Co-op City Times 9/26/20

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Vol. 55 No. 39

Saturday, September 26, 2020

Judge halts shortened deadline of 2020 Census count Deadline restored to October 31

A US District Court Judge in Northern California has blocked the Trump administration from winding down the 2020 Census count by one month to September 30, after first agreeing to extend the head count deadline to October 31 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Judge Lucy H. Koh issued a temporary injunction on Thursday, September 24, agreeing with the plaintiffs – the National Urban League, the League of Women Voters and other advocacy groups and local governments – that the administration’s order to stop the head-count portion of the census will lead to an inaccurate tally that will result in some communities, especially Black, Brown and immigrant communities, losing millions of dollars in federal funding and political representation.

The administration is expected to appeal Judge Koh’s decision.

Initially, as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the nation, the Census Bureau was forced to postpone population count until July when operations resumed. The administration agreed at the time to extend the deadline for

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Unsure how to cast an Absentee Ballot?

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

National Voter Registration Day was on Tuesday this week reminding Americans across the country to register to vote and use their voices.

Continued adverse effects from the COVID19 pandemic will mean voting might be a different experience for many this year, but fortunately, there are options for people who want to vote safely. Voters who are not planning to physically go to the polls on Election Day have the ability to cast an absentee ballot.

The current deadline for mail-in registrations requires that applications be postmarked by no later than October 9 and be received by a Board of Elections no later than (Continued on page 3)

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REMINDER: 2019 Income Affidavit surcharges begin Oct. 1

New surcharges based on the 2019 Income Affidavits will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2020.

Residents in Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by HCR, like Coop City, are required to report their income as well as the income of all household members. This information is then used to determine if shareholders should pay a surcharge above their monthly maintenance charge, and if so, how much of a surcharge will be assessed. This is an annual process. Residents must also comply with their housing company’s request for documentation.

Getting into Mitchell-Lama housing hinges primarily on family composition (which must match the apartment size applicants are seeking to move into) and income, as there are prescribed maximum income limits for each size apartment. Should your income exceed the specific income limit for your apartment, you are required to pay a surcharge, which usually is not more than 50% of your monthly carrying charge.

Surcharges are normally billed over a twelve-month period from July-June annually and it is based on the previous year’s income information shareholders provide on their affidavits. This year, due to the extension of the 2019 Income Affidavit submission deadline to July 31, recalculation of surcharges for the normal July to June cycle was delayed.

The Finance department has completed processing the 2019 Income Affidavits, and applicable surcharges were calculated based on HCR’s formula.

The new surcharges will be reflected on the October 2020 maintenance bills and will continue until June 30, 2021.

HCR also allows that shareholders who have experienced loss of income due to the pandemic can apply for an interim change in income during this period. To do so, shareholders should contact the Riverbay Finance department at (718) 3203300, select option 4, or email RiverbayFinance@riverbaycorp.com.

In order to apply for an interim change in income, shareholders need to submit proof to Riverbay that a member of their household has had a reduction or loss of income for a 90-day period. Examples of this proof of loss of income include a letter from employer if the shareholder has retired, or documentation showing that the shareholder has been collecting unemployment for a 90-day period. Another situation that would warrant a review of a shareholder’s surcharge would be proof that a household member who had income no longer resides in the apartment. In this case, a copy of that person’s lease or utility bill at their new address would need to be submitted to Riverbay.

Free childcare offered for students in blended learning

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

NYC Health + Hospitals offers priority testing for teachers and students

New York City Health + Hospitals COVID-19 testing sites throughout the city prioritize the Department of Education employees and students for Coronavirus testing.

H+H is offering to prioritize testing for all DOE staff, students from 3K through 12th grade, and affiliated programs during the 2020-2021 school year. This service is provided at specific testing locations, including the Co-op City walk-in testing site at 105 Dreiser Loop.

According to Health + Hospitals, “All employees should bring an ID and proof of their DOE employment status with them to get tested.”

Students are not required to bring ID or verify their school enrollment, but parents should bring their insurance card, although there is no cost for students or employees to get tested.

The Health + Hospital Testing site in Co-op City is open Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

—Toriea McCauseland

Parents who are still searching for childcare options for their childfren will be interested in knowing that there is a completely free program they can take advantage of.

Announced earlier this month, the Learning Bridges program aims to provide free care for children when they are scheduled to participate in remote learning.

According to the New York City Department of Education website, the program will essentially offer a supervised space for children from grades 3-K through eighth grade to attend their remote classes as well as other planned activities.

An initial goal for the program was to prioritize the families in greatest need of support. According to Mayor Bill de Blasio, the program was created “completely from scratch” in an effort to provide support for the many parents who need childcare for their children while they are at work.

Learning Bridges officially kicked off this past week on Monday for 3-K and pre-K students and expects to expand to accommodate kindergarten through eighth grade students on September 28. Availability in the program will be on a rolling basis, according to the DOE website. Notably, families that have opted for a completely (Continued on page 3)

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Co-op City Times / September 26, 2020

Aug. 30, 1938 – Aug. 20, 2020

In Memoriam – Jeannette Graves On August 20th, 2020, my mother, Jeannette Graves, at the age of 81, peacefully passed away to be with her GOD. My mother was preceded by her husband, Jimmy, and her mother, Dorothy. She is survived by daughter, granddaughter and several cousins. My mother was born August 30th, 1938 in Snow Hill, Maryland.

At the age of 18, she left Snow Hill, Maryland and moved to New York. She attended and graduated from Grace Institute Business College and completed several certificate programs at NYU. After completing her education, she was employed at Blue Cross/Blue Shield for 38 years. Her position before retiring was a Director of Sales. My mother lived in Harlem and eventually moved to the Bronx where she met and married my father, Jimmy Graves. Shortly after, she gave birth to me. A few years later, we all moved to Co-op City.

My mother was a phenomenal and remarkable Black woman who believed in being of service, which is evidenced by her many accomplishments: Organized and recruited over 100 volunteers within the community; developed and organized a program for Income Tax counseling for senior citizens; President of the Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club; President of the NAACP, Bronx, Co-op City Chapter; Director of Co-op City Senior Services; founded the Grandparent Connection; founded the Read Aloud Program; Director of New York City Councilman Larry Seabrook’s office in Co-op City, and the list goes on.

Although, the above accomplishments she enjoyed doing, her real passion was praising GOD and doing His will, which led her to becoming the first African American woman to achieve the position of Protestant Health Care Chaplin at Beth Israel Medical Center and she also became the Director of Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers. She was very actively involved as a member of Community Protestant Church and would always say to me, “It’s nothing like fellowshipping and doing GOD’s work with the members of my church.” My mother taught me that your faith in GOD will allow you to weather any storm with grace and achieve your goals. My mother was a blessing to so many as well as an outstanding pillar of the community and I know that when she and GOD met, He said to her, “Excellent job, my good and faithful servant.” I will do my best to make sure her legacy

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Due to the pandemic, there will be no service at this time, however, I know many people, including myself and my family, would like to honor her within the community. There will be a celebration at a later date.

My family and I want to give a heartfelt thank you for all who have sent their condolences, gifts, kind words, and continue to check on me and my family weekly during the bereavement process.

Thank you so very much, —The Phillips family

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October 14. Applications for in-person registrations at a local Board of Elections or state agency must be received before October 9 as well.

October 27 is the last day to apply online, by email, fax or to postmark an application or letter of application by mail for an absentee ballot. Although, voters should be aware that despite the deadline, the USPS cannot guarantee timely delivery of ballots applied for less than 15 days before an election. November 2 is the last day to apply for an in-person absentee ballot and the following day, November 3, is the last day to have an absentee ballot postmarked. Absentee ballots can also be brought to an early polling site between October 24 and November 1.

Voters who might be worried about the effectiveness of their absentee ballot will be happy to know that back in July, New York State legislators approved a bill that would give voters a chance to address any challenges to their ballots. Before the bill passed, any voter who cast absentee ballots improperly would have their ballot invalidated. However, now that bill will require the state Board of Elections to notify absentee-ballot voters within a week if their ballot has been invalidated.

Governor Cuomo also signed an executive order in April allowing any registered New York voter to request an absentee ballot online. At the time of the announcement, Cuomo explained the significance of having more options for people to vote this fall. “As the November election approaches, we know that many voters feel vulnerable in the midst of this pandemic,” Cuomo said. “Voting is the cornerstone of democracy and we want each and every voter to feel safe and secure in the exercise of voting.”

Absentee-ballot voters can track the status of their absentee ballot through the Board of Elections online tool at nycabsentee.com/tracking. The tool tracks whether a ballot has been received and accepted.

Additionally, the tool can show if the ballot has not been accepted and the reason why.

For more information about key deadlines or to check registration status, visit vote.org.

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Subletting Co-op City apartments violates lease agreement and is grounds for eviction

Shareholders who cease maintaining their Co-op City apartments as their primary residence or sublet their apartments face eviction in accordance with the terms of their occupancy agreement and state regulations.

According to the occupancy agreement of the Riverbay Corporation, which is signed by every new incoming shareholder, the shareholder agrees: “Not to sell, assign, transfer, mortgage, encumber or create any charge upon this Agreement, nor sublet the leased premises or any part thereof or cause the leased premises or any part thereof or suffer the same to be used for any business, commercial or professional purposes or for any purposes other than as a private dwelling apartment of the primary residence of the Member and his immediate family.

Section “FOURTH,” Subsection 10.

Increasingly, ads have been showing up on Craigslist and other websites reportedly advertising apartments either for sale or sublet in Co-op City, as well as apartments being used for illicit business endeavors.

Riverbay’s Legal department emphasizes that shareholders cannot sublet their apartment because it must be used as their primary dwelling.

Keep in prayer

Please join us in keeping Ms. Evelyn M. Turner, former Riverbay Board director, and her family in your prayers as she mourns the devastating loss of her son, Alvin, of Harlem, NY. Alvin was the father of three sons, ages 30, 9 and 6.

Funeral arrangements are pending. To extend condolences, Ms. Turner can be contacted at 917-324-1033.

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remote schedule for their children will not be able to apply for the program.

In an effort to limit potential exposure to more children, Learning Bridges sites are matched with a specific school. Essentially, children at a respective school can expect to be around their classmates at the Learning Bridge sites when they are not in the actual classroom. If a child is enrolled in a respective matched school and their parent already applied for the Learning Bridges program, the Office of Student Enrollment will contact them when a childcare seat is available.

Susan Haskell, the Youth Services Deputy Commissioner at the Department of Youth and Community Development, touched on the program’s commitment to safety at the press conference for the Learning Bridges program with Mayor de Blasio. “We want to assure parents that activities will be offered in a safe and welcoming environment. The programs will follow New York City and New York State health department guidelines,” Haskell said.

While all New York City public school students 3-K through eighth grade are eligible for Learning Bridges, certain families will receive placement priority if they fall under any of the following categories, according to the DOE website: • Families in temporary housing, which includes shelters or hotels • Children of NYCDOE school and program staff, which includes staff of Learning Bridges sites and approved early childhood providers • NYCHA development residents • Children in foster care or those receiving child welfare services • Students with disabilities • Children whose parent or guardian is an essential worker • Children whose parent or guardian was previously enrolled in a Regional Enrichment Center (REC) Parents interested in applying or looking to learn more information about the Learning Bridges program, can visit schools.nyc.gov/learningbridges.

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For the most part, vigilant neighbors report abuses to the occupancy agreement to their CSO Office.

They oftentimes report when the shareholder of record has moved out, and is illegally subletting the apartment, or when there’s a lot of traffic in and out of an apartment at all times of the day and night.

Complaints to the CSO office may be made anonymously and should contain as much details as possible. Helpful information, if known, includes approximate date the shareholder moved out, where the shareholder moved to, names and family composition of illegal subletters or any other information that may help establish that the shareholder has moved out of the apartment.

Riverbay investigates complaints of possible illegal subletting or an illegal business operating out of an apartment and, if reasonably confirmed, legal action is commenced to evict the shareholder. If a shareholder is evicted for violating the primary residence provision of the lease, the shareholder faces costs and fees, including loss of equity; attorney fees; court costs; marshal fees; locksmith fees; moving and storage costs and possible adverse credit ratings and difficulty finding another apartment.

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Work Scheduled September 28 to December 31

Con Edison is performing Gas Upgrade work in your area. We expect to work from September 28 to December 31.

Thanks for your patience as we perform this important work. We’ll provide updates as details become available.

Locations and Work Schedule: Co-op City Blvd. from Carver to Bellamy Loop Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM What to Expect: • Street Closures • Limited Street Parking • Temporary Sidewalk Closure • Noise • Working on Customer Property • Generator(s) Reference Number: 20-00578

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Riverbay Safety department’s mold program

The Riverbay Safety Department oversees the corpora• Prevent moisture by increasing surface temperation’s mold program throughout Co-op City. In the event a ture or reducing the moisture level ( humidity) in the shareholder observes mold in an apartment, a call must be apartment placed to the respective Cooperator Services Office (CSO) • Keep convectors free from clogs requesting a mold assessment which will be conducted by • Do not store any items on top or against convecthe Safety Department. Once an assessment is completed tors. There must be at least 1 foot clearance and it is determined that mold is present, an investigation • If your apartment does not have a bathroom fan, will begin to determine the cause of the mold. When the then make sure the bathroom window is left open a mincause of the mold is identified and corrected, then the Safety imum of 1 inch Department will schedule an appointment to remediate the • Ensure bathroom fan is operational. Shareholders visual mold in accordance with the regulations. are responsible for keeping fans clean. Use a small baby Mold vs. Mildew bottle cleaner to clean out the louvers. DO NOT close Mildew: Usually grows in a flat pattern and appears eilouvers or cover the fan. ther powdery or fluffy. It can be easily identified as a patch • Install drip pan under each convector (aluminum of white, gray, or yellowish fungus that is lying on the surlasagna pans) face of a moist area. Mildew usually turns black or brown • Clean the top of the convector fins every month over time. Mildew can grow on any organic matter such as with Clorox wipes. wood, walls and wallpaper and is caused by humidity and • Use convectors for A/C during hot weather days. moisture. During the winter months, when the heat goes full • During the non-summer months, leave some winblast and the windows stay shut, mildew can flourish, and, A dirty ceiling fan found by Safety depart- dows open to increase ventilation. as the weather warms up outside, humidity can also help ment inspectors in an apartment. Share• Keep the apartment clean. Clutter can fuel mold holders are reminded they are responsible the mildew process along.

• Bathroom walls and tubs must be cleaned weekly. Use Mold: Usually fuzzy or slimy in appearance. It appears for good housekeeping habits. green cleaning products. To help prevent mildew build-up, Photo provided by Safety dept. as irregularly shaped spots that can have different colors. use a daily shower spray (Clorox) after each use on tile Oftentimes, surfaces that are covered in mold begin to rot. and tubs.

Most typical indoor air exposures to mold do not present a risk of adverse health • Purchase a moisture absorber such as “DAMPRID.” This will attract and capeffects. Molds can cause adverse effects by producing allergens (allergic reactions). ture moisture plus it will eliminate musty odors and create fresher, cleaner air.

In order to determine if mold is present, a visual inspection is necessary. On rare • Fully extend your shower curtains open after each use so mildrew does not instances where a strong musty “odor” is detected, this may indicate the presence grow in the damp folds of the curtain. of mold. In order for mold to grow, the following are required – moisture, correct • Purchase a dehumidifier to assist with removing excess moisture. temperature and a food source such as plaster, wood, etc.

• Purchase plants such as (Areca Palm indoor/outdoor air purifier). Plants are Please note: RIVERBAY DOES NOT CLEAN MILDEW IN TUBS OR able to absorb toxins by moving these chemicals through to their roots and this inTILE. Housekeeping is the responsibility of each individual shareholder. cludes minuscule mold spores that float through the air. Do not place plants on Mold/Mildew Prevention Tips top of your convectors. This could lead to soil, dust and debris blocking your • Look for condensation and wet spots. Clean up all water spills immediately convector drain.

MetroCard Mobile Van upcoming visits

Until further notice, MetroCard Mobile van will visit the following sites: BARTOW MALL Every 1st & 3rd Thursday, 11:30 a.m – 2 p.m.

ASSEMBLYMEMBER BENEDETTO’S OFFICE Every 2nd & 4th Friday, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Services that Mobile Sales will offer: Note: The vehicles will not accept cash, credit or debit transactions until further notice.

• Get Reduced-fare application assistance.

• Exchange your damaged Reduced-Fare MetroCard for a temporary replacement.

• Report of a Lost/Stolen Reduced-Fare MetroCard.

• Transfer MetroCard balances.

• Ask about other MetroCard-related issues.

Co-op City Times / September 26, 2020

Farewell, Co-op City

In February 1984, my wife and I, with our two teenage daughters, moved into 100 Elgar Place, Building 35, Section 5. Till the end of the school year, our daughters commuted to Flushing to complete junior high school. The next year, they started high school -- one at Truman and the other at Bronx High School of Science. Now, both have careers and live in Maryland and at the end of this month, we will join them in Maryland. Our daughters have persuaded us that we need to be closer than 3.5 hours by car from them.

I retired from the NYCTA on December 31, 1999 as a superintendent in the Signals Department and almost immediately became involved with the Co-op City community. I have been president of my building association for 20 years, I have served two terms on the Riverbay Board of Directors, one year as president.

I have been president and vice president of the Section Five Association, president and vice president of the Co-op City branch of the NAACP, finance officer of American Legion Post 1871, the Co-op City branch of the American Legion. I have even had a paying job as ombudsman and director of the Riverbay Garage Department for a short period of time. As you can tell, I have been busy these past 20 years.

Over my 36 years as a cooperator, Co-op City has gone through numerous changes, some good, some not so good, but I can honestly say I love this community and will surely miss it. I have met and worked with some outstanding people too numerous to list here but I will mention three.

The first is my “girl friend,” Helen Atkins. Ms. Atkins was one of the presidents of the Riverbay Board during my term on the Board and became a good friend

Census

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completing the head count to October 31, to also extend the date for delivering population totals to the White House to April 2021, from the current December 31 deadline, and asked Congress to pass legislation extending the deadlines by four months. However, as the Census Bureau resumed head count operations, the administration abruptly reversed course, shortening the deadline to September 30, and ordered the results delivered to the White House by the original December 31 deadline.

Justice Department attorneys defended the move arguing the shortened deadline was to push the Census Bureau to meet the December 31st reporting deadline since Congress has not yet passed any legislation extending the census reporting deadlines. However, a bi-partisan group of senators have introduced a bill that includes extensions.

Judge Koh, however, noted that the argument “runs counter to the facts.”

“Those facts show not only that the Bureau could not meet the statutory deadline, but also that the Bureau had received pressure from the Commerce Department to cease seeking an extension of the deadline,” the judge wrote in her order, citing multiple internal emails and other documents that the administration was required to release for the lawsuit.

The Census Bureau is overseen by the Commerce Department, headed by Wilbur Ross, a Trump appointee.

“Once again, the Trump Administration tried to throw up a politically insidious and illegal roadblock to stop people from filling out the census and once again, they’ve failed spectacularly,” said Julie Menin, director of NYC Census 2020 and Executive Assistant Corporation Counsel, NYC Law Department. “Today’s ruling, which will extend the census into October and sends a clear message that the current December 31 deadline for data reporting cannot work, is a major victory in our fight to ensure New Yorkers get every ounce of the money, power, and respect to which we’re entitled.

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of mine. I don’t quite remember how she became my “girlfriend,” but it was a running joke that made Board and committee meetings a little fun. The second is the late Joe Boiko, a man who is still missed here at Riverbay. I do believe that to this day, Management has not figured out all the activities Joe was covering. Joe recommended me for the ombudsman job and that position, and the directorship of the garages, gave me an inner look of the workings of Riverbay. Though I worked less than a year, the experience I gained lasted for the rest of my community activist career. Finally, my mentor and dear friend, Othelia Jones.

Ms. Jones was responsible for me running for the Board initially and after I got on the Board, we became good friends. Ms. Jones is a walking encyclopedia of the history of the last 40 years of Coop and though we might differ on some subjects, we both have a great love for this community.

My wife has been a member of the Co-op City Baptist Church for many years, actively participating as a Peer Teacher for the adult class of the Christian Education Ministry. In collaboration with other teachers of the Christian Education Ministry, she has written and directed numerous Black history programs at the church.

She would especially like to thank Reverend Williams and Reverend Emanuel for their leadership and guidance.

Well, I think this is enough. We would like to thank all the Riverbay personnel, managers and hourlies, Board directors, comrades in the legion, elected officials, paddle ball players, Co-op City Baptist Church parishioners, and all our friends who have made our residence here in Co-op City the best time of our lives.

––Bill Gordon

If you have not yet completed the 2020 Census, do so TODAY! The deadline is Saturday, Oct.31.

Visit my2020Census.gov, or call 1-844-330-2020 to fill it out with a Census rep.

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Riverbay’s Succession Rights summarized and updated for clarity

Riverbay Corporation has summarized the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s (DHCR) rules and regulations on succession rights to avoid confusion or misunderstanding.

The DHCR has specific rules governing the transfer or assumption of ownership of apartments within MitchellLama developments, which are spelled out in 9NYCRR Part 1727-8.1.

According to the Riverbay Legal department, the Succession Rights Policy is intended to help a cooperator be aware of the protection provided to a family member or a ‘life companion’ in the event a cooperator moves or die.

DHCR regulations provide that eligible persons may continue to live in an apartment after the death or move-out of the cooperator. Our policy follows DHCR rules and explains succession rights to Co-op City residents.

It should be noted that while new ownership can only be assumed in cases of move-out or death, only persons who meet all of the regulatory requirements may obtain leases and stock certificates in their own names as successors.

According to the rules and regulations, succession of an apartment can only take place if the primary owner of the apartment moves out or passes away. As a general rule, whenever there is a change in the number of persons living in the apartment, Riverbay should be notified within ninety (90) calendar days of any such changes through the use of an Interim Affidavit Form, which can be obtained from their respective CSO Office.

“It is critical for all shareholders to inform Riverbay of changes in the household occupants in order for those occupants to potentially have succession rights at some point in the future,” said Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Director of Finance. “The annual filing of the Income Affidavit accomplishes this, as well as filing an Interim Affidavit in between annual filings.”

If the shareholder moves out permanently, any member of the primary shareholder’s family or life companion may request, in writing, to be named a shareholder on the lease and on the stock certificate. However, this person must meet certain requirements.

“They must have resided with the shareholder in the apartment as their primary residence for a period of not less than two years, or for one year if the succeeding shareholder is a senior citizen or disabled person, immediately prior to permanent vacating of the apartment by the shareholder,” said Mr. Merola. “In cases where the occupancy or relationship is less than two years, the succeeding shareholder must have lived in the apartment from the inception of the tenancy or commencement of the relationship. The succeeding shareholder must have been listed on the Income Affidavit and/or Interim Income Affidavit during the relevant period of time.”

Per DHCR rules, the “relevant period of time” must be documented by no less than 3 affidavits and can be supported by either combination of 3 annual affidavits, or 1 interim affidavit plus 2 annual affidavits if the successor moves in between annual filings.

DHCR’s rules define “family member” as a husband,

wife, son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, father, mother, stepfather, stepmother, brother, sister, nephew, niece, uncle, aunt, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law or daughter-inlaw of the primary cooperator.

Cousins are not defined family members and therefore are not eligible for succession under this rule. However, cousins can apply for succession under the DHCR rule of “Emotional and Financial Inter-dependence.”

In addition to meeting the residency requirements in this case, a successor would have to provide similar evidence as in the case of a life companion.

“Primary residence” is defined as the housing accommodation in which the person actually resides and maintains a permanent and continuous physical presence. Proof of such residency must consist of the Income Affidavit or Interim Income Affidavits together with other evidence, for example, certified copies of tax returns, voting records, motor vehicle registration and driver’s license, school registration, bank accounts, employment records, insurance policies and other pertinent documentation.

At the same time, ‘life companion’ is defined as any other person residing with the shareholder as a primary resident who can prove emotional and financial commitment and interdependence between such person and the shareholder. Evidence of this can be the Income Affidavit or Interim Income Affidavit filed by the primary shareholder, as well as evidence of longevity of the relationship; sharing of or relying upon each other for payment of household or family expenses; joint ownership of bank accounts, personal and real property, credit cards, loan obligations, sharing a household budget for purposes of receiving governmental benefits; engaging in family type activities by jointly attending family functions; and formalizing of legal obligations by such means as executing wills, naming each other as executor and/or beneficiary, granting each other power of attorney, etc.

The other avenue through which a successor can be named to the apartment is through death of the primary shareholder. If this is the case, the lease and shares of stock for the decedent’s apartment shall be surrendered to the Riverbay Sales Office by the decedent’s estate or survivors for redemption.

If there are no legal disputes, Riverbay will sell or transfer the shares to any member of the decedent’s family or life companion, as long as they meet all of the requirements as stipulated by DHCR’s rules and regulations.

Any family member or life companion of a shareholder who would like permission to remain in occupancy after the cooperator moves or dies should submit a written request within ninety (90) days to Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, Attn.: Succession Rights.

It is imperative that shareholders understand that no other types of stock transfers or lease amendments are allowed except those directed by statute or an appropriate tribunal or court of law.

Co-op City residents may visit the “Shareholders” page on the Riverbay website at www.coopcitynyc.com, scroll down to “Resources,” for a copy of these succession rights.

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John Crow New Media Producer The Co-op City Times welcomes issueoriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be signed by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors.

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Co-op City Department of Public Safety reminds buyers to beware and avoid online shopping scams As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, people may find themselves shopping online more than usual. Online shopping is convenient and is a safe alternative to in-person shopping. Sometimes there are excellent sales only available online. By being cautious, my readers can help protect themselves against some of the popular and evolving scams involving online shopping. Smart cooperators who read this column are always one step ahead of scammers.

Advertising on social media sites is popular among legitimate merchants and scammers alike. Advertisers attempt to identify each user’s demographics and preference to target advertising to obtain new customers. Some are legitimate advertisers with high quality products that will not disappoint shoppers. Other products appear to be high quality items featuring a team, a sport or a hobby that interests us. These items may look nice but often can be of inferior quality. Clothing or housewares can be made of cheap fabrics and poorly manufactured. Jewelry, furniture, electronics, cosmetics, health and nutrition, and pet goods are also among the most common categories of products in shopping scams, according to the BBB. Other advertisers may just be in the market to steal your credit card number and personal information for identity theft. Customer service for the latter two advertisers will always be poor or non-existent.

An online shopping scam can start with a bogus website or a mobile application.

Fake online stores can impersonate actual retailers with familiar logos and slogans with a web address which can be mistaken for the real merchant. They may offer popular items at a fraction of the usual cost and promise perks like free shipping and overnight delivery, exploiting the premium online shoppers put on price and speed. Some of these copycats do deliver merchandise, shoddy knockoffs worth less than even the “discount” price you mistook for a once-in-a-lifetime deal on, say, Tiffany watches or Timberland boots. More often, you’ll wait in vain for your purchase to arrive. And your losses might not stop there: Scammers may seed phony sites, apps or links in pop-up ads and email coupons with malware that infects your device and harvests personal information for use in identity theft.

Shopping scams tend to flourish during the holiday season. You need not forgo the ease and endless selection of online shopping, but these precautions can help you make sure you get what you pay for. Discounts exceeding 55 percent can be a warning sign of a potential scam. Shoddy website design, grammatical errors or spelling errors are all signs the website may not be a legitimate company. Real retailers take great care with their online presentation. Limited or suspicious contact options, for example, they only have a fill-in contact form, or the customer-service email is a Yahoo or Gmail account, not a corporate one. URLs with extraneous words or characters (most stores use only their brand name in web addresses) or unusual domains, for example, dot bargain, dot app or a foreign domain instead of .com or .net.

It is better to use trusted sites rather than shopping with a search engine. Scammers can target search results to lead you to a phony website. Always be sure to comparison shop. Check prices from multiple retailers to help determine if a deal you’ve seen really is too good to be true. Do adequate research before purchasing an unfamiliar product or brand. Search for the name of a product or company with terms like “scam” or “complaint,” and look for reviews. Before ordering, check that phone numbers and addresses on store sites are genuine, so you can contact the seller in case of problems.

Make sure to carefully read delivery, exchange, refund and privacy policies. If they are vague or nonexistent, take your business elsewhere.

Always look twice at URLs and app names. Misplaced or transposed letters are a scam giveaway but easy to miss. It is better to pay by credit card. With credit card transactions, you can dispute questionable charges and withhold payment while your card provider investigates. Liability for fraudulent charges on your

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

Public Safety Report

Public Safety Blotter September 12 – September 19, 2020 09-15-2020 – 120 Dreiser Loop A male was issued a criminal court summons after being observed drinking an alcoholic beverage in public.

140 Benchley Place FDNY was called after smoke was noticed and smelled emanating from an apartment. After an investigation it was determined the shareholder or other resident left the residence with food on the stove causing the aforementioned condition. There were no injuries or property damage. A Community Complaint was issued.

card is generally limited to $50, and some providers offer 100 percent purchase protection. Check each one of your credit cards and make sure you are using the best card to protect the purchase you are making.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety receives updates from various agencies regarding trends in scams. Scam artists are a very clever group of people.

They take their knowledge of human nature and combine it with current information in an attempt to find new victims. Recent studies have shown that certain types of scams, especially internet scams, increase every year. By being aware of potential scams, readers can reduce their chance of becoming a victim.

When you receive a new credit card, call the number on the sticker as soon as possible. Never give any information out to anybody contacting you and requesting it. Call the number on the back of your credit card if you have an issue with a credit card that you have already activated. The same precaution applies to emails that appear to come from your bank. Sometimes the address can be off by one letter and direct you to a fake website hosted by scammers. Scammers are hoping you have just received a new card and are eager to activate it. By being alert, you can avoid being a victim of this scam.

Never give anyone personal information such as bank account numbers, PIN numbers, date of birth or Social Security number. Never wire money or send a Green Dot card to anyone you do not know or have only met through a dating website. Never send money for plane tickets, bail money, medicine for a sick family member or any other reason to anyone you do not know well. Be also leery of fake websites offering to give you something for nothing. Always be sure to enter a website address directly into your website; never click on a link from an email. Sometimes one letter off can take you to a fake website.

Some people may read about these scams and wonder how anyone could possibly fall for them. Scam artists are very persistent; they blanket a large number of potential victims until they find their prey. The internet has made it extremely easy for scam artists to target millions of potential victims with a single touch of a button. Telephone or regular mail scam artists work a little harder but do eventually (Continued on page 26)

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbaycorp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com. Please note: emails should be sent to both parties.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see the end of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES There are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check back.

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Hispanic Heritage

Director’s Viewpoint

Sonia Feliciano Treasurer Dear fellow shareholders, From September 15 through October 15, we commemorate Hispanic Heritage month, “Día del la Herencia.” Hispanic Heritage honors the history and culture of Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson acknowledged Hispanic Heritage Day and it was expanded by President Ronald Regan for this month-long event.

The presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United State continues to create the richness of our culture, diversity and purposeful experiences. Hispanic Heritage brings about a deep, positive influence on our country through the strength of family, service to our community, hard work and faith. We are 60 million strong in this country. During National Hispanic Heritage Month, the U.S. government celebrates the countless contributions of Hispanic Americans who have consistently helped make our country strong and prosperous. They contribute to our Nation beyond description. We have our first Supreme Court judge, our first astronaut, inventors, legislative officials, educators, athletes, scientists, film and television personalities, music and art and so much more.

The phrase “Si Se Puede” was used during the time

the United Farm Workers decided to strike making it a movement to improve the dreadful working conditions of the farm workers. This created better working conditions, empowerment, and respect for the men and women who worked these farms. President Obama adopted this phrase during his Senate run in 2004 and his Presidential run in 2008. The phrase is powerful in that it gives us hope that we can change and influence future generations in reshaping our Nation.

Every year, the Spanish American Community Club of Co-op City, with the support of the Riverbay Fund, puts together an event culminating the celebration of heritage and culture with the performances of Mariachi bands from Mexico, folkloric dances from Puerto Rico, cultural groups from the Dominican Republic, other dance groups, singers and native food. It is a way of coming together, connecting with one another and learning a little about what Hispanic Heritage is about. Unfortunately, this yearly event was cancelled due to the pandemic. We are hopeful that we will be able to resume this event in 2021 and allow members of this great community to partake in the festivities that enrich of our culture, our diversity, and our language.

While we may not be able to get together, I encourage you to visit the Museo del Barrio website, www.elmuseo.org. The Museo del Barrio is a Latino cultural institution with an extensive collection of Latino and Caribbean art. There are other exhibits and planned events. They are located in East Harlem @

“SAFE RIVERBAY” September Report

Get your flu shot

Getting the flu shot is extra important with the COVID-19 pandemic. It protects you against the types of flu that are expected to be most common this flu season.

Getting the flu shot this year will help: • Prevent or reduce the severity of the flu.

• Keep you out of medical offices and hospitals, preserving key resources for Covid-19 care.

• Determine if your symptoms might be related to Covid-19 if you do get sick. The symptoms of Covid-19 are very similar to the flu.

FACT: If you get the flu vaccine, you are about 60% less likely to need treatment for the flu MYTH: The flu shot can give me the flu FACT: Getting the flu shot provides benefits such as the potential to reduce illness and prevent time lost from work MYTH: Vaccines are not proven to prevent the flu FACT: People should get a flu shot as soon as possible because it takes about two weeks for antibodies to develop MYTH: It is better to get the flu than to get a flu vaccine –Riverbay Safety Department

1230 5th Avenue and are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. If we can acquaint our young with cultural heritage, depicting history and tradition, it will give them a greater sense of self that will drive traditions from generation to generation.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg We celebrate the life of Supreme Court Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was a trailblazer leaving a legacy of advocating for women’s rights with strength and compassion. In order for change to be sustainable, we have to break down the barriers that chain us. Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg worked tirelessly as an activist defending the rights of women.

Caring for one another during the pandemic The governor says that the pandemic numbers are low and we can keep it that way if we do our share.

The Center for Disease Controls says that everyone should wear a mask when going out in public. Wearing a mask keeps people who may be infected from infecting others. It is important that we are wear masks, outside, in and out of the elevators, and in our laundry rooms. Masks should be worn over the nose and mouth. Let’s be considerate and protect each other and practice social distancing.

If you wish to share with me your concerns, you can write me at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, you can email me: Sfeliciano@riverbayboard.com.

Best wishes to all – Stay well and be safe.

Shareholders first – We matter!

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For weekend subway service changes, visit web.mta.info/weekender.

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American Legion Post 1871 continues to help the community

American Legion of Post 1871 PPE giveaway at Dreiser Loop on Wed., Sept. 23. With the last giveaway, American Legion has given away over 10,000 facemasks and 500 shields in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Volunteer members of the American Legion came out in numbers for the fresh/frozen food giveaway in front of the Section Five Community Center. The exercise will continue this Saturday at 1 p.m. We encourage beneficiaries to come prepared with their shopping carts.

Photos courtesy Adeyemi Toba

Keep up with your child’s immunizations this fall

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

COVID-19 has altered the 2020 school year into a completely unknown obstacle for many parents and students alike. Understanding how to remain on top of their schoolwork while also practicing safe social distancing when they are around other classmates will certainly prove a task easier said than done for the over one million public school students in New York City and the many more across America.

Parents will have to shoulder the responsibility of constantly being vigilant at home and at school for any signs that their child might be sick or have come in contact with an individual who is infected. A consistent and vigorous level of caution is paramount in keeping virus spread at bay as parents now have the responsibility of keeping their children healthy in order to protect their child’s other classmates, teachers and faculty.

In the same spirit of protecting the collective health of all the children and faculty attending in-person classes this fall, keeping up with your child’s immunizations is equally critical.

Earlier this year in May, the Co-op City Times reported on a trend the New York City Department of Health found that saw a 63% drop in regularly scheduled child vaccinations during the month of April. This trend was alarming because vaccinations are, as Mayor Bill de Blasio said in May, “essential work.”

A CDC press release from May, when the patterns of low child vaccinations

were first being reported nationwide, called the COVID-19 pandemic a “reminder of the importance of vaccination.”

In the following month, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a press release announcing a comprehensive strategy to combat the recorded drop in child vaccinations nationwide. The press release reported pediatric practices across the country seeing only 20% to 30% of their common number of patients and described the situation of parents forgoing scheduled care and vaccines as one that “threatens to disrupt the country’s vaccine delivery system and put children’s health at risk.”

The 2020 school year poses a daunting challenge that requires a commitment on behalf of parents to help keep all children and their loved ones back home safe.

Getting your child vaccinated could mean the difference between them catching a vaccine-preventable disease or spreading it to others.

Currently, the Vaccines for Children program offers free child vaccinations at over 1,000 NYC facilities for those who qualify. In order to make an appointment, parents and guardians should call their child’s healthcare provider or call 844NYC-4NYC.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Assistant Secretary Dear shareholders, Section 4 Partnership The Section 4 Partnership headed by President Michelle Marbury will sponsor a Zoom presentation/workshop tomorrow, Sept. 27 at 3:00 p.m. so that cooperators can learn how to participate in a Zoom meeting. Online meetings have become the “new normal” way to hold meetings since it is impossible for large groups to meet in person due to the COVID-19 social distancing rule. If you would like to participate, please contact section4partnership @gmail.com Farewell to the Gordons Thank you to the members of the Building 35 Association for organizing a farewell gathering for Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Diane Gordon. In addition to members of the Building 35 Association, the Section Five Association leaders and members were present. The Riverbay Executive General Manager made an appearance with his staff and stated that although he started at Riverbay after Bill’s Board presidency, he was aware of Bill’s leadership. Others stated that Bill was the “go to” person for anything you wanted to know.

I was a member of two groups that Bill headed, one being the Riverbay Board of Directors, and the other, the NAACP Co-op City Branch. What I remember most about Bill was “punctuality.” He was always prepared

and would start Board meetings on time no matter who had not yet arrived. He respected people’s time by being punctual and efficient. As president of a community organization, I found that it was normal for some members to stroll into the monthly meetings ten to 15 minutes late. Therefore, whenever two members were present after the start time, I would begin the meeting.

From what I observed, Bill was liked by everyone.

He always had a kind word, amusing jokes and contagious laughter. He was knowledgeable about everything concerning the Riverbay Board, and community members looked to him for answers. If he couldn’t help you, he would refer you to someone who could.

Following a meeting or gathering, he would always offer cooperators a ride home and generally had a carload of people headed for Section Five.

Diane Gordon was very helpful as well. She assisted the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. with its annual Kwanzaa Celebration. They will be gone from Co-op, but not forgotten.

Although Bill was very capable, he was unable to rid the corporation of the poorly performing former management company. However, this task was accomplished by his successor, Cleve Taylor.

Hispanic Heritage Month It is unfortunate that the Spanish American Club of Co-op City could not celebrate this month like they usually do, with world famous Spanish acts, lively music and good food. It was halted by COVID-19 this year. However, during this tributory month of September, I cannot move forward without remembering

Section 4 Partnership

Zoom Workshop tomorrow 3 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 27, at 3 p.m., Zoom-in to the next gathering of the Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City. Learn how to conduct a Zoom Meeting or Webinar. If you’d like to attend, kindly send an email to: section4partnership@gmail.com. Help us continue this positive effort and reap the benefits of a united community. You are already an important member of this team. You are a shareholder and resident.

Election 2020 facts General Election – November 3, 2020 Early Voting Period – October 24, 2020 - November 1, 2020 Absentee Ballots accepted no later than 7 days before the election (i.e., October 27, 2020) Note: Absentee Ballots were mailed out on or about September 18, 2020 Registration in person by October 9, 2020 Change of Address by October 14, 2020 Bronx Board of Elections 718-299-9017 Vote…Vote…Vote…in the 2020 General Election Call the Board of Elections at 718-299-9017. The phone number for the Absentee Department is 718960-0730. Request an application. You will need to fill out an application to receive your official ballot in the mail. Mail back your application. No postage necessary. Do this now. This takes valuable time.

Remember, once you receive your official ballot, place your vote by filling it out. You can take your ballot by hand to the Bronx Board of Elections, located at 1780 Grand Concourse. Take the elevator down to L4, or deliver your ballot in the envelope to your polling site during the early voting period. You can also mail in your vote.

Section 4 Partnership Mission Statement The Section 4 Partnership’s purpose is to promote a community of more than just neighbors, but as one family of many cultures, that proactively embraces greatness, and promotes neighborhood interaction.

The goal of the organization is to offer solutions that will educate, elevate, inspire and mobilize our community in unity, to sustain affordability and growth in order to remain environmentally sound and vibrant for generations to come.

Join us. Remember, you are already an important member of this team. You are a shareholder. You don’t have to live in Section 4. Get involved. Email: section4partnership@gmail.com. Phone: 347-915-4939.

Let’s show up! Virtually! Let’s get it done!

Each one of us multiplied by all of us equals a force for good.

––Michelle Marbury

my hero, Fidel Castro, the former Prime Minister of Cuba, because of how the Cubans helped African countries fight against colonialism.

Plan Your Vote For the first time, New Yorkers have a voting season: (1) Vote by mail; (2) Early voting from Oct. 24 until Nov. 1; (3) In-person voting on Nov. 3. Let’s take advantage of it.

To register to vote, you may call 1-800-FOR-VOTE. Or, you may fill out the Voter Registration form online by visiting: election.NY.gov/NYSBOE. Then, print it, sign it and mail it ASAP. The deadline to register online to vote is Friday, October 9, 2020. The deadline for registering by mail to vote (postmarked by) is October 9. And the deadline to register in person to vote is also Friday, October 9, 2020.

Census There are only four days left to complete the 2020 Census. Co-op City shareholders are generally responsible people, so I hope that you have completed the form. However, our family and friends might not have done so. Please contact them and remind them of how important it is to respond. It only takes ten minutes to answer ten questions. This will determine the future of our communities for the next ten years. Visit: my2020census.gov to complete the questionnaire. Or, call: 844-330-2020 from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m.

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men (people) to do nothing.” –Edmund Burke If you would like to share your thoughts, you may contact me at fjones@riverbayboard.com.

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing

The Coalition To Save Affordable Housing, together with the Co-op City Working Families Party, will be registering voters on Fri., Oct. 2, 2020, at 1 p.m. outdoors of Einstein, Bartow, and Dreiser community centers.

For information, contact Bruce Silberman, chair, CTSAH, at 718-320-1458.

—Bruce Silberman

Be a RESPONSIBLE dog owner.

Curb Your Dog...

IT’S THE LAW!

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POWER Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson Secretary RGB * RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her life advocating for justice. Many owe her so much. As she leaves us to take up where she left off, we say: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Rest in Power.

She had achieved greatness even before the Notorious RBG became a Supreme Court star. You read the accolades for this woman, this jurist. How clever RBG’s strategy was, many said, arguing male discrimination cases to reveal female discrimination. She chose and fought those cases to push nine robed men step-by-step, case-by-case, toward the understanding that women also belonged in the phrase, “All men are created equal.”

How’d she do that? Incredibly, anyone can learn how. Entire cases complete with arguments and decisions in the lawyers’ and jurists’ own words and voices can be found on a website named Oyez. (As in oyez, oyez or hear ye, hear ye.)

Power in Numbers Uh, the 2020 Census. Uh, the 2020 everything.

Covid pushed the July 31, 2020 census deadline to October 31. That was the April decision. You-knowwho wanted some unorthodox preview of the results so he rolled that deadline back a month to September 30. That was the August decision. A temporary court order — or is it two by now? — is/are trying to extend the door knocking time forward once again to October 31. But the hearing date keeps getting rescheduled, so it doesn’t look good. Play it safe, fill out the darn thing, ASAP, because right now the deadline still stands at September 30. You can do it by mail, if you still have the letter they sent; you can do by phone, at 844-3302020; or you can do it online, at my2020census.gov.

Here’s a step-by-step, question-by-question guide,

so you’ll know what you’ll be asked.

First, they’ll ask general questions about your address, about the home you live in, such as the number of people regularly sleeping in your apartment on or around April 1. Then they’ll ask if you’re sure. Did you forget the baby? Did you forget that your brotherin-law slept on the couch for four months? Roommates, babysitters?

Next, they’ll ask if you own or rent. For most Co-op City shareholders, the answer is “own.” Then, they’ll ask your telephone number.

The next bunch of questions are for Person #1, who is usually you – the one who pays the bills. They’ll ask: name, sex, age on April 1, 2020, and birthdate.

Next come questions about Hispanic origin and race.

Are you or are you not Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish, they’ll ask. Then they’ll ask for more specific geography.

The last question pertaining to Person #1 is race.

There are many boxes to check off or fill in on the paper or online questionnaire. You’re invited to choose as many as you identify with. How this will be phrased in a phone call? I cannot say.

They’ll repeat those personal questions for everyone else living at your address. Then they’ll ask two more.

1.) Does this person usually live or stay somewhere else? If the answer is “no,” you’re done with that question.

If the answer is “yes,” they’ll want to know why. (College, military assignment, job or business, nursing home, living with a parent or other relative, at a seasonal or second residence, in a jail or prison, or for another reason?) and, 2.) How is this person related to Person 1?

There’s a lot at stake and it’s not just money. A Census undercount could lose us a congress member or even two. Yes, it could happen. In 1950, NYS had 45 of the 435 congress members representing us in the House. Today, we have 27.

Fill out the Census. Keep the power.

Voting Power It’s very exciting to see that the sample ballot is up on poll site locator (gotten to through Vote NYC) but

African-American Association Black Solidarity Day, the day before Election day.

Monday, Nov. 2, 2020: No work! No school! No shopping! The African-American Association is promoting Black Solidarity Day, Monday, November 2. Join us in a day of absence. No work!

No school! No shopping!

Leading up to this date, the Black Solidarity Day Committee will present informative webinars. More information will follow.

Mark your calendars. We look forward to your support.

Join the African American Association and programs that it sponsors.

Remember: Membership is only $15/year for a single membership and only $25/year for your household. Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com or call us at 929-430-3255. The African American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

The African American Association sponsors the following programs for your participation: (Contact respective instructor indicated below for updates): Belly Dance Classes with Xonia Wilson – Contact Xonia, 646-301-9438 Evening Line Dance Classes with Cynthia Dixon – Contact Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

Salsa Class with Keith Witherspoon – Contact Keith, 917561-6211.

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

Healing Drum Circle – Contact Ms. Jones at 718-671-5957.

Each one of us multiplied by all of us equals a force for good.

––Michelle Marbury

it’s disappointing to see that early voting remains in the nearly-impossible-to-get-to Truman High School back-of-the-building gym location.

Oh how I wish they would have moved early voting back to Dreiser. But no.

To me, it’s a no brainer.

1.) The schools do NOT want people wandering around their halls, nor do the politicians. (The city has a department — DemocracyNYC — that told the DOE exactly that last year. That emotion was seconded by everybody and his uncle, as the expression used to go.)

2.) Except for residents who live super close to Truman, it’s a really long walk to get to the back of the high school; buses get you just so close to the back door entrance; and driving to the back of the school though permitted is not encouraged. In fact, last June someone parked in one of the two driveways leading to the back.

(That was fun. I called 311 to see if the vehicle could be removed, I was told to call 911. After putting me on hold for 20 minutes, 911 connected me back to 311.)

3.) And the money!! I’m always in favor of keeping the poll site rental revenues on our balance sheet. By my calculations, the nine days brings in $63,000-ish a pop, and there’s more than one pop a year in most years, between primaries, special elections and general elections. Ca-ching!!

Oh well. Maybe next year.

One Last Thing On the occasion of becoming the new Supreme Court nominee, Ruth Bader Ginsburg spoke of her mother’s unfulfilled dreams: “I pray that I may be all that she would have been had she lived in an age when women could aspire and achieve, and daughters are cherished as much as sons.”

If she had lived to see the day, I can’t imagine any mother being more proud of a daughter, except perhaps the mother of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor – former Co-op City kid.

You can reach me at 718 219-2211 or mpearson @riverbayboard.com.

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Greetings as we start the Jewish New Year, ventilator! BTW, free COVID-19 tests are avail5781. Welcome to new Broun Place settlers and able in Bay Plaza or in Dreiser Loop’s testing good luck. Your association president is Eva center.

Kindaichi Lazaar, 31B. Two Section 4 problems are: l. Basketball Readers recall “To Kill A Mockingbird?” court users not wearing mask and, 2. The increase There was one scene, Scout and Jem were in the in pedestrian garbage on Bellamy Loop. Sunday, balcony seats of the courthouse with the September 20, from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., a chilly Sungroundskeeper, then Jem’s father, Atticus, enters day, Broun Place residents met. Grounds issues and all rise as he passes. This is not exact but the were received regarding trimming, watering and answer to Jem’s question, why stand up? We rise power washing concrete, and will be forwarded in the presence of greatness. Forever, when a ref- appropriately. erence is made to Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Thank you to those who have renewed or in the presence of greatness, we should thank joined the association for the first time. The Broun her. She fought for human rights and freedom Place Townhouse Association needs your memof choice, for example. bership every year. Dues are just $12 annually.

By this publication, the USA approached or When tragedy strikes, dues are used to show a surpassed 200,000 number of deaths from the gesture of generosity.

Vote! Please help fulfill John Lewis’ mission COVID-19. That is the world record. New increases are beginning in New Jersey, Rockland and that of every citizen. The “absentee ballot/ County in New York. Wearing a face mask, wash- early voting” is secure. Just confirm where and ing hands and distance keeping are three proven how you place your ballot. You can trust using steps to fight COVID-19. A $50 fine will be “absentee/mail-in” ballots. It’s safe. It has been served by the MTA if you are caught without a used safely for years. Further, there is no differface mask. That is now the consequence of ig- ence between “absentee and mail-in ballots.” noring the “Masks Required” sign.

Scam phone call subjects include: 1. “Calling Basketball court users are supposed to wear to apologize regarding an error in your utility masks. In fact, all are expected to wear masks. bill.” 2. “Your auto warranty has expired, last The news is all about the increase in students chance to…” 3: The call saying there is a problem getting COVID-19. Please wear your face mask. with your Social Security account is also a scam.

Chadwick Boseman will continue to be honDid you know, the best masks to use are N95’s and the light blue variety with pliable nose ored here, “Wakanda Forever.” Keep dancing guards? Fleece material ones are the least effec- and better days are ahead. tive. Wearing a mask is better than wearing a –Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

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National Council of Negro Women

Rivers Run Community Garden

We’d like to thank all who participated in the food giveaway last Saturday. The feeling was joyous and celebratory and was much needed in this time of COVID. Truly, it was a blessing to give away farm grown cabbage, carrots, collards, beets, onions, scallions and potatoes and also provide store brought beans, lemons and other fruits. For those of you who took the tour and were able to secure fresh out-ofthe-Rivers-Run-ground goodies, we hope you enjoyed the fruits of our labor.

I absolutely must thank Kevin and Vivian Burrus (aka Mr. & Mrs. Hot Pepper) for growing and harvesting over 33 pounds of serrano peppers for Bronx Hot Sauce Company and Ms. Deborah Levine for her homemade jams and pepper pots that helped raise money for the giveaway. Their efforts, added to the other folks at Rivers Run, equal an amazing group of people who deserve great praise.

Important dates (All are welcome): Closed to public – October 3 Members’ meeting (outdoors) – October 17 Last day of gardening for this season – Oct.31 Rivers Run hours for September/October (weather permitting) Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

If you’d like to take advantage of the opportunities to get your hands dirty and make your heart happy, there is always something that needs doing. Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds. Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list.

Volunteers are welcome If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801.

—Gail Sharbaan

tion are broken hearted over the passing of our shero, Youth Committee/Civic Engagement On Friday, September 18, NCNW Co-op City’s Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We must honor her by Youth and Civic Engagement Committees partnered carrying on her relentless work for the emancipation of women and the equality with Circle of Christ of all under the law.

Church, Riverbay CorpoAmong Justice Ginsburg’s ration and other local many critical judicial opinchurches on the Section 1 ions were those involving greenway for a backpack disability rights, gender give away. Our section equality and affirmative was able to provide school action. The second woman supplies to 100+ grateful children as well as getting appointed to the Supreme Court, she stood firmly people registered to vote. against discrimination levWe were also getting the eled against her because word out on absentee ballots and sharing important School supplies giveaway...Members of the she was a woman and a voter-related deadlines. Youth and Civic Engagement Committees and Jew. Her experiences as a woman and a mother, toWe would like to thank Pastor Sam Colon of Circle of Christ Church. gether with her superior Circle of Christ for allowing us to participate in this wonderful event. The intellect, shaped a legal philosophy firmly opposed Youth Committee would also like to thank members to all forms of discrimination against marginalized people. She wrote bluntly in 1986, “to pretend that for their generous school supply donations. [affirmative action is unconstitutional] is to pretend Children’s Book Club Bedtime Read on Chat with 5-year-old author that history never happened and that the present Egypt was held on September 20. Both adult and doesn’t exist.” We all remember her fearless dissent youth participants were given tips to navigate this from the 2013 Supreme Court decision to remove upcoming school year by Mizz P. from On Track for voting rights protections. Indeed, it was that dissent College Mizz P. She also reminded them that they that earned her the nickname “Notorious R.B.G.” were all superheroes. Speaking of superheroes, Egypt May her soul rest peacefully as an ancestor for justice delighted participants by reading her books “Super- forever more.

Social Media – Remember you can find us on hero School” and “Superhero Family,” along with her mom, Shaleem. She also encouraged participants Facebook: NCNWCoopcityBethune; Twitter: @NCto continue washing their hands and wearing a mask NWCoop City; Instagram: NCNW Co-op City and as she donned her signature Being Egypt mask. email: www.ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com.

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Section 5 Association

The Section Five Association was happy and also sad to bid our vice president, Mr. Bill Gordon, farewell, on Thursday, September 17. Mr. Gordon and his wife will be relocating to Maryland to join their children. The president, Mr. Robert Hedgepeth, at short notice, was able to reach out and many joined the wonderful farewell. The association thanks the American Legion Post 1871, Riverbay Management, Exec. General Manager Bob Klehammer; Gen. Mgr. Noel Ellison and staffing, Riverbay Board of Directors also represented. Bill Gordon has served as a former Riverbay Board director. There were CSO, building association presidents and cooperators of Section Five, also friends and neighbors who spoke, wishing Bill and his family well. Because of the pandemic, we were not able to do as grand as we would have liked to.

Bill Gordon was presented certificates, plaques and speeches by Jason Laidley of state Senator Bailey’s office, Kevin C. Riley of Speaker Carl Heastie’s office and Assemblyman Benedetto. Commander Adeyemi Toba of American Legion Post 1871, of which Bill was the treasurer for many years, also represented, the NAACP Co-op Branch 22. Bill Gordon served as acting president of this NAACP branch as well. Mr. Toba indicated Bill Gordon as a quiet man and one who wore many hats and got the job done.

Being a quiet man was one of a surprise, we know him as one full of jokes and fun in a mischievous way.

The Section Five Fun Day, we can send for him, isn’t that just great (SURE)? The president, Mr. Hedgepeth, and the association wish Bill and his wife and the family well, the best of health and enjoyment in life.

––H. Overman

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There is a bright light at the end of the tunnel Director’s Viewpoint

Kevin Lambright Assistant Treasurer I pray that you and your family are well. We must all remember that our blessings are always waiting to be recognized and appreciated. So let’s take time out of our days to be thankful. Some are not nearly as blessed as we are. As I move around this city and see how others are coping with this pandemic, I realize that it takes everything that we have learned and experienced in our lives in order to use common sense for our survival. People only do what they know, they follow what they believe and they fear what they do not know. Sometimes it’s hard to decipher fact from fiction but life teaches us that time will either promote truth or expose fallacy. Sometimes, and most often, both.

We are an educated community. Sometimes we are so educated that we allow ourselves to be blinded by our own arrogance. That is not a predictable judgement but merely an assessment of past activity. It is way past time for us to bring real ideas and real action to the forefront. That is not to criticize the visionaries of the past, but to illuminate the visions of those who may have been passed over and/or ignored.

With that said, I will briefly ask your opinion about just two ideas and look forward to your feedback.

• In order to lessen the wait time for the Call Center, create a simple online interactive form that can be used through the internet that establishes Problem/ response/appointment set up/ estimated time of arrival/ GPS response tracking of service.

This added system would cost less than $50 per month and decrease hold time by 35%.

Pay your carrying charges online with ZEGO (Powered by PayLease)

Want to pay your carrying charges in a quick, secure and hassle free way? Just sign up with “Zego” (Powered by PayLease). Creating an online account is free and simple. Go to www.coopcitynyc.com and click on the “GoZego” link in the website footer at the bottom of the page. Once on the Zego page, click on “Resident/Homeowner login” on the top navigation bar and you will be prompted to create an account.

There are tremendous benefits when you pay your carrying charges online: • Online payments can be made via electronic check for free and via credit card for a small convenience fee.

• Payments will be received in one business day.

• E-receipt is provided as soon as a payment is made.

• Make a one-time payment and or set up AutoPay for automatic payments to avoid late payments resulting in late fees.

• A resident support center is available 24/7 for support and phone payments.

• Secure and easy payment system.

• Electronic payments cost less than checks, which helps save Rivebay shareholders’ money.

• Paying online with “Zego” helps to increase your credit scores • Current month carrying charges can be paid online up until the last day of the each month.

If you need additional information, please call the Finance Department (Bookeeping section), 718-320-3300.

So far, over $1,087,138 has been spent on the Call Center and there are still major flaws.

• Internship Program for ages 14-18. Every 4 months (Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec., next cycle: Feb., March, April, May), choose 10 students per cycle maintaining grade averages 80 and above to work/ learn in an approved office by student/parent and Management, 3 days per week, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at $15 per hour. That would put $135 into the households of 20 shareholders every week. Cost to the corporation, 32 weeks each school year, would be $43,200.

The Riverbay Fund has an excess of at least $50,000 every year that could fund it in the beginning.

NYC/NYS also has grants for these programs eventually allowing the amount of internships to increase with possibly $0 dollars.

It is my belief that these are simple fixes that should not take major deliberation or undigested protocol.

Once again, simple fixes. Please tell me what you think. I really want to know. Please write to me or the CCTimes to express your opinions. You have that right.

Moreover, you have that obligation.

Remember, these are times when we need to keep an eye on our family, friends and neighbors. There are people who want what we have and look for opportunities to take it. We must protect and defend one another and our property. Remember, this all belongs to us. If you see something that seems suspicious, do not hesitate to call Public Safety.

I look forward to your correspondence and feedback. I can be reached at: klambright@riverbayboard.com or by phone at 646-721-8185.

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Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment

you have a midterm test the next day. Your mother arrives home at midnight and you attempt to study for the test, but you fall asleep.

Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment (COME) saw a need and an opportunity to take on the challenge to advocate for the needs and challenges of youth caregivers with the inception of the SHARKS Program in 2015. The program provides youth caregivers with monthly support group sessions followed by respite activities (prior to COVID-19). The program provides a break from their caregivers’ responsibilities, an opportunity to be with other youth caregivers and express their thoughts, needs, and to be a kid. The program also fosters family time activities with our Annual Purple Day/Walk to End Alzheimer’s and Family Game Night. In addition, referrals are made to community organizations to assist the family as a whole.

Do you know a youth caregiver who has been impacted by the pandemic? Consider nominating them to be recognized at COME’s free 14th Annual Family Caregivers Recognition Gala (Virtual) on Nov. 21, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is a partnership with our sponsors AARP NYC and Essen Medical Association.

Visit our website to learn more about making a difference in the lives of family caregivers.

We are here for you. You are not alone! www.comeoutreach.org; info@comeoutreach.org. Also, visit us on social media: Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram; 718-379-3159; Fax: 718-379-3160.

––Diane Cooper

Caregivers Corner

Youth Caregiving How often do we sit back and think about all the fun we had as a kid growing up? We would come home from school and as soon as we got off the elevator, we could smell Mother’s pot of food cooking. We had a routine – change your clothes, eat, do your homework and your assigned chores, then we could go outside to play. However, when the streetlights came on, we were expected to be home. The treat of the night was waiting for my father to bring home dessert, which was usually ice cream. He did this every day.

I will also cherish leaving NYC every summer and going to South Carolina to enjoy the country air. We played all day long with each other and the animals.

There were no streetlights, but the darkness and mosquitoes were a good incentive to go indoors.

Never once did I think about wanting to be an adult or having to take on adult responsibilities like caring for a sick, disabled, or elderly family member. My heart goes out to youth caregivers. Youth caregivers have taken on the roles and responsibilities of being a caregiver while also struggling to balance their academic, social and childhood experiences.

Imagine rushing home from school because your mother has to go to work, and you have to watch your grandmother who has Alzheimer’s. You cannot concentrate to do your homework or study because you have to make sure she does not walk out of the house or turn on the stove. You begin to stress out because

Carver Loop Civic Association

Greetings, fellow shareholders. I would like to welcome all of our new shareholders and look forward to seeing you at one of our building activities real soon.

Congratulations to our Building 11 virtual back to school raffle winners (pictured): Jaylon, Mya, Ivy, Eliana, Meshach, Ayana, Tracen, Madison and Aesir. Each winner received a Staples gift card. We wish you all much success this new school year.

We would like to thank all our shareholders who took part in our building mask give-away that took place earlier this month.

We also thank Senator Bailey and Assemblyman Benedetto’s office for sponsoring a mask and hand sanitizer give-away on Friday, Sept. 18, in Section 2.

COVID-19 is still among us and I encourage everyone to follow safety precautions. Practice social distancing, wearing your mask in public places and washing your hands frequently. Our safety is first and foremost – this virus is no joke. Free coronavirus testing is available daily, including Saturday and Sunday, in our community, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. right over at 105 Dreiser Loop.

This is our community and we must help keep it clean. Please, if you drop

something, pick it up; if you spill something, clean it up, and lastly, put used mask and gloves in a bag before disposing of them.

I cannot express the importance of you completing the 2020 Census information. The more of us who complete the form by mail, telephone, online or with that person who may knock on your door means more money for our community. So please take that less than ten minutes to answer the questions.

Our porters are trying very hard to keep our laundry room and washing machines cleans. If you use powder detergent, please put it in the drum of the machine with your clothes. Too often, the powder detergent clogs the top dispensers.

We would like to offer condolences to Mrs. Blue of Bldg. 11C on the loss of her beloved husband. May he rest in peace.

Happy birthday and anniversary to all those celebrating such an event.

Please read your building bulletin board for upcoming building events.

Remember, we are shareholders, not tenants!

––Deborah D. Henry

Building 13 Association

In 2020, Yom Kippur begins at sunset on Sept. 27. Yom Kippur means “Day of Atonement” in Hebrew. This is the holiest Jewish holiday of the year. This day is about asking God to forgive sins, being solemn and reflecting on past mistakes, accepting repentance, and praying. “Gmar hatimah tovah,” Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, 2020. Each year, the SpanishAmerican Community Club celebrated the Hispanic culture with Co-op City through dance, song and refreshments. Our future will be measured by our ability to uphold and instill unto others our most valuable assets: our shared culture, history, knowledge, and sense of community.

Thank you to all who participated in our first building Zoom meeting for the Fall season of 2020. As always, it is good seeing, sharing and planning what’s ahead. To participate, we need your e-mail address so you can receive an invitation to attend the ZOOM meeting. The invitation details will not be posted on the bulletin board in the lobby. If you want to just call in, contact us at info. below.

Congratulations: Section 2-Free BackTo-School Virtual Raffle Winners Congratulations to the 49 winners of the Section 2 Back to School Raffle. Pictured are some Building 13 family winners. Kudos to our photographer, Elena Marrero.

Thank you to sponsors of the Back to School Raffle, Bob’s Discount Furniture, McCall’s Funeral Services and Rosenshein Associates for their generous contribution.

Thank you to State Senator Jamaal Bailey and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto for hosting a Mask and Sanitizer giveaway in the Section 2 Tot Park. Thank you also to the “Three Masketeers” for your help, Annice, Doris and Elena.

Make Some Money: Are you at least 18 years old? Would you like to make some money? Because of COVID-19, New York is experiencing a critical shortage of poll workers. Can you help during Early Voting, Oct. 24 to Nov. 1, and Election Day, Nov. 3? To apply online: nyc.electiondayworker.com or call the Bronx office at 718-299-9017 for additional information.

Safety: Follow the safety guidelines, remember you must wear your mask when entering the premises, elevators and laundry rooms and, of course, please remember to socially distance.

While you are home: Complete the 2020 Census my2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020 “If you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have a moral obligation to do something about it.” —Congressman John Lewis Contacts: Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, president, at daddpeterson@aol.com or Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801. Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building 13assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for supporting our team.

–Leslie Peterson

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Co-op City Times / September 26, 2020

Early Intervention – NYC’s Schools Can’t Reopen For Now Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson Early Intervention – NYC’s Schools Reopened for Some Students NYC schools were set to reopen on Monday, September 21, 2020. However, just days before, it became very clear that lots of schools were plagued with too many problems.

Children, Families Saved I can’t remember when things were this bad for children and their families. Ever! For instance, who could ever dream that sending a child to school could lead to a tremendous amount of problems? What is the thought process that concludes that it is appropriate to send a child to school to possibly contract a disease that can kill them and their entire family?

Sure, children need to go to school and learn a variety of subjects. And, sure, they must learn to get along with their classmates and their teachers while they’re at school. However, should we really support these goals when children are confronted with an extremely bad disease? Should we encourage our children to go into a school building for several hours when we know that it’s possible that some teachers, some school employees, and even some students may have the coronavirus disease?

Personally, my answer is no. Regardless, look at these below-cited cases and make your own decision.

In Arizona, three teachers worked together to conduct online summer school lessons. Then, these three teachers tested positive for the coronavirus disease. Next, the husband of one of the teachers said that their doctors had to put his wife on a ventilator. So, his wife, with preexisting conditions, had to stay in the hospital for almost two weeks. Thereafter, she died.

In Missouri, several children used to adore a special-education teacher. Then, the teacher became sick and was hospitalized for three weeks. Thereafter, she died of the coronavirus disease. Now, get this, she was only 34 years old.

This next case is a very bad example of what this

coronavirus disease can swiftly do to a person. This case involves a 28-year-old teacher that had worked in a South Carolina elementary school for five years.

Her third-grade classes were held for only two weeks during a new term. Then, on a Friday, she received a positive diagnosis for the coronavirus disease. Thereafter, she was dead by Monday. So, from Friday to Monday—dead!

Now, let’s talk about children and the coronavirus disease. As of last Saturday, September 19, 2020, there were more than 6.8 million cases of the coronavirus disease in the U.S. Nevertheless, did you know that more than 500,000 children in the U.S. were included in this number? That’s right! Furthermore, more than 100 children in the U.S. have died from this disease.

Bottom line: Please make sure that you think about the overall circumstances that your family will face if your child gets the coronavirus disease. Then, ask yourself if you’re making the right decision by sending your child back to school. Now, sure, some parents are dying to get their children out of their home and back into school. However, these parents need to understand that those wishes might come true.

Children, Parents Acting Out Some children have exhibited very bad behaviors while they were in school. Regardless, some parents never bothered to attend any meetings with the school officials to address anything about their children. Then, on the other hand, some parents went to school to curse out and fight with the school officials because they thought that their children couldn’t do anything wrong.

Then, NYC closed all of their schools. And, that’s when those parents had to really deal with their children—all day long. Thereafter, some parents went online to say some terrible things about their children.

Furthermore, we have lots of cases here wherein some neighbors are completely fed up with children running, screaming, and making a tremendous amount of noise all day long.

Angered, some cooperators have banged on their walls, their ceiling, and started cursing out their neighbors. Then, I know of a few cases wherein some cooperators were ready to have a knock-down, drag-out fight.

Building 9 Association

Salutations, Building 9 family. Wear a mask always, Pam, Camryn, Gabby, Ethan, Esther, Ismari, Marisol, wash your hands often, social distance whenever pos- Malia, David, Liz, Ryan and Cookie.

The lighting outage under the 9A portico has been sible. Get a flu vaccine. resolved for now. It seems the contractors tripped the circuit breaker.

We greatly appreciated the Section 2 PPE giveaway sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto on Friday, September 18.

Congratulations, Rivers Run Community Garden steering committee for envisioning, scheduling and serving the community with approximately 100 bags of fresh produce, fruit and dry goods. We distributed all 100 bags, plus some herbs and spices from the RRCG. We requested that Riverbay staff attempt to resolve the multi-unit intercom reception issues in Building 9.

Many shareholders were not home to provide feedback.

If you have problems with your intercom, please conBack to school raffle winners tact the Riverbay Call Center to report the complaint.

Our very own social justice icon, Mitzi, has yet We have requested more strongly worded signage, again scaled the walls of justice. This time to tackle and more defined and effective rules to enforce mask the offensive late night, ear-popping, music that has wearing while on Riverbay premises. assailed our community since September 4. She At the time of this writing, we anticipate a legislarecorded every lead, every name, every location, every tive lobby visit, under the Building 9 portico, by Assemdate, until she found a reasonable and agreeable NYPD blyman Michael Benedetto on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Be counted. Go to 2020census.gov or call 844-330supervisor. Sunday night, the music began at 10 p.m.

She called her contact. Patrol cars were dispatched. 2020.

You matter. Your voice matters. Your vote matters.

The music ended at 10:33 p.m. We enjoyed peace and quiet. Thank you, Mitzi, for your persistence, your Vote, November 3.

“Freedom speaks not merely in terms of political diligence, and your unrivaled “stick-to-it-ness.” Well done! Kudos to you for starting “good trouble” on and religious liberties, but also in terms of economic and social progress.” –Robert F. Kennedy behalf of our community.

Godspeed.

Photos of the back-to-school raffle winners were ––Linda Collins taken courtesy of Elizabeth Manning. Thank you, Angel,

Bottom line: Public Safety can issue community complaints for excessive noise emanating from an apartment and for fighting. Therefore, I hope that parents will try to understand their neighbors when there are complaints about excessive noise. Furthermore, I hope that some parents will find some good ways to help their children make improvements in their lives.

Lastly, this coronavirus disease outbreak could get really bad for some families if their children go back to school. Therefore, parents need to really review these matters and make some good decisions before they send their children back to school.

Loud Music, All Night Long Although all of the bars and clubs are closed, some individuals think that they must entertain everyone by blasting their music all night long. On a recent occasion, someone allegedly parked in or near the Peartree Mall during the evening hours and blasted their music from their vehicle until 6 a.m. Then, at the same time, someone was blasting music from another location. Therefore, their music could be heard throughout our community.

Our Public Safety force is well aware of this nonsense. However, this music is not being played on our property. Therefore, this matter has been referred to two precinct commanders for enforcement action. Furthermore, these commanders will monitor this situation.

Stay Informed I want to encourage all of our cooperators to continue picking up and reading our newspaper every Saturday morning.

Close The coronavirus disease can devastate an entire family. So, I hope that our cooperators will carefully consider all of the circumstances before they send their children to school.

Thank you.

Contact Information Please do not send a letter to me at this time. However, you can send an email to me at: djohnson@riverbayboard.com.

Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week.

And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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

Please dispose of these items and all trash in the proper receptacles located throughout the community.

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Spanish-American Community Club

We hope you and your loved ones are doing well during this difficult time.

The Spanish-American Community Club family is always in our thoughts. We miss you all. All events will continue to be suspended until it is safe to reopen again.

The club would like to inform everyone that we have decided that, instead of crediting towards next year, we will instead refund all purchases of casino bus trip seats, and tickets for the Installation of Officers dinner. We will contact each individual as soon as possible to make the arrangements.

If you haven’t already, please remember to fill out your Census form. We need to be counted. One of the most critical reasons for completing the Census forms is because federal government funding decisions are based on population counts. For more information, check out their website: www.2020census.gov.

If you have particular questions, you can contact Claudia, claudia.a.sampson @2020census.gov.

For club-related updates, please check our website: spanamcccc.synthasite.com.

You may also email the club at SpanAmCCCC@gmail.com or find us on Facebook (search for ‘spanamcccc’).

Please follow social distancing and mask guidelines. They save lives. Stay safe and stay healthy.

––Carmen Rodriguez

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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People #2210 Mission Statement: “Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.” And we’ve been doing it since 1909.

Focus Areas: Federal Advocacy, Education, Economic Opportunity, Criminal Justice, Health, Environmental & Climate Justice.

NAACP 111th Annual Convention. Theme: “We Are Done Dying” Virtual Convention – September 13 – 26, 2020 NAACP – Devastated by the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg NAACP President & CEO’s statement regarding the shooting of Jacob Blake NAACP federal lawsuit – Postmaster General of USPS NAACP recognizes Senator Kamala Harris’ appointment “Black Voices Changes Lives” Campaign Betty Pringle elected president National Education Association (NEA) NAACP 2020 Virtual March on Washington “Stop Hate for Profit” campaign For all NAACP statements, go to NAACP.ORG. COVID-19 has not gone away! What you do as an individual impact all of us. We are all in this together. Wear a mask, gloves, wash hands, practice social distancing.

Census 2020: It’s not too late to “be counted.” Visit: my2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020. It only takes a few minutes and is vital for the well-being of our Co-op City community. Federal dollars affect programmatic activities for seniors, transportation, schools, health, hospitals, housing, infrastructure, economic reliefs, extended unemployment w/bonus and, most recently, the stimulus plan package.

Presidential Election: If you are not registered to vote, do it now, then vote.

Request absent ballot or for further information, call 1-866-868-3692 or 718-2999017.

2020 Co-op City branch notice of September, October meetings and November Election have been mailed. Executive Committee officers’ positions: president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, assistant secretary, assistant treasurer and member-at-large; term of office is 2 years effective January 1, 2021-December 31, 2022. If you did not receive email invitation to join this Zoom meeting, email the office and it will be sent. October 18th at 3 p.m., report from Nominating Committee & Election of Supervisory Committee; November 22nd at 3 p.m., Elections. Meetings are on Sundays via Zoom and Dial-In. We look forward to and need your participation. Members, please update records by submitting name, address, apt. #, email and home & cell number to naacpccity 2210@gmail.com.

Membership Dues: New, renewal or gift an annual membership: Adult, $30, and youth, $10. Checks/money order made payable to: NAACP #2210 and mail to: N.A.A.C.P, Co-op City Station 75-3111, Bronx, NY 10475. If it is your desire to make a financial contribution in any amount, it is most appreciated. Thank you for your continued support and for helping the NAACP advocate for a more just and equal America.

“We must protest peacefully, demand persistently, and fight politically. But most of all, we must vote in November!” –Derrick Johnson, NAACP President & CEO “The NAACP remains focused on the fight to ensure that the voice of our communities is never silenced.” –Derrick Johnson, NAACP President & CEO ––Brenda Brown

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Greetings, fellow cooperators.

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

Covid-19 – During this trying time in our country, please wear your mask to protect others. Be safe, stay healthy, and wash your hands. Please check on your neighbors. We will get through this!!

Face mask and hand sanitizer distribution – On Sunday, September 27, at noon, we will be distributing face masks and hand sanitizer in the Building 10 association room (located in the rear of Building 10B). Please bring a personal hand sanitizer container to refill (8oz. or less). Must wear a face mask and practice social distancing.

2020 Census – Participation in the 2020 Census is critical to our community receiving our fair share of resources. You can respond through the mail, online at my2020census.gov or by phone at 844-330-2020. The last day to participate in the 2020 Census will be September 30, 2020.

Vote – We have an especially important election on November 3, 2020. The last day to register to vote in the November 2020 election is October 9, 2020. To register to vote, go to https://www.ny.gov/services/register-vote. You may request an absentee ballot at https://vote.nyc/page/absentee-voting or you can call 1-866VOTE-NYC (1-866-868-3692). Early, in person voting will begin on October 24, 2020. Visit https://vote.nyc for more information on your early voting location.

Laundry room etiquette – Please remove your laundry from the washers and dryers promptly at the completion of the cycle. Keep our laundry clean. You can report broken machines at www.cscsw.com or call 877-264-6622.

Reminders – Please discard used face masks and gloves in trash receptacles.

Please wipe up spills in hallways, elevators, and lobby floors.

Facebook – The Building 10 Association is on Facebook!! The page is “Building 10 “ABC” Association.” Like our page and get notified of all the happenings in and around Building 10.

Email address – The Building 10 Association’s email address is Building10Assoc@gmail.com. Please use the email or Facebook to contact the building association with your concerns and suggestions.

Remember when you wear a face mask, you protect others. When I wear a face mask, I protect you. We must work together to combat this virus in our community.

We would like to wish all September and October babies an incredibly happy birthday.

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

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

Have a great week.

––Jewel Crawford-Duncan

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Securing youth involvement in voting process

munity, America needs your vote! Be on the front lines of social change! Become a game changer! Not only do we want you to vote, we want you to be an educated voter. New research shows that “nonvoters,” those who do not vote regularly or at all, and “I ask no favor for my sex. All I ask of our brethren who are disproportionately lower income, younger, is that they take their feet off our necks.” –Ruth Bader and new citizens have notably different opinions than frequent voters on a variety of public policy issues.

Ginsburg Voting allows the people to choose their representaGreetings, We lost a jurist of historic stature, Supreme Court tives in their government. The purpose of every govJustice Ruth Bader Ginsburg “The Notorious R.B.G.” ernment is to develop and implement various poliShe stands for equal opportunity for all. The honor- cies for the benefit of its citizens. Voters can also able R.B.G was a trailblazer, an American hero and a cast their vote on social issues. It is your right, benwarrior for gender equality.” Her passion for women’s efit, and obligation to vote.

Who is on your Ballot? rights, civil liberties and the rule of law is recognized The ballot this year will include the Presidency, by all political parties. The world lost a remarkable person and a pioneer for women’s rights, law, and jus- choices for Congress, State Legislatures, and ballot tice. She proved that women belong in all places of initiatives that will affect everyone including youths. power where decisions are made. Although suffering Please visit https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Balwith major health issues and legal battles, she con- lot_Lookup.

Did you know? tinued her faith that this country will get through the Amendment is specifically dedicated The Fifteenth battles we are facing. to protecting the rights of all citizens to vote, regard“Fight for the things that you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” –Ruth Bader less of their race.

African Americans were not assured full voting Ginsburg rights until President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed Turning out the youth vote What are some remedies to get more youth involve- the Voting Rights Act in 1965.

Women were denied the right to vote until 1920, ment in the voting process? It is important that we educate our youths at home and in school. I always encour- when the Nineteenth Amendment was passed.

Federal elections occur every two years, on the aged my children to vote and remind them what author Rebecca Wolfe wrote, “There is a world outside our first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. homes and neighborhoods, and I believe that as parents Every member of the House of Representatives and it is our moral obligation to stay informed, to have an about one-third of the Senate is up for reelection in opinion, and to converse intelligently about all the things.” any given election year. A presidential election is Parents should also remind their children that they must held every fourth year.

Federal elections are administered by state and local be involved in the process if they want to make changes for the better. I spoke to several youths and they sug- governments, although the specifics of how elections gested that the process is tedious and perhaps making are conducted differ between the states.

Important Voting Information – 39 days left voting mobile and creating an app for voting would entice before the election more youth’s voter participation. They would also like Vote Early — New York voters can also vote before to have the voting process as part of their curriculum in Election Day. The early voting period runs from Satschool. urday, October 24, 2020 to Sunday, November 1, 2020, Your vote matters!

I am reaching out to all the youths in our com- but dates and hours may vary based on where you live.

Director’s Viewpoint

Leah Richardson

Building 27 Association

Hello, neighbors, we continue to wish you all to be safe and healthy. I trust we all are complying with the guidelines to wear our mask, to be aware of social distancing at all times. Pray for our children, school staffing to be safe, strong and healthy as they return to further their education. There is much confusion, however, a complicated task to get done for the largest school system. Let’s hope it works out soon for the benefit of our children’s welfare and the families’well being.

Voters Registration General election/presidential is November 3, 2020. The deadline to register online, by mail, or in person is October 9, 2020. Any questions, call the Board of Election, at 718-299-9017. Our future is at stake.

Online Status To confirm if you are registered, go to vote.nyc or call 1-866-vote-nyc. Make sure the information is from the Board of Election. Have you taken care of your registration? We will have 9 days of early voting which begin Oct. 24, to Nov. 1, 2020. If you are filling out an absentee ballot, walking or riding to the polls to drop it off, it seems to make better sense to go on and lock the vote into the system. Nine days to vote early, be organized, chairs to sit on while waiting. Remember, this is an election.

Proper Disposals For some reason, tissues, used masks and gloves are being discarded on the garage floors, elevator floors, grounds, and it looks disgusting. Let us all act responsibly and keep our buildings and property clean.

Civil Rights Leader John Lewis stated he has always been in some kind of fight, for freedom, equality, basic human rights, nearly his entire life. A statement by him resonates, when one sees something that is not right, not fair, not just, one has a moral obligation to do something. I must say I am so proud of our young people, who are educated, and will carry the fight on for justice; it is sad but amazing how this came about, that our young people around the world stepped up for justice.

Census If we as New Yorkers fail to fill out the census, we could lose half of our funding and representatives in government. Call your family members, neighbors, friends, church fellowship, upstate, downstate and mid-state, and remind them.

You may obtain an absentee ballot at https:// www.vote.org/absentee-ballot/ Review the absentee ballot application and confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements for voting absentee.

Fill out the application completely.

Submit the request to your local election office. You should request your ballot as far in advance of the election as possible. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) Tuesday, October 27, 2020.

When your ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete it and return it.

You cannot register to vote on Election Day in New York City.

You can look up your voter registration record and verify that your information is correct, https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/ What to bring If you have voted in New York before, you do not need to provide ID to vote.

If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide a copy of your ID with your registration, you may need to show ID to vote. Acceptable forms include: a current and valid photo ID; or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote an affidavit ballot.

Dates and Deadlines: Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

The deadline to register online to vote is Friday, October 9, 2020.

The deadline for registering by mail to vote is (postmarked by) Friday, October 9, 2020.

The deadline to register in person to vote is Friday, October 9, 2020.

The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) Tuesday, October 27, 2020.

The early voting period runs from Saturday, October 24, 2020 to Sunday, November 1, 2020, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live.

You may contact me at lrichardson@riverbayboard.com.

Funding is essential and is to last 10 years once NYS receives the allocation. Please fill out the Census right away, online, if possible. It takes less than 10 minutes.

Deadline: Sept. 30, 2020, next Wednesday.

Happy birthday to all celebrating this month. Our sincere sympathy and condolences to Co-op City families who lost a loved one. We continue to pray for one another. Contact Lydia Rondon at 718-583-3040 to share information of illness, someone deceased or in a nursing home.

Pray for the world, for the passing of this pandemic. Be prayerful, kind, thoughtful and thankful.

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Traditional Synagogue

The Traditional Synagogue located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B, and it is handicap accessible, no steps. Phone #: 718-379-6920.

High Holiday schedule This year, the High Holy Day services will be conducted by our Rabbi Daniel Kornengold with the assistance of Cantor Joseph Ringel.

Due to Covid-19 virus, reserved sitting only. Masks must be worn, and social distancing regulations will be strictly enforced.

Saturday, September 2, Shabbat Shuva Morning services at 9:00 a.m.

Yom Kippur Erev Yom Kippur, Sunday, September 27 Candle Lighting, 6:25 p.m.

Kol Nidre Services at 6:45 p.m.

Yom Kippur Day, Monday, September 28 Morning services at 9:00 a.m.

Yizkor at 12 noon Public Yizkor will be held at 4:30 p.m.

Mincha services at 5:00 p.m.

Neila (Closing of the Gates) at 6:00 p.m.

Maariv at 7:05 p.m., then one Shofar-Blast and Havdallah recited Fast ends at 7:22 p.m.

The Men’s Club will sponsor a break the fast kiddush following the shofar-Blast.

Shemini Atzeret (Eighth Day of Assembly) Shabbos, October 10, at 9 a.m., with Yizkor not before 10:15 a.m. Social distance Kiddush outside in the Sukkah Simchat Torah (Rejoicing with the Torah), October 11, 9 a.m., Social Distance Kiddush and Lechayim Saying Yizkor for a loved one requires a pledge of Tzedaka (Charity).

Please support our Shul.

–Bruce Gitleson

Community Protestant Church

Black Forum

Emergency Food Pantry 920 Baychester Ave., Bld. 1A (entrance faces the basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. for grocery distribution. Guests who registered and re-certified in 2020 are eligible to pick up food once a month during regular distribution hours. Please look at the last date on your pantry card to determine when you can pick up your monthly package again. You would pick up one month or more from your last pick up. It is a 30 - 31-day rotation. We will still text if additional items become available outside of normal business hours. All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. Remember to bring sturdy and clean shopping bags and a shopping cart. Wearing a mask/face covering is required. We also ask that all guests use the markers on the ground to help practice physical distancing. Registration for new pantry guests is currently closed at this location. New registration dates will post when available.

Black Forum guests living in Section 5 should visit Co-op City United Methodist Church at 2350 Palmer Avenue to pick up groceries. They open on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. This is only a distribution point. Guests do not have to be affiliated with a church or religion to pick up food at this location.

Senior Farmers Market Coupons Senior Farmer Market coupons are distributed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during normal business hours while supplies last. The distribution occurs at the 920 Baychester location. Recipients can live in any Co-op City section and must be 60 years of age or older.

Please bring proof of age (i.e. ID NYC card or a non- or driver’s license). Recipients who already received a booklet of coupons this year cannot receive additional ones. The NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets cross-checks submitted applications. Applying for more than one booklet of coupons could prevent a recipient from receiving coupons in the future.

Defensive Driving Class We appreciate everyone’s patience while waiting for this season’s class dates. The pandemic forced us to alter our schedule. The first defensive driving class for this season occurs on Saturday, November 14, 2020. This is tentative and may change. Updated information will be posted as it becomes available. We again thank you for your patience.

Contact Us We look forward to hearing from you at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Please stay safe.

–D. Illis

The effectual fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much. During this dark season, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens and the Community Protestant Church family continue to lift up in prayer our community, city, state, nation and the world, especially all those affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Our regular church schedule has been cancelled due to the outbreak of the virus. However, our members and friends are invited to join us via the Telephone Conference Call Line at (712) 432-3900; at the prompt, enter access code: 343284, followed by the # sign.

Church Schedule Sunday School is now in session via Conference Call every Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

For Youth Sunday School, call (712) 452-3900, access code: 953697, followed by the # sign.

For Adult Sunday School, call (712) 432-3900, access code: 343284, followed by the # sign.

Sunday Worship Service begins at 11:00 a.m. via Conference Call at (712) 4323900, Access Code: 34328, #. Everyone is invited to call in and be a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday to be in the presence of God. We will be delighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bend both body and soul before our heavenly father. We encourage you to spend time with God, and if it be His will, with us at Community Protestant.

Noon Day Prayer at CPC, on Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m., you are cordially invited to call in for Noon Day Prayer at CPC, an hour of Power, Prayer, Praise and Testimony.

Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Please join us via the Conference Call number above.

For his sermonette last Sunday, Pastor Owens chose 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed, … Persecuted but not forsaken, cast down, but not destroyed. …” His topic was “Worn Out But Still Going.” He stated that many Christians are worn out by heavy burdens, trials, disappointments, adverse situations, hostile opposition and persecution because of who we are and whose we are. We are grateful during the pandemic that we have our faith to fall back on. Jesus is going to bring us out of this battle. He is our burden bearer, our help in times of trouble. Whatever lies in the future, we are going to keep on doing as Christians ought, won’t let anything turn us around and keep our hands in the Lord’s hands. He promised never to leave us nor forsake us.

Be safe, remember to practice social distancing and wear your mask when you go out.

Our prayers go out for peace and justice in this time of racial tension and protests all over our city and our country. Until we meet again, Pastor Owens and our church family pray that God will be merciful unto us and bless us, and cause his face to shine upon us, that his way may be known upon earth, and his saving health among all nations.

–Evan G. Mitchell

Church of New Vision

Pastors Kenneth and Debbie Hodge and the New Vision congregation greet you in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; Always giving thanks for His goodness and mercy that He has given unto us as we stand in faith

by His grace in this time and season that we are living in. We thank God for meeting the very needs of our lives and we pray that we continue to walk by faith and not by sight, and that all things will work together for our good according to His word. Let’s stay prayerful as we watch and wait for our change to come.

We welcome you with the love of the Lord to join us on Sunday as we share the Word of God at 11 a.m. on YouTube, type in Kenneth Hodge. Wednesday prayer service 7 p.m. via telephone conference line by calling 1-646-769-9900, then enter access number 3099388. Once prayer has begun please MUTE your phone so all can hear with clarity.

Sunday, September 20, Worship Service Theme: “Your Body is His Temple.”

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God and ye are not your own. For ye are bought with a price: therefore, glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.”

Sunday, September 13, Worship Service Theme: “He Changes Not.” Scripture: Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today and forever. ” Amen (Revelations 1:8; Proverbs 29:18) Our heartfelt sympathies go out to all the bereaved families. May the love of God embrace, heal, strengthen, comfort and give you peace. (Psalm 23) Announcement: If you haven’t yet done so, please complete your Census 2020 form. For information call 1-844-330-2020. It’s not too late! VOTE! Register to vote and VOTE! For information call 1-866-868-3692.

Continue to practice social distancing, wash hands, wear a mask and Stay Safe!

Thanks for your contributions, Malachi 3:10. Mailing Address: Church of New Vision, P.O. Box 75-3037, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 –Brenda Brown

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Your votes, your involvement, your power…

Director’s Viewpoint

Michelle Marbury A woman who made justice “cool” She was told she couldn’t go to law school and she went and graduated first in her class. She was told that men should argue cases on equal protection; to great resistance she insisted on taking on the cases and won! Appointed to the Supreme Court, the very court where she argued monumental cases on equal rights as only the second woman to reach this pinnacle after Sandra Day O’Connor and paved the way for Sonia Sotomayor. In her 80’s, she garnered the nickname and hash-tag “Notorious RBG” and in her own words said, “All I ask of our brethren is to take their knees off our necks.” She will always be a beacon of hope for women’s rights and civil rights and true equality for all who dare to demand it. Rest in power!

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Your power, your opportunity … What if?

Look at this marvelous property and ask yourself these questions: What if, more people showed up at the building association gatherings? That’s called community involvement. What if, we all were informed, because we encouraged our new neighbors and existing shareholders to simply read the CO-OP City Times once a week? That’s called interest. What if you took the 30 seconds it takes to pick up the COOP City Times, and placed them by your neighbor’s door? That’s called encouragement. What if you picked up your phone and dialed your CSO Office or COOP Security when you see or hear ANYTHING that you know is not quite right? That’s called caring. What

Let us know…

If you have news you’d like to share with your neighbors, email us: cctimes@riverbaycorp.com.

“if you did just a little something more than what you are currently doing in this community? Now multiply that by every shareholder. That’s called power. What if you showed up, so that this community can show off just – how – special – it really is?

National Hispanic Heritage Month The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on Sept. 15 and ending on Oct. 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.

The day of Sept. 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is Oct. 12, falls within this 30 day period. We salute our brothers, sisters, friends and neighbors of Hispanic descent.

No Census, No cry … A simple way to win No Census means we lose out as a community. No Census means we lose out on a trillion dollars in funding for our community. No Census means we lose out on congressional representation. Ten simple questions that don’t even require your Social Security number. Let’s help our own community win. Let’s not lose out again.

Black Solidarity Day The day before Election Day!!! Monday, November 2, 2020 – No Work! No School! No Shopping!

The African-American Association is promoting Black Solidarity Day, Monday, November 2, 2020.

Join us in a Day of Absence. No Work! No School!

No Shopping!

Leading up to this date, the Black Solidarity Day Committee will present informative webinars. Contact aaaccpower@gmail.com or call 929-430-3255.

Election 2020 facts General Election – November 3, 2020 Early Voting Period – Oct. 24, 2020 - Nov. 1, 2020 Absentee Ballots accepted no later than 7 days before the election (i.e., October 27, 2020) Note: Absentee Ballots were mailed out on or about September 18, 2020 Registration in person by October 9, 2020 Change of Address by October 14, 2020 Bronx Board of Elections: 718-299-9017

No mask, No entry With love I say, too many residents are still getting on elevators without masks. One or two in an elevator without masks is too many; can affect and infect many.

With love I say, when your children sit in and leave the basketball courts, be sure they remember to put on their masks. We must remember that there is still no vaccine to combat this virus. We must remember that there are those with no symptoms who could be transmitting the virus to others.

In Memoriam, Prayer and Well Wishes To those who have lost loved ones, we give pause to their memory and pray for the strength of each family as you carry on for those who remain. Those who have loved ones in hospitals or nursing homes during this turbulent time, we join you in prayer and well wishes that you remain healthy and strong. Those who are lonely, please know that you are not alone.

Do your part…It will count in the long run I promised to talk more about the importance of building associations and to this community. I am doing that. Meet me half way by doing your part. Be a floor captain in your building.

All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a floor captain is as follows: 1. Contact numbers (for your floor only) List all emergency contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor 2. Co-op City Times – Place them at each apartment door (delivered on Saturdays) 3. Elevator notices – Read them and talk to your neighbors about them 4. Promote meetings, clubs and gatherings 5. Encourage your neighbors to: • Vote – Vote – Vote! in the Riverbay election • Make calls to the Riverbay offices: Security, 718-671-3050 CSO, 718-320-3300 Kudos to the “do good’ers” Cheers to all of the organizations providing Pantry Services around our neighborhood including the Riverbay Fund team headed by Michelle Sajous. Shareholder, Co-op City community, it has never meant more than now to be involved in this community. Thank you for reading my viewpoint. I can be reached at mmarbury@riverbayboard.com. Let’s all do our part!

Each one of us multiplied by all of us equals a force for good.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

The Retirees of Dreiser Loop reconnected last Saturday. It was so good to see our members whom we haven’t seen all together since March 23 – to hear how everyone has adjusted to “the new normal.” We had raffle gifts, pictures were taken (behind a decorated frame), and chatting at a safe distance. (See photos elsewhere in this edition). We are planning to stay connected, therefore, we’re asking for your suggestions for a follow-up: via Zoom, again on the Greenway, or any way we can connect our members. Send your suggestions to dreiserretirees@verizon.net.

Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Reminder: We are in the process of updating our Membership Roster. If you have a change of address or new telephone or cell phone number, send us a note: Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 19, Bronx, NY 10475, Attention: Delores Debnam. Also include an email address. Looking to the future, we are planning to keep in touch before and/or after our monthly meeting via email.

Attention! The Retirees need experienced part-time, freelance drivers with a CDL license with Passenger endorsement with at least 3-years’ experience and a clean driving record. A stipend can be expected for each trip. This position requires transporting members and friends to and from special events within the Bronx as well as to outer boroughs. Please call Dorothy Byrd at 646-842-2458 and leave your name, telephone number and a brief message.

––Delores Debnam

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JASA Co-op City NORC Program invites you for the upcoming virtual activities – September 2020 NOTE: Yom Kippur, Monday, September 28.

There will be NO activities or services. We will resume on Tuesday September 29.

Join Zoom Yoga Class w/Sierra available every Tuesday until Dec. 29, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98404647097?pwd=RXg2WCtqN zlEa0JLVWtWN3VWa1JPZz09, Dial in by phone: 1-929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 984 0464 7097, Passcode: 952022.

Game Day – Every Wed., 1–2 p.m., in collaboration with Ms. Margaret Kempe and a group of her fellow students (Pay it Forward Engineers) at Scarsdale High School. The class is called Virtual GAME DAY, where different types of games will be played each week including Bingo. Please call 718-320-1345 to register for the class and to receive Zoom information.

Tai Chi classes – Every Wed., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95267447198?pwd=MDhCa1U5 d24rMkdpNWZnMXVHejl2dz09, Mobile: 929.205.6099, Meeting ID: 952 6744 7198, Password: 455576.

Every Friday, Concerts in Motion, 1-2 p.m., Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82906881632, Dial in by phone: 646.558.8656, Meeting ID: 829-0688-1632 Technology Class – Smartphone & Tablet class w/Ralph every Thurs. until Nov. 5, 1 – 2 p.m. To register, call the JASA office, 718-320-2066, and give your email address and phone #. Ralph will send you the Zoom link.

Aerobic classes – Every Friday, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., starting September 24.

Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98682358691? pwd=dS9ublovZ01mRVVYbEhCYng2SkZHdz09.

Mobile 929.205.6099, Meeting ID: 986 8235 8691Passcode: 849150 Fall Prevention presentation w/ Teresa Webb – September 29, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Zoom meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/5967246236?pwd=WG 51SXB1eWh0TkJMUnlYcDA3UHZIZz09.

Meeting ID: 596 724 6236, Passcode: 2468. Dialin number: (978) 990-5361, Access Code: 2379169#.

Damion Arthritis Exercise class every Tuesday 11 a.m. to 12 noon virtually Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98281833325?pwd=bERy OXIrZXlENWR4V2RKU0NmdzAwdz09.

Meeting ID: 982 8183 3325, Passcode: 582148.

One Tap Mobile: +19292056099.

Mask and Bags distribution – SENIORS ONLY. Friday, October 2, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Einstein Senior Center.

Tuesdays: Join Zoom Meeting, https://zoom.us/j/97716014126 ?pwd=KzhyNm5oeWVjanVxbDhOdEg3QVlOdz09 Meeting ID: 977 1601 4126, Passcode: 889698 Mobile: 929.205.6099.

October 6: Diabetes, 11 a.m. to noon October 13: Wound Care, 11 a.m. to noon October 20: Anxiety, 11 a.m. to noon October 27: How to read food labels, 11 a.m. to noon November 3: Mental Health, 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays: Join Zoom Meeting, https://zoom.us/j/92318123299 ?pwd=TzQ3MlZPN2hNUTRWc1RONDVDUmV0QT09.

Meeting ID: 923 1812 3299, Passcode: 477180.

Mobile: 929.205.6099 October 8: Mental Health, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

October 15: Breast Cancer, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

October 22: Psoriasis Signs and Symptoms, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

October 29: What is Eczema?, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

November 12: Lung Cancer, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., November 19: Bladder Health, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

No activities are available

Health and Wellness, 10 a.m.

-11 a.m. via Zoom or phone Zumba with Ola 1 p.m. 2 p.m. via Zoom or phone Bereavement Hour 2 p.m. 3 p.m., via phone only: 929-299-1045, Code: 1387 Must call or email to register for all other activities: 929-399-1387

Bereavement Hour 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., via phone only Call 929-299-1045, Code: 1387 Must call or email to register for all other activities: 929-399-1387

Weight Management Support Group w/Gigi 2nd Wed. of the month, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Conference call: 929-299-1045, Code: 1386

Arts with Laura 10 a.m. -12 p.m. via Zoom and phone Fall Prevention w/Terry Webb @ 11:30 a.m.

Must call or email to register:

929-399-1387 Health and Wellness 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. via Zoom or phone Must call or email to register: 929-399-1387

Meditation w/ Charles Tyler 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

To join the Zoom meeting, go to: https://zoom.us/j/94868805136 +1-646-876-9923 US (New York) Meeting ID: 948 6880 5136

Fri., Oct. 2

Tues., Sept. 29

Einstein

Wed., Sept. 30

Bartow

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Arts with Laura, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. via Zoom and phone “Zumba with Ola” 1-2 p.m. via Zoom or phone Must call or email to register, 929-399-1387

Stretch and Tone with Ola 1 p.m. -2 p.m. via Zoom or phone Must call or email to register: 929-399-1387

No activities are available

Music Therapy 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Zoom call-in number: 1-646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 935-5178-1563

Concerts in Motion 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

To join the Zoom meeting, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/869916 40881 Or you can dial in by phone: +1-646-558-8656 (New York) +1-312-626-6799 US Meeting ID is: 869 9164 0881

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066 (Schedule subject to change without notice) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, the NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Goose Island Seniors

Happy Yom Kippur to all our Jewish members and friends.

We will like to say “Farewell” to Bill and Diana Gordon. They are relocating to another state. We will miss them greatly.

Words from the Goose Island President The Senior Citizens Social Club of Goose Island, Inc. is still temporarily closed. We will remain closed for the rest of 2020 and until it is safe to reopen. For those members who came to bingo each week, as Archie called out the numbers, some numbers became special. A few of them are B1, B2, B4, B7, B9, B11, I22, I30 N39, N42, G52, G55, O69 and O75. We had so much fun.

If you are perplexed with what’s going on in the world, just remember what Christ told the believers in John 14:1-3 “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you.

I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. If this world doesn’t improve, we have another place to look forward to. Trust God. To all members – Happy birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of September: Mary Harvey, Mary Smith, Evelisse Santiago, Miledy Martinez, Alma Alequin, Veratta Rhames, Bettie Ward, Gladys Perry, Joyce P. Wilson, Beryl Hines, Ola Waymmann and Carlton Lawrence.

Sick or Shut-in – Mary Pilla (former Goose Island president), is well and doing fine. She sends her love to all. Mary is in the Paramount at Somers Nursing

Center. She will love to hear from you. You may call her at 718-753-1816.

Our club is at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39, Bronx NY 10475, the Section 5 Community Center, phone number: 718-379-9613. Our office is presently closed.

You may call or text Stephen’s cell at 347-847-1941.

Our email address is goose.island@optonline.net.

These are unusual times. All our lives are altered.

Let’s pray this will end soon. On behalf of my officers and myself, try to stay safe.

–Stephen Roberts, Sr.

AARP Chapter #4997

From President Mickens: AARP members are exercising our new normal by using our electronic devices. Many members were able to take advantage of Diane Cooper’s high school volunteer students. We are looking forward to their help in our new season.

(Additional information to follow). Please continue your efforts to vote in-person or by mail. Stay safe; continue to wash your hands and wear your face mask.

Please contact our Good and Welfare coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home.

Our monthly membership meeting, scheduled on the second Monday of each month, is cancelled until further notice. No word from Riverbay regarding the community center openings.

–Delores Debnam

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Collective contributions make for a stronger community Leslie Peterson Director’s Viewpoint

Chag Sameach – In 2020, Yom Kippur begins at sunset on September 27.

Yom Kippur means “Day of Atonement” in Hebrew.

This is the holiest Jewish holiday of the year and ends the ten days of High Holidays or “Days of Awe,” which begin with Rosh Hashanah. This day is about asking God to forgive sins, being solemn and reflecting on past mistakes, accepting repentance, and praying.

“Gmar hatimah tovah.”

Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15-October 15, 2020. Each year, the Spanish-American Community Club celebrated and shared the Hispanic culture with Co-op City through dance, song and refreshments. Due to the Dreiser Auditorium renovations and Covid-19, many events were put on hold. That doesn’t stop us from enjoying and embracing our diversity. The greatness of America can be measured by the collective contributions of its citizens past and present, and our future will be measured by our ability to uphold and instill unto others our most valuable assets: our shared culture, history, knowledge, and sense of community. Continue to be “Be Proud of Your Past and Embrace the Future.”

The Notorious RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent a lifetime flourishing in the face of adversity before being appointed a Supreme Court justice. A brilliant mind and steadfast spirit, she never wavered and successfully fought against gender discrimination. “The great dissenter,” as she would come to be known, is gone, her work and her words live on to inspire us today and in the future.

William “Bill” Gordon, former Riverbay Board President and active Section 5 Association member,

American Legion and NAACP official is moving closer to family. We wish him and his wife many joyful years ahead and hope they look back at their days in Co-op City with LOVE. Baychester Library at Bartow: Genealogy Workshops Hey, family history lovers, circumstances may have prevented your family reunion this year but it just gives you the opportunity to research more. Our Baychester Library is offering workshops that will help you on your journey.

• Intro to Ancestry: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2 – 3 p.m. Join a librarian-led class and learn how to navigate the Ancestry database that is free to use at home. Learn how to search for your own ancestors using this database.

• Intro to African American Genealogy: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2 – 3 p.m. This class aims to provide introductory historical context and recommend basic research methods in the pursuit of African American family history.

• Intro to FamilySearch: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2 – 3 p.m. Learn how to navigate and search your ancestors using FamilySearch. It is a database that you can use for free in the convenience of your own home.

Come to this class to learn what resources FamilySearch has available to you.

• Relatives in Print: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2 – 3 p.m. Take a look at historical newspapers! This workshop aims to introduce using newspaper databases as a resource for your genealogical research. Learn why newspapers are great sources to explore your family history and how to navigate popular newspaper databases.

Become a Poll Worker – Make Some Money: Do you know some college students home, taking classes remotely? In need of extra funds? Are you at least 18 years old? Because of COVID-19, New York is experiencing a critical shortage of poll workers.

Can you work during Early Voting, October 24th to November 1st, and Election Day, November 3rd?

Open Door Ministries Deluded from the Kingdom (Full sermon at opendoorministries.net)

God promised deliverance, freedom and guidance to those who seek him diligently. Those who refuse to acknowledge truth after experiencing the work of God are prone to failure and eternal damnation. We cannot be friends with the world and God at the same time.

Deluded – believing something that is not true.

Helen Keller – The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.

Mark 6:5 And because of their unbelief, Jesus couldn’t do any miracles among them except to place his hands on a few sick people and heal them. 6 And he was amazed at their unbelief.

Matthew 13:10 The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” 11 He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them.

13 This is why I speak to them in parables: Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand. 14 In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.’ 15 For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears,

understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them.” (Isaiah 6:9,10) 2 Thessalonians 2:10 and all the ways that wickedness deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. 11 For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie 12 and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness.

Romans:1:18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.

Mark 8:34 Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. 35 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it.”

Contact Open Door Ministries by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net.

Blessings in Christ, –Pastor Luis Ramos

There is an opportunity to work possibly ten (10) days and a chance to earn up some money. To apply online, nyc.electiondayworker.com or call the Bronx office at 718-299-9017 for additional information.

Early Voting and General Election: Early voting period is (Saturday, October 24 - Sunday, November 1). It appears early voting will be held at Truman High School. This is an opportune time to cast your vote early. If you prefer to vote by absentee ballot, BE PREPARED. Request your absentee ballot now.

If you are not registered or need an absentee ballot, you can contact the Bronx Board of Elections located on the Grand Concourse. The Bronx Board of Election office location: 1780 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10457; telephone number: 1-718-299-9017 or call: 1-866-Vote-NYC (1-866-868-3692). You can also call the 1-800-FOR-VOTE hotline.

Census: Your failure to complete the Census will have an effect on your life for the next ten (10) years.

While you are home: Complete the 2020 Census, my2020census.gov, or call 1-844-330-2020. There are workers going around now to make sure everyone is counted. The Census deadline is approaching.

MASKS: You must wear your mask when entering the premises, elevators and laundry rooms, and remember to socially distance. These are steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Please comply with these reminders and remember, “We are in this together.”

NOTE: Congratulations to the Section 2 BackTo-School Raffle winners and the association and townhouse presidents and officers for their team work.

“If you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have a moral obligation to do something about it.” –Congressman John Lewis Thank you for allowing me to serve you. I am interested in hearing your thoughts. I can be reached by e-mail at lpeterson@riverbayboard.com or by telephone at 718-320-1370.

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. for worship service on Zoom. You can join us by Zoom Video, https:// us04web.zoom.us/j/9623430102, or Zoom Telephone Conference Line: (646) 568-7788, Conference ID: 962 343 0102, Password: 788175#.

Wednesday Bible Study is at 1:00 p.m. To join, use the Zoom information shown above.

Thursday Prayer Warriors is at noon.

You can join using the Conference Call Line: 563-999-2090, PIN: #660065.

Friday noon prayer is held at noon.

You can join us using the Conference Line above.

Friday Evening Prayer Service is held at 7:30 p.m. You can join us using the Conference Line above. Please note: Friday Evening Prayer service is not held on the first Friday of the month.

Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 20, at 9:00 a.m. for adults. Use the Conference Line above to join in. Sunday School for children and youth are held as follows: Primaries (6-8 years old) 2:30 p.m. FCC: (701) 802-5451, PIN/ ACCESS: 2788906.

Juniors (9-11years old) 3:30 p.m. ZOOM, (516) 259-9274 (no access code required).

Young Teens (12-17 years old) 9:30 a.m. FCC: (701) 802-5230, PIN/ ACCESS: 3559529.

If you did not submit your response to the Census, it is not too late. Everyone needs to be counted. The number of responses determines the amount of federal refunding received for the next ten years. If you did not respond, please do so ASAP. You can respond online at My2020census.gov. The deadline is Wednesday, September 30.

Flu season is coming, don’t forget to get your flu shot. If you have not had Shingles, you should also consider getting the Shingles vaccine.

Election Day is November 3. This is a very important election; everyone needs to vote. Early voting in NY begins on Saturday, October 24, 2020 and will end on Sunday, November 1.

You should consider voting early to avoid crowds.

Please keep each other in your prayers and be wise in your decisions.

Don’t forget to wear a mask, practice social distancing and stay safe!!!!

GOD will strengthen us as we travel through this storm. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

––Hattie L. Lucas

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Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle

100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; Tel. 718-324-0334 or 646-345-6707.

Sundays: Sunday Morning Worship service starts at 11 a.m. Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning starting at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Prayer meeting and Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m.

Friday Bible study and prayer service will begin at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join the services online until further notice. To join, please call 978 990-5475; Access code: 8548095.

Focus: The church is a privilege people you have been buried and risen in Christ, which enables them to walk in the light of his love, forgiveness and redemption.

As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him.

Colossian 2:6 In Colossians 2:7 “Those who live in Christ are ‘rooted’ in him, they are also ‘built up in him’, meaning, it is a continual process where one grows in God’s grace. They are established and strengthened in faith because faith makes things move. The result of trusting an unseen God benefits the believer greatly in which they abound with thanksgiving, they overflow with thankfulness because God always remain true.

The Apostle Paul stressed the importance of avoiding false teaching that steer the believer to incorporate poor philosophy and ultimately rob them of their joy in Christ. Colossians 2:8 reads,

“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.”

Now, because we are embracing the fullness of Christ, we recognized that God is a reality. Thus, now we possess the spiritual completeness all humans are able to obtain, not needing to adopt teachings that are not spirit-led. In Christ we have a new birth. The Old Testament sign of a new life was the covenant of circumcision. The New Testament identifies the believer by baptism as the saving work of Christ, specifically by his death, burial and resurrection.

Apostle Paul reflects that one did not have to add man-made obligations to the victory. Christ Jesus’ death on the cross gave all people freedom to live above sin. If the Son therefore shall set you free, you shall be free indeed. (St. John 8:36) Knowing this that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is free from sin. (Romans 6:6-7) Christ is all sufficient and offers mankind an opportunity to enjoy life with him. Wisdom that reigns within us is because we have a reason, hope and trust in our walk in Christ. Let us, therefore, remain established in the faith, as we have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:2-3).

–Rev. R. Sibblies

Iglesia Evangelica MU de Co-op City Co-op City United Methodist Church

Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds “If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. For He will command His angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways.”

Psalm 91:9-1.1 UMCC is a Bible-centered congregation with spirit-filled worship and we offer a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multiethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation – all are welcome! We are changing with the times and now offer online service.

We are located at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across from Building 30 (entrance on Boller Ave.) Parking is available on Palmer Ave. Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sánchez-Orta. For more information about our services, please contact our administrative secretary, Marta Medina, by phone: 917-740-0256 or by email: coopcityevangelicalumc@gmail.com.

Remote Schedule for Sundays – Come and receive a blessing: We would love for you to join us on Sundays. We are currently sharing our services online through our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/UMCofCoopCity/. We are also holding serv-

ices via Zoom. For more information, visit our website at www.coopcityumc.com.

Our Remote Services via Zoom …

Sunday at 12 p.m. (Spanish) and 2 p.m.

(English) Remote Schedule for our weekly services – Come and receive a blessing via Zoom Tuesday, 12 p.m. (Spanish) and 7 p.m. (English), Pray and Reflection Service Thursday, 7 p.m. (English), small group Bible Study with Pastor Jackie Friday, 8 p.m. (English), 4.12 Youth Services Sunday School, 8 a.m. (English) We are working very hard to try to reopen the church building for services.

We are waiting for direction and we will let you all know as soon as we can move forward.

Food Pantry: The Food Pantry distribution center at our church serves Section 5. Ongoing registration and distribution of food is on Thursdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Those registering must present one of the following government issued up-to-date ID’s showing a 10475 zip code: Driver, Non-Driver, or NYC ID. Anyone 18+ of age can register. Only one participant per household may register.

Blessings, —Marta Medina

Greater Love Refuge Ministries

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30 Spiritual Food for Thought: God is speaking to those who have become exhausted and drained of physical and mental resources. Separate yourself for a time from the things that have used you up. If you try to wrangle your way through this time by sheer natural strength, things will only get worse. God is speaking to us and says, Come to Me for a time of refreshing where you will find rest for your soul.

Bishop-elect Landrum, co-PastorCarol Landrum, and the Greater Love Christian church family invite you to worship with us virtually on GoToMeeting.com each Sunday morning.

Greater Love’s Deacon Board will lead tomorrow’s morning worship. Deacon Stanley Birthwright will bring the Word through a Scripture teaching and Chairman Richard States will preside over the service. The morning’s schedule is as follows: New Millennial Life Application Bible Study (ages 18-35): 9:45 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Adult Bible Study: 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. with Walking Deacon Alecia

Benjamin Children’s Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. with Chairman Richard States & Ama States Lesson for Sunday, Sept. 27: God Can & Will Turn the Situation Around for Our Good. Scripture Reference: Genesis 45:1-15 Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m.

Join the classes and morning worship from your computer, tablet or smartphone, https://www.gotomeet.me/GreaterLove Church You can also dial in using your phone: United States: +1 (786) 535-3211 Access Code: 463-256-381 **New Millennial Class meets on Zoom with Carrie Marie, Elder Yancey & Pastor Carol: Mtg. # 5906971593, no pswrd needed Greater Love’s Prayer Line is held each Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 2:00 p.m. and on Thursday evenings from 9 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The Dial-In number is 351-999-3024.

Although we are not gathering in our church building for now, our virtual meetings still afford you the opportunity to experience fellowship and the love of Christ. If you have questions or concerns, you can leave a message on the church phone at 347-920-5607 and your called will be returned.

Be encouraged!

–Pastor Carol Landrum

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find their victim. Bold scammers have even been known to approach their potential victim in person at their door or in a public place.

Another scam I heard about and then actually received myself is a PayPal scheme. The email states that you are almost finished completing your registration for PayPal. The email looks legitimate and it asks you to enter your PayPal username and password. It then prompts you to enter your bank account number.

When you call the customer service number, it tells you to mail a Green Dot card to an address. A friend of mine did not realize there was a problem until that point.

When I received the same email, I investigated the email right away as I was not trying to set up a PayPal account. Upon scrutiny, the email came from an email address at e.paypal.com, very close to the actual email address. In any case, when you are doing business with a company known to be legitimate, enter the website into your browser yourself, do not use search engine results or click on a link from an email. PayPal is a legitimate company which offers an extra level of protection for online payments but a scammer pretending to be PayPal can be a real threat to your financial identity.

One of my avid readers brought to my attention a scam that she was able to avoid.

My reader received a call that her grandson was involved in a motor vehicle accident and needed money. My savvy reader immediately called her son to see if this was legitimate. It was not legitimate. Another one of my readers received the same call and knew right away that it was a scam because he does not have a grandson.

Scammers will sometimes pick up on a series of telephone numbers in which a large group of older persons reside and send out multiple calls until they catch a victim. There are a variety of different scenarios used in this type of scam stating that a family member is in danger unless they wire money to specified person. In most cases, the scammer does not even know who the victim or their family members are. Wiring money to someone you do not know is almost never a good idea. If something seems out of order notify authorities. Scammers may target groups in a geographical population once they find a demographic that fits their scam. Caller identification can also be manipulated to seem like the caller is local or from a valid entity. Let’s show scammers that 718 area code with 379, 320, 671 and 862 exchanges will not fall for their scams. We are Co-op City Smart.

Another type of scam is a “sweepstakes” based scam. In this case, the victim receives a real looking check. New technology makes it possible for this forged check to appear realistic. The quality of the forged check is so realistic that it can even fool banks or check cashing establishments. The problem comes in when the bank attempts to retrieve the funds associated with the check and finds that there are none. By this time, the victim may have already wired money to another state or country attempted to receive an even larger sum of money. Unfortunately, the victim may be responsible for the funds received from the fraudulent check.

Remember, a legitimate contest or sweepstakes will never make you pay money to receive your prize.

Another scam involves a person claiming to be from a government agency claiming to have unclaimed funds belonging to the intended victim. For a fee, the “government employee” can help you obtain these funds While there are legitimate means of obtaining unclaimed funds, the government does not send employees out to solicit the owners of these fees. If you believe that you are entitled to unclaimed fees, seek out the New York State Attorney General’s office and find out how to proceed. Never pay anyone to help you to obtain these funds. The appropriate agency will provide assistance in this matter free of charge.

The mere mention of fraud somehow makes potential victims more likely to believe the scam artist. It is not impossible that a bank could call you in the event of fraud but a legitimate bank employee would not ask you for your account number, Personal Identification Number or other personal data. If you receive a request like this, call your financial institution using a telephone number that you are sure belongs to your bank or inquire in person. Banks and other financial institutions are happy if their customers do not readily give out their banking information.

In order to protect yourself from these and other scams, realize that legitimate persons will never ask you for upfront fees to obtain a loan or receive a prize. Be leery of a lender who is not concerned with your credit history. Hang up on any caller making a loan offer. Check a lender’s legitimacy with the New York State Department of Banking or the Better Business Bureau. There are reputable lenders that can help you to consolidate your debt in order to make payments more manageable.

Those of you wishing to make donations to a worthy cause, make sure that the agency to which you donate is legitimate. In the past, scammers posing as charities attempted to solicit donations for a variety of situations. It is unfortunate but this is, unfortunately, a fact of life. Be certain the charitable organization you select is, in fact, using the funds for the intended purpose. It is unfortunate that scammers will take advantage of a tragic situation.

If you fall victim to a scam, notify the New York State Attorney General at 1(800)771-7755, or www.oag.state.ny.us/ and the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-382-4357 or www.ftc.gov/. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has set up (Continued from page 7)

If you witness anyone tagging or spraying graffiti on Co-op City property, notify Public Safety immediately at 718-671-3050. If your cell phone is handy, snap a photo and send it to Public Safety.

Alert: Graffiti vandalism

Newsong Church Policies of the Kingdom 27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. –Philippians 1:27 (NIV) The Christian life isn’t a playground, it’s a battleground between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of Satan. Paul was concerned for the church because he heard there was a lack of unity among some of the believers in Philippi. Opposition from inside and outside the church was causing them to become fearful and intimidated. They were losing their focus on God’s mission, and not behaving in a godly way. Like a General giving his troops their marching orders, Paul commands that no matter what was going on around them, they were to behave like citizens of heaven. They were to live by God’s policies and principles, not Satan’s.

So how do we know which kingdom policies were influenced and living by?

The kingdom of God is centered in Jesus’ righteousness, peace and joy (Romans 14:17) The kingdom of Satan is centered in the things of this world (1 John 2:15-17) The kingdom of God is characterized by truth (John 14:6) The kingdom of Satan is characterized by deception (John 8:44) A person becomes a citizen of God’s kingdom through humility repentance and forgiveness (Mark 1:14-15) A person becomes a citizen of Satan’s kingdom through a hardened heart, price, rebellion and unbelief. (Ephesians 2:1-2) As citizens of God’s kingdom, we’re going to be constantly tested. Satan’s kingdom will try to pull us, tempt us, deceive and distract us. The bottom line is our behavior should match the beliefs and values of God’s kingdom. We’re called to Love & Worship God with all of our heart soul, mind and strength. We’re told to seek His kingdom first. Develop a hunger for His Word and ask the Holy Spirit to help us obey and apply God’s word to our lives. As citizens of God’s kingdom, we’re also called to love & serve others. We’re called to love others the way God loves us. This includes those who don’t agree with you, look like you, or vote like you.

As Christians, we’re held to a higher standard. Satan’s kingdom will tell you that you can’t disagree with someone and still love them, but that’s a lie! We’re called to love all people, from the womb to the tomb, every color, every creed, love them with the love of God, while at the same time standing up for righteousness. As followers of Jesus, we cannot claim allegiance to King Jesus, and then pick and choose which of His policies we’re going to live by and stand up for! Is your life filled with love? The gospel of Jesus is! Is your life filled with hope? The gospel of Jesus is! Is your life filled with holiness? The gospel of Jesus is! Leonard Ravenhill once asked…“Are the things you’re living for worth Christ dying for? We belong in God’s kingdom…let’s live like it!

Worship with us via live-stream this Sunday at 11 a.m., www.newsongchurchnyc.org.

—Pastor Mike Tolone

If You See Something, Say Something!

Working Together To Keep Co-op City Safe!

• 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 an Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) specifically for the purpose of reporting internet crimes. Their website is www.ic3.gov/.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place or be ready to happen, notify the authorities. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. We would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety is asking cooperators to always practice social distance and wear masks or face coverings in public. It is important to wear a face mask or face covering any time you leave your apartment. People should avoid gathering in large groups.

Hand washing, the use of hand sanitizer and not touching your face are other strategies to help spread Covid-19 and other illnesses. Please follow the latest guidance provided by the CDC and the New York City Department of Health.

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