Co-op City Times 08/13/22

Vol. 57 No. 33

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Road Work in Section 5

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Building 33 Gas Update –– “J” line apartments

NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) began road work this week in Section 5 on the Hutchinson River Parkway East from Einstein Loop North to Bartow Avenue (in the area near Bldgs. 28, 29 and 32). The jersey barriers were removed from around “Killer Curve” as the DOT resurfaces and restripes the roadway.

Several on-street parking spaces have been lost in both directions as a result of the work, which is being done as part of DOT’s enhanced safety and mobility project on the northbound Bruckner Expressway (I-95) and the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway. On-street parking will be restored after completion of the road work around Friday, Aug. 19, depending on weather.

Photo by Brandon Ortiz

MTA Releases Environmental Assessment for Congestion Pricing Plan

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Book Review: Freedomland

BY P.M CAMPBELL

Freedomland: Co-op City and the Story of New York, published by Three Hills on April 15, 2022 is

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Republican Primary

NYC Districting Commission Holds Public Seminar On Racial Bloc Voting

Freedomland

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Saturday, August 13: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 14: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday, August 15: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 16: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 17: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 18: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, August 19: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 20: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 21: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Scenic Sunset

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Midtown has it’s ManhattanHenge, but we have BronxHenge in Co-op City. Looking west from Building 20, the sun sets precisely and brilliantly between Buildings 18 and 19. This occurs annually, April through August.

Photo by Y. Hernandez

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off-peak hours and $5 for overnight hours; and the highest fares at $23 during peak hours, $17 during off-peak and $12 during overnight hours.

Drivers of cars, motorcycles and commercial vans would, at most, be charged once per day, according to the various tolling alternatives outlined in the MTA’s executive summary. On the other hand, taxis, for-hire-vehicles, trucks and buses will be charged differently depending on which alternative is chosen.

Some drivers would be eligible for a tax credit

ditional revenue for further investment in New York City’s public transit infrastructure.

“The tremendous detail included in this assess-

Tuesday, August 30, from 5-8 p.m.

Wednesday, August 31, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

The hearings will be held on Zoom and live-

result from central business district tolling,” MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said last week after the

https://mta.zoom. us/j/82606738045, webinar ID: 826 0673 8045; by phone, dial (toll free): 1-888-788-0099, webinar ID 826 0673 8045, #, #.

Those who wish to speak at the hearings can register by 7 p.m. on the previous day at new.mta.

“Bottom line: congestion pricing is good for the environment, good for public transit and good for New York and the region. We look forward to receiving public feedback in the weeks ahead.”

Individuals can access the Environmental Assessment and sign up to give public testimony on the

utive summary stated that, “residents whose primary residence is inside the Manhattan CBD and whose New York State adjusted gross income is less than $60,000 would be eligible for a New York State tax credit equal to the amount of Manhattan CBD tolls paid during the taxable year.”

Overall, the Environmental Assessment con-

New Yorkers can also voice their opinions on six upcoming virtual meetings: Thursday, August 25, from 5-8 p.m.

Saturday, August 27, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday, August 28, from 1-4 p.m.

Monday, August 29, from 1-4 p.m.

would reduce the city’s congestion and provide ad-

After the public review window closes, the Environmental Assessment will then be reviewed by the (FONSI) or require more information in the form of an Environmental Impact Statement. forward with implementation of congestion pricing.

Proper Mattress Disposal The City of New York requires all residents to fully cover all mattresses or box springs in a sealed plastic bag for garbage disposal and collection. This rule was intended to prevent the spread of any bed bug activity.

CSO for an appointment with the exterminator.

This is a free service provided by Riverbay Cor-

poration.

Under the rule, failure to place a mattress or box spring in a proper bag will result in a $100 residents who violate this rule may be subject to a gal fees. (The City of New York and Riverbay do not provide mattress or box spring bags or covers.) are available at department stores, home improve-

ment centers and large moving companies. They can also be purchased online. tresses and/or box springs.

These covered items are then to be brought to the basement Ash Cart room where they will be picked up for proper trash collection.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.

––CSO

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

New Location – Monday’s Food Distribution Agatha House’s food distribution scheduled for Monday, Aug. 15, on the Section 1 greenway will be held from 3-6 p.m. under the portico in the Dreiser Center due to the predicted weather.

NYC Redistricting Commission Holding Public Hearing The NYC Districting Commission is holding a public hearing to give New Yorkers a chance to voice their opinion on the preliminary plan for the city Council District map. The Bronx public hearing will be held on Wednesday, August 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lehman College in the Gillet Auditorium, located at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West. Individuals can view the preliminary plan online at www1.nyc.gov/site/districting/ maps/maps.page.

Co-op City Fridge Needs Volunteers The Co-op City Community Fridge is looking for volunteers to assist with Saturday distribution of fresh fruits, vegetables and dry goods. If you are interested, please come to the location next to the Mosholu Community Center in Section 5 on Saturday morning between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Masks Mandatory in Co-op City Common Areas Shareholders and their guests must wear a face mask and observe social distancing while in common areas: elevators, laundry rooms, stairways, hallways, lobbies, community centers and garages. No more than four people per elevator ride or in a laundry room simultaneously.

Masks must be worn properly, covering both your mouth and nose.

Failure or refusal to wear a mask when approached by a ance of a $50 Community Fine.

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had never heard of most of these things.”

There is a wealth of previously uncovered information surrounding the community’s culture, protests, and presence in larger media which serves as the bedrock for this book. In a recent interview with the CCTimes, Ms. Sammartino maintained that was really about migration was really about the concept of home,” and in her second book, Freedomland: Co-op City and the Story of New York, she moves her historical gaze from Germany all the way back to the community she grew up in.

While it is the world’s largest housing

Annemarie H. Sammartino

Co-op City to those unfamiliar with the greenways and red-brick highrises, and to write Freedomland ways in which “Co-op was designed to have a strong internal culture” including the architecture. The development’s sheer size and density meant that while it was big enough to have its own political representation, it was small enough to create intimate bonds, making people comfortable reaching out to their neighbors, and creating a safe neighborhood in the 70s. Facts like these cultivated a sense of shared social circumstances which also made polit1975 was a turbulent time for the city of New York, yet the people were consistently outspoken on issues of injustice and Ms. Sammartino maintains that Co-op City that year that are really successful.” Co-op City may be seen as “one possible outcome of the culture of Jewish radicalism” and when one considers the residents’ teacher and worker strikes, it is no surprise that those same residents were comfortable protesting rising rent prices in the 70’s. Titled, “We Remember Picket Lines,” and “No Way We Won’t Pay,” chapters three and four cover community activism and the rent strike. Centering the diplomatic,

and increasingly oppositional organizing strategies residents used to combat rent increases, they are a master class in political organizing.

Considering the rent strike’s presence in popular media, it is a surprise that many of Co-op City’s current shareholders are not aware of this part of the development’s history. While some newspapers were neutral, and others heavily oppositional, Ms. Sammartino says that both of them gave “an enormous amount of space for people to write,” essentially documenting history in the making. Whether covered by the Village Voice, which favored citizen resident activism, or the Wall Steet Journal, which sympathized with bankers, she says that “they [were] watching Co-op City kind of as a bell weather but also as an allegory for these broader struggles.”

Charlie Rosen, yet Ms. Sammartino established that while he was a “catalyst” to the strike, because of his charisma and ist without the tens of thousands of people who were living in Co-op City who were willing to go to protests, who were willing to withhold their rent…”

While researching Freedomland, Annemarie H. Sammartino searched the holdings of the United Housing Foundation (UHF), municipal archives,

interviewed thirty residents, yet she says there are “still more sources to be found” and thanks people for “trusting her with their stories.” She was also asked the ways these stories can be “memorialized within this community – whether by a street renaming or a plaque or a statue,” and stresses that “those conversations should be driven by the people who live there.” Likewise, the history of Co-op City will continue to be written by those who live here, and follow the tradition of Annemarie H. Sammartino’s Freedomland: Co-op City and the Story of New York.

Co-op City’s Martial Arts Champ Matthew Miller Represents at 2022 US Capitol and China Classic Co-op City’s Martial Arts Champion Matthew Miller of Martialway Kung-fu Training Center here in Co-op City shined last Saturday at the 2022 US Capitol and China Classic in Maryland where more than 700 competitors gathered. black belt sparring division. He also placed second in the black belt weapons division. The judges said Matthew’s weapon form was awesome but was too traditional forms division and second in the Kung-fu traditional weapons division. In the Grand Championships, Wushu Kung-fu versus Traditional Kung-fu, petition against a more seasoned master in Wushu Kung-fu.

Sabonim Christopher Robinson, Matthew’s instructor at the Martialway Kung-fu Training Center, and special assistant instructor Stephanie Rodriquez stated, “We’re very proud of Matthew and all he has accomplished.” the Deadly Art of Survival Magazine Convention. Matthew was featured in the special 4th edition of the magazine three months ago. In November, Matthew will received the Special Warrior Scholar award at the 35th Annual Global Leadership Conference and International Black Belt Hall of Fame held in Pittsburgh. Matthew’s father, Michael Miller, will also be recognized, inducted and awarded for his martial arts dedication and contributions into the International Black Belt Hall of Fame.

Matthew Miller displays his medals.

Photo courtesy Michael Miller

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regression analysis and diagnostics, as well as data from the latest US Census.

Dr. Handley then explained a couple of ways that redistricting plans can dilute minority voting power and violate the Voting Rights Act. First, when a redistricting plan fractures or “cracks” a geographically concentrated minority community into several different voting districts, that demographic’s voting power is diluted overall. The minority community will then usually lack the voting clout in those separate districts to elect the representation they desire.

Dr. Handley provided an example where one hypothetical minority community can never make up more than 35% of a district’s total population.

ing or “packing” a geographically concentrated minority community into one pressing that demographic’s political representation into a single district. In other words, redistricting plans are not allowed to force a minority community into a single district when the community population is large enough to elect a candidate of choice in multiple districts. Dr. Handley explained that while the packed minority community would then “have no impact on any of the other districts.” ysis soon. She also highlighted that the Preliminary Plan was drafted with her input, and the work the NYC Redistricting Commission did prior to releasing their Preliminary Plan was very closely aligned with her analysis up to that point.

do so in-person at the following locations: Tuesday, August 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, August 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday, August 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, August 21, from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Location: CUNY Medgar Evers College, School of Science Health and Monday, August 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

NYC Districting Commission will then draft another NYC Council District map.

Individuals interested in looking at the Preliminary Plan map can go online you.org.

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It’s

HAPPENING in Co-op City!

Uptown Royalty Heats Up Tunes on Tuesdays

BY P.M CAMPBELL

formed as part of the Riverbay Fund’s Tunes on Tuesdays summer concert series in Co-op City.

auditorium lit with bright colors, many took the hands of a neighbor, danced to their heart’s content, and at the end of the show, remained on their feet for a standing ovation.

Photos by P.M Campbell

Ghanaian Rap Takes Center Stage at Wicked Wednesdays

BY P.M CAMPBELL

On Wednesday, August 10, Nana NYC brought an energetic group of rappers and performers to Wicked Wednesdays. Audience members made their way to Section 5’s community center where the show had been moved because of the threat of rain. An award-winning entertainer as well as producer of iRAPTV, Nana grew up and Co-op City and was happy to come home and honor “the Black culture, the and he brought artists to Co-op to open similar doors for them. He was joined by Waliy. Nana was also joined by Shae’nAri, a young dancing duo who are going to high school next year. From Ghana to Co-op, Nana NYC’s goal is to open doors for other artists, and provide experiences audiences will remember.

Photos by P.M Campbell

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I read the best two viewpoints, Directors Lynnette Wright I believe these articles sum up the feelings of a majority of shareholders I know who don’t vote. While we know we are not “tenants,” we are disillusioned, cynical, pessimistic, frustrated, yet hopeful things will change. members. Yet, they’re not being utilized in positions that matter to us. We’re silenced as we try to make our voices heard. So, why waste our time to vote? Nothing changes and

Now, we are asked to “buy” alarms for when it leaks. Is that going to stop the leak when you are not at home? Not to mention the headache of repair work (months away, and

and haven’t seen decent raises since long before the pancooperators are treated as if they are a money tree. There is a total disregard of our limited dollars.

The cons are beginning to outpace the pros. Antiquated ideas and being unable to think outside the box or futuristically are handicapping this community, not to mention outpricing the working-class. a dozen years ago. If it had, cooperators wouldn’t be in this the needed parking for families and transients patronizing the renovated Dreiser Auditorium. Instead, we have a 50+ year old money pit, with a long waiting list.

A Desire to Serve — Collectively Our community is wonderful but not without its problems eryone cooperates and sees our community as an investment rather than just a residence. A greater investment is having a ment. What’s even better is the absence of personal political agendas, partisan politics, ego and pride, and a resolve to Intelligence, skills, and ideas without self-discipline is a waste. A drummer needs a band. A drummer without a band a solo act. It is a collective of intelligent problem solvers where each member must work with the others effectively to accomplish a common goal.

Where some have made mistakes when campaigning is

have a good idea but if they alienate the others and take a superior posture thinking they alone will change everything, then how will anything get done? equally important not to become disagreeable which would only alienate the others and perhaps cause your ideas to not receive a fair chance of success. being willing to compromise and work with others is wise. points of view and the ability to effectively articulate your political posturing and a lone wolf mentality. way to work effectively with each other so that each idea can, at the least, be given fair consideration. The collective is good

Secretary for three years, and then as Assistant Secretary for three years.

to such correspondence as may be assigned, and perform Directors may from time to time designate. retary, the Assistant Secretary has the powers to perform

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and the votes. form for undisclosed reasons, and the Assistant Secretary substituted for the entire year. to perform most of the Secretary’s functions and many I recently read several directors’ viewpoints on the topic elected Assistant Secretary would allow for the DE&I that some claim is being denied. The opportunity was presented seized it. The Assistant Secretary would be included in

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The new Section 5 Waterside Park is fabulous and we can’t wait for its grand opening, but it is not the Waterside Not to be confused with the upper area Waterfront Park, the Section 5 Waterside Walkway always had less lofty ambitions. The path is there, the trees are there, a chain link fence is there –– and once patched up –– would serve us well enough in the meantime. The only thing missing is a warm weather view of the water.

Once spring hits, there goes the view and the breeze.

This year was to be the start of phase one of the Waterside Walkway’s slow unveiling. The plan was to have our very own Running of the Goats event just like they have in so goats put on a beauty pageant. The goats are trotted out, voted on, and named. Then the losers go home while the three or four winners stay throughout the summer, nibbling away at the weeds blocking the water view.

I’m assured it’s still not too late to have a few of the critters work their way through our invasive greenery this season. Then each successive year, their nibbling continues to sap the strength from the overgrowth while the nibblers delight the children.

I’ve been told don’t look a gift horse in the mouth, and again, the mini park behind the basketball court is truly a ised something else. As compensation for being locked down for so long by an overly aggressive fencing job of we were promised a Waterside Walkway. We’d still like beautiful little Waterside Park. Thanks.

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Public Safety Report

CCPD Provides Bike and Scooter Safety Rules

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

The New York City Department of Transportation selected Co-op City and two other Northeast Bronx neighborhoods to participate in a pilot program for micro mobility. One thousand ride sharing electric vehicles were placed in Co-op City, Eastchester and Soundview. There are currently three different brands with two different styles of vehicles utilized in this area.

By now, most cooperators have probably seen these interesting vehicles parked around the community. They have been here since August 17, 2021. This week is the one-year

Public Safety Blotter July 31 – August 6, 2022

July 31 – 920 Baychester Avenue A cooperator reported she returned to her parked vehicle and observed her catalytic converter was removed by an unknown individual.

NYPD was notified.

920 Baychester Avenue CCPD responded to a call of a suspicious male standing in front of a cooperator’s apartment door.

Video footage was recorded on the cooperator’s Ring camera. A canvas of the area was conducted by CCPD with negative results. CCPD is investigating.

4200 Hutchinson River Parkway East CCPD officers were made aware of a barking dog during early morning hours. The officers were able to determine the location and issued a Community Complaint.

Bartow Mall – Asch Loop CCPD responded to a call of shots fired where two males fired shots from a vehicle. The intended target and the alleged suspects both fled in vehicles in an unknown direction.

NYPD was present on scene and processed ballistic evidence that was recovered. NYPD and CCPD are investigating.

August 1 – 100 Debs Place CCPD observed an intoxicated cooperator drinking an alcoholic beverage in public view. The cooperator was issued a Community Complaint and transported to Jacobi Hospital by EMS. August 2 – 140 Erdman Place CCPD Emergency Service Unit responded to a call of an elderly cooperator who fell onto the pavement after losing her balance which caused an injury to her head. CCPD Emergency Service Unit treated the elderly cooperator as she refused transport to the hospital.

100 Asch Loop Three individuals were observed loitering on the 12th floor staircase.

The individuals were issued Community Complaints.

240 DeKruif Place CCPD Emergency Service Unit responded to a call of an elderly cooperator down inside their apartment and unable to respond to the door. CCPD Emergency Service Unit performed a forced entry and gained access to the apartment. The elderly cooperator suffered pain to her hip and was transported to Jacobi Hospital by EMS. August 3 – 99 Einstein Loop A cooperator reported returning to his vehicle parked on the blacktop

and observing the rear driver’s side window smashed by an unknown individual. No property was removed from the vehicle.

August 4 – 99 Darrow Pl. (Garage 1) Two individuals were observed on the parking level two, trespassing and focusing their attention on several parked vehicles. The individuals were arrested. One of the individuals was in possession of a BB gun that resembled a 9mm pistol.

100 Einstein Loop A cooperator reported having a package removed from in front of her apartment door by an unknown individual. The incident was captured on her Ring camera. CCPD is investigating.

120 Elgar Place While on a building check, CCPD observed the glass on the entrance door of the laundry room shattered with broken glass on the floor. Maintenance was notified for repair.

August 5 – 500 Baychester Ave. CCPD assisted NYPD conducting a canvas for a suspect in connection to a robbery of TD Bank. A GPS locator with the stolen bills was located in the Dreiser Mall area and was secured as evidence. NYPD is investigating.

100 Dreiser Loop A cooperator reported a delivered package not received. The cooperator contacted the merchant who stated that her package was accidentally delivered to an incorrect address. The cooperator will follow up with the merchant.

100 Casals Place CCPD and FDNY responded to a fire on the 18th floor stairwell.

Upon arrival, a cardboard box with a plastic cart inside was on fire which was quickly extinguished by FDNY. Maintenance was notified for clean-up.

140 Bellamy Loop CCPD officers issued a Community Complaint for noise to a shareholder for a loud barking dog in the early morning hours.

August 6 – 98 Co-op City Blvd.

An anonymous individual reported a parked commercial van on the street with the side passenger window smashed and the cargo door open with bags of tools thrown about on the ground. CCPD notified the company who the van is registered to and stated that a report will be made at a later time. The bags of tools were placed back into the van and the door secured.

anniversary of these vehicles being in our community.

The vehicles are available for rent using an application available on smart phones, Google Play or iTunes. The application unlocks the vehicle for use.

Payment is made by registering a credit card or form of payment on the application. In the one-year period, the new vehicles seem to be gaining popularity a bit more slowly than they are in Manhattan and other urban areas.

Lime, Bird and Veo are the three companies that are currently participating in the program. All of vehicles are electric powered. The Lime and Bird vehicles are traditional scooters with a flat platform that the rider stands on. The Veo vehicles have a small seat for the rider to sit on. Each of the applications start out requesting identifying information and payment from the rider. All of the applications have training information that are to be reviewed prior to taking out a vehicle. There is also a low speed training period which must be completed successfully prior to being permitted to achieve full speed. The application is only valid for the single registered rider.

There are age restrictions set forth by the vehicle manufacturers and the City of New York. It is important to be sure that the vehicles are not operated by persons under the required age. All of the vehicles participating in this program are only recommended for a single rider. Helmets are also recommended by the manufacturer. Persons under age 18 are always required to wear a helmet within New York City when riding any type of bicycle or scooter. There are at least six different categories of electric vehicles available throughout the City of New York, all of which have different rules. You can view the rules on the NYC website, www.nyc.gov.

In Co-op City, it is most important that any type of bicycle and electric vehicle riders pay attention to Riverbay Corporation’s rules as they pertain to bike riding. Do not ride any motorized or mechanical bicycle or vehicle in the areas near the buildings and shopping centers or any areas where signs are posted prohibiting bike riding. The reason for this is that riding a mechanical or motorized vehicle of any type in these areas presents a serious hazard to pedestrians.

NYPD issues summonses for traffic infractions committed by bicyclists and electric scooter riders.

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BLOTTER BONUS: This past week, CCPD investigated an allegation of employee theft that was posted on social media by a concerned shareholder.

The allegation has been determined to be unfounded. The video did show a person loading a bucket into the trunk of a Toyota Camry, in a secure fenced-in area on Co-op City property. Riverbay Management takes allegations of theft of property extremely seriously. CCPD detectives immediately initiated an investigation. The investigation confirmed that the suspect in question was in fact a licensed contractor. The disposition of this investigation revealed that the individual was not a Riverbay employee but a contractor who was removing property from their own security container in the proper discharge of their duties.

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,

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

For employment opportunities, please search “Riverbay Corporation” at the following sites: www.Indeed.com www.Glassdoor.com Candidates may review full position descriptions and apply directly at either site.

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

Thank you for your interest in working for Riverbay Corporation.

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Claudia Sampson, First Vice President

Director’s Viewpoint –

Renaissance Youth Center is Returning to Co-op City in Fall 2022 Renaissance Youth Center (RYC) is excited to bring our Music & Dance classes back to Co-op City! RYC has a long history of providing classes in our community, and the Riverbay Fund back up. The new cycle of classes will start up after Labor Day. The cost will only be $25 for the whole cycle (available to eligible Co-op City residents due to a subsidy provided by the Riverbay Fund.)

RYC classes offer instructions to youth ages 6 -18 in vocals, keyboard, guitar, bass, drums, and (new to Co-op City for this cycle!) dance! These classes empower youth and get them excited about having a creative outlet to express what they are passionate about. No prior experience with music is required. It teaches all the fundamentals of music in an engaging and fun way! with a dedicated staff and quality programming well-received throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn. They now reach over 4,000 young people per week through music classes, STEAM after-school programs, tutoring, sports, and civic engagement programs like Renaissance Youth Council.

Happy Anniversary, Norca!

Happy 40th Anniversary. I made a really smart decision 40 years ago!

Love and kisses, —David Hammer

To enroll in the program, you must complete and submit your application (see application on page 11), submit it by email no later than August 25th to the following address: csampson@riverbaydirector. com.

Remember: Classes will begin after Labor Day.

deavors this year aside from the Renaissance Youth Center Music & Dance Program. These programs include the African-American Association of Co-op City’s Spelling Bee, the American Legion’s Memorial Day Commemoration, GameOver Basketball Tournament in Bellamy Loop, the upcoming Sep-

Riverbay Fund Re-Structured to Better Serve Community

and the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on September 25.

The Fund is now looking to form a Selection

and restructured in May 2021 with a new vision and bylaws, the Riverbay Fund is looking to establish its own brand identity separate from that of the Riverbay Corporation. Based on an MOU (Memoresponsibilities and obligations that both entities are expected to meet.

table as we look to reach our goals. The Fund’s mission is to “build the power of community through partnerships that connect cooperators to resources and each other.” To reach our three goals, we’re now seeking to invite businesses, corporations, philanthropies, and individuals who will not only bring great ideas to the table, but also help attract much

Corporation has been able to receive a number of grants, including grants from the Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD), and awards such as the $500,000 Community Projects Grant for developing the waterfront park from the federal government.

The Fund has helped support some worthy en-

At our next meeting on August 25th, the Fund will establish clear criteria for joining as a strategic partner and share it with everyone. We are excited and looking forward to bringing our new vision to life.

I can be reached at csampson@riverboard.com.

Please share your ideas and thoughts with me via email. Be safe.

Thank you, Ms. Bowman I want to thank Section Five Area Manager, Victoria Bowman, for addressing the concerns submitted to the Cooperator tivity in our community over this weekend. I was hoping for a response on Monday at the earliest, mid-week by the latest. I actually received a reply to that concern over the weekend. I really appreciate the level of commitment and dedication to addressing the concerns of our community. Thank you, Ms. Bowman, for all your efforts to keep our community properly serviced. To my neighbors, please acknowledge our Riverbay employees who make a difference in our community, share your thoughts in the Co-op City Times for our community to be informed.

—Ruth Sharma

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Riverbay Safety Department’s Mold Program The Riverbay Safety Department oversees the corporation’s mold program throughout Co-op City. In the event a shareholder observes mold in an apartment, a call must be placed to the respective Cooperator

Mold/Mildew Prevention Tips for Shareholders 1. Look for condensation and wet spots. Clean up all water spills immediately 2. Prevent moisture by increasing surface tempera-

which will be conducted by the Safety Department.

Once an assessment is completed and it is determined that mold is present, an investigation will begin to determine the cause of the mold. When the cause of

apartment 3. Keep convectors free from clogs 4. Do not store any items on top or against convectors. There must be at least 3 feet of clearance 5. If your apartment does not have a bathroom fan, then make sure the bathroom window is left open a minimum of 1 inch 6. Ensure bathroom fan is operational. Shareholders are responsible for keeping fans clean. Use a small baby bottle cleaner to clean out the louvers. DO NOT close louvers or cover the fan.

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Department will schedule an appointment to remediate the visual mold in accordance with the regulations.

Shareholders should be aware that if the Safety dean assessment visit caused by the shareholder’s actions such as a dirty vent in the bathroom or a vent that has been covered or closed, the shareholder will be charged the fee for the assessment and remediation of mold/mildew in the apartment. The same applies to items on top of convectors that result in dirt and debris falling into the convector and blocking the drain pipes thereby con-

Mildew:

Mold vs. Mildew

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is lying on the surface of a moist area. Mildew usually turns black or brown over time. Mildew can grow on any organic matter such as wood, walls and wallpaper and is caused by humidity and moisture. During the winter months, when the heat goes full blast and the weather warms up outside, humidity can also help the mildew process along.

Mold: Usually fuzzy or slimy in appearance. It appears as irregularly shaped spots that can have different colors. Oftentimes, surfaces that are covered in mold begin to rot. Most typical indoor air exposures to mold do not present a risk of adverse health effects. Molds ent, a visual inspection is necessary. On rare instances where a strong musty “odor” is detected, this may indicate the presence of mold. In order for mold to grow, perature and a food source such as plaster, wood, etc.

Please note: RIVERBAY DOES NOT CLEAN MILDEW IN TUBS OR TILE. Housekeeping is the responsibility of each individual shareholder.

8. with Clorox wipes.

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10. During the non-summer months, leave some windows open to increase ventilation.

11. Keep the apartment clean. Clutter can fuel mold 12. Bathroom walls and tubs must be cleaned weekly. Use green cleaning products. To help prevent after each use on tile and tubs.

13. Purchase a moisture absorber such as plus it will eliminate musty odors and create fresher, cleaner air.

14. Fully extend your shower curtains open after each use so mildew does not grow in the damp folds of the curtain.

15. ing excess moisture.

16. by moving these chemicals through to their roots and the air. Do not place plants on top of your convectors. This could lead to soil, dust and debris blocking your convector drain.

Shareholders should be aware that if the Safety during an assessment visit caused by the shareholder’s actions such as a dirty vent in the bathroom or a vent that has been covered or closed, the shareholder will be charged the fee for the assessment and remediation

The Faces of Beauty

BY FRANK MAYES

“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?” Really?

The theme of all of God’s creations is the essence of beauty.

Beauty is in the summer rains and the winter snows that falls, the color of the falling leaves when early autumn calls.

The vastness of the tidal waves that sweep the oceans shore, and the waking of the rising sun that opens the dawning door. conceptions of beauty, beware of the image of false composures and remember that beauty is always in the eye of the beholders.

Beast of so called “less intelligence” are guided by their sense of smell and intuitive gifts, that help them feel kindness and avoid negative threats. appears, and we almost tend to walk away, but we ponder for a while and enhance it with a smile, our illusions are intact for yet another day.

Observe people in other lands that employ beauty and attractions in many ways that we don’t understand, but the nature of its premise in their way is all so grand.

Consider the blind man who from birth has Noth to see, but his heart feels much what his hands can touch, what beauty for him can be. of mold/mildew in the apartment. The same applies to items on top of convectors that result in dirt and debris falling into the convector and blocking the drain tors such as furniture.

Shareholders who observe mold in their apartment, select Option #3, and follow the prompts.

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Co-op City Times / August 13, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Daryl Johnson

It’s Time For Some Big Changes Co-op City is currently facing So, a strong effort will be made to issue a 10 percent carrying charge increase onto this

Management – It’s Time To Go

Community First

Close

of our managers are trying to justify their manageunnecessarily tough because management is conducting our business in a manner that I deem is not great

carrying charge increases to pay for costs that I beAdditionally

now, we will stay in debt for a much longer period

Now, I can go on and on with other examples of

ing that Co-op City will fall apart if one penny gets

holders can exercise their authority in accordance

to satisfy their requested 10 percent carrying charge these

Now, some of our managers might try to justify their

Contact Information djohn-

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Return form by August 25, 2022 to csampson@riverbaydirector.com

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Monique Coleman

All Services Come at a Cost Under the summer sky, along with my neighbors, I enjoyed another fantastic Tunes on Tuesdays. Our Tunes on Tuesdays series is sponsored by Councilman Kevin C. Riley. What a privilege it is to live on such a beautiful campus. Our manicured grounds are well maintained and litter free. Our spacious greenway affords us plenty of room to set up chairs and spread a blanket. It’s the kind of thing you don’t even notice, unless you don’t have it.

I visited Harlem twice last week to enjoy the music of Jazzmobile at Grant’s Tomb and at Marcus Garvey Park. The music was awesome and their geneach visit, I circled and circled searching for street eral blocks toward the park past small mountains of trash, not yet collected by New York’s Strongest.

Rats snaking through trash on the sidewalk are the norm there, according to the news media.

I thanked my lucky stars for living in Co-op City where our trash “disappears” down a chute and is collected seamlessly and professionally. Vermin is not a part of our daily life. It is no small feat to clean up after 50,000 residents, but somehow our Janitorial department makes it happen. Their hard work contributes to our high quality of life in the middle of New York City.

I have lived in Co-op City a long time and reprioritized for service and we lived with mountains of trash, like the neighborhoods I visited in Harlem. They would not come to shovel snow from

our community in those years either. Snow packed when the ground began to thaw. I recall a visit to our community by a former mayor, who has now hitched his stars to the dark side. He visited during the winter and although there had been no recent storms, we were “snowed in.” He demanded that our He was never popular here, but did at least one good community, but they do not pick up our trash. We chose not to allow mountains of trash to build up, while waiting for the City to cart it away and decided to use our own resources for trash removal.

All services come at a cost. Among other things, our tax dollars pay to support snow and trash removal. We pay more than our fair share because the City doesn’t pick up our trash; our tax dollars are subsidizing these services received by the rest of New York. The way I see it, we pay twice. We pay taxes to the City and we pay our carrying charges.

Trash removal by the city is not an option for us. We cannot return to the days of mountains of trash or vermin on our streets. The City has already shown us the quality of their work and where we rank in their order of priorities. We can ask our politicians for help in other ways.

The list of rising expenses for Co-op City keeps getting longer, from property taxes to energy, insurance, façade repairs, staff pay, the looming cost of reducing our carbon emissions and more. We have to add water to the list of growing expenses. The New York City Water Board is responsible for assessing fees for water. Our water bill has risen more than

300% since 2002. This fee is not based upon our utilization and seems to be a back door tax. In 2021, we paid more for water than we paid for energy.

My fellow shareholders, I am writing to Councilman Kevin C. Riley to thank him for his excellent work in bringing us our summer music series and to challenge him to protect and defend affordable housing. Feel free to do the same to express your own views. Send your emails to the Councilman at . After thanking Councilman Riley for making our Summer in Co-op City enjoyable by sponsoring our summer music series, I intend to bring an important matter to his immediate attention. I will ask him to use his considerable power, authority and voice to stop the New York City Water Board from levying arbitrary water and sewer fees in Co-op City. I will tell him: “Please help us reduce the current and future water assessments by a roll back of a minimum of 20%. We need your help right now. Our water bill has increased by more than 300% during the past 20 years and we need your help to slow our escalating fee assessment.” this community affordable by helping us to reduce our costs.

Also, one more thing, shareholders who are registered Republicans are reminded about the Primaries on August 23rd. Co-op City residents do not have State Senator Jamaal Bailey is running unopposed.

Thank you for taking the time to read my viewpoint. Take care of yourself and your family and if you can, please help a neighbor. I can be reached at .

Please be considerate and respectful of all members of our diverse community.

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Building 29 Association

Building 17 Association

On July 22, our Book Club met and discussed a fascinating book by Jodi the mother and father conceive a child to be a matched donor for their very ill

On another note, it should be mentioned that since the death of Marie

On August 7 as I was leaving the rear of Building 17, I was confronted with poop ended where it was, but here are some suggestions on how this could be

A building president can meet with members of the board and various com-

Please do not hold the handicap accessible door open for excessive amounts of ––Katharine Wood

Building 21 Association

The association wishes to thank all cooperators for paying the annual dues, which helps the association to function, and for being the eyes and ears of the

Kudos to Building 21B: BUT ONLY 44%?

malfunctioning doors, water, please report to the Public Safety department or

building association meetings and discuss what is on your mind and how we Your Safety and Protection begins with YOU on your Floor! enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: Contact numbers numbers and distribute to each neighbor Co-op City Times Elevator Notices Promote: Encourage

If you

emergency” contact

Call: 347.504.1821.

Attend the monthly general meetings via Zoom video conference. Everyone from all buildings plan to come and join us at Building 21. Bring a friend.

Each one of us divided by all of us equals a force for good.

––Michelle Marbury

Building 27 Association

good to see the youths playing basketball in the school yard with young menCivil Service Exams – There are many Civil Service Exams open to the pubCooperators and directional signage to direct drivers to the correct buildings, since some ad-

“It takes the best in each of us to make the best world for all of us.” –Diana Manning ––H. Overman

Be mindful of your surroundings at all times.

“Remember, today is the beginning of the rest of your life.”

––Barbara A. Johnson

IMPORTANT!

For up-to-date communication from Riverbay Corporation, read the Co-op City Times, delivered to your building lobby and the community centers on Saturdays, and register

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NYS Division of Consumer Protection Issues Scam Warning to Postsecondary Students as They Return to Campus In the coming weeks, many students will be heading to college, vocational, or graduate school programs. New York State is home to nearly 300 higher education institutions – the second highest in the nation. Incoming students have many decisions to make at the start of the academic year and while making choices independently is exciting, dealing with new situations can be challenging. or building credit, students have ample opportunities to get scammed. The NYS Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) provides guidance on how to start this new academic year safely with targeted scam prevention and safety tips that can help during this transition.

“The best way for college students to avoid textbook, scholarship or rental scams is to be informed,” said Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez, who oversees the Department of State and its Division of Consumer Protection. how to balance their freedom and responsibilities. This new independence makes them targets for scammers.”

Scam Prevention Tips for Higher Education Students Fake Scholarships, Grants or Loans: The required paperwork to apply

* Personal documents, checkbooks, credit card statements and other personal papers should be always locked securely. * When searching for and applying for student loans or other applications unless you have initiated contact. * Shred pre-approved credit card offers and bills before disposing of them.

Practice Online Safety * Social media is a great place to connect with friends or catch up with the latest viral trend but remember to save some secrets for yourself. Social media posts often reveal sensitive information unintentionally. Cybercriminals look for content that can reveal answers to security questions used to reset passwords, making accounts vulnerable to identity theft. * with keystroke logging malware. * * Monitor privacy settings on all online accounts. * Before you get rid of your old laptop or smartphone, protect your data so it

or pre-approvals for loans or grants.

Unpaid Tuition Scam: send an invoice to alert students of account status.

Fake Employment or Internship Offers: Never pay an upfront fee to move forward in an interview process or provide too much personal information, such as your SSN, during the application or interview process.

Buying Books Online: Scam artists set up fake websites and offer great deals on expensive textbooks only to never deliver the textbooks leaving the student out of cash and with no textbook. Learn how to identify fake websites listings for textbooks and supplies. Before you buy, do your research, and conpolicies. Legitimate sites provide a physical address and working phone number in the contact section.

Roommate/Rental Scam: Scammers pose as an individual selling or renting a property or as someone 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.

Credit Cards: research. Students are often targeted with misleading credit card offers that could be a veiled attempt at identity theft or may charge exorbitant annual fees and interest rates.

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African American Association Join us in September!

Platforms, until the pandemic is completely over, are presented via Zoom meetings and webinars. There may be some outdoor meetings until the cold weather sets in. Remember, membership is only $15.00/year for a single membership and only $25.00/year for your household. Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com or call 929-430-3255. The African American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

Noteworthy dates!

Sunday, Sept. 18 – General Membership Meeting Sunday, Oct. 16 – General Membership Meeting Sunday, Nov. 20 – General Membership Meeting Saturday, Dec. 10 – Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration with Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. The African American Association sponsors the following programs for your participation: (Contact respective instructor indicated below for updates) Belly Dance Classes with Xonia Wilson – Contact: Xonia, 646-301-9438.

Evening Line Dance Classes with Cynthia Dixon – Contact: Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

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

Yoga & Pilates Classes with Meena SharpeHicks – Contact: Meena at 917-863-1507.

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

All of us, multiplied by each one of us, equals a force for good.

––Michelle Marbury

Section 5 Community Fridge and Pantry has been Continuous Resource for Shareholders

From the packing and transporting site on Turnbull Avenue in the Bronx, to our community food distribution in Co-op City, volunteers participate in all aspects of the process to make sure the Co-op City Community Fridge and Pantry are well-stocked for cooperators.

Photos by Yolanda Ramirez and P.M Campbell

Eric Adams Mayor Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD Commissioner

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Broun Place Townhouse Association

NAACP

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer vacation and that we are able to cope with the heat. Do not forget to keep hydrated with plenty of drinking water accessible. You should know the signs of dehydration. Seniors, stay in air conditioning. Keep a wet washcloth in your freezer ready to apply to your neck or forehead if you feel dizzy.

Thanks to the Grounds department for doing a beautiful job trimming trees.

We just wish an advanced notice would be communicated before this job is initiated. Birthday greetings and many more happy days ahead to our dear neighbor, Mrs. Gwen Roberts, who is celebrating her birthday on August 10th. Dave and Eva Lazaar enjoyed a celebration the same day, as it is their 26th wedding anniversary. Please let us know your special announcements so we may publish them.

Neighbors, read the Co-op City Times. It is the newspaper of Co-op City. We are interested to know subjects of concern to you. Our CSO representative, Mr.

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 Embarks on Inaugural Amos C. Brown Fellowship to Ghana, leading a Delegation of 40 Students to Ghana: The fully funded experience

accommodations for people with disabilities policy,” concerns us too. Neighbors, realize no one wants your used goods. Recycling instructions are on the fences and bins. The white bin is dedicated to paper goods. Mattresses require covering and furniture put neatly in the designated bin area. Do not randomly litter bottles to hold pedestrian waste, meaning no house garbage. Please do not throw your masks on the street! We have bins and pails. Thank you to the person or people involved with picking up the dead skunk near Building 21 early last week.

Because the people involved sanely settled their problem, a confrontation was avoided in the Bartow parking lot. Violence is not the answer. There is too much suffering due to violence, for example, the nineteen children and two long-time teachers killed in Uvalde.

Neighbors, it is settled. Private cars are not allowed on our internal walkways.

Should you see a private car or truck, please report to CCPD or CSO. It is a safety hazard.

Covid numbers are rising again, so please wear a KN95 mask or other approved masks in crowds when you are out and about. Testing and vaccine centers are printed in the Combing section of the Co-op City Times. Check where vaccine distribution This is critical for those living alone or with a chronic ailment. Read the Co-op City Times for important local information or read it online at: http://issuu.com/cctimes.

Our association extends sincere condolences to families and friends who are suffering loss and illness. Remember, keep dancing and better days are ahead!

Wakanda forever!

––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Read and follow the Co-op City Times online at http://issuu.com/cctimes Issuu app available for iOS and Android devices.

Ghana. The students will be immersed in Ghanaian culture, gain deep insights into their ancestral heritage, learn about the historical connections between decolonization and the Civil Rights Movement and discuss current global social NAACP, and is in collaboration with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The experience will prepare them to be global-minded social change agents on issues such as health equity, legal advocacy, education, and economic empowerment.

For the Most Up-To Date Information, go to: VOTE.NYC, or call Reminder: The August Primary is scheduled for August 23 with Early Voting from August 13th to August 21. There will be no Democratic Primary for Co-op City residents because our State Senator is uncontested. Additionally, as a result of redistricting, we are in a new Congressional District and there is no contest for the position in the House of Representative.

For Republican Primary voting locations, check out VOTE.NYC, or call • U. S. House of Representatives • State Senate Based on the new absentee ballot law, if you requested an absentee ballot, you cannot use a voting machine to vote. If you requested an absentee ballot,

To view NAACP Statements on the Suspension of Hillsborough County onna Taylor, go to NAACP.org.

We Need You in the Fight: Each and every NAACP member makes a difference to the complex, ongoing work of advancing racial equality. Join this multi-generational network of activists dismantling structural racism by using your power to take action on the most pressing issues of our time. Follow us on Facebook: Co-op City NAACP. Become a member or gift a membership: adults are $30 and youths are $10.

Make check/money order payable to: NAACP Co-op City #2210, and mail to: ––Brenda Brown

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Section 4 Partnership

American Legion Post 1871

50thAnniversary T-Shirts: A Collector’s Item!

These shirts make a great gift at any time of the year. If you do not have one, make sure you get one or two! Many buildings are celebrating 50 years of existence, making up the largest cooperative in the country. We have 50th Anniversary t-shirts. The shirts are beautiful and on sale now with the Section 4 Partnership logo on the back. We should all wear each other’s promotional items. That shows the youth who are watching us, how to promote unity. You will be proud to wear it. If you would like one or two, contact us by emailing: section4partnership@ gmail.com or phone: 347-915-4939.

Calling all Building Association Presidents, Vice Presidents and Staff We must all (in every section and every building) show up for our building associations and committees. We may be on Zoom or Webex or other modes of video conferencing, and for that reason we should all show up. You do not even have to leave your home. You cannot beat that commute. We all owe it to our shared community. Think about this and make a silent pledge to get involved.

For our safety, begins with us.

If you have To be a Floor Captain, minimal duties are as follows: 1. Contact numbers emergency” contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor 2. Co-op City Times: Place at each apartment door (Delivered on Saturdays) 3. Elevator Notices: Read them and talk to your neighbors about them 4. Promote: Meetings, clubs and gatherings 5. Encourage your neighbors to: • Vote – Vote – Vote! in the Riverbay election

Join the American Legion: Post 1871 of the American Legion is using this forum to reach out to men and women of the uniformed services who served and those still serving to consider it necessary to join this noble Post, which has a long history of advocacy for championing the course of veterans across the United States.

Who Can Join? Any veterans who served the United States and were honorably discharged are eligible to join the Legion. In the days of old, it was restricted to veterans who served in the time of war. With such clause, it screened out veterans who actually joined to serve their country and got out without any war during their time of service. With the latest amendments to the eligibility of the organization’s membership, it became very evident that those veterans who served out of the time of war can join as long as they have honorable discharge.

Together, We Make a Difference: The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization and is committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans. The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives. If you have served at least one day of active military duty since December 7, 1941 and were honorably discharged or you are still serving active military duty honorably, you are eligible for membership with the American Legion.

When did the Legion Come to Co-op City? The organization was chartered here in October 1970, and this is our 52nd year. We were actually planning big for a fabulous 50th anniversary with so many events lined up when the Covid-19 pandemic started. Ever since then, things had never been the same in the organization. We stopped meeting in person, lost out on our one Saturday special free meal and lots of camaraderie among comrades. Though we lost some members, we give glory to God that we continue to do business. All things being equal, we plan to resume our regular meeting style of in-person by September. During this period too, the Post will experience a change of guard.

Clarion Call: We enjoin the community to encourage their kinsmen who had for one day or two served in the military to come join American Legion, Post 1871. They are all over around you and they just need to be heard and/or share other veterans’ stories and it becomes a healing therapy.

––Adeyemi LaCrown Oloruntoba

Security 718-671-3050 • CSO 718-320-3300 6. Is it not worth your safety to get this done?

S4P Mission Statement: The Section 4 Partnership’s purpose is to promote a community of more than just neighbors, but as one family of many cultures, that proactively embraces greatness and promotes neighborhood interaction. The goal of the organization is to offer solutions that will educate, elevate, inspire, and mobilize our community in unity, to sustain affordability and growth in order to remain environmentally sound and vibrant for generations to come.

All of us, multiplied by each one of us, equals a force for good.

––Michelle Marbury

National Council of Negro Women NCNW Co-op City Section – Our Section President, Sheila Richburg, sends greetings to our membership and to our Co-op City community as she enters ident, Sheila Richburg; 1st Vice President, Lori Melton; 2nd Vice President, Lisa Wade-Stewart; 3rd Vice President, Nikita Singletary; Recording Secretary, Denise Gerrald; Assistant Recording Secretary, Shadé Freeland; Corresponding Secretary, Stephanie Brown; Assistant Corresponding Secretary, Latasha Cauley; Financial Secretary, Sandra Mitchell; Treasurer, Angela Dunbar-Johnson; 1st Chaplain, Rev. Beverly Spruill; 2nd Chaplain, Taisha Chambers; Parliamentarian, Tina Thompson; Historian, Joyce Howard.

3 p.m. Location will follow. If you have been curious as to what NCNW is all School Supplies – annual school supply drive organized by our Youth Committee. This year, we have been blessed by the children of former member Ann Hunter who connected us with Volunteers of America of Greater New York. They have already supplied notebooks, pens, erasers, pencil cases and index cards. We are still in need of loose-leaf paper, binders, crayons, markers, folders and backpacks. We have always been able to depend on the Co-op City community to support us in our

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efforts to help the children in our community. If you are able to donate school supplies, members of our Youth Committee will be collecting supplies in Dreiser Community Center, Room 14, on August 11th and 18th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and August 13th and 20th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All supplies will be distributed on September 3 during the Co-op City Fair.

Health Committee – Our section’s Annual Health and Wellness Fair is fast approaching! Save the date: September 24 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center outdoor area. Stay tuned for more information. This community event is designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, prevent and manage disease and connect you to resources. Friends of Co-op City Section will be walking again this year in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on October 16 at Orchard Beach. If you are interested in joining our team for a wonderful day of fellowship and this great cause, please email us at ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com.

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

––Joyce Howard

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop Greetings, RoDL family!

We hope that you and your families are healthy, happy and enjoying summer.

Trip Committee – A few seats remain for our trip to Wind Creek Casino and Shopping at the Wind Creek Outlets in Bethlehem, PA on Tuesday, September 13. The cost for this trip is $45 and you will receive a free $25 slot play from the casino. Our trip to the Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon, NY on Tuesday, October 11, is sold out and waitlist only. The cost for this trip is $100, which includes lunch and a “Tribute to Tina Turner and Whitney Houston” show.

Proof of your Covid-19 vaccination will be required when you pay for your ticket. Everyone will be required to wear a face mask while traveling on the bus. The bus for both trips will pick up at 8:00 a.m. in front of H&R Block located at 169 Dreiser Loop. On the return to Co-op City, the bus will drop off at Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

Please contact Serita at (347) 564-5722 if you have

any questions. Serita will be available in Room 19 on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. to collect payments for these trips. Please make your checks payable to the Retirees of Dreiser Loop.

Entertainment Committee – Our Entertainment Committee has issued a “Hold the Date” for December 8 for the annual holiday luncheon at the Marina del Rey. Please hold this date on your calendars.

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

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

AARP Chapter #4997

Fall Party – Friday, September 9, at 1 p.m. Members-only get together. Covered-dish. Bring food, pastry or beverage or pay $10 at door.

There will be no Bingo on Wednesday, August 17.

Resorts Casino – Tuesday, August 23, in Atlantic City, NJ. Price: $40, bonus: $15 slot play. Adults only. Waiting list. Payment due. Make checks to: Goose Island Seniors. We now accept Zelle at 347847-1941. Buses leaving our three usual bus stops.

Pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 7:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 7:45 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop at 8 a.m. Must show proof of vaccination and mask required on bus and in casino.

Resort World – Thursday, Sept. 22, in Monticello, NY. Price: $45. Bonus: $25 slot play and $15 for meal.

Payment due by Wednesday, September 7. Waiting list only. Buses leaving our three usual bus stops.

Pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:45 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop at 9 a.m. Must show proof of vaccination and mask required on bus and in casino.

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse – Tuesday, October 25. Dr. K’s Motown Revue. Come enjoy a delicious lunch and listen to your favorite Motown Hits. Price: $120. Bus pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:45 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop, 9 a.m. Must show proof of vaccination and mask required on the bus.

Notary – with Yvonne Menefee every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, Room

Summer Vacation — Summer Vacation — Summer Vacation!

Good afternoon, everyone. This is the start of the Loop. Our summer program with the SYEP (Summer Youth Employment Program) has come to an end!

The students were on hand to assist with technology training for all who requested their help until August 11. We will be closed from August 12 until September 6. We will still be available via e-mail: aarp4997@ gmail.com, or you can leave a message on our telephone, 718-379-1946, as we will check messages.

Our one-day bus trip to the Tomasello Winery and Resorts Casino for August 23 is sold-out and will be departing from Asch Loop by the library at 7:30 a.m. Please be punctual. There is only one pick-up location, however, there will be three dropoff locations upon our return. You must be vaccinated and wear a mask on the bus in order to travel with the group. Any questions about the trip can be answered by Ms. Wright, 718-379-3370.

Due to the increased infection rates of Covid-19, subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 and the new and wide-spreading Monkeypox virus, we are going to back up some of our freedoms! Masks are still necessary in our common areas, laundry rooms and elevators. Social distancing is back as well. A mobile test and treat van is in the Co-op City area seven days a week. We urge all cooperators to take advantage of this service and ask for a mask when you are there. With all the increased rate of various infections, please follow all rules to protect yourself and others. Early voting in the Republican Primary is also beginning August 13 and continuing until August 21, but it is not located in Co-op City. Election day for Republican candidates is August 23 and will be held at the Bartow Community Center beginning at 6 a.m.

Our General Membership Meeting is scheduled for September 12 at 1 p.m. and we will continue using Zoom due to the new restrictions. Follow this article for the log in information and it will be posted before the date of the meeting. We have a guest speaker who is bringing some valuable information that should be of value to many of you.

Ms. Baker, 718-379-2088, is accepting new/renewal membership applications by phone and the fee for the year is $20, cash or check. From Mrs. Frances Wilson, Good and Welfare contact, there is only good continuing news from our family and friends.

The ailments that were once strong are losing their momentum thanks to our prayers and blessings.

Thank you all.

We will have a table at the Riverbay Fair on September 3, so try to stop by and see what is new.

Be well and stay healthy.

––Ann Purnell

birthday and continued peace and happiness throughout the year.

Newsletter Committee – Articles and photos for inclusion in our Summer/Fall 2022 edition of the “In the Loop” newsletter should be submitted to Georgianna as soon as possible, and no later than Oct. 26.

Condolences – Please continue to keep all those who have recently lost loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

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

General Meeting – Our general membership meetings will resume in September.

Members, if you would like to use room 19 for your card or game player groups, please contact Ted Byrd at (917) 797-9230.

––Georgianna Rodriguez

Goose Island Seniors 39, Bronx, NY 10475 (Section 5 Center).

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 for up to three cards. Refreshments. Proof of vaccination. Temperature taken at entrance. Sunday Bingo on August 28 at 1:30 p.m.

To all members: Happy birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of August: Amy Rindner, Alva Parnell, Elayne Gubitose, Marvine Hollman, Susan Mondesire, Archangel Ortiz, Paulette Hill, Patricia Watts-Mayo, Ella L. Thorne, Angel Rondon and Cheryl Weeks. The August birthday cake party is on Friday, August 19, from 2 p.m.2:45 p.m. at the bingo halftime break.

Sick and Shut-in – Linda Werner, we are praying for you. Ella Thorne misses everyone; she is in Workmen’s Circle. Mary Pilla, former Goose Island president, sends her love to all. Call her at (718) 753-1816.

Our club is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475 at the Section 5 Center. Our phone number is (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.

Our email address is goose.island@optonline.net.

––Stephen Roberts Sr.

Family Owned and Operated • Large Chapel on premises

• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

A dignified funeral every family can afford.

• Cremations • Casket Showroom All areas are handicapped accessible on premises Amid ongoing concerns about the Coronavirus COVID-19, McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home is closely monitoring the latest reports from the CDC and is fully committed to providing the funeral and memorial services you expect without interruption, in a clean and hygenic environment.

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Bartow

Mon., Aug. 15

Walk w/Odessa (on break till Sept.)

Blood Pressure w/Willa 10 a.m.-11 a.m. (1st and 3rd Tues.)

Health and Wellness w/Ann (on break till September 13) Card Games w/Frankie, 1-2 p.m.

Smartphone and Tablet Class w/Julesa, 2-3 p.m.

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

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

Bereavement w/ Dorine, 1st & 3rd Wed., 12-1 p.m.

Line Dancing w/Cynthia 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

Weight Mgt. Support Group w/ Gigi, 2nd Wed., in rear of JASA main office, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Dominoes w/Jose, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

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

Thurs., Aug. 18

Tues., Aug. 16

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

True Lifers Movie Club 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Always Grand Line Dancing 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Hot Topics, 1:00 p.m.

Ageless Facials & Self Care 1 p.m.-3 p.m. by appointment

Wed., Aug. 17

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

BARTOW CENTER CLOSED ON MONDAYS ONLY

Fri., Aug. 19

Einstein

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Arthritis exercise w/Damion 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

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

Never Too Old To Learn Spanish, 10-11 a.m.

Bridge To Care Arthritis Exercise, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Creative Arts & Painting, 1 p.m.

Dreiser

Room 7 unless otherwise noted Chair Yoga w/Charles Tyler, 10-11 a.m. Zoom only, 1-646-876-9923, Meeting ID: 995 6534 1173, Passcode: 855423 Piano Sing Along Class (In-person) 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Stay Well Exercise w/Denise 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Room 2 Smartphone and tablet literacy with Julesa, 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm. in person

Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., in-person, Room 2.

Computer Learning w/Ralph, Zoom meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dial-in: 929-205-6609, Meeting ID: 936 8132 9040, Passcode: 259554, Virtual only.

Blood Pressure, 1st & 3rd Tues.

10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2 Digital Photography Class In-person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Hair Care, 9:00 a.m. by appt.

Spring in Your Step Stretch & Tone, 10-11 a.m.

Bingo, 1 p.m., in-person

Action Bodies In Motion 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Arthritis Exercise, in-person, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Rm. 2

BuddyNess Board & Card Games, 1-2 p.m.

Caring Hands Body Massage 1-3 p.m. by appointment Sultry Salsa Dancing, 10-11 a.m.

Prize BINGO 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Beginners Crochet and Tea and Books, 2-3 p.m.

Knitting w/Lynne, 11:30 a.m.Go Easy On Us Computers 12:30 p.m.

2-3 p.m.

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

Blood Pressure Screening 10:00 a.m.

Young At Heart Karaoke Manicure, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Let’s Get It On Zumba Line Dance with Cynthia 1-2 p.m.

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Coloring for Calmness Dinner Hour, 3-4:30 p.m.

2 p.m.-3 p.m.

Massage Therapy 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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.

Self Defense Class, in-person 2 p.m., Rm. 2

Line Dancing w/Ellie 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Spanish Class, in-person, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

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

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

Art Class w/Dmitry Virtual 1-3 p.m.

Massage Therapy, Room 2, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m., in-person Bingo, in person, 1:15-2:30 p.m.

MENU

Alternate Kosher Meals are available

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Chicken Shawarma Vegetarian Hummus Chicken Israeli Salad Brown Stew Pita Bread Fresh Fruit and Italian Blend Juice Vegetables Alt: Vegetable Steamed Broccoli Cutlet Bagel w/Cream Cheese and Hard Boiled Egg Blueberry Blintz Cucumber Salad Lettuce and Tomato Pita Bread Fresh Fruit and Juice

Curried Chicken Legs White Rice Normandy Blend

Stuffed Cabbage w/Beef Mashed Potato Steamed Carrots Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit and Juice Alt: Baked Breaded Fish

Pork Tenderloin w/Zesty Cilantro Sauce Baked Red Potato Wedges Carrots

Baked Salmon Wild Rice Normandy Blend Vegetables Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit and Juice Alt: Chicken Salad

Chicken Fajitas Spinach and Basil Pesto Cilantro Lime Rice Italian Blend Vegetables

Roasted Chicken Potato Kugel Vegetable Ratatouille Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice Alt: Gefilte Fish

Fish w/Salsa Relish Brown Rice Steamed Kale

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk Menu subject to change without notice.

Bartow Center (929) 399-1394 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

JASA Co-op City NORC Program Invites You for These In-Person & Virtual Activities Bereavement Hour w/Dorine – 12-1 p.m., in-person, Room 28, Bartow Center; every 1st and 3rd Wed. Please call 718-320-2066 to register.

Bereavement Support Group w/Dr. Smith – Mon., 1 p.m. Dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 839 6918 9974, Passcode: 520396.

Painting Class w/Dmitriy – Mondays, 1-3 p.m.

Dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 846 0511 1606, Passcode: 585936.

AgeTastic – Tues., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. “Giveaways” to participants.

Brea, 646-982-8254, or Julissa, 646-946-1252.

Chronic Pain – “Giveaways” to participants, Mon., 1:00-2:30 p.m., rear of JASA main of646-946-1252.

Crochet Club – Tues., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Rear of

or Julissa, 646-946-1252.

Crochet Class w/Sandra Ramirez – In rear of 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Please call 718-320-2066 to register.

Crochet Class w/Sandra Ramirez – Virtual, Sat., 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Dial-in number: 646-558-8656, 81636224412#, Meeting ID: 816 3622 4412.

JASA Bartow Older Adult program is seeking retired professionals to teach Conversational to seniors. If interested, please contact amoncrieffe@jasa.org as soon as possible.

Notary: Appointment ONLY – Call 718-3202066. Available at JASA Bartow main office, Tues., 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; Weds., 10: a.m.-1: p.m., and Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Einstein Center, Room 34, Thurs., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Deliver health workshops to help others in the

community and get gift cards – For further information, please call or email: Julissa Reynoso, 646946-1252/jreynoso@jasa.org 8254/lbrea@jasa.org.

Painting Classes – Every Wed., 9-11 a.m. Zoom meeting. Dial in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 920 9563 1147, Passcode: 024057.

Meditation Class – GPC (Grandparents), 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Third Thurs. of every month. Dial in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 991 1390 5105, Passcode: 170462.

Technology class – Smart devices and computer, Thurs., 6:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Dial in number: 929205-6099, Meeting ID: 862 5043 9695, Passcode: 896989.

Line Dancing with Bartow Swingers – Mon., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 31; Wed. and Fri., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 1.

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invites you to join us for Worship Service tomorrow in-person at 9:00 a.m. The summer schedule will continue through Sunday, September 11. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Masks are required. The service is also available on Zoom using the following information: https://us04web. zoom.us/j/9623430102, or Zoom Telephone Conference Line: (646) 568-7788, or Conference ID: 962 343 0102, Password: 788175#.

Rev. Williams is encouraging everyone who calls into the Sunday Worship service or Wednesday Bible class to use Zoom, which can be accessed through your computer or dialing in using the Zoom information shown above.

The Free Call Conference.com Line dial in number is 857-357-0254, the Access Code is 660065#.

All Bible Study classes, children’s Sunday school and the Friday evening prayer service will be on hiatus during July and August.

Friday Prayer is on hiatus and will resume on Friday, September 16.

Co-op City Baptist Church will be celebrating Rev. Williams’ 30th Pastoral Anniversary on Saturday, October 1 at Eastwood Manor, located at 3371 Eastchester Road. Donation is $100.00 for adults and $75.00 for children 5-17 years old. Children under 5 are free. Please contact Joyce Hamilton Williams, 718-671-1918, or Brenda Robinson, 718-671-1271 for additional information.

Please keep each other in prayer and be wise in your decisions. Please continue to mask-up, practice social distancing and stay safe!

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

––Hattie L. Lucas

Newsong Church We saved a seat for you!

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runs in to it and is safe.” (Proverbs 18:10) People seek security in all kinds of things, such as money, health, success, is that at any moment they could be taken away from us.

Solomon drops some amazing truth for us in (Proverbs 18). The name of the Lord is a strong tower! When the walls of wealth come tumbling down, when sickness threatens our health, when our relationships start to crack and crumble around us, there is a tower that is able to withstand all of life’s uncertainties, and keep us safe from the destruction of death itself! This strong tower is a person and His name is Jesus!

Jesus paid the ultimate price for your salvation, something that your money, success, or friends could never do for you! Peter puts it this way, “knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.” (1 Peter 1:18-19) This weekend, you will be doing a lot of running. Your schedule is full, and you have got a lot going on; I totally get it. But, I would like to encourage you to set aside two hours out of your Sunday and run into the house of God! Run into His presence, run into His love, run into His mercy and grace! So, what are you waiting for? Register you and your family today, and experience Jesus in a fresh way. We have saved a seat for you!

Here are some FAQ’s: Where is Newsong Church located? 135 Einstein Loop (upstairs). Registration and face coverings required. You can pre-register on our website: www. newsongchurchnyc.org.

Where is Newsong Deaf Church? Our adult worship experience for the deaf and hearing impaired is located in Room 38.

What time does everything start? 11 a.m.

What should I wear? Dress comfortably and casually.

What about the kids? We have an amazing children’s ministry called Kidsong, where your child will have fun and learn about Jesus! Kidsong is located in room 49.

How long is the service? About 90 minutes.

Can I attend if I’m ______________________? Fill in the blank with whatever fear you have about not being accepted: divorced, a single parent, broke, an addict, a skeptic, etc. Everyone is welcome at Newsong!

So, what are you waiting for? There is a God in heaven who loves you and freedom, discover your purpose, and make a difference in this life! Take your Contact Us: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 100, Bronx, NY 10475 Email: CentralTeam@newsongchurchnyc.org Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org Social Media: Instagram: @newsongchurchbx; Facebook: @newsongchurchbx; Twitter: @newsongchurchbx; YouTube: Newsong Church NYC ––Pastor Mike Tolone

Iglesia Evangelica MU de Co-op City Co-op City United Methodist Church Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds If you say, ‘the Lord is my refuge,’ and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. For He will command His angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways. (Psalm 91:9-1.1) variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation.

All are welcome! We are changing with the times and now offer online service.

We are located at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across from Building 30 (entrance on Boller Ave.) Parking is available on Palmer Ave. Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sánchez-Orta. For more information about our services, please contact our administrative secretary, Marta Medina, by phone: 917-740-0256 or by email: coopcityevangelicalumc@gmail.com.

Remote Schedule for Sundays – Come and Receive a Blessing: We would love for you to join us on Sundays. We are currently sharing our services online through our Facebook page: facebook.com/UMCofCoopCity.

We are also holding services via Zoom. For more information, visit our website: coopcityumc.com.

We are open on Sunday and Thursdays! On Sundays at 10 a.m., we are holding a weekly Bilingual Service until September. We also hold prayer on Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

If you would like to join our Worship Service through Zoom, please use the following information to login: us02web.zoom.us/j/9044685745. Or by phone: 1-929-436-2866, 904-468-5745# US (New York), using the following Meeting ID: 904 468 5745.

Food Pantry: Open June 16 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Keep the Date: August 27 Health Fair on Boller Ave. and Flea Market around Palmer Ave. Blessings, ––Marta Medina Shareholders, not tenants! Take pride in your home and community!

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Church of New Vision

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

Greetings! Due to the ongoing pandemic, St. Joseph’s Church has suspended services until further notice. However, we continue to worship via teleconference on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. You are invited to participate in the service by calling 1-425-436-6344, Access Code: 509 898, followed by the # sign.

We are taking a little summer break! From August to September 9, there will be NO weekday service at noon. We will resume on Monday, September 12.

The Fundraising Brunch Sale last Saturday was very successful. Many thanks to

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, Bronx, NY 10475. Church phone: (718) 671-8746, and pastor’s phone: (914)-522-5039.

There is one service at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday School will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Masks are required and temperatures will be taken. Services can also be viewed on YouTube after 1:00 p.m.

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

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

Sunday, August 7th Worship Service: “Old Things Must Pass Away.”

Scripture: (2 Corinthians 5:14-6:2) “Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

(Psalm 51:5-10; Romans 3:23; John 3:33; Psalm 103:12; 1John 1:9; Romans 6:14’ Ephesians 3.)

50th Anniversary Banquet – Saturday, October 8, from 1-6 p.m. at Eastwood Manor. Anniversary Guest Speaker: Reverend Dr. Shelton Williams. Adults: $100, Youths: $50. For tickets and information, contact Sadie James, 718-6528943, or Hermena Smith, 718-708-5035.

Journal Committee: In celebration of the church anniversary, a commemorative journal is being compiled. If you would like to purchase an ad, contact Brenda Brown at 718-671-3748 or Hermena Smith at 718-708-5035. The ad prices are as follows: inside front/back cover, $200; full-page, $100; half-page, $60; quarter-page, $40; eighth-page, $30; business card, $25; booster, $5; add a photo, $20. Ads must be purchased by September 15.

The Lord has blessed Church of New Vision for the past 50 years and through it all we are still here in unity by God’s grace – abiding in faith, hope and love.

Because a small group of believers saw a need and had a mission to move forward in unity with a purpose: Church of the New Vision was established on November 12, 1972 in the Co-op City community located in Section 5. Today, as members, visitors, and friends of the Church of the New Vision, you can be a participant in this 50th Golden Anniversary Fundraiser with your contribution

Grace and peace!

––M. Chambers

Faith @ Work Christian Church Faith @ Work Christian Church is located at 120 DeKruif Place on the street level. Though we reopened on Passover/Resurrection Sunday, as the Covid-19 cases began to rise again, we determined that it is best we remain remote in worship throughout the summer. We have just completed our Spring Bible Study on the subject of Holiness. We will resume Sabbath Bible Study on September 17 at noon via Zoom. If you would like to join our Sabbath Bible Study, please send an email to fatwcc@aol.com.

We are transitioning to a Sabbath (Saturday) Worship Service beginning September 17th and going forward. It will be hybrid, meaning in-person and via (351) 888-7838, at 9:30 a.m. Our worship service is entirely Biblically based with preaching and teaching directly from the Word of God (Holy Bible). This is a biblical teaching ministry!

Church Fundraiser: From August 1 through August 31, we are doing a 4-day/3-night vacation for two to either Las Vegas, PR, DR or Myrtle Beach, a

winning for all who participate by supporting our continued 17-year ministry of service to the entire Co-op City community. We would love your support. To purchase a ticket, please contact Pastor Jenkins at (718) 644-0951.

Co-Working Space Opportunities: As an extension of our ministry to the greater community, we are offering co-working space for entrepreneurs and artistic creatives with supportive administrative services as needed at a monthly low-cost to participants. Limited space is available for serious interested parties.

For serious inquiries, contact Pastor Jenkins at (718) 644-0951.

We hope to reconnect with all our neighbors in a more personal way soon. Until then, remain a blessing to those with whom you are blessed to know and meet.

––Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City High Holidays: It is that time of the year. The High Holidays are coming up soon and it is time to reserve your seat as a full member or non-member with seats only. You can call Marilyn at (347) 449-5005 for reservations and costs.

The synagogue will be serving a hot Kiddush meal after Sabbath morning services. Saturday morning services will start at 10 a.m.

General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 27B, it is handicap accessible, no steps. Our phone number is 718-379-6920. before you attempt to come over.

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

The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue.

The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or small, would help. 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 13, at 8:48 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, August 19, at 7:28 p.m.

Good and Welfare: one. The cost is only $15 per tree (if you want to buy a tree, call 347-449-5005). 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 Barbara Rose, Michael Schweiger, will be celebrating their birthday in August. Please send me your names and I will add them to the list.

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

––Bruce Gitelson

of the New Vision and note: 50th Golden Anniversary.

Thank you for your contributions. Mailing address: Church of New Vision, P.O. Box 75-3037, Einstein Station, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

––Brenda Brown

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