Co-op City Times 9/03/22

Vol. 57 No. 36

Saturday, September 3, 2022

BSA to Vote on Application for Parking Waiver at 801 Co-op City Blvd., Sept 12

BY ROZAAN BOONE

The New York City Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) will vote on Monday, September 12, on the application submitted by the developer of 801 Co-op City Boulevard for a special permit to reduce the required number of accessory parking. The meeting is scedhuled to begin at 10 a.m.

Although the public will most likely not be able to speak at this meeting of the BSA Commissioners who are expected to render their decision on the special permit, Co-op City shareholders are strongly encouraged to attend virtually via Zoom using the following information: Webinar ID: 874 8420 1166, Passcode: 635418; or by dialing 646-558-8656 (New York) or (888) 475-4499 (Toll free).

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Street Repairs in Section 5 Completed

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24-Hr. Emergency Call Boxes Installed in Co-op City Garages New 24-hour emergency call boxes are being installed in Garages 4 and 8. The tool is available should anyone need assistance or feel unsafe. Once the call button is pressed, strobe lights turn on and the call box will activate, connecting the call directly to Public Safety who will respond to the individual. Enhanced digital see what is happening.

“One of the most common requests we receive from shareholders is to add additional cameras in the garages,” said Danielle O’Connor, director, Riverbay Parking & Leasing dept. “We’re excited to be starting this project to add not only cameras, but also di-

ers, employees, and all those who utilize our parking facilities is always a priority.”

“The planning of this project took months of collaboration with Riverbay IT dept.

Tech Services and CCPD,” said Hector Algarin,Senior Operations Manager, Parking & Leasing dept. “Shareholders can feel safer now that Riverbay has more cameras watching the garages.”

Altogether, 112 call boxes will be installed throughout the eight garages. There are 14 call boxes per garage with

Final Tunes on Tuesdays Featured the Reignjah Band

– one each by the front and rear elevator.

––Brandon Ortiz

City Declares Times Square a Sensitive Zone NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) has reported completion of roadway repairs in Section Five on the Hutchinson River Parkway from Einstein Loop North to Bartow Avenue. While work was in progress to resurface and restripe the road, the jersey barriers were removed and several on-street parking spaces were lost in both directions. With completion of the roadwork, new median barriers have been installed and parking spaces are once again available.

This roadway upgrade was part of the DOT’s enhanced safety and mobility project on the northbound Bruckner Expressway and northbound Hutch.

Governor Kathy Hochul’s Deputy Secretary for Transportation, Nivardo Lopez, hosted a conference call this week with Riverbay Management to follow to build in redundancies to the community’s essential underground telecommunications and utility infrastructure that serve the residents in the section to ensure service delivery in the event there are emergencies once the northbound Hutchinson Riverbay Parkway exit ramp is built. All reports show that work in this regard is continuing as discussed and on schedule.

“Throughout this process, our goal has been to ensure protection of our underground utility lines and we appreciate that the state DOT, the project’s conwhat we had to say and are working with us to address our concerns,” said Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison. “We are nearing completion of this portion of the project and will monitor the ongoing activities and bring concerns, if any, to the group we’ve been working with thus far. We are also grateful to Deputy Secretary Lopez for keeping an eye on this and reporting regularly back to us.”

Photo courtesy of NYSDOT

NO PARKING – SEPT. 3 FAIR On Co-op City Blvd., from Bellamy Loop to Peartree Ave., Sat., Sept. 3, Noon - 10 p.m.

Vehicles will be towed at owners’ expense.

In addition, Co-op City Blvd., from Bellamy Loop to Peartree Ave., will be CLOSED TO ALL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC, 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. for the Fireworks Show.

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

New gun legislation went into effect on Wednesday with several provisions that will affect various aspects of the concealed carry licensing process in New York.

The move, called the Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA), is a response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June that afforded gun owners the full protection of the U.S. Constitution and deemed certain probable cause laws such as New York’s unconstitutional.

Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss into effect on September 1.

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BY P.M CAMPBELL

Photo by P.M Campbell

The Reignjah Band capped off this summer’s Tunes on Tuesdays summer concert series in Co-op City, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, with an evening of music from throughout the Caribbean islands.

Michelle Sajous, Director of Riverbay Community Relations department, opened the program by reorganizing this summer’s series saying, “I want to bring you the best.”

Council Member Kevin Riley, one of the funders Ms. Sajous: “We wanted to do Tunes on Tuesdays to bring out each nationality, to celebrate each other, and that’s how we’re going to formulate a community amongst each other.”

Performing from 7-8:30 p.m. on the Dreiser auditorium stage, lead singer Hefner Daniel was joined (Continued on page 12)

Co-op City Times Deadline Notice In observance of the Labor Day holiday, on Monday, September 5. Because of the holiday shortened work week, directors’ viewpoints and community organizations’ articles must be received by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6. Material submitted after that time will be Saturday, September 10, 2022 issue of the Co-op City Times. Material for publication may be emailed to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com.

Have a safe & enjoyable Labor Day.

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to waive the required number of accessory off-street parking for an ambulatory contrary to the current zoning for the district. Co-op City residents, Board memparking waiver because of its impact on on-street parking which shareholders without parking leases depend on. plained that the application had been held up for a year for a NYC Department “The last two adjournments requests refer to ongoing efforts to obtain the lmutter at the July public hearing. “Instead, it makes what I think is a pretty convincing argument in its favor, relying on text in another part of the zoning

Closure of eastbound Pelham Parkway Entrance Ramp to northbound I-95 Until approximately Tuesday, September 6, at 5 p.m.

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has announced closure of the eastbound Pelham Parkway entrance ramp to northbound Interstate 95 (I-95) in the Bronx, until approximately Tuesday, September 6, at 5 p.m.

Motorists who wish to access northbound Interstate 95 (I-95) during this closure should continue eastbound in the left lane on Pelham Parkway and follow the signed detour.

Inclement weather could cause this closure to be rescheduled.

The chair went on to say: “What is before us is a proposed reduction in required ambulatory care parking from 323 spaces to 269 spaces, which is the reduction under our special permit of 54 spaces. The maximum permitted what we typically see.

“This Board typically looks at the parking demand analysis to determine the appropriate degree of reduction, if any. The demand study in this case reveals and adult day care and for the new proposed ambulatory care facility. The study,

Other BSA members also expressed their support for the project while at the same time acknowledging community concerns about the parking waiver and its impact on the local Co-op City community.

Last year, then-Riverbay Board President Bernard Cylich wrote to BSA Chair Perlmutter expressing his opposition to the developer’s application. who work off-hour shifts. The applicant’s reduction of their off-street parking will cause more cars seeking inadequate on-street parking. This will cause a direct and immediate hardship for Co-op City residents. The unique geography of the Co-op City neighborhood does not provide available on-street parking tional shareholders were on the waiting list for a garage lease. He warned that the parking waiver would lead to increased double parking along the street, blocks looking for a parking space, which would ultimately lead to more air pollution in the community.

Earlier this month, Board Director Saunders met with City Councilman Kevin Riley to solicit the councilman’s support against the developer’s application for the special request from the BSA. Matthew Cruz said this week: “The July NYCBSA did not go in our favor. It seems as if the Commissioners were quite favorable to the parking waiver respace reduction request and we continue to do so. Though our opinion is advisory

This closure is to facilitate work on NYSDOT’s $30M project to enhance safety and mobility on the northbound Bruckner Expressway and northbound Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.

Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license.

For real-time travel information, motorists should check New York State’s visit Google Play. This free service allows users to check road conditions, view The app features Drive mode, which provides audible alerts along a chosen route while a user is driving, warning them about incidents and construction.

You may also follow New York State DOT on Twitter: @NYSDOT and YSDOT on Facebook at facebook.com/NYSDOT.

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Co-op City Times 2nd COMBING

Front Page

Companies to Track Gun Purchases Effectively

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

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

Test & Treat Mobile Van in Co-op City NYC Test & Treat Corps’ Mobile Test to Treat unit has replaced the Mobile Covid Testing Van previously deployed to Co-op City. The unit is available daily on a rotating schedule at each of the three shopping centers from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. It will not be available on Labor Day, Monday, Sept.

5, 2022.

Next week’s schedule: Tuesday: 177 Dreiser Loop Wednesday & Thursday: 2049 Bartow Avenue Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 135 Einstein Loop Please note that locations are approximate depending on availability of on-street parking.

The mobile Test to Treat Rapid Testing van does not offer PCR testing. Anyone who tests positive for COVID at the Test to Treat mobile van can speak with an onsite clinician, and, if eligible, receive free Paxlovid anti-viral medication.

Appointments are not required.

Bring ID and insurance card, if available. Please note that insurance is not necessary to use this service; it is open to everyone.

NYS Division of Consumer Protection Urges Families to Follow Guidance to Minimize Risk of Child Identity Theft

Bereavement Support Returns Sept. 12

Warning Signs to Look For:

There will be no Bereavement Support meeting on Monday, Sept.

5, because of the Labor Day holiday. The support group will return on Monday, Sept. 12, 1-2:30 p.m.

This support group is facilitated

by Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr. Dial in: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 8390511 1606, Passcode: 585936.

Tips For Parents/Guardians to Safeguard Children’s Identities: Consider freezing your child’s credit.

Assemblyman Benedetto Hosts ‘Coffee With Mike’ On the third Saturday of every month, 9:30-10:30 a.m., the assemblyman invites shareholders to enjoy a cup of coffee on him while they share their local concerns. The coffee klatch will take place at the Section 5 Pizza, located at Einstein Loop N. This new engagement opportunity follows the assemblyman’s lobby visits which he has held in Co-op City for years.

Impact of Child ID Theft

Make ID theft prevention a habit.

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“In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down New York’s century-old concealed carry law, we took swift and thoughtful action to keep New Yorkers safe,” Governor Kathy Hochul said during Wednesday’s press conference. “I refuse to surrender my right as governor to protect New Yorkers from gun violence or any other form of harm. In New York State, we will continue leading the way forward and implementing common sense gun safety legislation.”

Individuals looking to obtain a concealed carry permust be renewed every three years now under the new legislation. obtain a concealed carry permit: • The applicant has to provide four character references.

• The applicant must complete an in-person inter• The applicant has to provide a list of their social media accounts from the last three years.

• The applicant has to provide the names of any individuals the person is living with, including spouses, family members, roommates or children.

The new law also establishes sensitive zones, where

but New York courts have ruled in the past that probable cause is met only if an individual can “demonstrate a special need for self-protection distinguishable from that of the general community,” according to the opinion of the Supreme

possession of a weapon, which is a class E felony.

Certain law enforcement individuals are exempt from this law, such as active-duty military personnel, police or security guards.

not an expansion of sensitive locations overall. The Supreme Court ruling also

Street down to 40th Street signifying the area as a sensitive location.

as a sensitive place in order to deny legal gun owners the right to carry a con-

those traveling through that the area is a gun-free zone and that licensed gun carriers and others may not enter with a gun unless otherwise specially authorized

ment as a ‘sensitive-place’ law lacks merit because there is no historical basis

ity will always be the safety of all 8.8 million people who call this city home, so while the Supreme Court decision may have opened an additional river feeding the sea of gun violence, we are doing everything we can to dam it and keep during the press conference.

The new law also prohibits anyone from purchasing body armor unless the individual is “engaged or employed in an eligible profession,” according to the

New York is not the only state with a special process for concealed carry

The Supreme Court’s ruling also recognized the legality and need to forbid

simply because it is crowded and protected generally by the New York City in the coming weeks. case on other legal grounds surrounding the plaintiffs, his ruling outlined why the sensitive places provision. “The myriad of sensitive locations listed in the NYSRPA effectively barred the expansion of sensitive locations beyond schools, government buildings, legislative assemblies, polling places and courthouses. The aforementioned expanSuddaby wrote in the court ruling.

Individuals interested in reading more about the new restrictions and other

cause or need.

MATTRESS DISPOSAL or box springs in a sealed plastic bag for garbage disposal and collection.

This rule was intended to prevent an increase in bed bug activity.

Under the rule, failure to place a mattress or box spring in a proper bag dents who violate this rule may be subject to a Community Complaint with (The City of New York and Riverbay do not provide mattress or box spring bags or covers.)

Plastic bags to cover mattresses and box springs are available at department stores, home improvement centers and large moving companies. They can also be purchased online.

Please follow this rule when disposing mattresses and/or box springs.

These covered items are to be brought to the basement or placed on the dumpster pads for proper trash collection.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.

—CSO

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Set reasonable boundaries around technology and monitor online activities.

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BY P.M CAMPBELL

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Make sure that kids are registered as under 13 on the sites and applications they use.

Take hardware and software seriously.

Secure Your Child’s Cell Phone:

Email your best work to PMcCoyCampbell@riverbaycorp.com with “Co-op Creatives” in the subject line.

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Online Games: Internet Connected Toys:

Social Media:

What to do if your child is a victim of ID theft:

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No Standing/Parking In Dumpster Pads Shareholders are reminded that there is no standing or parking in the dumpster pads. These areas are strictly for the use of Riverbay Corporation vehicles.

All unauthorized vehicles will be towed at vehicle owners’ expense.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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What Showing Up Can Do

Great Idea, CCPD!

Last Saturday’s Section 5 Coffee with Mike meeting was ment for obtaining the photos of the package thieves and circulating them in our paper. We all can see who these or around our community. If they reside here, they should be on the eviction list.

Co-op City Times and all those who helped put this together. It would be ideal to have this feature enlarged every week on the front page of

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edetto, it’s about More Than Just The RAMP.” Thanks to some very persuasive voices, Assemblyman

feels necessary so as not to jeopardize their investigation(s) so the community is well informed and ready to report these individuals. This crime of opportunity can affect anyone in our community and we all share an interest in this problem.

I’m sure this edition caught the eye of non-readers of the Co-op City Times. The paper bin in the lobby looked very low this week. Great idea! Keep it going!

stretch of I-95N. We in Section 5 have one ask and one ask only: readjust

Community Use of Outdoor Space

with an open mind and a detailed drawing of the entire

cials asking them to help us reach a mutually satisfactory Co-op City Times

access.

African-American Association has sponsored indoor yoga classes for more than ten years. Like many other activioutdoors due to safety precautions surrounding the pandemic. Last year, when most classes started indoors again, the Association requested that yoga classes remain outdoors since yoga is practiced outdoors in many countries as well

outdoors in the fresh air. In my opinion, practicing yoga just once a week would make a tremendous difference in

improve our lives and other parts will hurt us. We need to neighborhood as well as the people who live in it.

What’s the next step, Section Fivers? Let’s get on the same page and present a united front because we only get one shot. Get ready to Unite and Fight. Learn the details everyone. Spread the actual, factual, unemotional word to anyone who will listen. benedettom @nyassembly.gov his invaluable help.

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members passing this resolution unanimously.

Here’s wishing all the best to tennis superstar Serena Williams, who has announced her retirement from tennis success to Serena in her future endeavors.

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LETTERS TO Shareholders are encouraged to submit input on how to improve services and service delivery as well as other idents.

If you have a suggestion you’d like to share with the

& Suggestions” link.

This service has been added at ident Sonia Feliciano to engage with shareholders.

We welcome letters to the editor .

Letters should address issues of insponsible. Letters should not personally attack others and must be written in a respectful manner.

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

Submissions must include the writer’s address and phone number – which will Thank you for your cooperation.

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Public Safety Report

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Public Safety Department Takes Action Against Persons Caught Throwing Objects Out of Windows

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

Throwing objects out of the windows of Co-op City apartments is a violation of the lease and is also illegal. Complaints of this nature are taken very seriously by the members of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. When objects are thrown out of windows, a substantial risk of serious injury or death is created. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety utilizes all available resources to make certain that persons caught throwing objects out of the windows of Co-op City buildings are appropriately penalized. Fireworks thrown from windows or terraces are extremely hazardous and enforcement is heightened.

Co-op City has several construction projects which require scaffolding. Scaffolding, also known as sidewalk sheds, create an additional risk as it pertains to objects out the window. It is illegal to throw anything on top of construction scaffolding as it creates a fire hazard. There have been incidents of lit cigarettes igniting rubbish thrown on the top of scaffolding. Shareholders can be held criminally or financially liable for damage or injuries caused by throwing items on top of construction scaffolding.

An arrest can be made for Reckless Endangerment in cases where the person who actually throws the object out the window can be identified. Reckless Endangerment occurs when a person engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person. If there is an injury, the person who threw the object out of the window can be charged with Assault. Reckless Endangerment and Assault are serious charges with severe penalties. As in all cases where a Co-op City resident is arrested for actions within the confines of Co-op City, a Community Complaint is also issued. The Community Complaint carries a monetary fine and can be attached to the monthly carrying charges.

Repeated violations may result in eviction.

Even if the specific person throwing the object out of the window cannot be identified, Public Safety can still take action. Throwing objects out of windows is a lease violation, therefore the shareholder of record can receive a Community

Public Safety Blotter August 21 – August 27, 2022

Aug. 21 – 140 Alcott Pl. CCPD officers responded to a call for a barking dog. A Community Complaint was issued to the apartment.

Aug. 22 – Debs Townhouses CCPD officers responded to reports of an individual unlawfully entering the apartment. Search of the residence produced the unauthorized individual who was arrested for Burglary.

120 DeKruif Pl. CCPD officers responded to a call about a cab driver who was robbed at gunpoint. The cab was called to the location, once the passenger entered the cab, he displayed a firearm.

Two accomplices, in a Black Honda Accord, also displayed firearms and removed the cab driver’s property.

Aug. 23 – 4140 Hutch River P’kwy One male was arrested for public urination, summonsed and released.

99 Bellamy Loop CCPD officers responded to a male yelling and acting erratic at the attendant’s booth. The male was arrested and summonsed.

Aug. 24 – 100 Einstein Loop A shareholder was issued a community complaint for an unauthorized dog.

Aug. 25 – 620 Baychester Ave. A cooperator reported her catalytic converter was removed.

99 Earhart Lane The Parking department reported damage to an electric box caused by a vehicle. A community complaint was issued.

Aug. 26 – 4120 HRPE CCPD ESU responded for a well-

ness check. Upon entry, the cooperator was found on the bathroom floor.

The cooperator was transported to Jacobi Medical Center.

120 Alcott Place Two unauthorized vehicles, illegally parked on the grassy area behind Building 17, were towed and removed at owner’s expense.

140 Alcott Place A shareholder was issued a community complaint for hanging clothes over their terrace.

Aug. 27 – 2033 Bartow Ave. CCPD officers responded to an attempted robbery. The 16-yearold victim was approached by three other teenagers who demanded the victim’s phone. A store window was damaged during the struggle and the victim was removed to the hospital for treatment. The investigation ongoing.

Aug. 28 – 100 Alcott Place CCPD officers responded to a call of an individual turning door knobs of various apartments. The responding officers performed a canvass of the area and placed the perpetrator under arrest. The suspect was homeless and looking for a place to sleep.

BLOTTER BONUS: Shareholders are reminded to perform a checklist before exiting their apartments. Please check and make sure nothing is left cooking on the stove to prevent fires, faucets are closed to conserve our water usage, lights and air conditioning are off to lower the strain on our power plant, and our doors are secured to protect our property…and all the above save our $$$.

Complaint when their apartment is identified as the location an object came from. The shareholder is responsible for the actions of all family members and guests, therefore the Community Complaint can be issued without the need to identify the specific offender. The Co-op City Community Complaint offers our department an extra level of enforcement in eliminating this very dangerous activity. Repeated violations result in escalating fines and can result in eviction.

It is important that parents instruct children and teens that throwing objects out the windows is a serious matter. Parents need to make certain that young children and toddlers do not have access to open windows. Toddlers are fascinated by throwing objects out windows and have been known to empty an entire toy box. This creates a very dangerous situation for which the parent will be held responsible. Be certain that window guards are installed in any apartment where children under 10 years of age live or visit. Call Riverbay Corporation at (718) 320-3300 if you would like to have window guards installed. Smaller items can still fit out windows with window guards in place, so young children should not be left unsupervised near windows that are even open just a little bit.

During air conditioning season, it is best to keep windows completely closed and locked. This will prevent children from being tempted to toss objects out the window. It also allows the air conditioning to work at maximum efficiency.

Keeping windows open results in an increase in condensation and can damage rugs and furniture over time. Open windows during high temperatures can result in a flood in your apartment.

This is another situation where the Public Safety Department asks for the help of the public in identifying violators. If you observe objects being thrown from a window, try to pinpoint the exact window and notify the Department of Public Safety. Use a brightly colored curtain or shade as a landmark. The responding Public Safety officer can use a floor plan map and identify the exact apartment.

Your information will not be revealed to the violator. Even if you cannot specifically identify the apartment in question, it is still a good idea to call Public Safety for informational purposes. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

If consuming alcoholic beverages is in your plans, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink. Phone a friend or a ride share service, if necessary. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed any amount of alcoholic beverages. Buzzed driving is drunk driving. The consequences of drunk driving are extremely severe. New legislation is New York State increases the charges and penalties for driving while intoxicated if there is a child in the vehicle. Drunk driving enforcement is heightened during the holiday season. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day has historically had the most drunk driving arrests.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see someone suspicious within your building, they could be stealing packages; please call Public Safety and 911. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place, an auto crime could be ready to happen, notify the authorities. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Callers may remain (Continued on page 23)

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 Music & Dance Program Returns to Co-op, Oct. 17!

We’re so pleased to welcome Bervin Harris’ Renaissance Music & Dance Program back.

Aside from offering classes on Saturdays for 8 weeks in music, dance and vocals, I’m happy to share some more exciting news about RYC. They will be hosting a Gala event called “21 and All Grown UP” featuring their Music With A Message Band at 10 Hudson Yards on October 6. For more information, visit RYC at www.RenaissanceYouth.org. While on the website, you can complete your registration for Co-op City classes starting October 17 at Dreiser Community Center. Or simply call 718-450-3466 to speak with someone. Remember, to be eligible to receive the $35 discount, you’ll need to be listed on the

for their table at the Community Fair on September 3 on the Section 1 Greenway.

Section 1 Community Fair and Fireworks – It’s Going to be Live!

When it rains, it pours! We’re beyond excited to be a proud sponsor of the Co-op City Community Fair and Fireworks Display. Along with a bevy of supporters, and artists, the Greenway in Section 1

responsibly and obey the rules and code of conduct.

We want to make this a peaceful, safe and fun event free of any incidents. Our community deserves a much needed respite from the long two-year hiatus. The Riverbay Fund, the Community Relations Department, and the Riverbay Corporation welcome everyone to the Fair and Fireworks event. Kudos to volunteers for pulling this together!

Practice Safety at All Times We’re all so wired and dependent to our phones and electronic devices that we’ve forgotten basic things like phone numbers of people with whom we digitally connected. So what happens if and when your cell phone battery dies or, God forbid, you’re in an accident and can’t communicate? Take a few moments to write down the person’s name and number to contact in case of an emergency. Put it in your wallet so that they can be reached. While you’re at it, take a picture of your State ID, credit cards your purse or wallet. One last caveat: if you must use an ATM, be very careful entering and leaving.

Although many ATMs are in well-lit areas and are surveilled by cameras, given the preponderance of

but also to welcome back everyone in our community in a grand manner. Please show your support and love for the community by coming out to the

unfortunate event take place. So use caution and try not to walk around with large sums of cash after exiting ATM locations or banks.

Who You Gonna Call?

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please dial 911. If you or your child is experiencing a crisis, call any of these hotlines for help: NYS Child Abuse and Maltreatment Register: If you suspect abuse or maltreatment, CALL 800-342-3720.

National Child Abuse Hotline: If you are being hurt, know someone who might be hurting, or are afraid you might hurt another, CALL 1-800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453).

Adult Protective Services: If you suspect abuse,

to bring your blankets, umbrellas and chairs. If you decide to bring along a cooler, please be sure to drink

adult who lives in New York City, CALL: 212-6301853; or within New York State: 1-844-697-3505.

meals, tasty treats, apparels, home goods and activities for everyone. By the way, there will be a 2-hour concert from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., featuring Antoine Dolberry & Friends. The Fair runs from noon to 7 p.m. with the Fireworks Display at 9:00 p.m. closing out our Labor Day celebration. We feel than on our usual pre-4th of July date. After a long pause due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, we decided to

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: CALL or TEXT 988 or CHAT 988lifeline.org. New York City residents can also CALL 1-888-NYC-WELL for suicide prevention.

Find a Mental Health Program/Provider: In NYC, DIAL 1-888-NYC-WELL or 311, or Text ‹WELL’ to 65173.

National Alliance of Mental Illness: NAMI provides local support groups, services, and treatment options. CALL 1-800-950-6264 (NAMI) or TEXT ‘NAMI’ to 74174 or NYS NAMI; Call 1-518-462-2000.

NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline: If you or someone in a relationship is being controlled through verbal, physical, sexual abuse or another form of abuse, CALL 1-800-942-6906, or 711 for Deaf/Hard of Hearing National Domestic and Sexual Violence 24 Hour Hotline: If you are affected by abuse and in need of support, CALL 1-800-799-7233, or for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, 1-800-787-3224; or if you’re unable to speak safely, TEXT ‘LOVEIS’ to 1-866-331-9474.

Trevor Project 24/7: Trevor Project provides crisis intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning youth. CALL 1-866488-7388 or TEXT “START” to 678678.

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): Provides social services for vitiates of sexual assault, abuse and other violent crimes. CALL 1-800TDD: 1-800-810-7444. : If you are a victim, survivor, or witness of human TEXT ‘BEFREE’ to 233733.

NYS HOPEline for 24/7 help for substance use, and gambling support and treatment: 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369 COVID-19 Pandemic NYS Emotional Support HelpLine: 7 days/week; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. CALL 1-844-863-9314.

Please feel free to share your thoughts or comments with me at csampson@riverbayboard.com.

Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend and stay safe!

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Black Forum Emergency Food Pantry – 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (entrance faces basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for grocery distribution. Guests are eligible to pick up food once a month. Look at the last date on your pantry card. The next pick up would be one month from the last pick up or after. It is a 30/31-day rotation on average. Black Forum will text registered guests if items outside of regular distribution become available. All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. Remember to bring at least four clean shopping bags with handles and a shopping cart. Masks required and physical distancing observed. New registrants can receive food the same day they register. Please show a valid ID NYC card, a non-Driver’s, or Driver’s license with a 10475 address to register.

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

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

Senior Farmer’s Market Coupons – September Distribution on September 6 from 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Masks are required. The distribution occurs at the

Back to School Distribution

920 Baychester location. Recipients of the coupons must be 60 years of age or older and must bring proof of age (i.e. ID NYC card or a non- or Driver’s license). Recipients who already received coupons this year cannot receive additional ones.

The NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets cross-checks submitted applications. Recipients will receive $25 worth of vouchers towards the purchase of fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs.

Defensive Driving Class – An online version of the course is available at the Empire Safety Council website: https://www.empiresafetycouncil.com/.

Use the promo code “WRIGHT” to receive a discount. We will inform the public when we resume in-person classes.

Spotlight – Ra’eesah is a new volunteer with the Black Forum who is a high school student taking college classes at a premier institution. She is also an accomplished young entrepreneur who has received a long list of awards. This includes the NYS Senate Proclamation for Philanthropy, the for Community Service and USA Karate Nationals Medals (bronze, silver and gold). This young lady is also the brand creator behind Hijabi Spicy Seasoning Blends, which makes creating halal dishes accessible to anyone. Ra’eesah will distribute samples from her spice bundles to guests of the Black Forum food pantry soon. Please support this shining star by viewing her work online at www.instagram.com/p/ Contact Us – Reach out to us at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

––D. Illis

BY P.M CAMPBELL On Tuesday, August 30, at 135 Einstein Loop, Council Members Kevin C. Riley and Rafael Salamanca Jr. organized a Back to School Distribution with Riverbay Corporation. Starting at 12 p.m., they give out cartoon themed backpacks, and boxes aimed at “Junior, Elementary, and High School” groups with pencils, paper, notebooks and binders. Council Member Salamanca Jr. maintained that “as school’s starting, many parents who are struggling have to decide whether they pay rent, pay bills, or get their kids sponsibility to [ask] how do we help with that gap?”

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Daryl Johnson

Board Meeting Review, 8/24/2022 We had a contentious board things that we discussed.

Proper Money Management nately, our cooperators have always come out on the edition of the Co-op City Times stated that our oper-

we should be able to pay all of our bills. Moreover, our goal should always be to reduce our expenses for the next section to see how our money is being spent here.

Emergency Resolution #22-43 – Apartment Renovations tors that renovate our vacant apartments. But, as previously mentioned, we supply all of the materials to these contractors. Then, they will renovate

of any building at Co-op City.” Violators will face

escape, two teenagers had to climb down a pole that was near their window, there were seven e-bikes in that apartment. Then, a

a 10 percent carrying charge increase.

But, think, how can anyone justify these outrageous prices when we can charge the previous

dows out and it actually blew a wall down within the apartment on top of the bed in which these teenagers were sleeping,” he stated. The teenagers and their mother had to be taken to a hospital.

how this bill was going to get paid before December

all of the necessary supplies to these contractors to renovate each apartment.

5-year-old girl and a lady were killed last month,

So, do you think that this community should receive a 10 percent carrying charge increase when

is considering banning e-bikes and their batteries at city-owned apartment buildings.

Bottom line: Everyone needs to understand that our housing development is on privately owned

ter bill was paid off. Then, we found out that it was paid—erroneously. ror

in er-

that is interest free, giving us the ability to pay on an agreeable payment schedule.” neously paid a water bill with Riverbay’s name on it ance escrow accounts.

Personally, I voted no because I believe that this is Bottom line: I want this community to remember Co-op City Times, some of the details about this resolution.

Upcoming Resolution #22-37, E-Bikes, E-Scooters, E-Batteries Our board will be reviewing a resolution that will essentially forbid our cooperators from keeping electric bikes, electric scooters, and their batteries from their guests may not keep or charge electric bikes, electric scooters, or their batteries in apartments, garages, community rooms, or indoor common areas

agency, can keep legal things like washing machines, e-bikes, e-scooters, and lithium-ion batteries out of our apartments and other places.

Close

Thank you.

Contact Information Please do not send a letter to me at this time. djohnson@riverbayboard.com. would like to have a brief discussion with me. Okay,

Broun Place Townhouse Association Beginning this week, is an eye-opening issue of the Co-op City Times. Be sure to pick it up or go online to http://issuu.com/cctimes. Every cooperator needs to read what our leaders announce, what is passed or considered by the Board of Directors, and the different processes we must abide by. Thank you to Brandon Millie Worabew is moving or has moved. Thank you and good luck for always speaking your truth and being the best shareholder possible. We can all take a lesson from her and how she lived as an exemplary cooperator.

Labor Day is here. Schools are restarting and the end of summer 2022 is signaled. Good luck to the teachers, professionals, youth and everyone. Drive carefully around Co-op City. Unfortunately, little ones and their parents are not careful enough. Broun Place is much traversed by school age youth.

Please be respectful and do not litter on our property.

Dehydration is a problem. Keep a cloth frozen, ready to apply to your neck or forehead if you feel dry.

The Grounds Department continues doing a beautiful job maintaining our grounds. We have to follow the rules. This weekend, a mattress was dumped picked up Monday morning.

Welcome to our new residents in Broun Place. It was great to receive the note ested to know subjects of concern to you. Our CSO representative, Mr. Victor modations for people with disabilities policy,” concerns us too.

When recycling, the white bin means paper, while green and blue are placed to hold house garbage. Please do not throw your masks on the street, instead use bins and pails. I picked up two bags of gutter garbage littered by irresponsible people.

Co-op City was home for the innocent cab driver murdered two weeks ago.

We send sincere condolences to his immediate family which consists of four children and his grieving wife.

Neighbors, it is settled. Private cars and motorcycles are not allowed on our internal walkways. Should you see a private car or truck, please report to CCPD

or CSO. Covid-19 numbers are rising again, so please wear a KN95 mask or other approved masks when you are in crowds out and about. Testing and vaccine centers are printed in the combing section of the Co-op City Times. Check where vaccontact programs. This is critical for those living alone or with a chronic ailment.

Our association extends sincere condolences to families and friends who are keep dancing and better days are ahead!

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by Joey Augustine, the group’s manager, on vocals; Craig Bellot on rhythm keys; with Ali Lawrence on leading keys, Samuel Kirby on percussion and Vernon Bolo John on bass. “We’re gonna give you a little something from each Caribbean island,” said Daniel as the band covered songs like Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds,” and Gregory Isaacs’ “Night Nurse.” The audience continued this summer’s energetic tradition, forming a conga line and remaining engaged with the band. Once the band was done with their performance, the Ms. Sajous ended the night telling those in attendance to “go get some rest cause you gonna need it for Saturday,” reminding everyone about the Co-op City Fair, Show and Fireworks taking place today on the Section 1 Greenway beginning at noon.

Photos by P.M Campbell

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Wicked Wednesdays: Ayanna The Singer

JASA Birthday Celebration

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day cake.

Photo by Brandon Ortiz

Reminder – Feeding animals

BY P.M CAMPBELL “Co-op, y’all with me today?” Ayana the Singer asked the audience at the top of her performance at the August 24th Wicked Wednesdays summer concert series in Section 5. “My community, I cannot do this alone,” she said before introducing Bryan Durieux on vocals

Shareholders are reminded that it is a violation of your lease to place food out for animals to eat. A Community Complaint may be issued for littering to anyone who puts food out for any reason. Well-intentioned cooperators may think they are putting food out for stray cats or birds, but the food ends up attracting rats, raccoons, skunks, coyotes or other animals which can be a threat to residents.

Feeding wildlife, such as geese, also tends to change the migration pattern Food placed out for animals is often lacking in the nutrition needed by the animals and serves to upset their ecological balance. Please resist the urge to place food out for animals in Co-op City or elsewhere.

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Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment One thing I have learned as a caregiver is to be receptive to unpredictable, uncertain and uncontrolled circumstances. Caregivers function with a day-by-day thought process. You make plans and know that set plans are usually met with frequent adjustments. Taking time out for self-care can be rejuvenating. Take time out to hang out with friends that are supportive and non-judgmental and allow you to vent about your caregiver’s journey. It is fun to laugh, play games and act silly sometimes. Thank God for the friendships you have nurtured. I have learned to ask God to grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference. Take one day at a time and a day for yourself. your mind, emotions and every part of yourself. Taking time to nurture yourself is critical for your well-being. Taking care of others close to you is hard if you but that you have the inner strength to give your body what it needs to feel nourished, loved and cared for. Here are a few quotes about self-care. Feel free to adopt one or maybe two.

“Caring for your body, mind, and spirit is your grandest responsibility. It’s about listening to the needs of your soul and then honoring them.” ––Kristi Ling.

“When you are compassionate with yourself, you trust in your soul, which you let guide your life. Your soul knows the geography of your destiny better than you do.” ––John O’Donohue “Our bodies are our garden to which our wills are gardeners.” ––William Shakespeare “To experience peace does not mean that your life is always blissful. It means you can tap into a blissful state of mind amidst the normal chaos of a hectic life.” ––Jill Bolte Taylor “Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.” ––Etty Hillesum “When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life.” ––Jean Shinoda Bolen happiness. It’s necessary.” ––Mandy Hale “When we self-regulate well, we are better able to control the trajectory of our emotional lives and resulting actions based on our values and a sense of purpose.” ––Amy Leigh Mercree Let us talk about making the connection when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. We will discuss the signs and symptoms of dementia and the course of the illness. Please join us on September 15 for our monthly 45-minute Zoom information session. Presenter: Adina Segal, LCSW, Jewish Community Outreach Social Worker, CaringKind.

––Diane Cooper

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

Notice of Branch Election: Process takes place September, November and Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. Information to follow.

86th NYS Conference Convention: Will be in-person from October 7-9 in Binghamton, NY. Make hotel reservations for the Holiday Inn directly by September 12. Convention theme, “Educate, Engagement, Participate, This Is Power.” Information to follow.

NAACP CEO Derrick Johnson explains why he says President Biden’s student debt loan relief announcement is a step in the right direction for the country: NAACP Applauds Biden Administration on CHIPS Act. To view statements, 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 or money order payable to: NAACP Co-op City #2210, and mail to: N.A.A.C.P. Co-op City, Einstein Station, P.O. Box 75-3111, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

––Brenda Brown

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Our Co-op City Section has been invited to collaborate and participate in several community events. This past week on September 1, we were invited to collaborate with the Riverbay Corporation, Circle of Christ Church, Baychester NYPL, NYC District Council of Carpenters, and others for a Co-op City Back to School Giveaway on the Greenway at Section 1. Our Youth Committee was distributing book bags and school supplies starting at 4 p.m. for as long as supplies lasted. Children had to be present to receive giveaways.

Today, Riverbay will be hosting a Labor Day Co-op City Fair from noon to 7 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway. Our Co-op City Section will have a table and tent to engage our community. Our Youth Section with our 3rd Vice President, Nikita Singletary, will be approaching youth ages 9-18 to explain the activities and services of our newly established Youth Section. Akeisha Neely and our Youth Committee will be distributing school supplies. Our Health Committee will be

section of our wonderful corporation. Be safe and well, enjoy the end of the summer season and welcome the new school year and Autumn with 50th Anniversary T-Shirts: A Collector’s Item!

t-shirts. The shirts are beautiful and on sale now with the Section 4 Partnership logo on the back ( emailing: section4partnership@

gmail.com

on September 24. Our annual health fair is designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, prevent and manage disease and connect you to resources. There will be information on mental health, diabetes, heart health, Covid-19, skin diseases and Friends of Co-op City Section will be walking again this year in the American

joining our team for a wonderful day of fellowship and this great cause, please email us at ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com recently released the results of a “Student Loan Debt Survey” based on 871 forgiveness of student loan debt is prudent, possible, and humane. The survey low-to-moderate income. Virtually every private decision – where to work, to live, whether to marry, obtain additional education or have a family – is impacted tion of the American dream. Sadly, due to runaway college costs that surpass individual does. People who pursue education lead stable lives and they embrace

Zoom or Webex or other modes of community. Think about this and make and make a silent pledge to get involved.

For our safety begins with imal duties are as follows: 1.

Emergency” contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor 2. Co-op City Times: Place them at each apartment door (Delivered to all lobbies on Saturdays) 3.

Read them and talk to your neighbors about them 4. Promote: your neighbors to:

S4P Mission Statement 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.

I Love New York Garage Reminders: • Follow Speed Limit The ambiance of the city and the people was most exciting to me

• Park Within Lines/Not Angled or Taking Up Two Spots

facing the most devastating foes that the city has ever faced.

The many intruding viruses.

• Avoid Walking in the Middle of Garage Lanes • Be Mindful of Your Surroundings at All Times.

and the crowded subways that brought us there, faces of all races rushing to and fro with no particular place to go.

Oh yes, we will defeat this reign of destructions, but the antidote will be of the alliance of medical solutions and humanity contributions.

Have we with all our earthly passions too long ignored Gods solemn intentions, Soon will pass these mounds of darkness and all the sorrow that might be,

and without remorse we will stay on course to our promised glorious land.

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Building 21 Association wish them well and to be safe and healthy.

Coffee With Mike will be held on the third Saturday of every month. This will be an opportunity

First 21 Association Meeting of the Fiscal Year Hello, 21er’s! and to all the eyes that gaze upon this post. Come and join us on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 7 p.m., in the Gathering Room, rear of 21B. September is here, let’s attend our building association meetings and discuss what is on your mind and how we can all do better together.

Your Safety & Protection begins with YOU, on your Floor!

shopping center. We started out with a few concerns, however, the ramp concern the DOT. Cooperators expressed, if the ramp project is not stopped, at least let

Lit Address Signs – We’ve noticed the building address isnow lit at nights.

Cooperators ing the residue on our street in the circle in front of our triple core building and

continue. This is the fact right here in Section 5. However, I do recall Mainte of power washing.

Happy birthday to those celebrating this month. We continue to offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to the families who have lost loved ones. We

who has deceased and if anyone is in a nursing home.

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

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Emergency” contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor 2. Co-op City Times: Place them at each apartment door (Delivered to all 3.

4. Promote: Meetings, Clubs and Gatherings 5.

• VOTE – VOTE – VOTE! in the Riverbay election

21association@gmail. com. day of the month. Everyone from all buildings, plan to come and join us at Building 21. Bring a friend.

Happy Labor Day! To all the shareholders, residents, young and better. In every section of our wonderful corporation. Be safe and well, enjoy the end of the summer season All of us, multiplied by each one of us, equals a force for good.

When driving in parking garages, follow all posted directional signs and speed limits. Stay aware of your surroundings. Watch out for pedestrians.

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Building 25 Association

African-American Association of Co-op City -

September is here! Join our membership! via Zoom Remember: Membership

Noteworthy dates!

Sunday, September 18: Sunday, October 16: Sunday, November 20: Saturday, December 10:

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The African American Association sponsors the following programs for your participation (Contact respective instructor indicated below for updates): Belly Dance Classes with Xonia Wilson Evening Line Dance Classes with Cynthia Dixon Salsa Class with Keith Witherspoon Yoga & Pilates Classes with Meena Sharpe-Hicks

––Wanda Bailey

Co-op City Baptist Church “Gospel Line Dancers” with Joyce Smith

American Legion Post 1871 National Convention –

Happy Labor Day!

the Co-op City Fair today!

A Quote to Usher in the Autumn/Fall Season All of us, multiplied by each one of us, equals a force for good.

––Michelle Marbury

American Legion Auxiliary –

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Join The American Legion –

––Adeyemi LaCrown Oloruntoba

MetroCard Bus The bus only makes one stop in Co-op City: Some services offered by the bus are:

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Goose Island Seniors Fall Party – This Friday, September 9, at 1 p.m.

Members only get-together. Covered-dish. Bring food, pastry or beverage, or pay $10 at door.

Resort World – Thursday, September 22, in Monticello, NY. Price: $45. Bonus: $25 slot play and $15 for meal. Payment due by September 7.

Waiting list only. Make checks to: Goose Island Seniors. We accept Zelle at 347-847-1941. 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.

Wind Creek – September 24. Price: $50. For more info, call or text (646) 579-1701.

Nordic Lodge – October 8. Price: $190. For more info, call (646) 579-1701.

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse – Tuesday, October

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Greetings, RoDL family!

We hope that everyone is doing well. We extend warm wishes to you and yours for a very happy Labor Day. May you always be rewarded with the sweetest fruits of your labor.

Trip Committee – The trip to Wind Creek Casino and Shopping at the Wind Creek Outlets in Bethlehem, PA is on September 13. The trip to Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon, NY is on October 11.

The bus for both trips will pick up at 8:00 a.m. at 169 Dreiser Loop. Everyone will be required to wear a face mask while traveling on the bus. On the return to Co-op City, the bus will drop off at Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

Serita will be available in Room 19 on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. to collect payments for these trips. Please bring your proof of Covid-19 vaccination and make your checks payable to The Retirees of Dreiser Loop.

Entertainment Committee – Please “Hold the Date”, December 8, on your calendars for RoDL’s annual holiday luncheon at the Marina del Rey. Membership – Members who are 80-plus years of age and in good standing with their membership dues (dues paid for the past two consecutive years) are eligible to apply for “honorary membership.” If you would like to apply, please submit your letter of request to Dorothy Chambers-Byrd, president of the RoDL. 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 September birthday celebrants. We wish you an incredibly happy 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 no later than October 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 – A general membership meeting will be held on September 7 at 2:00 p.m.

Weather permitting, this meeting will be held on the Section 1 greenway near the bandstand. If there is inclement weather that day, a virtual meeting will be held via Zoom. We look forward to seeing everyone at this meeting.

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

25. Dr. K’s Motown Revue. Come enjoy a delicious lunch and listen to your favorite Motown Hits. Price: $120. Few seats available. Bus 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 the bus.

Notary – Notary services with Yvonne Menefee every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, Bronx, NY 10475 (Section 5 Center).

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

To all members: Happy birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of September: Veronica Mack, Mary Harvey, Mary Smith, Sandra Cortez-Johnson, Patricia Harris, Ivelisse Santiago, Miledy Martinez, John Turjak,

Ana Matos, Alma Alequin, Veratta Rhames, Janice Brown, Loretta Thompson, Bettie Ward, Lyone Hall, Gloria M. Bobbyn, Pamela Rumph, Thalia E. Roach, Gladys Perry, Beryl Hines, Ola Waymmann, Carlton Lawrence and Majorie Yellon. The September birthday cake party is on Friday, September 9, at our fall get-together at 1 p.m.

Sick and Shut-in – Linda Werner is still recovering. 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.

AARP Chapter #4997 School and normal activities are beginning in real time very soon. The AARP Chapter #4997 is open with new hours as of September 6. We look forward to seeing new and old members, as well as family and friends at our door to help us rejoin the functioning groups of Co-op City. The process has been hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. from Monday – Thursday.

Although we are seeing progress in many areas, we need to still be alert to the shortfalls of the times we are living through. Masks are necessary, social distancing is necessary, hand washing is necessary and following all the rules is necessary. Riverbay Corporation has guidelines in place for us for a reason and AARP intends to always adhere to them.

One of the rules from Riverbay is to remain meeting virtually. Our General Membership Meeting is scheduled for September 12 at 1 p.m. by Zoom. The Meeting ID: 839 4857 9810; Passcode: 580664; NY dial-in: 929-205-6099 can be used to join our meeting on this date. We have a guest speaker who is a tion to share with our members.

Our Tour Committee and the Chapter wish to thank all the participants who joined us for our

one-day trip to the Tomasello Winery and Resorts Casino. The event was a sell-out, and the reviews were very positive from the bus! Ms. Wright will be planning more adventures for us in the coming months, and we are always seeking new members with new ideas to join our ranks. As we approach the beginning of a new season, we are continuing our search for new executive board members to enhance our organization. Please contact Ms. Polite at 718-320-4278 if you have any recommendations for executive board members or wish to nominate a person of interest. Ms. Baker is accepting memberships for new/renewal members, and she can be reached at Mrs. Wilson, Good and Welfare contact, advises we are moving towards good health. Our prayers continue to go to the sick and shut-ins in our lives and our community. Mrs. Wilson can be reached at 718671-5493 anytime you wish to share information.

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Bartow

Einstein

Mon., Sept. 5

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

Health and Wellness w/Ann (on break till September 13) Smartphone and Tablet Class w/Julesa, 2-3 p.m.

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

Never Too Old To Learn Spanish, 10-11 a.m., Room 35

Stay Well Exercise w/Odessa, 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

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

Line Dancing w/Cynthia 12:30 a.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 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Hair Care 4U, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. by appt.

Spring in Your Step Stretch & Tone, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Action Bodies In Motion 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 45 BuddyNess Board & Card Games, 1-2 p.m.

Caring Hands Body Massage 1-3 p.m. by appt., Room 35

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

Sultry Salsa Dancing, 10-11 a.m., Room 45

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

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

Fri., Sept. 9

Thurs., Sept. 8

JASA CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY

Tues., Sept. 6

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Wed., Sept. 7

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

JASA CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY

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

Room 45 Creative Arts & Painting, 1-3 p.m., Room 35

Dreiser

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

JASA CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY

MENU

Alternate Kosher Meals are available

Kosher

Non-Kosher

JASA CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY

JASA CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY

Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., In-person, Sesame Chicken Room 2.

Computer Learning w/Ralph, Lo Mein Noodles Oriental Blend Zoom meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dial-in: 929-205-6609, Meeting ID: Vegetables 936 8132 9040, Passcode: 259554, Whole Wheat Virtual only.

Bread Blood Pressure, 1st & 3rd Tues.

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

Alt: Egg Salad Tai-Chi, in-person, 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Bingo, 1 p.m., In-person Arthritis Exercise, in-person, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Rm. 2 Self Defense Class, In-person 2 p.m., Rm. 2

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

Vegetable Cutlet Baked Sweet Potato California Blend Vegetables Baked Zita w/ Whole Wheat Ricotta Bread, Fresh Fruit Okra w/Tomatoes and Juice Alt: Chicken Salad Beef Stew Brown Rice Capri Blend Vegetables Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit and Juice Alt: Tuna Salad

Tea & Books, 1-2 p.m., Rm. Beginners Crochet and Knitting w/Lynne, 11:30 a.m.- 35 12:30 p.m.

Go Easy On Us Computers Dinner Hour, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. 2-3 p.m., Room 40

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

Blood Pressure Screening 10:00 a.m.-11 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., Room 45 12:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

Coloring for Calmness Dinner Hour, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. 2 p.m.-3 p.m.

Apricot Glazed Alert and Alive, resumes in the Fall Chicken, Sweet Knitting & Crochet, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Noodle Kugel Art Class w/Dmitry Virtual 1-3 p.m. Roasted Butternut Squash, Whole Massage Therapy, 1st & 3rd Friday, Wheat Bread, Fresh 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., In-person Fruit and Juice Bingo, 1:15-2:30 p.m., Room 4 Alt: Gefilte Fish

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.

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

Jerk Chicken Baked Sweet Potato Steamed Cabbage

Stewed Codfish Steamed Spinach Yuca

Oven Fried Chicken Baked Macaroni and Cheese Collard Greens

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 ALL JASA offices and lunch rooms will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day. Mount Airy Casino and show, “Merry Motown Christmas” – Dec. 6, $124. Bonus: $15 slot and $15 food voucher. Pick-ups: Bartow, 7:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:00 a.m.; Einstein, 8:15 a.m.

American Dream Mall, Rutherford, NJ – Tues., Nov. 1, $35. Deluxe Motor coach transportation.

Light refreshments served on bus. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.; Einstein, 10:15 a.m.

Walmart, Valley Stream, NY – 10 seats available; Thurs., Sept. 29, $15. Pick-up: Bartow, 8:45 a.m. ONLY, and Bartow drop off ONLY. JASA Bartow Older Adult Center Health, Resource Fair and Arts Exhibition, Bartow Center courtyard, Sept. 17, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Health screening, Health and Wellness information, giveaways, snacks, refreshments and music by DJ KASINO. Lunch will be available, $2 for seniors, $5 for guests.

Krucker’s Oktoberfest, Pomona, NY – Oct. 27, $116. Deluxe motor coach transportation. Breakfast, lunch, beer, wine & soft drinks. Live music and dancing; Pumpkin painting; Bingo. End the day at 4 p.m. with a knockwurst sandwich. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:45 a.m.; Einstein, 9 a.m.

Are you interested in free steel pan lessons? Call us at 718-320-2066. In collaboration with Agatha House Foundation.

Concerts in Motion – Mondays, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Call in number: 646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 527-067-8391.

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 p.m.3:00 p.m. Dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 846 0511 1606, Passcode: 585936.

Chronic Pain – Giveaways, Mon., 1 p.m.-2:30 Laura Brea, 646-982-8254, or Julissa, 646-946-1252.

Crochet Club – Fridays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., rear of or Julissa, 646-946-1252.

Crochet Class w/Sandra Ramirez – In rear of JASA main office, Sat., in-person, 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 seeks

retired professionals to teach conversational Spanish, French and Sign Language. If interested, please contact amoncrieffe@jasa.org.

Notary – Appointment ONLY. Call 718-3202066. Available at : Tues., 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; Weds., 10 a.m.-1: 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 info., please call or email: Julissa Reynoso, 646-946-1252/jreynoso@ jasa.org; Laura Brea, 646-982-8254/lbrea@jasa.org.

Painting Classes – 9-11 a.m. every Wed. 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 w/Ralph Lucenti – Smart devices and computer. Thurs., 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Dial in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 862 5043 9695, Passcode: 896989.

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

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Co-op City Times / September 3, 2022

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Greater Love Refuge Ministries

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 would appreciate donations to keep our shul open. If you would like to help, go to www.Gofundme.com/Traditional-Synagogue-of-Co-op-City to donate. Whatever amount you can donate, big or small, would help.

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,

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (2 Corinthians 5:20) Spiritual Food for Thought: those things in you and in your circumstances that have kept you from being able to get unstuck and to accomplish what God has set before you. Make the

27B, it is handicap accessible, no steps. Our phone number is 718-379-6920. fore you attempt to come over.

The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue.

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, September 3, at 8:17 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, September 9, at 6:54 p.m.

Good and Welfare: one. The cost is only $15 per tree (if you want to buy a tree, call 347-449-5005).

Mazel Tov to all having simchas. If you are ill, we wish you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To All Members : Happy birthday to Barbara Rose, Michael Schweiger, Howard and Stevan Schwartz, Fern Brand and all of our other members who 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 each month (tomorrow). Greater Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bldg. 2A, on the ground level, Bronx, NY 10475. Enter by way of the main entrance. Our telephone number is 347-920-5607.

The Two Fish and Five Loaves Food Pantry Ministry is now accepting donations of non-expired non-perishable food items as well as toiletries and essential hygiene products. Our Outreach and Missions Ministry provides care packages to individuals and families throughout the boroughs of NYC and use your donations to support their efforts. We thank our fellow cooperators who have left donations at the church front door. If you would like to donate, you can drop off items on any given Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or Friday. Please call the church for time availability.

We are living in trying times. Let us all be reminded of our responsibility toward others: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, “I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” (Matthew 25:35-36) Greater Love’s Prayer Line is held each Wednesday afternoon beginning at 12:30 p.m. and on Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. An open invitation to all.

The dial-in number is 351-999-3024.

We’re Back! Our Christian Education Board is back from Summer break and hopes everyone enjoyed their time off. It is time to get back to the work! Sunday school for adults and youth will resume in-person on September 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Coffee, tea, juice and a light snack is available prior to the start of class from 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. The New Millennial Bible study class for ages 18-35 no longer meets on Sunday mornings and will meet with Pastor Carol bi-weekly on Zoom beginning September 18 from 7:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

Grace and peace.

––Pastor Carol Landrum

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 135 Einstein Loop, Room 35, Bronx, NY 10475 Juan 14: 3 Y si voy y preparo un lugar para ti, volveré y te llevaré a estar conmigo para que tú también estés donde yo estoy.

Paz de Dios sea con ustedes.

El Pastor Fernando Figueroa le hace una cordial invitación a la comunidad hispana a congregarse en la Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15.

Si usted está buscando una iglesia para adorar a nuestro Señor Jesucristo, si se siente solo, herido, deprimido, si necesita liberación nuestras puertas están abiertas para recibirlos. Él está dispuesto y es capaz de liberarte y sanarte. Él nos ama tanto que dejo su Trono de Gloria para salvarnos.

Proverbios 3:5-6 Confía en el Señor con todo tu corazón, y no te apoyes en tu propia comprensión; De todas vuestras maneras lo reconozcan, y Él dirigirá vuestros caminos.

Nuestra iglesia se encuentra en el centro comunitario de 135 Einstein Loop, Salón #33.

Servicios Ofrecidos: Lunes – Servicio de Oración por telefono: 9 p.m. (564-888-5521; codigo: 696248) Martes – Estudio Bíblico por Zoom: 8 p.m. (3447367643; codigo: 3jEJ2W) Jueves – Servicio de Oración por telefono: 9 p.m. (564-888-5521; codigo: 696248) Viernes – Estudio Bíblico por Zoom: 8 p.m. (3447367643; codigo: 3jEJ2W) Domingos – Servicio de Adoración: 11:00 a.m.

La Santa Cena es el 1er Domingo del mes Que Dios le bendiga y recuerda que Jesús te ama.

John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Pastor Fernando Figueroa cordially invites the Hispanic community to gather at the Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15.

If you are looking for a church to worship our Lord Jesus Christ, if you feel alone, wounded, depressed, if you need liberation, our doors are open to receive you. He is willing and able to free you and heal you.

He loves us so much that he left his Throne of Glory to save us.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

Our church is located at 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room #33.

Services Offered: Monday – Prayer Service by phone: 9:00 p.m. (564-888-5521; code: 696248) Tuesday – Zoom Bible Study: 8:00 p.m. (3447367643; code: 3jEJ2W) Thursday – Prayer Service by phone: 9 p.m. (564-888-5521; code: 696248) Friday – Zoom Bible Study: 8:00 p.m. (3447367643; code: 3jEJ2W) Sundays – Worship Service: 11:30 a.m.

God bless you and remember, Jesus loves you.

––Pastor Fernando Figueroa

God to help you.

Bishop Boyce Landrum, overseer and Sr. Pastor of Greater Love Refuge Ministries, along with Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love Christian Church family invite you to in-person worship each Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. We are a non-denominational, multi-generational, teaching, preaching

Newsong Church I Love My Church-1 “But what about you? he asked. Who do you say I am? Simon Peter answered, You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Jesus replied, Blessed are you, my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter,[b] and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades[c] will not overcome it.” –Matthew 16:15-17 (NIV) Notice that when Jesus speaks about the church, He takes ownership of it.

He says this is “My Church and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” Jesus loves His church, He died for it, and one day He is coming back for it! The local church is the hope of the world!

At Newsong, we are excited about being the church and we take that role seriously. We are on a mission to do what God has called us to do as part of the global body of Christ! So, when we say I love my church, we are saying we love and care about the things that Jesus loves and cares about, and we are on a mission to be Jesus’ hands and feet in our city!

When we say I love my church, we are saying that there are certain values we celebrate and take ownership of that help us be who God has called us to be as a local church. We are not saying that we are better than other churches, we are just saying that we are striving to be our best!

At Newsong, one of our core values is that we love God. We really love Him, and we want others to really love Him too! Why is that so important? I think it is important because once people have a proper view of the love of God, everything else will fall into place. Let me explain.

I grew up thinking that God would love me if I did this, this and this, and if I failed at some point, which I did, He would stop loving me. It was not until I understood that God’s love for me was unconditional, and that my salvation have a desire to want to do what God wanted me to do. I wanted to please Him, He really loved me and I loved Him. Now, it is a “want to” relationship instead of a “have to” relationship. When we started Newsong, we decided we wanted those who walked through our doors to experience the amazing love of God, so that they would begin to fall in love with Him too! That is our prayer for you!

If you would like to learn more about the amazing love of God, please join us this Sunday!

Newsong Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop in Room 45; www.newsongchurchnyc.org.

––Pastor Mike Tolone

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Co-op City Times / September 3, 2022

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Chavurah - Temple Beth-El of Co-op City

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

Shalom, everyone.

The High Holidays are just around the corner. Chavurah Temple Beth El is still here and we are having services via Zoom.

Schedule of Services is as follows on Zoom.

Zoom: Sunday, September 25, at 8:00 p.m.

Zoom: Monday, September 26, at 10:00 a.m.

Kol Nidre Evening Yom Kippur on Zoom: Tuesday, October 4, at 7:30 p.m.

Morning Yom Kippur on Zoom: Wednesday, October 5, at 10:00 a.m. Yiskor will be at the end of the Morning Service Public Yiskor: Wednesday, October 5, at 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Please send an email or call me so I can get you the Zoom links.

We can also get you a book for the services. Services are free.

If you wish to have names of your loved ones read on Yiskor Yom Kippur, please call or email me, 973-769-3915; ––Rabbi Dennis Tobin

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. be no weekday service at noon. We will resume on Monday, September 12.

––M. Chambers

Church of the New Vision 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 temperature 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. Conference Line number: (646) 769-9900, Access Code: 3099388. Once prayer has begun, please mute your phone so all can hear with clarity.

August 28th Worship Service: “Serve the Lord with Gladness.”

Scripture: (Psalm 100) “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.

Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”

50th Anniversary Banquet – Saturday, October 8, from 1-6 p.m. at Eastwood Manor. Anniversary $100. Youth: $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 cover, $200; full-page, $100; half-page, $60; quarter-page, $40; eighth-page, $30; 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 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. You can be a

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

––Brenda Brown

Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, NY 10475.

You are invited to join in worship service online on the following days: Sunday worship service is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wednesdays Prayer and fasting service is from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday worship service starts at 7:30 p.m.

To join, call 720-740-9746, Access Code: 8876631.

Focus: Hearing the Humble.

A humble spirit touches the heart of god and causes him to reward the seeker.

“And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs.” –St. Mark 7:28 Humility is an attitude of submission and meekness, it is a quality that demonstrates modesty, mildness, lowliness of mind and freedom from pride. It is the very cornerstone of character. Therefore, if a man lacks humility, all other qualities rest upon the shifting sand of human frailty. A lack of humility is fatal “For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit to revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.” (Isaiah 57:15) Unregenerated man is born with a nature that is predisposed to sin, so we teousness and true humility.

(James 4:5-7) states: “Do you think that the scripture saith in vain, the spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, Since humility is contrary to the fallen nature of man, we should strive to “The Syrophenician woman who has a daughter with an unclean spirit heard of Jesus, came and fell at his feet, besought him that he would cast fort the devil is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. In humility she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord, yet the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs. And he said unto her, for this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter. Let us therefore be joined together in humility that “By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour and life.” (Proverbs 22:4) ––Rev. R. Sibblies

Circle of Christ Church - Iglesia Circulo De Cristo 147 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 (lower level).

Come As You Are… Psalm 122:1 – I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

If you are looking for a place of worship in the local area aimed at teaching with us. We are a non-denominational, multicultural, and loving church that accepts you just the way you are. Our Senior Pastor, Elisamuel Colón, and the body of Christ are committed to loving people into a life-changing-liberating refor ages 5 to 12. We have a food pantry that serves the community, and we offer family counseling based on need. If you are interested, please contact us at (347) 945-1992, or on Facebook @Circle of Christ Church. See schedule below and follow us on Facebook, YouTube, and on our website, circleofchristchurch.com.

Monday-Friday: Devotionals on Facebook Live at 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study on Facebook Live 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Thursday: Spanish Bible Study on Facebook Live from 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Friday: Saturday: F.A.I.T.H. Outreach for the homeless, every second Sat. of the month Young Adults, every third Saturday of the month, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Men’s Fellowship, every other month: 11:00 a.m.

Couples Fellowship, every other month: 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Services: Spanish, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., and English Service, 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Servicios en Español Salmos 122:1 Yo me alegré con los que me decían, “a la casa de Jehova iremos.”

Nuestros servicios dominicales son en español e inglés. Tenemos un equipo de adoración ungido y un ministerio de danza que ministran regularmente. El servicio de inglés tiene una iglesia de niños centrada en la biblia y un programa de guardería donde se atiende a los niños de 5 a 12 años de edad. Consulte nuestro programa a continuación y síganos en Facebook y en nuestro sitio web circleofchristchurch.com. Distribuimos alimentos y ofrecemos asesoramiento familiar según las necesidades. Si está interesado, contáctenos al (347) 945-1992.

Servicios: en persona, en YouTube y Facebook Live Servicios dominicales: Español, 9:00-10:30 a.m., & Servicio en Inglés, 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Devocionales de Lunes a Viernes en Inglés en Facebook Live a las 11 a.m.

Martes Estudio Bíblico en Facebook Live, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Jueves Jueves Estudio Bíblico en Español en Facebook Live a la 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Viernes Cada primer sábado del mes: Ministerio de mujeres, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Cada segundo sábado del mes: F.A.I.T.H. Alcance para las personas sin hogar.

Cada tercer sábado del mes: Adultos jóvenes, 12:00-2:00 p.m. (en persona).

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us for Worship Service tomorrow in-person at 9:00 a.m.

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, 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 also on hiatus and will resume on September 16.

Next Sunday, September 11, we will be celebrating Family and Friends Day and Grandparents’ Day. All are invited to join us for this celebratory service.

Public Safety – (Cont’d from page 7) anonymous when giving information. Theft of packages and theft of catalytic convertors are increasing nationwide and Co-op City is not immune. Enjoy a safe and healthy end of summer 2022. The Coop City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website.

Residents are reminded that barbequing is not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department do not permit barbecuing in within 10 feet of any residential building. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings.

Residents are also reminded that Bike Riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. This includes electric bicycles and scooters, including the rental type available in the community.

Remember to stay safe this summer, especially near pools, beaches and other bodies of water, especially if no lifeguards are on duty.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Do not forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Maintain social distancing and follow the current recommendations from New York City Board of Health and the CDC. Coop City strives to accommodate all persons. Avoid getting into confrontations with neighbors regarding the wearing of masks or vaccination status. Be responsible for yourself, your family and your guests.

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

Riverbay Corporation has elected to maintain the mask mandate for the health and safety of cooperators and visitors.

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

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 for adults and $75 for children 5-17 years old. Children under 5 are free. Please contact Joyce Hamilton Williams at 718671-1918 or Brenda Robinson at 718-671-1271 for additional information.

Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center (CCIOC) is planning a “Getting Your Affairs in Order” Virtual Three-Session Workshop on Mondays, October 10, 17 and 24, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Do not wait until too late to make sure your affairs are in order and your wishes are known to your loved ones. Attendance at all three sessions is required. To register or for additional information, call Hattie Lucas at 718-671-8449.

Many seniors experience falls in their homes. The CCIOC is planning a virtual forum on Fall Prevention in October that will discuss methods of fall prevention. Prior to scheduling this forum, we would like to

know the interest for this forum. If interested in this forum or if you have any questions that require further information, do not hesitate to call Hattie Lucas, 718-671-8449 or 917-734-5935; or Ione Foote, 347485-0673, by September 15.

The church now has a free app, available at your Apple, Android or Google app store. To get the app, put in Co-op CBC. The app is open to all.

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

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

––Hattie L. Lucas

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