Co-op City Times 10-18-25 by Co-op City Times

Diwali - Festival of Lights

New Riverbay Board Members Sworn In

Director Rod Saunders Re-elected as Board President

By DANIELLE CRUZ

The Riverbay Board of Directors held an Open Board meeting on Wednesday, October 15, in Rm. 31 of the Bartow Community Center to seat the newly elected Board directors and elect officers for the 2025-2026 year.

After the meeting was called to order by Board President Rod Saunders and the meeting agenda was approved, a plaque was presented to outgoing Board Director Anika Green-Watson for her years of service to Riverbay Corporation and the Co-op City community.

Presenting the plaque to Mrs. Green-Watson was Board President Saunders, who expressed his gratitude for her service and the guidance she provided while on the Board.

“Anika Green-Watson is a young lady of extraordinary skill sets,” said Board President Saunders. “She's a mother, she's a wife, she's a lawyer, and she's one of the best Board directors that this corporation has ever had. When things get a little bit left or right in the boardroom, she's excellent at bringing things to center. She's one of the brightest people I've ever met; she's one of the most articulate people I've ever met, and I'm going to tell you that it is with pleasure that I'm going to present to Anika Green-Watson this plaque tonight.”

Accepting her award, Mrs. Green-Watson shared that her work on the Board

Notice to Shareholders 2025-2026 Riverbay Board Committees

The chairpersons of the following committees for the 2025-26 year will be appointed by the Riverbay Board President at a future date, with the consent of the Board of Directors. The list of Board committees for 2025-26 is included below for reference.

Riverbay Board Committees for 2025-26

Construction Power Plant & Restoration To consider issues related to the operation of the Power Plant and Construction restoration

Disabilities and Accommodations To consider matters related to ensuring that all residents have equal access to the cooperative’s amenities and resources.

Legislative To research important, and sometimes complex issues, and bring them to the forefront for both the Co-op City community, and our elected representatives to address.

Parking & Leasing (incl. Commercial and Storage)

To consider issues related to parking garages, commercial leasing, and storage facilities.

Residential Sales To promote a transparent, efficient, and fair process for all shareholders and potential shareholders, while maintaining the long-term value of the cooperative Resident Safety and Security To identify and address concerns related to security, emergency preparedness, and overall resident well-being, while fostering a positive and respectful community atmosphere.

Smart City/Technology and Telecommunications Collect data to improve residents’ quality of life, sustainability and operational efficiency

Joining Riverbay Board Committees

has been a “labor of love.”

“I was wrapping up my Board service, and someone asked me what I thought about my last four years on the Board,” began Mrs. Green-Watson in her closing remarks. “And I said to them, I haven't shared this with many people, but I feel led to share it this time. So, I began my Board service after the passing of my eldest son. And I had read a quote one time that said, ‘grief is love that has nowhere to go’. And every single time someone has asked me about my service on the Board in the last four years, I have replied with the refrain that it is a labor of love. And I may not have been the perfect Board member, but every single time I sat in that seat, every single time I responded to a query, every single time I sat on a committee, I did it out of the love that I have for this community. And for those of you who read the Co-op City Times, you will see that I echoed one of my favorite refrains in last week's paper, and I said that the key to cooperative living is living cooperatively. If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far. go together. Let's go together, Co-op City.”

After the presentation, the mic was then handed over to the co-chairs of the 2025 Election Committee, Director Leah Graham and Director Monique Coleman, who presented a summarized version of their Election Committee report to the community.

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Early Voting in NYC Begins Next Saturday, Oct. 25

Co-op City Shareholders Vote Early at Dreiser Auditorium

By BRANDON ORTIZ

Early voting for the upcoming New York City General Election begins Saturday, October 25.

Co-op City shareholders can early vote at the Dreiser Auditorium between October 25 and November 2. Polling hours for each day are below:

Saturday, October 25: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, October 26: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, October 27: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, October 28: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, October 29: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, October 30: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, October 31: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, November 1: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, November 2: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The deadline to register to vote online in this year’s General Election is Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Applications to register by mail must also be received by Oct. 25. The last day to apply to vote in-person at the Bronx County Board of Elections is Nov. 3, 2025.

To register to vote online, go to https://e-register.vote.nyc/

To register to vote by mail, you may download the application at https:// tinyurl.com/4reth3r9, complete the form, sign it and mail it to: Board of Elections, 32 Broadway, 7th Fl., New York, NY 10004-1609. The form must be received by the BOE by Oct. 25, 2025.

The last day to request an Absentee Ballot online is Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 and in-person at the Bronx Board of Elections, Nov. 3, 2025.

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Shareholders are encouraged to review the committees and choose the ones best suited to their skill set and expertise to help move the business of

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(L-R) Bishop Angelo Rosario, Daryl Johnson, Leah Richardson, Leslie Peterson and Kevin Lambright are administered the oath of office by Riverbay General Councel Jeff Buss.

Photo by Danielle Cruz

Starting off the report, Director Graham thanked the shareholders who participated in the election and also gave a brief rundown of the 2025 Board Election timeline.

“I wanna say thank you to all of those shareholders who took the opportunity to come out and vote and be part of our election process,” said Director Graham. “The Annual Shareholder Meeting of the Riverbay Corporation for the election was held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Dreiser Community Center Auditorium. The meeting served as the kickoff of the annual election process. Mailing of the election ballots to shareholders occurred on Wednesday, June 11, and Monique and I were very happy to share that the ballots are in the mail. The election ran from June 25th of 2025 to September 11th of 2025, a very long process. The quorum for the 2025 election was 5,041, which equates to one third of the shareholders entitled to vote. This, too, was in accordance with the Riverbay Corporation bylaws, which state that one third of the shareholders entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum. And with 15,124 shareholders eligible to vote, quorum was reached with 5,485 ballots being cast. So, thank you so much, community. Give yourself a round of applause.”

Director Graham also shared a breakdown of the work done by the Election Committee throughout the election process.

“The duties of the Election Committee included coordination with counsel and the Procurement department regarding the solicitation and selection of an independent election service company that was responsible for managing, mailing, and handling of all ballots sent via mail, placed in our community-center ballot boxes, and at all in-person events,” said Director Graham. “Monique and I were handsoff. We were not involved with the ballots at all. We were not allowed to touch a ballot. We were not allowed to look at a ballot. We were completely hands-off in accordance with HCR rules. The Election Committee also supervised the election campaign, three election forums, the preparation and printing and distribution of notices, review of the candidates’ articles, and the supervision of a fair and orderly voting process.”

Continuing the report, Director Coleman then went on to express her thanks

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to the community, Riverbay Board, and Riverbay staff for all their support throughout the process, especially since it was their ﬁrst time serving as cochairs of the Election Committee.

“This was a ﬁrst for both Leah and I and because it was our ﬁrst election committee responsibility, we did it our way,” said Director Coleman. “So, we engaged the community, we asked for shareholders to participate with us and be involved with getting out the vote, which is so critical. This process seems to have lasted forever and ever because it really has taken most of 2025 to accomplish this goal, but we didn’t get here alone. We got here through the help of our Board colleagues, the community, Riverbay staff, we had so much help from the staff, and we’re so grateful for it.”

Director Coleman then went on to share some of the suggestions highlighted in the committee’s report on how to improve the election process and ensure future elections are not as drawn out.

“The number one thing is timing,” said Director Coleman. “We think this process should begin sooner. Obviously, sending out ballots in June is too late. Our annual meeting is in May and things are underway in May, so we were a month behind the eight ball, but although we started late, we finished right on time, and the community has spoken and named five newly elected Board directors... I just really want everyone here to remember that this is not a one and done process. This happens all over again next year. We spent more money, I think, than we needed to. But it was because we did not achieve a quorum during the initial voting period. So, our goal will be to start earlier next year and to finish earlier next year. We don’t want to extend the election out for months and months because it costs us all money. As shareholders, it’s our combined resources that are paying for this. And we don’t want to waste our resources. If we can get it done in the first month, it should be done.”

Director Graham then shared that they have also heard the recommendations from the community about how to make the election process go smoother and engage shareholders throughout the process. One of these suggestions from the community, Director

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Board President Saunders

Outgoing Director Anika Green-Watson addresses shareholders. Photos by Danielle Cruz

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Apartment Alterations

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By BRANDON ORTIZ

New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) began the next admissions cycle this month by opening both the middle school and high school applications.

Beginning with middle school, the application process ofﬁcially opened on October 15 and will close on December 12. To register for the Mark Twain I.S. 239 or District 21 Talent Tests, the deadline is November 3. NYCPS will release middle school offers on April 15. There are three ways to apply to middle schools: via a MySchools. nyc account, through a student’s current school counselor or through one of the Family Welcome Centers located around the city.

After logging in to their MySchools account, parents can explore all the middle school offerings citywide and from these options they can apply to as many programs as they desire on their child’s application. Notably, the order programs are ranked on an application will determine that applicant’s preference. Parents should also be aware of programs where their “child has an admissions priority or guarantee, such as their zoned school(s) or continuing school,” as pointed out by NYCPS. Students will still retain their priority at a program even if they do not rank that program as their top choice.

Moving on to high schools, the application ofﬁcially opened on October 7 and closes on December 3. Registration for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) closes on October 31. This year, the SHSAT will transition to a digital model. “This computer-based

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Riverbay Corporation forward.

Shareholders who would like to serve on Riverbay Board Committee(s) should express interest by email at: jfelice@riverbaycorp.com

In the order of your choice, submit your request and include your name, address, email and cell number (or home)

Submit your request no later than Friday, October 24, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET.

We look forward to serving with you this year!

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Concourse, 5th Fl., Bronx, NY 10457 no later than Nov. 4, 2025 or at an early voting poll site in the Bronx during the early voting period, Oct. 25-Nov. 2, 2025. You may also drop off your completed ballot to an election day poll site on Nov. 4, 2025 between 6 a.m.–9 p.m.

For this election, there are seven ofﬁces and six proposals on the ballot. Voters will decide the next Mayor, Citywide Public Advocate, City Comptroller, Bronx Borough President, Bronx County Civil Court Judge, New York City Councilmember for the12th City Council District and Bronx County Civil Court Judge for the 1st Municipal Court District.

In the Mayor’s race, voters will choose from among six candidates: Zohran Mamdani, Curtis Sliwa, Irene Estrada, Joseph Hernandez, Andrew Cuomo and Jim Walden.

For Citywide Public Advocate, voters will decide among three candidates: incumbent Jumaane Williams, Gonzalo Duran and Marty Dolan.

Three candidates running for the City Comptroller position are Mark Levine, Peter Kefala and Ismael Malave Perez. Locally, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, the incumbent, is running against Grace Marrero. Shekera Anessa Algarin is running unopposed for the Bronx County Civil Court Judge position. In the race for the 12th New York City Council District, incumbent Kevin Riley is running against Franchie Muniz Sr. and James Washington-Ward. Lastly, Katherine O’Brien is running unopposed for the position of Bronx County Civil Court Judge for the 1st Municipal Court District.

There are also six proposals voters will decide on in this election, according to the New York City Board of Elections.

In proposal one, “a yes vote authorizes new ski trails and

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High School and Middle School Admissions Process Opens

assessment will immediately embed support for English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with disabilities and will include test questions that vary from the current multiple-choice and grid-in question types,” as explained by NYCPS. “In 2026, the exam will transition to a computer-adaptive test (CAT), which will tailor the questions that students receive based on their ongoing performance,” NYCPS went on to say.

NYCPS will release high school offers on March 5, 2026. Similar to the middle school admissions process, there are three options to apply to high school programs: via a MySchools.nyc account, through a student’s current school counselor or through one of the Family Welcome Centers located around the city. There is no limit to the number of high school programs that students can add to their application.

When applying to both middle and high school programs, parents and students should also refer to the “Selection Criteria” for each program to see if there are any additional application requirements. The applications for both middle and high schools are also available in Spanish, Chinese, Bangla, Russian, Arabic, Urdu, Haitian Creole, Korean or French. Parents can call 718-935-2009 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. with any questions about the application process or by reaching out to their child’s school counselor. The Bronx Family Welcome that serves District 11, which includes Co-op City, is located at 1230 Zerega Avenue, Room 24, and is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If you have news you’d like to share with your neighbors, please give us a call at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3375/6; or email: cctimes@riverbaycorp.com.

related facilities in the Adirondack forest preserve. A no vote does not authorize this use.”

Proposal two deals with expediting the affordable housing process. Speciﬁcally, a yes vote “fast tracks applications at the Board of Standards and Appeals or City Planning Commission,” while a no vote “leaves affordable housing projects subject to longer review and ﬁnal decision at City Council.”

Proposal three is about smaller housing and infrastructure projects. A yes vote “simpliﬁes review for limited land-use changes, including modest housing and minor infrastructure projects,” and a no vote “leaves these changes subject to longer review, with ﬁnal decision by City Council.”

Moving on to proposal four, a yes vote “creates the three-member Affordable Housing Appeals Board to reﬂect Council, borough and citywide perspectives,” and a no vote “leaves affordable housing subject to the Mayor’s veto and ﬁnal decision by City Council.”

Proposal five attempts to modernize the City Map at the Department of City Planning. In this proposal, a yes vote “creates a consolidated, digital City Map,” and a no vote “leaves in place five separate map and address assignment functions, administered by Borough President Offices.” Finally, proposal six would potentially adjust the City election calendar going forward. For this proposal, a yes vote “moves City elections to the same year as Federal Presidential elections, when permitted by state law,” but a no vote “leaves laws unchanged.”

On Election Day, November 4, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. To check your Election Day poll site, consult your Voter Guide or visit https://ﬁndmypollsite.vote.nyc/ or vote.nyc.

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Graham explained, was that voting incentives, like raffles and other giveaways, should be available for all shareholders and not just targeted towards shareholders that have not voted.

“We did hear from the community and the community had some really great ideas,” said Director Graham. “I don’t need to recap what Monique is saying about us starting the process earlier. That is something that we are definitely going to recommend moving forward. But the other thing is incentives. So again, this was Monique and I’s first time handling this process, and when individuals were not voting, and we were not meeting quorum, we decided to try to initiate some initiatives to get people to vote. We did that through raffles and different other things that we did. But what we didn’t realize is that those individuals who took the election seriously upfront and who came out and voted early and were part of the process, were not part of the incentive. So, moving forward, that’s something that we realize from hearing from the community that we will do that. We think it is important that if there’s going to be an incentive, it should be introduced and provided to everyone up front.”

Leslie accepted the nomination.

After a vote of 8-7, Director Richardson was elected as the new second vice president of the Riverbay Board of Directors.

Moving on to the nominations for the office of treasurer, Director Marbury nominated Director Lambright and Director Coleman seconded the nomination. Director Lambright accepted the nomination.

2025-2026

Board of Directors: Seated (L-R): Leah Richardson, Leslie Peterson, Rod Saunders, Lynette Wright and Bernard Cylich. Back (L-R): Daryl Johnson, Mary Pearson, Jacqueline Smith, Bishop Angelo Rosario, Kevin Lambright, Monique Coleman and Andrea Leslie. Not photographed are Leah Graham, Michelle Marbury and Dr. Kyshawn White.

After the election committee presented their report, the board then moved on to Emergency Resolution #25-45, which pertained to the seating of the newly elected Board directors. After a vote, the resolution was unanimously passed.

The five newly elected Board directors, Leslie Peterson, Daryl Johnson, Leah Richardson, Kevin Lambright, and Bishop Angelo Rosario, where then called to the front of the room for the swearing-in ceremony.

Riverbay General Counsel Jeffery Buss administered the oath of office, which was repeated by each new director being sworn in. During the oath the directors swear to perform their duties as a Board director to the best of their ability, promise to preserve, protect, and defend the constitution, and pledge to work cooperatively with other members of the Board to oversee and implement policy for the good of the community.

Coleman (L) and Director

After congratulating the new Board, General Counsel then moved on to the election of officers for 2025-2026 to fill the positions of president, first and second vice president, treasurer, assistant treasurer, secretary, and assistant secretary.

For the office of Riverbay Board President, Di rector Kyshawn White nominated Director Saun ders. Director Saunders accepted the nomination, which was then seconded by Director Richardson.

Director Kevin Lambright then nominated Di rector Rosario for the position, and Director Cole man seconded the nomination. Director Rosario accepted the nomination.

A roll call vote ensued, and Director Saunders was re-elected as President of the Riverbay Board of Directors by a vote of 8-7.

Moving on to the nominations for first vice pres ident, Director Richardson nominated Director Pe terson, who accepted the nomination. The nomina tion was also seconded by Director White.

Director Michelle Marbury then nominated Di rector Rosario for first vice president, who accept ed the nomination. Director Coleman seconded the nomination.

After a vote, Director Rosario was elected as first vice president of the Riverbay Board of Direc tors by a vote of 8-7.

For the office of second vice president, Board President Saunders nominated Director Richard son. Director Richardson accepted the nomination, and Director Peterson seconded the nomination.

First Vice President Rosario then nominated Director Andrea Leslie for the position. Director Coleman seconded the nomination, and Director

Director Peterson nominated Director White for the position and Director Graham seconded the nomination. Director White accepted the nomination.

Director White was elected as the new treasure after a vote of 8-7.

For the office of assistant treasurer, Director Graham nominated Director Jacqueline Smith. Director White seconded the nomination and Director Smith accepted.

Director Rosario then nominated Director Mary Pearson for the office and Director Marbury seconded the nomination. Director Pearson accepted the nomination.

After a vote, Director Smith won the office of assistant treasurer, 8-7.

Moving on to the office of secretary, Director Pearson nominated Director Bernard Cylich and Director Coleman seconded the nomination. Director Cylich accepted the nomination.

No other director was nominated for the position. Director Cylich was then elected to the office of secretary by acclamation.

For the office of assistant secretary, Director Marbury nominated Director Pearson for the position and Director Coleman seconded the nomination. Director Pearson accepted the nomination.

No other director was nominated for this position. Director Pearson was then elected to the office of assistant secretary by acclamation.

With the Board of Directors officers in place, the meeting was turned over to Board President Saunders, who congratulated the newly elected officers.

“Congratulations to all of those who were just elected to the offices of the corporation,” said Board President Saunders. “I’m certain that we will all strive to do the best for the community and the offices that we hold for.”

Board President Saunders then announced that he is appointing Director Lynette Wright to continue serving as the Audit Committee Chairperson. Director Wright accepted his nomination.

Closing out the meeting Board President Saunders thanked everyone for participating in the 2025 Board of Directors Election.

“I want to thank all of you who came out tonight, those of you who voted for the Riverbay Board, who participated in this year’s election,” said Board Director Saunders. “Once again, I want to thank the Election Committee, Leah Graham and Monique Coleman. I think they did, under the circumstances, they did an outstanding job. All those who participated, all those who volunteered, I want to thank all of you.”

SAFETY TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS

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Graham (R) present the 2025 Election Committee Report to the community. Photos by Danielle Cruz

By DANIELLE CRUZ

Elder Fraud Awareness and Prevention

From scam phone calls and texts, to phishing and spam emails, scam artists are coming up with thousands of new scams each year. While anybody can be a victim of a scam, certain vulnerable populations, like seniors, are more likely to be targeted by scammers. On average nationally, 1 in 10 seniors falls victim to identity theft each year.

According to a report released by the Federal Trade Commission in 2024, Americans aged 60 years and older reported losing more than $1.9 billion to fraud in 2023. However, because most frauds and scams are not reported, the FTC estimates that the overall cost of fraud may be as high as $61.5 billion.

The report also found that adults 80 and older reported losing a median of $1,450 to fraud, while adults in their 70’s reported a median loss of $804. The number of older adults reporting losses of $100,000 or more has also tripled since 2020.

The FTC report also found that some of the top scams impacting older adults were tech support scams, prize, lottery or sweepstakes scams, friend or family impersonation scams, and investment scams.

Tech Support Scams

Have you ever received a phone call, email, or pop-up telling you that there is a serious problem with your computer or cellphone? Before you continue the conversation, or click on a pop-up, be aware that scammers will often pretend to be from a well-known tech company and use lots of technical terms to confuse and convince you that the problem with your computer or cellphone is real. What they are really looking for is access to your money, personal information, and data.

According to the FTC, if you get a call from someone claiming that your computer has a problem, hang up. Any tech support call you don’t expect is a scam, even if the number looks legitimate. These scammers will often use a fake caller ID to look like a local business or trusted company and trick people into picking up.

If you get a pop-up message on your computer or phone prompting you to call tech support, ignore it. If you are worried about your tech potentially having a virus or any other problem, call the security software company directly. You can also download legitimate security software to scan your computer for any malware or viruses and delete anything the software says is a problem.

You should also never give someone your password or allow anyone remote access to your computer, which will give scammers direct access to all the information stored on your computer. If you have shared your password with a scammer, make sure to change that password on every account that uses it. Remember to also use unique passwords.

If a scammer convinced you to pay for a fake service, ask your bank to reverse the charges, and check your statement for any charges you did not approve. You should also keep checking your statements monthly to make sure the scammer does not try to re-charge you. Prize, Lottery or Sweepstakes Scams

Another way scammers will often trick individuals is by calling, emailing, or sending a letter to tell you that you won a sweepstakes, lottery, or prize. They will then ask you to pay them or give them your account information to receive the prize.

Scammers will often pretend to be from well-known companies that run real sweepstakes or even pretend to be a part of the government to sound official. But no real sweepstakes company or government agency will contact you to ask for money so you can claim a prize.

If you are unsure if the prize is real or a scam, contact the sweepstake company directly to find out the truth. Make sure to look up the company’s contact information yourself, do not rely on the person who reached out to you to provide you with the correct contact information.

Also never click on any links, text messages, or pop-ups that claim you have won a prize or sweepstakes. Clicking on those links can allow the scammers access to your personal information or allow them access to download malware onto your device.

According to the FTC, there are three ways to tell if the prize is a scam

or not.

The first sign is that you have to pay to get your prize. Real prizes are free. So, if someone tells you to pay a fee to get your prize, you are dealing with a scammer. And if they ask you to pay by wiring money, sending cash, or paying with gift cards or cryptocurrency to get your prize, do not do it. Scammers use these payments because they are harder to track, and it is almost impossible to get your money back.

The second sign that you are dealing with a scammer is that they will tell you that paying a fee will increase your odds of winning. But real sweepstakes are free and winning is by chance. It is illegal for someone to ask you to pay to increase your odds of winning. Only a scammer will do that.

The third sign is that they will ask you for your financial information. You should never have to give someone your bank account or credit card number to claim any prize or sweepstake. If they ask for this information, do not give it to them.

Friend or Family Impersonation Scams

Scammers have also started to pose as family members or a close friend and will call claiming that they need money to get out of trouble.

If you ever receive a call or a text from someone claiming to be a family member or a friend, the FTC cautions against trusting them, even if it sounds like your family member or friend. Scammers are good at faking it and will play with your emotions to get you to act quickly to help your family or friend. They are counting on you to pay without stopping to verify the emergency with another family member or friend. Some scammers will also use artificial intelligence to clone your loved one’s voice. They might also pretend to be a lawyer, police officer, or doctor to make the emergency sound more convincing.

If you do receive a call from someone claiming that your loved one is in trouble and in need of money, here are some tips from the FTC on what to do,

Firstly, resist the pressure to send money immediately. Instead, you should hang up or tell the person that you will call them right back. If you do not feel comfortable hanging up, try asking a question only the real person would know the answer to, like “What kind of dog do you have?” or “Where did you spend Thanksgiving last year?”

Secondly, you should directly call the person who is supposedly in trouble or message another family member or friend to verify if they are in trouble. You should always verify with someone else, even if the caller says to keep it a secret.

Investment Scams

According to the FTC, in 2023 older adults report losing approximately $538 million to investment scams.

Investment scammers will often convince you to invest in the financial markets, cryptocurrency, real estate, or precious metals and coins. They will claim that these investments will make you rich quick and are riskfree. According to the FTC these scams will sometimes offer free training or seminars, but quickly lead to hefty fees for additional training or coaching that promise to increase your success.

If you are pitched a program that promises to help you invest your money, you should first do your own research and resist the pressure to commit quickly. Scammers will pressure you to act fast by telling you that space is limited or that you are getting a special deal.

You should also look up the name of the company or program and look for any reviews or complaints. Other people’s experience with the company can also let you know if it is an investment scam.

You should also be wary of anyone who downplays the risk of an investment or who acts like you do not need to worry about potentially losing your money. Scammers want you to think the opportunity is risk-free, but it is not.

Scammers will also reach out to people through social media and offer opportunities to invest in cryptocurrency. They will then they direct you to a fake website and after they have gotten your money, they will shut down the website and disappear

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Enforcement of Fire Hazards in Public Spaces

To the Editor:

I have some comments regarding the recent notices Management published in this newspaper as well as notified all cooperators about what will be new strictly enforced policies prohibiting decorations and signs on the outside of apartment doors as well as on hallway and lobby walls since such things are considered fire hazards and for which Riverbay Corporation is liable to pay fines imposed by NYC inspectors if such things continue to be allowed. And accordingly, despite previously allowing such decorations being posted by cooperators and building clubs, this management notice reminds everyone that there is actually a previous Co-op City by-law prohibition disallowing decorations on the outside of people’s doors and on building walls because of those things being fire hazards.

My thoughts are that aren’t the official paper notifications that Management posts from time to time inside of hi-rise buildings on every floor between elevators as well as in front of people’s doorways also fire hazards and therefore liable for fines from NYC authorities for being posted?

While posted official management notices aren’t decorations, nevertheless, if there were to be some building fires, such notices are just as liable to go up in flames as any decorations and therefore block people’s exits.

In addition, those plastic laminated bins holding copies of our weekly Co-op City Times newspapers, if there were ever any huge first floor fires to happen, those piles of newspapers inside of those bins would go up in flames, and especially as those bins are plastic, plus they do not have any covers over them. So those bins and the newspapers that they hold are also fire hazards that need to be addressed.

So isn’t that such hypocrisy, a policy of do as we say, but not as we do? That what Management posts on hallway walls and in front of apartment doorways is OK even when such things are also ﬁre hazards? That the existing Riverbay by-laws against doorway and hallway decorations do not also take into account these types of ﬁre hazards?

—Stuart Basem

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Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 5 A, B & C

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

Building 5 A, B & C 100, 120 & 140 Darrow Place Current Lease Expiration Date: January 31, 2026 New 3-Year Expiration Date: January 31, 2029

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September 28, 2025 – October 4, 2025

Safety Blotter

September 28, 2025

140 Elgar Place – A cooperator reported a conﬁrmed delivered package that was removed from the lobby area by an unknown individual without their permission.

119 Einstein Loop – A Food Universe employee reported three unknown suspects entering the establishment with a large bag and removing $500 worth of groceries from the shelves before ﬂeeing the establishment without paying for the items.

4220 Hutchinson Parkway – A cooperator reported an unknown suspect removed their silver shopping cart from the Laundry Room without their permission. A CCPD Supervisor reviewed the security cameras and observed the unknown suspect leave the lobby area with the shopping cart and exit the building through the rear door.

September 29, 2025

Rear of 120 Dreiser Loop – A cooperator was observed by CCPD consuming an alcoholic beverage at the rear of the building and was issued a Criminal Court summons for Consumption of Alcohol in Public.

120 Erskine Place – A cooperator reported a conﬁrmed delivered package was removed from the lobby area by an unknown individual without their permission.

September 30, 2025

100 Alcott Place – A cooperator reported a conﬁrmed delivered package that was removed from the lobby area by an unknown individual without their permission.

Opposite 140 Donizetti Place –A cooperator reported returning to their parked vehicle and observing that it was missing. A canvas of the area by CCPD yielded negative results. NYPD was also notiﬁed.

Front of 620 Baychester Avenue – While on routine patrol, CCPD observed a vehicle on milk crates with the driver's side wheels missing. Attempts to contact the owner of the vehicle yielded negative results. NYPD notiﬁed and responded. A canvas of the area for the suspects yielded negative results.

October 1, 2025

120 DeKruif Place – A non-resident reported taking money out of their purse with a suspect trying to take the money from them. CCPD was notiﬁed and after a foot pursuit, the suspect was apprehended and arrested for the attempted robbery. The suspect was further processed at the 45th Precinct.

October 2, 2025

100 Aldrich Street – CCPD Detectives observed two males loitering on the roof landing. Upon investigation, both males, non-residents, were issued Criminal Court Summonses for loitering and escorted out of the building without incident.

October 3, 2025

620 Baychester Avenue – A female who was visiting a shareholder was observed by CCPD loitering on the staircase while smoking a cigarette. The shareholder was issued a Community Complaint for their

visitor loitering and a second Community Complaint for smoking in the building.

October 4, 2025

140 Benchley Place – CCPD responded to a call for a dispute. Upon arrival, CCPD observed signiﬁcant damage to the apartment door caused by the suspect who is a cooperator. The suspect was placed under arrest and also issued a Community Complaint for Destroying Riverbay Property and Anti-Social Behavior.

October 6, 2025

900 Co-op City Boulevard –While on routine patrol, CCPD observed a suspicious vehicle with cut wires exposed from the bottom of it. Upon further investigation, the vehicle was determined to be stolen out of the 40th Precinct. NYPD was notiﬁed, responded, and safeguarded the vehicle for processing.

140 Benchley Place – A cooperator reported a conﬁrmed delivered package that was removed from the lobby area by an unknown individual without their permission.

100 DeKruif Place – A cooperator reported a conﬁrmed delivered package that was removed from the lobby area by an unknown individual without their permission.

4160 Hutchinson River Parkway – A cooperator reported a conﬁrmed delivered package that was removed from the lobby area by an unknown individual without their permission.

October 7, 2025

140 Benchley Place – A cooperator reported a conﬁrmed delivered package that was removed from the lobby area by an unknown individual without their permission.

2071 Bartow Avenue – CCPD responded to a dispute between a non-resident and a store employee. The non-resident was observed by CCPD becoming aggressive and causing a crowd to gather. The non-resident was taken into custody and issued a Criminal Court summons for Disorderly Conduct and released.

October 9, 2025

140 Benchley Place – A cooperator reported a conﬁrmed delivered package that was removed from the lobby area by an unknown individual without their permission.

October 11, 2025

4220 Hutchinson River Parkway – A cooperator reported accidentally leaving their wallet in the laundry room on top of the change machine and an unknown individual removing the wallet without their permission.

Rear of 4120 Hutchinson River Parkway – CCPD observed a non-resident female driving recklessly in Section 5 causing substantial damage to her vehicle and knocking down light poles rear of Building 26B and front of Building 27A. Once apprehended, the non-resident was placed under arrest and charged with Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Mischief and Driving While Impaired.

Emergency Resolution #25-45

SUBMITTED BY: Monique Coleman

SECONDED BY: Leah Graham

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: October, 15th, 2025

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Riverbay Corporation hereby accepts the report of the 2025 Election Committee certifying that the following persons have been elected and qualiﬁed as Directors of the Riverbay Corporation for the term of ofﬁce next to their name:

LESLIE PETERSON – Three years

DARYL JOHNSON – Three years

LEAH RICHARDSON – Three years

KEVIN LAMBRIGHT – Three years

BISHOP ANGELO ROSARIO– Three years

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

PASSED

Drammeh Center

On Saturday, November 1, at 12:00 p.m., join us at the Drammeh Center for a festive, hands-on Candle-Making Workshop where you’ll create your own beautiful candles using premium materials and curated holiday scents. Learn, create, and discover how to market your creations—just in time for the holidays! Whether you’re a candle-making pro or a complete beginner, this event is perfect for anyone looking to add a personal touch to their holiday decor or create unique gifts for loved ones. Supplies will be provided. Cost: $49 per 3-hr. session. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get crafty and spread some holiday cheer! Seating is limited. Light snacks provided. For cost and all inquiries, contact drammehcenter@gmail.com

—Elise Edwards

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!! 718-671-3050 • Co-op City Public Safety

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.

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Director

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Viewpoint Bernard Cylich, Secretary

On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at an ofﬁcial Riverbay Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved, by a vote of 8 to 7, Resolution #2537, “to retain the law ﬁrm of Stanley K. Schlein, Esq., to provide legal services to the Board" for a three-year period.

I voted against the motion. As Secretary of the Board and keeper of its records and documents, as well as those of the Corporation, I felt that numerous questions remained unanswered, regarding the proposal to retain this contractor as our Board’s Counsel at $204,000 annually, and his absence from the meeting didn’t help.

1) When a similar Emergency Resolution, #2474, was introduced to retain Mr. Schlein’s firm on December 12, 2024, (because it lacked a second signer, it was never recorded as an official document), there was no record of the Board reviewing the performance of Riverbay's General Counsel’s firm Smith, Buss & Jacob, LLP (SBJ). Prior to approving SBJ’s renewal contract for three years on June 13, 2025, the Board began reviewing in detail SBJ’s comprehensive three-year legal service con-

tract the ﬁrm had submitted. Board members made additional proposals that Jeff Buss accepted.

However, Board members never identified any specific lack of services that would necessitate reinforcing SBJ's legal services with additional outside counsel. Therefore, I was baffled by the introduction of Emergency Resolution #25-37 (the re-edited #24-74), seeking approval of this three-year retainer contract as Board Counsel with provisions almost identical to one the Board signed with SBJ on June 13, 2025.

2) There is no record of the Board establishing a Search Committee to find among the tens of thousands of law firms in our city, the most qualified attorneys that could provide Riverbay with legal services to supplement the retainer we had established with SBJ.

3) There is no record of how this particular ﬁrm was chosen nor who submitted the recommendation.

4) There is no record of the vetting process and by whom.

5) There is no record of the contractor’s bio nor his performance as a lawyer.

6) There is no record of the Board meeting with

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Why I Voted Against Reso. 25-37 for a Legal Retainer Contract Murder Mystery Night

our General Counsel Jeff Buss to review this retainer contract.

7) The original, unofﬁcial Emergency Resolution #24-74 included the following clause: “WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conﬂict of interest as required by New York Business Corporation Law Section 713.”

Why was this clause omitted in #25-37?

Was Resolution #25-37 submitted to our General Counsel for review and approval?

Was the adopted Resolution #25-37 submitted to DHCR for review and approval?

It has been the usual practice for the Board to meet with a proposed professional candidate to question him or her before approval of any contract. The contractor’s absence did not afford members an opportunity to question him regarding Resolution #25-37 on his record and the speciﬁc services he would provide for his three-year annual $204,000 fee, that are not already contractually provided by SBJ.

With so many unanswered questions, I could not, in good conscience, vote to approve Resolution #2537 on September 24, 2025.

NCNW Co-op City Section – This is our ﬁrst invitation to join us at our Christmas holiday celebration! On Saturday, December 13, we will be having “Decked in Disguise; a Holiday Masquerade Celebration.” Our party will take place at the convenient Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. There will be an open bar, live DJ, buffet dinner and good vibes! Start thinking now of an eye-popping outﬁt to wear! The ticket price is only $150 until October 31! After that, the tickets will be $185 each. You’ve got a couple of weeks to get in on the cheaper price! You can purchase your tickets through PayPal: bit.ly/ncnwmasquerade. We will also be accepting toys to donate to children in our community. Questions? Contact Candacie Daniels 646-305-8013.

Health Committee – On Sunday, October 26, come join us in our “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.” We support the American Cancer Society in the ﬁght against breast cancer each year. You do not need to be a NCNW member to walk with us! We will be meeting in Bay Plaza Shopping Center in front of Sephora at 8 a.m. Some of us will not be able to walk but want to support the cause. Go to https://shorturl.at/XCmha to make your donation in the ﬁght against this dreaded disease.

Speaking of walking, GirlTrek has resumed on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. To focus on healthy living walking, the group heads out to the Greenway for a brisk half hour walk. For more information, contact co-chairs Keisha Keelan at 917697-4854 or Farah Martin at 917-806-2534. Our Health Committee sponsors these walks together as a shared mission of health, unity and Black girl power.

Membership Committee – Our 2nd Vice President Tina Thompson announced that we will be having our second meeting of “Co-op City Section Membership 101” for new and not so new members on Saturday, October 25, in Rm 14, second ﬂoor, Dreiser Community Center. The meeting will be from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. This session is designed to ﬁll in the gaps of knowledge of both the history and organization of our national body and our own community section. She also reminded us of our $50 local section membership dues and our national membership dues of $75 (payable through our national website) that have been due since September.

NCNW Youth Group – Our Youth Group met Saturday, October 11, for their annual Youth Executive Board elections. Congratulations to our newly elected ofﬁcers: President, Brianna; First Vice President, Danniyella; Secretary, Sarai; Treasurer, Felicia and Wellness Ambassador, Esther. In addition to our election process, we hosted an engaging workshop in recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month. Youth members participated in role-playing scenarios that explored different forms of bullying and their impact on children. Following each scenario, participants reﬂected on how they would respond if faced with similar situations, fostering empathy, awareness, and positive problem-solving.

––Joyce Howard

Section 2’s Murder Mystery aboard the RMS Titania drew 200 attendees to Dreiser Auditorium last Saturday for a stellar performance by the actors in this interactive dinner theatre. The audience was engaged and asked pertinent questions to figure out “Who Dunnit.” In the end, 14 people ID’ed the murderer and three won prizes. CCPD was on hand to make the arrest.

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The Benefits of a Telephone Reassurance Program for Older Adults

As people age, staying socially connected becomes just as important as maintaining physical health. Yet many older adults experience loneliness and isolation, particularly if they live alone, have mobility limitations, or have outlived close friends and family members.

A simple, yet powerful solution is a telephone reassurance program, a service where older adults receive regular phone calls, often once or twice a week, from a friendly voice who checks in, chats, and provides companionship. While the concept may sound small, the benefits are life-changing.

Reducing Loneliness and Social Isolation

One of the greatest benefits of telephone reassurance programs is their ability to reduce loneliness. Regular phone calls create meaningful human connections, giving older adults something to look forward to. A warm voice on the line helps break up long, quiet days and provides reassurance that someone cares. Studies have shown that older adults who engage in consistent social interaction experience better emotional well-being and less depression.

Providing Peace of Mind

Beyond companionship, these phone calls provide peace of mind for both the older adult and their families. Knowing that someone will regularly check in can help loved ones feel more secure, especially if they live far away. In addition, these conversations can act as a safety net. If the caller notices unusual behavior,

Greetings, retirees and friends.

We hope this article finds everyone doing well.

confusion, or signs of distress, they can alert family members or professionals who can respond quickly. Promoting Mental and Emotional Health

Conversations, even short ones, stimulate the brain. Talking about current events, memories, or hobbies helps keep the mind engaged and sharp. Equally important, sharing thoughts and feelings helps reduce stress and boosts selfesteem. Older adults often report feeling “seen” and valued through these programs, which fosters a stronger sense of belonging.

Encouraging Community Connection

Telephone reassurance programs often rely on trained volunteers, which creates an intergenerational bond between callers and older adults. These relationships strengthen community ties and encourage empathy, reminding participants that everyone benefits when we care for one another.

A Small Step with a Big Impact

A weekly phone call may seem simple, but for many older adults, it makes a world of difference. Telephone reassurance programs help reduce isolation, provide emotional support, and promote peace of mind for both seniors and their families. In a world where technology is often fast-paced and impersonal, this service reminds us of the timeless power of a caring conversation. Do you know someone who would benefit from a weekly phone call from The Telephone Reassurance Program? Contact Nancy Alberts, 718-549-8100, Ext. 123.

––Diane Cooper

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Wind Creek Casino – Bethlehem, PA; Wednesday, November 12. Price is $65 with a giveback of $25 slot play. Bus will pick up in front of 169 Dreiser Loop at 8:30 a.m. and will depart promptly at 9 a.m. Please contact Serita at 347-564-5722 with questions and to make payments.

Holiday Luncheon – Tickets are available now for purchase for our annual holiday luncheon, which will be held at the Marina del Rey from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., on Thursday, December 11. The ticket price is $110 and transportation is included on a first-paid/first-seated basis. Please contact Daisy Young at 917292-7010, Ted Byrd at 917-797-9230, or Lillian Odom at 347-678-0745 to purchase tickets.

Sight and Sound “Joshua” – Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Show at 11 a.m. and lunch to follow at 2:30 p.m. at Miller’s Smorgasbord. Ticket price is $225. The bus will pick up at 6:30 a.m. in front of H&R Block and will depart promptly at 7 a.m. A deposit of $50 is due now to reserve a seat. Contact Serita at 347-5645722 with any questions.

Newsletter Submissions – Articles and photos for the In the Loop newsletter

Golden G.A.N.G. Gathering – Our Golden G.A.N.G. (Gather and Nurture Greatness) will meet on Thursday, October 23, at 2 p.m. for an afternoon of fun fall-themed activities. These meetings are designed to keep our seniors socially active, engaged, and connected — with games, refreshments, and laughter always on the agenda. We encourage all of our “Golden Greats” to join in and bring a friend along!

Section 5 Spookyville Candy Drive – We’re still collecting candy donations for this year’s Section 5 Spookyville — our annual safe trick-ortreating experience for local children. Donations of sealed candy or small treats can be dropped off at any of our upcoming events, or you can contact us via email at CoopCityTA26@gmail. com to coordinate a drop-off. Every contribution helps make the day magical for our neighborhood’s little ghosts and goblins!

Sensory Smiles Pumpkin Workshop – Our Sensory Smiles Program held a

(which will be distributed in December), must be submitted no later than November 1. Contact Georgianna at 646-919-0713 with any questions.

Happy Birthday – Cheers to all our October birthday celebrants on adding another candle to your birthday cake. We wish you all a happy birthday and peace, love, and happiness throughout the year.

Condolences – Please continue to pray for all our bereaved members and their families.

Good and Welfare – We continue to pray for those who are sick or shut in. Please remember to 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 next general membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5, at 1 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Auditorium C. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

––Georgianna Rodriguez

Building 26

October Highlights

As the crisp fall breeze rolls in, our Building 26 Association continues to celebrate community, creativity, and connection! Although there will be no general meeting this month, we look forward to resuming in November with updates, new initiatives, and plenty of exciting opportunities to get involved.

special Pumpkin Workshop in collaboration with Building 28 this past weekend, and what an incredible turnout it was! Families gathered for a festive afternoon of pumpkin painting, decorating, and carving fun. Each child got to choose their own pumpkin from our mini patch — thanks to the generous support of our community sponsors.

The room was filled with smiles, laughter, and creativity as children and parents bonded through art and play. From the vibrant paint palettes to the Halloween costumes and “Boo Crew” helpers, every moment reflected the heart of what our Building 26 Association stands for — a community that grows, learns, and celebrates together.

Community Spirit – Events like these remind us how powerful togetherness can be. Whether it’s through volunteering, donating, or simply showing up to share in the joy, our residents continue to show that community spirit is alive and well in Co-op City. As we head into the holiday season, let’s keep that energy going — supporting one another, spreading kindness, and making Building 26 a place where everyone feels welcomed and valued.

For updates, upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities, follow us on social media or email us at CoopCityTA26@ gmail.com.

Together, we build memories — one pumpkin, one smile, and one good deed at a time.

––Tanya Cruz-Cooke

Director’s Viewpoint Mary Pearson, Assistant Secretary

Compliance

All I want for … Halloween, Solstice, Hannukah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa… are beautiful decorations all over the community, just like every year.

Last year, Management told the Board about the decoration ban and the coming enforcement thereof. But there was no follow-through, no posted notices, no removal of permanent or seasonal, personal, holiday, or generic door doodads.

Last year, I fell right in line. No decorations? Okay. I had health issues last fall so not having to deal with decorations was more a relief than a disappointment. Compliance? No problem.

But that was very unlike me.

I really don’t like taking “no” – with no explanation – for an answer. Luckily, or unluckily, my mom wasn’t one of those “Because I’m The Mother, That’s Why,” types of moms. I’m all for following rules. (Follow the golden one. Spell Co-op City properly.) It’s even been a running “bit” of mine; taking on the Charlie Brown comic strip’s role of Lucy Van Pelt insisting everyone follow the “ru-els.”

Only, give me a logical reason to do what is demanded of me. I’m a fan of rules, but I’m a much bigger fan of rules backed up with a good explanation. Since when? Since I first realized that I didn’t like taking “no-no” for an answer.

No decorations? We’re told that a 60-year practice of decorating for the holidays is rescinded? For real this year? Why?

When I first read the flyer, my initial snarky thought was: and you’re telling us this regulation by posting a combustible piece of paper in our hallways?

The opening words of the October 1st “Attention All Shareholders” notice are surrounded by SIX exclamation points. The title of the flyer boldly reads: Enforcement of FDNY Fire Code Regulations – Decorations in Hallways, Apartment Doors, and Lobbies. The flyer goes on to explain the reasoning behind the “no decorations” ban in great detail. Two well-established fire codes are cited, which, “effective immediately, Riverbay will be strictly enforcing.”

Good. Enforce those.

One of those fire codes, FC 401.7, addresses fire drills. It doesn’t specify the location of these fire drills, but paying attention to fire alarms going off in the community centers has been taken dead-seriously lately, as well it should. But there’s no mention of decorations in that specific code.

The other fire code listed in the flyer – FC 1027.3 – forbids blocking common areas. I wouldn’t think there’d be any push back on that safe-egress issue either. I remember one year in my building, 27A, in one of our hallways, there was a Jimmy Rushing aka Mr. Five-by-Five-size Santa made of balloons. Something like that could potentially impede egress. No argument there. Still, there’s nothing about decorations within that fire code either.

The only mention of decorations is in Chapter 8 of the New York City fire code guidelines – Interior Furnishings, Decorations and Scenery. Artificial Holiday Decorations, on page 57, says holiday wreaths must be “inherently flame resistant.” In the bowels of the rule book, pages of details lay out step-by-step ways to test exactly how fire-proof a decoration is.

So, that’s where it’s written, regarding non-fireproof, inflammable decorations or anything, holiday-themed or otherwise, blocking lobbies and hallways and doors.

Sure. Ban those in the name of safety. But must we ban fireproof decorations, too? And if so, why now?

We’ve become exceptionally Fire Safety conscious in the 2020s. Our neighboring Twin Park fire killed 17 and injured so many more in 2022, the Canadian wildfires turned our skies orange, the loss of 30 lives attributed to e-Bike battery volatility within the last four years, all lead to 2025 being declared Fire Prevention Year by the NYC Mayor and Fire Commissioner.

Have the rules changed? Actually, no.

The notice and the general consensus imply the nothing-on-doors rule was always there. But after a very deep dive, I contend, “It ain’t necessarily so.”

Start with our Occupancy Agreement. It’s right there at coopcity.com. The Riverbay Occupancy Agreement is listed in General Information un-

Thank you, Michelle Marbury

der RESOURCES. Then scroll down to Rules and Regulations #6, and cut out all non-relevant words, and it reads: No signs… shall be …attached to … entrance doors. Not a word about decorations. Not there or under Risk Management or under Safety either.

Well, that’s an easy get-around, I thought. Decorations are special, and arguably, aren’t “signs.”

Then I went to my old friend, the incredibly current, civil code depository, American Legal Publishing, dated October 2025. There’s FC 805 that says that in occupancies such as ours, “decorations shall be made of flame-resistant material” and FC 806.1 says, “All decorations shall comply with the requirements of the New York City Fire Code.”

Well maybe it’s a new HCR rule. No. Nothing on their site. So, I asked my other best friend, the technologically, exponentially advanced Magic 8-Ball – AI, and AI writes: DHCR defers to NYC fire department codes for this matter. In New York City apartment buildings, the DHCR does not regulate holiday decorations; instead, residents must follow the NYC Fire Code and the specific rules set by their building management.

HCR doesn’t make the fire safety rules; HCR just sees to it that the NYC Fire Department fire codes are followed. And since the FDNY rules regarding decorations only say that nothing inflammable is permitted in the halls and lobbies and nothing that could impede egress in case of a fire is allowed, I argue we needn’t lose festive decorations altogether.

There is an alternative to total abandonment of visual holiday spirit.

Beautiful, colorful, metal wreaths, decals, and decorations, suitable for any and every occasion, are plentifully available as are all varieties of stickto-the-window clings. There are tons of flat-upagainst-the-wall decorations to replace the newly forbidden ones.

And you know what? Decorations are permitted by NYCHA, including on apartment doors. Ha! I found where it is written.

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“Let’s Talk About the Christmas Decorations”

’Twas the season of sparkle, the season of light, When Co-op shone brightly, both day and by night.

Neighbors gathered warmly, with laughter and cheer,

To dress up their lobbies and welcome the year.

There was a time—not long ago—when the holiday season in Co-op City was an experience in itself. You could feel it in the air. You could see it in the lobbies. You could hear it in the laughter of neighbors catching up as boxes of decorations were pulled out and tables of treats began to take shape.

Building by building, we came together. Each one of us brought something—maybe a tray of cookies or a tin of cocoa—to share at our tasting tables. We paid our building dues, caught up on family news, and worked side by side to adorn our lobbies with care. It wasn’t just about hanging garland or plugging in lights. It was about belonging. It was about community. It was the essence of what makes Co-op City special—neighbors who don’t just live side by side but who show up for one another.

Those were the days when the holidays meant warmth, tradition, and a touch of sparkle everywhere you turned. This year, though the season will still arrive right on schedule, it comes with an important update we must all pay attention to.

Enforcement of FDNY Fire Code Regulations

Effective immediately, Riverbay Management will be strictly enforcing FDNY Fire Code Sections 1027.3. This code specifies that all decorations in public areas must be fire-resistant, and that nothing may obstruct exits, corridors, or doorways. Decorations that could pose a fire hazard or block safe passage are not permitted under city law.

These regulations are not new, but the enforcement of them is now mandatory, and that means the tall Christmas trees, hanging garlands, tinsel, or fabric-based lobby décor many of us have enjoyed for decades will need to be reimagined. The goal is simple: to ensure that every resident, visitor, and worker in our buildings remain safe in the event of an emergency.

This Holiday Season Can Still Shine! — Different Doesn’t Mean Dull

While change is never easy—especially when it touches something as emotional and traditional as our holiday celebrations—this is an opportunity for us to think creatively about what community spirit really looks like.

Because the truth is, the holidays have never just been about what’s hanging in our lobbies. They’ve been about who is standing in them. They’ve been about connection, collaboration, and care. And none of that is prohibited by any code.

So, let’s do what Co-op City does best—adapt, unite, and make it shine anyway.

Let’s bring the light to our windows, our balconies, our outdoor spaces, and our courtyards. Let’s turn our terraces into twinkling beacons of cheer. Let’s channel that same creativity and community

IMPORTANT!

pride that built those lobby displays into something even bigger—something everyone can see and share from the street to the skyline. Wouldn't it be great if we orchestrated this as an event? Think of it!

The Spirit of Co-op City

Our spirit doesn’t live in garland or glitter. It lives in us. It’s in the neighbor who helps hang a string of lights, the child who waves to Santa from the window, and the elders who smile seeing our community still bright with joy and care. It’s in our willingness to keep the tradition alive—even if we must do it differently.

So yes, this holiday season may look different, but it doesn’t have to feel different. In fact, it can feel

even more meaningful if we remember that what truly matters can’t be hung, wrapped, or plugged in. It’s the love, the laughter, the togetherness—that’s what lights up Co-op City every year.

Thank you for reading my Viewpoint

Thank you for hearing my heart. Share this idea with your neighbors and especially your Building Association. I welcome your thoughts, your action, and your partnership. Reach me anytime at mmarbury@riverbayboard.com

Let’s keep the energy going. Let’s keep shining — safely, brightly, and together. Because when Co-op City lights up with unity, no code can dim our spirit.

For up-to-date communication from Riverbay Corporation, read the Co-op City Times, delivered to your building lobby and the community centers on Saturdays, tune in to the Crawler on your home TVs and lobby monitors, and register for Phone Tree notiﬁcations.

On October 8, Building 29 held its monthly meeting, which, like last month, was very well attended.

First on the agenda was a review of the newly required FDNY rules. (The Co-op City Times has already printed these in detail, so I will not repeat them.)

Building 29 Association

It was noted that our association walk on Oct. 4 was a success (see photos), and plans are to do this again in the warmer weather.

Also, Cynthia Dixon held her Line Dancing class for children on Saturday, and it too was a great success (see photos). More classes are planned; look out for flyers. Coming Up

• Line Dancing for children on October 18 at 1 p.m.

• Bingo on October 25.

Velocity Track Club

Velocity Track Club showed up and showed out this weekend at the Athlos NYC 2025 and the Manhattan University XC Invitational presented by HOKA.

On Friday, October 10, VTC (Velocity Track Club) had two athletes invited to participate in the Rising Stars Athlos NYC 2025 track meet at Icahn Stadium. The Athlos meet was a Women’s Pro Meet with many of the fastest women in the world as they blazed a trail through NYC. The meet consists of seven events, (100-meter hurdles, 100, 200, 400, and 800 meters, a 1-mile race and Long Jump), with Olympic and world champions such as Masai Russell, Mary Moraa, Gudaf Tsegay, Nikki Hiltz, Brittany Brown, Devynne Charlton, Natoya Goule-Toppin and Amber Anning. They also had global icon and cultural force Ciara ignite the crowd after the event.

Plus, the Rising Stars races, which were the 13/14 age division Girl’s youth races, the 100 meters and the 100 meters hurdles. VTC had two girls selected to compete at this awesome event. We had Lyon Achigbu selected for the 100-meter hurdles and Jennifer Thomas for the 100-meter race. Both athletes won their event and were awarded lovely Tiffany necklaces with a mini crown. Awesome job, ladies! Thank you, Athlos and Ichan Stadium!

On Saturday, October 11, VTC competed in the 53rd Manhattan University XC Invitational, which featured over 7500 scholastic and youth runners at the historic Van Cortlandt Park. This was basically a high school XC meet, which had a youth/club race. Medals were awarded to the top 75 athletes in this race, which consisted of athletes from ages 8 to 18 years old. Therefore, it was difficult for an 8-year-old athlete to win a medal. However, VTC was blessed with two medals thanks to 10-year-old Ezmerelis Davenport and 11-year-old Chase Pigot competing against girls and boys much older than them. Once they separated the age division, VTC Jacob Mena took 2nd place in the Boys 8 & under division.

Congratulations to all our competitors!

We are proud of each athlete’s hard work and determination. Up next: the USATF NY – Meet #2 at Van Cortland Park on Sunday, October 19. Thank you.

––Coach Winston Dinkins

• Free mammogram bus on Nov. 8. (must register at the Church of the New Vision)

• Book Club Zoom meeting on Nov 28, at 7 p.m.

• Gospel concert on December 13.

• Super Bowl party in 2026.

Next, our guest speakers from Verizon gave us a rundown on what is happening. Three buildings on Hunter have already been done. We are on the schedule for February 2026.

Finally, consider purchasing one of our fine, newly designed Bldg. 29 T-shirts or hoodie/sweatshirts (all proceeds go towards the Association). Peace, and stay well and safe.

––Katharine Wood

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Building 6 Association

Happy Saturday, neighbors. I hope when you read this, it finds you in good standing. This afternoon from 12-5 p.m., CCPD has its first annual Halloween Fun Day for children of all ages at Bellamy Courts, located at 140 Bellamy loop. So, this evening’s Building 6 Masquerade Bingo Game Night is cancelled. Neighbors, for events and contact information, always look to the association bulletin board. This past week’s general association meeting was a success. A huge thank you to special guest speakers, NYS Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and Attorney Mrs. Shekera Algarin, for the wealth of information they brought to the neighbors. The next association meeting is Wednesday, November 12, from 7-9 p.m. in Dreiser’s Rm. 1 with special guest speakers Riverbay Corporation’s own directors Mr. Michael Ambo (Grounds) and Mr. Toma Kastrati (Maintenance). The Building 6 Association aims to provide first-rate information to its residents. The best neighbor is a well-informed one. Compactor Room Etiquette – Never place raw garbage down the chute. Rinse out all recyclable food containers and place them into a clear bag, then seal. Bulk boxes and appliances should always be taken to the basement’s ash cart room. Do not be a litterbug!

Laundry Room Etiquette – Please remove loads from washers and dryers within a 15-minute window. Never sort soiled items in the carts, as it is not only disgusting, but it is also disrespectful to your neighbors. Never spray aerosol disinfectants into the machine because that could ignite a fire. Please pick up after yourself. Place used dryer sheets and emptied detergent bottles into the properly marked receptacles. Parents, be mindful of your children, because the laundry room is not a playground.

As the saying goes: If you see something, say something. Call 718-6713050 or dial 911. On Wednesday, December 10, CCPD’s own Chief Andre Waring will be our special guest speaker at 7 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Rm. 1. If someone in your home is experiencing a mental health crisis, dial 988 as

the hotline is open 24/7. Mental health dictates your overall health. Neighbors, this our home. We are shareholders, so let us act like such. As always, I pray for safety over all. God speed.

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

–Archbishop Tutu

––Lauren K. Lassiter

Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

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

General Membership Meeting – Our next general membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 23, at 7 p.m. in the Association Room located in the rear of Building 10B. Our guest speaker will be Ms. KaTrina Dinham. Ms. Dinham will be presenting an information session on “Help Make The Bronx Dementia Friendly.” Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. We are looking forward to seeing everyone. Light refreshments will be served.

Halloween Candy Collection – We will be accepting candy donations for distribution on Halloween in the Building 10 Association room (located in the rear of Building 10B) on the following dates, Saturday, Oct. 25, from 2 p.m.-4 p.m., and Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Halloween Candy Giveaway – The Halloween candy giveaway will be held on Friday, October 31, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. in the Building 10 Association room.

Vote – We have an especially important election on November 4, 2025. The last day to register to vote for the November 2025 election is October 25. To register to vote or request an absentee ballot, go to www.vote.nyc for more information. Early, in-person voting will begin on Oct. 25.

Tip of the Week – As reported in last week’s Co-op City Times, a bicycle was stolen from a young person after they were asked for a ride. Parents are asked to remind their children to be aware of who they lend their bike to.

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.

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” –Michael Jordan

Have a great week!

––Jewel

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Building 28 Association

Last Saturday, president Tanya Cruz-Cooke and I teamed up to host a funﬁlled pumpkin carving event! It was wonderful to see so many families and neighbors come together to celebrate the season. Thank you to all the volunteers. Announcements

Our next meeting is on Wednesday, October 22, at 7:30 p.m.; the invited guest speakers are Vanessa Aldea, Cooperator Services director, and Tanysha Farley, Jr. property manager for Building 28. We are also happy to share that one of our shareholders, Ms. Desiree Brown, will be speaking about her thesis on Co-op City’s future. Her study looks at how shareholders view Coop City’s ﬁnancial stability while staying true to its mission of affordability and cooperative living. She is exploring how our community’s views compare with Co-op City’s ﬁnancial and maintenance reports. Members and non-members of the association are always welcome to attend our meetings.

Halloween: We will be distributing Halloween treats on October 31. If you would like to donate individually wrapped candy, please bring the items with you to the association meeting.

Future invited guests – Verizon, Dementia, EGM, CCPD, etc.

If there are any suggestions for the association, please send an email to: building28association@gmail.com. Come out, bring your neighbors and share your ideas on what activities you would like Building 28 Association to participate in. Dues of $10 per family for calendar year 2025 are still being collected at the association meetings.

Gentle Reminders:

Extermination services are free.To schedule an appointment, call 718-320-

Co-op City Democratic Club

The newly reunited Co-op City Democratic Club is energized and ready to serve the community!

Our next club meeting is Tuesday, October 21st, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 28 of the Bartow Community Center. All are welcome to attend in order to advance their civic education and engagement.

The main topic of the meeting will be the upcoming general election. We will talk about what will be on your ballot, including the six ballot proposals that will be on the back of your ballot and the New York City races for Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President, City Council and Judges (3) of the Civil Court.

We will also receive an update on the federal government shutdown from our Congressman George Latimer. You don’t want to miss this meeting! We promise you will leave our meeting knowing more about the elections and the current state of the government than you did before you came in.

Speaking of elections! Early voting for the 2025 General Election will have the following schedule:

Saturday, October 25th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, October 26th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, October 27th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, October 28th, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, October 29th, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, October 30th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, October 31st, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, November 1st, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, November 2nd, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The 82nd Assembly District (Part A), which Co-op City is a part of, has only one early voting site and that is the Dreiser Community Center. We recommend you cast your vote early in order to avoid the potentially long lines on Election Day, which will be on Tuesday, November 4th, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. You can ﬁnd your election day poll site at: https://ﬁndmypollsite.vote.nyc/

If you have any questions, comments, suggestions or want more information on joining the club or our activities, please reach out to us at coopcitydemclub@ gmail.com. You can also ﬁnd us on social media. We are “Co-op City Democratic Club” on Facebook and “coopcitydemocraticclub” on Instagram. Follow us to stay informed and involved!

—Tremaine O’Garro

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Compactor Room Etiquette: Never place raw garbage in the chute. Always rinse out recyclables and place them into the clear bag. Food and pizza boxes should be placed in a clear bag and sealed to deter roaches and vermin. Please pick-up anything you may have dropped.

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 call CCPD at their anonymous tip hotline: 718-879-6311.

Dogs: When in public spaces, dogs should be leashed at all times. Additionally, refrain from having your pet relieve themselves under the buildings or in the grassy areas.

Laundry Room Etiquette: Continue to respect our laundry room and your neighbors by getting your clothes within a 15-minute window and maintaining a clean and healthy working space.

Let us make Building 28 a STAR Building! Did you know that every unit in Coop City is eligible for the STAR Program? It does not cost you anything and there are no income requirements! Find out if you are eligible for either the Basic STAR (School Tax Relief Program) or the Enhanced STAR (Enhanced School Tax Relief age 65+). To complete your application online, go to: https://encryption.ny.gov or by phone 518-457-2036. For Enhanced STAR, go to: www.tax.ny.gov/STAR or view the information in the lobby display cases. Adults age 60+ who need help to obtain and maintain entitlements and beneﬁts, call and schedule an appointment with a JASA or NORC Case Manager at 929-399-1371.

––Idalia Reyes

Building 13 Association

Reminder: Building 13Group Picture – A photographer will meet us in the front of our Building on Sunday, October 19, at 3:30 p.m. So, save the date!We are inviting all residents of Building 13 to participate. Let’s share this moment together. See you then.

Association Meeting: On Thursday, October 23, at 7 p.m., we will host our guest speaker, Executive General Manager Marvin Walton, at our monthly association meeting. Members and non-members of the association are always welcome to attend our meeting. There will be lite refreshments. We encourage you to become a member and stay in the know of what’s happening in your community. The success of our Association depends on active participation from residents. Stay informed and voice your concerns. Share your ideas and help shape the future of our community.

Kudos to the Section 2 Committee in collaboration with Riverbay Corporation for a fantastic Saturday Murder Mystery event. The performers were great and the audience was very engaged in ﬁguring out “who dunnit.” A special thank you to Section 2 President Jewel Crawford Duncan, Jacqueline Mason, along with volunteers Tracy Overton and Annice Bailey and Tamira King and the audio team.

Halloween: We will be collecting candy donations to give treats to the youth and young at heart. We will be distributing Halloween treats on Friday, October 31 (time to be determined). If you would like to donate candy, please bring the items with you on October 19, the day of the pictures (3:30 p.m.), or October the 23, the day of the Association meeting (7 p.m.). The time of the distribution on the 31st will be posted in the bulletin board.

NYPD 45th Precinct Community Council – Each month, the Council meets on the ﬁrst Thursday of the month. The next meeting will be held on November 6 at 7 p.m. in Co-op City at the Bartow Center, Rm. 31. For your convenience, I have posted the information listing the current year (25-26) locations where the meetings are scheduled to be held and the corresponding dates of the meetings each month.

Note: At the last 45th Precinct Community Meeting, all were advised to beware of scams, especially during the holiday season. If you are purchasing an item from an online source and you must meet, make the location to meet at the precinct.

Going forward, we will be inviting guest speakers to discuss dementia, as well as STAR and SCRIE (DRIE) submissions. Please make sure to check what’s going on in the community by reading the lobby bulletin board.

“Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid of standing still.” ––Chinese Proverb Visit our Facebook page at: Building 13 Association Inc.–Co-op City.

E-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Contacts: Leslie Peterson, president, at 718-320-1370 or Wendell Mattison, V.P., at 917-330-1380. Thank you for supporting our team.

––Leslie Peterson

Rivers Run Community Garden

The weather is changing, and we are winterizing the garden. Additionally, during this season, we have been reconstructing our garden and nurturing our seeds so they can thrive and grow. Soon gardeners will be harvesting the fruits of their labor. Please join us and share in our harvest. There are plenty of herbs and crabapples for the taking so come through soon.

We are in the process of confirming if we will have a mobile food truck with additional produce from the Lincoln Park Conservancy Inc. visit to the Rivers Run Community Garden. At this time, we are aiming for Saturday, October 25. We will keep you informed via email or flyer if we are able to confirm the date and time. In any case, we will be at the garden at 12 p.m. on that date. Look for updates!

If you are interested in volunteering, please email, text or call at the numbers below.

Please tell your friends and family about this amazing place where we not

only grow fruits and vegetables, but we grow knowledge and friendships. Rivers Run Community Garden is a movement towards improved mental and physical health. We provide all types of workshops including nutrition, meditation, edible and medicinal wilds identification, planting, building and crafting. We are the outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares as well as residents and neighbors. We are a place of beauty and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us.

Membership Requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds. Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome.

If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801.

––Leslie Peterson

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 at 11 a.m.; Adult Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.

Every Wednesday – “Hour of Power Noon Day Prayer” at 12 p.m. on the Conference Call Line: 712-432-3900; Access Code: 343284#.

Every Wednesday – 6:45 p.m. Bible Study Online via Zoom. Log in on Zoom.com or dial One Tap Mobile: 929-205-6099, 838-454-0093 or 646-9313860; Meeting ID: 886 1355 3980. Save The Date

Today, Saturday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m.: Financial Protection & Estate Planning Seminar

Sunday, October 26:

11 a.m.: Missionary Anniversary with Rev. Audrey Jones

3 p.m.: Nurses’ Ministry Anniversary with Rev. Tyrone Richardson Sunday, November 2nd – Celebrating Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens’ 49th Pastoral Anniversary

11 a.m.: Rev. Carl Washington lll, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Nyack, NY

3 p.m.: Rev. Dr. Theresa Lloyd, White Rock Baptist Church, Harlem, NY Praise Him! Deacon-in-Training Tyron Brown opened worship with prayer and scripture, Joshua 1:1-9. We were blessed by the musicianship of Minister

Greater Love Refuge Ministries

“Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” Psalm 31:24

Spiritual Food for Thought: There are multiple things in your environment that could be the cause for concern. But God has already instructed you not to worry. Worry will not solve any problem but will only keep you from walking in the Spirit. Rise up out of the mire of doubt and fear and come into God’s presence where He can give you true wisdom and direction. The stress of anxiety will keep you from peace. Remember, peace is not the absence of conflict in our lives, but the presence of God no matter what the conflict is.

Greater Love Refuge Ministries, Inc., is a non-denominational, multi-generational, teaching, preaching, faith & Bible-way church conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, NY 10475. Tel: 347-9205607. Enter by way of the main entrance or the portico. Bishop Boyce Landrum is the Overseer and Senior Pastor. We invite you to join us for Sunday morning worship service beginning at 11:30 a.m. At Greater Love, you'll find a supportive and friendly atmosphere; come as you are—no expectations, just a warm welcome. Holy Communion is served every first Sunday. During tomorrow’s worship service we take time to acknowledge Breast Cancer Awareness. Presiding Elder Carol Landrum will bring a special message about God’s Healing Power. All are welcome!

Sunday Morning Bible Study/School is held in person, weekly from 10:15 a.m.11:15 a.m. On the third and fifth Sunday, our biblical teaching is designed to inform all young people ages 8 through 18. The Scripture for tomorrow’s youth session is lifted from Judges 6; Topic: “Decisions, Decisions – God’s Will & My Decisions.” You do not have to be a member of Greater Love to attend these sessions.

Our Minister’s Platform Revival Service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 26, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Minister G. Fullwood, Minister A. Benjamin and Elder W. Yancey will preach God’s Word based on the theme “A Second Touch,” as taught in Mark 8:25: “Once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly.” When your outlook is out of focus, you need another touch from Jesus! Come out and let the Spirit of the Living God restore and revive you again.

Save the Date: Fall Festival Youth Fellowship Nite at Greater Love Church on Friday, October 31, from 6:30 to 9:30. Details will be in next week’s Co-op City Times article.

Need Prayer? We invite you to call in to our weekly Prayer Line every Wednesday afternoon, 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m. and Thursday evening beginning at 8 p.m. The call-in number is 351-999-3024; no access code required. As a general courtesy, please mute your phone upon entry and when not speaking.

Grace & Peace,

––Presiding Elder Carol Landrum

Kirsten Holden. She led praise and worship then sang one of Pastor’s favorites, “Sending Up My Timber.” Pastor Owens preached from Ephesians 2:8-9, “How to Get to Heaven.” He said your resume will not count; only your faith––not your works––will get you into heaven. Last, we witnessed the baby dedication of Willow Rayne Hendricks. The Adult Sunday School lesson this week: “People Choose Sin.” Thank you for your fellowship. Are you looking for a church home? Whether you have a lot to bring or just a little, when we put it into the hands of a big God, He can do far more than we could ever ask, think, or imagine. We welcome you to come hear the good news of Jesus and experience all the new possibilities at Community Protestant, a church of love and understanding.

The holidays are upon us and Thanksgiving baskets are being prepared. We are asking for donations of canned goods and pantry staples. If you are or know someone in need, kindly contact the Church for additional information. First granddaughter Roxie Rain is collecting socks for her school’s annual sock drive. Did you know that socks are the most needed but least donated item at homeless shelters? Your generous contributions and support of each endeavor is greatly appreciated.

Our sincere and heartfelt condolences are extended to all who are in a season of mourning. To Deacon James Tidball and to our sick and homebound members, please know your presence is missed, and we are praying for your healing. Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating their special day this month.

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” Ephesians 2:8

––Lexa M. Mingo

Now continuing with our Hispanic recognition month, as well as special recognition to finding the cure for significant disease and illness, October is loaded with designated days to recognize themes that otherwise would be neglected. Because we recognize in October Indigenous American Day, we understand that this celebrates that there are many ethnicities needing to be fairly and equally studied and remembered. Broun Place and Co-op City exemplify equality and respect for all. Exemplifying that is the fact that our applications to Co-op City are evaluated by submission date order.

Further, here we are in mid-October and the two holidays that are part of the Jewish calendar Yamim Noraim (Days of Awe), Rosh Hoshana and Yom Kippur, have been celebrated. This is a 10-day period of repentance from Rosh Hoshana to Yom Kippur. Time to examine yourself.

CSO Section 4 Director Milsa Vega sent us a complete copy of minutes from the first meeting, hosted on Monday, August 11. The second meeting was held on Monday, September 9. We expect minutes from that meeting too. We have asked Ms. Vega about what the current procedure is for plaster and painting appointments but have yet to get a response. Our Broun Place question is, when will interior and exterior walls be inspected for water damage and then be scheduled for repair. In our case, exterior repair has been done; now an appointment for interior repair must be made. Please advise us of the procedure.

The low attendance to the Section 4 meeting was a surprise and I hope this changes. To reach our Section 4 CSO unit, send an email to mvega@riverbaycorp.com, or call 718-320-3300, ext:3306.

Please report to CCPD at 718-671-3050 or the 45th Precinct if you see a car without a disability placard parked illegally in the Broun Place cul-de-sac. Tickets will be issued to those without placards. Also, please just take up one parking space.

Broun Place Townhouse Association accepts new members any time. The membership fees are $12 a year. Dues pay for supplies, and they support emergency efforts. Please join the Broun Place Townhouse Association. We encourage you to participate in community events and make constructive suggestions to your Board.

To report on the non-delivery of the Co-op City Times, call 1-407-666-8317 on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. We urge you to read your Co-op City Times. We extend “get well wishes” to all suffering from illness.

We applaud our public schools. Good luck to our youth and have a safe school year. Neighbors, let’s be safe; in case of inclement weather, tie up and close your terrace accessories. Finally, thank you to our groundskeeper for the wonderful job he does. Our gardens look wonderful.

––Eva Kindaichi Lazaar

Broun Place Townhouse Association

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., on Mondays and Wednesdays. Notary available on Monday and Wednesday during ofﬁce hours; call for appointment.

Check Your Mail: The 2025 General Election Voter Guide and the 2025 General Election Fast Pass Tag were received last week. Please review for voting information.

Who and What is on our Ballot:

Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Bronx Borough President, City Council and Civil Court Judge.

There will also be six proposals on the ballots. Turn your ballots over. The Proposals:

1. Amendment to allow Olympic sports complex in Essex County on State Forest preserve land

2. Fast Track Affordable Housing to Build More Affordable Housing Across the City

3. Simplify Review of Modest Housing and Infrastructure Projects

4. Establish an Affordable Housing Appeals Board with Council, Borough, and Citywide Representation

5. Create a Digital City Map to Modernize City Operations

6. Move Local Elections to Presidential Election Years to Increase Voter Participation

We will also have information on proposals at the NAACP Ofﬁce.

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 4-6 clean shopping bags with handles and a shopping cart to receive food. We will not place food in black bags because they pose a safety hazard. Section 5 guests should visit the Co-op City United Methodist Church at 2350 Palmer Avenue to pick up groceries. This distribution site is open Thursdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The 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 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 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.

Closure – The pantry will be closed on Thursday, October 30, to complete necessary maintenance work in the ofﬁce. We apologize for the inconvenience. Fundraisers & Fun! – Support our community with a fun day out! Your participation in our events help cover the rent, insurance, and supplies needed to keep our Emergency Food Pantry running strong. Help us ensure local families have access to nutritious food and household supplies. Trips include transportation and dining:

Sight & Sound's Joshua & Shady Maple Smorgasbord – Friday, August 21, 2026. Total: $225. (First payment due soon.) We're accepting three payments of $75 each and are collecting deposits now. First payment to hold your seat is due 10/24/2025, second payment is due 02/14/2026, and third payment is due 04/18/26. Please be prompt with payments. No refunds. For trip interest 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. Look out for more information about Ace In the Hole which will include a luncheon and show, and Windows On The Lake with Jake's 58 casino in Ronkonkoma, LI. Contact Us: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com ––D. Illis

Upcoming NYC Elections

General Election Day is Tuesday, November 4 at your designated poll site. Polls are open from 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

Early Voting: Saturday, October 25–Sunday, November 2.

Early Voting Poll Site: 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center Auditorium. Voting Registration Deadline: Mail-in registration applications must be received by the board of elections no later than October 25, 2025. For more information, visit or contact The Bronx County Board of Elections ofﬁce at 1780 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10457, or call: 718-299-9017, 866-868-3692, TDD/TTY call the NY State Relay 711 or visit www.vote.nyc. NAACP Statement: We will not let fear and division drive us further apart. We cannot succumb to apathy. We must come together to defend our friends, families, and neighbors. We never have and never will cower in the face of racism. The NAACP is leading the counter-offensive to vigorously defend our lives, our freedom, our history, and American democracy on every front.

Watch & Listen: Our Culture, Our Stories on theNAACP+ 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 tokeep advancing Annual membership: Adult: $30; Youth: $10; Silver Life: $750. Make checks/ money orders payable to: NAACP Co-op City. Mailing address: NAACPCoop City, 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 36, Bronx, N.Y. 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: 718-320-3210oremail: naacpccity2210@gmail.com.

––Brenda Brown

African-American Association of Co-op City

October General Meeting

The Association will hold its ﬁrst general meeting after the new leadership was sworn in on Sunday, October 19, at 3 p.m. sharp in Rm. 15. During this meeting, there will be two special guests to address a couple of topical issues. Our ﬁrst guest speakers are from the organization called The December 12th Movement and will be represented by Omowale Clay and Colette Pean. The duo will throw more light on the mayoral election and the issues on the ballot. The second guest speaker will come from the 45th Precinct Community Affairs Unit. They will be educating us on the new initiative that has been introduced by the NYPD, the Q-Team. Members will be able to ask questions on the new agenda and how this new initiative is different from the NCO program. It would also be an avenue to know the role of the NYPD in a community that has its own police department, as well as how their job interfaces and what they are doing to maintain a safe and sound neighborhood. So, let us come tomorrow and ask the necessary questions.

The New Board Meeting

The new board met for the first time after being sworn in on Sunday, October 12. The meeting started at 6 p.m. and was issue-based. It was an avenue for the new board to strategize and streamline its program for the year. These suggested programs would be the focal point at the general meeting on October 19. Thus, we enjoin all our members to find the need to be at the meeting for validation and certification of these programs. More so, for the organization to operate within the required limits, the president announced that the by-laws of the association needed to be reviewed. Thus, he set up a three-person committee that includes, but is not limited to, the 2nd vice president, the recording secretary, and sergeant-at-arms. These three would investigate the submissions from every member and report the draft of the by-laws to the board by the 26th. The eventual document would be prevailed upon, and a new working document of the organization is expected to be ratified at the November general meeting.

AAACC Programs

The association has agreed to be the chief sponsor of the former Beginners Tuesday Line Dance, which was formerly coordinated by Ms. Cynthia Dixon. The Association has taken over the program which will henceforth be known as the AAACC Line Dance Group. Other programs and their persons of contact operating under the AAACC are Belly Dance – Xonia Wilson; Gospel Line Dance – Joyce Smith; Advance Thursday Line Dance – Cheryl Cohen. All of these programs will be overseen by our member at-large, Cynthia Dixon. I want to use this opportunity to appeal to all our old-timers who have not been to the in-person meeting and encourage you to come out and join the conversation.

Light refreshments will be served. Thank you.

Toba Adeyemi LaCrown

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: 718-320-0844. Priestin-charge: Fr. Simeon Johnson; cell phone: 917-227-4303.

In-person worship service for The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost will be conducted at the church on Sunday, October 12, at 9 a.m. as well as via teleconference.

Please remember to tune in for the noonday prayer service each week, Monday through Friday. 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

November 2: All Saints and All Souls Day will be celebrated. Please be sure to submit the names of your departed loved ones for inclusion on the list.

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 Co-op City). ––Pastor, Rev. Sara Girón-Ortiz

“We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” — 2 Chronicles 20:12b (NIV)

In 2 Chronicles 20:3–28, we read how King Jehoshaphat responded to the overwhelming threat of an advancing army. Although Jehoshaphat was inconsistent in his walk with God, this account records one of his greatest acts of trust in God. Surrounded by enemies and gripped by fear, instead of relying on his wisdom, he sought God’s guidance ﬁrst. He gathered the people of Judah and proclaimed a fast throughout the nation.

At some point, each of us will face battles that feel beyond our ability to ﬁght. From Jehoshaphat’s response to the threat of invasion, God reveals six key lessons for ﬁnding His deliverance when we face physical or spiritual attacks:

1. Prayer and Fasting: Jehoshaphat united the community in fasting and prayer (vv. 3–4). His prayer was speciﬁc and sincere.

2. Worship: He remembered God’s past faithfulness, recalling His power and promises (vv. 6–9).

3. Humility: He openly admitted his weakness: “We have no power… we do not know what to do.” This was both a confession of human limitations and a declaration of trust. Turning his eyes toward God shifted the focus from fear to faith, from confusion to surrender (v. 12).

4. God’s Guidance: He listened for God’s direction and trusted His promise that the Lord would be with them (vv. 14–17).

5. Faith in Action: He chose worship over worry—the army went out singing praises rather than panicking. Their worship before the battle began demonstrated their complete trust in God’s deliverance (vv. 21–22).

6. Gratitude: After victory, they returned to Jerusalem rejoicing, giving thanks and praise to God for His faithfulness (vv. 26–28).

At the heart of Jehoshaphat’s response lies the principle of faithful dependence on God. True dependence is not passive—it is an active trust that God will guide, empower, and deliver us according to His will.

So the next time you face a crisis, remember Jehoshaphat’s example: ﬁx your eyes on God, and He will lead you to victory.

Come and Receive a Blessing:All are Welcome!

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

Grief Share resumes in Rm. 43 at the Einstein Community Center. Tuesday at 1 p.m. for newcomers.

Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. for continuation.

Bible Study on Wednesday at 7 p.m. via Zoom: 904-468-5745. Book: Esther

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

October: Pastor’s Appreciation Month Sunday, October 19: Bilingual Service at 11:15 a.m. Celebrating Laity Sunday

––G. Abadia

Co-op City shareholders are homeowners, not tenants. Participate in community activities and programs. Stay Engaged!

November 9: All men in St. Joseph’s, as well as the community at large, are invited to celebrate Men’s Day with us at the church. We will have a guest speaker and refreshments will be served at the end of the service.

November 23: We will celebrate Harvest and Thanksgiving.

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 blessing to everyone celebrating a birthday this month.

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

“For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so you should follow in his steps.” 1 Peter 2:21

Grace and Peace!

Tanya Blanchette

Newsong Church

Who is the Holy Spirit

“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.” ––John 14:16-17

The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. He is not an impersonal force or mysterious power, but a living, divine person who works actively in the lives of believers. Jesus promised that after His resurrection, the Father would send the Holy Spirit to guide, comfort, and empower His followers.

From the very beginning, the Spirit was at work, hovering over creation (Genesis 1:2) and breathing life into all that God made. He gives believers strength to overcome sin, wisdom to understand God’s Word and courage to live faithfully. The Spirit convicts hearts, brings peace, ﬁlls us with God’s love and joy and transforms our lives.

Join us next Sunday as we learn more about the Holy Spirit and discover how His presence can change your life forever!

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. Contact Us

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

IMPORTANT!

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 hot/cold kiddush meal. Entrance to our synagogue for Saturday services is on the side door of Building 27B.

General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place, in the rear lobby of 27B. It is on the ground floor and is handicap accessible, 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

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 ”

Come Fellowship with Us: Sunday School for Adults and Youths begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship service is at 11 a.m. All are welcome. 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 646-769-9900; Access Code: 3099388#.Please mute your phone.

Worship Message: “This Is How We Fight Our Battles”

Scripture Lesson: (2 Corinthians 10:3-5 KJV) “For though we walk in the ﬂesh, we do not war after the ﬂesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.” (Ephesians 6:10; 6:12-18; 1 Peter 5:8; Luke 22:31-32)

Save the Dates

Today, Saturday, October 18 – Join us for our “In the Potter’s Hand,” a one-day Women’s Fellowship Conference from 11a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of Christian fellowship, workshops and lunch. This event is open to all women committed to deepening their trust in the Potter as he molds us to his likeness. Love donation is appreciated. To RSVP and for more information, please contact Sis. Loretta Scott at 718-671-2623.

Saturday, November 8 – Church of the New Vision is hosting Amen Ministries Health Wellness Event with mammogram van at the church location. Call for appointment at 917-960-1355. This is a free event available to those who have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months.

Sunday, November 16 – The regular church service will be at 11 a.m. In honor of the 53rd Church Anniversary, we ask all to donate $53. The special afternoon Church of the New Vision’s 53rd Anniversary Celebration Service

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

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

Sabbath ends on Saturday, October 18, at 7:03 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, October 24, at 5:42 p.m.

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

To all Members: Happy birthday to all our members who will be celebrating their birthday in October. 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

will begin at 3:30 p.m. with guest speaker, Pastor Rodney Primus of Pisgah Gospel Ministries. Dinner will be served following the service. The community is welcome.

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

Amid ongoing concerns about the Coronavirus COVID-19, McCall’s

hygenic environment.

If you have knowledge or a concern of possible violations of law, accounting irregularities, or other suspected wrongdoing affecting Riverbay, you are encouraged to report it to law enforcement, or you may report it through an anonymous hotline by the following methods:

Go to an independent website to complete an online disclosure form; www.lighthouse-services.com/ riverbaycorp

Call the following independent third party whistleblower hotline at 1-833-290-0009 (English); or 1-800-216-1288 (Spanish); Email: reports@lighthouse-services.com; or Send a fax to (215) 689-3885 (the email or fax must include “Riverbay” in the subject of the report).

Church of the New Vision

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

JASA Bartow OAC Excursion Trip to Wind Creek Shopping Mall and Casino on Saturday, Dec. 6. Cost: $70 per person and $30 deposit required to sign up. Must pay at the Bartow Center only.

Bartow OAC Trip to Sight & Sound to see “Joshua” on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Lunch at the Amish all-you-caneat Shady Maple. Cost: $230; $50 deposit is required to sign up, and payments can be made at the Bartow OAC only.

In-Person Computer Class on Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. at the Bartow NORC office.

JASA Bartow OAC Food Shopping Trips for Oct. 2025

– Amazing Saving/Shoprite: 10/21, $6. Costco: 10/31, $6.

JASA Bartow OAC Annual Health & Resource Fair

– Sat., Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dreiser Aud., 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. The event is free.

JASA Einstein OAC/Baptist Church Knit & Crochet – Oct. 16, 12-2 p.m. Cost: $7.

Spanish Classes – Thurs., 2-3 p.m. at the NORC office. 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 Consul-

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

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Payments for trips at the Bartow office can be made Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., & 2 p.m.-4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

BARTOW CENTER

CLOSED

Walk w/Odessa, 10-11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Visual Arts w/Laura, 10 a.m.12 p.m.

Knitting/Crocheting w/Lynne & Betty, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Card Games w/Frankie, 3:304:30 p.m.

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

Trip: Knit & Crochet Club

Mindful Mornings Tai-Chi, 9-10

a.m.

Line Dance, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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

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

Movies w/ Dennis: “The Killing of a Sacred Deer,” 1-3 p.m.

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

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

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

Trip: Schomburg Center

Hair Care 4 U, 9-11 a.m. (Appt. only)

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

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

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

Computers & Smart Phones w/Pastor

Mike, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

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

Salsa Dancing w/George, 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

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

Crochet & Knitting w/Sarah, 2-4 p.m.

tation and other services. Please call 646-744-2921 for an appt.

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

Line Dance with Bartow Swingers – Wed. & Fri., 12-1 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Aud. A.

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

Notary Dreiser OAC – Weds., 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 7. Call 718-320-1345 for an appt.

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk Menu subject to change without notice. Bartow Center (929) 399-1394

Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345

Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

LUNCH

& DINNER MENUS

Alternate Kosher Meals are available

LUNCH :

Ginger

Weekend Recap Discussion, 9-10 a.m.

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

Piano Sing Along Class, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (twice a month), Rm, 2

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

Trip: Schomburg Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

Art w/ Gerry, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Crafts w/Roselen, 1-2 p.m.

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

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

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

Leisure TV, 10-11 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise w/Damion, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Aud. A

Bead & Jewelry w/Brenda, 11 a.m.-12 p.m

Technology Class w/Steve, 1:15-2:15 p.m.

Trip: Woodbury Commons, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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, 2-4 p.m., Rm. 2

Wedges, Cooked Cabbage w/ Shredded

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: No Dinner Served; NON KOSHER: No Dinner Served

LUNCH : KOSHER: Chicken Gumbo, Cous Cous, Roasted Eggplant; NON KOSHER: Plant Based Lemony Stewed White Beans w Carrots & Spinach, White Rice, Steamed Broccoli

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Tuna Fish Salad, Basic Pasta Salad, Cole Slaw, Canned Mandarin; NON-KOSHER: Beef Hamburger/ Bun Baked Potato, Cooked Cabbage/Carrots, Apple

LUNCH : KOSHER: (Cold) Tuna salad, Pasta salad, Cole Slaw; NON-KOSHER: Fish w Mushroom, Peppers &Tomatoes, Pasta, Baby Carrots & Parsley

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Grilled Chicken Breast, Cous Cous, Roasted EggPlant, Banana; NON-KOSHER: White Beans, Carrots, & Spinach Stew, White Rice, Steamed Broccoli, Orange

LUNCH: KOSHER: Lemon Salmon, Yellow Rice, Steamed Green Beans NON- KOSHER: Spanish Style Roast Pork, Black Beans & Rice, Steamed Collard Greens

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: BBQ Chicken, Baked Potato, California Blend Vegetables, Kiwi; NONKOSHER: Fish w/ Mushroom, Peppers &Tomatoes, Pasta, Steamed Baby Carrots, Apple

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

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

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

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

Line Dance w/ Cynthia, 12:301:45 p.m.

Drama Club w/Dazee Windley

Drama Club w/Dazee Windley, 2-4:30 p.m., Bartow OAC, Rm. 31

2 p.m.-4:30 p.m., in 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 Satur days, 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the back of JASA NORC Of fice

Coloring for Calmness, 9:3010:30 a.m.

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

Trip: Union Square Greenmarket, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Walmart (Monroe, NY), 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Coney Island Beach/Boardwalk, 10 a.m.-3 p.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.

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

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

Health & Wellness 2.0 – Celebrating Each Other, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Health & Wellness 2.0: The Power of Self-Care , 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Let’s Get It on Zumba, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Let’s Get It on Zumba, 1-2 p.m.

Sewing Class w/Joy, 9-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Knitting /Crocheting w/Loretta 10-12 p.m.

Sewing Class w/ Joy , 9-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Alert & Alive w/ Cathy & Essie, 10-11 a.m., Rm.4

LUNCH: KOSHER: BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters, Baked Potato, California Blend Vegetables; NONKOSHER: Chicken Legs w Stewed Tomatoes, Coconut Rice & Pigeon Peas, Normandy Blend

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

Knitting & Crocheting w/Loretta , 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Alert & Alive w/Cathy & Essie, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 4

Line Dance w/ Sassy , 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Aud. A Bingo , 1-2:50 p.m., Rm. 2

Line Dance w/Sassy, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Aud. A Bingo, 1-2:50 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.

KOSHER: Salmon in Lemon Sauce,Yellow Rice, Steamed Green Beans, Canned Apricot, Plus 5 GRAB AND GO; NON-KOSHER: Spanish Style Roast Pork, Black Beans & Rice, Steamed Collard Greens, Banana Saturday: Lunch served at 12:30 p.m. until finished: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Curry Chickpea Medley, Roasted Potato, Capri Blend Vegetables, Apple; NON-KOSHER: Chicken Legs in Stewed Tomatoes, Rice & Peas, Normandy Blend Vegetables, Oranges PLUS 5 GRAB AND GO

KOSHER: Kosher Plant Based Scallion

Tofu, Stir Fry Pearled Barley, Capri Blend Veges; NON KOSHER: Beef Hamburger, Baked Red Potato

Carrots

Pentecostal Tabernacle

100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 204, Bronx, NY 10475. Tel: 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218.

Sunday morning worship service is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Prayer and fasting service is every Wednesday morning from 11 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Bible Study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m.

Friday worship service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

All night services will be on Zoom Call: 646-931-3860; Meeting ID: 85748454513; Code: 850684#

Focus: God Desires True Worshipers.

Matthew 15:22-28, “And, behold, a women of Canaan came out of the coast, and cried unto him, saying, have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David, my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send away, for she crieth after us. But he answered and said, I am not sent, but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israil. Then came she and worshiped him, saying, Lord, help me. But he answered and said, it is not meet to take the children’s bread and cast it to dogs. And she said, true Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their master’s table. Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O women, great is thy faith; be it unto thee even as thou will. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.”

St. Luke 7:37-38, “And behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment. And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.” St. luke 7: 44-48, “And he turned to the women, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet, but she hath washed mt feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. Thou gavest me no kiss: but this women since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. My head with oil thou didst not anoint, but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment. Wherefore I say unto thee, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loves much; but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.”

These ladies came without an invitation to see Jesus, but they had a great need. The Syrophenician women daughter was grievously sick with an evil spirit, and needed help from the Lord, therefore, with great humility she humbled herself before the Lord to receive her blessing.

The sinner women have a sinful history who was well known in the public, she heard that Jesus was invited for dinner in Simon’s house, and she ceased upon the opportunity to visit. Both women received what they needed.

––Rev. R. Sibblies

Circle of Christ Church

The Tension of Service Service in ministry is often hectic and heavy. If we’re not careful we forget whom we serve and seek position, authority or adulation. The greatest reward we can receive is unity with our Lord and Savior.

Matthew 25:20-23, “The man who received five bags of gold brought the other five. Master, he said, you entrusted me with five bags of gold. I have gained five more. His master replied, Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness! The man with two bags of gold also came. Master, he said, you entrusted me with two bags of gold; I have gained two more. His master replied, Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!”

We innately feel that the service performed by these two men merited commendation. They worked and demonstrated faithfulness. We think they earned their reward. The problem is they were working with someone else’s money.

Luke 17:7-10, “Suppose one of you has a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Will he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, Come along now and sit down to eat? Won’t he rather say, Prepare my supper, get yourself ready and wait on me while I eat and drink; after that you may eat and drink? Will he thank the servant because he did what he was told to do? So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.”

It’s safe to say that we enjoy being commended for our labor. We appreciate being appreciated and can understand the joy of the master over the two servants who doubled their investment. But what about when God says I see your service, keep serving!

Philippians 2:5-8, “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross!”

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: Spanish Bible Study at 12 p.m. & 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.

Goose Island Seniors

Foxwoods Casino and Tanger Outlet – Thu., Nov. 6th in Mashantucket, CT. No bonus, no meal voucher. Price: $70. Balance due Wed., Oct. 15th. Seats available.

Wind Creek Casino – Sun., Nov. 9th. Price: $70, bonus $25 for slot play. Call 646-579-1701.

Toy & Coat Drive Fund Raiser – Price: $60. Dec. 6 at Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45. Time: 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Live band, DJ, food included. Call 646579-1701.

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

Disney Cruise (Dream Ship) –Dec. 22-26. Prices starting at $2000 per person. Call 646-579-1701. Booking ends Sep. 23.

2026 Mohegan Sun Casino – Tue., Jan. 22, 2026. Price: $70. No bonus, no food.

2026 Wind Creek Casino – Thu., Feb., 19, 2026 Price: $70. Bonus $25 for play.

2026 Sight and Sound “Joshua” –Thu., 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

2026 Sight and Sound “Joshua” –Pre-Mother’s Day. Sat., May 9, 2026.

Changes: Lunch at Miller’s Smorgasbord, then show at 3 p.m. Price: $245. Orchestra seats. Call 646-579-1701.

Notary – With Yvonne Menefee, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Bingo – Mon., Wed. and Fri. from 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Members only. Admission: $5 for three cards; $0.25 each additional card; 12 games and jackpot. Refreshments.

Game Day – Tue. and Thu. 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 October: Jacqueline Clark, Daisy Benjamin, Connie Bridges, Iraida (Greta) Feliciano, Sandy Roque, Cookie Milton, Eleanor Alberti, Wilhemina Thomas, Edith Rosado and Karen Hill. The Birthday Cake celebration is on Wed., Oct. 22, during halftime of Bingo from 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Sick and Shut-in – Eleanor Alberti; and 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, the Section 5 Community Center, (718) 3799613, Stephen cell (347) 847-1941 (Zelle available). Our email address is goose.island@optonline.net. Cash App $StephenCarlSr. Membership dues $30 Annually.

Good health to all.

––Stephen Roberts Sr.

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us for Worship Service tomorrow at 8 a.m., in-person only, and at 11 a.m., in-person and on Zoom or YouTube. 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.

Zoom information: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9623430102 or Zoom Telephone Conference Line: 646-568-7788; Meeting ID: 962 343 0102#; Password: 788175#. Or 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#.

This Week’s Events: Wednesday Bible Study Classes at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Zoom. The Prayer Warriors Prayer Service is on Thursday at 12 p.m. on the church Conference Call line. On Thursday at 2 p.m., the Circle of Grace Knit and Crochet Ministry will meet in person at the church, Rm. 51. The Friday Mid-Morning Prayer Service is at 10 a.m. and the Friday Evening Prayer Service is at 7:30 p.m. Both services are on the church Conference Call line.

Our next Food Giveaway will be distributed on Friday, October 24, from 2-5 p.m., at 135 Einstein Loop. Please remember to bring your own bag and perhaps a cart.

The next Gospel Line Dance Class will be held on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 35. There is no fee for this class. Please join us in praying and praising the Lord. Everyone is welcome! In these challenging times, please remember to pray without ceasing. Sis. Joyce Smith is the instructor.

The Scholarship Ministry will be cruising Alaska on the beautiful Holland America Eurodam ship. They invite you to sail with them on July 18–25, 2026. The following prices include the cost of the cruise, airfare, taxes and transfers. Inside stateroom: $3,235; Oceanview stateroom: $3,533; Balcony stateroom: $4,171. All prices are per person, double occupancy. A deposit of $400 per person for double occupancy or $800 for single occupancy must be made no later than Sunday, November 2. Final payment is due by March 29, 2026. You may choose to use a credit card to make your initial deposit and pay insurance costs (we highly recommend you buy insurance protection). To make your deposit using a credit card, contact: Hermena Smith at 646-780-9813. If paying by check, contact Sis. Claudette Cutlar Day at 718-379-0541 or Sis. Brenda Robinson at 718-671-1271. All future payments must be made by check or money order payable to Co-op City Baptist Church.

“GOD is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1

The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible Study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

––Marilyn C.

Williams

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THE MALL AT BAY PLAZA’S

Halloween Spooktacular

Free Pumpkin Decorating

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 • 1 – 5PM

Pumpkins and crafts to decorate will be provided. Free tickets are available for pick up at Guest Services located on Level 1 in the mall. One per child, while supplies last. For children 12 and under.

Trick-Or-Treating

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 • 3:30 – 5:30PM

Look for the candy cauldron at participating stores!

HAlloween Dance PartY

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 • 4 – 6PM

A Halloween Costume Dance Party with tricks, laughter, and more featuring Mr. Pennygaff. For children 12 and under. 10/25