruction.

2. You are not abandoned.

3. Judgement will come and it will be founded on justice.

Can’t wait to see you there!

About us – Newsong Church is a life-giving church right here in Co-op City! We believe that every personer their purpose and make a difference in this world! No matter what you’ve been through or where you come from, you are welcome here. Join us for Sunday worship and see why God’s family is no ordinary family. Check us out, we’re located at 135 Einstein Loop!

Sunday Worship Experience

Our Sunday worship experience starts with celebration. We make music to please God and to build others up. Colossians 3:16 says, “Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” We sing to bring glory and honor to God and celebrate who He is and what He’s doing in our church! Our worship experience starts every Sunday morning at 11a.m.

Newsong Deaf Church, Room 35 –Our deaf worship experience is in ASL so that our deaf and hearing impaired can worship and fellowship in their own language!

Kidsong, Room 49 – We’ve created a place where children can have fun and learn about Jesus on their own level!

Against The Flow – ATF is Newsong’s student ministry. Today’s middle and high school students will lead the next generation of the church and change the world. At ATF, our goal is to graduate students into a lifetime of following Jesus. ATF meets every Friday evening at 6:30 p.m., in Rm. 42. So, what are you waiting for? There’s a God in heaven who loves you and has a purpose and plan for your life! Do you live outside of Section 5? Remember, a church alive is

freedom.

Mailing Address: 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 42

Phone: 917-342 2559

Email: CentralTeam@newsongchurchnyc.org

Prayer Request Line: Text “Prayer” to 877-899-7323

Website: www.newsongchurchnyc. org

Social Media: Facebook: @newsongchurchbx; Instagram: @newsongchurchbx; Twitter: @newsongchurchbx; YouTube: Newsong Church NYC —Pastor Mike Tolone

Circle of Christ Church Iglesia Circulo De Cristo

When It’s Time Not to Pray 1 Thessalonians 5:17 says to pray without ceasing. Prayer is communication with God, but is there a time not to pray?

Joshua 7:10, 13, “The Lord said to Joshua, Stand up! What are you doing down on your face? Go, consecrate the people. Tell them, consecrate yourselves in preparation for tomorrow; for this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: There are devoted things among you, Israel. You cannot stand against your enemies until you remove them.”

When you know what to do there is no reason to continue praying. You must move forward with the instructions received from God.

Moses: Deuteronomy 3:23, 2526, “At that time I pleaded with the Lord: Let me go over and see the country and Lebanon. That’s enough, the Lord said. Do not speak to me anymore about this matter.”

When God responds to a prayer you dishonor him by continuing to ask for it. You can’t force God’s hand.

Paul: 2 Corinthians 12:6-9, “Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will think more of me than is warranted by what I do or say, or because of these surpassingly great revelations. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, My grace

made perfect in weakness. Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”

When God shows you a plan for maturity you can stop praying for him to remove things from your life. The thorn is your blessing.

1 John 5:16, “If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I am not saying that you should pray about that.”

When there is willful sin and no repentance prayer is invalid. When you know what God’s word says then your prayers can’t override God’s will and when God has closed the door on an issue in your life move forward.

Summer Schedule

147 Dreiser Loop: First Sunday, Bilingual Communion Service, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday – Spanish 9 a.m., and English Service, 11:30 a.m.

Wed./Thurs. – Non-perishable food distribution, 12-2 p.m.

Thursday – Prayer/Bible Study, 6:30-8 p.m.

Friday – Youth Service, 6:30-9 p.m.

Saturday – Women’s fellowship, second Saturday of the month, 12-3 p.m. Men’s fellowship, fourth Saturday of the month, 12-3 p.m.

Blessings in Christ.

—Pastor Luis F. Ramos Jr.

Building 9 Association

Greetings, Building 9 Association family and friends.

Our next Pokeno Day is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, at 1 p.m., in our Association Room. All are welcome to join in the fun. I thank our participants for making these events happen.

Time for our young people to get ready for the new school year. We will

parents must be current shareholders of Building 9 and all students must be entering grades 1-12 in September. Please submit shareholders’ name, address, telephone number, email address, your students’ name, age, grade entering in September and school attending in September. Please submit all required inforZoom on Saturday, September 7, exact time will follow. The winners’ presentations will be made on Saturday, September 14. Exact time to follow. Participants will pardetails to follow. Thank you for your anticipated participation. All participants must be present on the Zoom

Our monthly general membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 26, at 7 p.m. in our Association Room.

We are planning several social events for our membership year.

The garage property is an extension of our homes. Please do not litter. Speeding and going in the wrong direction is dangerous to yourself and to others.

Please do not remove laundry carts from our laundry room. Please promptly remove your laundry from the washers and dryers so that others may use the -

your other trash. The scent of food attracts roaches and rodents.

This is our home. Please take care of it.

“For while we have our eyes on the future, history has its eye on us.”

––Linda Collins

SCAM ALERT:

Building 25 Association

Greetings, Building 25 shareholders! The summer months are moving quickly, and we hope our neighbors are doing well and that you are all enjoying the free activities available in our Co-op City community. There is something for everyone, so check the Co-op City Times weekly for details on upcoming events.

Happy birthday to everyone celebrating their birthday this month, and best wishes to those shareholders who will also celebrate a special event. Cheers! Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Riverbay Board Election. -

tention to the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election on November 5. For those individuals who have not registered to vote yet, there is still time. There will be a “Rock the Vote” event for voter registration, sponsored by Co-op City branch NAACP, Councilman Kevin Riley and Riverbay. It will take place on Saturday, September 14, on the Section 1 Greenway from 1-4 p.m. And that is not all folks, “music and light refreshments will be provided.”

Reminders

Parking” dates on the posters hanging from the ceiling of the garage. Our cooperation with this request is necessary to ensure completion of the construction work to repair the garage. This is for our safety.

* Building 25 Cooperators Association will resume its regular monthly

Our email and our suggestion box, located in our laundry room, remain available for members. The annual dues are $5 per family. Please consider joining the Building 25 Cooperators Association. We are looking forward to welcoming new members to our Building Association.

Sick and Shut-ins: We hope the days ahead bring you moments of hope and healing.

Condolences: To our neighbors who have lost a loved one recently, we hope you are receiving the support you need during this challenging time.

Peace and good health to everyone!

––Evelyn Herbert

Social Security number, bank accounts, bank or credit cards to anyone who you do not know and trust.

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15

135 Einstein Loop, Room 33, Bronx,

hace una cordial invitación a la comunidad hispana a congregarse con nosotros.

Somos una congregación pequeña, pero nuestra hospitalidad y amor superan nuestro tamaño. Estamos buscando nuevos miembros que vengan y se unan a nosotros. Hoy en día muchos se sienten cómodos viendo los servicios de adoración en línea, lo cual está bien, pero experimentar el poderoso movimiento del Espíritu Santo mientras uno está en la iglesia es una experiencia hermosa que no se puede comparar. A través del poder del Espíritu Santo, los creyentes son salvos, llenos, sellados y Salmo 118:26, “Bendito el que vi-

Únase a nosotros mientras alabamos, oramos y celebramos el amor de nuestro Señor y Salvador. Nuestra iglesia se encuentra en el centro comunitario de 135 Einstein Loop, Segundo piso, Salón #33.

Servicios Ofrecidos Lunes – Servicio de Oración por -

Martes – Estudio Bíblico por Zoom, Jueves – Servicio de Oración por -

Viernes – Estudio Bíblico por Zoom, Domingos – Culto de Adoración, 11 a.m.

La Santa Cena es el 1er Domingo

del mes.

Que Dios le bendiga y recuerda que Cristo te ama.

Peace of the Lord be with you.dially invites the Hispanic community to come gather and worship with us.

We are a small congregation, but our hospitality and love surpass our to come and join us. Today, many are comfortable watching worship services

the powerful movement of the Holy Spirit while in church is a beautiful experience that cannot be compared. Through the power of the Holy Spir-

Psalm 118:26, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. From the house of the Lord we bless you.”

Come join us as we praise, pray and celebrate the love of our Lord and Savior. Our church is located at 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, 2nd Floor, Room #33.

Services Offered Monday – Prayer Service by phone, Tuesday – Zoom Bible Study, 8

Thursday – Prayer Service by Friday – Zoom Bible Study, 8 p.m.

Sundays a.m.

Holy Communion is the 1st Sunday of the month.

God bless you and remember, Jesus loves you.

—Blanca Santana

Public Safety

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out of windows, cooperators should not confront offenders but should report incidents to Public Safety. Calls from cooperators have led to numerous Community Complaints and arrests over the years.

The Department of Public Safety also reminds residents with dog permits to clean up after their pets. Keeping the community clean is essential for everyone’s health and safety. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety enforces to clean up after them. These actions are lease violations and administrative Community Complaints or summonses can be issued without prior warning.

Domestic Violence

The Department of Public Safety reminds shareholders that if they are threatened or are being subjected to Domestic Violence, help is available. To get help, call 1-800621-HOPE for the NYC Domestic Violence Hotline, or 311 and ask for the Domestic Violence Hotline.

If You See Something, Say Something!

Working Together To Keep

• Report any unusual or suspicious persons or activity to CCPD.

• Do not allow strangers access to your building by holding the door.

• Be aware of work being done in your building and when contractors are allowed to be on the premises.

• Never leave your car or apartment door unlocked.

• Do not leave packages or electronics in your car where they are visible.

• Remember: You can make anonymous calls to CCPD.

Emergency: 718-671-3050 or 9-1-1 • Non-Emergency: 718-320-3330 www.ccpd.us • @CCPDnyc

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