Co-op City Times 06-07-25 by Co-op City Times

June 4th Open Board Meeting

Special Presentation: Co-op City Carbon Reduction Study and Climate Control Initiatives

BY DANIELLE CRUZ

The Riverbay Board of Directors held an Open Board Meeting in the Dreiser Community Center Auditorium on Wednesday, June 4.

At the start of the meeting several shareholders were able to address the Board and Management during the Gallery Session. Nine shareholders went up to the mic and asked questions ranging from updates about programs for Co-op City youths, concerns about convector leaks, quality of life and safety concerns, the gas shutdown in Buildings 4A, 4B, and 4C, and the system shutdown that Riverbay is currently experiencing.

After the Gallery Session, the meeting was then called to order by Board President Rod Saunders who shared that En-Power Group, an engineering and energy consulting firm, would be presenting their carbon reduction study to shareholders. Board President Saunders then called on Director Lynette Wright to give shareholders a brief introduction to Co-op City’s Climate Control Compliance Initiative and introduce the En-Power representative.

Director Wright explained that the Riverbay Board and Management have been having discussions for many years about using solar energy and other climate friendly technologies, especially as the deadlines for city and state mandates for carbon emission reductions draw closer.

The mandates, primarily those set to be enforced under Local Law 97 and the NYS Climate Leadership and Protection Act (CLCPA), are part of New York’s

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Early Voting in NY June Primary Election Begins June 14 in Dreiser Auditorium

By ROZAAN BOONE

Co-op City shareholders can begin early voting in the 2025 New York Primary Election on Saturday, June 14 — Sunday, June 22, at the Dreiser Auditorium.

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

On this year’s Primary Election ballot are citywide races for NYC Mayor, Public Advocate and City Comptroller. County races include Bronx Borough President, City Council Member, 12th Council District in the Bronx, and Judge of the Civil Court, Bronx County.

Only voters who are registered with a specific political party can vote in the Primary Election. The last day to register is Saturday, June 14, 2025. Voter registration applications can be submitted online, by email or by phone. June 14 is also the last day to receive an early mail and absentee ballot from the Board of Elections. For voter registration applications, visit https://vote.nyc.

The candidates vying for NYC Mayor on the Democratic line are Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Scott M. Stringer, Selma K.

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Riverbay Board Approves Amended Board Election Rules and Schedule

By ROZAAN BOONE

At the Wednesday, June 4, 2025 open meeting of the Riverbay Board of Directors, the Board voted to amend the 2025 Riverbay Board Election Rules and Regulations and Election Schedule, following the signing of a contract with an independent election vendor.

YesElections informed the 2025 Election Committee that ballots would not be ready for mailing by the originally scheduled date, hence the changes to the Election Rules and Schedule.

According to the amended Riverbay Board election schedule, Riverbay Board election ballots will be mailed by YesElections to Co-op City households on Wednesday, June 11. This year’s ballot envelopes are green in color and shareholders are advised to keep an eye out and to cast their vote as soon as the ballot arrives.

Election Rule A-9 &10 state that building-wide mailing of absentee ballots will take place on June 11 and the ballot envelope will include a notice advising shareholders of the date of the election, how eligible shareholders may vote, the names of the certified candidates, a brief biography of each candidate, if provided, a photograph of each candidate, the URL address of an official election web page created and maintained by the independent election company containing information approved by the Election Committee regarding the election

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Important Upcoming Dates

2025 Riverbay Board of Directors Election

Wednesday, June 7 — YesElections to begin mailing ballots to Coop City households

Monday, June 16 — Tuesday, July 8 — Absentee ballots may be received by YesElections, but not opened/counted until quorum is achieved. Absentee ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, July 8, 2025, unless election is extended to obtain quorum

Tuesday, June 17 — Third Candidates’ Forum, 7 p.m. Dreiser Auditorium (In-person & live streamed on channels 12 and 591)

Wednesday, June 25 — Annual Shareholders Meeting, Dreiser Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 25 — In-person voting begins, Dreiser Auditorium, 6-10 p.m.

Thursday, June 26 — In-person voting continues, Einstein Center, 12-8 p.m.

Friday, June 27 — In-person voting continues, Bartow Center, 12-8 p.m.

Saturday, June 28 — Election Day Events — In-person voting, Bartow Center, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Tuesday, July 8 — Election Period & Voting ends (unless voting is extended to obtain quorum) (See page 12 for more information.)

On Friday, June 6, the Co-op City Department of Public Safety (CCPD) held a commencement ceremony for 17 new officers.

Before graduating, the 17 officers took part in CCPD’s in-house Training Academy and underwent 16 weeks of vigorous training, where they learned defensive tactics, firearm training, sensitivity training, criminal penal code training, active shooter training, and other training to join CCPD.

“I’m very proud, they worked hard and since a lot of them came from different agencies, we are proud that they were able to acclimate to the Co-op City/ Riverbay way,” said CCPD Chief Andre Waring.

Photo courtesy by CCPD

Temporary Restraining Order Prevents Withholding of Federal Funding

BY BRANDON CRUZ

MTA ofﬁcials secured a victory on May 28 when a judge issued a temporary restraining order against the federal government.

Judge Lewis Liman issued the restraining order in response to the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Sean Duffy’s letter to Governor Kathy Hochul on April 21, which outlined a new deadline for New York to terminate the Central Business District Tolling Program (CBDTP). In Mr.Duffy’s letter to the Governor, he provided an ultimatum for New York to terminate congestion pricing with a deadline of May 21 to comply. Speciﬁcally, USDOT gave New York two choices: certify that toll collection under CBDTP has ended or “demonstrate that the continued collection of tolls does not violate 23 U.S.C. 301.” The speciﬁc legislation Duffy’s letter referred to is U.S. Code 301, which mandates that roads built with federal funding must “be free from tolls of any kind.”

If New York continued to keep the congestion pricing tolling cameras on past May 28, Mr.Duffy listed additional consequences that the “FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) may consider:”

• FHWA will no longer be obligated to provide funds for “formula and competitive” projects within New York City, excluding safety projects

• FHWA will no longer provide advanced construction authorizations for projects across New York City, excluding safety projects.

• FHWA will stop authorizing National Environmental Policy Act approvals for all projects in New York City.

With Judge Liman’s restraining order now in effect, the federal government cannot follow through on any of the compliance measures Secretary Duffy outlined in his April letter and prior correspondences with Governor Hochul

“Plaintiffs (the MTA) have established a likelihood of success on the merits for their claims that Defendants (federal government) acted arbitrarily and capriciously by purporting to terminate the VPPP Agreement in the February 19 Letter except for the portion of Plaintiffs’ argument resting upon Defendants’ failure to perform a subsequent NEPA review. Plaintiffs have adequately shown that they would be irreparably injured absent an injunction, and that the balance of the equities and the public interest support an injunction,” Judge Liman wrote on May 28.

Governor Hochul celebrated yet another victory against Secretary Duffy and reemphasized the success of congestion pricing in the past six months. “We’ve won — again. Judge Liman’s temporary restraining order is a massive victory for New York commuters, vindicating our right as a State to make decisions regarding what’s best for our streets. New Yorkers deserve to control our own trafﬁc patterns, keep gridlock off our streets and protect our clean air. We need to make the massive investments necessary to support our transit system and prevent it from falling into disarray and disrepair. Congestion pricing is the right solution to get us there,” Gov. Hochul said on May 27.

“So here’s the deal: Secretary Duffy can issue as many letters and social media posts as he wants, but a court has blocked the Trump Administration from retaliating against New York for reducing trafﬁc and investing in transit. Congestion pricing is legal, it's working and we're keeping the cameras on,” the Governor went

on to say.

MTA CEO and Chair Janno Lieber echoed similar sentiments as the Governor on May 28, also citing the success of congestion pricing. “Congestion pricing isn’t just surviving, it’s thriving. We’re pleased that Judge Liman has put a stop to threats by Washington intended to deprive New Yorkers of the beneﬁts of the program— less trafﬁc, safer streets, cleaner air, and better transit,” Mr.Lieber said.

Through April 2025, the latest MTA data showed ridership was approximately 22 million or 6.5% higher than the same time in 2024 and 3.8% above budgeted expectations. Both commutation and non-commutation ridership also increased compared to the same time in 2024, speciﬁcally by 10.6% and 3.8%, respectively. MTA data also showed that overall farebox revenue was $2.8 million higher than previously budgeted.

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Co-op City Annual Community Fair

Calling all vendors! The Coop City Community Fair is on Saturday, June 14, 140 Benchley Place (Greenway). For more information and to reserve your spot, email community@riverbaycorp. com.

Givan Avenue Clean-Up

Volunteer needed to help clean up Givans Avenue, Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. This event is sponsored by Council Member Kevin Riley, ConEdison, NYCH2O and Riverbay Corporation.

Blood Drive

A Blood Drive is being held on Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Bartow, Room 31, so please do your part. Blood donors are urgently needed!

To dontate, eat well, bring photo ID, feel good and be symptom-free. Donors must be 17 or older or 16 with parental consent form, and must meet weight requirements.

Donate and receive two tickets to an upcoming Mets game!

Silent Disco

Join the Co-op City Silent Disco, Friday, June 27, 5-8 p.m. on the Section 5 Greenway. Bring your own headphones or rent headphones free; bring ID.

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State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto corresponded with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch recently to request additional resources to be assigned to cover the recent spate of gun violence in the development.

In a letter dated May 20, 2025 Assemblyman Benedetto wrote: “Given the ongoing gun violence and shooting incidents within Co-op City, I believe it is necessary to reevaluate the level of support provided to the 45th Precinct. Assigning more ofﬁcers to the Precinct to address ﬁrearm-related activity and group violence in partnership with Riverbay Management (Co-op City’s management corporation) and Co-op City Police Department is a necessary move in the right direction. Even if such an allocation is temporary, it would signal an active response and hopefully discourage further violence.”

Assemblyman Benedetto pointed out that Co-op City, a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC), has long been regarded as a relatively safe community where seniors can maintain a good quality of life as they age in place and young families can thrive.

“However, in recent months, there has been a rise in gun violence involving our youth,” stated the assemblyman. “Residents have expressed to me and my team their

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Assemblyman Benedetto Appeals To NYPD Commish for Additional Resources to Address Safety Concerns

increasing fears about ﬁnding themselves in crossﬁre, and being struck by stray bullets, particularly as more people gather outdoors during the summer.”

He pointed out to Commissioner Tisch that for years, community residents and elected ofﬁcials have been told that the 45th Precinct operates with limited manpower, an inadequate number of patrol vehicles, and “without specialized resources such as a Neighborhood Safety Team or targeted enforcement units,” and that 45th Pct. ofﬁcers are often redirected to other commands experiencing surges in violent crime, leaving Co-op City under-resourced.

Assemblyman Benedetto informed Commissioner Tisch that he is prepared to help bring the NYPD leadership, 45th Pct., Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD), Riverbay Board and Management personnel, and local elected ofﬁcials to the table to begin dialogue on how the community can be better served.

“I have already discussed this matter with Riverbay leadership, and they are eager to engage with you and your team on steps they can take to address these concerns with their shareholders,” Assemblyman Benedetto stated.

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Renshi Miller Places at Annual Martial Arts Champs

On Saturday, May 10, the 19th Annual Shudokan Invitational Martial Arts Championships were held in Southern New Jersey, and among the competitors in this year’s packed event, were Co-op City’s Michael W. Miller, father of multi-time Kung-fu and Karate champion Matthew Miller.

In the Black belt seniors’ division, Renshi Michael Miller placed 2nd in the kata (forms) in a very close call. He also placed 2nd in the weapons division.

“I almost took first place in both divisions and it was a very tough call for the judges, but not bad for a 67 year old,” said the senior Mr. Miller. “I just have to do better and train harder for next year.”

Late last year, Michael Miller was promoted to the rank of 5th degree black belt and therefore was given the title of “Renshi,” which is a karate title meaning “polished teacher” in Japanese.

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efforts to address the growing climate crisis and reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced by buildings. Local Law 97, which is part of New York City’s Climate Mobilization Act, sets strict limits on greenhouse gas emissions from buildings over 25,000 square feet. Under Local Law 97, by 2030, buildings will have to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 40% and 80% by 2050. CLCPA, which is a statewide mandate, also calls for the reduction of greenhouse gases and requires that the state move away from fossil fuels and use 100% zero-emission electricity by 2040.

Director Wright explained that the Power Plant primarily uses natural gas, as well oil in the winters, and so the Board has been working on plans to ensure compliance with the local laws and regulations while still maintaining one of Co-op City’s most important assets, the Power Plant.

Director Wright then introduced Thomas Morrisson, the Director of Energy Management for En-power, and invited him to the mic to further explain the local laws and present their findings to the community.

“He’s going to give us a presentation about what exactly these local laws are, what are we doing, the pilot program that we’re starting, how we can also potentially make some money off of this, and where exactly is the vision for where this will go,” said Director Wright.

To start off his presentation, Mr. Morrisson first touched on carbon emission reduction goals set in place by Local Law 97 and

“The goal of New York City Local Law 97 is to reduce carbon emissions across New York City buildings by way of putting a cap or emissions limits on the buildings,” Mr. Morrisson explained. “The primary sources of carbon are burning of natural gas, fuel oil, as well as the use of electricity. So here at Riverbay, Co-op City, the primary power comes from the power plant here, natural gas and fuel oil, and so the goal of Local Law 97 would be to reduce that reliance on fossil fuel. But as we know, the Power Plant is very, very efficient here and provides power to the community at less than half the cost of what other rate payers throughout New York City are paying. So, you know, that was one of the main considerations we were thinking about as we looked into how to comply with Local Law 97 and really how to also still maintain an affordable community with low power rates.”

Mr. Morrisson also explained that while some buildings have already had to start complying with Local Law 97 mandates this year, because Co-op City is a Mitchell-Lama, Riverbay has until 2035 to comply and avoid fines. “So, we still have another 10 years to address the carbon reduction and try to do some things to help,” he said.

The carbon reduction study that En-Power conducted, Mr. Morrisson explained, was to aim at identifying what technologies Riverbay could use to be compliant with the local laws while still utilizing the power plant, keeping energy rates low and making a profit.

“These assets that we’ve been looking at actually generate positive cash flow, whether that’s sales of solar into the community solar program or getting revenue from the battery storage or selling CO2 credits,” said Mr. Morrisson. “These are all ways that these technologies will not only pay for themselves, but generate revenue for Co-op City for many, many years.”

For the study, En-Power did extensive walkthroughs in the Power Plant, buildings, and garages, and looked at ways to integrate new technology with the existing system at the Power Plant. Some of the technology that they looked into as part of the study were: Carbon Capture utilization and storage, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Solar Photovoltaics Systems, and the electrification of heating and cooling using heat pumps (geothermal, air source and water source).

Carbon Capture, Mr. Morrisson explained, is a newly emerging technology where CO2 is captured before it gets released into the atmosphere.

“So, the stacks that you see at the Power Plant, we would be tapping into those stacks and grabbing the CO2 before it goes into the atmosphere, and then actually turning that CO2, compressing it and turning it into liquid, which could then be used for sale,” said Mr. Morrisson.

The equipment would be connected directly to the Power Plant along the waterfront, and it would reduce as much as 80% of the emissions produced by the boiler it is connected to before it gets released.

However, due to the fact that the Carbon Capture technology is fairly new, En-Power’s study concluded and recommended that for the time being, Riverbay keeps an eye on the technology as it evolves and revisit it again in a few years to see if the cost has dropped or if more funding and rules favor the use of this system.

During the study, En-Power also looked into the viability of installing a Battery Energy Storage System.

“It’s a large bank of batteries that stores electricity for a later use,” Mr. Morrisson expalined. “Typically, you charge the batteries when the energy costs are low, and you discharge them when the energy costs are high. So, you release that during these peak demand times.”

This system, he explained, is already in use across the state, after Governor Hochul implemented mandates that required the state to have a significant amount of battery storage in order to help take pressure off of the grid during peak demand.

The Power Plant also already participates in peak demand response and sells energy to Con Edison during days when energy demands are high.

“So, this battery system integrated with the Power Plant would actually significantly increase the amount of power the Power Plant could export, because

now the community can rely on the battery storage system,” said Mr. Morrisson

This system, Mr. Morrisson said, would also support EV fast charging without disrupting the Power Plant or the revenue produced by the excess energy the plant sells to Con Edison.

The batteries used are Lithium-Ion batteries that would last up to 10 to 15 years. The system would potentially be placed near the Power Plant in a space near the waterfront.

The key here is that it’s near the Power Plant, close enough so the power lines don’t have to be too long, but it’s far away from all the buildings, far away from all the residents, and near water sources,” Mr. Morrisson explained.

The system would be enclosed and also be equipped with a sprinkler and fire suppression system.

“New York City, FDNY has strict mandates, the strictest in the country, for fire prevention and suppression. All battery systems would be built with that fire suppression system in mind,” said Mr. Morrisson. “So, they would have overhead sprinklers to mitigate any potential issues. Now we haven’t had issues here, and we don’t expect to because there’s a lot of safety protocols, but I wanted to point out that safety is first when it comes to how we’re thinking about these systems here.”

As part of the study, En-Power also looked into creating a solar power system and looked at the feasibility and cost of putting solar panels on the roofs at the Power Plant, the buildings, as well as at the parking garages.

For the garages, the solar panels would be placed using solar canopies at the top of roof.

“These canopies would have the solar panels 15 or so feet in the air, so that you can get cars under them,” said Mr. Morrisson. “And that means for the folks parking on the roof deck, now it would also have covered parking, so no more leaves and dust and snow that they have to worry about, instead they’ll have a covered parking space that’s generating revenue for the whole community.”

To install solar panels on top of the eight garages and the roofs at the Power Plant, En-Power estimates it would cost about $42,077,932. However, they estimate that with the various incentives, programs, and tax abatements offered for solar energy and also additional funding from local officials, the net cost of the construction will be lower.

The power provided by the solar system would also allow Riverbay to take part in programs that buy solar energy, like the New York State Community Solar Program.

“What the Community Solar program allows you to do is you’re able to generate that power here, take the credit for that carbon reduction, and then push that power back out into the grid, and allow other people to use that power,” said Mr. Morrisson. “And for that, you’re actually getting paid a premium rate. So, more than double what you were paying for electricity, you would get paid for that solar that you were generating.”

After presenting the findings from the study, Mr. Morrisson then went to discuss En-Powers recommendations for the next steps that the Board and Management would need to take.

“Based on the priorities, the first phase we would be looking at undertaking would be putting the solar on the Power Plant,” said Mr. Morrisson. “So getting that started we’ll look to finalize the design, start some installation, get bids from contractors, and then turn that on and start earning money from that clean power. Next, we would look to roll out with the solar canopies on the garages, secure that additional funding from the state electric officials, then look to integrate battery storage by the river front, find those locations, secure the funding, get the quotes, etc.”

Mr. Morrisson then ended his presentation and Board President Saunders thanked him for his presentation.

“I thought that was a wonderful presentation; I think he lays out what we have envisioned for Co-op City,” said Board President Saunders. “Hopefully when this comes about, we will be the largest providers of alternative energy of any residential area or any residential buildings anywhere in the United States of America.”

Board President Saunders then shared that the $50 million allocated to Co-op City in the state budget would be used to cover the first phase of the solar panel installation project.

“I’d like to thank Assemblymember Michael Benedetto and State Senator Jamaal Bailey from the money that they gave us last year from the state,” said Board President Saunders. “We’re able to fully fund the first project that we were talking about, which was to install the solar panels on the roof of the Power Plant, which all together with everything that has to be been done there, will come in at about two and a half million dollars. We’re also looking to put the first set of solar panels on the roof of a garage. We’re looking to do it on Garage 5, which, of course, is right across the street from the Power Plant.

Board President Saunders also shared that Co-op City’s state representatives have also sent in a request for $84 million to help pay for the work needed to help Co-op City meet the greenhouse gas emissions mandates.

“Now, I don’t know what can come our way by that, but I know for certain that our elected representatives all said to us that they were behind this, they will push for it,” said Board President Saunders. “We would be the example by which other housing units would simply want to aspire to be...”

Board of Directors’ Meeting - June 4, 2025

SUBMITTED BY: Rod Saunders

SECONDED BY: Anika Green-Watson

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 4th, 2025

WHEREAS, the Project Manager, after reviewing the bids and considering the complexity of the scope of the work required in the garages, recommends awarding two (2) separate contracts for the A/E Services for LL 126 for the garages; and

WHEREAS, Project Manager recommends that contract 4144A be awarded to Tectonic Engineering Consultants,

SUBMITTED BY: Lynette

Wright

SECONDED BY: Michelle

Marbury

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED:

June 4th, 2025

WHEREAS, the Procurement Department solicited bids from eleven (11) bidders under Bid # 4144 for A/E Services for Local Law 126 for Garages 1-8; and WHEREAS, the Procurement Department received four (4) bid proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager, after reviewing the bids and considering the complexity of the scope of the work required in the garages, recommends awarding two (2) separate contracts for the A/E Services for LL 126 for the garages; and WHEREAS, Project Manager recommends that

SUBMITTED BY: Monique Coleman

SECONDED BY: Leah Graham

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 4th, 2025

WHEREAS, Riverbay provides Life, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short-Term Disability (STD), State Disability (DBL), Paid Family Leave (PFL) and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance to Local 153, Local 282, Non-Represented, and PBA employees. The current coverage expires on June 30, 2025, with New York Life Group Beneﬁts Solutions ( NYL GBS); and WHEREAS, Management has reviewed all the quotations in collaboration with the broker. Based on the market analysis received, Management was able to secure a reduction in bundled rate as outlined below: and Human Resources recommends Management uses Prudential for our Life, LTD, STD, DBL, PFL, and AD&D insurance coverage for the period July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conﬂict of

Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C. and Subsidiaries for garages 1 to 4 at a Not to Exceed amount of $451,160.00; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conﬂict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract # 4144A with Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C. and Subsidiaries for garages 1 to 4 at a Not to Exceed amount of $451,160.00, be approved by the Board as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

contract 4144B be awarded to O & S Associates, Inc. for garages 5 to 8 at a Not to Exceed amount of $434,400.00; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conﬂict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract # 4144B with O & S Associates, Inc. for garages 5 to 8 at a Not to Exceed amount of $434,400.00, be approved by the Board as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: In accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16, as amended by Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19, Management recommends approval of the proposed Life, LTD, STD, DBL, Paid Family Leave, and AD&D insurance with Prudential, at the above noted rates for the coverage period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

Yes: Coleman, Cylich, Graham, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Richardson, Saunders, Smith, Watson, White, Wright NO: Johnson

PASSED

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Welcome Recruits!

On December 8, 2024, the Co-op City Department of Public Safety deployed its latest class throughout Co-op City. Fifteen recruits began their ﬁeld training under the instruction and mentorship of proven senior ofﬁcers.

The class of 2024 team of officers have completed their field training program and will now serve as solo, competent law enforcement officers throughout our community. This class will not be alone as a new recruit class prepares to graduate and start their journey in the field this June 8, 2025. Co-op City police welcome the first class of 2025.

Who Were the Class of 2024?

With hundreds of applicants responding to the CCPD Officer position posting, Co-op City Public Safety and Riverbay officials selected what ultimately numbered in the 15 hand-picked, highly trained officers who graduated from our Academy on December 8th and began field training. The hiring team selected individuals with a wide variety of past experiences which could contribute to the talent of our entire team. Prior experience included both retired and active United States Military, NYPD, Boston Police Department, NYS/NYC Corrections, NYC Taxi Limousine Police, Spring Creek Department of Public Safety and even those with other careers within the Riverbay community who were ready to take the leap to a law enforcement career in the community they love. These recruits bring knowledge from prior expertise to increase the total knowledge and skill set of our department. These officers are skilled in military tactics, security and protection, first aid, possess the knowledge of vehicle traffic law, NYC and NYS social services and resources and investigations. Most importantly, these officers are each uniquely qualified in community policing.

Class 1 of 2025

Co-op City Public Safety has brought an even broader range of prior police experience into the Academy Class of 2025, including ofﬁcers from NYC Hos-

pital Police and other ﬁrst responder experience such as EMS (Emergency Medical Service).

In the beginning of the academy, recruits are encouraged to temporarily set aside prior knowledge and experience to absorb Criminal Justice basics. Our coursework starts from the very beginning of the basics of law enforcement, community service and community policing to advance techniques and engagement tactics.

As the Academy portion of our recruits’ careers come to a close in these last several weeks, recruits are asked to reintroduce all of the wealth of experience of their prior knowledge into their scope of thinking. Considering prior experience and current up-to-date course work enhances our recruits’ capability to tackle any situations that may occur in our community.

Field Training Program

Considering that there is more to policing than the letter of the law taught in classrooms and that much of a prudent officers’ abilities and skills come from real-time experience, the Co-op City Public Safety Department has created a field training program to serve as the bridge from classroom academics in criminal justice and Co-op City policing, to independent field patrol. To establish officer proficiency and competency in handling the dynamic, unpredictable situations that may occur in the field, Co-op City Public Safety recruits and Academy graduates undergo an 8-week program with certified field training, proven, senior officers who will coach, mentor, instruct and evaluate recruits in the field.

Our trainee ofﬁcers will primarily conduct foot patrols throughout the Coop City community: visiting businesses within our malls, patrolling residential buildings and homes, and keeping an eye on our playgrounds and greenways. We welcome you to stop, say hello and welcome the fresh law enforcement and community police professionals of Co-op City Department of Public 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 speciﬁc directions.

For employment opportunities, please visit these following sites:

Conveyance, Convectors, Concerts and Curbs

An apology from the MTA?!

Remember how the Einstein bus stop started moving from here to there and back again? Well, about a year or two after the second relocation, long after the new bus stop had settled in across the street from the old one, we were given something new to complain about. That’s when a considerable number of BxM7 bus drivers suddenly stopped following the correct route to get to the correct not-so-new bus stop and started taking a short cut to the old one.

Somehow, in early 2024, the impossible-to-maneuver turn caused by the 2020 concrete islands that the DOT plopped in the middle of Hutchinson River Pkwy East (HRPE) and on Einstein Loop South (for pedestrian safety) suddenly seemed less daunting to our BxM7 drivers.

Driving the gauntlet off the HRPE onto Einstein Loop South around parked school buses and waiting double-parked parents all of a sudden became less of a deterrent and more of a challenge. A simply irresistible challenge.

Why follow the rules and follow the ofﬁcial route? The tempting shortcut could save a whole minute. Maybe two!

I started sending complaints – with pictures – to the MTA’s Inspector General’s Ofﬁce in January 2024, and then in April 2025, after sending a slew of them to mtaig.ny.gov/complaint, I got this amazing response: Apology and Acknowledgment Regarding BxM7 Routing Concerns at Co-op City.

We sincerely apologize for the continued deviation by bus operators from the ofﬁcially designated stop, a practice that not only causes confusion but also presents a serious safety hazard to our riders and the public.

Wowie Zowie!

And then: Your concerns—well documented, consistently reported, and substantiated with photographic evidence—are absolutely valid. And then: “It is unacceptable that buses are regularly making improper right turns at Einstein South to drop passengers at the former stop location…” [Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl.] So, they say they’ll be changing the bus stop’s name to Ein-

stein E/E. Loop South, because: …this inconsistency may contribute to operator error and public confusion.

Then they wrote: The behavior you've described, including operators discharging passengers in the middle of the street, passing ﬁre engines in tight quarters, and creating dangerous pedestrian conditions, is deeply troubling. These incidents clearly violate our standards for safe, reliable service and reﬂect a breakdown in operational adherence and supervision.

Because of those concerns, the MTA is considering GPS support or retraining if necessary and they’ve already had dispatchers send reminders to the drivers and they’ve started increasing ﬁeld monitoring and making spot checks.

[Y]our voice has been heard, they wrote.

And it’s already working!

But not well enough, according to some fellow bus watchers. One of them has still been seeing several traveling the wrong way every day. Just several a day? Why, I saw SIX in twenty minutes a few months back.

[P]lease don’t hesitate to contact us, the MTA wrote. So, I shot a time-lapse video and caught 10 of them in seven hours.

They asked for updates and updates they shall get.

Leaky Convector Season. Summer is the time our massive Heating and Cooling system really shows its age. Going from heating our homes to cooling them is tricky. Hot pipes must cool down enough to start pushing chilled water through them without serious mishap. Thanks to the last reﬁnance and the gift from the state Co-op City has the money to ﬁnally do something about our convector problems, armed with results from the pilot programs. [See the latest Convector Initiatives Tracker update on the March 1st front page Management Report at issue.com/cctimes] Decision time is close, but not in time for this summer.

Anyway, every part of our convector system is especially vulnerable in the summer. We cooperators can only hope that coils won’t spring leaks and expansion joints don’t give out. But the system’s Achilles’ Heel is convector drainpipe blockage, and that is something we can do something about.

Let’s make sure our convectors are prepared for

Building

13 Association

Building 13 would like to congratulate our new CCPD leader, Chief Andre Waring. We wish you well in your newly assigned position.

Section 2 Summer Fun Day will be on Saturday, June 21, 2025 (rain date: June 22, 2025). All are welcome to join us. Please see the flyer so you can book your table for this fun-filled day. Shirts for the event are on sale so look for the flyer on your bulletin board and in Co-op City Times articles. There will be free shirts for the first 50 youths. Music and free goodies (while supplies last) and of course Name That Tune and Salsa Contest.

The last day to order your shirt was May 21, 2025. We will be submitting the order and hope to have the shirts shortly.

By the Way: Get your boots on the ground, ours will be! We have our fans!

summertime. We can call (718) 320-3300 and select Option #2 to make a service appointment.

But there’s also a do-it-yourself option.

Google Riverbay convector cleaning for written or videoed step-by-step instructions. Or just do this: flip off the switch; remove the front cover; wipe away debris from the long drip pan; slowly pour a quart of hot water along that pan and watch it flow into the smaller, lower pan and disappear down the drainpipe hole. If it’s not draining well, stop pouring and call Maintenance! If it is draining well, slide out the filter, vacuum or wash it, check it for damage, slide it back in, and put the door back on. All done.

By the way, I've heard more than one cooperator say they don't use our air conditioning system because they have their own air conditioners.

They are wrong.

Unless they have turned off the ﬂow of cold water running through their convectors, by physically turning off the valve, they are indeed still using our A/C. Flipping off the switch just turns off the fan and that just lessens the cooling process, it doesn’t stop it.

But we can stop condensate blockage spillover, so let’s get to it.

Calling Co-op City Players. One of our musical residents is in the process of forming the ﬁrst ever Co-op City community band. He’s calling for music makers of all ages and skill levels. For more information, please drop me a note to pass along to the leader of the band.

D&A Corner. Help spread the word: Co-op City needs fewer double-parked cars and more designated, daytime, short-term, loading zones – as well as midblock cut curbs – to make everyone’s life easier.

And if we must be saddled with e-scooters, they must be better regulated and the corrals better organized.

Let’s get together, get on the same page, and enlist our current and potential local ofﬁcials’ help in turning our curb space into Smart Curbs, for everyone’s beneﬁt.

Have a good week, everybody. MPearson@RiverbayBoard.com/718-219-2211.

Practice makes perfect!

Funding for SFD was made possible by Councilman Kevin Riley, NYC Department of Youth & Community Development, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Attorney Stephen B. Kaufman PC, the Co-op City Tire Co., Bob Cares Charitable Organization, McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home, Riverbay Corporation, CCPD, NYPD and FDNY.

Reminder: Do not leave bags with raw food on the ﬂoor. Look at the sign located in the compactor room and place the proper items in the recycling bags. When in public spaces (that includes the lobby and elevators), dogs should be wearing their leash. Additionally, refrain from having your pet relieve themselves under the buildings. Take them to the curb and pick up the poop.

“A united people, striving to achieve a common good for all members of the society, will always emerge victorious.”

—Samuel Nujoma, former President of Namibia

Visit our Facebook page at: “Building 13 Association Inc.–Co-op City” E-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Contacts: Wendell Mattison, V.P., at 917-330-1380. Thank you for supporting our team.

—Wendell Mattison

BBB Scam Alert: How To Avoid Scams When Booking a Hotel Online

If you are planning an upcoming trip, keep an eye out for hotel booking scams. BBB Scam Tracker continues to receive reports of travelers falling victim to lookalike websites. Always confirm you are on the right website before making hotel reservations.

How The Scam Works

You search for hotels in the city you plan to visit. Among the top search results is what appears to be an official hotel website or a legitimate travel booking agency. When you click the link, you find a website with professional photos from the hotel and reasonable pricing.

‘service’ fee without advising you.”

Everything looks normal, so you decide to book a room. You enter your credit card information and check out. However, when you review your credit card statement, you notice you’ve been charged a much higher rate than you agreed. It turns out that you weren’t on the official hotel website after all! You accidentally clicked on a third-party site without affiliation with the hotel.

In a recent BBB Scam Tracker report, a consumer shared, “I thought I was on the actual hotel website to book directly (two rooms, one night, at $139.00 per room), but the ‘Reservation Confirmations’ came from [website redacted] and reflected ‘Resort Fees’ and ‘Tax Recovery Charges and Service Fees’ amounting to $220.83. I searched for [website redacted] but found that it did not exist. I asked the hotel manager to look at the charges. He said that the hotel records showed the booking came from a third party, which was [website redacted]. I understand that [website redacted] is a real website, but I also understand that [website redacted] becomes a conduit for this fraud, and unless it refuses to be used this way, becomes a co-conspirator to defraud a lot of people. Here is the takeaway: book hotel rooms directly with the hotel, either by phone or making very sure that you are on the hotel website and not a third party site. In my experience, the website I booked through looked exactly like the hotel's website but apparently was not. Never book through a third party provider if at all possible.”

In another example of an online hotel booking scam, a consumer lost over $600 and reported their experience to BBB Scam Tracker: “The scammer accepts hotel reservations at one rate over the phone and then changes the rate with new amount in an email confirmation. Reservation desk also adds hundreds of dollars in taxes and fees on top of the changed rate and then refuses to make any changes or offer a refund once the customer realizes what has changed. When attempting to dispute the rate, Reservation Desk also will make the customer wait 5-7 business days per request to draw the process out longer while never offering any resolution.”

Another consumer reported this experience on BBB Scam Tracker: “When searching the web for a particular hotel, like [company name redacted], the hotel's logo appears on their website. You think that you are contacting the hotel that you searched for, but you are not. They are a third party that operates under the guise of being associated with the hotel. They told me they handle overflow calls for the hotel, not true. In addition to the cost for the hotel, they assess a $16

When you contact the company to cancel your reservation, you may not be able to get through to anyone. And even if you do, they’ll likely tell you you’ve made a non-refundable reservation. The best they can do is cancel your reservation and charge you for it anyway.

How To Avoid Hotel Booking Scams

Only book hotels through official websites. The best way to avoid this kind of scam is to check and double-check you are on an official hotel website before you enter your credit card information. Scammers are pros at building fake lookalike websites to fool you into giving up your information. Look closely at the URL to ensure you are on the hotel’s official website or a booking agency you know and trust.

Only make reservations through secure websites. You’ll also want to ensure websites and their payment pages are secure, meaning they start with https:// and display a padlock symbol. If a web page isn’t secure, don’t enter your personal information and close the tab.

Contact the hotel directly. If you're unsure about a booking site or deal, call the hotel directly to confirm that the offer is real and that your reservation is in their system.

Look for red flags in communication. Be wary of unusual payment requests, such as wire transfers, prepaid cards, or payment through untraceable methods. Also, be on the lookout for typos and grammatical or spelling errors. Legitimate hotels typically do not have these errors.

Watch out for misleading ads. Look at search results carefully. Just because a website is the first result on the page doesn’t mean it’s legitimate. Watch out for high-ranking ads that scammers could sponsor.

Research businesses you aren’t familiar with. If you find a booking site that looks professional but you haven’t heard of it before, proceed with caution. Search for reviews on third-party websites and keep a close eye out for reports of scams. Never share your personal information with a person or business until you know they are trustworthy.

Check the cancellation policy. Review the hotel's cancellation policy carefully. Scammers might not provide clear information on this, making it difficult to get a refund.

Search BBB.org. It's always best practice to search hotels near you on BBB. org to check reviews, ratings, and BBB Accreditation. When booking a hotel online, look for the BBB Seal; it's The Sign of a Better Business

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See BBB's tips on what to know before booking a hotel room.

To plan your next vacation, visit the BBB Travel HQ for more tips and advice. You’ll learn more about best booking practices, staying safe during travel, and avoiding scams.

If you spot a hotel scam, report it at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your report helps to boost consumer awareness and stop scammers in their tracks.

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Building 13 Association

Building 13 would like to congratulate our new CCPD leader, Chief Andre Waring. We wish you well in your newly assigned position.

Section 2 Summer Fun Day will be on Saturday, June 21 (rain date: June 22). All are welcome to join us. Please see the flyer so you can book your table for this fun-filled day. Shirts for the event are on sale so look for the flyer on your bulletin board and in Co-op City Times articles. There will be free shirts for the first 50 youths. Music and free goodies (while supplies last) and of course Name That Tune and Salsa Contest.

The last day to order your shirt was May 21, 2025. We will be submitting the order and hope to have the shirts shortly.

By the Way: Get your boots on the ground, ours will be! We have our fans! Practice makes perfect!

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

Cares Charitable Organization, McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home, Riverbay Corporation, CCPD, NYPD and FDNY.

Reminder: Do not leave bags with raw food on the floor. Look at the sign located in the compactor room and place the proper items in the recycling bags. When in public spaces (that includes the lobby and elevators), dogs should be wearing their leash. Additionally, refrain from having your pet relieve themselves under the buildings. Take them to the curb and pick up the poop.

“A united people, striving to achieve a common good for all members of the society, will always emerge victorious.” —Samuel Nujoma, former President of Namibia

—Wendell Mattison

Building 10 Association

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

Estates, Wills and Trusts – The Building 10 Association would like to thank Mr. Campbell, Esq. for his very informative presentation regarding estates, wills and trusts.

Building 10 Association Dues – The collection of building association dues for 2025 has begun. Building association dues are $10 per apartment. Please note, the money collected is used for association-related expenses, i.e. flyers, meeting and party supplies, holiday lobby decorations and refreshments etc.

Section 2 Summer Fun Day – Save the date! Section 2 Summer Fun Day will be held on Saturday, June 21. Rain date: Sunday, June 22. More details to follow.

Tip of the Week: Riverbay Board of Directors Annual Election – The annual election cycle for Riverbay Board of Directors is beginning. Be on the lookout for your ballot in the mail. Be sure to check out the Co-op City Times for more information about when in-person voting will begin. “Your ballot, your voice. Let your voice be heard.” Let’s do this, Building 10!

If You See Something, Say Something – For emergencies, call Co-op City Public Safety at 718-671-3050 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 the suggestion box in the laundry. We are also on Facebook, “Building 10 ABC Association.” Like our page and get notified of all the happenings in and around Building 10.

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. “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” —Nelson Mandela

Have a great week.

—Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Coalition of African-American Association Churches & Community Organizations

Centennial Celebration of Malcolm X in Co-op City

On Tuesday, May 20, at a local restaurant here at Co-op City, the Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. hosted the Centennial Tribute to El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, a/k/a Malcolm X, on his 100th posthumous birthday.

of the

Community

The event brought together friends and families in our neighborhood to celebrate a great icon who was known for his courage and strength in terms of fighting for justice.

The keynote speaker of the evening was Brother Basir Mchawi, host of Education at the Crossroads on WBAI Pacifica Radio. Brother Basir claimed that he never met El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, a/k/a Malcolm X in person, but grew up in his time of emancipation. The keynote speaker had a wealth of knowledge and experience of what went on at the time of Malcolm X, who only lived to be 31 years at the time of his assassination.

At a time when African/Black history is being erased, it became our duty to try even harder to maintain or increase opportunities to lift the brave works of our past heroes. Most of the member organizations of the Coalition were in attendance to either share their experiences or relate with the new information presented by the guest speaker. Some of the organizations represented at the meeting included, but were not limited to, the American Legion of Co-op City, African American Association of Co-op City, Co-op City Baptist Church, the presbyteri-

an church, and Retirees of Dreiser Loop.

Other participants of the evening event who lent their voices included former Councilman Andy King, who was accompanied by two executive members of Bronx Youth Empowerment Program of which Mr. King is the director/founder. The secretary of the Coalition, Ms. Reva Jones, who doubles as the secretary of

the African American Association of Co-op City, and who was the brain behind the gathering. Ms. Michelle Marbury, president of the African American Association, was also present to share opinion.

The president of the Coalition, Dr. Adeyemi LaCrown Toba, who opened the event and welcomed everyone, shared that even before he migrated to the United States of America from Nigeria, the name Malcolm X was a household name in Africa. This symbolically spoke to the importance of the great icon that brother El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz was. He submitted that while he was stationed in Offutt Air Force base, and lived in the city of Omaha, he was a friend of one of Malcolm X’s sisters, as they lived together as neighbors.

The guest speaker narrated the versatility of Malcolm X from how he was born as Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, to when he became El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz before being popularly known as Malcolm X. He was a Muslim minister, an African American revolutionary and human rights activist who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement until his assassination in 1965.

Toba Adeyemi LaCrown

Members

Coalition of African-American Churches &

Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. celebrate the 100th birthday with a Centennial Tribute to El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz in Co-op City.

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Bartholomew, Zellnor Myrie, Adrienne E. Adams, Andrew M. Cuomo, Jessica Ramos, Whitney R. Tilson, Michael Blake, Brad Lander and Paperboy Love Prince.

For Public Advocate, the candidates include Jumaane D. Williams, Marty Dolan and Jenifer Rajkumar.

Democratic candidates seeking the office of City Comptroller include Mark D. Levin, Ismael Malave Perez, Justin Brennan and Kevin S. Parker. On the Republican line, the candidates are Peter Kefalas and Danniel Maio.

For Judge of the Civil Court, Bronx County, the candidates are Shekera Anessa Algarin and George M. Santana.

For Bronx Borough President, Vanessa L. Gibson is being challenged by Rafael Salamanca Jr.

Bronx Council Member Kevin C. Riley is being challenged by Andy King in the 12th Council District.

In each race, voters will nominate one candidate to advance to the general election in November. Voters can also write-in a candidate.

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and the candidates, and an absentee ballot.

NYC voters will be using Ranked Choice Voting for the races for Mayor, Public Advocate, City Comptroller, Borough President and City Council, per an amendment in the City Charter which was approved by 73.5% of New York City voters in 2019.

In Ranked Choice Voting, voters are asked to pick their first choice candidate and fill in the oval next to their name under the first column, essentially ranking candidates in order of preference. If you have second-fifth choice candidates, fill in the corresponding oval next to their name in the respective column. There is no obligation to rank all five candidates; you may choose only one, if that is your preference. However, only one candidate can be chosen in each column and the same candidate cannot be ranked more than once.

If a voter’s first choice candidate does not win more than 50% of votes, counting continues in rounds, and at the end of each round, the candidate in last place is eliminated. Voters who chose the last place candidate, then have their votes counted towards their next choice candidate. This process continues until only two candidates are left and the one with the most votes wins the election.

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Absentee ballots will be sealed in two envelopes. The outer envelope will include the shareholder’s signature and name to allow the election company to validate the votes and certify the election results. The absentee ballot itself is not to be signed by the shareholder of record as all voting is by secret ballot.

Completed absentee ballots will be returned directly to the independent election company prior to the date set for the election, and must be postmarked no later than July 8, 2025 and received on or before 12 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025 to be counted in the election. Absentee ballots without a postmark or postmarked after July 8, 2025 will not be counted, unless if a quorum is not obtained by July 8th, and the election is extended, in which case, ballots will be accepted after July 8 and during the modification period.

The annual meeting of shareholders will take place on Wednesday, June 25, at 7 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium.

At the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, the order of business will be:

• Proof of Notice of the Meeting

• Reports of the Board President and Executive General Manager

• Election of at least five (5) resident shareholders to serve on the Board of Directors for a period of three years, and as many as may be needed to fill any vacancies for the balance of any unexpired term created by said vacancy

• Translation of such other business as may properly come before the meeting

Also on Wednesday, June 25, in-person voting will commence from 6-10 p.m. at the Dreiser Auditorium.

In-person voting will continue on:

• Thursday, June 26, 12 p.m.-8 p.m., Einstein Community Center

• Friday, June 27, 12 p.m.-8 p.m., Bartow Community Center

• Saturday, June 28, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Bartow Community Center

The 2025 Election Committee, co-chaired by Board Directors Monique Coleman and Leah Graham, or the Board, may also set additional dates for in-person voting in order to achieve quorum and validate the election.

This year, 5,041 certified ballots are required for quorum.

All shareholders of record as of April 1, 2025 are eligible to vote in the Board election. Shareholders must bring ID to cast their vote in-person.

As reported earlier in the election process, according to the new Mitchell-Lama Reform Law’s interpretation of the Private Housing Finance Law 13-c on Board of Directors elections/voting, voting must be done in-person, or by absentee mail-in ballot. In-person voting can be by paper ballot or electronically as long as the voting machine is overseen by an independent election company. “At-home” remote voting is no longer permitted, according to the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal (HCR).

This week, secure ballot boxes were delivered to Riverbay (photo below). They will be installed in each of the three community centers to coincide with ballot arrival in Coop City mailboxes so shareholders can conveniently return their ballots to YesElections.

The in-person voting period will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, and end at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8. If quorum is not obtained, the Annual Meeting shall be continued for such additional time as the Board shall determine for purposes of obtaining quorum and collecting and counting ballots.

Electronic voting machines placed in the community centers for in-person voting will be overseen by YesElections. These voting machines will preserve a paper or electronic record of each ballot which may be audited in the case of a contested election result.

If quorum is obtained by July 8, the Election Committee shall, in an open session, public meeting conducted on Monday, July 14, at 7 p.m., certify the

final count of the election ballots. This meeting shall be broadcast on Riverbay’s in-house tv channel, channel 12 (MATV) and channel 591 (Altice). The Committee will then certify the election results to the Board and publicly post the final results of the 2025 Board election by 10 a.m. on July 15, 2025.

Next week, the third and final Election Supplement will be published in the Co-op City Times. It will include a copy of the amended 2025 Election Rules & Regulations.

The first election supplement was published on Saturday, May 10, and the second on Saturday, May 17. The third supplement was scheduled for publication on Saturday, May 24, however, due to a network outage affecting Riverbay Corporation, the newspaper was not published on May 24 and May 31, 2025.

The third and final Candidates’ Forum will take place on Tuesday, June 17, 7 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium which will make it possible for the forum to be live broadcast on the Riverbay in-house tv channel, channel 12 (MATV) and channel 591 (Altice).

The first Candidates’ Forum was held on Saturday, May 10, in the Dreiser Auditorium and the second on Wednesday, May 21, in the Einstein Center.

“Five directors will be elected from eleven candidates,” said Director Coleman, co-chair of the 2025 Election Committee, this week. “These directors will join the Board and help make decisions that affect every aspect of your daily life – from your carrying charges and essential services to the safety of our community. Your vote is your voice. You decide who makes the decisions. Choose wisely, choose now.”

AMENDED 2025 BOARD ELECTION SCHEDULE

Wednesday, June 11 –– Mailing of Election ballots to shareholders June 16-July 8 –– Absentee ballots may be received by independent election contractor but not opened or counted until quorum is achieved; Ballots must be postmarked by 7-7-25, unless date is extended to obtain quorum

Tuesday, June 17 –– Third Election Forum, 7:00 P.M. In-person & broadcast from Dreiser

Wednesday, June 25 –– Annual Meeting, 7:00 P.M., Dreiser in-person voting begins at 6:00 P.M. @ Dreiser

Thursday, June 26 –– In-person voting continues at Einstein Center, 12 to 8 P.M.

Friday, June 27 –– In-person voting continues at Bartow Center, 12 to 8:00 P.M.

Saturday, June 28 –– ELECTION DAY EVENTS – In-person voting at Bartow Center, 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Tuesday, July 8 –– Election Period & Voting ends unless quorum is not obtained (see extended voting period)

Monday, July 14 –– Election Committee Public Meeting to certify and announce final count of ballots, Room 31, Bartow Center, 7:00 P.M.; In-person & broadcast

Tuesday, July 15 –– Public & electronic posting of official results, 10 A.M.

Wednesday, July 16 –– Deadline to file challenges (5 P.M.)

Wednesday July 23 –– Swearing in of newly elected Board members

EXTENDED VOTING PERIOD #1

Only If Needed Due to Lack of Quorum

Begin Monday, July 8, at 9:01 P.M.

Ends Monday, July 28, at 9:00 P.M.

Mon., July 8-Mon., July 28 –– Continue election until July 28 at 9:00 P.M., or 9:00 P.M. on an earlier day, if Election Committee certifies a quorum Tuesday, August 5 –– Election Committee review & certify final count of ballots (Bartow Center, Rm. 31, 7:00 P.M.)

Wednesday, August 6 –– Public & electronic posting of official results (10 A.M.)

Thursday, August 7 –– Deadline to file challenges, in-person, to Legal Dept. by 5 P.M. or by email by 5 P.M. addressed to riverbay2025election@ riverbaycorp.com

Wednesday, August 13 –– Swearing in of elected Board members (Bartow Center, Room 31, 7:00 P.M.)

The blessings continue for Velocity Track Club! On Sunday, June 1, we competed in the AAU Metropolitan District Championship and Regional Qualifier at Roy Wilkens Park, NY. Many teams from throughout the NY Metropolitan area were in attendance. Medals were awarded to the top three athletes in their event/division.

VTC claimed 23 (11 Gold, 6 Silver and 6 Bronze) medals. Plus, 18 personal records were broken! The following athletes earned medals: Eight and under division: (Girls) Kylee – Silver in the Long Jump.

10 age division: (Girls) Autumn – Gold in the Shot Put & Turbo Javelin. (Boys) Mason – Gold in the Shot Put and Noah – Gold in the Long Jump. 11 age division: (Girls) Savanna – Bronze in the Long Jump. (Boys) Xoan – Gold in the Long Jump & 800 meters and Silver in the 400 meters. Dylan –

Velocity Track Club

Silver in the Long Jump.

12 years old division: Madison – Gold in the Long Jump & Bronze in the 200 meters. Elaia –Bronze in the Shot Put. Aniyah – Silver in the Long Jump.

13 age division: (Girls) Lyon – Gold in the 100 meter hurdles & Silver in the 200 meters. (Boys) Lucas – Bronze in the Long Jump.

14 age division: Jennifer – Silver in the 100 & Bronze in the 200 meters. Katherine, Lyon, Cameron & Jennifer claimed Gold medals in the 4x100 meter relay.

Plus, we had 19 personal records broken! Lyon (100 meters hurdler). Madison T (200m & Long Jump). Xoan Long Jump, 800m & 400m). Mason (100, 200 & Shot Put). Lucas (800, 200 & Long Jump). Savanna (400m). Aniyah (400 & Long Jump). Elaia (Shot Put). Cameron (Long

American Legion Post 1871

Memorial Day Commemoration in Co-op City

On Sunday, May 25, our Post, in partnership with and support from Riverbay Corporation and the Riverbay Fund, hosted our annual Memorial Day Commemoration. Given the significance of this single day, set aside to honor those who gave their all to preserve our way of life, it was uplifting to witness the significant increase in attendance from last year.

A hearty acknowledgement to members of the NAACP Co-op City Branch who came out en mass to give thanks to all those brave men and women who paid the highest cost in defense of our freedom.

As pictured, our elected officials were on-site, with all giving pointed remarks and moving testimonials to remind us of the 1.3 + million veterans who gave their lives and those wounded by losing limbs, experiencing PTSD and mental illness. These on-

Jump). Dylan (400m & Long Jump). Awesome! Congratulations to all athletes who competed, you all punched your ticket to the AAU Regional 1 Championship. Thank you. ––Coach Winston Dinkins

point remarks were in support of the solemn remembrance of the true meaning of the ceremonial.

While Memorial Day is generally known for picnics, parades, and out of town vacations – though there is nothing wrong with enjoying and celebrating our American way of life – the day is really about thankfulness and commemoration. To ensure that we never forget, the day before the actual “beach & barbecue” celebration day, our invited guests reminded us of the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice to make it possible for us to enjoy our current way of life.

Lastly, we acknowledged the funding received from the Riverbay Fund to secure the Tent rental; the Office of Councilmember Kevin Riley to secure the get Bay Plaza (Nathan) who provided the hot dogs and condiments; refreshments from the office of Congressman Latimer; and, as pictured left, the solemn Wreath used by our Honor Guard (CCPD & Post 1871) which was provided by the office of Assemblyman Benedetto.

American Legion Post 1871, 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 41, Bronx, NY 10475. Phone: 718-320-8165; email: americanlegion@post1871.org; website: https:www.legion.org. ––Antonio Codrington

SUBMITTED BY: Kevin

Board of Directors’ Meeting - April 23, 2025

Lambright

SECONDED BY: Michelle

Marbury

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED:June 4th, 2025

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2023, Riverbay’s Board of Directors passed Resolution 23-15 for contract # 3850 with Spec Living Inc. for the purchasing 9X9 wood ﬂoor tiles that are installed in occupied apartments at a value of $1,800,000; and

WHEREAS, to date, expenditure under this contract totaled over $1 million dollars. This situation is partially attributed to the implementation of new ﬂooring initiatives; and

WHEREAS this 9 x 9 wood ﬂoor tile material continues to be utilized to make partial repairs, and Spec Living has inventory of the ﬂooring remaining in their inventory; and

WHEREAS the Project Manager recommends a change order to extend contract # 3850 for one year at the existing price for the 9 x 9 wood ﬂoor tiles to enable the consumption of the remaining inventory and utilizing the remaining funds allocated for the contract; and

WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conﬂict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the proposed change order# 1 to extend contract # 3850 with Spec Living Inc. for one year at the existing price for the remaining inventory, and permit utilization of the remaining funds within the contract be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 and as amended by Resolution #95-44 and #20-19;

BE IT FURTHER IT RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

First Reading – Resolution #25-27

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 4th, 2025

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2023, Riverbay’s Board of Directors passed Resolution 23-14 for contract # 3849 with Mohawk Industries (a.k.a. Mohawk Carpet Distribution LLC) for the purchasing of Mohawk ﬂooring materials installed in vacant and occupied apartments at a value of $6,400,000; and WHEREAS, to date, expenditures for this contract is substantially below the contracted value. This is partially attributed to the implementation of new ﬂooring initiatives; and

WHEREAS, the Mohawk Revwood flooring product is the new updated flooring product installed in vacant and occupied apartments since 2021, and which the Restoration department recommends the continuation of utilizing this flooring product; and

WHEREAS the Project Manager recommends a change order to extend (time only) contract # 3849 for one-year at the existing price (provided below) for the Mohawk ﬂooring products and utilizing the remaining contract value; and

Flooring Product

Mohawk Price

WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conﬂict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the proposed change order# 1 to extend contract # 3849 with Mohawk Industries (a.k.a. Mohawk Carpet Distribution LLC) for one year at the existing price (provided below) for the Mohawk ﬂooring products and permit utilization of the remaining contract value be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 and as amended by Resolution #95-44 and #20-19;

Flooring Product

Mohawk Price

BE IT FURTHER IT RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract, and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

SUBMITTED BY: Leah Richardson

SECONDED BY: Rod Saunders

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 4th, 2025

WHEREAS, the Procurement Department solicited sixteen (16) qualiﬁed vendors to submit bids for Applicant Screening; and

WHEREAS, the Procurement Department received one (1) proposal which was reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and

WHEREAS, the Sales department collects in advance from each applicant approximately $305.89 ($24.99 for credit check, $182.91 for criminal investigation and $97.99 for home visit – amounts could vary depending on other circumstances) whatever amount collected is paid directly to the vendor; therefore, fees paid for the services herein result in no cost to Riverbay Corporation; and

WHEREAS, the Project Manager recommends contract # 4128 be awarded to Landlord Guard, Inc. as they have demonstrated to be a responsible and reliable vendor; and

WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conﬂict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Contract #4128 for Applicant Screening be awarded to Landlord Guard Inc. for a two (2) year period, at no cost to Riverbay Corporation, be approved by the Board as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

Yes: Coleman, Cylich, Graham, Johnson, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Richardson, Saunders, Smith, Watson, White, Wright PASSED

SUBMITTED BY: Michelle Marbury

SECONDED BY: Andrea Leslie

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF: June 4th, 2025

WHEREAS, it is essential to maintain high standards of integrity, performance, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations to ensure the success and reputation of Riverbay Corporation; and

WHEREAS, Riverbay Corporation, as a Mitchell-Lama cooperative housing corporation, is subject to oversight by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (“DHCR”), and must adhere to the relevant legal requirements and guidelines for engaging contractors; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Riverbay Corporation has recognized the need to establish clear and consistent procedures for debarment or disqualiﬁcation of contractors, vendors, and subcontractors from future business with the Corporation in order to promote transparency and accountability; and

WHEREAS, Management has drafted a Contractor Debarment Policy outlining the grounds for debarment and the procedures for disqualifying contractors from performing work for the Corporation, as set forth in the annexed document; and

WHEREAS, the Board has had an opportunity to review and comment upon the proposed Contractor Debarment Policy, and Management has incorporated its comments and concerns; and

WHEREAS, the proposed policy is deemed acceptable by the Board of Directors as it aligns with the goals of ensuring the integrity and success of Riverbay Corporation's projects and operations;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Contractor Debarment Policy, as set forth in the annexed document, is hereby approved and adopted by the Board of Directors of Riverbay Corporation;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Management is authorized to implement the procedures outlined in the Contractor Debarment Policy and take all necessary actions to enforce the policy in accordance with applicable laws and regulations;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately, and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to implement the provisions of the Contractor Debarment Policy as adopted.

Yes: Coleman, Cylich, Graham, Johnson, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Richardson, Saunders, Smith, Watson, White, Wright PASSED

Resolutions

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Board of Directors’ Meeting - June 4, 2025

Second Reading - Resolution #25-18 (Amended)

SUBMITTED BY: Bernard Cylich

SECONDED BY: Mary Pearson

BOARD DIRECTORS MEETING OF: June 4, 2025

WHEREAS, during A/C season, floods occur due to fractured convector coils and failure of supply line expansion joints, but the most frequent and costly flooding is due to clogged convector drains that cause condensate to overflow, ruining floors; and

WHEREAS, having conducted studies that found our overall system could continue functioning well for another 50 years, management designed a 32-apartment convector replacement pilot program to consider the effectiveness of installing state-of-the-art convectors, replacing living rooms units only; and

WHEREAS, the Riverbay Board of Directors Construction/Power Plant/ Restoration Committee, after reviewing management’s current pilot program, drafted an additional proposal to detect and mitigate the possibility of ﬂooding

Second Reading - Resolution #25-19

caused by any of the 65,000 convectors, regardless of location; NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, the Committee recommends and asks that the Board authorizes management to immediately conduct a feasibility study to discover affordable convector-monitoring options, and further recommends an individual water-sensor approach, whereby programmable sensors – designed to ensure ample time is allowed to correct the issue – would notify Riverbay management and the shareholder, when excessive water is detected.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Management’s feasibility review should cover implementation, cost, and the depth of participation from Riverbay staff and cooperators, and include a pilot plan time-line if the individual sensor approach is deemed feasible.

YES: Coleman, Cylich, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, White NO: Johnson, Saunders, Watson

ABSTAIN: Peterson, Richardson, Smith, Wright ABSENT FOR VOTE: Graham DEFEATED

SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Lambright SECONDED BY: Michelle

Marbury

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING, DATED: June 4th, 2025

WHEREAS, this is a contract request for the upgrade of the T3000 control system including hardware, software and engineering for the primary control system at the Power Plant; and WHEREAS, the control system, is subject to lifecycle limitations, approximately 15–20 years for hardware and 8 years for software and software components; and WHEREAS, the project will provide both obsolescence and functional enhancements and the current control system software is from 2016; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conﬂict of interest as required by NY Business Corpo-

Emergency Resolution #25-21

SUBMITTED BY: Leslie Peterson

SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 4th, 2025

WHEREAS, on April 28, 2025, Con Edison shut off and locked the gas main service to building 4 A, B and C due to a leak on the 4” main gas line in the gas meter room; and

WHEREAS, theProject Manager requested a proposal from License Master Plumber (LMP), Express Plumbing Sewer and Water Main Contracting Corporation (Express Plumbing), as they are Riverbay’s current contractor under contract 4138 for Emergency Plumbing and Gas Repairs; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager recommends Express Plumbing to perform the Emergency Gas Repairs required work at Building 4 including expediting and permit ﬁling, for the amount of $1,072,418.75 this includes labor, materials, and sales tax under a new contract # 4194; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conﬂict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Contract # 4194 for Emergency Gas Repairs at Building 4 with Express Plumbing Sewer and Water Main Contracting Corporation in the total amount of $1,072,418.75 this includes labor, materials, and sales tax, be approved by the Board as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

Yes: Coleman, Cylich, Graham, Johnson, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Richardson, Saunders, Smith, Watson, White, Wright PASSED

ration Law Section 713. NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract #4187 with Siemens Energy for a cost of $496,496.00 plus tax be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and as amended by Board of Directors Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

Yes: Coleman, Cylich, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Richardson, Saunders, Smith, Watson, White, Wright NO: Johnson

ABSENT FOR VOTE: Graham PASSED

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Greetings, retirees, and friends.

Happy June, everyone! It is hard to believe that we are now in the sixth month of this year.

June Luncheon – Tickets are still available for our June luncheon to be held at the Marina del Rey on Wednesday, June 18, from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The price of tickets is $110. Transportation is included on a first paid/first seated basis. Questions may be addressed to Daisy Young at 917-292-7010 or Ted Byrd at 917-797-9230. Daisy will be available in Rm. 19, for the purchase and payment of tickets, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 1-3 p.m.

Atlantic City – Seats are still available. Wednesday, July 9, a day trip to the Tropicana Casino. Tickets are $70 with a $15 slot-play giveback. The bus will pick up on Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block and will depart at 8 a.m. sharp. On our return, the bus will drop off at Einstein, Asch, and Dreiser Loop. Contact Serita for additional information at 347-564-5722.

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse – Seats are still available; Hampton, NJ, on Tuesday, September 16. Tickets are $160 and includes lunch and a show, “Never Too Late.” A $50 deposit is required by June 4 to hold a seat. (Serita will be available at the June 4 meeting to accept deposits.) The bus will pick up on Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block, and depart promptly at 9 a.m. Contact Serita for additional information at 347-564-5722.

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

Condolences – We extend our deepest sympathy to Nelson Sweeting for his recent loss of two siblings, a brother, and a sister. Please keep Nelson and his family in your thoughts and prayers. We continue to pray for all our bereaved members and their families.

Good and Welfare – Continue to pray for those who are ill and/or shut in. 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 – Our general meetings will be suspended in July and August, for our summer break. Meetings will resume in September.

–––Georgianna Rodriguez

Co-op City United Methodist Church/ IEMU de Co-op City

Open Doors, Open Hearts, and Open Minds.

Come and Visit Us – We are a multi-ethnic and bilingual, Bible centered congregation with spirit-filled worship. Services are held in person at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across from Building 30. Parking is available. You can also participate with us via Zoom (904 4685745) or Facebook Live (UMC Coop City). ––Pastor, Rev. Sara Girón-Ortiz.

“Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” –Acts 1:4-5 (NIV)

This Sunday marks the 50th day after Easter, known as Pentecost Sunday. But what is Pentecost, and why does it matter?

In the Old Testament, Pentecost was called the Feast of Weeks or the Feast of First Fruits. It took place 50 days after Passover and coincided with the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai—50 days after the very first Passover when the Israelites left Egypt. Pentecost was a time for God’s people to remember their exodus, the covenant, and God's faithful provision. They gathered to feast, offer sacrifices, and give thanks.

In the New Testament, Jesus’ death and resurrection brought deeper meaning to Passover. After rising from the dead, Jesus ministered for 40 days. Before ascending to heaven, He instructed His disciples not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for the promised gift of the Holy Spirit. The disciples obeyed— and on the day of Pentecost, they were baptized with the Holy Spirit. Pentecost marks the birth of the Church through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. It is the moment when the Spirit came in power—power to break curses, to empower ministry, and to usher in the New Covenant.

For all believers, Pentecost is the day God gave both Jews and Gentiles the gift of the Holy Spirit. Through Him, God’s presence and power now dwell within us. The Law is no longer just written on tablets, but on our hearts. The Holy Spirit transforms and empowers every part of our lives. He leads our steps, guides our decisions, and fuels the life of the Church. Without the Holy Spirit, the Church has no life.

So today, I invite you to trust Christ as your Lord and Savior. Open your heart to the power of His Spirit—and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Come and Receive a Blessing: All are Welcome!

Theme for 2025: “God’s Love in Action with Joy and Thanksgiving”

Tuesday: Grief Share in Rm. 43 at the Einstein Community Center, 1 p.m. New English Bible Study at 6 p.m. via Zoom (904 4685745).

Thursdays: Pantry and in-person Prayer Meeting at 11 a.m. Upcoming Events – Save The Dates

Sunday, June 8: Escuela Dominical at 11:15 a.m.

English Service at 11:15 a.m.

Servicio en Español at 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 12: LCOA Workshop – Mental Health, Part 2, 12-1 p.m.

––Grace Abadia

The Church of St. Thomas The Apostle

177 Dreiser Loop, second floor, Rm. 2.

Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The congregation and clergy of St. Thomas invite you to worship with us. Jesus said, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20)

This Sunday is Whitsunday, more commonly known as Pentecost Sunday. On this feast, we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the followers of Christ. Jesus promised that this would happen and it did. Just like his followers who were waiting in the upper room, we too are assured of being filled with his presence and the accompanying gifts and fruits of the spirit. With the gifts, power, and comfort of the Holy Spirit we are enlightened and empowered to journey through this life in service to our Lord.

Whitsunday, June 8th, 2025

● 11 a.m. Communion Service.

● Fellowship with light refreshments following the service.

Bible Lessons:

● Acts 2:1-11

● John 14:16-19, 26,27

Prayer: GOD, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of Thy faithful people, by the sending to them the light of Thy Holy Spirit; grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in His holy comfort; through the love of Christ our Master, who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.

––Rev. Dorian Miceli

Cooperators United

Greetings, fellow Building Association and Townhouse Association presidents. Thursday, May 19, was our final meeting for 2024/2025. We are scheduled to meet next on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 7 p.m., in Bartow Center, Rm. 31. Please enjoy your summer. Stay safe. We look forward to having you join us in September.

On Thursday, May 22, it was my great privilege and my honor to accept the NYPD 45th Precinct Council's Community Service Award for Cooperators United for Co-op City.

On behalf of our members and their shareholders, I accepted the Community Service Award.

Cooperators United has hosted the NYPD 45th Pct. Command, CCPD Chief of Department, their Detectives, the 45th Precinct Council President Bob Bieder, Vice President John Doyle, and Secretary Sonia Feliciano, at our meetings to discuss a recent spate of “shots fired” incidents within our community. They have been forthcoming and responsive to our requests for additional presence in the community. They have committed to keeping us informed on an ongoing basis. For that, we thank them.

I would like to thank Cooperators United members in attendance at the award ceremony, among who were Secretary Deborah Henry, Treasurer Jewel Crawford-Duncan, Sgt-at-Arms Aaron Carnegie, Sonia Feliciano, Helen Atkins, Dawn Mitchell, Tremaine O'garro, and all members whom I may have missed. Also present were Rod Saunders, Riverbay Board President, CCPD Chief Andre Waring, Captain Frank Torres, Lt. Elizabeth Del Valle, and others. We strive to maintain good working relationships with our partners in order to ensure that the information, services, and resources we request and require are provided, readily available and easily accessed. As the duly elected president of Cooperators United, it is my responsibility to conduct myself in an honest, respectful, reasonable, mature, and personable manner. Our members deserve that expectation.

Most recently, we invited our newly appointed CCPD Chief Andre Waring to update our members on the status of ongoing investigations of violence and other criminal activity within our community. There can be no matter of greater importance than safety and security to our shareholders and to our community.

In April, we hosted the Riverbay Corporation Executive General Manager for an update on the financial standing of our community. EGM Marvin L. Walton provided all present with a line-item by line-item review of the two-year proposed budget. This is a first. Management transparency. True partnership.

Dawn Mitchell, president, Building 4, continues to partner with Riverbay Management, local elected officials, local businesses, city agencies, private organizations, etc., to mitigate the effects of the gas outage on Building 4 shareholders.

The Riverbay Board Elections are upon us. Be informed. Get involved. Vote.

The annual Section 2 Summer Family Fun Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please come out to support us.

I thank you for entrusting me with leading our efforts to inform, engage, encourage, and empower our fellow Building Association and Townhouse Association presidents.

––Linda Collins

Section 5 Association

Make sure to dress properly as we are having very cold and windy days. Enjoy the beautiful pink and white flowers blooming all around because they do not last long.

MetroCard – If the card has not expired, it is still good until it expires.

The Election Committee – sponsored a Block Party here in the Section 5 Shopping area. It was a perfect warm day and many came out. We wish all the candidates the best in their service to the community.

Shareholders – The Candidates’ second forum was on May 21. I hope you attended or at least viewed the live broadcast on Channel 12 for MATV or Channel 591 for Optimum/Altice. The candidates’ third and final forum is to be announced.

Gas Detectors – We received robocalls notifying shareholders to expect Riverbay workers to install the new natural gas detectors. Make sure this is taken care of as it is a mandate now.

Interruption of Tech Service – Co-op City garage gates are now in operation. We hope the technical issues has been resolved.

Spam Interruptions – If you receive constant calls, report it to your provider. It is also best not to answer, or leave your answering machine on.

SCRIE/DRIE – If you know someone who needs help with SCRIE (Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption), DRIE (Disability Rent Increase Exemption), or other assistance, they can call JASA Bartow at 718-320-2066 during business hours, Monday–Friday, 9-5 p.m. No walk-ins are allowed at JASA nor Bartow Center.

It is with sadness that we report our long-time neighbor, Ida Edwards, has passed way. The funeral was held on May 1. Ida was the wife of Stuart Edwards.

Happy birthday to those celebrating this month.

If you know that a neighbor is sick or in the hospital, please contact Section5association10@gmail.com To those in bereavement, you have our deepest sympathy.

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

—H. Overman

Building 15B Association

Hello, neighbors.

We would like to thank everyone for attending our building association meeting on Thursday, May 29, to hear from our Executive General Manager, Mr. Marvin Walton.

We would like to welcome any new cooperators to the building and invite them to join us at our meetings. Please make every effort to attend and bring a neighbor with you. Refreshments are served and we usually have a 50/50 raffle. If you have any questions or concerns, you can send us an email to building15bassoc@gmail.com

Thank you.

—Sandy Krasnove

Building 9 Association

Greetings, Building 9 Association family and friends.

I am proud to report that on Thursday, May 22, at the Annual 45th Precinct Council Breakfast, I was awarded the 45 Precinct Community Council's Community Service Award at SUNY Maritime College. Please join me in thanking the 45th Precinct Community Council Board: Bob Bieder, John Doyle, and Sonia Feliciano for nominating me for this very auspicious recognition.

Thank you to our shareholders for supporting our 2025 membership drive. We have 195 members this year.

Thank you for attending our April meeting with the Maintenance department Assistant Director, Toma Kastrati. Thank you to those who also attended our May 29 meeting and volunteer recognition event. Assistant Executive General Manager Cary Smith III was our guest.

Our upcoming Building Association events include: Paint Party on June 14, Pokeno games on Tuesday afternoons, June 10 & 24, and a Card Night and a Movie Night.

––Linda Collins

Building 19 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

Hope everyone is well and enjoying the warm weather.

The recipient of the Frances Williams scholarship was announced at our General meeting on June 6.

Our Bake Sale has been changed to today, Saturday, June 7, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. All are invited to come and purchase regular and sugar-free delicious cakes, pies, cookies, and more. This is a fundraiser that supports all building fund activities for its members. We are still collecting dues ($10 per family).

If you have a concern about someone who may need mental health services, start a conversation with them and encourage them to seek help. The Office of Mental Health has a 988 number you can call if someone is going through a mental health crisis. Speaking to a professional is the first step in seeking help. We are our brother's keeper; let's help where we can.

Our last meeting before we break for the summer was held on Friday, June 6. Please join us and share your ideas for a successful 2025. Have a great week. Thank you.

We are Shareholders First – We Matter.

—Sonia Feliciano

Building 6 Association

Happy Saturday, neighbors. I hope when you read this it finds you in good standing.

On May 25, the American Legion Post 1871 commemorated Memorial Day in Co-op City. The ceremony took place at the Harley J. Mosely, Sr. Veterans Memorial Park entrance on Bartow Avenue. Light refreshments were served immediately after in the Bartow Center courtyard.

On Saturday, May 17, was the Mothers’ Month Soiree. It was a great experience, and a good time was had by all. Neighbors enjoyed an assortment of delicious food ranging from a charcuterie board, baked chicken, arroz with gandules, fried catfish, nuggets, peas and rice, mesclun garden salad, fruit salad, sprinkle and canoli cookies and peach mango lemonade iced tea. We would like to thank Councilman Kevin C. Riley, Mr. Michael Blake and Ranch Caribbean restaurant for co-sponsoring this beautiful soiree. Mrs. Digna Xiomara Layne sponsored the gift bags and President Lassiter and Vice President Centeno sponsored the beverages, food, flowers and decorations. Shekera Algarin also spoke and shared information on why it’s imperative to know your constitutional rights and the laws affecting the quality of life of women. The Building 6 Association vows to provide the best events and resources. An informed neighbor is the best one.

Be on the look out for the Pre-Father’s Day Appreciation Mixer. Neighbors, I implore you all to pick up a copy of the Co-op City Times weekly. Very pertinent information is always in there and it’s a valuable resource. Please continue to keep up the good housekeeping and laundry etiquette. Also, as the saying goes, if you see something, say something. Call 718-671-3050 or dial 911. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please dial 988, the hotline is available 24/7.

Neighbors, if we all do a little, most won’t have to do a lot. As always, I pray for safety over all. God speed.

“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” —Nathan Hale

—Lauren K. Lassiter

Newsong Church

Let God qualify you

“Now Deborah, a prophet, the wife of Lappidoth, was leading Israel at that time. She held court under the Palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, and the Israelites went up to her to have their disputes decided.” –Judges 4:4–5 (NIV)

In Judges chapters 4 & 5, we see that God anoints and appoints Deborah to lead His people in a male dominated culture. Where others would disqualify her for leadership, God qualified her. She was given the gift to be both a prophet and a judge. God elevated her status not because she was good, but because He is so good! All through the Bible we see that God will use a heart that’s willing to do His will. Don't disqualify yourself based on what others say about you, or based on your past, or your social status, or your limitations. God doesn't need your ability; He needs your availability! Let God fill you and use you for His glory! Join us this Sunday as we continue our study in the Book of Judges! About Us

Newsong Church is a life-giving church right here in Co-op City! We believe that every person can know God, find freedom, discover their purpose, and make a difference in this world! No matter what you’ve been through or where you come from, you are welcome here. Join us for Sunday worship and see why God’s family is no ordinary family. Check us out, we’re located at 135 Einstein Loop!

Sunday Worship Experience – Every Sunday at 11 a.m. Our Sunday worship experience starts with celebration. We make music to please God and to build others up. Colossians 3:16 says, “Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” We sing to bring glory and honor to God and celebrate who He is and what He’s doing in our church!

Newsong Deaf Church, Rm. 35 – Our deaf worship experience is in ASL so that our deaf and hearing impaired can worship and fellowship in their own language!

Kidsong, Rm. 49 – We’ve created a place where children can have fun and learn about Jesus on their own level!

Against The Flow – Every Friday at 6:30 p.m. in Rm. 42. ATF is Newsong’s student ministry. Today’s middle and high school students will lead the next generation of the church and change the world. At ATF, our goal is to graduate students into a lifetime of following Jesus.

So, what are you waiting for? There’s a God in heaven who loves you and has a purpose and plan for your life! Do you live outside of Section 5? Remember, a church alive is worth the drive! Come and find hope. Come and find healing. Come and find freedom.

Mailing Address: 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 42

Phone: 917-342-2559

Email: CentralTeam@newsongchurchnyc.org

Prayer Request Line: Text “Prayer” to 877-899-7323

Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org

Social Media: Facebook/IG/X: @newsongchurchbx; YouTube: Newsong Church NYC

—Pastor Mike Tolone

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.

In-person worship service for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, the Sunday after Ascension Day, will be conducted by Father Simeon Johnson at the church on Sunday, June 1, at 9 a.m. as well as via teleconference.

Please remember to tune in for the daily noonday prayer service. To participate by teleconference, dial 1-425-436-6344, Access Code: 509-898, followed by the # sign.

Pledge Cards for 2025 are still available. Please collect, complete, and return yours to the church as soon as possible. We know that you want to help your church, so it is on these cards that you tell us about your areas of interest and expertise.

Events and Fundraising Activities

Our St. Joseph’s Day Event held on Saturday, May 24, went very well. The results of the raffle drawing were as follows: The first prize went to the holder of ticket # 826, the second prize to the holder of ticket # 198 and the third prize to holder of ticket #1435. Congratulations to all winners!

June 15: Father’s Day. All fathers are welcome at our 9 a.m. church service.

June 28: Winery Trip to Pindar Vineyards in Long Island, sit-down luncheon at the Cooperage Inn and discount shopping at the Tanger Outlets; $160 per person; $50 to hold your seat. The balance of $110 is due by June 15, after which there will be no refunds. The bus departs at 8:30 a.m. from in front of the Rehab Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Co-op City. For more information, please contact the church at 718-320-0844. If there is no answer, please leave a detailed message.

August 15: The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Joseph’s are having an Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride to Connecticut (luncheon included) on Friday, August 15. The bus departs at 7 a.m. from in front of the Rehab Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Co-op City. Donation: $165 per person. Deposit of $50 due as soon as possible, with the balance/final payment due by August 3. Contact: St. Joseph’s Church at 718-320-0844. If there is no answer, please leave a detailed message.

Condolences: Our thoughts and prayers go out to all our bereaved members, families and friends who have recently lost loved ones. Please remember to 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 and blessings to everyone celebrating a birthday this month.

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

Grace and Peace!

––Merville Chambers

Goose Island Seniors

Wind Creek Casino – Bethlehem, PA; Tues., June 10. Bus pick-up: Einstein Loop at 7:45 a.m. and Dreiser Loop at 8:15 a.m.

Tropicana Casino AC – Date change to Sun., June 29. Price: $70; bonus, $10 slot play. Call: 646-579-1701.

Resorts Casino – Atlantic City, NJ; Tues., July 15. Waitlist only. Price: $70; bonus, $10 slot play. Balance due: Wed., June 25. Bus pick-up: Einstein Loop at 7:45 a.m. and Dreiser Loop at 8:15 a.m.

Holiday Hills Senior Day Picnic – in Prospect, CT; Tues., Aug. 19. Price: $150; $50 deposit to hold seat on bus. Balance due: Wed., July 2. Seats available.

Portrait of Aretha Franklin Show – Resort World Monticello, NY; Wed., Sept. 10. Waitlist only. Price: $150; $50 deposit to hold seat on bus; bonus, $25 slot play. Private buffet lunch in casino. Balance due: Wed., Aug. 20.

Wind Creek Casino – Bethlehem, PA; Thurs., Oct. 9. Price: $70; bonus, $25 slot play. Balance due: Wed., Sept. 10. Seats available. Foxwoods Casino and Tanger Outlet – Thurs., Nov. 6 in Mashantucket, CT. No bonus, no meal voucher. Price: $70. Balance due: Wed., Oct. 15. Seats available.

Brownstone Holiday Party – Mon., Dec. 8 in Patterson, NJ. Price: $165; $50 deposit to hold seat. Delicious luncheon, dancing, DJ and band. Balance due: Wed., Nov. 12. Seats available.

2026 Sight and Sound “Joshua” – Thurs., March 26, 2026. Lunch at Golden Corral, then 3 p.m. show. Price: $215; $50 deposit to hold seat.

2026 Norwegian Greek Isle Cruise – May 18-27, 2026. Price: $3293-3945. Call 646-579-1701

Notary – with Yvonne Menefee, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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 – Tues. and Thurs., between 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dominoes, movies, socializing and more. Members only. Refreshments.

To All Members: Happy birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of June: Rosaura Cruz, Linda Bannerman-Martin, Gloria Fields, Evelyn Jefferson, Alma Travieso, Valerie Santos, Ray Betancourt, Charles H. Oruam, Joanne Chaney, Sheila Mathis and Julia Rivera. Birthday cake celebration on Wed., June 11, during half-time at bingo. 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

Sick and Shut-in – Mary Roach and Iraida (Greta) Feliciano are doing better. 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, in the Section 5 Community Center. Phone: 718-379-9613. Stephen cell: 347-847-1941. Our email address is goose.island@optonline.net. CashApp: $StephenCarlSr.

Good health to all.

––Stephen Roberts, Sr.

Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment

Men’s health awareness is an essential public health initiative aimed at addressing the unique challenges men face in maintaining their physical and mental well-being. Despite advances in medicine and health education, men are statistically more likely than women to avoid regular doctor visits, underreport symptoms, and engage in riskier health behaviors. This results in higher rates of chronic diseases and a lower life expectancy for men compared to women.

Men’s Health Awareness seeks to break down stigmas, promote early detection of illnesses, and encourage a proactive approach to overall health. One of the key concerns in men’s health is the high prevalence of preventable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer, especially prostate and testicular cancer. Many of these conditions can be better managed or even prevented with regular screenings, a balanced diet, and regular physical activity.

Mental health is another critical component of men’s health that often goes unaddressed. Men are less likely to seek help for conditions like depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts due to cultural expectations and societal pressure to appear “tough” or emotionally reserved. Tragically, this has contributed to significantly higher suicide rates among men worldwide. Raising awareness about mental health resources, normalizing emotional expression, and creating supportive environments can drastically improve outcomes for men struggling silently.

Encouraging routine health checkups and fostering open conversations about men’s health are pivotal steps forward. Schools, workplaces, and communities can all contribute by offering health education, hosting wellness events, and promoting resources tailored specifically for men. Healthcare providers also make clinics more welcoming and initiate conversations about men’s physical and mental well-being. Call to actions: wives, girlfriends, daughters, nieces, encourage the men in your lives to take time to get that annual physical, take their medication as prescribed, and seek medical attention if there are any changes in their physical or psychological status.

In conclusion, men’s health awareness is not just a men’s issue—it’s a societal responsibility. By highlighting the importance of regular medical care, mental health support, and healthy lifestyle choices, we can help men lead longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. Ending the stigma around men’s health starts with awareness, but it must be followed by action, both individually and collectively.

Join us on June 19, 2025, at 7 p.m. for our monthly 45-minute “Let's Talk” zoom. Does your loved one have Medicare and a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Dementia? Have you heard of The Guide Model? Caregiving can be challenging. The Guide Model provides financial support, allowing caregivers to take a break and engage in self-care. Presenter: Robert Varady, Essen Health Care.

—Diane Cooper

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, 11 a.m.; Adult 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. Online Bible Study via Zoom. Log in on Zoom.com or dial One Tap Mobile: 646-931-3860 or 929-205-6099; Meeting ID: 813 089 803 39. Adult Sunday School is now on summer hiatus. Sessions will resume on Sunday, September 7.

Save the Date

Sunday, July 20: Family & Friends Day BBQ

Let’s have church! Praise and Worship was energetic, filled with testimonies and music. Sister Eunice Braithwaite requested “One Day at A Time” and we all sang. Deacon Samuel Wilson, Jr. prayed and read Matthew 6:25-34. The Choir rendered a selection and then it was preaching time. Brother Christian Garland left his drums and took over the organ when Rev. Tyrone Richardson mounted the pulpit and preached, “Thank You,” using Luke 17:11-19. In sharing his testimony, he reminded us that hardships may come, and life can get tough, but like the leper you are not what you are going through. Jesus! Where two or three are gathered…

Last Sunday, Rev. Richardson invoked the Holy Spirit and chose Philippians 2: 1-11. Pastor welcomed our visitors that included former CPC Choir member, Sister Rosie Rembert, up from Cheraw, South Carolina before presenting Rev. Mark Fowler, our speaker for the morning. Rev. Fowler took his text from the gospel according to Miriam Webster and spoke on “The Myth of Beliefs. Certainty in Uncertain Times.” He said life is not always easy especially with what the world is giving, but we have to believe. We have to have faith and we have to be convicted in our relationship with God. Thank you for your fellowship.

If you are looking for a church home, we invite you to worship with us. Come explore and experience all the new possibilities at Community Protestant, a church of love and understanding.

Our sincere and heartfelt condolences are extended to all who are in a season of mourning. To our sick and home bound members please know that we are praying mightily for you and for your speedy recovery. Our best happy birthday wishes to everyone celebrating their special day this month.

“O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” Psalm 107:1

––Lexa M. Mingo

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15

135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 33, Bronx, NY 10475.

Mateo 11:28: “Venid a mí todos los que estáis cansados... y te daré descanso.”

Paz de Dios sea con ustedes.

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 les hace una cordial invitación a la comunidad hispana a congregarse con nosotros.

Si buscas una iglesia para adorar a nuestro Señor y Salvador, si te sientes solo, herido, deprimido, si necesitas liberación, nuestras puertas están abiertas para recibirte. Jesús está dispuesto y puede liberarte y sanarte. Al seguir a Jesús, nos liberamos del control del pecado y nos volvemos verdaderamente libres para vivir una vida de rectitud.

Isaías 41:10: “No temas, porque yo estoy contigo; no desmayes, porque yo soy tu Dios que te fortalezco; siempre te ayudaré; siempre te sustentaré con la diestra de mi justicia.”

Esperamos verlos los domingos. Nuestra iglesia está ubicada en el Centro Comunitario Einstein Loop 135, segundo piso, salon 33. Servicios Ofrecidos

Lunes: Estudios Bíblicos Español/telefónico, 9 p.m. (564-888-5521; Código: 696248)

Martes/Viernes: Estudios Bíblicos Zoom, 8 p.m. (ID 3447367643; Código: 3jEJ2W)

Jueves: Estudios Bíblicos telefónico: Ingles/7 p.m. y en Español/9 p.m. (564-888-5521; Código: 696248)

Domingos: Culto de Adoración, 11:30 a.m.

La Santa Cena es el 1er Domingo del mes.

Que Dios le bendiga y recuerda que Cristo te ama.

Matthew 11:28: “Come to me, all who are weary... and I will give you rest.”

May the peace of the Lord be with you all.

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 cordially invites the Hispanic community to come gather and worship with us.

If you are looking for a church to worship our Lord and Savior, if you feel alone, wounded, depressed, if you need liberation, our doors are open to receive you. Jesus is willing and able to free you and heal you. By becoming a follower of Jesus, one is freed from the control of sin and becomes truly free to live a life of righteousness.

Isaiah 41:10: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

We hope to see you on Sundays. Our church is located at 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, 2nd floor, Rm. 33.

Services Offered

Monday: Spanish Bible Studies/phone, 9 p.m. (564-888-5521; Code: 696248)

Tuesday/Friday: Zoom Bible Studies, 8 p.m. (ID 3447367643; Code: 3jEJ2W)

Thursday: Telephone Bible Studies: English/7 p.m. and in Spanish/9 p.m. (564-888-5521; Code: 696248)

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

Church of God’s Children

Blessings to all from the Church of God’s Children family to yours. Saturday/Sabbath Blessings to you. The Church of God’s Children extends blessings and invites the community to worship and engage in Bible studies, services are offered in both English and Spanish. The church emphasizes the importance of faith during uncertain times and encourages donations for their goodwill ministry. A health education event will be held on Saturday, May 24 at 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 31, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop, patio level.

We welcome you to join us in fellowship or any of the houses of worship within the community. Be comfortable praising our Lord wherever you are. Sunday Worship in English is at 10 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion en Espanol, 12 p.m. Escuela biblica, 10:30 a.m. Monday Bible Studies with Min Steve is at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible classes on Zoom and Facebook. Sunday Service is at 1 p.m. for young adults/youth at 159 Dreiser Loop with Pastor Rebecca Vega. Phone: 718-790-9120. Zelle: 917-558-6700

The Power of a Thankful Heart – Having a thankful heart is important in our relationship with God. When we focus on being grateful, it can change our mindset and fill us with joy. A thankful heart is a powerful force. It transforms the way we see the world, shifting our focus from what we lack to what we have. Gratitude doesn’t require perfection in life—it grows strongest when we choose to recognize the blessings hidden in everyday moments. Being thankful doesn’t mean ignoring pain or pretending everything is perfect. Instead, it means finding reasons to appreciate life even in the middle of struggles. A smile from a stranger, the comfort of a friend, the gift of another day, these are all reminders that beauty exists, even in small things. People with thankful hearts tend to spread kindness, uplift others, and see opportunities where others see obstacles. They turn challenges into lessons and setbacks into motivation. Gratitude doesn’t just change your attitude—it can change your life. In a world that often encourages comparison and discontent, a thankful heart is a quiet rebellion. It says, “I choose joy. I choose hope. I choose to see the good.” And that choice, made daily, is a powerful one. “Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.”

Psalm 92:2

—Bishop Nancy Rosario

One Day

Circle of Christ Church Iglesia Circulo de Cristo

What can God do in one Day? The Bible shows us that it only takes one day for God to completely change a person’s life.

Genesis 41:14, “Pharaoh sent for Joseph, and he was quickly brought from the dungeon. When he shaved and changed his clothes, he came before Pharaoh.”

One day Joseph was unshaven in jail, the next day, he was the prime minister of Egypt. He saved Israel and Egypt from famine.

2 Kings 9:6, “Jehu got up and went into the house. The prophet poured oil on Jehu’s head and said, This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: I anoint you king over the Lord’s people Israel.”

One day, Jehu was a soldier; the next day, he was king. He exterminated Jezebel from Israel.

Acts 9:15, “ The Lord said to Ananias, Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.”

One day, Paul was persecuting Christians and the next day he was a Christian apologist. He planted churches and wrote Bible doctrine.

There is no time constraint with God, in the right time, in one day God can change your situation. Do you trust Him to do it?

One hour is enough for God. This applies to those who oppose and belittle God. They will reap what they sow.

Revelation 18:10, “Terrified at her torment, they will stand far off and cry: Woe! Woe to you, great city, you mighty city of Babylon! In one hour your doom has come!”

All it takes is one day or one hour and God makes things happen immediately. Be careful to pay attention to what God is doing.

Schedule (147 Dreiser Loop)

First Sunday of the month, Bilingual Communion Service at 10:30 a.m.

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

Tuesday: Prayer at 10 a.m.

Wednesday: Nonperishable food distribution, 12-2 p.m.

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

Friday: Youth Service, 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.

Church of the New Vision

Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Church of the New Vision and Pastors Kenneth and Deborah Hodge welcome you to worship with us at 115 Einstein Loop North, Bronx, NY 10475. Church phone: 718-671-8746 and Pastor’s phone: 914-522-5039.

Our scripture verse for 2025 is: 2 Corinthians 2:14 KJV, “Now thanks be unto God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ and maketh manifest the savior of his knowledge by us in every place.”

Sunday School for Adults and Youths begin at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday service at 11 a.m. All are welcome. Masks are required.

Fasting, prayer and meditation is the last Wednesday of each month.

Daily Noon Day Prayer Line – 12-12:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. Join us for Wednesday Night Bible study and prayer. The conference line number is 646769-9900; Access Code: 3099388#. Please mute your phone. Worship Message: “If You Seek Him, You Will Find Him”

Service Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:25-30 NLT, “The future, when you have children and grandchildren, and have lived in the land a long time, do not corrupt yourselves by making idols of any kind. This is evil in the sight of the lord your God and will arouse his anger. Today I call on heaven and earth as witnesses against you. If you break my covenant, you will quickly disappear from the land you are crossing the Jordan to occupy. You will live there only a short then you will be utterly destroyed. For the Lord will scatter you among the nations, where only a few of you will survive. There, in a foreign, you will

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 optional.

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 into the Sunday Worship service to use Zoom through your computer or dial-in using the Zoom information shown above.

Today, Saturday, June 7, at 11 a.m., our Youth and Young Adult Ministry will have a “Kingdom Agents Food and Flea Market Sale” at the church in our Fellowship Hall. Join us for delicious food, kingdom fellowship and great buys, as we raise funds for our mission.

Tomorrow, Sunday, June 8, at the 11 a.m. service, our combined Ushers and Nurses Ministry will celebrate their anniversary. The guest preacher will be Rev. Diane Simmons, co-pastor of Life Line Ministries, Bronx, NY. Everyone is invited.

This Week’s Events: Wednesday Bible Study Classes at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. are on Zoom. 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

worship idols made from wood and stone-gods that neither see nor hear nor eat nor smell. But from there you will search again for the Lord your God. And if you search for him with all your heart and soul, you will find him.” (Continue reading Deuteronomy 4:30) Save The Dates

June 15 – Father’s Day Service at 11 a.m.

June 28 – Councilman Kevin Riley hosts Summer Fun Day in Section 5. Visit our table.

June 8 – Senior, Family and Friends Sunday Service at 11 a.m. All are invited. Each one bring one.

June 28 – Section Five Summer Fun Day sponsored by Councilman Kevin Riley.

August 9 – Family & Friends Picnic at Glenn Island Park. Information to follow.

Tuesday, August 12 – “NOAH” at the Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA. Bus is full.

We continue to pray for speedy recovery for the sick and shut-in. Grace, mercy, strength, comfort, healing, and condolences to families who lost loved ones and good health and wellness for all.

Please mail contributions, tithes and offerings to: Church of New Vision, P.O. Box 75-3037, Einstein Station, Bronx, New York 10475. Thank you.

––Brenda Brown

Co-op City Baptist Church

meet in person at the church, in Rm. 51. The Friday Mid-Morning Prayer Service at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. are on the church conference call line.

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

Our next Gospel Line Dance Class will be held on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. in the Einstein Community Center, Rm. 35. There is no fee for this class. Come pray, dance and worship the Lord.

The Youth and Young Adult Ministry invites you to “Kingdom Agents Weekend.” On Saturday, June 21,

at 2 p.m., there will be a free concert in the Einstein Community Center, Rm. 45. On Sunday, June 22, at 11 a.m., our Children’s Day Service will be held at the church. The guest preacher will be Min. Jermaine Antonetty.

“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

Building 27 Association

Hello, neighbors. We have had some unusual windy days. Spring is here and the trees are blooming everywhere. Please wear your mask, if needed.

The Election Committee sponsored a Block Party on May 17 from 12 p.m.-3 p.m. in the Section 5 Shopping Center area. The weather was favorable and many came out. We met with the candidates and encouraged them.

The last Building Association meeting was held on May 29 and we had three guest speakers, Diane Cooper from the Caregivers Association, Ms. Nicole Marchand from CSO, and Ms. Shekera Algarin.

Section 5 Family Fun Day – June 28, 12-4 p.m. on the Section 5 Greenway. Information/vendors, please contact 718-684-5509.

Gas Detector – If you have missed your appointment, please call the phone number provided and make arrangements to take care of this. This is now a mandate that will benefit us all.

Committees – The Building 27 Association is in need of a treasurer and entertainment members. If

you are interested, please contact Aaron Carnegie, president of the Building 27 Association, at 917561-7121.

Laundry Room – Our laundry room provides services to 26 floors. When cleaning the lint from the dryer screen, please empty the lint and dryer sheets into the garbage containers and not on our clean floors. We are blessed to have a laundry room, so let’s be clean and appreciate it.

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 good will. 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

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 to 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 on Thursdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The groceries are supplied by and distributed by Black Forum. Religious affiliation is not required. For the safety of our staff and other guests, mask-wearing is required when picking up food.

Our priority at Black Forum Emergency Food Pantry is to provide a safe and respectful environment for everyone accessing our services. To ensure the well-being of our staff, volunteers, and all guests, we have established guidelines for appropriate conduct. While we are committed to serving our community, we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who engages in disruptive or aggressive behavior. We will also cease service if an individual poses a risk to the safety of our staff or other guests. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in maintaining a positive and supportive atmosphere for everyone.

New Client Registration & Re-Certification for Returners

New client registration and returning client re-certification for 2025 are now closed. Check back here for the latest information on registration and recertification dates. Thank you for your patience during the registration process.

Events

Take a peek at our exciting upcoming event. We'd love to see you there: Saturday, June 28 – Get ready for a day of fun at Caesars Atlantic City Casino, NJ. The trip fee is $65. Casino Slot Play is $10. Payments are due by May 16.

Note: No refunds will be issued. For trip information only, please call 917-209-5334 or 929-464-5520. All proceeds go to the Black Forum to support Co-op City through our Emergency Food Pantry. The trip to see Sight & Sound's NOAH has been cancelled due. Please expect a phone call regarding the return of any deposits made. We apologize for the inconvenience. Contact Us – coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

—D. Illis

National Council of Negro Women

NCNW National – The National Council of Negro Women is an “organization of organizations,” comprised of over 350 campus and community-based sections and 37 national women’s organizations that enlightens, inspires, and connects more than 2,000,000 women and men. Its mission is to lead, advocate for and empower women of African descent, their families and communities. It was founded in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, an influential educator and activist, and for more than fifty years, the iconic Dr. Dorothy Height was president of NCNW. Today, the NCNW programs are grounded on a foundation of critical concerns that are now “NCNW Priorities.” Our organization promotes education; encourages entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and economic stability; educates women about health and promotes healthcare access and promotes civic engagement and advocates for sound public policy and social justice.

NCNW Co-op City Section – On Saturday, June 14, we will be taking part in the Riverbay Community Fair, located on the Greenway. Look for us in our purple NCNW shirts. Since education was so important to our founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, we will also be supporting the Community Education Council 11 Resource Fair on Saturday, June 14th, located at the Souza Middle School. GirlTrek meets each Saturday morning around the Dreiser Loop Community Shopping Center lobby area at 8:45 a.m. We usually begin walking promptly at 9 a.m. in the Greenway area to promote the health benefits of walking in our community.

Continuing and new members, if you have not already done so during the 2024/2025 year, please complete or update your NCNW, Co-op City Section Membership application. We need to have an updated membership application on file for each member.

Please continue to keep our sisters Gladys Pryer, Lottie Townes, and Lori Melton high on the prayer list and also any of our members who are in a nursing home, rehab center, or housebound.

Social Justice Committee – 2025 Primary Election Voter Guide. Early Voting: June 14- June 22. Polls on June 14, 15, 16, 19, 21 and 22 are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Polls on June 17 & 18 are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polls on June 20 are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Primary Election Day – June 24, 2025, polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Any registered voter can request a ballot online or by mail by June 14. You may request a ballot in-person by June 23.

The General Election Early Voting will take place October 25 – November 2. General Election Day is November 4, 2025.

Social Media – Remember you can find us on our website: www.ncnwcoopcitysection.com; on Instagram: NCNW Co-op City and email: ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com.

––Joyce Howard

NAACP

The NAACP marches to defend democracy and combat racism and discrimination in communities across the country. Located in the Einstein Community Center, Rm. 36, we meet on the fourth Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. The NAACP Co-op City Branch Office hours are: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Mondays & Wednesdays. Notary available on Monday and Wednesday during office hours beginning May 12, call for appointment.

“Calling All Men” – We are being disproportionately affected more than any racial or ethnic group. This could save your life. In collaboration with Councilman Riley, Congressman Latimer, Assemblyman Benedetto, State Senator Bailey, Ron Hartridge, NYC Public School Sr. Coordinator and father Advocate, Health Committee Chair Joyce Dixon, RN, and Dr. Wiltz, MD, invite you to attend this event today, Saturday, June 7, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Dreiser Center, Auditorium C. See flyer to RSVP or call the NAACP office.

Care without Barriers, a student-led workshop on May 31, was led by B. Brown Jr. and A. Medina. The presentation was educational, informative, involved Q & A and discussion on C.T.E./ Chronic traumatic encephalopathy associated with sports, e.g., football. If interested in attending the next presentation (tba), contact the office.

Save The Date: Friday, September 12 – Join us on the Skyline Princess Summer Sunset Cruise Donation: $150 pp; after August 1, donation: $175 pp. First payment: $75, due by June 20. Second payment due by July 15. Final payment due by August 29 (deposit non-refundable.)

Price includes: buffet dinner, braised beef ribs, chicken du jour, lemon Sole stuffed with crabmeat, vegetarian entrée, dessert, soda, juice, coffee, herbal tea (cash bar). Boarding Time: 7 p.m. sharp! Returning: 11:30 p.m. Info: Jacquie at 917217-6363; NAACP Office at 718-320-3210; Jewel at 917-488-5237; Tracy at 646-234-4065; Gail at 718-671-3801.

Keep hope alive by voting in all elections – beginning in our community.

Remember, elections have consequences! If you don’t vote – don’t complain!

Watch & Listen: Our Culture, Our Stories on the NAACP+ YouTube channel.

Follow us on Facebook: “Co-op City NAACP” Looking to make an even greater impact? Become a champion for change and join us to keep advancing Annual membership: Adult: $30; Youth: $10; Silver Life: $750. Until 12/31/25. Make ck/ mo. payable to: NAACP Co-op City. Mailing address: NAACP Co-op City, 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 36, Bronx, NY 10475. To become a member online go to: www.naacp.org membership, select Co-op City (2210) and join. To leave a message, call the office phone at: 718-320-3210 or email: naacpccity2210@gmail.com

JASA Co-op City NORC Program Invites You for These In-Person & Virtual Activities

Bartow OAC Shopping Trips – Wegmans, 6/17; Trader Joe’s, 6/18; Walmart, 6/24; Stew Leonard’s, 6/25; Costco, 6/27. Trips are $6, with the exception of Wegmans & Walmart, which are $12.

JASA – will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in celebration of Juneteenth.

Zumba Class – in the JASA NORC office every Tuesday until June 17, at 11 a.m.

Bartow OAC Apple Picking – Trip to OCHS Apple Orchard on Aug. 28. Price: $45, includes lunch.

SuCasa – Programming is back at Dreiser OAC. Please join us every Wed., at 1 p.m., until June 25, for a Caribbean & Dance workshop in Rm.2.

BARTOW CENTER CLOSED

Walk w/Odessa, 9:30 -10:30

a.m.

Blood Pressure, 12-1 p.m., (1st & 3rd Tues.)

Health & Wellness w/Ann, 1112 p.m.

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

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

JASA NORC OFFICE, new Zumba class every Tues., until June 10, at 11a.m.

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

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

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

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

Knitting/Crocheting with Lynne and Betty, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Card Games with Frankie, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

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

Massage Therapy

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Line Dance with Cynthia 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

Drama Club w/Dazee Windley

2 p.m.-4:30 p.m., in the Bartow OAC, Rm.31

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

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

Salsa with Rasheem,10 a.m.11 a.m., Dreiser, 2nd floor

Word Games

10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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

Caringkind – The Heart of Alzheimer’s Caregiving rep. will be in the Bartow Main Office every third Mon. of the month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., for Alzheimer & Dementia consultation/health care proxy & power of attorney consultation & other services. Please call 646-744-2921 for an appointment.

Steel Drum Classes – JASA NORC office. Wed., 1-3 p.m.

Technology Class – Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dial in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 862 5043 9695, Passcode: 896989.

Notary – JASA NORC office, Weds. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 718-320-2066 for appointment.

Notary – Dreiser OAC, Weds., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.,

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

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

Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Ageless Facials & Self Care, 1-3 p.m. (Appointment only)

Movie w/Dennis: “G20,” 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

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

Bridge to Care Arthritis Exercise w/ Damion, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45

Technology Lab w/ Steve, 1-2 p.m.

Stretch & Tone w/Ola

10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Bodies In Motion w/Ola 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Tech w/KJ 1-2 p.m.

Board Games 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Trip: City Island

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

Salsa Dancing w/George, 12-1 p.m.

Chit Chat, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Fit for Life Exercise w/Gail, 1-2 p.m.

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

Su Casa Art w/Tijay, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Chess Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Blood Pressure Screening, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Health & Wellness 2.0-Self Care Journey, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Let’s Get It on Zumba, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Weekend Recap Discussion, 9-10 a.m. (twice a month)

Room 7. For an appointment, call 718-320-1345.

Beware of Telephone Scammers

If you receive a telephone call demanding immediate payment using a pre-paid card, wire transfer or bitcoin, even if your Caller ID identifies a legitimate business, HANG UP and report the call. Do not divulge personal information such as Social Security number, bank account number, date of birth or any other information. Be smart, be safe!

LUNCH & DINNER MENUS

Alternate Kosher Meals are available

Stay Well Exercise w/Denise, 10-11 a.m., Rm.2

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

Current Events, 10-11 a.m.

Art w/ Gerry, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 6

Leisure Games w/Clara, 1-3:30 p.m.

Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tai Chi w/Jimmy, 2-3 p.m., Aud. A Computer & Tablet Class w/Ralph 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (Virtual)

Massage Therapy w/ Diana, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 6 (twice a month) (appt. only)

Arthritis Exercise w/Damion, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Aud. A Caribbean Music & Dance Workshop w/ Juan, 1-2:15 p.m., Rm. 2

Technology Class w/Steve, 1:15-2:15 p.m. Drama Club, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Rm. 4

Sewing Class w/Joy, 9-11 a.m., Rm. 2

Manicure Services, 10-11:30 a.m. (twice a month)

Cardio Exercise w/Gail, 11 a.m.12 p.m., Aud. A Body in Motion w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., Aud.A

Leisure Games w/Clara, 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 2

Father’s Day Celebration, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Aud. B. Sewing Class w/Joy, 9-11 a.m., Rm. 2

Knitting /Crocheting w/Loretta 10-12 p.m.

Menu Fee for lunch is $2 & $5 for guest. ALL meals served with 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.

LUNCH : KOSHER :Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage, Brown Rice, Spiced Mixed Vegetables; NON-KOSHER: Brown Stew Chicken, Yellow Rice, Cooked Cabbage w/ Shredded Carrots

NO DINNER SERVED

LUNCH : KOSHER: Baked Turkey Meatballs, Pearled Barley, Normandy Blend; NON KOSHER: Pork Spare Ribs, Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Beans w/ Onions

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER:Curry Chickpea Stew, Yellow Rice, Asian Cucumber Salad, Apple; NON KOSHER: Brown Stew Chicken, Yellow Rice, Cooked Cabbage w/ Shredded Carrots, Apple

LUNCH: KOSHER: Fish w/ Fresh Salsa Relish, Mexican Confetti Rice, Stamed Yellow Squash; NON KOSHER: Smokey Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili, Brown Rice, Stamed Green Beans

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER Fish w/Fresh Salsa Relish, Mexican Confetti Rice, Sauteed Zucchinni, Canned Apricots; NON-KOSHER: Pork Spare Ribs, Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Green Beans w/Onion, Orange

LUNCH: KOSHER: Beef Stew, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Prince Edward Blend Vegetables; NON KOSHER: Beef Meatballs w/ Sofrito/Pasta, Baby Carrots & Parsley

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Grilled Chciken Breast, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Salad, Orange; NON-KOSHER: Black Bean w/ Sweet Potato Chilli, Brown Rice, Steamed Green Beans, Apple

LUNCH: KOSHER: BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans; NON-KOSHER: Beef Meatball w/ So Frito, Penne Pasta, Baby Carrots w/ Parsley, Banana

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: BBQ Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Beet Salad, Canned Pineapple (10 GRAB & GO); NON-KOSHER: Beef Meatball w/ So Frito, Penne Pasta, Baby Carrots w/ Parsley, Banana

Saturday: Lunch served at 12:30 p.m. until finished: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Tuna Fish Salad, Tex-Mex Barley Beans & Corn Salad, Cole Slaw; NON-KOSHER: Arroz con Pollo ( Chicken w/ Rice), Steamed Broccoli, Orange

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

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 located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place, in the rear lobby of 27B.

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning 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 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B and it is handicap accessible, with no steps. Phone #: 718-379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message. 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

100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A; Mailing address: P.O. Box 204, Bronx, NY 10475.

You are invited to all services on the following days: Sundays: Sunday School starts at 10:30 a.m.; Worship service starts at 12 noon.

Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held each morning starting at 11a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Prayer meeting and Bible Study every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Fridays: Worship service and Bible Study begins at 7:30 p.m.

All night services are held on Zoom, 646-931-3860; Meeting ID: 85748454513; Code: 850684#.

Focus: The purpose of Pentecost Acts 1: 1-8

“The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto to the apostles whom he had chosen. To whom also he showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, been seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: 4 And being assembled with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying,

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, June 7, at 9:17 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, June 13, at 8:07 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 other members who will be celebrating their birthday in June. 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

Lord, will thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? And He said unto them, it is not for you to know the time and seasons, which the father hath put in his own power. 8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: And he shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”

Receiving the Holy Ghost is an essential part of salvation. It regenerates believers through the new birth experience, and it enlightens, and encourages them in their new life with Christ.

Jesus told Nicodemus a ruler of the Jews: Verily, Verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born of the water and of the spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the spirit is spirit (John3:5-6) The power believers receive when they are filled with the Holy Ghost in (Acts 1:8) not only empowers them as witnesses, but it also enables them to connect with Christ daily in relationship and spiritual life. The Holy Spirit is a believer’s spiritual lifeline. Our day is one of unprecedented allurements of the world and temptations of the flesh. Perhaps worldly temptations are no worse in substance or in number today than in previous generations. However, the present multimedia culture with the advent of computers, internets, and smarts phones delivers a multitude of temptations directly to individuals. Surrounded by such temptations, it is essential for today believers to have an empowering daily relationship with Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit.

—Rev. R. Sibblies