Co-op City Times 04/20/2024

Vol. 59 No. 16

Saturday, April 20, 2024

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Fourteen Candidates Certified to Run in 2024 Riverbay Board Election Voting Begins Monday, May 20 – Friday, June 14, 2024

BY ROZAAN BOONE

All 14 shareholders who returned their qualifying election statements for the 2024 Riverbay Board of Directors election by the Wednesday, April 10th deadline, have been certified by the 2024 Election Committee.

Among the certified candidates are three of the six incumbent Board directors whose terms are up this year. Board President Sonia Feliciano, Director Claudia Sampson and Director Bishop Angelo Rosario are not seeking re-election to the Riverbay Board of Directors.

The 14 official candidates in the 2024 Board election are Aaron Carnegie, Bernard Cylich, Corazon Fernandez, Kevin Foggie, Leah Graham, Andrea Leslie, Shanauzelda Montgomery, Maryann Pagan, Mary Pearson, Sheila Richburg, Jacqueline Smith,

Ezekiel Springer, Kyshawn White and Xonia Wilson.

“Election season is upon us! Congratulations once again to the 14 candidates who have been certified to run for the Riverbay Board of Directors,” said Director Anika Green-Watson, co-chair of the 2024 Election Committee. “I know, firsthand, that the decision to serve your community in this way is not one to be taken lightly. It’s a deep, but rewarding commitment. Thank you in advance for your service. I wish you all the best during this campaign season.”

“In partnership with Director Anika Green-Watson, we would like to congratulate all of the 14 shareholders who have stepped up and decided to seek a seat on

2024 Certified Candidates Riverbay Board of Directors’ Election 1. Aaron Carnegie 2. Bernard Cylich 3. Corazon Fernandez 4. Kevin Foggie 5. Leah Graham 6. Andrea Leslie 7. Shanauzelda Montgomery

8. Maryann Pagan 9. Mary Pearson 10. Sheila Richburg 11. Jacqueline Smith 12. Ezekiel Springer 13. Kyshawn White 14. Xonia Wilson

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Calling on Electeds for Legislative Assistance to Preserve Affordability of Our Homes President’s Report

Sonia Feliciano Dear fellow shareholders, Greetings to you and your families. Hope everyone is doing well. I want to thank Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and State Senator Jamaal Bailey for asking for a review of HCR’s determination to hit us with an 8.1% increase. As I have stated many times, some areas were beyond our control and will continue to be beyond our control if we do not get the legisla(Continued on page 4) tive help we need. For example, the mad-

Earth Day Parade Today

Wednesday April 24th Board Meeting to be Televised on Crawler The Riverbay Board of Directors meeting scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 24, at 7 p.m., will be broadcast on the Riverbay Crawler and shareholders are invited to tune in to see Board directors at work.

Subscribers to the master antenna can tune in to the meeting on channel 12. Shareholders who are Altice/Optimum subscribers can turn to channel 591.

Income Affidavit Filing Deadline is April 30, 2024

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Co-op City shareholders are reminded that the deadline to file their 2023 Income Affidavit is Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

This year, shareholders have two options to file their income affidavits – manually using the traditional paper form that was mailed to households, or electronically via the official Co-op City website, https://www.coopcity.com.

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BY P.M. CAMPBELL Rivers Run Community Garden’s annual Earth Day parade and celebration will start at 10:30 a.m. today, Saturday, April 20, on the Sect. 3 Greenway. Even though there may be a chance of rain in the early morning, the show will go on rain or shine between PearTree and Bellamy Loop. Community and student volunteers from Bronx Health Sciences and the Environmental Club at Capital Prep have worked hard to prepare the garden for the event. Families are invited to enjoy free food, entertainment, garden workshops, and music from the Street Beat Brass Band.

“I’m hoping Mother Nature smiles on us, and clears that rain really early, earlier than has been forecasted, and that we’ll have a great day otherwise,” said gardener Vivian Burrus.

Photo by P.M. Campbell

Shareholders came to the Bartow Center on Monday, April 15, to meet with Finance department staff for assistance filling out their 2023 Income Affidavits, for notary service, or to hand in their completed forms. The final help session will be held this coming Monday, April 22, in Dreiser Auditorium C, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

See the Riverbay Crawler for pertinent details or flip to page 2 in this issue.

Photo by PM Campbell

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Affidavit ––––– (Continued from page 1) Please note that the paper form must be notarized. In addition, the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (HCR) has changed the paper form. It is now in duplicate pink and white copy only (2 pages).

The Riverbay Finance department has been facilitating help sessions in each of the three community centers for shareholders who need assistance completing their income affidavit and/or notary service. Two of those sessions were held this week on Monday, April 15, in the Bartow Center, and on Wednesday, April 17, in Einstein Center. The final session is scheduled for Monday, April 22, in Dreiser Auditorium C, from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Completed income affidavit forms can be returned by mail to Riverbay, dropped in the carrying charge box in the community centers or scanned in along with supporting documents, including proof of homeowners’ insurance, and emailed to RiverbayFinance@riverbaycorp.com. Proof of insurance can also be submitted directly to the Riverbay Risk Management department in Room 24 in the Bartow Center.

Shareholders utilizing the electronic filing option can visit the Co-op City website and click the link at the top of the page to get started. This week, two virtual help sessions were held by Riverbay Management on Tuesday, April 16, and Thursday, April 18, so shareholders with questions about the electronic process could get answers and assistance with their filing. The electronic form does not have to be notarized but shareholders are required to go through a “knowledge based” ID verification process to securely verify their identity before being able to access the digital Income Affidavit form. An instructional

Please Curb Your Dog! Shareholders are reminded that it is the law in NYC, and their responsibility as a dog owner, to clean up after their dog.

In addition, refrain from using the playgrounds and tennis and basketball courts to walk your dog. Keep these areas sanitary for the children who utilize the space.

video is posted on the income affidavit landing page on the website as is a FAQ where many of the questions being asked by shareholders are answered. The FAQ was also printed in the Saturday, April 13, 2024 issue of the Co-op City Times. The April 13th issue can be read online at issuu.com/cctimes, on X: @ coopcitytimes, or scan the QR code conveniently affixed to the newspaper bins in your building lobby. It is also available at the bottom of the Home page on the Co-op City website, coopcity.com.

Need Help Completing Your Income Affidavit The Riverbay Finance Department will be hosting three Income Affidavit help sessions to assist shareholders who are completing a paper version of the 2023 Income Affidavit.

What to bring: photo ID and 2023 tax returns for everyone required to sign the affidavit, proof of insurance, and medical deductions, if applicable. Notaries will be available.

Session 3: Where: Dreiser Auditorium C When: April 22, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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New FCC Rules Require More Transparency From Internet Service Providers

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

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

Earthquake Preparedness CCPD Chief Joseph Riley and Riverbay Safety Director Anthony Barzelatto will present an Earthquake Preparedness Seminar on Monday, April 22, 6-8 p.m. in the Bartow Center, Room 31. Shareholders are encouraged to attend. This seminar is free.

Public Safety Reminder Shareholders ordering online packages are strongly encouraged to utilize alternate delivery locations supplied by online services. Direct delivery to lockers, hubs, and secure alternate delivery locations will decrease inconvenience, reduce crimes of opportunity and provide a reliable method of securing items delivered. To reduce package thefts, alternate delivery methods are strongly encouraged.

Avoiding Scams If it sounds too good to be true, if you are being pressured to make an immediate decision, or if you were contacted unexpectedly, STOP – hang up the phone or walk away. Immediately speak to someone you trust – a friend, family member, neighbor or even CCPD. Call (718) 671-3050 or send an email to info@ccpd.us.

Become an ACES Volunteer The ACES Project, administered by Community Service Society of New York (CSS), trains people age 55 and over to be volunteer public benefits counselors. Volunteers receive extensive training in assisting people with accessing public benefits such as Medicare, SNAP, and Medicaid.

For more information, visit the ACES website at https:// www.cssny.org/programs/entry/ the-aces-project or use https://bit. ly/4aIqEFF.

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Internet service providers (ISPs) will be required to provide more transparency about the costs and fees associated with their products following a new FCC rule announced on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

ISPs will begin rolling out what the FCC is calling broadband consumer labels beginning this month, with smaller providers having until October 10, 2024, to comply. Inspired by FDA nutrition labels, the broadband labels help customers know exactly what they are paying for when choosing an internet service provider.

Consumers can expect to start seeing the broadband labels this month. According to the FCC, labels will include the following key information: • Monthly Price – Price of internet service per month before fees such as modem rentals or taxes. Notably, some providers bundle the modem rental and other taxes into the monthly price.

• Introductory Rate – A limited price offered by ISPs as a promotion for new customers. ISPs are required to display the amount of time the promotional price is valid for as well as the basic rate charged to customers after the promotional rate window closes.

• Length of Contract – For internet service plans that require a contract, this part of the broadband label will detail the exact length of the contract and a direct link to the contract’s respective terms.

• Provider Monthly Fees – ISPs are required to list every additional fee added

to a monthly bill, such as equipment fees.

For providers that bundle their monthly price to include any taxes or equipment related fees, this section of the label will not detail those additional fees.

• One-Time Fees – Fees related to installation or connecting a customer to the internet. These fees are usually only applied for new customers of an ISP when they switch over.

• Discounts – ISPs are required to list any discounts available for customers with a direct link explaining those discounts in further detail.

• Typical Download Speed – This represents the average speed with which customers can expect to download content from the internet. This speed is measured in megabits per second or Mbps, with higher Mbps rates allowing for faster downloads compared to lower rates.

This speed is important for services such as video streaming or gaming.

• Typical Upload Speed – This represents the average speed customers can expect to send data to another device connected to the internet. Upload speed affects the quality of video conferencing applications and the ability to upload photos or videos to the internet.

• Typical Latency – This part of the label “measures the amount of time it takes for data to travel from one endpoint to another across the internet, in milliseconds,” as explained by the FCC. In other words, lower latency equates to a better internet connection, whereas a higher latency equates to a

Broadband Facts Acme Wired

Signature Plan/Gigabit Fixed Broadband Consumer Disclosure

Monthly Price

$89.99

This monthly price is an introductory rate

Yes

Time the introductory rate applies

12 months

Monthly price after the introductory rate

$109.99 24 months

Length of contract Link to Terms of Contract https://www.example.com/terms-of-contract Additional Charges & Terms Provider Monthly Fees Modem Rental

$10.00 $5.00

Wifi Extender One-Time Purchase Fees Installation Battery Back-up

$100.00 $50.00

Early Termination Fee

$75.00 $27.57

Government Taxes Discounts & Bundles

Visit the link below for available billing discounts and pricing options for broadband service bundled with other services like video, phone, and wireless service, and use of your own equipment like modems and routers. https://www.example.com/discounts Speeds Provided with Plan Typical Download Speed

1,200 Mbps

Typical Upload Speed

200 Mbps

Typical Latency

47 ms

Data Included with Monthly Price Charges for Additional Data Usage

1,000 GB n/a

https://www.example.com/data-usage Network Management Policy https://www.example.com/network-management Privacy Policy https://www.example.com/privacy Customer Support (555) 555-5555 Phone: Website: https://www.example.com Learn about the terms used on this label. Visit the Federal Communications Commission’s Consumer Resource Center. fcc.gov/consumer Unique Plan Identifier: F0005937974123ABC456EMC789

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Governor Hochul Shares Framework for $1 Billion ConnectAll Program

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Earlier this month, Governor Kathy Hochul shared the framework for her overarching $1 billion ConnectALL program.

Titled the New York State Digital Equity Plan, this latest plan outlines strategies to improve digital literacy, digital job readiness skills, access to quality affordable internet, internet privacy, internet safety and, lastly, bolstering the accessibility of online government services.

Essentially, the Digital Equity Plan provides details on the implementation of the ConnectALL initiative, which, as explained by the Governor’s office, was designed to “transform New York’s digital infrastructure and expand access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet.” The plan also provides data on various aspects of broadband accessibility and general internet usage across New York.

Some of the key data shown in the Digital Equity Plan was compiled using results from the 2023 New York State Internet Access Survey. In terms of broadband access at home, the survey found that 22% of participants with limited English ability had no access to broadband internet at home, 20% of the low-income participants had no broadband internet at home and 11% of aging individuals had no broadband internet at home. Data from the survey also showed that 19% of low-income participants had no access to an internet-enabled computer device.

Digital literacy was another key aspect measured in the New York State Internet Access Survey. Twenty-eight percent of participants with limited English skills, 23% of veteran participants and 21% of individuals with disabilities recorded having some or a lot of difficulty navigating

the internet to accomplish their needs.

Online safety and privacy was also a key issue to survey participants as 87% said they felt either “somewhat” or “definitely” concerned about their online safety and privacy. The survey also found that 29% of participants with limited English, 19% of low-income participants and 16% of disabled participants reported that online public resources were “not very accessible.”

The Digital Equity Plan also included snapshots of economic demographics and their access to broadband internet. Twenty-nine percent of households in New York who earn under $35,000 per year do not have internet access. Thirteen percent of New York households earning between $35,000 and $75,000 also do not have internet access.

As for implementation strategies described in the Digital Equity Plan, which the overarching ConnectALL program will incorporate, below are some of the key strategies listed: (Continued on page 10)

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President’s Report ––––– (Continued from page 1) ness of escalating insurance premiums. This is not only a Riverbay issue but a nationwide issue. As consumers and shareholders of middle-income affordable housing, we cannot allow greedy price gouging to continue. Calling on our elected officials to have this conversation and drive a solution is needed to ensure the affordability and sustainability of our development for generations to come. We are therefore looking to partner with other Mitchell-Lamas that have the same concerns. Only together can we make a change. There is strength in numbers!

My last and most recent conversation with Assemblyman Benedetto is that the New York State Assembly is working on the budget. Mr. Benedetto has spoken to his Assembly team about allocating monies for capital improvements in Co-op City.

In the Assembly Budget proposal for fiscal year 2024-2025, (Page 38-2), there is a proposal for $50M earmarked for capital projects. Our mortgage called for having reserves of $124M for capital projects, however, it is not nearly enough for the amount of repairs that need to be done in Co-op City. Monies were used to address Local Law 11 which cost us much more than anticipated, due, in part, to unfunded mandates. Currently, we have a total of about $87 million for capital improvements, and welcome our Assemblyman Michael Benedetto securing more funds to add to the reserves so that we can continue to work on the most needed projects. One of the projects that you are familiar with is the replacement of the garage elevators which will begin shortly. Spending untold dollars on the repair of elevators does not make good business sense. Instead, we have a contract with Champion Elevators to replace the elevators and all its intricate parts, ensuring that we have working garage elevators for years to come.

The refinancing of the mortgage allows us the ability to use the allotted reserved monies to address the concerns of a 55-year-old aging property. Our reserves will not cover nearly everything that has to be replaced. Many systems and parts are at the end of their life cycle, therefore, the need to continue to find resources to pay for these things is imperative. The need to ensure that we are making every dollar count is imperative and the need to be transparent by letting you know what we are spending and up against in the years to come is imperative. We are doing this. As owners of this great development, you are being informed and will continue to be informed on how the money is spent.

Board Members I applaud all of those who decided to run for the Board. The Board is not made up of PhDs, doctors, and lawyers, although we have had our fair share. The Board is made up of responsible individuals who are committed to the organization’s vision and mission, have a strong desire to help, and believe in the good that can come out of a team of people who want sustainability for their community. We have Board members who have been on the board for many, many years. To provide a fresh outlook and circulate new and innovative shareholders, we have term limits not to exceed nine years, coming off for a year and running again, if you so wish. Board members need to be ready to participate, share ideas, always come prepared, commit to the community, be forward-thinking, understand the responsibilities that go with Board duty, be collaborative, and have passion. It is not a photo opportunity, it is not about power as we all have to work together; it is not about perks as there are very few, not just showing up at meetings, but chairing and joining committees; staying late when it is needed, participating in events, and engaging our legislative representatives to take on causes that we feel will make Coop City better. To all those who have made this commitment, I thank you. We all have to look within ourselves and be that selfless individual who stands with the community in investing in the future of Co-op City.

We will be having our next Board of Directors election in May. I encourage you to read the candidates’ statements, attend the forums, and make an informed decision as to who you want representing you on the Board.

If you have any concerns, you can reach me as follows: S. Feliciano, c/o Liaisons office at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; email: Sfeliciano@riverbayboard. com, or call 917-992-7311.

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

Shareholders First – We Matter. *************************** Estimados accionistas, Saludos a ustedes y a sus familias. Espero que todos esten bien. Quiero dar las gracias al asambleísta Michael Benedetto y el senador estatal Jamaal Bailey en solicitando una revisión de la determinación de HCR para golpearnos con un 8.1%. Como he dicho muchas veces, algunas áreas estaban fuera de nuestro control y seguirá siendo fuera de nuestro control si no recibimos la ayuda legislative que necesitamos. Por ejemplo, la locura de la escalada de las primas de seguros. No es sólo un problema de Riverbay, sino de todo el país. No es sólo un problema de Riverbay, sino de todo el país. Como consumidores y accionistas de viviendas asequibles de renta media, no podemos permitir que continúen los precios abusivos. Es absolutamente necesario pedir a nuestros cargos electos que mantengan esta conversación y busquen una solución para garantizar la asequibilidad y la sostenibilidad de nuestro desarrollo para las generaciones venideras. Por lo tanto, estamos buscando asociarnos con otros Mitchell-Lamas que tengan las mismas preocupaciones. Sólo juntos podremos cambiar las cosas. La unión hace la fuerza.

Mi última y más reciente conversación con el asambleísta Benedetto es que la Asamblea del Estado de Nueva York está trabajando en el presupuesto. El Sr. Benedetto ha hablado con su equipo de la Asamblea sobre la asignación de fondos para mejoras de capital en Co-op City. En la propuesta de presupuesto de la Asamblea para el año fiscal 2024-2025, (Página 38-2), hay una propuesta de $ 50M destinados a proyectos de capital. Nuestra hipoteca pide tener reservas de $124M para proyectos de capital, sin embargo, no es suficiente para la cantidad de reparaciones que se necesitan hacer en Co-op City. Los fondos se utilizaron para hacer frente a la Ley Local 11 que nos costó mucho más de lo previsto, debido, en parte, a los mandatos no financiados. Actualmente, tenemos un total de alrededor de $87 millones para mejoras de capital, y la bienvenida a nuestro asambleísta Michael Benedetto asegu-

rar más fondos para añadir a las reservas para que podamos seguir trabajando en los proyectos más necesarios. Uno de los proyectos que ya conocen es la sustitución de los ascensores del garaje, que comenzará en breve. Gastar una cantidad incalculable de dinero en la reparación de los ascensores no tiene sentido desde el punto de vista empresarial. En su lugar, tenemos un contrato con Champion Elevators para reemplazar los ascensores y todas sus partes intrincadas asegurando que tenemos ascensores de garaje de trabajo en los próximos años.

La refinanciación de la hipoteca nos permite utilizar el dinero reservado para abordar los problemas de una propiedad de 55 años de antigüedad. Nuestras reservas no cubrirán casi todo lo que hay que sustituir. Muchos sistemas y piezas están al final de su ciclo de vida, por lo tanto, la necesidad de seguir encontrando recursos para pagar estas cosas es imperativa. La necesidad de asegurarnos de que cada dólar cuenta es imperativa y la necesidad de ser transparentes haciéndoles saber lo que estamos gastando y lo que nos espera en los próximos años es imperativa. Así lo estamos haciendo. Como propietarios de esta gran urbanización, se les informa y se les seguirá informando de cómo se gasta el dinero.

Miembros de la Junta Aplaudo a todos los que han decidido presentarse a la Junta. La Junta no está formada por doctores, y abogados, aunque hemos tenido nuestra buena parte. La Junta está formada por personas responsables, comprometidas con la visión y la misión de la organización, con un fuerte deseo de ayudar y que creen en el bien que puede surgir de un equipo de personas que quieren la sostenibilidad para su comunidad. Tenemos miembros de la Junta que llevan muchos, muchos años en ella. Para aportar una perspectiva fresca y hacer circular accionistas nuevos e innovadores, tenemos límites de mandatos que no superan los nueve años, pudiendo salir durante un año y volver a presentarse si así lo desean. Los miembros del Consejo deben estar dispuestos a participar, compartir ideas, venir siempre preparados, comprometerse con la comunidad, tener visión de futuro, comprender las responsabilidades que conlleva el cargo de Consejero, ser colaboradores y tener pasión. No se trata de una oportunidad para salir en la foto, no se trata de poder, ya que todos tenemos que trabajar juntos, no se trata de beneficios, ya que hay muy pocos, no sólo de asistir a las reuniones, sino de presidir y unirse a los comités, quedarse hasta tarde cuando sea necesario, participar en eventos, y comprometer a nuestros representantes legislativos para asumir las causas que creemos que mejorarán la Ciudad Cooperativa. A todos los que han asumido este compromiso, les doy las gracias. Todos tenemos que mirar dentro de nosotros mismos y ser esa persona desinteresada que se une a la comunidad para invertir en el futuro de la Ciudad Cooperativa.

A todos los que han asumido este compromiso, les doy las gracias. Todos tenemos que mirar dentro de nosotros mismos y ser esa persona desinteresada que se une a la comunidad para invertir en el futuro de la Ciudad Cooperativa.

Las próximas elecciones al Consejo de Administración tendrán lugar en mayo.

Los animo a que leas las declaraciones de los candidatos, asistas a los foros y tome una decisión informada sobre quién quieres que te represente en el Consejo.

Si tiene alguna inquietud, puede comunicarse conmigo de la siguiente manera: S. Feliciano, c/o Liaisons office @ 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; correo electrónico: Sfeliciano@riverbayboard.com, o llamar a 917-992-7311.

Gracias por el privilegio de servirle. Por favor, manténganse bien y salvo.

Somos accionistas primero: Nosotros importamos.

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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, not to third parties. All letters must be signed by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication 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.

– • Letters to the Editor • –

Vote Anyway

Crime Data and Early Parole

To the Editor: I encourage all shareholders to vote in this year’s Riverbay Board of Directors election. It appears that the whole country has gone crazy with the idea of real estate wealth, vote anyway. It’s been researched and reported that Blacks and Latinos are hit hardest by high rental/ maintenance costs.

Reportedly, more than 12 million American families pay half their income on housing. What I know for sure is that American citizens are coming directly to the New York Shelter system from states like Florida, Michigan, the Carolinas, etc. We have the largest number of “unhoused” New Yorkers than ever before with shelters at full capacity everyday. Most working people’s incomes have risen just 2% during the same period that housing costs are skyrocketing.

In my opinion, if we vote in every section of Co-op City like never before, we will provide what Management and our elected officials need to advocate against the HCR-imposed ridiculous 8.1% carrying charge increase. A larger-than-ever-before vote for the next Board of Directors would also send a message to the Board that we expect unyielding advocacy for affordable middle-income housing in Co-op City.

Vote anyway even though it’s hard to believe things will get better when Metro-North becomes a part of the community. Vote anyway even though SCRIE and DRIE total income level have remained extremely low.

This is our home for now and every Building Association should be thinking of new ways to engage all eligible voters. Back in the day, we had candidates come to Association meetings to meet and greet shareholders. Even though times have changed with technology, we can only hope presidents of Building Associations lead and advocate with an inclusive spirit.

Vote anyway because all eyes are watching to see if Co-op City really values keeping “Mitchell-Lama Housing” affordable.

—Evelyn M. Turner

To the Editor: Crime data can be manipulated. Fare evasion in the NYC transit system, for example, has been effectively legalized. Car vandalism, as opposed to car theft, is not taken too seriously.

Burglaries, if nothing too valuable is taken, have traditionally been downplayed. This affects persons living in poorer or middle-class neighborhoods more than others.

It seems that violent crime is growing in New York, but we can’t be certain if that’s true, or it only appears that way. Meanwhile, the push has been on to get criminals off parole early.

––David Hammer

CCPD Asks Parents to Have Meaningful Discussions with School Age Children Co-op City is experiencing a spike in youths who are skipping school and loitering in our buildings.

More troubling is the appearance of several youths carrying knives.

Years ago, to quote a major network that always started the 10 p.m. news with the phrase, “It’s 10 p.m., do you know where your children are?” CCPD now asks shareholders to mirror that thought: “It’s 2 p.m., do you know where your children are?” And, “do you know who they are with?”

We ask parents to have a discussion with their children and caution them not to engage in disruptive or dangerous behavior. Shareholders should tell their children, particularly teenagers, that loitering in buildings, hallways, and stairwells is an Occupancy Agreement violation and Community Complaints will be issued to the shareholder of record. Community Complaint fines are doubled for each subsequent violation and can result in serious financial consequences for violations.

The safety of all shareholders is the primary concern of the Department of Public Safety; all shareholders should do their part to promote safe behavior that adds to a superior quality of life for all residents of Co-op City.

––CCPD

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Get Involved!

Co-op City is your home. If you have talents, knowledge and expertise that can be helpful and improve the quality of life in Co-op City, share your ideas. Vote in the annual Board election, join a Board committee, write to Riverbay Management or pen a letter to the editor.

Riverbay Safety Outreach to Building Associations Riverbay Safety Director Anthony Barzelatto is available to conduct presentations addressing: 1. How to survive an active shooting 2. Fire: How to survive – Fire prevention tips 3. How to prevent injuries in and out of your apartment To schedule an appointment, contact Mr. Barzelatto by email at abarzelatto@ riverbaycorp.com or by phone at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3624.

“SHORTCUTS CUT LIFE SHORT”

MetroCard Bus Updated Schedule The MetroCard Bus will be in the Dreiser and Einstein Centers according to the following schedule: Einstein Loop – 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Dreiser Loop – 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Tuesday, April 30 Monday, September 30 Friday, May 31 Wednesday, October 30 Wednesday, July 31 Tuesday, December 30 The MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Center (Co-op City Blvd near the eye care store) on the first and third Thursday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

John Crow New Media Producer

Sheldon Green Multi-Media Advertising Manager

Brandon Ortiz Media Assistant

P.M. Campbell Media Assistant 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, not to third parties. All letters must be signed by the writer and include their address and phone number, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the author.

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed.

All letters must be submitted to the Co-op City Times by 3 p.m. Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Email cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or mail to 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 21, Bronx, NY 10475.

Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corp. of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor.

All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times.

Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475.

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Public Safety Report

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Dangers of Fentanyl-Laced Products & How to Respond to Accidental Overdoses

In recent years, a deadly substance has stealthily infiltrated various illicit drug markets, claiming lives at an alarming rate. Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid originally intended for managing severe pain, has emerged as a pervasive threat, especially when mixed with other substances. This lethal combination has led to a surge in accidental overdoses and fatalities worldwide. In this Public Safety Report, we delve into the dangers of fentanyl-laced products and provide essential information on how to recognize and respond to an accidental overdose.

Fentanyl is estimated to be 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine and significantly more potent than heroin. Originally developed for medical use, particularly in managing severe pain such as that experienced by cancer patients, its potency has also made it a target for illicit drug manufacturers. Illegally produced fentanyl often enters the market in various forms, including powder, pills, and even as a contaminant in other drugs.

One of the most significant dangers of fentanyl lies in its potential contamination of other illicit substances. Drug dealers and manufacturers often mix fentanyl into heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and counterfeit prescription pills, without the knowledge of the consumer. This practice dra-

matically increases the risk of accidental overdose, as individuals may unknowingly ingest or administer a substance that contains a lethal dose of fentanyl.

One of the most concerning aspects of fentanyl-laced products is their unpredictable nature. Due to its high potency, even a small amount of fentanyl can result in overdose and death. Moreover, the tion about the situation, including the individual’s uneven distribution of fentanyl within a batch of symptoms and any substances they may have indrugs can lead to inconsistencies in potency, makgested. ing it challenging for users to gauge the appropriate 2. Administer Naloxone (Narcan): If availdosage. This unpredictability heightens the risk of able, administer naloxone, a medication that can overdose, even for individuals who may have prereverse the effects of opioid overdose. Naloxone viously used similar substances without issue. is available in various forms, including injectable Recognizing the Signs of Fentanyl Overdose kits and nasal sprays, and can be administered by Recognizing the signs of a fentanyl overdose is bystanders with minimal training. Follow the incrucial for prompt intervention and potentially savstructions provided with the naloxone kit and coning a life. Common symptoms of a fentanyl overtinue to monitor the individual’s condition until dose may include: help arrives.

1. Slow or shallow breathing 3. Perform Rescue Breathing: If the individ2. Blue lips or fingertips ual is not breathing or their breathing is shallow, 3. Pinpoint pupils perform rescue breathing by tilting their head back, 4. Limpness or unresponsiveness lifting their chin, and administering breaths every 5. Confusion or disorientation fi ve seconds.

Continue rescue breathing until med6. Loss of consciousness ical help arrives.

If you suspect that someone may be experienc4. Stay Calm and Reassure the Individual: ing a fentanyl overdose, it is essential to act quickRemain calm and reassure the individual that help ly and seek emergency medical assistance. When is on the way. Offer support and encouragement faced with a suspected fentanyl overdose, every while waiting for emergency responders to arrive. second counts. Here are the steps you should take While responding to an accidental overdose is to respond effectively: critical, preventing overdose in the first place is 1. Call Emergenequally important.

The following are some stratcy Services: Dial 911 egies for reducing the risk of fentanyl overdose. immediately to request Education and Awareness: Educate yourself and medical assistance.

April 7 – April 13, 2024 others about the dangers of fentanyl-laced prodProvide the dispatcher ucts and the signs of overdose. Spread awareness with accurate informa(Continued on page 12) April 07, 2024 box area then leaving the area in a 4180 Hutchinson River Pkwy vehicle.

A cooperator reported that a conApril 10, 2024 firmed delivery was removed from Cooper Place For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: the lobby area without her permisWhile on routine patrol, CCPD Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbaycorp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at sion. observed a parked vehicle with the abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com. Please note: emails should be sent to both parties.

100 Alcott Place driver’s side window shattered.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES A cooperator reported that a con- Several attempts by CCPD to notify to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, firmed delivered package left in the the owner yielded negative results. please see below for specific directions. lobby was removed without her per- NYPD was also notified. mission.

920 Baychester Avenue April 08, 2024 A cooperator reported that an unCONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES 140 Elgar Place known individual removed several There are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check back.

A cooperator reported a con- bags of clothing from the lobby area firmed delivered package was re- as she was moving into her apartmoved from in front of her apart- ment.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ment door without her permission.

100 Aldrich Street For employment opportunities, April 09, 2024 CCPD responded to a call of a please visit these following sites: Front of 620 Baychester Ave. group loitering on the 24th floor A non-resident reported parking stairwell B. Upon arrival, CCPD www.Indeed.com www.Glassdoor.com www.ZipRecruiter.com his motorcycle on the street and observed one cooperator and three https://indeedhi.re/ https://bit.ly/3Se8bdw https://bit.ly/3SgI9Go upon returning, he observed that the of his friends loitering and smok3SgTKEr motorcycle was removed without ing cigarettes. The shareholder of his permission. record was issued four Community 100 Benchley Place Complaints for their relative and his A cooperator reported that a friends loitering on the staircase. confirmed delivered package was April 12, 2024 removed from in front of her apart2049 Bartow Avenue ment door by an unknown individuA shareholder engaged in a verCandidates may review full position descriptions and apply at any site. al without her permission. bal dispute with his daughter and Current Riverbay employees should submit a transfer request and 620 Baychester Avenue assaulted her during the dispute resumé directly to the HR department.

A cooperator reported a con- causing her to sustain multiple injuThank you for your interest in working for Riverbay Corporation. firmed delivered package was re- ries. CCPD arrested the shareholder moved from in front of her apart- and charged him with assault. The ment door without her permission. daughter was transported to Jacobi 120 Dreiser Loop Hospital with EMS for treatment of A cooperator reported an un- her injuries. The shareholder was known male entering the lobby and also issued a Community Comremoving a package from the mail- plaint for Anti-Social Behavior.

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Co-op City Times / April 20, 2024 Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

Lessons From the NYCHA Arrests On February 6, 2024, federal agents arrested about 70 workers from the NYC Housing Authority, NYCHA. And, now, these workers are facing a variety of criminal charges. Therefore, all housing companies should review this case to make sure that they’re operating their development in a legal and proper manner.

Don’t Conduct Bad Business According to published reports, some NYCHA workers allegedly demanded more than $2 million from some contractors. Thereafter, these contractors were given a lot of work that eventually totaled more than $13 million. As an example, some building superintendents would allegedly demand kickbacks on some small jobs that were less than $10,000. Additionally, kickbacks would be demanded on jobs involving construction projects, maintenance work, and no-bid contracts.

It took some time for the federal agents to build all of these cases. But, eventually, these workers were eventually arrested. Then, these agents had to bring in a bus and vans from the U.S. Marshal’s office to bring all of these defendants into court.

The attorneys at the Southern District of New York office then set up a Whistleblower Pilot Program, USANYS.WBP@usdoj.gov. Then, they encouraged contractors to report the alleged crimes that were going on with these NYCHA workers.

Thereafter, can you believe that several contractors then flipped the tables on these NYCHA workers and immediately contacted this Whistleblower program? That’s right! And, now, these NYCHA workers are in a tremendous amount of trouble.

Bottom line: All housing companies should seriously consider this case. Thereafter, they should really think about the way that business is conducted at their place. For instance, are there allegations that fraud and kickbacks might be occurring in some of their departments? Are there allegations that illegal deals are being made with some brokers, contractors, vendors, and other individuals? Is it possible that the federal authorities are secretly investigating your housing company? Again, these issues should be considered by all housing companies.

We Must Also Care For The Poor Folks Here Can you believe that some folks are sending out incredibly foolish messages about the huge 8.1 percent increase that we received? And, their message is that the 8.1 percent increase is not going to affect our shareholders? Furthermore, they claim that some of our less fortunate shareholders will not even consider the possibility of moving out of Co-op City. Well, they’re wrong. So, please don’t even bother to respond to their messages.

Look, a lot of cooperators in our community have told me some really bad stories about how this ridiculous increase is going to hurt them. For instance, this huge increase might mean that some households might have to take over $100 out of their budget just to continue living here. But, think, have you read one word in this newspaper about the amount of money that Riverbay is going to reduce their budget to assist this community with this huge increase? No! There has not been one word in this newspaper about efforts that will be taken by Riverbay to lessen this huge increase.

Now, sure, lots of communities cannot touch our monthly charges. But, should that mean that we should continue to allow Riverbay to overspend their budget and issue huge increases here? No! Why do you think that the NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) agency issued an 8.1 percent carrying charge increase to our community? Well, as I mentioned before, we received an 8.1 percent carrying charge increase because Riverbay spent millions of extra dollars beyond their $250 million budget over the past two years.

However, in my opinion, we could have possibly avoided this monstrous in-

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crease if we could have reduced our budget. Then, we should have stopped paying outrageous sums of money to some contractors, brokers, and some vendors that were conducting business with us.

For instance, can anyone name one contractor in NYC that receives $12,000 and $5,000 worth of materials just to do basic restoration work to a 1-bedroom apartment in a middle-income housing development? I doubt it! However, I personally think that there could be another reason why all of this money is being issued to a small group of contractors.

Anyway, this is why I’ve been publishing numerous viewpoints to get our shareholders to step up and become good board directors. And, if successful, I want us to work together to put a stop to all of the nonsense that’s going on here.

Bottom line: Some folks have been living here for a very long time. And, now, they’re struggling to stay here. In some cases, some of our shareholders may have retired a few years ago. And, now, they’re living here on a small amount of income.

So, will we turn our backs on them and continue to allow Riverbay to continue overspending their budget and constantly raise our carrying charges? No way!

Close The Riverbay Corporation belongs to our shareholders. Therefore, I want our no-nonsense shareholders to step up and do the right things for our community. Thereafter, we can reduce our expenses and operate our community in a proper manner.

Thank you.

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

I will never ask for or accept money from anyone. Therefore, please do not respond to any message with my name on it that requests money, money transfers, gift cards, personal information, or anything from you. And, please do not ever send money or anything to anyone because you saw my name on a false message.

Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me. And, please hang up your phone immediately if someone calls you and says that they’re Daryl Johnson or is associated with me and asks you for money or anything else.

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

Co-op City Times / April 20, 2024 ACROSS 1. Bars 6. Escape or flee 9. Green gemstone or Heather Graham in “The Hangover” 13. Turning point 14. 34th U.S. Pres 15. Actress Sophia ____ 16. Each and all 17. Lake, in France 18. Roof overhangs 19. *Lovable mother of seven in “Harry Potter” Mrs. ________ 21. *Mother in “The Terminator,” Sarah ____ 23. Not safe, in baseball 24. “Hold on!”

25. Uno ____, in Mexico 28. Iranian monarch 30. Be a go-between 35. Kind of cuckoos 37. Passing mention 39. Dwelled 40. TV show “____ 911!”

41. *“Beloved” mother 43. Like a tennis skirt 44. Scottish kinship groups 46. Spare in car 47. Email folder 48. Vertical dimension 50. Turf alternative 52. Morse Code dash 53. Hippocratic ____ 55. Three, to Caesar 57. *Margaret White’s telekinetic daughter 60. *Elizabeth Zott of “____ in Chemistry” 64. Vernacular 65. R&R hot spot 67. Capital of Vietnam 68. Yours is as good as mine?

69. Tennis retry 70. Cause anxiety (2 words) 71. Bookie’s quote 72. Well-kept secret, for some 73. Tea-time treat

DOWN 1. Do like volcano 2. Honey home 3. Iris holder 4. Human trunk 5. iPad “pen” 6. *Matriarch, ____ Munster of “The Munsters” 7. *Nadezhda of “The Americans,” ____ Elizabeth Jennings, acr.

8. Muhammad’s birthplace 9. Melissa Rivers’ mom 10. Australian slang for afternoon 11. Widely hunted ruminant 12. Follow ems 15. A particular legume 20. Not pathos 22. Second O in EVOO 24. Kinda white 25. *Mrs. ____, a.k.a. Marmee 26. Anoint 27. Red Sea peninsula 29. Drive a getaway car, e.g.

31. Goals 32. Like a Harvard building?

33. Plant-based laxative 34. *____ Bunker, mom to Gloria in “All in the Family” 36. Dance partner 38. Drive-____, for short 42. Like a haunted house 45. Daisy dukes, e.g.

49. ____ chi 51. Casts a line 54. Popular electric car 56. Newton’s first name 57. Foul substance 58. Matured 59. Bob of “The Joy of Painting” fame 60. Better than never?

61. On top of 62. “High” time 63. Cosine’s counterpart 64. In the past 66. *“Married... with Children” mom

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Hochul ––––– (Continued from page 3)

FCC ––––– (Continued from page 3)

• Utilize public funds and private investment to “deliver last-mile connections” to upgrade aging broadband infrastructures for households in areas that are too reliant on digital subscriber lines or satellite services to deliver their internet.

• Invest in the modernization and improvement of broadband infrastructure in low-income neighborhoods.

• Improve the number of ISPs through public funds and private investment to “create a robust and competitive internet marketplace in New York via ConnectALL’s Affordable Housing Connectivity and Municipal Infrastructure Programs.”

• Raise more awareness for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which is an FCC initiative that helps low-income families pay for their internet service and offers a one-time discount on the purchase of a computer or tablet from a participating provider.

• Improve the capacity of existing programs that specialize in “distributing new and refurbished internet-enabled devices to New Yorkers, with a preference for developing pathways for device ownership (rather than rentals) where possible.”

• Develop partnerships with device manufacturers so that trusted state assets can distribute “newer and unused devices” to eligible New Yorkers.

• Expand access to assistive technology for disabled New Yorkers so they can access and use the internet.

This process would be done by first identifying technology such as screen magnification devices or eye-tracking computer mice that are most finan-

poorer internet connection.

For the complete list of what broadband labels include, visit tinyurl.com/bdzc9dxe.

In a situation where an ISP does not properly display their broadband label or displays inaccurate information regarding their services or fees, the FCC encourages individuals to file a complaint through the FCC Consumer Complaint Center online at consumercomplaints.fcc.gov or by calling 1-888-225-5322.

cially feasible for state assets to distribute to eligible New Yorkers.

• Expand the reach of “high-performing digital literacy-building job training programs.”

• Increase awareness of digital literacy training programs in underserved communities through multilingual marketing campaigns and partnering with local community organizations.

• Develop and fund programs that provide “online safety training to help New Yorkers protect themselves against stolen data, scams, surveillance, and online harassment.”

• Improve accessibility and functionality of online public resources through targeted outreach efforts that gather information on where those online resources are failing to meet the needs of New Yorkers, as well as enlist the help of experts to design updated standards for those resources.

Governor Hochul highlighted the significance of the Digital Equity Plan and the impact she hopes the plan will have during the announcement of the investment on April 5.

“With the launch of New York’s Digital Equity Plan, we are bringing the state one step closer to closing the digital divide,” Governor Hochul said. “Affordable, accessible broadband is essential for connecting New Yorkers to work, education, and vital government services, and I will continue to work closely with the Biden administration and New York’s congressional delegation to advance our ConnectALL initiative and ensure that New Yorkers can participate in our modern economy.”

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Public Safety Report –––– (Continued from page 7) in your community through outreach programs, informational campaigns, and discussions about harm reduction. Whenever possible, use drug checking services to test the purity and potency of illicit substances. While these services may not detect all contaminants, they can provide valuable information about potential risks. Whenever using substances, especially those obtained from illicit sources, avoid using alone. Having a trusted friend or companion present can provide vital support in the event of an overdose.

If you or someone you know uses opioids or other high-risk substances, consider carrying naloxone with you at all times. Naloxone kits are available at many pharmacies and harm reduction organizations, often without a prescription. Seek Treatment and Support: If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use disorder, seek professional treatment and support services.

Treatment options may include counseling, medication-assisted therapy, and support groups.

Fentanyl-laced products pose a significant and deadly threat to individuals who use illicit substances. The unpredictable nature of fentanyl contamination increases the risk of accidental overdose and death, making it essential for users and bystanders to be vigilant and prepared to respond effectively. By understanding the dangers of fentanyl and taking proactive steps to prevent overdose, we can work together to save lives and combat this silent killer.

If You See Something, Say Something!

Working Together To Keep Co-op City Safe!

• Report any unusual or suspicious persons or activity to CCPD. • Do not allow strangers access to your building by holding the door.

• Be aware of work being done in your building and when contractors are allowed to be on the premises.

• Never leave your car or apartment door unlocked.

• Do not leave packages or electronics in your car where they are visible.

• Remember: You can make anonymous calls to CCPD.

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Submit to Co-op City Creatives!

BY P.M. CAMPBELL

With thousands of residents from all across the globe, Co-op City is home to artists of all kinds. Shareholders have written books, performed poetry, directed films, created murals, and they all deserve a spotlight.

The column, “Co-op City Creatives,” serves not only to spotlight shareholders’ art from Sections 1-5, but to also take a deep dive on what makes that artist unique. If you consider yourself an artist, regardless of age, medium, or education, send your work to cctimes@riverbaycorp. com with the subject “Co-op Creatives” and include your phone number so you’ll have the chance to be interviewed and your work displayed in the Co-op City Times.

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National Council of Negro Women

Building 6 Association Happy Saturday, neighbors. I hope when you read this it finds you in good standing.

We have had an eventful week with a workshop on managing depression and anxiety (pictured below). The workshop was a very informative session

in which neighbors from all across Co-op City attended. Angel Gavilanes was very clear and candid by demonstrating tools we use in daily life. He provided the neighbors with an interactive session, providing us with journals, allowing us to interact with one another and teaching us coping techniques when we are riddled with anxiety. I personally came in as a 6.5 and left out as a 10. Everyone who completed the workshop left with a certificate of merit. I try to provide essential workshops that can only be to the betterment of the community at

large.

On a brighter note, I have great news. Our Building 6 Association Room is having a makeover! The room will be painted, plastered, the floors stripped and waxed, as well as having a line cabinet installed above the sink with new LED lights throughout the room. Our brand new smart TV will be mounted and installed as well. I want to give a ginormous thanks to Brandon Rosario and Miguel Baez for the hard work they have done for the neighbors of Building 6.

Please remember that next Tuesday is our General Meeting in Dreiser, Room 1, 7-9 p.m. with a double header. After the meeting concludes, our special guest speakers will be Mr. Anthony Barzalatto, Riverbay’s Safety Director; and Salvatore Morello, chief-of-staff of NYS Senator Jamaal T. Bailey. Continue to look in the lobby on the Association board for postings.

As always, I pray for safety over all god speed.

“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”– Desmond Tutu ––Lauren K. Lassiter

NCNW National – We are excited to share that NCNW is one of 35 organizations partnering with the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation to uplift the stories of women in federal monuments and memorials. The goal of this partnership is to establish the first memorial on the National Mall dedicated to American women’s history. Our founder Mary McLeod Bethune was a suffragist, and we are excited to begin the work of building a monument that lifts all women from the footnotes of history in order to inspire the next generation. Stay tuned for more information as we embark on this historic venture.

NCNW Co-op City Section – Our second hybrid Membership meeting on Sunday, April 14, was a resounding success. We have the talent within our own membership to offer a choice, occasionally, in our Membership meetings. We were very happy to welcome new member Rev. Edith Mayfield to our membership.

Health Committee – We are inviting all our members and friends to join our section for our weekly GirlTrek Sisterhood Saturday Walks in the Greenway. We meet at 9 a.m. each Saturday in front of the Dreiser Loop Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop. We are walking together for a shared mission of health, unity and Black girl power. For questions, reach out to ncnwcoopcityhealth@ gmail.com, or call Farah at 917-806-2534.

NCNW Youth Section – A special thank you to everyone who supported our very first Doublegood Popcorn fundraiser. We underestimated the generosity of our community and friends. We will use the funds raised to go toward our upcoming Harambee Celebration and the College/High School Fair we are planning for the fall.

Our Youth Section met on Saturday, April 13, for a Yoga Workshop (pictured below), keeping

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in mind that April is National Stress Awareness Month. The members discussed how they are feeling, learned ways to cope with stress, followed by a calm yoga workshop. Young ladies between the ages of 9 and 18 who are interested in leading, advocating and empowering women of African descent, their families and communities, defines our group. Does our Youth Section sound interesting to you? If so, email us at ncnwcoopcityyouth@gmail. com or visit our website: www.ncnwcoopcitysection.com, for more information.

April is Stress Awareness Month – Stress is a physical and emotional reaction that people experience as they encounter challenges in life. When you are under stress, your body reacts by releasing hormones that increase your heart rate, your breathing rate, your blood pressure goes up, your muscles tense and you sweat more. Occasional stress is a normal coping mechanism, but long-term stress may contribute to or worsen a range of health problems such as headaches, sleep disorders, digestive disorders, asthma, and has been linked to depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. There is no drug to cure chronic stress, but some people use psychological approaches, such as yoga, mindfulness, or relaxation techniques to counteract the ill-effects of stress.

––Joyce Howard

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Building 26 Association Show Up and Show Out Voting Campaign Gains Momentum On Thursday, April 11, Bldg. 26 Association hosted the “Show Up and Show Out” voting workshop, drawing an enthusiastic turnout of over 70 people, a full house (pictured at left bottom). The primary objective of the workshop was to educate shareholders on understanding the Mitchell-Lama system, the roles and responsibilities of the Riverbay Board of Directors, and the significance of voting and asking questions.

As the workshop concluded, attendees engaged in discussions about their residency in Co-op City, shared their likes, suggested improvements, and brainstormed ideas to enhance the community.

The energy in the room was palpable, as Section 5 pledged full participation in upcoming forums, particularly at Einstein on May 22. Section 5 cooperators will be easily identifiable in their red and yellow shirts.

Key Dates to Remember: • Saturday, April 20: Earth Day Parade and Celebration at 10 a.m., Section 3 Greenway.

• Tuesday, April 23: Notary services available at the Association Room in 26B; $3 for non-members ($1 for the association and $2 for notary services), 6-8 p.m.

• Tuesday, April 30th: General meeting featuring guest speakers Joshua Blake, director of Building Janitorial; Michael Ambo, director of Grounds; and Edgar Perez, director of Restoration; and Rik Jakaj, director Construction.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a friend.

• Saturday, May 4: “Mugs of Love” Mother’s Day Design Kid Workshop.

Children can participate in an arts and craft workshop to customize a mug for Mom. Location: Association Room 26B. Price: $10 per child, includes all supplies along with additional goodies.

• Saturday, May 4: “Paint and Party” Ladies Night (16 yrs.+ age requirement) from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Association Room 26B. Admission is $35 and includes small plate of food, beverages, and painting supplies. Attendees are encouraged to relax, enjoy an evening of laughter and fun, and dress semi-casually with the option to wear heels. A private photographer will capture memories.

Interested individuals can register for any of the events mentioned by emailing: CoopcityTA26@gmail.com or calling 860-821-0475. Let us continue to engage and strengthen our community through active participation and collaboration.

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Building 10 Association Greetings, fellow cooperators.

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

General Membership Meeting – The Building 10 Association would like to thank Joseph Riley, Chief of CCPD, for coming to our meeting and answering our questions and concerns.

Summer Fun Day – Save the date: Summer Fun Day will be held on Saturday, June 22, from noon to 5 p.m. Rain date: Sunday, June 23. More details to follow.

Summer Fun Day T-Shirt – Pre-order your Summer Fun Day T-shirt on April 24 from 5 p.m.7 p.m. and May 1 from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. in the Building 10 Association Room located in the rear of Building 10B. Please see the flyer in the lobby for more information.

Game Night – Game Night will be held on Saturday, April 27, in the Building 10 Association Room located in the rear of Building 10B from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. All are welcome. Bring your favorite game and be prepared to have a great time. Light refreshments will be served.

Laundry Room – This past week, I went to the laundry room and two dryers were out because they had gum in them. Failure to empty pockets before placing your clothes in the washer causes the washing machine to get clogged with debris and gum and candy to get stuck in the dryers making them unusable. Check all pockets before placing your clothes in the dryers.

Building 10 Association Dues – The collection

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of Building Association dues for 2024 began on March 1. Building Association dues are $10 per apartment. We are still collecting building association dues. You can bring your dues to the Building Association meeting or give it to any executive board member. Please note, the money collected is used for Association-related expenses, i.e. flyers, meeting and party supplies, and refreshments, etc.

If You See Something, Say Something – For emergencies, call Co-op City Public Safety at 718671-3050 and NYPD at 911. For non-emergencies, call 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 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, “Building 10 ABC Association.” Like our page and get notified of all the happenings in and around Building 10.

We would like to wish all who are born this month 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 wonderful week.

––Jewel Crawford-Duncan

African American Association of Co-op City

Please stay vigilant; there are new variants. The viruses are still around. Spring is in the air, still be careful and wear your mask, if needed.

We trust and hope all is well with you, your families and neighbors are safe and well after the shock of the 4.8% earthquake. We are living in troubled times; we must continue to pray, be thankful and keep encouraging one another.

Notice HCR Posted in the Lobbies – The notice is posted notifying shareholders of the pending 8.1% increase to take effect 7/1/2024 and it may be final, hopefully more positive details will follow. My understanding is the virtual meeting held in January is when the possibility of an 8.1% carrying charge increase was announced. This matter really was not clear to the shareholders, or they would have shown up in full force as they did on 3/20/24 at the Town Hall meeting. It appears meeting, via the management report, during the pandemic there were some discussions and concerns. Why did not HCR question Riverbay financial concerns at that time rather than wait two years?

There was never a manager on site at the Open Board meetings. The financial situations should have been monitored particularly during the pandemic and how it affected our financial budget and ecomony and the people through no fault of their own. We would hope our elected officials will take note that HCR, as the oversight manager of Co-op City, was never on site at the Open Board meetings to even speak on the financial situation. How often did HCR review the financial budget to determine if there were errors, if Riverbay was in compliance?

We all invested into this Corporation and have the right to be kept informed as opposed to the threat of a drastic burden placed upon each and every shareholder which possibly could have been avoided.

The management reports we received were usually upbeat and that Co-op City was doing pretty well even until the recommended 2.1% increase

by Riverbay Board of Directors. The shareholders need to know how these discrepancies happened.

Hopefully, the elected officials will find this out.

Saturday Volunteers needed for food distribution, 10:30 a.m. at the Co-op City fridge. Interested?

Contact Coopcitycommunityfridge@gmail.com.

The vice president of SFA, Ms. Carol Arthur, gave information regarding 501c, OMNY Card will be in affect very soon, and we will look into other options; SCRIE/DRIE, she is able to offer assistance, and that all shareholders are eligible for the STAR Program, but you must register.

We offer condolences to all who lost a loved one.

We wish all the best of good health. Happy birthday wishes.

One may reach Nelson Sweeting, president of the Section Five Association, at Section5association10@gmail.com or 914-709-5395.

Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.

–Henry Ford.

––H. Overman

Today! The AAACC’s 20th Annual Wholistic Health and Wellness Fair – Zoomin-Live today at 3 p.m. Zoom credentials are listed below. Bring a friend! Learn about acupuncture, mental health, vaccines, hydration, physical fitness nutrition, meal preparation and everything in between to keep you wholistically healthy and well.

Note: For security reasons, we require that all attendees to be “on camera, visible, and/or identified during AAACC events and meetings or you will be removed from the webcast. We thank you for your cooperation in our attempt to protect the sanctity of our gatherings.

Save the date – The next AAACC “OPEN MIC” Event, Saturday, June 8th, at 4 p.m.

Can you sing? Are you funny? Are you a dancer, a poet, novelist, maybe you’re a painter? Or a jackof-all of these trades? This platform (THIS MIC) is for you! Come, hone your talents and have some fun.

Adults only, please, and language must be kept respectable.

This Open MIC is a Fundraiser, from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. to support the African-American Association of Co-op City. Come in to the Dreiser Community Center, Room 15, 2nd floor. We’ll remind you again with lobby flyers. Until then, mark your calendar and save the date!

AAACC Meetings & Events Today! April 20 – Wholistic Health and Wellness Fair, 3 p.m. via Zoom. Meeting ID: 895 7434 7940, Passcode: 951615.

May 18 – Co-op City Spelling Bee, noon-5 p.m., Dreiser, Room 4.

May 19 – General Meeting, 3 p.m. via Zoom.

June 8 – OPEN MIC/Juneteenth Celebration, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Dreiser, Room 15.

June 30 – General Meeting, 3 p.m., Dreiser, Room 15.

Our Gift to You – The African-American Association is offering a gift to each member. We are passionate about the struggle of all people and the importance of banding together to show the generations after us the importance of “our push.” Our youth must see us helping, supporting, and pushing each other into a bright, productive, prosperous future. In the spirit of Dr. King, we must unite in our communities through our organizations. These are important and pivotal years.

Our gift to each member is a complimentary 4-night hotel stay or cruise.

• ABSOLUTE LOWEST FEES • FREE CONSULTATION Hopefully, you will be stimulated enough, refreshed and renewed enough that you will “join us” and enjoy your “vacation on us” and make an impact • EVENING APPTS. AVAILABLE • FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS just by being a part of the African-American Association of Co-op City. Tell a • IMMEDIATE FILING friend about this incentive. Help us put the AAACC on the map!

Join the AAACC “COURTEOUS AND PROMPT SERVICE $25.00/year single membership and $35.00/year family/household. Zelle us AT AN AFFORDABLE FEE” your payment using our email address. Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com. Call: 646-883-9095, the African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 633 Lydig Ave • Bronx, NY 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

AAACC Programs 1 block from Pelham Parkway & White Plains Road Belly Dance Classes, contact: Xonia Wilson at 646-301-9438 Accessible by #2 & #5 trains • #12, #22 & #39 buses Evening Line Dance Classes, contact: Cynthia Dixon at 917-903-7073 Yoga & Pilates Classes, contact: Meena Sharpe-Hicks at 917-863-1507 Co-op City Baptist Church “Gospel Line Dancers,” contact: Joyce Smith at 718-320-0714 Be the change you want, for more in 2024…

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Building 13 Association

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Earth Day: Although the official date is April 22 each year, join us today, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. when Rivers Run Community Garden along with the community will celebrate Earth Day to raise awareness on the importance of Earth and the climate. Meet us on the Greenway where we will, together with our Mardi Gras Band, march to the Rivers Run Community Garden where you can learn about the nurturing effects of gardening, have snacks, entertainment and free food giveaway. The theme for Earth Day 2024 is Planet vs. Plastics. The theme aims to raise awareness on plastic pollution and reduce single-use plastic consumption. We will assemble at the main greenway bandstand between 10-10:30 a.m. See you there!

Electronic Annual Affidavits: There is a “how to” video that will guide you on how to register, complete and submit the income affidavit form. After you have watched the video, you can begin the registration process. The process to begin will appear in the email address you provide when you register.

It may take a few minutes to appear but only a few minutes to complete. No notary is required. To begin the process, visit www.coopcity.com/income-affidavit. For any additional questions/concerns, please contact Riverbay at (718) 320-3300 or you can also send an email to incomeaffidavit@riverbaycorp.com or see frequently asked questions, https://www.coopcity.com/pdf/FAQs-Electronic_Income_Affidavit_2.pdf We have been collecting Association membership dues. With payment of your membership dues, we will notarize your annual affidavit. Please check the dates and times on the posted flyer.

If you want to do the paper form of the Annual Affidavit, you should have received that last week in the mail. The main difference you will notice is that there are two sheets to the affidavit instead of the customary three received in the past. Also, the paper form must be notarized. The Affidavits must be completed and returned by April 30.

Summer Fun Day: SFD is scheduled for June 22, from 12-5 p.m. in the Carver Loop area of Section 2 and open to all who wish to participate. Fifty white T-shirts will be given to the first youths in line beginning at noon. We will be collecting for shirts beginning the week of April 22. So, keep your eye on the bulletin board for dates and times. Youth - $16.50, Adults to XL - $18 and Adults 2X - $20.50, 3X - $21.50 and, if available, 4X - $22.50.

Orders can also be placed on Wednesdays with the members listed on the flyer in the bulletin board, beginning April 10 from 5-7 p.m., April 17 from 3-5 p.m., April 24 from 5-7 p.m. and May 1 from 3-5 p.m.

“Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.” – Lyndon B. Johnson Visit our Facebook Page at: Building 13 Association Inc.–Co-op City.

Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Contacts: Leslie Peterson, president, at 718-320-1370; or Wendell Mattison, V.P., at 917-330-1380. Thank you for supporting our team.

––Leslie Peterson

Hello, neighbors. We trust all is well. Stay vigilant, cautious and wear your masks in crowds. The weather has been a little favorable, be careful, viruses are still around and this is also flu season.

Again, we thank our shareholders new and old who cheerfully gave the $5 dues plus many gave more and beyond in all three buildings. We thank our faithful shareholders from all three buildings 27A, B and C, who always hold down the post when we need them because we cannot do it without you, one and all.

Building 27 Association will again be presenting a movie night on Saturday, April 27, at 3 p.m. The fee is $5 with light refreshments, showing “Invisible Beauty” (A Black woman icon in the fashion industry). Come on down and enjoy. See you in our Association Room; fliers will be posted.

Blotter – Have you noticed how the complaints of criminal activities are increasing? This is a pretty decent community and we will keep it that way with you keeping alert and staying involved. If you see something, say something.

Do not wait on someone else because they just may think someone else will.

Shareholders – Encourage your neighbors to read the Co-op Times; there is an abundance of information to keep one busy and engaged. It can be a lot, but one should want to know about their own building and surroundings. Remember, we are neighbors and in this together helping one another to care for our homes and community.

Notice – Last wash is a 9 p.m., meaning do not wash anything after 9 p.m. as the doors of the Laundry Room will be locked at 10 p.m. daily.

Affidavits – Forms are arriving in the mail. We now have two options – the paper form which will have to be notarized, and shareholders have the opportunity to file electronic/online on the Riverbay website. The deadline for the 2023 income affidavit is Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Co-op Public Safety, Chief Joseph Riley and Riverbay Safety Director Anthony Barzelatto will present an Earthquake Preparedness workshop on Monday, April 22, 6-8 p.m. in Bartow Center, Room 31. Unfortunately, we need this preparedness information. Please try to attend.

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

“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” –Margaret J. Wheatley ––H. Overman

Building 9 Association Greetings, Building 9 Association family and friends. The weather is finally being more consistently spring like.

Our next General Membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m., in our Association Room, Building 9 B-side, lobby rear. We will review pertinent sections of our bylaws. Please be prompt.

The executive board is planning a Game Night social event for Saturday, May 4. Details to follow.

As always, May is our building’s Volunteer Recognition event. Please monitor our lobby bulletin boards for information.

Income Affidavits and carrying charge statements should be delivered by now. Please submit your income affidavits current payments as soon as possible in order to prevent late fees.

I hope you take advantage of the online Income Affidavit training on April 16 and 18.

Our Building 9 Association annual membership drive is in full swing. Membership dues: $10 per family unit. Please stop at our table in the lobby.

On Wednesday, April 17, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. our resident Notary Public, Barbara Cloud, will provide Income Affidavit Notary services to our members.

The fee will be $2 per signature. Barbara has graciously offered to donate all proceeds to our Building 9 Association. Thank you, Barbara!

The annual Rivers Run Community Garden Earth Day event will be Saturday, April 20, at 10 a.m. on the Section 1 Greenway.

Our 2024 Summer Fun Day event is scheduled for Saturday, June 22.

Summer Fun Day t-shirts are ready for order now. Please see flyer on our lobby bulletin boards.

Please, do not put discarded food or used food containers in our lobby waste paper baskets. The scent will attract roaches and mice to our lobby. Please, take it upstairs with you or take it out with you.

Please obey the directional signals in the garage. In the past month, I have witnessed two near head-on collisions due to wrong-way driving.

“Don’t wish for change, work for change.”

––Linda Collins

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Co-op City Times / April 20, 2024

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Building 22A&B Association

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Our community was over the moon enjoying the solar eclipse – some on garage rooftops, others on the library’s patio and the Bartow shopping center.

I was overwhelmed.

Holy Week is over, but the world has gone mad. We need to pray for wisGRP IRU RXU HOHFWHG RI¿FLDO¶V JRRG VHQVH 9RWH ,QFRPH $I¿GDYLW KHOS LV DYDLODEOH WLPHV DQG GDWHV DUH SULQWHG LQ WKH Co-op City Times plus other community information.

Election for Board Members will be held at our next meeting on Monday, April 22, 7 p.m. in the Association Room on the B-side. Please join us.

Compactor Room & Laundry Room Etiquette: Continue to be a good neighbor and follow all instructions.

Happy Birthday to all. Our prayers to all who lost loved ones. If you see something, say something.

God bless us.

––Betty Leak

Passover will begin after sunset on April 22 and last until sundown on April 30. April 22 is Earth Day, a day reminding us of our responsibilities to save the planet. Everyone, enjoy the celebration of Passover. Did you participate in the eclipse viewing opportunities? It looked like there was a fair amount of people on the greenway. I am so glad folks came out to see it. :H ZLOO EH KDYLQJ D PHHWLQJ VRRQ D À\HU ZLOO EH GLVWULEXWHG /RRNLQJ IRUZDUG WR WKDW /HW PH NQRZ ZKR \RX ZRXOG OLNH WR LQYLWH Soon, the campaigns to encourage voting for directors on the Board will start.

Please vote this year. We do not need to have another calamity like last year.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Please put the word out WKDW WKH %URQ[ 'LVWULFW $WWRUQH\¶V 2I¿FH ZLOO EH KRVWLQJ WKHLU WK $QQXDO &KLOG Safety Fair. Anyone with children or grandchildren should be made aware that this is available to them and it’s free. It will take place on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at P.S. 211, The Bilingual School, located at 1919 Prospect Ave., Bronx, NY 10457. The Child Safety Fair aims to engage and provide valuable education to our community about children’s safety and wellness. Many returning and new agencies will provide interactive learning activities for all children in attendance. There will also be food, entertainment, and PXVLF (YHU\RQH LV LQYLWHG WR MRLQ XV RQ WKLV IXQ SDFNHG GD\ 5HPHPEHU WKLV is a free event.

A caller says, “This is Margaret, I’m calling from the National Debt Relief Program.” There is no such program and if there were, they would not call you.

They make it sound real, but it is a scam. I have been getting that call almost daily. Then there is the other scam saying we will help you complete your taxes.

The IRS does not phone you; it is a scam. )RU \RXU LQIRUPDWLRQ JHQWUL¿FDWLRQ LV WKH SURFHVV RI FKDQJLQJ WKH FKDUDFWHU RI D QHLJKERUKRRG WKURXJK WKH LQÀX[ RI PRUH DIÀXHQW UHVLGHQWV DQG LQYHVWment. In Co-op City that would mean changing the whole process, taking us RXW RI WKH PLGGOH LQFRPH 0LWFKHOO /DPD PRGHO VWDWH RSHUDWHG DQG JXLGHG That is not happening. :H KDYH D JUHDW SRVW RI¿FH LQ 'UHLVHU &RPELQH \RXU GDLO\ HUUDQGV DQG XVH WKH PDUNHW DQG VKRS FORVHVW WR \RXU KRPH 7KHUH LV D ZHHNO\ VDOH À\HU WR KHOS guide your list and the store has been renovated.

Regarding dogs, steady barking and aggressive behavior is not allowed. Dog owners are required to pick-up after their dog. The CCPD phone number is 1-718-671-3050.

We send best wishes and hopes for complete healing to all those recovering IURP LOOQHVVHV SDLQ DQG VXIIHULQJ 5HPHPEHU ³/LIH KDV QR UHPRWH JHW XS DQG change it yourself,” and “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone,” both attributed to Ronald Reagan.

––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Building 19 Association

Greetings, Building 19 Association and our Co-op City community, Building 19 is reminding you that our Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the lobby of Building 19. We will feature cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, and diabetic treats. Please come and join us as we fundraise for our scholarship program.

Our annual membership collection is still open to those who did not have a chance to pay their dues ($10.00 for the year). If you are still interested in being a member, please call 718-862-9264 and someone will call you back with information.

A Happy Birthday to our March and April cooperators who celebrated a birthday. We wish you a birthday of love, happiness, and success.

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Save the Date: Our Building 19 Association Meeting will hold its General PHHWLQJ RQ )ULGD\ 0D\ 2XU JXHVW ZLOO EH 2I¿FHU 0LFKDHO )UDWHUULJR RI WKH 3FW 1<3' 2I¿FHU )UDWHUULJR will educate us on avoiding scams and not being a victim. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend.

We are in the planning stages of things we want to present throughout the year. If you have an idea, please contact us during our committee, general meetings or call the number provided above. :H ZLVK \RX DOO D JUHDW ZHHN 3OHDVH VWD\ VDIH “Come in as neighbors, leave as friends.”

—Sonia Feliciano

Building 25 Association *UHHWLQJV %XLOGLQJ VKDUHKROGHUV +DSS\ 3DVVRYHU WR RXU QHLJKERUV DQG friends celebrating the holiday.

Recently, we experienced dynamic events: high winds, heavy rain, an earthquake, and a solar eclipse. Each event presented a potential for risk of injury; hopefully, there was no severe damage nor injuries. While we may be able to prepare for some climate events, others, such as an earthquake, may come as a surprise. On April 22, CCPD Chief Riley and Riverbay Safety Director Anthony Barzelatto will present an “Earthquake Preparedness Workshop” in the Bartow Center, Room 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. This will be a good opportunity to get informed and learn how to prepare, so please try to attend the workshop.

On another note, if any shareholder needs help completing their paper 2023 ,QFRPH $I¿GDYLW 5LYHUED\¶V )LQDQFH 'HSDUWPHQW VWDII ZLOO EH DYDLODEOH WR assist you on April 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 8 p.m., in Dreiser Auditorium C. Upcoming Events for Building 25 • (OHFWLRQ RI 2I¿FHUV IRU %XLOGLQJ &RRSHUDWRUV¶ $VVRFLDWLRQ will take place in May. Building 25 shareholders who have paid the building association dues, $5.00 a year, per family, and have attended at least half of the AssoFLDWLRQ¶V VFKHGXOHG PRQWKO\ PHHWLQJV DUH HOLJLEOH WR UXQ IRU RI¿FH $Q\RQH LQWHUHVWHG LQ UXQQLQJ IRU RI¿FH" 3OHDVH OHW XV NQRZ • Movie Night – Friday, April 26, in our meeting room. More details will be posted by the elevators. We look forward to seeing you.

Sick and Shut-ins: We wish you improved health and strength each day.

Condolences: 7R IDPLOLHV ZKR KDYH ORVW D ORYHG RQH UHFHQWO\ PD\ \RX ¿QG comfort knowing that others care.

Our next Building 25 Association monthly meeting will be May 21 at 7:30 p.m. in our meeting room under the portico. We encourage our fellow shareholders to attend the meetings. Should you have issues or concerns which you want to discuss, you may contact us at bldg25association@gmail.com. Our association’s suggestion box is in our laundry room. +DYH D IXQ ZHHN HYHU\RQH ––Evelyn Herbert

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Co-op City Times / April 20, 2024

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations Fundraising The Coalition is having a fundraising event to celebrate Juneteenth in Washington, DC. So far, the only event sponsored by the Coalition is the Kwanzaa Celebration in December. It is free to the public even though the Coalition spends a lot of money every year to host the event. Thus, the Coalition should consider the idea of celebrating Juneteenth as a fundraising activity. By popular demand, therefore, the Coalition is organizing an overnight bus trip to Washington, DC, as a fundraising project. So, President Toba will be setting up a committee to oversee the planning of the trip.

Trip to National Museum of African American History The bust trip will be from Saturday, June 22, to Sunday, June 23. The trip will start from Co-op City at 8 a.m. on Saturday and return from Washington, DC by Sunday at 5 p.m. The trip will include First Class Full-Service Hotels (1 night), round trip transportation, all-you-can-eat dinner & breakfast, premium open bar, DJ dance party, comedy show, Maryland Live Casino/Arundel Mills Mall, National Museum of African American History & Culture Pass, etc.

New Deadline Announced Members of the organization had observed that several people who planned to attend the bus trip complained that the deadline for advance payment should be extended. To this, President Toba agreed that the organizing committee will consider the plea and seek for new dates that will not create so much problem from getting hotel accommodation in place. The new dates are as stated below: The various rates for occupancy this year will include single ($415), double ($325), triple ($305), quad ($280). Advance payment of $50 must be paid by April 26th with the full payment made on or before May 12th either by Zelle, cash or check to the Coalition. For more details, call President Toba at 347327-6288 General Meeting The special meeting of the executive board of the Coalition was held on Tuesday, February 13, via Zoom by noon. The meeting was well attended by the board members to include but not limited to Adeyemi LaCrown Oloruntoba (president), Norman M. Thomas (vice president), Francine Reva Jones (recording secretary), Dorothy Chambers-Byrd (member-at-large), and Merville Chambers (assistant treasurer), with the only excused from Daisy Young, the treasurer. The meeting was meant to have the presidents of various building associations in attendance, but the message did not get out on time. Thus, the joint meeting was postponed.

Coalition Name Change President Toba suggested the idea of a name change for the Coalition to eliminate the words “African American” for inclusivity. He stated that if we revamp the name of the Coalition, this will give room for more Co-op City RUJDQL]DWLRQV WR EHFRPH PHPEHUV :H ZRXOG QHHG WR ¿OH DQ RI¿FLDO QDPH change with the IRS and NYS Charities Bureau. This agenda item was tabled for more member organizations to deliberate on it. It will be one of the major issues to deal with in the monthly meeting in May. —Adeyemi LaCrown Oloruntoba

NAACP The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), has profoundly affected the struggle for civil rights and equality for all during the course of 20th Century American History. Join the NAACP to help us do the work. We march to defend democracy. Membership is the lifeblood of the organization. We meet the fourth Sunday of the month at 3:00 p.m. (currentO\ YLUWXDO EDUULQJ DQ\ XQIRUHVHHQ FLUFXPVWDQFHV 7KH 1$$&3 RI¿FH KRXUV Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-12 p.m.

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April is Financial Literacy Month: NAACP Co-op City Branch Youth and Economic Development Committees presents Parents and Youth Intro to Financial Literacy.

We want to give our youth a head start learning how to create generational ZHDOWK <RX DUH QHYHU WRR \RXQJ WR EHJLQ WR OHDUQ DERXW ¿QDQFH %RWK SDUHQWV and youth will be able to reinforce what is learned and how we can maximize RXU EXGJHWV 7KH ¿UVW LQ D VHULHV ZLOO EH KHOG 6DWXUGD\ $SULO IURP S P DW WKH 1$$&3 RI¿FH (LQVWHLQ /RRS 5P 3OHDVH 5693 DW naacpcoopbb@yahoo.com or call 646-234-4085. Check your bulletin board to YLHZ WKH À\HU April is Earth Month: Rivers Run Waterfront Community Garden and Riverbay Corporation presents an Earth Day Parade and Celebration on Saturday, April 20. Meeting location is at the Section 3 Greenway Stage, near Bellamy Loop. All are welcomed. Free food giveaway, free gardening and crafting workshops, entertainment, Street Beat Brass Band and the Grand Marshall…N.Y.S. Senator, Jamaal Bailey. Flyers posted in buildings.

2nd NYS Conference Quarterly Meeting – Saturday, May 18, 8-9 p.m.

115th NAACP National Convention -XO\ -XO\ /DV 9HJDV 19 Voting: This election season, we hold the most powerful tool to make democracy work for Black Americans: our vote. The issues that affect our community will make or break how we continue to thrive in this country. We can ¿[ $PHULFD¶V EURNHQ GHPRFUDF\ )RU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ RQ WKH 1$$&3¶V ZRUN to mobilize Black voters, visit naacp.org/vote.

You can follow us on Facebook: Co-op City NAACP – April is our Spring Membership campaign. Become a member, gift a membership or upgrade \RXU PHPEHUVKLS 7DNH \RXU DGYRFDF\ IXUWKHU E\ MRLQLQJ LQ WKH ¿JKW IRU RXU sacred right to vote. Annual membership: Adult: $30, Youth: $10, or Silver Life: $750. Make check/money order payable to: NAACP Co-op City, Mail to: NAACP Co-op City, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 36, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. To leave a message, call the RI¿FH SKRQH DW or email: naacpccity2210@gmail.com.

––Brenda Brown

Be an Engaged Shareholder!

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Co-op City Times / April 20, 2024

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AARP Chapter #4997

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

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Please Drive Slowly and Cautiously in all Co-op City Parking Facilities!

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JASA Co-op City NORC Program Invites You for These In-Person & Virtual Activities JASA FREE Tax Preparation 2024 – Income Limit: Single $32,000; w/dependents $60,000; 2049 %DUWRZ $YH EDFN RI WKH -$6$ 125& 2I¿FH 0RQGD\V D P S P 0XVW EULQJ 6RFLDO 6HFXULW\ FDUG 7D[ KHOS ZLOO EH DYDLODEOH XQWLO 0D\ &DOO 2066 for appointment.

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Mindful Mornings Tai Chi 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

Line Dance w/Sassy 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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

Ageless Facials & Self Care 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 35 Appointment only.

Chair Yoga w/ Charles Tyler 10-11 a.m. (Virtual), 863-4924183, Passcode: Dreiser23 Stay Well w/Denise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Seder Celebration 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Auditorium C

Game Time, 9-10 a.m.

Blood Pressure Screening with RN Vida, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 4 Bridge to Care Arthritis Exer- Staying Active & Independent for cise, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Life w/Gail, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2 Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Creative Arts & Painting, Tai Chi w/Jimmy, 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Rm. 35 Computer & Tablet Class w/Ralph 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Dial-in #: Go Easy on us Computers 347-893-2966. Meeting ID: 854 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Rm. 40 2963 5300. Passcode: Dreiser23

Never Too Old to Learn Spanish, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 35

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

Bereavement Hour w/Dorine (1st Wednesday only per month), 12-1 p.m.

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

Dominoes w/José 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

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

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

Appointments only Spring in Your Step Stretch & Tone w/Ola 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Action Bodies In Motion 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 45 Prize Bingo & Board Games 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Rm. 49A

Fri., April 26

Thurs., April 25

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

Blood Pressure, 12-1 p.m., (1st & 3rd Tues.)

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

Adult Coloring, 12-1 p.m.

Smart Phone & Tablet Class w/Julesa, 1:45-2:45 p.m.

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

Sat., Aprl 27

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Tues., April 23

(NORC) Line Dancing with Bartow Swingers (ONLY) 12-1 p.m., Every Mon.

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Drama Club, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Self Defense w/Jimmy, 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 (Twice a month)

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Current Events, 10-11 a.m.

Salad, Coleslaw Visual Arts, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Wellness Mornings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. NON KOSHER: 3$6629(5 Research Presentation on Dental Access for Older Adults w/ Salsa Dancing, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Alyanna Prasad, 12:45-1:45 p.m.

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY Spanish Class w/Angelica, KOSHER: 7XQD )LVK 6DODG &XFXPEHU 1-2 p.m. (Twice a month) Salad, Carrot Salad, Orange Walk With Ease, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. SAIL - Staying Active and NON-KOSHER: 3$6629(5 Independent for Life w/Gail, 1-2 p.m. Rm. 2 Massage Therapy Sewing Class w/Joy, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., LUNCH: KOSHER: Roast Chicken w/ Coloring for Calmness Rm. 2 3RWDWR +DVK 6WHZHG =XFFKLQL 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m Knitting and Crocheting w/Loretta NON KOSHER: 3$6629(5 Manicure, 10:30 a.m-12 p.m.

Chess Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Line Dance with Cynthia Alert & Alive w/Cathy and Essie DINNER: BARTOW ONLY 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

Blood Pressure Screening 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Rm. 4 KOSHER: 5RDVWHG &KLFNHQ 3RWDWR 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Drama Club w/Dazee Windley +DVK 6WHDPHG =XFFKLQL 3OXP *UDE Line Dance w/Sassy 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m., in the back 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Aud. A and Go Let’s Get It on Zumba of the JASA NORC Office NON-KOSHER: 3$6629(5 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Bingo w/Gay, 1:20-2:50 p.m., Rm. 4 Dinner Hour, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Intergenerational Arts & Crafts w/Denise, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Salsa with Rasheed 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Word Games 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Bingo on Saturdays 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. in the back of JASA NORC Office

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

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

Payments for trips can be made where noted, Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. only.

Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, the NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Must be 60 or older to become a JASA participant.

Saturday: Lunch served at 12:30 p.m.

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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Circle of Christ Church Iglesia Circulo de Cristo

Co-op City United Methodist Church/ IEMU de Co-op City

Bridging the Gap :H KDYH EHHQ VDYHG WR KRQRU *RG DQG GUDZ SHRSOH WR KLP :H DUH FDOOHG WR ³EULGJH WKH JDS´ EHWZHHQ OLIH DQG GHDWK IRU HYHU\RQH Ephesians 2:10 )RU ZH DUH *RG¶V KDQGLZRUN FUHDWHG LQ &KULVW -HVXV WR GR JRRG ZRUNV ZKLFK *RG SUHSDUHG LQ DGYDQFH IRU XV WR GR 2XU SXUSRVH LQ OLIH LV WLHG WR GRLQJ *RG¶V ZLOO DQG ,VUDHO IRUJRW WR KRQRU *RG WKLV ZD\ Ezekiel 22:27 ,VUDHO¶V RI¿FLDOV DUH OLNH ZROYHV WHDULQJ WKHLU SUH\ WKH\ VKHG blood and kill to make unjust gain. 28 Her prophets whitewash these deeds by false visions and lying divinations. They say this is what the Sovereign Lord says when the Lord has not spoken. 29 The people of the land practice extortion and commit robbery; they oppress the poor and needy and mistreat the foreigner, denying them justice. 30 I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one. 31 So I will pour out my ZUDWK RQ WKHP DQG FRQVXPH WKHP ZLWK P\ ¿HU\ DQJHU EULQJLQJ GRZQ RQ WKHLU heads all they have done, declares the Sovereign Lord.

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6WDQG LQ WKH JDS EXW GR QRW IDOO LQ WKH JDS. 1 Corinthians 9:27 I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, , P\VHOI ZLOO QRW EH GLVTXDOL¿HG IRU WKH SUL]H 3UD\ LQWHUFHGH LQWHUYHQH EXW maintain a godly distance to prevent an unholy infection.

Schedule – 147 Dreiser Loop 1st Sunday of the month, Bilingual Communion Service, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday: Spanish, 9 a.m., & English Service, 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday: Prayer, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Wed./Thurs.: Nonperishable food distribution, 12-2 p.m.

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

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

Saturday: Women’s Fellowship, second Saturday of the month, 12-3 p.m.

Young Adults, third Saturday of the month, 12-3 p.m.

Men’s Fellowship, fourth Saturday of the month, 12-3 p.m.

Blessings in Christ, —Pastor Luis F. Ramos Jr.

Open Doors, Open Hearts, and Open Minds.

Come and Visit us – We are a multi-ethnic and bilingual, Bible-centered FRQJUHJDWLRQ ZLWK VSLULW ¿OOHG ZRUVKLS :H RIIHU D YDULHW\ RI RSSRUWXQLWLHV IRU spiritual growth, fellowship, and service to God and our community. Services are held in-person at 2350 Palmer Avenue across from Building 30. Parking is available. You can also participate with us via =RRP (904 4685745) or )DFHERRN live (United Methodist Church of Co-op City). ±3DVWRU 'DYLG -ROO\ “But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.” –2 Peter 3:13 NIV We live in a broken world were we face environmental challenges every day due to our failure to be good stewards of God’s creation. But we have hope, because after sin entered the world, God – the maker of heaven and earthdeveloped a plan to make everything new.

As it is, Easter reminds us that we serve a faithful and powerful God. Therefore, we can believe His promise of a new earth and new heaven where righteousness dwells and within which our resurrected bodies will live eternally at His side.

As Christians, it is essential that we fully comprehend that Jesus the resurrected God is Lord over all, and He is committed to His Creation. When Jesus returns, +H ZLOO KDYH WKH ¿QDO YLFWRU\ $OO WKDW *RG FUHDWHG ZLOO QRW EH GLVFDUGHG EXW rescued and the beauty of God’s creation will be restored and renewed.

Creation and new creation are the bookends of the Bible to remind us that the Christian’s hope is in the renewal of all things. The renewal of the earth means we are committed to the things of the earth. So, all what we do while on HDUWK WR SURWHFW *RG¶V FUHDWLRQ DQG WR IXO¿OO RXU FDOOLQJ PDWWHUV As we celebrate Earth Day, pause and observe your surroundings. Take in the grandeur of God’s creation. Allow yourself to be in awe not only of the creation itself, but also the Creator and be grateful that such a powerful God should be mindful of us and care for us.

May our living God help us to follow in faithfulness and obedience His calling to share our hope of renewal with others for His honor and glory.

Come and Receive a Blessing: All are welcome!

Tuesday: Daniel’s Book Online Bible Study (Zoom: 904-468-5745) Español at 12:15 p.m.

English at 6:00 p.m.

Thursday: Bilingual Prayer Service at 10:00 a.m.

Join us to pray for personal revival, revival for our church and our community.

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

Upcoming Events – Save the Dates Saturday, April 20: Flea Market from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Clothes, food, artworks and more! For more information, contact Pauline Taylor at 718-3201552 or Juanita Anderson at 917-306-5105.

Thursday, April 25: Bilingual Workshop facilitated by LCOA at 11:30 a.m.

Sunday, April 21: Spanish Service at 10:00 a.m. and English Service at 11:30 a.m.

––Graciela Abadia

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

Our scripture verse for 2024 is: (Hebrews 12:2 NIV) “/HW XV ¿[ RXU H\HV RQ -HVXV WKH $XWKRU DQG SHUIHFWHU RI RXU IDLWK ZKR IRU WKH MR\ VHW EHIRUH +LP KH HQGXUHG WKH FURVV VFRUQLQJ LWV VKDPH DQG VDW GRZQ DW WKH ULJKW KDQG RI WKH 7KURQH RI *RG ´ Sunday service at 11:00 a.m. All are welcomed. Masks are required and temperatures will be taken.

Noon Day Prayer Line now open 12-12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study, 7:00-8:00 p.m. The Conference Line Number: 646-769-9900; Access Code: 3099388#. Please mute your phone.

April 14 Worship Service Theme: “God’s Grace and Mercy” Scriptures: (Matthew 27:15-26 NLT) “Now it was the governor’s custom each year during the Passover celebration to release one prisoner to the crowd – anyone they wanted. This year, there was a notorious prisoner, a man named Barabbas. As the crowds gathered before Pilate’s house that morning, he asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you – Barabbas, or Jesus who is called the Messiah?” He knew very well that the religious leaders had arrested Jesus out of envy. Just then, as Pilate was sitting on the judgement seat, his wife sent him this message: “Leave that innocent man alone. I suffered through a terrible nightmare about him last night.” Meanwhile, the leading priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas to be released and for Jesus to be put to death. So, the governor asked again, “Which of these two do you want me to release to you?” The crowd shouted back, “Barabbas!” (continue Matthew 27: 22-26 and Luke 23:33-43) Save the Dates: The community is always welcomed to attend all activities of the church.

Saturday, May 18 – Women’s Day Program “3XW RQ WKH )XOO $UPRU RI *RG´ at noon with light lunch.

Sunday, May 19 – Women’s Day program continues at the 11:00 a.m. service. Women are kindly asked to wear white.

Wednesday, August 14 – $50 deposit due now to see “Daniel” at the Sight & Sound Theatre. Adults: $215/youth: $175. Final payment due May 26.

Contact: Sis. Sadie James, 718-652-8943, or Sis. Loretta Scott, 718-671-2623.

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

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

––Brenda Brown

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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 at 8 a.m. in-person only and at 11 a.m. in-person and on Zoom. Sunday School classes for all ages will be held at 9:30 a.m. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level), Bronx, NY 10475. Telephone: 718-320-3774. Email: ccbc135@optimum.net or coopcitybc@gmail.com. Website: www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Masks are required.

The 11 a.m. service is also available on at https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9623430102 or Zoom Telephone Conference Line: (646) 568-7788, Meeting ID: 962 343 0102#, Password: 788175#.

The church’s Free Conference Call Line dial-in number is 857-357-0254, Access Code is 660065#.

Rev. Williams asks everyone who calls into the Sunday Worship service to use Zoom through your computer or dial-in using the Zoom information shown above.

Today, Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., the Co-op City Baptist Church Youth Ministry presents a Bake Sale and African American Expressions Accessories Sale. This will be held at the church, located at 135 Einstein Loop, lower level, in our fellowship hall. We are asking everyone to come out and support our youth in this endeavor.

This week’s events: There will be no Wednesday Bible Study Classes at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on

April 24. Both classes will resume on Wednesday, May 1. Prayer Warriors Prayer Service on Thursday at noon; Friday Mid-Morning Prayer Service at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday Evening Prayer Service, all on the church’s Conference Call Line.

The next CCBC Food Giveaway Ministry’s food distribution will be on Friday, April 26, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 135 Einstein Loop. Please remember to bring your own bag, and perhaps a cart.

Some products can be heavy.

Our combined Men’s and Women’s Day service will be celebrated on Sunday, April 28, at the 11 a.m. service. The guest preacher will be Rev. Gregory S. Livingston, CEO of EquanomicsGlobal in New York City. The theme is “Men and Women Praising God at all Times.” –Psalm 34:1. The colors are white with a touch of purple.

Everyone is invited to this celebratory service.

The church has a free app available on your app store by putting in “Co Op CBC.” This app is open to all.

“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.

––Marilyn C. Williams

Community Protestant Church Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens and the Community Protestant Church family welcome you to worship with us. We are located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469. You may contact us by phone: 718-862-9172, fax: 718-671-4416, or email: Administration@thecpcchurch.org.

Worship Schedule In person Sunday Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.

Every Wednesday – “Hour of Power Noon Day Prayer,” 12:00 p.m. on the Conference Call Line, (712) 432-3900, Access Code: 343284#.

Every Wednesday – 7:00 p.m., Bible Study online via Zoom. Log in on to Zoom.com or dial One Tap Mobile (646) 931-3860 or (929) 205-6099.

Meeting ID: 837 7258 6522.

Special Services Sunday, May 5th, 11 a.m., Pastor’s Birthday Celebration, and at 3 p.m., Shepherd’s Ministry Anniversary with guest preacher Rev. Frank Hawkins, pastor, Greater Central Baptist Church, Harlem, NY; Sunday, June 9, Men and Women’s Day with Rev. Diane Asphall, associate minister, Mt. Zion Christian Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, NY. Save the Date Friday, May 24, the Trustee Ministry along with Mae Travels present DANIEL at Sight & Sound Theaters in Ronks, Pennsylvania. Experience one of the Bible’s most epic stories as it comes to life on a panoramic stage. Ticket price, $225.00 per person includes round-trip motor coach transportation, orchestra seating, Amish country buffet lunch at Miller’s Smorgasbord Restaurant, meal gratuities and taxes. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is due today. Contact Evangeline Brown at (646) 221-1582 or ebronbrown@aol.com for reserva-

tions and additional information.

Saturday, June 15, Pre-Father’s Day Dance.

“The Journey of Being Kept.” Our 55th Anniversary service was awesome! Rev. Thomas Johnson brought the word and the singing Mighty Men of Cannan. He reminded us that we are God’s church and the Lord is the foundation on which we stand.

Junior Usher Tyron Brown greeted and welcomed us all. CPC’s last living founding member, Deacon Frances Wilson read excerpts of our history dating back to 1969. Trustee Darlene Dove Malave and Ms. Synii Mann spoke about what our church means to them. For both, it’s about God, love, relationships, family and friends. Sister Elaine McClain, our resident dramatist, penned and read her original poem, “Potato Salad.” We held our deceased members in memoriam: Sisters Ida Morton, Josephine Flowers, Thelma Dailey, Winnifred Wilson, Helen Mitchell and Ernestine Youngs. Last, Sister Joyce Montgomery Fowler, Nurse Emeritus, was presented with a plaque for her many years of dutiful service. Her son, Rev. Mark Fowler, told us how she experienced segregation, worked, studied and taught to become one of NYC’s top and highly respected nurse. It truly was a memorable and remarkable day.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to all who are mourning the loss of a loved one. To our sick and shut in members, we are praying mightily for you and for your speedy recovery. If you are celebrating a birthday this month, we wish you a very Happy Birthday!

“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” –Colossians 3:15 —Lexa M. Mingo

Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle, 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A. Mailing address: P.O. Box 204, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Tel. 718-324-0334.

Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service at 11:45 a.m.

Prayer and fasting service will be held on Wednesdays at 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bible Study and prayer service starts at 7:30 p.m.

Friday evening worship service will start at 7:30 p.m.

You are welcome to join us in these services.

All night services will be on Zoom. Call 646931-3860, ID: 7215591000, Code: 505050#.

Focus: The Ministry of Help and Administration. *RG KDWK VHW VRPH LQ WKH FKXUFK ¿UVW DSRVWOHV secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracle, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. –1Corinthians 12:28 Four Helping Friends St. Mark 2:1-5, 8-11 And again, he entered Capernaum after some days, and it was noise that he was in the house.

And straightway many were gathered, in so much that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preach the word unto them. And they came unto him bring one sick of palsy, which was born of four, And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was, and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. When Jesus says their faith, he says unto the sick of the palsy, son thy sins be forgiven thee.

And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, why reason ye these things in your hearts?

Wheather it is easier to say to the sick of the palsy, thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, take up thy bed and walk? But that ye may know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins.

Then he saith unto the sick of the palsy, Arise, take up thy bed and go thy way into thine house.

These four friends were willing to give a helping hand to a man who was unable to help himself.

They show great love and compassion by breaking down the roof to let him down for Jesus to heal him. The body of Christ needs helpers who are willing to offer their gifts to assist the church in IXO¿OOLQJ LWV PLVVLRQ Ecclesiastes 9:10 :KDWVRHYHU WKLQH KDQG ¿QGHWK WR GR GR LW ZLWK thy might; for there is no work nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave whither thou goest.

I would like to quote this song that says, if I can help somebody as I walk along, then my living will not be in vain. Here we see also in Exodus 17:12 when Moses’ hands grew tired, Aaron and Hur held up Moses’ hands, one on each side and he was able to defeat the Amalekites. Moses needed help WR KDYH YLFWRU\ RQ WKH EDWWOH¿HOG The action of these two men represents a helping hand.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

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