Co-op City Times 11/04/2023

Vol. 58 No. 44

Saturday, November 4, 2023

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Public Safety: 718-671-3050 Next week’s CCTimes deadline, Monday, Nov. 6, 3 p.m., will be strictly enforced.

Early Voting for Nov. 7th General Election Ends Tomorrow, Nov. 5

Co-op City Early Voting Poll Site: Dreiser Auditorium

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Eligible Co-op City shareholders interested in voting early are reminded that tomorrow, Sunday, Nov. 5, is the last day to do so prior to General Election day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.

The Co-op City Early Voting Poll Site (Dreiser Auditorium) will be available: Saturday, Nov. 4 – 9 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 5 – 9 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Polls are closed on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

On Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, New Yorkers will vote at their respective poll locations, 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Co-op City shareholders can confirm their poll location on their voter information guide, or online at findmypollsite. vote.nyc or by calling the Bronx Board of Elections at 718-299-2140.

Shareholders will be voting on the following offices as well as two proposals in the 2023 General Election cycle: • Bronx District Attorney – incumbent Darcel D. Clark (D) is running unopposed.

• Justice of the Supreme Court, 12th Judicial District – Voters will choose three (3) candidates from the following: Michael A. Frishman (D), Sharon A.M. Aarons (D), John A. Howard-Algarin (Continued on page 2)

Co-op City Metro-North Update at CB10’s Municipal Svcs. Meeting On Wednesday, November 8, Community Board 10’s Municipal Services Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at 3165 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461. On the agenda is a Metro-North Co-op City Station update. This is a public meeting and all are invited to attend.

Participatory Budget Process Accepting Idea Submissions

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

New York City’s Participatory Budget Process (PBNYC) is currently accepting idea submissions for the next fiscal year.

The process, also called “The People’s Money,” begins by allowing New Yorkers 11 and older an opportunity to voice their opinion on how a portion of the yearly city budget is spent. Individuals have until November 19 to submit their ideas, which can be done online, at participate.nyc.gov. Individuals can view other idea submissions on the website, and, after submitting an idea, view the status of their idea as the participatory budget process unfolds. Individuals can submit as many ideas as they wish, as long as the ideas follow certain guidelines.

In general, ideas that are chosen benefit their respective communities. Below are some examples of project ideas, according to the NYC Civic Engagement Commission (NYC CEC): • Programming for community engagement events, fairs, workshops, training or classes • Improving direct social services such as afterschool programming or food distribution programming • Community organizing or awareness and advocacy campaigns (Continued on page 2)

Dear fellow shareholders, Hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy.

On Thursday, November 2, 2023, we had our 45th Pct. Council meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop in Auditorium C. I was disappointed at the extremely low turnout. These meetings are held throughout the precinct with Co-op City having their meeting twice a year in November and May. Not only is your presence key to knowing what is happening in and around the precinct, we get to meet our Deputy Inspector who is always available to speak to our citizens and their officers. Our legislators or their representatives attend all the meetings and share valuable information with the community. In our community, we have at least 10 residents who attend most meetings throughout the community. Some carpool together, others go by bus, but you see them present at the Precinct meetings.

The 45th Precinct is made up of three NCOs (Neighborhood Coordination Officers) by Sector in the different areas served by the 45th. Sector Charlie (C) is responsible for Co-op City and City Island. They patrol on three different tours. As big as we are campus-wide, one car covering three tours is not enough, which is why our community needs to work together to get more NYPD officers who are visible in our neighborhood and not only when school lets out. The fact that Co-op City has low crime, thanks to the efforts of our Public Safety officers, does not negate the fact that we are taxpayers and we should be asking for our fair share of officers from the NYPD. In New York City, as in other areas throughout the country, citizens can text their concerns to 911 when something is happening now. By entering 911 in the number field, you will engage with a 911 operator. You must give information, such as the nature of the emergency, (fire, police, ambulance), and location. The operator will ask you for other information as needed. It is always better to call 911, but this is a service that is available as well. If something is happening now, call 911.

The Deputy Inspector for the 45th, Johnny Orellana, discussed the seven major crimes (murder, rape, robbery, felony assaults, property crimes, grand larceny, and grand larceny auto). As a precinct, we are up 10% over 28 days. Driving this number is auto theft at 47% and burglaries at 44%, with a year-to-date index crime of 26% precinct-wide. It is vital to keep your doors locked, do not leave items that are visible for someone to take, use air tags as a safety measure or a club, and wheel locks or other safety devices. These are deterrents and a thief will go for what is easier for them to steal.

Since August of 2023, Pelham Bay Park by the trails has had 11 incidences of robberies of citizens. While the 45th Pct. is actively investigating and has more patrols, it is always important to travel in groups instead of by yourself. These thieves are opportunistic and for those who love walking, we need to be more cautious of our surroundings.

On November 8, 2023, you will have a chance to meet your Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs), along with Pizza with a Cop from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Michael Church at 765 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, NY. This is an opportunity to come out and speak to the officers, giving your concerns. The vision of uniting our community with law enforcement on policing issues is an essential part of preventing and solving crimes. Establishing collaboration, building trust, and empowering ourselves in the preservation of public safety is needed (Continued on page 9)

FALL BACK! Turn your clocks BACK one hour this Sunday, Nov. 5, at 2 a.m.

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Voting ––––– (Continued from page 1) (D) or write-ins.

• Bronx County Civil Court Judge – Joaquin E. Orellana (D) is running unopposed.

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• Proposal two would amend the law to allow “the authority of counties, cities, towns and villages to remove from their constitutional debt limits debt for the construction of sewage facilities,” also according to the NYC Board of Elections.

Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 is the last day an individual can apply for an absentee ballot in-person.

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Budget ––––– (Continued from page 1) • Research studies PBNYC ideas have to follow certain parameters in order to be suggested. Below is a rundown of those parameters, also according to the NYC CEC: • Ideas cannot involve “the construction, reconstruction, acquisition, or installation of a physical public improvement, with a value of $50,000 or more.” For example, projects that include building housing or reconstructing bridges would be considered too large and costly for the scope of the PBNYC process.

• Ideas cannot violate any city laws, spread hate or spread prejudice.

• Ideas cannot add to city agency headcounts, meaning ideas such as acquiring PRUH SROLFH RI¿FHUV RU VDQLWDWLRQ ZRUNHUV ZRXOG QRW EH HOLJLEOH LGHDV Equally important, individuals can also apply now to be on a Borough Assembly Committee, which meets in January to discuss and decide which idea VXEPLVVLRQV ZLOO EH LQFOXGHG RQ WKH ¿QDO EDOORW SHRSOH ZLOO YRWH IRU ,QGLYLGXDOV interested in applying can do so online at participate.nyc.gov/processes/Citywidepb2023/f/329/, or use the shortened url, https://rb.gy/iipvf8.

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ballots,” the NYC CEC explained.

Overall, PBNYC began with the idea submission phase on October 10, which ultimately closes on November 19. In phase two, Borough Assembly Committees ZLOO PHHW EHWZHHQ -DQXDU\ DQG )HEUXDU\ RI WR ¿QDOL]H WKH LGHDV WKDW ZLOO EH RQ WKH EDOORWV 1H[W EHWZHHQ $SULO DQG 0D\ RI 1HZ <RUNHUV ZLOO KDYH WKH chance to vote on the project proposals. Lastly, between July of 2024 and June of 2025, phase four involves the actual implementation of the project proposals.

During the last participatory budget process, City Council District 12 received $1.2 million in total for three community project proposals that received the most votes.

As a recap, the list below shows how the money was distributed in City Council District 12 between those three community project proposals, according to the City Council: • P.S. 087 received $750,000 for a playground renovation.

• Bronx Alliance Middle School received $400,000 for a gym air conditioning system.

• Baychester Middle School received $50,000 for technology upgrades.

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Submit Testimony for Record Before BSA’s Final Vote on Baychester Retail’s Appeal

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

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

Build the Block, Sector C Meeting, Nov. 8 The 45th Pct.’s Sector C Build the Block meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. at Saint Michael the Archangel Church, located at 765 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, NY 10475. Sector C includes Co-op City. Shareholders are encouraged to attend and meet Officers Rugovac and Zelman, Co-op City’s Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCO’s), to discuss their public safety concerns. For accommodations, please contact Officer Vargas at (718) 822-5452.

Next CB #10 Meeting The November 2023 meeting of Community Board #10’s full board and public hearing will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 3573 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10461. All are invited to attend. For more information, please contact CB #10 at (718) 892-1161 or by email at bx10@ cb.nyc.gov.

Assemblyman Mike Benedetto Lobby Visits Assemblyman Michael Benedetto will be visiting the following lobbies: • Wednesday, Nov. 15 – Townhouses at Debs Place in Dreiser Community Center All visits take place from 5:157 p.m.

The lobby visits provide an opportunity for Co-op City residents to discuss a wide range of topics with their elected official in a one-on-one setting just steps from their front door.

Farmer’s Market Now Open Saturdays The Harvest Home Farmer’s Market at Asch Loop & Aldrich Street is now available on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. until November 22.

Stop by and support local farmers. For more information, visit www.HarvestHomefm.org.

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Shareholders are urged to submit testimony for the record before the New York City Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) takes its final vote on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 on the appeal filed by Baychester Retail III LLC of the NYC Department of Buildings’ revocation in August 2022 of the business’s permit to advertise in the C7 zone in which the property at 500 Baychester Avenue is located.

The developers have erected two LED panels on a 60foot tall structure at the location with the aim to sell advertising in the direction of the New England Thruway.

In 2018, shareholders expressed their displeasure at the disruptions the lighted signs caused expressly pointing to lack of sleep from the lights shining into their apartments at nights as well as distasteful advertising content, including alcohol, so close to Education Park which could potentially influence young minds.

On Dec. 30, 2019, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a wind turbine that was installed on top of the 60-foot monopole at the property fell apart in turbulent weather, and crashed to the ground along with an adjoining pole that crushed a car parked on Bartow Avenue. In addition, one of the three panels on a neighboring pole also on the property was pulled down by the falling wind turbine and landed between parked cars in the property’s parking lot. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident.

DOB revoked the advertising permits on the grounds that the sign would be within 200 feet of an arterial highway.

In May, BSA officials reviewed the appeal filed by Baychester Retail III LLC and decided to hold a final vote on the matter later in the summer which was then deferred to Nov. 13.

During the review portion of the hearing in May, chair of the BSA, Champa Shanda, explained that the main contention between Baychester Retail III LLC and DOB originated around where the boundary of the New England Thruway starts and the boundary’s distance to the proposed sign. While the DOB and submitted documents support that the property is located within 200 feet of an arterial highway and the signs located on the subject’s site is contrary to Zoning Resolution Section 32-662, developers of the property argue that the proposed sign would not be in violation of the zoning resolution because the distance from the New England Thruway’s boundary actually exceeds the necessary amount needed to erect their sign.

Shareholders who would like to submit testimony on this matter for the record, can email them to submit@bsa.nyc. gov or mail their testimony to: NYC Board of Standards and Appeals, 22 Reade Street, Main Floor, New York, NY 10007. Those with questions about the submission process can call the BSA directly at 212-386-0009.

How to Navigate Your Medicare Options During the Annual Enrollment Period (StatePoint) The average Medicare beneficiary in 2023 has access to 43 Medicare Advantage plans, the largest number of options ever, according to KFF. With so many plans to choose from, the Medicare and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), taking place from October 15 to December 7, may be overwhelming and confusing.

“The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is when you can shop for a new plan, if you want to,” says Kate Long, consumer financial wellness advocate at Assurance IQ. “If you have a new doctor, are taking new prescriptions or if your existing plan simply no longer meets your needs, it could be time for a change.”

As Long points out, shopping for a new plan doesn’t necessarily mean you cannot stay with the same carrier.

They may have multiple plans available in your area. The important thing is finding a Medicare Advantage plan that addresses your unique healthcare and budgetary needs. To help you navigate your options, consider these tips from Assurance IQ: • The first tip is to review your Annual Notice of Change, which should have been mailed to you before October 15. This document explains changes to your plan, such as providers, prescription drugs or services no longer covered. Make sure to review it carefully to understand if these changes could impact your plan benefits.

• Next, you’ll want to assess your healthcare needs and financial standing. Are there services you know that you’ll need in the coming year? If your finances have changed, can you still afford your current plan? Are you taking a new prescription that your current plan doesn’t cover?

• Now it may be time to shop around. Before enrolling in a plan, make sure that your preferred doctor, specialists and any prescriptions you need are covered. Ask which out-of-pocket costs you will be responsible for. It’s important to find an affordable plan for you.

• You could also speak with a licensed insurance agent

about your needs. Prep for the conversation by having a list of your prescriptions on hand, having your Medicare card nearby, and having a list of your doctors and medical equipment you use. Knowing which company provides your medical equipment is also important. Be sure to also read the “Medicare & You” handbook that is mailed to all Medicare beneficiary households in late September. You can also find it online by visiting medicare.gov/medicareand-you.

Medicare options are more expansive than ever. And while that makes the Annual Enrollment Period more complicated, the upside is that by doing your homework, you’ll be more likely to find a plan that works for you.

RIVERBAY 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 to complete an online disclosure form, www.lighthouse-services/riverbaycorp; 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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Victim of Stolen EBT Benefits?

NYC HRA Now Accepting Claims

The NYC HRA offered some description of how each method works. Phishing is essentially a form of social engineering where a scammer attempts to gain access to a victim’s account information, in this case, their EBT account, by getting them to click on a malicious link.

Scammers purposely try to make their text messages or emails seem legitimate in order to trick victims into clicking on their link.

Skimming involves thieves putting “an overlay on a store’s card-swiping machine to copy EBT, credit and debit card information,” the NYC HRA explained. The thieves then use that stolen information to create “card clones” and steal from the victim’s account. “Skimming can happen anywhere you swipe your EBT card,” the

By BRANDON ORTIZ

Victims of stolen EBT benefits have a new resource at their disposal as the New York City Human Resources Administration is now accepting claims to replace stolen EBT benefits.

Shareholders who believe they were the victim of stolen EBT benefits can file a claim online at nyc.gov/hra.

The NYC Department of Social Services “strongly recommends applicants submit a claim online if possible.”

Alternatively, victims can call 718-557-1399 to request a form through the mail. Completed paper forms can be mailed to: Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 029121, Brooklyn GPO, Brooklyn, NY 11202.

During a community outreach event this week in Brooklyn, NYC Department of Social Services Community Coordinator Maurice Blackman told News12 that his agency was confident in its ability to recover stolen EBT benefits. Blackman also detailed that, to his agency’s knowledge, there are presently over 20,000 claims of food stamp fraud, but acknowledged the reality of many more going uncounted.

Electronic benefit theft is a crime where victims have their EBT benefits stolen without ever losing their cards. Thieves use various techniques to prey on unsuspecting benefit holders, such as: phishing, skimming and card cloning.

NYC HRA stated.

In general, the NYC HRA advises that the first step for a victim of stolen EBT benefits is to report their card as stolen. Victims can go online to connectebt.com or call 888-328-6399. Step two, victims should review their transaction history to determine what charges were fraudulent, which can also be done online at connectebt.com or by calling 888-328-6399. Once that information is determined, victims should submit their claim online at nyc.gov/hra or by calling 718-5571399 to request a form.

Stay connected, Co-op City!

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

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

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

In addition to the Co-op City Times and the Riverbay Crawler, also stay tuned to Riverybay’s official Facebook page, Co-op City Riverbay, and to the Co-op City Times’ and CCPD’s X accounts, @coopcitytimes and @CCPDnyc, respectively, as well as the Community Relations newsletter.

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Halloween at the Mall

BY P.M. CAMPBELL

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DJ Omar hosted a dance contest after statements from Borough President Vanessa Gibson, State Senator Jamaal T. Bailey, and Councilmember Kevin C. Riley.

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Robots, clowns, and skeletons skated with super heroes new and old, including Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, a rollerskating supergenius and her scaly friend who debuted in Marvel comics in 2015 and on television in 2023.

Riverbay Director of Community Relations Michelle Sajous organized costume contests for different age groups, and judges awarded prizes to winners including Wednesday Adams, The Grim Reaper, DQG 0DOH¿FHQW “I’m still in shock,” said Riverbay Fund President and Board Director Claudia Sampson. “I can’t believe the weather is perfect. People showed up in costumes/without costumes, on skates/without skates, but everybody is on the same wavelength enjoying a good evening out.”

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Co-op City Times / November 4, 2023

History of Daylight Saving Time: A Century of Shifting Clocks Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a biannual practice where clocks are set forward in the spring and then turned back in the fall to make better use of natural daylight. This seemingly simple adjustment of the clock has a fascinating and complex history that dates back over a century. In honor of turning the clocks back at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 5, in this week’s article, we will explore the origins, evolution, and global impact of DST, shedding light on the motivations, controversies, and benefits associated with this timekeeping innovation.

The concept of altering time to maximize daylight hours can be traced back to various civilizations throughout history. Ancient civilizations, such as the Romans, adjusted their schedules to match the changing lengths of daylight. However, the precursor to modern DST can be primarily attributed to Benjamin Franklin. In 1784, he published an essay titled, “An Economical Project,” suggesting that candles could be saved by shifting sleep patterns.

Although Franklin’s proposal did not lead to immediate action, it laid the groundwork for future developments in the utilization of daylight.

Daylight Saving Time, as we know it today, was first implemented on a large scale during World War I. On April 30, 1916, Germany became the first country to officially adopt DST as a wartime measure. The rationale behind this was to conserve energy by reducing the need for artificial lighting and heating during the longer summer evenings. Soon after, many European nations followed suit.

In the United States, DST was introduced as a response to World War I as well. In 1918, the U.S. Congress passed the Standard Time Act, establishing five time zones and implementing DST. However, this initial attempt at DST was met with mixed reactions and faced significant opposition. In 1919, the law was repealed due to its unpopularity and the end of the war.

After World War I, the implementation of DST in the United States was left to individual states and municipalities. This resulted in a patchwork of local regulations, creating confusion and inefficiency in timekeeping. Some areas adopted DST, while others did not, leading to a lack of uniformity.

During this time, various studies were conducted to assess the impact of DST on energy conservation, with inconclusive results. Despite its drawbacks, DST gained some support as a way to reduce energy consumption, although the benefits remained debatable.

The outbreak of World War II led to the revival of DST in both the United States and other countries. Once again, the primary motivation was

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October 22 – October 28, 2023 October 22, 2023 120 Benchley Place While conducting a building inspection, Public Safety officers encountered a male loitering in the stairwell. A Community Complaint was issued.

140 Alcott Place Public Safety responded to a report of a dispute between shareholders. Upon investigation, a Community Complaint was issued for damaging Riverbay property.

100 Carver Loop Public Safety officers responded to a request for a wellness check.

Upon arrival, they heard a female in medical distress behind a locked apartment door. The door was forced open and the female shareholder was removed for needed medical treatment to the hospital.

140 Asch Loop Public Safety Emergency Service Unit officers responded to a female who had fallen and injured herself.

The officers stopped severe bleeding and stabilized the aided until an NYFD ambulance responded and removed the shareholder for further medical treatment.

October 23, 2023 2045 Bartow Avenue While conducting a check of the Bartow Mall, CCPD officers discovered the doors to JR Deli unsecured. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the ATM was

removed by an unknown male. The investigation is ongoing.

October 24, 2023 120 Dreiser Loop A cooperator reported that a confirmed delivered package was removed from in front of her apartment door by an unknown individual without her permission.

October 25, 2023 2063 Bartow Avenue A Rite Aid manager reported that two unknown males removed items from the shelves without paying and left the store in an unknown direction.

2063 Bartow Avenue A Rite Aid employee reported that eight unknown males removed potato chips and soda from the shelves and fled the store in an unknown direction.

99 Carver Loop CCPD responded to Garage 3 for three suspicious males on a scooter checking door handles on vehicles.

Upon the Public Safety officers’ arrival, the males fled the garage. No apparent vehicle damage or thefts were observed or reported.

137 Dreiser Loop CCPD arrested a non-resident who was acting in a disorderly manner at the Dreiser Mall. The male was purposely blocking the pedestrian walkway and acted in a threatening way when confronted by Public Safety officers. A knife was removed from his person during his arrest processing.

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to save energy. The U.S. implemented “War Time” from 1942 to 1945, which was essentially a form of year-round DST. This extended period of DST led to noticeable energy savings, particularly in lighting and heating.

After the war, DST was discontinued, but its effectiveness in conserving energy during wartime did not go unnoticed. Public opinion became more favorable toward the practice, and various bills were proposed in Congress to reintroduce DST permanently.

The inconsistent application of DST at the state and local levels prompted the U.S. government to take action. In 1966, the Uniform Time Act was enacted, which established a system for the uniform observance of DST across the nation. DST would begin on the last Sunday in April and end on the last Sunday in October.

This legislation standardized the start and end dates for DST but allowed states and localities to exempt themselves from observing DST. This flexibility led to a patchwork of DST observance that still exists in the United States today.

During the energy crisis of the 1970s, the United States and several other countries revisited the idea of extending DST to conserve energy. In 1973, the Arab oil embargo caused a sharp rise in energy prices, prompting Congress to pass the Emergency Daylight Saving Time Energy Conservation Act. DST was extended to last for 10 months in 1974 and for 8 months in 1975.

The energy crisis also prompted other countries, such as Canada, the United Kingdom and France, to experiment with extended DST periods. While there was some evidence of energy savings, the overall impact was still subject to debate.

The implementation of DST in the United States continued to evolve over the years. In 1986, the start of DST was moved to the first Sunday in April, and in 2007, it was further extended to the second Sunday in March. The end date remained on the last Sunday in October.

The changes in DST dates were made with the aim of reducing energy consumption, promoting outdoor activities, and supporting the economy.

However, these changes also led to criticisms and concerns about their impact on sleep patterns and overall health.

The success of DST in conserving energy and promoting outdoor activities led many countries around the world to adopt similar practices. Today, DST is observed in over 70 countries, with varying start and end dates. The European Union, for example, follows the “last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October” rule.

In contrast, countries close to the equator, where daylight hours are relatively consistent throughout the year, do not observe DST. Countries in the southern hemisphere often have opposite DST schedules to those in the northern hemisphere, as their seasons are reversed.

Despite its long history and widespread adoption, DST remains a subject of debate and controversy. Critics argue that the practice disrupts sleep patterns, leading to increased stress, health issues, and even an uptick in heart attacks.

The biannual clock changes can also disrupt daily routines and be particularly challenging for individuals with sleep disorders.

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

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see below for specific directions.

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

For employment opportunities, please search “Riverbay Corporation” at the following sites: www.Indeed.com • www.Glassdoor.com Candidates may review full position descriptions and apply at either site.

Current Riverbay employees should submit a transfer request and resumé directly to the HR department.

Thank you for your interest in working for Riverbay Corporation.

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Co-op City Times / November 4, 2023 Director’s Viewpoint –

Daryl Johnson

We Must Create a No-Smoking Policy For Co-op City A lot of cooperators are complaining about cigarette and marijuana smoke entering into their apartment. Additionally, they’re complaining that smoke from these substances is negatively affecting their health.

Secondhand Smoke Negatively Affecting People We have some wonderful parents in our community. And, they’re doing everything possible to make sure that their children are doing the right things at school and at home. At school, those children know that they should not associate with anyone that is not doing the right things.

So, do you think that these parents or any good parent would even dream of having their children exposed to the smoke from cigarettes or marijuana when they’re home? Never! According to the CDC, here are some issues that secondhand smoke can cause with children: “respiratory infections, ear infections, and asthma attacks. In babies, secondhand smoke can cause sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).”

The CDC has offered some information for adults as to how secondhand smoke can affect them. So, please read this word-for-word guidance from them and then think about yourself and other cooperators that live here: For adults who do not smoke, exposure to secondhand smoke has immediate harmful effects on the heart and blood vessels and can cause coronary heart disease and stroke. Secondhand smoke causes nearly 34,000 premature deaths from heart disease each year in the U.S. Adults who do not smoke and are exposed to secondhand smoke increase their risk of developing coronary heart disease by 25–30%. Adults who do not smoke and are exposed to secondhand smoke increase their risk of stroke by 20−30%. Exposure to secondhand smoke interferes with the normal functioning of the heart, blood, and vascular systems in ways that increase the risk of having a heart attack.

Even brief exposure to secondhand smoke can damage the lining of blood vessels and cause blood platelets to become stickier. These changes can cause an increased risk of heart attack. Adults who

do not smoke and are exposed to secondhand smoke increase their risk of developing lung cancer by 20– 30%. Secondhand smoke causes more than 7,300 lung cancer deaths each year among U.S. adults who do not smoke.

People who do not smoke but are exposed to secondhand smoke are inhaling many of the same cancer-causing substances and poisons that are inhaled by people who smoke.

Even brief exposure to secondhand smoke can damage the body’s cells in ways that set the cancer process in motion. As with active smoking, the longer the duration and the higher the level of exposure to secondhand smoke, the greater the risk of developing lung cancer.

People who already have heart disease are at especially high risk of suffering the harmful effects from breathing secondhand smoke and should take special precautions to avoid even brief exposures. Women exposed to secondhand smoke during pregnancy are more likely to have newborns with lower birth weight, increasing the risk of health complications.

Infants exposed to secondhand smoke after birth are more likely to die from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) than infants who are not exposed to smoke from burning commercial tobacco products. SIDS is the sudden, unexplained, unexpected death of an infant in the first year of life.

SIDS is the leading cause of death in otherwise healthy infants. Smoking by women during pregnancy increases the risk for SIDS. Chemicals in secondhand smoke appear to affect the brain in ways that interfere with its regulation of infants’ breathing. Infants who die from SIDS have higher concentrations of nicotine in their lungs and higher levels of cotinine (a biological marker for secondhand smoke exposure) than infants who die from other causes.

So, I hope that everyone can see why we must protect our community by creating a no-smoking policy for everyone. Therefore, you should hear more about this no-smoking policy in the near future.

Board Meeting Review We had a virtual board meeting on our computers on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. And, the main item

on our agenda was the renewal of our auto insurance policy that was set to expire on October 31, 2023.

Now, STOP! This auto policy was handled by brokers that made a good fee from this renewal. So, do you see a major problem with the date of our board meeting and the expiration date of our auto insurance? What do you think would have happened if our board would have voted no for this new auto insurance plan?

The previous annual premium was $547,264 for 133 vehicles. Then, Riverbay dropped just one vehicle from this policy. Regardless, based on our experience, the annual premium skyrocketed to $611,794. Now, do you think that we need 132 vehicles when none of our vehicles are supposed to be driven outside of Co-op City?

In my opinion, the answer should be no. Some of our essential departments, like Public Safety, need vehicles. But, we should reduce our other vehicles and set up a ride-sharing program here.

Close Reducing our vehicles must be on the table for budget cuts.

Thank you.

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

I will never ask for or accept money from anyone.

Therefore, please do not respond to any message with my name on it that requests money, money transfers, gift cards, personal information, or anything from you. And, please do not ever send money or anything to anyone because you saw my name on a false message.

Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me.

And, please hang up your phone immediately if someone calls you and says that they’re Daryl Johnson or is associated with me and asks you for money or anything else.

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

Thank you.

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President’s Report ––––– (Continued from page 1) in developing a partnership with our officers. Let’s all show up together.

Many of our shareholders have been asking for a No Smoking Policy throughout the campus. We heard you and we have engaged Management in developing a policy that will be brought before the Board for consideration. This policy may not go as far as we want it, but smoking in the stairwells, in the building, and front of the buildings is a start in a much-needed approach to respecting the rights of all residents.

From October 28 through November 5, there is early voting in place at 177 Dreiser. I think we all know what happens when we don’t vote. Exercising your right to vote is a right we have been given. Please go out and support your candidate of choice and if you cannot do early voting, please remember that Election Day is on November 7, an opportunity to vote. Please “VOTE.” If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach me at 917-992-7311. You can also reach me through the Board liaison’s office or via email, at sfeliciano@ riverboard.com.

Stay well and be safe, We are Shareholders First – We Matter.

Presentémonos Todos Juntos Estimados accionistas, Espero que todos se mantengan sanos y salvos.

El jueves, 2 de noviembre de 2023, tuvimos nuestra reunión del consejo del Precinto 45 en el 177 Dreiser Loop en el Auditorio C. Me decepcionó la muy baja participación. Estas reuniones se llevan a cabo en todo el las communidades del Distrito 45. Co-op City tiene su reunión dos veces al año en noviembre y mayo. No sólo es su presencia es importante para saber lo que está sucediendo en y alrededor del Precinto, llegamos a conocer a nuestro Inspector Adjunto que siempre está disponible para hablar con nuestros residentes y sus oficiales. Nuestros legisladores o sus representantes van a todas las reuniones y comparten información valiosa con la comunidad. En nuestra comunidad, tenemos al menos 10 residentes que asisten a la mayoría de las reuniones en toda la comunidades del Precinto 45. Algunos comparten coche, otros van en autobus, pero se les ve presentes en las reuniones del Precinto.

El Precinto 45 está compuesta por 3 suboficiales (Neighborhood Coordination Officers) por Sector en las diferentes zonas a las que presta servicio el Precinto 45. El Sector Charlie (C) es responsable de Co-op City y City Island.

Patrullan en tres recorridos diferentes. Con lo grande que somos en todo el campus, un automóvil que cubra tres recorridos no es suficiente no es suficiente para nuestra communidad. Tenemos que trabajar juntos para conseguir más oficiales de policía de Nueva York que sean visibles en nuestra communidad y no cuando terminan las clases de escuela. El hecho de que Co-op City tenga una baja criminalidad gracias a los esfuerzos de nuestros oficiales de Seguridad Pública no niega el hecho de que somos contribuyentes y deberíamos pedir nuestra parte justa de oficiales del NYPD. En la ciudad de Nueva York, como en otras áreas del país, los ciudadanos pueden enviar sus inquietudes por mensaje de texto al 911 cuando algo esté sucediendo en este momento. Al ingresar 911 en el campo numérico, se co-

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municará con un operador del 911. Debe proporcionar información, como la naturaleza de la emergencia (bomberos, policía, ambulancia) y su ubicación.

El operador le pedirá otra información según sea necesario. Siempre es mejor llamar al 911, pero este es un servicio que también está disponible. Si algo está sucediendo ahora, llame al 911.

El Inspector Ajunto del Precinto 45 Johnny Orellana analizó los siete delitos principales (asesinato, violación, robo, agresiones graves, delitos contra la propiedad, hurto mayor y hurto mayor de automóviles). Como distrito electoral, hemos aumentado un 10% en 28 días. Lo que impulsa este número es el robo de automóviles con un 47% y los robos con allanamiento de morada con un 44%, con un índice de delincuencia en lo que va del año del 26% en todo el Distrito del Precinto 45. Es vital mantener las puertas cerradas con llave, no dejar artículos visibles para que alguien robarse, usar etiquetas de aire como medida de seguridad o un garrote, y bloqueos de ruedas o otros dispositivos de seguridad. Estos son elementos disuasorios y el ladrón buscará lo que le resulte más fácil de robar.

Desde agosto de 2023, Pelham Bay Park junto a los senderos ha tenido 11 incidentes de robos a ciudadanos. Si bien el 45º Pct. está investigando activamente y tiene más patrullas. Siempre es importante caminar en grupos en lugar de hacerlo solo. Estos ladrones son oportunistas y los amantes de caminar debemos tener más cuidado con nuestro alrededores.

El 8 de noviembre de 2023, tendrá la oportunidad de reunirse con sus Oficiales de Coordinación Vecinal (NCO), junto con Pizza with a Cop, de 6 p.m. a 8 p.m. en la Iglesia St. Michael @ 765 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, NY. Esta es una oportunidad para salir y hablar con los oficiales expresando sus inquietudes.

La visión de unir a nuestra comunidad con las fuerzas del orden en cuestiones policiales es una parte esencial de la prevención y resolución de delitos. Establecer colaboración, generar confianza y empoderarnos para preservar la seguridad pública es un componente necesario para desarrollar una asociación con nuestros oficiales. Presentémonos todos juntos.

Muchos de nuestros accionistas han estado pidiendo una Política de No Fumar en todo el campus. Lo escuchamos y hemos involucrado a la gerencia en el desarrollo de una política que se presentará ante la junta para consideración.

Puede que esta política no llegue tan lejos como queremos, pero fumar en las escaleras, y en el frente a los edificios es el comienzo de un enfoque muy necesario para respetar los derechos de todos los residentes.

Desde el 28 de octubre hasta el 5 de noviembre, hay votación anticipada en 177 Dreiser. Creo que todos sabemos lo que pasa cuando no votamos. Ejercer su derecho al voto es un derecho que se nos han dado. Por favor, salga y apoye a su candidato de elección y si usted no puede hacer la votación anticipada, por favor recuerde que el día de las elecciones es el 7 de noviembre, una oportunidad para votar. Por favor no dejen de VOTAR. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, puede comunicarse conmigo al 917992-7311. También puede comunicarse conmigo a través de la oficina de enlace de la Junta o por correo electrónico, en sfeliciano@riverboard.com.

Manténgase bien y cuídense, Somos accionistas primero – Nosotros importamos.

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Co-op City Times / November 4, 2023 Director’s Viewpoint –

Mary Pearson

The Struggle for Clarity Continues Trying to get and spread information about the intricate Project X – one of the dual challenges threatening Section 5 and facing Co-op City – has been wildly difficult. But the Metro-North station information gathering challenge? That’s been a treasure hunt hamstrung and kneecapped by a series of wrong clues.

Anyone inside or outside of Section 5 who’s given any thought to the coming railroad station has noticed there’s something that we all really, really need. Access to the train from both sides of the tracks.

Those who’ve taken a walk on the south side of the tracks do not find themselves squishing through marshlands, despite what’s been written or said by people who should know better. Instead, a no-brainer second access point to the railroad station can be found. (It is, in fact, an ideal access point, from the viewpoint of those traveling from outside the area as well as from the area’s residents’ point of view.)

This ideal access point would and must provide 1.) a second car or bus drop off spot, 2.) an ample park n’ ride location, and 3.) a means to get the potential train passenger from the southside of the tracks to the northside of the tracks (or, possibly, to the platform in between).

That’s what we all know we need.

But there’s the rub. We don’t know the actual plan. Just bits and pieces of it.

Remember that obfuscating political and philosophical runaround about those known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns from twenty years ago? On a considerably less life-anddeath issue of how the heck is this station going to work, we’ve been subject to a similar runaround.

We’d been shown some drawings of what the station might look like and where it might be placed (in its new location after the old location was deemed to be impossibly close to the planned four-track, higher railroad bridge), but recently a more sophisticated version has been either hiding in un-plain sight or slipped in when no one (or at least I) was/wasn’t looking.

The old drawing flashed by in a PowerPoint during the Department of City Planning September

would be used for the new passenger line by each Zoom hosted by the City Council and the Borough of the four new stations. He also said he was pretty President. That drawing gave a fish-bowl look at sure there would be a center platform. the corner of Erskine Pl. and De Reimer Ave. It Well, if rope swings aren’t in the plan, maybe had been part of the package shown online (cirthat first artistic rendering wasn’t so off the mark. ca 2021), then subsequently buried. The drawing Once again, it’s not just a matter of the right hand shows a bustling imaginary station with some sort not knowing what the left hand is doing, but even of stair-like structure rising to I-95. You can see the right hand’s fingers don’t communicate with it in the September 30 edition of the Co-op City each other. Because lo and behold, the follow-up Times on page 14 in the Section Five Association thank you for coming to the 10/18 event email had article (issuu.com/cctimes). a surprise inside, just like a Cracker Jack box.

I mentioned that drawing to a Metro-North staHidden inside was a button that brings you to a tion planner in a one-on-one call on October 17, the place where you could find better renditions of the day before the MTA’s October 18 in-person event. four coming stations. (You can find our new artistic I’ve chatted and emailed with him on and off for rendering in this week’s Section Five Association almost two years. I told him I was relieved to see article.) In our (misspelled Co-op City) drawing, that this was in the plan, that there was going to be you can see a staircase and an elevator and a bit an other side of the tracks platform. But he said no, of another staircase heading... somewhere... if you no, no, that’s not at all what it’ll look like. It’s just squint. an artist’s rendering, just a figment of the imagiBut squint all you like. You will not see I-95N. nation. He needed to get to his next appointment Nor will you see the depicted elevator snuggling and the question of, “What will it look like, then?” right up to the I-95N pedestrian passageway the remained on hold. way it should be, in the new artistic rendering and A week later, after the in-person October 18th in real life. event (which was, in my opinion, a complete nothWhich brings me right back to: Give us an actual ing-burger), during station planner’s response to plan so we can change it and save Section 5 from the make-nice email I had sent him, he told me paralyzing traffic. stuff; more stuff than the fact that the ULURP If you possibly can attend the Community Board land use public input process didn’t apply to Co10 meeting this Wednesday (11/8) for a Metro– op City. He addressed my other questions regardNorth update regarding our station, do! You know ing what the heck’s going on with the station and what to say. the tracks?! Such as: if there was no up-and-over NEW SUBJECT. Same directive. Go vote! staircase and assuming we’re not required to walk Find voting details in this paper and hopefully across the tracks, and the FAQ page in the info in your lobby. packet put out by his kindred Station Area Study You can find me at MPearson@RiverbayBoard. folks that says Metro-North plans three trains per com or 718-219-2211. Thanks. hour in both directions during rush hour and two per hour off peak, but 30 zz according to all-knowing Wikipedia, only two trains per hour is We do Payment Plans and Installment Plans! considered safe, then are northbound and southbound using the exact track on the Erskine side?

He said two tracks

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Black Forum

Building 25 Association

Emergency Food Pantry – 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for grocery distribution. Guests are eligible to pick up food once a month.

Look at the last date on your pantry card. The next pick up would be one month from the last pick up or after. It is a 30-31-day rotation, on average. Black Forum will text registered guests if items outside of regular distribution become available. All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. Remember to bring at least four to six clean shopping bags with a handle and a shopping cart.

Please do not bring black shopping bags, since they pose a health hazard. We require guests to wear masks when visiting the pantry.

Section 5 guests should visit the Co-op City United Methodist Church at 2350 Palmer Avenue to pick up groceries. They open on Thursdays from 11:00 D P S P 5HOLJLRXV DI¿OLDWLRQ LV QRW QHFHVVDU\ WR UHFHLYH IRRG 1HZ &OLHQW 5HJLVWUDWLRQ 5H &HUWL¿FDWLRQ )RU 5HWXUQLQJ *XHVWV ± 7KH UHJLVWUDWLRQ SHULRG IRU QHZ JXHVWV DQG UH FHUWL¿FDWLRQ RI JXHVWV IURP is currently closed. For information on the upcoming dates for registration and UHFHUWL¿FDWLRQ SOHDVH UHIHU WR WKLV DUWLFOH )RU WKH SHULRG RI UHJLVWUDWLRQ DQG UHFHUWL¿FDWLRQ LV -DQXDU\ WKURXJK $SULO Pantry Closure – In commemoration of Thanksgiving, the pantry will be FORVHG RQ 1RYHPEHU DQG Please Note…Guests scheduled to pick up their monthly groceries from 1RYHPEHU ZLOO DOVR UHFHLYH IUHVK YHJHWDEOHV LQFOXGLQJ FROODUG JUHHQV RU NDOH FHOHU\ JUHHQ SHSSHUV DQG \DPV 2Q 1RYHPEHU JXHVWV ZKR DUH GXH to pick up their groceries for the month from the 20th to the 25th may do so.

Please wear a mask and move away from the front door.

We ask that you please be courteous, polite and orderly as with all distributions. We want to get food out there as soon as we can. Delays may still occur from large guest turnout and deliveries made during distribution hours. We are not in charge of when delivery happens. As the volunteers work to advance the line, we kindly ask that you show them respect. We will cease distribution if it means safeguarding our guests and team. Thus, let us work together to ensure that our community gets fed.

Contact Us – coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

—D. Illis

According to the Library of Congress, daylight saving time was signed into law on March 19, 1918, giving Americans an extra hour of sun to enjoy. That part of the law pertaining to daylight saving time was only in effect for about a year and half. It was not until World War II began that the issue came up again.

In February 1942, Congress implemented a law instituting a national daylight saving time to help conserve fuel, which in part, was why it was nicknamed “war time.” The time zones were even known as that: Eastern War Time, Pacific War Time, etc., before it was repealed due to the war’s end. For the next two decades, there were no set rules for daylight saving time, but that changed for good in 1966 when Congress passed the Uniform Time Act that set a national standard time that permanently superseded local times, it established daylight saving time from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October, portions of the law have been changed a few times since, including the dates when spring forward and fall back happen. The current policy was implemented in 2005, extending daylight saving time by a few weeks. It now starts on the secRQG 6XQGD\ LQ 0DUFK DQG HQGV RQ WKH ¿UVW 6XQGD\ LQ 1RYHPEHU 1RZ DKHDG of daylight saving time this year, the bill is being reintroduced again to end the out-dated practice of changing clocks twice a year, but since it has not been SDVVHG UHPHPEHU WR WXUQ EDFN \RXU FORFNV WRPRUURZ 6XQGD\ 1RYHPEHU DW 2:00 a.m., so you will not be late for school, work or any other appointments scheduled on Monday. :LVKLQJ DOO QHLJKERUV ERUQ LQ 1RYHPEHU D KDSS\ ELUWKGD\ )RU WKRVH RI \RX who are under the weather, we hope you get better soon, and for our neighbors who continue to lose loved ones, our heartfelt prayers go out to you.

2XU QH[W %XLOGLQJ $VVRFLDWLRQ PHHWLQJ ZLOO EH KHOG 7XHVGD\ 1RYHPEHU 21, at 7:30 p.m. Look for detailed information posted near elevators as we get closer to the meeting date. Remember, residents of Building 25 can always address any comments or concerns by logging onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com. If anyone has problems contacting the building email address, please let us know.

We will close with following: “Time management is an oxymoron. Time is beyond our control, and the clock keeps ticking regardless of how we lead our lives. Priority management is the answer to maximizing the time we have.” – John C. Maxwell ––Wanda Bailey

Building 13 Association Vote: Let’s change the narrative and show the powers that be we mean business and are fully aware and concerned about our community. November General Election Day is Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Early Voting days remaining Saturday, November 4, 2023 – Sunday, November 5, 2023. Make sure you vote!

Per our meeting with Riverbay Management, Mr. Mitchell, we have submitWHG WKH ÀRRUV ZH VDZ WKDW QHHGV SDLQWLQJ DQG RU SODVWHULQJ DQG ¿[WXUH RI GLUHFtional signs.

If you donated candy for the Halloween Treats, we thank you very much. What a fantastic array of costumes and creativity exhibited on Halloween. Thank you to all who participated and made this event happen.

2Q 6DWXUGD\ 1RYHPEHU IURP S P ZH ZLOO EH FRPPHQFLQJ looming workshops in our Association Room located at 100 Casals Place. Our aim is to make items we can wear as well as make items we can donate to those in need. The loom is pictured and can be purchased at local craft stores. A limited amount will be made available. Check the bulletin board in the lobby for additional information.

The STAR program information can be found from the Department of Taxation and Finance website. If you are eligible and enrolled in the STAR program, \RX¶OO UHFHLYH \RXU EHQH¿W HDFK \HDU LQ RQH RI WZR ZD\V % STAR Credit. If you are registered for the STAR credit, the Tax DepartPHQW ZLOO LVVXH \RXU 67$5 EHQH¿W YLD FKHFN RU GLUHFW GHSRVLW &R RS &LW\ UHVidents are eligible for the STAR credit if this is your primary residence and the combined income of the owners and the owners’ spouses is $500,000 or less. % STAR Exemption: If you’ve been receiving the STAR exemption since 2015, you can continue to receive it for the same primary residence. As long as you remain eligible, you’ll see a once annual reduction on your carrying charge ELOO IRU WKH DPRXQW RI \RXU 67$5 ([HPSWLRQ 1RWH The STAR Exemption is no longer available to new subscribers, just the Credit via check or direct deposit. % Our property tax block number is 5141, Lot: 120 Tractor Trailers: 2Q 6HSWHPEHU WKH &LW\ &RXQFLO YRWHG RQ ,QW 1R 0906, Parking for tractor trailers and other commercial trucks. This bill would UHTXLUH DQ DJHQF\ RU RI¿FH GHVLJQDWHG E\ WKH PD\RU WR E\ 'HFHPEHU identify no less than three locations where off-street parking for tractor trailers.

If this is your Birthday month, Happy Birthday. Married this month, Happy Anniversary. If you are homebound or sick, we miss you and pray for a speedy recovery. If you have lost a family member or loved one, we offer our condolences.

“We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community.” –Cesar Chavez Visit our Facebook page at: Building 13 Association Inc.–Co-op City. Our ZHEVLWH LV KWWS ZZZ EOGJ DVVRF FRP RU H PDLO XV DW EXLOGLQJ DVVRF#\Dhoo.com. Contacts: Leslie Peterson, president, at 718-320-1370; Wendell Mattison, V.P., at 917-330-1380.

Thank you for supporting our team.

—Leslie Peterson

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Building 20 Association Greetings, Building 20 shareholders.

Today, Saturday, November 4th, the Building 20 residents are needed to help take inventory of the decorations that we have for the holiday season. The %XLOGLQJ RI¿FHUV ZLOO SDUWLFLSDWH EXW PRVW RI XV DUH senior females and the gentlemen of Building 20 are needed to assist. Even if you don’t reside in Building 20, we could use your help. If you have a teenager or young adult child, please ask them to volunteer. On Nov. 4th, please arrive at 12:00 p.m. to the Building 20 Association meeting room, 120 Asch Loop (Building 20B). Upon completion of the task, refreshments will be served. Our motto is “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.” We look forward to seeing you.

Michael Ambo, Director of the Riverbay Grounds dept.; Board Director Leslie Peterson, chair of the Residential Sales & Restoration Committees; and Edgar Perez, director of the Riverbay Restoration dept., addressed shareholders at the Building 20 AssociaWLRQ¶V PRQWKO\ PHHWLQJ RQ Oct. 24.

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There was standing room only at our Building 20 Association meeting on October 24th. One of our three guest speakers was Michael Ambo, director of the Riverbay Grounds department, who was invited

Building 31 A/B Association

to explain to the residents regarding the transfer of the gardener assigned to Building 20. She was well liked and did an excellent job. Mr. Ambo responded that it was Riverbay’s policy to move the workers to different locations when necessary. He answered all the questions and I believe that they now have a better understanding of how the Grounds department operates.

Riverbay Restoration director, Edgar Perez, and Riverbay Board Director and chair of the Residential Sales and Restoration Committees, Leslie Peterson, explained their responsibilities and responded to questions. The shareholders questioned the time they must wait for an appointment and for a repair to be completed. All of their questions were answered and Mr. Perez vowed to contact some of the residents about their particular issues.

The Recreation Committee chair, Ms. Sylvia Lewis, hosted the ¿UVW +DOORZHHQ .LGV 3DUW\ RQ 2FWRber 28th (pictured right). Children from Section 4 were invited and enjoyed games, prizes, food, snacks, and lots of fun. Ms. Sylvia thanked everyone for coming and making WKLV ¿UVW HQGHDYRU D KXJH VXFFHVV 6KH DOVR WKDQNHG those who offered a helping hand and is looking forward to doing it again next year. As association president, I thank Ms. Sylvia for her creativity, diligence, and the ability to make it a fun event for all involved.

Be sure to vote in the General Election. Early voting began on October 28th and ends on Nov. 5th. The General Election Day is Nov. 7th from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. You will be voting for City Council, Bronx District Attorney, State Supreme Court Justices; Civil Court Judges; and ballot proposals. For more information, visit nycvotes.org. Remember, local elections can affect you more than national elections. Please don’t disregard your right to vote.

Have a wonderful week ahead.

—Francine Jones

We closed out October with a Halloween party.

7KDQN \RX WR .LP T., Sharon J. and their husbands and friends for assisting in making this a joyful event. They made sure the room was decorated. They Our Halloween Party was a success served hot dogs, thanks to dedicated volunteers. pizza, juice, water and candy. There were table activities, games and dancing. There were prizes to be earned. It was well done.

We will hold our next meeting on Tuesday, November 14, at 7 p.m. We have invited Chief Riley to be our guest speaker. Please come out to receive answers to your questions. :H ZLOO FRQWLQXH WR VHOO UDIÀH WLFNHWV 7KH GUDZLQJ will be held on November 14 at the building association meeting.

Watch for a posting on the scholarship’s next fundraiser.

Do not forget to adjust and reset your clocks, as GD\OLJKW VDYLQJ WLPH ZLOO HQG WKH ¿UVW ZHHNHQG LQ November.

This is our home. If you drop it, pick it up. Clean up after your dogs. Take large items to the basement. We currently have one elevator, so be courteous.

Read the Co-op City Times and posted notices.

Please vote.

––Sharon Clarke Have event pictures to share with the community? Send Hi-Res images to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

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Friday, Nov. 17 • 5pm A free interactive Tree Lighting event and Santa’s Arrival featuring our enchanted holiday princess, multi-talented elves, a stilt walking toy soldier, The XFactor Drumline, and a parade with Santa.

Music, dancing and giveaways for children with DJ Omar.

FREE TURKEY GIVEAWAY GIVING THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY

Free Turkey Giveaway Pick up your ticket at the Tree Lighting event on Friday, Nov. 17 • 5pm or

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One per family. Tickets are limited.

Tickets available through Nov. 21.

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Building 6 Association

Building 27 Association

Greetings, neighbors. I hope this reaches you in good spirits. Wow, we have had a very productive a week with our first Building 6 Association meeting.

We had over forty neighbors in attendance. We proposed and voted for an annual association fee of $20 annually, which 25 neighbors paid, showing good engagement. I discussed a progressive agenda for the building while the treasurer read the financial report. VP Gilliard gave a raffle where all three neighbors paid it back into the treasury. It was also a really productive and promising Halloween. It was super fun with nothing but laughs and smiles on the children’s faces between the lobby and the Bellamy Loop basketball courts. We donated candy to a fun and safe evening.

The Building 6 Association would like to give a birthday shout-out to our secretary, Mrs. Lumari Coriano.

Stay tuned, we have several holiday events planned. Remember, our second meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Dreiser with Riverbay’s own Executive General Manager Mr. Marvin Walton as our special guest speaker. The meeting will be very informative.

To close on a sad note, we lost a beacon of Co-op City and Building 6 at the platinum age of 98, Mrs. Margaret McKinney (pictured at left). She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She served selflessly throughout the northeast Bronx community for over 50 years. May she rest in eternal paradise.

I pray for safety over all. Sprinkle kindness just because.

Godspeed.

––Miska Lassiter

Hello, neighbors. We trust all is well; fall is here with beautiful tree colors to admire. Still stay vigilant, cautious and wear your masks in crowds.

Voting – Early voting has begun and will end Sunday, November 5. We vote at the Dreiser Community Center. The different hours are listed in the Coop City Times. In your voter’s guide are two proposals on the ballot. It is important that we vote on the proposals. There is a phone number, 718-299-2140, to call if further explanation is needed. Election Day is Tuesday, November 7.

MetroCard Bus Update – Assemblyman Michael Benedetto has arranged the service to be expanded by adding stops in Section 1 and 5 on Friday, December 29. The bus will be at Einstein Loop in Section 5 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; and in Section 1 Dreiser Loop by Debs Place from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Please check the Co-op City Times for the schedule.

Metro-North Station – A meeting on the Co-op City station will be held on Wednesday, November 8, at Community Board 10 at 7 p.m. The address of the meeting is 3165 East Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY. The meetings are public and all are invited to attend.

NYC Board of Standard and Appeals (BSA) – The BSA will hold a final vote on November 13 on an appeal filed by Baychester Retail III LLC. The developers erected two LED 60 feet tall structures for the purpose to sell advertising. Cooperators also complained and opposed the LED that shined into their apartments, disturbing their quality of life. Cooperators may still submit testimony and can email them to bsa.nyc.gov or mail to NYC Board of Standards and Appeals, 22 Reade St., New York, NY 10007. For any questions, call 212386-0009. Remember, the final vote is November 13. Get your testimonies in.

Happy birthday to all celebrating this month. We continue to offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to the families who lost loved ones. We wish all the best of health and safety. Contact Lydia Rondon at 718-583-3040 and she will gladly acknowledge your birthday by sending you a card; she is excellent in sharing good will. Also notify her of any illness, or if a neighbor has deceased or transferred to a nursing home.

“For our community to be a better place to live is for the people of the community to understand and accept their personal responsibility for what happens.” –Davis Merritt, Jr ––H.Overman

African-American Association of Co-op City Black Entrepreneurs Day curated byDaymond John “Correction” We apologize for the misprint of Mr. John’s last name on page 9 of the previous edition of the Co-op City Times. November 1st was the free live-stream of the Annual Black Entrepreneurs Day Celebration, curated by Daymond John, which was recorded at the Apollo Theater. Mr. John is a businessman, investor, and television personality, best known as creator and CEO of FUBU, and appears as an investor and co-host on the ABC TV hit reality series, Shark Tank. Celebrity guests included Whoopi Goldberg, Anthony Anderson, Cedric The Entertainer, Mayor, Eric Adams, and many more, plus a celebration of Hip-Hop’s 50th AnniverAAACC President sary. Kudos to AAACC’s 2nd vice president, Ebony Michelle Marbury and Rae Lambright, for securing VIP access for members Curator Daymond John of the AAACC. AAACC Stimulus Package (Our Gift to All Members) To show you how much we want your presence and impact on this organization, we are offering a gift. Our very own stimulus package. These are important and pivotal years. We are passionate about the struggle of all people and the importance of banding together to show the generations after us the importance of our “push.” Our youth must see us helping, supporting, and pushing each other into a bright, productive, prosperous future.

Our gift to each member is a complimentary 4-night Hotel Stay or Cruise: Hopefully, you will be stimulated enough, refreshed and renewed enough, that you will “join us” and enjoy your “vacation on us,” and make an impact, just by being a part of the African-American Association of Co-op City. Tell a friend about this incentive. Help us put the AAACC on the map!

Join the African-American Association of Co-op City Membership is $25.00/year single membership and $35.00/year family/ household. You can Zelle us your payment to become a member using our email address. Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com. Call us at: 929-430-3255. The African American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

History: The African-American Association of Co-op City’s name emerged in 1989 from former incarnations, called the Afro-American Club of Co-op City, the African-American Caucus, and the Black Caucus, the first being formed circa 1970.

AAACC Meeting & Events November 4 – Open Mic, Dreiser, Room 15, 4-8 p.m. Note: The November 4 event has been rescheduled to December 2 November 19 – General Meeting, 3 p.m.

December 9 – Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration (with the Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches & Community Organizations.)

The AAACC sponsors the following programs for your participation: Belly Dance Classes with Xonia Wilson – Contact: Xonia, 646-301-9438 Evening Line Dance Classes with Cynthia Dixon – Contact: Cynthia, 917-903-7073 Yoga & Pilates Classes with Meena Sharpe-Hicks – Contact: Meena at 917-863-1507 Co-op City Baptist Church “Gospel Line Dancers” with Joyce Smith – Contact: Joyce, 718-320-0714 “Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals “a force for good…”

––Michelle Marbury

Building 26 Association Building 26 Halloween Extravaganza: Memories to Last a Lifetime On Saturday, October 28, Building 26 hosted an incredible Halloween party that left indelible memories for all who attended. The event was a thrilling adventure for children, offering them the chance to win a pumpkin kit for crafting their own jack-o’-lanterns, creating spooky family bonding moments.

Inside, the “Spooky Happy Meals” and Halloween-themed decorations set the stage for an enchanting culinary experience. Kids also had the opportunity to decorate Halloween ornaments that hung on the “Spooky Tree,” a symbol of unity and imagination.

Eerie melodies and rhythmic beats lured everyone to the dance floor, where young witches, cowboys, ghosts and ninjas twirled and moonwalked beneath floating witch hats. A photo booth captured these magical moments for posterity. Outdoors, a Monster Egg Hunt added excitement, with collected eggs traded for mysterious prizes. The party concluded with the promise of lasting memories.

A special thanks to the Boo Crew of Volunteers for making this event possible: Erika Cruz-Cooke, Lissa Severino, Wanda Brooks, Emmanuel Busumuru, Yonna Lovell, Nicholas Taby, Tracey Benson and Georgiana.

During last week’s General Meeting on October 24, we were pleased to welcome over 20 members from our community. The highlight of the evening was the presence of guest speakers from CCPD, including Chief Riley and his detectives, who provided valuable insights on neighborhood safety. The event was informative and engaging.

Looking ahead, we are excited about our next General meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, November 28, at 7 p.m. We will be hosting Mr. Marvin Walton as our guest speaker. Feel free to bring your children along, as we have a dedicated reading corner to keep them engaged and entertained. We hope to see you all there!

Plus, mark your calendars for Friendsgiving on November 18 for a heartwarming gathering. For inquiries and registration, contact CoopcityTA26@ gmail.com or 860-821-0475. We hope to see you there!

––Tanya Cruz-Cooke

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Building 19 Association

Section Five Association

Happy belated Halloween! I hope you had a chance to enjoy it and the delicious treats that the Building 19 Association gave away this past Tuesday in the lobby.

This month, we have two upcoming Building 19 Association events. The first is our monthly committee meeting that is normally held on a Tuesday.

This meeting will take place on Monday, November 6, due to the New York General Election being held the next day. The time of the meeting will still be at 7:30 p.m. Regarding our next General meeting that is normally held on a Friday, it will instead occur on Tuesday, November 14, at 7 p.m. Our guest speaker for the event will be Marvin Walton, Executive General Manager of Riverbay Corporation. This meeting will give our members an opportunity to meet the executive general manager and to let him know what concerns you have as a shareholder.

Tomorrow, November 5, is the last day to vote early. For our building, the polling site for early voting is the Dreiser Community Center. Please note that the location will be different on General Election Day on Tuesday, November 7. The polling site on the day of the General Election will be at the Bartow Community Center. Whether you vote on Sunday or Tuesday, the most important thing that you do is vote.

I look forward to seeing you at our committee meeting next week.

––Leon Tulton

The Section 5 Association trusts all in Section 5 are doing well. The fall is finally here. We hope that you all have a good and peaceful winter. Please stay vigilant; there are new Covid-19 variants and Covid-19 is on the rise again.

Keep wearing your masks when around crowds. Please keep stepping on the annoying lanternflies.

Voting – Early voting has begun and will end Sunday, November 5, at the Dreiser Community Center. The different hours are listed in the Co-op City Times. Election Day is November 7. Please vote on the two proposals.

Co-op City Metro-North – A meeting will be held on Nov. 8 at Community Board 10, 3165 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY. I would advise that you attend and take your neighbors. CB #10 is known to follow up and get things done, and the public is invited to attend.

Section 5, Co-op City and much of the surrounding area would be far better served by the long-awaited Metro-North station if south of the tracks access were included in the plan. Denying dual access would inevitably cause traffic and parking prob- Artist’s rendering of Co-op City Metro-North lems, inconveniencing most and train station. greatly harming Section 5.

The original Erskine/Earhart station location was bordered by wetlands on its south side. Only Erskine Pl. access was possible. The new location, instead, has solid ground and existing roads on the tracks’ south side. (One of those roads is accessible only from Ramp C. See SFA 10/14/23 article at issuu.com.)

To accommodate the higher, four-track railroad bridge, once constructed, the plan pushed the station (depicted above) four blocks west along Erskine Pl. to between De Reimer Ave. and the I-95 underpass.

A double-access adjustment should have been automatic when the change was made. Why wasn’t it?

Maybe we can get some straight answers at the 7 p.m. Nov. 8th Community Board #10 Metro-North meeting. See you at 3165 East Tremont Avenue.

Find more construction information and Metro-North speculation at https:// bit.ly/Section5ProjectX or email MaryPearson1001@gmail.com or call/text 718-219-2211.

Honoring – On the behalf of President Nelson Sweeting and the Section 5 Association (SFA), it was a delight and a pleasure to honor our former Retired General Manager Noel Ellison. Mr. Noel Ellison was a friend of the SFA, and as Nelson stated, for whatever help was needed, Noel was always there to assist the SFA. For this, we will always be grateful and thankful. We honored Mr. Ellison recently with an appreciation plaque for his support of the SFA (photo left). Now that you are retired, Noel, you are welcome to come by anytime.

Photo by C. Arthur Ramp C – For all concerns and comments, please contact Mary Pearson via her contact info. To better understand the construction affecting our area, please go to YouTube and put “Project X Bruckner-Hutch” in the search line, text 718-219-2211 or email mpjazz@optonline.net for a link.

One may reach Nelson Sweeting, president of SFA, at 646-644-4055.

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” –Henry Ford ––H. Overman

Broun Place Townhouse Association On October 26, Broun Place Townhouse Association held our second Association meeting of this season (pictured below). First, thank you to Eleanor Gibson, vice president of Building 23 Building Association, for giving us access. Huge thank you to Leah Graham, president of Building 23 Association, for her cooperation. Broun Place Association’s deep gratitude is extended to Mr. Warren Mitchell, Deputy General Manager, for giving so much of himself in knowledge and energy to deal with individual questions.

Regarding Halloween 2023, residents recognize and confirm that although some like to decorate, trick or treating to the hi-rise apartment residents is not so popular. Townhouse residents have a different experience. Trick or treat participants come directly to our doors, ring our bells and yell out. Hope you had wrapped treats ready.

Our agenda included working for better communication between the corporation and residents, for example explaining long-term elevator shut downs and community issues like Spotted Lanternflies and how Riverbay plans on ridding our community from them. Questions on other issues were addressed, too. Mr. Mitchell emphasized that new cooperators to Broun Place need to attend meetings.

Director Mary Pearson’s viewpoint on October 14th included, understandably, describing the Section 5 road monstrosity. The entrance to I-95 North is closed from the right-hand lane, going west from City Island. I believe this change should have been communicated to citizens. A driver who does not know suddenly realizes the entrance/exit is closed and must move over two lanes to the center to get on the new combo ramp that receives traffic going east on what is the end of Pelham Parkway. Signage is minimal, scarce and hard to see.

Broun Place Townhouse Association is involved with the Construction Committee, the Buildings and Grounds Committee and Residential Sales Committee.

The minutes from these meetings are read, and we know what is going on.

Broun Place’s official address number is 43. Townhouse address cluster numbers like Broun Place are identified on documents with numbers above 35.

Broun Place cluster is seeking Broun Place residents to serve on our executive board. Our executive committee includes: Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar, president; Vivian Burrus, vice president, and Lillian Richardson, treasurer. Come be a part of our Broun Place Association.

I am picking up bottles, big soda cups, candy wrappers and other stuff thrown on our grounds. I picked up flattened box components and dirty clothes dumped across from the basketball court. Regarding garbage bins in the dumpster pad, they are assigned as follows: the white bin is for paper, while other house garbage goes into green or blue bins. Disposal of mattresses requires covering them.

Neighbors, drivers and passengers, please be aware and look out for children and the elderly. Parents, teach your children to look before crossing. We are having too many close calls with kids running into the streets, especially at the basketball court. For news on Co-op City, read the Co-op City Times.

Patronize the farmers market, which is now here Wednesday and Saturday.

––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

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Building 8 Association

American Legion Post 1871

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Be safe and be kind!

––Azalea McDavid

Today, Commencement of Sick Call & Wellness Visits During the months of November and December, ‘Buddy Checks’ are conGXFWHG DW QXUVLQJ KRPHV DQG WKH 9$ KRVSLWDOV :H DUH ORRNLQJ IRU YROXQteers to visit veterans and past-active legionnaires convalescing at these locations. For example, in the Bronx, we visit Regis Nursing Home and James - 3HWHUV 9$ +RVSLWDO &RQWDFW XV LI \RX KDYH DQ\ TXHVWLRQV DQG \RX DUH LQWHUHVWHG LQ MRLQLQJ RXU $G +RF 6LFN &DOO :HOOQHVV 9LVLWLQJ &RPPLWWHH November’s Legionnaire Spotlight Robert Feliciano Jr. (photo at right) is a long-standLQJ 3RVW 3DLG 8S )RU /LIH 38)/ /HJLRQQDLUH Since joining our Post in July 2001, Legionnaire FeOLFLDQR KDV VHUYHG DV 3DVW $GMXWDQW 9LFH &RPPDQGer, and Commander. At the County level, he is a past 9LFH &RPPDQGHU 0HPEHUVKLS &RPPLWWHH DQG County Commander. He now serves as our current Sgt.-at-Arms.

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Building 1AB Association Good day, Building 1A and 1B shareholders.

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National Council of Negro Women NCNW Co-op City Section – On Sunday, November 12, at 3 p.m., we will be having our next Membership meeting. Members are reminded that our DQQXDO ORFDO DQG QDWLRQDO GXHV PXVW EH SDLG DW WKH EHJLQQLQJ RI RXU ¿VFDO \HDU which means beginning in October. Our local dues are necessary for the maintenance of our section here in Co-op City. We must pay rental fees for our URRPV LQ 'UHLVHU &HQWHU ¿UH LQVXUDQFH DQG URRP LQVXUDQFH SD\PHQWV WHOHSKRQH LQWHUQHW VHUYLFHV SRVW RI¿FH ER[ IHHV PHPEHUVKLS PDLOLQJV URER FDOOV and seed money for the activities of our community service committees. Our QDWLRQDO GXHV VXSSRUW RXU RI¿FHUV DQG VWDII LQ :DVKLQJWRQ '& DQG RI FRXUVH the maintenance of our real estate that many of you visited this past August.

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Section 5 Community Refrigerator – Our section is quite active in supporting our community refrigerator in Section 5. This is a constant mission that is close to home, and we are happy to consistently support.

Social Justice Committee – We are fast approaching one of the most important elections in our lifetimes. Are you ready to vote? If you are not sure,

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The idea to end the clocks changing was put before Congress in the last couple of years when the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the Sunshine Protection Act in 2022, a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent. The bill did not pass in the U.S. House of Representatives and was not signed into law

by President Biden. Therefore, when you go to bed tomorrow, Sunday, November 5, remember to set your clocks back one hour. Of course, if all of your clocks are electronic, you do not have to do a thing!

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Greetings, Building 9 Association family and friends.

Tuesday, November 7, is election day. Your voice. Your choice. Your power. We are a voting bloc. We lose our access to power when our voting numbers decrease. Please vote.

Our Building 9 Association Vice President, Barbara Cloud, was privileged to meet Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump (pictured at left).

Halloween lobby decorating committee 9-A: Rosemary Bailey, Wanda Randall, and Dinora Tirado; 9-B: Linda Holley and Janet Yarrell. Our appreciation for a job well done in both lobbies!

Halloween candy donations: Rosemary Bailey, Shirley McCann, Matse Jenkins, Barbara Cloud, Evelyn Mavins, Barbara Nesby, Ellen Wilkins, Linda Holley and Linda Collins. We thank you all for your continued generosity. At the time of this writing, Halloween candy distribution is scheduled in both lobbies as follows: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Our Halloween candy distribution volunteers: Evelyn Mavins, Barbara Nesby, Darlene Walker, Rosemary Bailey, Wanda Randall, Dinora Tirado, Linda Holley, Barbara Cloud, Janet Yarrell, Ellen Wilkins, Marva Malone and Linda Collins. We are the ‘Boo Brigade.’

The Building 9 Association held our monthly General Membership meeting on October 26. Our esteemed guest speakers were Sergeant Gregory and Lieutenant Del Valle. The main topic of their presentation was public and older adult personal safety. Scam alerts, awareness of your surroundings, strategies to escape from harm’s way, avoidance, package delivery protection, the “RUOK” program advantages, lock box feasibility, emergency call box locations, elevator safety, personal vehicle entry safety, printed handouts, self-defense demonstrations, followed by a questions and answers period. We thank all in attendance: Linda Collins, Linda Holley, Barbara Cloud, Rosemary Bailey, Wanda Randall, Patsy Barker, Andrea Harper, Peggy Rembert, Evelyn Mavins, Karen Blanchette, Crystine Cooper, Marva Malone, Pamela Bryan, Denita Cox, Sharon Moore, Wanda Rodriguez and Shirley McCann.

At the time of this writing, our next monthly General Membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 30.

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Greetings, fellow cooperators.

1HZ &RRSHUDWRUV ± Welcome, all new cooperators. We look forward to seeing you at the next General Membership meeting.

7XUQ &ORFNV %DFN ± Do not forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 5, at 2 a.m. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep.

9RWH ± Election Day is November 7. Early in-person voting has begun and will continue until Sunday, November 5. Visit https://nycvotes.org or call 866-VOTE-NYC for more information on your early voting location. Let us get out and vote. .DUDRNH 1LJKW ± Karaoke night will be held on Friday, November 10, in the Building 10 Association Room (located in the rear of Building 10B) from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Warm up your vocal cords and be prepared to have a great time.

All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

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6HFWLRQ 3DUWQHUVKLS 2XU 2ZQ &RPLF &RQ The Halloween-themed Skate Party in the Section 4 Basketball Courts was just good, clean, fun! S4P President Michelle Marbury with “one of Co-op City’s own” pictured left. It was the last Skate Party of this season and it will return in the Spring.

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WK $QQLYHUVDU\ 7 6KLUWV If you don’t have one, make sure you get one, or two! This is still a lovely memento celebrating 50 years of existing, to make up the largest cooperative in the country. We have 50th Anniversary t-shirts. The shirts are beautiful and on sale now with the Section 4 Partnership logo on the back. You’ll be proud to wear it. If you would like one or two, contact us by emailing: section4partnership@gmail.com, or phone: 347-915-4939. %H 6DIH DQG :HOO The Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City wishes you and yours healthy and safe travels as you go. Please remember, we are still in a pandemic. Take the necessary precautions to protect yourself, your loved ones and people around you.

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1RYHPEHU LV 'LDEHWHV DQG /XQJ &DQFHU $ZDUHQHVV 0RQWK – Observed each year, and serves as a reminder to research, educate and advocate for ourselves and others. For more information, go to: American Diabetes Association at diabetes.org and Lung Cancer Awareness at www.cancer.gov.

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Building 33 Association

Building 22 A/B Association

I would like to thank our invited guest, Danielle O’Connor, director of Parking and Leasing, and our shareholders who attended the Building Association meeting last week. Many in attendance were concerned about the cleanliness, disrepair, overall condition and the loss of the attendants in the garage. Ms. O’Connor answered our questions effectively and according to her, the bottom line is that Riverbay does not have the funds to upkeep the garages properly. The porters are constantly pulled to complete other duties like painting and power washing.

A solution could be to have the porter spend half the day cleaning/sanitizing and the other half painting. We cannot have garbage piled high for days because that can attract vermin, and it just does not look good. We also do not have porters on weekends. How can a corporation this massive be functioning at that level?

Shareholders also reported seeing loose debris falling from the ceilings and what appears to be lime leaking on their cars. Riverbay conducts weekly inspections in the garages and when they are done, loose debris should be removed. Also, some type of temporary repairs must be done to stop the leaks. Our Management must be more creative to get the work done.

Something we can handle on our own... I went into Garage 7 on Saturday and the stench of urine was too much to bear. What in the world are we doing? In case you do not know, there is a bathroom in every garage! Get into the habit of using it.

On a good note, thank you to everyone who has contributed to the building fund and donated candy for the Halloween Candy Giveaway! About 33% have contributed and our goal is 100%. We do what we do for the children and the porters, so please open your hearts and help us out here. Thanks again.

Happy Birthday shout-outs to Connie Bridges and Gloria Armstrong and all other shareholders recently celebrating their birthday!

Our condolences to Hilda and Hazlyn for the loss of their grandmother and all other shareholders who suffered a loss. You are in our prayers.

––Andrea D. Mayo

We had our first building meeting on Monday, October 23, at 7 p.m. in the Association Room. I was happy to see many new faces. Thank you. On our agenda was door safety, January association elections for officers, garage elevators not working, a casino trip, spring soiree and our next meeting on November 27 at 7 p.m. in the Association Room. All are welcome.

It is time to vote. Early voting started on October 28. Dates and times of the early voting polls are in the Co-op City Times.

Please continue to read the Co-op City Times. We have many activities and vital information for the upcoming months.

Compactor Room: Continue to follow the instructions on the wall. Keep our building clean.

Laundry Room Etiquette: Respect your neighbors by removing your clothes from the washers and driers on time. We have a new door and bathroom. Please close the bathroom door. We must use the lobby key to enter.

Happy birthday to all. Our prayers to all who lost loved ones. Please check on the sick and shut-ins. If you see something, say something. Thank you.

––Betty Leak

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Velocity Track Club

Velocity Track Club New York had another good performance! We competed at the 2023 USATF Race Walk Championship and the Ocean Breeze Spooktacular XC Meet and Festival on Sunday, October 29.

The 2023 USATF Race Walk Championship was at Randall’s Island. They had the one-mile road championship for youth and the 5km road championship for Open & Masters. Velocity had three athletes, Karly, Layla and Madison, compete in the youth 1-mile race and one, Tiarra, in the 5km. They all had outstanding performances. Karly earned gold and Layla earned silver in the 9-10 age division girls for 1-mile. Madison S. earned gold in the 11-12 age division girls for 1-mile and Tiarra won gold in the Open 5km. Outstanding job!

Race Walkers At the Ocean Breeze Spooktacular XC Meet and Festival at the Ocean Breeze Facility in Staten Island, Velocity had 23 athletes participate and they all received medals and most broke their personal record.

I am especially impressed by the performance of the athletes who practiced on Saturday at VCP (Van Cortlandt Park). They had a challenging practice and were still able to run faster on October 29 than they did on October 22 on the same course. The following athletes practiced Saturday at VCP and ran faster: Franklin ran 28 seconds faster; Autumn ran 1.27 seconds faster; Liam ran 1.17 seconds faster; Malia ran .57 seconds faster; Makayla ran 2.06 minutes faster; Different ran .30 seconds faster and Quasie ran .58 seconds faster. This is not something we will do prior to a major track meet, but we need to take adVelocity Athletes at XC Meet vantage of Van Cortlandt Park when we have the opportunity. Great job to all athletes who competed!

Our next race is the AAU Metropolitan District XC Championship at Cunningham Park in Queens, NY. Come out and see our future Olympians!

For additional information about Velocity Track Club New York, or if you are interested in supporting our beloved team, feel free to contact me via phone 914-441-6196 or email me at WATCLT@AOL.COM. You can also visit our website, Velocitytrack.org.

––Coach Winston Dinkins

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Co-op City Times / November 4, 2023

Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment PUHVLGHQW &OLQWRQ VLJQHG WKH ¿UVW National Family Caregivers Month Presidential Proclamation in 1997, and every president has followed suit by issuing an annual proclamation recognizing and honoring family caregivers each November. National Family Caregivers Month celebrates Americans providing care for their loved ones suffering from chronic illness, disabilities or the frailties of old age. The proclamation “encourages all Americans to pay tribute and support those caring for their family members, friends, and neighbors in need of assistance.”

According to a report by the National Alliance of Caregivers and United Hospital Fund, as many as 1.4 million children in the U.S. between the ages of 8 and 18 provide care for an older adult or sibling, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP. 43.5 million caregivers have provided unpaid care to an adult or child in the last 12 months. About 34.2 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older in the last 12 months. Family caregivers may be adult children caring for their parents, grandparents raising their grandchildren, or families looking after children and adults with physical disabilities.

Family caregivers are devoted spouses, parents, children, neighbors, friends or partners. National research has shown that caregivers are everywhere, and their numbers are growing more for the Baby Boomer.

Although most caregivers view their work as UHZDUGLQJ PDQ\ H[SHULHQFH VLJQL¿FDQW VWUHVV DQG negative health impacts. Family members who care for individuals with chronic or disabling conditions are at risk. Evidence shows that most caregivers are unprepared for their role and provide care with little or no support. Yet, more than one-third of care-

givers continue to provide intense care to others while suffering from poor health themselves.

Caregivers forsake their needs for the needs of others.

It is during November and every day that Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment, Inc. (COME), along with organizations throughout the country, empowers family caregivers to act on behalf of their loved ones, believe in themselves, take frequent breaks, reach out for help and speak up for their rights. COME continues to take on the challenge of transforming the role of family caregivers from one that lacks knowledge, most often stress, DQG EXUQRXW WR RQH RI SUHSDUDWLRQ FRQ¿GHQFH DQG improved quality of life. We are making a difference in the lives of family caregivers and their loved ones. We believe that caregivers need caring too!

In honor of National Family Caregiver Month, Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment will host its 17th Annual Family Caregivers Recognition on Saturday, November 18, from 11 a.m.4:00 p.m. Join us as we celebrate our honorees: Reverend Yolanda E. Davis, Shirley Wade, Patricia Lee, Donald Claireville, Deborah Henry, Rhea Daniel, Aisha Hernandez, Dr. Marlene Taylor, Lewis Gorden, Terry Williams-Sanjurjo, Sonia Feliciano. Youth Caregivers: Hope Eiley, and Braden Oney.

Please Note: The “Let’s Talk” 45-minute monthly session will not occur in November. However, it will resume on Thursday, December 21.

––Diane Cooper

Church of St. Thomas The Apostle (Liberal Catholic) 'UHLVHU /RRS VHFRQG ÀRRU 5RRP Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The clergy and members of St. Thomas invite you to worship with us. “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20) Harvest Celebration: Our annual Harvest Celebration will take place on November 5. We are planning a special service of praise and worship with congregational singing and participation. All are invited and encouraged to bring fruits that will be used to decorate the altar.

The intent for next Sunday is “Right Energy.”

We are encouraged by Jesus to put our energy towards doing good to others. “And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”

(Luke 6:31) Sock Collection: Socks are an often overlooked clothing item when collecting for the needy. With cold weather coming upon us, it is important to ensure that those in need are prepared. Rev. Brewer is collecting socks at the church for distribution to the needy. Please bring as many new pairs of socks as you can for men, women and children.

Sunday, November 5: Ɣ 11:00 a.m. – Harvest Day Celebration with praise, worship and communion Ɣ Fellowship with light refreshments following the service Bible Lessons: Ɣ (Titus 2:1, 7, 8, 11-13), and (Titus 3:1, 2, 8) Ɣ (Luke 6:27, 28, 31, 35-38) Prayer: Stir up, O Lord, we pray thee, the wills of thy faithful people, that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good deeds, may become tireless workers in thy holy service; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

––Rev. Dorian Miceli

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Co-op City Times / November 4, 2023

AARP Chapter #4997

Goose Island Seniors

End-of-the-year festivities are now being planned and we are looking forward to an enjoyable holiday season. It is hard to believe that Election Day is next week on Nov. 7 and early voting is in full swing. Regardless of who you are voting for, remember that it is a priority for each person to cast their own vote.

Our Tour Committee advises they are ready for the trip to Sight and Sound for December 7 to see “Miracle of Christmas.” We are still accepting reservations for our Hawaiian cruise from September 12-21, 2024, though we are close to our goal. On April 30, 2024, we have scheduled a trip to Wind Creek Casino to see “A Tribute to the Supremes.” This is a one-day event at a cost of $169 per person. Please contact Ms. Wright, 718-379-3370, or Ms. Brown, 718-379-7962, for all information, rates, insurance and availability.

Our next General Membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, NovemEHU DW S P 7KH ORFDWLRQ LV 'UHLVHU /RRS DXGLWRULXP VHFRQG ÀRRU The guest speaker is Mr. Hughes, representing Oak Street Health. He will be bringing examples of some of the services available from their company. At WKH PHHWLQJ ZH ZLOO KDYH OLJKW UHIUHVKPHQWV D UDIÀH DQG GRRU SUL]H 2XU RI¿FH KRXUV DUH 0RQGD\ 7KXUVGD\ IURP D P S P 5RRP ³ ´ RQ WKH VHFRQG ÀRRU DW 'UHLVHU /RRS 7KH RI¿FH WHOHSKRQH QXPEHU LV our email is aarp4997@gmail.com. We do return calls and emails on the next business day, so please leave a message.

3OHDVH NHHS LQ PLQG WKDW DOO $$53 RI¿FHV DQG PHHWLQJV DUH PDVN PDQGDWHG for everyone. If you do not have a mask, it will be provided for you. Covid-19, 569 DQG WKH ÀX DUH FRQWLQXLQJ WR EH D SURJUHVVLYH SUREOHP LQ RXU DUHD DQG WKH state. We respect the individual rights of our members and guests and ask that \RX UHVSHFW RXUV 0DVNV DQG DQ\ UHVWULFWLRQV E\ DQ\ RUJDQL]DWLRQ DUH RQ D RQH to-one basis and must be adhered to.

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Thanks to the efforts of our membership group, we have been steadily increasing our membership. Ms. Baker, 718-379-2088, can be reached for new/ renewal membership and questions. From Mrs. Wilson, Good and Welfare contact at 718-671-5493, thanks to our ongoing prayers and the medical profession, our members are coming along nicely. As president Henry says, “An educated consumer is the best consumer,” so make your choices wisely.

We are here to serve – not to be served.

––Ann Purnell

Resorts World Catskills – One seat available. Wed., Nov. 8. Price: $60.

Slot play: $25, $15 food voucher. Bus pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 8:30 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:40 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:50 a.m. Call: 646-579-1701.

Wholistic Health Fair – Postponed until January 13, 2024.

Wind Creek Casino – Thu., Nov. 16, in Bethlehem, PA. Price: $55, bonus: $25 slot play. Waitlist only. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors. Bus pickups: Einstein Loop, 7:45 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:30 a.m.

Sight and Sound “Miracle of Christmas” – Thu., Dec. 7. Price: $220.

Light breakfast on bus; show at 11 a.m. Lunch at Golden Corral after show.

Call: 646-579-1701.

Goose Island Holiday Party – Date changed to Wed., Dec. 13, at 1 p.m.

135 Einstein Loop, Room 39. Members only. Covered dish. Bring something or pay $15 at door.

2024 Norwegian Cruise – Hawaii, Aug. 31–Sept. 7, 2024. Call: 646-5791701.

2024 Las Vegas Trip – Oct. 11, 2024. Call: 646-579-1701.

Notary ± :LWK <YRQQH 0HQHIHH 7KXUVGD\V IURP D P S P (LQstein Loop, Room 34 or 39.

Bingo – Mon., Wed.,and Fri., 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Members only. Admission: $5 for three cards; $0.25 each additional card, 12 games and jackpot. Refreshments.

Game day – Tue. and Thu., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dominoes, bid whist, movies, VRFLDOL]LQJ DQG PRUH To all members: Happy birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of November: Esther Lavender, Myrna Witherspoon, Olivine Durant, Florence Middleton, Loretta Woodard, Hilda Seidl, William (Bill) Gordon, Mae Dukes, Stephen Werner, Michelle Deas, Ida Clark, Lourdes SuDUH] ,GD (GZDUGV *UDFH 6WXEEV DQG <YRQQH 0 -HQNLQV Sick and Shut-in ± 2XU IRUPHU SUHVLGHQW 0DU\ 3LOOD LV GRLQJ ¿QH DQG VD\V hello to everyone. Call her at 718-753-1816. Ella L. Thorne (treasurer) sends her love.

2XU FOXE LV DW (LQVWHLQ /RRS 5P %URQ[ 1< LQ WKH 6HFWLRQ 5 Community Center. Our number is 718-379-9613, Stephen’s cell is 347-8471941. Our email address is goose.island@optonline.net.

Good health to all.

––Stephen Roberts Sr.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Greetings, retirees and friends.

Happy November, everyone. We hope that you and your loved ones are all doing well. If you did not vote during the early voting period, please remember to go out and vote on Election Day, which is Tuesday, November 7.

Cake Sale – The Scholarship Committee will be holding a Cake Sale fundraiser on Tues., Nov. 7, in Dreiser Center, Room 19. Please stop by to purchase a sweet treat to support this scholarship fundraiser.

Entertainment Committee – Tickets are available for our annual holiday luncheon to be held on Thursday, December 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the beautiful Marina del Rey. Tickets are DQG LQFOXGH WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ RQ D ¿UVW SDLG ¿UVW seated basis. Daisy will be in Room 19 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. Questions may be addressed to Daisy at 718-671-6122 or 917-2927010 and Jay at 201-310-2972.

Carnival Cruise 2024 – Eastern Caribbean nine-day/eight-night cruise (traveling to Amber Cove (Dominican Republic), Grand Turks, and Half Moon Cay (Bahamas) on the beautiful new VKLS 9HQH]LD OHDYLQJ IURP 1<& RQ -XO\ WR -XO\ 24, 2024. Double occupancy rates are $1,389 to

$1,819. Single rates are available on request. Serita will be available in Room 19 on Thursday, November 9 from 1-3 p.m. to accept payments for the cruise. Please contact Serita at 347-564-5722 for additional information.

Membership Committee – New members and renewing members can remit a check for the $25 annual dues for 2023. Checks should be made payable to the “Retirees of Dreiser Loop” and mailed to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, 5RRP %URQ[ 1< 3OHDVH QRWH ³QHZ member” or “renewing member” in the memo line on your check. Questions may be addressed to Mary at 718-655-9170.

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

Good and Welfare – Please continue to keep Beverly Waller in your thoughts and prayers as she continues rehabilitation and, continue to pray for all others who are sick and/or shut-in that they will soon see brighter days ahead.

Condolences – Our thoughts and prayers continue for those who have recently experienced the

loss of loved ones.

General Meeting – Our November 1st general membership meeting was a success, and we thank everyone who attended. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 6, at 1 p.m. in Auditorium C. Please save this date and time in your calendar and plan to attend. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

––Georgianna Rodriguez

It has already opened its doors!

The Spanish 7th Day Adventist Church, Co-op City We are located at 177 Dreiser Loop, Co-op City, Bronx NY 10475 Room #127 Our Day of Worship is every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at the end we have a special lunch.

Come with your family and a warm church of good people who love God and their neighbor will be waiting for you.

For more information contact Pastor Elias Santana at 347-364-0601 “I was happy with those who told me: To the house of the Lord we will go.”

Psalm 122:1 We will wait for you!

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Co-op City Times / November 4, 2023

JASA Co-op City NORC Program Invites You for These In-Person & Virtual Activities Einstein OAC – Prepare for Disaster (danish, coffee/tea served), Tues., Nov. 7, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Wed., Nov. 8, the Bartow OAC is having their Annual “Give Back” Drive for the Vets at the Veterans Hospital. They will be collecting personal items that must be brand new (not used). You can donate gloves, undershirts, sweaters and hats/scarfs for both males & females. Drop off at Bartow Ctr., Rm. 31 only.

(NORC) Wind Creek Casino, Bethlehem, Pa. – Thurs., Nov. 9th. Deluxe Motor Coach transportation, $130. Tribute to The Four Tops, $30 bonus & $15 Meal voucher. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser, D P (LQVWHLQ &DOO 125& RI¿FH 320-2066.

Bartow OAC – Stop & Shop Workshop w/Tina, Diabetes Education & Support, 4-part series where each week we discuss a topic on diabetes & do simple

Bartow

BARTOW CENTER CLOSED

Tues., Nov. 7

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

Bereavement Hour w/Dorine (1st and 3rd Wednesday Only per month) 12-1 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Computer Learning w/Steve 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

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

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

Sat., Nov. 11

Fri., Nov. 10

Walk w/Odessa, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure, 12-1 p.m.

(1st and 3rd Tues.)

Health and Wellness w/Ann 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Adult Coloring, 12-1 p.m.

Smartphone and Tablet Class w/Julesa, 1:45-2:45 p.m.

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

Wed., Nov. 8

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

Thurs., Nov. 9

Mon., Nov. 6

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

diabetes friendly recipes; Thurs., 11/9, 11/16, 11/30 & 12/7, at 11:30 a.m., Bartow, Rm. 31 JASA Co-op City OAC & JASA NORC Program Annual Thanksgiving Day Celebration.

(Sold out).

Einstein OAC, Christmas Spectacular – Nov. 29, $81. Additional info. to follow: Call 718-671-5161 or 929-399-1376.

(NORC) Walmart SuperCenter – Tues., Dec. 12th, Fishkill, NY. Coach bus, $45.00. Pick-ups: Asch Loop, 8 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:15 a.m.; Einstein, 8:30 a.m.

Ten seats available. Depart time: 4 p.m. Call Bartow NORC, 718-320- 2066.

Einstein OAC, Alvin Ailey – Wed., Dec. 20. Additional info. to follow. Call 718-671-5161/929-399-1376 Weight Mgt. Support Group w/Gigi – 2nd Wed. RI HYHU\ PRQWK LQ UHDU RI -$6$ 125& RI¿FH D P

Einstein

12 p.m Steel Drum Classes – On Wed., 1-3 p.m., JASA 125& RI¿FH Medicare Information – Thurs., 9 a.m.-12 p.m., -$6$ 125& RI¿FH Notary ± -$6$ 125& RI¿FH 7XHV D P Weds. and Thurs., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. By appointment.

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

Line Dance with Bartow Swingers – Wed. & Fri., 12-1 p.m., Dreiser Loop, Aud. A. Please call Einstein OAC – 718-671-5161 or 929399-1376 for appointment for: Hair Styling, 1st & 3rd Wed., 9-11 a.m.: braids, haircuts, shape-up, twist, pony-tails, curls and more. Facials & Manicure, Mon., 1-3 p.m.

Dreiser

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Mindful Mornings Tai-Chi, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Rm. 38

BJ’s & ShopRite 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 noon.

Chair Yoga w/ Charles Tyler 10-11 a.m. Virtual. 863-492-4183, Passcode: Dreiser23

Ageless Facials & Self Care, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 35 Appointments Only

LUNCH & DINNER MENUS Alternate Kosher Meals are available

LUNCH: KOSHER: Spanish Style Rice & Beans, Plantain, Toss Salad w/Dressing; NON-KOSHER: Pork Loin w/Curried Pineapple, Brown Rice, Baby Carrots w/ Parsley

Smartphone and tablet literacy w/ Julesa, in-person, 1:15-2:15 p.m.

NO DINNER SERVED

Never Too Old To Learn Spanish, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 35 Bridge To Care Arthritis Exercise, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Creative Arts & Painting, 1-3 p.m., Room 35 Go Easy on us Computers 2:30-3:30 p.m., Rm. 40

Blood Pressure Screening w/Evelyn 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

LIU Students Presentation, 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.

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

Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., Rm. 2 Tai Chi for Arthritis, 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2 Computer & Tablet Class w/Ralph 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Dial in number: 347-893-2966; Meeting ID: 854 2963 5300; Passcode: Dreiser23

LUNCH: KOSHER: Chicken shawarma, Yellow Rice, Israeli Salad, Hummus; NONKOSHER: Black Bean Fajitas, Sauteed Spinach

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

Coloring Time, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise w/Damion 11 a.m.-noon, Room 2 Afternoon Crafts w/Ines & Julesa 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. *Returning* Drama Club 1:30-3 p.m.

Self Defense w/ Jimmy, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2

LUNCH: KOSHER: Baked Flounder. Barley, Moroccan vegetables; NON-KOSHER: Baked Fish Marsala w/Mushrooms, Perfect White Rice, Vegetable Mix

Spring in Your Step Stretch, & Tone, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Action Bodies In Motion, 11 a.m.-12 noon, Room 45 Prize Bingo & Board Games 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Rm. 49A Art & Design Class, 10 a.m.12 p.m.

Walmart SuperCenter, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Salsa Dancing, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Library & Chat, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

Spanish class w/Angelica, Pace Health, 11 a.m.-12 noon 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Manicure Svcs. for Sr. w/Maria Nutrition Workshop (Health & 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Wellness Grp., 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Chicken Shawarma, Yellow Rice, Israeli Salad, Pear; NON-KOSHER: Black Bean Fajitas, White Rice, Sauteed Spinach, Orange

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Baked Flounder, Pearled Barley, Moroccan, Vegetables, Banana; NON-KOSHER: Curried Chicken, Homemade Mashed Peas, Sauteed Green Beans w/Onions, Apple

LUNCH: KOSHER: Pepper Steak, Vegetable Lo Mein, Oriental Blend Vegetables; NON-KOSHER: Caesar Salad w/Grilled Chicken, Whole Wheat Pasta Salad DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Pepper Flank Steak, Veg. Lo-Mein, Oriental-blend Vegs., Orange; NON-KOSHER: Baked Fish Marsala w/Mushrooms, Perfect White Rice, Steamed Mixed Vegs., Banana

Massage Therapy Coloring for Calmness Center Closed: Veterans Day LUNCH: Veterans Day – Center Closed 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

All Activities for Nov. 10 are on Manicure, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Chess Club Saturday, Nov. 11 – Make-up Day Make-up Day: Sat., Nov. 11 10 a.m.-12 noon Line Dance with Cynthia Blood Pressure Screening 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

Alert & Alive w/Cathy & Essie DINNER: BARTOW ONLY 10:30 a.m.-noon 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Rm. 4 Dinner Hour, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Let’s Get It On Zumba KOSHER: Italian Roasted Chicken, Spinach Arts & Crafts, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 7 Noodle Kugel, Roasted Zucchini, Apple; 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Rm. 45 NEW: Drama Club w/Dazee NON-KOSHER: Caesar Salad w/Grilled Lunch & Jazz Session Windley 3 p.m.-4 p.m., in the Lunch on Saturday – Grab & Go, Chicken, Whole Wheat Pasta, Apple Rm. 4 12 noon-1 p.m. back of the JASA NORC office Intergenerational Arts & Menu Fee for lunch is $2 & $5 for guest. ALL meals served w/marga- Saturday: Lunch served at 12:30 p.m.

Crafts w/Denise, 10 a.m.-noon rine and fresh milk. Menu subject to change without notice.

XQWLO ¿QLVKHG: BARTOW ONLY Salsa with Rasheed For information, please call: (718) 320-2066. Schedule subject to change KOSHER: Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. without notice.

Instant Mashed Potatoes,Steamed Carrots, Kiwi Word Games Payments for trips at the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: NON-KOSHER: Beef Meatballs w/Sofrito, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 2 p.m.-4 p.m. only Yuca w/Onions, Oriental Blend Vegetables Bingo on Saturdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the back of Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, the Dreiser OAC Lunch NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Grab & GO – Turkey Wrap Box Lunch the JASA NORC Office.

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Newsong Church

St. Joseph’s is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Co-op City, Bronx, NY 10475. E-mail: stjosephsepc@aol.com. Church phone number: 718-3200844. Priest-in-Charge: Fr. Simeon O. Johnson, cell: 917-227-4303.

Greetings! Due to the ongoing pandemic and related repairs to our space, St. Joseph’s Church has made some adjustment to our schedule of services until further notice. We are gradually getting back to normal.

Special in-person worship service will be conducted by Father Simeon Johnson at the church on Sunday, November 5, at 9 a.m. as well as via teleconference. Also, please remember to tune in for the usual teleconference weekday prayers at noon. To participate by teleconference, dial 1-425-4366344, Access Code: 509 898, followed by the # sign.

Reminders: 1. Tomorrow, November 5, observation of All Souls’ and All Saints’ Day. 2. Sunday, November 12, celebration of Men’s Day. Sincere condolences to our members, families and friends who have recently lost loved ones. May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace.

To our sick and shut-in, we extend our well wishes and prayers for a speedy UHFRYHU\ +DSS\ ELUWKGD\ DQG EHVW ZLVKHV WR DOO WKRVH ZKR ZLOO EH FHOHEUDWLQJ their birthday this month.

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

Grace and peace!

––Merville Chambers

God is on the move in Section 5 “…They laid them before Jesus, and he healed them all.” (Matthew 15:30 (NLT) 7KHUH LV QRWKLQJ WKDW RXU *RG FDQQRW GR +H LV WKH :D\ 0DNHU DQG +H LV RQ WKH move in our community! Over the past few weeks, we have seen Jesus heal people SK\VLFDOO\ HPRWLRQDOO\ DQG VSLULWXDOO\ DV WKH\ KXPEO\ FRPH WR +LP IRU KHOS About us Newsong Church is a life-giving church right here in Co-op City! We EHOLHYH WKDW HYHU\ SHUVRQ FDQ NQRZ *RG ¿QG IUHHGRP GLVFRYHU WKHLU SXUSRVH and make a difference in this world! No matter what you have been through or where you come from, you are welcome here. Join us for Sunday worship and see why God’s family is no ordinary family. Check us out, we are located at 135 Einstein Loop!

Sunday Worship Experience Our Sunday worship experience starts with celebration. We make music to please God and to build others up. (Colossians 3:16) says, “Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” For us, that is what making music is all about. We sing to bring glory and honor to God, and FHOHEUDWH ZKR +H LV DQG ZKDW +H LV GRLQJ LQ RXU FKXUFK 2XU $GXOW :RUVKLS Experience starts every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in Room 45.

Newsong Deaf Church 11 am Sunday Mornings We are happy to announce that we now have an adult ASL worship experience for the deaf and hearing impaired in our community! The singing, the message and the fellowship are all in American Sign Language and designed to help you connect with God in your own language! Our Adult Deaf Worship Experience starts every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in Room 35.

Kidsong Kids are important to us, so we have created a place where they can learn about Jesus on their level. Every Sunday, pre-k through sixth-grade children experience safe, age-appropriate environments where the Bible is taught in a creative and relevant way. Kidsong starts every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in Room 49.

Newsong Church Youth NSCY is Newsong’s student ministry. Today’s middle and high school students will lead the next generation of the church and change the world.

At NSCY, our goal is to graduate students into a lifetime of following Jesus.

NSCY meets every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. in Room 35.

Discounted parking available. So, what are you waiting for? There is a God in heaven who loves you and has a purpose and plan for your life! Do you live outside of Section 5? Remember, a church alive is worth the drive! Come and ¿QG KRSH &RPH DQG ¿QG KHDOLQJ &RPH DQG ¿QG IUHHGRP &RPH DQG ¿QG D community of people from different walks of life, who are learning what it means to follow Jesus!

Contact Us Social Media: Instagram: @newsongchurchbx; Facebook: @newsongchurchbx; Twitter: @newsongchurchbx; YouTube: Newsong Church NYC Mailing Address: P.O. Box 100 BX NY 10475 Email: CentralTeam@newsongchurchnyc.org Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org Phone: 917-342-2559 ––Pastor Mike Tolone

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Tension Tension – A balanced relation between strongly opposing elements.

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Amid ongoing concerns about the Coronavirus COVID-19, McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home is Schedule closely monitoring the latest reports from the CDC and is fully committed to providing the funeral and Located at 147 Dreiser Loop. memorial services you expect without interruption, in a clean and hygenic environment.

Every First Sunday of the Month, Bilingual Communion Service at 10:30 a.m.

Personalized & Professional Care • 57 Years Serving Our Community Sunday: Spanish at 9 a.m. and English Service at 11:30 a.m.

Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America Tuesday: Prayer 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday and Thursday: Non-perishable food distribution from 12-2 p.m.

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

Friday: Youth Service (Operation Grace), 6:30-9 p.m.

Serving all Call Saturday: Women’s Fellowship, second Saturday of the month from 12-3 p.m. cultures 24 LIVE STREAMING WORLDWIDE. Young Adults, third Saturday of the month from Hours & faiths 12-3 p.m. www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net Men’s Fellowship, fourth Saturday of the month Blessings in Christ.

4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. ––Pastor Luis F. Ramos Jr.

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

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

Our scripture verse for 2023 is: (Luke 10:27) “And he, answering, said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.”

Sunday service will be at 11:00 a.m. Masks are required and temperature will be taken.

Noon Day Prayer Line now open 12-12:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study starts at 7:00 p.m. The Conference Line Number: 646-769-9900; Access Code: 3099388.

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October 29 Worship Service Theme: “Lord Increase Our Faith.”

Scripture: (St. Luke 17:3-5 KJV) “Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The synagogue would appreciate donations to keep our shul open. If you would like to help, go to www.Gofundme.com/Traditional-Synagogue-of-Co-op-City to donate, or mail to the Traditional Synagogue located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place, in the rear lobby of Building 27B. The synagogue will be serving a hot Kiddush meal after Sabbath morning services. Entrance to our synagogue for Saturday services is through the side door of Building 27B. General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is 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. Our phone number is 718379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message.

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 10:00 a.m. After services, we always have a Kiddush.

The synagogue has a Facebook page: Traditional Synagogue.

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

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan.

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

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

Sabbath ends on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 6:41 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, Nov. 10, at 4:22 p.m.

Good and Welfare We sell tree certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree (if you want to buy a tree, call 347-449-5005). Mazel Tov to all having simchas. If you are ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To all Members Happy birthday to Hillary Weber and all members who will be celebrating their birthday in November. Happy anniversary to Saul and Hillary Weber. Please send me your name and I will add it to the list.

Fun and Games After services and Kiddush, members play games. Your support for the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health.

––Bruce Gitelson

sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. Take heed to yourselves if thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.

And the apostles said unto the Lord, increase our faith.”

We appreciate and thank Amen Ministries, Montefiore-Einstein and all who attended the Breast Cancer Awareness Presentation on October 28.

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

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

Thank you.

––Brenda Brown

Greater Love Refuge Ministries, Inc. “And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him; that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.” (Mark 11:25) Spiritual Food for Thought: Examine your heart and make sure that you have no ill will or no forgiveness towards anyone, for that would negate the blessings God has in store for you. This is an opportune time to get your heart and mind aligned with God’s word and His will. Be generous in your attitudes; there is no need to be snarky.

Bishop Boyce Landrum, Overseer, and Sr. Pastor of Greater Love Refuge Ministries, Presiding Elder Carol Landrum, and the Greater Love Christian Church family invite you to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. We are a non-denominational, teaching, preaching, faith and Bible-Way church conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, NY 10475; enter by way of the main entrance. Our telephone number is 347-920-5607. Feel free to join us for coffee, tea and a light snack beginning at 10:45 a.m., prior to Morning Worship.

Are you or someone you know in need of prayer? Jesus is always on the main line! Please join our weekly Prayer Line on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. and Thursday evening beginning at 8 p.m. and one of our prayer warriors will pray for you. You are welcome to quietly listen in, bring a testimony of praise, a Scripture reading, a song and, of course, all prayer requests. The call-in number is 351-999-3024; no Accesss Code is required.

All are invited for our Annual Thanksgiving Testimony Service and Pot Luck Fellowship on Sunday, November 19, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Come out and share in the testimonies of faith from believers who have experienced the goodness of God. If God has done something for you, why not take this opportunity to give him thanks in a community of your sisters, brothers and co-laborers in Christ who know God is real! Or, simply come out and be encouraged in whatever season you may be in right now.

Save the Date: Greater Love Church will also host a Pre-Thanksgiving Open House Community Prayer on Thanksgiving eve, Wednesday, November 22, from 3:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. Come out for fellowship, music, light refreshments and let us meet your prayer needs. We want to meet you! All are welcome.

Bishop Landrum extends a special thanks to Michelle Sajous and the Riverbay volunteer team for your kind assistance during our Food Distribution on Wednesday. The Greater Love family appreciates you!

Peace and blessings.

––Carol Landrum

Co-op City United Methodist Church IEMU de Co-op City Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds Come and Visit Us – We are a multi-ethnic and bilingual Bible-centered congregation with spirit -filled worship. We offer a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. Services are held in-person at 2350 Palmer Avenue across from Building 30. Parking is available. You can also participate with us via Zoom (904 4685745) or Facebook live (United Methodist Church of Co-op City). You are always welcome. –Pastor, David Jolly “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” (Psalms 136:1 NIV) In this verse, two of God’s primary attributes are highly praised: His goodness and His love. However, as human beings, Christians find it easier to affirm God’s love and goodness and to be grateful when things are going well. But for many of us, when we are dealing with challenging situations in our lives, we begin to question God’s goodness to and for us. It is in those moments that we must remember that God’s attributes exist within His immutability and infinite nature. Verse after verse reminds us that His essence and character are the embodiment of goodness and faithful love. Likewise, God’s very character throughout His word is one of faithfulness, deep compassion, mercy and grace for us.

Since the beginning of time, God’s goodness and love has been pursuing after us. Therefore, our response to God’s steadfast love is to give thanks and praise to Him not only on Thanksgiving day and when we are feeling blessed, but every day in every circumstance.

As we know, God’s eternal love and all of His perfect qualities are freely made available to all for the benefit of the whole world. So, let us start this month giving glory and praise to our heavenly Father because of who He is and because He is worthy of our daily gratitude.

Come and Receive a Blessing New Worship Schedule First Sunday of the Month – Bilingual Service, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. All are invited to have Communion and birthday celebrations from the previous month.

Other Sundays – Servicio de Adoración en Español at 10:00 a.m.; English Service at 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday: Online Bible Study (Zoom: 904-4685745) Español at 12:15 p.m.; English at 6:00 p.m.

Thursday: Bilingual Prayer Service in-person: 10:00 a.m.

Food Pantry: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Upcoming Event Save the dates. All are welcome!

Thursday, November 2: Nutrition Bilingual Workshop facilitated by LCOA at 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 4: The UMC Men will host a Prayer Breakfast and Retreat at 9:00 a.m. at Memorial UMC, 250 Bryant Ave., White Plains, NY 10605. Registration is required. Please see Pastor J. Medina for additional information.

Saturday, November 4: Cooperative Parish Charge Conference from 2-4 p.m. at Crawford Memorial UMC, 3757 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10467.

Sunday, Nov. 19: Bilingual Service at 11:30 a.m.

•Anniversary Service and Thanksgiving Service •Reaffirmation of membership/baptism •Collecting canned goods to distribute on Nov. 19 ––Graciela Abadia

Riverbay’s Website Address is:

www.coopcity.com

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• Stoves • Washers • Dryers •Lamps • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Vacuum Cleaners

Co-op City Resident Specials

Elim in Bugsate

CO-OP SALES BLINDS! Vertical, Mini, Wood, Pleats

Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License #1233497

www.co-opsales.info

DONʼT PAY MORE AT YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE! 11/25

Fully Insured 11/4

718.792.2655

2951 Middletown Road, Bronx, NY 10461 (Near Pelham Bay Station)

Grout & Carpet Cleaning

LAUNDRY SERVICE

11/25

ASTROLOGER 12/16

10/21

CLEANING SERVICES – WINDOWS

GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE Cell: 1-203-482-6337

12/2

COMPUTER CONSULTANT & REPAIR 10/21

CAR SERVICE

Executive Exotic Limo

•Proms •Sports Events •Weddings •Funerals •Tours •Sweet 16 •Special Occasions •Airports •Casinos Office: 212-531-3792 Mobile: 917-560-6838

Atlantic City, NJ Foxwoods, CT Empire, Yonkers Resorts, Queens

20% Off Any Lock Job!

NEW STYLE BLINDS

JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE 2/17

11/25

Repair – Upgrade – Data Recovery – Virus Removal – Laptop Overheats – Cracked Screen – Broken Power Jack.

Call James 646-281-4475, 718-324-4332.

DRIVING SCHOOL

11/25

Rollator for Sale LIKE NEW! $125.00 Call 718-671-2150 11/4

HAIR SALON

Hairbypaulac studio 1/27

ENHANCE YOUR AD WITH COLOR FROM $5/ WEEK!

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years. “When you see me, You’ll know me.” Call Anytime • 7 Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290 11/25 PAINTING

FATHER & SON

11/4

Top Quality Work - Painting, Plastering, Tiles, Walls & Floors, Floor Sanding, Refinishing, Waxing.

Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or 917.325.5334

FOR SALE

DOMESTIC SERVICE

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS

All Colors • Vertical • Minis • Woods • 2 in. Regulars

Learn To Drive Here: Alpha & Omega Driving School Register at www.Anods.net Call/Text: 347-449-2905; 347-391-2217; Cell: 718-600-6563; Book: 929-666-5085

• Basic Cleaning $120 • Deep Cleaning $180 • Move In/Out Cleaning $260 • 4 Hour Min. + Tax • Bonded • 6 Days • Zelle, Cash, PayPal www.spoonercleaning.com 11/18 (718) 320-5112

FAMILY LOCKSMITH AND BLINDS Licensed and Bonded

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION • Repair Closet Doors

CLEANING SERVICES

SPOONER

LOCKSMITH

Medeco • MultiLock • Wilson High Quality Labor, Low Price!

Casino Specials

Toll Free: 855-369-9936 ExecutiveExoticLimo.com ExecutiveSecurityProtection.com

11/25

RECORDS WANTED

Old Records Wanted.

Will Pay Top $$ for JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ, Rock & Roll, Soul Music, Latin, 50s, 60s, & 70s.

LP, 78 or 45.

Call Joe 917-952-4408

12/30

Scan the QR Code to Book Your Hair Experience Now and Get 10% Off Your First Visit!

77 Quaker Ridge Rd., Phenix Salon, Ste. 329 New Rochelle, NY 11/4

REUPHOLSTERY

REUPHOLSTERING 718.881.7691

Custom Craftsmen – 40 yrs. experience. Sofas & Chairs upholstered; Slipcovers - Fabric & Plastic; Kitchen Chairs - $8.99 & up. Caning; Venetian Blinds; Drapes - Custom made, Refinishing, Touch Up & Polishing of Furniture.

STYLISH DECORATORS 3314 White Plains Rd., Bronx, NY 10467

11/25

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NO TIME? LET US SHOP FOR YOU! 718-892-7798

MEAT•DAIRY•SEAFOOD DELI•PRODUCE GROCERY PAPER GOODS

FREE TURKEY!

10-14lb WITH $100+ PURCHASE

• Same-Day Service • Pick-up or Delivery • 7-Days a Week • Curbside Available

Your Neighborhood Butcher Here 7 Days a Week!

1554 Paulding Ave, Bronx NY 10462

718-892-7798

HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sun.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

50 Years of Serving the Highest Quality Foods!

5LB PACKS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

5LB DEALS! GET THEM WHILE YOU CAN! • PEPPER STEAK: $40 • BEEF STEW: $40 • PORK CUTLETS: $30 • OXTAIL: $50

• TRIPE HONEYCOMB: $25 • COW FEET: $15 • TURKEY WINGS SMALL: $50 • GOAT MEAT: $20

• GROUND CHUCK: $25

• GROUND SIRLOIN: $40

Italian-style Sausage

Choice Angus

Southern Spiced

100% Sirloin Philly Steak

JUST $999lb

WOW!

JUST $399lb

Taste the Difference!

Highest Quality Available!

• CHICKEN THIGHS SKINLESS BONELESS: $20 • PORK CHOPS BONE IN OR BONELESS: $20

PLACE YOUR THANKSGIVING ORDERS EARLY!! CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY. JUMBO SHRIMP ON ICE

SEAFOOD

(Raw 16-20ct.)

JUMBO SHRIMP Cooked (16-20ct.)...........$12.99lb

TILAPIA FILET ..................................................$6.99lb BABY LOBSTER TAILS 1oz. Avg. .............$2.99each

MEAT

2oz. Avg. .............$4.99each

RIB STEAKS.........................................................$19.99lb

$9991st lb.

Get 2nd lb. for

SALMON

$1499lb

$5!

JUMBO SNOW CRAB LEGS

$1999lb

WHOLE FILET MIGNON (5-6lb. Avg.)

Custom Cut into Steaks or Roast..............................$19.99lb

Not responsible for typographical errors. Prices subject to change without notice.

HORMEL

DOZEN EGGS FREE

Freshly Sliced

SLAB BACON Buy 1lb., Get 1 FREE

with $50+ retail purchase

CAR CARE SPECIAL

6995

$

GET (4) FREE

LUBE, OIL & FILTER CHANGES

When you puchase a set of 4 tires.

Up to 5 quarts of conventional oil only. See store for details. Offer expires 12/31/2023.

200 VA

$

LUE

 Lube, oil change & new filter (up to 5 quarts oil)  Top off fluids under the hood  Complete tire rotation  Inspect brake pads  Adjust tire pressure to manufacturer’s specs  Check tread depth on all 4 tires

Most cars & light trucks. No other discounts apply. Must present coupon to get this price.

Offer expires 12/31/2023.

10

$

Visit Us For New Tires & Full Service Repair

 Axle, CV Joint &  Differential Repair  Preventive Maintenance  Tire Services Driveshaft Repair  Electrical Systems  Transmission Repair  Starting, Charging  Belts & Hoses  Engine Diagnostics  Vehicle Inspection & Batteries  Brake Repair  Four Wheel Drive System  Steering &  Wheel Alignment  Climate Control Systems  Lube, Oil & Filter  Wheel Services Suspension Systems  Cooling System Repair  Mufflers & Exhaust  Tire Pressure And More!  Diesel Engine Repair  Nitrogen Inflation Monitoring System

OFF

REGULAR PRICE

BATTERY

REPLACEMENT THE INSTALLATION OF ANY DELCO BATTERY

Most cars & light trucks. No other discounts apply. Must present coupon to get this price.

Offer expires 12/31/2023.

10

$

OFF

REGULAR PRICE

FRONT DISC

BRAKE SPECIAL (718) 994-9600 www.co-opcitytire.com

3525 CONNER ST BRONX, NY 10475

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm | Sat 8am-5pm

FREE BRAKE CHECK WITH COUPON Most cars & light trucks. No other discounts apply. Must present coupon to get this price.

Offer expires 12/31/2023.