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Riverbay Begins Installation of Natural Gas Detectors

BY DANIELLE CRUZ

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BY P.M. CAMPBELL

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New York Announces Expansion to Child Health Plus and Medicaid

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

New York now offers continuous coverage of ERWK &KLOG +HDOWK 3OXV DQG 0HGLFDLG IRU FKLOGUHQ younger than six years old.

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WDQW &KXUFK &&3' 7UDLQLQJ 'LUHFWRU /LHXWHQDQW Shelda Williams, then delivered opening remarks.

“We – meaning everyone – need to … work together, need to get along with one another, respect one another, and abide by the rules written in the law,” Lt. Williams said, adding that the new class RI 2I¿FHUV OHDUQHG ³WKH OHVVRQV RI ODZ PHDQLQJ RI LOOHJDO VHDUFKHV DQG VHL]XUHV UHSRUW ZULWLQJ WKH history of Co-op City, and so much more,” during their 18-week training program.

The 2024 graduating class includes two former Riverbay employees as well as two Co-op City shareholders.

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Governor Hochul Signs Melanie’s Law Expanding Protections for Domestic Violence Victims

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

New York announced a new law designed to provide more protection for the immediate families of domestic violence victims.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the signing of the new legislation, called Melanie’s Law, on November 25. The law allows “courts to issue orders of protection for immediate family members or household members of the named victims, regardless of age,” as explained in the legislation.

Melanie’s Law honors the memory of Melanie Chianese, a 29-year-old mother who was tragically murdered by her mother’s ex-boyfriend in 2022. While a court order at that time provided protection for Melanie’s mother, Cheryl, the order could not legally extend to protect Melanie.

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In late November Riverbay began installing natural gas detectors in Co-op City apartments, in compliance with Local Law 157, which requires the mandatory installation of natural gas detecting devices in residential buildings on or before May 1, 2025.

Local Law 157 was passed back in 2016, in response to a number of deadly gas explosions in New York City in 2014 and 2015. The mandate required the Department of Buildings '2% WR FUHDWH VSHFL¿F UHJXODWLRQV EDVHG RQ QDtional standards. Those national standards weren’t ¿QDOL]HG XQWLO ZKHQ WKH 1DWLRQDO )LUH 3URWHFWLRQ $VVRFLDWLRQ 1)3$ SXEOLVKHG 1)3$ which set forth requirements for the installation of gas detectors.

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The device being installed in Co-op City is the Denoa Detect 10-Year Battery Operated Natural Gas Detector with voice alert. Back in August the Riverbay Board of Directors approved the purchase of 15,707 Denoa natural gas detectors for Co-op City.

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Health Insurance ––– (Continued from page 1) had to first be approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

New York State introduced a 12-month continuous coverage plan in 1999 to address healthcare coverage gaps for young children. However, that measure did not fully address enrollment issues as children can still encounter a gap in healthcare coverage once their temporary 12-month period expires and they have to go through the process of redetermining their eligibility. With the amendment in place, the Governor’s Administration is hoping to “mitigate” current factors that contribute to children losing healthcare coverage, as was explained in the official waiver.

Governor Hochul discussed the importance of providing continuous healthcare coverage to children in a statement on November 22.

“By expanding health coverage for 800,000 children across our state, we’re

ensuring they have the uninterrupted coverage they need to lead full and healthy lives,” Governor Hochul said. “This waiver allows us to give families options when it comes to their children’s health care, and we will always go the extra mile to create a healthy future for our youngest New Yorkers.”

Individuals can enroll in Medicaid or Child Health Plus year-round as there is no enrollment deadline, according to the Governor’s Office. To apply for Medicaid, individuals can call the Medicaid helpline at 800-541-2831, or visit this website to learn more: tinyurl.com/mr2xyu29.

As for Child Health Plus, parents can visit nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call 1-800-698-4543 to apply. Notably, DOH highlights that where individuals can apply for Medicaid depends on their category of eligibility. Eligibility for Child Health Plus is determined by family income.

Domestic Violence ––– (Continued from page 1) lighted the importance of Melanie’s Law and how the legislation was needed to prevent additional domestic violence tragedies.

“We know what happened. Cheryl filed the order of protection against an abusive boyfriend. That’s what you do. You go to the court, you go to the system to protect you and your family,” said Governor Hochul. “One was granted for Cheryl, one was granted for Myles, her grandson, but under the law that stood at the time, she couldn’t protect her own daughter, Melanie. The courts were not equipped to protect her because the law did not allow it. So, when the abuser couldn’t get to her, he took it out on the most beloved person in her life — go after Melanie, and that’s exactly what he did.”

Data from the 2023 New York City Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee report shed light on several alarming trends surrounding domestic

violence across the city. Demographically, the report found that Black women experienced the highest rate of domestic violence homicides.

“Black people were 2.4 times more likely than members of other racial/ ethnic groups to be domestic violence homicide victims, including almost two times more likely to be victims of an intimate partner homicide and almost 2.8 times more likely to be victims of a homicide by another family member,” former Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office to End Gender Based Violence, Cecile Noel.

The report also found that the second demographic experiencing the highest rate of domestic violence homicides were Hispanic individuals.

Compared to the other four boroughs, the report showed the Bronx had the highest rate of domestic violence homicides from 2010-2022.

Buying an Artificial Christmas Tree Buying a Christmas tree is an exciting part of the holiday season. If you want to buy an artificial tree instead of a live tree, you might feel overwhelmed by the many choices available. The array of features and price points can make finding the right tree for you challenging.

BBB has tips to help you find the perfect tree this Christmas.

1. Measure your space and know your sizes: Before buying, measure the space and determine what size tree is right for you.

You’ll want to measure your floor space and your ceiling height.

Trees typically come in three widths – full, slim or pencil. Slim or pencil-sized trees are great for small spaces. Choose a flat-back Christmas tree that fits against a wall if floor space is a big concern. Trees generally come in half-foot increments, from tabletop trees up to about 12 feet tall.

Remember that you’ll want to leave extra space between the top of your tree and the ceiling, especially if you have a tree topper.

2. Budget accordingly: Plan to spend $150 to $400 for a 6-to-7-foot tree.

Other factors, such as trees with lights, taller trees, or highly realistic trees, will cost more and range up to thousands of dollars.

3. Think long-term: It’s worth investing in higher-quality trees because, if properly taken care of, they can last 10 to 20 years. When considering your options, consider finding a tree that will fit your space for years. For example, if you plan to downsize to a smaller home next spring, it’s not the right time to buy that 12-foot tree.

4. Consider the pros and cons of a pre-lit tree: If you dread lighting your Christmas tree each year, a pre-lit Christmas tree can save you time and effort.

However, pre-lit trees are pricier. If you go this route, look for a tree that uses LED lights; these lights last longer, and you can save up to 90% on energy usage. Keep in mind that all lights have a limited lifespan. You may need to rewire your tree when these lights start burning out, and this can be more difficult than expected depending on how the tree is wired.

5. Decide on your branch material and tip count: Artificial trees are made with different materials. Very realistic artificial trees are made with polyethylene (PE), whereas older trees are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC). You may find trees made with exclusively PE or PVC needles, or a mixture of both.

Choose the material you want based on how realistic you want your tree to ap-

pear. “Tip count,” the number of needles on a tree, is a typical stat featured on product listings for artificial trees. The higher the tip count, the more realistic the tree.

Industry experts recommend at least 2,500 tips on a 5-foot or 6-foot tree and 4,000 to 5,000 tips on a 7½-foot tree.

6. Think about your storage and assembly needs: Make sure whichever artificial tree you choose will fit easily in your home’s storage space. Also, consider how much time you want to spend assembling a tree. Some trees have hook-in branches that you need to screw or clip into a central pole. These trees are more cost-effective but can take longer to assemble.

7. Shop in person, if possible: Look at artificial Christmas trees in person to get an idea of how realistic they appear. You can also check if the tree has a sturdy metal stand. If your family has a lot of Christmas ornaments, be sure to pick a tree with sturdy branches.

8. Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true: Keep in mind that artificial Christmas trees can be expensive. It could be a scam if you find something amazing for a super-cheap price. Watch out for scams that advertise heavily discounted trees after the holiday season.

9. Shop around before deciding on a tree: Once you decide on your budget and your ideal tree, you may wonder where to buy your artificial Christmas tree.

10. You have plenty of options: Shop at a few stores before making a final purchase, since some may offer different brands and types of artificial trees, and some may promote special sales or discounts on tree purchases.

Avoid Being Scammed BBB Scam Tracker has received complaints about scam websites selling artificial Christmas trees. Shoppers report seeing ads online or on social media for supposed sales and significant discounts on pre-lit, full-size Christmas trees. After ordering, they do not receive their order and find it nearly impossible to get a refund. Before you purchase on an unfamiliar website, check out the company and look for the BBB Seal to see if the business is BBB Accredited.

For more information The holiday season is one of the busiest shopping seasons for consumers. If you’ve experienced a scam, report it to BBB Scam Tracker at bbb.org to warn others.

Stay connected, Co-op City!

Be sure to check the Riverbay Crawler daily (ch. 12 on MATV, and ch. 591 on Altice) for updates and information.

Shareholders who are not signed up for Phone Tree alerts are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Phone Tree alerts provide important notifications relative to the Co-op City community. The application to sign up for Phone Tree alerts can be found on the Resources page under “CSO” on the website, coopcity.com.

Seniors who would like to sign up with CCPD’s RUOK program for a daily telecheck can use the application on the CCPD page on the website.

In addition to the Co-op City Times and the Riverbay Crawler, also stay tuned to Riverybay’s official Facebook page, Co-op City Riverbay, and to the Co-op City Times’ and CCPD’s X accounts, @coopcitytimes and @CCPDnyc, respectively, as well as the Community Relations newsletter.

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Riverbay Safety Director Addresses Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

BY DANIELLE CRUZ

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Farmer’s Market Closed for the Season The Harvest Home Farmers’ Market has officially closed for the season. The community thanks Harvest Home, Hostetler’s Produce, Grandpa Farm, and Healthy Meals with Angie for giving the community access to fresh, organic produce and goods.

Thanks to cooperators for visiting the market and making it another successful season. The market will reopen in 2025.

Today! Co-op City Are We Ready?

Preparedness is key to safety.

Governor Hochul, in conjunction with the New York National Guard, Riverbay Corporation, and NYS Homeland Security and Emergency Citizen Preparedness Corps, present a multi-day information session on emergency readiness, including crime prevention, defense training, and emergency to-go bags. Join us today to learn more: Saturday, December 7, 1:30-3 p.m.; Dreiser Auditorium A, B & C

Holiay Package Deliveries Shareholders making online purchases are strongly encouraged to utilize alternate delivery locations supplied by online services. Direct delivery to lockers, hubs, and secure alternate delivery locations will decrease inconvenience, reduce crimes of opportunity and provide a reliable method of securing items.

Scan QR code to read the Co-op City Times online at issuu.com/cctimes

In August 2024 Riverbay Safety Director Anthony Barzelatto sat down with the Co-op City Times to discuss fire safety and what shareholders should do if the smoke or carbon monoxide detector in their apartment activates.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing deaths and injuries. Fire can spread fast and carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause illness or death if inhaled.

According to the CDC, more than 400 Americans die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning and has caused more than 100,000 visits to the emergency room and more than 14,000 hospitalizations.

Working detectors give an early warning so you can get outside quickly and call for help, and in Co-op City, the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, that were installed in every apartment back in 2019, last for up to 10 years.

If you suspect that your detector is non-operational, please contact the Riverbay Call Center at 718-320-3300 for a replacement.

What should a shareholder do if a smoke detector goes off?

Mr. Barzelatto: Any smoke detector that activates, they should first make sure that there’s no fire. Of course, if they see smoke, or if they see fire, they need to evacuate the apartment and make sure the door stays closed on the way out.

If the smoke detector activates, and there is no fire, and there is no smoke, and it’s the middle of the night, they should do a thorough investigation to make sure there isn’t a problem within the apartment. And if it’s still ringing, what they can do is on every detector, there’s a button called the “Hush” button. And all they’ve got to do is push the Hush button in for up to five seconds and let go. It will turn the device off for eight minutes. After eight minutes, if

there’s a problem with the detector, it will activate again or if there is no problem with the detector, it will reset itself.

Now if you press the Hush button and the alarm continues to ring and there is no issue in the apartment, they should immediately call the emergency desk and let them know that the detector is going off and they will come and swap it out for a new one.

In no way should shareholders be touching the detector themselves or removing it. That’s for our Maintenance department to do.

What should a shareholder do if the carbon monoxide detector goes off?

Mr. Barzelatto: Now if the detector goes off in the hallway, which is a combination of a carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector, if that one goes off, and there’s a difference in sounds, immediately, immediately, the shareholder must exit the apartment. Make sure the door is shut, don’t turn on any lights, don’t open the windows, don’t do anything. Exit out into the hallway, make sure the door stays closed, and call 911.

Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that they can’t smell, they can’t taste it, they can’t see it, and if it’s going off, that means that there may be a malfunction with their stove and it’s nothing to play with. Now, could it possibly be a malfunction in the device? Absolutely, not saying it couldn’t be, but when it comes to carbon monoxide, we’re not going to sit around waiting.

When the carbon monoxide detector goes off, it’ll be the same tone, but the beeps are going to be different. The smoke alarm, when it activates, whether it be internally in this one or the one in the bedroom, there’ll be three continuous long beeps.

It’ll keep beeping until the smoke that’s present is removed. It’s not like it’s going to beep three times and shut off, it’ll keep beeping. If the carbon monoxide detector (Continued on page 6)

COVID-19 Test Kits The U.S. Postal Service has resumed delivery of free at-home Covid-19 tests to households across the U.S. Interested shareholders can sign up to receive four free rapid antigen COVID-19 tests, per household, by visiting covidtests.gov or by calling 800-232-0233, TTY: 888-720-7489.

The delivery program is a collaboration between USPS and the White House and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) agency. This is the seventh time that the program has been available to U.S. household since it started in 2021, and ASPR and USPS have distributed approximately 900 million tests since then.

“The distribution of these at-home test kits is a vital public health initiative from the Department of Health and Human Services,” said Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. “We are proud to continue our partnership in ensuring that every household has access to the resources they need to stay safe and healthy.”

When placing an order, individuals will have the option to provide an email address for updates, including a confirmation email. Upon shipment, customers will receive an email with an estimated delivery date and a tracking number to monitor their order’s progress on usps. com. The kits usually take a day and a half to arrive once shipped.

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Natural Gas Detectors ––––– (Continued from page 1) Riverbay Safety Director Anthony Barzelatto also said that they chose this device after careful consideration of the requirements, cost, and layout of the apartment and townhouse units in Co-op City.

“The law allows you three different types of detectors,” Mr. Barzelatto said.

“One that is hardwired, one that gets plugged in, and one that runs on a standalone battery. We chose the standalone battery because outlets are a premium in shareholders’ apartments.” ,Q &R RS &LW\ WKH GHWHFWRUV ZLOO EH SODFHG RQ WKH ZDOO ¿YH IHHW DZD\ IURP the stove and near the ceiling.

“Gas is light, lighter than air, so it will rise to the ceiling,” Mr. Barzelatto said. “That’s why the detector has to be installed at the highest point. So, when the gas goes up, once it reaches that point, the detector senses it and sets off the alarm. It is very similar to a smoke alarm. It will activate and this one gives you a verbal command, whereas a smoke detector only gives you a chirping sound.”

If the device detects gas, it will give out a voice alert in both English and Spanish. The alert is programed to say, “Danger. Gas and explosion risk. Evacuate, then call 911.” According to Mr. Barzelatto and Mr. Barravecchio, the voice alert was one of the reasons they chose this detector, as they didn’t want the alarm to sound similar to the smoke or carbon monoxide alarm.

“I didn’t want any confusion because right now, once we install these, you’re gonna have three separate devices in a shareholder’s department,” Mr. Barzelatto said. “You’re gonna have the regular smoke detector, you’re gonna have a carbon monoxide smoke detector, and now a gas one. I don’t want there to be mixed signals.”

So far, the detectors have been installed in Buildings 1, 2 and 3.

Installations will take place Monday through Sunday, with the installation team knocking on apartment doors to see if the shareholder is home and if it is convenient for them to enter the apartment to get the work done. During the week, one staff member will be conducting installations throughout the building and during the weekend 16 staff members, along with supervisors, will be installing detectors and knocking on doors. The installation, Mr. Barzelatto said, will take no longer than 15 minutes.

The Maintenance department, as well as the Safety department’s Mold Remediation team, have also been trained to install the detectors, so that when they go out to do jobs, they will be able to install them in shareholders’ apartments right then and there.

If a shareholder is unavailable when the installation team knocks on the GRRU D À\HU ZLOO EH SODFHG XQGHU WKHLU GRRU ZLWK LQIRUPDWLRQ RQ KRZ WR VHW XS an appointment. Shareholders will be able to schedule installation times during the day, the evening and over the weekend to make sure the teams can accommodate and service every shareholder.

“We are trying to accommodate shareholders as much as possible,” said Mr. Barzelatto. “At most, it’s 15 minutes worth of work. There’s no mess and no effort on the shareholder’s part. All they do is drill a small hole, put a screw in with an anchor, hang the detector, test it and then they give the shareholder a À\HU DQG RII WKH\ JR ´ Due to the gas detectors being required by law, shareholders must allow the Riverbay installation team entry into the apartment. Riverbay will make various attempts to gain access to the apartment throughout the week for installation, after which a forced entry might be carried out. Should this be necessary, the shareholder may receive a Community Complaint and be charged for the door.

“This is for the shareholders’ safety,” Mr. Barravecchio said. “This is a requirement, it’s not voluntary. It’s a very minor inconvenience for a detector that’s going to last them 10 years. What shareholders can do to help us out is to just allow us access. Let us be in and out. We’re talking no more than 15 minutes.”

The installer will also take a look at the front door of the apartment to make sure that it closes properly and make sure that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are also still properly installed and working.

Mr. Barzelatto also said that during the installation, shareholders will receive written and verbal instructions on what to do if the alarm ever goes off and stressed the importance of shareholders evacuating as quickly as possible if the alarm ever goes off.

“When they’re instructed and given the info sheet, they’re going to be told that when that device goes off, they need to stop what they’re doing and get out

Proper Disposal of Raw Garbage Shareholders are reminded that raw garbage, such as kitchen scraps, must be placed in a bag and secured before being disSRVHG RI GRZQ WKH FKXWH LQ WKH FRPSDFWRU URRP RQ \RXU ÀRRU Raw garbage must not be thrown unbagged down the chute. That is unsanitary and attracts vermin.

Those who violate this rule could receive a Community Complaint, if LGHQWL¿HG Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to maintain the quality of life of shareholders.

—Riverbay Management

In Memoriam ~ Lou Loscalzo It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Louis “Lou” Loscalzo, on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Lou worked with Riverbay for over 40 years, starting as an electrician and later advancing to Electric Shop Supervisor before retiring. Lou also served as Co-op City’s beloved Santa, giving out gifts, singing, and performing at the annual Co-op City Tree Lighting throughout the years. During his time at Riverbay, he made many friends and will be remembered for his great kindness and sense of humor.

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of the apartment. No matter what,” Mr. Barzelatto said. “Because it’s sensitive, very sensitive, enough that even the smallest, minute amount of natural gas, it will detect. That’s one of the reasons why we chose this device, because of the sensitivity of it.”

Along with the devices being placed in residential apartment units and townhouse units, 35 of the devices will also be placed in the laundry rooms.

“One detector will be placed in every laundry room as a precaution,” Mr. Barzelatto said. “The mandate is to have it where gas is and we have gas appliances in the laundry room. So, we’re going to put one in there just as a precaution.”

Shareholders are also reminded that they should not remove or tamper with any of the gas, smoke or carbon monoxide detectors after they have been installed. If a detector is not working properly shareholders should contact the Riverbay Call Center at 718-320-3300 for a replacement. If a detector is thrown out or tampered with, the shareholder will be charged for the installation of a new detector and may be issued a Community Complaint.

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CCPD Graduates ––– (Continued from page 1) Addressing the new Officers, Interim Chief Frank Torres, stressed the importance of continual development beyond the 18 weeks of intense physical training and lectures on various aspects of law enforcement and strategies the Officers have already received.

“Strive to be a beacon of safety, not just by enforcing Officer Darelle Quinones, valedictorian. the law, but by actively building relationships and fostering trust with the diverse community we serve,” Captain Torres said.

Riverbay Board President Rod Saunders said: “You represent everything that is good about Co-op City and about how things are run here. We look to you for protection; we look to you to mediate all kinds of interesting circumstances.”

“Today, we will be saluting 15 new members of our Co-op City Police Department,” said Riverbay Executive General Manager Marvin L. Walton. “They came through the Co-op City police academy, not the New York City police

academy. The New York City police are a partner with us, but we have our own right here in this community… Community policing is different from city policing.”

The new officers receiving certificates included Dion Barnes, Shelby DeLaCruz, Pablo Figueroa (salutatorian), Edwin Garcia, Brandon Gasque, Alphonso Gaynus-El, Officer Pable Figueroa, salutatorian (R), re- Jasmine Grant, Anthony Lanni, ceived his certifiate from Capt. Frank Torres.

Elizabeth McDonald, Raheem McGhee, Rashawn Nembhard, Oscar Palaguachi, Darelle Quinones, Christopher Salcedo, and Solomon Addison-Simmons.

Before the Benediction, closing remarks, and lunch, class valedictorian, Officer Darelle Quinones, addressed the audience.

“I am happy to be here working at home, working in this borough, working with this department and working with this community,” Officer Quinones said.

L-R: CCPD Interim Chief Frank Tor- Family members, friends, colleagues Lt. Shelda Williams, CCPD Training res, Executive GM Marvin Walton, and shareholders showed up to sup- Director.

Assistant Executive GM Cary Smith port the new Officers.

III and Riverbay Board President Rod Saunders.

Rev. Dr. Calvin Owens, CCPD Chaplain Photos by PM Campbell

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Safety Director––– (Continued from page 3) goes off, which is three quick beeps, then there will be continuous three quick beeps.

So, let the Fire department come. They’ll come in with their meters to determine whether carbon monoxide is present. If there is no carbon monoxide present, they will probably remove the device.

Shareholders should then call the emergency desk to get a new carbon monoxide detector. But in no way should they stay in their apartment when a carbon monoxide detector goes off. And again, if the smoke detector goes off, make sure there is no fire and there is no smoke.

What else could trigger the detectors and what can shareholders do to make sure they are working properly?

Mr. Barzelatto: Now, what else could it possibly be?

Well, of course, these detectors will activate from smoke from cooking. They will activate from steam from the shower. That’s why we’ve placed them in the proximity that we have placed them, so we don’t get ourselves involved too much with the kitchen or the shower. Sometimes, little critters like to get in there, like spiders. They will set the device off. The shareholders should, every couple of months, vacuum it out. Just take the vacuum and vacuum it out and they can just wipe it with a damp rag to get any dust that’s on it.

And they should test it themselves every month to make sure it’s working. Both the carbon monoxide and the smoke detector have Hush buttons. So, if the alarm goes off, let’s say they were cooking, right?

It is important though that the shareholder does not touch the device. They are not to remove the device.

They’re not to tamper with the device. They’re not to throw the device out. They’re not to put the device in the freezer. None of the above.

This is a life safety item that’s meant to save them in case there’s a fire or carbon dioxide. We don’t want them disturbing it. If there’s a problem with it, we’ll take it and replace it with a new one.

How long do the alarms last?

Mr. Barzelatto: Now every alarm that’s in the shareholder’s apartment is going to have a date on it, and that was the date that we installed them, and from that date, they’re good for 10 years. They’ve got a sealed unit, there are no batteries that they have to change, like the old ones. It’s a sealed 10-year battery. After 10 years, we’re going to have to replace them again.

Also, they are not to paint the detectors. If they paint the device, they will ruin the device and that could be a problem for them. The whole concept of carbon monoxide and a smoke detector is for what we call early warning. So, if there is a problem these will activate to tell the shareholder to get out of the apartment. If you do anything to this thing, you’re putting yourself in jeopardy. They’re the ones who are going to be held liable, not Riverbay.

Shareholders are also reminded that they should not remove or tamper with any of the gas, smoke or carbon monoxide detectors after they have been installed. If a detector is not working properly, shareholders should contact the Riverbay Call Center at 718-320-3300 for a replacement. If a detector is thrown out or tampered with, the shareholder will be charged for the installation of a new detector and may be issued a Community Complaint.

Mr. Barzelatto also encourages shareholders to go over the fire safety procedures provided to them by Riverbay.

All apartment doors should also have the FDNY-mandated reflective sticker. These stickers must be on the bottom of the frame on the hinge side of the apartment door, no more than 1 foot from the floor. These reflective stickers are critical in helping firefighters locate your apartment in the event of a fire. Please contact the Riverbay Call Center if you find the sticker missing or damaged.

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Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 29 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

Building 29 A, B, C 4200, 4220, 4240 Hutchinson River Parkway

Current Lease Expiration Date: February 28, 2025

New 3-Year Expiration Date: February 28, 2028

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Public Safety Report

Stay Vigilant: Tips to Prevent Crime and Protect Your Property

As shopping season heats up, so does criminal activity. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety is urging residents to take precautions against thefts from vehicles, packages, and even their person. By staying alert and prepared, you can avoid falling victim to these crimes.

Pickpockets Thrive in Crowded Spaces Pickpocketing often spikes during busy shopping periods. These thieves rely on crowds to stay unnoticed, using distraction tactics such as bumping into shoppers or working in teams. If someone jostles you, check your belongings immediately.

“Both men and women can be professional pickpockets,” a Public Safety spokesperson warned. “Always stay aware of your surroundings, especially in crowded stores or while using ATMs.” ATM Safety: Daylight is Your Best Friend Using ATMs, especially at night, can be risky. Choose well-lit, familiar locations and always lock your car doors if using a drive-up machine. Avoid withdrawing large amounts of cash during peak times like the first or 15th of the month when many people receive checks.

Consider taking a friend or family member for added safety, and always be cautious of anyone loitering nearby.

Auto Crime on the Rise With auto-related thefts increasing across New York City, Public Safety reminds residents to take simple precautions: • Lock your car doors and remove your keys, even for a quick errand.

• Park in well-lit areas and activate any security systems.

• Store valuables out of sight—ideally in your trunk—before reaching your destination.

Catalytic converter thefts are also a growing concern. Thieves target parked vehicles, often cutting the device from the car’s exhaust system. Residents who notice suspicious activity should call 911 and Public Safety immediately.

Package Theft: An Evolving Problem Online shopping has made package theft a national issue, and Co-op City is no exception. To keep your deliveries safe: • Request packages be delivered with a signature or require ID verification.

• Use secure options like Amazon lockers or UPS drop boxes.

• Coordinate deliveries for times when someone will be home or ask a trusted neighbor to keep an eye out.

Public Safety Blotter November 24 – November 30, 2024 November 24, 2024 2400 Hunter Avenue – CCPD responded to a call of a male loitering in the lobby stairwell. As CCPD approached the male, who is a resident shareholder, he tried to flee the area but was apprehended and issued a Community Complaint for Loitering.

November 25, 2024 Front of 120 Alcott Place – CCPD responded to a call about a dispute in front of Building 19. Upon arrival, CCPD observed a non-resident female engaged in a verbal dispute with another female. The non-resident female was asked to disburse but refused and began yelling and screaming causing public alarm. She was placed under arrest, issued a Criminal Court summons for Disorderly Conduct and released.

920 Co-op City Blvd. – A cooperator reported that a confirmed delivered package was removed from the lobby area by an unknown person(s) without permission.

November 26, 2024 140 DeKruif Place – A cooperator reported that a confirmed delivered package was removed from in front of their apartment door by un-

known person(s) without permission.

November 29, 2024 120 Bellamy Loop – A cooperator reported returning to the laundry room and observing that his clothing was removed from the dryer by an unknown individual without his permission.

140 Casals Place – CCPD responded to a call for bags being left unattended in the stairwell. Upon arrival, CCPD observed a male identified as a resident shareholder sleeping inside the staircase. The shareholder was issued a Criminal Court summons and released.

November 30, 2024 2067 Bartow Avenue – CCPD observed a non-resident urinating in public in front of Amalgamated Bank and issued a Criminal Court Summons for Urinating in Public.

120 DeKruif Place – CCPD responded to a call of an attempted robbery. Upon arrival, a 19-year-old cooperator reported that six unidentified males approaching him, one with a knife, and tried to remove his jacket. The victim’s girlfriend arrived on scene and began to yell at the males who then fled the area. No injuries to the cooperator were reported.

Co-op City Department of Public Safety: (718) 671-3050 Tips/Concerns/Comments: info@ccpd.us Follow on X: @CCPDnyc Visit us at: www.ccpd.us “Minimizing the time packages spend unattended in hallways is key,” Public Safety advises.

Avoiding Identity Theft and Scams Phone and email scams remain prevalent. Be wary of anyone asking for payments via gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers. These methods are nearly impossible to reverse in cases of fraud.

Additionally, never share personal information like banking details or passwords with unknown callers or email senders.

Protect What Matters Most When out and about, carry valuables in secure pockets or inside a travel wallet. A zippered or Velcro pocket is ideal. For added protection, separate your cash, keys, and IDs into different locations.

At home, remain cautious about allowing strangers to follow you into your building. While holding the door open may seem polite, it can also allow unauthorized individuals access.

A Community Effort Residents are encouraged to look out for one another. “Observant neighbors can make all the difference,” Public Safety stated, emphasizing that community vigilance helps deter criminal activity.

For more tips or to report suspicious activity, contact the Co-op City Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or visit their website at www. ccpd.us.

Stay safe, stay alert, and let’s work together to keep Co-op City safe and secure.

Responsible Use of eScooters If you rent an eScooter, be sure to leave it in a location that does not interfere with pedestrians’ access to sidewalks and walkways. Be considerate and responsible.

Return eScooters to a docking area or place it off of sidewalks and walkways to ensure pedestrian safety.

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, please see below for instructions.

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Candidates may review full position descriptions and apply at any 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 / December 7, 2024 Director’s Viewpoint –

Mary Pearson, Assistant Secretary

Counting Money and Blessings Management and the Board are still busily working on the next two-year budget. We already worked on distributing our $50 million gift from the state to cover as many capital projects – or starts, continuations, or finishes of capital projects – as possible.

The 2022 refinancing brought in the first chunk of millions that allowed us to get started on capital improvements. Those millions and the additional 50 million allow these urgent and often mandatory projects to be completed without reaching any further into our own pockets.

In September, we had settled on a dozen individual projects to be funded by the state’s gift, including my two personal pets: the Bartow elevator and the Einstein bathroom.

Of the selected capital projects, the already underway garage elevator upgrades are still chugging along. That’s the only project expected to finish by the time the next fiscal year begins on April 1, 2025. The garage elevator project will come in with a final $7.1 million price tag, thanks to being topped-off by about $3 million from the $50 million state grant.

The massive and mandatory garage repair project will take about two years to complete starting next year. That mandatory Local Law 126 garage repair project needed $16.8M of additional funds to come in at $20.6M. Thanks, Albany!

Another in-progress project is townhouse work.

Repairing their facades may not be a local law mandate but nonetheless necessary. That project will take three years and $13.4 million to complete.

Hefty indeed when you compare the total number

of townhouse units in the seven clusters (472) to the number of units in just one of our Triple Core high rises (500). It works out to $28,390 per townhouse apartment. Now compare that number to the cost of our Local Law 11 high-rise facade work. By very rough guesstimating, what if it took $28,390 to do façade repairs for all the other units? All 14,900 high-rise units. By that formula, the last facade bill would have come in at $423 million, about six times the actual $70 mill it took to do the job, give or take. Just saying.

But money is never the be all and end all.

Cut! Cut! Cut! I’m sure you’ve heard the howling of cut, cut, cut. Cut 10% right off the top from every department’s expenses. Better still, cut every department’s personnel 10%.

I’ve taken to reminding people that we are not just a corporation in business to make widgets or to make money. Our corporation provides homes for more than 15,000 families and/or individuals. Any attempt to tighten belts around here potentially diminishes service and any reduction in staff forces whatever staff is left, to do their own work plus.

Anyway, we can’t arbitrarily cut, cut, cut. They have union contracts protecting our staff from having to participate in The Hunger Games: Co-op City Style.

I also remind people that there’s still a national labor shortage and labor’s got a seller’s market and we don’t have full staffing as it is. Do we want to make our workers unhappy enough to look for work elsewhere? Look for easily found work elsewhere, that is.

1999 to 2024 Of the dozens and dozens of small print pages Management supplied the Board to look over before the budget briefing, my favorite is entitled, Riverbay Corporation 25 Years Spending History. The chart compares income and expenses from 1999 through 2024.

Let’s start with income.

Carrying charges have slightly more than doubled from

about $110M in 1999 to $224M in 2024. For us, it’s an expense but for the corporation, it’s income and the corporation needs every penny of it. The garage income has more than doubled from 1999 to 2024, too – starting at $5.5M and reaching $12M. There’s no category for other income listed on the chart, so aside from Carrying Charges and garage fees, that’s it for income.

Now let’s look at expenses.

We’re always complaining about the price of water and insurance, as well we should because they’re both runaway trains. The water and sewer bill went from about $5M in ‘99 to, what, $17M? $18M? It’s hard to tell from the chart because we had to put the bill on layaway for a year or so. Regardless, its cost has practically quadrupled in 25 years.

Still, that’s nothing compared to the soaring insurance bills which rose from about a quarter of a million dollars in 1999 to over $19.5M this year.

What’s that? Close to 80 times higher!!

There’s nothing we can do to rein in the water bill, but we really must seek out an insurance option.

Hands down, our biggest expense is payroll.

It’s almost doubled since 1999, increasing from about $33M to about $62M this year. Our second biggest expense is payroll benefits. The total payroll-plus-benefits bill has more than doubled in these past 25 years – from $45.5M to $90.6M. Percentage-wise, that tallies up to 40% of the carrying charge income in ‘99 to about 42% today. Looking at it that way, it’s a problem, but, for me, not a hairon-fire problem.

Let’s count our blessings for a minute.

Shelter Rent Tax is Blessing #1. Thanks to our special residential tax rate, our bill was $9.8M in 1999 and $10.4M in 2024. It’s varied from $5.2 to $13.1 through the years for reasons I couldn’t begin to explain or even understand, so don’t ask.

Just know, it costs us millions a year less in taxes than market rate.

Blessing #2. Our total energy cost has wildly fluctuated from $17.6M in 1999 (costing as much as $48.1 in 2009, taking a painful Ukraine-war related $33.7M hit in 2023, rounding out to an average of $27M a year), and coming in at $18.7M in 2024.

Thank you, Power Plant! It could be much worse.

Now, back to those numbers, numbers, numbers. Have a good week.

And feel free to contact me, MPearson@RiverbayBoard.com/718-219-2211.

Bronx County Chorus’ Holiday Concert

BY EVA KINDAICHI-LAZAAR

Bronx County Chorus proudly announces the holiday concert celebrating the 85th anniversary of Bronx County Chorus.

Rehearsals began in early September to prepare for this diverse program. The theme of the program is “Joy to The World: Holiday Music from Around the Globe.” It features familiar choral music from various holiday traditions from around the world. The program focuses on both diversity and unity. It includes selections from Handel’s Messiah that are forever associated with Christmas as well as Hannukah traditional numbers that will warm your spirit for the Hannukah miracle. There are several numbers that include multiple familiar traditional holiday songs. An excellent group of instrumental and vocal virtuoso solo artists joins the chorus to spread the spirit of the season.

Do not miss this free holiday concert at 4:00 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church of Throggs Neck, located at 3075 Baisley Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461.

Mr. Miles Fellenberg is our music and chorus director. He will be leading the group through its 85th anniversary celebration concert with very talented wellknown musician Ava Nazar, Assistant Director.

Bronx County Chorus is a unique chorus within Bronx County and is proud to say that all featured soloists are actual members of the group. Our dues per semester are $40 for individuals, $60 for couples and $30 for each additional member in the same household.

The upcoming season ends with this 85th annual Christmas concert on December 15. Again, this free holiday winter concert, “Joy to the World,” is celebrated on Sunday, December 15, at 4:00 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church of Throggs Neck, located at 3075 Baisley Avenue. Looking forward to seeing you there.

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Building 25 Association

Building 22A&B Association

Greetings, Building 25 shareholders! We hope our neighbors are doing well and are in good standing for the upcoming holiday season. Welcome to the shareholders who recently moved into Building 25. We hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving and are now preparing for the next holiday celebrations.

Happy birthday to our fellow cooperators who will be celebrating their birthday during December, and congratulations and best wishes to those individuals who will have other events to celebrate this month.

Please note: We will not have a building association meeting this month.

However, our building shareholders can still share their ideas and concerns by using the association’s email: bldg25association@gmail.com, or the suggestion box, in our laundry room. We welcome new members to our Building 25 Association. The yearly building association dues are $5 per family.

Our building association board strives to advocate on behalf of our building residents through ongoing interaction with Riverbay’s department heads and area managers by attending meetings and inviting department representatives to attend our association meeting when possible.

On November 19, 2024, Interim Chief Torres, and Sgt. Lugo were guest speakers at our meeting. We extend our thanks to them for their time and for the invaluable information they provided about CCPD’s ongoing efforts to ensure a safe community.

Sick and Shut-ins: We wish you good days, and positive thoughts.

Condolences: To our neighbors who are mourning the passing of a loved one, our thoughts are with you as you navigate challenging times.

Best wishes to everyone for a wonderful week, peace of mind and good health.

—Evelyn Herbert

We hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving.

Our thanks to all the volunteers for their time and donations towards making our lobbies look wonderful.

Our Maintenance holiday collection schedule is on the bulletin boards, so we will see you then.

Keep checking out the Co-op City Times for all the Christmas events.

Thank you for your attendance at our last meeting; the turnout was inspiring.

Our next meeting will be in January 2025. Date and time will be posted on bulletin boards.

Compactor Rooms: Keep this room in order and follow instructions, please.

Laundry Room Etiquette: Please read the etiquette board. Keep this area clean. Remember your neighbors want to finish in a timely manner too.

Happy birthday to all. Our prayers to all who lost loved ones. Please check on the sick and shut-ins. If you see something, say something.

––Betty Leak

Building 10 Association

Building 27 Association Hello, neighbors. Winter is here, unfortunately, wildfire has come our way.

We are thankful for the much-needed rain.

MetroCard Bus – Scheduled to be at Einstein Loop, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., on December 30.

Building 27 Association – Our association meeting was held on Thursday, Nov. 21, and our guest speaker was Riverbay Safety Director Anthony Barzelatto, a retired fireman. He informed the cooperators about many issues; he has been in Co-op City for 8 years and there have been many fires in Co-op City. Fortunately, in the event of a fire, all apartments in Co-op City are fireproof and any fire will remain contained in the affected apartment. During the holidays, only use electric extension cord that designate inside or outside use.

Reminder to always close your doors in the event of a fire. The association thanks Mr. Barzelatto for the abundance of information.

We trust all ate well and enjoyed Thanksgiving with family and friends.

Congratulations to 50/50 raffle winner, Thalia.

Turkey Winners Raffles – First prize: $50, Lydia, Building 27B. Second prize: $25, Mamie, Building 27B. Third prize: $25, Lena, Building 27C. Collection for our Building 27 staff /porters in all three buildings, 27 A, B and C, was this past Thursday, Dec. 5, and Friday, Dec. 6. If you missed the two dates, please email building27association@gmail.com.

Holiday Day Party – will be January 11, 2025, welcoming our neighbors into the new year.

Happy birthday to all celebrating this month. To those in bereavement, you have our sympathy. We wish all the best of health and safety. Contact Lydia Rondon at 718-583-3040 and she will gladly acknowledge your birthday by sending you a card, she is excellent in sharing goodwill. Also notify her of any illness, or if a neighbor has passed away or transferred to a nursing home.

“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be change until it is faced.” –James Baldwin —H. Overman

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

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

Holiday Gift Collection for Building 10 Staff – The Holiday Gift Collection for the Building 10 staff will begin on Friday, December 6, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m., and continue every Friday until December 20 in the Building 10 Association Room, located in the rear of Building 10B. We will also be collecting on Saturday, December 14, from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. If you miss the collection, you can slip your donation under the association room door.

Tag Sale – The Building 10 Association Tag Sale will be held on December 14, from 2 p.m.-5 p.m., in the Building 10 Association Room located in the rear of 120 Debs Place. We will also have a silent auction featuring NY Yankees’ items. Please contact Jeannie at 917-566-7804 or Jewel at 917-488-5237 for more information.

Lobby Decorations – We are looking for volunteers from each building to help decorate the lobbies for the upcoming holiday season. If you are interested, please slip a note under the association room door with your name and phone number.

Tip of The Week – Please don’t feed the vermin. I have received many complaints regarding vermin in and around Building 10. Please don’t feed the vermin. If you spill something, wipe it up. All recyclables that contained food should be rinsed before placing in the compactor room. If you see any evidence of vermin, i.e., roaches, mice, etc., please contact the Call Center so they can schedule the exterminator.

If You See Something, Say Something – For emergencies, call Co-op City Public Safety at 718671-3050 and NYPD at 911. For non-emergencies, call 311. You can also contact CCPD at their anonymous tips hotline: 718-879-6311.

Suicide Prevention – If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or in emotional distress, the number to call for help is 988; you can call or text. Someone is available 24 hours a day.

Questions, Comments and Suggestions – You can contact the Building 10 Association via email at Building10Assoc@gmail.com or drop a note in Date: Date the suggestion box in the laundry. We are also on Time:: 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Time Facebook, “Building 10 ABC Association.” Like Place:: Dreiser Community Center, Rm. 4 Place our page and get notified of all the happenings in and around Building 10.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! We would like to wish all who are born this month an incredibly happy birthday. Celebrating an anniversary this month? Happy anniversary!

To the homebound and sick, we wish you a speedy recovery. To all who have lost a loved one recently, we offer our deepest condolences.

“Life is short, make is sweet.”

Have a great week.

—Jewel Crawford-Duncan

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December 12, 2024

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Co-op City Times / December 7, 2024 Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

Waste - These Cars Can’t Go That Far Although a date has not been set, we’re going to have a board meeting soon. Then, we’re going to discuss some resolutions that are terrible for our community.

Our Money – Wasted Last week, I wrote that our entire board had to get up and leave a public board meeting because some words were exchanged because of a poor resolution. Thereafter, most of the audience walked out of that meeting.

But, did management know that this resolution for medical insurance was supposed to be changed prior to this meeting? Yes! So, did they really think that some board directors wouldn’t catch those problems before a vote was taken? Anyway, there are some new resolutions that will be presented to our board for a vote.

So, I want you to please review just one resolution carefully and then make your own decisions about it. For instance, most of our buildings are not that far apart. Nevertheless, can you believe that we have 130 vehicles here? Why? Furthermore, can you believe that none of these vehicles can leave Co-op City without permission? Wasteful? Well, we’ve just touched the beginning of this nonsense.

So, let’s get into this resolution.

Can you believe that management wants to recycle “no more than 25 vehicles per year?” Again, these vehicles cannot leave Co-op City. So, how many miles can these vehicles rack up in a year?

Sure, some cooperators might think about our Public Safety Department. But, they only have about 60 officers, that are divided up into three shifts. So, mathematically, how many vehicles do they need if two officers are riding in the same vehicle? Our Maintenance workers can also share vehicles, that must stay in Co-op City.

We received an 8.1 percent increase in July 2024.

So, can you believe that management wants to spend $1,594,227 over a 2-year period just on this leasing and recycling program? And, again, management wants to recycle 25 vehicles each year. So, now,

what is your opinion about this matter?

Bottom line: How often do you see a manager visiting your section, your building, or your apartment to inspect or review anything? When was the last time that you read an article or viewpoint in the Co-op City Times about this same matter? When?

Therefore, can any manager or anyone justify having 130 vehicles here? Furthermore, can they justify issuing a tremendous increase and then spending almost $1.6 million to maintain these vehicles? What about “recycling” 25 vehicles every year just to drive new vehicles around Co-op City?

There are companies that are way bigger than Riverbay. And, their employees can easily communicate via telephone, email, video, etc. So, think, why can’t our management utilize these same methods to communicate? Do you think that something is horribly wrong if a manager has to make an excuse that they have to continuously drive to any section to justify having a new vehicle?

Okay, yes or no, did you make your own decision on this matter? Either way, please continue to read this newspaper to see if our board approved this resolution.

The Riverbay Fund I wasn’t going to write about the Riverbay Fund for this viewpoint. However, a new development occurred on Saturday, November 30, 2024. So, let’s review what happened.

To start, I’m glad to see that their leader is interested in having a meeting with our board to set aside our differences. So, that’s good news. However, everyone needs to understand that the Riverbay Fund was created by the Riverbay Corporation.

So, do you actually think that a group of former board directors and some cooperators can just take the Riverbay Fund away from us? No! Now, sure, you might have friends that belong to the Riverbay Fund. However, are they really your friends if they can snatch something from us? Will you support them if they make a demand that Riverbay should pay them $150,000 every year? Will you support them if they say that Riverbay cannot

see their books or how they’ve spent our $150,000?

Moreover, should Riverbay acquiesce and present this group to politicians? Should Riverbay tell these politicians to donate millions of dollars to this group? Look, let’s get something straight right now. There are some directors on the Riverbay board that will not tolerate any type of nonsense to go on in this community. Nothing!!! So, we must get the Riverbay Fund back under our control.

Bottom line: Can you believe that these folks asked AOC for $1,500,000 for a so-called youth center? Where? The former bingo hall that needed millions of dollars just for basic repairs? No!!!

Therefore, this Riverbay Fund is all about getting, controlling, and spending our money. Anyway, we can have a meeting. But, we must stop them and get the Riverbay Fund back under our control.

Close No weakness! No nonsense! We will not allow any manager, former directors, or anyone else to take advantage of our community.

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

I will never ask for or accept money from anyone. Therefore, please do not respond to any message with my name on it that requests money, money transfers, gift cards, personal information, or anything from you. And, please do not ever send money or anything to anyone because you saw my name on a false message.

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

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

Building 33 Association Good day, shareholders.

I hope this message finds you well and that you enjoyed your Thanksgiving holiday. November was quite busy for me, making it impossible to hold a building meeting. We are hoping to schedule one this month, and we will inform you once a date is decided. Please remember that you can always reach me via email at building33association@gmail.com if you have any concerns.

The building association has been informed that school-age children are banging on the doors of apartments in our building and then running away.

Please be advised that the relevant parties have been notified, and measures are being implemented to address this nuisance.

It’s that time of the year when we express our gratitude to our porters. This gesture is entirely voluntary; you may contribute as you wish and according

to your means. I’m sure you know our porters are always approachable, and if you encounter any issues, you should feel free to inform them. If you do not receive the assistance you deserve, you know you can always reach out to me.

Given that the lobby is quite cold, I considered either slipping envelopes under shareholders’ doors or distributing them in the lobby, and you can return the envelopes to me afterward. What are your thoughts on this approach? Email me at building33association@gmail.com to let me know.

The Santa we normally use for our holiday candy giveaway has retired.

If you know anyone willing to be Santa for one night for approximately two hours, please let us know. I remember someone mentioning they had someone; contact us as soon as possible.

Remember to check on your elderly neighbors, as the holiday season can be particularly challenging for them.

Everyone who is going through a tough time, we are keeping you in our prayers.

Shareholders with dogs, please ensure that you clean up after them and train them not to urinate on the pillars beneath the building. Additionally, keep the compactor rooms, laundry area, and elevators clean.

Enjoy your week and walk well.

—Andrea D. Mayo

Bartow Mall Parking Alert Shareholders, guests and shoppers are reminded that there is a two-hour parking limit in the Bartow Mall.

Parking is for the exclusive use of customers while shopping in the commercial establishments within the Bartow Mall with a posted two-hour limit. Vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense.

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Black Forum Emergency Food Pantry – 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (opposite basketball court). The pantry is open on Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for grocery distribution. Guests are eligible to pick up food once a month.

All guests must present a pantry card, at least four-six clean shopping bags with handles and a shopping cart to receive food. We will not place food in black bags because they pose a safety hazard. Section 5 guests should visit the Co-op City United Methodist Church at 2350 Palmer Avenue to pick up groceries. This distribution site is open Thursdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The JURFHULHV DUH VXSSOLHG E\ DQG GLVWULEXWHG E\ %ODFN )RUXP 5HOLJLRXV DI¿OLDWLRQ LV QRW UHTXLUHG 0DVNV DUH D PXVW Note: Because of budget limitations, only guests living in zip codes 10475 and 10465 will receive service, although 10465 guests can only get a one-shot SDFNDJH RI JURFHULHV $OVR QHZ FOLHQW UHJLVWUDWLRQ DQG UH FHUWL¿FDWLRQ IRU UHturning guests into the pantry program is currently closed.

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Contact Us: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com ––D. Illis

Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment The holiday season is thought to be a time of joy, togetherness and celebration. However, anxiety, stress, and depression can intensify during the season. While some individuals experience KDSSLQHVV DQG FRQQHFWLRQ GXULQJ WKLV WLPH RWKHUV IDFH VLJQL¿cant emotional challenges. The expectation to buy gifts, host parties, or travel FDQ VWUDLQ LQGLYLGXDOV ¿QDQFLDOO\ OHDGLQJ WR IHHOLQJV RI LQDGHTXDF\ DQ[LHW\ or worry about money. Many people feel pressured to meet heightened social expectations, such as attending events, organizing gatherings, or presenting a picture-perfect holiday experience. Balancing work, family obligations, shopping and travel can leave little time for self-care or relaxation, leading to burnout and heightened stress.

For family caregivers who have lost a loved one, the holidays can be a time of sadness, pain or anger. If you have lost a loved one, you might be wondering KRZ WR FRSH ZLWK \RXU JULHI WKLV KROLGD\ VHDVRQ 7KLV PD\ EH WKH ¿UVW KROLGD\ without your loved one. The holidays can be a painful reminder of our losses.

It brings back memories and thoughts of the good times we spent with our loved ones and that they are not here to spend it with us. While everyone else looks forward to the holidays, you may dread it. Be easy on yourself, especially if you recently lost a loved one. If you do not feel like celebrating, it is okay.

For those who are single, far from family, or experiencing strained relationships, the holidays can amplify feelings of loneliness and exclusion. Social gatherings can feel overwhelming or make individuals feel like outsiders. Social media can exacerbate feelings of isolation, as people often post highlights of their celebrations, leading others to compare their lives to seemingly perfect portrayals. The pressure to make everything “perfect” can trigger or worsen anxiety symptoms. For example, anxiety about family dynamics, traveling, or preparing meals can create a sense of constant worry. For some, family gatherLQJV EULQJ XS LVVXHV VXFK DV XQUHVROYHG FRQÀLFWV MXGJPHQW RU SDVW WUDXPD DOO of which can lead to heightened anxiety during the holidays.

Learning to say no to overcommitment and setting realistic expectations for yourself and others can help reduce stress. Prioritizing rest, relaxation, and activities that bring joy can help balance the emotional toll of the season.

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Join us on Thursday, December 12, at 7 p.m. for our monthly 45-minute Caregivers Support and Informational Zoom. Presenter: Annmarie Franco, ICSW Program Manager, Behavioral Health. You are just a click away.www. comeoutreah.org. Click on the event calendar/Let’s Talk.

––Diane Cooper

Building 28 Association My dearest shareholders, The time has come to see Santa.

If you have not signed up with us, email us at building28association.com.

We have really come together as a community. Remember, if you see something, say something. This is our community and we need to protect our home, not just complain about it.

—Idalia Reyes

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Kindly bring an offering of a prepackaged beverage and/or a dessert. We hope you will join the AAACC and the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations at the Bartow Center, Rm. 31, at 3 p.m. Come celebrate Kwanzaa, which is a time of learning. Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American culture, in an attempt to reclaim the knowledge of our history which was taken from us during the middle passage. Come and enjoy the Karamu, which is the communal feast where all things are ceremonious symbols of our heritage and its rich tradition. Membership applications will be available at the Karamu Ya Imani (Feast of Faith). Come prepared to take your place and be in the number for 2025. More information is below. ,I ZH GRQ¶W XQLWH QRZ ZKHQ We have a new president, with a new agenda, so we must begin a new, to unite through all of our events, clubs, organizations DQG DVVRFLDWLRQV /HW XV XQLWH RQ SXUSRVH AAACC Membership: $25/year single membership and $35/year for family/ household. Zelle us your payment using our email address. Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com. Call: 646-883-9095. The African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

AAACC Programs Belly Dance Classes – contact Xonia Wilson at 646-301-9438.

Evening Line Dance Classes – contact Cynthia Dixon at 917-903-7073 Yoga & Pilates Classes – contact Meena Sharpe-Hicks at 917-863-1507 Co-op City Baptist Church “Gospel Line Dancers” – contact Joyce Smith at 718-320-0714 ³(DFK RQH RI XV PXOWLSOLHG E\ DOO RI XV HTXDOV D IRUFH IRU JRRG ´ —Michelle Marbury

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Building 15B Association Hello, neighbors. First of all, we want to wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season.

Our next Building 15B Association meeting will be on Thursday, December 12, at 7 p.m. in our meeting room in the rear lobby of Building 15B. We will have a guest speaker, our new Interim Chief of Public Safety, Frankie Torres. Please come down to our meeting. If you have any questions or concerns, he will gladly answer them for

you. We would like to welcome any new cooperators to the building and invite them to join us at our meeting. Please make every effort to attend and bring a neighbor.

Refreshments will be served and there will be a 50/50 raffle. Also, we will be raffling off a free turkey.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, you can send us an email at building15bassoc @gmail.com.

––Sandy Krasnove

Building 6 Association Happy Saturday, neighbors. I hope when you read this, it finds you in great standing.

It is December, the last month of the year. December is known for HIV/AIDS Awareness Month, Universal Human Rights Month, Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month, Learn a Foreign Language Month, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s Eve. This afternoon, we have the Mental Health Workshop in the Building 6 Association room located in the rear portico from 12-2:30 p.m. The workshop will be presented by psychotherapist LCSW Angel Gavilanes and this seminar is free to all.

Our last meeting for the term is next Wednesday, December 11, from 7-9 p.m. in Dreiser, Rm. 1. Our special guest speaker will be Joshua Blake, Interim Deputy General Manager of Riverbay, and

he will be answering all of your questions and concerns regarding the apartments and affairs of Co-op City.

The holiday bonuses collection for Building 6 personnel are being collected on Friday, December 6; Friday, December 13 and Friday, December 20, in the front lobby, from 5-8 p.m.

Our holiday mixer is Saturday, December 21, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. in Dreiser, Rm. 4. Please contact President Lassiter, 347-366-7690, for donations of dishes.

Neighbors, when you see something, say something. Call 718-320-3300 or 911. If you are experiencing bouts of anxiety or depression, dial the 24/7 988 hotline. As always, I pray for safety over all.

Godspeed.

“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”

––Lauren K. Lassiter

Toastmasters This past week, two amazing young speakers, Jeremiah (top right) and Elijah (bottom right), both in middle school, joined us. We also had the pleasure of our Area Director Amir Asadi joining us.

It was truly delightful and encouraging to see these two young men come up and speak. At first, they were a little shy.

However, once we got to “Table Topic,” they were not shy at all. They both participated and left us all smiling. In fact, Elijah was voted the best Table Topic speaker of the evening.

Table Topic is a Toastmasters tradition that helps members practice impromptu speaking. Everyone receives an opportunity to speak. Table Topic also helps us with strengthening and building our communication in so many ways.

Area Director Amir took on the role of general evaluator for the evening. The responsibility of the general evaluator is to evaluate the meeting as a whole with their team. The team consists of a timer, a grammarian and a speech evaluator. They work together to assist each member as well as the club to improve.

We also had a great speech from Toastmaster Andrea Haye, who spoke about “What Can We Be Thankful For.” She spoke about a tradition she and her children created that is still in place today.

We also had two of our new members take roles for the first time. Gabrielle took on the role of the grammarian and Andrew took on the role of the Table Topic master of the evening.

The meeting was fun. We had several guests.

We invite you to join the fun.

Join us from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. for our business-networking event every first Thursday of each month and stay for our Toastmasters event following right after. Come meet other business owners and your neighbors. We look forward to meeting and building with you. See you there.

Note: December 2024 scheduled Toastmasters meetings will be December 12th and 19th, 7 p.m., at 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY, Rm. 5.

Special Event: We cordially invite you to attend our Upcoming Holiday Extravaganza Celebration with food, music & guest speaker Melvin Garlick, DTM. There will be a Toy Drive. Please bring one unwrapped gift for a child.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

Where: 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Aud. C. Due to overwhelming response, reservations are closed.

—Kim Sudderth

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National Council of Negro Women

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Building 9 Association

NCNW Co-op City Section – We will be having our last 2024 membership meeting tomorrow, December 8. The meeting will offer in-person attendance or Zoom access. We will be meeting in Rm. 11 in the Dreiser Community Center at 3 p.m. If you would like to Zoom RXU PHHWLQJ IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH WR check us out, contact our membership chairperson at ncnwcoopcitymembership@gmail.com. Remember that at our 61st National Convention, our delegates voted to increase various dues and fees of our organization. If you have not yet paid your national dues, please pay them this month. On January 1, 2025, you will owe $75. If you plan to become a Life Member in our BHR program in May 2025, you will need to make a deposit on the current fee of $500. Otherwise, starting January 1st, Life Membership fee will be $1,000. Similarly, if you plan to become a Legacy Life Member in our BHR Program, if you don’t make a deposit on the old dues of $1,000 to be honored, you will pay $1,500 after January 1st. Don’t forget we’re having a party after the meeting!

NCNW National – The National Council of Negro Women and a coalition of civil rights groups applaud the Biden administration for making strides in improving healthcare for the African American community by signing to ensure that Medicare Part D and Medicaid programs will cover anti-obesity medications.

This adjustment to the rules brings them in line with modern science around obesity care. For many years, these medications were considered for cosmetic uses as weight loss and weight management. Now studies KDYH FRQ¿UPHG REHVLW\ LV D KHDOWK SUREOHP WKDW FDQ EH the catalyst of some illnesses, resulting in anti-obesity medications now being used to treat medically accepted conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Obesity has had a disproportionate impact on the African American community. According to the Center for Disease Control, obesity, a result of a combination of genetics, biological factors, and social determinants, increases chances of sickness that affect health for the Black population.

NCNW Youth Section – The NCNW Co-op City Youth Section and Youth Advisors would like to thank everyone for their support with the Youth Section’s High School/College Summit, which was held on November 9. We look forward to bringing this program back to the community next year! Our upcoming Youth Section meeting will be held Saturday, December 14, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Our youth will be participating in a “Christmas Ornament Workshop,” which entails a discussion on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The ornaments created by youth members will be donated to decorate Christmas trees at a local homeless shelter. This workshop is open to all youth between the ages of 9-18. For more information, please email ncnwcoopcityyouth@gmail.com.

Social Media – 5HPHPEHU \RX FDQ ¿QG XV RQ RXU website: www.ncnwcoopcitysection.com; on Instagram: NCNW Co-op City; and email: ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com.

––Joyce Howard

Good day, Co-op City neighbors. We hope Thanksgiving 2024 is a beautiful memory, and you had a joyous Thanksgiving enjoying a great dinner with family and/or with friends. We traveled using Amtrak. Today, stop a minute to remember Pearl Harbor and salute those who fought in this battle that started WWII. As Broun Place borders on the Greenway, we are aware of residents crossing to access Dreiser Loop and Bartow Avenue to get to various activities. This is your home, all of it. Please respect your property by not littering, leaving bikes or stepping on our patios.

Neighbors have begun decorating for the December holidays. The association will be taking our annual collection. Drop your signed envelope through the mail slot of 31B. Photos of your holiday decorations will be submitted to the Co-op City Times.

Bravo for the news that the front elevator in Garage 6 is open for business. Residents, you can resume using the front elevator. Also, especially during this season of giving, don’t forget to donate your gently used items by dropping them off in the recycling bins at the front and rear of the garage buildings.

There have been a number of community events held since last week that we hope you saw, publicized and participated in. We hope for more cultural opportunities for cooperators. How about trying to have the seating around the performers instead of “chair on chair.”

The report on the Board Meeting held November 20, 2024, was phenomenal. So much went on.

Please read the Co-op City Times and/or come to the meeting. We are glad to read that talks are going on about the e-Bikes and that questions were brought up at the Board meeting. Something needs to be done to protect residents from the hazards of these bikes. We need more guidance and rules regarding allowable places to leave bikes that isn’t hazardous.

Use water sparingly. Even though we had good soaking rain, the drought is not over. There are ways to economize your use of water. For example, match the amount of water to your load of dishes or clothes.

3HUKDSV ÀXVKLQJ WKH WRLOHW VKRXOG EH PRQLWRUHG WRR You may have noticed that the path at the bottom of the Broun Place cluster near the Greenway is now blocked off. This is on the opposite side of the path that had been blocked leading to Adler for a year. Is this a new pipe-break underground as there is ground water on the paths bordering the Greenway?

Our association hopes everyone received their issue of the Co-op City Times. Call the following number to report non-delivery, 1-407-666-8317.

Call on Saturdays only, 9a.m.-1 p.m.

Dog owners, please keep them quiet and clean up behind them. To report a problem, CCPD’s phone number is 1-718-671-3050. The new black pedestrian garbage pails look great. We appreciate them and hope they last as long as the red ones. We urge you to read the Co-op City Times and have a great week.

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Greetings, Building 9 family and friends. We remain thankful, grateful, and blessed. I hope your Thanksgiving celebrations were all you hoped they would be.

We have received complaints about conditions that will require the attention of our staff exterminator. Please contact the Call Center at Riverbay Corporation for immediate attention. I have requested the attendance of the director for Extermination Services to attend our January 2025 general membership meeting. Please join us.

As the end of the calendar year approaches, we are preparing for tax season. With the advent RI WD[ ¿OLQJ ZH PXVW DOVR SUHSDUH IRU WKH DQQXDO ,QFRPH $I¿GDYLWV ,Q UHFHQW \HDUV ZH KDYH EHHQ HQFRXUDJHG WR VXEPLW RXU ,QFRPH $I¿GDvits online. Riverbay Corporation has employed a reputable company to develop the software and to administer the online program for our shareholders. Management has arranged for that company to conduct online webinars (tutorial sessions) during January, February, and March for those who are not yet comfortable with, or committed to, the online process. The details will be published in the Co-op City Times, on the community Crawler, etc.

Riverbay Corporation is on to the next phase of the pilot “Replacement Convector” project.

The replacement convectors have been successfully installed in apartments in Rochdale Village for years. Co-op City has been testing the FRQYHFWRUV ¿UVW LQ PRGHO DSDUWPHQWV WKHQ LQ a complete line of occupied apartments, to see how they would work for our community. So far, so good.

Upon successful completion of the pilot program, the replacement convectors will be installed in living room areas only due to the expense associated with entire apartment installation. These new convectors will have slanted tops for better distribution of air into the room. There will be a thermostat on these convectors, which will provide a little more temperature control than our current high-low settings provide.

We have begun our annual building staff holiday collections. Please stop by our lobby tables to show your appreciation to our hardworking and helpful staff for the work they do all year long. I would like to thank our Nine Diamonds for collecting this year: Wanda Randall, Evelyn Mavins, Janet Yarrell, Barbara Cloud, Shirley Johnson, Shirley McCann, Theresa Gorden, Dinora Tirado, Darlene Walker-Reid, and Marva Malone.

Please join our holiday lobby decorating committee!

We are planning our ‘New Year Celebration’ for January 2025. Our 2024 New Year Celebration was a success. We look forward to hosting you again next year!

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Building 21 Association

Cooperators United

Happy Holidays, Building 21! Please be aware of your surroundings during the Holidays! Enjoy the holidays with your family and friends!

We will be meeting in the gathering room to decorate our lobbies on Saturday, December 7. The more volunteers we have, the easier and faster we will be done. We need volunteers from all sections A, B, and C. We will meet at 10 a.m. in the back of the lobby of Building 21B. Garage front elevator is now available!

As a reminder, this is your community. We must stay informed and engaged! Your Building Association is where you can start to be engaged in your community.

As a reminder, there are rules we must follow. Please do not throw garbage out the window and discard large items down to the basement. :H QHHG ÀRRU FDSWDLQV RQ HYHU\ ÀRRU SOHDVH YROXQWHHU WR EH D FDSWDLQ RQ \RXU ÀRRU Questions, comments, and suggestions are always welcome. You can place dues and or suggestions in our lockbox located in the laundry room (next to the television).

Our yearly dues are $10.

Our next meeting will be December 12. Via Zoom at www.21watchparty.com .

Our regular monthly meeting is every fourth Thursday of each month. You may contact us at our email us at 21association@gmail.com Stay safe and well!

—Jarasia Wilson

Greetings, fellow Building and Townhouse Association presidents. I hope your Thanksgiving celebrations were peaceful and joyous.

Our September meeting introduced us to George Latimer, our U.S. House Representative-elect, who agreed to come back if his election proved successful. If his schedule permits, we will invite him to our January meeting. Our “asks” will be more pointed and meaningful this time.

Our October meeting guest speaker was Riverbay Board of Directors President Rod Saunders. A range of topics were discussed, many of which related to the New York City mandates for “Green initiatives” that will impact our community and how we will address, meet, pay for, EH H[HPSWHG IURP RU JHW KHOS WR SD\ ¿QHV SHQDOWLHV DVVRFLDWHG ZLWK QRW meeting the mandates. The replacement convector pilot program and status of the Riverbay Fund were also addressed.

2XU 1RYHPEHU PHHWLQJ UHJDUGHG VXEPLWWLQJ DQQXDO ,QFRPH $I¿GDvits online. The bonus: a notary is not required with online submission.

Riverbay has employed a reputable company to administer the online program. Your privacy will be protected. There are protocols in place for those who are unable to sign for themselves. Management has arranged online webinars (tutorials) from January to May for those who are not comfortable with the online process. Details will be published in the Coop City Times and on the community Crawler. Please encourage your members to take advantage of the free webinars and to try the online service for themselves.

Riverbay is on the next phase of the pilot Convector Upgrade project.

The replacement convectors have been successfully installed in Rochdale Village. Co-op City tested the convectors in model apartments, then in a complete line of occupied apartments, to see how they work in daily living. The reports are promising so far. It’s expected that upon successful completion of the pilot program, with Riverbay Board approval, the upgraded convector installation will begin in living rooms. These new convectors have slanted tops for better distribution of air, a thermostat providing more temperature control than our current settings and are completely sealed. Due to the extent of the installation, the project is expected to take 3-5 years to complete. Our current convectors are 50+ years old. It is time for an upgrade, even if it is only one room.

There have been ongoing concerns about the need for pest control within our community. Mr. Mark Gordon, Director of Extermination Services, and his team of technicians treat the public areas of our high-rises monthly. Shareholders may contact the Call Center for immediate attention if they have problems inside or outside their apartment. You may request the director of Extermination Services to attend your Association meeting to help members better understand some of the causes and mitigation of pests in our homes.

Our organization is for Building and Townhouse Association presidents only. We meet the last Monday of each month in Bartow, Rm. 31, at 7 p.m.

Your attendance and support are a crucial part of what we do. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting.

—Linda Collins

Building 13 Association

Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, A Date Which Will Live In Infamy The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailors and Marines killed on USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor, on December 7, 1941, and commemorates the events of that day. The stirring story of this surprise attack is narrated as the tour travels to the memorial site. The feel of the planes coming over the mountains gives you the sense of just how exposed and vulnerable the sailors were. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people, in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.

Jive Turkey was in the cul-de-sac reminding us of Thanksgiving… and just like that, December is here. Frosty was traveling and has arrived. The month of December brings with it a host of community activities, parties, celebrations, tree lightings, Santa sightings and gift giving. Read your lobby bulletin board and check out the screen on the TV for events and advertisements. Co-op City does it best. You don’t want to miss out!

We want to thank folks who have offered to volunteer to help decorate, participate in collections and prepare for our holiday party. We are about to take inventory of our holiday decorations and once done we will know what we have to replenish.

Collection Dates 2024: We will be taking a collection for the staff in our building lobby for the Maintenance staff and porters. Flyer posted in lobby. All donations are appreciated.

Monday, December 2; Tuesday, December 3; Saturday, December 7.

Monday, December 9; Tuesday, December 10; Wednesday December 11.

Monday, December 16; Tuesday, December 17; Wednesday December 18.

Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. If you have a question, you can contact Wendell Mattison, V.P. of the Building 13 Association, at 917-330-1380.

The date set for our After and Before Party is Saturday, December 28, 2024. DJ Valerie is ready to keep you on your feet. We will be SRVWLQJ WKH À\HU LQ D FRXSOH RI GD\V :K\ ODWH LQ WKH month? Over the years, we have tried to be respectful of the commitments folks in our building have to various organizations. We cleared a path that allows us to join the fun together. Hence the After and Before Party: our party is after Christmas but before Family Owned and Operated the New Year. We have voted to cater our event this \HDU EXW H[WUDV DUH DOZD\V ZHOFRPHG :H ZLOO GH¿• Large Chapel • Pre-need counseling nitely want donations of desserts. on premises “It’s better to walk alone than to walk with a • Out of town services crowd going in the wrong direction.” –Malcolm X • Ample Parking Visit our Facebook page at: “Building 13 Assoon premises A dignified funeral every family can afford ciation Inc” • Cremations • Casket Showroom Contacts: Leslie Peterson, president, at 718-320All areas are handicapped accessible on premises 1370 or Wendell Mattison, V.P., at 917-330-1380.

Thank you for supporting our team.

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Velocity Track Club Velocity Track Club’s performance this weekend was rewarding! On Saturday, November 30, we had four athletes compete in the Foot Locker Cross Country Northeast Regional Championship at Franklin Park, Boston, MA. Plus, we had HLJKW DWKOHWHV FRPSHWH LQ RXU ¿UVW LQGRRU meet for the 2024-2025 season at the Armory Youth Invitational at the Armory

on Fort Washington Ave. in NYC. The Foot Locker Northeast Regional includes athletes from Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, DC and US citizens stationed at overseas military installations. Medals were awarded to WKH WRS DWKOHWHV LQ WKHLU DJH GLYLVLRQ DQG JHQGHU 7KH WRS WHQ ¿QLVKHUV UHFHLYHG JROG PHGDOV WKH WK WR WK ¿QLVKHUV HDUQHG VLOYHU PHGDOV DQG WKH 21st to 30th earned bronze medals.

All four VTC athletes competed in the 9-12 age division, and each of them was blessed with a medal. The following athletes medaled: Xoan, who is 10 \HDUV ROG WRRN WK SODFH HDUQLQJ KLP D JROG PHGDO /\RQ ¿QLVKHG LQ WK place, earning her a silver medal. Chase, also 10 years old, took 18th place,

ZKLOH (]PHUHOLV ZKR LV RQO\ \HDUV ROG DOVR ¿QLVKHG in 18th place. Both Chase and Ezmerelis earned a silver medal.

At the Armory Youth Invitational, teams from throughout the Northeast region, as far as Maryland, competed. Medals were awarded to the top three athletes in their division and gender. The meet was well RUJDQL]HG DQG WKH RI¿FLDOV ZHUH DWKOHWH IULHQGO\ VTC had eight athletes compete and was blessed with three medals. The following athletes medaled: in the 11/12 Girls division, Aniyah HDUQHG D EURQ]H PHGDO LQ WKH PHWHU KXUGOHV LQ KHU ¿UVW HYHU KXUGOHV ,Q WKH 13/14 age division, Chloe also competed in the 55-meter hurdles and earned a bronze medal. Additionally, Jennifer earned a silver medal in the Long Jump in the 13/14 Girls division. Elaia set a new PR (personal record) in the 55 meters. This ZDV /XFDV $ULV DQG 6DYDQQD¶V ¿UVW WUDFN DQG ¿HOG PHHW DQG WKH\ VKRZ SRWHQWLDO Great job, Velocity!

Our next meets are the AAU Cross Country National Championship on Saturday, December 7, at McAlpine Creek Park, Charlotte, NC, and the Jersey City Rec Youth Development Meet at the Jersey Armory in Jersey City, NJ, on Sunday, December 8.

—Coach Winston Dinkins

Building 26 Association December Delights: Celebrating Community, Gratitude, and Festive Cheer As the year rushes to a close, it’s hard to believe December is already here. The temperatures have dropped, the crisp morning air greets us, and the festive vibes are unmistakable. This is a time for family, friends, and gratitude. A season to come together and celebrate all that we’ve accomplished and shared as a community.

On Tuesday, November 26, our general monthly meeting took an unexpected turn as we decided to make it a surprise dinner and meeting event. It was a beautiful evening where neighbors gathered to break bread.

We enjoyed a delicious meal of turkey with rice, salad, pasta, macaroni salad, and topped it off with a delectable pumpkin pie. To spread the holiday cheer, everyone who attended went home with a free turkey.

In addition, we extended this generosity to our Section 5 Facebook community by hosting a special giveaway. Participants shared what they were thankful for, and anyone who liked and commented on those posts also received a free turkey for the holiday season (see photos above). The night ended with smiles all around, reminding us of the joy that comes from giving and connecting with one another.

Looking ahead, our much-anticipated Tree Lighting Event is rapidly approaching! Mark your calendars for December 14, at 5 p.m., at the Einstein Community Center. This joyous occasion promises to be another memorable chapter in our community’s story. From caroling to exciting giveaways, it’s an event you won’t want to miss. Let’s come together to usher in the holiday spirit and celebrate as a united community.

Our annual Toy Drive is still in full swing. If you haven’t yet had the chance to participate, it’s easier than ever. You can scan the QR code to make a quick and direct toy donation, or you can arrange for a physical toy drop-off. Every contribution counts and helps bring a smile to a child’s face this holiday season.

Finally, everyone should have received their red envelopes for the Porter Collection. This year, we’re trying a safer and more convenient method for monetary collections. Instead of sitting in the lobby, you can bring your red envelope to either Building 26A, Apartment 11G, or Building 26B, Apartment 5C. Both doors are clearly marked with signage. Alternatively, you can scan the QR code provided in the letter for an easy donation. Should you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or phone.

As we embrace the holiday season, let’s continue to show gratitude and support for one another. Together, we make our community stronger and brighter.

I look forward to seeing you all at our upcoming events and wish you a joyful and peaceful December!

Questions, concerns or suggestions: email us at CoopcityTA26@gmail. com or call at 860-821-0475.

––Tanya Cruz-Cooke

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Co-op City Times / December 7, 2024

AARP Chapter #4997

Building 19 Association

We are rapidly approaching the end of 2024 and the Biden-Harris administration. Saying goodbye to both gives us mixed feelings. AARP and the country need to be more alert and involved than ever as these changes go into effect.

Chapter #4997 will keep you appraised of any information from the state and national level.

2XU RI¿FH ZLOO EH FORVHG IURP 7XHVGD\ 'HFHPEHU XQWLO 0RQGD\ -DQXary 6. Our next general membership meeting is being held on Monday, DecemEHU DW 'UHLVHU /RRS LQ WKH VHFRQG ÀRRU DXGLWRULXP DW S P 7KLV LV RXU last meeting for 2024 and we will be enjoying fun, food, fellowship and there ZLOO EH QR VSHDNHUV RU RI¿FLDO EXVLQHVV WDNLQJ SODFH 3OHDVH MRLQ XV WR HQG WKLV rather busy and changing year.

Our Tour Committee will continue to receive calls and reservations for the four trips scheduled for 2025! The trip dates are: March 2, a one day trip; May 13-15, a three-day/two-night excursion to Finger Lakes, New York; July D RQH GD\ WULS DQG ¿QDOO\ 2FWREHU IRU D FUXLVH RQ WKH 4XHHQ 0DU\ OHDYLQJ IURP 1HZ <RUN 7KHUH DUH À\HUV LQ RXU RI¿FH RU \RX FDQ FDOO 0V Wright, 718-379-3370; or Ms. Brown, 718-379-7962. You may also continue WR PDNH GHSRVLWV DW RXU RI¿FH GXULQJ RXU EXVLQHVV KRXUV 7KH RI¿FH LV RSHQ 0RQGD\ 7KXUVGD\ D P S P DW 'UHLVHU /RRS VHFRQG ÀRRU 5P Phone: 718-320-1946. Email: aarp4997@gmail.com. Please leave a message so we can contact you on our next business day.

We would like to congratulate two of our long-time members and friends, Ms. Eleanor Donnley and Ms. Nelson Sweeting, who are to be honored by the Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organization with the Griot Award on December 14, 2024. Their dedication to the community has been evident for many years and we at AARP appreciate you both.

You can continue to reach Ms. Baker, 718-379-2088, to pay renewal/new membership dues. The dues will be $25 starting in January. Mrs. Wilson, 718671-5493, our Good and Wellness contact, can be reached if you have information on family or friends that you would like to see in this article. We continue to send prayers for healing to all family and friends as they continue their personal recovery journeys.

This is winter and holiday meetings are on the rise, so our personal health becomes a primary concern for everyone. There are precautions that you can take to protect yourself, like vaccines. This is a personal choice to be made with your personal medical adviser. However, make a decision that keeps you safe and healthy.

We are here to serve – not to be served.

––Ann Purnell

Greetings, Building 19.

On Friday, November 22, we had our General Meeting. Our guests were Vanessa Aldea, director, CSO; and Milsa Vega, property manager, CSO. A lively discussion took place on building concerns. Ms. Aldea and Ms. Vega spoke about the gas detectors that will be installed in all apartments. If you have a pending work order, when the Maintenance person arrives, he/she will come with a gas detector to install. This is part of Local Law 157 which calls for enhancing residential safety by mandating natural gas detectors. If you were not able to attend our meeting, but have a concern, you can call directly to the Call Center for assistance or you can use the suggestion box that the building association has provided for your use. We will do everything we can to ensure that your matter is taken care of expeditiously. We thank Ms. Aldea and Ms. Vega for spending time with us to address our concerns.

7KH $VVRFLDWLRQ UDIÀHG WZR JLIW FDUGV IRU 7KDQNVJLYLQJ DQG RQH EDVNHW 2XU winners were Barbara Ward, Marie Beaudoin and Miguel Ortiz.

Our last committee meeting for the year was Monday, December 2. We need volunteers to help with Christmas lobby decorations and ideas for our Christmas party. Thank you to all who attended.

Enjoy the Holidays! Shareholders First – We Matter.

—Sonia Feliciano

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

Motown Holiday Party – Windows on the Lake in Long Island, Thu., Dec. 12. Price: $145. Price includes luncheon and show. Balance due. The bus will not be stopping at Asch Loop. Pick up at Einstein Loop at 9:15 a.m. and Dreiser Loop at 9:45 a. m.

Holiday Toy and Coat Drive – at Sec. 5 Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Dec. 14, from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Price: $25. Includes holiday brunch, entertainment and more. Call: 646-579-1701.

Goose Island Holiday Party – Fri., Dec. 20., at 1 p.m. in our club, Rm. 39 at 135 Einstein Loop, Section 5 center. Members only. Covered dish. Bring something or $20 at door. December birthday members free.

2025 – Resort World Casino – in Monticello, NY., Thu., Feb. 6, 2025.

Price: $70; bonus: $25 slot play and $15 for food.

Black Eyed Sally’s and MGM Casino – cancelled.

2025 Uptown Motown Show at Tropicana AC – Thu., Mar. 27, 2025.

Price: $160. Bonus: $25 slot play and $20 for food; $50 deposit to hold seat on bus. Balance due: Wed., Feb. 26, 2025.

2025 Hunterdon Hills Playhouse “Swing” – in Hampton, NJ., Thu., May 1, 2025. Price: $180. Includes luncheon and show; $50 deposit to hold seat on bus. Balance due: Wed., Mar. 26, 2025.

2025 Holiday Hills Senior Day – in Prospect, CT., Tue., Aug. 19, 2025.

Price: $150; $50 deposit to hold seat on the bus. Balance due Wed., Jul. 2, 2025.

2026 Norwegian Greek Isle Cruise – May 18-27, 2026. Price $3293-3945.

Call: 646-579-1701 Notary – with Yvonne Menefee, Mon.–Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39. Call: 718-379-9613.

Bingo – Mon., Wed. and Fri., 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Members only. Admission: $5 for 3 cards; $0.25 each additional card, 12 games and jackpot. Refreshments.

Game day – Tue. and Thu., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dominoes, movies, socializing and more. Refreshments.

To all members: Happy birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of December: Nellie Rivera, Janie Williams, Jose Lopez, Brenda Brown, Janet Coles, Louise (Cookie) Hernandez, Jackie Washington, Clara Howell, Mary (Pat) Randolph, Barbara Owens, Michael Olivas and Elaine D. Whitty. Birthday cake celebration at the Holiday Party, Dec. 20.

We are collecting $30 dues for 2025. Down-payments accepted.

Sick and Shut-in – Mary Pilla, our former president, sends her love to everyone. Call her at 718-753-1816.

Our club is at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475, Section 5 Community Center. Phone: 718-379-9613. Stephen cell: 347-847-1941. Our email address is goose.island@optonline.net. $StephenCarlSr. Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts, Sr.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Season’s Greetings, retirees and friends.

We hope everyone is getting into a joyful spirit for the holidays. The Retiree’s annual holiday luncheon is only a few days away. If you need a little help getting into a jingle jangle holiday spirit, tickets are still available if you would like to join in the fun.

Annual Holiday Luncheon – Our annual holiday luncheon will be held on December 12, at the beautiful Marina Del Rey from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tickets are $110. Questions may be addressed to Daisy Young at 917-292-7010, Jay McKenzie at 201-310-2972 or Ted Byrd at 917-797-9230.

Wind Creek Casino – Bethlehem, PA, Thursday, February 14, 2025. Seats are still available. Tickets are $65 with a $25 slot-play-giveback. The bus pickup is in front of H&R Block, leaving promptly at 8:30 a.m. Return drop offs at Einstein, Asch, and Dreiser Loop. Contact Serita at 347-564-5722 for more information.

Tropicana Casino Atlantic City Overnight – May 29-30, 2025. Additional information will be announced soon.

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

Condolences – Please keep those who have recently suffered a loss in your thoughts and prayers.

Good and Welfare – Our healing thoughts and prayers go out to those who may be ill and/or recuperating from surgery. Please notify Lorraine Parker at 718-671-6403 of any member illnesses or deaths.

Membership Committee – Annual membership dues are $25. Personal checks payable to the “Retirees of Dreiser Loop” can be mailed to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 19, Bronx, NY 10475. Questions may be addressed to Mary at 718-655-9170.

General Meeting – Many thanks to all who joined us in our general membership meeting held on December 4. Our next meeting will be held in the New Year on Wednesday, January 8, at 1 p.m., in the Dreiser Center, Auditorium C. —Georgianna Rodriguez

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church St. Joseph’s is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Co-op City, Bronx, NY 10475. Email: stjosephsepc@aol.com. Church phone number: 718-3200844. Priest-in-charge: Fr. Simeon Johnson, cell phone: 917-227-4303.

We are back to normal. Thanks for your patience and understanding while we carried out the necessary repairs. We now look forward to welcoming everyone to our newly renovated church space. In-person worship service for the Second Sunday of Advent will be conducted by Father Simeon Johnson at the church on Sunday, December 8, at 9 a.m. as well as via teleconference.

Please do not forget to tune in for the usual teleconference weekday prayers at noon. To participate by teleconference, dial 1-425-436-6344, Access Code: 509-898, followed by the # sign.

Just a reminder about your pledge cards. If you have not yet submitted your SOHGJH FDUGV NLQGO\ GR VR DV VRRQ DV SRVVLEOH 7KHVH FDUGV UHÀHFW RXU ¿QDQFLDO pledge and are used to update our budget as well as our offer to volunteer our time and talent where and when possible.

Fundraising Activity Our bus trip to Caesar’s Casino, Atlantic City, on November 30 was successful. Many thanks to all our supporters, organizers and volunteers. It was a beautiful day and we had a wonderful time.

Condolences: Our thoughts and prayers go out to all our bereaved members, families and friends who have recently lost loved ones. Please keep them in your prayers.

Sick and Shut-in: We extend our well wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery. If possible, please visit them, call them on the phone or send them a card.

Birthday Greetings: Best wishes to everyone celebrating a birthday this month.

We are collecting food (cans and dry goods) for the pantry at Grace Episcopal Church, West Farms. If you can, please contribute for those in need.

Grace and peace!

––Merville Chambers

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Co-op City Times / December 7, 2024

Co-op City NORC Program Invites You for These In-Person & Virtual Activities Bartow OAC is collecting items for children in Coping w/Memory & Cognitive Changes – Pre- 1-3 p.m. grades 3-5 for their Holiday Giveback Program. sented by the Alzheimer’s Association in partnerTechnology Class – Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dial in Slightly used or brand-new children’s coats, other wear, ship w/JASA, is meeting weekly on Fridays for nine number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 862 5043 9695, books, bags, and personal items are accepted. Drop- weeks starting 1/7/25. Education & Orientation, 1/14– Passcode: 896989. off at Bartow OAC, Rm. 31, until Tues., Jan. 7, 2025. 3/4/25. Weekly group discussions from 11 a.m.-12:30 Line Dance w/Bartow Swingers – Wed. & Fri., Bartow OAC – Amazing Saving/Shoprite, 12/6; S P LQ WKH -$6$ 125& RI¿FH 3UH UHJLVWUDWLRQ LV UH- 12-1 p.m., Dreiser Loop, Auditorium A. Stew Leonard’s, 12/11; Trader Joe’s, 12/17; BJ’S/ quired by 1/6/25. Call 1-800-272-3900 to request a 1RWDU\ -$6$ 125& 2I¿FH – Weds. & Thurs., 10 LIDL, 12/18. All of these trips are $6 per trip & pick- pre-registration interview scheduling call. a.m.-1 p.m. Call 718-320-2066 for an appointment. up starts at 10 a.m.

Caringkind – The Heart of Alzheimer’s CaregivNotary Dreiser OAC – Weds., 10 a.m.-1 p.m., JASA Co-op City OACs & NORC Holiday Day LQJ 5HS ZLOO EH LQ WKH %DUWRZ PDLQ RI¿FH HYHU\ WKLUG Rm. 7. Call 718-320-1345 for an appointment.

Luncheon – Fri., Dec. 13, 11a.m.-3 p.m., in the Drei- Monday of the month from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for AlzheiPlease Call Einstein OAC for – Hair Styling: 1st VHU /RRS $XGLWRULXP 'UHLVHU /RRS QG ÀRRU mer & Dementia Consultation/Health Care Proxy & & 3rd Wed. of the month, 9-11 a.m. Braids, haircuts, Tickets on sale at all three centers.

Power of Attorney Consultation and other services. shape-up, twist, ponytails, curls and more. Facials & Common Pantry is scheduled for Tues., Dec. 17, Please call 646-744-2921 for an appointment.

Manicure: every Mon., 1-3 p.m. Call 718-671-5161 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Not accepting new names at this time.

Steel Drum Classes ± -$6$ 125& RI¿FH :HG for appointments.

Bartow

Mon., Dec. 9

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Costco, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Mindful Mornings Tai Chi BARTOW CENTER CLOSED 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

Line Dance w/Sassy 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

(NORC) Line Dancing w/ Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Bartow Swingers (ONLY) 12-1 p.m., every Monday Ageless Facials & Self Care 1-3 p.m. (Appts Only) Movies w/Dennis, 1-3 p.m.

Fri., Dec. 13

Thurs., Dec. 12

Wed., Dec. 11

Tues., Dec. 10

Walk w/Odessa

Sat., Dec. 14

Einstein

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure, 12-1 p.m.

(1st & 3rd Tues.)

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

Adult Coloring, 12-1 p.m.

Smart Phone & Tablet Class w/Julesa, 1:45-2:45 p.m.

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

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

Bereavement Hour w/Dorine (1st Wed./month),12 p.m.-1 p.m.

Line Dancing w/Cynthia Wed. & Fri., 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

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

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

Dreiser

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Leisure TV, 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

Chair Yoga Class w/Charles (Virtual) Meeting ID: 863 1492 4183; Passcode: Dreiser23 Smartphone & Tablet Literacy class w/Julesa, 1:15-2 p.m.

Yoga Class w/Adira, 1:15-2:15 p.m., Rm. 2

Alternate Kosher Meals are available

Menu Fee for lunch is $2 & $5 for guest.

All meals served with margarine & fresh milk. Menu subject to change without notice.

LUNCH: KOSHER: Breaded Vegetable Cutlet, w/Homemade Tomato Sauce, Whole Wheat Spaghetti, Italian Blend Vegs.; NONKOSHER: Spanish Style Baked Chicken, Roasted Sweet Potato Slices, Italian Blend Vegs NO DINNER SERVED

Walmart, North Bergen NJ, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Current Events, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Cardio Exercise w/Gail, 11 a.m.Bridge to Care Arthritis 12 p.m., Rm. 2 Exercise w/Damion, 11 a.m.- Leisure Games w/Clara, 1-3:30 p.m.

12 p.m., Rm. 45 Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., Aud. C Tai Chi w/Jimmy, 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Technology Lab w/Steve Computer & Tablet Class w/ 1-2 p.m.

Ralph (Virtual) 1:15-2:15 p.m.

LUNCH: KOSHER: Moroccan Salmon, Roasted Potatoes & Vegetables NON-KOSHER: Spanish Style Beef Stew, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli DINNER: BARTOW ONLY KOSHER:Breaded Cutlet, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Butternut Squash, Banana.

NON-KOSHER: Spanish Style Baked Fish, Roasted Sweet Potato Sliced, Italian Blend Vegetables, Apple

Leisure TV, 9-10 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise w/Damion 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Aud. C Massage Therapy w/Diana Bodies in Motion w/Ola, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Afternoon Crafts w/Ines & Prize BINGO & Board Games, Julesa, 1:15-2:15 p.m.

2-3 p.m.

Tech Time w/ Sam, 1:15-3 p.m.

Drama Club Art Lounge w/Tijay, 2-3 p.m.

1:30-3:30 p.m., Rm. 4

LUNCH: KOSHER: Beef Meatloaf, Baked Brown Rice Pilaf, Sautéed String Beans NON-KOSHER: Jerk Chicken, Rice & Beans, Braised Collard Greens

Never Too Old to Learn Spanish, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 35

Stretch & Tone w/Ola 10-11 a.m.

Visual Arts, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Current Events, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Visual Arts w/Laura, (via Zoom) Leisure TV, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Salsa Dance w/ George 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Body in Motion w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., Knitting/Crocheting w/Lynne & 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Aud. C Betty, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Spanish w/Angelica Card Games w/Frankie, 1-2 p.m. Fit For Life Exercise w/Gail, 1-2 p.m.

1-2 p.m. (Twice a month) Dinner Hour: 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Coloring for Calmness, 9:30 Massage Therapy a.m.-10:30 a.m.

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Leisure TV, 9-11 a.m.

Manicure, 10:30 a.m-12 p.m. Chess Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

JASA CO–OP City OAC/NORC Blood Pressure Screening, Line Dance with Cynthia Holiday Luncheon 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

Dreiser Loop Auditorium Drama Club w/Dazee Windley Health & Wellness 2.0- The 2nd floor 2-4:30 p.m., back of the Goal Setting, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

11 a.m.-3 p.m.

JASA NORC office Let’s Get It On Zumba Dinner Hour, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Intergenerational Arts & Crafts w/Denise, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Salsa with Rasheed 10 a.m.-11 a.m., will meet in Dreiser, 2nd Fl., Rm. 4 Word Games 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Bingo on Saturdays 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., in the back of JASA NORC office

LUNCH & DINNER MENUS

Menu fee for lunch is $2 & $5 for guests. All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk. Menu subject to change without notice.

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066. Schedule subject to change without notice.

Payments for trips can be made where noted, Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and 2-4 p.m. only. Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, the NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation. Must be 60 or older to become a JASA participant.

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY KOSHER: Beef Meatloaf, Brown Rice, Sautéed String Beans, Apples NON-KOSHER: Spanish Style Beef Stew, Homemade Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Orange LUNCH: KOSHER:Baked Fish, Baked Sweet Potato, Vegetable Mix NON-KOSHER: Buffalo Chick Pea Power Grain, Bowl, Basic Pasta Salad DINNER: BARTOW ONLY KOSHER: Baked Fish, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Peaches NON-KOSHER: Jerked Chicken, Rice & Beans, Braised Collard Greens, Apples LUNCH: KOSHER: Roasted Chicken Legs, Spinach Noodle Kugel, Spiced Mixed Vegs. NON-KOSHER: Baked Fish w/Black Bean Sauce, Pasta, Normandy Blend Vegs DINNER: BARTOW ONLY KOSHER: Roasted Chicken Legs, Spinach Noodle Kugel, Baby Carrots, Oranges (10 GRAB & GO). NON-KOSHER: Chickpea Power Grain Bowl, Pasta Salad, Normandy Blend Vegs, Banana Saturday: Lunch served at 12:30 p.m.

XQWLO ¿QLVKHG: BARTOW ONLY KOSHER: Grilled Chicken Breast, Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Roasted Potatoes, Kiwi NON-KOSHER: Baked Fish in Black Bean Sauce, Penne Pasta, Normandy Blend Vegetables, Orange

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Co-op City Times / December 7, 2024

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thing they lacked. Their minds got turned around by the deceiver.” –Myron Golden As we enter the Advent season, let’s be thankful for what we have instead RI VHHNLQJ PRUH 7KHUH LV DQ DEXQGDQW EOHVVLQJ LQ UHFHLYLQJ -HVXV ¿UVW DQG WKHQ prayerfully having Him guide us. Don’t just be motivated to do good but be Holy.

Schedule (147 Dreiser Loop) First Sunday of the month, Bilingual Communion Service at 10:30 a.m.

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

Tuesday: Prayer at 10:30 a.m. and Bible Study at 12 p.m.

Wednesday: Non-perishable food distribution, 12-2 p.m.

Thursday: Prayer/Bible Study, 6:30-8 p.m.

Friday: Spanish Bible Study at 12 p.m. and Youth Service (Operation Grace), 6:30-9 p.m.

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

Young Adults, third Saturday, 12-3 p.m.

Men’s Fellowship, fourth Saturday, 12-3 p.m.

Blessings in Christ, —Pastor Luis F. Ramos Jr.

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City 120 Erdman Place, (back of 27B’s lobby) Bronx, NY 10475.

The synagogue would appreciate donations to keep our shul open. If you would like to help, go to www.Gofundme.com/Traditional-Synagogue-of-Co-op-City to donate, or mail to the Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place.

The synagogue has services on Saturday mornings starting at 10 a.m. After service, we serve a hot/cold Kiddush meal. Entrance to our synagogue for Saturday services is on the side door of Building 27B. General Information: The Traditional Synagogue located in Section 5, 120 (UGPDQ 3ODFH LQ WKH UHDU OREE\ RI % RQ WKH JURXQG ÀRRU ,W LV KDQGLFDS DFFHVVLEOH QR VWHSV 3KRQH 2I¿FH KRXUV DUH 7KXUVGD\ DQG 6XQGD\ IURP S P WR S P 3OHDVH FDOO WKH RI¿FH EHIRUH \RX DWWHPSW WR FRPH RYHU ,I QR RQH LV LQ WKH RI¿FH SOHDVH OHDYH D PHVVDJH The synagogue has a Facebook page, “Traditional Synagogue.”

The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or small, would help. The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are

a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who do not come to services. Please come by 10 a.m., so we can take out the Torah.

The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City.

Sabbath ends on Saturday, December 7, at 5:20 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, December 13, at 4:09 p.m.

Good and Welfare: The congregation welcomes donations in honor or memory of a loved one. Any amount is greatly appreciated. For information about the congregation and its services, please call 646-285-1206.

To all Members: Happy Birthday to all our members who will be celebrating their birthday in December. Please send me your name and I will add it 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

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 at 8 a.m., in-person only, and at 11 a.m., in-person and on Zoom. Sunday School classes for all ages will be held at 9:30 a.m. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 50 (lower level), Bronx, NY 10475. Telephone: 718-320-3774. Email: ccbc135@optimum.net or coopcitybc@gmail.com. Website: www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Masks are required.

The 11 a.m. service is also available on Zoom at https://us04web.zoom. us/j/9623430102 or Zoom Telephone Conference Line: 646-568-7788; Meeting ID: 962 343 0102#; Password: 788175#. You can also go to YouTube, search for “Co-op City Baptist Church” and watch us there.

The church’s free conference call line dial in number is 857-357-0254, Access Code is 660065#.

Rev. Williams asks everyone who calls in to the Sunday Worship service to use Zoom through their computer or dial-in using the Zoom information shown above.

Tomorrow, Sunday, December 8: at our 11 a.m. service, the Missionary Ministry will celebrate their 52nd Anniversary. Our very own Pastor, Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, will bring the message. Everyone is invited to join us on this special occasion.

This week’s events: The Wednesday Bible Study Class at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. are on Zoom. The Prayer Warriors Prayer Service on Thursday at 12 p.m. is on the church conference call line. On Thursday at 2 p.m., the Circle of Grace Knit and Crochet Group will meet in person at the church, in Rm. 51. Friday Mid-Morning Prayer Service is at 10 a.m. and at 7:30 p.m. is the Friday Evening Prayer Service. These services are all on the church conference call line.

The next CCBC Food Giveaway will be distributed on Friday, December 13, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., in front of the Einstein Community Center. Kindly note that after December 13, the next distribution will be Friday, January 10, 2025. Please remember to bring your own bag and perhaps a cart. Some products can be heavy.

Our Watch Night service will be held on Tuesday night, December 31, at 10:30 p.m. by Zoom. Everyone is invited.

The church has a free app available on your app store, search “Co Op CBC.” This app is open to all.

“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.

—Marilyn C. Williams

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Community Protestant Church Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens and the Community Protestant Church family welcome you to worship with us. We are located at 2053 Asch Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. You may contact us by phone: 718-862-9172, fax: 718-671-4416 or email: Administration@thecpcchurch.org.

Worship Schedule In-person Sunday Morning Worship, 11a.m.; Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.

Every Wednesday – “Hour of Power Noon Day Prayer,” 12 p.m., on the Conference Call Line, 712-432-3900, Access code: 343284# Every Wednesday – 7 p.m. Bible Study online via Zoom. Log in on Zoom. com or dial One Tap Mobile, 646-931-3860 or 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 837 7258 6522.

It’s December and the Christmas holiday season is officially here. Last Sunday, we welcomed the beginning of Advent. Advent, a four-week season of remembering and celebrating the arrival of Jesus on Earth. A time for looking forward and preparing for His second coming. Deacon James Tidball described the ritual of Advent as marked by the lighting of the candles arranged on the Advent wreath, scripture reading and prayer. He explained the shape of the

Advent wreath represents the eternity of Christ. The candles, three purple and one pink, represent a theme of hope, peace, joy and love. The lit candles symbolize Jesus, the light of the world. The candles shine brighter until the white Christ candle is lit on Christmas Day, the day revealing His arrival. Please read Jeremiah 33:14-16. Last Sunday, the CPC Choir also soulfully sang “So Many Reasons to Rejoice” before Rev. Tyrone Richardson introduced our guest speaker for the morning, Rev. Dr. Helen Wingate, Pastor of Greater Faith Baptist Church in the Bronx. Rev. Wingate preached on the spiritual preparations for this season in her sermon “Jesus the Redeemer,” Galatians 4:4-8. She reminded us that Advent gives us a chance to remember the hope God offered to our lost and dying world and that He gives us hope through Jesus.

To all of our sick and shut-in members, please know that we are praying for you and for your speedy recovery. We also extend our continued heartfelt condolences to all who are in a season of mourning. We send our happiest and best happy birthday wishes to everyone celebrating their birthday this month.

“I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.” Psalm 130:5 —Lexa M. Mingo

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Paz de Dios sea con ustedes.

Salmos 107:8-9, “Alaben la misericordia de Jehová, Y sus maravillas para con los hijos de los hombres. Porque sacia al alma menesterosa, Y llena de bien al alma hambrienta.”

Muchos de ustedes celebraron el Día de Acción de Gracias con sus familiares y amigos. Espero que todos hayan podido disfrutar de sus vacaciones.

Luego algunos no pudieron disfrutar y participar de esta celebración por alguna razón. Sólo debes saber que cualquier día y todos los días pueden ser un día de celebración. Para dar gracias por lo que tenemos en términos de comida y refugio, nuestra salud y nuestras familias. Pero sobre todo tenemos el amor de Jesucristo a quien podemos darle gracias por todo lo anterior.

Somos una congregación pequeña, pero nuestra hospitalidad y amor superan nuestro tamaño. Estamos buscando nuevos miembros que vengan y se unan a nosotros. Somos la única iglesia hispana en la comunidad de la Sección 5 y nuestras puertas están abiertas para recibir a aquellos que buscan una iglesia basada en la Biblia. Nuestra iglesia está ubicada en 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, segundo piso, salón #33.

Servicios Ofrecidos Lunes y Jueves: Oración por teléfono, 9 p.m. (564-888-5521; codigo: 696248)

Martes y Viernes: Estudios por Zoom, 8 p.m. (3447367643; codigo: 3jEJ2W) Domingos: Culto de Adoración, 11 a.m.

La Santa Cena es el 1er Domingo del mes.

Que Dios le bendiga y recuerda que Cristo te ama.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Psalm 107:8-9, “Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things” Many of you celebrated Thanksgiving with your family and friends. I hope everyone was able to enjoy their holiday. Then some were not able to enjoy and partake in this celebration for whatever reason. Just know that any day and every day can be a day of celebration. To give thanks for what we have in terms of food and shelter, our health, and our families. But most of all we have the love of Jesus Christ to whom we can give thanks for all of the above.

We are a small congregation, but our hospitality and love surpass our size.

We are looking for new members to come and join us. We are the only Hispanic church in the Section 5 community and our doors are open to receive those who are looking for a Bible-based church. Our church is located at 135 Einstein Loop community center, second floor, Rm. #33.

Services Offered Mondays and Thursdays: Prayer by phone, 9 p.m. (564-888-5521; code: 696248) Tuesdays and Fridays: Zoom Bible Study, 8 p.m. (3447367643; code: 3jEJ2W) Sundays: Worship Service, 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is the first Sunday of the month.

God bless you and remember, Jesus loves you.

—Blanca Santana

WORLD CLASS FOOT & ANKLE CARE

TWO LOCATIONS! SECTION 2 BUILDING 13 100 CASALS PLACE

SECTION 5 BUILDING 29C 4240 HUTCH. RIVER PKWY E.

ALL FOOT AND ANKLE CONDITIONS TREATED RIGHT IN THE HEART OF CO-OP CITY!

718-671-2233 OPEN MON. – SAT. Most Health Insurance Plans Accepted.

Affordable Prices Available For Patients With High Deductibles/No Insurance.

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Co-op City Times / December 7, 2024 APPLIANCE REPAIR

CLASSIFIEDS

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Advertise: 718-320-3300 x3379 sgreen@riverbaycorp.com

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

• ALL MAKES & MODELS

COMPUTER CONSULTANT & REPAIR

• Stoves • Washers • Dryers •Lamps • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Vacuum Cleaners

PAINTING

FATHER & SON

Fully Insured

718.792.2655

•Proms •Sports Events •Weddings •Funerals •Tours •Sweet 16 •Special Occasions •Airports •Casinos Office: 212-531-3792 Mobile: 917-560-6838

Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or 917.325.5334

9/27/25

Casino Specials Atlantic City, NJ Foxwoods, CT Empire, Yonkers Resorts, Queens

Toll Free: 855-369-9936 ExecutiveExoticLimo.com ExecutiveSecurityProtection.com

2/15

JB RYAN

Computer Repair, Upgrade, System Builder, Virus Removal, Laptop Overheats, Cracked Screen, Broken Power Jack. Prompt Service.

Call James: 646-281-4475 • 718-324-4332

12/28

FOR RIVERBAY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, SEE PAGE 7.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

1-800-479-2667 CO-OP SALES - JASON LASH

• HANDYMAN SERVICES • RANGE HOODS We BEAT • VERTICAL & MINI BLINDS • LIGHT FIXTURES Any • SINK VANITIES • KITCHEN CABINETS • SPACE SAVERS • CABINET REFACING Quote!

• MATCHING HAMPERS • COUNTERTOPS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS

Breathe Easy

Grout & Carpet Cleaning Co-op City Resident Specials

Elim in Bugsate

CO-OP SALES BLINDS! 1/4

DOMESTIC SERVICE

• Basic Cleaning $120 • Deep Cleaning $180 • Move In/Out Cleaning $260 • 4 Hour Min. + Tax • Bonded • 6 Days • Zelle, Cash, PayPal www.spoonercleaning.com 12/28 (718) 320-5112

Vertical, Mini, Wood, Pleats

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 www.ccpd.us RECORDS WANTED 12/28

Old Records Wanted

Will Pay Top $$ for JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ, Rock & Roll, Soul Music, Latin, 50s, 60s, & 70s.

LP, 78 or 45.

Call Joe 917-952-4408 REUPHOLSTERY

REUPHOLSTERING 718.881.7691

Custom Craftsmen – 40 yrs. experience. Sofas & Chairs upholstered; Slipcovers - Fabric & Plastic; Kitchen Chairs - $8.99 & up. Caning; Venetian Blinds; Drapes - Custom made, Refinishing, Touch Up & Polishing of Furniture.

STYLISH DECORATORS 3314 White Plains Rd., Bronx, NY 10467

12/28

www.co-opsales.info

SPIRITUALIST

LOCKSMITH

SPIRITUAL HEALER & ASTROLOGER 2/8 PSYCHIC SANJU

DONʼT PAY MORE AT YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE! 12/28

ENHANCE YOUR AD WITH COLOR FROM $5/ WEEK!

PUBLIC SAFETY

If you SEE something, SAY something!

HELP WANTED:

CLEANING SERVICES

SPOONER

2/15

Top Quality Work - Painting, Plastering, Tiles, Walls & Floors, Floor Sanding, Refinishing, Waxing.

CAR SERVICE

Executive Exotic Limo

The MetroCard Bus will be in the Dreiser and Einstein Centers on Tues., Dec. 30: Einstein Loop – 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Dreiser Loop – 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

The MetroCard bus will also be at the Bartow Center (Co-op City Blvd. near the eye care store) on the first and third Thursday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

12/7

Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License #1233497

2951 Middletown Road, Bronx, NY 10461 (Near Pelham Bay Station)

METROCARD BUS

PALM READING, FACE READING, HOROSCOPE READING, TAROT CARD READING

FAMILY LOCKSMITH AND BLINDS Licensed and Bonded HIGH SECURITY LOCKS 20% Off Any Lock Job!

Medeco • MultiLock • Wilson High Quality Labor, Low Price!

NEW STYLE BLINDS

EXPERT IN: REMOVAL OF BLACK MAGIC* EVIL SPIRITS * VOODOO * OBEAH* WITCH CRAF *JEALOUSY * BAD CURSE* BLOCKAGE * NEGATIVE ENERGY *JADOO* BAD LUCK

Problems Solve Like : SPIRITUAL HEALING LOVE SPELL FAMILY PROBLEMS RELATIONSHIP COURT CASE ENEMYS PROBLEM SEXUAL PROBLEM BUSINESS PROBLEM ANY BAD HABITS LUCKY LOTTO TIMING: 8:00 AM TO 8:00PM HOUSE PROBLEMS LIFE TIME PROTECTION SPECIALIST IN BRINGING LOVED ONCE BACK 101% POWERFULL CURSE REMOVEL 100% Effective Results

+1(347)-883-6346

All Colors • Vertical • Minis • Woods • 2 in. Regulars

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION • Repair Closet Doors Serving Co-op City for over 25 years. “When you see me, You’ll know me.” Call Anytime • 7 Days A Week 12/7

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290 12/28

RIVERBAY ANONYMOUS WHISTLEBLOWER HOTLINE If you have knowledge or a concern of possible violations of law, accounting irregularities, or other suspected wrongdoing affecting Riverbay, you are encouraged to report it to law enforcement, or you may report it through an anonymous hotline by one of the following methods: • Go to an independent website, www.lighthouse-services.com/riverbaycorp, to complete online disclosure form; • Call independent third party whistleblower hotline: 1-833-290-0009 (English); 1-800-2161288 (Spanish); • Email reports@lighthouse-services.com (the email must include “Riverbay” in the subject); • Send a fax to (215) 689-3885 (the fax must include “Riverbay” in the subject of the report).

Distribution of unsolicited advertisements in Co-op City

Co-op City is private property and therefore prohibits distribution of unsolicited advertising material to shareholders’ homes and/or property, including cars parked in the development’s eight garages.

If you witness anyone depositing or distributing advertising material on Co-op City’s property, please call Public Safety at (718) 6713050. Be prepared to give the location and description of the person(s) leaving the material.

All unwanted, unsolicited advertising material should be disposed of properly and not thrown on the ground causing litter. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Co-op City Times / December 7, 2024 49 Years of Serving the Highest Quality Food

Holiday Deals on Meat and Seafood!!

s!

1LB JUMBO RAW E-Z PEEL SHRIMP (16-20ct.) FREE with $150+ purchase

NO TIME? LET US SHOP FOR YOU! Same-Day Service FREE Delivery 7 Days a Week Pick-up/Curbside

1554 Paulding Ave., Bronx NY 10462 Your Neighborhood Butcher, 7 Days a Week!

718-892-7798

MON.-SAT.: 7 A.M.-7 P.M. SUN.: 9 A.M.-5 P.M.

PLACE YOUR HOLIDAY ORDERS BY 12/20! CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY.

FREE 2 lbs.

GROUND CHICKEN w/$50+ retail purchase

BONELESS FISH PORTIONS 5LB DEALS! Salmon Fillet (8oz.)...$14.99lb Swai Fillet (7-9oz.)...$4.99lb Fillet of Sole (4oz.)...$6.99lb Tilapia Fillets (5-7oz.)...$6.99lb

SALTED BONELESS FILLET

Super Jumbo Bacalao...$18.99lb Large Salted Pollack...$9.99lb Cod Fillet (1lb. pkg.)...$14.99lb Pollack Fillet (1lb. pkg.)...$7.99lb

CARIBBEAN RED SNAPPER

(1-2lbs.)...$12.99lb

1 lb. Italian Sausage 1 London Broil (1”) 2.5 lb. Imitation Crabmeat 2 Baby Lobster Tails (2oz. avg.) 1 Whole Chicken (Custom Cut) 1 lb. Chuck Chop 1 lb. Bacon WOW! ALL THIS FOR $6599 15 1 lb. IQF Jumbo Shrimp

LAND & SEA

Not responsible for typographical errors. Prices subject to change without notice.

3LB DEALS!

•PEPPER STEAK: $40 •CHICKEN LEGS: $6 •TRIPE HONEYCOMB: $25 •CHICKEN WINGS: $12 •BEEF STEW: $40 •TURKEY WINGS SM: $21 •COW FEET: $15 •SPARE RIBS: $12 •PORK CUTLETS: $30 •PORK CHOPS: $12 •TURKEY WINGS SM.: $30 •BEEF STEW: $24 •OXTAIL: $50 •CHOP MEAT: $15 •GOAT MEAT: $20 •GROUND CHUCK: $25 Marinated Meat & Seafood Available!

•GROUND SIRLOIN: $35 •CHICKEN THIGHS SKINLESS BONELESS: $20 •PORK CHOPS BONE IN OR BONELESS: $20

JUMBO SEA SCALLOPS 99 lb

$19

SHELL FISH

Fresh Clams...$9.99 dozen Stuffed Clams...$9.99 (9-pack) Cooked Clams (Small) ...$4.99 (pack) Mussels (Frozen)...$3.99lb (U10) Green Shell Mussels...$14.99 (2lb box) Breaded Shrimp (3lb.)....$29.99 box Coconut Shrimp (3lb.)....$29.99 box

JUMBO SHRIMP ON ICE 99 (16-20ct.)

$9

lb

JUMBO E-Z PEEL SHRIMP (1lb Bag) (16-20ct.).......................$9.99lb CLEAN SHRIMP (2lb Bag)

Large Shrimp (31-40ct.)...................$7.99lb Jumbo Shrimp (21-25ct.).................$8.99lb Jumbo Shrimp (16-20ct.).................$9.99lb Super Jumbo (under 15)................$11.99lb Colossal (under 12)........................$15.99lb

COOKED SHRIMP (2lb Bag)

Medium (61-70ct.)............................$8.99lb Large (31-40ct.).................................$9.99lb Jumbo (21-25ct.)............................$11.99lb Extra Jumbo (16-20ct.)..................$15.99lb

BABY LOBSTER TAILS

1 oz. Avg. .....................................$2.99 each 2 oz. Avg. .....................................$4.99 each

LOBSTER TAILS

3 oz. Avg. .....................................$5.99 each 4 oz. Avg. .....................................$9.99 each 5 oz. Avg. ..................................$12.99 each 6 oz. Avg. ..................................$15.99 each 8 oz. Avg. ..................................$21.99 each 10-12 oz. Avg. ..........................$29.99 each

SUPER JUMBO KING CRAB LEGS (6-9ct.) $39.99lb JUMBO SNOW CRAB (Clusters)....$19.99lb IMITATION CRAB (2 1/2 lb).....$12ea.

CALAMARI (T+T, 2 1/2 lb)......$19.99ea.

CALAMARI (Tubes, 2 1/2 lb)......$19.99ea.

ANCHOVIES (28 oz. can)............$15.99ea.