Co-op City Times 12/11/2021 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 56 No. 50

Saturday, December 11, 2021

CDC Recommends Covid-19 Booster Shots for all Adults and Adolescents 16 and Older BY BRANDON ORTIZ

booster shot recommendations, the CDC revised its guidance again in response to the emergence of the ant, and is now recommending that all adults and adbooster shot. On Thursday, the FDA revised its Emergency Use adolescents between the ages of 16 and 17. Shortly after, the CDC endorsed the move and Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, signed off on the recommendations that all adolescents 16 and older should receive

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currently available for adolescents between 16 and 17 years old, which means this age group would follow the same timeline of waiting six months after receiving their second dose before getting their booster shot. “Today, CDC is strengthening its booster recommendations and encouraging everyone 16 and older to receive a booster shot. Although we don’t have all the answers on the Omicron variant, initial data strengthen the protection against Omicron and other ages 16 and 17 to get their booster if they are at least (Continued on page 2)

Mobile Covid Vaccine Van at Bartow Mall

Last weekend, scores of residents lined up in the Bartow Mall to take advantage of the mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccine units deployed in Co-op City by Health and Hospitals Corporation’s Test & Trace Corps. Since closure of the testing location in the Dreiser Mall late last month, Test & Trace Corps has maintained a mobile testing unit in the community from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily on a rotating basis. Last weekend only, a mobile vaccine unit accompanied the testing unit, and Riverbay sent out shots. Residents began lining up before 8 a.m. to secure their spot to avail themselves of the services the two units provided and there was a steady stream of patrons throughout both days of the weekend. While the testing unit will continue to service the community on a daily basis, it is not known when the mobile vaccine unit will return to Co-op City since it is being shared with other neighborhoods to facilitate vaccination and provide boosters to enhance immunity against the virus and related variants. Photos by Philip McCoy-Campbell

Keeping Track of NYC’s New Vaccine Mandates BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced quite a few new vaccine mandate policies over the last couple of weeks. While some of the updates face legal opposition, the new mandates all share deadlines in December. More information on all the new mandates and updates to existing ones will be released on During this past week, Mayor de Blasio announced updates to the city’s Key to NYC program, which requires proof of vaccination to enter most indoor venues, and for private sector companies. Prior to this week, the Mayor announced updates to vaccine mandates for child care providers and non-public school employees. “New York City will not give a single inch in the

tion measures to encourage New Yorkers to keep themselves and their communities safe,” Mayor de Blasio said on Monday during his announcement. “From workplace mandates, to $100 incentives, to mobile and at-home vaccination offerings, no place And if you have not taken this step yet, there’s no better day than today to stand up for your city.” Vaccine Mandate for Child Care Providers All city child care or early intervention employees working in-person must have proof of at least one vaccine dose by December 20. This mandate includes all employees at group child care centers, school-based programs, family day cares, group family day cares, school age child care centers and (Continued on page 4)

The annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration was held in the Bartow Mall on Wednesday, Dec. 8. The tree was decorated beautifully by the Riverbay Grounds department, which is also responsible for the holiday lights and decorations displayed around the community ushering in the holiday season. Photo by John Crow

DOT Solicits Public Comment on East Bronx eScooter Pilot The NYC Department of Transportation is inviting the public to comment on the shared escooter program introduced in the East Bronx in mid-August. The short survey takes 3-5 minutes to complete, and it is open to anyone regardless of whether they have used an escooter. DOT hopes the survey will assist in assessing how people are using the service. To access the survey, please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ NYCSS_SH.

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Baychester Library Day of Giving Spend an afternoon at the Baychester library on Thurs., Dec. 16, 1-4 p.m. to celebrate the library’s day of giving, and meet some of the dedicated and helpful staff. From 1-2 p.m., there will be adult book giveaways; from 2-3 p.m., teen readers will receive free books. To conclude the event, from 3-4 p.m., there will be a holiday movie screening, arts and crafts and more book giveaways for children and families.

UMC’s Dec. 19 Lunch, Clothes & Food Giveaway United Methodist Church of Co-op City is holding a Christmas Luncheon, clothes and food giveaway on Sun., Dec. 19. The church is located at 2350 Palmer Ave., Bronx, NY 10475 (opposite Building 30). Worship Service will be at 10 a.m., followed by the Luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. This is a free service to the community. Donations can be brought to the church on Sunday. Please bring your vaccine card to sit in the fellowship hall. Gift exchange for those who bring a small, wrapped gift. For more info., please contact the church at (917) 740-0256 or by emailing coopcityevangelicalumc@gmail.com.

Agatha House Food Distribution Resumes Next Month Agatha House Foundation will resume weekly food distribution in Co-op City in January 2022. The community extends gratitude to Ms. Jeanette Joseph, founder of Agatha House Foundation, Inc., for bringing the food program to Co-op City since June 2020 when the Covid-19 stay-at-home order was implemented in New York State to help mitigate spread of the virus.

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There is Still Time to Save Up To $50 Off Your Monthly Internet Bill BY BRANDON ORTIZ

A member of the household meets income guidelines. A member of the household attends a school where they receive free or reduced price lunch and breakfast. Equally important, household members do not need to be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for the program. Individuals

holds a temporary discount of up to $50 off their monthly internet bill. Here are the main highlights of the program: Discounted Monthly Internet Service: Eligible families can get a discount of up to $50 off their respective monthly internet bill. The discount can be applied for some internet services that are also bundled with voice service. A One-Time Discount for the purchase of a laptop, desktop computer or tablet: Eligible families can receive a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet or desktop computer. Individuals would still need to pay a copay between $10 and $50 for the device. Notably, eligible households can utilize only one monthly internet service discount and one device discount. Below are some examples of households that would qualify for the EBB program: A member of the household recently lost their job or was furloughed. A member of the household currently is receiving

forms of documentation. Interested families can go online to getemergencybroadband.org to apply and learn more information about the program. There are three ways to apply for the program: online, mail or through an individual’s respective internet provider. Individuals mailing their application should include their proof of eligibility in the envelope and send the letter to: Emergency Broadband Support Center, P.O. Box 7081, London, KY 40742. Since EBB is a temporary program, families should keep in mind that the program will conclude once the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declares an end to the Covid-19 emergency or the program runs out of funding, whichever happens sooner, according to the program’s website. Co-op City shareholders might be interested in knowing that Optimum is in fact one of the many companies that participate in the program. Individuals can check which internet service providers near them are participating in the EBB program online, also at getemergencybroadband.org.

New Yorkers still have a few weeks to take advantage of a program that could save them money off their monthly internet bill. December 31 is the deadline to apply for the Emergency

Mobile COVID-19 Testing Unit in Co-op City Daily NYC Health & Hospitals Corporation’s Test & Trace Corps continues to operate a mobile Covid-19 testing unit in Co-op City, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, throughout the coming week. Since closure of the Covid-19 test site at 105 Dreiser Loop in late November, Test & Trace Corps has deployed a mobile testing unit on a rotating basis at each of the three community centers according to the following schedule: Mondays-Tuesdays at 177 Dreiser Loop, WednesdaysThursdays at 135 Einstein Loop and Fridays through Sunday at 2049 Bartow Avenue. This weekend, Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 11 & 12, the mobile van will be On Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 13. & 14, the testing unit will be stationed at 177 Dreiser Loop; on Wednesday and Thursday, December 15 and 16, it will be at 135 Einstein Loop, and next Friday through Sunday, December 17-19, it will be back at 2049 Bartow Avenue in the mall. This service is free and proof of insurance is not required. Appointments are not necessary; walk-ups are welcome. You may preregister for your visit by going to http://bit.ly/HH_ testsites. Once at the mobile test unit, you may use your smart phone to scan sary paperwork and to access the service’s health portal to view your test results. Those who do not have a smart phone will be assisted by the unit staff once on board the mobile test van.

Window Guard Form & Safety Notice to be Mailed Early Jan. Shareholders will begin receiving their annual Window Guard form and Safety Notice in the mail early next month, January 2022. In the meantime, copies of both documents are posted in each building lobby for informational purposes. included in the mailing, and returned to Riverbay management or phoned in, faxed or emailed as per directions included in the package. The deadline is February 15, 2022. More information will be disseminated as the mailing date approaches, however, for now, shareholders should familiarize themselves with the documents by reading the posters in the building lobby. (See Safety Notice below.) IMPORTANT TENANT INFORMATION

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legally enrolled exempt child care programs. Any new staff member hired going forward must provide proof of at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine and must be fully vaccinated within 45 days of their hiring. Mayor de Blasio announced this update on November 29. This mandate is estimated to affect 102,000 employees. All staff and children who are two years old or older are required to wear face masks at child care centers. Face masks are required at all times, except for eating and drinking, and should cover both the mouth and nose completely. Vaccine Mandate for Non-Public School Employees All staff working at non-public schools, private schools and religious schools will have to show proof of at least one vaccine dose by December 20. This mandate is aligned with current CDC recommendations that all school staff be vaccinated as soon as possible. Mayor de Blasio announced this update on December 3. This mandate is estimated to affect 56,000 employees. Vaccine Mandate for Private-Sector Workers All private-sector workers will have to show proof of at least one vaccine dose by December 27. Notably, this mandate is slightly different from President Biden’s OSHA vaccine mandate for businesses with 100 or more employees. Mayor de Blasio’s mandate differs from the President’s because it affects all private sector employers regardless of the number of employees staffed. Unlike the OSHA vaccine mandate, the Mayor’s mandate currently does not allow unvaccinated individuals to have weekly Covid-19 diagnostic tests instead of receiving the vaccine. The Mayor announced the private-sector vaccine mandate on December 6 and it is estimated to affect 184,000 businesses. This particular mandate was temporarily suspended by New York Supreme Court Judge Frank P. Nervo on Tuesday pending a hearing scheduled for next Tuesday, December 14. Vaccine Mandate for High-Risk Extracurricular Activities

Happy 100th Birthday, Mom! My family and I are extremely happy to announce the centennial birthday of my mother, Ellen A. Burton, on Dec. 14, 2021. She said that she was going to make it, and by God’s grace, she has. I invite all of Co-op City to rejoice with us. ––Novella Thomas

Previewing A Rhapsody In Justice BY PHILLIP McCOY Rhapsody in Justice, private screening of the Director’s cut on Saturday, December 4, at the AMC theater on West 42nd street. A Pen to Paper Production, members like Imani Logan, another resident of Co-op, shifted roles from actor to producer over the course Section 2 Greenway, and the baseries themes of exaggerated charachow to “communicate the racism that’s always been here.” The last few years of American politics have been a parade of theatrics, drama, and polarization, and Dixon cranks that up to an eleven ble to (Robert Townsend) and Do the Right Thing (Spike Lee), Rhapsody in Justice is a satirical melodrama, which reflects the exaggerated trends familiar to Americans in 2021. With characters like “Sista Tell It Like It Is,” “Detective Black and Bitter,” and a group of

vaccine dose starting December 14 in order to participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, orchestra, band or dance. The Mayor announced this mandate on December 6. An Expansion to the “Key to NYC” program ters and indoor entertainment or performance venues. Beginning December 27, all individuals 12 years old and older will have to show proof of two vaccine doses, excluding individuals who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson door entertainment or performance venues. As a reference, below are examples of venues that are included under this mandate, according to the DOH. All employees working at the following locations are required to be vaccinated as well. Equally important, individuals “who have proof they received an active Covid-19 vaccine during a U.S.-based clinical trial are also permitted,” at the following venues, according to the DOH. Indoor Dining Restaurants, catering halls, hotel banquet rooms, bars, nightclubs, cafeterias, coffee shops, fast food restaurants and grocery stores with indoor dining spaces. Indoor Fitness Indoor entertainment and certain public meeting spaces Includes movie theaters, concert venues, museums, aquariums, zoos, professional sports arenas, indoor stadiums, convention centers, exhibition halls, hotel meeting and event spaces, performing arts theaters, bowling alleys, arcades, pool and billiard halls, recreational game centers, adult entertainment and indoor play areas. What is Accepted as Proof of Vaccination? CDC Vaccination Card: This card is given to an individual after receiving their Covid-19 vaccine. A digital photo or photocopy of this card is also accepted. A NYC Vaccination Record can also be from an individual’s respective healthcare provider, is accepted. A digital photo or photocopy of this record is also accepted. Individuals who are unable to get this record can call 311. The NYC COVID Safe App: This app allows the user to upload a photo of ID. The app can be downloaded for free on both Android and Apple app stores. CLEAR Health Pass: This app allows the user to create a digital vaccine card for fully vaccinated individuals who are 18 years old or older. The app can be downloaded for free on both Android and Apple app stores. Excelsior Pass (or Excelsior Pass Plus): This app utilizes the phone number or email address associated with an individual’s New York vaccination record to create a digital vaccine pass. The app can be downloaded for free on both Android and Apple app stores. Additional information on the Key to NYC Program can be found online at www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-vaccines-keytonyc.page. Small business owners searching for more information can call the NYC Department of Small Businesses Hotline at 888-727-4692.

like Malcolm X, the film builds exaggerated personalities from traits that everyone has encountered at least once in their life. Rhapsody in Justice plays with met with imagery from what may be considered an historical “Black Aesthetic,” most obviously such as Angela Davis or Nikki Giovanni. With odes to the rich history of Black arts, Dixon also pays respect to people like Nina Simone and Langston Hughes, both major contributors to the fact that such outlets have a major effect on their viewers. By introducing the opposing station, the stand-in for a well-known leadership onto their followers. Whether it is from history onto Begging the question of how to communicate the racism that’s always been there, and tackling ideas of structural racism, Rhapsody in Justice had a great challenge ahead of it. It takes a refreshing and comedic take on the question yet is serious when it needs to be. Releasing in 2022, it has the potential to become a hit with movie goers, and Co-op City is truly gifted to have such an created by some of our most talented community residents. Photos by Philip McCoy-Campbell

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Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Annual Holiday Tree Lighting celebration was held on Wednesday, Dec. 8, in the Bartow Mall. The event was MC’ed by Riverbay Director of Community Relations Michelle Sajous and featured a number of guest speakers including Riverbay Board Second Vice President Sonia Feliciano, General Manager Noel Ellison, City Councilman Kevin Riley and Community Board 10 District Manager Matt Cruz. There were performances by teens from the Moshulu Teen Center. In addition to community residents, students from Capital Preparatory Academy and their principal, Isaiah Brown, also attended the event. Attendees received holiday Santa hats, candy canes and hot chocolate to warm up. Photos by John Crow

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Co-op City Finances To the Editor: years ago, we had a 30-year mortgage of around $30M. Supposedly, when it was paid off, carrying charges would drop and we would actually own our homes. Now we are going to have a new 30-year mortgage of around $600M. What is wrong with this picture?

To the Editor: My letter to the editor last week regarding illegal truck parking is only part of the issue. I’ve been calling 311, the 45th, Sanitation and even emailed our local Council representatives for years about the illegal cars on Rhombouts off of Givan and the illegal truck parking along Baychester for years. Nothing is done, yet when Councilman Vacca pressured the police in the Pelham Bay area to get rid of the trucks, they were gone. Strange how, due to term limits, Councilman Vacca We all you get what you paid for – a big zero.

Building Associations To the Editor: The building association presidents are underrepresented in the Co-op City Times. The building association president position is extremely important; for those presidents who have not submitted building information for extended periods of time, it is not helpful. There are issues that are not being addressed, no meetings are held, no events of building interest scheduled, no Management accountability. building leadership is unavailable. If you are a building president, please come forward. For those who are available, we thank you for your service. To our Board members, please provide guidance on this issue and assistance to obtain cooperation. It would be ideal if every building president submitted information for publication in the Co-op City Times newspaper. When the least amount of information is being shared, that is an indication of the weakness in our community. The abundance of information shared is an indication of the strength of our community. Every community does not have a newspaper, think about that and how invaluable the Co-op City Times is to every shareholder. Please do not take information for granted; the lack thereof, is when we need to be concerned. Take pride in our community newspaper, contribute information. To the shareholders who are submitting letters to the editor, thank you; we need to hear from you. To our building presidents, you are sleeping giants; raise your voice and be heard. Help lift our community to great heights. ––Ruth Sharma

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First Reading - Resolution #21-61 SUBMITTED BY: Leah Richardson SECONDED BY: Leslie Peterson BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING, DATED: December 8, 2021 WHEREAS, submit bids for the installation of call boxes in parking garages to enhance security; and WHEREAS, WHEREAS,

WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no dias required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713. NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract #3688 with Siemens Industry, Inc. for a contract total of $311,855 plus tax be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors’ Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors’ Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

Second Reading - Resolution #21-50 SUBMITTED BY: Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Mary Pearson BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING, DATED: December 8, 2021 WHEREAS, Public Safety is in need of modernized/ upgraded body cameras, equipment and maintenance services; and WHEREAS, Taser, now dba Axon has been the existing contractor for the body cameras equipment and maintenance for the past 5 years; and WHEREAS, the District Attorney’s evidence collection methodology supports Axon products and Riverbay’s current video retrieval and storage system is designed for their products; and WHEREAS, the body cameras have contributed to successful criminal prosecutions and defense of multiple civil suits against Riverbay; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

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NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that and a contract cost of $581,610.00 plus tax be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors’ Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors’ Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YES: Coleman, Cylich, Feliciano, Johnson, Jones, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders, Watson ABSENT: Lambright, Rosario PASSED (See page 9 for more Resolutions)

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CCPD offers Holiday Crime Prevention, Automobile Security Recommendations, Identity Theft & Phone Scam Cautions Public Safety Report

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

As the 2021 holiday shopping season gets into full swing, it is important that smart shoppers remain vigilant. Criminals study human behavior and always find new way to steal from the public. You have to take steps to prevent theft from your person, theft from your vehicle, package theft and electronic theft. This may seem like many things to think about, but once you establish the “I will not be a victim” mindset, it applies to all situations you may encounter. As shoppers are anxious to get their holiday shopping underway, criminals are out trying to shop for their next victim. These criminals take advantage of frenzied shoppers in a distracted state. By following these tips, you can avoid being a victim or minimize injury if you become a victim. Pickpocketing is a crime that tends to increase during the holiday season. The pickpocket is a criminal who would like to have his crime go undetected. If you are ever bumped into in a public place, it could be a sign that you were pickpocketed, immediately assess your surroundings. Pickpockets frequently work in groups of two or more. One may serve as a lookout, while another serves as a decoy and a third grabs your property. While shopping in crowded stores, be alert to any person who jostles into you or enters your personal space/comfort zone. Pickpocket teams can often include one or more women. Never let your guard down. Both men and women are known to be professional pickpocket criminals. Be alert to any persons loitering near banks or cash machines. Be alert to persons who follow you from a bank or cash machine. Avoid using cash machines at night. If you must use a cash machine at night, choose a well-lit location in an area you know. Also use caution when using a drive-up cash machine, be sure your car doors are locked. Consider doing banking errands with a friend or family member. Try to avoid days such as the first or the fifteenth of the month when many people receive checks. Always walk confidently and with a purpose. Maintain situational awareness at all times. Speaking on a cell phone, text messaging or wearing headphones with the volume turned up high makes it difficult for you to stay in touch with your surroundings. Avoid placing packages in your vehicle, if possible. If you must place packages in your vehicle, place them in your trunk or covered if your trunk is unavailable. If feasible, place items in your trunk before you arrive at your destination. Always choose a well-lit, busy area to park your vehicle. Always be sure to lock your car and take your keys with you. Never leave your car running with the keys inside, no matter how short of a time you are stepping out the vehicle. Before you enter your vehicle, be sure no one is in close proximity. Also, be wary of anyone lurking around your building or the garage as you prepare to enter. If someone suspicious is observed, call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Do not permit strangers to enter your building behind you. Not

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@ .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,

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holding the door may seem rude but can keep a criminal from entering your building. Auto-related crime is increasing within New York City and on our community’s streets. Do not leave your vehicle running when you exit it, even for a short time. Avoid parking in dimly lit locations. Do not leave property in public view, and please lock your car doors when you exit. Activate any security system you may have. Thieves are creatures of opportunity. They will travel down a street pulling on doors until they find one open. They will enter your car and take what they can. They will also take identification papers and documents that may be of value to identity and online thieves. To minimize the impact of all crimes involving theft of property from your person, keep your keys, money, identification and cell phone in your front pocket, separate from your non-valuables. Also consider an inside the clothing travel type wallet for your personal items and valuables. A pocket with a zipper, button or Velcro is ideal for this purpose. If carrying valuables and personal documents in your purse, place them inside of a plastic or metal container such as a mint case, which does not look like a wallet. Keep less important items with a token amount of cash in your purse – this way, the criminal will think s/he scored big. Take only the cash and credit cards you will need. Distribute cash between different pockets, wallet and purse. Record the account numbers of all of your credit cards and leave that information at home. (Continued on page 12)

Public Safety Blotter

November 28 - December 4, 2021 November 28 – 100 Casals Place Public Safety Officers responded to complaints of a loud verbal domestic dispute generating noise outside of the involved apartment. The dispute was mediated. A community complaint violation was issued for excessive noise. November 29 – 140 Benchley Place A cooperator received notification of a package being delivered to her. Upon returning home, the cooperator noticed that her package was missing and filed a report with CCPD. 120 Aldrich Street While conducting a building inspection, officers from CCPD observed non-biased graffiti written with a paint marker under the portico of the building. Maintenance was notified for removal of the graffiti. 140 Darrow Place A cooperator entered his parked vehicle on the street, started the vehicle and observed multiple lights lighting up on the dashboard. The cooperator took his vehicle to the dealership and was told that his catalytic converter had been removed. The cooperator filed a report with CCPD and the matter is under investigation. November 30 – 120 Erskine Place Units from CCPD and NYPD responded to a family dispute. The dispute became physical. One person was arrested for assault. December 1 – 2063 Bartow Ave. Rite Aid A woman filed a report with CCPD and states that while inside Rite Aid, a male who is known to CCPD, struck her on the face and nose area for no apparent reason. CCPD and NYPD arrived on the scene and determined the male had not taken his medication for his illness. The woman refused to press charges and the male was transported to Jacobi Hospital for psychiatric evaluation. 140 Elgar Place A cooperator reported a package that was delivered by UPS was left in the lobby by the mailboxes. The package was removed by an unknown person. The cooperator will also file a report with NYPD for further investigation. December 2 – 140 Donizetti Place A cooperator left her vehicle run-

ning and unattended with the doors unlocked while she went upstairs to her apartment. Upon returning to the location where she had parked her vehicle, the shareholder discovered it had been stolen. This incident is currently under investigation by the NYPD with assistance of the CCPD Detective Unit. 2063 Bartow Avenue Rite Aid A Rite Aid employee directed a male to a different line which resulted in a dispute. The male displayed a small knife, cursed at the employee and ran out of the store. A canvas of the area by CCPD for the suspect yielded negative results. The investigation is continuing to identify the suspect. 100 Alcott Place A food delivery person filed a report with CCPD for three unknown males who entered the elevator with him, pushed him against the wall and removed money from him along with the food that was to be delivered, and fled the scene. A canvas of the area was conducted by CCPD for the suspects with negative results. The incident is being investigated jointly by the CCPD and NYPD Detective Squad. 620 Baychester Avenue A food delivery person filed a report with CCPD for five unknown males surrounding him and removing the food that was to be delivered, along with his cellphone. The delivery person suffered a minor injury to the side of his face and refused medical attention. CCPD and NYPD canvassed the area for the suspects with negative results. The incident is being investigated jointly by CCPD and NYPD Detective Squad. DeFoe Place Townhouses A cooperator filed a report with CCPD for the glass on her screen door being shattered with a rock by an unknown person. Maintenance was notified by CCPD to repair the screen door. December 4 – Cooper Place (Street) CCPD responded to Cooper Place for a parked vehicle with a broken driver’s side window. CCPD notified the vehicles owner of the damage to his vehicle. A search of the area for possible suspects by CCPD yielded negative results.

Co-op City Times / December 11, 2021 Director’s Viewpoint –

Sonia Feliciano, First Vice President

New Loan Not an Option Dear Fellow Shareholders, Hope everyone is doing well. In 2012, we entered into a 35year loan totaling $621M with Wells Fargo. This put us in a better position to fund and manage capital projects that were necessary to care for our aging infrastructure. With Co-op City being 50+ years, there were projects that needed more attention and could not wait for some time in the future. With the Board and our Management team, we have done well with

name a few of the many things that you pay for but which have increased over time. I was one of the 11 Board directors who agreed to the loan. This was not an option that we had due

Always keep a positive attitude to build upon all of our strengths.

obligations are met. Regrettably, we should have provided this information earlier to the community. I believe in transparency, creating open communications and accountability. With little time to identify other lending sources and the prospect of increased

theft of personal property; therefore, we have to be

broken in our community, something I wrote about in my October 2020 Treasurer’s Report. Fast forwarding into 2021, most of the Board signed off on securing a loan of over $100M to

Reserve, acting quickly to preserve current rates that were more favorable was a needed action that was taken. It does not negate the fact that we could have

to complete our elevator project by 2022 with 160 new elevators. We have to complete Local Law 11 (balconies/facades) in Section 5 and Sections 1-4, something we have to do every 10 years. We still need to replace the entrances for the triple cores, complete concrete work in garage 2, restore the public bathrooms in the commercial centers ensuring ADA compliancy, complete pump room work in the buildings that encompassed not only the repair of the water pumps but the reinsulating of the pipes, restoration work for the townhouses, replacing elevators in the garages and completing an engineering assessment of the convector system, the Achilles’ heel of the community. In addition, we have future projects that we would like to see come to fruition if the funds are available to do the work. With the issues of supply a problem, we have had some delays on the things we buy to maintain the work that we do. Our fuel costs have skyrocketed,

provided earlier and the community knew of all the factors involved. I am certain that without this loan, we may have seen double digit carrying charge increases. We want to ensure that Management keeps the community informed on these important and critical items going forward so that we understand the challenges we are facing together. The convectors are a major source of our problems during the spring/ summer months. We hope that the assessment that is currently in progress will come back with options as is not cost effective and will not be sustainable over time. I am optimistic, but we have to be prepared for the costs that could potentially impact all of us. Understanding how the money is being spent is an absolute necessity while asking the right questions. Holiday Safety The holidays can be a source of stress, but also one of joy. It is a time to come together and celebrate our blessings. The pandemic has changed our lives dramatically. We are a resilient community.

shopping as Grand Larcenies have spiked in the Bay

put your packages in the trunk or back seat of your vehicle and go back in to shop. Go home, come back to run into a store to pick up something; it is a disaster waiting to happen when thieves run off with your car. Secure your car, do not leave anything that can be seen and taken. Keep your doors locked, be vigilant. Don’t walk around with large sums of cash. Use a credit card, if at all possible. If you are getting into an elevator with someone and it does not feel right, trust your instincts and wait for another elevator. Always be aware of your surroundings. These little tips will go a long way in keeping you safe.

with mall security. More resources will be asked for if more help is needed. Wishing you all a Happy Hannukah, Merry Christother holidays and traditions that are celebrated. We are sending out this year with a kick and embracing Stay well and please be safe. discuss, 917-992-7311. We are Shareholders First – We Matter.

Building 13 Association Thank you to all who remembered, “Tis the season to be jolly” and stopped by the table while collecting donations for the holiday season. Also, don’t forget to always check the bulletin board for important updates and information. If you want to stay on top of what is happening in the building and our community make

and commitment to Building 13.

bulletin board and our articles in the Co-op City Times. This is our way of keeping you in the loop. Thank you,

be handled. She advised the 45th stated ticketing has not helped remedy the situation. Building 13 shareholders should make sure the association has your e-mail address. It is easier to log on

meeting monthly. Lisa has spoken and been vocal at the meetings inquiring about the many tractor trailers and trucks that have been parking on the streets and

to our Zoom be a member of the association to attend. During these meetings, we try to provide all with an opportunity to ask and receive answers. We will not have a meeting in December but hope to return Zooming in January. Visit our Facebook page at: Building 13 Association Inc.–Co-op City. Our website is http://www. bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yaThank you for supporting our team. ––Leslie Peterson

Co-op City Times / December 11, 2021

Resolutions

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Second Reading - Resolution #21-54 SUBMITTED BY: Michelle Marbury SECONDED BY: Sonia Feliciano, Mary Pearson & Andrea Leslie BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING: December 8, 2021 WHEREAS, Riverbay’s MA/TV Channel 12 and Closed Circuit Channel 591 are community access television channels that serve the Riverbay community; and WHEREAS, the broadcast quality of both channels is inadequate; and WHEREAS, upgrading and improving the broadcast quality of both channels for high definition transmission by Riverbay of non-commercial, community events, including meetings, educational forums, shareholder meetings, board meetings, board election events, Riverbay Fund events, safety alerts, shareholder communications and similar programs could be a vital resource for the Riverbay community; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Management is directed to promptly take all steps reasonably necessary to upgrade the broadcast transmission quality of Riverbay’s MA/TV Channel 12 and Closed Circuit Channel 591, including the purchase and installation of additional equipment at a cost not to exceed $100,000.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Management shall report to the Board within thirty (30) days of the adoption of this Resolution, its progress in upgrading the broadcast quality of both channels. YES: Coleman, Cylich, Feliciano, Johnson, Jones, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Sampson, Saunders, Watson NO: Richardson ABSENT: Lambright, Rosario PASSED

Lease Resolution #21-55 SUBMITTED BY: Rod Saunders SECONDED BY: Francine Reva Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: December 8, 2021 WHEREAS, Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 120 Elgar Place, Unit B, Bronx, New WHEREAS, the term of the lease is five-year renewal option with a five-year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 120 Elgar Place, Unit B, Bronx, New York, by and between ing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YES: Coleman, Cylich, Feliciano, Johnson, Jones, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders, Watson ABSENT: Lambright, Rosario PASSED

Insurance Resolution #21-57 SUBMITTED BY: Mary Pearson SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING: December 8, 2021 WHEREAS, Riverbay provides medical insurance pursuant to Collective employees; and WHEREAS cember 31, 2021; and WHEREAS, ten insurance carriers were solicited for bids of which six, including the incumbent Emblem, submitted bids; and WHEREAS, Management and our broker reviewed all bids and recommends increase over the current medical plan. With utilization of a traditional HRA NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves the PBA employees. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. YES: Coleman, Cylich, Feliciano, Johnson, Jones, Leslie, Pearson, Peterson, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders, Watson ABSTAIN: Marbury ABSENT: Lambright, Rosario PASSED

Insurance Resolution #21-58 SUBMITTED BY: Andrea Leslie SECONDED BY: Claudia Sampson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: December 8, 2021 WHEREAS, New York State requires employers to provide short term must be renewed prior to January 1, 2022; and WHEREAS present rates; and WHEREAS, Management recommends Riverbay accept the bid from Arch with an eighteen-month locked-in rate which would be effective from January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board selects the bid agement and $7.49 for non-management and union for the period January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. YES: Coleman, Cylich, Feliciano, Johnson, Jones, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders, Watson ABSENT: Lambright, Rosario PASSED

Insurance Resolution #21-56

Insurance Resolution #21-60

SUBMITTED BY: Rod Saunders SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: December 8, 2021

SUBMITTED BY: Michelle Marbury SECONDED BY: Andrea Leslie BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: December 8th, 2021

WHEREAS, Riverbay’s Workers’ Compensation Policy is presently with the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) at an expiring annual premium of $3,237,625.00 for the policy period 1/1/21 to 1/1/22; and WHEREAS Riverbay’s Workers’ Compensation insurance broker, now recommends renewing the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Policy with the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) for an annual renewal premium not to exceed $3,104,103.00, which is a 4.12% premium decrease representing an annual savings for Riverbay of $133,522, for the policy period 1/1/22 to 1/1/23. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves placing the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Policy with the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) for an annual renewal premium of not to exceed $3,104,103.00 which is a 4.12% premium decrease representing an annual savings for Riverbay of $133,522, for the policy period 1/1/22 to 1/1/23. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. YES: Coleman, Cylich, Feliciano, Johnson, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders, Watson ABSTAIN: Jones ABSENT: Lambright, Rosario PASSED

WHEREAS and PBA employees; and WHEREAS York and expires 12/31/2021; and WHEREAS, Riverbay has negotiated and recommends that the Board accept 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2024 with a locked–in 2.50% decrease in current rates. WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves re1/1/2022 to 12/31/2024 with a locked–in 2.50 % decrease in current rates. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately and Management and the President are authorized to carry out this Resolution. YES: Coleman, Cylich, Feliciano, Johnson, Jones, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders, Watson ABSENT: Lambright, Rosario PASSED

Co-op City Times / December 11, 2021 Director’s Viewpoint –

Mary Pearson, Assistant Secretary

All I Want for Christmas It’s two weeks before the Christmas/New Year’s/Kwanzaa overlap starts to arrive, and all I want is trains and buses that run on schedule (yes,

public servants to keep the public in public service? Or just possibly, maybe? The NYC Comptroller-elect Chuck Schumer last Thursday to talk about: What the Infrastructure Bill Means for NYC. I’m pretty sure I watched it (right now, for me, it I live in Co-op City, Bronx, NY – the world’s largest cooperative housing community, made up of 15,000 apartments and 44,000 people. Two projects are planned for the southernmost area of the complex – Section 5 – home to residents in more than 4,000 of those apartments. Why, oh why isn’t “more than 4,000” good enough? And why, oh why every single time found: With its 4,426 apartments [Section 5] makes up almost a third of our complex. (Well, 28.7%, actually.) Each style of our hi-rise buildings has an identical nummiddle, 24-story Chevrons have 414 apartments; the three-entrance, 26-story Triple-Cores have a total of 500 apartments; the 33-story Towers have 384 units; and the seven townhouse clusters widely range from Triple-Cores, 2000; Towers, 1152; and Earhart Townchecking it twice

She’s making a list, she’s -

I belabor this point because sporting the name in spite of how sloppy my arithmetic might be at times, I like to remind all of Co-op City that Section 5 is not just an afterthought, it’s actually about half again as big as one the

One project is the construction of an exit ramp off the Hutchinson River Parkway North. If you’re reading this, you probably know I believe 99 and 44 one hundredths percent of Section 5ers agree that: The community does not want it. 1.) It will And: refuses to support building its own entrance and exit to and from the Hutchinson River Parkway. And? And most importantly, 3.) The RAMP’s construction will endanger all of Section 5’s underground utilities placed in the area: water, electricity, and the means to run our Heating/AC units. 2.) The second project is a Metro-North station and platform. A second entrance – south of the tracks – is necessary for the station to be workable. And it is already accessible.

marked I drove on to the area south of the railroad tracks and west of

continued: All that’s needed is more funding.

the station planner told me on a video chat about the

commuter-husband style arrangement for the area east

called the Selby Transportation Corp Bigger Yard where they stash the off-duty yellow school buses? The day I went to take pictures, someone left the

funding for the four eastern corridor Penn Station Access stations are on your list. Please put that second station entrance to the M-N Station platform on your list as well. Is that really asking too much? heard and read about the “master builder” through the years, and from all I’ve seen about this “polarizing Motherless Brooklyn (loosely based regationist ways by spouting “progress,” saying, you

Therefore, there’s no reason I couldn’t walk right onto

We’ve got a heck of a lot more to worry about than broken eggs,

no step, no ramp, no

by email at

: I assume

Co-op City Times / December 11, 2021

Building 27 Association

Building 22A & 22B Association

Happy holidays to all and wishing you peace, love and happiness. Hello, neighbors, we trust all is well. We are experiencing variant after variant; it is proven that we all need to take the vaccines and booster shots. We are not sure what is behind all of the protest against the vaccines. We seem to forget we had all kinds of diseases in our lifetime. The bubonic plague, HIV, Tuberculosis, etc., you name it. People took what they needed, but nothing like what we are going through in this season. In the midst of it all, we pray that all families will remain safe and healthy. We can still be thankful and grateful. The good news, our children are back in school. Let us keep the children, parents and school

Our lobbies are beautiful, we thank our decorators for a wonderful job. Our notice for the holiday/Christmas appreciation collection for Maintenance staff is above the Co-op City Times display. Please take an envelope and return it on the following days: Wednesday, December 15, between 5-7 p.m., today from 4-6 p.m. and Friday, December 17, from 5-7 p.m. Please get your vaccine and booster shots so you and your family can have a wonderful holiday. Wear your mask in the buildings please. Read your Co-op City Times for more information about what is happening in our community. Lobby Doors: Please use the handicap button to open the doors, that is what it is there for. Report any and all malfunctions to Maintenance. Laundry Room Etiquette: Continue keeping the room clean, pick up fabric softener sheets and clean the dryer trays. Report all out of order machines. Happy birthday to all this month. Our prayers to all who lost loved ones. Check on the sick and shut-ins. Be careful. If you see something, say something. Thank you, ––Betty Leak

please take the vaccine and booster shots. We pray for hearts to change and for fear and anxiety to be removed, then, all will work out for the best. Community Board 10 agency that provides services to connect people with opportunities to enhance their quality of life. This agency is offering free training for comprehensive Heating Ventilation Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Training. Registration deadline is December 23. You must be 18 or older, a NYC resident, unemployed and have a High School Degree/GED. Please contact Sangita Shrestha by phone: 718-2820108, Ext. 66128 or email: Sangitas@camba.org for information and to check your eligibility. We hope there will be more workforce development programs. Happy birthday to those celebrating this month. Condolences to our Co-op City families who lost a loved one. Let us continue to pray for one another. Please contact Lydia Rondon at 718-583-3040 to share information of illness, deceased or someone in a nursing home. Let us continue to stay prayerful; a smile is always welcome, being kind, thoughtful and thankful makes life just a little easier. “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” –Coretta Scott King. ––H. Overman

Building 25 Association In the twentieth century, online shopping was unique because we were just getting used to the idea of the internet. We were only shopping online for become more popular, scammers have become more crafty on how to scam us. Make sure you know the websites that you shop on and do your research for websites that you are not familiar with. Another thing to be aware of: when we shred, blackout or cut up our personal information on envelopes and important documents before discarding them, remember, merchants are including bar codes for carriers to scan your name and address, so make sure that you also destroy any barcodes before discarding envelopes and documents. What a pretty sight with the orange, brown, yellow and red color leaves on our bloom in the springtime, they produce fruits in the fall, and yes, there were even a few trees with holly berries. We wish all neighbors born in December a happy birthday. For those of you who are under the weather, we hope you get better soon. We are taking a holiday break from our building meetings, however, we will be busy making our lobby festive so our next virtual building association meeting will be held Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Look-out for notices with detailed log-in or call-in 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 accessing the building email address, please let us know. Closing with the following: “And as, when the summer trees are seen so bright and green, the Holly leaves a sober hue display less bright than they, but when the bare and wintry woods we see, what then so cheerful as the Holly-Tree.” –Robert Southey ––Wanda Bailey

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Coalition to Save Affordable Housing Monday, December 13, at 7:30 p.m., the Coalition will host a General Membership meeting. To join the meeting on Zoom or call in, please email us for meeting information @ ctsah10475@gmail.com. This will be our last meeting for 2021, and we look forward to your joining our meeting as we prepare to launch a series of events celebrating the founding of the Coalition in 2012. As we’re approaching the Coalition’s 20th Anniversary, there are many noteworthy achievements to celebrate starting this month including the historic vote on Wednesday, November 30, according to the December 4th issue of the Co-op City Times on “Emergency Resolution #21-53 the principal amount of $621.5 million – the same as the current loan secured in November 2012 – with a new 35-year, self-amortizing loan.” The resolution passed by a vote of 11-1 (a majority members of the Coalition) Riverbay Board directors, with three abstaining. of the proposed loan, which will be reimbursed to the Corporation at closing, to be paid to HUD, the loan will pay off $506.5M, the balance of the outstanding loan and be set aside in a capital reserve account of approximately $115M — depending on the interest rate at the time of the loan closing. Please be sure to RSVP to let us know if you plan to attend the meeting so we can share the Zoom link and dial-in number. Email us: ctsah10475@gmail.com. —Claudia Sampson

Co-op City Times / December 11, 2021 Director’s Viewpoint –

Daryl Johnson

Riverbay Will Refinance Their 2.4% Mortgage Back in 2012, Riverbay had a tremendous amount of debt on their books. So, they took out a $621.5 million, 2.4 percent loan to pay off their previous mortgage, their capital projects, and everything else. And, now, can you believe that Riverbay wants Keep Them in Debt Who has ever heard of a cooperative housing development as big as Co-op City getting a $621.5 million, housing development The truth is that no cooperative housing development as big as Co-op City has ever received a similar type of loan. Regardless, we’re making history because on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, the majority of the now, Riverbay is going to proceed to get another mortgage to pay off our current balance of approximately $506 million. Then, they’re going to pull out approximately $115 million for pay for some capital projects. Now, I previously wrote that I would vote no for few matters so that you can make up your own mind if I voted in a proper manner. took a $621.5 million loan to pay off our previous mortgage, our capital projects along with several other items. So, now, a lot of that money is gone. Nevertheless, two big questions are: Do we spend too much statements be made that our general expenses are out they will not reduce these expenses. Therefore, this community will stay in debt. Then, after a few years, what are we going to do the community that they need another loan to satisfy

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with our current loan. So, do you think that Riverbay is setting a bad example by issuing annual increases To me, the answer is yes. Look, you do not let your general expenses get so high that you might take a loss. For instance, does it make sense to have an annual income of about $250 million and spend $144 million to run 27 departments

Look, we have a lot of other known and unknown expenses that we must consider. However, we can keep our known expenses at a reasonable level. This way, we can save a lot of money their mortgage every few years. Furthermore, they may not have to issue increases on an annual basis Now, let’s look at some brief details about this new loan. First, did you know that Riverbay has to inisubmit, and process an application for mortgage indid you know that Riverbay will have to pay a $5 million prepayment penalty for paying off our current Bottom line: Do you see why I voted no for this new

will always want to lend money to our type of comNow, some people have led this community to believe that we will fall apart if one penny is cut from our budget. Therefore, that’s why I publish information so that everyone can make up their own minds as to what’s going on here.

Catalytic Converter Thefts Within minutes, thieves are sneaking under vehicles in our garages and on our streets. Thereafter, they’re using a saw to cut out a device called a catalytic converter. A catalytic converter is a very expensive device that’s attached to a vehicle’s exhaust system. On average, a catalytic converter can cost between $800 and $1,200. Plus, there is a large cost for labor. Regardless, some thieves are selling stolen catalytic converters for around $200 to auto shops and other types of places. To combat these thefts, some people are painting their catalytic converter with a bright color, yellow. Then, they’re etching their Vehicle Identification Number onto the catalytic converter. Thereafter, lots of people have purchased open cage-like devices and other devices so that thieves cannot steal their devices. Some thieves are bold. For instance, an auto repair shop owner parked a vehicle on his property, . Then, a thief snuck underneath a vehicle, cut out the catalytic converter, and then took off. New Security Devices On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, the board will vote on a resolution for new security call boxes, with at some point in the future, cooperators will be able to call our police force (CCPD) from a call box, near the elevators. Close I will be discussing a lot of new developments in my next viewpoint. So, please make sure that you pick up the newspaper for next week. Thank you. Contact Information Please do not send a letter to me at this time. However, you can send an email to me at: djohnson@riverbayboard.com. Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Remember, property can always be replaced; your safety is the most important thing. If someone does try to rob you despite your precautions, do not resist, especially if the person is armed with a weapon of any type. Try to remember as many details of the crime as well as a description of the perpetrator. Notify police immediately if you have been the victim of a crime. Online shopping can be a safer option to in-person shopping but it is not without risk of theft. There has ages in Co-op City, New York City, and, in fact, it is an expanding national issue. Public Safety patrols the buildings but Co-op City is a large complex with many you can minimize the amount of time your package spends in the hallway. You can request delivery with a signature from certain delivery methods. Requiring of the delivery instructions. Give a delivery address of a person who will be home. Ask a trusted neighbor to be on the look-out for your packages and do the same for them. Try to order items to arrive at a time when someone will be home. You can also place insurance on high-value packages. Both Amazon and UPS have secure drop boxes in Co-op City and the surrounding areas. Amazon is one one day of the week to receive all of their deliveries. On certain items, you will even receive a rebate for selecting this option. If you are arranging a meet-up to conduct a transaction with an online individual you do not know, always arrange a neutral, secure location. A public place or in the vicinity of a Police precinct, or a mall that you know has a security department may present a potential thief with a new challenge. That is another time to observe situational awareness.

Any time a phone call, email message or text message requests that you purchase a gift card, debit card, money order, Green Dot card or crypto-currency and send it as payment, do not be fooled. The same rule applies to anyone asking you to conduct an electronic transfer from your bank or Western Union – do not proceed with the transaction. These means of transferring funds have almost no way of getting your money back if fraud is involved. For more information about crime prevention, contact the National Crime Prevention Council at 1000 ncpc.org.

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School is open; . Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must respect pedestrians. This includes the rental electric bicycles and scooters available in the community. Always park the rental scooters in a location that does not block walkways or streets. If consuming alcoholic beverages is part of your seasonal activities, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink. Call a taxi, if necessary. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. The consequences of drunk driving are extremely severe. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State. Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime

Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. Theft of catalytic convertors have been increasing. The Public Safety Department has taken reports of these thefts from vehicles most often when parked on the street and occasionally in the garages. Thieves must cut the device, which is part of the exhaust system, out from underneath the car. If you observe this type of neighbors. Observant cooperators can help us to catch these criminals. Enjoy a safe and healthy holiday season. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. Observant cooperators are The Co-op City Department of Public Safety is asking cooperators to social distance and wear masks or face coverings in the public areas of the buildings including the lobbies, hallways, elevators and laundry rooms. Wearing a mask is for your safety and the safety of your neighbors and family members. People should avoid gathering in large groups. Hand washing, the use of hand sanitizer and not touching your face are other illnesses. Please follow the latest information provided by the CDC and the New York City Department of Health for the latest information and recommendations on health and safety during the Coronavirus pandemic. nation or a booster shot is right for you and your family members. Be a good cooperator and be Co-op City Strong.

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envelopes slipped under your doors, we will be gathering your donations in the and times when the association will be collecting the donations. The association

of in pedestrian cans. As always, continue to stay safe. ––Leon Tulton families of those neighbors in prayer and condolence.

and only available in an emergency. Members of the Building 19 Association decorating the lobby for the holidays on Saturday, December 4.

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Co-op City Times / December 11, 2021 Director’s Viewpoint –

Rod Saunders

I Believe in Transparency and in Participation by Cooperators Certain members of the Riverbay Board of Directors, Management, and our legal counsel, meeting to determine whether or not Riverbay Corp.

ber, at the conclusion of the report, rather than meeting to discuss the various other important contributResolutions when it comes to matters that need to be

isting $621.5 million Wells Fargo loan, which is noted that the City and the State of New York conon-time, never missed payments. We have currently reduced the loan down to about $500 million. Based upon information that the entire Board has received from Management, it was clearly established that with unanticipated costs of our ongoing capital projects, with the possibility of additional ultimately the correct decision to make. Why I Abstained with My Vote on Emergency Resolution 21-53

tion and process as we were back in 2012, instead of having no choice but to accept what the vote of the

come to respect the intelligence and resourcefulness of our Co-op City residents, who are our greatest ciated having the input from cooperators who may pertinent questions, which, in turn, could have been helpful to members of the Board. lution 21-53 for several other reasons. The emer-

based primarily upon the probability of the federal government raising the interest rates higher than it our best interest. Supporting that is the fact that the process for put into motion with a letter from Wells Fargo dated August 19, 2021, to Riverbay Corp., and addressed to the President of the Riverbay Board of Directors, process.

cially after coming out of this Pandemic with an increase which back in April was driven by a non-essential capital project, that the injection of millions project needs, would eliminate the probability of coming back to the community for a carrying charge increase in the immediate future, with minimum to no adverse impact on the quality of service to cooutcome.

should have been participating in a pro-active engency Resolution 21-53. A couple of meetings, mostly of substance, over a 15-day time period was, nancing of $621.5 million. There was more than 3 months-time between the receipt of that letter and been involved from mid-August of 2021 to mid-November, the Resolution would not have had to have been an emergency! Several Board directors, over and requesting information regarding the possibility of having the entire Board, Management and our legal team meet for discussions about all of the posprojects that needed to be addressed, and the amount that we felt would be required to properly address

and Federal legislation which has passed within the past couple of years, compliance to new energy reg-

have voted yes. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program Completely unrelated – but really important. signed into law, the Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program. The bill requires owners of vehicles with more than 5 red light camera violations or more than 15 speed camera violations within 12 months, take a safe vehicle operation course offered by the NYCwho receive a red light or speed camera violation ward the dangerous vehicle abatement program. Drive carefully!

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Black Forum of Co-op City Emergency Food Pantry try opens Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for grocery

tional items become available. All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. Remember to bring at least four clean shopping bags with a handle and a shopping cart. We require masks and physical distancing. New registrants can Holiday Notice: The pantry will be closed on Fridays, December 24 & 31, 2021. 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 Registration is open at this location for Section 5 residents. 4, 2022. You must recertify in order to pick up food in the year 2022.

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African-American Association Join the African-American Association of Co-op City Become a member to be allowed entry into our gatherings. Platforms until the pandemic is completely over are presented via Zoom Meetings and Webinars. Remember: Membership is only $15.00/year for a single membership and only $25.00/year for your household. Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com or call 929-430-3255. The African American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Upcoming AAACC Events TODAY! Saturday, December 11, 3 p.m. – Annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration. Join the Zoom: Meeting ID: 884 3008 5932, Passcode: 964363 Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 3 p.m.! – M.L. King Saturday, February 5, 2022 – 25th Annual Black History Month Film Festival Sat., March 19, 2022 – Co-op City Spelling Bee Saturday, April 19, 2022 – Holistic Health and Wellness Fair The African-American Association sponsors the following programs for your participation: (Contact respective instructors below for updates)

Belly Dance Classes with Xonia Wilson – Contact Xonia, 646-301-9438 Evening Line Dance Classes with Cynthia Dixon – Contact Cynthia, 917-903-7073. Salsa Class with Keith Witherspoon – Contact Keith, 917-561-6211. Yoga and Pilates Classes with Meena SharpeHicks – Contact Meena at 917-863-1507. “All” of us divided by “each” one of us equals a force for good. ––Michelle Marbury

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Director’s Viewpoint –

Francine Reva Jones

Why I Voted for Mortgage Refinancing/Kwanzaa Celebration The Kwanzaa Celebration happens today, December 11th, at 3:00 p.m. This is the 25th Anniversary (a milestone) for the sponsor, Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. Join Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/88430085932?pwd=WC9HeHR1T05RdnRFRzd5MDV6VUFVUT09, Meeting ID: 884 3008 5932, Passcode: 964363, NY Telephone No.: 1-646558-8656. On December 1, 2021, a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors was called by Board President way to move forward. This topic had been broached before and now, a decision was needed. Some issues

Fargo; choosing a new lender, prerequisites of a new Some other concerns were: that we needed to replace the reserves; also, if we should leave the current loan in place and apply for smaller loans; we should reach out to our politicians for funds; and the shareholders should be kept better informed of 2% carrying charge increase that was approved by for all the work that needed to be done, partially due or improve our convector system; replace or repair water pumps in the pump rooms of all buildings; etc. Some of the future capital projects that need funding include: Replacing the convector system, modernizing the garage elevators, refurbishing 65 building lobbies, replacement of leaking porticos, installing electric car charging stations in garages, rehabilitating the bingo hall space for community use, replacing the original Boiler #1 at the Power Plant, upgrading water parks and playgrounds, and

much more. We would probably need a double-digit increase next time around. A decision must be made in order to move forward. cause I want to see Co-op City remain a strong and vibrant community that we can be proud of and that will continue to exist for our children and grandchilour buildings as they get older and we must comply important to get the best interest rate, and act while interest rates are low. We are a private development and no politician is going to bail us out. All of our questions were answered. We weighed all the pros and the cons. And now, it was time to decide. If we wanted Co-op City to remain the beautifully appealing development that it is today, it is our responsibility to assure that it happens. Those Board directors who showed concern for the continued success of the Corporation by vot-

nesium. Do you have a favorite meatless recipe to share? Studies have been done to show how the consumption of meat is contributing to global warming and climate change. According to The Guardian, meat accounts for nearly 60% of all greenhouse gases from food production. Raising and culling of animals, such as cows, pigs and other animals, for food is far worse for the climate than growing and processing fruits and vegetable for consumption. While we cannot stop global warming overnight, or even over the next several decades, we can slow the rate and limit the amount of global warming by reducing human emissions of heat-trapping gases and ashes. We can:

laundry with cold water, or hanging things to dry instead of using a dryer.

Monique Coleman, Bernard Cylich, Sonia Feliciano, Kevin Lambright, Andrea Leslie, Michelle Marbury, Mary Pearson, Leah Richardson, Bishop Angelo Rosario, Claudia Sampson and Francine Jones. I believe we made the right and most responsible decision for the shareholders and the corporation. The other Board directors voted “no” or “abstained” from this crucial vote.

world’s roadways are clogged with vehicles, most of them burning diesel or gasoline. Walking or riding a bike instead of driving will reduce greenhouse

The Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration that’s happening today will be a virtual event and we will not have an in-person Karamu Feast where everyone would bring an offering of food to share with others. However, we would like you to share your favorite recipe. What would you have brought to the Kwanzaa Karamu Feast? What is your favorite dish? One of my favorites is okra. I cut and sauté it in olive oil and seasonings. Sometimes, I add onions, tomatoes and corn and serve it over rice. It can also be eaten raw in a salad. Okra is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants that help reduce the risk of serious health conditions like cancer, diabetes, stroke and heart disease. Okra is also a good source of mag-

environmental impact. Producing plant-based foods generally results in fewer greenhouse gas emissions and requires less energy, land, and water. Learn more about eating more vegetables at UN.org Let’s do our part. The Omicron variant is spreading. Please wear a mask in public.

For longer distances, consider taking a train or bus, and carpool whenever possible. fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, and

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. –By Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Happy Holidays! Thanks for reading my viewpoint. You may contact me at: fjones@riverbaycorp. com.

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

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. We must “all” (in every section and every building) show up for our building associations and committees. We may be on Zoom or Webex or other modes of video conferencing, but that is no excuse not to show up. It’s even more of a reason to attend because you don’t even have to leave your home. You can’t beat that commute. We all owe it to our shared community. Please think about this and make a silent pledge to get involved this coming year. These shirts make a great gift, any time of the year. BUT, we’ve marked them down especially for the holidays. If you don’t have one, make sure you get one, or two! Many buildings are 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. The Section 4 Partnership’s purpose is to promote a community of more than just neighbors, but as one family of many cultures, that proactively embraces greatness, and promotes neighborhood interaction. The goal of the organization is to offer solutions that will educate, elevate, inspire, and mobilize our community in unity, to sustain affordability and growth in order to remain environmentally sound and vibrant for generations to come. “All of us” divided by “each one of us” equals a force for good.

The Holiday Gift Collection for the Building 10 workers will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-8 p.m. in the Building 10 association room located in the rear of Building 10B on Wednesday, December 15 and 22. We will also be collecting on Satposted in your building lobby The holiday season has begun. Here are a few reminders to ensure a joyous holiday. Please be aware of your surroundings. Do not leave anything visible in your car. Have your packages delivered to a locker or a neighbor who is home. Be safe and enjoy the holiday season. All cooperators are reminded that boxes need to be broken down and recyclables need to be rinsed with water to reduce vermin before being placed in the compactor room. All other items must be taken down to the area near the Ash Cart room in the basement. Building 10 is our building, let us take care of it. For emergencies, call Co-op City Public Safety department at 718-671-3050 and NYPD at 911. For non-emergencies, call 311. You can contact the Building 10 Association via email at Building10Assoc@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook, the happenings in and around Building 10. We would like to wish all who are born in December an incredibly happy birthday. To the homebound and sick, we wish you a speedy recovery. To all who have lost a loved one recently, we give our deepest condolences. Have a great week.

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church St. Joseph’s is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Co-op City, Bronx, NY 10475. Greetings! Due to the ongoing pandemic, St. Joseph’s Church has suspended services until further notice. However, we continue to worship via teleconference on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Father Johnson also conducts daily weekday services at noon. You are invited to participate in these services by calling 1-425-436-6344, access code: 509 898, followed by the # sign. Fundraising Cake Sale The Episcopal Church Women of St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church are having a Cake Sale on Saturday, March 26, 2022 starting at noon. Please come down and join us for this event. Buy and take home some of our delicious baked goodies!! Grace and Peace! ––M. Chambers

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Coop City Baptist Church family invite you to join us for worship service held in-person at 8 and 11 a.m. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Masks are required and temperatures will be taken. The 11 a.m. service will continue to be on Zoom using the following Zoom information: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/96234301a02, or Zoom Telephone Conference Line: (646) 568-7788, Conference ID: 962 343 0102, Password: 788175#. The Free Call Conference dial-in number is: 857357-0254, the Access Code is: 660065. The Missionary Ministry will celebrate their 49th Anniversary at the 11 a.m. service. You are invited to join us for this celebratory service in person or on Zoom using the Zoom information shown above. On Friday, December 31, at 11 p.m., we will hold our Watch Night Service. Join us as we welcome in the New Year. Adult Sunday School is held in the Fellowship Hall at 9:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School is also available on the Free Conference line at 857-357-0254, Access Code: 660065#. Young Teens Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m. and Junior Sunday School is held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study classes are held at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. You can join using Zoom or the Free Call Conference Line shown above. Thursday Prayer Warriors is held at noon. You can join using the Free Conference Call.com Line: 857-357-0254, PIN: #660065. Friday Prayer is held at 10 a.m. You can join using the Free Conference Call.com Line shown above. Friday Evening Prayer Service is held at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join using the Free Conference Call.com line shown above. The Scholarship Ministry will be going to Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands, and Black Hills of South Dakota on August 12, 2022, for 11 days and 10 nights and they are inviting you to travel with them. Price per person, based on double occupancy is $1,225, which includes 18 meals, 10 breakfast and eight dinners and motorcoach transportation. You will have 10 nights lodging including four consecutive nights in South Dakota. There is currently a wait list. You may contact Sister Claudette Cutlar Day at 718-379-0541 or Sister Brenda Robinson at 718671-1271for additional information or to be placed on the wait list. Please keep each other in prayer and be wise in your decisions. Continue to wear your masks, practice social distancing and stay safe! “God will strengthen us as we travel through this storm. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” –Psalm 46:1 The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. ––Hattie L. Lucas

Association of Building 14 Cooperators Just a few reminders: Current Schedule of Holiday Activities Holiday Gratuity Collection for building porters: Saturday, December 10 and 11, from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, from noon-4 p.m. Christmas Tree and Lobby Decorations: Lobby decorating will continue throughout the week. Please practice situational awareness as you go about your holiday shopping and chores. Thefts and personal crimes are on the rise. Criminals may be watching your every move in the stores, garage, and even inside the building; arrange for a neighbor to remove deliv-

not allow individuals to piggyback into the building or open the door for individuals you do not know (this is especially applicable to children whose politeness can invite danger). On a happier note, let’s light up Co-op City and hang decorations that can be seen from the street, especially those with balconies. The challenge is for every household that celebrates Christmas, Kwanzaa, etc. to put up decorations so that our building serves as a beckon of happiness and celebration for all to see! Questions? Call 917.612.1951. Email: assocbldg14@ gmail.com. —Josie Ferguson

Newsong Church The King Has Come! There’s a difference between Christianity and other religions. In every other religion, it’s the responsibility of mankind to go up to “god.” If you want to reach him, you have to do good works, pray so many times a day, follow a set of rules, or go to “sacred places” to do “sacred things.” By doing these things, one hopes they’ll be acceptable enough to their god so they can get into his presence. In Christianity, we don’t go up to God, He comes down to us. We don’t earn our salvation, He gives it to us as a gift of grace. All through the Scriptures, we see God coming to us, searching for us, reaching us. This is why Christmas is such a big deal. It highlights the fact that God became a man and visited us. Over the next couple of weeks, we’re going to unpack some of the reasons why Jesus came to earth in our new series, “The King Has Come.” About Us… Newsong Church is a life-giving church right here in Co-op City! We love God, we love people, and we love demonstrating that love through serving others! No matter what you’ve been through or where you come from, you are welcome here. Join us for Sunday worship and see why God’s family is no ordinary family. Check us out — we’re located at 135 Einstein Loop! Sunday Worship Experience Our Sunday worship experience starts with celebration. We make music to please God and to build others up. Colossians 3:16 says, “Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful

hearts.” For us, that’s what making music is all about. We sing to bring glory and honor to God, and celebrate who He is and what He’s doing in our church! Our Adult Worship Experience starts every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in room 45. Newsong Deaf Church, 11 a.m., Sunday Mornings That’s right…We’re 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, the fellowship, everything is 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 38. Kidsong Kids are important to us, so we’ve 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. Against The Flow A.T.F. 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 A.T.F., our goal is to graduate students into a lifetime of following Jesus. A.T.F. meets every Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in room 49. Join us this Sunday at 11 a.m. and discover God’s purpose and plan for your life! —Pastor Mike Tolone

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AARP Chapter #4997 From the Desk of President Mickens As we progress into the end of 2021, the topic that I dislike reminding you about for the year would be Covid-19! However, the new strains are becoming more of an issue than we were expecting. Now we have the Delta and Omicron variants. Both are in New York City and State. The vaccines do work to reduce the strength of the virus but not if you are unvaccinated. The old restrictions are being implemented, once again, for our health and safety as we venture out for the end-of-year festivities. Social distancing, washing hands and wearing a mask. This is necessary outside and inside public places. Citizens, regardless of immigration status, can obtain the vaccine for free if you are over the age of 5, and boosters if you are over the age of 18. AARP is continuing to ask members to show support for the passing of legislation to help reduce the cost of prescription drugs and to maintain the balance of doctor’s care that we now have. Contact opinion. In New York City, Mayor-elect Adams will be sworn in next month as our new mayor. There for the end of 2021 and we should be monitoring their replacements closely. We owe it to Mr. Adams to follow him carefully. Our local Chapter #4997 is having our General Membership meeting for December this Monday. The date is December 13 at 1 p.m. and hopefully it will be our last Zoom meeting. The log-in information is as follows: Meeting ID: 837 1692 4801; Passcode: 016427. We will be sharing the updates for our guest speaker for January 2022, our post-holiday celebration for February 2022 and other pertinent information that will interest you. Ms. Stella Baker can be reached at 718-379-2088 for membership information. Ms. Polite can be reached at 718-320-4278 to nominate any applicant for the Executive Board election in early 2022. Ms. Judith Wright can be reached at 718-379-3370, and Ms. Brown can be reached at 718-379-7962; they both have information on all trips being offered by AARP #4997. Mrs. Frances Wilson can be reached at 718-671-5493 for any Good and Welfare updates for family and friends. Also from Mrs. Wilson, we hear that our friend, Ms. Mitzie Cleare, is improving, and we pray for her speedy recovery. We will continue to urge our friends and relatives to enjoy the upcoming holiday celebrations that you celebrate with your families. Continue to be alert to scammers and the people around you in all areas. I look forward to seeing you at our General Meeting on December 13 at 1 p.m. when we will be signing out for 2021 and praying for continued advancement in 2022. ––Ann Purnell

Building 2 Association Seasons Greetings, neighbors! Holiday Collection for Building Staff – The holiday collection for our diligent porters and Maintenance staff continues through Monday, December 13. Many thanks to those who have returned their envelopes already. If you have not done so yet, please return your contribution envelopes no later than December 13th to the following designated apartments (please slide your envelope under the door): Building 2A – Slide your envelope under the door of Apt. 22A Building 2B – Slide your envelope under the door of Apt. 3E Holiday Decoration of Lobbies – Have you noticed that our lobbies now look like Santa Claus will soon be on his way? Please thank your holiday lobby decorators when you see them. Our holiday decorators on the “A” side are Adelina Martinez, Theodora Bernstein, and Barry. Mirna Hood once again lent her decorating expertise on the “B” side, and I will take credit for decorating the “B” side Christmas tree. The decorating crew did an amazing job decorating both lobbies. We hope you enjoy the results of their efforts (pictured). Happy birthday to all the December birthday celebrants; we extend our best wishes to you in another year forward. New neighbors, welcome to your new home. Our prayers and get well wishes go out to those who are recuperating from an illness. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to those who have suffered a loss. Please continue to wear a face mask (vaccinated and non-vaccinated) when you are in crowded indoor spaces, riding in the elevators and when you are in the laundry room, especially now that we are dealing with the most recent Omicron variant of the Coronavirus disease. Let us all do our part to keep ourselves, our family members, young children and the elderly safe and healthy. The date and time of our next general membership meeting will be announced after the holidays. Meanwhile, please stay safe and stay well until we can meet again. ––Georgianna Rodriguez

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Hi-De-Ho, Retirees, Annual Holiday Luncheon – It is time to dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to jingle jangle and boogie on down. The annual holiday luncheon is only Rey, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you plan to attend, you should have picked up your ticket(s) by now. However, if you purchased a ticket and you have not picked it up, please contact Daisy Young at (718) 671-6122 or Beverly Waller at (718) 671-2978. Please remember to take proof of your Covid-19 vaccination and a valid photo ID with you on December 16. The Marina del Rey will require that you present it to gain entry to the holiday luncheon. We look forward to seeing you on December 16 at the Marina del Rey. Membership – New members are always welcome to join the Retirees of Dreiser Loop. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Dorothy Chambers-Byrd at (646) 842-2458.

Sick and Shut In – We wish brighter days ahead to those who are sick and shut-in. Condolences – Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences are extended to those who have lost loved ones. I personally want to thank you for your kind expressions of sympathy to me and my family on the recent passing of my sister, Peggy A. O’Neal. General Meeting – A general meeting was held virtually on December 8 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Please check your email from the president of the RODL for an update on what was discussed during this meeting. Also please read the RODL articles in the Co-op City Times for important updates on things to come in the new year. Happy birthday to all the December retiree birthday celebrants. Best wishes to you on your special day and throughout the year. Season’s Greetings! the wonder this time of year brings. ––Georgianna Rodriguez

Goose Island Seniors I would like to thank everyone who came to the Holiday party yesterday and a big thank you to all who donated food and the volunteers who served it. Everything was delicious. Thank you also to my brother Paul Roberts, the DJ who kept us moving. Wind Creek Casino – Tuesday, January 18, in Bethlehem, PA. Price: $45; bonus, $30 slot play. For reservation, you must pay $45. All passengers must show proof of Covid vaccination. Buses will make our usual three stops leaving Einstein Loop at 8 a.m., pick up Asch Loop at 8:15 a.m. and Dreiser Loop at 8:30 a.m. Mask required on bus and casino. Call 718-379-9613 or text 347-847-1941. 50th Anniversary Trip to Villa Roma, 2022 – Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. Coffee, luncheon, line-dancing, Doo-Wop show, Bingo and day of fun, all for $92. Choice of Entrées: Roast Loin of Pork, Chicken Parmigiana over Linguine or Flounder Francese, all served with Chef’s Choice starch

and vegetables. A $40 deposit, your choice of entree and your bus seat selection is required when signing up for the trip.Must show proof of vaccination. For reservations, call 718-379-9613 or text 347-8471941. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors. Bingo – Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:15 p.m. Members only. Admission: $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are $0.25 each, for up to three cards. Refreshments. Proof of vaccination and mask required. Temperature taken at entrance. Dues for 2022 – We are now collecting dues. Must pay $20 by January 1, 2022. Become a member: $20/yr. To all members: Happy Birthday to all members who celebrate their birthday in the month of December: Paquita Myke, Janie Williams, Barbara Hines, Jose Lopez, Brenda Brown, Adelle Lawrence, Ellen A. Burton (100 years old), Louise (Cookie) Hernandez, Gwen Anderson, Mary (Pat) Randolph, Bobbi

Chin, Barbara Owens, Gladys Baez, Ada Snyder (deceased) and Sheila L. Linder. Birthday Party – this Wednesday, 2 p.m., will be held for December members during the Bingo break. Sick and Shut-in – George Vazquez, Vivian’s husband, is in a nursing home. Please say a prayer for them. Ella Thorne is waiting for permission from her doctor to leave her home. Yolanda Jones and Edna Trujillo, get well soon, we miss you. Mary Pilla (former Goose Island president), misses everyone and sends her love to all. Call (718) 753-1816. Our club is at Section 5 Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475; phone number is (718) 379-9613. We are open. You may call (mornings) Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (Evenings) Tue. & Thu., 1 p.m.-6 p.m., and Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6 p.m.-8 p.m., or call/text Stephen, (347) 847-1941. Our email address is goose.island@optonline.net. ––Stephen Roberts, Sr.

Einstein

Arthritis Exercise Class w/Damion, 135 Einstein Loop Sr. Ctr., Rm. 45 (In-person, 11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

Line Dance w/Ellie 135 Einstein Loop Sr. Ctr., Room 45 (In-person) 10:00-11:00 a.m.

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Bereavement w/Dorine 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Must call or email to register: 929-399-1387. Zoom Smartphone & Tablet Class 2:00-3:00 p.m. Dial in #: 1-646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 889-6644-6693 Passcode: Bartow

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Room 49 unless otherwise noted

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Arts with Laura, 10 a.m.12 p.m. via Zoom and phone. Must call or email to register: 929-399-1387. Health & Wellness w/Ann 135 Einstein Loop Senior Sr. Center, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 49 Bodies in Motion w/Ola 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Meeting ID: 815 1570 9421 Passcode: Einstein 929-205-6099 Line Dance w/Cynthia 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 45, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Arthritis Exercise Class w/ Damion, every Thurs., 11:00 a.m.-12 p.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 986 0021 6442, Passcode: 573762

ZUMBA w/Ola 135 Einstein Loop Sr. Center Rm. 45, 1-2 p.m.

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

(Schedule subject to change without notice) Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation. for clients BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call 718-320-2066 for an appointment. for JASA Co-op City senior program, with CDL. Please drop off resume at the JASA main ofamoncrieffe@jasa.org or pogando@jasa.org. The Bartow Senior Center program will be in Einstein Senior Center

Dreiser

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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Non-Kosher

BBQ Grilled Chicken Farfael Roasted Peppers Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit & Juice

Tofu & Vegetable Fried Rice Braised Collard Greens

Sweet & Sour Meatballs Brown Rice California Blend Vegetables Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit & Juice

BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters Roasted Red Potato Wedges Steamed Broccoli

Cheese Stuffed Shells Normandy Blend Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit & Juice

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Filet of Sole Cous Cous Peas & Carrots Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit & Juice

Baked Fish Filets Baked Macaroni & Cheese Normandy Blend

Moroccan chicken Brown Rice Steamed Green 1:00-3:00pm Beans Meeting ID: 856 8645 6260 Passcode: 944377 Whole wheat Dial in number: 929-205-6099 bread Meditative Moments (Meditation Fresh fruit & Juice Class) Every Fri., 9-10 a.m., Rm. 2

Curried Chicken Legs Brown Rice w/ Pigeon Peas Okra

Chair Yoga w/Charles Tyler 10-11 a.m. Zoom (Virtual only for now) Dial-in: 1-646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 995 6534 1173 Passcode: 855423

Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m. Meeting ID: 992 3169 6108, Passcode: 503637; Dial-in: 1-929-205-6099; Virtual & in-person Computer Learning Zoom Meeting w/ Ralph, 6 p.m. Dial-in: 929-205-6609, Meeting ID: 936 8132 9040, Passcode: 259554 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Tues. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Rm. 2 Digital Photography Class (In Person) 177 Dreiser Loop, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Weight Mgt. Support Group w/ Gigi, 2nd Wed. of the month 1-2 p.m. Conference call: 929299-1045, Passcode: 1386 BINGO, 1 p.m., Rm. 2 (in-person) or join Zoom, Meeting ID: 828 4139 6474, Passcode: 194662 Dial-in number: 1-929-205-6099 Line Dancing w/Ellie 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Dreiser Loop Senior Center, Rm. 2 Wear your mask and maintain social distance during class Knitting & Crochet Rm. 2, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Water Color Art Class w/Dmitry

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

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

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The synagogue will be serving a hot Kiddush meal after Sabbath morning services. Saturday morning services will start at 10 a.m. The requirement for wearing a mask and social distancing will be strictly enforced during all synagogue services. General Information The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the -

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Church of the New Vision Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In this season of Thanksgiving, we give thanks to God the Father for His abundant mercy towards blessed holiday season.

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The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Love of God, be with you all. Amen. ––Pastors Kenneth & Deborah Hodge. Sunday, December 5, Worship Service Theme: Scripture: Hosea 6:1 As we enter into the season of the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ, the Next

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