Co-op City Times 10/03/20

Vol. 55 No. 40

Saturday, October 3, 2020

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NY City Council’s Ethics Committee recommends King’s removal Councilman responds in press conference

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

New York City Council’s Standards and Ethics Committee unanimously recommends Bronx Councilman Andy King’s expulsion as punishment for continuous misconduct allegations. City Council Member Steve Matteo, chair of the Committee on Standards and Ethics, announced the charges that garnered a unanimous 5-0 vote on Tuesday, September 30.

Council Member King addressed the charges during a press conference via his attorney, Joey Jackson, on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. Mr. Jackson described the committee hearing as “a character assassination against a councilman who stands up for his community.”

Mr. Jackson says the hearing was never a search for justice or the truth. He said, “It was always about how we [the committee] can degrade Councilman King, bring him down and how to prevent him from doing the fine work he’s been doing.”

Council Member King’s lawyer went on to criticize the Standards Councilman Andy King and Ethics Committee for their lack of evidence. Mr. Jackson said, “How do you sustain a finding when we demonstrate to you plainly, that he’s not even here? …We’ve got to be about facts, let’s address the facts and the facts only.”

As reported by Committee Chairman Matteo, Councilman King has done enough damage. “Last year, the committee made every effort to provide Council Member King the (Continued on page 2)

Mayor announces Agenda for New York City’s recovery

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

New York City continues to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic and the steps toward recovery are beginning to take shape across all five boroughs.

Late last week, Mayor Bill de Blasio released the city’s recovery agenda which outlined points of emphasis the mayor plans to build around in the coming months. The agenda will set the stage for many subsequent policy proposals aimed at reviving New York City, according to the Mayor’s Office.

“New York City is about to enter a transformational era,” Mayor de Blasio said. “We know that our recovery begins and ends with healthcare, and we will again be a beacon to the rest of the world, rise to the challenge of setting forth a recovery that everyone can look to, and set forth a recovery plan that will work for everyone.”

Recovery Agenda: 1. Continue expanding affordable access to testing The first point of emphasis on the mayor’s agenda highlights the need to continue expanding options for affordable COVID-19 testing and lab capacity. In September, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) launched the Pandemic Response Lab, which is a facility dedicated to processing COVID-19 tests within 24 to 48 hours for NYC Health + Hospitals. According to the NYCEDC, the plan is to have the Pandemic Response Lab able to process roughly 20,000 tests per day by November.

Shareholders should also keep in mind that there is a walk-in testing site in Co-op City located at 105 Dreiser Loop that is open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday.

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The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3, 2020 election is Oct. 9th. (see pgs. 3 & 4 for more)

Bartow parking lot repairs, Oct. 5-9 The Bartow parking lot in front of the Riverbay administrative offices will be undergoing repairs beginning Monday, October 5, which will impact pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

New trough drains will replace the old drains currently in the underground area between the two speed bumps. The driveway will then be repaved.

On Monday, October 5, only the right side of the driveway will be closed and thru traffic (vehicular and pedestrian) will be allowed on the left side of the driveway. On Tuesday, October 6, the left side will be closed and thru traffic will be allowed along the right side of the driveway.

However, from Wednesday-Friday, October 8, 9 and 10, respectively, no vehicular or pedestrian traffic will be allowed in the driveway directly in front of the Bartow administration building. Pedestrians entering or exiting Garage 4 from the rear or side (driveway) entrances of the garage will be able to use the driveway behind the garage (adjacent to the basketball court) or the sidewalks but will not be allowed to cut across the parking lot. Likewise, visitors to the Bartow Administration building will have to walk around and use the JASA sidewalk.

As soon as work has been completed, access to the area will be reopened.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

REMINDER: COVID-19 is still a threat.

Wear a mask, practice social distancing, wash your hands frequently and use hand sanitizer.

A Day of Hoops in Co-op City Last Sunday, Sept. 27, Game Over and Riverbay Corporation partnered for a special Day of Hoops on the Section 4 Bellamy Loop basketball court for 80 lucky young men and women who were the first to register.

The event was a free basketball clinic featuring several categories of competition – 3-Point Shooting, Obstacle Course, Slam Dunk and Hot Shot – for boys and girls, 9-16 (Cont’d on page 5)

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chance to rehabilitate himself and remediate the hostile, unacceptable situation in his office. But he frustrated all of these efforts,” he said. “Now this committee finds the situation to be beyond remediation, and therefore finds no alternative but to recommend expulsion.”

According to news reports, the committee confirmed new instances of misconduct, including employee harassment and discrimination, along with “misappropriating funds for personal gain.”

Council Member Matteo said, “He questioned the loyalty of his staffers who he believed were cooperating with the monitor (that was assigned to watch over his office) and treated those staff members adversely.”

The recommendation also comes as Councilman King has refused to submit to last year’s disciplinary sanctions that included a $15,000 fine, 30-day suspension, and counseling.

Council Speaker Corey Johnson said, “This is not a decision to be made lightly, but Council Member King has given us no alternative,” in a statement released shortly after the committee’s announcement.

The Council Speaker, who has long expressed his approval for expulsion – citing the committee’s substantiation of the 2019 allegations against Council Member King – supports the Ethics Committee’s recommendation. He said, “This is the third time this Committee has had to discipline the council member, and yet he continues to show a blatant disregard for the rules and policies put in place to protect staff and the integrity of this body, including undermining the monitor who was imposed to try and correct his egregious behavior.”

On Oct. 28, 2019, the New York City Council voted 44-1 to suspend Councilman Andy King and proceed

with initial punishment after a motion to expel the coun- their latest report to the public detailing new allegacilman lost, 34-12. The councilman himself was the one tions against Councilman King next Wednesday. “no” vote against suspension.

At that time, Councilman King  started his 30-day suspension, however, he has so far not paid the $15,000 monetary penalty. The removal of his discretionary funds and committee assign ments for violating policies – behavior            substantiated by the committee in 2019  – were also part of his punishment.  The City Council’s Standards and  Ethics Committee previously released  a 48-page report of its ethics investi gation of Councilman King on Wednes day, Oct. 23, 2019 (see Co-op City  Times, Oct. 26, 2019 issue). The state  ment affirmed Councilman King vio lated Council policies by demonstrat ing acts of retaliation, harassment, con flict of interest and disorderly conduct.  Accounts in the document revealed   the extent of the councilman’s infrac tions and, in some cases, his wife, an  executive with 1199 SEIU, including  misuse of Council resources, retalia  tion against current and former staff,  and engaging in “harassment based on  sexual orientation and gender identity...”  Elected into office in 2012, Coun  cilman King is term-limited at the end  of 2021. This event will be the third  time in the last two years that the Coun cil’s Ethic Committee has investigated          the council member’s alleged wrong        doings. The committee is set to release

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Co-op City Times / October 3, 2020

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210 promotes Voter Registration in community

Co-op City’s NAACP Civic Engagement Chair Alfred Lynch Jr. and branch members held a successful community outreach Voter Registration drive on Sept. 30 in the Bartow Mall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Similar events will be held next Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Einstein Mall and on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Dreiser Mall.

The NAACP Co-op City branch encourages all shareholders to make a plan to vote and to vote in the upcoming Nov. 3, 2020 elections. Early Voting begins Sat., Oct. 24 – Sun., Nov. 1. Co-op City’s Early Voting location is Truman High School, 750 Baychester Ave. Daily voting schedule: Sat., Oct. 24, & Sun., Oct. 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Mon., Oct. 26, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Tues., Oct. 27, & Wed., Oct. 28, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Thurs., Oct. 29, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Fri., Oct. 30, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 31, & Sun., Nov. 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

“We are all complicit when we tolerate injustice. It is not enough to say it will get better by and by.

Each of us has a moral obligation to stand up, speak up and speak out. When you see something that is not right, you must say something. You must do something. Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part to help build what we called the Beloved Community, a nation and world society at peace with itself.” —Dr. Martin Luther King “Ordinary people with extraordinary vision can redeem the soul of America by getting in what I call good trouble, necessary trouble. Voting and participating in the democratic process are key. The vote is the most powerful nonviolent change agent you have in a democratic society. You must use it because it is not guaranteed. You can lose it. Now it is your turn to let freedom ring.” —Congressman John Lewis Photos by Al Lynch Jr.

Important 2020 Election Deadlines – New York November 3, 2020 Voter Registration Deadlines

Registration by mail [(N.Y. Election Law Section 5-210(3)]

Applications must be postmarked no later than October 9, 2020 and received by a Board of Elections no later than October 14, 2020 to be eligible to vote in the General Election.

In-Person Registration (N.Y. Election Law Sections 5-210, 5-211, 5-212)

Eligible New Yorkers may register at their local Board of Elections or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, any business day during the year, however, to be eligible to vote in the General Election, their voter registration application must be received no later than October 9, 2020. If honorably discharged from the US Military or have become a naturalized US Citizen after October 9, 2020, register in person at the Board of Elections up until October 24, 2020.

Change Of Address (N.Y. Election Law Section 5-208(3)) The change of address deadline is October 14, 2020. Notices of change of address from registered voters received by October 14, 2020 by a county Board of Elections must be processed and entered in the records in time for the General Election.

Voting by Absentee Ballot Deadlines Date Deadline Information Oct. 27: Last day to apply online, by email, fax or to postmark an application or letter of application by mail for an absentee ballot. (Pleasetake note that despite the Oct. 27 deadline, the United States Post Office has advised they cannot guarantee timely delivery of ballots applied for less than 15 days before an election.)

Nov. 2: Last day to apply IN-PERSON for absentee ballot.

Nov. 3: Last day to postmark your absentee ballot. Absentee ballots must be received by the local Board of Elections no later than Nov. 10th. Military Voter Ballots must be received no later than Nov. 16th.

Nov. 3: Last day to deliver ballot IN-PERSON to the local Board of Elections or to any poll site.

See pg. 4 for more.

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A Day of Hoops in Co-op City

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years old. Each participant received a specially-made Co-op City face mask and T-shirt designed by Game Over for Riverbay Corp. Matching shorts are also available.

Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison said, “We’ve ordered more masks that will be distributed at basketball courts throughout the community.”

Although there were no competitive basketball games on Sunday because of the Covid-19 pandemic and the requirement for players to social distance, the challengers competed in a number of skills tests. Awards were given out in memory of Brandon Hendrick-Ellison, the young 17 year old basketball star who was killed tragically this past summer just days after he graduated from high school. Brandon was the nephew of Mr. Ellison and participated in many Game Over basketball clinics held in Co-op City over the years. Brandon’s mother, Eve Hendrick, and Mr. Ellison, were given the opportunity to address the young players.

Photos courtesy of Game Over

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Board of Directors’ Meeting - September 30, 2020 First Reading - Resolution #20-29 SUBMITTED BY: Sonia Feliciano SECONDED BY: Claudia Sampson, Michelle Marbury and Leah Richardson

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: September 30, 2020

WHEREAS, Riverbay solicited bids from three vendors to provide a major maintenance inspection and service to the Steam Turbine Generator located in the Power Plant; and WHEREAS, the Power Plant Management Team reviewed all three (3) bids and recommends Energy Resources Group, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder (see attached Memo); and

WHEREAS, the cost of the project will be $368,324.00 with a 15% contingency for the project ($55,248.60); and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Contract #3521 with Energy Resources Group, Inc. for a contract total of $368,324.00 plus a 15% contingency ($55,248.60) be approved as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #8516 and amended by Board of Directors Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

Lease Resolution #20-28

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2045A Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: and, VCYS Corp., Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated September 30, 2020

by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution WHEREAS, VCYS Corp., has requested a new lease #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2045A Bartow FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the CorAvenue, Bronx, New York, to be used for take-out or on poration is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related premise consumption of items typically sold in a pizzeria, documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. chopped salads, beverages, beer & wine; and YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, WHEREAS, the term of the lease is 5 years with one 5- Lambright, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Richardson, year renewal option with a 6-month rent concession and Rosario, Sampson, Saunders annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution ABSENT: Leslie #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and PASSED

Emergency Resolution #20-30

WHEREAS, on May 10, 2017 the Board awarded Contract #P901, via resolution # 17-19, to Specialty Business Solutions (“Sharp”), for the Leasing & Maintenance of Copiers; and WHEREAS, Change Order #1 for the present Leasing & Maintenance of Copiers contract is being submitted in order to complete payments to Sharp until contract P901 expires October 19, 2020 (See attached Memos); and WHEREAS, Change Order #1 would also add $60,000.00 in funding and five (5) months to Contract #P901 in order to provide sufficient time to perform a thorough analysis and upcoming walkthroughs scheduled with three qualified bidders for the new contract #3538, Leasing & Maintenance of Copiers; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director

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has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Change Order #1 for contract #P901 with Sharp for $60,000.00 and five (5) additional months be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Richardson, Rosario, Sampson, Saunders ABSENT: Leslie PASSED

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CCPD offers burglary prevention tips for residents

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

October has been recognized as Crime Prevention Month since 1984. In recognition of Crime Prevention Month, the Public Safety Report this week features a crime prevention article addressing the topic of burglary and other crimes against your home and property.

McGruff, the Crime Dog, says, “Crime bites; take a bite out of crime.” For more information about crime prevention, contact the National Crime Prevention Council at 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 13th floor, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 466-6272; or on their website, www.ncpc.org. There are McGruff, the Crime Dog, activities for kids and crime prevention ideas for adults.

Burglary is a crime that tends to occur in patterns from time to time. Advanced surveillance systems and improved technology have greatly reduced the occurrence of burglaries within Co-op City. It is still a good idea to be aware of steps that can be taken to further decrease your odds of being a burglary victim. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety offers these tips to decrease your chance of being burglarized.

Never welcome burglars by telephone. Warn family members, children included, not to give out information by telephone. It is particularly important not to tell callers who is out or how long they are expected to be out. Also, do not put this information on your answering machine. A standard greeting, “There is no one available to come to the phone right now, please leave a message” does not divulge extended absences to potential burglars.

Never open your door to anyone you do not know. Ask repair persons or delivery persons to show identification. All Riverbay employees and utility providers such as Cablevision are required to carry identification while on duty. Do not open your door until you are sure the person on the other side is legitimate. If you have any doubt, call 9-1-1 or the Department of Public Safety at 1 (718) 671-3050.

Always make your home look and sound occupied. Consider purchasing a timer with a random setting to turn on lights at different times every day while on vacation. Lights that are left on for long periods of time can also signal that no one is home. Never advertise your vacation plans. Inform a trusted neighbor who can collect newspapers, mail or other deliveries. The postal service will suspend mail service for vacation periods. Notify the Public Safety Department if you are a member of the “Are You Okay?” program. Wait until you return home if you must post vacation pictures on social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

Riverbay Corporation provides only bottom lock access. A good quality top lock with a safety plate is recommended. Always change your locks if you lose your keys. Never leave keys under the mat, on top of the door frame or in any other “hiding” spot. Always keep house keys separate from car keys when utilizing valet service. Never place identifying information on keys.

Do not reward the burglar who does get in. If, despite your precautions, a burglar does get in, don’t reward them with a large sum of cash and jewelry.

Never keep large sums of cash in your home. Keep jewelry not often worn in a safe deposit box. Consider purchasing a high quality personal safe for short term storage of certain valuables. Inventory valuables and keep receipts in a safe place in the event that you are the victim of a burglary. Never enter your apartment if you believe it has been burglarized. The burglar could still be in the apartment.

Public Safety Report

Public Safety Blotter September 20 – September 26, 2020 09-20-2020 – 2440 Hunter Avenue There were reports of a person being threatened by a male with a knife. It was determined that the individual was in need of a psychiatric evaluation and not criminal. He was removed by EMS to a local hospital. There were no injuries.

09-21-2020 – 100 Dreiser Loop During a random building inspection, a male was discovered having no authority to be within. He was also found possessing stolen property. The male was arrested.

09-22-2020 – 100 Aldrich Street A male was found sleeping in a staircase and was issued a Criminal Court Summons for trespass and released.

09-24-2020 – Corner of Donizetti Place and Baychester Avenue A cooperator reported unknown person(s) smashed a window on her vehicle and removed property.

09-26-2020 – 100 Erdman Place A male was observed consuming an alcoholic beverage in public. The male was also issued a Criminal Court summons and was found to have an outstanding warrant. He was returned to Bronx Criminal Court pursuant to the warrant.

You also do not want to ruin evidence such as fingerprints before they are collected by the police. Documenting your possessions by taking video or photographs along with a receipt may assist you if you are required to file a claim with your insurance company, or if your property is recovered and you need to identify it in order to expedite its return to you.

Schools are open within NYC with varying schedules. Fall is a very active season, expect an increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Always be alert to driving hazards. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Always buckle your seatbelt; it can save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons or hear suspicious noise coming from your neighbor’s apartment, a burglary could be taking place; notify the authorities. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. The dispatcher will ask you for your information when you call. You have the option to remain anonymous, but remember, this information is useful to us and will not be provided to the offending party. A special thank you to my avid reader who sent a letter describing how she avoided becoming a victim of a Social Security-based scam.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety is asking cooperators to always practice social distance and wear masks or face coverings, especially every time you enter an elevator or laundry room, and every time you appear 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.

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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Mary Pearson Director’s Viewpoint Secretary

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the first woman of the 36 people “lain in State” for the country to “pay tribute to the Nation’s most distinguished citizens.” That list includes presidents, senators, members of the military, an architect (who designed Federal City, aka Washington, D.C.), FBI director J. Edgar Hoover, four unknown soldiers from WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam, and, most recently and befittingly — civil rights icons Elijah Cummings and John Lewis, the first two members of the House of Representatives to have joined those ranks.

The only other woman who came close to the ultimate tribute was Rosa Parks who was “lain in honor” at the Capitol. Semantically, there’s a world of difference in the deference, but the only distinction between “in state” or “in honor” appears to be the way the person’s body is guarded. The Capitol police guard those lying in honor while one guard from each branch of the military perform the duty for those lying in state.

RBG was the first woman to achieve the country’s highest honor in death, but not the first woman on the bench. That was Sandra Day O’Connor in 1981.

The two women loaned each other a thread of feminist justice. Jurist O’Connor took some arguments from a case of RBG’s that expanded the Fourteenth Amendment’s equal protection clause to include sex. O’Connor applied that argument in a case allowing men to go to nursing school. In turn, Ginsburg used O’Connor’s success to win her co-ed military school case.

RBG credited the jist of those arguments to two female civil and women’s rights activists: African American attorney Pauli Murray who fought segregation, sexism, and “Jane Crow” laws, and her partner-in-law, Judge Dorothy Kenyon, whose career, in 1950, was ruined by McCarthyism.

Even the famous “sex/feet on our necks” line RBG

Humans

paraphrased and often quoted: “But I ask no favors for my sex. I surrender not our claim to equality. All I ask of our brethren is, that they will take their feet from off our necks, and permit us to stand upright …” were words written by abolitionist and women’s equality champion Sarah Grimke in 1837.

That’s how we humans roll. We take a kernel of truth from one era and make it our own.

RBG repeated and added a line to one of the most famous and hopeful phrases we know today. The lines addressing the goal of justice and equality, paraphrased

by Martin Luther King Jr. and promoted by President Obama, come from an abolitionist minister’s sermon delivered in 1853. Theodore Parker said: “I do not pretend to understand the moral universe. The arc is a long one. My eye reaches but little ways. I cannot calculate the curve and complete the figure by experience of sight. I can divine it by conscience. And from what I see I am sure it bends toward justice.”

RBG added to the tighter, popularized phrase, these words: … “if there is a steadfast commitment to see the task through to completion.”

Bending arc or no, despite our inclination to immortalize the “great man” or “great woman” theory of history, there is an unending chain of people bringing us closer to justice and bringing our country, step-by-step, closer to a more perfect union with their “steadfast commitment.”

All that racial and sexual progress got me thinking about our own great experiment: Co-op City and the composition of the first Board. So I went to my favorite site issuu/cctimes and did some digging.

First, in the “stacks,” we find four issues from 1967, printed the year before Co-op City saw its first occupants move in. Our first Board of Directors is listed in the October 1967 Co-op City Times issue. There’s not one woman on the board. That’s not too surprising. I graduated high school in 1967, which happened to be the last year girls were required to wear skirts in school.

Skipping to 1980 (the

Building 30 A and B Association

Hoping that all are well!

Thanks to everyone who attended our last association meeting in September.

At this meeting, we decided that we will bag Halloween goodies Wed,, Oct. 21, in the association room at 2 p.m. We will have hand sanitizers and masks when we bag the candy.We will hand out the goodies on Sat., Halloween, Oct. 31, at 5 p.m., Covid-19 permitting.

At the last association meeting, it was decided that we will not have a holiday party this year.

We will put up our holiday decorations on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 28.

To all those celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and new additions, our congratulations. To anyone who suffered a recent loss, our condolences. Those under the weather, get well soon.

—Linda Werner

next year of posted editions of the CCTimes) in search of a new list of directors, just to see if women had made any inroads in the 13-year gap, I came up empty. I did see that both elected officials, Stephen Kaufman and Eliot Engel, had full heads of hair and savings interest was about 5%, but then, ah ha! The April 26, 1980 edition shows the forum schedule for the 15 candidates running for the Board, to fill the (most likely five) open seats.

Good for you, Esther L. Smith, for throwing your bonnet in the ring. Did she win? I dunno. The next posted issue is from July 1980, skipping over the election results.

But now I’m hooked. How quickly did we go from zero to our current ten-woman, female-majority Board?

How about the Board’s ethnicity? How did that progress? It’s hard to track, using only the four 1967 issues and the 17 issues from 1980, to the six publications in 2009 and the 52 each year thereafter. (Perhaps some of our Pioneers can fill us in.)

RBG said, “real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” Never, since 1967, has there been such a state of flux, between the pandemic and the pandemonium. We must take this time of illuminated inequality, injustice and oppression and keep going forward — united. Now is the time. The time of divide and conquer is over if we declare it over.

And in the meantime, there are things we can do.

Donate as much as you can and vote as soon as you can, and, if possible, vote in person. Nudge everyone you know to do likewise and to fill out the darn Census. (At the moment, the deadline is still a day or two away.)

P.S. If your absentee ballot says OFFICIAL ABSENTEE MILITARY BALLOT, don’t fret. They forgot the slash between “absentee” and “military” and it should read OFFICIAL ABSENTEE/MILITARY BALLOT. We’re all human.

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

Black Forum

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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. Registration is open at this location for Section 5 residents.

Senior Farmers Market coupons Senior Farmers Market coupons are distributed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during normal business hours while supplies last. The distribution occurs at the 920 Baychester location. The coupons are worth $20 and are valid towards the purchase of fruits, vegetables and fresh herbs at participating farmers markets in the five boroughs. Recipients of the coupons 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 coupons this year cannot receive additional ones. The NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets crosschecks 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 Sat., Nov. 14, 2020. It is $35 for each student. The date of the class is tentative and subject to 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

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is an epidemic. Between the years 2000 and 2018, deaths from Alzheimer’s has increased 146%. Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease are women. One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.

More than 5 million Americans are living with the disease. There are more than 16 million caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the United States. Fifty percent of primary care physicians believe the medical profession is not ready for the growing number of people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. In 2019, more than 16 million caregivers caring for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias provided an estimated 18.6 billion hours of unpaid care, a contribution to the nation valued at more than $244 billion.

A family caregiver can be a spouse, son, daughter, grandchild, niece, nephew, friend, neighbor or partner who assists someone with an illness, disability or an elderly. The care that they provide may be as little as a few hours a week to providing care around-the-clock.

The family caregiver providing care to a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is faced with many challenges.

It is not an easy task to care for a loved one who once cared for you. It can be the one who may have been the rock of the family, the provider, and the one you always turned to for support and comfort.

At times, it is difficult to accept that your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease; some people act like they do not see the effect of the disease on their loved one’s mental and intellectual function as a way of not accepting that their loved one has the disease!

“It is only old age, everyone forgets things, there are days that we are able to hold normal conversations, sometimes I think they know what they’re doing, they only act that way when they want their way, they are just stubborn.” Have you heard others speak this way about a family member with Alzheimer’s disease?

Have you ever said these things yourself? Sometimes the statements mentioned above are also used as a form of denial!

The success of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or, in fact, any disease or disability, is to educate yourself about the disease and how to manage it. It is vital to set up a support system – individuals or resources that you can turn to in times of need. Most of all, take a little time out for yourself.

Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2020 for a virtual Purple Sunday kick-off. CEO Diane Cooper of COME will be the guest speaker. Contact the Alzheimer’s Association of Hudson Valley Chapter at 800-272-3900; www.comeoutreach.org; info@comeoutreach.org. Also, visit us on social media; 718-379-3159, Fax: 718-3793160.

Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment

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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.

Halloween Candy Collection – We will be accepting candy donations for Halloween from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the Building 10 Association room (located in the rear of Building 10B) on the following dates: Wed., Oct. 7; Wed., Oct. 14; Wed., Oct. 21, and Wed., Oct. 28.

Halloween Candy Giveaway – The Halloween candy giveaway will be held on Saturday, October 31, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Building 10 Association room.

Covid-19 – Covid-19 is still spreading in our community. 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.

2020 Census – The deadline for the 2020 Census has been extended until October 31. If you have not participated in the 2020 Census, there is still time.

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.

Vote – We have an especially important election on November 3. The last day to register to vote in the November 2020 election is October 9. 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. 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 – Remember to turn on your car headlights when driving in the garage and please follow all directional signs. 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.

We would like to wish all 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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Parking & Leasing Committee Report

Francine Reva Jones Director’s Viewpoint Assistant Secretary

Dear shareholders, On September 22, 2020 the Parking & Leasing Committee chair, Francine Jones, and co-chair Kevin Lambright, held a meeting via Zoom with Parking & Leasing director, Ms. Danielle O’Connor. Seven committee members participated and a Riverbay executive general manager.

Ms. O’Connor updated us on the tasks being performed in the Parking & Leasing department. They are performing garage maintenance and power washing in the Dreiser Community Center. They will continue with power washing at Bartow Center and then at Einstein Center. They have replaced 350 wheel stops, which is an ongoing project. Construction will soon begin to replace the drainage in Garage 4. A new awning will be installed at Bartow Center. The installation of storage units in Blgs. 10A, 27A and 29A has been completed.

There was discussion regarding cooperators driving in the garage without their lights turned on, and that some folks drive in the wrong direction with no lights. It was generally agreed that we would confirm that a sign is posted in each garage. We would also write about this in the Co-op City Times, in articles and viewpoints, etc., discuss it at our building association meetings, club meetings and with neighbors and friends.

We will revisit this topic in a few months to see if things have improved. If these tactics don’t work, driving in the garage without your lights turned on will become a community complaint and a fine will be assessed.

• A committee member thanked Ms. O’Connor for painting the handicap sections blue.

• A shareholder monthly parking pass is a temporary pass. It will not be issued continuously. The shareholder needs to open a lease account.

• The Sales department does not submit a list of storage closets. Notification is issued at different times.

• There are cars in Garage 3 that appear to be abandoned. There are monthly inspections to disclose abandoned vehicles.

• There is a vehicle that appears to be abandoned, but nothing has been done about removing it. It was suggested to bring this matter to a vote at the Board meeting.

• Ms. O’Connor stated that her department would take care of removing the garbage underneath the clothing bin at Garage 4.

End of meeting.

Zoom Workshop A warm thank you is extended to Ms. Michelle Marbury, president of the Section 4 Partnership, for conducting a successful Zoom Workshop 101. Instructions were given on accessing the website, setting up an account, reviewing the icons and to practice being the host. Now that we are living in a “new normal” where large in-person meetings are not possible due to the COVID-19 mandate of social distancing, this information is useful. Another workshop is forthcoming. If you would like to participate, please contact the Section 4 Partnership at: section4partnership@gmail.com or by phone at: 347-915-4939.

School Openings The manner in which the schools are opening for the 2020-2021 school year can be confusing. The full schedule is outlined on the NYC Department of Education website. I was pleased to learn about the Learning Bridges program which aims to provide free care for children when they are scheduled to participate in remote learning. This program will provide support for parents who need child care while they work. Learn more at: school.nyc.gov/learning bridges.

Justice Ginsburg Condolences are extended to the family and friends of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (3/15/33-9/18/20). She was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and attended some of the top universities, includ-

National Council of Negro Women

NCNW 59th National Convention — The 59th and first virtual convention of the National Council of Negro Women was held September 25-27, 2020. The theme for this year’s convention was “For Such A Time As This: A Call For Resilience And Resource.”

Voting delegates representing Co-op City Section attended as well as other members.

Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, our 7th president, presided over the convention. One of our first guests was the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, for a Question and Answer session.

At the first Plenary Session on Friday morning, Dr. Cole adopted the program agenda, the treasurer’s report, the nominations report and the elections report. At a later time during the convention, she reported the State of the Organization was solvent and strong. This was great news to the over 10,000 attendees at the virtual conference. Workshops that afternoon included topics concerning “Developing STEAM Programs,” “Communications and Technology,” “Cradle to Prison Pipeline,” “Financial Management” and “Parliamentary Procedure.”

The Saturday Plenary Session focused on “Intergenerational Perspectives.” In addition to the 175 community-based sections in our country, there are also many collegiate sections that we support and encourage, feeding into our community sections when the young women graduate. Also, many community-based sections have Youth Sections for girls 12 to 17 years of age. These younger members are the future of our organization. That afternoon, there were workshops on “Bethune Height

Recognition Program,” “Membership Development” and the “Charles L. Franklin Associates Workshop,” the latter focusing on the male members of NCNW. Later in the day, there were sessions on “Race and Gender in Corporate America” (with speakers from Toyota, Home Depot and UPS) and “Dialogue on Racial Justice and Criminal Justice Reform” (with states attorneys from Minnesota and Baltimore).

The last Plenary Session on Sunday involved the Installation of National Officers with a virtual concert by the Clark Sisters. The final evening, there was a Gala Celebration with a virtual concert by Eric Benet.

Census 2020 – NCNW applauds the decision to restore the Census count. U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose late Saturday issued a temporary restraining order against the Census Bureau and the Commerce Department which oversees the agency. Under the Order, the census count will continue through October 31, as the Census Bureau had earlier planned, and its data processing will continue under a timeline that allows for a full, fair and accurate overall tabulation and reporting of the total population to the President. Congratulations to all of the Census advocates. We have been given a reprieve. We cannot waste these additional days. Let’s get counted!

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

–Joyce Howard

ing Cornell, Harvard, Rutgers and Columbia. During her judgeship, Ginsburg encountered many challenges being only the second female justice on the Bench. She presented a strong voice in favor of gender equality. Her notable statement was, “I ask no favor for my sex. All I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks.” Justice Ginsburg also advocated for the rights of workers and the separation of church and state.

Some of the historic rulings she supported were The Affordable Care Act, a/k/a Obamacare, and for same-sex marriage. She was instrumental in striking down a provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act that allowed the deportation of any foreign national convicted of a “crime of violence.” Ginsburg was small in stature, but earned the nickname “Notorious RBG” for her courageous and progressive decision-making.

Another memorable statement by Ginsburg was, “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” Justice Ginsburg has left a legacy that will benefit us all.

Chokehold Ban Law The African-American Association members have joined with other groups to rally and call NYC Council members to urge them to uphold the NYPD Chokehold Ban Law. The NYC Council members who head the Public Safety Committee are Donovan Richards in Far Rockaway (718) 527-4356 and (212) 788-7216; Adrienne Adams in Jamaica, Queens (718) 206-2068 or (212) 788-6850; and I. Daneek Miller of St. Albans, Queens, (718) 776-3700 or (212) 788-7084. You can help by calling or writing them and other NYC Council members, and tell them to “Keep the Chokehold Ban Law.” DO NOT amend or reverse it.

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men (people) to do nothing.” –Edmund Burke Remember to turn on your lights when driving in the Co-op City garages.

If you want to share your views, you may contact me at 718-671-5957 or fjones@riverbayboard.com.

Thanks for reading my viewpoint.

Section 4 Partnership Zoom Workshop was a blast At our last gathering, we Zoomed-in together. We learned how to be the host of a Zoom meeting; how to create a Zoom account; how to make someone else the host of your Zoom Meeting and the details of conducting a Zoom Meeting or Webinar. We will continue on the journey through Zoom at the next gathering of the Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City, which will be Sun., Nov. 1, at 3 p.m. Help us continue this positive effort and reap the benefits of a united community.

VOTE… VOTE… VOTE… in the 2020 General Election…

Call the Board Elections at 718-299-9017. The phone number for the Absentee Department is 718-960-0730. 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.

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 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… Get involved…Email: section4partnership@gmail.com. Phone: 347-915-4939. Let’s show up! Virtually! Let’s get it done!

Each one of us divided by all of us equals a force for good…

—Michelle Marbury

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Co-op City Times / October 3, 2020

African American Association

A Message from the President Last year at this time, we swore in our new officers and heard from past leaders of the African-American Association of Co-op City. Many of you came and were a part of an historic evening; the first SwearingIn Ceremony of the AAACC. Some of you wore your African and Afrocentric garb and it was beautiful to see. More importantly, you followed the most important directive which was to “come as you are.” With your continued support, we hope for another successful year.

This year looks a lot different in very distinct ways.

We, as African-Americans in an organization whose name bares our ethnic description, must remember, this organization represents: Our crusaders like Katherine Johnson, our “Hidden Figure” computer for NASA, Congressman John Lewis, Rev. C.T. Vivian, Bill Withers, Bonnie Pointer of the Pointer Sisters, Ellis Marsalis Jr., Earl Graves, Andre Harell, Betty Wright, Zindzi Mandela and so many more who left us this year and who made us proud to be African American as well as our fallen soldiers like George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and so many more who we must represent.

Covid-19 has changed us forever, but we can rise like the phoenix from the ashes and show this community and the world that we know our worth. We know that when we stand together and make our numbers known we can change things for the better. Eighty percent of this community is of African American descent. The legacy we must leave for our children, whether we birthed them or not, must be an organization that they can be proud of to take up the mantle someday.

This is your invitation to join us and be the vision you want your people, your children, your world to see. Yes, we represent Co-op City, but we must also represent what the world should be. We look forward to your presence in this important and pivotal year.

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. 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 $25/year for your household.

Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com or call us at 929-4303255. 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: Belly Dance Classes with Xonia Wilson Evening Line Dance Classes with Cynthia Dixon Salsa Class with Keith Witherspoon Yoga & Pilates Classes with Meena Sharpe-Hicks Healing Drum Circle Each one of us multiplied by all of us equals a force for good.

—Michelle Marbury

Building 6 Association

They now allow four people in the elevators with masks. Please clean up after your dog to keep our building clean and safe. Halloween candy collection has been canceled in our building this year because of Covid 19.

Stay safe and healthy. I asked to get more masks and gloves to give out in our building, they don’t have any more to give out at this time. I will try my best to give out food to our seniors in the building when I get it. Co-op City is giving out free food every week.

Co-op City Little League Tee-ball players

Come out, cheer on our Co-op City Little League players every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Could see them one day in the Major Leagues. Never say never, CCLL players who played in Co-op City baseball have made it to Major League Baseball. Co-op City Little League also sells delicious food in their concession stand run by our one and only, Cookie. They also have great workers, too. Come by and check them out.

–Jeffrey Schwartz

American Legion Post 1871 distributes food and masks to Co-op City residents

Building 9 Association

room to pick up sanitizer for themselves and their families.

A ragged, unkempt vagrant gained access to Building 9A by piggy backing on shareholders entering the building. Our quick-thinking shareholders immediately contacted Public Safety. Officers arrived and discovered the individual within the confines of the stairwell. He was immediately detained and removed from the premises. If you see something, say something. It works.

The U.S. Census’ original October 31 completion date has been reinstated by U.S. District Court Judge Lucy Koh. We are attempting to obtain Census forms and voter registration forms for Building 9 to work on the final push.

The Local Law 11 façade project was delayed due to statewide Coronavirus construction restrictions.

Riverbay has approved Saturday façade work through end of year. Some have expressed concern that this is an unnecessary burden on shareholders due to multiple ongoing, simultaneous projects.

The elevator motor upgrade and cab modernization project is scheduled to begin in Building 9 A-side by November. Let’s try to map out our activities and our elevator use to promote the safest and most expedient use of elevator service. With the upcoming holiday season, celebrations, shopping, visitors, deliveries, the Benedetto (above) on Thurs., Sept. 24, under the portico Coronavirus mask and social distancing requirements between our two lobbies. This is how we begin to are still in effect. reimagine our meetings during the new normal. OutAs per recent advisement, Con Edison will begin doors, socially distanced, and wearing face masks. work on gas lines on Co-op City Boulevard from BelTopics of discussion: MTA funding, ferry service ex- lamy Loop to Dreiser Loop. The work is scheduled to tended to Co-op City, construction of the East Side be performed six days a week, Monday, September train depot in Section 5 for travel to midtown, New 28, through December 31.

“Freedom speaks not merely in terms of political York State budget approval, etc. Thank you to all who attended. We have had so few opportunities to gather and religious liberties, but also in terms of economic and chat during Coronavirus restrictions. and social progress.” –Robert F. Kennedy We distributed hand sanitizer to shareholders during Godspeed. this past week. Thank you to all who visited the association –Linda Collins Salutations, Building 9 family.

Wear a mask always. Wash your hands often. Social distance whenever possible. Get a flu vaccine. If indicated by your physician, consider getting a pneumococcal vaccine.

“Justice, Justice, you must persist.” Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg made history even in death. First woman and first person of Jewish faith to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol. Justice Ginsburg took her final trip down the steps of the U.S. Capitol surrounded by “the Women of the Congress.” American operatic mezzo-soprano, Denyce Graves, sang a fitting final tribute to our American treasure RBG, “America, I Gave my Best to You.” The Building 9 Association hosted our annual Legislative Lobby visit with Assemblyman Michael R.

American Legion of Co-op City continues to help prevent the spread of coronavirus and assist with food distribution to the Co-op City community. On Wednesday, September 23, in the Dreiser Loop area, members of Post 1871 filed up to give out about 2,000 masks. And on Saturday, September 26, at the front of the Section Five community center, Commander Toba led the Legionnaires to give out food and produce to about 125 community members. Commander Toba cautioned that based on experiences from the past giveaways, food distribution will start exactly at 1 p.m. and not before the time. “We continue to get better with the packaging every week,” he said. Special thanks to the Auxiliary members and Vice Commander Thomas, Officer Lawson, Fred Klein, and Joyce Wilson from the community.

We are shareholders, not tenants!

Become involved in your building association!

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Co-op City Times / October 3, 2020

Census Date Extended

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson Several plaintiffs filed a tremendous lawsuit in federal court. And, now, the Census deadline has been extended until October 31, 2020.

Losing Big Time The National Urban League; League of Women Voters; Black Alliance for Just Immigration; Harris County, Texas; King County, Washington; City of Los Angeles, California; City of Salinas, California; City of San Jose, California; Rodney Ellis; Adrian Garcia; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; City of Chicago, Illinois; County of Los Angeles, California; Navajo Nation; and the Gila River Indian Community sued Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross, Jr.; the U.S. Department of Commerce; the Director of the U.S. Census Bureau Steven Dillingham, and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Then, on Thursday, September 24, 2020, U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh issued a 78-page ‘Order Granting Plaintiffs’ Motion for Stay and Preliminary Injunction.’

Previously, the Census count was supposed to end on October 31, 2020. However, during July 2020, the Census Bureau was directed by the Commerce Department to accelerate their count and finish everything

by September 30. Small change, right? No! The government knew that $1.5 trillion and representation was on the line for programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and several other public services.

Regardless, without a care in the world, these government agencies went ahead with the September 30th deadline. In fact, the folks at the Census Bureau wrote: “Accelerating the schedule by 30 days introduces significant risk to the accuracy of the census data.” So, people that would try to file in October would simply not be counted. Then, on August 18, a coalition of groups filed a lawsuit in federal court against these defendants.

Next, on August 26, the court asked the defendants a very simple question: “Is there an administrative

record in this case?” Thereafter, the defendants replied: “No, your Honor. On behalf of the defendants, no, there’s not.” Really? The defendants’ case then started to unravel before the judge. So, just 12 hours before the judge’s production deadline at another hearing, the “defendants produced 58 unredacted documents and 14 heavily redacted documents.”

But, if you read the judge’s order, you’ll see that the defendants had a lot of other documents. However, they kept coming up with excuses to not produce those documents in a timely manner. Question: How is this nonsense possible if the defendants were supposed to be working for the benefit of the public?

Do you think that their unwillingness to produce the documents had something to do with possible loss of funding for essential programs and a possible loss of representation over a ten-year period for some communities? Of course. Therefore, the court agreed with the plaintiffs.

Now, some people might think that the U.S. Department of Justice would try to play fair so that the Census Bureau could do their best to get everyone counted.

However, can you believe that during a virtual hearing, a DOJ lawyer indicated that they were going to file an appeal regardless of the judge’s order? Again, this lawyer made these outrageous comments during the hearing. And, that’s when the judge challenged him and said: “Go ahead and appeal me.”

Bottom line: Some people live in a far different manner than other people. So, is it possible that they might need some assistance with the Census?

Absolutely. Therefore, that’s why it’s important to reach out to them and get them counted. Additionally, we’re talking about $1.5 trillion being split up between several communities over a 10-year period. Furthermore, we’re talking about political representation.

Lastly, what are your feelings about the current DOJ? Do you really think that the current DOJ is working for your benefit?

Strong Early Voting Numbers Presently, more than 860,000 Americans have already voted in the presidential election. However, less than 10,000 Americans had cast their vote at this point back in 2016. So, there is a lot of interest in voting early in

Rivers Run Fall Fundraiser

In case you missed it…Last weekend at Rivers

Run Community Garden on Co-op City Blvd., the Fall Fundraiser was held. In photos below, founding member Gail Sharbaan sets up for the garden’s Fall fundraiser. Okras are still coming in despite the nippy Fall air. Beautiful purple flowers add a splash of color, and strawberries grown in crates were used to make some of the preserves and jams sold at the fundraiser.

Photos by Deborah Levine

this year’s election. Example: clerks in Wisconsin were required by state law to mail out ballots to more than 1 million voters that requested them. Good!

Voter Lawsuits Delivers Results After some bogus allegations were made about the mail-in ballot process, the USPS made an announcement that they were going to implement some new changes to their operations. For instance, overtime was eliminated. Then, workers were told to leave their mail behind if there were delays.

Next, sorting machines that could sort up to 30,000 pieces of mail were removed in some places. Thereafter, in some cases, people started receiving their mail late. Like, three weeks later. So, several states went to federal court and filed a tremendous 120-page lawsuit. Thereafter, the postmaster general was forced to reverse all of his changes.

In Columbus, Ohio, the Republican secretary of state issued a directive that only one ballot drop box could be placed in each county. Thereafter, the Ohio Democratic Party and a coalition of voting rights groups sued the secretary of state and won their case.

Then, similar to comments from the DOJ’s lawyer case above, take a guess what the secretary of state said after he lost his case. Naturally, as repeated constantly in these foolish cases, he said: “I want to appeal.”

Bottom line: Some people have made a choice to do everything possible to stop people from voting.

Thereafter, it’s good to see that a lawsuit exposed them and other officials.

Close The elections are right around the corner. So, please do your research and then make an informed decision about the presidential candidate that you think will be good for the next four years.

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.

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Co-op City Times / October 3, 2020

2020 Census –Maintain the sense of urgency

Election Law as “a category of registered voters who and report them when I went home. I currently have have failed to respond to a residence confirmation to wash with my phone and my card hoping that I can notice provided for by section 5–712. A voter will catch a signal. I am seeking some answers.

FYI–Payroll Tax: If your company/agency opted receive a residence confirmation notice when the Election Board receives notice (from the voter, the in as of September 1, employees may have seen an United States Postal Service, the Department of Motor increase in take home pay. Deferring payroll taxes The Census: A little background. Years ago, New Vehicles, etc.) that the voter changed address. Only might be the reason why. Be advised that according York had 45 representatives. Over the years, New after a failure to respond to the residence confirma- to the current law, it must be paid back between JanYork’s population grew but major population growth tion notice will the voter’s registration be changed uary 1 and April 30, 2021, and if not, subject to penalties and interest. So keep track of law changes on this throughout the country also doubled especially in the to “inactive status.” matter if it pertains to you or a loved one. You can Once you are on the “inactive status” list, one of South and West Coast. This has resulted in congresalso opt out at work. the reasons you can be purged from the system is if sional seats being removed from New York and given Become a Poll Worker – In need of extra funds? to states such as Florida and Texas. State Senator you do not vote in two consecutive federal elections.

Because of COVID-19, New York is experiencing a A registered voter who is designated “inactive” and Jamaal Bailey said a judge ruled the administration critical shortage of poll workers. Can you work durthen does not vote in two consecutive federal eleccan’t end the 2020 Census early. According to the ruling Early Voting, October 24 to November 1, and Elections (e.g.

2014 and 2016) can, in the fifth year, be ing, the deadline was extended to the original comtion Day, November 3? There is an opportunity to pletion date of October 31. The ruling says the cen- removed from the list of registered voters.

We have many new shareholders who move here work possibly ten days and a chance to earn up to sus, which was delayed for months because of the each year so make sure you answer communication about $2,800. To apply online: nyc.electiondaycoronavirus, needs more time to get an accurate count. from the Board of Elections or better still, check your worker.com or call the Bronx office at 718-299-9017 This decision may be appealed to higher courts immefor additional information. diately, so it’s critical that we keep the same sense of status now.

NCNW – Kudos for their 59th Convention done Laundry Machines: At a recent ZOOM meeting, urgency in making sure we get counted. virtually.

Excellent programs, even more exciting concerns were raised that although the machines in Your failure to complete the census will have an speakers and a Gala featuring Eric Benet…Awesome! the laundry room are less than two years old, there effect on your life for the next ten years. While you MASKS: You must wear your mask when enterare home: Complete the 2020 Census – my2020cen- are sometimes 4 and 5 inoperable machines for sevsus.gov or call 1-844-330-2020. The deadline is eral days. These machines are for commercial use so ing the premises, elevators and laundry rooms and should there be such a problem so soon? While it is remember to socially distance. These are steps you approaching. an inconvenience, the contract provides a time frame can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Please The Vote: Did you know a few years back over one hundred thousand voters in Brooklyn were purged for when the machines must be repaired or replaced. comply with these reminders and remember “we are from the system. Why? Once you register, you are Initially, there was excitement about the ability to use in this together.”

“If you see something that is not right, not fair, not permanently registered. One of the reasons you can the cell phone to add money, start machines, start dryjust, you have a moral obligation to do something ers and report out of order machines.

Unfortunately, be purged is if you are first, placed on INACTIVE status. The term ‘‘inactive status’’ is defined in the it’s just frustrating because there is usually no Wi-Fi about it.” –Congressman John Lewis I am pleased to be of service to the community. I so you don’t have service. As a result of no serv- am interested in hearing your thoughts. I can be reached ice, I recently had to take by e-mail at lpeterson@riverbayboard.com or by telephotos of five machines phone at 718-320-1370.

Hi, neighbors.

Early Voting Site – Truman High Our association meetings will not be School, 750 Baychester Ave., Bronx, open until Riverbay reopens. We wel- NY 10475 (back of building; polling come all new move-ins. room: gymnasium.)

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Priority #1 as we all navigate lic service and how many seats each Fri., Oct. 30, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. state gets in Congress. So drop your Sat., Oct. 31, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. the Corona virus pandemic. census form in the mail today. You can Sun., Nov. 01, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

We fully understand that also visit My2020Census.gov. or call To all of you, please be safe. Wash accidents will continue to 1-844-330-2020 to fill it out with a Cen- your hands, wear your mask and gloves, happen; injuries and deaths sus rep. stay 6 feet apart; only three persons on Paul F. Oliveri, Esq. will continue to be suf sufffered; Vote Early elevators. Please follow all safety tips.

Wishing good health for you and injur ious acts a of medical New York voters can also vote before To the sick and shut-in, please have and your loved ones malpractice will continue to Election Day. Early Voting runs from a speedy recovery. To the bereaved, we Saturday, October 24, 2020 to Sunday, offer our deepest sympathies. To all of take place.

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Director’s Viewpoint

Leslie Peterson

Building 18 Association

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Co-op City Times / October 3, 2020 Hello to all my Building 13 friends and family. We will be setting up a ZOOM Meeting again shortly, so remember, 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. Remember you have the option to call in, contact us at info below. You may have seen two of our “Three Masketeers” earlier this week giving out registration cards encouraging folks to register to vote. Thank you for your dedication, Doris and Elena.

At our meeting, concerns were raised about machines in the laundry room. They are less than two years old, however, sometimes there are 4 or 5 inoperable machines.

Initially, there was excitement about the ability to use the cell phone to add money, start machines, start dryers and report out of order machines. Unfortunately, it’s just frustrating because there is usually no Wi-Fi so you don’t have service. As a result of no service, I recently took photos of five machines and reported them when I went home. I currently have to wash clothes with my phone and my card hoping that I can catch a signal. I am seeking some answers. Again, thanks to all who participated. ** This is a message to everyone but especially new members of our building…Did you know a few years back over one hundred thousand (100,000) voters in Brooklyn were purged from the system. Why? One of the reasons you can be purged is if you are placed on INACTIVE status if you do not vote in two consecutive federal elections. A registered voter who is designated “inactive” and then does

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not vote in two consecutive federal elections (e.g. 2014 and 2016) can, in the fifth year, be removed from the list of registered voters.

We have many new shareholders who move here each year so make sure you are registered to vote. It is as simple as going to vote.org – check your status now.

Make some money: Are you at least 18 years old? Would you like to make almost $2800? Because of COVID-19, New York is experiencing a critical shortage of poll workers. Can you help during Early Voting, October 24 to November 1, and Election Day, November 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 at 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

Building 13 Association

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Hi, fellow cooperators, how are you? A warm welcome to new residents of Broun Place. Our executive board members are Vivian Burrus, Rev. Grace Emanuel, Lillian Richardson and myself, Eva Lazaar. BTW, the Census questionnaire needs to be completed by October 31. Thank you for that critically important information in the Co-op Times as well as the important information on applying for “Absentee Ballot” and getting your Covid-19 test in the community. Thank you to the family of Jeannette Graves for submitting the beautiful photo and biography on friend Jeannette Graves.

The Covid-19 numbers in several NYC neighborhoods are on the rise. We have got to stick to what we know work against it. Wear your mask, wear your mask when you are a sports bystander. Thank you to Councilman Andy King, state Senator Jamaal Bailey, Assemblymen Michael Benedetto and Carl Heastie for bringing educational/sports events to us that include distribution of masks, water and advice on keeping safe during this pandemic. Wearing a face mask, washing hands, keeping a social distance are three proven steps to fight Covid-19. A $50 fine can be served by the MTA if you are caught without a face mask. That is now the consequence of ignoring the “Masks Required” sign.

The news is all about the increase in students getting Covid-19. Did you know, the best masks to use are N95’s and the light blue variety with pliable nose guards?

Fleece material ones are the least effective. Wearing a mask is better than wearing a ventilator! BTW, free Covid-19 tests are available in Bay Plaza or in Dreiser

Loop’s testing center.

Sunday, September 27, along with 17 community leaders, we participated in the Section 4 Partnership Zoom meeting. Thank you, Michelle Marbury, president, for organizing this meeting. We benefited a lot from a mini Zoom orientation.

Kevin Lambright and others answered some important questions on, for example, the role of floor captains and new cooperator orientation subjects.

Thank you to those who have renewed or joined the association for the first time. The Broun Place Townhouse Association needs your membership every year.

Dues are just $12 annually. When tragedy strikes, dues are used to show a gesture of generosity.

VOTE, it is every citizen’s job to vote. The “absentee ballot/early voting” is secure. Reference the instructions in the Co-op City Times. Trust using “absentee/ mail-in” ballots; it has been used safely for years.

Scam phone calls are on the rise, subjects include 1: Calling to apologize regarding an error in your utility bill; 2: We have been trying to reach you regarding the expiration of your car warranty; 3: the elimination of debt because of Covid19! Those are just three sample scam phone call subjects.

Happy Birthday to Antonio Evan Miranda on the occasion of his 7th birthday.

We are lucky to call you “grandson.”

Keep dancing and better days are ahead! Wakanda forever!

–Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

NAACP #2210 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.”

84th NYS Conference Virtual Convention Registration: Open now.

NAACP – Devastated by the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg NAACP President & CEO: 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 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 impacts all of us. We are all in this TOGETHER. Wear a mask, gloves, wash hands, practice social distancing. To check the rate of COVID in area schools, go to https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov/#/home.

Census 2020: Deadline extended to October 31 – “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.

Branch Civic Engagement Committee: Voter Registration & Information table set up, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., September 30, at Bartow; October 7 at Dreiser & October 8 at Einstein.

2020 Co-op City Branch Notice of Sept., Oct. Meetings and Nov. Election have been mailed. Executive Committee officers’ positions: president, vicepresident, secretary, treasurer, assistant secretary, assistant treasurer and memberat-large; term of office is 2 years effective January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022.

If you did not receive email invitation to join the Zoom Meeting, email the office

and it will be sent. October 18 at 3 p.m., Report from Nominating Committee & Election of Supervisory Committee; November 22 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 to naacpccity2210@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 –Brenda Brown

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We are “all” in this together…

Director’s Viewpoint

Michelle Marbury The Jewish High Holy Days end with Sukkot Sukkot is a weeklong Jewish holiday that comes five days after Yom Kippur. Sukkot celebrates the gathering of the harvest and commemorates the miraculous protection God provided for the children of Israel when they left Egypt. Sukkot is celebrated by dwelling in a foliage-covered booth (known as a sukkah) and by taking the “Four Kinds” (arba minim), four special species of vegetation. Yom Kippur (Beginning of The Days of Awe) began before sundown on Sunday, September 27, and ended after nightfall on Monday, September 28. But it does not end there. The otherworldliness of the High Holy Days is then channeled into the festive holidays of Sukkot and Simchat Torah, which bring the annual fall holiday season to a joyous conclusion. To our brothers and sisters of the Jewish faith, I wish you happiness good health and prosperity. Good yontif!

National Hispanic Heritage Month continues In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we pay homage to Julia Alvarez (born March 27, 1950), a Dominican-American poet, novelist, and essayist. She rose to prominence with the novels, “How the García Girls Lost Their Accents” (1991), “In the Time of the Butterflies” (1994), and “Yo!” Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15 and ends on October 15.

Día de la Raza, aka Columbus Day, October 12, falls within this 30-day period. We salute our brothers, sisters, friends and neighbors of Hispanic descent and close this segment with a quote. “The point is not to pay back kindness but to pass it on.” –Julia Alvarez BLACK SOLIDARITY DAY A Day of Absence!!! MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2020. NO WORK! NO SCHOOL! NO SHOPPING! The African-American Association of Co-op City,

in support of the Black Solidarity Day Committee, asks you to join us in a Day of Absence. Mark your calendars. We look forward to your support. Need information? Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com or call: 929-430-3255.

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 This is what you are not being told about Covid19…A friend of mine spent over three months hospitalized in this area. You’ll have to forgive the grammar in this paragraph as I protect the identity of this person. My friend did not enter the hospital for Covid19, but contracted it while inside. My friend got worse.

The doctors said, “These are your options; you must be placed on a ventilator or you will die, but we cannot perform this action without your spouse’s or proxy’s permission.” They were able to get a tablet to my friend so that the couple could have this heartbreaking conversation and see each other perhaps for the last time. Although they each could not believe what they had to agree on, they agreed just the same, that this was all they had to hold on to. Hoping, praying that this was to be a lifesaving decision. The patient was then told that 90% of patients put on ventilators do not make it. The patient was then intubated and placed on the ventilator... When the patient awoke, two months had passed. The patient couldn’t talk because the tubes down their throat paralyzed the vocal chords. An operation is needed if they want to speak freely again. The patient has 3rd and 4th degree bed sores (meaning the bone can be seen and the pain is excruciating) from being left in their own excrement

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Hello, neighbors. We continue to wish you all to be safe and healthy. Trust everyone is complying with guidelines to wear our mask, be aware of social distancing at all times. Pray for our children, school staff 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 for the benefit of our children’s welfare and the families’ well beings.

Voters Registration – General election/presidential is November 3, 2020. The deadline to register online, by mail, and in person is Oct. 9, 2020.

Questions? Please call the Board of Elections, 718299-9017. 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 Elections. Have you taken care of your registration? To register online, the deadline is Oct. 9, 2020.

Absentee Ballots – Important: If a mistake is made on the ballot, it will not be counted. You may confirm this by calling the BOE at 718-299-9017/212-

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886-2100. The advantage of voting in person, you are entitled to two more ballots upon any mistakes.

We will have nine days of Early Voting, Oct. 24 – Nov. 1. Plan to drop off your absentee ballot at the local polls. Personally I would go on and lock the vote into the system.

Remember, this is a Presidential and important election.

Proper Disposals – For some reason, tissues, used masks and gloves are being discarded on the garage floors, elevators floors and grounds; it looks disgusting.

Let us all act responsibly and keep our buildings and property clean.

A statement made by Congressman John Lewis, resonates: When one sees something that is not right, not fair, not just, one has a moral obligation to do something. I must say we can be 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, New Yorkers, fail to fill out the Census, we could lose half of our funding and representatives in government. Call family, neighbors, friends, church fellowship, upstate, downstate, midstate and remind them the funding is essential and is to last 10 years. Please fill out the Census immediately online, if possible; it takes less than 10 minutes.

Deadline: Oct. 31 2020.

We offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Evelyn Turner on the loss of her son.

Condolences to our Co-op City families who lost a loved one. Happy Birthday to those celebrating this month. 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. “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt.

––H. Overman

for long periods of time. There were different stations that patients had to graduate through to make it out of the hospital. There were people dying all around them. This patient had made friends with another. The two entered the hospital at the same time. They were amazed and thanked their Maker for the miracle of being awakened after months on the ventilator. They were scheduled to be transferred to another quadrant/station; this was 1 of 2 before leaving the hospital. My friend woke up that next morning, and while waiting to be transferred, my friend was told that the patient who had come through two months of devastation with my friend, died on the bed next to my friend.

With love I say, too many residents are still getting on elevators without masks. One or 2 in an elevator without masks is too many; can affect and infect many.

Even if you are alone, don’t leave your molecules airborne for someone else to breathe. Put on your masks properly. With love I say, when your children sit in and leave the basketball courts, be sure they remember to put on their masks. Too many people are entering stores with their noses showing. Cover it up! Please.

We must remember that there is still no vaccine to combat Covid-19. We must think of others and in doing so, we protect ourselves and each other.

In Memoriam, Prayer and Well Wishes Those who have loved ones in hospitals or nursing homes during this turbulent time, we join you in prayer and well wishes that you all remain healthy and strong.

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 are lonely, please know that you are not alone.

Now more than ever…

Shareholder, resident, Co-op City community, it has never been more important 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 divided by all of us equals a force for good.

Rivers Run Community Garden

Today, the garden will be closed to non-members for an end of season celebration.

We will reopen to the public tomorrow, October 4, for tours and peace as usual. Hope to see you then.

Important dates (All are welcome): Members’ Meeting (outdoors) – October 17 Last day of gardening for this season – Oct. 31 Rivers Run hours for Oct. (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

All registered New Yorkers can request an absentee ballot to vote in the Nov. 3, 2020 election.

Get yours today.

Visit absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov

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Community Protestant Church

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. 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.

Sunday, October 11, 11:00 a.m., Joint Anniversary celebration of the Missionary Ministry and the Hospitality Ministry.

Pastor Owens’ text last Sunday came from Psalm 145:1-3, “I will extol thee, my God, O King, and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. Every day I will bless thee, and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised: …” His topic was, “Praising the Lord.” He stated that praising the Lord ought to be the first thing we do when we get up, the last thing before going to bed and all day long. We should praise Him for his wisdom, understanding, greatness, grace, love, justice and righteousness. It is He that has brought us thus far during the pandemic. No one has provided for us like Jesus. He is going to solve this problem. He may not come when we want him, but He is always on time. Praising the Lord helps lift burdens, worries disappear, and circumstances improve. He promised never to leave us alone regardless of our situation.

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

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, please send it to Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 19, Bronx, NY 10475; Attention: Delores Debnam. Or, you can email us at dreiserretirees@verizon.net. Down the road, we are planning to be in touch via email.

Heartfelt condolences to Gladys Polite on the loss of her cousin, Annette Williams.

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

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, 646-8422458, and leave your name, telephone number and a brief message.

––Delores Debnam

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Open Door Ministries “Going out of my Mind” (Full sermon at opendoorministries.net)

Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace the one whose mind is stayed on you, because they trust in you.

Romans 8:5 Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on things which gratify the body, those who live according to the Spirit, set their minds on the will and purpose of the Spirit. 6 The mind of the flesh is death, now and forever because it pursues sin; the mind of the Spirit is life and peace, that comes from walking with God now and forever.

Daniel 4:30 Nebuchadnezzar said, “Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence, by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty?”

31 Even as the words were on his lips, a voice came from heaven, “This is what is decreed, King Nebuchadnezzar: Your royal authority has been taken from you. 32 You will be driven away from people and live with the wild animals; you will eat grass like the ox. Seven times will pass by until you acknowledge that the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms and gives them to anyone he wishes.”

34 At the end of that time, I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven, and my sanity was restored. I praised the Most High; I honored and glorified him who lives forever. When Nebuchadnezzar elevated himself above God and prided himself on doing something that God had actually done he took God’s glory for himself and lost his mind due to God’s disciplining hand.

Luke 8:28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell at his feet, shouting, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, don’t torture me!” 29 For Jesus had commanded the impure spirit to come out. Many times it seized him, and though he was chained hand and foot and under guard, he had broken his chains and been driven by the demon into solitary places. 35 the people went out to see what happened. When they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus’ feet, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. This man lost his mind due to demonic possession and influence.

Only the power of God could free him. No medication, no counseling, nothing.

Luke 15:12 The younger son inappropriately said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that falls to me.’ So he divided the estate between them. 17 But when he finally came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired men have more than enough food, while I am dying here of hunger! Willful sin and the consequences of disobedience will cause one to have a divided mind.

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

Blessings in Christ, —Pastor Luis Ramos

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 11:00 a.m. on YouTube, type in “Kenneth Hodge.”

Wednesday prayer service, 7:00 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, Sept. 27, Worship Service Theme: “There Will Be Glory After This.”

Scripture: Romans 8:14-18 “For as many are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the Spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our Spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, their heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” Amen. (Romans 8:28-29; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10; 1 Corinthians 4:14-17; Titus 2:12-14) 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 Census Extension through October 31. Complete your Census 2020 today.

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!

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Preaching to the choir

Director’s Viewpoint

Leah Richardson Vote, vote, vote…I hope I am preaching to the choir.

We must flood our media platforms with all types of propaganda about voting. Our future generation must be represented and heard. I have been inundated with voting material through email, mail, and phone calls. While it is important to get the word out to vote, it is even more important to understand the process and what the candidates stand for. It is so important that we understand what level of government controls the important issues that affect our communities • Federal Issues – Decisions made by the Executive branch and the US House & Senate impact all American citizens. These include international issues like trade agreements, immigration and treaties. The federal government is also responsible for managing safety net programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. It can also regulate companies that do business in more than one state.

That means they have a lot of power over issues like pharmaceutical drug approval, major banking regulations, and which chemicals are considered toxic. Elections to the federal government happen every two years. Members of Congress serve two-year terms, presidents serve four-year terms and US Senators serve six-year terms (with one-third of Senators running for reelection every two years).

Censes 2021 – A federal judge has ruled the count will continue through October 2020. The census helps determine how your state and community receive federal funding for the next 10 years for disasters, emergencies, healthcare, and much more. The censes also decides how many representatives your state gets in congress.

• State Issues – State governments control issues that only impact people within their borders. This includes most education issues like what kids learn in school, statewide standardized tests, and the overall school budget.

States are also responsible for setting certain tax levels and determining how revenue will be spread out across The requirement for wearing a mask and social distancing will be strictly enforced during all Synagogue services.

Sukkah services, 9 a.m. on October 3 and 4 (Shabbos and Sunday) in the synagogue with social distancing enforced for the kiddush.

Due to social distancing and other regulations, the sukkah structure may not be constructed this year.

Shemini Atzeret (Eighth Day of Assembly), Shabbos, Oct.10, 9 a.m., with Yizkor not before 10:15 a.m.

Simchat Torah (rejoicing with the Torah), October 11, 9 a.m.

General information The Traditional Synagogue located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B, it is handicap accessible, no steps.

Phone #: 718-379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message.

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddush.

The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue.

The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or small, would help. The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who don’t come to services. Please come by 9 a.m. so we can take out the Torah.

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

Sabbath ends on Saturday, October 3, at 7:15 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Sukkus at 7:15 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, October 9, at 6:03 p.m.

Good and Welfare We sell tree certificates in Honor or Memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15.00 per tree. Mazel Tov to all having simchas. If you’re ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

the state. They set election policy, including things like voter ID laws, and the procedure for redrawing Congressional districts every 10 years. State governments also have a lot of power to determine what local governments can and cannot do (a power called “preemption”). For example, in some states, cities can pass new, city-level taxes. In others, the state government is the only one allowed to raise or lower taxes. Elections for governor, state attorney general, state Supreme Court justices and other statewide elected officials typically happen every four years. Elections to the state house and senate usually occur every two years. And some places, like Virginia, time their races so that they have statewide election every year.

Caution: There are complaints about ballots with the return envelope of a nearby neighbor, or even of another resident in their own home. Others’ absentee ballots were so mismatched that they were unsure where to even begin.

Normally, when voting by mail via absentee ballot or in a state with established mail-in voting, the voter inserts their completed ballot into the envelope and signs the outside. If the names and addresses do not match, the ballot is voided. But mismatched ballots and envelopes weren’t the only printing error spotted. According to NYC Votes, a voter education organization, some residents received ballots labeled “Official Absentee Military Ballot,” even though they are not in the military. NYC Votes assured anyone who received a ballot with this error that their vote would still be valid. The Board of Elections is asking every New Yorker who received a mismatched ballot and return envelope to contact them via Twitter, email, or by phone at 1-866-868-3692.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are in dire need of poll workers now accelerated by the pandemic.

In-person access to the ballot box rests on the vulnerable shoulders of a cohort of steadfast, but elderly, election workers at high risk of illness or death should they contract COVID-19. More than half the country’s poll workers in 2016 were 61 or older, according to data tracked by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

We need our youths to aggressively take part in the voting process. The reduction of the number of in-person

polling sites for upcoming primaries, fuels worries that some voters may face significant obstacles to casting their ballots.

Eviction Moratorium Extended Governor Cuomo announced that the state’s residential eviction moratorium has been extended until Jan. 1, 2021.

This means tenants will continue to be protected from COVID-related residential evictions Outdoor Dining Restaurant owners will be pleased to hear that outdoor dining will be allowed in NYC year-round and indoor dining is set at 25% capacity until further notice. Owners will be required to conduct temperature checks for all guests and at least one member of every party must leave information for contact and tracing purposes.

Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge this great culture we all can relate to. This is a great time to recognize, honor and celebrate many contributions and positive influences that members of Hispanic and Latinix communities have made in America. Hispanics have a profound influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work and service. They have enhanced and shaped our national character with centuries-old traditions that reflect the multiethnic and multicultural customs of their community.

According to sources…

Did you know: Two thirds of what is now the United States was Latin (Spanish and French), so many things we consider “American” are rooted in the Latin world?

For example, cowboys. Spanish introduced cattle to Americas. Mexican herding traditions became American herding traditions. Most “cowboys” were Black and Indigenous.

Did you know: The first European language in the US was Spanish?

Did you know most recent estimates put the Latino population in New York City at about 2.5 million or 29% of the city’s population? This population is largely comprised of Puerto Ricans and Dominicans, each making up about 29% of the Latino population and together represent close to half the Latinos in New York.

Thank you for reading my viewpoint; lrichardson@ riverbayboard.com.

To all members Happy birthday to all members who will celebrate their birthday in October. For all those members celebrating their birthday/anniversary in October, please send me your names and I will add them to the list.

Fun and Games After services and kiddush, some men and women play Rummikub. Your support for the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health. ––Bruce Gitelson

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Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99565341173 1-646-876-9923 US (New York) Meeting ID: 948 6880 5136

Damion Arthritis Exercise class, 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

Wed., Oct. 7

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

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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.

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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 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. 9

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

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

To join the Zoom meeting, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86991640881D ial in by phone: +1-646-558-8656 (New York); +1-312-626-6799 US Meeting ID: 869 9164 0881 1 – 2 p.m. Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82906881632; Dial in by phone: 646.558.8656 Meeting ID: 829-0688-1632

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

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. Once in a while, I see some of you while going to the supermarket or running errands. It felt so good seeing you. I would like to socialize on Zoom with the membership some time in October. I’m not sure how many of you have access to the internet. If you are interested in a Zoom Social Meeting, please text or email me your method of contact whether text, email or messenger. Most of the phone numbers we have are home numbers. You will need internet with a cell phone, tablet or computer to listen and view each other. Please text me at 347847-1941 or email me at goose.island @optonline.net.

To all members: Happy Birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of October: We are so sorry we didn’t post Joan Macafity in last week’s article. Her birthday was Thursday, the 1st. We hope you had a great birthday, Joan. Other birthdays are Marilyn Sherman, Bess Manger, Felicia Curia, Sandy Roque, Edward Delgado, Eleanor Alberti and Edith Rosado.

Sick or Shut-in – Mary Hunt had a fall. She is in Rehab recovering. She should be back home soon. 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 would 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: Did you know that 10 questions affect our community for 10 years? The 2020 Census is the answer – just 10 questions. Be sure to count all members in your apartment. Show we care and are aware.

FYI: We are updating our mailing list. If you have a change of address, home phone number or cell phone number, please contact Jean: 718-379-3742; Deborah: 718-379-6312 or Frances: 718-671-5493.

Stay safe...continue to wash your hands and wear your face mask (including in the elevator).

Heartfelt condolence to Gladys Polite on the loss of her cousin, Annette Williams. And to the family of our member, Wilhelmina Carmey, who passed.

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.

Reminder: 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 opening.

––Delores Debnam

Zoom Yoga Class w/Sierra available every Tues. until Dec. 29, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98404647097?pwd=RXg2WCtq NzlEa0JLVWtWN3VWa1JPZz09 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.

Technology Class – Smartphone & Tablet class w/Ralph available every Thurs. until November 5, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. To register, call the JASA office, 718320-2066, and give your email address and telephone number and Ralph will send you the Zoom link.

Aerobic classes every Fri., 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98682358691?pwd=dS9ublovZ01 mRVVYbEhCYng2SkZHdz09.

Mobile: 929.205.6099, Meeting ID: 986 8235 8691, Passcode: 849150.

Medicare Basics Presentation with Dorrette Brown – Tues., October 6, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/4421366695; 1-929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 442 136 6695.

Join Grace Anderson for "Creative Hour with Sister Grace," a virtual tutorial on how to make beautiful floral arrangements, hand corsages, hat decoration, door and wall wreaths and other simple hand crafts.

Starting Wed., October 7, 2020 and every Wed. until March 24, 2021, at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Please make sure you have the following supplies: five bunches of artificial flowers of your choice, glue gun, wire cutter, bottle of glue, Oasis (foam), a vase or bowl. Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91537779545?pwd=bXRUSVNsaldrYnFwWHVidndaNUFyUT09, Meeting ID: 915 3777 9545, Passcode: 288568, OR Dial-in: 929-2056099, Meeting code: 915-3777-9545.

Tues. Zoom Meetings: https://zoom.us/j/97716014126?pwd=KzhyNm5oe WVjanVxbDhOdEg3QVlOdz09 Meeting ID: 977 1601 4126, Passcode: 889698; Mobile: 929.205.6099 October 6: Diabetes, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

October 13: Wound Care, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

October 20: Anxiety, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Oct. 27: How to read food labels, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

November 3: Mental Health, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Thurs. Zoom Meetings: https://zoom.us/j/92318123299?pwd=TzQ3MlZPN 2hNUTRWc1RONDVDUmV0QT09 Meeting ID: 923 1812 3299, Passcode: 477180; Mobile: 929.205.6099 October 8: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Mental Health October 15: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Breast Cancer Oct. 22: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Psoriasis Signs and Symptoms October 29: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., What is Eczema?

November 12: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Lung Cancer November 19: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Bladder Health Elder Abuse Presentation w/ Neighborhood Shopp, Mon., October 19, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81367894143?pwd=ZG dzalFlZVl4NUQ1ZTZXS0lJdVdKZz09 Meeting ID: 813 6789 4143; 1-929-205-6099; Passcode: 129956.

Light Housekeeping services available w/Kris Agency. Housekeeping service is available for 4 hours at $15 an hour. If you are interested in receiving this service, please call the JASA main office, 718-320-2066.

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Just being neighborly – Sharing information

quality-of-life intact. If you see something, hear something that could impact Riverbay negatively...say something by using the Whistleblower program. Go to the independent website, www.lighthouse-services/riverbaycorp, to complete an online disclosure form; or call the following independent As we approach the fall season, I wonder, what third party whistleblower hotline at 1-833-290-0009 happened to spring and summer? It went by so quickly. (English) or 1-800-216-1288 (Spanish). You can also I wish it had taken the COVID-19 virus with it, so send an e-mail to: reports@lighthouse-services.com we can live normal lives as we used to in our com(the email must include “Riverbay” in the subject); munity. We missed out on all of our enjoyable events or send a fax to (215) 689-3885 (the fax must include like the Easter Egg Hunt, Tunes on Tuesday, Wicked “Riverbay” in the subject of the report).

Wednesday, and, of course, the 4th of July ExtravaI am still working with my three committees and ganza. Unfortunately, we still must adjust to this new supporting others. Unfortunately, we do not have normal lifestyle as we approach the fall season…and 24-hour Buildings and Grounds staff, however, the with that comes the flu season, coupled with a posBuildings and Grounds staff are doing their part to sible second wave of the COVID-19 virus. I know keep the community clean. While the community we can get through this by the continued practice of is enjoying this beautiful oasis, walking the greenwashing our hands thoroughly, wearing a face mask way and sitting outside, it would be a great big and by considering getting the flu shot. courtesy to you and your neighbors not to leave Wow, while walking in the Dreiser Mall, I notice your trash on the greenway and benches; take your the lobby of the new auditorium looking good. So far, trash and put it in the appropriate receptacle (pizza so good, Management is keeping projects on schedboxes, liquor bottles, etc., and yes, your dog poop). ule. I cannot wait to see the finished product of our It would be a neighborly thing to have your concommunity’s investment. Yes, finally we have a stop tribution in maintaining the quality-of-life in your sign on Aldrich and Bartow, which is much needed. community.

Being neighborly During the Parking Committee virtual meeting, there As they say, the show must go on, so does the work. were complaints of shareholders not following the We still have to keep the lines of communications safety signs. The Parking department, along with the open and the work flowing to keep the community’s input of the Parking Committee, work diligently to

Director’s Viewpoint

Cheryl Jenkins

Chavurah Temple Beth El

Kol Nidre was Sunday night and we prayed together. Then, we were again together all day of Monday. At the end of the service on Monday night, we blew the shofar.

Many people said Yiskor service to remember their loved ones. An obligation that we have is to complete T’ZDAKAH. We sent you pledge cards and Yiskor appeal cards and ask that you fill them in and send them back to us with your donation in honor of their memory. The Yiskor List is made up of the names of those you wish to remember, and we will add their names to our list.

We thank you for coming to our services and we look forward to seeing you in the future. We will also be mailing out copies of the Book of Remembrance to you. Please make sure we have your address.

Should you need anything at any time, please feel free to call us or email us.

Chavurah Temple Beth El of Co-op City is here for you.

We hope you had an easy fast and wish you L’Shana Tova T’Katayvoo.

Have a Happy and Healthy New Year - 5781 - and you will be inscribed in the Book of Life.

–Rabbi Dennis Tobin

ensure safety measures are in place, new and improved signs on the walls, and fresh painted directional signs on the ground to help the flow of drivers and ensure pedestrian safety. To add to that, the Parking Committee is asking that all drivers turn on their headlights while moving around in the garage. This will alert other drivers and pedestrians of oncoming cars. The Parking department should be implementing this new sign soon.

VOTE, VOTE, VOTE Yesterday, the CTSAH passed out voter registration forms in the community. If anyone is still in need to registrar to vote, contact your local organizations or the NYC Board of Elections, 718-299-9017.

I’m sure you heard it 1,000 times and will probably hear it a lot more until November 3rd. “Take your Soul to the Poll,” “Get Out and Vote,” “Rock the Vote,” whichever slogan motivates you, just vote. Although every election is important, you need to vote as if your life depends on it. I would encourage everyone to try to take advantage of Early Voting which begins October 24 – November 1, 2020.

I strongly encourage that seniors take advantage of Early Voting to avoid the vast crowds on November 3rd.

Stay safe and get involved, it is your investment.

Remember, we cannot change the past, but we can change the future. VOTE! I can be reached at cjenkins@riverbayboard.com or 917-704-3418.

Greater Love Refuge Ministries

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” John 14:6 Spiritual Food for Thought: In these uncertain times, almost everything you hear is distorted and exaggerated for the purpose of manipulation and control. It is more important than ever that you walk in the Spirit and in the gift of discerning of spirits. Your place of safety is in seeking God for truth and direction. He will show you the way.

Bishop-elect Landrum, co-Pastor Carol Landrum, and the Greater Love Christian Church family invite you to worship with us virtually on GoToMeeting.com each Sunday. Our schedule for tomorrow, October 4, is as follows: First Sunday Scripture Teaching with Deacon Harvey Fullwood This month’s topic: Church Unity in the New Normal Virtual Reality, 10 a.m.

– 11 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m.

From your computer, tablet or smartphone, https://www.gotomeet.me/ GreaterLoveChurch.You can also dial in using your phone: United States: +1 (786) 535-3211, Access Code: 463-256-381.

Children, Young Adult & Adult Sunday School classes will resume next week.

Greater Love’s Prayer Line is held each Wednesday afternoon from 1:30-2 p.m. and on Thursday evenings from 9 p.m. – 10 p.m. The Dial-In number is 351999-3024; no Access Code is required.

Food Drive: Our annual Thanksgiving family gift bag giveaway is slowly approaching. Each year, our Two Fish & Five Loaves Ministry is able to bless families in need with food items to prepare a complete meal for a family of 2-4.

This year is no different as we sense the need is greater than ever before. Won’t you join us in this effort by contributing non-perishable items that will help to feed a family? We ask for stuffing, cranberry sauce, rice, gravy, boxes of mac & cheese, cornbread mix, cake mix, cookie mix, canned yams, canned pumpkin, spices, macaroni, evaporated milk, canned veggies; collards, green beans, mixed veggies, corn, instant mashed potatoes, etc. Items can be dropped off (contactless) in designated boxes inside of the building near the church door. Someone will be present at the church on Friday evenings (from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.) beginning next week, October 9. Simply ring the church button or feel free to drop items off in the boxes outdoors in the back of the church while we are there. We will soon announce additional drop off days during the week. Please call the church to arrange a pick-up which will be done weekly.

Even though we are not gathering in our church building for now, our virtual services & Sunday Bible School 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 call will be returned.

We urge you to remain prayerful, watchful, prudent and patient while we wait on wise counsel from our Heavenly Father.

Stay encouraged!

–Pastor Carol Landrum

Co-op City Baptist Church

Co-op City Times / October 3, 2020

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#.

Tomorrow, October 4, at 11:00 p.m., we will celebrate Rev. William’s 28th anniversary. The guest speaker will be Rev. Johannes Christian from Columbus, OH. You’re invited to join for this celebratory service, using the Zoom information shown above.

Wednesday Bible Study is held at 1 p.m. Use Zoom information shown above.

Thursday Prayer Warriors is held at noon. You can join using the Conference Call Line, 563-999-2090, PIN: #660065.

Friday Noon Prayer is at 12 p.m. You can join us using the conference line shown above.

Friday Evening Prayer Service is held at 7:30 p.m. You can join us using the conference line shown 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 conference line shown 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 has been extended to October 31.

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 Sunday, October 24, 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

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 91:91.1 UMCC is a Bible-centered congregation with spirit-filled worship and we offer a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation – all are welcome! We are changing with the times and now offer online service.

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

Remote Schedule for Sundays – Come and receive a blessing: We would love for you to join us on Sundays. We are currently sharing our services online through our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/UMCofCoopCity/. We are also holding services via Zoom. For more information, visit our website at www.coopcityumc.com.

Our Remote Services via Zoom: Sunday at 11 a.m. (Bilingual Service) 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) Reopening will take place on October 4th at 11 a.m. For more information, please call the church.

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

Pentecostal Tabernacle

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The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to Worship Service every Sunday morning at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Services are held online until further notice. To join in these services, please call 978-990-5475, Access code: 8548095.

Services are held Sundays at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wed. morning at 11 a.m.

Bible study and prayer meeting held Wed. evening at 7:30 p.m.

Friday evening prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: The End Time, we are moving toward a grand finale. Therefore, be ye also ready: for in an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh. (Matthew 24: 44).

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, give us of your oil, for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, not so; lest there be not enough for us and you, but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us but he answered and said, verily I say unto you I know you not. Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the son of man cometh. (Matthew 25:1-13). The son of man will soon return in an hour that we think not. We must give ourselves to prayer and patiently studying the word of God, and be prepared for His return.

Whenever we decided to go on a journey, it is important for us to check to see if there is enough gas to take us to our destination. Therefore, it is important that we keep our heart right with God with oil in our vessels, and do not be like the five foolish virgins. Noah had spent many years building the ark, and he knew that the season for divine judgment was near, but he did not know the exact day.

The same apply to us in this time, we have seen signs and wonders, strange things are happening all around us, but we do not know the day and time of Christ return. Therefore, let us maintain a sweet fellowship with God and prepare for the coming of our Lord and savior. Watch therefore, for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

For further information, call (718) 324-0334 or 646-345-6707.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

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2. Turning NYC into a hub for Public Health Research: The next item on the recovery agenda hopes to set in motion momentum that will ultimately turn New York City into a hub for public health research. According to the mayor, the overall goal is to “build new research and development facilities and forge collaboration among unlikely partners – doctors and nurses, academic researchers, industry innovators, health nonprofits and economic development community organizations.” Additionally, the mayor describes plans to create a “Public Health Corps” that will be on the ground helping take care of people in the hardest hit areas.

3. Creating more jobs and addressing economic inequities The last overall point of emphasis is aimed at revitalizing the New York City economy and the many neighborhoods where small businesses are the backbone of their respective local economies. More specifically, the mayor’s office cites “better use of public spaces, a more equitable transit system and small business recovery” as items that will be addressed in subsequent policy proposals.

“The global public health community anticipates long-term impacts of COVID-19 for generations to come, which is why this plan is so important,” said Dr. Mitchell Katz, NYC Health + Hospitals President and CEO. “As we continue to identify datadriven and research informed policies, we are proactively creating a stronger system to help us recover and to address the long-term health impacts of this pandemic.”

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

Building 21 Association

Our last Zoom meeting Our last Zoom meeting, Thursday, September 24, was well attended as we conducted elections for new officers of the Building 21 Association. We also had a moving reflection on 2020. The election results were as follows: the new Building 21 President: Kevin Lambright; the new Building 21 Vice President: Michelle Marbury; the new Building 21 Treasurer: Marita AndersonTaylor; the New Building 21 Secretary: Laverne Hugine; the new Building 21 Sgt. at Arms: Theron Marbury.

Your participation is necessary Your participation is necessary for us to continue moving forward productively in spite of this pandemic. We are a resilient community. Please pay attention to the flyers posted with more information on how to log on to the Zoom Meetings. Make sure you are on our mailing list by sending us an email.

That is the only way you are assured to receive the credentials for future Zoom Meetings. You must contact us at least two weeks before each meeting. Our contact information is below.

Look for our donation envelopes Look for our donation envelopes in the next two weeks from the Building 21 Association. We need funds in order to continue our efforts to a better quality-of-life here in our building. Our focus will be on future possible endeavors for our association. Contact us at: 347-504-1821, or email us at 21association@gmail.com. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals a force for good…

Stay safe and well.

—Michelle Marbury

Association of Building 14 Cooperators

School is back in (at least partially), so please be alert and watch for children crossing the streets – which brings up two things. One, congratulations to all 49 winners (students) of the Back-to-School Free Raffle, hence recipients of a Staples gift card! Two, Section 2 presidents will again inquire about DOT placing some type of safety device to protect us when crossing between the buildings and the garage/playground.

Several quality-of-life issues are on the rise: Laundry machines unattended long after the cycle ends; sorting of dirty clothes in carts; outsiders using the laundry room; loud music until 2, 4, 5 a.m. and pop-up street parties; excessive noise due to deliberate racing or “two-stepping” of souped-up vehicle engines, etc.

Please report these issues to our Cooperators Services Office, CCPD and NYPD timely. The squeaky wheel gets the grease!

A Call to Action! Remember and encourage those close to you to, as applicable, REGISTER TO VOTE by October 9th (in-person, online or 10/09 postmark); request an Absentee Ballot either online or in person and carefully follow all instructions and meet due dates (the slightest error can get your vote rejected); and, lastly, Early Voting starts on October 24th, get to the polls Nov. 1 and on Election Day. Poll workers are desperately needed! Apply online. Youth age 17 are eligible to work if their school district participates in that program.

Your association presidents continue to advocate on your behalf. Please do your part – Report any activity or behavior that diminishes our quality-of-life.

Continue to practice social distancing and wearing of masks. Our sympathy to those who have lost loved ones. Be well.

—Josie Ferguson

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

If you witness anyone depositing or distributing advertising material on Co-op City property, please call Public Safety at 718-671-3050.

Be prepared to give the location and description of the person(s) leaving the material.

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

Thank you for your cooperation.

ANONYMOUS WHISTLEBLOWER HOTLINE

If you have knowledge or a concern of possible violations of law, accounting irregularities, or other suspected wrongdoing affecting Riverbay, you are encouraged to report it to law enforcement, or you may report it through an anonymous hotline by the following methods:

Go to an independent website, www.lighthouse-services/riverbaycorp, to complete an online disclosure form; Call the following independent third party whistleblower hotline at 1-833-290-0009 (English); or 1-800-216-1288 (Spanish); Send an e-mail to: reports@lighthouse-services.com (the email must include “Riverbay” in the subject); or Send a fax to (215) 689-3885 (the fax must include “Riverbay” in the subject of the report).

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