Co-op City Times 03/04/23

March is Women’s History Month!

SYEP Application Open

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

valuable work experience and explore possible career interests.

nyc.gov/ syep

SYEP Community Based

SYEP CareerREADY –

main difference with this option is that the

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2023 Window Guard Forms Must be Returned

Shareholders in high rise buildings who have not yet returned the 2023 Annual Window Guard form must make every effort to complete and return the form regardless of whether you require window guard/s or not.

Townhouse residents do not receive window guard forms but may request installation of window guards. Please contact your respective CSO, (718) 320-3300, select option #4.

If the 2023 Window Guard form has been misplaced or lost, or

RIVERBAY CORPORATION Frequently Asked Questions

RESIDENTIAL SALES DEPARTMENT

Q. HOW LONG IS THE WAIT FOR AN APARTMENT IN CO-OP CITY?

A. Currently, there is a 3-5 year wait for most apartments except for 2-bedapproximately 5-7 years.

Q. ARE THERE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABLED SHAREHOLDERS?

A.be an out-of-pocket expense to the shareholder.

Note: -

Q. HOW DO I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR DOOR MEASUREMENTS IN PREPARATION FOR PURCHASING APPLIANCES FOR MY NEWLY ACCEPTED UNIT?

A.ment will be set up for you to take the necessary measurements.

NOTE:

Q. HOW DO I SECURE MOVING AND/OR DELIVERY PERMITS?

A.

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President’s Report

Sonia Feliciano

made contributions to women’s history and to our society and community.

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New York Announces Grant to Expand Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

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“We Are Here, We Are Everywhere”

Fashion Show models included (L-R) Rosalyn McCormick, Tommy Memminger, Jenny Rivera, Juana Rosa-Net, Yvonne Wallace and Lee Rivers.

Photo by P.M. Campbell

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schools select students as opposed to a random lottery. Further, students enrolled in this program will “receive comprehensive work-readiness training before their summer experience” and have the chance to “earn high school credit, and/or WBL hours

SYEP Emerging Leaders – This option is designed for applicants between ages 14-24 who face certain employment barriers such as homelessness or aging out of

lowing criteria: homeless and runaway living in a shelter, justice/court involved, in foster care or receiving protective services from ACS.

In general, applicants between 14-15 years old will have the opportunity to participate in paid project-based learning that will directly impact their respective communities.

they will have the chance to improve their “work readiness skills and explore career pathways” through paid work experiences, as explained on the SYEP application website.

The program will run for six weeks from July to August and participants will be paid $15 an hour with a max of 25 hours per week.

ment included with the agency press release.

“Every young person in this city deserves to discover their passions and connect “Through our diverse—and still expanding—employer portfolio, young New Yorkas they prepare for their futures. Mayor Eric Adams and I are proud to have helped lead the historic growth of the Summer Youth Employment Program, and thank build on the success of our historic investments in SYEP and the youth of NYC.”

Mayor Adams emphasized that he wanted the program to focus on exposing the city’s are usually inaccessible for certain demographics. The Mayor also used that press conference as an opportunity to challenge city agencies to step up and help establish pipelines so more young people can get their foot in the door.

Keeping the city’s youth away from gun violence by providing them opportunities to advance their professional lives is a crucial part of the Mayor’s Blueprint to End Gun Violence, which was a plan the Mayor unveiled last year.

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plans on utilizing the FMNP as part of her larger plan to “source more locally grown and produced foods.”

To give a quick overview of the FMNP, the program aims to support local farmers while also providing healthy and fresh produce for economically disadvantaged New Yorkers. The program is also available to WIC recipients.

Co-op City shareholders who are 60 years and older can take advantage of the FMNP by participating in a workshop hosted by JASA that is usually held in the summer, according to JASA Bartow Center director, Ann Moncrieffe. Ms. Moncrieffe also mentioned that participants do not need to be amation if they plan on signing up for the program during the workshop. Interested shareholders should also keep in mind that coupons for the farmer’s market are given out on the workshop will be advertised in the Co-op City Times at a later date.

the funding and how the FMNP can support both local farmers and provide healthier food options for New Yorkers.

“One of our biggest strengths as a state is the wide scope of what we have to offer, and our farms’ land used for farming for our 33,000 family farms, we’re bringing more of New York’s fresh produce and products not only to our seniors, but also to schools and State agencies – supporting our farms and promoting healthier lifestyles,” Governor Hochul said in the statement.

The press release also described Governor Hochul’s plan to sign an Executive Order later this year that will mandate NYS agencies “source 30 percent of their food from New York producers.” Local governments and school districts will be encouraged to participate in that effort too, the press release explained.

Governor Hochul’s FY24 budget will include further measures aimed at improving fresh and healthy produce access, especially for underserved communities. Here is a quick rundown of the funding allotted for those efforts:

• $50 million allocated to a grant program that will “support scratch cooking facilities for schools using New York Farm products.”

• $10 million in grant funding to provide underserved communities with better access to farm

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Baychester Library Has Reopened

Baychester Library has reopened. See page 15 for the library calendars.

Bartow Mall Parking Alert

Shareholders, guests and shoppers are reminded that there is a two-hour parking limit in the Bartow Mall. Parking is for the exclusive use of customers while shopping within the Bartow Mall, with a posted two-hour limit.

Vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Test & Treat Mobile Van in Co-op City

NYC Test & Treat Corps’ Mobile Test to Treat unit is available daily on a rotating schedule at the three shopping centers, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. as follows next week:

Mon., Tues.: 135 Einstein Loop

Wed./Thurs.: 2049 Bartow Ave.

Fri./Sat./Sun.: 177 Dreiser Loop.

Locations are approximate depending on parking availability.

The mobile van offers PCR, Rapid, Flu and RSV testing.

Anyone who tests positive at the van can speak with an onsite clinician, and, if eligible, receive free Paxlovid anti-viral medication.

Appointments not required. Bring ID and insurance card, if available. Insurance is not necessary; service is open to everyone.

Staying in Touch –Community Board #10

Matthew Cruz – District Manager

Joseph Russo – Chairman

Address: 3165 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

Telephone: 718-892-1161

Email: bx10@cb.nyc.gov : 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily

Stay connected with CB #10 on social media!

Facebook: @BronxCommunityBoard10

Instagram: @BronxCB10

Twitter: @BronxCB10

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Debra Jones, (pictured below) Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) and Mistress of Ceremonies, opened the event with optimism, saying, “The past, the present and the future are all connected. Black History is an attempt at letting our country hear, read, and discover our mutual history, and the contributions that have made America the great country it is today.” After honoring veterans, speakers, and those celebrating birthdays, Ms. Jones welcomed Reverend Kareem R. Smith of St. Michael’s Church to the stage.

“God of our weary years, God of our silent tears…,” said Reverend Smith in an allusion to James Weldon Johnson’s “Black National Anthem,” which was later sung by shareholder Jesse Bah. “We gather here today to look back, yes…” he continued, leading the audience in prayer, “but to look back so that we might press forward!” Similar to Johnson in his anthem, Reverend Smith put great emphasis on the importance of faith and hope in the face of extraordinary opposition.

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, chair of the NYS Assembly Education Committee, discussed schools’ failure to teach Black History in a comprehensive manner. He shared his excitement to be in a position to make change, tad Commission” which aims to conduct research to be used in education on “the African slave trade, slavery in America, the vestiges of slavery in this country, and the contributions of African-Americans in building our country,” according to dos.ny.gov.

Ms. Chinnery (pictured right) conducted the pouring of libations while the audience called out names of ancestors both personal, like George Moncrieffe, and political, such as Malcolm X and Huey P Newton. Ann Moncrieffe, JASA’s Bartow program director, expressed how impressed she was with the seniors who

Highly Contagious ‘Norovirus’ Spreading in U.S.

The Riverbay Safety department reported this week that a number of news outlets have informed the public that the highly contagious “stomach bug,” called a “norovirus,” is currently spreading worldwide, including in the US. This particular strain is believed to have originated in Australia, and infectious outbreaks appear to be common occurrences on cruise ships and in schools.

Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain.

According to physicianoneurgentcare.com, “a norovirus

of the stomach and small and large intestines. Norovirus symptoms are diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, abdominal cramps, and fever contracted primarily through infected fecal does not cause symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea.”

The website goes on to explain that norovirus is contracted through direct contact with an infected person, by sharing foods or utensils; through contaminated food and liquids, or by touching contaminated surfaces and then one’s face and mouth. “People with norovirus illness are contagious

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stayed late into the prior night to set up for the celebration. introduced the next speaker.

Former Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison (picing people like Larcenia Walton, Director of Senior Services for the Bronx Borough President; and Michelle Sajous, Riverbay Director of Commuto make this many speeches company…,” he joked, “but when Margaret Chinnery tells you that you gotta be somewhere, if you know what’s good for you, you better be there.” Recapping the history of Black History Month, Mr. Ellison stressed the importance of making history every day. He explained to the seniors that until they “burn down,” there are “libraries,” and stressed the importance of sharing knowledge with young people.

With the program theme being, “We are here, we are everydiaspora and history. The Kool KollaboratorZ provided music, including a cover of Aretha Franklin’s “Chain of Fools,” and the JASA Line Dancers, introduced by Patricia Grayson, performed a sequence choreographed by Cynthia Dixon to Peter Tosh’s “Momma Africa.” Costume performances and “Popups” presenting “unsung heroes who contributed to our rich

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Assemblyman Michael Benedetto held a Black History Month celebration in Co-op City’s Dreiser Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 23, and, among the honorees were Co-op City’s “Power Couple,” Rod and Shirley Saunders, recipients of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award. Rod is currently a member of the Riverbay Board of Directors, and Shirley, a former Riverbay Board member. Both have served in executive positions on the Riverbay Board. Together, the couple have been active in community programs and services since moving into the development as young parents. They have been in leadership positions at PS 153 Parents Association, District 11 Community School Board and the DOE’s Community Education Council; and with several local and community organizations. Mrs. Saunders is the current Female District Leader for the 82nd Assembly District and Deputy City Clerk of New York, Bronx County. Both are members of the Co-op City Baptist Church and continue to be active in the Co-op City community and local politics. Former Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison was the Guest of Honor at the event which was attended by approximately 700 guests

photo above are Mrs. Shirley Saunders

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Rod Saunders (third, right), Assemblyman Mike Benedetto (third, left), daughter Kelly (left), son Kris (right), and grandchildren, Madison and Aidan.

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The women highlighted below have led the charge demonstrating a deep commitment to equality and social justice by working tirelessly to secure a place for all women.

Sonia Sotomayor, a jurist, and the third woman to serve on the highest court as a Supreme Court justice under President Barack Obama in 2009. Ms. Sotomayor was the daughter of Puerto Rican parents. Her father was a laborer and her mother was a nurse. She grew up in the Bronxdale Houses and moved to Co-op City. Ms. Sotomayor went to Cardinal Spellman High School and was inspired to go into law by watching the “Perry Mason” series. Her mother put a value on education and ensured that she and her brother had the tools they needed to succeed. She graduated from Princeton University and Yale Law School. Before becoming a Supreme Court Justice, she worked as an Assistant District Attorney under DA Robert Morgenthau working on issues such as petty crimes and homicides. She held various positions and moved into private practice for a time. She worked under Gov. Mario Cuomo and became a Puerto Rican Legal Defense fund board member working on police brutality issues, voting rights, and the death penalty. Ms. Sotomayor was nominated to prestigious positions by Presidents George H. Bush and Bill Clinton before obtaining her position on the land’s highest court.ment discrimination, and many others. She became famous for ending the Major League strike and is an Associate Supreme Court Justice of the United States.

Tamika Mallory is a civil rights activist and community organizer. Tamika moved to Co-op City at the age of 14. She is the daughter of Stanley and Voncile Mallory whom I know well and are long-time residents of the Co-op City community. Activists themselves, Stan and Voncile became part of the National Action Network under the Reverend Al Sharpton. Voncile founded the “Bartow Swingers and “Dancing Gents,” creating and choreographing, and engaging in meaningful activities for social well-being.

Tamika Mallory served as the youngest Executive Director of the National Action Network. She was also the co-chair of the Women’s March on Washington in 2017 with about 500,000 in attendance and 5 million nationwide. She received the prestigious Coretta Scott King Legacy Award for her role in women’s rights, police violence, and gun control. Tamika has since been very active in social jus-minated in a sense of pride in allowing the voices of women to be heard. Since then, she has been active in ending “child incarceration and eliminating social inequities.” She participated in the George Floyd protests to end police brutality and racism. Tamika has her own consulting company and continues to advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves, being the voice of the voiceless.

We have women of distinction who live in Co-op City and have given of themthis community, taking Co-op City to a new level.

They are: Shirley Saunders, District Leader and community activist; Claudia Sampson, First Vice President, Riverbay Corporation/President of the Riverbay Fund; Bishop Nancy Rosario, religious community leader and activist; Sheila Richburg, President of the National Council of Negro Women, Co-op City branch; Rosaura Cruz, President of the Spanish American Community Club; Aida Gonzalez, Chairperson of Cultural Events for the Spanish American Community Club; Leslie Peterson, President of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), and Michelle Marbury, President of the African American Association. These trailblazing ladies, and so many others, continue to give of themselves, driving a sense of community, responsibility, and togetherness.

It is important that we teach our children to serve, allowing them to have their own uniqueness, creating compassion, and have an active role in their community.

If you have any concerns, you can reach me as follows: S. Feliciano, c/o riverbayboard.com

Thank you for the privilege of serving you. Please stay well and be safe.

Shareholders First – We Matter

Celebrando el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer

Celebramos el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer (del 1 al 31 de marzo de 2023), conmemorando las contribuciones que las mujeres que han demostrado su distinción en la historia de la mujer y en nuestra Sociedad y communidad de Co-op City.

El primer Día de la Historia de la Mujer comenzó en Nueva York en 1909. Fue en un momento en que las mujeres trabajaban en condiciones laborales horribles. Juntos, y con el apoyo de otras organizaciones, pudieron hacer algo para mejorar sus condiciones trabajando por la justicia para un mejor trato en el lugar de trabajo. Se declaró una huelga y se resolvió con los dueños de la fábrica. Un acuerdo sobre mejores salarios, condiciones de trabajo y horarios sentó el precedente para mejor negociación colectiva. Estas mujeres lideraron la carga demostrando un profundo compromiso con la igualdad y la justicia social al trabajar incansablemente para asegurar un lugar para todas las mujeres.

Las mujeres presentadas, lideraron la carga que demuestra un profundo compromiso con la igualdad y la justicia social al trabajar incansablemente para asegurar un lugar para todas las mujeres.

Sonia Sotomayor, jurista y la tercera mujer en servir en el tribunal supremo como jueza de la Corte Suprema bajo la presidencia de Barack Obama en 2009. La Sra. Sotomayor era hija de padres puertorriqueños. Su padre era obrero y su madre enfermera. Creció en las casas de Bronxdale y se mudó a Co-op City. La Sra. Sotomayor asistió a la escuela secundaria Cardinal Spellman y se inspiró para estudiar derecho al ver la serie de Perry Mason. Su madre le dio valor a la

educación y se aseguró de que ella y su hermano tuvieran las herramientas que necesitaban para tener éxito. Se graduó de la Universidad de Princeton y de la Facultad de Derecho de Yale. Antes de convertirse en jueza de la Corte Suprema, en temas como delitos menores y homicidios. Ocupó varios cargos y pasó a la práctica privada por un tiempo. Trabajó con Mario Cuomo y se convirtió en miembra de la junta del fondo de Defensa Legal de Puerto Rico en temas de brutalidad policial, derechos de voto y pena de muerte. La Sra. Sotomayor fue nominada a cargos prestigiosos por el presidente George H. Bush y el president Bill Clinton antes de obtener su puesto en el tribunal supremo del país. Ella escribió escritos notables relacionados con la primera y segunda enmiendas, la discrimGrandes Ligas y es jueza adjunta de la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos. Tamika Mallory es activista de derechos civiles y organizadora comunitaria. Tamika se mudó a Co-op City a la edad de 14 años. Es hija de Stanley y Voncile Mallory, a quienes conozco bien y son residentes de la comunidad de Co-op City desde hace muchos años. Los mismos activistas, Stan y Voncile se convirtieron en parte de el Acción Nacional bajo el reverendo Al Sharpton. Voncile fundó “Bartow Swingers” y “Dancing Gents,” creando coreografías, y Tamika Mallory se desempeñó como la directora ejecutiva más joven de el Acción Nacional. También fue copresidenta de la marcha de mujeres en Washington en 2017 con una asistencia de alrededor de 500,000 y 5 millones en todo el país. Recibió el prestigioso premio al legado Coretta Scott King por su papel en los derechos de las mujeres, la violencia policial y el control de armas. Desde entonces, Tamika ha sido muy activa en temas de justicia social, siempre luchando por los más vulnerables. La Marcha de las Mujeres culminó con un sentido de orgullo al permitir que se escucharan las voces de las mujeres. desigualdades sociales.” Participó en las protestas de George Floyd para acabar con la brutalidad policial y el racismo. Tamika tiene su propia empresa de consultoría y continúa abogando por aquellos que no pueden defenderse por sí mismos, siendo la voz de los que no tienen voz.

Tenemos mujeres distinguidas que viven en Co-op City que se han entregado para crear una diferencia a través del servicio desinteresado. Esto muestra la grandeza de esta comunidad, llevando a Co-op City a un nuevo nivel.

Ellas son, Shirley Saunders, líder de distrito y activista comunitaria; Claudia Sampson, primera vicepresidenta de Riverbay Corporation/presidenta del Riverbay Fund y del Riverbay Corporation; obispa Nancy Rosario, líder comunitaria religiosa y activista; Sheila Richburg, Presidenta del Consejo Nacional de Mujeres Negras (NCNW); Rosaura Cruz, Presidenta del Club de la Comunidad Hispanoamericana; Aida Gonzalez, Presidenta de Eventos Culturales del Club de la Comunidad Hispanoamericana; Leslie Peterson, Presidenta de la NAACP (Asociación Nacional para el Avance de la Gente de Color) y directora de juntas del Riverbay Corporation, y Michelle Marbury, Presidenta de el African Asociación Americana y directora de juntas del Riverbay Corporation. Estas damas pioneras y muchas otras continúan dándose a sí mismas, impulsando un sentido de comunidad, responsabilidad y unión.

Si tiene alguna inquietud, puede comunicarse conmigo de la siguiente manera:

Gracias por el privilegio de servirle.

Somos accionistas primero: Nosotros importamos

Norovirus ––– (Continued from page 3) from the moment they begin feeling sick until at least 3 days after they recover. But, some people may be contagious for even longer,” PhysicianOne advises.

The following are tips from the Centers for Disease Control to help you and those around you from contraction a norovirus:

• Wash Hands Often – After using the bathroom, changing diapers and before handling food or eating, wash hands thoroughly by scrubbing and using soap and water. Norovirus can remain in your system for up to 2 weeks, so practice good hand hygiene throughout this time. In addition, use alcohol-based hand sanitizers.

• Wash and Cook Food Thoroughly – Be sure to wash fruits and vegetables before preparing and/or eating them. Noroviruses can survive temperatures

preparation areas, and if you are sick, do not prepare food for others at least up to two days after symptoms stop.

• Clean and Disinfect Contaminated Surfaces – Wear gloves and clean surfaces with a chlorine bleach solution (5–25 tablespoons of household bleach is recommended [5.25%] per gallon of water) after vomiting and episodes of diarrhea. Other disinfectant registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as effective against norovirus can also be used.

• Wash Laundry Thoroughly – Contaminated clothes and linens should be handled with care and washed immediately with detergent in hot water at the maximum available cycle length, then machine dried. Rubber or disposable gloves should be worn and hands washed thoroughly afterwards.

• Those who are sick should stay home and for at least two days after symptoms stop.

avoid dehydration. Antibiotics are not effective in treating norovirus. Time, rest and avoiding contact with others is important. Norovirus spreads very quickly and easily, and outbreaks are common, though most occur between November and April. For additional information, go to www.cdc.gov.

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future” included Odessa P. Jones and David Hammer in the story of Ruth Carol Taylor; Barbara Whatley as Jackie Wilson, Loretta Scott as June Bacon-Bercey, Cheryl Weeks as Sidney Poitier, Stephen Banks as Black Caesar, the pirate; and Yolanda Grant as Jackie “Moms” Mabley.

The aisle was turned into a runway as Daisy Windley announced the names of seniors modeling African fashion. Rosalyn McCormick, Tommy Memminger, Jenny Rivera, Juana crowd. Sporting embroidered dresses, canes, and dashikis, they showed the true diversity of Pan-African fashion.

“They say we’re old and that we’re retired…,” said Ms. Chinnery, “but this is a vibrant community with so much talent.” past, but also about honoring s/heroes and their victories both yesterday and tomorrow.

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Photographic highlights from the JASA Black History Month celebration held in Room 31 on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. Photos by P.M. Campbell

Letters to the Editor

The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters are solely the writer’s and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Smoking Policy in Public Areas of Campus Needed

To the Editor:

This letter is a plea to our Board members and Legal department to provide the community with a posted policy for smokers standing too close to our building entrances. It is very annoying to walk out of the building and have to be subjected to shareholders, employees, contractors and guests smoking under the building porticos. If there is a written policy that Public Safety can enforce via a verbal warning or community complaint, this simple request will improve our quality of life.

Our health, peace of mind, and attitude would all benfrom our building entrances. Non-smokers do not want to inhale cigarette and/or marijuana smoke. We have a senior community to be concerned about and this activity is not healthy for anyone.

If you agree or disagree with this opinion, please write in to the Co-op City Times and share your thoughts and solutions. Please contact our Board members with your concerns.

—Ruth Sharma

Resolution 23-01

To the Editor:

“All shareholders must use a licensed moving company when moving in or out.” This is so unfair to us. Bad enough we must pay three additional months’ Maintainance when moving out, along with repairs. And by the way, those who live in a townhouse won’t need the elevator and many people are willing and able to move themselves as they don’t trust these unknowns and their prices. Also, what if someone decides to put some items in storage? Is this considered a move?

Living in a world of rules is one thing but our leaders should focus on what’s best for us and use common sense. We have all these Administrative Fees for bike riding, unleashed dogs, walking on grass, motorcycles on greenway, toddler park infractions, and more. What I’d like to see in this paper is a report as to what is being imposed on the viand invent some common sense thinking.

To our Co-op City Community – We Thank You!

To the Editor: My husband, Rod, and I moved into Co-op City in May 1977 with our two sons, Keith and Kristopher. Our daughter, Kelly, was born here in 1987. I became P.A. President for P.S. 153 and fought very hard to organize parents to protest the closing of the school due to lack of students. The late Senator Abe Bernstein worked with us. The school remained open. We had committed parents who did not want their children “bussed” all over town.

From there, I ran for the Riverbay Board of Directors and was successful. We became active parents with organizations including: St. Joseph’s Summer Daz Day Camp program, Co-op City Little League, Morris Park Lions Football, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Kung Fu. We made some awesome friends and great memories.

Rod became a coach for the Little League and had the boys practicing just about every day. Their teams became one of the best teams in their division. In 1992, Rod became active with P.S 153’s P.A. when Kelly was in school. His interest led him to run to become a member of the Community School Board. He was successful and served 11 consecutive years.

I worked for Congressman Eliot L. Engel from his Dreiasked to run for District Leader in 1992, and was successfully elected. For the last 31 consecutive years, I have helped my neighbors with the NYC Board of Elections and

Women’s History Month

If there is a woman in your life you’d like to salute during Women’s History Month (March), the Co-op City Times welcomes your submission.

Submissions should include your relationship to the subject, how they have impacted your life, or the reason(s) she is special to you. You may also submit a photo to accompany the acknowledgement.

be edited depending on space availability. Please also publication) and a working phone number in case there is a need to contact you.

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other issues. Rod is currently a three term Riverbay Board Director, coming in number #1 twice. He worked with a Riverbay Board ad-hoc committee committed to getting our old MTA bus routes back.

Looking over the past years, we are fortunate to have met and helped so many of you and we don’t regret a day.

I never thought anyone was watching the progress we were making in the community enough to want to acknowledge us both with a plaque. We thank our Assemblyman Michael Benedetto with all our hearts. “The Power Couple?” No, we’re the “Empowered Couple.” Thank you all!

––Shirley Saunders

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Public Safety Report

Ensuring Co-op City’s High Quality of Life

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety works proactively to ensure a high quality of life in the Co-op City community. This is accomplished by strictly enforcing New York City Penal Law and Administrative Laws. Two of the most common laws enforced for this purpose are Public Consumption of Alcohol and Disorderly Conduct. These laws are enforced by both the Co-op City Department of Public Safety and the New York City Police Department.

The New York City Administrative Code states that it is illegal for anyone to consume alcohol in a public place within New York City. Enforcement of this law is essential to maintaining a high quality of life within Co-op City. Consumption of Alcohol is a violation of the law and a Criminal Court Summons can be issued in conjunction with a Community Complaint for a Co-op City resident or their guest.

According to the Administrative Code, no person shall drink or consume an alcoholic beverage or possess with intent to drink or consume an open container containing an alcoholic beverage in any public place. A public place is defined as a place to which the public has access including highways, streets, roads, sidewalk, parking area, shopping area, place of amusement, playground, park or beach located within the city.

The New York State Penal Law gives the officers of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety the capability to make arrests for persons observed to be

Public Safety Blotter

February 18 – February 25, 2023

February 18 – 140 Elgar Place

A group of individuals were observed on surveillance cameras smoking and drinking in the stairwell by CCPD Detectives. Officers responded and numerous Community Complaints were issued.

February 19 – 140 Casals Place (Rear of, on Co-op City Blvd.)

A cooperator reported that her catalytic converter was removed from her vehicle.

920 Baychester Ave.

A Community Complaint was issued for an Unauthorized Move (No Permit).

February 21 – 120 Co-op City Blvd.

A Community Complaint was issued for harboring an unauthorized dog.

February 22 – 2049 Bartow Ave.

Officers responded to the Cooperator Services Office (CSO) for an irate individual. The matter was resolved without incident.

February 23 – 4220 HRP

After numerous unsuccessful attempts to contact the violator, a Community Complaint was issued for Noise.

February 24 – 100 Bellamy Loop

An anonymous caller reported suspicious activity in the area. Upon arrival, officers observed a vehicle had its catalytic converter removed. The owner was contacted and a report was filed.

February 24 – 4120 HRP

While on an unrelated call for service, a CCPD officer observed two males assaulting a third male in the back seat of a vehicle. A male was observed being punched and kicked and struck twice with an aluminum baseball bat. The two individuals

continued their assault while numerous lawful orders were given. All three individuals were taken into custody when back up units arrived. A search subsequent to arrest resulted in numerous stolen checks and credit card information. In addition to the assault-related charges, the case has been elevated to the USPS Inspectors and Federal District Court.

February 25 – Elgar Place & Einstein Loop

While on a directed patrol initiative, a CCPD officer observed a male chasing another individual with a deadly weapon. The officer gave pursuit and ordered the male to drop the weapon after the male was striking the other male with the weapon. The male complied with the lawful order and was taken into custody and charged accordingly. A large hatchet was recovered at the scene.

920 Co-op City Blvd.

A report of a fight with a weapon was called in to CCPD. Review of CCTV confirmed the report, officers responded and conducted a search of the location. A female was discovered with cuts to her hand and a knife was discovered in the immediate area. While at the hospital, CCPD officers observed another female being treated for similar wounds. The female was identified as the alleged perpetrator and was taken into custody at the hospital and arrested.

140 DeKruif Place

CCPD officers observed NYPD fighting with a male, CCPD officers assisted in placing the male in custody. The male was arrested by NYPD and issued a Community Complaint for Anti-Social Conduct.

BLOTTER BONUS: Shareholders, please note that it is illegal to enter or remain on the roof landing of any Co-op City building. This act is incredibly dangerous and punishable under the NYS Penal Law as Criminal Trespass. Further penalties include receiving a Community Complaint which could include substantial fines.

acting in a disorderly manner with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm. Additionally, fighting or engaging in violent, tumultuous or threatening behavior is considered Disorderly Conduct and is a violation of the law and a Criminal Court Summons can be issued in conjunction with a Community Complaint for a Co-op City resident or their guest.

A person who makes unreasonable noise in a public place, disturbing a lawful assembly or meeting of persons or anyone who creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act which serves no legitimate purpose is also guilty of disorderly conduct.

Persons who obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic or who congregate with other persons in a public place and refuse to comply with a lawful order of the police to disperse are also guilty of Disorderly Conduct. By enforcing Disorderly Conduct around the buildings, malls and garages, the Public Safety department eliminates loitering. Any contraband recovered in a search subsequent to arrest can result in additional criminal charges. By keeping the malls and buildings free of loitering, a high quality of life is maintained.

The issuance of a New York City Criminal Court Summons is considered Anti-Social behavior. A Co-op City Community Complaint is issued as well for Anti-Social Conduct to residents and their guests for any arrests within the community by CCPD and NYPD. This fine for this violation of Riverbay Rules and Regulations is $300.00. Fines double for each repeat violation. The fees will be automatically added to the monthly carrying charges. After numerous Community Complaints, a resident can face eviction.

To maintain our quality of life efforts, it is important for cooperators to call the Department of Public Safety when they observe any suspicious activity. It is also important that parents make certain that children and guests refrain from loitering or engaging in disorderly conduct.

Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. 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. Summer school is in session, drive safely. Never pass a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing. Do not text while driving.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

Residents are reminded that Bike Riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else where signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. This includes electric bicycles and scooters, including the rental type available in the community.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Do not forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. Follow us on Twitter @CCPDnyc. Comments can be submitted to info@ccpd. us or at www.ccpd.us.

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

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

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES,

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

For employment opportunities, please search “Riverbay Corporation” at the following sites:

www.Indeed.com

www.Glassdoor.com

Candidates may review full position descriptions and apply directly at either site

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

Thank you for your interest in working for Riverbay Corporation.

Director’s Viewpoint – Daryl Johnson

On February 18, 2023, the first readings (versions) of some resolutions were published in the Co-op City Times. Now, some of these resolutions are good. Then, well, you’ll see.

Resolution #23-09 – Convector Flooding System

It’s very difficult to become a professional engineer. First, you have to study a lot of mathematics, science, and other courses. Then, of course, you will have to be on top of your game to make it in this field.

So, with these realistic points, do you actually think that a good engineering firm should have a problem analyzing and rendering a professional opinion about our convectors that are over 50 years old? Well, let’s review resolution 23-09 to see what happened with an engineering firm that management hired.

This resolution stated that management hired an engineering firm at a cost of $160,000. Then, this engineering firm was supposed “to investigate the cause of the flooding and present recommendations to resolve the flooding.” Then, according to this resolution, you would think that we would have a report that could possibly resolve our flooding issues after spending all of that money. Well, things didn’t quite work out that way. So, let’s see what this resolution said about this matter.

“The engineering firm finally released its report in December 2022, but the report did not address the flooding. …” Say what? Moving on, this resolution amazingly stated that the “Riverbay Board Construction/Power Plant/Restoration Committee approved specific recommendations for mitigating condensate flooding. …” A Riverbay board committee approved specific recommendations for mitigating condensate flooding? Really?

So, this resolution now calls for management to purchase and install 75,000 water sensors and water pans under every convector. Then, the sensors will generate an alarm “directed to a central command by email via Wi-Fi router.”

My questions are: What are the prices of these sensors and this central command station? Who is going to design this central command station with 75,000 sensors? How much will it cost to start and to operate this central command station on an annual basis? I would also like to know why this resolution doesn’t address any of these issues? Now, do you actually think that this so-called system is going to work here?

Regardless, this resolution states that “management shall implement an assessment in the amount

With Bad Solutions

of $1 per convector per month per cooperator for the next five years. Really? Look, in the future, our power plant and our convectors will become obsolete. So, now, what do you think about this resolution?

Resolution #23-10 –

Give Your Apartment Keys To Riverbay

I also have issues with resolution #23-10. Seemingly, this resolution was written so that management can create a depository vault to store all of the keys to our apartment doors. However, we have more than 15,000 apartments here. So, do you honestly think that this concept of storing all of our keys is going to work here?

For instance, all of the keys might be labeled with some type of identification system. So, what are cooperators supposed to do if, no, when their keys get lost? Also, who will be designated to call to tell you that the keys to your apartment were lost? Will the person that finds your keys be able to get into your apartment?

Previously, Riverbay workers installed a bottom lock on your door when you moved here. So, what was one reasonwhy you thought that it was necessary to install another lock on your door? Trust issues? Look, to me, this resolution gets worse because it calls for fines to be issued for non-compliance by an unknown date. Now, what do you think about this resolution?

Management Problems

Depending on how things go, we will probably be getting a new executive general manager around April 2023. Now, based on that entire statement, I can’t disclose his name at this point. Regardless, it seems like some of our managers are reacting to the board’s decision to freeze the former general manager’s position and some other matters. However, does it make sense to act out if you disagree with some board decisions? Can anyone appoint themselves to a general manager position? No!

Look, I’m on the board. And, as you can see, there are many decisions that I don’t like. However, would I ever confront a board director about their decision? No! Would I ever tell

Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and is observed annually in the month of March. Women are often overlooked in the history and the key roles they played in the founding of the United States and early conflicts.

From Abigail Adams to Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth to Rosa Parks, the timeline of Women’s History milestones stretches back to the foundation of the U.S.

The celebration of Women’s History grew out of a weeklong celebration. It was organized by a school district in Sonoma, California in 1978. Presentations were made by many schools, hundreds of students participated, and a parade was held in Santa Rosa.

In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Pproclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. The US Congress followed the next year passing a resolution establishing a national celebration. Six years later, the National Women’s History Project successfully petitioned Congress to expand the event to the entire month of March.

We must never allow our voices to be silent. Women and their stories, both past and present must be told and remembered.

Our stories tell a history full of pioneers who fought for their rights, worked hard to be treated fairly and equally, and made great strides in fields like science, politics, sports, literature and art. These are just a few of the remarkable areas of accomplishment by trail-blazing women.

Let us celebrate us, not only during the month of March, but every day of our lives.

––Joyce L. Duncan

the board that I’m going to move on if I don’t get what I want? Never! So, this type of behavior should not be tolerated here.

Bottom line: How did we get to having 28 departments here? How did our payroll go to $100 million? How is it possible that Riverbay had $65 million in the bank in 2019 and then had only $900,000 in the bank in March 2022? Riverbay also refinanced an incredible 35-year mortgage for $621.5 million at a 2.4 percent rate just to pay for some capital projects. And, now, every penny that we receive is being spent as soon as it arrives. Additionally, why did we receive a 7 percent increase in January 2023?

We make about $250 million a year. Regardless, I have big issues with our finances. So, with these points, I think that it’s time to bring in some new management. Additionally, I think that if some managers would like to go, then please go right now.

Close

The above-cited resolutions will probably be discussed at our next board meeting. Thereafter, I will let you know if they were approved. So, please keep a copy of the newspaper to see how everyone voted for these resolutions.

Thank you.

Contact Information

Please send a letter to: Board Director Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, 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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Emergency Food Pantry (Free)

920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (entrance faces basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for grocery distribution. Guests are eligible to pick up food once a month. Look at the last date on your pantry card. The next pick up would be one month from the last pick up or after. It is a 30/31 day rotation, on average. Black Forum will text registered guests if items outside of regular distribution become available.

All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. with a handle and a shopping cart. Please do not bring black shopping bags because black ink can transfer to the food, posing a health hazard. We require masks and physical distancing.

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 a.m.-ceive food.

for Returning Guests

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Good day, neighbors. We hope you are doing well. Glad to hear that Covid-19 numbers are continuing to decline. We have collected our credit card annual interest summaries to submit them to our accountant; have you? Do not bother collecting your donation -

ing I came across this:

“Charitable deduction rules for 2023, a temporary tax law ushered in by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, allowed taxpayers to claim up to $600 in cash donations to qualinoted February 13, 2023.” Our CPA says we are not affected by this. As we learn, we will share.

Congratulations to our Executive General Manager, Bob Klehammer, on achieving a Real Estate Person of the Year award from the Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM NYC). Thank you to Mr. Klehammer for all you have done here.

We send sincere condolences to the families of those recently injured or killed by gun-toting criminals and to those accidentally killed or injured by others with mental illness. The arrest and pursuit of illegal guns, criminals and the sellers of them, must be continued so we may live in peace.

Broun Place Townhouse Association is looking for residents wanting to serve on the executive board. The secretary’s position and member-at-large are open. An association newsletter for all with your tidings and shoutouts is my goal. Please share your news with us.

Soon, the next Riverbay Board of Directors election will be headlining the Co-op City Times. Candidates will be asking for your signature to get on the ballot, and then the campaigns are underway. Voting is your cooperator responsibility, so prepare to do it.

We attended two community meetings this past week and look forward to, weather permitting, attending another this Wednesday. Congratulations for an excelNCNW. Subjects covered included historical events, illustrious contributors, nutrition, local poets and even a lovely fashion show.

Reviewing garbage procedures: please dispose of clothes in the bins at Garage #6. Dumpster pad bin rules are as follows: the white bin is for paper, while green and blue are for all other house garbage. Mattresses are required to be covered. Use pedestrian bins and pails for masks. Do not leave bags of clothes on dumpster pads.

Check where vaccine distributions sites are, at: nyc. gov/covidvaccine. Seniors, register with the Riverbay “RUOK” emergency contact program. This is critical for those living alone or with a chronic sickness. Seniors, get involved with JASA.

––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Black Forum

guests is now open. Sections 1-4 guests will register or recertify at the 920 Baychester location, while Section 5 guests go to the Co-op City United Methodist Church. Required documentation is as follows: NY State Driver’s license, NY State Non-Driver’s or NYC I.D (zip code 10475). Passports, Medicaid Cards, Medicare Cards, Job I.D.s and Access Ride I.D.s are not accepted. wanting to continue visiting the pantry in 2023. These guests must also show the required documentation only through the end of April 2023. Guests should apply by the end of April 2023 even if they do not plan to pick up food until later in the year.

All occupants within a household must be presentcupants on household forms.

Grocery Bags

Black Forum has used orange bags to pack monthly packages for distribution. The cost of the bags has tripled, so the pantry will pack the canned goods directly in bags you provide. Thus, four to six sturdy and clean (non-black) bags are a must on your visit. Please note that we reserve the right to not provide certain items if we believe cross contamination may occur. This is for your safety. Please help us by bringing enough bags.

Defensive Driving Class

Black Forum is not sponsoring in-person defensive driving classes at this time, but an online version of the course is available at the Empire Safety Council website: https://www.empiresafetycouncil.com/. Use the

Contact Us

Reach out to us at coopcityblackforum@gmail. com.

––D. Illis

– Rod Saunders

Continuing to Work in Shareholders’ Best Interest

I want to start off by thanking NY State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and his staff for recognizing my wife, Shirley, and I, and presenting us with the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award at his annual Black History Month celebration. We were honored for our combined years of service on behalf of the Co-op City community.

Riverbay Board of Directors President Sonia Feliciano was in attendance and addressed the rather large gathering of cooperators and invited guests. The Guest Speaker at the February 23rd event was former Riverbay Corp. General Manager Noel Ellison.

Our immediate family members were in attendance including our son, Kris; daughter, Kelly; and grandchildren, Madison and Aidan. Also present were cousins Dr. Angela Green, join by her husband, Ronald, and Ms. Michelle Allen. Our Co-op City Baptist Church family members, led by Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, were seated on both sides of Dreiser Auditorium. The event was both sobering and heartwarming for the both of us.

Relative to our contribution to Co-op City’s Black History recognition, my to hold the position of Female Democratic District Leader, which she accomin Co-op City’s history, elected to District 11’s Community School Board and served as President for four consecutive years. Ironically, since School Boards were eliminated by the NY State Legislature, it would appear that part of Co-op City’s Black History may last for quite some time!

Resolution 23-01 –Move in/Move out Requirements

When Co-op City opened Building 1 in December of 1968, shareholders were “required” to use a professional moving company. That requirement was strictly enforced right up until the famous “Co-op City rent strike” came to an end. The requirement existed, however the enforcement was not as stringent.

On October 18, 2016, I sent the Board a memorandum outlining several key factors supporting why the passage of the Resolution that I was about to introduce was going to play a crucial role in maintaining Co-op City’s respectable quality of life. Subsequently, I submitted Resolution 16-78. The memorandum detailed exactly what the Resolution had been designed to address, including the proposed installation of the new ADA compliant doors, coupled with the installation of our proposed new multi-million dollar elevators.

Since 2016, and especially in the post-pandemic period, subletting of apartments has been problematic. The illegal transference of apartments from one of the required equity. It also allows for individuals who might not otherwise be deemed acceptable to reside here with the opportunity to do so. U-Haul vans come into Co-op City, especially during weekends, moving families, furniture and belongings in or out, without challenge.

Today, new shareholders are given a date and time to move in, however, I believe that most cooperators would tell you that too many families move in at inopportune times of the day, using non-professional, able-bodied individuals

In light of the aforementioned fact reasons, I re-introduced the previously defeated Resolution by submitting Resolution 23-01, which was characterized last week in a Director’s viewpoint as “one of the worst resolutions in the history of Co-op City.” The Resolution is designed to formalize how shareholders should respect the values of others from day one as new cooperators. Policy for adherence to the Resolution protects all cooperators by making sure:

• That new cooperators use licensed professional movers with insurance erty or fellow cooperators during the move.

• Insure with greater reliability that the shareholder moving in obtains their apartment keys with the professional mover surrendering insurance documents on the day, date, and time agreed to by Management and the new cooperator.

• That the proper safeguards be implemented by our staff to make certain

Co-op City Times Photo Submissions

the Co-op City Times, please DO NOT EMBED the picture/s in the Word document. Rather, reproduction. All submissions must be emailed to: cctimes@riverbaycorp.com. Thank you.

that new move-ins must protect our fellow cooperators, buildings & brand new elevators.

• That there be proper protection of the newly installed accessible door assemblies and access hardware.

the move in/move out has been completed.

Success is contingent upon C.C.P.D. challenging all U-Haul (type) vans and persons bringing in loads of items into our buildings especially on weekends, days or any nights. There will be exceptions, and details will be made available. have a viable and resourceful alternative solution.

Duplicate copy of keys held by Riverbay Corp.

The February 18th edition of the Co-op City Times published the First Reading of each residence within Co-op City.” I personally received multiple emails objecting to the proposed Resolution.

Convector leaks – Proactive Over Reactive

I promised to confront the convector leak problem by proactively addressing the water comes into your apartment, not notifying you with gadgets and digital technology when the water isalready in your apartment. I stand committed to do exactly that.

that everyone working for, or contracted to work for, or on behalf of the Corporation, must wear in plain sight, an authorized Riverbay Corp. I.D. badge. The same goes for any motor vehicle parked on Riverbay property. The vehicle must display either a Riverbay “Blacktop” sticker, a Riverbay-issued permit on

The renting out of our rooms and the auditoriums by shareholders and registered community-based organizations was worked out in favor of shareholders under Resolution 22-03.

Thank you for reading my viewpoint. I can be reached at rsaunders@riverbayboard.com.

Building 25 Association

Neighbors, do you have school-age children? Please take time out to speak with your children about their day, if you do not already do so. We all get caught up and forget that our little ones are people too. Their world is much more complex through multiple obstacles just to get through their day. We heard other people say, “My child does not engage in conversation, they have a one word response to questions asked of them.” Instead, try offering small rewards for engaging in conversations, maybe this will encourage them to develop skills on how to speak to others who are not family members. are under the weather, we hope you get better soon.

Our next building association meeting will be held Tuesday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. Look out for detailed information posted near elevators as we get closer to the meeting date. Remember, residents of Building 25 can always address any comments or concerns by emailing our building email address at building25ca@ gmail.com If anyone has problems accessing the building email address, please let us know.

We will close with the following: “The day the child realizes that all adults are imperfect, he becomes an adolescent; the day he forgives them, he becomes an adult; the day he forgives himself, he becomes wise.” –Alden Nowlan

––Wanda Bailey

Church of God’s Children

Saturday/Sabbath blessings to you. May the peace of our Lord be with you. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop, patio level. Our Bishops are Angelo and Nancy Rosario. We welcome you to share in worship and fellowship with us or any of the houses of worship within the community; be comfortable praising our Lord wherever you are. We are a Word-teaching house of prayer. March is Women’s History Month; we welcome you to join us to hear inspiring words and testimonies from our guest speakers and members. The COGC theme is: Women of Substance.

Throughout Women’s History Month, we celebrate the contributions of strong women from the past and present. While it is important to celebrate women all made by women, for women, to help make our country — and world, a fairer lamation in 1980 declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

Week. The weekly observance continued until 1987 when Congress designated March as Women’s History Month. Not only is Women’s History Month a time of past generations continues to pave the way for females today. One of my Bader Ginsburg).

Monday morning Bible Studies with Min. Steve at 9:30 a.m. Youth/young adult Bible studies with Min. Chinyeri via Zoom Zoom Meeting ID: 89225952943, Access Code: 125685. Thursday night Intercessory

lowship, and prayer with Sis. Inez. At your service, ––Bishop Nancy Rosario

Building 10 Association

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

Successful Aging Workshop – The Building 10 Association would like to thank our very own Karina Williams (B10C) for the informative workshop on Successful Aging. The information Karina shared was encouraging and will help people of all ages to age successfully.

General Membership Meeting – Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 9, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.), in the Building 10 Association room (rear lobby of Bldg. 10B). Our guest speaker will be Ms. Lois En-

Building 10 Association Dues – The collection of building association dues for 2023 has begun. Building association dues are $10 per apartment. You can bring your dues to the building association meeting or give to any executive board member. Please note, the money collected is used for association-related

Fundraising Committee – The Building 10 Association is looking for volorate and bring ideas to the association to raise money for the events we would like to have throughout the year, i.e. back to school supplies, ice cream social, and pizza party, etc. If you are interested, please see Lisa.

If You See Something, Say Something –

311. You can also contact CCPD at their anonymous tips hotline: 718-879-6311. Suicide Prevention – If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or in emotional distress, the number to call for help in NYC is 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or text “WELL” to 65173. The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number is 988, you can call or text. Someone is available 24 hours a day.

Questions, Comments and Suggestions – 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 March an incredibly happy birthday. Celebrating an anniversary this month? Happy anniversary!

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

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

––Jewel Crawford-Duncan

to seeing everyone. Light refreshments will be served.

Memory and Brain Health Workshop – On Saturday, March 11, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m., a workshop will be held on Memory and Brain Health. The workshop will be presented by our very own Karina Williams, BSN Health Educator from Building 10C. The workshop will include games. Light refreshments will be served.

Let us know…

If you have news you’d like to share with your neighbors, please give us a call at (718) 3203300, Ext. 3375/6; email: cctimes@ riverbaycorp.

Building 10’s Karina Williams facilitated an informative workshop on successful aging, attended by many shareholders.

Good Day, Co-op City, I was planning on writing about something completely different some of you regarding two resolutions which were submitted at our last Board meeting, I wanted to address them properly and give more context into my opinions of both. Resolution 23-09 (Water Sensors) and Resolution 23-10 (Duplicate Key Program) received a First Reading during our February 16th meeting.

time that Board Directors are reading the resolutions. From that point until the resolution comes up for a Second Reading, Directors are given the opportunity and then engage in discussions at a subsequent meeting before Directors vote on the Second Reading of the resolution. Another clarifying point is that all resone or more directors. This does not necessarily mean that the director(s) wrote the resolution. While some resolutions are written by directors for initiatives/potential policies they support, some may be written by Management, for example, for approvals of contracts and the release of funds necessary to maintain operations. In those instances, Directors submit the resolution for the Board to vote. As a result, the original Resolution #23-09 (Water Sensors) which cause physical damage to our homes and result in costly repairs to both the Corporation and individual shareholder(s) through shared costs. Note: We (shareholders) are the Corporation. Approximately our carrying charges; the remaining 4% comes from our commercial properties (three shopping/community centers). The intention of the sensors is to alert a command center of moisture via email which “shall harm reduction, downstream approach.

Discussion of First Readings

this initiative. First, the report from the engineering

it appears, complete the original goal. Spending $160,000 with no comprehensive analysis for which we paid is concerning, if the objectives were clearly outlined. (The report offered other helpful information about the condition and remaining longevity of the original request). Within this, I believe Resolution without sound evidence, and directs Management to information. It requests a report within 30 days on the feasibility of this program, which, at this point, is nothing more than an idea.

grants Management the power to secure duplicate within landlord-tenant agreements. The issue is this resolution directs Management to “establish a secure it. For me, this causes concern in our current system and its antiquated nature. Although I agree with the cause, I disagree with the means in which we would

Co-op City Little League Baseball Season 2023 registration for youth ages 4-16 is open via its interactive website at https:/www.coopcitylittleleague.com.

In-person sign-up is also available by appointment only Monday-Friday. Saturday-Sunday, the Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 17.

the problem itself, which is that there are clogged attempted in the past without success.

I believe we

Lastly, while the sensors may prevent or reduce the damage, my assumption is that the operating cost hour command center (putting further strain on our lation, IT connectivity, physical security of routers, cybersecurity enhancement, and maintenance of this system. In this instance, I believe the cost would be

initiative and would personally prefer that we return to cleaning the clogged drains, reviewing past reports, and researching new options that may be available. Resolution #23-10 (Key Duplication Program) I believe this resolution is redundant, unnecessary, and an overreach. I see it as a means of strongarm-

However, I believe that the resolution has several

Co-op City Little League

The Occupancy Agreement already indicates that if next viable option. It also notes that the Corporation is not responsible for paying for damages as a result of the forced entry if they are deemed to be reasonable. The cost is, therefore, passed to the individual shareholder.

Based on this, what is the reason that shareholders agement? The shareholder has made their choice to

a procedural guide to determining that forced entry is the last option available, and there have been attempts to contact the shareholder prior. I have requested a copy of the occupancy agreement, the procedural guide for forced entry, as well as the fee schedule

documents being provided prior to the vote which validate overriding the current statue.

Please feel free to continue to email me at lwright@ riverbayboard.com or via snail mail at 2049 Bartow hearing your thoughts on community- wide issues we

and wear baseball attire. Catchers must provide their own gear. Hand sanitizer will be available. Participants

League International, all volunteers are required to Season Opening Day and parade is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2023.

coopcitylittleleague.com, or email us at coopcityll@ yahoo.com.

—Alex Ruiz

The CCLL will be conducting Winter Baseball Clinics on Sunday, Feb. 19, Feb. 26, March p.m. at “The Dome,” Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club, 1930 Lacombe Ave., Bronx, NY 10473. To sign up for the clinic, visit our website and follow the prompts. fundamentals, including proper throwing, catching, pitching, and hitting. To help the players understand the correct way to play the game, various drills and coaches Luis Lopez and Nelson Figueroa for stopping in and lending a hand with the players. Former MLB players and NYC products Luis Lopez and Nelson Figueroa will be stopping by again in the future to give a helping hand. Co-op City Little League alumni, owner of Game on 13 Baseball, and Israel WBC Team Mngr. Eric Holtz will be joining us on 3/19.

National Council of Negro Women

NCNW Co-op City Section – This is an early reminder that our next General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, March 12, at 3 p.m. Members will be receiving an email with our meeting agenda and February’s meeting minutes from President Sheila Richburg. You will also receive the Zoom link for our meeting from Corresponding Secretary Stephanie Brown.

Black History Program – Our 22nd Annual Black History Program, produced by our Youth Committee and co-sponsored by the Riverbay Corporation and Riverbay Fund, last Saturday, February 25, was a resounding success. It was such a pleasure to be able to present our program live, after having to settle for virtual productions for the past two years. As you entered Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center, there were free giveaways of health items such as hand sanitizer, Covid-19 test kits, bottled water, healthy snacks and beautiful artwork and photos of important Black “sheroes” from American history on display.

Marcus Garvey, the Jamaican activist, and then introduced her first-grade student, Jeaneva Martin, who recited a poem about Harriet Tubman.

began with the singing of “Lift Every Voice

from Sheps Hetep Ancestral Music group.

Negro Women, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune

The chairperson of our Youth Committee, Akeisha Neely, welcomed the audience and introduced our section president, Sheila Richburg, and the president of the Riverbay Fund, Claudia Sampson, who both extended greetings to all our visitors. She then introduced the moderator for our program, our own member, Honorable Kim Adair Wilson. The participation began with the singing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by the entire audience but led by our chaplain, Rev. Beverly Spruill. This was followed by a Libation with drumming from Sheps Hetep Ancestral Music group. Two of our vice presidents, Nikita Singletary and Lori Melton, talked about two great women in the history of National Council of Negro Women, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and Dr. Dorothy I. Height. Young members carried photos of these “sheroes” around the room for all to see.

The Director of the Marcus Garvey School, Ms. June O’Connor, talked about

Greetings, Building 9 family and friends. We remain thankful, grateful and blessed.

Our next general membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 23, at 7 p.m. Our 2023 Women’s History Month social event is scheduled for Saturday, March 25, at 6 p.m.

Our February General Membership meeting was eventful. Our guest speaker was Ms. English, CSO Manager. There was a lively exchange of information. We thank Ms. English for her presentation and helpful responses to our concerns.

Thank you to attendees: Karen Blanchette, Theresa Gorden, Dinora Tirado, Janet Yarrell, Neil Offen, Josiah Matthews, Linda Holley, Barbara Cloud, Robert Rosario, Janet Rosario, and Sharon Moore.

Our 2023 Black History Month event was awesome! Thanks to Linda Holley for suggesting that we to ask our young ones to actively participate in the event this year. Elizabeth Manning was kind enough to Emcee the event. Liz shared her AAPI family heritage with us. She advocated for racial tolerance. Our star performers were Ryan Manning, Cookie Manning, Camryn Ross, Isaiah Coakley and Alex Scotland. Ryan and Cookie took turns quizzing the “old folks” on “Who Am I?” Black History knowledge. Cookie self-choreographed and performed to “Stand Up” from the “Harriet Tubman” movie. Camryn Ross had a prior commitment for the evening. Her presentation was made by Liz Manning. Camryn researched, prepared a report, and created a poster board report on Misty Copeland. Isaiah Coakley provided a personal family history report based on his own recent research. Alex Scotland shared her memories of time spent with her grandmother in Antigua.

Denise Gerrald, recording secretary for our section, presented the history of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and its journal the “Crisis,” followed by information about a living Black activist, Tamika Mallory (co-chair of the Women’s March on Washington) by our 2nd VP, Lisa Wade-Stewart. was next on the program.

Isaiah Brown, principal of Capital Prep, presented his student artists who talked about the famous Black people, such as Oprah Winfrey, Josephine Baker and bell hooks who they had captured in their art.

Our member, Camille Worrell, recited Langston Hughes’ “I Too Sing America” as well as her original composition, “The Beauty of Me.”

As the program drew to a close, President Sheila Richburg reminded us of the importance of vaccinations in the Black community that is being emphasized by GHWINs, (Good Health Wins).

We were pleased that Assemblyman Benedetto and Councilman Riley enjoyed our program as well.

––Joyce Howard

Building 9 Association

Clearly, our roots reach far and wide, yet, we are one family tree. They were all too wonderful. We thank them all. Our other presenters were Robert and Janice Rosario. Refreshments were served. Robert shared his Puerto-Rican Taino heritage. Janice spoke about our responsibility to take care of the earth and one another. She shared her t-shirt motto, “Be kind. Be human. Be humankind.” It was a wonderful evening. I thank all who attended: Linda Holley, Barbara Cloud, Rosemary Bailey, Shirley McCann, Evelyn Mavins, Janet Yarrell, Robert Rosario, Janice Rosario, David,

Liz, Malia, Ryan and Cookie Manning, Alex Scotland, and Isaiah Coakley.

It is time for our Annual Building 9 Association Membership Drive. Calling all volunteers. We cannot do the business of the Building 9 Association without you. There will be a volunteer meeting soon. Please continue to support our building association in word and in deed.

“Black History is American history. American history is Black History.”

––Linda Collins

Sheila Richburg, president, NCNW, Co-op City Branch.

NCNW Co-op City Branch Youth Committee.

Black History with Ryan, Liz & Cookie Manning

NAACP

Mission Statement: Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. Known as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), it profoundly affected the struggle for civil rights and the course of 20th Century American History.

Each One, Reach One Founder’s Day Membership Drive

114 Years of Dedication Resilience Impact

Thank you to all of those who have already reached one. We are calling on every NAACP member to recruit at least one new member to join the Association. We be possible without a network of dedicated local activists and community leaders, who want to see Black America thrive just as much as we do. Each NAACP has a duty to reach within our communities. We ask you to ask one person to join the NAACP to help us do the work.

Save The Date: The Honorable Hazel N. Dukes, President of the NAACP New York State Conference, cordially invites you to attend a ceremonial street renaming, celebrating the accomplishments and birthday of President Dukes on Saturday, March 18. After three decades of integrating this community, the town by a street renaming at Edwards Street, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577.

Get Your Kids Involved – NAACP Youth, Education and Economic Development Committee presents workshops on Civil Rights, mentoring, community naacpcoopbb@ yahoo.com

a 50th Anniversary Commemorative Pin. Purchase yours now for $20 each. To

Scholarships:NY Urban League’s Whitney M. Young Jr. Scholarship 2023 application deadline is Saturday, March 11. One-time scholarships range from tions can be emailed to the Scholarship Committee at collegeready@nyul.org

The Mall at Bay Plaza welcomes Foundation Scholarship

$12,000 over four consecutive years. The application submission date is April 1. Send applications to

Follow us on Facebook: Co-op City NAACP. Become a member gift a memmake check/money order payable to: NAACP Co-op City #2210 and mail to:

––Brenda Brown

Building 6 Association

Riverbay has painted our lobby, our back door going out and two convector covers. Trying to make our building look good and enjoyable to live in. GetMaintenance workers.

We have an outstanding Maintenance Supervisor, Brandon, who works hard to keep our building looking good. We have hardworking Maintenance worker, Rodney, making our lobby looking good and always there to help when needed in the building. Maintenance worker Johnathon working on the high side of the building is working hard and doing a great job too.

Many people are complaining about all the holes and missing paint in the hallways near the apartments from workers putting in the new cable wire. They paint too. There have been a lot of complains about people still not cleaning up after their dogs in the building.

We will be talking about building dues that go for holiday decorations for the building, and other needs for the building and food and refreshment for building meetings. You must pay your building dues to be able to run for any of the board positions of the building association

We need people to volunteer to help out in the building this year for holiday collections and other stuff needed in the building.

Benedetto and his assistant, Tremaine O’Garro, for Community Center. The food was great and the event was very enjoyable.

––Jeffrey Schwartz

Building 21 Association

Celebrate Women’s History Month

“Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” –Ruth Bader Ginsberg

Greetings, 21er’s!

Zoom at 7 p.m. on March or your computer or laptop.

“Every Floor” of every building should have assigned Floor Captains. All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows:

1. Contact Numbers (For Your Floor Only)

2. Co-op City Times

• Place them at each apartment door (Delivered on Saturdays) Elevator Notices

• Read them and talk to your neighbors about them Promote

• Meetings, clubs and gatherings

5. Encourage

• Your neighbors to: VOTE – VOTE – VOTE! in the Riverbay Election

6. That’s all we ask! That’s it!

If you have questions regarding the 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information. Email: 21association@gmail.com. monthly general meetings via Zoom video conference, fourth Thursday of every month. Everyone from all buildings plan to come and join us at Building 21. Bring a friend. “Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals “A Force For Good…”

—Michelle Marbury

African American Association

Celebrate Women’s History Month

“Don’t follow the path, go where there is no path and begin the trail. When you start a new trail equipped with courage strength and conviction, the only thing that can stop you, is you.”

—Ruby

Bridges

Paying Tribute to Lucille Bridges

A true mother of the movement; Lucille Bridges was the mother of civil rights activist Ruby Bridges, the 6-year-old little girl who walked gracefully past crowds screaming racist slurs as an all-white New Orleans elementary school.

bravery of Miss Lucille; her husband, Abon Bridges, and their daughter, Ruby, is memorialized in Norman Rockwell’s famous painting, “The Problem We All Live With” (on wall in front of Ms. Bridges and President Obama) depicts young Ruby in her pretty white dress carrying her notebooks surrounded by white U.S. Marshals.) Ruby Bridges credits her parents (pictured right) as the forces behind her history-making achievement. (excerpts from the Associated Press)

We wish to thank 12-year-old, Saadiah Rabiyyah Marbury for suggesting the subject matter for this week’s article and tribute.

Join the African-American Association of Co-op City

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 929-4303255.The African American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

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Miss Lucille (pictured right) left us on November 10, 2020. In her Instagram account on that day, Ruby Bridges said, “Today our country lost a hero. Brave, progressive, a champion for change. She helped alter the course of so many lives by setting me out on my path as a six-year-old little girl. Our nation lost a Mother of the Civil Rights Movement today. And I lost my mom. I love you and am grateful for you. May you Rest in Peace.”

Miss Lucille gave birth to Ruby in Tyas this was the same year of the landmark Brown vs. the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, decision that ended racial segregation in schools.

as this was the same year of the landmark Civil

Because of her bravery and willingness to take a stand for justice and a stand for her people, and a stand for the cause, her daughter went on to become an icon of the Civil Rights Movement. In photo at left are Ruby Bridges and President Obama. The

Our next gathering will take place on Friday, March 24, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Celebrate Women’s History Month

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” –Anne Frank

Building Associations and Committees

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. Think about this and make a

Good day, neighbors,

Upcoming AAACC Meeting & Events

Sunday, March 19 – General Meeting via Zoom

Saturday, April 15 – Holistic Health and Wellness Fair

Saturday, May 20 – Co-op City Spelling Bee

The AAACC sponsors the following programs for your participation: Belly Dance Classes with Xonia Wilson – Contact: Xonia, 646-301-9438

Evening Line Dance Classes with Cynthia Dixon – Contact: Cynthia, 917903-7073.

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

Co-op City Baptist Church “Gospel Line Dancers” w/ Joyce Smith –Contact: Joyce, 718-320-0714.

“Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals “A FORCE FOR GOOD…”

—Michelle Marbury

Section 4 Partnership

silent pledge to get involved this year… Anytime Gift Idea!

50th Anniversary T-Shirts!

Yes, we still have some left. These are make a great gift any time of the year. 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. 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 byemailing: section4partnership@gmail.com or phone: 347-915-4939.

Building 33 Association

We would like to thank the shareholders, Chief Joseph Riley and Sergeant Andre Waring of the Co-op City Public Safety department for attending our building meeting. We discussed how CCPD is addressing our concerns including loud noises at night, loitering around the shopping centers and staircatalytic converters being stolen and illegally parked cars in the cul-de-sac. A community this size is going to have its fair share of issues. In addition to what CCPD is doing, if we all respected the fact that we have to live here together and are not entitled to do whatever we want, we can handle a lot of these concerns on our own. For instance, do you really feel comfortable smoking marijuana in front of little children, someone’s parents or grandparents in and around the shopping center? And loitering in the stairwells? It cannot hapthey are there. If you are ever in a position where you do not feel safe, please call CCPD at 718-671-3050, press the button on the blue lit emergency pole, Double parking in the cul-de-sac is a big problem in front of our building. All we ask is if you have to double park, please be mindful of your neighbors and do not block anyone in.

Dogs in the community? We love them, especially when dog owners behave Nelson Sweeting, president, Section 5 Association, thank you for attending and allowing us to use the Section 5 Association room for our meeting.

Lastly, we would like to thank New York State Assembly Member Michael Benedetto; his Legislative Aide, Tremaine O’Garro, and his staff for inviting

S4P Mission Statement

The Section 4 Partnership’s purpose is to promote a community of more than just neighbors, but as one family of many cultures, that proactively embraces greatness, and promotes neighborhood interaction. The goal of the organization is to offer solutions that will educate, elevate, inspire, and mobilize our community in unity, to sustain affordability and growth in order to remain environmentally sound and vibrant for generations to come.

“All of us” divided by “Each one of us” equals a force for good.

—Michelle Marbury

us to the Black History Month celebration. It was a festive occasion with good music and plenty of food. Mr. Benedetto presented retired General Manager Noel Ellison, and former Riverbay Board members, Rodney and Shirley Saunders, with plaques honoring them for their work, service and commitment to the community. It was a deserving gesture for three wonderful people.

I was told I am going over my word limit, so until next week, take care and walk good!

––Andrea Mayo

RIVERBAY ANONYMOUS WHISTLEBLOWER HOTLINE

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

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

March 2023 has arrived and with it some changes in our weather. Black History Month has also come and gone but we would like to acknowledge all the community organizations who showed support for the month.

The Tour Committee has good and bad news. We must cancel our March 9 trip to IPA’s & Poker Chips due to a low response. All friends who made payments will receive a refund shortly. The Niagara Falls, USA trip must be paid in total by the end of March and the bus is still full. Our trip for August 8 is going very well. This trip is to the Vynecrest Winery. Cost is $119 per person and you can maketacting Ms. Wright, 718-379-3370, or Ms. Brown, 718-379-7962. The seven-night Hawaiian Cruise on the Pride of America with Norwegian Cruise Line is scheduled for September 12-24, 2023. It in-

AARP Chapter #4997

cludes airfare to Hawaii, two-night stay in Hawaii, tour of Pearl Harbor, nightly entertainment, meals on board, cabin steward, port taxes paid and many more amenities for your comfort. Prices per person start at $4,689 to $5,389 and single person rates are also available as is trip insurance. More details are available from the tour committee.

On February 23, Assemblyman Benedetto held his Black History Month Luncheon and AARP was glad to be in attendance. As always, he treated his constituents very well and he honored one of our most active community families. We too would like to thank Mr. Rodney and Mrs. Shirley Saunders for all they have contributed to this community for so many years. They have worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life in Co-op City for more than 30 years and for that we have a much better place to live! Thank you!

AARP holds a General Membership Meeting the second Monday of each month. The next meeting is March 13 at 1 p.m. in Room “0.” We have a new Executive Board, and all will be present at from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., located at 177 Dreiser Loop, 718-320-1946. If you leave a message, we will get back to you at our earliest opportunity.

From Mrs. Wilson, Good and Welfare contact, we learned that our long-time member and friend, Deloris Cornelius, was hospitalized and is now in Pinnacle Nursing Home. We send her prayers and wishes for a complete recovery. Sending prayers to all our members who are under the weather but recovering in their own spaces.

Be Safe-Be Aware-Be Healthy.

––Ann Purnell

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Goose Island Seniors

Greetings, Retirees and friends,

We hope that everyone and their loved ones are doing well.

Trip Committee – The committee has arranged a bus ride to the Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, PA on Friday, March 31. Tickets are $50 with a $25 slot play giveback. The bus will pick up at Dreiser Loop at 8:30 a.m. Payment is due ASAP. Serita will be available in Room 19 on March 3 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. The Resorts World Casino trip on Wednesday, June 28, is in sold out/waitlist status. Questions regarding these trips may be addressed to Serita at 347-564-5722.

Nominating Committee – The Nominating Committee is now in place and accepting applications from candidates who would like to be considered for a position on the RoDL’s board. All board positions are open for election including chaplain. Candidates must be a member of the RoDL for at least one year and current with their membership dues. Contact Daisy at 718-671-6122, if you would like to apply.

Scholarship Committee – Scholarship applications are now available. The deadline for the submission of completed applications to the scholarship committee is May 19. Applicants must be high school seniors scheduled to graduate in June 2023 and be the child, grandchild, great-grandchild or great-great grandchild of a RoDL member whose membership is in good standing (membership paid up for the past two years). Questions may be addressed to JoAnn at 718-710-9082.

Entertainment Committee – Our annual spring luncheon will be held on June 14, at the beautiful Marina del Rey. Tickets are $110 and are now available. Questions may be addressed to Daisy at 718671-6122, Georgianna at 718-379-5762 or Jay at 201-310-2972.

Newsletter Committee – Articles and photographs for the winter/spring newsletter must be submitted no later than April 15. Questions may be addressed to Georgianna at 718-379-5762.

Membership – The $25 annual dues for 2023 can be remitted by a check payable to the “Retirees of Dreiser Loop” and mailed to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19, Bronx, NY 10475. Questions may be addressed to Mary at 718-655-9170.

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

Condolences – Please continue to pray for all those who have recently lost loved ones.

Good and Welfare – We extend get well wishes and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in. We pray that they will all soon see brighter days ahead.

General Meeting – Thank you to all members who attended our general membership meeting on March 1. Your attendance made the meeting a success. Our next meeting will be held on April 5 at 1 p.m. in Room 19. We look forward to seeing you there.

––Georgianna Rodriguez

We want to thank all those who came with us to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. We had a good time.

Wind Creek Casino – Thursday, March 23, in Bethlehem, PA. Price: $50, bonus $25 for play. Call 718-379-9613 for reservation. Buses picking up at our three usual stops: Einstein Loop, 7:45 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop at 8:30 a.m. Mask required on bus and in casino. Payment due by Friday, March 10. Make check to Goose Island Seniors. Mail or bring to 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, Bronx, NY 10475. You may also Zelle to 347-847-1941 or $app to CarlRobertsSr.

“Moses,” Sight and Sound Theater – Thursday, April 27. Price: $195; $75 deposit due March 4. Buses picking up at: Einstein Loop, 6:30 a.m.; Asch Loop, 6:45 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop at 7 a.m. For reservations, call: 646-579-1701.

Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard – Friday, May 19 – Monday, May 21. Three days. Price from $565 –$754. Deposit: $125 due ASAP. For more information, call 646-579-1701.

Carnival Cruise 2023 – July 5-13, nine days to Amber Cove, Dominican Republic; Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. Departing from NY. Price: $1219–$1525. Deposit of $250 due now. Final payment due Friday, April 14. For more information, call 646-579-1701.

Notary – Yvonne Menefee is available for notary Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Bingo – Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:15 p.m. Members only. Admission: $5 for three cards, 12 games and jackpot. Extra cards are $0.25 each. Refreshments. Proof of vaccination. Temperature taken at entrance.

Game Day – Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. Members only. Come play dominoes, watch movies, read books and socialize with other members. $1 donation. Refreshments available.

To all members: Happy birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of March: Molly Konikoff, Hattie Lucas, Nancy Bisono, Stephen Roberts Sr., Lourdes Lopez, Michelle Rosenthal, Liz Pelaez, Benjamin Carter, Pearl Applewhite and Martha Cribbs. Birthday cake celebration on Wednesday, March 15, during half-time at bingo from 2 p.m-2:45 p.m.

Sick and Shut-in: Maria Mendez, we miss you. Ella Thorne is in Workmen’s Circle. Mary Pilla (former Goose Island president) sends her love to all. You can call her at 718-753-1816.

Our club is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475 at the Section 5 Center. Our phone number is 718-379-9613. You may call (mornings) Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Evenings) Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Tue. and Thu., 1 p.m.-9 p.m., or call, text or Zelle Stephen, 347-847-1941. Cash app to $StephenCarlSr. Our email address is goose. island@optonline.net

––Stephen Roberts Sr.

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

JASA Co-op City Older Adult centers is looking for a driver with CDL. This position is available for immediate employment. Please contact Ann Moncrieffe at amoncrieffe@jasa.org, or call 929-399-1387 for further information.

The Brownstone, Patterson, NJ – Wed., May 10, $139. Deluxe Motor Coach transportation. Enjoy Latin Day with your favorite Latin Music; Spanish-style luncheon: garden salad, corn chowder soup, Lomo saltado, chicken/gondolas, spanish rice and beans, rolls, dessert, coffee/tea. Gratuities included. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:45 a.m.; Einstein, 9:00 a.m.

Steel Drum classes on Wednesdays – 1:00 p.m.-

Free Financial Counseling Services starting on Jan. 9th and Free Tax Services starting on Jan. 30th from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. by appointment only in a collaboration with Ariva. Income limit: Single, $32,000, and with dependents, $60,000. Please call 718-320-2066 to make your appointment.

Medicare Information – w/Alex Wu from the Dept. of the Aging, every Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00

Bereavement Support Group w/Dr. Smith –Mon., 1:00 p.m. Dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meet-

ing ID: 839 6918 9974, Passcode: 520396.

Painting Class w/Dmitriy – Mondays, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 846 0511 1606, Passcode: 585936.

Notary (Appointment ONLY) – Call 718-320Tues., 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; Weds. and Thurs., 10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. Einstein Center, Room 34, Thurs., 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Every Wed. Painting Classes – 9:00-11:00 a.m Zoom meeting. Dial in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 920 9563 1147, Passcode: 024057.

Technology Class w/Ralph Lucenti – (Smart devices and computer), Thurs., 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Dial in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 862 5043 9695, Passcode: 896989.

Line Dancing with Bartow Swingers – Mon., 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 31; Wed. and Fri., 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Dreiser Center.

Knitting w/Betty and Lynne – Fridays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Room 31, starting March 10.

Computer Class w/Steve – Starting Thurs., April 13, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Please register in person in Room 31 w/Carolin.

Aldi – Wed., March 7; $4. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10

a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m., and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. ONLY 10 seats available. Participants MUST be registered with JASA.

Target – Wed., Mar. 15; $6. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m., and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. ONLY 10 seats available. Participants MUST be registered with JASA.

BJ’s and Shoprite – Fri., Mar. 17; $6. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m., and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. ONLY 10 seats available. Participants MUST be registered with JASA.

Costco – Fri., Mar. 31; $6. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m., and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. ONLY 10 seats available. Participants MUST be registered with JASA.

Please Call Einstein OAC – 718-671-5161 to schedule your appointment today for: Hair Styling (1st & 3rd Wed., 9 a.m.-11 a.m.) braids, haircuts, shape-up, twist, ponytails, curls and more. Facials & Manicure (Mon., 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.)

JASA Einstein Public Notary – Tues., 10 a.m.-12 p.m., and Thurs., 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Please call 718-671-5161.

JASA Einstein Older Adult Center – Please call 718-671-5161 to sign up for Mon., March 6, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic.

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

Payments for trips at 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.

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

KOSHER: Vegetarian Chilli, White Rice, Toss Salad w/ Dressing, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Egg Frittata

NON-KOSHER: Pernil (Roasted Pork Shoulder), Steamed Peas, Sweet Baked Yams

KOSHER: Shake and Bake

Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Moroccan Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Baked Breaded Fish

NON-KOSHER: BBQ

Chicken, Yellow Rice, Sauteed Green Beans

KOSHER: Rib Eye Roast, Mashed Potato w/Gravy, Steamed Carrots, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Tuna Patty

NON-KOSHER: Cornmeal Crusted Fish, Cooked Cabbage, w/Shredded Carrots, Home Fries w/Peppers and Onions

KOSHER: Baked Flounder, Couscous, Roasted Eggplant, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Vegetable Cutlet

NON-KOSHER: Vegetarian

Chicken, Brown Stew, White Rice, Steamed Spinach

Bartow Center (929) 399-1394. Events held in Room 31, unless otherwise noted.

KOSHER: Roast Chicken, Kasha w/Noodle, Steamed Cabbage, Challah Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT:

NON-KOSHER: Curry Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Carrots, And Green Beans

Einstein Center (718) 671-5161. Events held in Room 49, unless otherwise noted.

Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345. Events held in Room 7, unless otherwise noted.

Chair Yoga w/ Charles Tyler 10-11 a.m. Zoom only for now. 1-646-876-9923, Meeting ID: 995 6534 1173,

Passcode: 855423

Stay Well Exercise w/Denise

Room 2

Piano Sing Along Class, In person, 11 a.m.-12

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Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., Rm. 2.

Computer Learning w/Ralph

Zoom only: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Dial-in #: 347-893-2966,

Meeting ID: 936 8132 9040,

Passcode: 259554.

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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. E-mail: stjosephsepc@aol.com. Our phone number is 718-320-0844. Priest-in-Charge: Fr. Simeon O. Johnson, cell: 917-227-4303.

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

Father Johnson will conduct worship service in-person at the church this Sunday, March 5, at 9 a.m. as well as via teleconference. The usual teleconference weekday prayers at noon will also continue.

Upcoming Events:

• Episcopal Bishop Visitation – March 19 at 9:00 a.m. (The Rt. Rev. Mary D. Glasspool)

• Palm Sunday – April 2 at 9:00 a.m.

• Good Friday – April 7 at noon.

• Easter Sunday (Hat Sunday) – April 9 at 9:00 a.m

To participate by teleconference, please dial 1-425-436-6344, Access Code: 509 898, followed by the # sign.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women are having the following Fundraising Events:

• Cake Sale at the church on Saturday, March 25, starting at noon. Please come down and join us for this event. Buy and take home some of our delicious baked goodies!

• in celebration of St. Joseph’s Day. Tickets are now available. Donation of $5 for a book of six tickets. Please contact Valrie Payne at 1-347-2005850. First prize: $300, second prize: $150, and third prize: $75. Drawing will take place at the church on Saturday, May 27, at noon and winners need not be present.

Grace and peace!

––M. Chambers

Caregivers Outreach Mentorship

“Family Meeting” – Let’s Talk

Do you know where your loved one’s life insurance policy is kept? Or if they even have one? Is the insurance accidental, term, or whole life insurance? What is the payoff amount upon death? Do you have any idea of the cost of a funeral? Can you provide medical information to healthcare providers about your loved ones’ medications, allergies and medical history in an emergency? What services are covered under their health insurance? Do they have a Will, Trust, Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, or Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)? If you answered no to any of the above questions, it is time for the family meeting.

There is no set time or age to express your wishes to your family. Life is unpredictable and can be taken away at any age or time. During a family meeting, I was informed that my daughter wanted to donate all her organs upon passing. It was not easy thinking about the possibility of my 38-year-old daughter dying. However, I felt at ease knowing her wishes and that she had completed a Health Care Proxy. As a caregiver, it is essential that you are aware of all the necessary medical and personal information of the person you are caring for to manage their care successfully. If the information is not in your presence, you should know where to locate it when needed.

I know your struggles getting vital information from an elderly loved one or parent. It is the world’s best-kept secret. As we age, we lose our independence, friends, family members, spouse, health and youth. Therefore, it may seem we can only hold on to our money and possessions. I am sure you have heard some of these remarks before. “Why are you trying to get into my business? Are you trying to kill me? I am not going anywhere; we have time to talk about that; do we have to talk about this now? Why do you always want to talk about things like that? I have everything in order.”

Maybe we should begin to talk about “things like this” at any time and stage suddenly. We work hard to accomplish “things” (property, money, and other possessions) and forget it is not just about us. Do not wait for a crisis to make major decisions. Get things together for your loved one and yourself. Call us to set up a Caregivers Consultation for you and your loved one. Please visit our website to learn more about the services we offer.

Please note: There will not be a “Let’s Talk” 45-minute information session on the third Thursday of March. To be placed on our email list, go to www. comeoutreach and you will be kept updated on the sessions and other events along with a reminder a few days before.

––Diane Cooper

Traditional Synagogue

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City Purim service (Megillah Reading) will be held on March 7 between 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Kiddush to follow. Assorted salads, coffee, tea, soda and, of course, Hamantaschen. Cost: $10 per person. All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP by calling Marilyn, 347-449-5005.

Entrance to our synagogue for Saturday services is on the side door of Building 27B.

The synagogue would appreciate donations to keep our shul open. If you would like to help, go to www.Gofundme.com/Traditional-Synagogue-of-Co-op-City to donate.

The synagogue will be serving a hot Kiddush meal after Sabbath morning services.

Saturday morning services will start at 10 a.m.

General Information

The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the-

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

The synagogue has a Facebook page: Traditional Synagogue.

The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or small, would help. The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who do not come to services. Please come by 10 a.m. so we can take out the Torah.

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

Sabbath ends on Saturday, March 11, at 6:50 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, March 17, at 6:44 p.m.

Good and Welfare

$15 per tree (if you want to buy a tree, call 347 449-5005). Mazel Tov, to all having simchas. If you are ill, we wish you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To All Members

Happy birthday to Samuel Grynewizeir, and to all our members who will be celebrating their birthday or anniversary in March, please send me your name and I will add them to the list.

Fun and Games

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

––Bruce Gitelson

Church of the New Vision

Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Church of the New Vision and Pastors Kenneth and Deborah Hodge welcome you to worship with us at 115 Einstein Loop North, Bronx, NY 10475. Church phone: 718-6718746 and Pastor’s phone: 914-522-5039.

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study starts at 7:00 p.m. The Conference Line number: 646-769-9900; Access Code: 3099388.

All are welcomed to join our 40-Day Journeyof fasting and prayer. The Devotional Prayer Journal is called Torn. Matthew 27:51. The curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. This 40-day journey of prayer and fasting is centered on us drawing closer to God. (Hebrews 4:14) says “Let us then

Sunday, February 26 Worship Service: “He Is More Than Enough”

Scripture: (John 10:10-11) “The thief cometh not, but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly: I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”

Save The Date: Thursday, August 10. Join us for a bus trip to see “Moses at the Sight and Sound Theatre” with lunch at Golden Corral prior to the 3:00 p.m. show. Adults: $190 and youth: $150. Deposit $30 to reserve your seat. Final payment due July 15. Contacts: Sadie James, 917-667-4227, or Hermena Smith, 718708-5035, or email: info@churchnewvisionbx.org

Your contributions, tithes and offerings can be mailed to Church of New Vision, P.O. Box 75-3037, Einstein Station, Bronx, New York 10475. Thank you.

––Brenda Brown

Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle

Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Our phone numbers are 718-324-0334, 646-3456707, or 718-320 4218.

Sundays: Sunday Morning Worship service starts at 11 a.m.

Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

Friday Praise and worship and Bible study will begin at 7:30 p.m.

All night services on Wednesdays and Fridays will be held online until further notice. To join, please call 720-740-9746, Access Code: 8876631.

Focus: The church is a privilege people; you have been buried and risen in Christ, which enables them to walk in the light of his love, forgiveness and redemption. “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him.” (Colossians 2:6)

In (Colossians 2:7), those who live in Christ are “rooted” in him, and they are also “built up in him.”

Meaning, it is a continual process where one grows in God’s grace. They are established and strengthen in faith because faith makes things move. The result

mains true. The Apostle Paul stressed the importance of avoiding false teaching that ultimately robs them of their joy in Christ.

(Colossians 2:8) reads, “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.”

Now, because we are embracing the fullness of Christ, we recognized that God is a reality. Thus, now we possess the spiritual completeness all humans are able to obtain, not needing to adapt teachings that are not spirit-lead. In Christ, we have a new birth. The Old Testament’s sign of a new life was the covenant

the victory Christ.

Jesus’ death on the cross gave all people freedom to live above sin. “If the Son therefore shall set you free, you shall be free indeed.” (St. John 8:36) might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is free from sin.” (Romans 6:6-7)

him. Wisdom that reigns within us is because we have a reason, hope and trust in our walk in Christ. Let us therefore remain established in the faith, as we have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.” (Colossians 3:2-3)

––Rev. R. Sibblies

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us for Worship Service tomorrow in-person at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Masks are required. The 11:00 a.m. service is also available on Zoom at https://us04web. zoom.us/j/9623430102 or Zoom Telephone Conference Line 646-568-7788, Conference ID: 962 343 0102 or Password: 788175#.

Rev. Williams asks everyone to call into the Sunday Worship service or Wednesday Bible class using Zoom through your computer or dialing in using the Zoom information shown above.

The Scholarship Ministry will offer a second trip to Sight and Sound to see Moses in May if enough people are interested. Contact Sis. Brenda Robinson at 718-671-1271 or Sister Claudette Cutler Day at 718-379-0541 for additional information.

The Scholarship Ministry invites all to join them for a trip on June 26 for six nights lodging and eight meals, Soul of Motown show, and guided tour of the Smoky Mountain National Park and much more. The cost of the trip is $765 per person based on double occupancy. Payment is due on March 5. For additional information, contact Sis. Brenda Robinson at 718- 671-1271 or Sister Claudette Cutler Day at 718-379-0541.

Adult Sunday School classes are held on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in-person and

Garage Reminders:

• Follow Speed Limit

• Park Within Lines/Not Angled or Taking Up Two Spots

• Watch For Pedestrians

• Avoid Walking in the Middle of Garage Lanes

• Be Mindful of Your Surroundings at All Times

on the Free Call Conference.com line, dial-in number: 857-357-0254, Access Code is 660065#.

Young Teens Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m., call-in number: 701-8025240, Access Code: 2528913. Teens Class is held at 9:30 a.m. Call-in number: 702-843-2644, Access Code: 2676710. Juniors Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m. Call-in number: 737-774-8306, Access Code: Juniors.

Mid-Week Bible Study will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.

Prayer Warriors Prayer service is held on Thursdays at noon. Prayer Service is also held on Fridays at 10 a.m.

Friday Evening Prayer service is held at 7:30 p.m.

All prayer services are available on the Free Call Conference.com Line, dial-in number shown above.

The church has a free app available on your app store by searching for Co Op CBC.

Please keep each other in prayer and be wise in your decisions. Please continue to mask-up, practice social distancing and stay safe!

God will strengthen us as we continue to 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

MetroCard Bus

month. The bus only makes one stop in Co-op City: between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. by the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Boulevard.

Some services offered by the bus are:

• Help with reduced-fare applications

• Transfer MetroCard balances (both full fare and reduced-fare)

• Exchange a damaged reduced-fare MetroCard for a temporary replacement

• Report a lost/stolen reduced-fare MetroCard

• Help with any MetroCard-related issues

For more MetroCard information, please visit new.mta.info/fares.

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from their respective CSO.

Shareholders moving out of Co-op City should redepartment after submitting their completed withdrawal paperwork.

Moving Permits

Moving permits for new and outgoing shareholders are issued by the Residential Sales department, based on scheduling availability.

Monday – Friday: Moving is permitted between time period and date they are issued.

Saturday move-ins: A permit can be issued for a

Sunday move-ins and Holiday move-ins are not permitted.

*A move-in at any other time subjects the shareholder Delivery Permits p.m. only.spective CSO.

Incoming or new shareholders (lived in Co-op City

weekends. Saturday permits must be picked up prior to close of business on the Friday before your delivery date.

Q. WHY ARE PERMITS REQUIRED?

A. A permit demonstrates to Co-op City Public Safety

mit must be prominently displayed in the windshield of your parked vehicle. For permits issued for moving/delivery of items bigger than a shopping cart, residential building elevators are padded to protect them from damage during the move/delivery.

Q. WHAT IS THE MOVE-OUT PROCEDURE?

A. When moving out, notify the Residential Sales take about three (3) business days to generate. Complete and notarize the paperwork, and return it to the permits if you know the dates you intend to move out.

shareholders are responsible for up to three (3) months of carrying charges after the keys are surrendered.edying alterations or damages caused to the unit during their occupancy. These are determined by an apartment inspection when the unit is vacated.

Once the apartment has been emptied, you can schedule an inspection appointment through the Res-

Black History Month was actively celebrated by our Post. On Wednesday, February 15, we joined Council Member Kevin C. Riley’s “Honoring Our Seniors” at the Bay Plaza Mall. The event was well attended by Co-op City residents and its neighboring community. Pictured at right are Service -

porting “Let’s Talk” at our information table to encourage veterans in attendance to join our Post. Over the years, we have supported our community in celebrating Black History Month. This annual celebration of achievements by African Americans is a time to remember our achievements in U.S. history. Last month, also known as African American History Month, grew out of Negro History Week. The recognition is credited as the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. pres-

On February 23, we joined Assembly Member Michael R. Benedetto’s Black History

Again, this well-attended luncheon was informative as well as entertaining. Pictured at right, Mr. Rodney Saunders and Ms. Shirley Saunders, and American Legion Commander Antonio Codrington. Assembly Member Michael R. Benedetto, Master of Ceremonies, and the

spection, you will receive a breakdown of charges de-uity refund check, mailed by the Riverbay Finance department to the forwarding address indicated on your withdrawal paperwork.

Q. WHAT IS THE TIMELIME FOR AN EQUITY REFUND?

A. After keys are turned in to the Residential Sales department, they are then handed over to the Restorationment is vacated (empty), and another inspection to determine if there is any damage beyond normal wear and tear within the apartment. It is at this point that other addition to the responsibility of three months of carrying charges. The locks of the apartment are changed and soon after, it is shown to prospective shareholders whose preferences match the apartment. The average wait time between showing the apartment and its acceptance can be up to several months. Restoration of the apartment only begins once it is accepted by a prospective shareholder. The process of restoration can be anywhere between 2-3 months depending on the condition of the apartment, and other variables. When your after a new shareholder moves into your former apartcheck, and a breakdown of the charges deducted to your forwarding address.

For the complete list of Frequently Asked Questions, visit the Riverbay website, www.coopcity.com, under General Information on the Resources page.

Keynote Speaker, former Riverbay General Manager Mr. Noel Ellison. As we leave Black History Month, we must be reminded that Black soldiers served in every war in the history of the United States – even though the armed forces were -

portunity for all persons in the armed forces without regard to race, color, religion or national origin.” Prior to the order, the Marines had no Black individuals enlisted as combat infantry; the Army Air Corps maintained an all-white policy; and yes, looking at today’s Armed Forces, Contact Us

––Antonio Codrington

Anthony Barzellato, was the guest meeting on February 16. He provided a great deal of information about his responsibilities as the Riverbay Safety teaching.

The following is a summary of the

When using a space heater, it should be plugged into the wall socket. It is be three feet away from combustibles. Mold and Mildewcome black and keep growing. Mildew is grayish. Most mold is in the bathroom. To prevent mold, open the window or use the fan. Keep the area clean. Mold needs moisture, a dark space and a food source in order to grow. Wood is a food source. Paint on the convec-

should not put curtains over the congrout. Riverbay does not clean mildew.

Tip: the convector with Lysol wipes once a week, and your mold problem will go away. Keep furniture two feet away

niture against the wall. Keep air moving around. If there is air, the mold will not grow. Following a Riverbay clean-up, they will also paint the wall area with mold prohibitive paint.

Smells: Some cooperators cover the vent if they smell something. If you smell something, you should call CSO

Doors: close and latch by itself. If it does not, call your Riverbay CSO for an adjustment.

Fire proof apartments: If there is -

not spread. Then, call 911.

Extension cords: cord is needed for an appliance, i.e., stove, refrigerator, etc., use an appli-

Candles: Make sure candles are in a candle holder and away from combustibles. It is recommended that candles not be left to burn while you are sleeping.

Thanks to all the residents that at-

––Francine Jones

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