Co-op City Times 11/05/2022

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Vol. 57 No. 45

Saturday, November 5, 2022

DHCR Notice COMMUNITY RENEWAL In the Matter of the Application of RIVERBAY CORPORATION HCLP-81 for an increase in the maximum average monthly room carrying charge charges, including utilities pursuant to the provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law as amended.

TO: ALL TENANT-COOPERATORS OF CO-OP CITY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the annexed application has been submitted to the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal for an order to increase the maximum average monthly room carrying charge charges, including utilities, as follows: Present Carrying Charge $238.02

Effective 1/1/2023 Increase Carrying Charge $17.85 $255.87

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that by direction of the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal, you may comment in writing on the proposed carrying charge increase. An opportunity to submit written statements contained in the application. Cooperator representatives may assist cooperators appliance and parking charges so as to secure, together with all other income necessary payments to be made by the company.

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HCR Comment Period on Proposed 7.5% Carrying Charge Increase Ends Dec. 1, 2022 Virtual HCR Conference Set for Dec. 1, 7 p.m.

BY ROZAAN BOONE

New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (HCR) is accepting Co-op City shareholders’ comments on Riverbay’s application for a 7.5% increase in monthly carrying charges to become effective on January 1, 2023.

HCR’s 30-day comment period ends on Dec. 1, 2022. Written comments should be submitted by mail or email to: George Simon (for email, use: George.simon@hcr.ny.gov) New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal 641 Lexington Ave., 4th Floor East New York, NY 10022 Mailed/emailed comments must be postmarked/dated on or before Dec. 1, 2022.

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General Election Day is November 8th

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

by cooperators or their representatives at: 2049 Bartow Avenue Bronx, NY 10475 Comments in writing on the proposed increase may be served by mail/email

Voters who have not yet cast their ballot in the 2022 midterm election will be heading to the polls this Tuesday, November 8, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

Early voting is still available in Room 31 of the Bartow Center for Co-op City residents, today, Saturday, November 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and tomorrow, Sunday, November 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (See page 6 for poll locations depending on your address.)

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Management, Division of Housing and Community Renewal, 641 Lexington Avenue, 4th Floor East, New York, N. Y. 10022 on or before December 1, 2022.

Revised Council Maps Approved, see pg. 3

A virtual conference has been scheduled for December 1, 2022, 7:00 PM at which cooperators, their representatives and representatives of the housing company may meet with DHCR staff to discuss the proposed carrying charge increase and budget for Riverbay Corporation.

Pretty as a Picture

Riverbay Corporation will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022 in observance of Veterans Day. For emergency services,please call: Maintenance: 718-320-3300, press option 2 Public Safety: 718-671-3050

Broun Place shareholder Sonia Salmon has been busy planting flowers and decorating the front yard to her townhouse to beautify the space and bring cheer to her neighbors and passersby. She made use of space in her backyard to grow a vegetable garden from which she has been harvesting sweet and hot peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and other staples. Ms. Salmon hopes others will be inspired to do the same next year to help keep Co-op City beautiful.

Photos by Sonia Salmon

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In addition, HCR will hold a virtual carrying charge conference to hear from shareholders on the increase. The virtual conference will be held via Webex on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 at 7 p.m. To join the video conference from your desktop or mobile devices: 1. Go to https://riverbay.webex.com/riverbaycorp/ onstage/g.php?MTID=ed270215f4ddae748011bce5029eaa5, or use https://tinyurl.com/4mat5chb 2. If requested, enter your name and email address 3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: Aki3Rx5ngm8 4. Click “Join” 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen Shareholders can also join the conference by telephone. Call 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2488 474 0542.

Interpreter services for shareholders with hearing impairment must be submitted to Riverbay at least two weeks prior to the Dec. 1, 2022 conference date (by Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022). Requests must be sent to the Riverbay Finance Department at RiverbayFinance@riverbaycorp.com.

Shareholders who would like to ask questions at the virtual HCR carrying charge conference must submit them by email prior to Dec. 1, 2022 to: hearing@riverbayboard.com.

HCR is reviewing Riverbay Corporation’s application for a carrying charge increase – to become efcal year 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 budget to maintain the current level of services to shareholders and provide funding for the Five-Year Capital Plan of nec-

essary infrastructure repairs to Co-op City which was approved by the Riverbay Board of Directors on April 5, 2021, and approved by HCR on November 4, 2021.

HCR’s accountants have prepared the agency’s proposed preliminary Budget and Carrying Charge Increase Application/Motion and summary of the corin the Oct. 29, 2022 issue of the Co-op City Times and also posted in the townhouse bulletin boards and high rise building lobbies.

HCR invites shareholders to comment on the “alThe directive states that cooperator representatives may assist them in preparing comments and that the pliances and parking charges so as to secure, together come for it to meet, within reasonable limits, all necessary payments…”

Riverbay Board of Directors’ Emergency Resolution 22-51 for a 7.5% carrying charge increase was approved by a 10-5 vote at the Board’s Sept. 28, 2022 meeting. According to the resolution, the increase is necessary to make up a budgetary shortfall in the curipated expenses for natural gas, oil, water, insurance and necessary materials and services.

Last Wednesday, October 26, the Riverbay Board held an Open Board meeting in the Dreiser Auditorium which was highlighted by a presentation from Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer on a Gallery Session where shareholders were able to ask questions of the Board and Management (See coverage in the Oct. 29, 2022 Co-op City Times).

A 7.5% carrying charge increase would bring the current maximum monthly charges per room, including utilities, up from $238.02 to $255.87 – a difference of $17.85 – if approved by the state.

Following HCR’s Dec. 1st conference, “Comments will be reviewed by DHCR accounts, attorneys and housing management representatives. After receipt of nancial schedules may be revised in the light of information obtained,” the HCR directive stated.

HCR staff will then make a carrying charge increase recommendation to the HCR Commissioner or not an increase is necessary and, if so, in what amount. In making the decision, the HCR commissioner will consider the extent to which the present tion to meet its expenditures, the vacancy rate, size of the waiting list, economic impact the increase would have on shareholders and market demand for apartments in Co-op City. tion, a Carrying Charge Order will be issued stating the amount of the carrying charge increase, if approved, and the commissioner’s basis for the decision. The Commissioner’s Order will also include any miscellaneous charges, for example, for parking, the commissioner deems necessary. The order will also state the effective date of the increase.

Senior and disabled shareholders who meet the criteria but have not yet applied for the NYC Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and DRIE programs are encouraged to do so to help with the upcoming and future carrying charge increases.

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BY BRANDON ORTIZ

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

Zoom

Panel Discussion on Co-op City

Join the Bronx County Historical Society and Dr. Annemarie Sammartino for a Zoom discussion of her new book, Freedomland: Co-op City and the Story of New York, on November 7, at 7 p.m.

Register at https://forms.gle/ KQ5sucJJu8SLHJYSA or scan this QR code. Registrants will receive log in information on Nov. 7.

Test & Treat Mobile Van in Co-op City

NYC Test & Treat Corps’ Mobile Test to Treat unit is available daily on a rotating schedule at the three shopping centers, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. as follows next week: Mon.: 135 Einstein Loop Wed./Thurs.: 2049 Bartow Ave. Sat./Sun.: 177 Dreiser Loop.

Note: The van is unavailable Tues., Nov. 8 (Election day) and Fri., Nov. 11 (Veterans Day).

Locations are approximate depending on parking availability.

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

Appointments not required.

Bring ID and insurance card, if available. Insurance is not necessary; service is open to everyone.

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Co-op City Times / November 5, 2022

Applying for SCRIE and DRIE

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Senior shareholders 62 years and older, and shareholders who are disabled may be eligible for the city’s SCRIE (Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption) or DRIE (Disability Rent Increase Exemption) program. Those who qualify may be minimally affected by the upcoming proposed 7.5% carrying charge increase, pending approval by Co-op City’s state-supervisory agency, Division of Housing and Community Renewal (HCR).

Shareholders already receiving SCRIE or DRIE do not need to reapply.

Riverbay will submit the paperwork when the increase becomes effective.

Both SCRIE and DRIE are part of the city’s Rent Freeze Program, and for homeowners in Mitchell-Lama developments such as Co-op City, SCRIE is administered by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), not the NYC Department of Finance.

Information on SCRIE can be obtained by calling HPD’s SCRIE Unit at (212) 863-8494, or 311, or by going online to nyc.gov/hpd.

Shareholders applying for DRIE do so through the NYC Rent Freeze program which is processed through the NYC Department of Finance. For information and application forms, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/rentfreeze/index. page, or use https://on.nyc.gov/3T7fZLN, or call 311.

Shareholders already enrolled in the SCRIE and DRIE programs are sent reable online.

For the convenience of Riverbay shareholders, initial SCRIE and DRIE applications can also be picked up at the reception desk at the Riverbay adminiswill be provided for those who did not receive them from the respective agency.

Completed SCRIE applications and supporting documents can be returned by mail to: SCRIE Unit, New York City Department of Housing Preservation Completed DRIE applications and supporting documents must be returned by mail to: New York City Department of Finance Rent Freeze Program -

a message by visiting www.nyc.gov/contactdrie. TTY callers, use (212) 6399675. Virtual appointments are also available.

To be eligible for SCRIE, applicants must meet all of the following criteria: • You (or spouse) live in the apartment • Your (or spouse) are the head of the household • You (or spouse) are 62 years of age or older all persons living in unit) • Monthly basic carrying charge is more than or equal to 1/3 of your total anfees/charges is not considered part of your basic carrying charge) • You are NOT on any other carrying charge assisted program (i.e., DRIE, Section 8) Supporting documents for SCRIE applicants must be provided for all perimmediately prior to the year in which the carrying charge increase becomes effective. Supporting documents include: • Current year Social Security award letter • Proof of age (government issued Driver’s license, ID, passport or birth • Federal or New York State tax return with all schedules or tax transcripts. occupant in unit • • November and December bank statements to verify SSI and SSP • Proof of public assistance or unemployment, if applicable • Retirement letter, if applicable Eligibility for DRIE (must answer yes to all of the following):

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) • Federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) • Disability-related Medicaid if you have received either SSI or SSDI in the past – a rent stabilized apartment – a rent controlled apartment – a Mitchell-Lama development – a Limited Dividend development – a redevelopment company development – a Housing Development Fund Company (HDFC) Cooperative

development – a Section 213 Cooperative unit – a rent regulated hotel or single room occupancy unit Supporting documents to accompany a DRIE application (for applicant and each additional household member): ment displaying date of birth.

2. Proof of Income – Copy of federal or state income tax returns with all increase becomes effective). or state tax return, submit copies of all sources of income including wages, salannuity earnings; capital gains; Interest or dividends (taxable and non-taxable); support from family or friends for rent/carrying charges; debt cancellation, and all other sources of income 3. Proof of carrying charge – For Mitchell-Lama shareholders, submit cardate of your last rent increase and the amount paid before and after the increase. pointed guardian signs the DRIE application on behalf of the applicant, documentation for the power of attorney or guardianship must be submitted. package for more details or call 311, or visit the respective agency’s website online.

One hundred and eighty-two (182) Co-op City shareholders are currently DRIE exempts those who qualify from future carrying charge increases, essentially freezing their carrying charges, and provides the housing corporation with a tax credit. Shareholders not currently enrolled who believe they qualify for either program are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.

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A Spooktacular Halloween Parade It’s

HAPPENING in Co-op City!

BY P.M. CAMPBELL Co-op City held its annual Halloween parade on Saturday, October 29, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Superheroes, royalty, and monsters of all ages came out to the Section 1 Greenway to take pictures, meet new people, including a number of the com-

Those assembled paraded around the Greenway, and once they made their way back, they were met with candy, toys, and books supplied by the various organizers. The Uptown Riders decorated their van as a miniature haunted house, and invited anyone who dared to enter.

Once candy was distributed, the costume competition began. A panel of adult judges were given the task of choosing boy and girl winners from ages 0-3, 4-7, 8-10, 10 and older, and adults. While they struggled to pick from all of the costumes, Raggedy Ann, Blippi, Cruella Deville, Fortnite’s Fishstick, the Skeleton Queen, Freddy Krueger, a crazy clown, Marshmello, in the parade and competition, with Riverbay’s director of Community Relations, Michelle Sajous, exclaiming, “Only in Co-op do I get this enthusiasm!”

Photos by P.M Campbell

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The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be signed by the writers and include their addresses

Letters to the Editor Crime

New York City crime is now out of control. Here are some suggestions on what to do about it: End cashless bail. Let judges decide what an appropriate bail is.

Let judges have the option to evaluate the potential dangerousness of releasing a particular arrestee without posting bail.

We need stricter sentences for persons committing violent crimes. If we need to build more prisons in New York, so be it. In my opinion, gun control hasn’t worked.

We also need to support our local police. Enforce low-level crimes vigorously. Package thefts and vehicle break-ins must be discouraged. We need appropriate sentences before low-level crimes are escalated into worse offenses Decent people should be able to walk the streets safely.

Do We Need a Public Safety Department?

Someone at the recent Open Board meeting stated, “We have a police department we don’t need” and I agree. I really don’t understand the necessity of Public Safety. We have people getting robbed, catalytic converters getting stolen, cars getting jacked more and more these days. Public Safety is not a police department. Please explain why we are hiring 24 more staff for Public Safety when they are not empowered to address the crimes we are currently experiencing?

When a violation or crime occurs in Bay Plaza or Peartree Mall, and we call Public Safety, we’re told this is not their jurisdiction.

When vehicles are parked illegally (in bus stops, in No Parking or No Standing zones), we’re told to contact 311 for the 45th Precinct to handle because Public Safety cannot ticket them. When the ice cream truck parks outside our buildings and blasts their music for hours, there is nothing that can be done.

If Public Safety is not empowered to address violations and quality of life crimes in our neighborhoods and the 45th Precinct will not address them either, then we need to apply for some sort of tax exemption. We pay the same taxes as any other neighborhood but get less services because we have a Public Safety department.

Instead of always looking to cooperators to stop-gap budgetary

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Co-op City Times / November 5, 2022

CCPD Offers Illness Prevention Tips for the Flu Season

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

Now is the perfect time to get a flu shot if your doctor recommends it. No one wants to take a chance of contracting the flu. Some flu symptoms may mimic Covid-19 symptoms. Getting flu in addition to Covid-19 is something no one would want to experience. By taking a few simple precautions, you can greatly reduce your risk of exposure to flu. Many of these precautions can also be effective at reducing your risk of contracting Covid-19. The Department of Public Safety offers these tips to keep you safe during the cold and flu season. If you have never gotten a flu shot, this may be a good year to start. The healthier everyone can be, the better.

Disease awareness has heightened during the Covid-19 pandemic. The flu is starting to receive media attention which has not been the case since the “Swine Flu” epidemic of 2009. Every year, scientists attempt to predict the pending flu strains and produce an effective vaccination. We do not know yet if the devised vaccination will be 100% effective against all of the current flu strains that may affect the population. Some years’ vaccines are in short supply after the media promotes flu awareness. It is always best to get your vaccine before supplies run low or you actually catch a full-blown case of the flu.

Do not put off getting your flu vaccine. Once you get the flu, it is too late. If you have ever had the flu, you know it is not something you would like to experience again. Fortunately, the large number of people receiving flu vaccinations and public awareness regarding disease prevention may have slowed the spread of flu and other illnesses.

The symptoms and degree of illness caused by the flu virus and Covid-19 vary for each individual. Some people will become very ill while others sustain only minor symptoms. Your general health and other risk factors will determine how any illness will affect you. Persons with other underlying health problems can face serious complications in connection with Covid-19 or the

Public Safety Report

Public Safety Blotter

October 23 – October 29, 2022 October 23, 2022 – Co-op City Blvd/Carver Loop While on routine patrol, CCPD Emergency Service Unit observed a vehicle being driven against the flow of traffic. Upon investigation, the non-resident driver of the vehicle was observed to be intoxicated and placed under arrest for Driving Under the Influence.

October 24, 2022 – 99 Bellamy Loop While on routine patrol, a CCPD officer heard possible gunshots near Garage 6. Upon investigation, a red colored vehicle was observed leaving the area, going off-property. A canvas of the area was conducted with negative results. NYPD also on scene.

99 Bellamy Loop A cooperator reported an unknown individual attempting to enter her vehicle by removing the rubber stripping on the glass window of the vehicle. No property was reported missing.

October 25, 2022 – 100 Erskine Place A cooperator reported a confirmed delivered package was removed from in front of her apartment door by an unknown individual recorded on her Ring camera.

140 Darrow Place While working on the roof, an elevator company employee observed a number of shell casings on the ground. The shell casings were

collected by NYPD and vouchered.

October 26, 2022 – 100 Bellamy Loop An individual known to CCPD was placed under arrest by the NYPD Transit Special Victims Unit with the assistance of CCPD for a sexual assault that took place off of Riverbay property.

October 27, 2022 – 120 Aldrich Street lobby CCPD responded to a report of a suspicious scooter parked in the lobby unattended. Upon investigation, the owner appeared and stated that he was visiting a relative in the building. The relative, who is a cooperator, was issued a Community Complaint for the scooter being parked on Riverbay property by a guest without authorization.

October 28, 2022 – 99 Earhart Lane A cooperator reported an unknown individual scratching the lower part of the rear door of his parked vehicle.

100 Casals Place A cooperator reported having a confirmed delivered package removed from in front of her apartment door by an unknown person.

The cooperator will notify the merchant and NYPD. October 29, 2022 – 900 Co-op City Blvd.

A cooperator reported an unknown individual damaging the peephole on his apartment door.

BLOTTER BONUS: Noise continues to be one of the biggest complaints CCPD receives. These complaints come in all forms from a dog barking to a loud stereo at all hours of the day and night. So please, shareholders are reminded to be cognizant of the inconvenience you may be causing by your dog or stereo. CCPD can respond to active noise issues but we also recommend you contact your CSO for chronic ongoing issues. So now you know...a noise complaint...leads to a Community Complaint.

flu. High-risk groups include the elderly, young children, pregnant women, obese persons, diabetics, asthmatics and those with compromised immune systems. Those at high risk of complications should see their doctor and consider being vaccinated against this year’s strain of the flu. Vaccination has proved to be highly effective in preventing flu infection. Your doctor is your best resource for information regarding flu vaccinations or other vaccinations you see advertised on television.

The media may be focusing on Covid-19 reporting at this time. Illness prevention is always a good idea. The single most important step everyone can take to prevent contracting Covid-19, the flu or any other illness is frequent and thorough hand washing. This is especially important for school-age children. Children may sneeze or cough and then come in contact with items other children may touch. Children may then touch their face or their mask area allowing flu germs to enter the eyes, nose or mouth very easily. By washing your hands frequently and thoroughly with warm water and soap, you minimize the risk from this type of exposure. If soap and water are not available, hand sanitizer should be utilized. Hand sanitizer is available in small containers which can easily be carried in a pocket or purse. Some of these decorative, small containers have cases designed to be clipped onto a lunch bag, backpack or belt loop.

If you or any member of your family exhibit flu or Covid-19 symptoms, be sure to stay home from work or school, get plenty of bed rest and increase fluid consumption. These are very important steps in preventing the spread of various illnesses. This gives the body the chance to rest and recover as rapidly as possible. Any school closings or outbreaks in the New York City schools can be found on the NYC website www.nyc.gov/flu, or www.nyc.gov/coronavirus.

Please be sure to notify your child’s school if your child becomes ill with the flu or any other contagious illness. Follow the advice of your doctor to determine when it is safe for your child to return to school.

Taking certain drugs greatly decreases the severity of the flu virus if taken within 24 to 48 hours of exposure to the flu virus. See your doctor, especially if you have other underlying medical conditions or health risks. Don’t always expect a doctor to prescribe antibiotics for every illness. In many cases, antibiotics do nothing but make illnesses resistant to antibiotics. Upsetting the balance of your good intestinal bacteria can result in serious illnesses. It is still a good idea to rule out illnesses such as strep or flu.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) no longer recommends taking flu medication for exposure to flu. It is only recommended for persons who actually exhibit flu symptoms. Check their website for more information at www. cdc.gov/flu or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Do not allow media attention to create panic in regards to the flu virus. This year’s strain of the flu virus is no more serious than previous strains of flu. By taking precautions, you can minimize your risk of exposure to the flu virus. Your health goes hand in hand with your well-being and safety.

Remember, Covid is still with us. Be sure to take necessary precautions, especially when entering indoor spaces without room to social distance. Wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

Wearing a mask can be helpful, even if not mandatory. Co-op City has free Covid testing with an option of obtaining free anti-viral medication. Search free Covid testing NYC for the exact dates and times. In Co-op City, the locations (Continued on page 27)

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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Co-op City Times / November 5, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Daryl Johnson

Community Updates As you know, we had an Open Board meeting on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. So, let’s review a few points from that meeting and a few community updates.

Community Issues Back in 2008, Verizon entered into an agreement with NYC to bring their Fiber Optic Service, FiOS, to every household in NYC by 2014. Thereafter, the franchise agreement stated that Verizon “shall perform all Standard Installations of Cable Service within seven (7) business days after any such request is received … unless a later date is agreed to with the requesting potential residential Subscriber.”

The franchise agreement also stated that: “If Verizon cannot gain access to a multi-unit dwelling via its landlord, it is entitled to commission the NY Public Service Commission to require the landlord to allow Verizon access to the property.”

However, there were allegations that Verizon did not follow the terms of their franchise agreement. So, former Mayor de Blasio sued Verizon. Then, he made the following comments: “Verizon promised that evber-optic FiOS service by 2014. It’s 2017 and we’re done waiting. No corporation — no matter how large or powerful — can break a promise to New Yorkers and get away with it.”

So, a lot of communities throughout NYC, including Co-op City, could not receive services from Verizon. Regardless, there were some incredible allegations that Riverbay refused to let Verizon bring their services to Co-op City. But, based on the above factual information, those allegations about Riverbay were false.

As time passed by, Verizon then made statements that they were going to wire up our buildings. Then, during our board meeting on October 26, our executive general manager surprised everyone by saying that Verizon was going to give $300,000 to Riverbay.

Furthermore, he said that he asked Verizon to sweeten their proposal. Thereafter, Verizon agreed to give an additional $750,000 to Riverbay. So, can you believe that Verizon is going to pay over $1 million to Riverbay?

Now, let’s be clear that Verizon did not have to pay any money to bring their services here. Therefore, it seems like a kind gesture that Verizon reached out and offered this money to Riverbay.

Streaming Services There was some talk about bringing streaming services for our televisions to Co-op City. Then, someone made some comments about forming a committee to bring streaming services here. Why? Look, equipping a television with streaming services is old news.

In fact, streaming devices are now installed in some televisions. Furthermore, lots of stores sell streaming devices. In fact, a device claims that it can access more than 500,000 movies and TV episodes. And, naturally, some of these channels are free and some channels require a payment for service.

Convectors There was a discussion about spending $400 million to repair our convectors. But, NYS is going to outlaw the use of natural gas by 2050. So, our power plant could become obsolete. Then, take a guess what is going to happen to every convector in Co-op City.

That’s right, every convector in Co-op City will become obsolete after the power plant gets shut down. our convectors? No! In my opinion, we need to create a device that can be placed under the convectors. Then, rectly down the drain on the convector.

Possible New Businesses Do you remember the former diner that caught on now, heavy discussions are underway for a Caribbean restaurant to take over that space. In fact, the board will probably receive a resolution in the next few weeks to approve this possible deal.

What about that huge former pharmacy in Dreiser that went out and was replaced by a COVID testing

center? Well, discussions are being held to possibly convert that space into a 99-cent store.

Bottom line: Will the possible owners of these We’ll see. Now, everyone needs to understand that we want to have tenants to rent out these spaces. However, everyone needs to accept the fact that these possible deals can go south.

New Business Do you remember the former gigantic space on the lower level in Dreiser that was rented out by moved out. Then, our board approved a lease for the Sylvan Learning Center of Northeast Bronx just before our board meeting started.

Outrageous Auto Insurance Problems Can you believe that we have 132 vehicles here?

Can you also believe that 75 companies declined to do business with us for a variety of reasons? Then, another company offered us a policy for $1,140,000—just for liability insurance. Thereafter, we chose another company for $547,264. And, by the way, we had to pay a broker a lot of money for this insurance arrangement.

Now, yes or no, do you actually think that we need to have 132 vehicles here? Look, to me, this is overkill.

Anyway, please look at how our buildings are arranged when you go outside. Then, ask yourself if we should be putting money into 132 vehicles and $547,264 just for auto insurance.

Close I want you to think about these 132 vehicles, our outrageous $547,264 auto insurance premium, our $100 million payroll, our outside contractors that are making millions of dollars, and lots of other nonsense that’s going on here. Then, I want you to think about our 7.5 percent increase.

Thank you.

Contact Information Please send a letter to: Board Director Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, you can send an email to me at: djohnson@riverbayboard.com Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week.

And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Con Artists Have Your FAFSA Details?

Student Loan Forgiveness Scam Gets a New Twist

Student loan holders, be wary of out-of-the-blue calls. The rollout of the Biden Administration’s plan to cancel some federal student loan debt has begun, and scammers are finding convincing ways to take advantage of any confusion. Victims are telling BBB Scam Tracker about a loan forgiveness scam where the caller has their Social Security number, graduation date, and even Federal Student Aid information.

How This Scam Works You receive a call or voicemail from someone claiming to represent the new student loan forgiveness program. The scammer insists they can help you secure tens of thousands of dollars in loan forgiveness. According to one recent BBB Scam Tracker report, the con artist promised to erase $60K of the victim’s student loan – an amount well beyond the Biden Administration plan.

These callers have a convincing amount of information as well as “all kinds of numbers and figures to tell you what you’re going to save,” according to BBB Scam Tracker reports. One report said the caller “not only had my email address but also the name of the school I attended and the last 4 digits of my Social Security Number.” Another victim reported that the scammers “somehow knew my FAFSA account info and made me believe they work in conjunction with the loan forgiveness program.”

In most versions of this scam, the caller insists you need to pay them an initial fee – typically several hundred dollars spread over a couple of months – followed by smaller monthly payments. Then, when the current pause on the loan forgiveness program ends, your loan will be forgiven.

Unfortunately, these con artists have no association with the official student debt relief plan. Anything you pay will go into the scammers’ pockets and will do nothing to help relieve your student loans.

How to Spot this Scam • When in doubt, contact the government agency directly. If you receive a message that seems legitimate but you aren’t sure, stop communicating with the person who contacted you. Then, verify their claims by contacting the government agency they say they represent. For details on the student loan forgiveness program, visit ED.gov or StudentAid.gov.

• Never pay fees for a free government program. Government agencies will never ask you to pay a fee to benefit from a free government program. Don’t let scammers persuade you otherwise. Con artists may say the fee will get you relief faster or will unlock additional benefits, but that is all part of the scam.

If you’ve been the victim of a scam, report it to BBB Scam Tracker. By reporting your experience, you can help others avoid falling for the same scam.

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Subletting Co-op City Apartments Violates Lease Agreement And Is Grounds For Eviction

BY ROZAAN BOONE

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

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

Section “FOURTH,” Subsection 10.

From time to time, ads show up on Craigslist and other websites advertising apartments either for sale or sublet in Co-op City, as well as apartments being used for illicit business endeavors.

Shareholders are prohibited from subletting their apartment because it must be used as their primary dwelling.

For the most part, vigilant neighbors report abuses to the occupancy agreement to their CSO Office. They oftentimes report when the shareholder of record has moved out, and is illegally subletting the apartment, or when there’s a lot of traffic in and out of an apartment at all times of the day and night. Complaints to the CSO office may be made anonymously and should contain as much details as possible. Helpful information, if known, includes approximate date the shareholder moved out, where the shareholder moved to, names and family composition of illegal subletters or any other information that may help establish that the shareholder has moved out of the apartment.

Riverbay investigates complaints of possible illegal subletting or an illegal business operating out of an apartment and, if reasonably confirmed, legal action is commenced to evict the shareholder. If a shareholder is evicted for violating the primary residence provision of the lease, the shareholder faces costs and fees, including loss of equity; attorney fees; court costs; marshal fees; locksmith fees; moving and storage costs and possible adverse credit ratings and difficulty finding another apartment.

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Building 20 Association

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Facebook ––Carmen Rodriguez Noteworthy dates: Sun., Nov. 20 – Sat., Dec. 10 – The African American Association sponsors the following programs for your participation: (Contact respective instructor 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 Co-op City Baptist Church “Gospel Line Dancers” with Joyce Smith All of us, multiplied by each one of us, equals a force for good.

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Co-op City Times / November 5, 2022 Director’s Viewpoint –

Rod Saunders

A Clarion Call Right now, I want to talk to all Co-op City residents about the seriousness of the actions that are about to be enacted pursuant to legislation passed by both the New York City and New York State legislative bodies. NYC’s Climate Control legislation calls for decarbonizing all of our new & existing multiple dwelling buildings (Building Energy Emissions/ Greenhouse Gas).

Compliance Could Signal the End of Co-op City Being Affordable Co-op City cannot fully comply with New York City’s, or NY State’s, newest round of Climate Control legislative laws, as our high-rise building were constructed more than 50 years ago. Should we be forced to comply with current legislation, it would jumpstart the end of our being affordable. I know I’ve written these points before, but I want to make certain that no one comes behind me and states that we were not forewarned. All Mitchell-Lama residents, especially cooperative Mitchell-Lama’s residents, need to become cognizant of, and understand what the consequences will be, should the current course of legislative bills be allowed to continue without any alterations or exemptions.

Unfunded mandates will force Co-op City shareholders to spend mega dollars towards compliance.

Shareholders will be forced to purchase electric ranges. Whether the corporation buys them from a manufacturer in bulk, or you pay for it privately, we all will pay one way or the other. There’s an absence of logistical conversation regarding the disposal of our gas ranges.

Every building in Co-op City will have to undergo extensive infrastructure wiring work extending to the underground leading to the power grid, not our power plant! Why not – two reasons: Reason #1 – Both NYC and NY State are seeking to discontinue the allowance of power plants using fossil fuels.

Co-op City’s Power Plant uses both natural gas, and fuel oil.

Reason #2 – Even if we can hold on to our $65+ million-dollar Power Plant investment, it has been explained to me that our plant cannot adequately accept the draw of all of our buildings converting to all electric!

The only deliverer of energy to NYC is ConEd. Our Power Plant saves shareholders approximately 90% of the cost that we would be paying ConEd. I would estimate that savings to be somewhere around $50 million. Remember, ConEd will always be in a position to justify raising their rates to their customers.

Mayor Adams announced that in an effort to comply with emissions reductions mandated by law, NYC will commit to converting 100 fuel burning public school buildings to cleaner energy by 2030. In that seven-year period, NYC will spend approximately $4 billion ($4,000,000,000). Although I believe that one of our high rise structures is equal to more than one school building, for argument sake, we’ll go one for one. Using the City’s estimate for the infrastructure cost for our 36 multiple dwelling buildings (including the combination for our townhouse clusters), then sented by 36% of their spending.

36 percent of $4 billion dollars is $1 billion, four hundred and forty million dollars. Spread out over 7 years to 15,200 shareholders (we are never at full occupancy) will come to over $1,100 in additional carrying charge payments for every single shareholder for infrastructure costs alone, in addition to whatever you will be paying at that time.

Add the cost of the electric ranges, and the loss of our Power Plant savings – Co-op City (and most other large private developments) is no longer affordable.

Clearly, the City and State’s unfunded climate control cures is inconsistent with anything resembling affordable Mitchell-Lama cooperative housing.

New York City’s Double-Dip Monies spent by NYC is mostly from our tax dol-

of the 100 schools. To comply with its own mandate, NYC decided that it needed to invest in hydroelectricity, in divesting from electricity created by fossil fuels.

To achieve that, the City will be constructing a 339mile hydropower transmission line from Canada, and purchasing power from the Champlain Hudson Power Express company. At the present time, only city-owned property will have access to the lower hydropower resource. Here’s the double dip – as taxpayers, we pay for NYC’s expenditures. Then, NYC will be imposing really about) which the City of New York plans to collect from building owners for non-compliance. Posted within your lobby’s bulletin board, is your building’s

tain buildings. A public hearing on the proposed rule online on November 14 at 11 a.m.

Please go to: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/ dob/pr-prop-rule-emissions.page What’s Available?

Whenever Riverbay Corp. invests in alternative energy measures such as solar, a combination of wind and solar on a small scale, electric vehicle charging stations, the possibility of providing battery farms on our property, and adding whatever new technology may be forthcoming, we should be able to obtain “en-

alent to a “D” grade. Our building’s greenhouse gas

inability to be in compliance with local laws. Yes, there are State & Federal monies available for us to apply for, but they will not cover the $2 billion that I estimate that we would need to remain affordable.

In my opinion, we should be laser focused on lob-

mandates. NYC properties must also meet compliance, however, NYC Dept. of Buildings released a proposal to add a new section to the Rules of the City of New York, for complying with greenhouse gas emissions for cer-

addressing exemptions for Co-op City’s energy needs, in order to keep Co-op City (and all Mitchell-Lama cooperatives) affordable, because all else is secondary in importance.

Thank you as always for reading my viewpoint.

I can be reached at: rsaunders@riverbayboard.com.

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Building 22A&B Association

Co-op City Democratic Club

The holiday season is here. Time to start shopping, making plans to travel and to visit loved ones. Have a safe and happy holiday season.

Please check the bulletin board for information about our next meeting.

The scaffolding has been removed around Buildings 20 and 21. We now have access to the back yard.

Dog Owners: Keep up the good work curbing your dog. Do not throw anything off your terraces or you will get a community complaint.

Laundry Room: Cooperators are still not returning in a timely manner to remove their clothes. People are waiting to use the machines. Pick up fabric softener sheets because it is an accident waiting to happen.

Compactor Room: Follow the instructions on the wall for recycling. Large boxes go to the basement, while small boxes are folded.

Thank you. ––Betty Leak

The club would like to thank all early voters. Although you voted early, please call your friends and neighbors to remind them to vote even if they live in another state. November 8th, 2022 is Election Day. We cannot let the Republicans take over; there is too much at stake to lose. We will be losing our democracy, our rights will be challenged and women will lose the right to decide if they want/need an abortion or not – for whatever reason. This election is too important to lose. The remains of the Trump propaganda is everywhere, all over the media, radio, T.V., the bus, train stations, social media and the phones.

He still wants to run in 2024.

If by chance you do not know who the CCDC is supporting, please open the Co-op City Times dated Oct. 22, 2022 page 10 bottom. You can cut it out and take it with you to vote with. These are the people we can count on.

I would like to thank the Co-op City Times for covering early voting dates and times something I could not cover in an article. Thank you for the input.

—Shirley J. Saunders

Building 27 Association Hello, neighbors.

Fall is here – Oh how beautiful the leaves are on the trees. I would travel upstate or to New Jersey just to admire the beautiful array of fall colors.

Also, let us keep our children in prayer as they go to school, that they will stay safe and have a healthy school year.

Early voting ends November 6. The General Election day is November 8. Please vote! First, please bring your voter card with the bar code. You will als with you including your voter’s guide, but please do not leave the materials behind. Third, please be alert, take your time and vote. We are voting for canabout the candidates, visit online nycvotes.org/candidates. If no computer, try the library at Bartow.

Also, one may call the Board of Elections at 718-299-9017. We all must stay vigilant and make sure we read and take our time and vote. Please pay attention, both Democrat and Republican candidates are on the same ballot.

Daylight Saving Time ends on November 6. Hopefully, they will leave the time alone soon. Let us all remember Veteran’s Day on November 11, and all who have served our country and all who are still on duty around the world.

MetroCard Mobile – Change of schedule for the Bronx was effective Ocand third Thursday of the month from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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 wish all the best of health and safety. Contact Lydia Rondon at 718-583-3040 and she will gladly acknowledge your birthday by sending you a card, as she is excellent in sharing good will. Also notify her of any illness, or a neighbor who has become 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.

––H. Overman

Black Forum

Emergency Food Pantry (Free) – 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (entrance faces basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for grocery distribution. Guests are eligible to pick up food once a month. Look at the last date on your pantry card. The next 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 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.

Palmer Avenue. They are open on Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., to pick up groThursday, October 27, was the last date to sign up/re-certify for Black Forum Emergency Food Pantry Year 2022. Next date for new 10475). Passports, Medicaid Cards, Medicare Cards, Job I.D.s and Access Ride I.D.s are not acceptable.

Fresh Produce Distribution – Fresh vegetables will be distributed on Tuesday, November 15, to Black Forum Emergency Food Pantry clients. Everyone must present their 2022 Pantry Card (no exceptions).

Farmers Market Pictures – Recipients received $25 worth of vouchers towards the purchase of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Please use the vouchers before the November 30 deadline.

Also, please consider emailing us photos of your excursion, produce you purchased or even a healthy dish you created using what you bought with the coupons. The Department of Agriculture is considering publishing these photos for a marketing campaign. We have already sent some photos with permission from the owners. Please email your photo submissions to coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

Defensive Driving – Please consider taking an online version of the course Contact Us – Reach out to us at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

––D. Illis

Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment ers Month Presidential Proclamation in 1997, and every president has followed suit by issuing an annual proclamation recognizing and honoring family caregivers each November. National Family Caregivers Month is a celebration of Americans providing care for their loved ones suffering from chronic illness, disabilities, or the frailties of old age. The proclamation “encourages all Americans to pay tribute and support those who are caring for their family members, friends, and neighbors in need of assistance.”

Family caregivers may be adult children caring for their parents, grandparents raising their grandchildren, or families looking after children and adults with physical disabilities. Family caregivers are devoted spouses, parents, children, neighbors, friends, or partners. National research has shown that caregivers are everywhere, and their numbers are growing.

Although most caregivers view their work as rewarding, many experience care to individuals with chronic or disabling conditions are at risk. Evidence shows that most caregivers are unprepared for their role and provide care with little or no support. Yet, more than one-third of caregivers continue to provide intense care to others while suffering from poor health themselves. Caregivers forsake their needs for the needs of others.

It is during November and every day Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment, Inc. (C.O.M.E.), along with organizations throughout the country, empower family caregivers to act on behalf of their loved ones, believe in themfor help and speak up for their rights.

C.O.M.E. continues to take on the challenge of transforming the role of family caregivers from one that lacks knowledge, most often stress, and burnout difference in the life of family caregivers and their loved ones. We believe that Caregivers Need Caring Too! In honor of National Family Caregiver Month, Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment (C.O.M.E.) will host its 16th Annual Family Caregiver Join us as we recognize eleven family caregivers from all walks of life. Ivonne Figueroa, Judith Wynter, Kim Williams, Christina Overton, Michelle Grier, Conice Walker, Bishop Eric McDaniel, Wayne Jordan, Michael Robinson and Jaime Embry. The link for the virtual gala will be posted on the website www.comeroutreach.org shortly Please note there will not be a “Let’s Talk” 45-minute Zoom session in November. The next “Let’s Talk” 45-minute session will resume in December.

––Diane Cooper

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American Legion Post 1871

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church made some adjustment to our schedule of services until further notice. in-person service at the Church starting at 9 a.m.

In addition, we will continue to worship via teleconference on Sundays at 9 a.m. and on weekdays at noon.

To participate by teleconference, please dial by the # sign. was very successful. Many thanks to all volunteers and contributors as well as members, community organizations and friends who supported the event.

Grace and Peace!

––M. Chambers Election Day is this Tuesday, November 8.

Be sure to cast your vote and be heard!

If you have questions regarding the 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information.

Email: 21association@gmail.com. Call: 347-5041821. Attend the monthly general meetings every fourth Thursday of the month. Everyone from all buildings plan to come and join us at Building 21.

Bring a friend.

The 2022 General Election…

What you need to know… at 718-299-9017. The phone number

How the 4 Pillars Serve the Community In the Saturday, October 29th issue of the Co-op City Times, we summarized what we do, on behalf of veterans living in Co-op City and the neighboring communities under Pillar I – Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation. In this week’s article, we cover Pillar II – National Security.

City and our neighboring communities, and now Robert Feliciano, we facilitate: • Appropriate conduit and partnership information for veterans and their families – active-duty and reserve to apply for affordable housing (aka Co-op City); • Matters such as transition to civilian life and using the VA health-care system, or TRICARE (aka For Life); • Visits, before the medical-discharge process, to support veterans in their pursuit of education benmore.

As we recover from the pandemic, our Post is committed to recruit community veterans to renew these community services. We strongly believe that quality of life for our veterans is a top priority to strengthen the health and well-being of our com-

by the commemorative statements, lost a vibrant and no-nonsense leader and activist who was wellliked and respected. May her legacy continue to live through our comrade and his family. Ms. Werner, you will be greatly missed!

Save the Date On Saturday, November 19, from 12:30 p.m.2:00 p.m. after our General Membership Meeting, “Meet and Greet” community awareness of “What Room 38. More details to follow in future Co-op City Times article and community bulletin boards.

Contact Us American Legion Post 1871, 135 Einstein Loop, post1871@oponline.net; website: https:www.legion.org.

––Antonio Codrington

Building 21 Association Board of Elections, located at 1780 Grand Concourse. Take the elevator down to L4, or deliver your completed ballot to your polling site during the Election 2022 facts…

General Election – November 8 Your Floor, Your Safety and Protection begins with You in every building. If you have not volunteered for

your mail carefully. Remember, once you receive

munity. In turn, this lends support to our city thus contributing overall to a strong national security.

Our condolences to Legionnaire Stephen Werner and Family On October 19 at the Section 5 Community Center, Legionnaires attended a beautiful Memorial Service for the wife of Legionnaire Werner –

building should have assigned Floor Captains. To be a Floor Captain, minimal duties are as follows:

– List all “emergency” contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor 2. Co-op City Times – Place them at each apartment door (delivered to the all lobbies on Saturdays) 3. Elevator notices – Read them and talk to your neighbors about them 4. Promote: Meetings, clubs and gatherings 5. Encourage your neighbors to: Vote – Vote – Vote! in the Riverbay election; Make calls to the 718-320-3300 6. Isn’t it worth your safety to get this done?

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

––Michelle Marbury

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Building 6 Association I am working with the Maintenance supervisor of pactor rooms and other areas.

We still have a big problem with people not cleaning up after their dogs. Please clean up after your dog.

I reported that our key fobs are not working in the front door or the back door.

I asked Riverbay to put LED lights by the back door to make it brighter to see when we all come home at night.

The Co-op City Halloween parade was nice; I saw some kids from our building there.

Stay safe. I hope everyone had a great Halloween.

––Jeffrey Schwartz

Building 9 Association Greetings, Building 9 family and friends.

I trust you all are healthy and happy as we enter the holiday season.

Both wings of the building distributed Halloween candy in our lobbies.

Special appreciation to our volunteers: Barbara Cloud, Linda Holley, Evelyn Mavins, Jackie Lattie, Janet Yarrell, Shirley McCann, Ellen Wilkins and Gabriella Concepcion.

We appreciate the generosity of candy donations from Linda Holley, Barbara Cloud. Shirley McCann, Marisol Rodriguez, Wanda Trick or Treaters Ryan and Cookie Manning Rodriguez and others.

Our meeting on October 27 was well attended.

Our guest speakers, Reverend Dr. Deborah Jenkins and Janitorial supervisor Brandon Rosario, were unable to join us. Our discussions centered around the

voting poll locations, etc. Also, there was frustration in the 9B side compactor rooms and the occasional the basement during trash pick-up.

We discussed the Halloween candy distribution schedule, Halloween decoration removal, Thanksgiving decorations, etc. uled for Thursday, December 1, because the last Thursday of November is Thanksgiving Day. year. We will begin to canvas our volunteers for availability. event in 2023.

“It does not matter how strong your opinions are.

If you don’t use your power for positive change, you are, indeed, part of the problem.” –Coretta Scott King ––Linda Collins

Building 13 Association Take a Friend and Go Vote!

Do not forget the Four Proposals on the ballot! Note: The Early Voting dates remaining are today and tomorrow. Our early voting site is 2049 Bartow Avenue, Community Center, so go and cast your vote.

On Nov. 8 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., our election day For additional information, go to Vote.NYC Halloween Costume Contest: We enjoyed distributing treats to and seeing our folks, young and old, in costumes on Halloween. We distributed treats in the lobby and gave a special prize for the best costume of the evening, one for the youth and one for the adult/family. To be in the running for a prize for the best/creative costume, Building 13 residents (young and old) only had to stop by the table, sign their name

and take a picture. At the end of the evening, the winners were named.

Pictures to be posted soon.

Building 13 Association Meeting: We hope to have a special event in November so keep your eyes peeled to the bulletin board and continue reading the Co-op City Times so you will know what is going on in our community.

All new members to our Building 13 family are asked to join us and meet the members of our team when we resume in-person. We are here to help you and assist you with your concerns. Check the lobby bulletin board for additional information. If there is someone you feel we should invite to our meetings, feel free to contact Association members (numbers below) and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Reminder: Those who have not received their fob, please contact the Parking and Commercial Leasing department.

Please make sure your apartment entrance door is self-closing. If you have requested repair and have not heard from anyone, please let us know.

Provide your e-mail address and/or telephone number so we can keep you abreast of important information and special events happening in the building and community.

Visit our Facebook page at: Building 13 Association Inc.–Co-op City Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com, or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Contacts: Leslie Peterson, president, at 718-320-1370; or Wendell Mattison, V.P. at 917-330-1380. Thank you for supporting our team.

––Leslie Peterson

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Newsong Church

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

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, located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the -

Bags of Blessing “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” –(Mark 12:30-31, NIV) At Newsong Church, we do our best to live out Jesus’ words by loving God, loving others, and serving our community. This year, our church is excited to once again serve those in need with a Thanksgiving Day “Bag of Blessing.”

The “Bag of Blessing” will include the following groceries:

and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.

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

The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue.

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

Sabbath ends on Saturday, November 5, at 6:40 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, November 11, at 4:21 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 Hillary Weber and happy anniversary to Edith and Bruce Gitelson and all other of our members who will be celebrating their birthday or anniversary in November. 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

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 the transforming word of God, Circle of Christ Church invites you to fellowship 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 relationship with God. The English service has a Bible-centered children’s church for 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 at 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: Women Prayer Group (in-person) at 10:00-11:30 a.m.

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

Friday: Youth Service (Operation Grace), 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Saturday: Women’s Fellowship, every second Sat. of the month, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Young Adults, every third Saturday of the month, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Men’s Fellowship, every other month Couples Fellowship, every other month Sunday Services: Spanish, 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m., & English Service, 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. To register for English services, call 929-599-5488.

Servicios en Español Servicios: en persona, en YouTube y Facebook Live Srvicios 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 11:00 a.m.

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

Jueves: Grupo de oración de mujeres (en persona) de 10:00-11:30 a.m.

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

Viernes: Operation Grace Youth Service, 7:00-9:00 p.m. (en persona) Cada primer sábado del mes: F.A.I.T.H. Alcance para las personas sin hogar.

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

Cada tercer sábado del mes: Adultos jóvenes, 12:00-2:00 p.m. (en persona) Para registrarse para los servicios en espanol, llame al 347-773-2809 ––Pastor Sam Colon

Get involved!

Co-op City is your home. If you have talents, knowledge and expertise that can be helpful and improve the quality of life in Co-op City, share your ideas. Join a Board committee, contact Riverbay’s management or pen a letter to the editor.

Canned Corn Canned Yams Instant Potatoes Turkey Gravy Canned Cranberry Sauce If you or someone that you know is in need, please contact our Central Team as soon as possible with the following information: Name of Recipient; Address; Phone; Number in household.

Would you help us help love our neighbor this Thanksgiving? Our central team is ready to assist you and answer any of your questions so call or email us today!

About Us…Newsong Church is a life-giving church right here in Co-op City!

We love God, we love people, and we love demonstrating that love through serving others! No matter what you have been through or where you come from, you are welcome here. Join us for Sunday worship and see why God’s family is no ordinary family. Check us out we are located at 135 Einstein Loop; Phone: 917-342-2559; Email: CentralTeam@newsongchurchnyc.org; Website: www. newsongchurchnyc.org Social Media: YouTube: Newsong Church NYC; Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @NewsongBX. ––Pastor Mike Tolone

Community Protestant Church Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens and the Community Protestant Church family welcome you to worship with us. We are located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; Church number: 718-862-9172; Fax #: 718-671-4416, or email: Administration@thecpcchurch.org.

Our schedule is as follows: First Sunday – 11:00 a.m. service, in-person, and Communion. Adult Sunday School, 9:15 a.m., in-person.

Second Sunday – 11:00 a.m., in-person. Adult Sunday School, 9:15 a.m., in-person.

Third Sunday – 11:00 a.m. service, in-person. Adult Sunday School, 9:15 a.m., in-person.

Fourth Sunday – Communion. Conference call line. Adult Sunday School, 9:00 a.m. Conference Call Line: (712) 432-3900, Access: 343284# Fifth Sunday – Conference Call Line: (712) 432-3900, Access: 343284#.

Every Wednesday – Hour of Power Noon Day Prayer, 12:00 p.m. Conference Call Line: (712) 432-3900, Access Code: 343284#. Every Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Bible Study via Zoom.

Celebration Time!! To God Be The Glory We will be celebrating our Pastor’s 46th Pastoral Anniversary on November 6. We will be having a full day of celebration, please come by and fellowship and celebrate with us. We have two dynamic preachers for the day.

11:00 a.m. – Rev. Carl L. Washington III, pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church in Nyack, NY. 3:00 p.m. – Rev. Dr. Shane Hilliard, pastor of St. Luke Baptist Church in Harlem, NY. All are welcome to help us celebrate our pastor of 46 years, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens.

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

A membership meeting was held on October 23. Guest speaker, Councilmember Kevin Riley, shared information on the animal shelter, youth center space, veterans housing, mental health and redistricting. Councilman Riley strongly encouraged everyone to vote. Our democracy is at stake. Thank you, Councilmember Riley for your service and dedication to the community.

Notice of Branch Election – Nomination Committee Chair presented a report at an October meetyears, from January 1, 2023-December 31, 2024.

All members whose memberships are current as of May 1st of the election year, who’s memberships have remained continuous throughout the election process, and who live or work within the unit’s jurisdiction, should complete the candidate consent form

Goose Island Seniors The clocks fall back one hour tonight at 2 a.m.

Wind Creek Casino – Tuesday, November 15.

Price: $45, with bonus of $25 play. Payment due Friday, November 4. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors. You may Zelle to 347-847-1941 Buses leaving our three usual bus stops. Pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 7:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 7:45 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop at 8 a.m. Must show proof of vaccination and mask required on the bus and in casino.

Holiday Party – December 14. Members only at 1 p.m. in Room 39. First 60 members accepted.

Call 718-379-9613 or text 347-847-1941. Cover-dish, bring something or pay $10 at door. No gifts. Just enjoy each other’s presence.

Amish Country trip – A day with the Amish.

Saturday, December 3. Price: $140. Continental Restaurant. Shopping: Kitchen Kettle Village, Birdin-hand Farmers Market, Tanger Outlets, coupon books distributed. For more information, call 646579-1701.

Carnival Cruise 2023 – Departing from NY. July 5-13, 2023. For more information, call 646-579-1701.

Notary – Notary services with Yvonne Menefee, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday.

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. There will be no more Sunday Bingo.

To all members: Happy birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of November: Esther Lavender, Myrna Witherspoon, Olivine Durant, Florence Middleton, Loretta Woodard, Hillary Liebowitz-Weber, William (Bill) Gordon, Hilda Seidl, Barbara Kapin, Stephen Werner, Veronica Simmons, Ida Clark, Lourdes Suarez, Grace Stubbs and Yvonne Jenkins. Birthday cake celebration on Wednesday, November 16, at 2 p.m. during Bingo half-time.

Sick and Shut-in – Maria Mendez, we miss you.

Ella Thorne misses everyone. She is in Workmen’s Circle. Mary Pilla, former Goose Island president, sends her love to all. You can call her at (718) 7531816.

Our club is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475 at the Section 5 Community 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.

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with three signatures of members that are current as of 30 days prior to the October meeting.

Co-op City Branch Election is on November 17.

Polls will be open from 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. The tion process using the Election Buddy System for members to cast their vote by e-mail or text with internet connection. Each member will receive their own unique voting link/code which cannot be shared or transferred to another. Ballots will be sent by National to members in good standing. Please update your email or smart phone information so you can vote!

Know Before You Go! What you are voting for? There will be more than just candidates on your ballot in November. You will have four ballot proposals to decide on: a statewide proposal that would boost spending in Albany on future envi-

ronment-related projects, plus three city proposals to create a statement of values for the government, of living is calculated.

Early Voting: Sat., October 29 to November 6.

General Election: November 8.

For more information, call the Bronx Board of Elections at 718-299-9017 or NYC Board of Election at 866-868-3692 or TTY 212-487-5496.

Get out the vote! Tell your family, friends, neighbors, young adults and cleared ex-felons!

Follow us on Facebook: Co-op City NAACP. Become a member or gift a membership: adults are $30, and youths are $10. Make checks/money orders 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

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Greetings, retirees and friends.

Happy Veterans Day – We salute all our past and present soldiers and wish you a Happy Veterans Day on November 11. We are grateful to you for your service to our country.

Cake Sale – The Scholarship Committee will hold a Cake Sale in the Dreiser Community Center, Room 19, on Election Day, beginning at 8:00 a.m. We appreciate donations of home-baked cakes, cupcakes, cookies and monetary donations for this scholarship fundraiser. Everyone is invited to come to this Cake Sale. Please contact JoAnn at 718-710-9082 if you would like to assist the committee with this scholarship fundraiser.

Entertainment Committee – Tickets are now on sale for our annual holiday luncheon at the fabulous Marina del Rey on December 8. The cost per ticket seated basis). The Entertainment Committee members will be available in Room 19 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to sell tickets. If you have questions or wish to arrange to purchase tickets, please contact Daisy at 718-671-6122, Beverly at 718-671-2978 or Jay at 201-310-2972.

Membership – We extend a hearty welcome to all new members. If you would like to join the Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 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 Mary at 718-655-9170.

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

Good and Welfare – We extend get well wishes to those who are sick and shut-in. We pray that they will soon see brighter days ahead. Please contact Lorraine at 718-671-6403 or Gay at 718-320-0979 to notify them of members who are hospitalized, in nursing/rehabilitation facilities or recently deceased.

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

Vote – If you did not take advantage of early voting, please remember to vote on Election Day at your designated poll site.

General Meeting – We thank everyone who attended our November 2 general meeting. Your attendance made the meeting a success. Our next general meeting will be held on December 14 (the meeting location and time to be announced). Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this meeting.

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. on November 6. Remember to set your clocks back one hour (to gain one hour) to fall back.

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Bartow

Einstein

BARTOW CENTER CLOSED ON MONDAYS ONLY Bartow OAC activities and lunch in Room 28 due to Election Day Walk w/Odessa, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Meet: Asch Loop by Library Blood Pressure w/Willa, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. (1st and 3rd Tues.)

Health and Wellness w/Ann, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

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

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/José, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

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

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

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., Nov. 11

Thurs., Nov. 10

Mon., Nov. 7

Mindful Mornings Tai-Chi, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Rm. 38 Board Games, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Rm. 49 Always Grand Line Dancing w/ Ellie, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 True Lifers Movie Club, 1:00 p.m.-2 p.m., Rm. 49 Facials & Manicure, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 35

Tues., Nov. 8

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Wed., Nov. 9

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Never Too Old To Learn Spanish, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 35 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 Chair Yoga w/ Charles Tyler, 10-11 a.m. Zoom only for now. 1-646-8769923, Meeting ID: 995 6534 1173, Passcode: 855423 Stay Well Exercise w/Denise, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Room 2 Piano Sing Along Class (In-person) 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Smartphone and tablet literacy w/ Julesa, In-person, 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.

Drama Class/Club, In-person, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Rm. 4 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.

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 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

Old School Party, Dinner Hour, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 45

Alert and Alive, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 4

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066

(Schedule subject to change without notice) Payments for trips at the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

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Non-Kosher

Pasta Meat Sauce Steamed Green Beans Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit and Juice

Spanish Style Beef Stew Brown Rice Sauteed String Beans

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

Computer Learning w/Ralph, Zoom Mediterraneann only: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dial-in #: 347Fish 893-2966, Meeting ID: 936 8132 9040, Cous Cous Passcode: 259554.

Roasted Eggplant Blood Pressure, 1st & 3rd Tues., Whole Wheat 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2 Bread Digital Photography Class, Fresh Fruit In-person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and Juice Tai-Chi, In-person, 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Tea & Books Book Club, 1-2 Beginners Crochet and Knitting w/Lynne, 11:30 a.m.- p.m., Rm. 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 Massage Therapy, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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Alternate Kosher Meals are available

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

Baked Chicken Thighs Baked Sweet Potato Broccoli w/Toasted Garlic

Lentil Soup Pasta Primavera Roasted Mushrooms Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit and Juice

Baked Fish w/Mushrooms and Peppers Rice Pilaf Caribbean Style Roasted Cabbage w/Carrots

Stuffed Cabbage w/Beef Mashed Potatoes Steamed Carrots Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit and Juice

Pork Roast w/ Mango Chutney Bowtie Pasta Steamed Spinach

Caribbean Style BBQ Chicken Knitting & Crochet, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Garlic and Rosemary Vegetable Lasagna Art Class w/Dmitry, Virtual, 1-3 p.m. Roasted Potatoes Baby Carrots w/ Grilled Vegetables Parsley Massage Therapy, 1st & 3rd Friday, Challah Bread 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., In-person Fresh Fruit Bingo, 1:15-2:30 p.m., Rm. 4 and Juice

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 Aldi – Wed., Dec. 7 and 21, $4. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m.; and Einstein, 10:30 a.m.

Only 10 seats available. Participants must be registered with JASA. Costco – Friday, Dec. 2, 16 and 30; $6. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m., and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. Only 10 seats available. Participants must be registered with JASA. ShopRite and BJ’s – Wed., Dec. 14 and 28; $6.

Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m., and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. Only 10 seats available. Participants must be registered with JASA. Einstein Center ONLY, please call 718-671-5161 – Nov. 8, Christmas Tree Shop; Nov. 10, Target; Nov. 15, JoAnn Fabric & Crafts; Nov. 17, Harlem 125th Street; Dec. 1, Concert – Barbara Purdy Jazz Combo Band; Dec. 21, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

Walmart and Woodbury Commons, Harriman, NY – Wait List Only. Wed., Nov. 30; $20. – Pickups: Bartow, 9 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m.; Einstein, 9:30 a.m. Deluxe Motor Coach transportation. Payment due when you register.

Are you interested in learning (virtual) how to tailor your own clothes? Would you like to attend virtual crochet classes? Please register at 718-320-2066.

JASA Bartow Older Adult Intergenerational Arts and Crafts Classes starting Sat., Nov. 5, at the Bartow Center, and every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Recruiting older adults and teenagers. To register, please email amoncrieffe@jasa.org.

Would you like to be part of a vocal program that will culminate in a concert for the community? laboration with Riverbay and the Onaje Allan Gumbs and Sandra Gumbs Community JazzArts Foundation.

Concerts in Motion – Mondays, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

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

Crochet Class w/Sandra Ramirez – In-person, in

call 718-320-2066 to register. Virtual – Sat., 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Dial-in number: 646-558-8656, 81636224412#, Meeting ID: 816 3622 4412.

Notary (Appointment only) – Call 718-320-2066.

Available at , Tues., 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; Weds. and Thurs., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Einstein Center, Room 34, Thurs., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Painting Classes – Every Wed., 9-11 a.m. Zoom meeting. Dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 920 9563 114, 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. to 7:30 p.m. Dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 862 5043 9695, Passcode: 896989.

Line Dancing with Bartow Swingers – Mon., 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 31; Wed. and Fri., 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2.

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Building 31 A&B Association

The Building 31 A&B Association wants to thank Kim and London for giving out candy and making this a sweet experience for all.

We wish to thank everyone who donated candy and other treats.

Photos by Sharon Clarke

Building 19 Association Hello, Building 19 family. I hope everyone had a chance to have a fun and safe Halloween this past Monday. The Association joined in on the fun by handing out candy in the lobby to kids. So, I hope you had a chance to grab a sweet treat courtesy of the Association.

Our next committee and general meetings will be on November 9 and November 18, respectively, at 7:30 p.m. in the Association room in the back of our building. The meetings will also be broadcast via Zoom for those who may not be able to attend in person. ing the upcoming event next week.

Tomorrow, daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m.

So please remember to set your clocks and watches one hour behind. To quote an old saying to remind you, “Spring, forward. Fall, back.”

I look forward to seeing you at our next two meetings. As always, continue to stay safe.

––Leon Tulton

National Council of Negro Women NCNW Co-op City Section – At our second

10475. National and section dues must be paid to

members and associates were reminded that this is the time our annual dues are to be paid. Our 2nd Vice President, Lisa Wade-Stewart, who is in charge of membership, reminded us that our national dues of $50 must be paid by all except for Life Members or Legacy Life Members. These national dues must

Civic Engagement and Public Policy Committee – The two times when we as United States citizens personally affect our democracy is when we serve on a jury and when we vote! In just over a week, we will be electing many of our political leaders. In order to take part in this most serious duty, we must be registered and submit our ballots by the appropriate dates. The deadline for registration was October 14.

You must have requested an absentee ballot by October 24. If you have already requested it, your absentee ballot must be postmarked by November 8.

You may return your absentee ballot in-person by 9 p.m. on November 8. Early voting will take place from October 29 to November 6. Be aware that many voting sites have changed due to the redistricting in New York State. Look carefully at voting literature that you receive in the mail to make sure of the site where you will be voting on November 8.

website, NCNW.org. Our Co-op City Section membership dues are $25 per year. Section dues may be paid by check, via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ donate?hosted_button_id=PWSEV8YLJJGDW, or through our website: www.ncnwcoopcitysection. com. Honorary Section Members, that is, members who are Life or Legacy Life members, at least 80 prior, if they choose, are exempt from paying section dues. Checks can be made payable and mailed to our NCNW Co-op City Section: P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY

Book Club – Our Book Club’s next meeting, under the leadership of Akeisha Neely, will be on Satreading and discussing is, “Half the Sky,” by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. We are looking forward to meeting in Room 14 in Dreiser Center at 3:00 p.m. Our second book that we will be reading is “Balance: Positioning Yourself to Do All Things Well” by Touré Roberts. We will be discussing this book on a later date. These are both fascinating but very different books. Order both copies now and be ready to enthusiastically discuss them. Our Book Club is not limited to NCNW members! Anyone can come join us who loves discussing interesting books.

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

––Joyce Howard

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Greater Love Refuge Ministries “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7) Spiritual Food for Thought: Often, things seem to be too complicated to understand, but that is because you are trying to comprehend it as a whole. You must break down each component of whatever is overwhelming you and deal with one piece at a time. You do not live life one year at a time or one month at a time, or even one day at a time. You live from moment to moment. Trust God to give you the wisdom you need for each moment.

Bishop Boyce Landrum, Overseer, and Sr. Pastor of Greater Love Refuge Ministries, 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, faith & Bible-way church 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.

November 2022 at Greater Love Church is designated a “Month of Gratitude” in which we are purposed to acknowledge God’s goodness and the source of all blessings. Join us each week as we enter into His gates with thanksgiving, into His courts with praise, and show expressions of our gratitude through personal witness, testimony, song, Scripture reading and preaching.

From November 11 through November 13, our Outreach and Missions Ministry will partner with the New York School of Urban Ministry at their campus in

Queens for a three-day outreach event, Operation Drumstick. We look forward to the opportunity to work with local and distant churches and denominations as we join together for a power packed weekend and opportunity to feed, serve and minister to the underserved and homeless individuals of New York City. ily, friends and neighbors to join us on November 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for our Annual Thanksgiving Morning Testimony Service followed by a light breakfast.

Our weekly schedule is: Pre-Service Continental Breakfast – Light refreshments are provided on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Sunday Morning Bible School (on-site, all welcome): Youth: 10:30 a.m.-11:20 a.m. (Fellowship Hall) Adult and New Millennial: 10:30 a.m.-11:20 a.m. (Sanctuary) “Heaven-Bound” Salvation Teaching – Monthly on the First Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – Begins at 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion – Served monthly on the First Sunday Greater Love’s Prayer Line – Call: 351-999-3024: Wednesday afternoon – 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Thursday evening – 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Discipleship Teachings – Wednesdays from 7:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m. on Zoom (Mtg. # 5906971593) Grace and Peace, ––Pastor Carol Landrum

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 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Masks are required. The 11:00 a.m. service is also available on Zoom at https://us04web. zoom.us/j/9623430102 or Zoom Telephone Conference Line: 646-568-7788 or Conference ID: 962 343 0102, Password: 788175#.

Rev. Williams asks everyone to call into the Sunday Worship service or Wednesday Bible class using Zoom through your computer or dialing in using the Zoom information shown above.

On Sunday, November 20, the church will celebrate its 51st anniversary at the 11 a.m. service. The guest speaker will be Rev. Quinton Ervin, pastor of

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal invites everyone to worship service every Sunday morning.

Our telephone number is 718-324-0334 or 646-345-6707.

All services are held online. Call-in #: 720-740-9746, Access Code: 8876631.

Sunday morning worship service starts at 11 a.m.

Wednesday morning fasting and prayer service will be held from 11 a.m.

-12:30 p.m.

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

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

Focus: “Living in the last days” “Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him. That he be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that, day of Christ is at hand. Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not the son of perdition. Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? And ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. For the mystery of iniquity doth already work, only he who now letteth will let, until be taken out of the way. And then shall the wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consumed with the spirit of his mouth and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming. Even then, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders.” (11 Thessalonians 2: 1-9) We must remain watchful and sober-minded while keeping ourselves unspotted from the world.

The Apostle Paul wrote in (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6): “But of the time and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I write unto you. For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Pease and safety then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child, and they shall not escape. But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that day should overtake you as a thief.”

You are all the children of light, and the children the children of the day, we are not of the night nor of darkness. Therefore, let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

The holy spirit will be the primary restraining force against evil in the last days. Therefore, let us not allow the spirit of deception to blind us to the truth of the gospel.

We all can obtain the grace of God through faith and obedience to the truth by repentance, water baptism and receiving the Holy Spirit and maintain a close relationship with God. We must live in constant readiness for His appearing.

––Rev. R. Sibblies

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. The theme is “We are One in Christ” (1 Corinthians 12:12).

The Scholarship Ministry invites all to join them on a trip on June 26, 2023 tains, plus eight meals, Soul of Motown show, and guided tour of the Smoky Mountains. The trip costs $765 per person based on double occupancy. A $100 deposit is due by November 20, 2022. Final payment is due March 5, 2023. To make your reservation or for additional information, call Sister Brenda Robinson at 718- 671-1271.

Adult Sunday School classes are held on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in-person.

Classes will also continue to be available on The Free Call Conference.com Line dial-in number is 857-357-0254, the Access Code is 660065#.

Young Teens Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m., call-in number: 701-8025240, Access Code: 2528913. Teens Class is held at 9:30 a.m. Call-in number: 702-843-2644, Access Code: 2676710 and Juniors Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m. Call-in number: 737-774-8306, Access Code: Juniors.

Mid-Week Bible Study will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. using the Zoom information shown above.

Prayer Warriors Prayer service is held on Thursdays at noon. Prayer Service is also held on Fridays at 10 a.m.

Friday Evening Prayer service is held at 7:30 p.m. Please note that it is not All Prayer services can be joined using the Free Call Conference.com Line dial-in number: 857-357-0254, the Access Code is 660065#.

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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Iglesia Evangélica MU de Coop City – Co-op City UMC

Graceful Ladies of Co-op City

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Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds Come & Visit Us – You’re always welcome in God’s House, your house! We are a Bible-centered

Well hello, Building 14 cooperators! We hope that everyone is doing well as we enter this Fall season –already. In late September, building associ-

variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation, all are welcome! Services are held at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across from Building 30. Parking is available. Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sánchez-Orta.

Telephone number: (718) 320-3795; email:coopcityevangelicalumc@gmail.com.

Come and Receive a Blessing First Sunday of the month, Bilingual Service: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

English Service: 10 a.m.

Spanish Service: 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday Spanish Bible Study (via Zoom): 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Tuesday Evening Bible Study (via Zoom): 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Thursday Bilingual Prayer Service (In-person & via Zoom): 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

Food Pantry: Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Email: coopcityevangelicalumc@gmail.com Blessings, —Marta Medina Sanchez

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Respect the Rules of the Community.

Be a Responsible Cooperator.

CCPD ––––

Red Hat Society chapter having a good time and lunch at Bobo’s Crab Shack in Peartree Mall.

Photos courtesy Diane Windley

November 9, at 7:30 p.m. Our guest will be Danielle O’Connor, director of Parking and Leasing. We will also discuss and schedule activities for the upcoming holiday seasons. pends on it. Don’t get distracted by the petty issues.

There is a bigger picture to shape in this mid-term election. The repercussions will be deep and felt for a long time to come. Many are struggling and the relief that is available and gets families by can disappear, so make the time to VOTE. Think about it – If voting wasn’t so important, there would not be such an effort to suppress it.

Association Meeting: Mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 9, at 7:30 p.m.

Contact info: 917-612-1951 and assocbldg14@ gmail.com.

––Josie Ferguson

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are split between the three shopping centers. No insurance is necessary and a doctor is on site to prescribe the medication, if needed. Rapid tests and PCR tests are available. There are also locations throughout the five boroughs of New York City.

Always remember not to drive if you consume alcoholic beverages. Even one drink is too many if you are going to drive. Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. Schools are open, drive safely. Never pass a stopped school bus in either direction when it has the red lights flashing or the Stop sign out.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. Visit CCPD on Twitter @CCPDnyc to see what is happening here in Co-op City.

At the end of September, Riverbay Corporation made the decision to lift the mask mandate throughout the community. It is still important to be proactive in preventing the spread of Covid-19, the flu and other contagious illnesses. Hand washing, the use of hand sanitizer and not touching your face are other strategies to help prevent the spread of a wide variety of illnesses. Please follow the latest guidance provided by the CDC and the New York City Department of Health regarding illness trends and recommended vaccinations. Also, remember that Co-op City has people with many different types of health conditions, spanning a large spectrum of age ranges. These people may continue to wear masks. Please respect their choice and do your best to maintain social distance, especially indoors. Do not forget to stay home if you are sick. Stay safe and stay healthy.

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