Co-op City Times 6/4/22

2022 Riverbay Board Election Extended to June 17. Please Do Your Part & VOTE!

Vol. 57 No. 23

Saturday, June 4, 2022

2022 Board Election Voting Period Now Extended to June 17 798 Ballots Still Needed to Validate Election

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Message from CCPD Chief Joseph Riley

Public Safety Alert to Community Residents

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Riverbay Corp.'s New Website Address

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Riverbay Summer Intern Application (See p.3)

Gov. Introduces Legislation to Combat Gun Violence in NY

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Mayor Adams Announces New Fire Safety Laws for NYC Buildings

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

A.1023-A (Paulin)/S.4970-A (Kavanagh):

Memorial Day Ceremony at Harley Mosley Veterans Park (See page 13) Intro. 104

Intro. 105 A.6716-A (Wallace)/S89-B (Kaminsky):

(L-R) Col. Joan R. Davis, Service Officer of Post 1871 and Post 1871 Adjutant Antonio Codrington, after the Laying of the Wreath ceremony.

Photo by P.M Campbell

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2022 Board Election Voting Kiosk -

A YesElection Voting Kiosk will be available at each of the three community centers according to the following schedule:

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• Thursday, June 9, Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• Friday, June 10, Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop North, 4 - 8 p.m. and • Saturday, June 11, Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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

Erskine Place Clean-up TODAY

Join Councilman Kevin Riley, NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and Riverbay Corporation for the Erskine Place Clean-up today, Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Clean-up route: 210 Erskine Place to Erskine Place & De Reimer Avenue.

MTA Job Information

The MTA, Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York and the Apprenticeship Readiness Collective are sponsoring a Learning Day event to provide New York residents with information into the construction industry.

The event will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Residence Inn New York, 1776 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10461.

For more information, contact PSAOutreach@mtacd.org.

Family Day in Co-op City

NYC Parks Department and Councilmember Kevin Riley are sponsoring Family Day in Co-op City on Saturday, June 18, noon-4 p.m.

The event will be held on the Section 1 Greenway (in the vicinity of 100 Benchley Place). Admission is free.

Activities will include games, obstacle courses, sports and much more.

Covid Testing Van

NYC Health & Hospitals’ Test & Trace Corps operates a Mobile Covid-19 testing unit daily in Co-op City from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on a rotating basis.

The mobile testing van’s schedule for next week is as follows: Mon. & Tues. – 177 Dreiser Loop Wed. & Thurs. – 135 Einstein Loop Fri., Sat. & Sun. – 2049 Bartow Ave. In addition, because of increased demand for testing, a tent-based team has been dispatched to Co-op City to provide supplementary testing services.

This team will be located next to the testing van and is available according to the same schedule as the van.

Appointments are not required.

Walk-ups are welcome.

Scan the QR code on the side of the perwork, or a health care professional can assist you on board.

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incurs a self-closing door violation. The building owner will also be charged an additional $250 penalty daily from the date set for correction until the violation is addressed. The bill also increases the civil penalties for any indition of a Class A, B or C violation of the Housing Maintenance Code Intro. 106 This law bans the sale of electric space heaters that do not have an automatic shut-off mechanism if the space heater tips over or overheats. Any space heater sold in NYC will have to be labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, according to this law.

Intro. 131 safety education efforts and require the

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NYC Fire Department (FDNY) to both and educate more people on the proper way to use an electrical space heater inside of a home. The law would also reals to be printed in the top 10 most commonly used languages in NYC. Intro. 155 This law prevents the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) from or three-family home. The law also protects dwellings or cooperative associif they are within the same location that construction defects were found law would diminish the repair costs

will be tasked with spreading awareness and educating a targeted audience on the fee-exemption program.

Back in March, Mayor Adams signed Executive Order 12 in an efsafety enforcement and outreach. The cused on strengthening the communication infrastructure in place between the FDNY and HPD. Fire safety education and outreach was the other key facet to Executive Order 12, which required FDNY and HPD to begin workeducation campaign that would reach all New Yorkers.

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Truman High School to Receive $10M to Rehab Sports Field

BY P.M CAMPBELL

On Thursday, April 26, local legislators held a press conference at Truman High School in Co-op City’s Education Park to announce $10M in funding for

Congratulations, Paige Congratulations to our granddaughter Paige Adele Davisberg, who graduated on May 23, 2022, from Paige graduated with Honors, made the Dean’s list,

for the event, and introduced several special guests including New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, state Assembly Member Michael Benedetto, and Manager Noel Ellison, Riverbay Director of Community Relations Michelle Sajous, who is a Truman alumni, Truman principal Keri Alfano, as well as the PTA Speaker Heastie, another Truman alumni, jokingly on forty years ago, yet was serious in the fact that this

With all our love, ––Grandma and Grandpa, Liz and Carlos Pelaez, Mom and Dad, sister Hailey and brother Bryce

Congratulations, Raeshana!

does not represent Co-op City, attending and coming graduated from here and since students from the valwant to congratulate these two men [Assembly Member Benedetto and Councilman Riley] because it was Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, chair of the New York State Assembly’s Education Committee and a former teacher, expressed his pride to be at the home of

spoke about Councilman Riley’s plan to renovate the

She excelled in all her classes and graduated as a Nation at Equality Charter Middle school where she graduated with high achievements and went on to Equality Raeshana is a quiet, humble young lady, who does She has a very supportive family, especially her two brothers, Randy and

Best wishes from family and friends in Co-op City, the wider Bronx and sports the space is used for, Assemblyman Benedetto maintained that it was “what Truman High School deThe assemblyman then introduced his “partner in all of this… One of the great members of the New York City Council, a young star in the local political establishber Riley stressed the importance of spend most of their time when adults necessity of proper infrastructure in these spaces and how they serve to ensure that students learn and “become the project, and pointed out the legislative collaboration students and applauded them for their efforts these last few years, and announced the City Council’s contribuFinally, head football coach John Shepherd then drew a comparison between athletic and academic achieve-

Photos by John Crow and Rozaan Boone

Submitted with pride,

––Mom and Dad and brothers Randy & Rayon

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Chief Riley – (Continued from page 1) demanding that victims surrender valuables. All incidents occurred in the early morning to early afternoon hours. During the encounters, there are reports that the suspects threatened to use both knives and reported to have been displayed. There have been no injuries reported as of this date. It is believed that NYPD detectives are investigating these crimes.

Co-op City Department of Public Safety detectives are working to support the NYPD investigation. The local precinct is aware of this situation and Co-op The two on-property incidents occurred in front of 900 Baychester Avenue and 120 Asch Loop. The off-property incident happened several blocks north of our property.

All cooperators are reminded to be aware of their surroundings when traveling, especially if you are walking alone. If you see anything suspicious or out of the ordinary, please notify the NYPD and/ or Public Safety. If you are the victim of a crime, please call 911 immediately.

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

Some services offered by the bus are: • Help with reduced-fare applications • Transfer MetroCard balances (both full fare and reduced-fare) • Exchange a damaged reduced-fare MetroCard for a temporary replacement • Report a lost/stolen reduced-fare MetroCard • Help with any MetroCard-related issues For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website: new.mta.info/fares.

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Remembrance – John Cooper Jr. On this Memorial Day, where we recognize the service of so many, I am sharing the passing of my beloved husband, John Cooper Jr., a man who proudly served in the Air Force.

My dear husband passed away last Tuesday, May 23, 2022. He fought a of God until we meet again. I am grateful that God allowed us to share two months short of 35 years together. He was laid to rest on Friday, May 27, 2022.

There will be a Virtual Memorial Service on Friday, June 17, on Zoom at 7 p.m.

––Diane Cooper

In Memoriam – Robert L. Williams January 25, 1927 – May 25, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved Robert L. Williams, born in South Carolina on January 25, 1927, brought to New York when he was two years old, and lived in the Bronx most of his life. Robert graduated in 1943 from Samuel Gompers Industrial High School, Bronx, NY which prepared him for work assignment at New York City Transit Authority as an electrical Sub-station Maintainer in the Power Department until his retirement. However, Robert was not ready to rest on his laurels. He worked at his friend’s Copeland’s restaurant in Hamilton Heights in Harlem as a chef. Cooking was Robert’s passion, he loved to cook, which landed him a job with a private railroad car company as a chef, and he had the privilege to cook for then-Vice President George Herbert Walker Bush.

Robert was a Past Master of Fidelity Lodge #97; his title was PM Robert “Robbie” Williams.

Robert and his family were original shareholders in Co-op City until his passing on May 25, 2022. He was an active member of Building 25 Association, and would always greet you with a smile and a calm demeanor. When called upon, he would offer his assistance to any neighbor or wherever it was needed. He loved spreading holiday cheer, whether it was handing out Christmas envelopes to our Maintenance/ porters, neighbors, the staff at our local pharmacy, or mail delivery personnel – he gave from his whole heart.

Robert is survived by his sister, Patricia Ferguson, and a host of nephews, nieces, family and friends. He was a faithful Protestant.

Viewing for the late Robert L. Williams will be on Monday, June 6, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Granby’s Funeral Service, Inc., 4021 White Plains Rd., Bronx, NY 10466: telephone#: 718-519-604. At 7:00 p.m., the Masonic Funeral March will take place. On Tuesday, June 7, viewing will continue from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and funeral will commence from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Eastchester Presbyterian, 3154 Fish Ave., Bronx, NY 10469, telephone #: (718) 798-1855. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hastings-on-Hudson, 50 Jackson Ave., Saw Mill River Road, NY 10706, telephone#: 914-478-1855.

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Co-op City Times /

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,

Letters to the Editor

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 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

Co-op City Times watched people come out of the building exit with their dogs and allow them to urinate on the beam walls outside of the door exit. They should be told to walk their dogs to the curbside away from the exit door to allow their dogs to urinate. Having dogs urinate outside of the door exit causes odors and germs. The beams outside of the doors were just placed with new bricks. All you see on the new bricks is the urine at the bottom of these beams where the dogs urinate. Urine causes odors and germs to migrate.

Signs should be put up about not using the beams for their dogs and to tell people to walk their dogs away from Co-op City Times.

I am a Section 5 shareholder who supports the new the current DOT design for the exit ramp and the changes Given that we have not seen any pictures of the DOT design for the new exit, it appears to me that the state has changed the original design as published in the handout intend to run the main exit ramp very close to the current highway.

I look at it: Co-op City Times

new ramp, turn left and not enter Section 5.

opening doors and pressing elevator buttons with shoes and keys – I do not think it is appropriate etiquette to try to stop someone who is taking reasonable measures to pregory. While I would agree that no one wants to touch the bottoms of someone else’s shoes, I believe placing one’s

thus not pass through Section 5.

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we should be requesting a southbound entrance ramp onto

is much more dangerous. As for the idea that blunt metal ple to become stuck in elevators, that’s really just describing the gradual wear and tear from frequent, casual use. I think if cooperators see others doing either of these things,

through Section 5. It would also reduce the need to go

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Board of Directors’ Meeting - June 1, 2022 Second Reading - Resolution #22-26

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LETTERS TO the custody of assets and administrative control of expen-

and We welcome letters to the editor

, the rental of community center space is

posed community room rate increases and after careful review and analysis to independently recommend to the

space combinations be approved and that of the remain-

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Letters should address issues of in-

the rental room contracts include a requirement that organizational room rentals be used solely for organizations

sponsible. Letters should not personally attack others and must be written in a respectful manner.

Only signed letters will be considered for publication. The Co-op City Times does not publish anonymous material.

Submissions must include the writer’s address and phone number – which will

, that the Internal comparisons to ensure consistent rates among

the following rates for the leasing of community center rooms and space combinations: (Continued on page 9)

Thank you for your cooperation.

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Co-op City Times / June 4, 2022

Public Safety Reminds Everyone To Share The Road Safely Public Safety Report

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

Public Safety Blotter May 22-May 28, 2022

May 24 99 Bellamy Loop May 26 – 120 Alcott Place

of vehicles.

140 Debs Place

120 Co-op City Blvd.

120 Benchley Place

129 DeKruif Place

930 Co-op City Blvd.

2049 Asch Loop

Always Check Your Blind Spots.

99 Carver Loop

May 27 99 Earhart Lane

way.

Use Caution When Passing.

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2057 Bartow Avenue May 28 3325 Rombouts Avenue

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

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

May 25 675 Co-op City Blvd.

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

140 Alcott Pl.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

please search “Riverbay Corporation” www.Indeed.com www.Glassdoor.com either site.

May 26 Bellamy Loop

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Co-op City Times / June 4, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Daryl Johnson

Make This Summer Better Previously, this community looked terrible with all of the sidewalk bridges and the fences that covered everything. But, now, these items are slowly being removed from here.

Fence – Common Sense Lots of cooperators have complained about the excessive amount of sidewalk bridges and fences that have been erected throughout this community.

And, most people will probably agree with them if this matter was thoroughly considered. However, NYC had developed some stringent safety rules for exterior building work.

And, their rules focused on safe conditions. However, did a lot of cooperators and I think that Riverbay had erected too many sidewalk bridges and too many fences here? Absolutely! Looking back, Riverbay closed off a tremendous portion of the greenway near buildings 23 and 25 when those fences were erected.

So, the main walkway that led to the Dreiser mall from those two buildings was closed off with fences.

Well, you would think that the other walkway, near building 10, that led to Dreiser would be open. Nope!

Riverbay also erected fences to block off that main walkway. So, essentially, the cooperators that lived on the other side of the greenway could not walk over to the Dreiser mall.

Therefore, I had no choice but to complain about this matter. And, thankfully, some of the fences were removed so that cooperators could use the walkway between buildings 23 and 25. But, there were a lot of calls also about other sections of our community that were completely closed off. Then, thankfully, some

of the excessive amount of fencing was removed from But, according to last week’s article in the Coop City Times, this building repair work that is also known as Local Law 11, was completed for several buildings. Here are the completed building numbers in section 4: 22, 23, and 25. Buildings 20, 21, and 24 will be completed by the end of June. However, I’ve personally seen that dates were changed for lots of things in this community. So, please be patient with every expected date that you read or hear about in this community.

Anyway, work on the exterior areas of some of our other buildings will start very soon. And, according to the article, this work will “continue into next year.”

Bottom line: Based on this information, do you think that other upcoming buildings might have problems with too much fencing? Well, we’ll see.

Be Careful at the Beach Regardless of the calendar, summer has started for a lot of people. So, a lot of people will be traveling and having a good time. However, similar to other years, some people might take things too far. Then, that’s when big trouble begins. For instance, hanging out at a beach can be a lot of fun.

But, some people have underestimated what can happen when they go into the water. So, they go out too far and then they discover that the water currents are too powerful for them. Then, the media is covering their story.

Next, please be careful if you’re going to ask another person to watch your children. Now, sure,

some people might seem to be nice and kind. However, do they exercise good judgment with their own children inside and outside of their home? Do you really think that they should be watching any child? Well, read on.

Some people have displayed the amount of love and care that they have towards their children when they went to a beach. So, they allowed their young children to roam around the beach unescorted for hours. Meanwhile, the police found their children and placed them into a play area just for lost children.

Then, shockingly, the parent made a decision to call the police hours they had their child for several hours. Horrible!

Bottom line: Please be careful this summer. And, please make sure that your children are always in good hands.

Close I hope that everyone will have a wonderful sumTherefore, please understand that everyone that seems to be nice and kind might not have any idea on how to care for any child in a proper manner.

Thank you.

Contact Information Please do not send a letter to me at this time. However, you can send an email to me at: djohnson@ riverbayboard.com.

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

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

Thank you.

BOARD ELECTION EXTENDED! Return your ballot by mail or electronically by June 17, 2022 for the Riverbay Board of Directors Election.

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3. A.7926-A (Rosenthal, L)/S.4116-A (Hoylman): This bill centers around the viability of microarms. The New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) would be tasked with determining the feasibility of implementing a microstamping law. Should the agency determine that a microstamping law is possible, then the bill would require the establishment of programs and processes that utilize the microstamping technology.

Additionally, if the DCJS decides microstamping is viable, the bill would make selling a microstamped-enabled gun with no stamp illegal.

4. A7865-A (Fahy)/ S.4511-A (Kaplan): This bill would require social media companies in New York to establish and provide their plan for handling hateful conduct on their respective platforms, as well as, provide users of those platforms with easily accessible features to report hateful conduct.

5. A.10428-A (People-Stokes)/S.9229-A (Hoylman): This bill would effectively eliminate the grandfathering of any large capacity ammunition feeding devices, such as magazines, belts and drums, bought before the establishment of the Safe Act or devices manufactured before 1994.

6. A. 10497 (Jacobson)/S.9407-B (Kavanagh): This bill would make the purchase of a body vest illegal for any individual not employed in a profession that is deemed eligible for a body vest by the

law enforcement and other designated agencies will be able to purchase a body vest. The bill would also ban the sale of body vests online and require that they be purchased only in-person.

7. A.10501 (Meeks)/S. 9465 (Bailey): This bill centers around holding social media platforms accountable by establishing a task force on Social Media and Violent Extremism in the Attorney the roles of social media companies in disseminating and allowing both domestic terrorism and violent extremism to persist on their platforms unchecked.

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This bill focuses on Extreme Risk Protection Order petitions (ERPO), which are issued to individuals deemed to be a danger to themselves or others, and prevents them from purchasing or possesswho have examined an individual within the last six months can issue an ERPO if the healthcare practitioner deems one to be necessary. Police and dispetitions for any individual they believe to be engaged in potentially extreme harmful conduct. State Police and the Municipal Police Training Council would be required to establish and implement policies to identify when an ERPO is needed for an incensing statute by allowing the reports of mental sion when determining if an individual is allowed

9. A10503 (Jackson)/S. 9458 (Thomas): This bill would require individuals to get a license and be a minimum age of 21 before they are allowed 10. A.10504 (Burgos)/S. 9456 (Sepulveda): that is designed or can be easily converted to expel a projectile by an explosive reaction. This bill aims Governor Hochul emphasized the present need to change gun legislation in New York when she addressed the media during her announcement on Tuesday with Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Heastie. ings in Buffalo and in Texas have rattled this nation to our core and shed a new light on the urgent need for action to prevent future tragedies,” Governor Hochul said to reporters. “New York already has some of the toughest gun laws in the country but clearly we need to make them even stronger. New Yorkers deserve to feel safe in schools, in grocery stores, in movie theaters, in shopping malls, and on our streets – and we must do everything in our power to protect them.”

The NYPD made 372 arrests for illegal gun possession last month, which is a 64.6% increase from the same time last year, according to NYPD crime cidents were reported citywide during the month of April, also according to NYPD crime statistics.

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and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The Board directs that rental room contracts include a requirement that organizational room rentals can only be used for organizational purposes and that the Public Safety fees be waived for shareholders and organizations for Bartow room rentals due to the proximity to CCPD; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the increased rates shall be published in three (3) consecutive issues of the Co-op City Times; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately as new lease agreements are signed and that beginning January 1, 2024 and on every January 1st thereafter, an annual review will be conducted by the Board to determine that rental rates remain appropriate and competitive.

YES: Coleman, Cylich, Feliciano, Lambright, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Rosario, Sampson, Watson NO: Johnson ABSTAIN: Jones, Leslie, Saunders ABSENT: Richardson PASSED

REMINDER: Return your ballot for the 2022 Riverbay Board Election.

A quorum of 5,022 ballots is needed by June 17!

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Recommended Convector Cleaning Procedures With change-over to air conditioning, shareholders are reminded to maintain their apartment convectors and clean them regularly.

During the summer months when air conditioning is provided,

clogged, contact the Call Center at (718) 320-3300.

you don’t use them. Clogs occur as dust and debris accumulate in

A Co-op City convector cleaning video in English and Spanish is broadcast on

Cleaning Procedures

––Riverbay Management

YouTube channel, https://bit.ly/3h6CrF7.

Prepare for AC Season

middle position.

Air conditioning season is here. Some shareholders encounter convector

Do not continue to pour upper drip tray to ensure a thorough cleaning. that the spout is clogged. You can probably use a ball point pen to remove the If the water does not go down the drain of the lower drip tray, or becomes

––Riverbay Management

Please VOTE in the Riverbay Election and be entered to win a CASH PRIZE! Voting extended to June 17, 2022.

JASA Recognizes Juneteenth 2022

TOP GUN: MAVERICK

BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY

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Tron: Legacy and Oblivion

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African-American Association of Co-op City

Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment

Join us on this special date: June 11: Juneteenth Celebration at 3 p.m. Check the Co-op City Times for Zoom invitation and details.

This petition will win funds for us, with your support!

We need more signatures to reach the next goal. Can you help? Petition Chuck Schumer to bring millions into our community. The African-American Association of Co-op City is working with Blue Horseshoe Foundation to bring a “Ready to Work” jobs training program to Coop City. Please sign the petition at www.peoplepunch.com. Our goal is 250,000 signatures. Anyone can sign to ensure the program’s success. Congressman Jamaal Bowman has issued a letter to support the Foundation’s application for federal funding of the program, which incorporates four industries – Finance, Infrastructure, Information Technology, and Transportation – to provide training and physical jobs. The programs, based in Co-op City, will serve the entire

Caregivers Making the Connection There are close to 6 million people in the United States living with Alzheimer’s, which is predicted to nearly triple by 2060. As the number of people with Alzheimer’s continues to increase, so will the need for caregivers. Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias can be challenging.

People with dementia may stop recognizing the person caring for them, have trouble sharing their desires and feelings, and become entirely dependent upon their caregiver for daily activities such as eating, using the restroom and bathing.

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

progress throughout our community. All that is needed is your signature. Your help will guarantee funding success.

The African American Association sponsors the following programs for your participation (Contact your respective instructor as indicated below for updates): Belly Dance Classes with Xonia Wilson – Contact: Xonia, 646-301-9438.

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

Salsa Class with Keith Witherspoon – Contact: Keith, 917-561-6211.

Yoga & Pilates Classes with Meena Sharpe-Hicks – Contact: Meena, at 917863-1507.

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

Be kind to each other.

––Theron Marbury

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us • @CCPDnyc If you SEE something, SAY something!

your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease; some caregivers act like they do not see the effect of the disease on their loved one’s mental and intellectual function as a way of not accepting that their loved one has the disease! “It is only old age; everyone forgets things; there are days that we can hold normal conversations, sometimes I think they know what they are doing, they only act that way when they want their way; they are just stubborn.” Have you heard others speak this way about a family member with Alzheimer’s disease? Have you ever said these things yourself? Sometimes the statements mentioned above are also used as a form of denial!

The success of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is to educate yourself about the disease and how to manage it. Try to meet the person where they are. It is best not to correct an Alzheimer’s patient about what year it is, where they are or other things. This can cause agitation and reduce trust. Routine is important. Alzheimer’s patients are usually most comfortable with what they know and are familiar with. Try to avoid major changes and introduce new things slowly. Discuss behavioral changes with the doctor. Some behaviors, such as aggression, can be related to undertreated pain or maybe side effects of various medications. Above all, practice self-care. Your loved one needs you to be healthy, both physically and mentally, to provide the best possible care. It is vital to connect with other caregivers going through the same experience as yourself. Set up a support system, individuals, or resources that you can turn to in times of need.

Please join us on June 16 for our monthly 45-minute informational session.

Presenter: Adina Segal, LCSW, Jewish Community Outreach Social Worker CaringKind Connection Program.

––Diane Cooper

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Memorial Day 2022 in Co-op City

BY P.M CAMPBELL

Last Sunday, May 29, the American Legion Post 1871 in Co-op City held a Memorial Day commemoration at Co-op City’s Harley J. Mosley Sr. Veterans’ Memorial Park. The ceremony was co-sponsored by the Riverbay Fund.

Post 1871 Adjutant Antonio E. Codrington was the Master of Ceremonies and he invited Col. Joan R. Davis to render the Invocation. After the attendees stood for the Pledge of Allegiance, Post 1871 Commander Adeyemi LaCrown Toba approached the mic to give his acknowledgements. First, he recognized those lost in service between the years 2020 and 2022, saying that “we are indebted to these people, may their souls continue to rest in peace… We must remember that this time last year we gathered, and some people who clapped, today they are no more. So every moment counts.” lawmakers that we have, have passed the most number of bills in respect to veterans.” He also

acknowledged Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison; president of the Riverbay Fund, Board Director Claudia Sampson; and other members of the Riverbay Board, before calling on State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and State Senator Jamaal Bailey to address the audience.

Assemblyman Benedetto lamented the fact that this event was much less populated than previous ones. He cemented his commitment to observing Memorial Day in “this most patriotic district in the state of New York.” Assemblyman Benedetto then Committee, and his role in passing laws which employ and aid veterans. “I take off my hat and thank [the fallen veterans] sincerely, and I thank all of you for coming out here today – a lot of districts don’t even do that.” done what many of us could not do.” He went on to differentiate Memorial Day from Veterans Day,

noting those who “went somewhere on behalf of people they didn’t meet, never got to know, but they died for.” The ceremony was a celebration of their lives, and the senator stressed the necessity to carry that celebration into the legislature. Senator Bailey then turned to the veterans behind him saying, “Thank you for your service… for reminding us what it is to have served… for never letting us forget who you are and where we came from and how we couldn’t do this job without you. Thank you.”

Adjutant of Bronx County, Pete Debele, thanked the legislators like Senator Bailey and Assemblyman Benedetto for their service to the country and community. The Laying of the Wreath in Davis. lected participants, refreshments were offered.

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Photos by P.M Campbell

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Building 9 Association Greetings, Building 9 Association family and friends. We remain thankful, grateful and blessed as we navigate these uncertain times. Your Building 9 Association Executive Board appreciates the privilege of serving alongside you, and creating a space that is informative and encouraging. We thank you for your continued support.

I trust you enjoyed the observation of Memorial Day. We thank the members of all branches of our military (and their famthose who did not make it back home, as well as those who came back but were not honored when they returned.

Enjoy the summer months. Thankfully, Riverbay air conditioning season has begun. Please continue to As discussed at our May 12 meeting, we will not have the Annual June Bake Sale this year due to Covid-19. We may plan an autumn bus ride fundraiser (to be determined at our September meeting).

Thank you to our members who wrote emails of concern to the special master pertaining to the redistricting map for New York’s 16th Congressiomap was issued on Friday, May 20. Our requests to maintain Co-op City intact with NY-16, ultimately, was not accepted. We are now in U.S. Congressional District NY-14, represented in Congress by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also known as AOC. As heightened Covid-19 infections continue in New York City, please continue to employ proven practices. While we understand the calls and comments about contractors and Riverbay staff not wearing masks in our elevators and other public spaces, nothing will be done unless CCPD is on the scene, observes the incident(s), and determines whether or not to address the issue. For your own personal protection, continue to be diligent and wear masks in all public areas.

Co-op City’s Section 2 Summer Fun Committee presents: A Summer Family Fun Day Like No Other – “Pop Up Picnic.” Save the date: Saturday, June 25, from noon-6 p.m. (rain date: June 26). Location: Intersection of Casals & Carver Loop. This will be a Feel free to bring your own food and beverages or purchase meals from Cousin’s Maine Lobster Truck.

Come enjoy contests, games and prizes. For information and table reservations, contact Anika at: Cooper. townhouses@gmail.com. Do not wait and reserve Music provided by DJ Sid Nice, plus, the multi-talented and internationally known “One Man Band – Crowd Pleaser,” Juan Ortega.

New York State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto is planning a Juneteenth Celebration on June 17 from 12 until 4:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium.

Please join us.

“Live by choice, not by chance; be motivated, not manipulated; be useful, not used; make changes, not excuses; indulge in self-esteem, not self-pity; listen to your inner voice, not to the random opinions of those who do not have your best interests at heart.”

–Unknown ––Linda Collins

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Rivers Run Community Garden We are overjoyed to be hosting multiple schools in the garden again. There is nothing better than the curiosity of a child.

Please tell your friends and family about this amazing place where we not only grow fruits and vegetables, but we grow knowledge and friendships.

Rivers Run Community Garden is a movement towards improved mental and physical health. We provide all types of workshops including nutrition, tion, planting, construction, and crafting. We are the outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares as well as residents and neighbors. We are a place of

beauty and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us.

Event Dates (All are welcome): • June 19th – Father’s Day Paint and Rejoice Event, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

• July 23rd – Bomba, 2:00 p.m.

Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds. volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome.

If you would like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com.

––Gail Sharbaan

Now Live! Riverbay’s new Web Address: www.coopcity.com

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Building 13 Association

Section 4 Partnership

NAACP

Summer Fun Day “Pop up Picnic” is back by popular demand. Section 2 Summer Fun Day Committee presents: A Good Ole Summer Tyme “Pop Up Picnic” with a Twist! Save the date: June 25 (rain date: June 26) from noon-6 p.m., weather permitting. This should be a well-enjoyed and re-

Calling all Building Association Presidents, Vice Presidents and Staff We must all show up for our building associations and committees. We may be on Zoom or Webex or other modes of video conferencing, and for that reason we should all show up.

You do not even have to leave your home. You cannot beat that commute. We all owe

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

bell device! Feel free to bring your own food and beverages or purchase meals from Cousin’s Maine at noon will receive a free Summer Fun Day t-shirt.

have assigned Floor Captains. If you have not vol-

an Icee cart. Music provided by DJ Sid Nice, plus

Please volunteer to be a Floor Captain. Minimal duties are as follows: 1. Contact Numbers all emergency contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor.

2. Co-op City Times: Place them at each apartment door. (Delivered on Saturdays.)

3. Elevator Notices: neighbors about them.

4. Promote: Meetings, clubs and gatherings.

5. Encourage your neighbors to:

Man Band - Crowd Pleaser,” Juan Ortega. For more information and free table reservations, conis going to be a family affair not to be missed nor forgotten. So, do not wait and reserve your table now!

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FYI: Some buildings have the new lobby television up and running. All buildings do not have functioning sets so do not be alarmed. Some have said to me, “We were forgotten,” but this is false.

There are many buildings that have not yet been connected to service. It is a process and our building will be addressed when scheduled.

Door FOBS: Until there is a different determination, our building is tentatively scheduled to receive the door fobs near the end of the month.

113th NAACP National Convention theme will be “This is Power. The NAACP’s National Convention will be held in Atlantic City, NJ istration is open. For more info., go to NAACP.org.

Election Info: The Democratic Primary Election is June 28 (Early Voting Dates: June 18–26). A second primary is tentatively scheduled for the ConAug. 23 (Early Voting Dates: Aug. 13–21). Election Day is Nov. 8 (Early Voting Dates: Oct. 29–Nov. 8).

President Biden Signs Executive Order on Police Reform: ushering in new rules regulating the use of police But the NAACP’s battle against police brutality is not stopping here. That is why the NAACP violence by: 1. Calling on Congress to pass legislation end-

S4P Mission Statement The Section 4 Partnership’s purpose is to promote a community of more than just neighbors, but as one family of many cultures that proactively embraces greatness and promotes neighborhood fer solutions that will educate, elevate, inspire, and ability and growth in order to remain environmentally sound and vibrant for generations to come.

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2. Lobbying the Biden administration to transform policing practices to include a focus 3. Demanding the Department of Justice be given authority to enforce the nation’s civil rights laws when they are violated by law These actions are necessary and they are needed now. But to force changes this massive, we need We Need You in the Fight: Each and every

vator and ramp but they nor their visitors bothered else to clean. Please be courteous to your neighbors yourself.

Tractor Trailor Trucks: Many have comaround our community. This seems to be happening in many locations throughout the city. It is important that we call 311 and report this situation so the data of complaints can be compiled. Send a message to our building email with the date of the call and complaint number. These and visual blind spots when driving.

Remember, every day is Earth Day. Try to recycle and reuse items in your home. Encourage businesses to get involved and do their part.

Visit our Facebook page at: Building 13 Association Inc.–Co-op City.

Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or

––Leslie Peterson

REMINDER – Roof Access Prohibited Shareholders are reminded that the occupancy agreement prohibits shareholders from going onto the roofs of Co-op City residential buildings.

Failure to adhere to this rule will result in a

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on the most pressing issues of our time. Follow us on Facebook: Co-op City NAACP. Become a member

or two, contact us by emailing: section4partnerBe kind to one another.

––Theron Marbury

––Brenda Brown

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Building 10 Association Greetings, fellow cooperators.

New Cooperators – Welcome, all new cooperators.

Summer Fun Day – Back by popular demand, Co-op City’s Section 2 – “Pop Up Picnic.” Save the date: Saturday, June 25, from noon - 6 p.m. (rain date: June 26). Location: Intersection of Casals & Carver Loop. This will be or purchase meals from Cousin’s Maine Lobster Truck. Come enjoy contests, games and prizes. Music provided by DJ Sid Nice, plus, the multi-talented and internationally known “One Man Band – Crowd Pleaser,” Juan Ortega. Hidden tact Anika at: Cooper.townhouses@gmail.com. It is going to be a family affair cial thanks to our sponsors: Councilman Kevin Riley, Assemblyman Michael Unit, Riverbay Community Relations and CCPD.

National Council of Negro Women NCNW Co-op City Section – Our last membership meeting before our summer break will be on June 12 at 3 p.m. This meeting will be very im-

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Suicide Prevention – If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide WELL (1-888-692-9355). The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255.

If You See Something, Say Something – Questions, Comments and Suggestions – Association via email at Building10Assoc@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook the happenings in and around Building 10.

We would like to wish all who are born in June, an incredibly happy birthday.

To the homebound and sick, we wish you a speedy recovery. To all who have lost a loved one recently, we give our deepest condolences. Have a great week.

––Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Broun Place Townhouse Association Broun Place Townhouse Association pays tribute to the 19 children and two longtime teachers killed in Uvalde, Texas, at the Robb Elementary School. Sincere condolences to their friends and families.

Memorial Day 2022 celebrated and honored our uniformed men and women who Day wreath laying ceremony presented by the American Legion Post 1871 and the

voters to use and will be tabulated contemporaneously. Results of the election will be announced at the meeting in a formal Committee Report. The Zoom link will be emailed to all members.

Members, be sure to check out your latest issue of the NCNW Sisters Richburg was accepted for publication and is on page 23 of your online issue. Our Annual Women Represent program from April 2 was highlightCo-op City with other members of NCNW from across the country.

NCNW National – On May 25, the Black Women’s Roundtable and the National Council for Negro Women partnered with over 30 national civil rights, reproductive rights and social justice organizations to host a tion and to make an urgent call for Congress to protect reproductive rights for women that are under attack. While many were gathered at the U. S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., other NCNW members and partner organizations were urged on that day to call our U.S. Senators and demand they pass legislation to protect our right to vote and right for women to June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month – The purple ribbons that are ubiquitous this month are to help raise awareness about the disease as well as show support for the millions of people worldwide living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. It is also a time to recognize caregivers for the support they provide to those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Dementia is a brain condition that affects parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language; and Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. While the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease increases with age, Alzheimer’s disease is not considered a normal part of aging.

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

––Joyce Howard

to show community respect for the men and women who died while in service. State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and State Senator Jamaal Bailey were there, as well as the State Legion Commander. Our Commander, Adeyemi L. Oloruntoba, organized the Memorial Day event. It is one of the best examples of what our affectionately called, “Toba” accomplishes. He humbly thanked long-time supporter and second in command, Norman M. Thomas, as well as the Auxiliary section who worked so hard to produce the event.

We recommend the article on redistricting that was in last Saturday’s Co-op City Times ty-compliant front doors does not apply to Broun Place residents.

The Riverbay election deadline was extended into early June. Let us all vote in this election. Use the online method and vote. It is quick and secure. If there are no candidates you like, hit that box at the bottom with “X.” It counts in the quorum count. Instructions are on the ballot. Read back issues of the Co-op City Times, which is online at: http://issuu.com/cctimes.

Disposing of your garbage properly is easy. Read the signs on the fences and bins.

The white bin is dedicated to paper goods. Mattresses need covering and furniture and electronics put neatly. Do not randomly litter bottles and masks. Green and red pails, saying “Keep Co-op City Clean” are placed to hold pedestrian waste.

It is settled. Private cars are not allowed on our internal walkways. Should you see a private car or truck, please report to CCPD or CSO. It is a safety hazard. Our groundskeepers were on the job this past weekend planting and trimming. It is very much appreciated.

The data shows that Covid-19 masks and vaccines work. Testing and vaccine locations are printed in the combing section of the Co-op City Times. Trust the science and get your vaccine. Stop mixing politics and good sense. Check vaccine discovidvaccine.

Seniors, register with the Riverbay “RUOK” Emergency contact programs. This is critical for those living alone or with a chronic ailment. Read the Co-op City Times for important local information.

Our association extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Robert Keep dancing and better days are ahead! Wakanda forever!

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Building 21 Association Be a Floor Captain: Protection starts on your signed Floor Captains. If you have not volunteered . All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: 1. Contact Numbers all emergency contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor.

2. Co-op City Times: Place them at each apartment door. (Delivered Saturdays.)

3. Elevator Notices: Read them and talk to your neighbors about them.

4. Promote: Meetings, clubs and gatherings.

5. Encourage your neighbors to: Vote – Vote – Vote! in the Riverbay election. • Make calls to the If you have questions regarding the Building 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information. Email: 21association@gmail.com. Call: ings via Zoom video conference. Everyone from all buildings plan to come and join us at Building 21.

Bring a friend.

Be kind to one another.

—Theron Marbury

Building 25 Association Today, we celebrate “Audacity to Hope Day,” for all who fell into despair and crawled out victoriously.

Our children struggled to get back into their routine in-person learning in school classroom settings after the Covid-19 pandemic closed schools nearly two years ago; this would be the time of year whereby we celebrate them, especially our graduates.

We would like to salute all 2022 graduating children of Building 25. You can submit your child’s name(s) through our general email address, building25ca@gmail.com, so that they too may be honored in our article.

We continue to encourage neighbors to attend their building meetings to get to know your neighbors and get information. day, and for those of you who are under the weather, we hope you get better soon. We continue to extend our deepest sympathies to families who have lost loved ones to the pandemic and other illnesses.

Our next virtual building association meeting detailed log-in or call-in information notices posted near elevators as we get closer to the meeting date.

Remember, residents of Building 25 can always address any comments or concerns by logging onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail. com. If anyone has problems accessing the building email address, please let us know.

We will close with the following: “Some people drink from the fountain of knowledge, others just gargle.”

––Wanda Bailey

Section 5 Association We came together as an association, community, Manto honor and pay our respect to our dear neighbor, Mr. Robert Gorden Hedgepeth (pictured). Mr. Hedgepeth departed this life on May 14 and a beautiful service was held for him at the First Baptist Church of Bronxville, NY was given many accolades from those whom he served as mentors, coaches, etc. One young man’s testimony mentioned how Mr. Hedgepeth mentored him and it changed his life.

Mr. Hedgepeth became president of Section 5 Association around 2014 and served the Section 5 community well. He took on the task of 10 highrise buildings, a cluster of townhouse concerns and problems, which he would bring to the attention of

listened and took the time to lend an ear. He was a kind and generous person and the association wants to acknowledge and appreciate the time he gave for the betterment of the association and community in which he lived.

Mr. Hedgepeth was passionate about our Annual Fun Day – this was his pride and joy. He would walk the grounds to make sure his little ones were enjoying themselves with the bounce house and many other activities. He found joy in giving our children school supplies and goodies provided by our community stores, neighbors, Riverbay and friendly person. Know this, he will be sorely missed. cult time of sadness, we pray that the family will Association family cares for you and will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers. We are just a phone call away. May God bless the family and keep you in His loving care.

––Hattie Overman

Black Forum Emergency Food Pantry: 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (entrance faces basketball court).

The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m., for grocery distribution.

Guests are eligible to pick up food once a month.

Look at the last date on your pantry card. The next pick up would be one month from the last pick up or after. It is a 30/31-day rotation on average. Black Forum will text registered guests if items outside of regular distribution become available. All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. Remember to bring at least four clean shopping bags with handles and a shopping cart. Masks required and physical distancing observed. New registrants can receive food the same day they register. Please show a valid ID NYC card, a non-Driver’s, or Driver’s license with a 10475 address to register.

Section 5 guests should visit the Co-op City United Methodist Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, on Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., to pick up groceries. receive food. Registration open at this location for Section 5 residents.

Reminder to all clients, recerpick up groceries in 2022. No exceptions. Required documentation is as follows: NY State Driver’s license, NY State Non-Driver’s or NYC I.D (zip code 10475). Passports, Medicaid Cards, Medicare acceptable.

Closure Dates: scheduled to pick up their monthly food package

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15 or 16. They can also come when the pantry reopens.

Senior Farmers Market Coupons: Many of our guests receive Senior Farmers Market coupons through the Department of Agriculture. Organizations like ours distribute them in the summer/fall. The program provides access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey and herbs falling within certain economic brackets. Twenty dollars is the maximum amount each recipient can receive, which we know is not enough as prices skyrocket.

That is why we encourage former and future recipients to join us in contacting the federal government to ask for an increase to $40/recipient. You can have your voice heard by writing a letter of support in favor of the increase from $20 to $40.

Please write in the letter how the coupons have helped you and how seniors need the increase. You business hours and we will send them out. Hours of operation are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 11:00 a.m-12:45 p.m.

Plentiful App: Black Forum uses the Plentiful App to check-in and to send text messages to pantry guests. Some guests have mentioned that they are not getting text messages about our food distribution events. We do not own the program and cannot change it. Please contact the developers at info@plentifulapp.com if you are having issues with the app.

Contact Us: Reach out to us at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

––D. Illis

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AARP Chapter #4997 Thank You to All Our Veterans Once again, we are sending prayers, condolences and support because of another unnecessary mass shooting, this time in Uvalde, Texas. A total of 21 people, mostly children, were shot and killed in a school! The time for Con-

ervation. The number is 718-379-1946, Room “0.” Covid-19 rules apply to all

will be open beginning July 5 through August 16 between Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with SYEP (Summer Youth Employment Program) students available to instruct our members on technology! This is a free service, but you must have an appointment. Each session is one-hour, and it is one-on-

The Tour Committee now has all their memories from Ocean City and is planning on more trips to come. Thank you to all who enjoyed and travelled with us on the May excursion. The one-day outing to see “David” is June 15 and the bus will leave from the library on Asch Loop at exactly 6:45 a.m. Do not be late or you may miss another exciting day of fun, shopping and lunch out with friends. You may contact Ms. Wright, 718-379-3370; or Ms. Brown, 718-379-7962; for information or tickets.

Mrs. Wilson advises that we have sad news from our member and partner, Mrs. Diane Cooper, who lost her husband, John, on May 24. Our prayers are with the family and friends. Other members who have been under the weather are continuing to improve and we still send them prayers. Feel free to contact Mrs. Wilson, 718-671-5493, with any updates you may want to share. Please, remember to: Vote-Vote-Vote.

––Ann Purnell

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Goose Island Seniors

make changes. Let us not forget that Sandy Hook was 12 years ago and so many more in between.

For voting, we as a community are not much better. We are shareholders in the largest co-op community in the United States. We could not even gather 5,022 ballots to have a quorum for our Board election. With approximately 50,000 residents, what is our problem? Vote during all elections or you cannot complain later.

On a brighter note, we held our General Membership Meeting on May 23

Greetings, Retirees!

We hope that everyone had an enjoyable Memorial Day holiday.

June Luncheon/50th Anniversary Celebration – Tickets are still available for our 50th anniversary luncheon at the Marina del Rey on June 15. The price for tickets is $110. We will honor Dorothy Chambers-Byrd as Woman of the Year and George Crouch as Man of the Year at this luncheon. Our Entertainment Committee members are available weekly in Room 19 on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to sell tickets and collect payments. Proof of your Covid-19 vaccination will be required with your payment. If you have questions or wish to arrange to purchase tickets, please contact Daisy at (718) 671-6122; Beverly at (718)671-2978 or Jay at (201) 310-2972.

Scholarship Committee – The Scholarship Committee will be holding a cake sale scholarship fundraiser on June 28 beginning at 9 a.m. in the community center located at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19. Contributions of homebaked cakes and cupcakes will be appreciated for sale. Rum, coconut, pineapple upside down cakes and brownies are all welcomed. Cake masters interested in helping to make this fundraiser a success by donating a cake, please contact a member of the scholarship committee at (347) 768-3943, (718) 320-8254, (718) 710-9082,(718) 379-1297 or (718) 379-1064. Thank you.

Membership Dues – To renew your membership or to become a member of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop, please make your check in the amount of $25 payable to the “Retirees of Dreiser Loop” and mail it to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19, Bronx, NY 10475. Questions may be addressed to JoAnn at (718) 710-9082 or Mary at (718) 655-9170.

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

Condolences – We extend our deepest sympathy to all who have recently lost loved ones. We continue to keep you and your families in our thoughts and prayers.

Sick and Shut In – To those who are sick and shut-in, we pray that you will soon see brighter days ahead.

General Meeting – Our general membership meetings will resume in September following our July and August summer hiatus.

We look forward to seeing you at our 50th anniversary luncheon celebration on June 15.

––Georgianna Rodriguez

Happy 50th Anniversary to the Senior Citizens Social Club of Goose Island, 50th Anniversary Party on June 7 at 1 p.m. at Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Rd., Bronx, NY. All are welcome. No transportation provided. Cocktail hour, Caribbean, Spanish, Italian and Southern Cuisine buffet, open bar, prizes and dancing with DJ Paul Roberts. Must show proof of vaccination.

50th Anniversary Trip on June 9. Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, NY. Bus pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 7:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 7:45 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8 a.m.

Coffee, luncheon, line-dancing, Doo-Wop show, Bingo and day of fun, all for $92. Choice of entrées: roast loin of pork, chicken parmigiana over linguini or Flounder Francese, all served with chef’s choice starch and vegetables. Must show proof of vaccination.

Patti LaBelle – June 19 at Mohegan Sun Casino. Call: (646) 579-1701.

Resorts, AC – July 7 in Atlantic City, NJ. Price: $40, bonus: $15 slot play.

Adults only. Waiting list. Enjoy the casino, beach, shopping and boardwalk.

Buses leaving our three usual bus stops. Bus pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 7:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 7:45 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8 a.m. Must show proof of vaccination and mask required on bus and in casino.

Resorts, AC – August 23 in Atlantic City, NJ. Price: $40; bonus: $15 slot play. Adults only. Seats available. Pick up same as July 7 trip.

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

To all members: Happy birthday to all members who celebrate their birthday in the month of June: Sandra Harville, Rosaura Cruz, Linda Bannerman-Martin, Jennie Velez, Crystal Somersle, Donald Snyder, Evelyn Jefferson, Valerie Santos, Cecil Kornreich, Ray Betancourt, Ira Stolnick, Joan (Jackie) Ross, Janet Frazier, Margaret Irving, Eleanor Gibson, Sheila Mathis, Julia Rivera and Louise McLaughlin. June birthday cake changed to June 7 at Eastwood Manor.

Sick and Shut-in – Ella Thorne misses everyone. She is in a nursing home. Mary Pilla (former Goose Island president), sends her love. Call her at (718) 753-1816.

Our club is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475 at the Section 5 center, phone number: (718) 379-9613. You may call (mornings) Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (Evenings) Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6 p.m.-8 p.m.; Tue. and Thu., 1 p.m.-8 p.m.; or call/text Stephen, (347) 847-1941. Our email address is goose.island@optonline.net.

––Stephen Roberts Sr.

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Bartow

Einstein

Line Dance w/Ellie

Arthritis exercise

10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Room 45 (In-person)

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Rm. 31

Poetry Writing

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Chef Salad Pasta Salad Toss Salad w/ Dressing Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit and Juice Alternate: Tuna

Salad Vegetarian Chicken Brown Stew Baby Carrots w/ Parsley Collard Greens

Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m. Meeting ID: 992 Chicken 3169 6108, Passcode: 503637; Dial-in: Cacciatore 1-929-205-6099; Virtual & In-person Computer Learning Zoom meeting w/ Angel Hair Pasta Ralph, 6 p.m. Dial-in: 929-205-6609, Mixed Vegetables Whole Wheat Meeting ID: 936 8132 9040, Passcode: 259554, Virtual only.

Bread Blood Pressure, 1st & 3rd Tues.

Fresh Fruit and 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2 Juice Digital Photography Class Alternate: In-person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Salmon Burger Tai-Chi, In-person, 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Spanish Style Catfish Chinese Style Sphaghetti Oriental Blend

Weight Mgt. Support Group w/Gigi, 2nd Wed. of the month, 1-2 p.m.

Conference call: 929-299-1045, Passcode: 1386 Bingo, 1 p.m., Rm. 2, In-person, or join Zoom. Meeting ID: 828 4139 6474, Passcode: 194662 Dial-in number: 1-929-205-6099 Arthritis Exercise (In-person), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Rm. 2 Self Defense Class, In-person 2 p.m., Rm. 2.

Jerk Chicken Orzo Steamed Brocccoli

Time: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Zoom (Virtual only for now) 1-646-876-9923, Meeting ID: 995 6534 1173, Passcode: 855423

Piano Sing Along Class (In-person) 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Room 7 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Room 2

Arts with Laura 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom and phone. Must call or email to register: 929-3991387.

Walk with Odessa 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure 10:00-11:00 a.m.

(1st and 3rd Tues.)

Wed., June 8

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Stay Well Exercise w/Denise

1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. , Rm. 31

Drawing Classes with Laura 10 a.m.-12 p.m., via Zoom and phone. Must call or email to register: 929-399-1387.

Morning Matinee 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Computer learning class w/ Steve 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 31

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Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Chair Yoga w/ Charles Tyler

10:00 a.m-11:00 a.m., Rm. 31

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

Line Dancing w/Cynthia 11 a.m.-noon Poetry Writing, 1-3 p.m.

Smartphone and Tablet Class 2-3 p.m. (Virtual) Bereavement w/ Dorine, 1st & 3rd Wed. of the month, 12-1 p.m.

Zoom Smartphone & Tablet Class, 2-3 p.m.

Fri., June 10

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Health and Wellness w/ANN

Thurs., June 9

Tues., June 7

Mon., June 6

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Health & Wellness w/Ann 10-11 a.m.

Stretch and Tone w/Ola Rm. 38, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

In-person Bodies in Motion w/Ola 11 a.m.-12 p.m., In-person

Arthritis Exercise Class w/ Damion Every Thurs., 11 a.m.

-12 p.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 986 0021 6442, Passcode: 573762.

Computer Class w/Victor Room 40, 2-3 p.m., In-person Massage Therapy 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Rm. 35

Line Dance with Cynthia 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Manicure session 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 35

Bingo Game with Frankie 1-3 p.m.

ZUMBA w/Ola 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Rm. 45

Asian Beef, Asian Line Dancing w/Ellie 11 a.m.-12 Tofu, Brown Rice p.m., Rm. 2. Mask, social distance.

Oriental Blend Spanish Style Vegetables Beef Stew Writing Class – Art of Memoir Whole Wheat Baked Red Potato In-person, 10-11 a.m.

Bread, Fresh Fruit Wedges Spanish Class, In-person, and Juice Roasted Zucchini 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Alternate: Sliced Manicure 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Deli Turkey Alert and Alive, In-person, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Knitting & Crochet, Rm. 2, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Art Class w/Dmitry (virtual) 1-3 p.m., Chair Massage, Room 2 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. In-person

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

(Schedule subject to change without notice) Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Vegetable Cutlet Baked Sweet Potato California Blend Vegetables Fresh Fruit and Juice Alternate: Egg Fritatta

Oven Fried Chicken Leg Roasted Potatoes Grilled Vegetables Fresh Fruit and Juice Alternate: Gefilte Fish

Homemade Coconut Breaded Fish Quinoa Sautéed Spinach

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available Bartow Center (929) 399-1394 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

JASA Co-op City NORC Program Invites You for These In-Person & Virtual Activities Walking Club – Every Thurs., 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

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The JASA bus is available to take seniors to the Einstein Center for program activities.

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Technology class, Smart devices and computer Zoom Intergenerational painting class

Blood Pressure Screenings with Long Island University Student Line Dancing with Bartow Swingers – Nutrition Education Workshops

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church St. Joseph’s is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Co-op City, Bronx, NY 10475.

Greetings! Due to the ongoing pandemic, St. Joseph’s Church has suspended services until further notice. However, we continue to worship via teleconference on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Father Johnson also conducts daily weekday services at noon.

You are invited to participate in these services by calling 1-425-436-6344, Access Code: 509 898, followed by the # sign.

Grace and peace!

––M. Chambers

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 us at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475.

Church phone, (718) 671-8746, and pastor’s phone, (914)-522-5039.

There is one service at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday School will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Masks are required and temperatures will be taken.

Services can also be viewed on YouTube after 1 p.m.

Our verse for 2022 is: (Isaiah 54:17) “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgement you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from, Me, say the Lord.”

Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study starts at 7:00 p.m. The Conference Line Number: (646) 769-9900, Access Code: 3099388. Once prayer has begun, please mute your phone so all can hear with clarity.

May 28 Worship Service: “Our Freedom.”

Scripture: (John 8:31-32) “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

50th Anniversary Banquet – Saturday, October 8, 1-6 p.m. at Eastwood Manor. Anniversary Guest Speaker, Reverend Dr. Shelton Williams. Adults are $100. Youths are $50. For tickets and information, contact: Sis. Sadie James, 718-652-8943; or Sis. Hermena Smith, 718-708-5035.

The Lord has blessed Church of New Vision for the past 50 years and through it all, we are still here in unity by God’s grace – abiding in faith, hope and love. Because a small group of believers saw a need and had a mission to move forward in unity with a purpose, Church of the New Vision was established on November 12, 1972 in the Co-op City Community located in Section 5. Today, as members, visitors, ministries and friends of the Church of the New Vision, you can be a participant in this 50th Golden Anniversary Fundraiser with your contribureligious organization. Make payment payable to Church of the New Vision and note: 50th Golden Anniversary.

We thank you for your contributions, Malachi 3:10. Our mailing address is: Church of New Vision, P.O. Box 3037, Einstein Station, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

––Brenda Brown

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Community Protestant Church Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! 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; Church number: 718-862-9172; Fax #: 718-671-4416 or email: Administration@thecpcchurch.org.

Our schedule is as follows: First Sunday – 11:00 a.m. service in-person and Communion. Adult Sunday School, 9:15 a.m. and Children Sunday School, 9:00 a.m., in-person.

Second Sunday – 11:00 a.m. Service on Conference Call Line.

9:00 a.m., Adult Sunday School on Conference Line, (712) 432-3900, Access: 343284# Third Sunday – 11:00 a.m. service, in-person Adult Sunday School, 9:15 a.m. and Children Sunday School, 9:00 a.m., in-person. Fourth Sunday – 11:00 a.m. service and Communion via Zoom.

Adult Sunday School on Conference Line, (712) 432-3900, Access 343284# Fifth Sunday – 11:00 a.m. Service Conference Call Line, (712) 432-3900, Access 343284# Every Wednesday – Hour of Power Noon Day Prayer, 12:00 p.m., Conference Call Line: (712) 4323900, Access Code: 343284# Every Wednesday, 7 p.m., Bible Study via Zoom.

On Sunday, June 5, at 11:00 a.m., we will be celebrating our Men & Women’s Day. Our Guest Preacher will be Rev. Audrey Jones, Friendly Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. Light refreshments served in the Fellowship Hall immediately after the morning service in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome.

Matthew 18:20: “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”

“A Church of Love and Understanding.”

––Sarita Tidball

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City June 5 and 6 is the holiday of Shavuoth. There will be services starting at 10 a.m. On June 6, Yizkor services will begin at 11 a.m. There will be a Kiddush meal on both days.

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

Saturday morning services will start at 10:00 a.m. The requirement for wearing a mask and social distancing will be strictly enforced during all synagogue services.

General Information The Traditional Synagogue located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place, in the rear lobby of 27B. It is accessible with no steps. Phone #: 718-379-6920.

a message.

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

The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue.

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

We need men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who do not come to services. Please come by 10:00 a.m. so we can take out the Torah.

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

Sabbath ends on Saturday, June 4, at 9:15 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, June 10, 8:06 p.m.

Good and Welfare a loved one. The cost is only $15.00 per tree. If you want to buy a tree, call (347) 449-5005. Mazel Tov to all having simchas. If you are ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To All Members Happy birthday to all our members who will be celebrating their birthday in June. Please send me your names and I will add them to the list.

Fun and Games After services and Kiddush, members play games.

Your support for the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health.

––Bruce Gitelson

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Masks are required and temperature will be taken. The 11:00 a.m. service is also available on Zoom Zoom Rev. Williams is encouraging everyone who calls into the Sunday Worship service or Wednesday Bible class to use Zoom, which can be accessed through your computer or by dialing in using the Zoom information shown above.

Adult Sunday School is held at 9:15 a.m. in-person and is available on the Free Conference Line Shown above.

Young Teens Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m.

Junior Sunday School is held at 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study classes are held at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Zoom or the Free Call Conference Line shown above.

Thursday Prayer Warriors is held at noon and is available using the Free Conference Call.com Line shown above.

Call.com Line shown above.

using the Free Conference Call.com line shown above. Please note: Friday Co-op City Baptist Church will be celebrating Rev. Williams’ 30th Pastoral Anniversary on October 1 at Eastwood Manor located at 3371 Eastchester Road.

Donation is $100 for adults and $75 children, 5-17 years old. Children under 5 are free. Please contact Joyce Hamilton Williams at 718-671-1918, or Brenda being compiled. photos. If interested in placing an ad to honor Rev. Williams, please contact Please keep each other in prayer and be wise in your decisions. Please continue to mask-up, practice social distancing and stay safe!

“God will strengthen us as we continue to travel through this storm. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” –Psalm 46:1 The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

––Hattie L. Lucas

Pentecostal Tabernacle years ago, And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working

Services are as follow: Sunday worship service starts at 11:00 a.m.

Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wed. morning at 11 a.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study will also be held every Wed. evening at 7:30 p.m.

Fridays: prayer meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: Commissioning you to tell others about God “And he said unto them, go ye into the entire world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” –Mark 16:15 After Christ’s death and resurrection, he commissioned his disciples to go into the entire world and preach the gospel to every creature. He further stated in (Mark 16:16,17&18), “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe, in my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly things, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.”

“Just as Christ had commissioned the disciples to preach the gospel many

Newsong Church Welcome Home! Newsong Church is a life-giving church right here in Co-op City! We love God, we love people, and we love demonstrating that love through serving others! No matter what you have been through or where you come from, you are welcome here. Join us for Sunday worship and see why God’s family is no ordinary family. Check us out, we are located at 135 Einstein Loop!

Sunday Worship Experience: Our Sunday worship experience starts with celebration. We make music to please God and to build others up. Colossians 3:16 says, “Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” For us, that is what making music is all about. We sing to bring glory and honor to God, and celebrate who He is and what He is doing in our church! Our Adult Worship Experience starts every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in Rm. 45.

Newsong Deaf Church, 11 a.m., Sunday mornings: That is right. We are happy to announce that we now have an adult ASL worship experience for the deaf and hearing impaired in our community! The singing, the message and the fellowship are all in American Sign Language and designed to help you connect with God in your own language! Our Adult Deaf Worship Experience starts every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in Rm. 38.

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

Newsong Church Youth: NSCY is Newsong’s student ministry. Today’s middle and high school students will lead the next generation of the church and change the world. At A.T.F., our goal is to graduate students into a lifetime of following Jesus. A.T.F. meets every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. in Rm. 38.

Is There Parking? Come on, this is Co-op City. Chances are you will not parking garage! So, what are you waiting for? There is a God in heaven who loves you and has a purpose and plan for your life! We want to help you get to 140 Alcott Place, Bldg. 19 Social Media: Instagram: @newsongchurchbx; Facebook: @newsongchurchbx; Twitter: @newsongchurchbx; YouTube: Newsong Church NYC Phone: 718-708-8385 Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org ––Pastor Mike Tolone

He requires us to do the same today.

Many people who are living these days still have not heard the good news of salvation. We have been passing them day by day without telling them that Jesus’ love is real, and that there is power in his name. Each one of us needs to know that there is a source of strength and healing in the Holy spirit and that we need to be endued with power so that if we drink any deadly things, it will not hurt us. We can pray and receive it if we believe with all our heart. Jesus said to are possible to him that believeth. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord I believe; help thou my unbelief.”

There is power in the name of Jesus; Jesus spoke these words in (St. Luke from the dead the third day; and that repentance and remission of sins should be preach in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things. And, behold, I send the promise of my father upon you. But tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until he be endued with power from on high.”

Jesus came to this world to seek and to save that which was lost.

––Rev. R. Sibblies

Iglesia Evangelica MU de Co-op City Co-op City United Methodist Church Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. For He will command His angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways.”

–Psalm 91:9-1.1 offer a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation – ALL are welcome! We are changing with the times and now offer online service. on Boller Ave.) Parking is available on Palmer Ave. Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sánchez-Orta. For more information about our services, please contact our coopcityevangelicalumc@gmail.com.

Remote Schedule for Sundays – Come and Receive a Blessing: We online through our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/UMCofCoopCity/. We are also holding services via Zoom. For more information, visit our website at www.coopcityumc.com.

We are open. Sundays at 10 a.m., English Service, and at 11:30 a.m., and a Bilingual Service.

Zoom, please use the

Meeting ID: 904 468 5745.

Food Pantry: The Food Pantry distribution center at our church serves Section 5. Ongoing registration and distribution of food are on Thursdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Those registering must present one of the following government-issued up-to-date ID’s showing a 10475 zip code: Driver’s, Non-Driver’s, or NYC ID. Anyone 18+ of age can register. Only one participant per household may register.

Blessings, ––Marta Medina

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is that a gust of wind caused by your passing activity could create instability for the motorcyclist and even blow them off the roadway. Be sure to signal well in advance of your intention to pass and wait several car lengths before moving back into the original lane. Intersections are Danger Zones. Intersections are one of the top locations of accidents involving motorcycles. Several types of vehicles can meet at an intersection, and one that lacks visibility could get lost in the mix. Always follow the rules of the road and look twice before proceeding through an intersection. Bad weather adds an extra degree of danger for all types of vehicles. Motorcycles are particularly vulnerable to those hazards.

Stay in Your Lane. A motorcyclist has a legal right to their own lane, so there is no reason that you should ever encroach on their space. Motorcycles may be small, but they need plenty of room to maneuver and stop. If you are too close to a motorcycle on the road, you risk a dangerous and potentially deadly accident.

Look Several Times Before Turning. Many types of accidents can occur when one or another vehicle decides to make a turn. Before you make a left-hand turn, take extra time to search the area for approaching vehicles. Motorcycles did not have self-canceling turn signals as standard equipment until the late 1970’s, so do not trust these signals as the only indication that someone is or is not making a maneuver.

The National Safety Council offers an online class for persons interested in learning how to drive safer, receive an insurance discount and reduce points on your license. The online course in offered at www.ddcnsc.org/ny and costs $29.95. That price is cheaper than the course has been in past years. The course is an interactive, informative course and is a brand new 10th edition of the course. You have one month to complete the course in as many sessions as you desire. Users have three attempts to score at least 75% on the exam at the end to receive credit. The online course offers the same benefits as the live course. A computer with a flash drive is required; visit the website for more information.

Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers.

Bicycle riders must respect pedestrians at all times. This is especially important for those persons utilizing electric bikes or scooters, including the for rent scooters present in the community. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

Pedestrians need to be vigilant of all the vehicles out on the streets. Headphones should be kept at a low volume and cell phones should not be used while crossing streets or walking near traffic.

Remember, if you consume alcoholic beverages, be sure to designate a driver that will not drink. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. Call Public Safety for suspicious activity or lease violations. Cooperators should not take action themselves for observed violations of the Riverbay Occupancy Agreement.

Never engage with another cooperator for issues such as noise, dog violations, smoking in common areas or mask wearing.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Do not forget to say hello to your neighbors while maintaining social distance when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. It is also important to remember that

A mask must be worn while in the common areas of Co-op City’s residential buildings, garages and community centers.

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

• Call independent third party whistleblower hotline: 1-833-2900009 (English); 1-800-216-1288 (Spanish);

• Go to independent website, www. lighthouse-services/riverbaycorp, to complete online disclosure form;

• Send a fax to (215) 689-3885 (the fax must include “Riverbay” in the subject of the report).

• Email reports@lighthouse-services.com (the email must include “Riverbay” in the subject);

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If You See Something, Say Something!

Working Together To Keep Co-op City Safe!

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

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

• Never leave your car or apartment door unlocked.

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

• Remember: You can make anonymous calls to CCPD.

Emergency: 718-671-3050 or 9-1-1 • Non-Emergency: 718-320-3330 www.ccpd.us • @CCPDnyc not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability.

Since Tuesday, February 16, 2021, Riverbay Corporation put into effect a new policy regarding the wearing of masks. Non-compliant shareholders who fail or refuse to properly wear masks or face coverings are subject to a $50.00 Community Complaint violation. These fines double for repeat violations. This new Community Complaint received approval from the New York State DHCR (Division of Homes and Community Renewal) due to mandates in effect within New York State. Riverbay Corporation has elected to maintain the mask mandate for the health and safety of cooperators and visitors.

Wearing a mask or face covering is required in the public areas of the buildings including the lobbies, hallways, elevators and laundry rooms. The high volume of persons passing through these locations make it a very important requirement to wear a mask. Wearing a mask is for your safety and the safety of your neighbors and family members. Be sure to instruct all family members and guests of the mask-wearing requirement in Co-op City common areas. This includes work persons and delivery persons. Be Co-op City Strong and wear your mask.

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Co-op City Times / June 4, 2022

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