Co-op City Times 07/29/2023

Vol. 58 No. 30

Saturday, July 29, 2023

Power Plant Participates in ConEd’s Summer Demand Response Event During Heatwave

BY ROZAAN BOONE

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Electrical Fault on ConEd Feeder Line Leads to Brief Blackout to Some Co-op City Buildings

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

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MTA Chooses Developer for Bronx Electric Bus Charging Facility

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

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Management ––––––– (Continued from page 1) The electrical fault resulted in the [A Section] of the Power Plant switch gear tripping as it is designed to do during an electric fault event. This design protects the Power Plant equipment from damage. No Power Plant equipment was damaged during the event.

As a result of the trip, some of the Power Plant cooling and generation HTXLSPHQW WULSSHG RIÀLQH DQG WKH WULS DOVR FDXVHG SDUWLDO SRZHU ORVV WR VHYHUDO buildings, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, and #11 (buildings feed townhouses and the garages). Defoe Place Townhouses’ power is fed from Building #5, Cooper Place Townhouses is fed from Building #11 and garage #2 is fed from Building #9.

All buildings are designed to accommodate the loss of one feeder which was the case during this event. The transfer over to the redundant feeder would require approximately one minute with minimum impact on services.

During this event, 17 buildings were affected by the loss of the [A Section] of the Power Plant Switch gear. Eleven of the buildings transferred successfully.

The reasons that the other six buildings (#4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #11) did not transfer the electrical load to the redundant feeder successfully were primarily due to

three possible reasons: 1. Time clock timer failure, or 2. Relay failure (3 relays in system), or 3. A tie breaker failure. Further testing will be done to pinpoint the exact cause of the failure to switch/transfer to the redundant feeder. Shareholders ZLOO EH SURSHUO\ QRWL¿HG ZKHQ WKLV WHVWLQJ ZLOO EH GRQH RQ WKH FDPSXV LQ WKH impacted buildings, townhouses, and garage. It is suspected that aging equipment contributed to this failure.

Once the switch gear tripped at 9:45 p.m., the Power Plant Control room watch engineer immediately informed Plant leadership of the situation and resources to address the emergency were contacted. By 11:00 p.m., the Power Plant personnel and senior management were on site to troubleshoot and restore power.

By 11:30 p.m., ConEd isolated the problem on the ConEd system to the ; WUDQVIRUPHU VXI¿FLHQWO\ WR DOORZ 3RZHU 3ODQW SHUVRQQHO WR UHVWRUH VHUYLFH on [Section A] of Co-op City’s electric system.

Power Plant personnel then proceeded to restore service to all affected buildings. All power was restored to Co-op City by 12:30 a.m. Job well done by the Power Plant team, led by Anthony Ligato and NAES.

MTA ––––– (Continued from page 1) Road and Edson Avenue. ,Q D SUHVV UHOHDVH LVVXHG WKLV ZHHN WKH 07$ GLG QRW SURYLGH D VSHFL¿F timeline for the development of the new charging facility, but stated that the IDFLOLW\ RQFH FRPSOHWHG ZRXOG EH WKH ¿UVW RI LWV NLQG LQ WKH %URQ[ Overall, the electric bus charging station builds off of the MTA’s initiative WR DFKLHYH D ]HUR HPLVVLRQ EXV ÀHHW E\ MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber discussed the charging facility’s place LQ WKH 07$¶V RYHUDUFKLQJ HIIRUWV WR KDYH D ]HUR HPLVVLRQ EXV ÀHHW E\ “Developing a new electric bus charging facility at Gun Hill Road Depot is another major step in the MTA’s ambitious effort to transition to a zeroHPLVVLRQ EXV ÀHHW E\ ± ZLWK EHQH¿WV QRW RQO\ IRU WKH %URQ[ EXW H[WHQGLQJ to the entire metropolitan area. Mass transit is the antidote to climate change, and we’re making this site one of North America’s greenest industrial facilities,” Lieber said.

Madison Capital will be responsible for funding the construction of the site and pay additional ground rent to the MTA, according to the MTA. In return, Madison Capital will generate revenue through the redevelopment of the site.

As for where Madison Capital’s revenue will generate from, published

reports in the Bronx Times attribute MTA press representatives Meghan Keegan and Eugene Resnick as saying that the MTA plans to turn the site into an industrial facility “with uses complementary to MTA’s electric bus charging facility,” and that the site will concentrate on “sustainable urban development with uses that will complement MTA’s electric vehicle charging facility.”

Both MTA spokespersons did not provide other details on how the site will ultimately be used, but the MTA has explained that the site will include the “installation of more electric vehicle technology within the larger development, as well as the placement of a solar panel array on the roof.”

The MTA has also detailed other steps the agency is taking to prepare and UHDFK LWV JRDO RI D ]HUR HPLVVLRQV EXV ÀHHW VXFK DV ³WDNLQJ GHOLYHU\ RI WKH pilot buses from our 60 all-electric bus order, awarding the procurement of 470 all-electric buses, equipping bus depots with new state-of-the-art charging LQIUDVWUXFWXUH WR VXSSRUW WKH 07$¶V JURZLQJ HOHFWULF EXV ÀHHW DQG H[SDQGLQJ a depot-based workforce training program for zero-emissions.”

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Subletting Co-op City Apartments Violates Occupancy Agreement Violators Could Face Eviction

BY ROZAAN BOONE

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

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

The Market is held at Asch Loop & Aldrich Street, next to WKH ¿ UHKRXVH For more information, visit www.HarvestHomefm.org.

Assemblyman Benedetto 2023 Lobby Visits Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s next lobby visits in Co-op City will be: • Wed., Aug. 2, 120 Benchley Pl. • Wed., Aug. 9, 120 Debs Pl. • Wed., Aug. 16, 120 Asch Loop Lobby 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.

For more information, contact Assemblyman Benedetto’s Co-op &LW\ RI¿ FH DW

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

Vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense.

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Shareholders who cease maintaining their Co-op City apartment as their primary residence or sublet their apartment face eviction in accordance with the terms of their occupancy agreement and state regulations.

From time to time, ads show up online advertising Co-op City apartment for rent. The Riverbay Legal department advises shareholders that their apartment cannot be rented to someone else or sublet because it must be used as their primary dwelling.

According to the occupancy agreement of the Riverbay Corporation, which is signed by every new incoming shareholder, the shareholder agrees: “Not to sell, assign, transfer, mortgage, encumber or create any charge upon this Agreement, nor sublet the leased premises or any part thereof or cause the leased premises or any part thereof or suffer the same to be used for any business, commercial or professional purposes or for any purposes other than as a private dwelling apartment of the primary residence of the Member and his immediate family. Section “FOURTH,” Subsection 10.

Furthermore, the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR), the state supervisory agency for Mitchell-Lama developments such as Co-op City, in Section 1712-5.3 (a) of its regulations, itemizes several grounds for termination of a lease by the housing company, one of which is item #12 which states, “Tenant, cooperator, or other individual does not occupy the dwelling unit as his

or her primary residence;” and item #14, “The dwelling unit is used for illegal or immoral purposes, including but not limited to the unlawful trade, manufacture, distribution, storage, and/or sale of marijuana or any controlled substance DV GH¿ QHG LQ 3XEOLF +HDOWK /DZ 6HFWLRQ DQG 3HQDO Law, Section 220.00.”

For the most part, vigilant neighbors report abuses to the occupancy agreement to their CSO. They oftentimes report when the shareholder of record has moved out, and is illegally VXEOHWWLQJ WKH DSDUWPHQW RU ZKHQ WKHUH¶V D ORW RI WUDI¿ F LQ and out of an apartment at all times of the day and night. &RPSODLQWV WR WKH &62 RI¿ FH DQG &R RS &LW\ 3XEOLF 6DIHW\ 'HSDUWPHQW &&3' PD\ EH PDGH DQRQ\PRXVO\ DQG VKRXOG contain as many details as possible. Helpful information, if known, include approximate date the shareholder moved out, where the shareholder moved to, names and family composition of illegal subletters or any other information that may help establish that the shareholder has moved out of the apartment.

Riverbay investigates complaints of possible illegal subletting or an illegal business operating out of an apartment DQG LI UHDVRQDEO\ FRQ¿ UPHG OHJDO DFWLRQ LV FRPPHQFHG WR evict the shareholder. Should it become necessary to evict a shareholder for violating the primary residence provision of the occupancy agreement, the shareholder faces costs and fees, including loss of equity; attorney fees, court costs, marshal fees, locksmith fees, moving and storage costs and possible adverse credit ratings.

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3DUNLQJ /HDVLQJ VXSHUYLVRUV ZLOO WKHQ VHQG VWDII out to address the request.

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7KH V\VWHP LV FXUUHQWO\ EHLQJ WHVWHG E\ WKH 3DUNLQJ /HDVLQJ 'HSDUWPHQW LQ EDWKURRPV LQ WKH WKUHH community centers and all eight garages, with the goal of eventually making the system more widely available in other areas of the department’s operation.

Restroom Alert does not disclose the sender’s name or phone number so comments/compliments are completely anonymous. Once a text is sent, the system generates an automatic acknowledgement and apology to the sender. In addition, the system sends a separate WH[W WR 3DUNLQJ /HDVLQJ VWDII DQG D WLPHU LV VWDUWHG with periodic reminders until the issue is resolved. If the condition is not resolved in a timely manner, there is an option to escalate the reminders and warnings up to supervisors. The Restroom Alert system also allows for actionable metrics that helps to hold staff accountable and provides supervisors with up-to-date data to ensure requests are handled in a timely manner.

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Load shed ––––– (Continued from page 1) laundry rooms only were closed from 4-6 p.m.

“Under the program, Riverbay exported an excess capacity of 17.1 megawatts to ConEd during last Friday’s test,” said Anthony Ligato, Senior Director of Utility Assets at the Riverbay Power Plant. “ConEd’s demand response programs are in place to reduce the risk of brown- and blackouts to the New York City area and are an essential part of ConEd’s reliability program. In addition, ConEd reimburses Riverbay for its reliability with substantial capacity and energy payments. Last year, the program netted the corporation $4.5M for the summer reliability calls.”

CPower Energy Management is an approved demand response aggregator and also a New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) interface party.

7KH FRPSDQ\ ZRUNV ZLWK 5LYHUED\ WR REWDLQ WKH PD[LPXP EHQH¿ W IRU WKH cogeneration plant from different programs available to the facility.

ConEd’s Distribution Load Relief Program (DLRP) rewards Riverbay ¿ QDQFLDOO\ IRU WKH DELOLW\ WR H[SRUW LQWR WKH JULG ,W LV DQ HPHUJHQF\ SURJUDP that is called when there is a critical need on a local network, and in this case, it’s the Parkchester Network.

The DLRP program runs from May 1 to September 30 each year. These load reduction events last a minimum of four hours and can be called with up to a 2-hour notice. They generally occur anytime from 6 a.m.–12 a.m.

The second ConEd demand response program that Riverbay is enrolled in is the Commercial System Relief Program (CSRP), which is a peak system relief program, and upon request, provides load relief for ConEd on the hottest days.

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This is the tenth year that Riverbay has participated in these ConEd demand response programs. The Power Plant can export up to 19 megawatts of energy to the ConEd grid during these events.

“With the commitment that senior staff, Riverbay Management and the Board of Directors have made to the Power Plant, we are able to realized payments of reliable power to shareholders and these programs add the ability to recover revenues,” said Ligato.

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist – Foot Specialist • Practicing in Co-op City since 1975 • Board Certified in Foot Surgery

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Co-op City Times / July 29, 2023

Safe Living: Ensuring Apartment Safety and Mitigating Fire Hazards Home is where we seek comfort, security, and peace of mind. For millions of individuals, their apartments are their cherished abodes offering convenience and community. However, ensuring the safety of your apartment and its occupants is of paramount importance. In this article, we delve into the key aspects of apartment safety and discuss effective strategies to preYHQW ¿ UH KD]DUGV Functional Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Riverbay has installed combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your apartment. Regularly test these devices to ensure they are functioning properly. If maintenance is required, contact the Riverbay Call Center. Your smoke and carbon monoxide detector battery will last 10 years so there is no need to replace them annually.

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Electrical Safety: )DXOW\ HOHFWULFDO V\VWHPV DUH D VLJQL¿ FDQW ¿ UH KD]DUG $YRLG overloading electrical outlets and unplug appliances when not in use. Report any electrical issues to maintenance promptly.

Emergency Escape Plan: Formulate an emergency escape plan with all members of your household. Identify escape routes from every room and conduct practice drills regularly.

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Letters ––––––– (Continued from page 6) DQG $VVHPEO\PDQ 0LFKDHO %HQHGHWWR MRLQHG DQ XQVXFFHVVIXO FRPPXQLW\ GHPRQ stration against the long-planned but unwanted construction of Ramp U –– the +XWFK 1 H[LW UDPS WR %DUWRZ $YH NQRZQ DV WKH Death Ramp to Killer Curve.

Section 5 residents have since made peace with Ramp U with the understanding that the ramp’s southbound counterpart is being considered.

Co-op City cannot make peace with the destruction of Ramp C. Losing Ramp C would cut off one of very few ways into Section 5. Losing Ramp C would limit access to the area’s more than 4,000 apartments and private homes, potentially endangering the 10,000 people who live and work here in Section 5.

3XW SHRSOH ¿ UVW 3XW VDIHW\ ¿ UVW 3XW FRPPRQ VHQVH ¿ UVW Work to get us an alienation of parkland waiver. Save Ramp C. Save Section 5.

––Mary Pearson

Public Safety Blotter July 16–July 22, 2023 July 16, 2023 removed by an unknown individual.

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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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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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We Can Help Our Children I receive complaints about a lot of matters that go on here. So, let’s see if we can make some improvements here.

Too Much Noise Some cooperators are making a lot of complaints about noise. And, here is a sampling of some of the complaints: “The children above me are allowed to run and play throughout their entire apartment all day long. The woman above me likes to walk throughout her apartment making noise. The guy above me likes to bang on objects all day and all night. Then, he will follow me making noise as I go from room to room. They will stop making noise as soon as I call Public Safety.” Incredible, huh?

As cooperators, we have to learn to live together peacefully. So, that should mean that we’re going WR WU\ WR DYRLG DUJXPHQWV DQG ¿ JKWV ZLWK RXU QHLJK ERUV )RU LQVWDQFH GLG VRPHRQH FDOO 3XEOLF 6DIH ty on you because your children were making too much noise? If yes, then, let’s see if we can do our part to avoid these complaints.

Example, we have nice parks throughout our community. So, can we create fun days and take our children to a park? Do they have a ball or other toys?

If possible, can we play a game of catch? What about a nice game of tag? Look, once they go to a park and have fun playing, then they will probably want to return to that park again and again. Then, they will remember those fun days in that park forever. But, that’s what we call family love.

Rain? No problem. Can we create educational days for them? For instance, we can review several VXEMHFWV ZLWK WKHP LQ D IXQ ZD\ :KDW DERXW SOD\ ing a nice board game with them? Can we get some PDWV WR SODFH RQ WKH À RRU WR OHVVHQ DQ\ SRVVLEOH noise from children that become active with their toys? What about packing up some sandwiches and going to some of the museums and zoos?

What about all of those nice photos that will be taken at those places? What about looking at those photos as your kids are growing up? Again, that’s

family love. Plus, you’re creating great memories that your children will remember forever. And, your children will not be home all day long stuck on a boring video game on a cellphone.

Now, unfortunately, some of our neighbors might have issues. So, yes, they might decide to take an object and make outrageous noises during the GD\ DQG QLJKW 7KHUHIRUH SOHDVH FDOO 3XEOLF 6DIH W\ DW DQG LQYLWH WKH RI¿ FHUV LQWR \RXU apartment so that they can hear the noise. Then, if FRQ¿ UPHG D FRPPXQLW\ FRPSODLQW VKRXOG EH LVVXHG to that cooperator. %RWWRP OLQH /LIH LV ZD\ WRR VKRUW WR EH ¿ JKWLQJ and carrying on with our neighbors. Therefore, let’s see if we can do our part to avoid making a lot of noise in our apartments.

Young Adults and Smoking $ &'& UHSRUW VKRZV WKDW ³,Q DERXW RI every 7 high school students reported that they had XVHG HOHFWURQLF FLJDUHWWHV LQ WKH SDVW GD\V ´ $OVR the CDC reports that: “Each day in the U.S., about \RXWK VPRNH WKHLU ¿ UVW FLJDUHWWH DQG QHDUO\ \RXWK VWDUW VPRNLQJ HYHU\ GD\ ´ In some cases, some young adults were getting H[WUHPHO\ VLFN DIWHU WKH\ VPRNHG DQ H FLJDUHWWH )RU LQVWDQFH DQ \HDU ROG JLUO KDG WR EH KRVSLWDOL]HG DIWHU VPRNLQJ DQ H FLJDUHWWH 7KH $PHULFDQ /XQJ $VVRFLDWLRQ QRZ VWDWHV WKDW H FLJDUHWWHV FDQ FDXVH “irreversible lung damage and lung disease.”

Bottom line: Please take some time out of your schedule and talk to your family about the dangers of smoking, taking illegal substances, and hanging out with the wrong people. Thank you.

Our History Cannot Become a Mystery As a family community, we must sit down and educate our children about many things. And, some of our discussions can be about math, computers, perhaps another language, art, science, history, etc. Then, they can use this knowledge to get good grades and to have intelligent conversations with RWKHU SHRSOH 7KHUHDIWHU ZH VKRXOG ZDQW RXU FKLO dren to advance in life from the many things that we

taught them.

And, the best thing about this is that no one can take this knowledge away from them. However, that doesn’t mean that some people and some schools won’t try to distort the way that our children should think. For instance, there’s a horrible controversy about slavery. And, it seems like some people want WR PDNH LW VHHP OLNH VODYHU\ ZDV D EHQH¿ W IRU %ODFN folks.

But, how can this insane nonsense be true when Black folks were horribly tortured and then sold to many people? So, will we accept these evil concepts LQWR RXU OLYHV" 1R 7KHUHIRUH OHW¶V HGXFDWH RXU FKLO dren about the past. And, let’s help them to see how we can bring good things like God, love, peace, and other good things into the world today.

Close Children can learn a lot of good things that can help them to grow in a positive way. Therefore, please, let’s sit down and teach them many good things.

Thank you.

Contact Information Please send a letter to: Board Director Daryl -RKQVRQ 5LYHUED\ &RUSRUDWLRQ %DUWRZ $YH QXH %URQ[ 1< &XUUHQWO\ KHUH LV P\ 21/< email account: djohnson@riverbayboard.com.

Therefore, please do not respond to any message, with my name on it, that requests money, money WUDQVIHUV JLIW FDUGV SHUVRQDO LQIRUPDWLRQ RU DQ\ thing from you. And, please do not ever send money or anything to anyone because you saw my name on a false message. $OVR SOHDVH FDOO PH 21/< DW LI you would like to have a brief discussion with me.

And, please hang up your phone immediately if VRPHRQH FDOOV \RX DQG VD\V WKDW WKH\¶UH 'DU\O -RKQ son or is associated with me and asks you for money or anything else.

2ND\ WKDW¶V LW IRU QRZ 6R SOHDVH KDYH D ZRQGHU ful week. And, may God bless you and your family.

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Rivers Run Community Garden Tomorrow, we begin our writing series, “Perfect Peace by the Waterfront.” Come out and cultivate your writing skills while in nature’s embrace.

So many wonderful events will be happening at the garden. We hope you can participate and be present for the wonderful fruits, veggies and herbs giveaway throughout the summer. These public events are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs LQ SDUWQHUVKLS ZLWK WKH &LW\ &RXQFLO DQG WKH %URQ[ Council on the Arts.

Rivers Run Community Garden is a place where we grow fruits, vegetables, knowledge, and friendships. Rivers Run Community Garden is a movement towards improved mental and physical health for all who come. We provide workshops on nutrition, meditation, edible and medicinal wilds LGHQWL¿FDWLRQ SODQWLQJ EXLOGLQJ DQG FUDIWLQJ So, please use this column to check on upcoming events. Rivers Run is an outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares and residents of different abilities. We are a place of beauty and peace. Visit.

Stay. Experience us.

Upcoming Events at the Garden: % Sunday, July 30 – Writing Workshop, 3 p.m. % Sunday, August 6 – Writing Workshop, 3 p.m. % Saturday, $XJXVW ± &KDLU <RJD S P % 6DWXUGD\ $XJXVW ± 0HPEHUV 0HHWLQJ 1 p.m. % 6DWXUGD\ $XJXVW ± %RPED S P % Saturday, August 19 ± &KDLU <RJD S P % 6DWXUGD\ $XJXVW ± &KDLU <RJD S P Rivers Run is open: %Tuesdays and Thursdays – 4 p.m. to dusk %Wednesdays and Fridays – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. %6DWXUGD\V DQG 6XQGD\V ± S P S P Membership requirements: SHU \HDU IHH DQG KRXUV RI ZRUN 7KHUH LV D ZDLWLQJ OLVW IRU EHGV 0HPEHUV ZKR DUH DFWLYHO\ IXO¿OOLQJ WKH hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome. Please mail your dues to Gail Sharbaan at 100 Casals Pl., . %URQ[ 1< ,I \RX ZRXOG OLNH WR UHDFK RXW WR XV SOHDVH HPDLO us at 5LYHUVBUXQ#\DKRR FRP or call Denise ShelOH\ DW RU PH *DLO 6KDUEDDQ DW 671-3801.

Please continue to stay safe.

––Gail Sharbaan

Building 25 Association Our New York summer weather has had constant high temperatures, bad air quality from WKH &DQDGLDQ ¿UHV DORQJ ZLWK WKH KXPLGLW\ WKDW put our health at risk. Those mostly affected are the elderly, very young and people with respiratory health issues. We are reminded again to take this opportunity to check on one another.

Thank goodness for home health aides who take care of basic needs, but think about the loneliness one may feel if living alone. Some may enjoy their privacy, so we are not asking you to barge into anyone’s life in the name of caring, but there are some who will welcome a phone call or a social visit.

Also, we want to revisit the Department of Public Safety’s RUOK (Are You OK) program that provides daily check-up phone calls and emergency assistance when needed. There is an application you can complete and return to our 3XEOLF 6DIHW\ 2I¿FH LQ WKH %DUWRZ 0DOO :H HQFRXUDJH \RX WR FDOO WKH 3XEOLF 6DIHW\ 2I¿FH DW

718-671-3050 and inquire.

Wishing all neighbors born in July a happy birthday, and for those of you who are under the weather, we hope you get better soon. For our neighbors who continue to lose loved ones, our heartfelt prayers go out to you.

'XH WR RXU VXPPHU EUHDN RXU QH[W %XLOGLQJ Association meeting will be held Tuesday, September 19, at 7:30 p.m. Look out for detailed information posted near elevators as we get closer to the meeting date. Remember, residents of %XLOGLQJ FDQ DOZD\V DGGUHVV DQ\ FRPPHQWV or concerns by logging onto our building email DGGUHVV DW EXLOGLQJ FD#JPDLO FRP ,I DQ\RQH has problems accessing the building email address, please let us know.

We will close with the following: “Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it.” –Russell Baker ––Wanda Bailey

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National Council of Negro Women

Building 6 Association

Washington, D.C. Bus Trip – We still have a few seats left for our bus trip! On the weekend of August 19-20, Co-op City Section NCNW will be sponsoring a bus trip to Washington, D.C. featuring: a personalized tour of NCNW National Headquarters at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue; visiting the statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune in Statuary Hall, US Capitol; visiting the statue of Dr. Bethune in Lincoln Park; visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture; four meals including voucher for Sweet Home Café at NMAAHC; hotel accommodations at Holiday Inn in Greenbelt, MD; and, of course, round-trip transportation.

Pick-up point will be in Dreiser Loop.

Price per person: quad occupancy, $340; triple occupancy, $360; double occupancy, $390; single occupancy, $460. Flexible payment options: $125 deposit due June 1; second payment due July 1VW ¿QDO SD\PHQW GXH $XJXVW PayPal payment via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UZEK724XQ2EEW. Checks or money orders may be mailed to NCNW Co-op City Section, P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. For questions, call 646-305-8013 or email ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com.

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s Birthday – Section members honored the life and legacy of our NCNW, Inc. Leader and Founder Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune on July 8 with a group breakfast and sisterly fellowship. We acknowledged Dr. Bethune’s memory and mission on what would have been her 148th birthday at the New Rochelle Diner in New Rochelle, New York. Members and guests each shared a fun fact or recited one of Dr. Bethune’s famous quotes. Members looked lovely in our yellow attire, Dr. Bethune’s favorite color (pictured below).

Mary Jane McLeod Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Bethune (July 10, 1875 – May 18, 1955) was an American educator, philanthropist, humanitarian and civil rights activist. She founded the National Council of Negro Women in HVWDEOLVKHG WKH RUJDQL]DWLRQ¶V ÀDJVKLS MRXUnal, Aframerican Women’s Journal, and presided as president or leader for other African American women’s organizations.

“A woman is free if she lives by her own standards and creates her own destiny, if she prizes KHU LQGLYLGXDOLW\ DQG SXWV QR ERXQGDULHV RQ KHU KRSHV IRU WRPRUURZ )DLWK LV WKH ¿UVW IDFWRU LQ a life devoted to service. Without it, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible.” –Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune NCNW Co-op City Section – We are grateful that a few Section members provided service as well to our Co-op City community by volunteering with the Section 5 Community Fridge and food distribution program, dressed in yellow, of course!

Save the date: Saturday, September 23, at 1 p.m. for our upcoming Annual NCNW Section Health and Wellness Fair. More information to come!

––Sheila Richburg

We hope everyone is having a great summer, staying safe and trying to stay cool.

We have not had a building meeting because of Covid-19 and poor air quality in a room with poor air circulation. As you know, there are no widows and no air ventilation in the Building Association room. We also do not have an air conditioner in the room and it gets very hot in the room under those conditions.

We feel having a meeting in there with those condition will put people at risk. You may agree or disagree, but that is why we have had no meetings lately.

Although we have not been meeting, each week, I talk to the Maintenance supervisor and CSO to tell them what problems we have in our building that people tell me they are having.

Those who know me know that I try to help others in the building and plan exciting programs for our residents.

Serving as building president and being on the building board are volunteer positions. Look for notices about upcoming Building 6 Association board elections. We need everyone to participate in upcoming elections. Executive positions will be open for re-election. We also need volunteers for holidays decorations and collections in our building. Please get involved and help our building.

Stay safe and enjoy your summer. During July and August, Building Associations do not usually have meetings. They resume in September.

––Jeffrey Schwartz

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Seydurah and Her AvecMoi Blues Band Heat Up Dreiser Auditorium for July 18th Tunes on Tuesdays Concert

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

Nearly a ‘washout’ due to the severe weather along the Northeast coast, but “Seydurah and Her AvecMoi Blues Band’’ roared into Co-op City and would not be stopped. They took over the Dreiser Auditorium and gave the audience a show to be remembered at the July 18th Tunes on Tuesdays summer concert, co-sponsored by Council Member Kevin Riley and the Riverbay Fund.

“I met this young lady when I was in the hospital,” said Michelle Sajous, Riverbay Community Relations director, in her introduction, “and I wanted to see her live. She has a voice ‘outta this world,’ and she’ll sing a little bit of both R&B and Blues. I know you will like her.”

Lead singer and song stylist Seydurah introduced her unique band members “AvecMoi” and went right into performing. Without intermission, she belted out the ‘blues’ from a low guttural tone, up past mid-range and higher from beginning to end. She admitted, she’s been called “protégé” of the late Billie Holiday. Seydurah is also a musical storyteller which she uses to incorporate some of her life’s stories into her songs, especially with her rendition of the James Brown classic, “It’s a Man’s World.”

At one point in her act, she came off the stage saying, “I like to feel and be close to my audience.” Sparse as it was, most likely due to the weather and the concert being moved indoors, those who did brave the elements to attend appreciated the connection and applauded and joined in with a few dance steps

Wicked Wednesdays brings Carlos Jimenez to Co-op City

By LAURETTA JAYSURA

The “Wicked Wednesdays” Outdoor Concert Series, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, is back in Co-op City and on Wednesday, July 26, on the mobile stage in Section Five, it was the place to be. In collaboration with Lewis and Kirk Music, UHQRZQHG PXVLFLDQ &DUORV -LPHQH] RQ ÀXWH DQG DFFRPSDQLVWV were the featured musicians.

In her welcome address, host Michelle Sajous, director, Riverbay Community Relations department, reminded everyone how important it is for residents to “come out; come down,” and be a part of the summer events. Moreover, it could mean the difference between continuing and discontinuing the many events sponsored for the community.

Air quality and weather cooperated, so it was a great evening to be out on the greenway in your lawn chair listening to the smooth-jazzy sounds of Jimenez and his group. There’s nothing like “Summer in the City”… Co-op City!

Photos by Lauretta Jaysura

RI WKHLU RZQ 5HWXUQLQJ WR WKH VWDJH RQO\ WR GR KHU ¿QDOH 7LQD 7XUQHU¶V ³3URXG Mary,” Seydurah invited the audience to join her and none other than host Michelle Sajous; cooperator Joi Noel did just that.

Everyone enjoyed and had high praise for “Seydurah and Her AvecMoi Band of Blues.”

Photos by Lauretta Jaysura

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Building 12 Cooperators’ Association

Section Five Association

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“Each one of us multiplied by all of us equals a force for good.”

––Michelle Marbury

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Co-op City Times / July 29, 2023

Building 33 Association Good morning, my fellow shareholders, President’s Report – Mr. Marvin Walton, Executive General Manager of Riverbay Corporation, toured the building with the Association on July 20. We walked from the roof down, inspecting WKH VWDLUZHOOV WKH FRPSDFWRU URRPV RQ HYHU\ ÀRRU (where you dispose of your garbage) and the halls.

Environmental Issues – Mr. Walton was concerned about environmental issues, things that affect the health and safety of shareholders but we also looked at other things. Surprisingly, the building looked pretty good. Some areas in the stairwells could be cleaner. You know you should not be smoking in there, so why leave your cigarette butts and use the rails as your ashtray? You certainly should not be urinating in there. We did not VHH ZHW ÀRRUV EXW WKHUH LV QR PLVWDNLQJ WKH VPHOO Compactor Room Etiquette ± 2Q WKH WK ÀRRU someone left a chair in the compactor room on the “A” side! Why would you do that? There is a sign in the compactor room that states bulk garbage goes in the basement. You have an elevator that will take you there. It is not like you have to carry the chair GRZQ ÀLJKWV RI VWDLUV &RPH RQ QRZ Elevator Etiquette – The crém de la crém was information I received from the porters regarding a bag that left a trail of maggots from the elevator to the Ash Cart area in the basement. What in the world were you thinking? If you knew your bag

Co-op City Toastmasters

had that kind of trash inside, why not double it?

Thank You – The bottom line, my fellow shareholders, is we are doing well. The building looks good and we thank you, but we must do better. Coop City is still a beautiful place. With a little more effort, it can be an oasis!

Important – There was a power outage in Coop City this week. When I received the call at 10:40 S P , UDQ DURXQG ORRNLQJ IRU ÀDVKOLJKWV EDWWHULHV candles and matches. It is very important to keep these things handy. Especially us, seniors. It made me nervous thinking if the outage had affected my building I would have been fumbling around tryLQJ WR ¿QG WKLQJV LQ WKH GDUN .HHS WKHVH QHFHVVDU\ items in a place where they can easily be found.

Maybe you will not panic like I did.

New Cooperators – The Building 33 Association would like to welcome new shareholders to the community. If there is anything you need, please reach out to us at amayo14033@gmail.com.

Helpful Hint – I placed an aluminum half-pan under my convector to help catch water if there is D OHDN ,W ¿WV SHUIHFWO\ , DOVR PDNH VXUH , FKHFN WKH drip pan, and the long pan under the coils for water.

If there is water, I wipe it out with a paper towel.

Hopefully, I can catch a leak before it causes too much damage.

Out of space so take care now and walk good!

––Andrea D. Mayo

The Concept of Beauty

By FRANK MAYES

We are aware of the old saying, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” well! Let’s explore this farther, What one person sees in an object is not the same as what another person sees, why? When God created the XQLYHUVH DQG WKH ZRUOG DV ZH NQRZ RI KH ZDV QRW VDWLV¿HG ZLWK MXVW FUHDWLQJ RQH NLQG RI DQ\WKLQJ OLNH ÀRZHUV ZLWK RQH FRORU DQG VKDSH VR he created many more of different types and colors as he did with trees, animals, birds and most of his created things like the presentation of colors in a rainbow that appears after the heavy cleansing rains. The blend of colors that designs our sacred lands, and oh yes the various shapes and colors of his inherent man, and he said, “Well done.” Man’s conception of what he looks at come from not only his eyes alone, but is LQWHUSUHWHG E\ KLV YDULRXV VHQVHV WKDW UHÀHFWV KLV VWRUHG PLQGVHW IRU example, imagine a man who has been blind since child birth, and has no real knowledge of what a “human being” looks like. His opinions are only from what he feels with his hands and hears with his ears. A pictorial likeness is stored in his mindset. Now imagine if he suddenly was able to see, yes he would be stunned and confused. The themes of God’s intensions have not and need no proclamations, but that man has many dimensions explains his many variations. The reasons for our different opinions may be dimmer than the darkest night but perfectionists show thoughtfulness and always that’s alright. We should see the world of EHDXW\ DOZD\V ZLWK D SRVLWLYH YLHZ , VHH WKH UHÀHFWLRQ RI EHDXW\ LQ most things and you should too.

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Greetings, one and all, as we applaud and send FRQJUDWXODWLRQV WR RXU QHZ H[HFXWLYH RI¿FHUV ZKR ZHUH UHFHQWO\ LQVWDOOHG 7KH\ DUH .DWK\ %ORXQW DTM, President; Lauretta Jaysura, DTM, VP, Education; Cynthia Rivera, VP, Membership; Nicole Howerton, DTM, Secretary; Andrea Haye, IC5, Treasurer; and Lincoln Presseley, SAA. This magQL¿FHQW JURXS RI 7RDVWPDVWHUV SOHGJHG WR ZRUN ZLWK and support fellow members and potential members in pursuit of enhancing and improving their communication skills to the best of their abilities.

“It was a beautiful meeting last night,” said Madam President. “I haven’t been to an in-person Toastmasters meeting in (so) long and it was great to see old and new friends. We heard a great speech by our own Treasurer Andrea Haye on ‘Real Estate and Scams’ ... get with her for your real estate QHZV DQG ZH LQVWDOOHG RXU QHZ FOXE RI¿FHUV ´ WKH new president proudly stated.

All are invited to attend our Toastmasters meetings at the following times. We meet in Dreiser Community Center, Rm. 5. CCTM meets twice a month and the advanced BAS meets once a month.

For more information, please call 347-419-5854 or 347-272-7907.

CCTM Upcoming Meetings August 3 at 7:30 p.m.

August 17 at 7:30 p.m. (hybrid) BAS Upcoming Meetings (advanced club) August 8 at 7 p.m. – Guest Speaker: TM Jasmine Pemberton: Give Better Sales Presentations ––Kathy Blount

If the Co-op City Times is not delivered: Call 407-666-8317 on Saturdays only, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Co-op City Times / July 29, 2023

Building 10 Association

Black Forum

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

New Cooperators – Welcome all new cooperators. We look forward to seeing you at the next General Membership meeting. ,FH &UHDP 6RFLDO %DFN 6FKRRO *LYHDZD\ ± On Saturday, August 5, from 2 p.m.-4 p.m., we will host an Ice Cream social and a back-to-school giveaway in the Building 10 Association room (located in the rear of Building 10B). This event is for all Building 10 residents.

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto Lobby Visit – On Wednesday, August 9, from 5:15 p.m.-7 p.m. Assemblyman Benedetto will be in the lobby of 120 Debs Place. Everyone is encouraged to meet with him to hear key highlights of the Legislative Session and discuss your concerns on local and personal matters.

Nordic Lodge/Foxwoods Casino – ThLV WULS LV FXUUHQWO\ VROG RXW +RZHYer, if you would like to be added to the waitlist or need additional information, please contact Lisa at 646-220-0802. Back by popular demand, on Saturday, 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 at 9 a.m. sharp.

6XLFLGH 3UHYHQWLRQ ± If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or in emotional distress, WKH QXPEHU WR FDOO IRU KHOS LQ 1<& LV 1<& WELL (1-888-692-9355) or text “WELL” to 65173. The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number is 988, you can call or text. Someone is available 24 hours a day.

Questions, Comments and Suggestions – <RX FDQ FRQWDFW WKH %XLOGLQJ Association via email at Building10Assoc@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook ³%XLOGLQJ $%& $VVRFLDWLRQ ´ /LNH 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/August an incredibly happy birthday. &HOHEUDWLQJ DQ DQQLYHUVDU\ WKLV PRQWK" +DSS\ DQQLYHUVDU\ 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. +DYH D ZRQGHUIXO ZHHN ––Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Emergency Food Pantry (Free) – 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (entrance faces basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for grocery distribution. Guests are eligible to pick up food once a month. Look at the last date on your pantry card. The next pickup would be one month from the last pick up or after. It is a 30/31-day rotation on average. Black Forum will text registered guests if items outside of regular distribution become available. All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. Remember to bring at least four to six clean shopping bags with a handle and a shopping cart. Please do not bring black shopping bags because black ink can transfer to the food, posing a health hazard. We require guests to wear masks when visiting the pantry.

Section 5 guests should visit the Co-op City United Methodist Church at 2350 Palmer Avenue to pick up groceries. They open on Thursdays from 11 D P S P 5HOLJLRXV DI¿OLDWLRQ LV QRW QHFHVVDU\ WR UHFHLYH IRRG 6HFWLRQ residents can register as new guests or recertify as returning guests beginning Thursday, July 13.

1HZ &OLHQW 5HJLVWUDWLRQ DQG 5HFHUWL¿FDWLRQ )RU 5HWXUQLQJ *XHVWV (Sections 1-4) – Starting on July 11 during regular business hours, guests who ZHUH TXDOL¿HG IRU WKH HPHUJHQF\ IRRG SURJUDP LQ EXW GLG QRW UHFHUWLI\ E\ April 2023 may do so. New guests can register starting this day. At this time, only Tuesdays will be used for recertifying and sign-ups. The last day to reFHUWLI\ RU VLJQ XS LV $XJXVW 7KH UHTXLUHG LGHQWL¿FDWLRQ LV DV IROORZV 1<& , ' ]LS FRGH 1< 6WDWH 'ULYHU¶V OLFHQVH RU 1< 6WDWH 1RQ 'ULYHU¶V OLFHQVH 3DVVSRUWV 0HGLFDLG DQG 0HGLFDUH FDUGV HPSOR\PHQW LGHQWL¿FDWLRQ DQG $FFHVV $ 5LGH LGHQWL¿FDWLRQ DUH QRW DFFHSWHG All occupants within a household must be present at the time of registration/ UHFHUWL¿FDWLRQ DQG VKRZ FXUUHQW LGHQWL¿FDWLRQ +RXVHKROG PHPEHUV PXVW DOO KDYH WKH VDPH DGGUHVV :H LQFOXGH RQO\ YHUL¿HG RFFXSDQWV RQ UHJLVWUDtion forms.

We want to move people through the line as quickly as we can, but it takes ZRUN IURP DOO RI XV :H NLQGO\ DVN WKDW JXHVWV GR QRW REVWUXFW WKH SDQWU\¶V entry or the area around it. Please form a line, and when it is your turn, all inquiries and information will be addressed. Please have your 2023 pantry card RU SURSHU ,' RXW IRU FHUWL¿FDWLRQ RU UHFHUWL¿FDWLRQ Mohegan Sun Casino Trip (Updated) – Come with us on a trip to Mohegan Sun in Connecticut on Saturday, October 14. The price is $55, and full payment is required by September 15. Zero refunds. We are now accepting SD\PHQWV ,QVWDOOPHQW SD\PHQWV DUH ZHOFRPHG 7KH ¿UVW SD\PHQW LV GXH

by August 18 at the latest. The remaining $25 must be paid in full by September 15. Once we have received your full payment, you will be assigned your seat. Call 917-209-5334 or 929-464-5520 for casino inquiries only. Slowly state your name and telephone number when leaving a message.

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

––D. Illis

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Co-op City Times / July 29, 2023

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

NAACP 50th Anniversary Gala on Sunday, 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.

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and Wednesdays in August from 4-6 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 36. In recognition of the years 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 journal ad to commemorate this event, call Brenda Brown, 718-671-3748; 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 additional information, please FDOO %UHQGD %URZQ DW RU QDPHV RQ WKH À\HU /HVOLH 3HWHUVRQ -DFTXHOLQH 0DVRQ RU 7UDF\ 2YHUWRQ RU VHQG DQ HPDLO WR QDDFSFRRSEE#\DKRR com. Tickets are non-refundable.

Follow us on Facebook: Co-op City NAACP – Become a member, gift a membership or upgrade your membership. Join the NAACP to help us do WKH ZRUN $QQXDO $GXOW <RXWK RU 6LOYHU /LIH 0DNH FKHFN money order payable to: NAACP Co-op City, mail to: NAACP Co-op City, Einstein Station, P.O. Box 75-3111, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

––Brenda Brown

Building 27 Association

Building 9 Association

Hello, neighbors. We hope all is well. There is still also concern of air quality. Stay alert and careful. Try to avoid walking in the hot sun or use an umbrella to shield you from the hot sun bearing down on you. Drink plenty of water. People are still wearing their masks and we must to take one day at a time and stay prayerful.

Optimum Plans – Last week, Optimum was here digging up the grounds going forth with plans of making the residential buildings across Co-op City SURSHUW\ ¿EHU UHDG\ LQ WKH FRPLQJ ZHHNV Congratulations – Congratulations to Building 26 Association and their spirit of unity for coming together to rebuild the Association and elect a board in full capacity. Kudos to the board and we wish them full success towards their goal in utilizing resources to enhance the quality of life in their building and in the community.

E-bikes Resolution 22-58 was approved by NYS Division of Housing and &RPPXQLW\ 5HQHZDO +&5 ZKLFK LPSRVHV VWLII ¿QHV RI IRU VWRULQJ or chargeing battery-operated bikes, electric scooter in apartments, garages, community rooms or within any building on the grounds of Co-op City.

The enforcement took effect July 24. Please make sure your neighbors are made aware of this enforcement. When you place an order, you will be held responsible so be sure delivery persons are made aware of this enforcement before entering our buildings.

Summer Programs at Section 5 Teen Center – Register now for ages 13-19 for free programs offering studio time, photography, cooking, sports DQG ¿WQHVV 'RXEOH 'XWFK JDPH QLJKW .DUDRNH DQG 3LQWHUHVW SURMHFWV :H DUH JODG WR VHH WKH NLGV DUH WDNLQJ DGYDQWDJH RI WKHVH SURJUDPV 0D\ WKH\ DOO KDYH a very good and safe summer. There are very interesting and exciting programs right here in our own community. Section 5 Teen Center is located in Einstein Loop. For more information, contact 718-671-2655.

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. Also, notify her of any illness, or if a neighbor has deceased or transferred 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

Greetings, Building 9 family and friends. We are in the midst of a heat wave.

Please remain indoors between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. If you must venture out, make sure you are hydrated, wear light weight and light color clothing, wear a hat and apply sunscreen.

Last Sunday, we experienced a loss of electricity for approximately two hours. Not all sections and buildings were affected, however; Building 9 was affected. We were fortunate that the power loss occurred during the latter part of the evening, and the power was out for only about two hours. I would like to express my deep gratitude to Riverbay Corporation Board President, Sonia Feliciano, for reaching out to me and other affected Building Association presidents during the height of the power loss. Also, I thank Wanda Randall for reaching out to neighbors to offer support during the power loss. Public Safety, FDNY, NYPD and our Riverbay Power Plant crew were actively monitoring WKH VLWXDWLRQ <RX VKRXOG KDYH ÀDVKOLJKWV H[WUD EDWWHULHV H[WUD ZDWHU SHUKDSV a battery operated or hand-crank radio in case your cell phone or tablet cannot be charged. The public space lighting and one elevator will run on emergency power. Please exercise caution in the garages when there is a power loss at night. :H ZLOO KROG RXU $QQXDO 6KLUOH\ :HOOV %DFN WR 6FKRRO UDIÀH IRU .

12 students. All shareholders with children residing in Building 9A and 9B are eligible to participate. To enter, please provide the shareholder's name, telephone number, address, apartment number, your child's name, school and grade entering in September. Please submit your entry information via email to OLQGDE DSUHV#JPDLO FRP EHWZHHQ $XJXVW DQG $XJXVW 7KH UDIÀH ZLOO EH conducted via Zoom 'DWH RI UDIÀH GUDZLQJ WR EH DQQRXQFHG 7KHUH ZLOO EH D group photo taken on the date the gift cards are distributed.

Our next Building 9 Association meeting is scheduled for September. The H[DFW GDWH KDV \HW WR EH GHWHUPLQHG :H ZLOO LQYLWH *HQHUDO 0DQDJHU 0DUYLQ L. Walton to be our Guest Speaker. He will share his vision for Riverbay Corporation policy and culture. Please join us with your concerns. :H DUH VFKHGXOLQJ D %XLOGLQJ ZDON WKURXJK ZLWK 0DQDJHPHQW LQ $XJXVW Please let me know if you have any concerns about our public spaces. $VVHPEO\PDQ 0LFKDHO %HQHGHWWR ZLOO KRVW KLV DQQXDO VHQLRU SLFQLF DJDLQ this year. Tickets are available through our local JASA programs and other senior programs throughout the district. Buses will depart from the community centers. You must ride the bus departing the location you purchased your tickHW )RU LQIRUPDWLRQ FRQWDFW WKH DVVHPEO\PDQ¶V RI¿FH “For while our eyes are on the future, history has its eye on us.” –Amanda Gorman ––Linda Collins

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop Greetings, retirees and friends. :H KRSH WKLV DUWLFOH ¿QGV HYHU\RQH GRLQJ ZHOO and having lots of fun in the sun. As the saying JRHV ³WLPH ÀLHV ZKHQ \RX DUH KDYLQJ IXQ ´ VR WKH month of July is quickly moving along.

Trip Committee – The trip to Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, PA on August 16 is sold out.

The bus for this trip will pick up at 8:30 a.m. in front of H&R Block in Dreiser Loop and the bus will 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 718-6559170.

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

AARP Chapter #4997 Summer is off to an excellent start! Traveling has been relatively calm and the activities have been enjoyable for all. The Tour Committee is advising it is time to prepare for our trip to the Vynecrest Winery on August 8. The bus is full and departure is at 7:30 a.m. from 2049 Asch Loop. It is best to arrive by 7:00 a.m. so that you do not get left behind. The trip includes the winery tour, time at the Wind Creek Casino and the all-you-can-eat buffet before returning home. If you are interested in the holiday trip to Lancaster, PA. to see a production of “Miracle of Christmas” at the Sight and Sound Theater, the date is December 7 and includes Coach transportation, Amish lunch, reserved seating at the theater and shopping at the Tanger Outlets. Contact Ms. Wright, 718-379-3370; or Ms. Brown, 718-3797962, with any questions on pricing and availability for this trip and more.

The SYEP program is enjoying continued success with the students patiently instructing the members and friends of AARP in the use of their own devices like phones, laptops and tablets. The students are available Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 177 'UHLVHU /RRS 5RRP ³ ´ VHFRQG ÀRRU DW WKH $$53 RI¿FH 2XU QXPEHU LV DQG ZH PDNH appointments for your convenience. Walk-ins are accepted, but the times are not guaranteed. We only have until August 16 to take advantage of this opportunity.

During the summer months, we do not always receive information in a timely fashion, so these are

just honorable mentions for our family and friends: if travelling to Bermuda, exercise normal caution with areas of interest. Department of Civil Service is opening many examinations for employment and HELP (Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement) do not all require examinations. You must have a personal NY.gov ID to apply. Our friends at the 45th Precinct held an additional Auto Crime event on July 21 and it was scheduled at the last minute. P.O. Michael Fraterrigo, our contact, can be reached at the precinct, 718-822-5487, or email: Michael.Fraterrigo@NYPD.org and he can help \RX ZLWK PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ 7KDQNV DJDLQ WR 2I¿FHU Fraterrigo.

Ms. Baker, our membership contact, at 718-3792088, collects annual dues and new memberships all during the summer. She can answer any questions you may have about our organization. From Mrs. Wilson, Good and Welfare contact, at 718-671-5493, we hear that our members are continuing to improve.

We send our get well wishes to our member and friend, Ms. Delores Stanton, for a rapid recovery.

Prayers and well wishes are sent to everyone that we may not have heard from but still care for. For information to appear in the article, please contact Mrs. Wilson.

Keep yourself well, aware and alert to your surroundings as you go forth with the fun and outdoor enjoyment this summer.

We are here to serve – not to be served.

––Ann Purnell

birthday and continued peace and happiness throughout the year.

Condolences – Please continue to keep those who have recently experienced the loss of loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

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

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

Wind Creek Casino – August 10. Price: $55; bonus: $25 slot play. For more information, call 646-579-1701.

Sight & Sound, Miracle of Christmas – December 7. Show at 11 a.m. Lunch at Miller's after show. For more information, call 646-579-1701.

Norwegian Cruise – In Hawaii, August 31, 2024––September 7, 2024. Price range from $2,250 –$2,900, plus air fare to Honolulu, Hawaii. Deposit of $125 due September 3. For more information, call 646-579-1701.

Nordic Lodge, Foxwoods Casino and Tanger Outlets – August 12. Sold out. Bus leaving 125th St. in Manhattan at 8:30 a.m.; Einstein Loop, 9 a.m.; Asch Loop, 9:15 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop, 9:30 a.m.

Nordic Lodge – Friday, August 19. Few seats available. Bus leaving Manhattan at 7 a.m.; Einstein Loop, 7:30 a.m.; Asch Loop, 7:45 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop, 8 a.m.

Caesar’s Casino – In Atlantic City on Tuesday, August 22. Price: $50, bonus: $10. Bus pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:45 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop at 9 a.m. Waiting list only.

The Spinners – Thursday, September 28, at the Board Walk Hall in Atlantic City. Tropicana Casino XQWLO S P WKHQ VORZ ¿IWHHQ PLQXWH ZDON WR concert at 3:30 p.m. If you need more time, leave casino earlier.

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

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

Temperature taken at entrance.

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

Refreshments available.

To all members: Happy birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of July: Carol Pope, Annie Perez, Valerie Ruiz and Craig Harrison. In the month of August: Elayne Gubitose, Marvine Hollman, Susan Mondesire, Archangel Ortiz, Paulette Hill, Patricia Watts-Mayo, Angel Rondon and Cheryl Weeks. The Birthday Cake celebration is Friday, August 11, 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 , 718-379-9613. You may call (mornings) Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Evenings) Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Tue. and Thu. 1 p.m.-9 p.m., or call/ text or Zelle Stephen, 347-847-1941. Cashapp to $StephenCarlSr. Our email address is goose.island@ optonline.net.

––Stephen Roberts Sr.

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JASA Co-op City NORC Program Invites You to These In-Person & Virtual Activities JASA Bartow, Dreiser and Einstein Centers will distribute Farmers Market coupons on 7XHV $XJ IURP D P XQWLO ¿QLVKHG )LUVW FRPH ¿UVW VHUYHG JASA Bartow OAC Apple Picking Trip to Och’s Apple Orchard 7KXUV 6HSW FDVK 21/< 3OHDVH SD\ IRU \RXU WULS DW WKH %DUWRZ &HQter, Room 31 ONLY. Computer Learning Class with Steve ZLOO UHWXUQ WR %DUWRZ &HQWHU 5RRP 7KXUV S P S P VWDUWLQJ 7KXUV -XO\ (Waitlist) Holiday Hill (Prospect, CT) Senior Day ± 7XHV $XJXVW 3D\PHQW GXH QRZ 1R UHIXQGV &UHGLW LVVXHG 'HOX[H 0RWRU &RDFK WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ HQMR\ IRRG WKURXJKRXW WKH GD\

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$SSRLQWPHQW RQO\ Technology class ± 7KXUV S P WR S P 'LDO LQ QXPEHU 0HHWLQJ ,' 3DVVFRGH Line Dancing with Bartow Swingers – 0RQ S P S P Bartow Center, Room 3 :HG DQG )UL S P S P Dreiser Center, Room 2.

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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.

MON., July 24

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Bartow Center (929) 399-1394. Events held in Room 31, unless otherwise noted. Dinner S P S P %DUWRZ 2QO\ Walk with Odessa 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure w/Willa S P S P ILUVW DQG WKLUG 7XHV 5P Health and Wellness w/Ann D P S P ILUVW DQG Open on Saturdays.

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Stay Well Exercise w/Odessa Arthritis exercise w/Damion Massage Therapy D P 5P D P D P D P S P Bereavement Hour w/Dorine VW UG :HG S P Arts w/Laura via Zoom Manicure D P S P D P S P Line Dancing w/Cynthia D P S P Beginners Crochet and Line Dance with Cynthia Knitting w/Lynne S P Dominoes w/José D P S P 5P S P

Einstein Center (718) 671-5161. Events held in Room 49, unless otherwise noted. Lunch S P S P (LQVWHLQ 2QO\ Never Too Old to Learn Spanish D P D P 5P Bridge to Care Book Club Arthritis Exercise D P S P 5P D P S P 5P Creative Arts & Painting Ageless Facials & Self Care S P S P 5P S P S P 5P Go Easy on us Computers $SSRLQWPHQWV RQO\ S P 5P Mindful Mornings Tai-Chi D P D P 5P

Hair Care 4 U 9-11 a.m.

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Art & Design Class D P S P Smart Phones & Tablets D P S P

Coloring for Calmness 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure Screening D P S P Chess Club D P S P Let’s Get It On Zumba S P 5P

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

Chair Yoga w/ Charles Tyler Time: 10-11 a.m. Zoom RQO\ “Zumba w/Ola” LQ SHUVRQ Drama Class/Club IRU QRZ S P 5RRP Tai Chi for Arthritis

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Church of the New Vision

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: 718-320-0844. Priestin-Charge: Fr. Simeon O. Johnson; cell: 917-227-4303.

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

Father Johnson will conduct worship service in-person at the church on Sunday, July 30, at 9 a.m. as well as via teleconference. To participate by teleconference, please dial 1-425-436-6344, Access Code: 509 898, followed by the # sign.

Please note that there will be no weekday prayers at noon during the month of August through September 8. We will resume on Monday, September 11.

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 this month.

Please save the date for our annual Dinner Sale at the church on Saturday, Sept. 30.

Grace and peace!

––Merville Chambers

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 a.m. Masks required and temperature taken.

Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study starts at 7:00 p.m. The Conference Line nNumber: 646-769-9900; Access Code: 3099388. Bible Study will be cancelled until Wednesday, August 2.

Pastors Kenneth and Deborah Hodge will be on vacation. Our Guest Speakers for July 23 and July 30 will be Pastors Johnny and Diane Simmons of Life’s Line Ministries. There will be no YouTube or Facebook feed. So, come out and fellowship with us.

Save the Dates: August 10 – “Moses” at the Sight and Sound Theater. Buses will depart from the church location, 115 Einstein Loop, at 8:30 a.m. Please arrive by 8:15 a.m. Bus tickets will be distributed on Sunday, August 6, after the 11:00 a.m. service and at the bus prior to departure. For further information, contact: Sadie James, 917-667-4229, or Hermena Smith, 718-708-5035; or email: info@churchnewvisionbx.org.

September 16 – “Paint & Sip” at 2:00 p.m., includes meal. Donation: $30. To attend, kindly RSVP with Sis. Loretta Scott at 917-295-9511 or Sis. Y. Brightman at 917-969-0761 by September 9. Looking forward to an afternoon full of fun and fellowship.

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

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

––Brenda Brown

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 9:00 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 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 to call into the Sunday Worship service using Zoom through your computer or dialing in using the Zoom information shown above.

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

Wednesday Bible Study classes are 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 putting in “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

Traditional Synagogue

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

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

High Holidays 2023 We are pleased to announce that we will be having services for Rosh HaVKDQDK DQG <RP .LSSXU D WUDGLWLRQ WKDW KDV FRQWLQXHG IRU RYHU ¿IW\ \HDUV Join us and share the uplifting experience. Donations are greatly appreciated to fund the services. To sponsor or for further information, please call Daniel at 646-285-1206.

General Information The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in WKH UHDU OREE\ RI % ,W LV RQ WKH JURXQG ÀRRU RI %XLOGLQJ % LW LV KDQGLFDS DFFHVVLEOH QR VWHSV 3KRQH QXPEHU 2I¿FH KRXUV DUH Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please FDOO WKH RI¿FH EHIRUH \RX DWWHPSW WR FRPH RYHU ,I QR RQH LV LQ WKH RI¿FH SOHDVH OHDYH D PHVVDJH 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 Family Owned and Operated Synagogue.

• Large Chapel • Pre-need counseling The synagogue needs donations. Whatever on premises amount you can donate, big or small, would help.

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan.

• Out of town services • Ample Parking There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op on premises A dignified funeral every family can afford.

City who do not come to services. Please come by • Cremations 10 a.m., so we can take out the Torah.

• Casket Showroom All areas are handicapped accessible on premises The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City.

Amid ongoing concerns about the Coronavirus COVID-19, McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home is Sabbath ends on Saturday, July 29, at 9:06 p.m. closely monitoring the latest reports from the CDC and is fully committed to providing the funeral and Candle lighting for Friday, August , at 7:55 p.m. memorial services you expect without interruption, in a clean and hygenic environment.

Good and Welfare: :H VHOO WUHH FHUWL¿FDWHV LQ honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only Personalized & Professional Care • 57 Years Serving Our Community $15 per tree. If you want to buy a tree, call 347-4495005. Mazel Tov, to all having simchas. If you are Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America 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 Aall Members: Happy birthday to the following members: Fern Grand, Michael Schwieger, Howard and Steven Schwartz and Barbara Rose who Serving all will be celebrating their birthday in August. Please Call send me your names and I will add them to the list. cultures 24 LIVE STREAMING WORLDWIDE. Fun and Games: After services and Kiddush, Hours & faiths members play games. Your support for the Tradiwww.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net tional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health.

4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. ––Bruce Gitelson

718-231-7647 Fax: 718-231-7665

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Community Protestant Church Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens and the Community Protestant Church family welcome you to worship with us. We are located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469. Church number: 718862-9172; Fax #: 718-671-4416 or Email: Administration@thecpcchurch.org.

Summer Hours – July 2-September 3, 2023 Our schedule is as follows: In-person – Sunday Morning Worship, 10 a.m.

Sunday School: On Summer break; will resume in September.

Every Wednesday: Hour of Power Noon Day Prayer, noon. Conference Call Line: (712) 432-3900,

Access Code: 343284# Every Wednesday Bible Study: On Summer break; will resume in September.

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

—Sarita Tidball

Circle of Christ Church Iglesia Circulo De Cristo

Crumbs of Faith In walking with Jesus our faith will be tried and tested. He wants to know that we are willing to hold onto him when there seems no hope and we are desperate.

(Matthew 15:21) “Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.”

This woman sought out Jesus’ help even though she was a Canaanite, an enemy of Israel. She claimed Jesus as the Messiah although many of his countrymen would not accept him. She even knew His background and was not afraid to come to Him on His terms.

“Jesus did not answer a word. So, his disciples came to him and urged him, Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us. He answered, I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.”

Jesus offered the silence of waiting on God. Yet God’s slowness can be rapid and God’s silence can

be deafening. The disciples were concerned with their reputation instead of the child’s healing. Their religion undermined her faith. People will clash with your faith.

“The woman came and knelt before him. Lord, help me! she said. He replied, It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”

Jesus’ answer was designed to provoke, incite, and test the commitment of this mother. Untested faith is not worth having. He gave her an extreme test: would she be insulted and give up or push through with faith and stand her ground believing that Jesus would act?

“Yes it is, Lord, she said. Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.”

She agrees with Jesus and dares to challenge him. His harsh words cannot detain her miracle. She wanted and needed healing for her daughter more than she wanted anything else. Even after rejection, she is aware that her only hope is from the Lord.

“Then Jesus said to her, Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted. And her daughter was

healed at that moment.”

Jesus is moved by her words and her great faith led to great healing. Rather than being offended she engages with Jesus believing in Him and so she refuses to acknowledge defeat.

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

Thursday: Non-perishable food distribution from 12-2 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Men’s Fellowship, fourth Saturday of the month Couples Fellowship, dates will be announced during services Blessings in Christ, ––Pastor Luis F. Ramos Jr.

Newsong Church God is on the move in Section 5 “…They laid them before Jesus, and he healed them all.” (Matthew 15:30 NLT) There is nothing that our God cannot do! He is the Way Maker, and He is on the move in our community! Over the past few weeks, we have seen Jesus heal people physically, emotionally, and spiritually as they humbly come to Him for help. What burden are you carrying today? Bring it to King Jesus; there LV QRWKLQJ EURNHQ WKDW +H FDQQRW ¿[ About us Newsong Church is a life-giving church right here in Co-op City! We believe that every person can NQRZ *RG ¿QG IUHHGRP GLVFRYHU WKHLU SXUSRVH DQG make a difference in this world! 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’s doing in our church! Our Adult Worship Experience starts every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in Room 45.

Newsong Deaf Church 11 a.m., Sunday Mornings 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, the fellowship, everything is in American Sign Language and designed to help you connect with God in your own language! Our Adult Deaf Worship Experience starts every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in Room 38.

Kidsong Kids are important to us, so we 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

Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to join in worship service on the following days: Sunday mornings: Sunday School for all age groups starts at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday mornings: Prayer and fasting service will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All are welcome to join with us in prayer for the nation and the community. (1 Thessalonians 5:17) states that we must “pray without ceasing;” Jesus also says that “men ought always to pray and not faint” (Luke 18:1).

Wednesday evening: Prayer meeting and Bible study starts at 7:30 p.m.

Friday evening: Praise and worship service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

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

Focus: Good citizens have respect for government, neighbors and God. The Pharisees took counsel on how they might entangle Jesus in His talk.

(Matthew 22:16-22) “And they sent unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying Master, we know that thou art true, and teaches the way of God in truth,

neither carest thou for any man: thou regardest not resisteth the power resisted the ordinance of God: and the person of men. Tell us therefore, What thickest they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or For rulers is not a terror to good works, but to evil. not? But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that said, why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? Show me the which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. wherefore, ye must needs be subject, not only for And he saith unto them, whose is this image and wrath, but also for conscience’s sake. For this cause superscription? They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the attending continually upon this very thing. Render, things which are Caesar’s and unto God the things therefore, to all their dues; tribute to whom tribute that are God’s. When they had heard these words, is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; they marveled, and left him and went their way.” honor to whom honors. Owe no man anything but God requires everyone to be obedient to His word, to love one another; for he that loveth another hath and to give to Him what is due to Him and abide by IXO¿OOHG WKH ODZ ´ the rules that the government sets such as paying our For further information, call 718-324-0334, 718taxes. Good citizens will have respect for government, 320-4218, or 646-345-6707. neighbors and God. ––Rev. R. Sibblies (Romans 13 1-3 and 5-8) states: “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For 7KH 0HWUR&DUG %XV YLVLWV &R RS &LW\ HYHU\ ¿UVW DQG WKLUG 7KXUVGD\ RI WKH there is no power but month. The bus only makes one stop in Co-op City: between 10:30 a.m. of God: the powers that and 3 p.m. by the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Boulevard. be are ordained of God. For more MetroCard information, please visit new.mta.info/fares.

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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.

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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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