Co-op City Times 08/05/2023

Vol. 58 No. 31

Saturday, August 5, 2023

Miss Louise Day: Cooperator Celebrates 111th Birthday

BY LAURETTA JAYSURA

It was indeed an historical event when on July 31, 2023 Riverbay Corporation and JASA Senior Services cosponsored a grand birthday celebration for “Miss Louise” who turned 111 years old, and to have NYC Mayor Eric Adams declare the day “Miss Louise Day” as announced by Karen Cherry, Senior /LDLVRQ &RPPXQLW\ $IIDLUV 8QLW 2I¿FH RI the Mayor –– that was history in the making.

Miss Louise is the oldest living person currently in NYC! Held in Rm. 31 of the Bartow Center, over one hundred of her well-wishers and family members were there to celebrate with her.

Upon entering, the room erupted with applause and cheers. Miss Louise looked beauWLIXO DQG FXGGO\ LQ D ÀRUDO SULQW RXW¿W DV VKH walked behind her walker and pushed her way, nonplussed, to her seat of honor.

Family members, Ms. Melissa Signore, Mr. & Mrs. Claudia and Dennisouo Santolo and son, Rajan, and nephew, Mr. Doug Caroli, looked on in awe as “Aunt D” (to them) received the adulation. “Aunt D speaks often of her activities that she participates in and looks forward to attending here in the community center.

She loves to enjoy life and dance,” they nodded in agreement. Extended family members Ms. Frances Perkins, Desiree Sessons and Omari Gay also attended.

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More Than 7,800 Shareholders Now Pay Monthly Carrying Charges Online Register for a Zego account at www.coopcity.com

BY ROZAAN BOONE

City Crackdown on Illegal Sale of Disposable E-Cigarettes –– See page 11

Among Co-op City shareholders, the rate of utilization of the online carrying charge payment option available through Zego is now at over 50%, up from pre-Covid levels around the 20% mark.

Co-op City shareholders have been steadily registering for online accounts to pay their monthly carrying charges through the Zego.com (formerly PayLease) website and app, thereby taking advantage of one of the housing company’s initiatives to update and upgrade its business procedures for the convenience of residents.

On July 31, 2023, the Riverbay Finance Department reported that Zego processed 7,879 payments through its portal, enabling those shareholders to submit payment of their maintenance charges online and to avoid having to write and mail a paper check, or drop their payment envelopes off at one of the drop boxes located in each of the three community centers.

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To register for an online account, either go to (Continued on page 2)

Domestic Violence The Department of Public Safety reminds shareholders that if they are threatened or are being subjected to Domestic Violence, help is available. The City of New York maintains programs. To get help, call 1-800-621HOPE for the New York City Domestic Violence Hotline, or 311 and ask for the Domestic Violence Hotline. )UHH FRQ¿GHQWLDO VXSSRUW LV DOVR DYDLODEOH DW WKH National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-SAFE RU 77< RU WH[W “START” to 88788.

Riverbay Fund and GameOver Summer 2023 Basketball Camp Comes to a Close

BY LAURETTA JAYSURA

Saturday, July 29th, will be remembered not only for the closing session of the Riverbay Fund’s GameOver 2023 Summer Basketball Camp, but also, according to the National Weather Service, New York was under a heat advisory as extreme temperatures spread from the Midwest to the northeast.

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Metro-North Penn Station Access Plan Delayed 6-9 Months

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Originally scheduled for completion in March of 2027, the project is now slated to wrap up in the fourth quarter of 2027.

Project Executive Tom McGuinness explained that the 6–9-month delay is due to complications with Amtrak and went into further detail about the situation during a presentation in the MTA Committee session.

“The project continues to suffer from the lack of Amtrak force account (support), including E.T. linemen and track foremen, resulting in an estimated six- to nine-month project delay. To help mitigate this delay, Amtrak has made a number of operational adjustments and provided us with a long-term single track outage, which began this March and will run through September,” McGuinness said.

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Bidding A Fond Adieu…

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Riverbay Volunteer Willa Andrews Relocates

BY LAURETTA JAYSURA

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

Domestic Violence The Department of Public Safety reminds shareholders that if they are threatened or are being subjected to Domestic Violence, help is available. To get help, call 1-800-621-HOPE for the NYC Domestic Violence Hotline, or 311 and ask for the Domestic Violence Hotline.

Back to School Health Expo 7KH 0D\RU¶V 2I¿ FH RI &RPPX nity Affairs Unit in collaboration with the Mall at Bay Plaza, Riverbay Corporation, City Councilman Kevin Riley, State Senator Jamaal Bailey, Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, NYPD Community Affairs Unit and many others, are sponsoring a Back to School Health Expo on Friday, Aug. 18, 12-4 p.m. at the Mall at Bay Plaza (next to JCPenny parking). This event is free. There will be games, activities, medical screening, housing information, educational resources and more.

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

Assemblyman Benedetto 2023 Lobby Visits Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s next lobby visits will be: • Wed., Aug. 9, 120 Debs Pl. • Wed., Aug. 16, 120 Asch Loop Lobby visits are from 5:157 p.m. and provide Co-op City homeowners an opportunity to discuss a broad range of topics with WKHLU HOHFWHG RI¿ FLDO LQ D VSHFLDO 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

On Thursday, July 27, in the Bartow Center, it was my unexpected privilege to share space with Willa Andrews while her supervisor and teammates prepared a farewell luncheon to say “goodbye” as she gets ready to relocate to her new home in Morgantown, West Va. “She is my very best volunteers; I will be lost without her,” and ³7RPP\ ZKR LV DOZD\V WKH ¿ UVW one to arrive,” remarked Michelle Sajous, director of the Riverbay Community Relations department.

Until his passing two years ago, Willa and her late husband were cooperators for over thirty-two years. “After my husband passed, it has been a lonely time so I decided it was time to move to be closer to my family. I have no other close family members in New York; I will miss everyone.” Willa has a daughter who lives out-of-state.

When asked if she knew in advance about the surprise farewell party, Willa said: “I suspected something was going down but ‘HQ’ said to dress-up for something and don’t ask any questions, and that’s what I did.” (“HQ” used to refer to Sajous, Willa’s “supervisor.”)

“I have heels on and a skirt, how do I look?” she asked coyly. “I’m overwhelmed.”

Willa is a gentle lady who likes helping and doing for other people. Years before retiring from the business world, she did volunteer work. She has a history of volunteering and has done it at Bronx House, Millbrook, JASA and lastly, Riverbay Corporation. Add to this list, helping out neighbors and friends.

Willa was asked if she had any words of wisdom and she replied, “Whatever you do, make sure you do it from your heart and feel comfortable about it.” She added that she is always available to help and do the best that she can.

Lunch was a special treat and consisted of “all the foods that Willa likes.” Whatever Willa wanted, Willa got, from appetizers to desserts!

When it was time for “speeches” for this obviously beloved woman, everyone expressed appreciation and thankfulness for the pleasure of being counted “friend and teammate.” Memories, personal and hilarious, were shared among tears and laughs from this tight-knit group. Willa reÀ HFWHG WKDW VKH ³MXVW LJQRUHV´ WKLQJV DQG SHRSOH WKDW PLJKW get out of hand at times.

The decorations and individual gift bags were beautifully handcrafted by Tamira King of the Riverbay Community Relations department for the special guests among Riverbay volunteers. Namely, Rafe Alomar, Helen Atkins, Jessie Bah, Brenda Henry, Louise Hernandez, Deborah Jones, Tamira King, Lauren Lassiter, Thomas Mavins, Karen Townes and Judy Washington.

Following lunch, the Guest of Honor, holding back tears, thanked everyone for the kindness and show of love. God’s blessings go with you, Willa, as you start another new journey in your life. Your Co-op City neighbors and friends will miss you dearly.

Photos by Lauretta Jaysura

Food-Related Businesses Now Required to Use Lidded Containers On Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, the city enacted a new rule aimed at New York City food-related businesses to containerize waste in lidded containers before setting them out for curb collection in an effort to keep the city clean and remove trash from city streets.

This rule applies to restaurants, delis, bodegas, grocery stores, caterers, and other food-related businesses.

These businesses can no longer place trash out for collection in black bags directly on the curb, which leak food waste and attract rats, and instead must use rigid, lidded containers when setting out trash or food waste. The requirement does not apply to other recyclables or to businesses that have

waste collected from a loading dock.

“Plastic bags awaiting collection on the curb create dirty conditions and are an all-you-can-eat buffet for rats that have easy access to their next meal,” said Jessica Tisch, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation. “Putting this material in containers, with lids, will create a cleaner City – the kind all New Yorkers expect and deserve.”

The warning period for this rule lasts until September 1, 2023, DIWHU ZKLFK ¿ QHV PD\ EH LVVXHG for violations. In the four months since the Department of Sanitation changed the time that waste can go at the curb, DSNY has issued over 55,000 warnings and summonses for

improper set-out, getting results for clean streets.

As a result of the ongoing incentivization and requirement of waste containerization, New Yorkers are having fewer interactions with rats, with complaints down 20% across the City this summer, the city reports.

The second rule, which will start September 5th, extends containerization requirements to all FKDLQ EXVLQHVVHV ZLWK ¿ YH RU PRUH locations in New York City, regardless of what they sell.

Taken together, this means that four million pounds of trash per day – from 25% of all businesses – will be in containers and off city curbs.

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GameOver ––––– (Continued from page 1) to being disappointed: “The weather has impacted our schedule for the day – the other teams scheduled to come and play against us will not be coming because of the temperature forecast. It is hot, but we will be here and [will] monitor everything. We will practice, play against each other, all while staying hydrated. The computer section, Buckets & Bytes, continues today and that team is ready.”

One youngster, pointed out by staffer Veronica, with exceptional computer knowledge for his age, was Zekai Alvarez, a second grader. “I teach myself,” he said. Zekai comes to the GameOver clinics with his grandmother and also enjoys sports.

At day’s end, it was still hot, yet thoroughly enjoyed by all. In a group hug, Hicks thanked his co-founders, staff; president of the Riverbay Fund and Board Director Claudia Sampson as well as other members of the Fund; former Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison; moms, dads and the youngsters, for their continuous support.

“This is not a job one does alone,” Hicks said. “Thank you coaches, who have all formerly played pro-ball of some type; the computer staff, DJ, nurse, volunteers, and the Co-op City Times. See you next year.”

“Thanks to Eric Hicks and his team at GameOver, as well as parents and young people who participated in this year’s basketball clinic, and Buckets & Bytes coding program,” said Director Sampson, president of the Riverbay Fund. “Many thanks also to Michelle Sajous and Tamira King of the Riverbay Community Relations department, and our other Riverbay staff who provided invaluable support to make this program a success.”

Photos by Lauretta Jaysura

The Riverbay Fund Presents

Renaissance Youth Center Center For a FREE Co-op City Concert & Open House

Featuring Performance by

MUSIC WITH A MESSAGE BAND Date: Saturday, August 12, 2023 (Rain Date: Sunday, August 13, 2023) TIME: 5-7 p.m., PLACE: 139 Dreiser Loop (Courtyard), Bronx, NY 10475 Renaissanceyouth.org (718) 450-3466

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Ms. Louise ––––––– (Continued from page 1)

Mistress of Ceremonies, Michelle Sajous, director of Riverbay’s Community Relations department, introduced Assistant Executive General Manager Cary Smith III, who greeted everyone and congratulated Miss Louise on reaching her milestone: “She is ‘seasoned,’ and we should learn as much as we can from her. The amount of knowledge is priceless.”

One after another, the attendees were called up to greet Miss Louise.

Representatives from just about every ORFDO IHGHUDO DQG VWDWH HOHFWHG RI¿FLDO honored Miss Louise with Proclamations and congratulatory letters, including NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; State Senator Jamaal Bailey; State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and a representative IURP 1<& 'HSW RI $JLQJ $WWHQGLQJ ZHUH .DUHQ &KHUU\ 2I¿FH RI WKH Mayor; Councilman Kevin Riley; Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson; Larcenia Walton, Bronx Ombudsman; Alina Dowe, Bronx Borough Director, &RPPXQLW\ $IIDLUV 8QLW 0D\RU¶V 2I¿FH DQG 6RFLDO :RUNHU 0DUO\Q 0HQHVHV to name a few.

Miss Louise was a 39-year employee of the MTA and is said to credit

“Never having married or having children” with her longevity. However, it is a fact that she enjoys dancing and having fun, which she did at her party.

Entertainment was provided by DJ Woody and Co-op City dance group renamed for the day “Miss Louise Line Dancers,” led by Ms. Cynthia Dixon.

In one of the dance routines, the honoree unabashedly joined them and did a few steps of her own!! A real moment in history at 111 years old.

After a scrumptious lunch, three huge specially-donated cakes were served and everyone ate and danced and celebrated the honoree, bringing a very special celebration to a close.

Photos by Lauretta Jaysura

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Public Safety Report

Silent Suffering Behind Closed Doors: Confronting the Epidemic of Domestic Violence

This article is examines the alarming incidence of Domestic Violence and the urgent need for collective action.

What is domestic violence? Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. It includes physical violence, sexual violence, threats, economic, and emotional/ psychological abuse. The frequency and severity of domestic violence varies dramatically.

In recent times, domestic violence has emerged as a pervasive issue that lurks within countless homes, causing immeasurable suffering to victims and their families. Despite increased awareness and measures however, this social malady continues to wreak havoc on lives, making it imperative for society to unite in the battle against domestic violence.

Domestic violence affects individuals from all walks of life. Experts reveal that the reported cases merely scratch the surface as many victims suffer in silence, too afraid or ashamed to seek help. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence indicates that one in three women and one in four men have

Public Safety Blotter July 23–July 29, 2023 July 23, 2023 This investigation is ongoing.

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experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner, underscoring the gravity of the problem.

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In the United States, more than 10 million adults experience domestic violence annually. If each of these adults experienced only once incidence of violence, an adult in the US would experience violence every three seconds.

However, because domestic violence is a pattern, many experience repeated acts of abuse annually, so an incident of abuse happens far more frequently than every three seconds. One in four women and one in 10 men experience sexual violence, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime with IPV (Intimate Partner Violence) related impact, such as being concerned for their safety, PTSD symptoms, injury, or needing victim services. $SSUR[LPDWHO\ RQH LQ ¿ YH IHPDOH YLFWLPV DQG RQH LQ PDOH YLFWLPV QHHG medical care. Female victims sustain injuries three times more often than male YLFWLPV 2QH LQ ¿ YH IHPDOH YLFWLPV DQG RQH LQ QLQH PDOH YLFWLPV QHHG OHJDO VHUYLFHV RI ZRPHQ DQG RI PHQ KDYH H[SHULHQFHG VHYHUH SK\VLFDO violence by an intimate partner during their lifetime. )URP WKURXJK WKH QXPEHU RI LQWLPDWH SDUWQHU YLFWLPL]DWLRQV LQ WKH 8QLWHG 6WDWHV LQFUHDVHG 2Q D W\SLFDO GD\ GRPHVWLF YLROHQFH KRWOLQHV QDWLRQZLGH UHFHLYH RYHU FDOOV $Q DEXVHU¶V DFFHVV WR D ¿ UHDUP LQFUHDVHV WKH ULVN RI LQWLPDWH SDUWQHU IHPLFLGH (the killing of a woman or girl, in particular by a man and on account of her JHQGHU E\ ,Q SDUWQHU YLROHQFH DFFRXQWHG IRU RI DOO YLROHQW crime. Intimate partner violence is most common against women between the DJHV RI 1LQHWHHQ SHUFHQW RI LQWLPDWH SDUWQHU YLROHQFH LQYROYHV D weapon.

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Experts opine that early intervention through education can foster a generation that is better equipped to combat this crisis.

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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.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, SOHDVH VHH EHORZ IRU VSHFL¿ F GLUHFWLRQV

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

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Thank you for your interest in working for Riverbay Corporation.

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Get That Money We have 15,372 apartments here. So, can you believe that NYS is not sending money, annually, from a program to about 10,000 apartments here?

Do Your Part and Apply Do you know that NYS has been sending money, annually, to shareholders that live in about 5,000 apartments here? Do you know that NYS recently sent $700,841.16 to Riverbay to disburse to only these shareholders?

Do you know that Riverbay then issued credits on the monthly carrying charge statements to only these shareholders? Do you know that these shareKROGHUV ¿ OOHG RXW DQ DSSOLFDWLRQ \HDUV DJR WR JHW WKLV money on an annual basis? Do you know that NYS is issuing this money from the STAR program?

That’s right! Our seniors, age 65 or older, recently received $215.67 if they were enrolled in the Enhanced STAR program. And, our other shareholders received $97 if they were enrolled in the Basic STAR program. And, all we had to do was WR ¿ OO RXW DQ DSSOLFDWLRQ 7KDW¶V LW $QG DJDLQ ZH have been receiving these credits for several years.

On one hand, I’m glad that these shareholders are getting money from the STAR program on an annual basis. However, as a board director, I’m disappointed that our other shareholders that are living in about 10,000 apartments are not participating in this STAR program. And, all they’re doing is leaving money on the table so that NYS can spend their money on other things. Now, do you honestly think that our community should be handling our business in this manner? No! So, we must make some changes to make sure that we have done everything to reach everyone about this program.

Therefore, I want to encourage everyone to please go online and check out this program. Thereafter, you’ll see the purpose of this program: “The School Tax Relief (STAR) program offers property tax relief to eligible New York State homeowners.”

So, every apartment in our community should be el-

igible for this program. Simple, right? Absolutely!

1RZ SOHDVH GR \RXU SDUW DQG ¿ OO RXW WKH DSSOLFDWLRQ Bottom line: I want to make sure that everyone in our community gets this information into their own hands. This way, they can go online and immediately apply to this program. No excuses! Thereafter, they should get some money or a credit issued to them on an annual basis. I’ve asked management if they could place a notice into everyone’s monthly carrying charge statement. And, they agreed with me. So, please, let’s get this money.

Orderly Elections The recent election was stopped by eight board members because a quorum of shareholder votes was QRW UHDFKHG ZLWKLQ D VSHFL¿ F WLPHIUDPH 7KHQ WKHVH eight board members proudly expressed their actions by taking out a big ad in the Co-op City Times. Thereafter, a lot of people were outraged by their actions.

Now, do you think that a lot of shareholders are going to vote in the 2024 board director election?

Moreover, do you think that we’re going to reach a quorum for this 2024 election? From my perspective, the answer is no to both questions.

If not, do you think that there’s a slight possibility that the 2024 election could also be cancelled? In my opinion, the answer is yes. Therefore, we need WR FRQVLGHU D IHZ PDWWHUV ULJKW QRZ %XW ¿ UVW ZH need to address some false concepts that some cooperators have about voting.

For instance, some cooperators think that the board can force all of our shareholders to vote in our elections. However, our board cannot legally force anyone to vote in our elections. Look, let me tell you something. There is no way that I would ever even dream of voting for some shareholders here.

Then, some cooperators think that the board can LVVXH ¿ QHV WR FRRSHUDWRUV WKDW GRQ¶W YRWH +RZHYHU there is no Housing Court in NYS that will uphold WKRVH ¿ QHV 6R QR ZH FDQQRW LVVXH ¿ QHV WR VKDUH holders that don’t vote. Therefore, does it make sense to continue to go down this road? No! A better approach is to have our politicians remove

the quorum requirements in the Business Corporation Law. Thereafter, we can have elections without having to worry about meeting a quorum number. So, our shareholders can vote. Then, the candidates with the most votes will win the election. That’s it!

Be Careful at the Beach I want to encourage everyone to please think about several safety issues before you, your family, or your friends go to a beach. Yes, going to a EHDFK FDQ EH D ORW RI IXQ +RZHYHU WKH À LS VLGH WR this fun is that some people are sadly losing their loved ones at some beaches. So, please sit down with your loved ones and discuss some safety issues before they go to a beach.

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Thank you.

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

Therefore, please do not respond to any message with my name on it that requests money, money transfers, gift cards, personal information, or anything from you. And, please do not ever send money or anything to anyone because you saw my name on a false message.

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

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

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Velocity Track Club

Building 10 Association

Velocity Track Club New York had a great showing on the international stage! On July 14, we had 13 athletes travel to Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover, MD for the 2023 International Youth Championship for a three-day meet! There were approximately 2,709 athletes entered from 20 states and the District of Columbia. Plus, Canada had four teams and an all-star team from Ontario. Bermuda and Kenya were represented, as well as Jamaica and Barbados!

Medals were awarded to the top eight athletes in their event and gender. The competition was intense and medals were hard to earn. Our athletes were ready and embraced the challenge. Out of the 13 athletes, we had six athletes medal,

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

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

Ice Cream Social/Back 2 School Giveaway – Today, 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 – This trip is currently sold out. However, 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). 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.

Emergency Preparedness – On July 23, some apartments in Co-op City lost power due to a problem with Con Edison, including some apartments in Building 10. We,as shareholders, need to be prepared for these types of emergencies. For information on how you can prepare, please go to www. ready.gov.

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 ³%XLOGLQJ $%& $VVRFLDWLRQ ´ /LNH RXU SDJH DQG JHW QRWL¿HG RI all the happenings in and around Building 10.

We would like to wish all who are born in August 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

13 Velocity Track Club New York athletes competed in the 2023 International Youth Championship, a 3-day meet, in Landover, MD. The team scored nine medals, and during competition, 10 athletes broke their personal records. What an achievement for these outstanding young runners!

earning a total of nine medals. The following athletes earned medals: in the 8 and under girl’s division: Autumn earned a 6th place medal in the shot put and a 7th place medal in the turbo javelin. (Boys division) Franklin earned a 4th place medal in the 1500-meter run. In the 9/10 girl’s division, Savannah B. earned a silver medal in the shot put. In the 11/12 girl’s division, Jennifer earned a 4th place medal in the long jump and a 7th place medal in the 100-meter dash. In the girl’s 13/14 age division, Shyenne earned a 5th place medal in the 100-meter hurdles and a 6th place medal in the long jump. (Boys division) Zorion earned a 7th place medal in the long jump. We earned medals in six different events! That is a testament of the coaching staff, parents and athletes! Job well done!

We have a saying, “Medals are for the athletes, PR (personal records) broken are for the coaches.” Well, the coaches were pleased! VTC had 10 athletes break their PR. We train athletes to perform their best during championship season. The following athletes broke their PR: Malia (100, 400 meters and long jump); Tyler (100 and 200 meters); Derrick (200 and 400 meters); Hannah (100 meters); Jennifer (long jump); Different (200 meters); Savanah B. (shot put); Shyenne (100 meters hurdles); Autumn (shot put) and Zorion (200 meters). Awesome job!

Next stop, the AAU Junior Olympic Games at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Here we go, VTC! ––Coach Winston Dinkins

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Hector Jr. y Su Orquesta Headline July 25th Tunes on Tuesdays

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

7XHVGD\ -XO\ WK LQ WKH 'UHLVHU &HQWHU $XGLWRULXP LQ &R RS &LW\ WKH 5LYHUED\ )XQG VSRQVRUHG Tunes on Tuesday summer concert was headlined

by Hector Jr. y Su Orquesta CANI. The concert was moved indoors due to inclement weather.

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It’s Summer 2023 and Tunes on Tuesdays is alive and well with BaseCamp

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

This Tuesday, August 1, there was a live performance by BaseCamp on the Section 4 Greenway mobile stage, opposite the Little League. Sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, this summer fun is a vital part of Riverbay’s community relations.

Michelle Sajous, director of the Community Relations department, introduced %DVH&DPS DQ DZHVRPH EDQG RI IRXU HOHFWUL¿HG PXVLFLDQV DQG D VRXO VWLUULQJ IHPDOH VLQJHU ZKR DQQRXQFHG ³0\ QDPH LV µ%DG $ ¶ DQG ZH SOD\ VH[\ VRXO ´ It was a great evening to be out and enjoy a bit of live music performed by talented musicians skilled in their craft and able to play different genres of music under the banner of R&B. All ages were seen meeting and greeting each other.

Many brought their chairs and spread out across the lawn. Others stood, while those daring enough chose to lay out on blankets; but all were enjoying listening and dancing to the sounds of BASECAMP. Food was available for purchase at the Little League Field as a fundraiser for our youth.

Photos by Lauretta J. Jaysura

See pages 8 and 9 for information on upcoming Tunes on Tuesdays and Wicked Wednesdays!

Come on out and enjoy!

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Amtrak is working with the MTA to mitigate the extent of the delay through a few tactics, as McGuinness mentioned during his presentation. Amtrak is providing dedicated personnel and labor resources, additional track outages and PRGLI\LQJ ZRUN UXOHV WR LPSURYH SURMHFW HI¿ FLHQF\ Following McGuinness’ remarks, MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer provided some insight on the challenge Amtrak is facing as it works to uphold its end of the agreement with the MTA. “We know that it is challenging for them. They have a plan to increase their overall labor force, but that plan doesn’t kick in for a number of years. And in the PHDQWLPH ZH QHHG WR ¿ QG PRUH FUHDWLYH VROXWLRQV WR HQDEOH XV WR JHW ZRUN GRQH and we think Amtrak is aware of that,” Torres-Springer said. $PWUDN LV FRPPLWWHG ¿ QDQFLDOO\ WR VXSSRUWLQJ WKH 0HWUR 1RUWK 3HQQ 6WDWLRQ Access Plan, contributing $500 million to the project. The project will expand Amtrak’s existing Hell Gate Line from two to four tracks in the Bronx and :HVWFKHVWHU 7KH XSJUDGHV ZLOO DOVR DOORZ 1HZ +DYHQ /LQH WUDLQV ZKLFK previously ended at Grand Central Terminal, to instead go through the East and South Bronx directly to Penn Station.

In December of 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul, Senator Charles Schumer and RWKHU HOHFWHG RI¿ FLDOV MRLQHG WKH 07$ WR DQQRXQFH WKH RI¿ FLDO JURXQGEUHDNLQJ RI WKH 0HWUR 1RUWK 3HQQ 6WDWLRQ $FFHVV 3ODQ Overall, the plan aims to improve commuting times into and out of the city for residents of the Bronx, Westchester and Connecticut, as well as reduce congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. )RXU VWDWLRQV ZLOO EH EXLOW LQ WKH %URQ[ +XQWV 3RLQW 3DUNFKHVWHU 9DQ 1HVW Co-op City and Morris Park; and each one will be ADA compliant. /RJLVWLFDOO\ WKH QHZ VWRSV ZLOO VHUYH DV DQ H[WHQVLRQ RI WKH 0HWUR 1RUWK¶V 1HZ +DYHQ OLQH DQG XOWLPDWHO\ OLQN ZLWK $PWUDN¶V +HOO *DWH OLQH WKDW FRQQHFWV directly to Penn Station.

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For example, a commute from Co-op City to Penn Station would typically take PLQXWHV 2QFH WKH SURMHFW LV ¿ QLVKHG WKDW WLPH LV H[SHFWHG WR EH FXW GRZQ WR just 25 minutes, according to the MTA. Additionally, commuters traveling from Co-op City to Stamford would typically take 110 minutes. When the project is completed, that time will be cut down to just 37 minutes, also according to the MTA.

BARBIE

BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY

I enjoyed BARBIE. It was super lighthearted, funny and actually, in more ways than none, pretty thought-provoking. I just wish it wasn’t super in-yourIDFH LQ WHUPV RI WKH VRFLDO FRPPHQWDU\ LW QHHGHG WR FRQYH\ 1RZ JUDQWHG XQ GHUVWDQGDEO\ WKLV LV D ¿ OP DERXW %$5%,( VR , JXHVV WKHUH UHDOO\ ZDV QR ZD\ DURXQG LW ZLWK WKH ¿ OP FHQWHUHG DURXQG WKH LFRQLF GROO %XW LW LV ZKDW LW LV , just really love my metaphors to be thought about mentally and not blurted out obviously on screen.

The performances by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling made me forget that though. Margot Robbie was incredible in some scenes; this is one of her best works in a long, long time. She was made for this role. Physically, she is BARBIE reincarnated for sure. She is the epitome of the Blonde Bombshell that BARBIE tried to portray for kids when it came out. For me though, and I JXHVV EHFDXVH , DP D PDOH WRQJXH LQ FKHHN WKH ¿ OP VDYHU ZDV 5\DQ *RVOLQJ +H UHDOO\ ZHQW IRU LW $OO LQ , QHHG D URFN RSHUD ZLWK 5\DQ *RVOLQJ FRY er songs immediately. He is ELITE in this. So hilarious. Will Ferrell was his usual self; you either enjoy his comedy or you don’t. I, for the most part, do. He was funny as corporate idiot here. America Ferrera was great here also and got a great monologue out of her. Kate McKinnon is, of course, a scene-stealer too as the throwaway Barbie.

Super funny! Greta Gerwig really knew what she wanted right from the beginning.

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City Cracking Down on Illegal Sale of Disposable E-Cigarettes

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

(DUOLHU WKLV PRQWK 1HZ <RUN &LW\ 0D\RU (ULF $GDPV DQG 1HZ <RUN &LW\ Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix announced that the city was suing four major distributors of disposable e-cigarettes.

The federal lawsuit alleges that the four distributors: Magellan Technology Inc. and Demand Vape, Mahant Krupa 56 LLC d/b/a Empire Vape Distributors and Star Vape, have all distributed and continue to illegally GLVWULEXWH À DYRUHG YDSH SURGXFWV 6SHFL¿ FDOO\ WKH ODZVXLW VWDWHV WKDW “the defendants violate nearly every IHGHUDO 1HZ <RUN 6WDWH DQG 1HZ <RUN &LW\ ODZ DSSOLFDEOH WR WKH PDU NHWLQJ GLVWULEXWLRQ DQG VDOH RI À D vored e-cigarettes, the sales of which are prohibited under laws enacted by all three jurisdictions.”

Mayor Adams discussed the importance of the city’s lawsuit and the ongoing efforts to curtail youth nicotine addiction caused by e-cigarette usage. ³7KHUH LV QRWKLQJ PRUH LPSRUWDQW WKDQ WKH KHDOWK RI \RXQJ 1HZ <RUNHUV EXW ZKLOH WKHVH IRXU GLVWULEXWRUV KDYH FKRVHQ SUR¿ WV RYHU SHRSOH ZH ZRQ¶W VLW idly by as they continue to poison our children. Even though the packaging and À DYRULQJ RI VRPH RI WKHVH SURGXFWV PLJKW VHHP KDUPOHVV WKH\ DUH SHUFHQW harmful. These products are packed with nicotine, a toxic and highly addictive chemical that is particularly damaging to adolescent minds and bodies. We will do whatever it takes to keep our children safe, and today’s lawsuit seeks to put an end to the greedy, harmful, and openly illegal behavior of these four nicotine pushers,” Mayor Adams said in a press statement released by the city.

E-cigarette liquid can contain the nicotine levels equivalent to between 175 and 350 cigarettes, as explained in the city’s press release. The press release PHQWLRQHG KRZ WKH 8 6 VXUJHRQ JHQHUDO DQG )'$ IRXQG FHUWDLQ À DYRUV VXFK DV ³VWUDZEHUU\ PLONVKDNH ´ ³FROD´ DQG ³SLQD FRODGD ´ DUH H[DPSOHV RI WKH À D vors manufacturers produce to appeal to middle and high school demographics. In other instances, notable cartoon or animation characters were used on e-cigarette packaging to market them to those same middle school and high school demographics, as detailed by the city.

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Co-op City Safety News Alert

Avoiding Dryer Fire Clothes dryer don’ts • Don’t overload the dryer.

• Don’t dry anything containing foam, rubber or plastic. An example of an item not to place in a dryer is a bathroom rug with a rubber backing.

• Don’t dry any item for which manufacturer’s instructions state “dry away from heat.”

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African-American Association of Co-op City

Building 27 Association

History: The African-American Association of Co-op City’s name emerged in 1989 from former incarnations, called the Afro-American Club of Co-op City, the African-American Caucus, DQG WKH %ODFN &DXFXV ZLWK WKH ¿UVW EHLQJ IRUPHG FLUFD Mission Statement: The intention of the African-American Association of Co-op City is to elevate the inhabitants of the community to their greatest potential. To serve and offer cooperative economics standards E\ PHHWLQJ WKH ¿QDQFLDO QHHGV RI WKH FRPPXQLW\ DQG VXSSRUWLQJ HDFK RWKHU To provide cultural awareness, training classes, programs, educational scholarships, and social activities for the young and seasoned. To take these ideals to the next level by creating a smart community, taking advantage of technological advances that will allow the next generations to compete in an ever-changing society.

Join the African-American Association of Co-op City Remember: 0HPEHUVKLS LV RQO\ \HDU IRU D VLQJOH PHPEHUVKLS DQG RQO\ \HDU IRU \RXU KRXVHKROG <RX FDQ Zelle us your payment to become a member using our email address. Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com. Call us DW . The African American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box &R RS &LW\ 6WDWLRQ %URQ[ 1< Upcoming AAACC Meeting & Events August 18: Back to School – Sign-up for Tutoring Event August 26: March on Washington with Reverend Al Sharpton. If you are interested in attending, send an email to AAACCpower@gmail.com (tell us how many will accompany you).

September 17: General Meeting and Swearing-In of New Board, 3 p.m.

November 19: General Meeting, 3 p.m.

December 9: Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration (with The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations) The AAACC sponsors the following programs for your participation: %HOO\ 'DQFH &ODVVHV ZLWK ;RQLD :LOVRQ ± &RQWDFW ;RQLD Evening Line Dance Classes with Cynthia Dixon – Contact: Cynthia, 917 Yoga & Pilates Classes with Meena Sharpe-Hicks – Contact: Meena, 917 “Each one of us multiplied by all of us equals a force for good.”

––Michelle Marbury

Hello, neighbors, we hope all is well. There was a concern about air quality.

Regardless, stay cool and careful. Try to avoid walking in the hot sun or use an umbrella to shield you from the sun bearing down on you. Drink plenty of water. People are still wearing their masks and we are still hearing about people having Covid-19. We must take one day at a time and stay prayerful, stay alert and be careful.

Optimum Plans – Optimum may be digging up grounds in your vicinity as they go forth with their plans of making the residential buildings across Co-op &LW\ ¿EHU UHDG\ LQ WKH FRPLQJ ZHHNV Power Outage – For a brief period, lights were out in some buildings. It ZRXOG EH WR RQH¶V DGYDQWDJH WR VLJQ XS ZLWK &62 IRU WKH URER FDOO QRWL¿FDWLRQV in the event something happens, such as power outages. Also, we need to check RXU ÀDVKOLJKWV EDWWHULHV DQG FDQGOHV WR PDNH VXUH ZH KDYH WKRVH LWHPV LI ZH should need them.

Resolution 22-58 was approved by NYS Division of Housing and CommuQLW\ 5HQHZDO +&5 ZKLFK LPSRVHV VWLII ¿QHV RI IRU VWRULQJ RU FKDUJLQJ eBikes or electric scooters with lithium-ion batteries in apartments, garages, community rooms or within any building on the grounds of Co-op City. The enforcement took effect on July 24. Please make sure your neighbors are made aware of this enforcement. When you place an order, you will be held responsible that the delivery person is made aware of this enforcement before entering our buildings.

Summer Programs – Register youth ages 13-19 for free programs at SecWLRQ 7HHQ &HQWHU RIIHULQJ VWXGLR WLPH SKRWRJUDSK\ FRRNLQJ VSRUWV DQG ¿Wness, Double Dutch, game night, Karaoke and Pinterest projects. We are glad to see the kids are taking advantage of these programs. The teen center location is at Einstein Loop. For more information, contact 718-671-2655.

The Riverbay Fund – The Fund presents Renaissance Youth Center, a free concert and open house. Location: 139 Dreiser Loop (courtyard) on Saturday, $XJXVW IURP S P S P &RQWDFW LQIRUPDWLRQ We offer our sincere condolences to Sharon Sargent and the family on the loss of her sister. 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. &RQWDFW /\GLD 5RQGRQ DW DQG VKH ZLOO JODGO\ DFNQRZOHGJH \RXU 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

Building 33 Association Good morning, my fellow shareholders.

President’s Report – In September, the Building 33 Association will start collecting dues for the year. This time, we will be spending the money a litWOH GLIIHUHQWO\ :H ZLOO DWWHPSW WR FROOHFW IURP HYHU\ DSDUWPHQW :H ZLOO KDYH D KROLGD\ GLQQHU LQ 'HFHPEHU IRU DGXOWV D VSULQJ OXQFKHRQ LQ 0D\ -XQH (for adults), a Turkey Giveaway in November (or two rotisserie chickens), for ¿YH IDPLOLHV ZKR ZH ZLOO VHOHFW WKURXJK D UDIÀH D candy giveaway in October (kids), and a candy giveaway and picture with Santa in December (kids).

Hopefully, we will collect enough so that we can have a scholarship donation for a resident going to college.

Treasury Report – The Building Association posted the amount of money FROOHFWHG ODVW \HDU 7KLV LV D UHFDS :H FROOHFWHG D WRWDO RI :H VSHQW &KULVWPDV JLIWV IRU EXLOGLQJ VWDII DQG ZH KDG WR EX\ D QHZ 6DQWD 6XLW :H VSHQW IRU FDQG\ JLIW EDJV DQG IRU 6HFWLRQ GXHV 7KLV OHDYHV XV ZLWK :KHQ WKH QHZ RI¿FHUV ZHUH HOHFWHG ZH KDG 6R although a small amount, is a good thing. :LWK WKDW VDLG LV DQ\RQH JRLQJ WR FROOHJH IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH" , WKLQN ZH FDQ DIIRUG WR JLYH D OLWWOH VFKRODUVKLS PRQH\ (PDLO PH DW DPD\R #JPDLO com. We can afford to give something to one student and you will have to provide proof that you have committed to attending a school. And congratulations! We are proud of you and hopefully in the future we can give more.

Environmental Issues – As requested by the Association, Building and Grounds added another garbage pail to the front of our building. This was necessary because we do not have garbage pick-up on Sundays and people are leaving an awful amount of garbage out there. Overloading the garbage pails, then the wind blows and the garbage ends up on the grounds! It is a terrible look for our community. We would like to remind everyone to please not put boxes in those receptacles. Boxes go in the basement. We want to keep the front of our building looking nice. We all should strive to keep Co-op City looking nice. All it takes is an effort on our part.

And the compactor rooms, why are shareholders still putting takeout conWDLQHUV ZLWK IRRG LQ WKH UHF\FOH EDJV" 7KRVH FRQWDLQHUV PXVW EH FOHDQHG ¿UVW Please! One of our mottos should be, “no roaches, no mice!”

Elevator Etiquette – Last week, there was a powdery substance spilled in WKH HOHYDWRU RQ WKH KLJK VLGH ,W ZDV RQ WKH ZDOOV DQG RQ WKH ÀRRU , ZLSHG ZKDW I could, but will never understand the mentality of some. Why would you leave \RXU PHVV LQ WKHUH" ,I \RX VSLOO LW ZLSH LW XS $JDLQ D OLWWOH HIIRUW RQ RXU SDUW to keep our community nice.

“Small daily improvements over time lead to stunning results.” –Robin Sharma Take care now, walk good!

––Andrea D. Mayo

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UPDATE YOUR FALL FASHION GAME OVER 100 STORES AND RESTAURANTS

BACK TO SCHOOL

FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES • 1PM KIDS CRAFTS, MUSIC & PRIZES Third level food court in the mall Starting August 7, sign up for and pick up tickets at Guest Services located on Level 1 in the mall. One per child, while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

FREE HEALTH EXPO • 12PM

HEALTH SCREENINGS, GAMES & MORE In the mall parking lot near JCPenney

FREE EVENTS

Friday, August 18

Bus BX12 direct to Bay Plaza | new.mta.info Subway #5 to Gun Hill Rd. Station then transfer to BX28/BX38 Bus Subway #6 to Pelham Bay Park Station then transfer to BX12 Bus

Left to right: NYC Mayor’s Office, NYPD, Riverbay Corporation, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Council Member Kevin C. Riley, Senator Jamaal Bailey, Emblem Health, Not On My Watch, Inc.

200 Baychester Ave, Bronx, NY 10475 Exit 11 off 1-95/Exit 4N off Hutchinson River Pkwy MallAtBayPlaza.com | Bay-Plaza.com

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Rivers Run Community Garden 7KDQN \RX WR DOO RI WKRVH ZKR FDPH RXW WR WKH ZULWLQJ ZRUNVKRS :RQGHUIXO PRPHQWV ZHUH KDG 7RPRUURZ ZH GR LW DJDLQ ([SHULHQFH ³3HUIHFW 3HDFH E\ WKH :DWHUIURQW´ ZKLOH LQ QDWXUH¶V HPEUDFH 1H[W ZHHNHQG WKH JDUGHQ ZLOO EH WKH SODFH WR EH %RPED %\ WKH 5LYHU LV EDFN DQG EHWWHU WKDQ HYHU :H ZLOO VWDUW WKH GD\ ZLWK FKDLU \RJD LI \RX ZRXOG OLNH WR JHW WKDW ERG\ PRYLQJ DQG GDQFLQJ 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. 7KHVH SXEOLF HYHQWV DUH VXSSRUWHG LQ SDUW E\ SXEOLF IXQGV IURP WKH 1HZ <RUN &LW\ 'HSDUWPHQW RI &XOWXUDO $IIDLUV LQ SDUWQHUVKLS with the City Council and the Bronx Council on the Arts.

Rivers Run Community Garden is a place where we grow fruits, vegetables, NQRZOHGJH DQG IULHQGVKLSV 7KH *DUGHQ LV D PRYHPHQW WRZDUGV LPSURYHG PHQWDO DQG SK\VLFDO KHDOWK IRU DOO ZKR FRPH :H SURYLGH ZRUNVKRSV LQFOXGLQJ QXWULWLRQ PHGLWDWLRQ HGLEOH DQG PHGLFLQDO ZLOGV LGHQWL¿FDWLRQ SODQWLQJ EXLOGLQJ DQG FUDIWLQJ VR SOHDVH XVH WKLV FROXPQ WR FKHFN RQ XSFRPLQJ HYHQWV 7KH *DUGHQ is an outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares and residents of different DELOLWLHV :H DUH D SODFH RI EHDXW\ DQG SHDFH 9LVLW 6WD\ ([SHULHQFH XV

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• Saturdays and Sundays – 12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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Please continue to stay safe.

––Gail Sharbaan

National Council of Negro Women

Broun Place Townhouse Association

NCNW Co-op City Section – Can you believe it is August, the last full month of summer, already? We are quite busy planning our Health and Wellness Fair that will be on September 23 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center Outdoor Courtyard, 2049 Bartow Avenue (Asch Loop side).

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Regarding garbage bins in the dumpster pad, they are assigned as follows: the white bin is for paper, and green and blue are for all other house garbage.

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Building 25 Association

Building 24 Association

Neighbors, remember to stay hydrated during these unusually hot and humid temperatures. Close you curtains or blinds to keep out the sun, especially during high noon, and turn off lights that are not used and you will be surprised how much an additional fan along with our air condition system will help cool down your apartment.

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

Due to our summer break, our next Building 25 Association meeting will be held 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 Building 25 can always address any comments or concerns by logging onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com. If anyone has problems accessing the building email address, please let us know.

We will close with the following: “Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air and you.” –Langston Hughes ––Wanda Bailey

Dear Building 24 cooperators, 7KH %XLOGLQJ $VVRFLDWLRQ KDV EHHQ EXV\ ¿[LQJ XS RXU PHHWLQJ URRP DQG we are about ready to start having meetings again. We have gotten rid of all the clutter, had some painting done and replaced most of the old furniture for a brighter new look, which we think everyone will appreciate. We will try to get started again in September and post meeting notices in the lobby. Everyone is welcome to attend.

In the meantime, we have scheduled a walk around with Riverbay ManagePHQW WR SRLQW RXW DQ\ %XLOGLQJ DQG *URXQGV SUREOHPV ZH ZRXOG OLNH ¿[HG This does not include apartment issues that must be reported to Maintenance.

We will meet Warren Mitchell from Management in the lobby on August 16 at 12:30 p.m. for the walk around and anyone interested can join us there. If you NQRZ RI DQ\ SUREOHPV WKDW QHHG WR EH ¿[HG RQ WKH JURXQGV RU LQ WKH EXLOGLQJ and cannot make the walk around, you can call me before August 16 at 718320-1458, leave a brief message describing it and I’ll report it.

I hope you will pay us a visit and get to know some of your neighbors as we address community issues, create some social activities, hear from guest speakers and build a stronger cooperative spirit.

––Bruce Silberman

As Students Head to Campus, NYS Consumer Protection Offers Tips to Avoid Roommate, Rental & Moving Scams The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection provides these tips to help avoid roommate, rental and moving scams.

In the coming weeks, many students will be heading to college, vocational or graduate school programs. Incoming students have many decisions to make at the start of the academic year, and dealing with new situations can make students vulnerable to potential scams.

Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and check regularly for more practical tips that educate and empower New York consumers on a variety of topics.

“The start of a new school year is an exciting time for students as they learn how to balance their independence and responsibilities, often while living away IURP KRPH IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH EXW LW FDQ DOVR OHDYH WKHP YXOQHUDEOH WR VFDPPHUV ´ said Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez. “To help students start the new academic year safely, these scam prevention and safety tips will equip students with the information they need to spot a potential scam so they can focus more on their studies.”

In a roommate/rental scam, scammers pose as an individual selling or renting a property or as someone acting on behalf of a property owner. Potential renters are then solicited for money in exchange for promises that the homes will be shown to them or rented to them upon completion of payment. The scam is realized when there is no home for sale, or the property is already occupied.

Tips to Avoid Rental Scams: &RQ¿UP WKDW WKH UHQWDO OLVWLQJ LV OHJLWLPDWH DQG YHULI\ WKH VRXUFH RI WKH listing. Scammers often post fake listings of properties that are not on the market, or may copy a photo or description of a property from another source to use in their ad. A few minutes of research can prevent you from putting a security deposit on a rental that’s not an option for you. To verify if a rental is legitimate: • Visit real estate websites and see if the rental you want is also listed in another city or available on another website with a different email address.

5XQ D UHYHUVH LPDJH VHDUFK DQG VHH LI \RX FDQ ¿QG WKDW OLVWLQJ DQ\ZKHUH on the internet. There are many reputable free online reverse image search platIRUPV ,I \RX ¿QG DQ LGHQWLFDO OLVWLQJ ZLWK D GLIIHUHQW HPDLO DGGUHVV WKDW¶V D UHG ÀDJ WKDW LW¶V D VFDP 9HULI\ WKH LGHQWLW\ RI DQ\ 5HDO (VWDWH 3URIHVVLRQDO &RQ¿UP WKDW WKH UHDO estate professional you’re working with is licensed in New York by following these steps: • Visit the NYS Department of State’s Public License Search database.

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• Request to see a copy of the Department of State-issued photo license and arrange an in-person or video meeting to compare the ID. ,QVSHFW WKH 3UHPLVHV Avoid completing background checks, signing a lease agreement or paying any advance fees or deposits before having an opportunity to inspect the premises. %H VXVSLFLRXV LI DVNHG WR XVH SD\PHQW PHWKRGV WKDW DUH XQWUDFHDEOH Scammers generally conduct transactions by phone, text message or email and often ask for a wire transfer, prepaid debit card, payment on a cash-based app or other method of payment that is not traceable. Instead, pay by check or with credit card and get receipts for any payments.

5HTXHVW HYHU\WKLQJ LQ ZULWLQJ It is always better to leave a paper trail. Real estate professionals are required by law to provide you with copies of all instruments relating to the transaction.

'RQ¶W JLYH LQ WR KLJK SUHVVXUH VDOHV WDFWLFV Scammers may urge you to rent quickly before someone else gets the property, prompting you to possibly miss an important step in the evaluation process. Remember to be cautious about all the steps involved in a real estate transaction – including carefully reviewing the lease agreement and verifying the identity of those you are engaged with during the rental transaction.

3URWHFW \RXU SULYDF\ Scammers often request personal information and money for background checks, then disappear. Refrain from providing personal information or your Social Security number unless you are absolutely sure you

are dealing with a reputable business or agent.

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• 0RYLQJ RXW RI 6WDWH Make sure the mover is insured and registered with the federal government. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registers companies that meet legal and safety requirements for moves between New York and other states. You can look up whether an interstate moving company is registered through the FMCSA’s Mover Registration Search.

Get multiple estimates. Plan to get estimates from at least three companies.

Do not rely on any estimates provided over the phone or email without any visual inventory of the items. Moving companies should be able to see the items you have and base their estimates on detailed information, including the number of items you need to move and how many movers you need.

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Section Five Association

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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, IURP S P DW 6FDYHOOR¶V 2Q WKH ,VODQG LQ &LW\ ,VODQG 7KLV year’s theme: “Black Resistance,” focuses on the resistance of historic and ongoing oppression in all forms for Black Americans.

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The ticket cost is $125 per person. Tickets are available and a SD\PHQW SODQ LV DYDLODEOH 1$$&3 RI¿ FH KRXUV 0RQGD\ IURP 10 a.m.-12 p.m., and Wednesdays in August from 3:30-5 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 WKLV HYHQW FDOO %UHQGD %URZQ 7HUU\ *DYLQ RU JR WR 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 call Brenda Brown at RU QDPHV RQ WKH À \HU /HVOLH 3HWHUVRQ -DFTXHOLQH Mason or Tracy Overton, or send an email to: naacpcoopbb@ yahoo.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 the work. Annual Adult: $30, Youth: RU 6LOYHU /LIH 0DNH FKHFN PRQH\ RUGHU SD\DEOH to: NAACP Co-op City; mail to: NAACP Co-op City, Einstein 6WDWLRQ 3 2 %R[ %URQ[ 1 < .

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Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment The Gift of Caring We are all given gifts, talents, and abilities to bless others. Some may have a gift of charisma, a gift of speaking, a gift of creating projects, a gift of working with their hands, and others the gift of caring. Family caregivers are individuals who embody the gift of caring. The question most often asked by someone looking at a caregiver is, “How can you keep up with the daily challenges of being a caregiver?” It forces the person looking at a caregiver in action to question their ability to take on the role of a family caregiver. For a person who has never undertaken the role of a family caregiver, it is often expressed as a sigh of relief, “Thank Goodness.”

The gift of caring can be seen in individuals walking in their purpose. It is a natural inborn ability to care about the well-being of another, and it is the ability to manage and continue to care. Family caregivers walking in their purpose realize that they are not walking alone. They know that their strength, energy, and endurance are not related to the present circumstance but something much greater. )DPLO\ FDUHJLYHUV PD\ KDYH D TXLHW YRLFH LQ D URRP ¿ OOHG ZLWK SHRSOH 7KH\ PD\ QRW EH VHHQ as assertive, popular, or the center of attention. They may not win an election or seek fame.

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Caregivers Outreach and AARP Peachtree Chapter Intergenerational Summer Youth Technology Program is going strong. This free program provides instructions/hands-on training to seniors on using electronic devices. However, all are welcome. The devices include desktops, Kindles, iPhones, laptops, and iPad. The program began on Wednesday, July 5; the last day LV 7KXUVGD\ $XJXVW DW WKH $$53 RI¿ FH 'UHLVHU /RRS QG 5P +RXUO\ VHVVLRQV DUH IURP D P WR S P 0RQGD\ WR 7KXUVGD\ &DOO WR VFKHGXOH DQ appointment.

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Black Forum Emergency Food Pantry 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.

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Senior Farmers Market Coupons (Limited available) Baychester Location: Tuesday, August 2, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Masks required. Please form a line away from the door. Recipients of the coupons must be 60 years of age or older and must bring proof of DJH L H ,' 1<& FDUG RU D QRQ RU GULYHU¶V OLFHQVH Recipients who already received coupons this year FDQQRW UHFHLYH DGGLWLRQDO RQHV 7KH 1<6 'HSDUWPHQW of Agriculture and Markets cross-checks forms. Recipients will receive $25 worth of vouchers towards the purchase of fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs.

Mohegan Sun Casino Trip 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 payments. Installment SD\PHQWV DUH ZHOFRPHG 7KH ¿ UVW SD\PHQW LV due 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

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church 6W -RVHSK¶V LV ORFDWHG DW 'UHLVHU /RRS ORZHU OHYHO &R RS &LW\ %URQ[ 1< E-mail: stjosephsepc@aol.com. Church phone number: 718-320-0844. Priest-in-Charge: Fr. Simeon O. Johnson, cell: 917-227-4303.

Greetings! Due to the ongoing pandemic and UHODWHG UHSDLUV WR RXU VSDFH 6W -RVHSK¶V &KXUFK has made some adjustment to our schedule of services until further notice. We are gradually getting back to normal.

In-person worship service will be conducted at the church on Sunday, August 6, 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. +DSS\ ELUWKGD\ DQG EHVW ZLVKHV WR WKRVH ZKR will be celebrating their birthday this month.

Please save the date for our Annual Dinner Sale at the church on Saturday, September 30, starting at noon.

Grace and Peace!

––Merville Chambers

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 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 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 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 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

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Co-op City Times / August 5, 2023

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Greetings, retirees and friends, We hope that everyone survived the heat wave last week. Hopefully, August will be kinder to us with gentle breezes, tolerable temperatures and fewer VHYHUH WKXQGHUVWRUPV DQG ÀDVKÀRRGV Trip Committee – Our trip to Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, PA on Wednesday, August 16, is just around the corner, and we look forward to a fun day 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 about this trip 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 August birthday celebrants. We wish you an incredibly happy

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.

Enjoy the remaining weeks of summer.

––Georgianna Rodriguez

AARP Chapter #4997 August is here and the time has come for our oneday trip to the Vynecrest Winery and Wind Creek Casino. The date is August 8 and the bus is sold out.

We leave from 2049 Asch Loop at exactly 7:30 a.m.; our arrival time should be 7:00 a.m. because there will not be any delay of the bus leaving on time!

Please be there early so we will start this journey on time.

Our summer program with the students (SYEP) teaching technology to our members and friends is attracting more clients as we go forth with the program. As we stated at the beginning, the program ZLOO EH DYDLODEOH XQWLO $XJXVW DW RXU RI¿FH ORFDWHG DW 'UHLVHU /RRS 5RRP ³ ´ VHFRQG ÀRRU IURP D P S P 0RQGD\ ± 7KXUVGD\ &DOO RXU RI¿FH DW 718-320-1946 or stop by to schedule your personal appointment for the one-on-one session that lasts one hour. The lunch break is from 12 p.m.-1 p.m.

daily. You can make more than one appointment if you feel you will need more time. Bring the device that you are requesting assistance with and your personal charger for your convenience. Do not let this once-a-year opportunity pass you by. $V WKH VXPPHU PRYHV RQ ZH ¿QG WKH QHZV WKDW Covid-19 is reappearing in various states in our country. While cases are nowhere near what we experienced in the past, it does make sense for you to be proactive with your personal health. Consult with your personal medical provider and make the best decisions for you and your health.

2XU RI¿FH LV RSHQ GXULQJ WKH VXPPHU EXW ZH GR not have our regular monthly meetings. You can stop by or call if you have questions or concerns.

We share any information from the state and national levels with you in this weekly article. Ms. Baker, 718-379-2088, is our membership contact, and you

can join or renew your membership with her. Our Tour Committee is continuing to book reservations for our Christmas Trip to Sound and Shore on December 7. At the theatre, you will see a production of Miracle of Christmas. Round trip transportation, delicious lunch at an Amish restaurant, reserved seating in the theatre and holiday shopping at the Tanger Outlets are all included. Contact Ms. Wright, 718-379-3370, or Ms. Brown, 718-379-7962, for pricing details and availability.

From Mrs. Wilson, Good and Welfare contact, there seems to be no additional news of troubles from friends and family. For this, we are grateful and continue to send well wishes and prayers for continued improvements. We would also like to wish a happy birthday to our July and August members.

We are here to serve – not to be served.

––Ann Purnell

Goose Island Seniors 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx NY 10475 Ace In the Hole – Tribute to Kool and the Gang at the Brownstone in Patterson, NJ on October 25.

Price: $150. Bus pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 9:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 9:40 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop, 9:50 a.m.

Payment of $50 to hold seat due by August 18. Final payment due September 8. Come have a delicious lunch, enjoy the disco music celebration and more.

Make checks to Goose Island Seniors or Zelle to 347-847-1941 or $app to $StephenCarlSr. Wind Creek Casino – August 10. Bus pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:45 a.m.;

and Dreiser Loop, 9 a.m. Price: $55. Bonus: $25 slot play. For more information, call 646-579-1701.

Sight & Sound Miracle of Christmas – December 7. Price: $220. Light breakfast on bus, show at 11 a.m., then lunch at Miller's after show. For more information, call 646-579-1701.

Norwegian Cruise 2024 – 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, 2023. For more information, call 646-579-1701.

Nordic Lodge, Foxwoods Casino and Tanger

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

Nordic Lodge –August 19. Few seats still 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. For more information, call 646-5791701.

Caesar’s Casino – In Atlantic City, August 22.

Price: $50, bonus: $10. Bus pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:45 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop, 9 a.m. Waiting list only.

The Spinners – September 28 at the Board Walk Hall in Atlantic City. Tropicana Casino until 2:30 p.m. Concert at 3:30 p.m.

Notary – With Yvonne Menefee, Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., 135 Einstein Loop, 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 games 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 August: Elayne Gubitose, Marvine Hollman, Susan Mondesire, Archangel Ortiz, Paulette Hill, Patricia Watts-Mayo, Angel Rondon and Cheryl Weeks.

Birthday cake celebration is August 11 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 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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Co-op City Times / August 5, 2023

JASA Co-op City NORC Program Invites You to These In-Person & Virtual Activities JASA Bartow OAC Apple picking trip to Och’s Apple Orchard, Thurs., Sept. 7; $35. Cash only. Please pay for your trip at the Bartow Center, Room 31, only.

Essex Steam Train and River Boat Trip – Fri., Oct. 6. Lunch on board the steam train and cruise on the Becky Thatcher Riverboat on the Connecticut River; $140. Limited seating. Pay at Bartow Center only.

Weight Management Support Group w/ Gigi, second Wed. of every month in rear of JASA 125& RI¿FH IURP D P S P Steel Drum classes on Wednesdays, 1 p.m. to 3 S P -$6$ 125& RI¿FH Medicare Information – 7KXUVGD\V D P S P -$6$ 125& RI¿FH 1RWDU\ ± -$6$ 125& RI¿FH Tues., 9 a.m.-

10:30 a.m.; Weds. and Thurs., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. EinVWHLQ &HQWHU 5RRP 7KXUV D P S P $SSRLQWPHQW RQO\ Technology class – Thurs., 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 S P 'LDO LQ QXPEHU 0HHWLQJ ,' 3DVVFRGH Line Dancing with Bartow Swingers – 0RQ S P S P Bartow Center, Room 3. Wed. DQG )UL S P S P Dreiser Center, Room 2.

Please call Einstein OAC – 718-671-5161 for appointments: Hair Styling: First and third Wed., 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Braids, haircuts, shape-ups, twists, ponytails, curls and more. Facials and manicure: 0RQ S P S P JASA Einstein Public Notary – Tues., 10 a.m. S P 7KXUV S P S P 3OHDVH FDOO 5161.

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., August 7

TUES., August 8

WED., August 9

THURS., August 10

FRI., August 11

MENU Fee for lunch is $2 & $5 for guest. ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk. Menu subject to change without notice. .26+(5 9HJHWDEOH &XWOHW .26+(5 7XUNH\ DQG .26+(5 0RURFFDQ )LVK .26+(5 3HSSHU 6WHDN Baked Sweet Potato, CaliforTurkey Pastrami on Rye, Brown Rice, Oriental Blend nia Blend Vegetables, Whole Brown Rice, Roasted String Pasta Salad, Three Bean Vegetables, Whole Wheat Beans, Whole Wheat Bread Salad, Rye Bread, Fresh Fruit Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit Fresh Fruit $/7 &KLFNSHD 6DODG $/7 7XQD 6DODG $/7 0HDWORDI $/7 $VLDQ 7RIX

.26+(5 5RDVW &KLFNHQ Kasha w/Noodles, Steamed Cabbage, Challah Bread Fresh Fruit $/7 *H¿OWH )LVK

121 .26+(5 3RUN /RLQ w/Curried Pineapple, Brown 121 .26+(5 -HUN Rice, Baby Carrots w/Parsley, Chicken, Rice and Red Beans Broccoli w/Toasted Garlic Sauteed String Beans

121 .26+(5 6RIW Wheat Tacos w/Vegetables, Rice Pilaf, Baby Carrots w/Parsley

121 .26+(5 %UHDGHG 121 .26+(5 ,WDOLDQ Fish Fillet, Mashed Potatoes Sausage, Sauteed Onions Cooked Cabbage w/ and Peppers, Baked Potato Shredded Carrots

Bartow Center (929) 399-1394. Events held in Room 31, unless otherwise noted. Dinner S P S P %DUWRZ 2QO\ BARTOW CENTER CLOSED FOR ALL ACTIVITIES ON MONDAYS ONLY

Walk with Odessa

(Will resume in September)

Stay Well Exercise w/Odessa Arthritis exercise w/Damion Massage Therapy D P S P (Will resume in September) 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

Manicure Bereavement Hour w/Dorine Arts w/Laura via Zoom D P S P VW UG :HG S P (Will resume in September)

Blood Pressure w/Willa S P S P ILUVW DQG third Tues.), Rm. 31 Health and Wellness w/Ann D P S P ILUVW DQG Line Dancing w/Cynthia D P S P Open on Saturdays. third Tues.), Rm. 31 /XQFK 6HUYHG S P Smartphone and Tablet Class Dominoes w/José w/Julesa XQWLO ¿QLVKHG S P S P S P

Crocheting w/Lynne Knitting w/Lynne and Betty D P S P 5P D P ± S P 5P Computer Learning w/Steve S P S P 5P

Line Dance with Cynthia 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 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Rm. 35 Bridge to Care Book Club Arthritis Exercise D P S P 5P D P S P 5P Creative Arts & Painting Ageless Facials & Self Care 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 35 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 35 Go Easy on us Computers Appointments only S P 5P Mindful Mornings Tai-Chi 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Rm. 38

Hair Care 4 U 9-11 a.m.

Spring in Your Step Stretch & Tone, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Action Bodies In Motion D P S P 5P Prize Bingo & Board Games S P

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 only “Zumba w/Ola” LQ SHUVRQ Drama Class/Club IRU QRZ S P 5RRP Tai Chi for Arthritis Will resume in October 2023) w/ Jimmy 0HHWLQJ ,' Computer Learning Zoom 3DVVFRGH D P D P 5RRP Meeting w/Ralph 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Dial-in Arthritis Exercise, ,Q SHUVRQ Stay Well Exercise w/Denise D P S P 5P Spanish Class (In-person) QXPEHU (Will resume in September) S P S P 0HHWLQJ ,' Piano Sing Along Class 3DVVFRGH Self Defense Class ,Q SHUVRQ D P S P ,Q SHUVRQ S P 5P Manicure Art, D P S P 5RRP S P S P Smartphone and tablet literTai-Chi, S P S P 5RRP acy w/Julesa S P S P

Alert and Alive 10-11 a.m., Rm. 4 Knitting & Crochet D P S P Art Class w/Dmitry Virtual, 1-3 p.m.

Bingo with Gay Brown, ,Q SHUVRQ S P p.m., Rm. 4 Line Dance w/Sassy 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Rm 2

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Co-op City Times / August 5, 2023

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! What burden are you carrying today? Bring it to King Jesus; WKHUH 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 know God, find freedom, discover their purpose and 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.

We are located at 135 Einstein Loop.

Sunday Worship Experience: Our 6XQGD\ ZRUVKLS H[SHULHQFH VWDUWV ZLWK FHOebration. 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 ([SHULHQFH VWDUWV HYHU\ 6XQGD\ PRUQLQJ at 11 a.m. in Room 45.

Newsong Deaf Church, 11 a.m., Sunday Mornings: We are happy to announce that we have an adult ASL worVKLS H[SHULHQFH IRU WKH GHDI DQG KHDULQJ 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 ([SHULHQFH VWDUWV HYHU\ 6XQGD\ PRUQLQJ

Traditional Synagogue

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 6XQGD\ SUH N WKURXJK VL[WK JUDGH FKLOGUHQ H[SHULHQFH VDIH DJH DSSURSULDWH HQvironments 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 QH[W JHQHUDWLRQ RI WKH FKXUFK DQG FKDQJH 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 Section 5? Remember, a church DOLYH LV ZRUWK WKH GULYH &RPH DQG ¿QG KRSH &RPH DQG ¿QG KHDOLQJ &RPH DQG ¿QG IUHHGRP &RPH DQG ¿QG D FRPPXQLW\ of people from different walks of life, who are learning what it means to follow Jesus!

Contact Us: Social Media: Instagram: @newVRQJFKXUFKE[ Facebook: @newsongcKXUFKE[ Twitter #QHZVRQJFKXUFKE[ YouTube: Newsong Church NYC Mailing Address 3 2 %R[ %; NY 10475 Email: CentralTeam@newsongchurchnyc.org Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org Phone: 917-342-2559 ––Pastor Mike Tolone

The synagogue would appreciate donations to keep our shul open. If you would like to help, go to www.Gofundme.com/Traditional-Synagogue-ofCo-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 -RLQ XV DQG VKDUH WKH XSOLIWLQJ H[SHULHQFH 'RQDWLRQV DUH JUHDWO\ DSSUHFLDWHG 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 7KXUVGD\ DQG 6XQGD\ IURP QRRQ WR S P 3OHDVH 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 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, August 5, at 8:59 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, August 11, at 7:59 p.m.

Good and Welfare: :H VHOO WUHH FHUWL¿FDWHV LQ KRQRU RU PHPRU\ RI D loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. If you want to buy a tree, call 347449-5005. 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 the following members: Fern Grand, Michael Schwieger, Howard and Steven Schwartz and Barbara Rose who will be celebrating their birthday in August. Please send me your name and I will add them to the list.

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

––Bruce Gitelson

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Co-op City Times / August 5, 2023

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. Please mute your phone.

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 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 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, New York 10475.

Thank you.

––Brenda Brown

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 2nd-September 3rd Our schedule is as follows: In-person Sunday Morning Worship – 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School – Summer break will resume in September Every Wednesday – Hour of Power Noon Day Prayer, 12:00 p.m. Conference Call Line.

Regular schedule 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

Pride prevents Blessings (2 Chronicles 32:24) “Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. He prayed to the Lord, who answered him and gave him a miraculous sign. But Hezekiah’s heart was proud, and he did not respond to the kindness shown him; therefore, the Lord’s wrath was on him and Judah and Jerusalem. Then He repented of the pride of his heart, as did the people of Jerusalem; therefore, the Lord’s wrath did not come on them during the days of Hezekiah.”

Although God healed him, Hezekiah took God’s mercy for granted and became prideful and rebellious. When God performs a miracle in your life it should drive you to your knees in humility and ask God to help you help others. If you need to diminish someone to feel good then you are self-righteous and a bully. You claim judgment and discernment that you do not really have. You also demonstrate a lack of insight and venomous hatred toward the person you seek to bring down. It is pride.

(Luke 18:10) “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collec-

tor. The Pharisee stood and began praying to himself self-righteously, saying: God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of men, swindlers, dishonest, adulterers or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, I pay tithes of all I get. The tax collector, standing at a distance, would not raise his eyes toward heaven, but was striking his chest in humility and repentance, saying, God, be merciful and gracious to me, the wicked sinner that I am! I WHOO \RX WKLV PDQ ZHQW WR KLV KRPH MXVWL¿HG UDWKHU than the other man; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

They both went to church – one went looking for faults, the other went looking for forgiveness.

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Building 12 Cooperators’ Association On July 31, 2023, the executive board members of Building 12 hosted a “Thank you/Meet and Greet” meeting in Building 12 Association’s activity room. Once again, residents came out in good number and there was standing room only.

The intent of the meeting was for the executive board to introduce themselves to residents, thank them for their vote, and begin the process of establishing comfortable communication between the association board and residents, and residents with each other. Clear communication will help to maintain residents’ interest and support regular participation. The board wants to generate a feeling of unity and neighborhood for all building residents.

Suggestion forms were distributed and there was VLJQL¿FDQW IHHGEDFN 2QH RI WKH PDLQ FRQFHUQV H[pressed by residents was personal security on entering or exiting the building at non-peak hours. In the verbal discussions, some novel ideas were expressed.

At the meeting, the executive board stated that residents had voted their choice; now, the work will begin. The board pledged that from this moment forward, it will work diligently to resolve standing or current issues and to focus sharp attention on improving and maintaining the highest quality of life possible for all of Building 12’s residents.

Although there will be no public meetings during the month of August, the board will be meeting to review and prioritize items for the resumption of general meetings in September.

The date and time of the September meeting will be announced. We wish everyone a safe, happy, and healthy remainder of this summer.

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Building 9 Association Greetings, Building 9 family and friends. Thank goodness for the cooler weather we are enjoying. May we always remain thankful, grateful and blessed for each day of life.

Linda Holley, Janet Yarrell and I attended Miss Louise's 111th birthday celebration at Bartow Older Adult Center on Monday. A good time was had by all, especially Miss Louise.

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He will share his vision for Riverbay Corporation policy and culture. Please join us with your concerns.

Assemblyman Benedetto will host his annual senior picnic. Tickets are available through our local JASA programs. Buses will depart from our community centers.

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Members and friends of Co-op City’s Red Hat Society had an enjoyable day recently at the Brownstone – Ace in the Hole in NJ. The day consisted of live music/entertainment, dancing, a delicious family-style menu, raffles and boutique shopping.

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