Co-op City Times 07/15/2023

Vol. 58 No. 28

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Moving Forward Management Report

Marvin L. Walton

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Board & HCR Approve Extension of Downsizing Apartment Program for Seniors and DRIE-Qualified Shareholders

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Shareholders enjoyed a dynamite outdoor concert and fireworks show last Friday, July 7, that brought hundreds out onto the greenway to enjoy an evening of exceptional entertainment sponsored by the Riverbay Fund.

(See article and photos on page 15.)

Stay Tuned

The July 12 Riverbay Board Meeting will be rebroadcast starting July 18-21, on the Riverbay Crawler at noon, 5 p.m., 10 p.m. and 3 a.m.

Fines for Storing eBikes, Scooters and Batteries in Co-op City Buildings Enforcement of Resolution 22-58 Begins July 24

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What’s Inside: Det. Monahan Retires - See page 3 Resolutions - See page 11 50th Anniv. of Hip-Hop - See page 13 July Fireworks & Concert - See page 15

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President’s Report ––––––– (Continued from page 1) 16 elevators in our garages. These elevators are original and break down often.

Fixing them over time is not a good investment, replacing them is. The process will take a little over a year. The contract was approved with the next phase being the ordering of the equipment needed. This can take three to four months due to the many parts needed for elevator modernization. Once the equipment is in, we will proceed by working in all garages with several crews that will work simultaneously on one elevator at a time, leaving one working elevator at a time per garage for shareholders’ convenience.

Our Executive General Manager discussed the funding we will be receiving for LED lighting. LED lighting produces less waste and is better than other lighting solutions. With LED lighting, we have improved our overall energy savings by 60 to 70%. This is a step in the right direction as we become more conscientious about conservation. We will be starting in one building and our hope is to continue throughout all our buildings over time.

There have been concerns about reckless driving in the garages. There are adequate signs with arrows that point direction. We cannot go up on the downside and vice versa. This is an accident waiting to happen and may result in a Community Complaint. Everyone should be adhering to the rules. Management looked at putting bumper guards, however, they are expensive and our goal is to budget for this. We are looking at other alternatives as well, along with painting the lines as we complete power washing. Parking lot incidents result when drivers do not pay attention. We need to be considerate of our neighbors. Let’s be cognizant of this and work together to maintain safety.

We are doing great things through the Riverbay Fund, Community Relations, and Management. All the different programs you see, such as concerts, programs, and events are made possible through the grants we receive from DYCD (Department of Youth and Community Development).

If you have an idea or concerns, please let us know, either through comments and suggestions on our website, or by reaching out to me. <RX FDQ ZULWH WR PH LQ F R /LDLVRQ¶V RI¿FH 5LYHUED\ &RUSRUDWLRQ DW %DUWRZ $YHQXH %URQ[ 1< Enjoy the rest of your summer.

Shareholders First – We Matter. *** Estimados accionistas, Saludos a usted y a su familia. Espero que estén disfrutando del calor del verano.

Estamos muy contentos de que nos estamos moviendo en la dirección correcta para garantizar la protección de nuestra calidad de vida. Ahora estamos teniendo nuestras reuniones de la Junta televisada con el compromiso de tener más reuniones abiertas de la Junta y las sesiones de la galería. Esto permite a nuestra comunidad tener una voz en sus preocupaciones, ser más transparente, y ser la conexión que mantiene nuestra Junta y el equipo de gestión responsable ante usted.

A medida que completamos los proyectos existentes, podemos empezar con otros proyectos que necesitan atención. Estamos completando las últimas fases de la Ley Local 11. El puente de la acera ha sido un inconveniente para todos nosotros, sin embargo, una vez completado, podremos disfrutar de nuestro espacio abierto y sentarnos en nuestros balcones. Dos proyectos en los que está trabajando la dirección son las fugas en los convectores y la modernización de los ascensores en los centros comunitarios. Las fugas del convector han sido un problema durante años. Esto ha afectado a muchos, ya sea una fuga/inundacion o

varias a lo largo de los años. Se trata de un inconveniente terrible y no sostenible con un coste de más de 7 millones de dólares al año en eliminación, sustitución de suelos, tiempo perdido para nuestros accionistas y horas de mano de obra. Hemos puesto en marcha varias iniciativas estudiando varias soluciones alternativas con empresas que ofrecen opciones de productos que mitigarán las averías de los convectores. Actualmente estamos probando estos productos en varios pisos y estamos en las fases de prueba. El arreglo no será de un día para otro, pero confío en que podremos resolver estas fugas e inundaciones, mejorando nuestra calidad de vida. +HPRV ¿UPDGR XQ FRQWUDWR FRQ XQD HPSUHVD GH DVFHQVRUHV SDUD HPSH]DU D sustituir 16 ascensores de nuestros centros comunitarios. Estos ascensores son originales y se averían a menudo. Arreglarlos con el tiempo no es una buena inversión, sustituirlos sí. El proceso durará algo más de un año. El contrato fue aprobado y la siguiente fase es el pedido de los equipos necesarios. Esto SXHGH OOHYDU GH D PHVHV GHELGR D OD JUDQ FDQWLGDG GH SLH]DV QHFHVDULDV para la modernización de los ascensores. Una vez que el equipo esté en su sitio, procederemos a trabajar en todos los garajes con los diferentes equipos que estarán disponibles para trabajar simultáneamente dejando un ascensor en funcionamiento a la vez por garaje.

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Si tiene alguna idea o inquietud, no deje de comunicarse ya sea a través de comentarios y sugerencias o poniéndose en contacto conmigo.

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Colleagues Celebrate Det. Monahan’s Distinguished 46-Year Career at CCPD

By ROZAAN BOONE

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On Friday, July 14, 2023, Detective Joseph Monahan of the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) punched the proverbial time clock at Riverbay Corporation for the last time after dedicating 46 years of service to the Co-op City community.

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Coffee with Mike today Assemblyman Mike Benedetto will host another Coffee with Mike today, July 15, at the Section 5 pizzeria, 133 Einstein Loop, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. All are invited to attend and share your thoughts and comments with the assemblyman.

Read & Follow the Co-op Times Online To read the Co-op City Times electronically, log in to the Issuu platform from your desktop or mobile browser by typing in “issuu.com/ cctimes,” or scan the QR code here to be connected.

Farmer’s Market Harvest Home Farmer’s Market comes to Co-op City every Wednesday thru Nov. 22, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Assemblyman Benedetto 2023 Lobby Visits Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s next two lobby visits in Co-op City as follows: • Wed., July 19, 120 Donizetti Pl. • Wed., July 26, 120 Casals Pl. All visits are from 5:15-7 p.m.

Lobby visits provide Co-op City homeowners an opportunity to discuss a broad range of topics with their elected official in a special one-on-one setting just steps from their front door.

Assemblyman Benedetto invites shareholders to meet with him in their respective lobby to hear key highlights of the Legislative Session and to discuss their own concerns on local and personal matters.

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Det. Joe Monahan (third from right) was presented with two plaques in appreciation of his outstanding service spanning more than four decades to the Co-op City Public Safety Department and the Riverbay Corporation. He is joined above by (L-R) Riverbay Assistant Executive General Manager Cary Smith, III; CCPD’s Lt. Anthony Warner; CCPD Chief Joe Riley; Riverbay Executive General Manager Marvin L. Walton; Riverbay Director of Human Resources Inelle Cooper and Capt. Frankie Torres of CCPD. Photo by Brandon Ortiz

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Management Report ––––– (Continued from page 1) for the next generation. Working together in tandem will be the key to success.

Beginning in July 2023, Management executives – Marvin L. Walton, Cary Smith III, and Warren Mitchell – were equally assigned with 14 buildings and townhouses on the Co-op City campus. Each Management executive is partnering with the building and townhouse associations to conduct a walkthrough of the common areas/public spaces of the buildings and grounds to LGHQWLI\ DQG QRWH DQ\ REVHUYHG GH¿FLHQFLHV WKDW LPSDFW WKH TXDOLW\ RI OLIH IRU the shareholders. Management executives will work with various Riverbay Corporation departments to develop a plan to address the conditions observed during the visits. Plans are to complete the property walk-throughs by August 31, 2023, for those Association leaders who contact us before this date. Individual emails were sent to the Association’s leadership.

The Janitorial Service department reported to the NYC Sanitation Recycling Program that as of June 30, 2023, Co-op City processed the following recyclables; Item Wastepaper Metals Co-Mingled Plastics & Glass

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We commend the shareholders and Management staff for contributing to the recycling efforts at Co-op City. Recycling is important to this community as it allows for the recovery and reprocessing of waste materials for use in new products. The basic phases in recycling are the collection of waste materials, their processing or manufacture into new products, and the purchase of those products, which may then themselves be recycled.

Wednesday, July 12th, Riverbay Executive Management visited NRG Energy, Inc. (“NRG”), located in Princeton, NJ. Riverbay Corporation has an energy management contract with NRG to provide wholesale & retail natural gas services, retail electricity service, station optimization, and the ability to transact in wholesale markets. During this introductory meeting, we discussed performance (market pricing vs. ConED), hedging strategies, and sustainability updates. :H ZHUH DOVR SURYLGHG D WRXU RI WKHLU VWDWH RI WKH DUW ³/(('´ FHUWL¿HG RI¿FH EXLOGLQJ 7KH DFURQ\P /((' VWDQGV IRU ³Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design,” which is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Available for all building types, LEED provides a framework IRU KHDOWK\ HI¿FLHQW DQG FRVW VDYLQJ JUHHQ EXLOGLQJV 7KH RI¿FH FDPSXV ZDV equipped with its own combined heat and power (CHP), solar panels, EVChargers in the parking lot, hydro solar and a partial green roof (vegetation).

We will explore how some of these components can be duplicated on the Co-op City campus.

Update – Convector Initiatives 0DQDJHPHQW FRQWLQXHV LWV HIIRUWV WR LGHQWLI\ VWUDWHJLHV WR DGGUHVV ÀRRGLQJ caused by the aging convector system at Co-op City. Below are updates on two (2) potential solutions Management reported to the Board Directors at the July 12th Board meeting. The ongoing initiatives will be updated as progress is made towards the replacement of the current convectors in apartments.

• Kelvin Systems, Inc., presented to Riverbay Management team on Friday, June 30, 2023. The presentation provided an overview of a radiator monitor and WKH SURSRVHG UHWUR¿WV ZKLFK LQFOXGHV UHSODFLQJ WKH FXUUHQW WRJJOH VZLWFK ZLWK D *)&, RXWOHW LQVWDOOLQJ D ÀRDW VZLWFK WR EH SODFHG LQ WKH FRQGHQVDWH GULS WUD\ that will send an alert when the drip tray level rises and a radiator sensor that will monitor the convector coil temperature and report information to a Cloud GDVKERDUG DQG GDWDEDVH 0DQDJHPHQW ZLOO SXUFKDVH ¿YH UDGLDWRU VHQVRUV DW D cost of $400/unit for a total cost of $2,000. The radiator sensors will be installed DQG WHVWHG LQ ¿YH DSDUWPHQWV 7KH 0DLQWHQDQFH WHDP ZLOO PRQLWRU WKH VHQVRUV for performance in the current environment of Co-op City.

• Aqua Solanor, Inc., a Canada-based company shipped Riverbay Corporation a free Ultra-Thin Hydronic Fan Coil Unit (8,000 BTUs) to be tested in an apartment. It is proposed that this unit will replace the existing convector and will include a 2-way shut-off value and a water leak sensor that will prevent ÀRRGLQJ LQ DQ DSDUWPHQW 7KH XQLW VKLSSHG ZDV D EDVH PRGHO ZLWKRXW WKH ZDWHU sensor and 2-way shut-off value. o Phase 1 – &RQGXFW WHVW WR GHWHUPLQH LI WKH EDVH PRGHO XQLW ¿WV DQG RSHUDWHV in our current environment. The base model unit was installed in the living room of the model apartment (Building #19, apartment 23F) on June 6, 2023.

Results: The base unit operated in our current environment without any issues observed thus far. The Maintenance team with continue to monitor and do all necessary testing to complete this phase. The Maintenance team anticipates that unit will be monitored through September 2023. o Phase 2 – Order a larger unit (12,000 BTUs) from Aqua Solanor, Inc. that will include dual shut-off values, water leak sensor and a larger/deeper condensate tray. This unit will be installed in the model apartment and will be PRQLWRUHG E\ WKH 0DLQWHQDQFH WHDP WR HQVXUH LW ¿WV DQG RSHUDWHV LQ RXU FXUUHQW environment and performs all its features. Once installed, the Maintenance team would monitor the unit for the winter season to ensure the unit produces adequate heat for the apartment. Test time for this phase is estimated at 6 to 8 months.

Updates – Local Law 97 Initiatives 7KH RYHUDOO JRDO RI /RFDO /DZ ³// ´ LV WR LPSURYH HQHUJ\ HI¿FLHQF\ reducing Co-op City’s carbon footprint, and reducing the proposed carbon penalties associated with LL97. We will continue to work with our energy consultant to identify measures to get us closer to this goal.

En-Power Group is a well-respected energy consultant in NYC and has worked closely with Riverbay Power Plant team to submit Local Law 84 and the Local Law 87 reports, which has required their team to develop a deep understanding of the infrastructure at Co-op City. We are currently moving forward with two (2) new initiatives with the En-Power Group: LED Lighting in public spaces and a Carbon Reduction Study.

En-Power Group has secured Riverbay an extension on a reimbursement program with New York State Research and Development Authority (“NYSERDA”) and provided the money is spent on a carbon reduction measure outlined in our Local Law 87 Report by the end of 2023, Riverbay will be reimbursed up to $185,000. En-Power Group’s Lighting division has worked with Riverbay Power Plant team to put together a two-phase plan to utilize the full reimbursement on a pilot program for LED Lighting in public spaces.

• Phase 1, commencing by August 31st, identifying diverse types of LED OLJKWLQJ WR EH LQVWDOOHG RQ D IHZ ÀRRUV RI %XLOGLQJ DQG VWDLUZHOOV RI %XLOGLQJV #21, #22, and #24 and in Garage #3.

• Phase 2, to be completed by the end of 2023, plans are to utilize the LED lighting solution that works best (from phase 1) and install as many of these LEDs as possible while keeping cost below the $185,000 reimbursement cap which is one building and one garage.

After both phases are complete, Riverbay Management will be well-situated to make a decision on what to do for the rest of its public space lighting.

By continuing from their engineering work done for Local Law 87, En-Power Group will perform a NYSERDA FlexTech Low Carbon Capital Planning /&&3 HQHUJ\ VWXG\ WR LGHQWLI\ SRWHQWLDO HOHFWUL¿FDWLRQ HOHFWUL¿FDWLRQ readiness, and energy measures for Co-op City. The energy study will primarily focus on: • Heat Pumps and Geothermal • Solar and Battery Storage • Heat Recovery Systems As a result of the package pricing of the study, at no additional cost, Riverbay will also have En-Power Group investigate the potential implementation of: • Carbon Sequestration – The term is used in diverse ways in literature and the media. It can be viewed as the process of storing carbon in a carbon pool. 6XEVHTXHQWO\ D SRRO LV GH¿QHG LQ :LNLSHGLD DV “a reservoir in the Earth system where elements, such as carbon and nitrogen, reside in various chemical forms for a period of time.” Technically, capturing carbon that would normally be released into the atmosphere.

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e-Bikes ––– (Continued from page 1) seconded by Director Leah Richardson, and approved by all 14 Directors present at the meeting with one absence, states that “…shareholders may not store or charge battery-operated electric bikes, electric scooters or their batteries in apartments, garages, community rooms, or other indoor common areas within any building at Co-op City.”

The resolution resolves that “any shareholder who stores or charges an electric bike, electric scooter, or their batteries, in apartments, garages, community rooms, or indoor common areas within any building at Co-op City, except for devices required for mobility by an individual with a temporary or permanent disability, shall be subject to a Community Complaint fee of $1,000 or termination of the occupancy agreement.” For each additional or subsequent violation of this rule, the Community &RPSODLQW GRXEOHV WKH DPRXQW RI WKH SUHFHGLQJ ¿QH “Last year, when Resolution 22-58 was passed by the Board, I believe that Co-op City became WKH ¿UVW 0LWFKHOO /DPD FRRSHUDWLYH WR UHFRJQL]H the dangers posed by lithium-ion batteries,” Board Director Saunders said. “Early on, there were cooperators who expressed their concerns, citing that the banning of the e-Bikes and e-Scooters from our buildings, elevators and apartments may not have been warranted. I truly believe that the growing rate RI GHYDVWDWLQJ ¿UHV DQG WKH ORVV RI OLIH WKDW KDYH WDNHQ SODFH EHFDXVH RI OLWKLXP LRQ EDWWHU\ ¿UHV SURYH WKDW the Board’s proactive judgement was responsible and sound. I also appreciate that HCR gave its approval of the resolution …”

Last month, the New York Times reported that, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, there have been more than 200 PLFUR PRELOLW\ ¿UHV RU RYHUKHDWLQJ LQFLGHQWV LQ states that have resulted in at least 19 deaths. Here in New York, as of June this year, there have been OLWKLXP LRQ EDWWHU\ ¿UHV LQ ZKLFK SHRSOH KDYH EHHQ LQMXUHG DQG QLQH NLOOHG ,Q WKHUH ZHUH IDWDOLWLHV UHVXOWLQJ IURP OLWKLXP LRQ EDWWHU\ ¿UHV 7KH alarming rise in these dangerous incidences have pushed federal and local legislators to implement more stringent safety standards and regulations.

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by lithium-ion batteries in Co-op City buildings.

Considering that this is a multi-family community with thousands of families, including a large senior DQG VL]DEOH GLVDEOHG SRSXODWLRQ WKLV UHVROXWLRQ VKRXOG offer some measure of reassurance. Management will strictly enforce this resolution because the safety and well-being of cooperators, and integrity of our buildings, are of utmost concern.”

5LYHUED\¶V 6DIHW\ 'LUHFWRU $QWKRQ\ %DU]HODWWR said: “The new resolution that was passed prohibits eBikes, eScooters and batteries in residential buildings, and the same goes for the three community centers and all other structures in Co-op City. Just recently, the Riverbay Safety department had three bikes removed from the Bartow Center. We also had a situation where a staff member parked an eBike outside of a residential building under the portico which, for all intents and purposes,is also considered to be part of the building. We are not saying not to use these devices but if you are bringing it to work or you have to park it somewhere, park it away from our buildings. The same holds for contractors, vendors and delivery people who come onsite. Safety LV SDUDPRXQW DQG ZH KDYH VHHQ ZKDW WKHVH ¿UHV FDQ do not only from a property standpoint but from a personal safety standpoint and we don’t want that happening anywhere and certainly not here in Co-op City.”

CCPD Chief Joe Riley iterated: “Everyone is DZDUH RI WKH KXQGUHGV RI ¿UHV DWWULEXWHG WR WKHVH devices powered by batteries that are oftentimes IDXOW\ RU XQFHUWL¿HG WR EHJLQ ZLWK $V D UHVXOW PDQ\ families throughout New York City and across the nation have been the victims of these devastating incidents.”

Chief Riley said that shareholders caught with eBikes, electric scooters and batteries in their apartments or common areas of residential buildings, garages, community centers, hall closets or basement storage units, will be issued a Community Complaint ¿QH LQ WKH DPRXQW RI LQ FRPSOLDQFH ZLWK Resolution 22-58.

“Shareholders are also reminded that they are responsible for family and any visitor, including delivery persons, who may violate this resolution and bring a prohibited device into any building, lobby, elevator, indoor mall area, and apartment while

making a delivery,” Chief Riley said.

CCPD will also enforce the directive against Riverbay employees and contractors and others bringing eBikes, electric scooters and batteries into Co-op City buildings and storing or charging them within. These individuals will be asked to leave the premises and refusal will result in them being cited for trespassing and appropriate action will be taken E\ &&3' 2I¿FHUV “I would like to thank the Board of Directors for adopting this resolution several months ago and HCR for approving its implementation,” said Chief Riley. “This is a mechanism to keep shareholders safe and I am positive it will impact the safety of all shareholders in our community.”

Monahan –– (Continued from page 3) looking into other cops who we were investigating internally … and other unions throughout the corporation, … he did an unbiased, professional job every time,” Chief Riley added.

Sgt. Andre Waring said he met Det. Monahan more than 15 years ago when he was stationed at the 45th Precinct’s Detective Squad and the two worked together on a string of burglary and robbery cases in Co-op City. In 2006, Det. Waring retired from the NYPD and in 2019, he joined CCPD’s Anti-Crime Unit.

“He has been one of the most dedicated investigators I’ve ever met,” said Sgt. Waring. “His interviewing skills are beyond compare. He is the epitome of what embodies a detective. He is dedicated, sympathetic when he needs to be, and professional at all times. Not only is he a great interviewer, but an exceptional report writer. He would be assigned the most cases and resolve 99% of them thoroughly and ZLWK H[SHGLHQF\ ZKLFK LV UDUH DQG KDUG WR ¿QG , ZLVK him the best in whatever he does in the future. It has been a pleasure to work with him in this environment and I will miss him.”

“It has been a pleasure and I’ve enjoyed the job I did for the corporation and community,” said Det. Monahan. “My bosses from day one have been great and professional. It’s a great gathering of professionals in this department, they are trained properly and I appreciate each and every one who had my back through the years.”

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CCPD Urges Residents to be Prepared for Potential Summer Emergencies Summer’s hot weather puts a strain on air conditioners throughout the National Grid. Although the summer started off with cool, pleasant temperatures, very warm and unpredictable weather could be right around the corner. Summer’s extreme weather also increases the risk of thunderstorms with lightning.

Co-op City Department of Public Safety urges all residents to make sure that they are prepared for all types of emergencies. It is always better to be over-prepared than not prepared at all.

Preparing for emergencies should involve all members of the family. Establishing an emergency plan which is known to all members of the family is essential. Children actually enjoy helping to prepare for an emergency. There are several websites www.fema.gov/kids/, www.ready.gov/kids/home.html and www.bam.gov.cdc, designed for children that help to educate them on all facets of different types of emergencies. Other websites for emergency preparedness are www.redcross.org and www.nyc.gov/html/oem/. These websites offer information regarding emergencies most likely to affect residents of our geographical area.

Preparing for an emergency includes establishing a plan. The plan should include a family meeting place – one local and one regional. The plan should take into account family members being at home, at work or at school. A local telephone contact and a long distance contact should be included. Telephone outages often only affect local services. Establishing a long distance contact will allow families to check on the status of all family members. All family members should be familiar with the plan.

Putting together an Emergency Kit is also an important part of emergency preparedness. An emergency kit should include one gallon of water per person, per day for at least three days. A three-day supply of non-perishable food, including a can opener for canned foods; plates, cups, utensils and paper tow-

Public Safety Report

Public Safety Blotter July 2–July 8, 2023 July 02, 2023 of her vehicle was damaged.

100 Alcott Place July 6, 2023 A cooperator reported that a 2063 Bartow Avenue FRQ¿ UPHG GHOLYHUHG SDFNDJH ZDV CCPD responded to a call from removed from the lobby by an un- Rite Aid of a suspect removing known individual without her per- items from the shelves and placing mission. the items in his personal bag without July 03, 2023 paying as witnessed by a Rite Aid 4100 Hutchinson River Parkway employee. The store refused to press A cooperator reported a con- charges and the suspect was not ar¿ UPHG GHOLYHUHG SDFNDJH ZDV UH rested. moved from in front of his apartJuly 7, 2023 ment door by an unknown individual Greenway Area – Concert without his permission. and Fireworks Show July 04, 2023 The annual Co-op City Fireworks 99 Dreiser Loop show and concert was conducted A cooperator reported returning on the Greenway. A contingent of to her parked vehicle in Garage 2 NYPD and CCPD were present to and observing that the sensor on ensure the safety of the thousands her vehicle was removed by an un- of community members who particknown individual. ipated. No incidents were reported Opposite 120 Co-op City Blvd. during the event. After the event, A cooperator who was involved CCPD responded to several disin a motor vehicle accident with putes including a disorderly group another motorist did not possess a in Building 8. Two (2) Community driver’s license and the vehicle that Complaints were issued for loiterhe operated was not registered or LQJ DQG VPRNLQJ RQ WKH WK À RRU RI insured. The cooperator was placed Building 8. under arrest by NYPD and a ComJuly 07, 2023 munity Complaint was issued by 140 Elgar Place CCPD for Anti-Social Behavior.

A cooperator reported a conJuly 05, 2023 ¿ UPHG GHOLYHUHG SDFNDJH ZDV UH 100 Alcott Place moved from in front of her apartAn employee from the Chinese ment door by an unknown individual Buffet reported that a suspect threat- without permission. ened to rob him of his money and July 08, 2023 the food that he was delivering. The 99 Asch Loop employee refused the suspect’s deA cooperator reported returning PDQGV DQG À HG WKH DUHD 1R LQMXULHV to his parked vehicle on the roof of to report.

Garage 4 and not being able to locate 99 Carver Loop the vehicle. The Garage department A cooperator reported returning FRQ¿ UPHG WKDW WKH SDUNLQJ SDVV ZDV WR KHU SDUNHG YHKLFOH LQ *DUDJH scanned out of the garage. CCPD is and observing that the front bumper investigating.

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Over the coming weeks, Con Edison will be calling upon Riverbay Corporation to prove that non-essential electrical usage can be curtailed in the community upon demand. During times of increased electrical usage, such as during high heat and humidity, Con Ed tests Co-op City’s ability to shed non-essential energy demand. These tests are conducted with very little warning with an attempt to simulate a real need to curtail usage in an emergency. Initial power shedding will be tests but as the summer goes on, it may be an actual emergency. By shedding non-essential power usage, it decreases the chance of having DQ $OO 2XW EODFNRXW VXFK DV ZH H[SHULHQFHG LQ DQG Power shedding in Co-op City will include half of the garage lighting and laundry room usage. Some power shedding tests will take place with 24-hour notice, in which case, FRRSHUDWRUV ZLOO EH QRWL¿ HG RI RXWDJHV DQG FORVXUHV LQ advance. In other instances, only 2-hour notice will be given in which case of¿ FHUV DQG SRUWHUV ZLOO UHVSRQG WR WKH ODXQGU\ URRPV DQG VHFXUH WKHP ,Q VRPH cases, this may appear inconvenient but the goal is to avoid the major inconvenience of a full scale, grid-wide blackout. Shareholders are encouraged to conserve the daily use of energy and, if you’d like to assist New York City during curtailment events, shut down all unnecessary devices that use electricity. &RQVXPHU ¿ UHZRUNV RI DQ\ W\SH DUH KLJKO\ GDQJHURXV DQG DUH LOOHJDO LQ 1HZ York State. Zero-tolerance enforcement will be conducted by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety as well as the New York City Police Department.

Barbequing is also not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City.

Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect which restricts barbequing on terraces or patios within 10 feet of any building.

Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple-family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted.

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

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES For employment opportunities, please search “Riverbay Corporation” at the following sites: www.Indeed.com www.Glassdoor.com

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

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

Thank you for your interest in working for Riverbay Corporation.

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The years 2018-2021 marked pivotal milestones for both the Riverbay Fund and Riverbay Corporation as they celebrated their 40th and 50th years (respectively) of service to the vibrant Co-op City community. Despite its success providing wholesome services to residents, the Riverbay Fund struggled with having a clear and separate identity from the Riverbay Corporation. Inconsistent community turnout at events and programs and misalignments between Management and the Fund ERDUG SRLQWHG WR D KLVWRU\ RI XQGH¿ QHG H[SHFWD tions, missions and roles.

Led by a desire to forge a new future for the Fund, the Riverbay Fund’s Board of Directors embarked on a strategic planning process to answer core questions to improve the infrastructure and,

IRU WKH ¿ UVW WLPH HYHU EXLOG D SURDFWLYH VWUDWHJ\ With broad support, the Fund’s Board took steps to refocus its agenda, clarify its vision and mission, and implement a 3-year strategy with actionable goals for the future success of the Riverbay Fund.

The new vision of the Riverbay Fund envisions an empowered community and its mission is to build the power of community through partnerships that connect cooperators with resources and each other. Here are some wholesome community programs and services that are making considerable and necessary contributions to the well-being of the community including our youths and seniors. In collaboration with the Renaissance Youth Center (RYC), the Riverbay Fund relaunched the music and dance program in October 2022 in the Dreiser Center offering one-hour classes on Saturdays in Room 18 and Room 4. The Fund subsidizes Co-op City shareholders’ children ranging in ages 6 through 19 at a nominal cost of $25 per child. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the remaining costs of the program are absorbed by the RYC. In addition to Riverbay Fund’s strategic partnership with the RYC, +the Fund has provided support to the National Council of Negro Women’s (NCNW) Black History Month event, the African American Association of Co-op City (AAACC) Spelling Bee, the American Legion Post 1871 Veterans’ Day Commemorative Celebration and the Section 2 Fun Day. The Fund is also sponsoring the

FREE Co-op City GameOver Summer Basketball Clinics for three days starting on Thursday, July 13, through Saturday, July 29, weather permitting.

Aside from basketball training, there will be coding, mentoring, and books and reports assignments to ensure that our youths are learning while playing.

Furthermore, the Riverbay Fund is sponsoring the entire suite of outdoor summer concerts in collaboration with the Riverbay Community Relations department. This series started with the Unique Band, the Voices of the Intruders performance and the Fireworks last Friday, July 7, and conclude with Wicked Wednesday on August 23. On August 12 and 13, there will be FREE evening performances provided by the Renaissance Youth Center Band on the lower level of the Dreiser Center Promenade and a tour of the RYC space to learn more about WKH SURJUDP RIIHULQJV /RRN IRU À \HUV WKDW ZLOO provide details and registration information for the new music and dance classes.

Finally, the Riverbay Fund, which meets every other month and is currently comprised of 13 PHPEHUV KDV ¿ YH FRPPLWWHHV 1RPLQDWLQJ *RY ernance, Finance, Fundraising, Strategic PartnerVKLSV DQG 0HPEHUVKLS &RPPXQLW\ (QJDJHPHQW These committees will be meeting on Thursday, August 4, to determine what is needed to successfully reach their goals.

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Bartow Mall Parking Alert Shareholders, guests and shoppers are reminded that there is a two-hour parking limit in the Bartow Mall.

Parking is for the exclusive use of customers while shopping in the commercial establishments within the Bartow Mall with a posted two-hour limit. Vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense.

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Extrapolate or Compensate Throughout Co-op City’s history, we have witnessed the remarkable power of unity, the ability to overcome adversity, and the potential to build a brighter future. Today, I want to emphasize that our unity as a community is our strongest asset. The Covid crisis was one example of how we came together.

To My Fellow Shareholders Let us recognize that unity is not solely reserved for moments of crisis. It must be the guiding principle that leads us forward, day in and day out. It is the belief that we are all bound together by a common destiny – that the challenges faced by one are the challenges faced by all. When we extend a helping hand to our neighbor, we uplift ourselves. When we listen to the concerns of others, we broaden our understanding. When we unite in pursuit of fairness, we create a more equitable community and partnership for all.

Unity is not a passive state of being; it requires effort, empathy, and understanding. It demands that we listen to one another, even when our opinions diverge.

Unity asks us to seek common ground, to bridge diYLGHV DQG WR ¿ QG VKDUHG SXUSRVH ,W FRPSHOV XV WR SXW aside our differences and work towards a common goal – the betterment of our community, our household, and our family.

I am not so gullible or naïve to think that there won’t be anyone looking to incinerate any form of us coming together and prospering as a community. History has proven that every time. But we must be relentless in our passion to overcome those evils. We must not be afraid to point them out and shine light upon them. One thing they fear is exposure.

As we stand at this pivotal moment in our history, let us remember the strength we possess when we stand united. Let us reject the forces that seek to divide us, to stoke fear and sow discord. Let us instead embrace our shared destiny, our shared hopes, and our shared dreams.

Open Message to My Colleagues Unity does not mean uniformity. It does not require us to abandon our individuality or suppress our unique identities. Instead, unity calls upon us to embrace our diversity and recognize that our differences make us stronger. It is through the tapestry of our varied experiences, perspectives, and talents that we weave the fabric of our communal strength. We must be willing to admit our mistakes if we are to gain the respect of those we represent. When you think about it, we have always found solace and strength in our unity. It is in times of adversity that the true power of our collective spirit shines brightest.

Proposals I will be initiating several proposals in the very near future. Some may be accepted easily while some may be controversial. However, accepted or not, understand that they are proposals/ideas and it all comes from a heartfelt willingness to make our community better and prosperous.

One such proposal/idea is to get us to recognize that this place belongs to us collectively and anyone looking to destroy our community knowingly or unknowingly must be corrected. If someone destroys your property or violates the rules that we have all agreed to DV VKDUHKROGHUV WKH\ VKRXOG EH ¿ QHG DFFRUGLQJO\ 7KDW is already in place but not strictly enforced. This must change. In order to enforce it, we must all deputize our eyes and ears. I propose to introduce a resolution that will compensate a shareholder if they have physical proof (video or photograph) that is accepted by comPLWWHH WR VSOLW WKH ¿ QH ZLWK WKH FRUSRUDWLRQ 7KDW PHDQV LI D ¿ QH LV WKH UHSRUWLQJ VKDUHKROGHU FRXOG UHFHLYH LI WKH SURRI LV DFFHSWHG E\ WKH FRPPLWWHH The households and family members of Board members will not be eligible.

This proposal will be controversial because street-minded individuals will say that we are asking neighbors to “snitch” on each other because they are misusing the word for lack of understanding or they are violators themselves. This is only an idea right now but I propose to move forward with presenting it to our Board. Those of you who truly know me, are already

aware that I don’t have fear of doing the right thing.

Positive Solutions So much work goes into policy setting and managing a community as large as ours. A dedicated Board member does so much behind the scenes that most people overlook as just natural occurrences. As a responsible Board member/shareholder, I experience what most people would consider an emergency at least three times per week. Our Management and staff experience hundreds of emergencies each week. Yes, it’s true that Co-op City is an aging community not just in its people but also our infrastructure. Maintaining a good quality of life while restructuring and repairing our community comes at a cost. Just like anywhere else in the world, we must maintain but at a cost. Unfortunately, the global economy isn’t dictated by us.

However, we can and have been able to keep the burn at arm’s length.

Maintaining Momentum So many of us who do not understand that what is going on all around us has also been detrimental to other communities. We have been able to keep our bleed at a minimum compared to most. Our current Board KDV EHHQ LPSDFWIXO LQ ¿ QGLQJ VDYLQJV E\ GHYHORSLQJ systems that create a tourniquet to minimize economic leakage. As we continue our positive impactful journey, we will start to see the direct results in our households. With our newly appointed Executive General Manager Marvin Walton, we can all look forward to seeing more strategically sound executions of policy, protocols and outright services in our community.

Remember, this all belongs to us. If you see something that seems suspicious, do not hesitate to call Public Safety. I look forward to your correspondence and feedback. I can be reached at klambright@riverbayERDUG FRP RU E\ SKRQH DW

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Board of Directors’ Meeting - July 12, 2023

First Reading - Resolution #23-38

First Reading - Resolution #23-37

SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Lambright SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: July 12th, 2023

SUBMITTED BY: Lynette Wright SECONDED BY: Leslie Peterson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: July 12th, 2023 WHEREAS, the Procurement Department sent out requests for proposals for Bid #3895, Applicant Screening; and WHEREAS, the Procurement Department received two (2) proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Sales Department presently collects in advance from each applicant a total of $284.12 ($46.77 for credit check, $150.25 for criminal investigation and $87.10 for home visit) which is the same amount paid to the vendor; therefore, the fees paid for the services herein result in no cost to Riverbay Corporation; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager recommends Landlord Guard, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder (see attached recommendation memo dated June 28, 2023); and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disclosed to WKH IXOO %RDUG DQ\ FRQÀ LFW RI LQWHUHVW DV UHTXLUHG E\ 1< %XVLQHVV &RUSRUDWLRQ Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract #3895 with Landlord Guard Inc. for a two (2) year period, at no cost to Riverbay Corporation be approved as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

First Reading - Resolution #23-39 Rescind Motion of Fine Imposed from June 7, 2023 Board Meeting SUBMITTED BY: Bernard Cylich SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: July 12th, 2023 WHEREAS: on May 23, 2023, Riverbay Board Election Committee made $Q $GPLQLVWUDWLYH )HH GHWHUPLQDWLRQ DJDLQVW ¿ YH FDQGLGDWHV 6RQLD )HOLFLDQR Claudia Sampson, Bishop Angelo Rosario, Andrea Leslie and myself, Bernard Cylich, and emailed on May 26, 2023.

WHEREAS: the determination charged that “two individuals acting on \RXU EHKDOI ZHUH SDVVLQJ RXW FDPSDLJQ À \HUV DW 30 7KH FKDUJH ZDV VXSSRUWHG E\ D YLGHR ZKLFK GHSLFWV WZR XQLGHQWL¿ HG PDOHV SDVVLQJ RXW À \HUV urging residents to vote for you in the Board election” WHEREAS Furthermore: ³7KH &RPPLWWHH ¿ QGV WKDW \RX DQG HDFK RI WKH RWKHU IRXU FDQGLGDWHV GHSLFWHG LQ WKH À \HU KDYH HDFK YLRODWHG 5XOH ' E\ distributing, or causing the others acting on your behalf to distribute campaign OLWHUDWXUH DIWHU 30 ´ WHEREAS: In the determination, the Committee stated that “the charge is supported by a video, holding a hearing is not required” WHEREAS +RZHYHU 5XOH * VWDWHV DV IROORZV ³7KH &RPPLWWHH PD\ LPSRVH DQ DGPLQLVWUDWLYH FKDUJH ZLWKRXW FRQGXFWLQJ D IRUPDO KHDULQJ LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK 6HFWLRQ + ,) WKH &RPPLWWHH KDV SUR vided the candidates with notice that it may impose such a fee, the reason the Committee is considering imposing a fee, and an opportunity for the candidate to appear before the Committee to contest the imposition of an administrative fee.”

WHEREAS: the Election Committee violated the right of due process to the charged candidates as provided by the Election Rules by not offering the candidates an opportunity to appear before the Committee to contest the (proposed) imposition of an administrative fee.”

WHEREAS: 7KH &RPPLWWHHV¶ FODLPV LQ LWV GHWHUPLQDWLRQ ³, DGPLW DQG ZKLFK WKH RWKHU FDQGLGDWHV GHSLFWHG LQ WKH À \HUV GLG QRW FRQWHVW ´ WHEREAS , PDGH QR VXFK DGPLVVLRQ DQG QHLWKHU GLG DQ\ RI WKH RWKHU candidates WHEREAS: 7KH &RPPLWWHH VWDWHG WKDW WKH FKDUJH LV VXSSRUWHG E\ WKH YLG HR ³ZKLFK GHSLFWV WZR XQLGHQWL¿ HG PDOHV SDVVLQJ RXW À \HUV XUJLQJ UHVLGHQWV WR vote for you in the Board election.”

WHEREAS: 7KH YLGHR ',' 127 SURYLGH D FRS\ RI WKH SXUSRUWHG &$0 3$,*1 /,7(5$785( ZKLFK WKH (OHFWLRQ &RPPLWWHH FODLPV ³\RX DQG HDFK RI WKH RWKHU IRXU FDQGLGDWHV GHSLFWHG LQ WKH À \HU ³DQG IXUWKHUPRUH FODLPV “urging residents to vote for you in the Board election.”

WHEREAS: 7KH &RPPLWWHH LQ LWV GHWHUPLQDWLRQ GLG 127 DGPLW WKDW LW KDG $ +$5' FRS\ RI WKH SXUSRUWHG FDPSDLJQ ³)/<(5´ ZKLFK WKH (OHFWLRQ Committee claims “you, and each of the other four (4) candidates depicted LQ WKH À \HU ´ DQG IXUWKHUPRUH ³XUJLQJ UHVLGHQWV WR YRWH IRU \RX LQ WKH %RDUG election.”

BE IT RESOLVED: WKH DOOHJHG FKDUJHV ZHUH 127 EDVHG RQ IDFWV DUH baseless, hearsay and FALSE and are hereby dismissed.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the $1000 administrative fee paid to 5LYHUED\ &RUSRUDWLRQ RQ EHKDOI RI WKH ¿ YH FDQGLGDWHV E\ 1HOVRQ 6ZHHWLQJ $200 each, be reimbursed.

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WHEREAS, on December 9, 2020 the Board awarded Contract #3550 via 5HVROXWLRQ WR 3). 2¶&RQQRU 'DYLHV //3 IRU $XGLWLQJ DQG 7D[ 6HU vices; and WHEREAS, &KDQJH 2UGHU LV EHLQJ UHTXHVWHG IRU DGGLWLRQDO IXQGV IRU costs that were incurred due to work needed that was not a part of the initial contract (see attached memo dated July 7, 2023); and WHEREAS, WKH ZRUN QHHGHG LQFOXGHG DGGLWLRQDO ZRUN IRU WKH ¿ QDQFLDO VWDWHPHQWV ¿ OLQJ WKH 5LYHUED\ )XQG 7D[ UHWXUQV HOHFWURQLFDOO\ DQG DGGLWLRQDO DXGLW ZRUN DV D UHVXOW RI WKH PRUWJDJH UH¿ QDQFLQJ DQG WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disclosed to WKH IXOO %RDUG DQ\ FRQÀ LFW RI LQWHUHVW DV UHTXLUHG E\ 1< %XVLQHVV &RUSRUDWLRQ Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed &KDQJH 2UGHU IRU &RQWUDFW ZLWK 3). 2¶&RQQRU 'DYLHV //3 IRU $40,000 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract or change order and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

Second Reading - Resolution #23-28 SUBMITTED BY: Andrea Leslie SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING, DATED: July 12th, 2023 WHEREAS, Riverbay Corporation uses Microsoft software including :LQGRZV DQG 2I¿ FH RQ DOO RI RXU FRPSXWHUV DQG VHUYHUV DQG WHEREAS, Riverbay will be renewing the Microsoft licensing and support agreement for three (3) years; and WHEREAS, 0DQDJHPHQW UHFRPPHQGV WKDW WKH %RDUG DFFHSW 0LFURVRIW¶V UHQHZDO RIIHU ZKLFK ZDV REWDLQHG IRU 5LYHUED\ WKURXJK 6+, DQ DSSURYHG Microsoft Value Added Reseller (VAR), for a three year license and support agreement in the amount of $737,695.89 to be paid directly to Microsoft in three annual payments of $245,898.63 each; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disclosed to WKH IXOO %RDUG DQ\ FRQÀ LFW RI LQWHUHVW DV UHTXLUHG E\ 1< %XVLQHVV &RUSRUDWLRQ Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: 7KDW 5LYHUED\ HQWHU LQWR &RQWUDFW ZLWK 6+, IRU D FRVW RI IRU WKUHH \HDUV EH DSSURYHG as submitted by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors ResoluWLRQ DQG DPHQGHG E\ %RDUG RI 'LUHFWRUV 5HVROXWLRQV DQG BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Coleman, Cylich, Feliciano, Johnson, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Peterson, Richardson, Rosario, Sampson, Saunders, Wright ABSENT: Watson PASSED

Second Reading - Resolution #23-29 SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Lambright SECONDED BY: Lynette Wright BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: July 12th, 2023 WHEREAS, the Power Plant is requesting approval for the installation of KDUGZDUH DQG PDWHULDOV IRU WKH XSJUDGH RI WKH *DV 7XUELQH &RQWURO 6\VWHPV DQG WHEREAS, Siemens Energy will provide the system upgrades and installation work as they are the equipment manufacturer; and WHEREAS, WKH LQVWDOODWLRQ XSJUDGHV ZLOO EH FRPSOHWHG LQ 2FWREHU GXULQJ WKH 0DMRU 0DLQWHQDQFH 2XWDJH DQG WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disclosed to WKH IXOO %RDUG DQ\ FRQÀ LFW RI LQWHUHVW DV UHTXLUHG E\ 1< %XVLQHVV &RUSRUDWLRQ Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED WKDW WKH SURSRVHG &RQ tract #3882 with Siemens Energy for $435,345.60 plus tax and a 10% contingency ($43,534.56) be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 and as amended by Resolution #95-44 and #20-19; BE IT FURTHER IT RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Coleman, Cylich, Feliciano, Johnson, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Peterson, Richardson, Rosario, Sampson, Saunders, Wright ABSENT: Watson PASSED See page 12 for more Resolutions

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Resolutions ––– (Continued from page 11) Second Reading - Resolution #23-26 Extension of Downsizing Apartment Transfer Program SUBMITTED BY: Sonia Feliciano & Rod Saunders SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury & Andrea Leslie BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING: July 12th, 2023 WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 19-18 the Riverbay Board of Directors previously requested that New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) waive its occupancy regulations to allow income eligible shareholders, HLWKHU \HDUV RI DJH RU ROGHU RU HOLJLEOH IRU D EHQH¿ W EDVHG RQ D UHFRJ nized disability, to transfer to a smaller apartment (“Downsizing”) without paying the current equity price for the new apartment, without paying three (3) months maintenance for their old apartment; and with their existing equity transferred to the new apartment; and WHEREAS, HCR approved the waiver on an experimental basis through June 30, 2023; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors desires that the waiver of HCR’s occupancy regulations to allow downsizing continue; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disclosed WR WKH IXOO %RDUG DQ\ FRQÀ LFW RI LQWHUHVW DV UHTXLUHG E\ 1HZ <RUN %XVLQHVV Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the existing waiver of HCR’s occupancy regulations allowing income eligible shareholdHUV ZKR DUH HLWKHU \HDUV RI DJH RU ROGHU RU HOLJLEOH IRU D EHQH¿ W EDVHG on a recognized disability, to transfer to a smaller apartment (“Downsizing”) without paying the current equity price for the new apartment, without paying three (3) months maintenance for their old apartment; and with their existing equity transferred to the new apartment, be continued; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect as of July 1, 2023, subject to HCR approval, and that the President and Management are authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Coleman, Cylich, Feliciano, Johnson, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Peterson, Richardson, Rosario, Sampson, Saunders, Wright ABSENT: Watson PASSED

Second Reading - Resolution #23-29 GAS OUTAGE CREDIT SUBMITTED BY: Michelle Marbury SECONDED BY: Kevin Lambright BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING: July 12th, 2023 WHEREAS, Con Edison’s written safety procedures for the restoration of gas service to residential buildings that experience a gas leak often requires the discontinuance of gas service to an entire building or to an entire line of apartments; and WHEREAS, once gas service is discontinued to a building or to a line of apartments Con Edison will not restore service until all connections have been tested, a process that can take weeks or months; and WHEREAS, the lack of gas service for thirty (30) or more days poses a hardship for residents who depend upon gas for cooking; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to implement a program to mitigate the impact of large scale discontinuance of utility services to residents who are without gas service for thirty (30) or more days; and WHEREAS, that prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disFORVHG WR WKH IXOO %RDUG DQ\ FRQÀ LFW RI LQWHUHVW DV UHTXLUHG E\ 1HZ <RUN %XVL ness Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that shareholders impacted by a discontinuance of gas service to their apartment for thirty (30) or more days as part of a discontinuance of service to an entire building or line of apartments shall receive a one-time credit of $100.00 to their monthly carrying charges; and it is further RESOLVED that the one-time credit shall not be available to a shareholder determined by Management to be responsible for the condition which created a gas leak resulting in a discontinuance of gas service to either their individual apartment, or to a building, or a line of apartments; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect as of July 1, 2023, subject to HCR approval, and that the President and Management are authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Coleman, Cylich, Feliciano, Johnson, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Peterson, Richardson, Rosario, Sampson, Saunders, Wright ABSENT: Watson PASSED

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS Air conditioning season is here! Some shareholders encounter convector leaks due to condensate or dirt and/or debris build up in the convector trays, ZKLFK UHVXOW LQ EORFNDJH DQG FDXVH ZDWHU À RZLQJ WKURXJK WKH FRQYHFWRU WUD\V WR RYHUÀ RZ RQWR WKHLU À RRU 7R DYRLG WKLV SOHDVH ¿ QG EHORZ D OLVW RI SURSHU VWHSV and procedure to keep your convectors clean and free of debris and objects.

STEPS TO MAINTAIN THE CONVECTORS 1. Remove convector cover.

2. Remove any debris (pennies, pencils, plants, etc.) &OHDQ LQVLGH GULS SDQ PDNH VXUH LW LV FOHDU RI GHEULV VR ZDWHU FDQ À RZ IUHHO\ 4. Pour hot water down drip pan, use a bottle or cup (if clogged, call Maintenance.)

5. Insulation on convector cover should be washed with Simple Green or mild dishwashing liquid with a soft brush or sponge. &KHFN WKH FRQYHFWRU ¿ OWHU ORFDWHG DW WKH ERWWRP ,I GDPDJHG \RX PD\ SXUFKDVH IURP \RXU UHVSHFWLYH &62 RI¿ FH 0RQGD\ WKUX )ULGD\ D P S P 7. If your drip pan is metal and rusted, you may contact Maintenance to have them replace it with a plastic drip pan.

7HVW FRQYHFWRU VZLWFK LI LW GRHV QRW ZRUN SOHDVH FRQWDFW 0DLQWHQDQFH 9. Please refrain from blocking the convectors with furniture, plants, curtains, drapes, etc., either on or in front of the convector as this will create mold.

Here is the link that can guide you in servicing your convector: https:// youtu.be/bqlHqooJ8KI We offer assistance to senior and disabled shareholders to clear the convecWRUV IRU WKH $ & VHDVRQ )RU DQ DSSRLQWPHQW SOHDVH FRQWDFW WKH &DOO &HQWHU DW (718) 320-3300, select Option #2.

We encourage you to complete both an Emergency Contact form and a Phone 7UHH XSGDWH IRUP DV WKH\ ZLOO DVVLVW XV LQ FRQWDFWLQJ \RX LQ FDVH RI DQ HPHUJHQF\ and to prevent forced entries. Once completed, return the forms to your assigned CSO department.

CSO Department located in each Community Center or via email to: CSOI – 175 Dreiser Loop, Lower Level; Email: CSO1@riverbaycorp.com CSOII – 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. B; Email: CSO2@riverbaycorp.com CSOIII – 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 37; Email: CSO3@riverbaycorp.com ––Riverbay Management

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Fifty Years of HIP-HOP - Let’s Celebrate!

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

July 11th, Riverbay Corporation, in association with Doug Oliver & Craig Brown, presented a free event to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop. Held in Co-op City, on the mobile stage DFURVV IURP WKH /LWWOH /HDJXH ¿HOG WKLV ZDV ERWK D ¿WWLQJ WULEXWH WR D PXVLF JHQUH FUHGLWHG ZLWK EHing born in and affectionately known as “The Boogie-Down Bronx” and an opportunity to highlight two young “boys to men” who once called Co-op City home – Doug Oliver and Craig Brown, now entrepreneurs in the music business.

On this 50th Anniversary of “Hip-Hop, Michelle Sajous, director of Riverbay Community Relations department, had this to say, “I wanted to take this opportunity to shed light on two of Co-op City’s own –– Craig is from Benchley Place and Doug’s from DeKruif. Craig’s parents still live here. I welcome you all to enjoy the music and have a good time.”

It was truly a hot Summer day however that did QRW VWRS WKH FURZG IURP FRPLQJ VORZO\ DW ¿UVW EXW not for long. As the sun began to set, more and more came out with folding chairs and snacks and cell phones, eager to remember their early Hip-Hop days DQG UHFRUG WKHP DOEHLW ¿IW\ \HDUV KHQFH )ROORZHUV came from far away as Long Island, Mt. Vernon,

even Brooklyn and Rockland County. Additionally, DaGround Up Productions, The Valley, Harlem and even out of town. It also brought out former Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison, seen meeting with and greeting everyone.

Moreover, it’s hard to believe that at its inception, by most accounts, Hip-Hop was not expected to last. <HW ¿IW\ \HDUV ODWHU 'RXJ DQG &UDLJ KDYH EURXJKW D roster of old school and new school Hip-Hop performances together that turned out to be just what the audience wanted.

“As a pioneer of the Hip-Hop genre, this reminds me of how enjoyable it is. We just wanted to dance to great beats and imitate rappers’ (MCs) relatable, amusing, and creative lyrics. We were young kids having our own fun with no violence,” 0LVV\ )DOFRQ VDLG Among the special guest performers were Prince Stepen, Delateni, Artanae, &RQWDJLRXV )XQN %RRJLH Black and Keith Murray and more. Main acts included: Ismilez, DRR, Petawane, Spoonie G, Tski Valley and Will Trazz. All the performers, with their beats, lyrics and rhymes, seemed to get as much joy out of performing as did the audience who were dancing and recording (cell phones) to put on various soFLDO PHGLD VLWHV IRU µ7KH QH[W ¿IW\ \HDUV ¶ 7KLV ZDV D chance to show the versatility that has kept this music form alive and well.

At a rare break, the promoters announced a surprise quiz and the winners received cash and gift prizes. Afterwards, when asked, “What is the genesis of

this project?” both Brown and Oliver agreed: “We just wanted to do something for our neighborhood. We grew up here. I’ve been doing this for thirty years all over New York and want to help others as we have been helped. It’s good to be home in the neighborhood and be able to offer the exposure to other artists.”

Mrs. Brown, Craig’s mom was seen in the background shyly smiling and clearly proud of her son’s accomplishments.

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This project was supported, in part by grant number 90SAPG0033, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201.

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Summer in the City, Right Here in Co-op City With Two Blazing Acts – Fireworks & Live Music Concert

BY LAURETTA JAYSURA Fireworks are a part of ‘Summer in this City’ from river to river. On Friday evening, July 7, they were part of an electric doubleheader in Co-op City, Bronx, NY. Sponsored by Riverbay Fund, this extravaganza was held on the sprawling Greenway RSSRVLWH WKH /LWWOH /HDJXH ¿HOG RQ D PRELOH VWDJH chairs and blankets allowed.

7KH ¿UHZRUNV KD]DUGRXV PDWHULDO ZHUH VHFXUHG on barges on adjacent Hutchinson River. It was an especially visceral night under the stars for celebrating one another particularly after a pandemic.

Hundreds are estimated to have attended this outdoor double header. All generations, 8 to 80+, with/without pets, moving and grooving to the sights and sounds wafting in the air. Co-op City Public 6DIHW\ DQG 1<& 3ROLFH 'HSDUWPHQW 2I¿FHUV ZHUH

out in full force throughout, ensuring the safety of all gathered. Police patrols could also be seen stationed on the rooftops of surrounding high-rise buildings.

Michelle Sajous, Riverbay’s director of &RPPXQLW\ 5HODWLRQV UHÀHFWHG RQ KRZ H[FLWLQJ it was to be together again, obviously pleased the weather forecast was on her side, adding that she looked forward to “bringing wonderful stuff to Co-op City – we are one Co-op City,” she announced, adding that the annual 4th of July Fireworks Show in Co-op City is well-known and “matches the best of them’’ beyond its borders.

Getting things underway, Ms. Sajous, also the evening’s MC, introduced Riverbay Board President Sonia Feliciano who spoke on behalf of the Board, welcoming everyone to Co-op City’s fun night with PXVLF DQG ¿UHZRUNV 6HYHUDO RWKHU %RDUG PHPEHUV were also in attendance. Next up was Riverbay’s new Executive General Manager Marvin L. Walton, “My new boss,” Ms. Sajous said, with gusto.

“This is a new day for Riverbay,” Executive General Manager Walton VDLG &RQ¿GHQW DQG HQJDJLQJ KH asked cooperators to help him do his SDUW E\ GRLQJ WKHLUV EULHÀ\ SRLQWLQJ out that there will be changes, but mostly, his main focus is on respect for one another, timely maintenance payments and cooperation across the board. He said that he’s happy to be in Co-op City and plans to continue his Building Association meetings until he has met with each building president. $GGLWLRQDOO\ VRPH ORFDO HOHFWHG RI¿FLDOV ZHUH out. They shared greetings and mingled inthe crowd.

Among them was New York Lieutenant Governor $QWRQLR 'HOJDGR PDNLQJ KLV ¿UVW WULS EDFN WR &R RS City since his election last year. “This is lovely and beautiful,” he said. Also on hand were New York State Senator Jamaal Bailey, enjoying the show

with three generations of his family; State Assembly Member Michael Benedetto and Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson. Borough President Gibson saluted the great work of First Responders and invited everyone to upcoming Bronx events.

Then it was concert time. First up, the Intruders, a soulful, four-man, singing-live group with routines reminiscent of the late great Temptations. A Co-op City favorite, they sang songs everyone seemed to know because just about everyone sung along. “We are a live group,” a member yelled to the crowd when the audio went out and they kept right on singing. The crowd loved it and showed it.

The next musical group, the Unique Band, with featured female singers and dancers, were just as DPD]LQJ ,Q WKH EDQG ZDV D ¿IWHHQ \HDU ROG SURGLJ\ drummer, Brandon Key, son of John Key who works in the Riverbay IT department. Brandon has been playing since he was eight years old and is no stranger to Co-op City audiences. He is a regular performer with the Unique Band at the Riverbay summer concert series, and, as they say, the rest is history. The Unique Band, with their smooth ballad-type style, got the crowd going and began the count down to the second part: Fireworks!

As the band played, “Let’s Dance, Let’s Shout” and “I’m Every Woman” with dance routines that were spectacular, everybody did as told and danced and shouted all over the Greenway. The Unique Band also performed a tribute to the great late Tina Turner.

The concert, the music, the vibe had everyone UHDG\ WR µOLIW RII¶ ZKHQ WKH ¿UVW ¿UHZRUN VRDUHG XS into the sky. The crowd was mesmerized by the awesome shapes and colors forming in the sky, along ZLWK WKH ORXG EODVWLQJ VRXQGV 7KH ¿QDO RQH KDG D blast and formation so distinct. It seemed so close, \RX ZHUH WHUUL¿HG LW ZDV JRLQJ WR KLW \RX LQ WKH IDFH but you want more, more ‘til there was no more. And you talk about it for days beyond your borders.

General Manager Walton had this to say: “This was wonderful. I’m so glad to be a part of it. This was a joy. Look at all these people.”

Zacariaz, the 3rd, of Bldg. 23, commented: “We should keep this because not too many neighborhoods can claim this and it brings out families together for unity.”

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Let’s Keep Our Community Clean Contact Information I receive a lot of complaints 7KHUHDIWHU WKDW OLQW EXLOG XS FDQ EHFRPH À DPPDEOH Please send a letter to: Board Director Daryl Johnabout some cooperators that are not inside of a dryer. Big problem? Absolutely! doing their part to keep Co-op City 6R ZH FDQ SUHYHQW D SRVVLEOH ¿ UH LQ RXU GU\HUV E\ son, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, clean. So, let’s review a few things UHPRYLQJ DQG FOHDQLQJ WKH OLQW ¿ OWHU $QG \RX¶OO ¿ QG D %URQ[ 1< &XUUHQWO\ KHUH LV P\ 21/< HPDLO to make things better here. lint compartment right below the glass area on our dry- account: djohnson@riverbayboard.com.

Therefore, please do not respond to any message, Greenway: Keep it Clean and Green ers. This lint compartment is black, and it has an insert Not too long ago, several cooperators let their dogs for your hand. So, just pull out the lint compartment, with my name on it, that requests money, money transfers, gift cards, personal information, or anything from do their business on the greenway, near building 25. FOHDQ WKH ¿ OWHU DQG UHSODFH LW you. And, please do not ever send money or anything to However, they never bothered to clean up after their That’s it! Thank you. anyone because you saw my name on a false message. dog. So, unfortunately, that area was a mess. Then, Concert and Fireworks Show $OVR SOHDVH FDOO PH 21/< DW LI \RX some cooperators made complaints about that area. :H KDG D ZRQGHUIXO FRQFHUW DQG ¿ UHZRUNV VKRZ RQ Therefore, I want to encourage all capable dog owners Friday, July 7, 2023. So, I hope that everyone had a nice would like to have a brief discussion with me. And, please hang up your phone immediately if someone to please clean up after your dog. and a safe time. calls you and says that they’re Daryl Johnson or is assoAll dog owners here know that they have an obliClose gation to clean up after their dog. But, despite NYC’s We have a wonderful community here. So, I want to ciated with me and asks you for money or anything else.

Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful tough laws, some dog owners have made a choice to encourage everyone to please help us to keep our comweek. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank not follow this law. munity clean. you.

In October 2022, there were about 600,000 dogs in Thank you.

NYC. And, some dog owners allowed their dogs to mess up a lot of areas. Therefore, the NYC Department RI 6DQLWDWLRQ FRXOG KDYH LVVXHG ¿ QHV WR DQ\RQH that did not clean up after their dog. But, can you believe that they only issued 22 tickets during 2022?

And, that’s why our Public Safety department can issue a $250 community complaint to cooperators that do not pick up after their dog. Therefore, I want to encourage everyone to please consider this information before you walk a dog in our community. Then, please make a choice to do your part to clean up after your dog. %RWWRP OLQH :H ZLOO QRW OLYH ZLWK ¿ OWK\ FRQGLWLRQV in our community. So, please make a good decision right now to follow our regulations. Thank you.

Keep Your Dog On a Leash If you go online, you’ll see that there are videos of incredibly violent dogs, off of a leash, viciously attacking people. Then, not surprisingly, you’ll hear their owner say that their dog doesn’t bite.

For instance, a man stepped out of his house onto his own property. Then, his neighbor’s pit bull violently ran towards him. So, the man shot the dog four times with .40 caliber hollow point bullets. Three bullets incapacitated this dog. Then, the fourth bullet hit the dog’s skull. But, shockingly, they found that fourth bullet on the ground. Regardless, the neighbor amazingly said: “The dog was not going to bite you.” Sounds familiar?

Yes! Anyway, that pit bull eventually died.

There are also videos of violent dogs attacking elderly folks, children, etc. Then, the police would be called to the scene. And, immediately, the dogs would YLROHQWO\ FKDUJH DIWHU WKH RI¿ FHUV 1H[W OLNH D SUH UH corded script, the owners would wonder why those RI¿ FHUV KDG WR WDNH DFWLRQ DJDLQVW WKHLU GRJV %XW WKH main problem with these cases is that the dog owners did not control or keep their dog on a leash.

In our community, some dogs started violently barking after they saw each other. But, fortunately, both dogs were on a leash. On the other hand, some dog owners were seen walking with a dog that was not on a leash. But, they need to understand that their dog can possibly get violent for several reasons. For instance, is it possible that their dog will chase after and attack someone on a bicycle or a scooter? Will they chase after and attack a child that’s running and playing near them? %RWWRP OLQH 2XU RI¿ FHUV ZLOO LVVXH D FRPPX nity complaint if they see a dog that is not on a leash.

So, I want to encourage all dog owners to please use a leash for your dog. Thank you.

Laundry Room – That Machine Might Not Be Clean At times, detergent and possibly other liquids from a previous wash might remain in the soap compartment of our washing machines. So, I want to encourage everyone to please check the soap compartment before you place your clothes in our washing machines.

Now, some cooperators might think that nothing can happen when they put their clothes inside of our dryers. But, that’s not necessarily true. In fact, I would like for you to please read a small cautionary sign on every dryer, with red letters: “Stop, you must clean lint ¿ OWHU EHIRUH DQG DIWHU VWDUWLQJ GU\HU ´ So, why do you think that this sign was placed on every dryer? Well, lint can build up inside of a dryer.

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Financial Literacy Coming to DYCD Programs

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Financial literacy will be included in NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) programming after Mayor Adams signed legislation on Tuesday mandating its inclusion going forward.

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Updates on Public Retirees’ Health Care After reading last week’s viewpoints, I felt it most appropriate to repeat the words of a famous teacher: “It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.” “The mind is everything. What you think you become.” —Buddha (“The Awakened”) 3XEOLF 5HWLUHHV 0HGLFDUH /HW PH ¿ UVW VWDWH , am sharing this information as a service to the many public service retirees who reside in Co-op City.

The information is keeping you up-to-date with the lawsuit’s progress as it pertains to health care. Any decision as to what you should do going forward is totally an individual decision.

Good news, the Court granted the restraining order, so at this point, you do not need to do anything.

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6HFWLRQ )LYH $VVRFLDWLRQ The Section 5 Association hope all in Section 5 are doing well. We trust all enjoyed -XO\ WK 7KH UHVSHFWLYH RI¿ FHUV RI \RXU %XLOGLQJ $VVRFLDWLRQ ZLOO UHSUHVHQW \RXU EXLOG LQJ ,I DQ\ LVVXHV DULVH YLVLW WKH &62 &RPPXQLW\ VHUYLFH RI¿ FH ¿ UVW DQG LI QRW VDWLV¿ HG you should contact your building association, whose phone numbers should be listed in your building bulletin boards. Also, always get the name, date and time of call to refer to if a follow up is needed.

Optimum Store –As stated in the Co-op City Times PLJUDWLRQ WR ¿ EHU RSWLF LV IUHH IRU existing Optimum customers, and eligible shareholders can expect to receive phone calls, HPDLOV WH[W PHVVDJHV WR VFKHGXOH DQ LQVWDOODWLRQ DSSRLQWPHQW WR FRQYHUW WR ¿ EHU RSWLF 2SWLPXP SODQV WR PDNH WKH UHVLGHQWLDO EXLOGLQJV RI &R RS &LW\ SURSHUW\ ¿ EHU ¿ EHU UHDG\ in the coming weeks. So, stay posted.

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Again, if you have any urgent needs after pursuing help from the above sources and no relief, you may contact the SFA. &RQVWUXFWLRQ ± 0DMRU FRQVWUXFWLRQ LQ RXU area is a great concern for residents of Section 5. Of greatest concern is 1.) prohibited access to the eastbound Pelham Pkwy Turnaround to the Hutch N/Palmer Ave. split, and 2.) the removal of Ramp C. These are just two parts of the BruckQHU +XWFK 0RELOLW\ ,PSURYHPHQW 3URMHFW ; SODQ WR UHFRQ¿ JXUH UDPSV DQG URDGV form a single I-95N entry point on Pelham Pkwy, construct an I-95N 4th lane, and create the Hutch north exit to Bartow Ave. When a municipality uses land for such purposes the Alienation of Parkland rule states land must be replaced. Ramp C will be deVWUR\HG WR IXO¿ OO WKDW SXUSRVH XQOHVV D ZDLYHU is obtained.

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7KH 2EMHFWLYH RI WKH 6)$ VKDOO EH To obtain the maximum quality of life for all shareholders residing in Section 5. To act as a liaison between management and the building associations and townhouse associations in all problem areas. It is now summer, remember this is our home, apartment, building and community, so let us all participate to keep it safe, clean and healthy. We will strive to keep this organization running in lieu of all those who started this organization for the betterment of our entire community. One PD\ UHDFK 1HOVRQ 6ZHHWLQJ 3UHVLGHQW RI 6)$ DW “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” -Henry Ford ±±+ 2YHUPDQ

&RPPLWWHH RQ &LYLO 6HUYLFH DQG /DERU, and ask them to join Bill #1099: ā &DUPHQ 'H/D5RVD Chairperson, Committee RQ &LYLO 6HUYLFH DQG /DERU 'LVWULFW 0DQKDWWDQ District10@council.nyc.gov ā (ULF 'LQRZLW] &RPPLWWHH 0HPEHU 'LVWULFW 11, Bronx, dinowitz@council.nyc.gov ā (ULN ' %RWWFKHU &RPPLWWHH 0HPEHU 'LVWULFW 0DQKDWWDQ 'LVWULFW #FRXQFLO Q\F JRY ā )UDQFLVFR 3 0R\D &RPPLWWHH 0HPEHU District 21, Queens, Fmoya@council.nyc.gov · Julie Menin, &RPPLWWHH 0HPEHU 'LVWULFW 0DQKDWWDQ District5@council.nyc.gov ā .DPLOODK +DQNV &RPPLWWHH 0HPEHU 'LVWULFW 49, Staten Island, District49@council.nyc.gov ā 2VZDOG )HOL] &RPPLWWHH 0HPEHU 'LVWULFW Bronx, District15@council.nyc.gov ā 5LWD & -RVHSK &RPPLWWHH 0HPEHU 'LVWULFW 40, Brooklyn, District40@council.nyc.gov · Sandy Nurse, &RPPLWWHH 0HPEHU 'LVWULFW Brooklyn, 'LVWULFW #FRXQFLO Q\F JRY · Tiffany Caban, &RPPLWWHH 0HPEHU 'LVWULFW 22, Queens, District22@council.nyc.gov :KHQ \RX KDYH GHFLGHG ZKDW \RX EHOLHYH ZKDW \RX IHHO PXVW EH GRQH KDYH WKH FRXUDJH WR VWDQG DORQH DQG EH FRXQWHG ´ –Eleanor Roosevelt I am pleased to be of service to the community. I can be reached by e-mail at lpeterson@riverbayboard. com.

NAACP

Mission Statement: Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate racebased discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.

Known as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), it profoundly affected the struggle for civil rights and the course of 20th Century American History.

NAACP 50th Anniversary Gala on October 15 from 4-9 p.m. at Scavello’s On the Island in City Island. This year’s theme, “Black Resistance,” focuses on the resistance of historic and ongoing oppression in all forms for Black Americans.

In this tumultuous political and legal climate, the NAACP is as relevant today as when it was founded 114 years ago, and it continues to advance its sacred mission — to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.

The ticket cost is $125 per person. Tickets are available and a payment SODQ LV DYDLODEOH 1$$&3 RI¿ FH KRXUV 0RQGD\V -XO\ DQG IURP D P S P DQG :HGQHVGD\V -XO\ DQG IURP S P S P DW (LQVWHLQ /RRS &RPPXQLW\ &HQWHU 5RRP ,Q UHFRJQLWLRQ RI WKH \HDUV in this community, we have a 50th Anniversary Commemorative Pin. You can purchase yours now for $20 each. For tickets, membership or to place a MRXUQDO DG WR FRPPHPRUDWH WKLV HYHQW FDOO %UHQGD %URZQ Terry Gavin, 917-587-5057, or go to Facebook: Co-op City NAACP. On behalf of the Co-op City Branch, we thank you for your time, commitment, and support. If you have any questions or require additionDO LQIRUPDWLRQ SOHDVH FDOO %UHQGD %URZQ DW RU QDPHV RQ WKH À \HU /HVOLH 3HWHUVRQ -DFTXHOLQH 0DVRQ RU 7UDF\ 2YHUWRQ RU VHQG DQ email to: naacpcoopbb@yahoo.com. Tickets are non-refundable.

6XSUHPH &RXUW 6WULNHV 'RZQ $I¿ UPDWLYH $FWLRQ n College Admissions “The decision to eliminate race-conscious admissions in schools will not only impact the opportunities our young people have to thrive at the universities and colleges of their choosing, but it will have far-reaching implications, impacting the representation we have in all spaces from hospitals to courtrooms and board rooms.” –Derrick Johnson, President & CEO NAACP To get involved: sign our online petition. Sign our petition calling on colleges, universities, and corporations across the country to commit to diversity, no matter what. Contact your senator to continue to advocate for student debt relief. For further information, go to naacp.org Follow us on Facebook: Co-op City NAACP – Become a member, JLIW D PHPEHUVKLS RU XSJUDGH \RXU PHPEHUVKLS -RLQ WKH 1$$&3 WR KHOS XV GR WKH ZRUN $QQXDO $GXOW <RXWK 6LOYHU /LIH 0DNH FKHFNV PRQH\ RUGHUV SD\DEOH WR 1$$&3 &R RS &LW\ 0DLO WR 1$$&3 &R RS &LW\ (LQVWHLQ 6WDWLRQ 3 2 %R[ %URQ[ 1 < ––Brenda Brown

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Black Forum Emergency Food Pantry (Free): %D\FKHVWHU $YH %OGJ $ HQWUDQFH faces basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for grocery distribution. Guests are eligible to pick up food once a month. Look at the last date on your pantry card. The next pick up would be one month from the last pick up or after. It is a 30/31-day rotation on average.

Black Forum will text registered guests if items outside of regular distribution beFRPH DYDLODEOH $OO JXHVWV PXVW SUHVHQW D SDQWU\ FDUG WR UHFHLYH IRRG 5HPHPEHU to bring at least four to six clean shopping bags with a handle and a shopping cart.

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

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Building 27 Association Hello, neighbors. We hope all is well. There is still concern of air quality.

We will stay alert and careful. It appears to be one thing or the other. Many people are still wearing their masks and we must take one day at a time and stay prayerful, for we do not know what the next moment holds.

Optimum Plans – Optimum will make the residential buildings across CoRS &LW\ SURSHUW\ ¿EHU UHDG\ LQ WKH FRPLQJ ZHHNV $Q\RQH LQWHUHVWHG LQ PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ FDQ YLVLW WKH 2SWLPXP VWRUH LQ &R RS &LW\ RQ %DUWRZ $YHQXH :KHQ GLG WKLV ORFDWLRQ ¿QDOO\ RFFXU LQ &R RS &LW\" Chat Feature – It is a good application. Hopefully, it will meet the satisfaction of those who choose to communicate in this fashion. Co-op City is moving in the right direction keeping up with technology. The Crawler is exceptionally better, pretty and clear.

Riverbay Board Meeting – We hope shareholders made it to the meeting RQ -XO\ DW %DUWRZ DQG ZHUH DEOH WR DFFHVV WKH PHHWLQJ YLD 0$79 &KDQQHO 12 and cable channel 591.

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Board of Directors – We, as shareholders, never thought that the Board is to function based on politics or a balance of power. Believe it or not, this is the sentiment expressed over and over by shareholders. The Board’s priority function is to make important decisions and set policies on the behalf of the VKDUHKROGHUV DQG QRW WKHLU RZQ SHUVRQDO DJHQGD DQG ZKR KDV WKH SRZHU 3HUsonally, I cannot function in this fashion, following if I do not agree.

Happy birthday to those celebrating this month. We continue to offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to the families who lost loved ones. We wish all the best of health and safety.

Contact Lydia Rondon at 718-583-3040 and she will gladly acknowledge your birthday by sending you a card; she is excellent in sharing goodwill. $OVR QRWLI\ KHU RI DQ\ LOOQHVV RU LI D QHLJKERU KDV EHFRPH GHFHDVHG RU WUDQVferred to a nursing home.

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” –Coretta Scott King ––H. Overman

P.O. Box 318, Bronx, NY 10469

Join Us for a Day or More of Fun on Our Upcoming Trips! Lunch Included.

• Fri., Aug. 11, 2023

ESSEX STEAM TRAIN AND RIVERBOAT LUNCH EXCURSION Essex, CT

• Wed., Aug. 23, 2023

HOLIDAY HILL (Senior Day)

• Thurs., Sept. 28, 2023 THE SPINNERS (LIVE)

Prospect, CT

Tropicana Casino Atlantic City, NJ

• Sat., Oct. 21, 2023

SIMPLY THE BEST - TRIBUTE TO TINA TURNER Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ

• Wed., Dec. 6, 2023

SPIRIT OF NY CHRISTMAS PARTY CRUISE New York, NY

TWO PICK-UP/DROP-OFF LOCATIONS: 177 Dreiser Loop The Park @ 161st Street (Front of H&R Block)

(Bet. Grand Concourse & Walton Ave., Opposite Bronx Courthouse)

For Information, Please Call Lessie Harris @ 347-866-4625

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Public Safety ––––– (Continued from page 7) Have a safe and healthy summer. Use caution near pools, beaches and other bodies of water. Ocean beaches are particularly dangerous this time of the year due to the effects of offshore tropical storms. Only swim in areas where and when lifeguards are on duty. Parents must supervise children at all times.

Never swim alone.

If summer fun includes consuming alcoholic beverages, be sure not to operate a motor vehicle. Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 6713050 or online at www.ccpd.us. 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 or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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. Don’t forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability.

July is known as Disability Pride Month and Sarcoma Awareness Month.

This is a good opportunity to learn about disabilities or conditions that may affect your friends, family members or neighbors. Knowledge is power – the more you learn, the stronger you become.

Reminder – No Feeding Animals Shareholders are reminded that it is a violation of your lease to place food out for animals to eat. A Community Complaint may be issued for littering to anyone who puts food out for any reason. Well-intentioned cooperators may think they are putting food out for stray cats or birds, but the food ends up attracting rats, raccoons, skunks, coyotes or other animals which can be a threat to residents.

Feeding wildlife, such as geese, also tends to change the migration patWHUQ RI WKHVH DQLPDOV DV WKH\ HQG XS QRW À \LQJ VRXWK IRU WKH ZLQWHU Food placed out for animals is often lacking in the nutrition needed by the animals and serves to upset their ecological balance. Please resist the urge to place food out for animals in Co-op City or elsewhere.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Building 10 Association Greetings fellow cooperators.

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

Indoor BBQ – The Building 10 Association would like to thank everyone who attended and supported our indoor BBQ on July 7. Special thanks to Lisa, Carol, Jeannie, Phyllis, Ron, Edmund, Lenise and Carla for helping make this event a huge success. A great time was had by all.

Nordic Lodge/Foxwoods Casino – Back by popular demand, on November 18, the Building 10 Association will be having a bus trip to Nordic Lodge for an all-you-can-eat lobsterfest buffet. The trip includes a visit to Foxwoods Casino and shopping at Tanger Outlets. The cost of the trip is $219 per person (non-refundable). A payment of $50 is due immediately to reserve your seat. The next payment of $50 is due on August 19. A third payment of $50 is due on September 16. The fourth payment of $50 is due on October 21.

Final payment of $19 is due on November 11. All collections will take place in the Building 10 Association Room from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. The bus will depart from 140 Debs Place (B10A) at 9 a.m. sharp. For additional information, please contact Lisa at 646-220-0802.

Bulk Garbage and Furniture – All cooperators are reminded to take all bulk garbage and furniture to the basement and place near the Ash Cart room (follow the signs). All raw garbage should be thrown down the chute. Please do not leave any items in the elevator area. Building 10 is our building, let us take care of it.

Suicide Prevention – If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or in emotional distress, the number to call for help in NYC is 1-888-NYCWELL (1-888-692-9355) or text “WELL” to 65173. The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number is 988, you can call or text. Someone is available 24 hours a day.

Questions, Comments and Suggestions – You can contact the Building 10 Association via email at Building10Assoc@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook, “Building 10 ABC Association.” Like RXU SDJH DQG JHW QRWL¿ HG RI DOO WKH happenings in and around Building 10.

We would like to wish all who are born in July 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

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop Greetings, retirees and friends.

We hope that you and your loved ones are doing well and that you are all staying cool. July has been bringing on the summer heat.

Trip Committee – Our next trip will be to the Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, PA on Wednesday, August 16. Tickets are $50 with a free slot play of $25. The bus for this trip will pick up at 8:30 a.m. in front of H&R Block in Dreiser Loop and leave promptly at 9:00 a.m. On the return to Co-op City, the bus will drop off at Einstein Loop, Asch Loop, and Dreiser Loop. Questions may be

addressed to Serita at 347-564-5722.

Membership – New members and renewing members can remit a check for the $25 annual dues for 2023. Checks should be made payable to the “Retirees of Dreiser Loop” and mailed to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19, Bronx, NY 10475. Please note “new member” or “renewing member” in the memo line on your check. Questions may be addressed to Mary at 718-655-9170.

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

throughout the year.

Condolences – Please continue to keep the Flowers and the Abraham families in your thoughts and prayers and continue to pray for all others who have recently experienced the loss of loved ones.

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

General Meeting – Our next meeting will be held in September following our summer break.

We wish everyone a wonderful and safe summer.

––Georgianna Rodriguez

AARP Chapter #4997 Welcome to our summer activities, jobs, schools, trips and vacations. We hope your July 4th celebrations were exciting and safe for everybody.

Our thanks to the Riverbay Corporation for the events they planned and held for the community.

Hopefully, all who travelled have returned home safely with good memories from the experience.

The AARP office started their summer activities as of July 5. The SYEP (Summer Youth Employment Program) now has three students with us Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for one-on-one sessions in technology lessons.

Each session is one hour long and if you need or want more time, you can always make another appointment. The students are well versed with various types of equipment. You should bring your own equipment and charger to use during class.

2XU RI¿FH LV ORFDWHG DW 'UHLVHU /RRS 5RRP ³ ´ VHFRQG ÀRRU WHOHSKRQH 3OHDVH call to make an appointment and we will make reminder calls on the last work day prior to your

appointment. We do accept walk-ins, but you are not assured of being able to have a session at that time. The students usually take lunch from noon -1 p.m. This program has been well received for quite a few summers and we expect it to continue.

Our program is in effect until August 16.

Our normal AARP services are available to you and any information that needs to be shared from the national or state levels will be done through this column. While we do not have general membership meetings during July and August, we do put up QHZ À\HUV IRU DQ\ DFWLYLWLHV WKDW ZRXOG EH RI XVH and informational purposes for our members. The Tour Committee continues making reservations for the Christmas trip to Sight and Sound to see a production of “Miracle of Christmas” this December. Our Hawaiian Cruise is filling up rapidly and folks are looking forward to their September 2024 excursion in Hawaii before the cruise even begins. Our Vynecrest Winery Day trip in August is sold out, but if there are any

cancellations, we will share the news as soon as possible. To receive updated information, contact 0V :ULJKW RU 0V %URZQ 379-7962, before 8 p.m.

Ms. Baker, 718-379-2088, is our membership contact and during the summer she will continue to enroll new members and accept annual membership dues from our current members. From Mrs. Wilson, 718-761-5493, our Good and Welfare contact, we hear that our members and families are progressing well, and our prayers are for that to continue. On a personal note, I would like to thank everyone for the well wishes and calls I received during a time of concern for my sister, Jane. She is much better, so we are all much better.

Maintain awareness for your safety and health as we proceed through the summertime and outside activities. Weather is now a concern for all of the United States, so pay close attention to the alerts.

We are here to serve – not to be served.

––Ann Purnell

Goose Island Seniors 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475.

Harrah’s Casino – In Atlantic City, Saturday, July 15. Price: $55, bonus: $10 slot play. Few seats left. Bus leaving Einstein Loop from pizza shop at 8 a.m., Asch Loop at Library at 8:15 a.m. and Dreiser Loop at hardware store at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call or text: 646-579-1701.

Resorts Casino – In Atlantic City. Thursday, July 20. Sold out. Bus picking up at Einstein Loop at 7:45 a.m., Asch Loop at 8:15 a.m. and Dreiser Loop at 8:30 a.m.

Maryland-Washington Crabfeast Trip – July 28-31. Four days. Also, making stop at African American Museum in D.C. $699 quad – $979 single.

3LFNXSV (LQVWHLQ /RRS D P $VFK /RRS D P DQG 'UHLVHU /RRS D P )HZ VHDWV OHIW 7R make reservation, call or text: 646-579-1701.

Nordic Lodge, Foxwoods Casino and Tanger Outlets – August 12. Sold out. Bus leaving Manhattan IURP WK 6WUHHW DW D P (LQVWHLQ /RRS D P Asch Loop, 9:15 a.m. and Dreiser Loop, 9:30 a.m.

Nordic Lodge – Friday, August 19. Few seats

DYDLODEOH %XV OHDYLQJ 0DQKDWWDQ DW D P (LQVWHLQ /RRS D P $VFK /RRS D P DQG 'UHLVHU Loop, 8 a.m. For more information, call: 646-579-1701.

Caesar’s Casino – In Atlantic City on August 22. Sold out.

The Spinners – Thursday, September 28, at the Board Walk Hall in Atlantic City. Tropicana Casino until 2:30 p.m. then slow fifteen minute walk to concert at 3:30 p.m. If you need more time, leave casino earlier.

Notary – With Yvonne Menefee. Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 34 or 39.

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

Temperature taken at entrance.

Game Day – Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. Members only. Come play Dominoes, Bid Whist, watch movies, read books and socialize with other members. Call 718-379-9613. Donation: $1.

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To all members: Happy birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of July: Helen Atkins, Carmen Ponce, Mary Bruno, Annette Michel, Debra Sabella, Miriam Kravitz, Thomas Gordon, Doreatha Brundage, Annie Perez, Valerie Ruiz and Craig Harrison. The birthday cake celebration is on July 26 from 2:15-2:45 during halftime of Bingo.

Sick and Shut-in: Ella Thorne is in Workmen's Circle. Mary Pilla (former Goose Island president), sends her love to all. You can call her at 718-7531816.

Our club is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475 at Section 5 Center. Phone number: 718-379-9613. You may call (mornings) Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Evenings) Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6 S P S P 7XH DQG 7KX S P S P RU FDOO text or Zelle Stephen, 347-847-1941. Cashapp to $StephenCarlSr. Our email address is goose.island@ optonline.net.

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JASA Bartow Older Adult Center Fundraising Bake Sale is back. Sat., August 16, from 10 a.m. -2 p.m., Bartow Mall near the Dollar Tree store.

-$6$ 125& RI¿FH KDV GLDSHUV 3XOO 8SV. If you or someone you know can use them, please pick WKHP XS DW -$6$ 125& RI¿FH IURP D P p.m., Mon. – Fri., FREE. -$6$ %DUWRZ 2$& $SSOH 3LFNLQJ 7ULS WR 2FK V $SSOH 2UFKDUG, Thurs., Sept. 7; $35. Cash only. Please pay for your trip at the Bartow Center, Room 31, only.

Common Pantry Distribution is scheduled for Tues., July 25, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in Bartow Center, Room 31. &RPSXWHU /HDUQLQJ &ODVV ZLWK 6WHYH will

return to Bartow Center, Room 31; Thurs., 1 p.m.-2 p.m. starting Thurs., July 13. :DLWOLVW +ROLGD\ +LOO 3URVSHFW &7 6HQLRU Day – Tues., August 22; $135. Payment due now.

No refunds. Credit issued. Deluxe Motor Coach transportation, enjoy food throughout the day, Bingo, dancing, DJ, swimming and much more.

T-shirts for the event. Give your size when you register. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:15 a.m.; and Einstein, 8:30 a.m. Call 718-320-2066 or -$6$ %DUWRZ 125& RI¿FH WR UHJLVWHU :HLJKW 0DQDJHPHQW 6XSSRUW *URXS Z *LJL second Wed. of every month in rear of JASA NORC 2I¿FH IURP D P S P Steel Drum Classes on Wednesdays, 1 p.m. to 3 S P -$6$ 125& RI¿FH Medicare Information – Thursdays, 9 a.m.-12 S P -$6$ 125& RI¿FH

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Technology class – Thurs., 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 3DVVFRGH Line Dancing with Bartow Swingers – Mon., 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 3; Wed. and Fri., 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2.

Please Call Einstein OAC – 718-671-5161 for appointment for Hair Styling ¿UVW DQG WKLUG :HG 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Braids, haircuts, shape-ups, twists, ponytails, curls and more. )DFLDOV DQG PDQLFXUH Mon., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

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

Payments for trips at the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., & 2 p.m.-4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

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

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study

starts at 7:00 p.m. The Conference Line Number: 646-769-9900; Access Code: 3099388. Suspended until August 2.

Sunday, July 9, Worship Service: “Push Through the Crowd” Scripture: (Mark 5:24-34) “So Jesus went with him, and a great multitude followed Him and WKURQJHG +LP 1RZ D FHUWDLQ ZRPDQ KDG D ÀRZ of blood for twelve years, and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all she had and was no better, but rather grew worse. When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched His garment. For she said, If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well. Imme-

Circle of Christ Church Iglesia Circulo de Cristo Opportunities through Testing Walking with Jesus means that he will challenge us to let go of our ideas, opinions and assumptions.

He stretches our understanding and invites us into his world to increase our faith.

(John 6:5) “When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat? He asked this to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do. Philip answered him, It would take more than half a year’s wages to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!”

Jesus’ questions are designed to test and grow our faith. Philip was aware that there was not enough money and the need was too large for them to handle.

He looked at the numbers but was not aware that Jesus is the great multiplier.

“Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s EURWKHU VSRNH XS +HUH LV D ER\ ZLWK ¿YH VPDOO EDUOH\ ORDYHV DQG WZR VPDOO ¿VK EXW KRZ IDU ZLOO WKH\ JR among so many? Jesus said, Have the people sit down. There was plenty of grass in that place, and they sat down (about 5,000 men were there).”

Andrew had faith according to the amount of food available. Jesus was about to stretch the disciples' faith, food, and understanding. Our little is enough in God’s economy. Miracles are natural to him.

“Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were seated as much DV WKH\ ZDQWHG +H GLG WKH VDPH ZLWK WKH ¿VK ´ Jesus thanked God for the miracle and proved God faithful by feeding everyone. He began with a prayer to bolster the disciple's faith. Where they saw

an impossibility Jesus saw an opportunity to show that their scarcity was a sure sign that God would provide.

“When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, Gather the pieces that are left over.

Let nothing be wasted. So they gathered them and ¿OOHG WZHOYH EDVNHWV ZLWK WKH SLHFHV RI WKH ¿YH EDUOH\ loaves left over by those who had eaten.”

Their faith was altered by Jesus’ faith. We need to be faith encouragers. Jesus refused to allow even small pieces to be discarded. Your fragmented soul is seen and cherished by God. Schedule Sunday: Spanish, 9 a.m., and English Service, 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study on YouTube Live, 7 p.m.

-8:30 p.m.

Thursday: Nonperishable food distribution, from 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Prayer, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and Prayer Group/ Bible Study, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

Friday: In-person Spanish Bible Study from 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

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

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

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

-3 p.m.

Men’s Fellowship, fourth Sat. of the month Couples Fellowship, dates will be announced during services Blessings in Christ.

––Pastor Luis F. Ramos Jr.

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Church of St. Thomas The Apostle Liberal Catholic Church International 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 2 Greetings and peace be unto you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! We pray that you are enjoying the summer months. All are invited to visit and worship with us every Sunday. This Sunday, our intent will be Steadfast Service. We show love and devotion to God when, as a form of service to others, we exhibit love. “Be kindly affectioned one to another in brotherly love…live peaceably with all men” (Romans 12:10, 18) All are welcome to join us on Sunday, July 16: • 10:00 a.m., Praise and worship service • 11:00 a.m., Celebration of The Holy Eucharist • Light refreshments and fellowship will follow Prayer: “O God, who hast prepared for thy faithful servants such good things as pass man’s XQGHUVWDQGLQJ PD\ RXU KHDUWV EH VR ¿OOHG ZLWK ORYH towards thee, that we, loving thee above all things, may show forth that love in continua service of our brethren; through Christ our Lord.” Amen.

––Rev. Dorian Miceli

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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diately the fountain of her blood was dried up, and VKH IHOW LQ KHU ERG\ WKDW VKH ZDV KHDOHG RI WKH DIÀLFtion. And Jesus, immediately knowing in Himself that power had gone out of Him, turned around in the crowd and said, Who touched my clothes? But His disciples said to Him, ‘You see the multitudes thronging You, and You say, Who touched Me?’ And He looked around to see her who had done this thing. But the woman, fearing and trembling, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him and told Him the whole truth. And He said to her, Daughter, your faith has made you well. *R LQ SHDFH DQG EH KHDOHG RI \RXU DIÀLFWLRQ ´ Save the Dates: August 10 – “Moses” at the Sight and Sound Theatre. Lunch at Golden Corral prior to the 3:00 p.m. show. No refunds. Final payment due July 15, 2023. Contact: Sadie James, 917-667-4229; or Hermena Smith, 718-708-5035; or email: info@churchnewvisionbx.org.

We continue to pray for speedy recoveries 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

Serving all cultures & faiths

St. Joseph’s is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Co-op City, Bronx, NY 10475. E-mail: stjosephsepc@aol.com. Church phone number: 718320-0844. Priest-in-Charge: Fr. Simeon O. Johnson, cell: 917-227-4303.

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

Father Johnson will conduct worship service inperson at the church on Sunday, July 16, at 9 a.m. as well as via teleconference. The usual teleconference weekday prayers at noon will also continue.

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

Sincere condolences to our members, families and friends who have recently lost loved ones. May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace.

To our sick and shut-in, we extend our well wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.

Happy birthday and best wishes to those who will be celebrating their birthday this month.

Please stay tuned for upcoming events.

Grace and Peace!

––Merville Chambers

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Traditional Synagogue

Community Protestant Church

The synagogue would appreciate donations to keep our shul open.

If you would like to help, go to www.Gofundme.com/TraditionalSynagogue-of-Co-op-City to donate.

The synagogue will be serving a hot Kiddush meal after Sabbath morning services. Entrance to our synagogue for Saturday services is on the side door of Building 27B. Saturday morning services will start at 10 a.m.

General Information The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place LQ WKH UHDU OREE\ RI % ,W LV RQ WKH JURXQG ÀRRU RI %XLOGLQJ % LW LV KDQGLFDS DFFHVVLEOH QR VWHSV 3KRQH QXPEHU 2I¿FH hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the RI¿FH EHIRUH \RX DWWHPSW WR FRPH RYHU ,I QR RQH LV LQ WKH RI¿FH SOHDVH leave a message.

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 10 a.m.

After services, we always have a kiddush.

The synagogue has a Facebook page: Traditional Synagogue.

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

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

Sabbath ends on Saturday, July 15, at 9:18 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, July 21, at 8:01 p.m.

Good and Welfare: :H VHOO WUHH FHUWL¿FDWHV LQ KRQRU RU PHPRU\ of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. If you want to buy a tree, call 347-449-5005. Mazel Tov to all having simchas. If you are ill, we wish you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To all Members: Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday or anniversary in July. 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

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.

Summer Hours: July-August – Our schedule is as follows: In-person: Sunday Morning Worship: 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Every Wednesday: Hour of Power Noon Day Prayer, 12 p.m.; Conference Call Line, (712) 432-3900, Access Code: 343284# Every Wednesday: 7 p.m., Bible Study via Zoom Matthew 18:20: “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”

––Sarita Tidball

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A; Mailing address: P.O. Box 204, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Telephone: 718-324-0334.

Sunday worship service is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wednesday morning fasting and prayer service will be held from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

Worship service and Bible study will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

All night services will be held online. To join, call 720-740-9746, Access Code: 8876631.

Focus: The fruit of the spirit.

“If we live in the spirit, let us also walk in the spirit.” (Galatians 5:25) ³7KLV , VD\ WKHQ ZDON LQ WKH VSLULW DQG KH VKDOO QRW IXO¿OO WKH OXVW RI WKH ÀHVK )RU WKH ÀHVK OXVWHWK DJDLQVW WKH VSLULW DQG WKH VSLULW DJDLQVW ÀHVK and these are contrary the one to the other, so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. But if ye be led by the spirit, ye are not under WKH /DZ 1RZ WKH ZRUNV RI WKH ÀHVK DUH PDQLIHVW ZKLFK DUH WKHVH Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness. Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies. Envying, murders, drunkenness, revellings and such like: of which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith. Meekness, temperance, against such there is no law.” (Galatians 5:16-23) The fruit of the spirit will fully develop in the life of the believers only with careful and diligent cultivation. The Christian must work daily on each DVSHFW RI WKH IUXLW WR VHH SURJUHVV 2QH ZULWHU VWDWHG WKDW LW LV VLJQL¿FDQW WKDW WKH ZRUNV RI WKH ÀHVK DUH FRQWUDVWHG ZLWK WKH IUXLW RI WKH VSLULW :LWKRXW FXOWLYDWLRQ DQG HIIRUW WKH ÀHVK QDWXUDOO\ SURGXFHV QHJDWLYH WUDLWV If we allow the spirit of God to have full control of our life, the works RI WKH ÀHVK ZLOO QRW EH DEOH WR PDQLIHVW ,WVHOI *DODWLDQV VWDWHV ³$QG WKH\ WKDW DUH &KULVW¶V KDYH FUXFL¿HG WKH ÀHVK ZLWK WKH DIIHFWLRQV DQG lust. The goal of each Christian should be to develop each aspect of the fruit of the spirit to the highest possible potential in his life. A Christian VKRXOG QHYHU EH VDWLV¿HG ZLWK KLV SUHVHQW VWDWHV KH VKRXOG SUHVV RQ WR a fuller dimension. It is important that Christians maintain the fruit of the spirit; goodness is one that speaks of basic character. Paul said, “for , NQRZ WKDW LQ PH WKDW LV LQ P\ ÀHVK GZHOOHWK QR JRRG WKLQJ ´ 5RPDQV 7:18). Goodness must be imparted to us from the character of Christ.

“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?” (Jeremiah 17:9) The basic character of goodness will affect one’s ethics. Keep yourselves in the love of God and our Lord Jesus Christ.

For further information, call 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218.

––Rev. R. Sibblies

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us for Worship Service tomorrow in-person at 9 a.m. We will have one service at 9 a.m. during the summer. Our regular 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. service will resume on Sunday, September 17. The attire during the summer will be casual dress.

We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Masks are required.

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

The Church Free Call Conference.com 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 by dialing in using the Zoom information shown above.

The Hospitality Ministry is having a “Christmas in July Giveaway” for the community on July 19, beginning at 12:00 p.m. at the Einstein Mall. All are invited to attend.

All Sunday School classes are on hiatus for the summer and will resume Sunday, September 17, at 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study classes is on hiatus for the summer. Both the 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Bible Study classes will resume on Wednesday, September 13.

Prayer Warriors Prayer service is on hiatus for the summer and will resume in September.

Friday Evening Prayer service is on hiatus for the summer and will resume on Friday, September 8, at 7:30 p.m.

The church has a free app available on your app store by searching for “Co op CBC.” This app is open to all.

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

Newsong Church A Church Alive Is Worth The Drive! – Newsong Church is a life-giving church right KHUH LQ &R RS &LW\ :H EHOLHYH WKDW HYHU\ SHUVRQ FDQ NQRZ *RG ¿QG IUHHGRP GLVFRYHU their purpose and make a difference in this word! 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 Room 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 Room 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 Room 49.

Newsong Church Youth – NSCY is Newsong’s student ministry. Today’s middle and high school students will lead the next generation of the church and change the world. At NSCY, our goal is to graduate students into a lifetime of following Jesus. NSCY meets every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. in Room 38.

Discounted Parking Available – So, what are you waiting for? There is a God in heaven who loves you and has a purpose and plan for your life! Do you live outside of 6HFWLRQ " 5HPHPEHU D FKXUFK DOLYH LV ZRUWK WKH GULYH &RPH DQG ¿QG KRSH &RPH DQG ¿QG KHDOLQJ &RPH DQG ¿QG IUHHGRP &RPH DQG ¿QG D FRPPXQLW\ RI SHRSOH IURP GLIferent walks of life, who are learning what it means to follow Jesus!

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

––Pastor Mike Tolone

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Most cars & light trucks. No other discounts apply. Must present coupon to get this price. Vehicles requiring synthetic or diesel oil & filter may be extra. Additional charge for shop supplies and disposal fee may be added. Offer expires 9/30/2023.

10

OFF

REGULAR PRICE

BATTERY

REPLACEMENT THE INSTALLATION OF ANY DELCO BATTERY

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

Offer expires 9/30/2023.

99

129

ALL THIS FOR

14

$

3499

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

200

BY ONLINE OR MAIL-IN REBATE ON A SET OF 4 SELECT GOODYEAR® OR KELLY® TIRES WHEN YOU USE THE GOODYEAR CREDIT CARD

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

$

12

ALL THIS $ FOR

SABRETT

30 All Beef Franks 24 Hot Dog Rolls 12 oz. Mustard 2 lb Saurkraut 1 lb Sabrett Onions

$

69

$

ALL MARINATED!

5 Chicken Kebobs 5 Pork Kebobs 3 lbs Boneless Thighs 3 lbs Jumbo Party Wings 3 lbs Spare Ribs 3 lbs Sirloin Beef

*Subject to credit approval. Terms and conditions apply. See store for details.

10

$

OFF

REGULAR PRICE

FRONT DISC

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

Offer expires 9/30/2023.

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