Co-op City Times 09/30/2023

NY City Council Bronx Metro-North Area Study

Public Workshop to be held in Co-op City, Oct. 18

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Councilmembers Kevin C. Riley, Rafael Salamanca Jr., Amanda Farias and Marjorie Velazquez are sponsoring community engagement workshops in four Bronx communities in which new Metro-North train stations are being built to connect the East Bronx with Penn Station in Manhattan.

In Co-op City, a public workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 18, from 6-8 p.m. in Room 45 of the Einstein Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. This is an in-person event and registration is required. To register, you may visit https://bitly.ws/VWJf or scan the QR code at left. This information is also available on the Riverbay Crawler, channel 591 (Altice) or channel 12 (MATV).

“I am happy to partner with my colleagues in government, the New York City Department of City Planning and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to welcome the Bronx community to participate in the upcoming Bronx Metro-North Station Area Study Community Engagement Public Workshop. Community engagement is the cornerstone of building a thriving community, and by enabling our residents to have a direct involvement in its development, we are committed to the collaborative effort of advancing the Bronx,” said Council Member Riley. “This public workshop creates space for residents to provide feedback for the ongoing Bronx Metro-North project, ensuring that our neighbors’ voices are heard and considered. I highly encourage my neighbors to attend and engage in this opportunity to not only learn about these monumental planning endeavors, but to actively shape their direction. Your participation and feedback will be instrumental in advocating for needs and aspirations of our vibrant Bronx community.”

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Heat Change-Over

Water, Water, Everywhere

Traffic Mobility Review Board Meeting on Oct. 2

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

The Traffic Mobility Review Board (TMRB) will host an open meeting on Monday, October 2, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Individuals interested in viewing the meeting can do so online at youtube.com/live/7-ao3CbNbL8, or in-person at 2 Broadway, 20th Floor, New York, NY.

TMRB is a six-member panel tasked with providing a recommendation for the tolling structure that the MTA will use to implement its congestion pricing plan, which is called the Manhattan Central Business District Tolling Program.

Board Votes Not to Proceed with EV Charging Grant as Written

Dear fellow shareholders, Greetings to you and family. For the past two years, Board members have been talking about EV charging stations. As you well know, the government is promoting electric charging stations as a way to reduce carbon emissions. The installation of charging stations will be cheaper to maintain in the long run than gasoline powered cars.

The NY Drive Clean Rebate Program provides a $2,000 rebate along with a federal tax incentive of $7,500 if you qualify when buying an electric vehicle. This paves the way to cleaner transportation, supporting environmental concerns, such as quality of life and health. The Board strongly supports this initiative.

Under the ConEdison Make Ready Program, a state funded program, our consultant, En-Power, obtained a grant on our behalf of $2.4 million for charging stations in our garages at no cost to Riverbay. The caveat of this program is that we had to have a minimum of 2024 charging stations per garage, having them on the 2nd floor where there is enough power or put them on the roof where the vendor could run a line up for power. The charge would be a level 2 encompassing seven hours of charge. We are not equipped for the fast charge due to power limitations. Seven hours is a long time to fully charge a vehicle that may need to be monitored. One hour may get you 35-70 miles.

Torrential rain falling at the rate of 1-3” an hour and flash flooding wreaked havoc on Friday morning’s commute for millions across the region. Streets and highways were closed and subway and bus services were disrupted. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for New York City, Long Island and Hudson Valley on Friday morning, and many local communities remained under a flash flood watch, including Co-op City. Above, approximately one foot of water flooded the front yard at the Bartow Center. According to the National Weather Service, more than 8.5 million people in New York and New Jersey were under flash flood warnings on Friday. Severe weather began on Thursday night and heavy rain and flash flooding were expected through Friday evening. Rainfall is predicted to continue into Saturday, Sept. 30.

The MTA’s congestion pricing plan is designed to reduce the city’s overall congestion problem by establishing a toll for individuals driving below 60th Street in Manhattan, and at the same time, create a new channel of financial support from toll revenue for the MTA’s future capital projects and improvements.

Logistically, the tolls would work using E-ZPass infrastructure, or by sending a bill for the toll via mail to the driver’s place of residence.

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We went back to our consultant and asked for less charging stations as the amount of vehicles would not meet the demand, especially for a 7-hour charge. We were seeking to capitalize on this revenue stream that we may not qualify for at this funding level (100%) later on. However, having so many stations may displace our shareholders who hold leases in our garages. We asked about the feasibility of solar canopies and having the stations outside instead of inside or on the roof. We were told that the grant is very specific and would only allow for inside and roof installation.

Having stations outside would require a lot of work to build out and end up being too costly. We would also have to maintain a 16% usage in order to ensure that we do not pay a yearly fee of $17,850 for the first five years. We are not allowed to change the specifications.

Concerns on adding additional weight to our

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Photo by Rozaan Boone

Transition from air conditioning to heating operations has begun at the Power Plant. Personnel are currently working to prepare the heating system for start-up beginning the first week of October 2023.

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50-year-old garages, not having a plan for how this was going to monitored, these require constant discussion, continual follow-up with the Board and the

nity with fewer stations, and stations that are outside with fewer safety concerns,

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Shareholders First – We Matter.

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Bronx SAFE Disposal Event, Today, Sept. 30

Dispose of potentially harmful household materials at the Department of Sanitation’s Bronx SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event, today, Sat., Sept. 30, at Orchard Beach parking lot, rain or shine, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those driving to the event should follow Park Drive to the end. Walk-ins welcome.

Acceptable items include automotive products, personal care items, syringes (clearly labeled and packaged in a leak proof, puncture-resistant container); household products and electronics. Proof of NYC residency required.

For more information, and a complete list of accepted items, visit nyc.gov/SafeEvents.

Senator Bailey’s Senior Walk

State Senator Jamaal Bailey’s 5th annual Senior Walk will be Friday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Section 5 Greenway. Following the walk, you are invited to lunch at Einstein Center, Rm. 45. If applicable, please bring your DFTA ID card for check-in. To RSVP, call (718) 547-8854 or email senatorbailey@ nysenate.gov.

Sector C Build the Block Meeting in Bartow

The next meeting of the 45th Precinct’s Section C will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 7 p.m. in Room 31B of the Bartow Center. Shareholders are invited to attend, meet with your Neigh(NCO’s) and discuss your public safety concerns. Sector C’s

For accommodations, please con5452. Masks will be provided.

Farmer’s Market Now Open Saturdays

The Harvest Home Farmer’s Market at Asch Loop & Aldrich Street is now available on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. until November 22. Stop by and support local farmers. For more information, visit www.HarvestHomefm.org.

Mayor Adams Announces New Affordable Housing Efforts

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Mayor Eric Adams announced a new plan last week that would potentially create more affordable housing options across New York City.

The plan, which Mayor Adams is calling the “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity,” includes a package of legislation designed to create approximately 100,000 adplan also represents the third of three citywide zoning dents, the City Council and all 59 community boards.

Below is a list with a general summary of each proposal

• Ending Parking Mandates – This proposal would rent mandate costs an estimated $67,500 per underground parking space in construction costs.

• Universal Affordability Preference

– This policy would allow buildings to add 20% more housing, but only if that new housing is guaranteed to be affordable. In other words, this policy would create more affordable housing options that do not exceed more than 30% of an borhoods that would otherwise be too ex-

• Changes – These changes to zoning laws would allow the construction of two to four story residen-

ments or religious institutions to create new housing units and ease the requirements for constructing new buildings on existing campuses.

Mayor Adams explained the importance of his plan last Thursday in a statement.

“So many of the challenges we face as a city are rooted in an ongoing housing shortage that is forcing too many

relied on. Today, we are proposing the most pro-housing

Rendering shows an example of campus space that would be used to construct more housing developments, courtesy of the New York City Department of City Planning.

• Transit Oriented Construction – Under this proposal, large lots near transit hubs would be allowed to con-

• Shared Living – This mandate would reduce the required size of a housing unit as well as allow commercial including shared housing where apartments share kitchens and bathrooms facilities.

• Accessory Dwelling Units – This proposal would legalize an additional dwelling unit of up to 800 square feet in one and two-family properties.

• – Current laws

1961. This proposal would alter that restriction and allow

• Maximizing Campus Spaces – This proposal would

red tape, and transform our city from the ground up. This plan will spur an additional 100,000 new homes for a quarter-million New Yorkers. If we do this right, decades from now, New Yorkers will see this moment away from exclusionary policies and outdated ideas and towards a brighter, bolder, more equitable future — the moment when we came together and decided to be a City of Yes,” Mayor Adams said in the statement.

City Planning scoping meeting. The meeting will be from Zoom. The able one hour before the start of the meeting online at nyc.

The text amendment for the new zoning laws will un-

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The Fall 2023 City Council public workshops are scheduled to engage with residents in the Hunts Point, Parkchester/Van Nest, Morris Park and Co-op City communities where the four new Metro-North train stations are being built: Oct. 3, Parkchester/Van Nest and Morris Park; Oct. 16, Hunts Point; Oct. 18, Co-op City; and later in October on a date to be determined, Morris Park and Parkchester.

According to the City Council website, since 2018, the City and local communities have been working together on the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Study to ensure that planning around the stations meets the needs of the local communities they serve, and that the NYC Department of City Planning (DCP) and the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) have been coordinating with other city and state agencies on these efforts. In addition to the City Council representatives from the four constituencies noted above, DCP and MTA, also involved in this local outreach are Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson groups and Riverbay Management earlier this month; NY City Council Planning and Land Use Division; and NY City Council Community Engagement Division.

“The arrival of four new Metro-North stations to the East Bronx is a major game-changer for many of our residents and families residing in historic transit deserts in our borough who will soon have access to fast, and reliable public transportation,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson. “From the start of our administration, transit equity has been at the forefront of our priorities, which is why I am proud to join our City Council colleagues to host community sessions and workshops to hear questions and concerns directly from constituents, small businesses, community partners and all stakeholders interested in further understanding the Metro-North expansion project.”

Co-op City shareholders are encouraged to register and attend the October 18th Community Engagement workshop to learn more about the project, express concerns about its impact on local quality of life, and offer suggestions on how shareholders can be better served.

Congratulations on your Retirement, Donna!

Longtime Co-op City Public Safety Department administrative assistant Donna Moskowitz was honored for her years of service on Friday, September 29, with an appreciation plaque and flowers. Ms. Moskowitz worked in the same department that her mother did for 40 years. CCPD Chief Riley expressed his gratitude to Ms. Moskowitz and acknowledged that the department has big shoes to fill in trying to replace her. After Chief Riley spoke, Ms. Moskowitz graciously thanked Riverbay for providing her with her career and allowing her to take care of her family.

Thank You, Director Joshua Blake

I would like to acknowledge Riverbay Janitorial Director Joshua Blake for his professionalism and commitment to our community. There were some issues regarding the Building 26 laundry room, and Director Blake responded expeditiously in writing to the concerns raised and he advised the matters will be addressed. Thanks again for all your efforts to keep our community serviced.

—Ruth Sharma

Photo by Brandon Ortiz

Committee Report

Committee on Committees

part that “[t]he Committee [on Committees] is authorized to propose resolutions dissolution of any committee.” The Comthis year by Anika Green-Watson and Committees this week and provide updates

Here is what cooperators should know: small groups of individuals that advise the Board

• Board Directors have a duty to do what is reasonably necessary to inform the decisions they make – duty of care. Part of the duty of care can involve complete those tasks?

at and Claudia at with any questions.

Riverbay Board Committees for 2023-24

Committee

Construction, Power Plant and Restoration

Disabilities and Accommodations

Technology and Telecommunications

Brief Description

Consider issues related to the operation of the power plant and construction/restoration.

Consider matters related to accommodations.

Ensure that IT’s current and future operations are aligned with the priorities, requirements, and desired growth of the Corporation.

Legislative Review 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 and Leasing (incl. Commercial and Storage)

Residential Sales and Restoration

Safety and Quality of Life

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

Provide the focal points for discussion and suggestions related to the residential sales process.

Consider issues related to safety and quality of life.

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Establish a discount for low-income drivers who frequent the Central

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es evidentemente muy real de los desastres naturales con inundaciones costeras, sequías, incendios y huracanes. Con el objetivo de alcanzar unos cero netos que reduzca las emisiones de efecto invernadero, queremos hacer nuestra parte

Let us know…

If you have news you’d like to share with your neighbors, please email: cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Ciudad para retrasar este proceso a través de un proyecto de ley (Intro 913) duSomos accionistas primero – Nosotros importamos.

• Letters to the Editor • –

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Helping Parents

we will also focus on resources to help parents.

In the world today, parents with college-bound children

Substance Abuse to speak with parents about prevention and services if their child is already experimenting or being pressured to do so. Parents will be able to schedule

As we image new ways to expose children to different expand the successes of the past on a more frequent basis.

We will keep the community informed about our next Thanks to the community volunteers who have signed up.

Cooperators, Vote!

may act as a brake on rent increases in the private real affordable homes.

We, cooperators, have a part to play in preserving affordable housing. We must be involved in decision making. Cooperators know what is and what is not working and our voices are an essential element in informing and reminds us that we are a 3-part system of governance –To be a healthy co-op, shareholders must be involved in who will work together to address their concerns while maintaining the value of our homes.

So, shareholders, stand up now for your community and affordable housing. If we don’t use our voice, we could governing agency, could start making decisions for us.

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Do Something

When the dumpsters are removed from the Ash Cart that is left along the walkways that is not expeditiously cleaned-up. The food garbage is attracting pests, who will navigate their way into our buildings. It would be helpful, fruitful, and decent to pick up any trash that is left behind on the walkways as it occurs. The stench and eyesore that is left behind is annoying and avoidable. The walkways require hosing down with water. That should be done tenance crews hose down the sidewalks daily, why can’t that be done here?

would have been, why are we tying the hands of our Public Safety Department? When can the community expect an enforceable smoking policy to stop individuals from congregating under the portico smoking weed and cigarettes near the front and rear of our buildings? This health concern can be avoided by simply enacting a policy to keep smokers away from the buildings. The policy will also keep individuals from hiding in the shadows at night. It is unnerving to come in or go out late at night or early in the morning and someone or group is standing under the columns. Community complaints are a great tool to address this issue and we have the authority to implement something,

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LETTERS TO

We welcome letters to the editor, only from Co-op City shareholders, at Letters should address issues of interest to the Co-op City community. Comments should be fact-based and responsible. Letters should not personally attack others and must be written in a respectful manner.

Submissions must include the writer’s address and phone number so authenticity and residency of the Thank you for your cooperation.

Co-op City Department of Public Safety Offers Robbery Prevention Tips for October Crime Prevention Month

October has been recognized as Crime Prevention Month since 1984. In recognition of Crime Prevention Month, the Public Safety Report will provide various crime prevention topics for the month of October. This week’s article addresses the topic of robbery and other crimes against the person. It provides information to help make you aware of these types of crimes and ways to reduce your chances of becoming a victim.

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Pickpocketing is a crime that tends to increase during the holiday season. Retailers don’t let us forget that the holidays are right around the corner. Christmas decorations are already alongside Halloween decorations in many retail stores. The pickpocket is a criminal who would like to have his crime go undetected. Pickpockets often practice their skills and take pride in their ability to remove your property unnoticed. This can be disconcerting as they may be able to attempt to use credit and debit cards before you detect that your property has been taken.

Pickpockets may work alone but more frequently work in groups or packs. One may serve as a look-out, while another serves as a decoy and a third grabs your property. While shopping in crowded stores, be alert to any person who jostles into you or enters your personal space comfort zone. Pickpocket teams can often include men and/or women. Be aware of someone faking an injury or creating some other type of distraction. Always keep your guard up in crowded situations.

behind you. Not holding the door may seem rude but can keep a person with criminal intent from entering your building.

To minimize the impact of crimes involving theft of property from your person, keep your keys, money, in your front pocket, separate from your non-valuables. Also consider an inside the clothing travel type wallet for your personal items and valuables. A pocket with a zipper or button is ideal for this purpose.

ATTENTION HYUNDAI AND KIA OWNERS

Due to a lack of an engine immobilizer, 2012 to 2021 Hyundais and Kias are easily stolen, even without a key.

While Hyundai and Kia have come up with a solution, millions of owners have to get the procedure done at a dealership.

Kia owners, call (800) 333-4542 for more info. on the update needed.

Hyundai owners, call (800) 699-5151 for more info. on the update needed.

ALL car owners are asked to lock your doors and not leave keys or valuables inside your car.

Remember, property can always be replaced; your safety and well-being is the most important thing. If someone does try to rob you despite your precautions, do not resist, especially if the person is armed with a weapon of any type. Try to remember as many details of the crime as well as a description of the perpetrator. Notify police immediately if you have been the victim of a crime.

For more information about crime prevention contact the National Crime DC 20036, (202) 466-6272 or on their website, www.ncpc.org. There are crime

Public Safety Blotter

Sept. 17 – Sept. 23, 2023

September 17, 2023

140 Alcott Place

When property is taken that is known as Larceny. When property is taken from your person that is known as Grand Larceny. When force is used to remove property, that is known as Robbery. When force is used to try to remove property but no property is removed, that is known as Attempted Robbery. When the force which is used causes an injury, that is known as Assault. There are varying levels of these types of crimes.

delivered package that was removed from in front of her apartment door by an unknown individual without her permission.

September 18, 2023

100 Dreiser Loop

livered package was removed from in front of her apartment door by an unknown individual without her permission.

140 Donizetti Place

A cooperator reported an unknown individual breaking and removing his mailbox lock without his permission. Maintenance was noti-

September 19, 2023

920 Co-op City Blvd

A cooperator reported leaving both her clothes and shopping cart in the laundry room unattended and an unknown individual removing both items without her permission.

September 20, 2023

Rear of 1A Adler Place

A cooperator reported returning to his parked motorcycle, which was chained and locked to a light pole on a city-owned sidewalk. An unknown individual had cut the chain and removed his motorcycle without his permission.

900 Baychester Avenue

livered package was removed from in front of her apartment door by an unknown individual without her permission.

September 22, 2023

120 Carver Loop

A cooperator reported to CCPD that a suspect who assaulted her in the past was sitting in a parked vehicle. Following investigation by CCPD, the suspect was placed under arrest for the assault and transported to the local precinct for processing.

900 Baychester Avenue

livered package was removed from in front of her apartment door by an unknown individual without her permission.

Always be alert to any persons loitering near banks or cash machines. Be alert to persons who appear to follow you from a bank or cash machine. Avoid using cash machines at night. If you must use a cash machine at night, choose a well-lit location which you are familiar with. Also use caution when using a drive-up cash machine and be sure your car doors are locked. Consider doing banking errands with a friend or family member.

Before you enter your building, apartment or vehicle, be sure no one is lurking about. Ensure your apartment door is locked at all times whether you are in or out of your apartment. The same holds true for Co-op City’s townhouse apartments. Make certain the front and rear door of your townhouse remain locked at all times. If someone suspicious is observed near your apartment, townhouse or vehicle, do not enter, call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. Do not permit strangers to enter your building

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. We also give a special shout-out to those persons who call up with feedback about these articles.

Covid-19 cases are on the rise. It is important to be proactive in preventing the hand sanitizer and not touching your face are other strategies to help prevent the spread of a wide variety of illnesses. Please follow the latest guidance provided by the CDC and the New York City Department of Health regarding illness trends and recommended vaccinations.

Also, remember that Co-op City has people with many different types of health conditions, spanning a large spectrum of age ranges. These people may continue to wear masks. Please respect their choice and do your best to maintain social distance, especially indoors. Do not forget to stay home if you are sick. Stay safe and stay healthy.

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbaycorp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com. Please note: emails should be sent to both parties.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES,

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES

There are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check back.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

For employment opportunities, please search “Riverbay Corporation” at the following sites:

www.Indeed.com

www.Glassdoor.com

Candidates may review full position descriptions and apply directly at either site

Current Riverbay employees should submit a transfer request and resumé directly to the HR department.

Thank you for your interest in working for Riverbay Corporation.

EV Chargers Belong Outside Garages to Maximize Revenue Generation

At our Open Board meeting on Wednesday, September 13, the En-Power Group, a consulting and engineering services contracted by the Riverbay Corporation, offered a high level presentation of their feasibility study and recommendations on installing 192 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in our eight parking (8) garages. The deadline was less than two weeks for the Board to make a critical decision to approve the proposal presented by En-Power to move forward with the project grant of $2.4 million already awarded through the ConEd Make Ready (EV chargers) Program to cover 100% of the cost of infrastructure and installation expenses for 20-24 level 2 charging stations.

Not moving forward at the time with this grant, should we decide to apply for new grants with ConEd, lower funding levels up to 50% less would be available for infrastructure and installation costs. This important detail wasn’t shared with us until after our follow-up meeting when more probing questions were submitted by Board Directors Sonia Feliciano, Rod Saunders, Daryl Johnson (on phone), Leslie Peterson, Bernie Cylich (in person) and myself (on phone). Another piece of critical the fact that “the grant does not require the parking garages to dedicate or reserve any spaces as EV only parking. Riverbay can determine the policies around access based on actual use.” This was not fully articulated at our meeting with En-Power.

Some of the pushback from Directors, who voted against installing the chargers on the second ing spaces. En-Power’s solution was to install EV chargers on the rooftop which would not take away valuable parking spaces on the lower levels. However, there was some legitimate questions about the stability of the garages to handle heavier loads created by EVs. I mentioned that there are ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles like some SUVs that weigh more than EVs.

However, the Board’s issues raised and summarized in the letter from Mr. Morrison were: “(1)

access to parking spaces, (2) time limits, (3) billing rates, (4) controls, etc. should be addressed by the Board, shareholders and the Parking & Leasing Department while using the advanced software to monitor usage policies and controls.” What about additional P&L (property and liability) insurance premium increases? All valid concerns that needed more than two weeks to resolve.

The reason I voted not to approve the EV Charging infrastructure project was pure and simple: I have been advocating for installing EV chargers outside, not inside, our garages since 2017 because I believe these EV charging stations would generate more revenue for the Corporation given the number of them that pass by Co-op City 24/7/365 on I-95 and the Hutch. Where do they go to charge up? Bay Plaza and New Roc where Tesla has installed chargers. Tesla will be providing charging access to non-Tesla vehicles in a very short time, increasing access to its wide access of charging stations and reducing anxiety conveniently.

By installing Level 3 EV chargers outside of our garages or on adjacent vacant property, we could not only receive state and federal funding but additional green energy incentives, with little, if any, impacts on our garages and residents, while generating support for local businesses.

Whereas, given the fact that there are less than 100 EVs in our garages, of which 20 of them are Teslas and 62 are hybrids (powered by batteries and gasoline), I believe that, notwithstanding the arguments made by the En-Power Group to move forward with the ConEd Make Ready grant, the Board should have been more involved and certainly better apprised by Management and the En-Power Group, which, according to a letter dated September 25, 2023 from Thomas Morrison, Director of En-Power’s Energy Management, En-Power “spent a considerable amount of time carefully designing the project, while maximizing the grant, to deliver the best solution for Co-op City.” This would have afforded us the opportu-

nity to survey the shareholders and residents to get input and share our ideas about what we needed to make this project meet our community’s needs.

This is why it’s important for Management to engage with the Board more consistently and often with matters that could not only improve our bottom line by using state grant money that we pay into, but also by making a stronger case for shareholders feeling more comfortable buying EVs while taking advantage of the current tax incentives with less need to raise our carrying charges.\

Renaissance Youth Program Kicks Off Fall Season

On Saturday, September 16, the RYC held its nity Center, located at 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 18 and 1. Classes start at 9:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. As of last week, the total number of participants was 36, but there’s still an opportunity to join the RYC program. For more information, visit https://www.renaissanceyouth.org/site. The RYC is a strategic partner of the Riverbay Fund and, as a result, classes for eligible youths between the ages of 6 and 19 will cost residents’ children listed on

Last two Roller Skating Events before Season Ends

September 8, which started late due to the rainy weather, we were still able to skate to the music of DJ Rob Scott. Due to the positive feedback and requests for more skating in Co-op City, the Riverbay Fund, in conjunction with the Riverbay Corporation, will be hosting two more Friday Night Skate Nights on the Bellamy Basketball Courts (weather permitting): Friday, October 13, and Tuesday, October 31, (Halloween). Costumes not required, but highly recommended. We will start at 4 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. Smaller skate sizes will be made available along with lessons. Stay tuned for more details.

Please feel free to share your comments and concerns with me via email:csampson@riverbayboard.com.

RIVERBAY CORPORATION

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

RESIDENTIAL SALES DEPARTMENT

Q. HOW LONG IS THE WAIT FOR AN APARTMENT IN CO-OP CITY?

A. Currently, there is a 3-5 year wait for most apartments except for 2-bedroom units with a balcony and 1-bedroom efficiency units, for which the wait is approximately 5-7 years.

Q. CAN SECTION 8 BENEFITS BE APPLIED TO CO-OP CITY APARTMENTS?

A. Yes, however, incoming shareholders must be able to meet minimum income requirements for the unit/apartment offered. The applicant must be able to cover the initial equity payment and first month’s carrying charges at the closing appointment. Once moved in, the new shareholder should ask their respective caseworker to submit a Landlord package to Riverbay Corporation. Approval is not guaranteed. However, if approved, the shareholder’s Section 8 benefits will be applied to the unit’s monthly carrying charges.

Note: A new shareholder using the Deferred Equity Payment option to pay their equity is not allowed to use Section 8 benefits to cover their carrying charges.

Q. ARE THERE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABLED SHAREHOLDERS?

A. Yes. Once you’ve officially purchased a unit that requires general modifications, you can notify your building’s Cooperator Services Office (CSO) with specifications. If the modifications are outside of Riverbay’s offerings, this will be an out-of-pocket expense to the shareholder.

Note: Outgoing shareholders are responsible for restoring their unit to its original standard or else Riverbay will deduct the cost to complete the restoration from their equity.

Q. HOW DO I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR DOOR MEASUREMENTS IN PREPARATION FOR PURCHASING APPLIANCES FOR MY NEWLY ACCEPTED UNIT?

A. Inform your Sales agent at or shortly after your viewing, and an appointment will be set up for you to take the necessary measurements.

NOTE: Incoming shareholders are advised to take their own measurements as different-sized units have unique measurements.

Q. WHAT IS THE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF CO-OP CITY RESIDENTIAL UNITS?

A. Visit us online at coopcity.com. Scroll across to “Apartments” and select the building type (Chevron, Tower or Triple Core) and apartment line (A, B, C, etc.). The square footage of each room is indicated on the floor plans. You can also pick up copies of floor plans in the Sales office.

Q. HOW DO I SECURE MOVING AND/OR DELIVERY PERMITS?

A. New shareholders living in Co-op City for less than a month should request permits from the Riverbay Residential Sales office.

Existing shareholders who expect furniture or appliance deliveries should request a delivery permit from their respective CSO.

Shareholders moving out of Co-op City should request their move-out permits from the Residential Sales department after submitting their completed withdrawal paperwork.

Moving Permits

Moving permits for new and outgoing shareholders are issued by the Residential Sales department, based on scheduling availability.

Monday – Friday: Moving is permitted between 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Permits are only valid for the time period and date they are issued.

Weekend move-ins and Holiday move-ins are not permitted.

*A move-in at any other time subjects the shareholder to a $300.00 Community Fine.

Delivery Permits

Furniture and appliance deliveries require permits. Delivery permits are issued Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. only.

Existing shareholders (lived in Co-op City more than 30 days) can request a delivery permit from their respective CSO.

Incoming or new shareholders (lived in Co-op City for less than 30 days) can still request delivery permits through the Residential Sales Office.

Saturday deliveries are permissible from 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Riverbay administrative offices are closed on weekends. Saturday permits must be picked up prior to close of business on the Friday before your delivery date.

* Moving and Delivery permits must be requested at least 24 hours in advance

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The recent Riverbay Board election has left a small fraction of voters frustrated and angry. They blame the majority Board of Directors for not extending the election process, which lasted for an embarrassing six weeks. However, it is important to recognize that this anger is misdirected. Instead be on the overwhelming majority of the commuwho neglected their responsibility to participate.

The Board of Directors has the responsibility to organize elections, providing shareholders with ample opportunities to participate. We are tasked case of the Riverbay Board election, it is essential to acknowledge that the Board did its part by adhering to the designated election period. Blaming Board Directors for the election’s failure is unjust, as we cannot be held accountable for the lack of voter engagement.

Shareholder Neglect

The heart of any democratic process lies in the participation of the electorate. In this case, the failure of the Riverbay Board election can be attributed to the apathy and neglect of the shareholders. With over 15,000 shareholders in the community, the fact that only a small fraction voted is disheartening. It is essential to remember that the Board of Directors does not control the actions, or lack thereof, of the shareholders. Encouraging community engagement and educating shareholders about preventing such failures in the future.

Truth and Reality

While it is understandable that a small fraction of voters may feel frustrated and disappointed with the outcome of the Riverbay Board election, it is crucial to direct this anger towards the right source. Blaming the Board of Directors for not extending the election timeline is misplaced, as they have a responsibility to adhere to rules and regulations. The failure of the election ultimately lies with the apathy of the community, with over two-thirds of shareholders neglecting their responsibility to participate. Moving forward, it is imperative to promote community involvement, educate shareholders, and foster a culture of active participation to

Forward Thinking/Critical Planning

ensure the success of future elections.

EV Charging Stations

I am not in favor of charging stations for many reasons, but the two main reasons are:

1. Less than 10% of our residents have electric vehicles. We have bigger concerns that we need to tackle. This would create more burdens than blessings.

2. The technology of vehicles is ever so changing. EV’s will likely become popular within the next two years. But other technologies are being developed that surpass it. This means that its current power source will likely be obsolete within seven years. Before EV’s become obsolete, solar will be its power source. At that point, it will al-

ready be in competition with hydropower.

Just as all of the millions we put into a Power Plant that’s soon to be obsolete. We have to stop appeasing those who make bad choices for instant

I believe we are pursuing this for all the wrong reasons if we are thinking of our community as a whole. If I am mistaken, please give me valid proof and convince me otherwise.

Remember, this all belongs to us. If you see something that seems suspicious, do not hesitate to call Public Safety. I look forward to your correspondence and feedback. I can be reached at: klambright@riverbayboard.com or by phone at 646-721-8185.

FAQs

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of the date it is needed. Delivery without a permit subjects the shareholder to a $300.00 Community Fine.

Q. WHY ARE PERMITS REQUIRED?

A. or delivery is authorized. The permit must be prominently displayed in the windshield of your parked vehicle. For permits issued for moving/delivery of items bigger than a shopping cart, residential building elevators are padded to protect them from damage during the move/delivery.

Q. WHAT IS THE MOVE-OUT PROCEDURE?

A. When moving out, notify the Residential Sales department and request Withdrawal documents. These take about three (3) business days to generate. point, you can request move-out permits if you know the dates you intend to move out.

(3) months of carrying charges after the keys are surrendered. damages caused to the unit during their occupancy. These are determined by an apartment inspection when the unit is vacated.

Once the apartment has been emptied, you can schedule an inspection apa breakdown of charges deducted from your equity, if any, along with your equity refund check, mailed by the Riverbay Finance department to the forwarding address indicated on your withdrawal paperwork.

Q. WHAT IS THE TIMELIME FOR AN EQUITY REFUND?

A. After keys are turned in to the Residential Sales department, they are then handed over to the Restoration department for an initial inspection to if there is any damage beyond normal wear and tear within the apartment. It is at this point that other deductions (if any) from the equity are determined, in addition to the responsibility of three months of carrying charges. The locks of the apartment are changed and soon after, it is shown to prospective shareholders whose preferences match the apartment. The average wait time between showing the apartment and its acceptance can be up to several months. Restoration of the apartment only begins once it is accepted by a prospective shareholder. The process of restoration can be anywhere between 2-3 months depending on the condition of the apartment, and other variables.

ly 8-10 weeks after a new shareholder closes on your former apartment. A breakdown of the calculations made will be mailed to your forwarding address, along with your refund check, if you are eligible. If there are any questions or concerns, you may contact the Equity Refund

Q. HOW DO I OBTAIN A COPY OF MY LEASE?

A. A copy of your lease can be requested through your CSO. There is a $5 charge per copy.

Q. CAN SOMEONE BE ADDED TO AN EXISTING OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT/LEASE?

A. Mitchell-Lama policy only allows for signatories/shareholders on occu-holder resident can remain in the apartment through the process of succesmoves out of the unit completely.

Q. CAN SHAREHOLDERS OFFICIALLY ADD/REMOVE AN OCCUPANT FROM THEIR HOUSEHOLD?

A.document must be returned to your CSO.

To remove a shareholder from the household occupancy record due to move out or death, in addition to omitting their name from the annual income can be updated, and the remaining household occupant/s advised of their options. (See questions above and below.)

Q. WHO CAN APPLY FOR SUCCESSION?

A. A household occupant who has been living for at least two years with a shareholder who has passed on, or one who has permanently vacated the unit can apply for succession. The occupant requesting succession must be able to prove they resided in the apartment with the shareholder for two years (one year, if the applicant applying for succession is a senior or disabled).

Q. WHAT SHOULD MY FAMILY/ADMINISTRATOR/EXECUTOR DO WHEN I PASS AWAY?

A.

package (which will include instructions and a list of the documents needed to complete the process of returning the apartment to Riverbay) will be prepared for them.

Q. WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO FINALIZE AN ESTATE WITHDRAWAL?

A. The following documents will be required to complete the estate withdrawal process:

• Letters of Administration/Letters Testamentary (From Surrogate’s Court).

• Withdrawal Papers from Riverbay Corporation that have been signed and

Q. HOW TO CONTACT THE RIVERBAY LEGAL DEPARTMENT?

A. The Riverbay Legal Department can be contacted for assistance with related matters through your respective CSO.

COOPERATOR SERVICES OFFICE (CSO)

Q. WHERE IS MY BUILDING CSO LOCATED?

A. CSO 1 Defoe townhouses, is located at 175 Dreiser Loop (underneath the supermarket).

CSO 2 – Responsible for Buildings 15-25, Adler Place, Asch Loop, and

CSO 3 – Responsible for Buildings 26-35 and Earhart Lane townhouses, is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 37.

Q. WHO TO CONTACT FOR NOISE COMPLAINTS?

A. address noise complaints.

Q. CAN I MAKE ALTERATIONS TO MY APARTMENT?

A. Yes, some alterations are allowed to the apartment, however, an apartment renovation form, which can be secured from your CSO, must be comdays.

Q. ARE DISHWASHERS ALLOWED IN CO-OP CITY APARTMENT?

A.done by a licensed plumber. A $6 appliance fee is applied to your monthly carrying charge bill.

Q. ARE WASHERS AND/OR DRYERS ALLOWED IN CO-OP CITY APARTMENTS?

A. Only shareholders in townhouses are allowed to install (electric only) washers and dryers. Installation must be completed by a licensed plumber. Townhouse residents also have access to the laundry room of the high-rise building nearest to their townhouse.ment of their building.

Q. ARE GRILLS ALLOWED ON TERRACES OR IN TOWNHOUSE BACKYARDS?

A. Yes, but only electric grills are permitted. City law does not allow propane or charcoal grills in multi-family dwellings.

Q. CAN I HIRE AN OUTSIDE COMPANY TO CONNECT OR DISCONNECT MY STOVE?

A. No, only Riverbay Maintenance personnel is permitted to connect or disconnect your stove. Appointments should be scheduled through the River-connection fee.

Q. HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY AND/OR SERVICE INTERRUPTION ALERTS IN MY BUILDNG/COMMUNITY?

A. Everbridge. Fill out a Phone Tree form and return it to your CSO. You will call should the need arise.

Q. ARE CO-OP CITY EXTERMINATION SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE?

A. Yes. Appointments are scheduled Monday-Friday through the Riverbay Call Center, (718) 320- 3300.

(For the complete list of FAQs, please visit the Resources page on the website, coopcity.com, and click on the “General Information” link.)

We Must Manage Our Apartments in a Better Way

In my opinion, the way that we’re managing our vacant apartments needs a lot of improvement. So, let’s review a few things that need to be changed. Riverbay

– Wrong Direction

I’m glad that we have a new general manager that is willing to listen and make good changes here. Therefore, as a director, I want to work in a positive manner with him and improve the way that we manage our apartments.

that we communicate with shareholders that are moving out of here. So, what is the plan for selling a shareholder’s apartment when they issue a statement that they want to move out?

Is a big part of that plan charging that shareholder up to three months of carrying charges after they have vacated their apartment? Now, yes, the Mitchell-Lama regulations state that our Mitchell-Lama development can legally take this type of action against former shareholders.

But, ask yourself why would any housing development or any landlord keep an apartment vacant for an extended period of time? Now, to me, this type of business practice simply does not make sense because everyone is going to lose money. And, in our case, Riverbay is losing a lot of money.

A better approach to this type of problem is to have the departing shareholder let Riverbay know about 3-4 months in advance that they will be moving out on they can start restoring their own apartment. Can they patch up the little holes that they made to hang items?

What about making sure that all of their items will be out of the apartment before they move out? Also, can they call Riverbay to conduct a pre-inspection of the apartment? Can an inspection report be issued to make sure that everyone knows about the conditions within that apartment? This report is good because there will be no surprises when they move out.

Currently, there are over 100 apartments that need to be restored? Why? How long have these apartments been empty? Do you think that the previous shareholders lost three months of carrying charges on these apartments? Thereafter, do you think that Riverbay is currently losing or will lose money on these apartments?

Now, if your answer is yes or even maybe, then we have a problem with managing our apartments in a proper way.

So, in my opinion, we need to review our current list of contractors that are making exorbitant amounts of money restoring apartments here. But, why do they have multimillion dollar contracts with us?

Can they charge us whatever they want to restore an apartment here? On the other hand, I would like to see us bring in smaller contractors—including minority and women-owned businesses—to restore some of our apartments. Then, based on our inspection reports, we can make an agreement with each contractor for a set price for each apartment.

Now, yes, some people might raise objections to this way of restoring our apartments. But, why are they objecting to this way of reducing our restoration costs? Why are they complaining when everyone will have to restore our apartments in a very professional manner?

Anyway, let’s say that we know when our shareholders are moving out. Then, our contractors can imable. Thereafter, that apartment can be sold as soon as possible. So, the former shareholders can avoid paying this 3-month vacancy carrying charge. Then, Riverbay should be able to continue to receive monthly carrying charge money without any interruptions.

Bottom line: Our Sales department is doing a good job of selling apartments. However, at times, they have to show apartments that have not been restored. Why? Why should potential shareholders have to review apartments that look horrible? Do you think that some shareholders might get upset when they don’t know when their apartment is going to get restored?

Absolutely! Therefore, we must change the way that we manage our apartments and the way that we conduct business.

Electric Charging Stations in Our Garages?

We recently received a grant to install 24 charging stations in each garage. Good, right? No! Each garage will lose at least 24 parking spaces. Then, it could take at least 3-6 hours just to charge a vehicle. Why? Well, as more vehicles are connected to the charges, then the amount of electricity generated will be reduced to each vehicle.

Some cooperators might want to recharge their vehicle before they go home around 7 p.m. So, do you really think that they would go outside around 1 a.m. just to remove their vehicle away from a charger? If no, then what about other cooperators that want to use that charger? So, do you think that most of our cooperators are going to wait that long to recharge their vehicle? No!

Close

The federal government is planning on spending $7.5 billion to create 500,000 charging stations across

the USA.

Thank you.

Contact Information

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

Therefore, please do not respond to any message with my name on it that requests money, money transfers, gift cards, personal information, or anything from you. And, please do not ever send money or anything to anyone because you saw my name on a false message.

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

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

Building 6 Association

Greetings, Building 6 neighbors. Fall is here, y’all! Full with a season of blessings this past Thursday, myself, Vice President Melvienne Gilliard, Secretary Mrs. Lumari Coriano and her husband, Islandel Coriano, Decorating Social Committee chairwoman Ms. Maria Centeno alongside her daughter, Ms.Tara Ruiz, Mr. Craig Williams and Mrs. Venecia Woods-Michie, decorated the lobby, bringing back warmth to the building while neighbors such as Mr. Calvin McCoy brought us water and beverages as we took work breaks. Neighbors in transit applauded our decorating efforts.

As for Halloween, we will be in the lobby with a candy distribution for the children from 5-7 p.m. For donations, please contact Ms. Charity Simon, Building 6 treasurer, at 646-309-4932. For donations of decorations or to volunteer your time, please contact Ms. Melvienne Gilliard at 917-613-2520.

Holidays are fast approaching. We need volunteers to help set up events, decorate or donate goods. Since we are starting from scratch, we do not have a lot of resources yet. Hopefully, that will change soon. Personally, I would like to thank Mrs. Lumari Coriano and Ms. Maria Centeno for the lobby donations. It takes a village, but I know we are on the right track.

I hope you read this in good health and have a blessed weekend. God bless you. Do not hesitate to call anyone in the Building Association to join, share ideas or chair a committee. Feel free to contact any of us.

Be well and godspeed.

––Lauren K. Lassiter

NCNW Annual Health and Wellness Fair

BY P.M. CAMPBELL

Women from all sections of Co-op and beyond gathered in Dreiser’s Auditorium B to learn about ways to maintain their bodies’ wellbeing.

The National Council of Negro Women Co-op City Section held their annual Health and Wellness Fair on September 23rd from 1 to 5 p.m. While it was expected to take place in the Bartow Community Center’s courtyard, the organizers moved the event to the auditorium because of inclement weather. People enjoyed the abundance of self-care and community resources provided by the American Cancer Society and FDNY Station Education, among many other providers.

“There are disparities in our Black and Brown communities and we feel that a health and wellness fair is an opportunity for us to educate our community about better health, taking care of ourselves, and preventative care to avoid chronic diseases which we as a group of people have the highest rates of,” said Sheila Richburg, president of the Co-op City branch of the NCNW.

As the section’s health committee chair and a RN by profession, she intended the event to educate the community on issues, including diabetes, asthma, hypertension, strokes, and COVID. The event focused on mental as well as bodily health, as Brianne Manley’s yoga instruction and John Johnson’s discussion on mental illness demonstrated a more holistic way to take care of oneself. The NCNW held free raffles with a grand prize of a flat screen TV, and also offered healthy snacks and refreshments for those interested.

“Our mission is to educate women and their families; we know when we educate the women, we educate the husbands, we educate the children, and that is our primary goal,” said Ms. Richburg.

Photos by P.M. Campbell

Dads Take Your Child to School Day at PS 153x & MS180x

Section Five Association

Please stay vigilant; there are new variants and Covid-19 is on the rise again. Keep wearing your masks when around crowds. Please keep stepping New York City Council – The session in regards to the Bronx Metro-North Area Study was held with Co-op City community virtually on Wednesday, September 20. Council Member Riley

The Metro-North planning committee included several Council members representing the proposed planning of the Metro-North in all four new stations, Morris Park, Parkchester, New Rochelle and Co-op City stations. The host of the meeting was Ms. Chelsea Kelly of NYC Council. Presentations and slides were presented by Teun Deuling on how to ensure easy and comfortable access, ways to better connect with neighborhoods, public space improvements and ways to connect to jobs. Community boards will weigh in on the planning along with the public review process. Joseph O’Donnell of MTA will take another look at the parking issues in all locations of the new stations, as well as possible shuttle and discounted Metro-North prices. The good news, put this on your calendar and show out in full force in Section 5 on October 18 at 135 Einstein Center 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is your opportunity to voice your concerns and opinions.

On Thursday, Sept. 22, PS 153x Helen Keller and MS 180x Dr. Daniel Hale Williams in Education Park held the annual Dads Take Your Child To School Day (DTYCTS) event in the MS 180 school yard. The guest list included such notables as NYC Chancellor David Banks; New York State Senator Jamaal Bailey; Kraal “Kayo” Charles, CEO, Generation Verb; Superintendent Christine Vaughn of District 11; Principal Isiah Brown, Capital Prep Charter School; and Omari Gay, NYC Senior Director, Program Approval & Quality for Career and Technical Education (CTE), NYC Public School, who was the Master of Ceremonies. MS 180x Principal Marlon Williams and PS 153x Principal Kianna Washington welcomed the invited guest and dads!

MS 180x Parent Coordinator Rita Henry and PS 153x Parent Coordinator Ronald Hartridge led their respective teams for the success of this annual event.

“The growth of DTYCTS day event has been significant because of the accessible resources, thanks largely to my partner fatherhood group, Real Dads Network and CEO Derek Phillips,” said Mr. Hartridge, a Co-op City shareholder. “After 16 years of this event and PS 153 Fatherhood program, it is awesome to see some of my former male students reaching out to me for fatherhood advice because they remember this program at our school. Our program is recognized citywide with solid support from our Chancellor!”

Photos courtesy of PS 153x

Section 5 Association met on September 21 – Guest speaker: Mr. Errol Bedford, president of High Learning Network Charter School and Education Consultant, in helping charter and public schools improve their quality of education.

– Jahmal

Kevin C. Riley, has been very attentive to SFA and we appreciate this. Jahmal shared with us and he looks forward to bringing more events to our community. A few suggestions, comedy evening/night, and possibly revamping SFA Fun Day. Also, Jahmal mentioned the Beacon program is progressing. Where are the Section 5 allies?

Exhibit A: The apology for the error regarding the upcoming October 18th event in Co-op City organized by the City Council. For the record, we are “Co-op City,” not “Co-Op City!”

And why can't the DOT and the MTA talk to each other about plans affecting Section 5? Why does the MTA's Joe O'Donnell think the tracks at Co-op City are built on marshland? Why doesn't he NOT built on marshland – standing ready to serve as south-of-the-track access to the coming Co-op City Metro-North railroad station?

The community of Co-op City needs south of the tracks access to the railroad station. We've been telling the MTA that since 2019. The road is there. And that road is accessible from Ramp C. Unfortunately, Ramp C is set for destruction.

the safety of one third of the Co-op City community for the well-being of others. If the plan has any chance of success, it depends on giving Section 5 what it wants and needs – saving Ramp C. For more information, please call (718) 219-2211.

––H. Overman

Rivers Run Community Garden

RESCHEDULED:

scheduled to another weekend. Rivers Run Community Garden annual Cre-shops, entertainment and more family fun to be had.

This public event and more are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the Bronx Council on the Arts. Citizens Committee for NYC and from Councilman Kevin Riley.

Rivers Run Community Garden is a place where we grow fruits, vegetables, knowledge and friendships. The Garden is a movement towards improved mental and physical health for all who come. We provide workshops including nuand crafting so please use this column to check on upcoming events. The Garden is an outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares and residents of different

Rivers Run is open:

Tuesdays – 4:00 p.m. to dusk

Wednesdays and Fridays – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Membership requirements:teer work requirement are moved up on the waitlist. Volunteers are welcome.

Together we grow.

––Gail Sharbaan

African-American Association of Co-op City

Spotlight on Francine Reva Jones

Francine Reva Jones has been a community activist and organizer nearly all of her adult life. Ms. Jones is a native New Yorker, born in Harlem, raised in Brooklyn and has, for most of her adult life, lived in the Bronx. Former President of the African-American Association of Co-op City, Ms. Jones initiated or sponsored many of its programs, such as the Black History Month Film Festival, the Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair, the Co-op City Spelling Bee, etc. She served on the Riverbay Board of Directors here in Co-op City for 13 years.

Ms. Jones has been a member of the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem since 1989 and was a mentor in its Blue Nile Passage Program. She also sponsored a child in Gambia, West Africa, whose family needed tuition assistance.

Affectionately and respectfully nicknamed, “Miss Reva,” she has two daughters and a handsome grandson. Miss Reva celebrated a milestone birthday this month and the African-American Association of Co-op City is Stateswoman of our community. Happy Birthday, Miss Reva! We salute you!

AAACC Meeting & Events

October 15: General Meeting, 3 p.m.

November 4: Open Mic (Dreiser, Room 15), 4-8 p.m.

November 19: General Meeting, 3 p.m.

December 2: Open Mic (Dreiser, Room 15), 4-8 p.m.

December 9: Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration (with the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations)

The AAACC sponsors the following programs for your participation: Belly Dance Classes with Xonia Wilson – Contact: Xonia, 646-301-9438

Building 27 Association

Hello, neighbors. We trust all is well, please remain cautious, many people are getting sick with a cold or recurring sneezing, etc. Keep wearing your masks, or avoid crowds if possible.

Association Meeting

MTA bus committee in communicating with MTA to make sure the bus rerouting would accommodate the Co-op City community. Mr. Aaron came ready to work, he introduced himself as well providing and informing the cooperatorsvided the emergency contact forms, “RUOK” forms, Phone Ttree (robo calls) working and do not pay attention to what is available to them in their own community. Aaron also informed the shareholders to be cautious of Optimum plans, since you may lose two needed features: the ability to see the lobby and the laundry room. We welcome Mr. Aaron Carnegie. His contact information

Our Guest Speaker –Ms. Vanessa Aldea, director of all three Cooperaaccompanied by Ms. Milsa spoke on many issues. The lobby doors are motorized and can malfunction duesa reminded the cooperators that CSO is here to service the cooperators. For example, if we failed to get the needed service from the Call Center, please get the name, date and time and bring the issue to CSO and CSO will pass on the riverbaycorp.com. Ms.Vanessa was patient and answered many questions. Ms.erators. We thank Ms.Aldea and Ms. Vega for taking out time to share a wealth of information with the cooperators.

Happy birthday to all celebrating this month. We continue to offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to the families who lost loved ones. We wish she will gladly acknowledge your birthday by sending you a card. She is excellent in sharing goodwill. Also notify her of any illness, or if a neighbor has become deceased or transferred to a nursing home.

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

––H. Overman

– Con-

History: The African-American Association of Co-op City’s name emerged in 1989 from former incarnations, called the Afro-American Club of Co-op

Mission Statement: The intention of the African-American Association of Co-op City is to elevate the inhabitants of the community to their greatest potential. To serve and offer cooperative economics standards by meeting theal awareness, training classes, programs, educational scholarships, and social activities for the young and seasoned. To take these ideals to the next level by creating a smart community, taking advantage of technological advances that will allow the next generations to compete in an ever-changing society.

Join the African-American Association of Co-op City

Remember: Membership is only $15.00/year for a single membership and

You can Zelle us your payment to become a member using our email address. Call The African American Association of Co-op City, P.O.

“Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals “A FORCE FOR GOOD…” ––Michelle Marbury

Francine Reva Jones

Vanessa Aldea addresses the Association

Building 33 Association National Council of Negro Women

Good morning, shareholders.

President's Report – I want to remind everyone how important the building meetings are. The goal for the Association is to get more shareholders involved with what is happening in our building and community. Tell us your issue or complaints and maybe we can help you. And there are issues. For instance, for a community this beautiful, what makes shareholders think it is okay to not do the right thing regarding littering? Buildings and Grounds put garbage pails out there for a reason. When you sit on the benches around the building or in the shopping center and eat your food and smoke your cigarettes, please put what you have left in the garbage pail. Stop leaving your garbage on the grounds!

Environmental Issues

worst! Any garbage that has food on it cannot be left in those rooms! It attracts roaches and mice! Your recyclables need to be in a bag and what you leave doing drugs? Not only are you doing drugs, but you are leaving your remnants behind! Do you realize if you are caught in the stairwell hanging out you can and young adults!

Thank You ing meetings and the Open Board meetings. It helps the community when you to Section 5, which will potentially be closed. When we have a shareholder or group that is passionate about something involving the community, we must all stand behind that person, especially when it makes sense. If we continue to have

Upcoming Events – Please read the Co-op City Times terests you.

Personal Note

prayers include you. To all shareholders who had a birthday in September, happy birthday! It is a blessing to have lived another year! We celebrate you! Take care and walk good!

––Andrea D. Mayo

Building 19 Association

cooperators a belated and blessed Yom Kippur.

ing. Here are some highlights of our discussions: Halloween: The Association is looking for cooperators to help with putting up Halloween decorations in the lobby on Saturday, October 7, at 12 noon. We

Bake Sale: We are looking for donations of baked items (cakes, cookies, and cupcakes) for our upcoming Bake Sale fundraiser that will be held on

is also looking for volunteers to help with the event, including those who can serve as cashiers.

Walk Team for Annual Bronx Breast Cancer Event: The Association or make a donation to support the upcoming Making Strides Against Breast lobby (Note: This will occur the same day as the aforementioned Bake Sale).

Suggestion/Commendation/Complaint Box Coming Soon mitment to improve ourselves and to better serve you, the Association plans to erbay staff (primarily in our building) who you feel should be commended for may need our assistance to resolve a problem not being properly addressed organization. So please refrain from putting in complaints from other buildings November General Meeting.

are interested in signing up to assist the Association for our upcoming events listed above.

—Leon Tulton

Health & Wellness Fair – In spite of the dreary, wet weather on Saturday, September 23, our annual Health & Wellness Fair was quite a success. Because of advanced warning of inclement weather, our president, Sheila Richburg, perfect spot.

body massages, information from the Visiting Nurse Services, American Red dancing for health.

NCNW National at the White House to address the critical issue of closing the wage and wealth egies to achieve gender and racial pay equity. The discussions were framed March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, underscoring the intersectionality of the challenges Black women face.

ic men. Black women also make less than both White women and Black men, career – highlighting the urgent need for action.

NCNW Co-op City Section – Our second Membership Meeting of the new its mission through research, advocacy, national and community based services and programs on issues of health, education and economic empowerment in the Social Media coopcitysection.com: on Facebook Twitter:@ Instagram gmail.com.

––Joyce Howard

IMPORTANT!

tion, read the Co-op City Times ing lobby and the community centers on Saturdays,

We have two colliding issues facing Section 5 soon and Co-op City eventually.

One issue is the Pennsylvania Station Access plan of the Bronx Metro-North Area Study. PSA and BMNS. I think it's interesting to note that the Bronx Metro-North area study leaves two letters out of its acronym. is the letter A which stands for area. How telling that there is no regard for the area that this project is supposed to serve. (They also spell Co-op City with a capital O throughout their messaging. Does that really not bug anyone but me?)

The planners still insist there will be just the one entrance to our station. That is ridiculous and will eventually have to change. One of the other four planned stations also had no second access incorporated into the plan but the area quickly put an end to that. I wonder why we don't have similar clout?

Building the four new long-promised Metro-North line stations is a huge undertaking. Being a public-private endeavor makes it even more complicated. The hardest part's got to be building the new railroad bridge from Co-op City to Pelham. A four-track bridge. A higher bridge. One that will no longer need personnel working a drawbridge.

Erskine Place, Co-op City’s most southern road has already been punished by the coming station –parking space-wise. It has long endured the treacherous route from Hunter Ave. to I-95S due to the stalled church on the corner, halving Erskine's width. Soon all travelling through Section 5 to I-95S from De Reimer Ave. to Erskine Place will be more treacherous now that Erskine's also been be in that spot by 2027 or 2028, no interim stop signs are planned, so be careful out there for the

The new line is scheduled to be completed in

Dear People of Co-op City

some reason it's not being well advertised but I did hear the announcement (and I see it's on an updated Wikipedia page) that the project's completion date has been extended by six months to 2028.

The meeting's MTA representative at the City Council outreach presentation last week was saying 2027. He also seems to think marshland starts at the track's edge. That's the reason he gave explaining why second platform access is impossible. A walkthrough of the area would show that there's solid land a-plenty, totally accessible from Ramp C.

Here's where the two issues collide, Metro-North access and Project X's plan to destroy Ramp C.

Of course, Ramp C's destruction will be very inconvenient for everyone who lives in Section 5. At some point they won't get home as quickly or easily from City Island or from the direction of the zoo. Instead, they'll have to maneuver to Palmer Ave. by navigating the longer, heftier detour and the dreaded I-95N. At some point some may have the police to arrive. Those inconveniences – irritatplan conceived and perpetuated by those who, in my opinion, couldn't care less about Co-op City inhabitants.

That's bad enough. But eventually the short-sighted and stubborn adherence to the completion of this callous plan will cost everybody in the city more in the way of taxes. Why? Because Ramp C is the road that leads to the road to the tracks. That's the road scheduled for destruction. It's reconstruction isn't scheduled yet but it will eventually have to be to provide the access to the railroad station that was needed all along. Gee. Maybe we shouldn't have destroyed that darn ramp!

What a pity the DOT and the MTA see no reason to talk with each other, just as the planners and the politicians see no need to consult with Riverbay about Section 5 issues.

Unless it's been postponed one more time, Ramp

C was closed yesterday. I'd call for a demonstration to prevent the ramp's closure to escalate to its destruction, but as I've been asked by everyone I've approached to stop this mad plan bent on destroying access to our area: Who besides you cares about it? The answer may not be "nobody," but it's close.

So here's Ramp C's premature closure and imminent demise. It's premature because the exit ramp from Hutch N to Bartow is incomplete. It's the only other part of the project that would keep drivers off I-95N by keeping them on the Hutch. Diverting

But either by being rolled out out-of-sync logistics-wise now, or as the last phase of the project, the destruction of Ramp C spells trouble for Section 5... as well as for the project's success.

Destroying Ramp C doesn't accomplish what those other two parts do for Bruckner-Hutch Mobility Improvement Project X 731.27. Instead of re4th-lane and our Exit 9 at Palmer Ave., destroying Ramp C does the opposite.

• It will inconvenience or injure countless Section 5 dwellers.

• It will sabotage future railroad access.

What a plan!

On Saturday and Sunday, I'll be out there, checkers, me and my balloons for one last hurrah. (I think I'll get black balloons this time.)

In a sour grapes kind of way I'm curious. Perhaps we'll get a glimpse of Section 5's immobilizing trouble this weekend. Perhaps during evening rush hour on Monday. But it's barreling down on us. And undoubtedly, eventually, when this set of a ton of bricks.

Board.com or 718- 219-2211. Thanks.

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

– Welcome, all new cooperators. We look forward to seeing you at the next General Membership meeting.

– Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 12, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.), in the Building 10 Association room (rear lobby of Bldg. 10B). Our guest speaker will be Mr. Cary Smith, Assistant Executive General Manager, Riverbay Corporation. All questions must be submitted by 7 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Paper and pens will be available. refreshments will be served.

– 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: Oct. 6, Oct. 13 and Oct. 27 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

– This trip is currently sold out. However, if you would like to be added to the waitlist or need additional information, please

Casino and shopping at Tanger Outlets. The cost of the trip is $219 per person of $19 is due on November 11. All collections will take place in the Building 10 Association Room from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. The bus will depart from 140 Debs Place at 9 a.m. sharp.

– If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or

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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.

Have a wonderful week. Remember, be kind.

Co-op

920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from are eligible to pick up food once a month. Look at the last date on your pantry card. The next pick-up would be one month from the last pick-up or after. will text registered guests if items outside of regular distribution become available. All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. Remember to bring at least four to six clean shopping bags with a handle and a shopping cart. Please do not bring black shopguests to wear masks when visiting the pantry. Section 5 guests should visit the Co-op City Unitto receive food.

For all recognizing Yom Kippur, we hope you were successful in getting yourself prepared for the new year. Again, we send our best wishes forpy New Year. We remember Yom Kippur, the day of atonement, the highest holy day on the Jewish calendar for Jewish people. Cleansing the soul is the mission of Yom Kippur; may your goals be reached.

The Dreiser Auditorium for the Open Board meeting last Wednesday was full. Thank you to Director Johnson for mentioning time challenges in keeping speakers and speaking time in order in his Board to observe time limitations. By the time the Gallery Session came up, many of the people who signed to importance of what they had to say, but also, they for being sworn-in to the vacated seat on the Board

still present their valid pantry card. Black Forum has concluded the distribution of the vouchers by November 30 at any participating call 311 for those locations.

We appreciate everyone who provided photos of their fresh produce purchases or meals they made with coupons-purchased products. Bring them on! receive the photos. We want to show the DOA how important these vouchers are to senior citizens. Pro-

them to coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

Please be on time and keep in mind the seat number that has already been assigned to you. We will be able to get on the road sooner if everyone does this. At 8 a.m., passengers departing from 920 Baychester Avenue Asch Loop (in the library's rear) will be boarding. At who shows up after the bus will forfeit their payment. We value your support in its entirety. With the help of all trip profits, we feed the community

Please know that through your support, we are able to feed many Co-op City families, adults and seniors. Contact Us

Our email is coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

tive communication regarding the terrace webbing, approved measures issue. The Occupancy Agreement allows mobile pieces. We say noise, garbage and other random intrusions cannot be timed and is different on the townhouse terrace to the high-

the Occupancy Agreement became too complicated

We received a scary scam letter from “Vehicle Services Division.” Beware, it is a letter sent through regular mail, saying contact them regarding coverage do not own a car! Be careful readers, do not respond or get scared by such phony letters.

mer resident of Building 35 and wife of tenor soloist

dren here and were active in Section Five. Broun Place Townhouse Association committeevice president, and Lillian Richardson, treasurer. up bottles, big soda cups, candy wrappers, etc. Regarding garbage bins in the dumpster pad, they are and blue are for all other house garbage. Disposal Neighbors, keep aware of your surroundings and with schools open, look out for children and the elderly crossing streets. For news on Co-op City, read the Co-op City Times here Wednesday and Saturday, try it out.

The next Building 21 Association meeting will be held in our Gathering Room in Building 21B in back of the lobby, if we can get 10 volunteers to help us clean out the room. With 10 volunteers, it should take us 90 minutes to get it done!

We had some damage to our room due to water would like to participate. There will be rewards if you do.

To volunteer, email us your name and phone number. Our email is 21association@gmail.com.

We want to thank all of you for continuing your memberships during our virtual meetings. Some of your frustrations. Our guest in October will be our

be a virtual Zoom meeting on Thursday, October 26, at 7 p.m. sharp or live in-person in our Gathering Room in 21 B?

But wait, there is more! Some wonderful new innovative things are coming. We will be revisiting our rewards program with members winning cash

hotel stay for two people!

Learn more about it at our next meeting.

Our dues are only $10 for the year. You can pay your dues by placing it in the lockbox in the laundry room (next to the TV). Place it in a small envelope

with your building and apartment number.

All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: emergency contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor Co-op City Times door (delivered on Saturdays)

neighbors about them

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• Pick up after themselves when they make a mess in our hallways and lobbies 718-671-3050; CSO, 718-320-3300.

• Help with reduced-fare applications

Find a group or organization that suits you. Join the African-American Association of Co-op City, or the Spanish American Club or one of the numerous clubs and organizations of this community and always stay plugged in to your Building Association. periodical each week.

Association, you have three ways of gaining inforthe fourth Thursday of every month.

Building 25 Association

Neighbors, let us help celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 for the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from various parts of Latin America. The reason that National Hispanic Heritage Month is split between served in the months of September and October.

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

Wishing all neighbors born in September a happy birthday. For those of you who are under the weather, we hope you get better soon. And for our neighbors who continue to lose loved ones, our heartfelt prayers go out to you.

Our next Building Association meeting will be held Tuesday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. Look for detailed information posted near elevators as we get closer to the meeting date. Remember, residents of Building 25 can always address any comments or concerns by logging onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com. If anyone has problems contacting the building email address, please let us know.

We will close with the following:

“In Mexico and Latin America, everything is big: Bigger emotions, bigger reactions. Here in the U.S., everything is more natural, more grounded and down to earth.” –Eugenio Derbez

Bailey

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

Greetings, members and friends of Co-op City Toastmasters support and attendance at our recent events. You are the “Why” we do what we do and that is, provide enhancement of leadership and communication skills at the local level; skill sets that can prepare you or perhaps someone you know to become a better public speaker and or leader in the home, community or workplace.

There is a medical term which describes having a fear of speaking in public. Studies indicate it may even be the #1 fear in the world! It’s speechlessness, anxiety, etc., to name just a few – recognize any? If facing these annoying fears.

Join us for exciting learning experiences in a friendly, self-paced environment. For instance, our latest club gatherings have featured CCTM President Kathy Blount and Treasurer Andrea Haye who shared exciting news from the annual Toastmasters International ConNatsuyo Lipschutz, a Global Speaker and Communication Specialist with a message on “Transforming Your Audience Through Positive Communication;” and member Kim Sudderth with a very relevant topic on “Getting Your Things In Order.” Our most recent and exciting guest speaker was Ebony Washington, author, “Boost Your Career with CHATGPT: AI in Job Searching.” Several happy audience members won autographed copies.

We hope you were there but if not, you have an open invitation to join in our club meetings at the following times. All in-person events take place in Community Center #1, 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 5.

CCTM:

5, 2023.

BAS:

10, 2023. For more information and Zoom

—Lauretta Jaysura

Mission Statement: Our mission is to secure the political, educational, crimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. Known as the profoundly affected the struggle for civil rights and the course of 20th Century American History.

The Reparations & Remedies Community Act – A Bill currently in the NYS Legislature –sion to examine the impact of slavery and its legacy on living Black New Yorkers, and make recommendations for just compensation. It’s called The Reparations & Remedies Community Act and is sponsored by Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages and Senator James Sanders. Get involved by visiting: BPHACAUCUS.COM/REPARATIONS and contact Governor Kathy Hochul and tell her to sign the Bill today!

87th NAACP NYS Conference Convention – October 6-8, is being held at the Long Island Marriott, branch delegates will be attending.

Become a Licensed Electrician: The Joint Apprentice Committee will ac-

NAACP Building 13 Association

Building 13 Association, Inc. wants to thank our guest, Riverbay Executive General Manager Mr. Marvin Walton, for attending our September General Meeting. Reading his impressions and desires for Co-op City in our local tions is invaluable. Kudos to Mr. Walton for taking the time out of his busy schedule to hear from you, the shareholder, up close and personal.

This was an opportunity that will not always be available so it was important to attend. Hopefully you did not miss this chance to be heard. Our September monthly meeting was held in the Association Room. We welcomed our new members to not only the Building 13 family but also the Co-op City community. We hope you continue to join us as we collectively strive to resolve issues and compliment jobs well done. Please remember we are residing in a complex that is over 50 years old and, for the most part, still looking good. Like our bodies, sometimes we look better on the outside than we feel

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16, 2023 and no later than October 27, 2023.

NAACP 50th Anniversary Gala Scavello’s on The Island, City Island. Tticket cost is $125 per person. Tickets a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 36.

In recognition of the years in this community, we have a 50th Anniversary Commemorative Pin. You can purchase yours now for $20.

Follow us on Facebook: Co-op City NAACP – Become a member, gift a membership or upgrade your membership: Join the NAACP to help us do the work. We march to defend democracy. Take your advocacy further by joining Silver Life: $750. Make check/mo. payable to: NAACP Co-op City. Mail to:

ty2210@gmail.com or naacpcoopbb@yahoo.com.

––Brenda Brown

on the inside but that doesn’t dissuade us from taking steps to feel better. It should not keep us from continuing to make our infrastructure withstand the test of time. We appreciated the opportunity for our new Executive Manager to know we are concerned about our homes, our building structure and the overall well-being of our community.

Reminder: The New York City Heating Season is from October 1 through May 31st. New York City building owners must maintain an indoor temperature of at least 68 degrees between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. when it's below 55 degrees outside.

Active Shooter Training for Shareholders is being presented by the Riverbay Safety Department. Learn what to do in an active shooter situation, Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 6-8 p.m., Room 31B in Bartow Center

Kudos to NCNW for a fantastic Health and Wellness Fair held Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Dreiser Loop Community Center Auditorium. Despite the weather, the turnout was fantastic and the vendors awesome and informative.

Reminder: The date is approaching. You must wait until October 16th to make sure to read the notice in the bulletin board and share the information with anyone you know who may be interested. For additional information go to: https://www.jibei.org/education-training/apprentice-program/.

If this is your Birthday month, Happy Birthday. Married this month, Happy Anniversary. If you are homebound or sick, we miss you and pray for a speedy recovery. If you have lost a family member or loved one, we offer our condolences.

Visit our Facebook page at: Building 13 Association Inc.–Co-op City. Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Contacts: Leslie Peterson, president, at 718-320-1370, or

—Leslie Peterson

Pres. Blount with World Champion Public Speaker Jocelyn Tyson, contest winner.

Building 22A&B Association

Fall is here, so get ready for the holiday season. As always, take care of our home. Clean up after yourself and your dog. Continue to get your Co-op City Times for all community events.

on October 23 at 7 p.m. in the Association Room on the B-side. Come and join us with ideas for our upcoming events.

Compactor Rooms: Please follow the instructions on the door and the wall. I want to live in a clean environment, do you?

Laundry Room Etiquette: Good news, we have a new bathroom in the laundry room. To access, you must use your lobby door key. Please close the door after using the bathroom. Respect your neighbors by removing your clothes from the faster drying time. Pick up fabric sheets and place them in the trash.

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

––Betty Leak

Please remember to curb your dog!

Dear Building 20 neighbors,

Building 20 Association

At the Building 20 Association meeting on September 20th, the president welcomed everyone back from the summer break. She thanked the executive members for the Meet & Greet events in the building lobbies and those shareholders who were served.

Congratulations were extended to Yvonne Mitchell, who was appointed to the position of treasurer; and Caroline Cruz, who volunteered for the position of sergeant-at-arms. All of the posi-

Teach your children to appreciate our community and take care of our property. We are the example of a better Bronx and we must continue in this vein. We are all partners in this Co-op City development. Everything we have costs money and we all pay the expenses together. The Board has kept the shareholders’ carrying charge increases to a minimum and we are privileged and blessed to have what we have here.

The Building 20 residents warmly welcomed our guest speaker, Ms. Michelle Marbury, president of the Section 4 Partnership, president of the African-American Association of Co-op City, vice president of the Building 21 Association and a member of the Riverbay Board of Directors. Director Michelle discussed the meaning of being a Coop City shareholder; that we, resident shareholders, are the owners of this prime 320-acre property in the Bronx. She spoke about sustainable, affordable housing, voting in shareholder elections, reading the Co-op City Times and community involvement.

Director Marbury continued by informing us of her background experiences of joining her Building 21 Association, becoming a Floor Captain, decorating the lobbies for the holidays, presenting ice cream socials, participating in Think Tank gatherings, joining several community organizations, ultimately becoming a Riverbay Board director, and more. She urged the residents to pick a community organization to become involved with. Become information of their neighbors in case of an emergency. She encouraged residents to join one of the Board committees. Co-op City is only as good as we make it. We are all in this together. Everyone thanked the Section 4 Partnership president, Michelle Marbury, for attending.

The meeting concluded with the information about the STAR Program; and the Wartburg Festival on September 30th from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Mt. Vernon. Finally, Director Michelle drew the winwinner, Ms. Carole Allen of Building 20B.

The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Building 20 Association Room in Section 20B. You may pay the annual $10.00 dues, if you have not already done so.

—Francine Jones

Michelle Marbury addresses Building 20 Association members at their meeting

Greetings, Retirees and friends.We hope that you and your loved ones are doing well.

Entertainment Committee – Tickets are now available for our annual holiday luncheon to be held on Thursday, December 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the beautiful Marina del Rey. Tickets are seated basis. Questions may be addressed to Daisy at 718-671-6122, Beverly at 718-671-2978 and Jay at 201-310-2972.

Trip Committee – Wind Creek Casino trip on Tuesday, October 24, is $50 with a $25 slot play giveback. Payment is due by October 9. Serita will be available in Room 19 on Monday, October 2, and Wednesday, October 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. to accept payments. The bus will pick us up in Dreiser Loop in front of H&R Block at 8:30 a.m. and will depart promptly at 9:00 a.m.

Carnival Cruise 2024 – Eastern Caribbean nine-

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Venezia leaving from NYC on July 16 to July 24, 2024. Double occupancy rates are $1,389 to $1,819. Single rates are available on request. A deposit of $300 is due by October 16. Please contact Serita at 347-564-5722 for additional information.

Newsletter Committee – The deadline is November 1 to submit articles and photographs for inclusion in the summer/fall edition of the “In the Loop” newsletter. Questions may be addressed to Georgianna at 718-379-5762.

Membership Committee – New members and renewing members can remit a check for the $25 annual dues for 2023. Checks should be made payable to the “Retirees of Dreiser Loop” and mailed to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19, Bronx, NY 10475. Please note “new member” or “renewing member” in the memo line on your check. Questions may be addressed to Mary at 718-

Goose Island Seniors

Ace In the Hole – Tribute to Kool and the Gang, the Brownstone, Patterson, NJ,; Wed., Oct. 25. Price: $150. Bus pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 9:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 9:40 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 9:50 a.m. Final payment due. Come have a delicious lunch and enjoy the disco. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors, Zelle to 347-847-1941 or Cashapp to $StephenCarlSr.

Wholistic Health Fair – Sun., Nov. 11; 1:30 p.m.-7 p.m., 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39. A day of fun and education. Food for sale. Call: 646-5791701.

Wind Creek – Thu., Nov. 16, in Bethlehem, PA. Price: $55; bonus: $25 slot play and $15 food voucher. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors.

Sight & Sound “Miracle of Christmas” – Dec. 7. Price: $220. Light breakfast on the bus; show: 11 a.m.; lunch at Golden Corral after the show. Call: 646-579-1701.

Holiday Party – Fri., Dec. 8, at 1 p.m in Section 5 Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39. Covered dish, bring your favorite dish or pay $15 at door.

Norwegian Cruise 2024 – Hawaii from Aug. 31-Sept. 7, 2024. Cruise price: $2,250-$2,900. Airfare and hotel stay in Honolulu not included. Final payment due May 1, 2024. Call: 646-579-1701.

Las Vegas Trip 2024 – Oct. 11, 2024. Price: $1611, includes transfer from airport to Planet Hollywood Hotel, helicopter tour of Grand Canyon or Vegas Tour. Call: 646-579-1701.

Notary – Notary with Yvonne Menefee, Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 34 or 39.

Bingo – Every Mon., Wed. and Fri., 1:15 p.m. Members only. Admission: $5 for three cards, 12 games and jackpot. Extra cards, $0.25 each. Refreshments. Proof of vaccination.

Game Day – Every Tue. and Thur., 1 p.m. Members only. Come play Dominoes, Bid Whist, watch movies, read books and socialize with other members. Call 718-379-9613. Donation: $1. Refreshments available.

To all Members – Happy birthday to our members who celebrate their

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

Good and Welfare – We extend our get well wishes to Yvonne Ebea, Virginia Stewart and Beverly Waller. We pray that they will each have a speedy and complete recovery. We also pray for all others who are sick or shut-in that they will soon see brighter days ahead.

Condolences – Please continue to keep those who have recently experienced the loss of loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

General Meeting – Our next General Membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 4, at 1 p.m. in Auditorium C. Please save this date and time in your calendar and plan to attend this meeting. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

––Georgianna Rodriguez

birthday in the month of October: Jacqueline Clark, Sylvia Bailey, Joan MaFeliciano, Daisy Benjamin, Sandy Roque, Norma Vigilance, Eleanor Alberti, Wilhemina Thomas, Edith Rosado and Javier Santiago. Birthday cake celebration on Wed., Oct. 11.

Sick and Shut-in – Bobbi Chin, Sylvia Polite, Guinette Romaine and Maria Mendez. Ella Thorne is in Workmen's Circle. Mary Pilla sends her love to all. Call her at 718-753-1816.

Our club is at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Section 5 Center, 718-379-9613. You may call Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; Tue. and Thu., 1 p.m.-9 p.m., or call/text Stephen at 347-847-1941. E-mail: goose.island@optonline.net.

––Stephen Roberts Sr.

AARP Chapter #4997

Fall is here with new issues for us to be concerned with. The CDC has now approved and suggested that people get the new Covid vaccine. We are entering another year with stern medical concerns for Americans. Seniors and babies are at risk more so than others due to their age and health status. The triple threat

the people to get them. Since we all have different health issues and thoughts, it is imperative to speak with your personal health provider before making any decisions. However, keep in mind that the pandemic is over, but the threat of new restrictions is still real and can change at any moment. Remain informed and educated pertaining to your own family and health status.

Our Tour Committee has set the date of October 13 to have your reservation for our December 7 trip to Sight and Sound for the production of “Miracle of Christmas” to be paid in full. Since we have a waiting list, anyone who has not made the full payment will be eliminated and a waiting member will be contacted. Our Hawaiian Cruise for September 12-21, 2024 is now closed to the proposed number of members but space is still available. The new one-day trip to Wind Creek Casino to see “A Tribute to the Supremes” is scheduled for April 30, 2024 and costs $169 per person. All information for any/all trips planned by AARP can be obtained by contacting Ms. Wright, 781-379-3370, or Ms. Brown, 718-379-7962.

eral Membership meeting is October 9 at 1 p.m. in the auditorium with a 50/50

do not have a mask, one will be provided for you.

For new/renewal applications or to pay annual dues of $20, please contactson, Good and Welfare contact at 718-671-5493, we are sending prayers and good wishes to Ms. Rosa Bell, who is improving; Ms. Gladys Williams for her ongoing improvement and to Ms. Barbara Wattley as she enters the next step of her journey. For all others not personally mentioned, we wish continued ongoing improvement and wellness.

As always, we are continuing to follow the issues of concern from the national and state levels of AARP. Their current issues are negotiation of drug costs, health issues, retirement decisions, employment and social security. As updates are posted, we will inform our chapter as soon as possible.

––Ann Purnell

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

NEW: Drama Club w/Daisy Windley – Fri., 3-4 p.m. starting Fri., Oct 13. Meeting at the back of the

NEW: Bingo on Saturdays – 1:30-3:30 p.m. in

Einstein – OAC is going to see “MJ the Musical” on Wed., Oct. 25. Cost: $125. Time for pick-ups. Einstein: 11 a.m.; Bartow: 11:15 a.m.; Dreiser: 11:30 a.m. Cash payment deadline made at Einstein is Fri., October 6. Please call 718-671-5161.

Resorts World Catskill – $55. Thurs., October 26. Deluxe Motor Coach bus. Enjoy six hours at the casino. Group will receive $25 slot and $15 food comp. Asch Loop, 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:45 a.m.; Einstein, 9 a.m. Depart from resort at 5 p.m.; 52 seats available. Payment deadline is Fri., October 13.

Dreiser OAC Apple Picking Trip to Alstede Farms, NJ, Fri., Oct. 27; $89 per person due by Fri., Oct 6. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 9; Bartow, 9:15; Einstein, 9:30 a.m. Please call Dreiser OAC, 718-320-1345.

Wind Creek Casino, Bethlehem, PA,Thurs., Nov.

9. Deluxe Motor Coach transportation, $130. Tribute to the Four Tops. $30 bonus. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m.

Walmart Supercenter – Fishkill, NY. Coach bus. Tues., December 12. Price: $45. Pick-ups: Asch Loop, 8 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:15 a.m.; Einstein, 8:30 a.m.; 17 seats available. Depart time: 4 p.m.

Bartow OAC trip to “Rock Around the Christmas Tree” – Thurs., Dec. 7. Price: $140. Coach bus to the Brownstone. Includes meals, entertainment and more. Limited seats. Please pay in the Bartow Center, Rm. 31 only. Pick-up time TBD. Payment due by Fri., Nov. 23.

Weight Management Support Group w/Gigi, 2nd Wed. of every month in rear of JASA NORC

Steel Drum classes on Wed. from 1-3 p.m., JASA

Medicare Information – Thurs. 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Notary a.m.; Weds. and Thurs., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Notary – Einstein Center, Room 34. Thurs., 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; 718-320-2066. Appointment only.

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. and Fri. from 12-1 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium A.

Please Call Einstein OAC – 718-671-5161 for appointment for: Hair Styling from 9-11 a.m. Braids, haircuts, shape-up, twists, ponytails, curls and more. Facials and Manicures, Mon., 1-3 p.m.

Einstein Public Notary – Tues., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and Thurs., 2-4 p.m. Please call 718-671-5161.

It is JASA back to class for #Senior Year –Dreiser OAC is raising funds for classes and activity supplies as well as trips and outings for members. No donation is too small. Bring cash or check to 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. #7, Bronx, NY 10475 (Attention: JASA) or make payment online at https://jasabacktoclss2023.causevox/team/dreiser.

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.

MENU Fee for lunch is $2 & $5 for guest. ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk. Menu subject to change without notice.

KOSHER: Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Spaghetti & Sauce, California Blend Vegetables

NON-KOSHER: Baked Chicken Thighs, Rice &rots & Parsley, Mixed Vegetables

KOSHER: Breaded Chicken cutlet w/Mushroom, Toasted Egg Barley w/Mushroom & Onion

NON-KOSHER: Caribbean Squash w/Ground Beef, Steamed Green Beans

KOSHER: Chickpea Stew, Basmati Rice, Tossed Salad w/Dressing

NON-KOSHER: Baked Fish w/Black Bean Sauce, Corn & Peas, Steamed Sliced Carrots

KOSHER: Apricot Glazed Salmon, Baked Sweet Potato, Capri Blend Vegetables

NON-KOSHER: Vegan Chickpea, Tuna salad, Rotini w/Tomatoes & Black Olives, Broccoli & Red Pepper Salad

KOSHER: Hawaiian Chicken, Orzo w/Vegetables, Normandy Blend Vegetables

NON-KOSHER: Baked

Breaded Fish Filets, Pearled Barley, Braised Collard Greens

Bartow Center (929) 399-1394. Events held in Room 31, unless otherwise noted. Dinner: 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (Bartow Only)

Einstein Center (718) 671-5161. Events held in Room 49, unless otherwise noted. Lunch: 12 p.m.-1 p.m. (Einstein Only)

Art & Design Class 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Salsa Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm 45

Pace Health 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 35

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

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

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

Let’s Get It On Zumba 1-2 p.m., Rm. 45

1-2 p.m.

Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345. Events held in Room 7, unless otherwise noted. Lunch: 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 4 (Dresier Only)

Chair Yoga w/ Charles Tyler

Time: 10 a.m.-11 a.m. (Virtual) 863 1492 4183

Passcode: Dreiser23

Smartphone and Tablet literacy w/Julesa 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.

In-person

Blood Pressure screening w/Evelyn 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 4 (Twice per Month)

Art w/Love 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Tai Chi for Arthritis w/Jimmy 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Computer Learning Zoom Meeting w/Ralph (Virtual) 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Dial-in number: 347-893-2966; Meeting ID: 854 2963 5300; Passcode: Dreiser23

Morning Meditation 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Pace Nursing StudentHealth Presentation 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Walk w/Ease

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Spanish Class w/Angelica 1 -2 p.m. (Twice a Month)

Manicure Services for Seniors w/Maria 2 p.m.-3 p.m.

Sewing w/Joy

9 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2

Knitting & Crocheting w/ Loretta

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Senator Bailey Sr. Walk

Einstein Auditorium

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Line Dance w/Sassy 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Einstein Auditorium 2

Bingo w/Gay Brown 1:20 p.m.-2:50 p.m., Rm. 4

Church of the New Vision

Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Church of the New Vision and Pastors Kenneth and Deborah Hodge welcome you to worship with us at

“And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”

are required and temperatures will be taken.

Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible theme: “Was it Her Faith or His Garment.”

years, and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse.

When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched His garment. For she said, “If only I may touch His clothes,

Save the Dates

Church of The New Vision. BOLD visiting The Church of the New Vision. Join us and learn about the risks, prevention, screening and survivorship associated with lung cancer! Light refreshments will Cancerscreening@einsteinmed.edu. We continue to pray for speedy recovery to families who lost loved ones and good health and wellness for all. Your contributions, tithes and offerings can be mailed to Church of New Vision, P.O.

—Brenda Brown

The Church of St. Thomas the Apostle (Liberal Catholic)

We are located at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 2. Greetings and peace be unto you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! As the autumn season has now begun, we pray that you enjoyed the summer months. We are now returning to our regular services and weekly articles. All are invited to visit and worship with us every Sunday. This Sunday our theme will be: Spiritual Progress. As we march toward our heavenly home, let us embrace the freedom God has granted us as we continually serve him through our neighbors.

Scripture Readings:

All are welcome to join us on Sunday, October 1 at 11 a.m.:

We believe that God is love and power and truth and light; that perfect justice rules the world; that all his sons shall one day reach his feet, however far they stray. We hold the fatherhood of God, the brotherhood of man; we know that we do serve him best when best we serve our brother man. So shall his blessing rest on us and peace for evermore. Amen. ––Rev.

Dorian Miceli

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

The synagogue would appreciate donations to keep our shul open. If you would like to help go

in the rear lobby of 27B.

Please come on time so our prayers will not be rushed. We will not be forced to fast until later than required. Saying Yizkor for a loved one requires Shul.

The synagogue will be serving a hot kiddush

our synagogue for Saturday services is on the side door of Building 27B.

General Information

The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section

a message.

The synagogue has services on Saturday always have a Kiddush.

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. City who do not come to services. Please come by

The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue p.m.

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Good and Welfare

all having Simchas. If you are ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To all Members

Happy birthday to our members who will be celebrating their birthday in October. Please send me your names and I will add them to the list.

Fun and Games

After services and Kiddush, members play games. Your support for the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends, peace and good health.

––Bruce Gitelson

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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

Greetings! Due to the ongoing pandemic and related repairs to our space, St. Joseph’s Church has made some adjustments to our schedule of services until further notice. We are gradually getting back to normal.

In-person worship service will be conducted at the church on Sunday, October 1, at 9 a.m. as well as via teleconference. Also, please tune in for the usual teleconference weekday prayers at noon.

To participate by teleconference, please dial 1-425-436-6344, Access Code: 509 898, followed by the # sign.

Sincere condolences to our members, families and friends who have recently lost loved ones. May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace.

To our sick and shut-in, we extend our well wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.

Happy birthday and best wishes to those who will be celebrating their birth-

day this month.

Fundraising Event Today: The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will be hosting our Annual Dinner Sale at the church today, September 30, starting at noon until sold out. The menu will include BBQ chicken, fried chicken, oxtail 5850.

Members who have their St. Joseph’s t-shirts, please remember to wear them.

We will celebrate Women’s Sunday and Fellowship on October 8. The Rev. Theodora Brooks will be our motivational speaker at the service. Episcopal

We at St. Joseph’s are collecting food (cans and dry goods) for the food pantry at Grace Episcopal Church, West Farms. Please contribute for those in need.

Grace and Peace!

––Merville Chambers

Circle of Christ Church Iglesia Circulo de Cristo

Tension – A balanced relation between strongly opposing elements

The Bible states that we are to see ourselves as dead to the power of sin and resurrected into a life of forgiveness, resulting in good works. We are not vicious cycle of its grip and are weakened.

How do we resolve this tension? Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness but offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Do not be the walking dead!

The escape clause is given to us. Freely give yourself to God as a willingbie-like existence, a lot of movement with no fruit. God’s grace, his unmerited favor, however, leads to abundant life in all areas.

Do God’s work with the right motives and intentions.” (1 Corinthians 3:10) “By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or straw,

their work will be shown for what it is because the Day will bring it to light. It

If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one

We sometimes live with remorse, guilt and shame and we carry those symptoms of a sinful world into our relationship with God. Jesus took the shame of the cross, we do not have to be present in the past. (Philippians 3:13) Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead.

Schedule

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

Tuesday – Prayer from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday & Thursday – Non-perishable food distribution from 12-2 p.m.

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

Friday – Youth Service (Operation Grace), 6:30-9 p.m.

Saturday – Women’s Fellowship, second Saturday of the month, 12-3 p.m. Young Adults, third Saturday of the month from 12-3 p.m.

Men’s Fellowship, fourth Saturday of the month.

Blessings in Christ.

––Pastor Luis F. Ramos Jr

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 spirto God and our community. 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 (United Methodist Church of Co-op City). You’re always welcome. –Pastor, Dave Jolly -

If the Co-op City Times is not delivered: Call 407-666-8317 on Saturdays only, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

It has already opened its doors! e Spanish 7th Day Adventist

Church, Co-op City

However, in this verse, Paul is telling us that rather than boasting in our assumed strengths, we should it’s free and available at all times to meet our needs, where we are. Grace is God’s love in action. When we come to Him by faith through the blood of Jesus, His grace is ever ready to meet us and to minister to

This verse also is a reminder that Christ’s power (Dunamis) is perfected in our brokenness and weakface so that He can display His power to those who are watching the outcomes and may not have a relationship with Him yet.

Come and receive a blessing.

New Worship Schedule

First Sunday of the Month – Bilingual Service, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. All are invited to have Communion and Birthday celebrations from the previous month.

Other Sundays – Spanish Service, 10 a.m.; English Service: 1:30 a.m.

Tuesday – Online Bible Study (Zoom: 904-468-5745), Spanish, 12:15 p.m.; English, 6:00 p.m.

Thursday – Bilingual Prayer Service, in-person, 10:00 a.m.

Food Pantry, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events – Save the dates. All are welcome!

Saturday, September 30: Flea Market, starting at 11:00 a.m. Come join us and invite a friend. Support local vendors – clothes, food, artworks, more. Contact Pauline Taylor at 718-320-1552 or Juanita Anderson at 917-306-5105 for more information.

––G. Abadia

We are located at 177 Dreiser Loop, Co-op City, Bronx NY 10475 Room #127

Our Day of Worship is every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at the end we have a special lunch.

Come with your family and a warm church of good people who love God and their neighbor will be waiting for you.

For more information contact Pastor Elias Santana at 347-364-0601

“I was happy with those who told me: To the house of the Lord we will go.” Psalm 122:1

We will wait for you!

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us for Worship Service tomorrow in person at 8:00 a.m. and 11 a.m. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Masks are required.

The service is also available on Zoom at https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9623430102, or Zoom Telephone Conference Line: (646) 568-7788, or Conference ID: 962 343 0102, Password: 788175#.

The Church Free Call Conference.com Line dial in number is 857-357-025, Access Code: 660065#. Rev. Williams asks that everyone who calls into the Sunday Worship service use Zoom through your computer or dial in using the Zoom information shown above.

Rev. Dr. Sheldon Williams will be celebrating his 31st Pastoral Anniversary tomorrow, October 1, at the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. The guest speaker for both services will be Rev. Dr. Johannes L. Christian, Pastor Emeritus, Adoration and Peace Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio. All are invited to attend.

The Scholarship Ministry invites you to cruise with them aboard the beautiful Celebrity Equinox on Tuesday, July 30, to Thursday, August 8, 2024. Ports of call are Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Price ranges from $2600.00 to $4600.00. Airfare to Barcelona, Spain is additional. (Price of airfare to Spain in July is not available at this time.) Additionally, travel insurance is highly recommended to be paid at time of initial deposit. Please make a deposit of $450as soon as possible. Checks should be made payable to Co-op City Baptist Church. For additional information, contact Sis. Claudette Cutler-Day at 718-379-0541 or Sis. Brenda Robinson at 718-6711271.

Sunday School classes for children and adults is held at 9:30 a.m.

Bible Study will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.

Prayer Warriors is held on Thursdays at noon.

Friday Mid-Morning Prayer is held at 10 a.m. and Friday Evening Prayer held on at 7:30 p.m.

The church has a free app available on your app store by putting in Co Op CBC. This App is open to all.

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

God will strengthen us as we continue to travel through this storm. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

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

—Hattie L. Lucas

The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle, 100 Co-op City, Building 22A. Mailing address: P.O. Box 204, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

We invite everyone to worship service on the following days: Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service begins at 11:45 a.m.

Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. Regular prayer meeting and Bible Study will also be held at 7:30 p.m. Bible Study will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

All night services will be held online. To join, call 720-740-9746, Access Code: 8876631.

Focus: The power of the incorruptible Word of God can lead souls to a new experience and the eternal life.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which, according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, reserved in heaven for you,

Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last times.

For as much as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers, But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.

Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,

Who by him do believe in God that raised him up from the dead and gave him souls in obeying the truth through the spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently. (1Peter 1: 3-5, 18-22)

A new commandment I give unto you that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have loved one to another. (John 13:34-35)

In St. John, Chapter 13, Jesus speaks of love while experiencing betrayal which would lead him to the cross, where he sufferers’ pain and insult from the ones he loved the most. Abandonment from his close disciples while his enemies closing in on him, yet he was teaching them love and forgiveness.

One great example is 1John 3:16 Hereby perceive we the love of God because he laid down His life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God. (I John 3:1)

God loves us with an everlasting love; therefore, we should love one another. For further information, call (718) 324-0334.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Get involved!

Co-op City is your home. If you have talents, knowledge and expertise that can be helpful and improve the quality of life in Co-op City, share your ideas at coopcity.com. Join your Building Association, contact Riverbay Management or pen a letter to the editor.

In addition, be sure to VOTE in the annual Riverbay Board of Directors election. It is your responsibility as a cooperator. For your convenience, you can vote by paper ballot or electronically.

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Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle