Co-op City Times 01-31-26

Governor Hochul Proposes Raising Income Limit for SCRIE and DRIE

By Danielle Cruz

On January 20, Governor Kathy Hochul revealed her preliminary budget proposal, which calls for spending $260 billion during the fiscal year, a $6 billion increase from the previous year.

According to the Governor’s office this proposed budget would help significantly increase funding for childcare, the CUNY and SUNY Reconnect programs, and food assistance programs.

Her proposal also calls for the expansion of the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) program and the Disabled Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) program by raising the household income limit from $50,000 to $75,000.

Both SCRIE and DRIE are part of the city’s Rent Freeze Program, which was created to help eligible senior citizens (aged 62 and over) and tenants with qualifying disabilities stay in affordable housing by freezing their rent. Through the programs, the city will either freeze eligible applicants rent at one-third of their monthly income, or the monthly rent paid before their last rent/carrying charge

increase, whichever is greater.

For homeowners in Mitchell-Lama developments such as Co-op City, SCRIE is administered by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), not the NYC Department of Finance.

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

Completed SCRIE applications and supporting documents can be returned by mail directly to: SCRIE Unit, 100 Gold Street, Rm. 7M-3, New York, NY 10038, or emailed to scrie@hpd.nyc.gov.

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

On behalf of Douglas Elliman Property Management –Managing Agent, we are pleased to present the Management Report for Riverbay Corporation for the period ending December 31, 2025.

This Management Report provides updates with the following elements:

• Public Safety –Peace Officer Staffing Levels

• Power Plant – Natural Gas Curtailment

• Convector Initiative

The Peace Officer head count in the Department of Public Safety continues to be 69 or 74.0% of the 93 Peace Officer positions budgeted in the department. The next recruitment class is slated to commence February 9th and consists of 18 candidates. After the successful completion of the upcoming Academy, including licensing approvals, Co-op City Public Safety

Co-op City Mourns the Passing

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Completed DRIE applications and supporting documents can be returned by mail to: NYC Department of Finance, DRIE, P.O. Box 3179, Union, NJ 07083. Applications can also be submitted online at http://www.nyc. gov/nyctap.

2026 Window Guard Forms Due on Monday, Feb. 15

The Annual Window Guard form have been mailed to Co-op City households. The forms must be completed and returned by Monday, February 15, 2026. Shareholders are required to fill out the response card, tear it off, place the completed card into the pre-paid envelope and drop it in the mail. You can also respond by phone, online or by faxing the completed card back. Please follow the instructions included in the mailing.

Farewell, Cary Smith

Riverbay executives, Board members and staff bid fond farewell to Cary Smith III, assistant executive general manager, Riverbay Corporation, on Friday, Jan. 30. Mr. Smith is moving on to a new assignment in Queens, NY, as assigned by Douglas Elliman Property Management. At a farewell reception held in Rm. 28 at Bartow, Riverbay Executive GM Marvin

L. Walton recognized and thanked Mr. Smith for his leadership and dedication to Co-op City and wished him well in his future endeavor.

“It is time for you to take what you’ve learned and apply it at another location,” EGM Walton. “We are with you in spirit and with prayer. We are always going to pray for you that you are going to do well, because we know you are going to exercise that which you have absorbed. We all will continue to grow and I will certainly miss you. I wish you the best and godspeed to you.”

In his farewell speech, Mr. Smith expressed his

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of 113-year old Ms. Louise Signore

By ROZAAN BOONE

A New York City treasure, Ms. Louise Signore, who celebrated her 113th birthday on July 31, 2025, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026 at her home in Co-op City.

Ms. Louise moved to Co-op City in the early 1970’s, more than 54 years ago. Known by many as “Jean,” she was a spry centenarian who credited her long life to staying active, eating properly, not getting married or having children. She enjoyed dancing and was an active participant in the JASA Bartow Older Adult Center where she attended exercise and dance classes regularly and other activities, until the Covid-19 pandemic, after which she only came out for special occasions, as her strength began to wane. Her last visit to the Bartow Older Adult Center was summer 2025 to enjoy the company of the many friends she had made through the years. Still, her friends never allowed a birthday to go by without holding a party to celebrate her.

Louise Signore was born in Manhattan on July 31, 1912. Her family moved to the Bronx in 1926. She was the eldest of five children born to their parents, Theodore, a custom tailor,

and Marie, their mother. In addition to being a seamstress who made all of her children’s clothes, Marie was a great cook and also very social; she enjoyed hosting open house on Sundays when she would serve waffles. Many of Theodore’s customers were rich and famous and often gave him expensive theatre tickets. Louise’s mother would gather Louise and her siblings – twin brothers Claude and Frank, brother Daniel and sister Renee – and take them to the matinee shows.

Both Louise and Renee loved dancing. As youngsters in the 1940’s, they frequented many of the well-known ballrooms in New York on the weekends, including the Roseland, Essex and Savoy Ballrooms.

Ms. Louise worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for 34 years before retiring in 1977.

In addition to dancing, Ms. Louise also enjoyed swimming and travelling. Following her retirement, she would pack a lunch bag and head out to Orchard Beach early in the morning on weekdays to go swimming. She eventually stopped swimming when she was (Continued on page 9)

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will have 87 Peace Officers on staff. Immediately following the upcoming Academy, Management plans to initiate recruitment opportunities to fill the remaining six (6) openings.

Power Plant – Natural Gas Curtailment

On Friday, January 23, 2026, ConEdison curtailed (restricted) the use of natural gas by the Power Plant until further notice. As a result, the Power Plant switched over to the use of #2 oil. Co-op City is an interruptible gas purchaser; this enables ConEdison to restrict the use of gas when the demand in the area for natural gas goes above the level on which natural gas pipelines can supply. ConEdison demands the Corporation stop buying gas or suffer enormous fines. During curtailment, the community should rest assured that no service disruptions are anticipated for heat, hot water, or electricity.

Vendors(s)

1. Verano

Universal Slim Fan Coil (Units currently being installed at Rochdale Village)

$65,000.00

Waiting for delivery of six (6) free sample units from the manufacturer. Expected delivery is within four (4) weeks. Plans are to have the sample units installed in occupied apartments and the Maintenance department will conduct ongoing monitoring of the units.

• Management is identifying six (6) occupied apartments for the units to be installed in the living rooms. Once the locations are identified, the contractor will measure and make all arrangements for the units to be installed.

• Management will be proposing to the Board to purchase twenty-six units (6 free) for a total of thirty-two units. These units will be installed in Building 14 on the E-line and monitored during the cooling season. The anticipated cost including the installation is $65,000 plus taxes.

• With consensus from the Board Directors, Management is preparing a contract with the vendor to install thirty-two units in the living rooms of Building 14 on the E-line. Plans are to have the installation commence within the next 6-8 weeks.

• 32 Sloped Top Units are on order and expected to be delivered by the end of the month. The units will be installed in Building 14 on the “B” line. This is a correction to the information that was reported last month (Units to be installed on the BLine and the E- Line). Installation is expected to take one week.

• Thirty-two units have been delivered to Co-op City. Management is in the process of installing these units in Building 14 B-line Living rooms. As of 7/16/24, six

(6) units have been installed. Plans are to install five (5) units each day with an estimated completion date of 7/24/24. All units come with digital screens for comfort settings, water temperature sensors, leak detection devices for drip pans as well as the floor. The Maintenance department will monitor units in our current environment during the cooling season and heating season.

• All thirty-two units have been installed and are currently being monitored under our current environment. They are performing well; Management will continue to monitor the units for the remainder of the a/c season and the upcoming heating season. Management will arrange for the Board Director to tour apartment 23B in Building 14 so they can see how the unit operates.

• The 32 Units installed continue to perform well in our current environment. No defects have been detected.

• The units continue to function without any identified issues. Management is in the process of transitioning into the Winter season. The Maintenance department will continue to monitor the apartments during this transition.

• The units continue to function without any identified issues. Management has fully transitioned to the Winter season. The Maintenance department will continue to monitor the apartments throughout the Winter season.

The Maintenance department did not report any problem with the units during the 2025 cooling season. Management will make a final recommendation to the Board regarding the next steps in February 2026.

Informational Updates

• Elevator Outages

1. 5C/ 140 Darrow Pl. / Car #5 & #6

 Cause: Due to major flood from a coil break, both elevators were damaged.

 Status: Car #6 was restored and Car #5 is being repaired.

 Estimated Completion:

 Car #5 – March 2, 2026

 Car #6 – Remaining components are non-safety related and are scheduled to be replace after Car #5 has been placed back into service.

2. Building #32B / 4160 Hutchinson River Parkway – Cars #3

 Cause: Due to a flood from a coil break, elevator was damaged.

 Status: Champion was able to save Car #4 and working to place Car #3 back in service.

 Estimated Completion:

 Car #3 – February 9, 2026

3. Building 26C/ 2400 Hunter – Car #5 (Continued on page 5)

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Super Bowl Watch Party

Join us for a Super Bowl Watch Party on Sunday, February 8, at 4 p.m., in the Dreiser auditorium. Bring your family and friends to enjoy this exciting event. Show off your creative skills and design your own tablegate (tables will be supplied). The Best Creative Superbowl Table will win a gift card. To RSVP, email community@riverbaycorp.com.

Black History Month Celebration

On February 12, at 12 p.m., in the Dreiser Auditorium, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto will host a program honoring Black History Month. Come out to enjoy live music, performances, lunch, and special guest speaker NYS Assembly Majority Leader Hon. Crystal Peoples-Stokes. To RSVP, email grayr@nyassembly. gov or call 718-320-2220.

Be An Engaged Shareholder

Shareholders are encouraged to submit input on how to improve services and service delivery as well as other ideas that impact the quality of life of Co-op City residents.

If you have a suggestion you’d like to share with the Riverbay Board and/or Management, visit the Home page of the official Coop City website, coopcity.com, scroll down to the bottom and click on the “Comments & Suggestions” link.

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By BRANDON ORTIZ

New York City Comptroller Mark Levine projected massive budget shortfalls in the next two fiscal years during an announcement on January 16.

In the 2026 Fiscal Year, Levine projected that the city will face a $2.2 billion budget shortfall. That figure balloons to $10.4 billion in the 2027 Fiscal Year, totaling a projected budget shortfall of $12.6 billion in the next two years. Comptroller Levine’s Office highlighted the historic nature of the shortfall on January 16, saying, “This is the first time since the Great Recession that the city faces a budget shortfall of this magnitude this late in the fiscal year, presenting serious challenges for the City’s budget.”

As for what led to such drastic budget shortfalls in the coming years, the Comptroller’s Office alleged that prior decisions from former Mayor Eric Adams’ administration set the stage for the city’s fiscal standing.

“The Adams Administration’s FY26 spending levels, which exceed revenue, and failure to properly budget for known, re-occurring expenses, have led to unusually high budget deficit projections for FY26 and FY27. Examples of this type of chronic underbudgeting include rental assistance, overtime, shelter, public assistance, Department of Education Due Process Cases, and contributions to the MTA that together account for 3.8 billion unbudgeted dollars in FY26 alone and even more in the out years,” the Comptroller’s Office said on January 16.

In addition to highlighting the challenges the city faces, Comptroller Levine also released the New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook newsletter for January 2026, which provided more details about the city’s financial standing.

Inflation in NYC was above the national average in 2025, with inflation averaging 3.4% compared to the national average of 2.7% during that time. Energy prices, especially electricity prices, have also increased during 2025, as the newsletter underlined how energy prices locally have increased by 6.1% in a 12-month span. Increased energy prices “have been a major driver of local inflation,” according to the newsletter.

Consumers may also face higher prices for certain goods this year. Citing data from the December 2025 Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s surveys, the newsletter reported that over

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Comptroller Projects Massive Budget Shortfalls for NYC

40% of regional businesses plan to increase their prices within the next six months, a figure that is trending up compared to previous months.

Rent prices citywide have steadily increased over the past 12 months, specifically 6% during 2025. Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in March of 2020, data collected by StreetEasy and referenced by the Comptroller’s newsletter showed that rent prices citywide have increased approximately 29%.

Comptroller Levine’s newsletter also touched on the homelessness situation in the city. Aggregating data from the Department of Homeless Services (DHS), the Mayor’s Office and the Comptroller’s Office showed that the average number of people in shelters increased significantly between December of 2022 and December of 2025, from a monthly average of 69,670 to 89,900 individuals or an increase of roughly 34%. Of the current population in city shelters, the Comptroller’s newsletter pointed out that approximately 35% of those individuals are asylum seekers, which is down from 55% in January of 2024.

As New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his administration work to finalize the upcoming city budget, Comptroller Levine expressed his desire to work together with the Mayor “to close the funding gaps in the City’s current budget and address the projected gaps in the FY27 budget.”

Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto Provides Seniors With Free Income Tax Preparation

Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto, in conjunction with the Iona University Accounting department, is once again offering free income tax preparation for seniors 62 years of age or older who reside within the boundaries of his district (Co-op City, Throggs Neck, Morris Park, Pelham Bay, and City Island).

Tax documents can be dropped off at the Assemblyman’s office beginning on Monday, February 9, and is limited to seniors who meet the following criteria:

• Simple filings only!

• Complete copies of 2024 federal and state returns must be included

• Name, social security number, and date of birth of all people claimed on the return as taxpayers and dependents

• Adjusted gross income (AGI) for 2025 must be under $50,000

• All necessary paperwork must be included as a complete file and brought to the office, otherwise it will be returned

• You must provide us with a telephone or cellphone number at which you can be reached during normal business hours and on Saturdays

• You must provide a photo ID so a copy can be included with your tax paperwork

• Include a cancelled check to facilitate the timely deposit of the refund into your checking account

• You must inform the tax preparer if there have been any changes in taxpayers or dependents from your 2024 return, such as birth or death of a taxpayer or dependent.

Seniors are encouraged to bring all their tax documents to Assemblyman Benedetto’s office at 3602 East Tremont Ave, Suite 201, or 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 12, anytime from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. (The tax preparer will collect documentation until Friday, March 13th, and no more taxes will be done after that date. All participants will be contacted when the forms are completed.)

This free service is limited to the first 100 constituent respondents.

All returns are prepared by student volunteers from Iona University, under the direct supervision of Prof. William A. Bottiglieri, as a service to the community. All returns will indicate that they were prepared by a non-preparer. For more information, please contact Assemblyman Benedetto’s office at (718) 320-2220 or (718) 892-2235.

Happy New Year, shareholders.

Building 2 Association

The Building 2 Association held its first meeting of 2026 on Tuesday, January 20. The session was both informative and engaging. We extend our sincere thanks to Mr. Cary Smith III, Assistant Executive General Manager, for stopping by. We appreciate his time and presence, especially during the frigid cold weather.

Game Night – Our Game Night was held on Wednesday, January 21, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and was a wonderful success. Residents enjoyed an evening of fun and fellowship. We encourage everyone to join us for our next Game Night on Wednesday, February 4. All are welcome.

Food Pantry – The Building 2 Association’s Food Pantry will be open on Saturdays, February 7 and 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. We encourage residents who may benefit from this service to attend and share this information with neighbors who may be in need.

Getaway Trip To Vermont – Join us for a five-day, four-night excursion to beautiful Vermont from Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22. Food and beverages included. Limited seating remains available. For more information, contact Patricia Johnson, vice president, at 917-684-8406.

Friendly Reminders

Package Security – We are aware that some delivery carriers continue to leave packages unattended in our lobbies near the mailboxes. To help prevent package theft, please remain vigilant. If you notice one of your neighbors’ packages left unattended, kindly notify them so it can be retrieved promptly. Protecting deliveries is a shared responsibility.

See Something, Say Something – Riverbay is committed to maintaining a safe and secure community. Please report lobby doors that are malfunctioning or are left open to the maintenance department.

Unfamiliar individuals loitering in common areas, or any inappropriate behavior on the premises should be reported to Public Safety.

Working together helps preserve the quality of life we value in Co-op City. Recruiting Volunteers – We are actively seeking floor captains. If you are interested in serving, please attend our next meeting on Tuesday, February 17, or email us at Building2assoc@gmail.com.

As January comes to a close, we extend our warmest wishes for joy, laughter and good health to you and your loved ones. Happy Birthday to all who celebrated this month!

—Adelina Martinez

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gratitude and thanked Riverbay staff and the Co-op City community for their support and guidance over the years.

“I’ve been here now eight years, there’s nothing out here like Co-op City,” said Mr. Smith. “It’s more than just buildings and operations, it’s a place that’s built with unbelievable people, unbelievable employees, families, all types of people that we meet on the journey, and this has been an amazing journey for me. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you so much for everything that you guys have provided.”

Washers & Dryers Not Permitted

Shareholders are reminded that portable washers & dryers and those that are attached to building plumbing are prohibited in highrise apartments. Failure to comply can result in a Community Complaint and applicable fines.

Only shareholders who reside in townhouse units are allowed to have washers & dryers in their residential unit but must consult with their respective CSO for proper installation guidelines to prevent fluctuation in the water line.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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 Cause: Normal wear and tear

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 Status: – Covered under repair and maintenance – traveling cables needed replacement (no cost to Riverbay)

 Estimated Completion:

 Car #5 – January 30, 2026

• Gas Outages

o As a result of Local Law 152 – Periodic inspection of gas piping systems, repairs are required in laundry rooms of the following buildings:

 Building 15A/100 Aldrich Street

 Vendor (Indian Head) is completing work on exhaust system. Once the work is completed, DOB will perform an inspection. Management will then wait for a blue card and once issued we will reach out to Con Edison for assistance with restoring gas service to the laundry room.

• Non-Smoking Policy

o Lastly, HCR has approved the non-smoking policy (Resolution 25-03) Management is currently in the planning phase of the implementation and rollout. We are working to ensure that all necessary components such as appropriate signage, resident-facing resources, and internal procedures are fully in place prior to implementation.

o As part of the original submission to HCR, we included a draft implementation plan which included a 90-day implementation period. Management is refining that plan to ensure it is comprehensive, clearly communicated, and that shareholders are fully informed of all aspects of the policy prior to rollout.

o Plans are to include language referencing the non-smoking policy on the crawler and the CC Times. Management cannot formally roll out or enforce the policy until these preparatory items are finalized. This approach is intentional and is meant to support clear, consistent, and effective implementation.

o We appreciate the patience of the shareholders and their families as we complete this process thoughtfully and will share additional updates as they become available.

Finally, I would like to share with the community that Cary Smith III, Assistant Executive General Manager, last day with the Riverbay Corporation was Friday, January 30, 2026. Cary transitioned to the role of General Manager for Rochdale Village while remaining with Residential Management Group, LLC (Douglas Elliman Property Management). Since joining us in 2017, Cary has been a driving force behind several major initiatives, including the following:

• Modernization of our corporate website.

• Installation of 65 lobby monitors across the high-rise buildings.

• Enhancement of the standards for restoring vacant apartments.

• Successful upgrade of 180 high-rise elevators.

His leadership and dedication to improving the quality of life for our shareholders have left a lasting mark on the Co-op City community. While we are sad to see him go, we are incredibly grateful for his contributions and wish him continued success in this next chapter of his career.

See below for the Corporation’s key performance indicators (KPIs) for Riverbay Corporation.

– • Letters to the Editor • –

The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be signed by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition.

More Security Needed in Garages

To the Editor:

I am writing to express my growing concern regarding the lack of surveillance and security in Co-op City parking areas, which has directly impacted me on more than one occasion.

Within the last five years, my vehicle has been damaged twice—first during a break-in in which my airbags were stolen, and most recently when my parked vehicle was struck, leaving my front bumper hanging. In both instances, there were no cameras available to determine what occurred or who was responsible.

Shareholders are expected to comply with parking rules under threat of Community Complaint fines and

towing, yet there are no corresponding measures in place to protect residents’ vehicles from theft, vandalism, or hit-and-run damage. This imbalance is unacceptable and undermines residents’ sense of safety and trust.

I urge the Board of Directors and Management to take immediate steps to install more surveillance cameras and improve security throughout Co-op City parking areas. These measures are essential for deterrence, accountability, and shareholders’ peace of mind.

I look forward to learning what actions will be taken to address this issue.

—Alandria Powell

Board of Directors’ Meeting - Jan. 28, 2026

SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Lambright

SECONDED BY: Leslie Peterson

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING,

DATED: January 28th, 2026

WHEREAS, Mohawk Industries (d/b/a as Mohawk Carpet Distribution) announced they were discontinuing production of the 12 mm Revwood flooring product; and WHEREAS, on August 8, 2025, the Procurement Department conducted a competitive bid solicitation for flooring materials; and WHEREAS, the Restoration department reviewed the products that were provided by the bidders, and determined that Mohawk’s new technology flooring line, Casita Court, is the most suitable replacement flooring product, and Mohawk is the lowest qualified bidder, their pricing is as follow: $1.59 per square foot for flooring, $16.00 per 100-foot roll for underlayment, and $30.44 per strip for 5-in-1 PINC5 (83"); and

SUBMITTED BY: Leslie Peterson

SECONDED BY: Kevon Lambright

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: January 28th, 2026

WHEREAS, the Procurement department solicited bids from qualified contractors under Bid No. 4226 for the removal of plank flooring work; and WHEREAS, the Procurement department received eight (8) competitive bid proposals to solicitation through BidNet; and

WHEREAS, the Restoration department reviewed bids and recommends approval of awarding Contract No. 4226A to Cove Improvements Inc., for the removal of plank flooring for a one-year term, in the amount not to exceed the value of $225,000 plus applicable taxes. Their pricing is as follows: $1.75 per square foot for the removal of plank flooring in oc-

WHEREAS, the Restoration department recommends awarding Contract #4212B to Mohawk Industries for the purchase of flooring materials and related components for a term of two (2) years in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000, plus applicable taxes; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by New York Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that Contract #4212B with Mohawk Industries for the purchase of flooring materials and related components, for a two-year term and in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000, plus applicable taxes, is hereby approved in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16, as amended by Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and that Management is authorized to take all actions necessary to implement this Resolution.

cupied units, and $1.50 per square foot for removal of plank flooring in vacant units; and

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

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that Contract No. 4226A be awarded to Cove Improvements Inc., for the removal of plank flooring for a one-year term, in the amount not to exceed the value of $225,000 plus applicable taxes, be approved by the Board as recommended by Management and in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution No. 85-16 as amended by Board Resolutions Nos. 95-44 and 20-19.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and that Management is authorized to take all actions necessary to implement this Resolution. (More resolutions on page 11)

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 8

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

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The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be signed by the writer and include their address and phone number, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the author.

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be submitted to the Co-op City Times by 3 p.m. Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Email cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or mail to 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 21, Bronx, NY 10475.

Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corp. of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor.

All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times. Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475.

Co-op City Snow Cleanup

Over the weekend, NYC saw the first major snowfall in almost four years, which dropped between 12 to 13.5 inches of snow. The Riverbay Grounds and Janitorial departments worked hard to salt the ground and clear snow as quickly as possible across the Co-op City campus.

Public Safety Blotter

January 18, 2026 – January 24, 2026

750 Baychester Avenue – CCPD responded with NYPD to a call of shots fired. Upon arrival, a male was found with a graze to the shoulder, and a vehicle with a bullet hole was located. The male was transported to Jacobi Hospital for treatment. The investigation is ongoing to locate the suspect.

120 Benchley Place – A cooperator reported returning to their vehicle and finding the right-side window broken and papers thrown around inside the vehicle.

100 Casals Place – A cooperator reported returning to their vehicle and observing that the right-side window was broken. NYPD was notified.

Front of 99 Earhart Lane – A cooperator was arrested by CCPD for leaving the scene after hitting other vehicles and not reporting the

accident.

January 21, 2026

100 Casals Place – A cooperator reported returning to their vehicle and observing that the driver’s side mirror was missing.

January 22, 2026

Outside of 120 Erskine Place – A cooperator reported returning to their vehicle and being unable to locate it. CCPD advised the cooperator to notify NYPD to file a report.

120 Co-op City Boulevard –CCPD placed an erratic behaving cooperator under arrest for an assault and transported them to Jacobi Hospital. During the arrest, a CCPD supervisor sustained an injury and was treated at Jacobi Hospital for his injuries. While in the hospital, the cooperator was re-arrested for an assault on another CCPD officer.

Responsible Use of eScooters

If you rent an eScooter, be sure to leave it in a location that does not interfere with pedestrians’ access to sidewalks and walkways. Be considerate and responsible. Return eScooters to a docking area or place it off of sidewalks and walkways to ensure pedestrian safety.

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbaycorp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com. Please note: emails should be sent to both parties. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see below for specific directions.

opportunities,

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Director’s Viewpoint Mary Pearson, Assistant Secretary

Dear Cooperators

I’m not sure if my letter of wants got to its State Senate destination or not last week, but no matter. You were the real intended targets.

As President Obama taught us, politicians need to be forced to act. They cannot accomplish any of their constituents’ wants without their constituents first hollering their heads off for it. My wish list: getting the MTA and the DOT to “first do no harm” and pushing the NY Health Act.

But before I continue to try to convince you, too, to join my pet pushes, let’s first talk about pushing something more immediate. And that would be –snow.

Of course I should have brought this up last week, before the snow fell and before the complaints were sure to follow. Perhaps you can think of this tidbit as or just something to keep in mind in case we get another one of these cold and messy super storms.

Snowfall Sidewalk Clearing Rules. There are the rules for sidewalk clearing and those rules are time-guided. Exactly when sidewalks need to be cleared of snow and ice totally depends on when the snow stops falling. City-wide, and specifically for our Co-op City staff, no one is required to run out into a blizzard and clear a path for you. The particular time of day or night determines when the task must be completed. Here’s the list:

The responsible party has four (4) hours to clear away the ice and snow if it stops snowing sometime between 7:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. (4:49 P.M. to be exact). Clear it within 14 hours if the snow stops falling between 5:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. (8:59, actually). Clear it by 11 A.M. if it snows overnight between 9 P.M. and 7 A.M. but stops before 6:59 A.M. (specifically).

If you venture out before the snow stops falling, and you slip and fall, it’s all on you. There’s no one to blame but the heavens and no one to yell at or sue here on earth.

As I said, I should have written this before the

storm.

Don’t be like me. Be prepared! Get what needs getting before the first flakes arrive. Stay safe and stay inside because – Baby, It’s Cold Outside! Possible Dreams. Now back to pushing for or against something that’s merely next-to-impossible – getting politicians, bureaucrats, and others in charge to make necessary changes for our quality of life.

For Sisyphean tasks, such as getting what you believe your community needs, it’s helpful to have others pushing on the same boulder in the same direction.

For example, you wouldn’t think an army would be necessary to get the name of our community spelled correctly. But you’d be wrong.

You wouldn’t have thought it would take more than a year to get BxM7 Express bus drivers to stop dangerously deviating from the official Einstein Loop route. But it did. And even now that it’s done – at long last – it could prove to be just a temporary victory. Drivers could very easily, one by one, follow-the-leader style, fall back into their same old bad habit.

As for bus no-shows, I’ve been busy tilting at other windmills so I don’t yet know the tally of canceled BxM7-runs over the past few months. But, if the pattern stuck, it’s still in the dozens to hundreds.

One does what one can. For minor and not so minor endeavors, in order to make change, you need a group of annoyed allies complaining alongside you.

Which brings me to comments made by Board President Rod Saunders at the last Open Board meeting on October 4, 2025, as documented in the Co-op City Times’ January 3, 2026 Year in Review issue.

Mr. Saunders was expressing dismay (and, I believe, more than a little bit of surprise) over the lack of interest shareholders showed regarding two things that he believed would have negative consequences for our community. One was the rule change about

selling alcohol at the local movie theater and the other was reconfigured traffic patterns along Education Park, which, as the report noted, “drew hardly a concern from shareholders yet the announced prohibition of holiday decorations in building lobbies and apartment doors have resulted in phone lines ringing off the hook and protest emails flowing into Board directors and management.”

What’s in it for me? To me, this all goes back to the cardinal rule of advertising and the art of persuasion. If you can’t show your target audience what’s in it for themselves, all you’re doing it’s reinforcing that old Greek adage: On a strange bottom a thousand whacks mean nothing.

You’ve got some convincing to do to get anyone to care about what you care about. The issue doesn’t have to be about anything extraordinary and the payback doesn’t even have to directly affect or benefit them, but it must reach, touch, and move them in order to inspire them to act on their empathy. The issue doesn’t even have to directly affect or benefit them, but it helps.

And it helps to have the depth, power, and skill of an Amanda Gorman who composed her powerful poems for the Minnesota murdered. Social Media sites are also the platforms for newly-minted I.C.E. protest songs, the most extraordinary, in my opinion, being The Iceman Cometh by a kid who goes by the name of Cold Fish Sticks.

Most of these offerings pay homage to the timeless authoritarian-resistance poem: First They Came. You know the poem. There are lots of versions, but this shortened one is an English translation of the original German as preserved by its author:

When the Nazis came for the communists, I kept quiet; I wasn’t a communist…When they came for the trade unionists… When they locked up the social democrats …the Jews, I kept quiet; When they came for me, there was no one left to protest.

See something, say something. Use that voice! Have a good one; MPearson@RiverbayBoard. com/718-219-2211.

JANUARY 2026 | FREE

Ms. Louise –––––– (Continued from page 1) in her 90’s.

Ms. Louise traveled to Europe extensively. She visited many cities including Venice and Florence in Italy, and Barcelona, Spain. She also traveled to the Canary Islands. Here in the US, she enjoyed visiting California, especially Los Angeles and Hearst Castle in San Simeon. She told friends that she educated herself by travelling.

after socializing at the Bartow Center, and robbed of her shopping cart and its contents. The community was as incensed as detectives and patrol officers of the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) who worked throughout the night conducting an exhaustive search of surveillance videos, and following up on tips provided by shareholders, as the entire CCPD team of officers pulled together to swiftly

For many years, Ms. Louise came to the Bartow Center daily for lunch and to enjoy the many activities offered at the center. In April of 2016, when she was 103 years old and a mere 49 inches tall, weighing less than 100 pounds, Ms. Louise was thrown to the ground on the 8th floor of her building as she returned home

investigate, identify and locate the 52 year old female suspect who was arrested by 45th Pct. detectives within 24 hours of the robbery and assault.

This did not deter Ms. Louise, however, from attending activities at the Bartow Center. She continued her routine daily trips to the center for several more years to come as she enjoyed her life and friends here in Co-op City. Ann Moncrieffe, director of the JASA OAC, said that she had a great sense of humor, a mischievous streak, and her mind was as sharp as a whip until the end.

“It was my greatest pleasure to always celebrate Ms. Louise and she was appreciative of the love we at JASA

Bartow OAC had for her,” said Ms. Moncrieffe. “Sail on, silver girl, until we meet again.”

Frances Perkins, a neighbor and longtime friend of Ms. Louise said that she will miss Ms. Louise dearly.

L-R: Frances Perkins, Ms.

Kevin

“I live in the same building, so I saw her practically every day. Doing things for her was part of my routine,” said Ms. Perkins. “I love her spirit, she was spunky, and we had many laughs and adventures together especially when I accompanied her on Access-A-Ride for her appointments. She really impacted my life in a positive way. I call her my buddy, and I will miss her more than words can express.”

Ms. Louise Signore is survived by her devoted nephew, Douglas Caroli – who took care of her – and Douglas’ family.

“Although she didn’t have a family of her own, my family made sure she was never alone for the holidays

and we’d meet up with her at least once a month and take her to lunch at her favorite restaurants in the Bronx and New Rochelle,” said Mr. Caroli. “When my mom (Renee) was alive, I used to take both her and my mom, and also to the park on the weekends. We always made sure she felt and knew that she was a part of our family.”

Funeral mass for the late Ms. Louise Signore was held on Thursday, January 29, 2025.

JASA Bartow OAC and Riverbay Corporation are planning a memorial service for the community to celebrate the memory of Ms. Louise Signore on Wednesday, February 18, in the Dreiser Auditorium, 4-6 p.m. More details will be forthcoming as plans are finalized.

Director’s Viewpoint Daryl Johnson Review of Our Resolutions, 1/28/2026

Some years ago, our directors would have board meetings that were not open to the public. Then, in my opinion, some of the worst resolutions ever would be presented during these meetings. Then, after consideration, I had no choice but to vote no for those resolutions. But, hey, can you guess what’s happening now?

We Pay, Insurance Broker Benefits

Let’s say that you had an established business with about 125 vehicles for your workers. And, let’s say that those vehicles were previously insured by a small group of companies. And, now, it’s time to renew those policies. So, would you pay a broker a commission around $240,000 to renew those policies? Based on this question, would you even hire an insurance broker if you knew that their services would cost this much money?

Look, board directors cannot disclose specific information about some of our contracts. Therefore, to avoid a problem, I created the above-cited scenario about a general insurance resolution. But, the real insurance resolution appears in today’s paper. So, let’s review a few things about this real resolution.

First, this insurance resolution was presented to our board on January 21, 2026 during a “Briefing Session.” Therefore, a statement was made that we currently have 123 vehicles here. But, if you remember, management previously stated that we had 130 vehicles here. So, hey, they had huge cutback, right?

Regardless, my question is: Where are these 123 vehicles located? If you go to our malls, you will not see 123 vehicles with Riverbay details on them. Our garages are mostly filled with vehicles from our cooperators. Furthermore, these vehicles are also not parked on our streets. So, do you see a major problem here?

Also, can you believe that none of these vehicles are supposed to be driven away from our community? So, again, do you think that we have a major problem with this claim of 123 vehicles here? Absolutely!

Let’s go further because we had a board meeting on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. This board meeting was not open to the public. But, think, we just

found out about this vehicle insurance renewal resolution one week earlier, January 21, 2026. And, can you believe that this vehicle insurance policy was set to expire on January 31, 2026?

So, this vehicle insurance policy would have lapsed after this same date, January 31, 2026. Therefore, could any of our vehicles be driven without insurance? No! Therefore, with this established point, do you see why I’m concerned that these insurance resolutions are presented to our board one week before the expiration date? Like it or not, these insurance resolutions are presented one week earlier because our board directors are forced to approve them.

Bottom line: Do you understand that all of our shareholders are paying for these practices? Do you see how our money is simply being wasted here? To me, this type of nonsense is wrong. Therefore, do you see why I write strong viewpoints about what’s going on here? Okay, what is your opinion about this matter?

A New Restaurant in Dreiser

The former chicken spot in Dreiser had to legally close down. Thereafter, a lot of folks wanted a diner-style restaurant in Dreiser. So, under new management, a diner-style restaurant will be created in that same space.

But, hey, some folks have asked about getting some fried chicken. However, the main emphasis in this restaurant will be on that indoor dining section. Therefore, they’re supposed to be able to serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner in that dining section. Then, that fried chicken area will stay open.

A New Dry Cleaners in Einstein

A new dry cleaners will be created in Einstein. The address will be 181 Einstein Loop. Commercial Rents

Comparatively, the commercial rents in our community are far less than in most communities. For instance, can the commercial tenants in our malls go even one block and expect to pay a similar amount of rent? No! So, I want to encourage all of our commercial tenants to please pay your monthly rent and your monthly Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges.

For assistance, call 311 or send DOF a message by visiting www.nyc.gov/ contactdrie. TTY callers can use 212-639-9675

To be eligible for SCRIE, applicants must meet all of the following criteria on the effective date of the carrying charge increase:

• You (or spouse) lived in the apartment

• Your (or spouse) are head of the household

• You (or spouse) are 62 years of age or older

• Total household income does not exceed $50,000 (household income for all persons living in unit) (Income limit may increase to $75,000 if Governor Hochul’s proposal is approved.)

• Monthly basic carrying charge is more than or equal to 1/3 of your total annual household income (Any portion of your carrying charge that is for other fees/charges is not considered part of your base carrying charge)

• You are NOT on any other carrying charge assisted program (i.e., DRIE, Section 8)

Supporting documents for SCRIE applicants must be provided for all persons living in the unit. All financial information required is for the calendar year immediately PRIOR to the year in which the carrying charge increase becomes effective. Supporting documents include:

• Current year Social Security award letter

• Proof of age (government issued Driver’s license, ID, passport or birth certificate)

• Federal and New York State tax return with All schedules or tax transcripts

• If taxes are not filed, provide a non-filing verification letter from the IRS for each occupant in unit

• W-2 for all wage earners

• 1099-R form for all pension(s) held

• Bank statements to verify SSI and SSP

• Proof of public assistance or unemployment, if applicable

• Retirement letter, if applicable

Eligibility for DRIE (must answer “yes” to all of the following):

• Be 18 years old or older

• Be named on the lease/occupancy agreement or have been granted succession rights

Bottom line: Everyone, please try to understand that Riverbay will enforce the terms and conditions of all outstanding leases. Thank you. Vacant Apartments

We have 15,372 apartments here. Big number, right? Yes. Then, we currently have 234 apartments that are vacant. Small number? No!!! There are lots of buildings in NYC that only have about 20-25 tenants in them. So, realistically, do you see a major problem here? Can you see how a community would look with all of those empty buildings?

How much money do you pay for your monthly carrying charges? So, can you see how much money we’re losing on a monthly basis with all of these vacancies?

Expensive Sneakers – Be Careful

Two young men allegedly removed a pair of sneakers, by force, off of a young man near Bartow. Close

A lot of nonsense is going on here. So, please make sure that you read my viewpoint for next week. 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 email address: djohnson@riverbayboard.com.

I will never ask for or accept money from anyone. Therefore, please do not respond to any message with my name on it that requests money, money transfers, gift cards, personal information, or anything from you. And, please do not ever send money or anything to anyone because you saw my name on any type of 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. Please stay strong and do not fall for any type of scam.

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

• Have a combined household income of $50,000 or less. (Income limit may increase to $75,000 if Governor Hochul’s proposal is approved.)

• Spend more than one-third of your monthly household income on carrying charges/maintenance

• Have you been awarded one of the following benefits?

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

• Federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability pension or compensation, or

• Disability-related Medicaid if the applicant has received either SSI or SSDI in the past

Supporting documents to accompany a DRIE application (for applicant and each additional household member):

1. Proof of Age (Copy of birth certificate, passport, Driver’s license, government-issued photo identification card, or other federal, state, or local document displaying date of birth.)

2. Proof of Income – Copy of federal or state income tax returns with all schedules and 1099s (for calendar year immediately prior to date carrying charge increase becomes effective).

(If applicant or any additional household member who did not file a federal or state tax return, submit copies of all sources of income including wages, salaries, and tips; Social Security benefits (SSA, SSDI, SSI); Pension payments; unemployment, workers’ compensation, or disability benefits; and all other sources of income.)

3. Proof of carrying charge – For Mitchell-Lama shareholders, submit HCR Commissioner’s Orders, carrying charge history printout or letter from management office specifying the date of your last carrying charge increase and the amount before and after the most recent carrying charge increase .

4. Power of Attorney (if applicable) – If a power of attorney or court-appointed guardian signs the DRIE application on behalf of the applicant, documentation for the power of attorney or guardianship must be submitted.

Applicants of both SCRIE and DRIE are urged to consult the application package for more details or call 311, or visit the respective agency’s website online.

SUBMITTED BY: Leah Richardson

SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING,

DATED: January 28th, 2026

WHEREAS, the Procurement department solicited bids from qualified contractors under Bid No. 4226, for removal of plank flooring work; and WHEREAS, the Procurement department received eight (8) bid proposals in response to solicitation through BidNet; and WHEREAS, the Restoration department re-

SUBMITTED BY: Bernie

Cylich

SECONDED BY: Monique Coleman

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING, DATED: January 28th, 2026

WHEREAS, Procurement conducted bid solicitations from 23 certified Qualified Exterior Wall Inspectors (QEWI), for Local Law 11 Cycle 10A Facade Inspections & FISP Report services for buildings 26 through 35; and WHEREAS, Procurement received ten (10) bid proposals which were reviewed in detail by the

RETENTION OF DOUGLAS ELLIMAN AS MANAGING AGENT

SUBMITTED BY: Leslie Peterson

SECONDED BY: Leah Richardson & Kevin Lambright

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING DATED: January 28th, 2026

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 23-16, Residential Management Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company doing business as Douglas Elliman Property Management, ("Agent"), entered into a written Management Agreement (“Agreement”) to provide property management services for the Riverbay Corporation; and WHEREAS, said Agreement was subject to the prior approval of New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR); the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD; and Riverbay’s lender, Wells Fargo, N.A.; and WHEREAS, as part of the approval process, Agent was required to submit an HCR Statement of Qualifications for Management Firm Seeking Owner/Agent Agreement; [form HM-129]; a Management Plan in accordance with HCR Guidelines; a HUD Previous Participation Certificate [HUD Form 2530]; a HUD Managing Entity Profile [HUD Form 9832]; a HUD Project Owner’s/Managing Agent Certification [HUD Form 9839-B or 9839-A]; a fidelity bond in the amount of $10,000,000, and proof that Agent was a licensed real estate broker in good standing; and

WHEREAS, said entities reviewed and approved Agent as qualified to serve as Riverbay’s General Manager; and

WHEREAS, on May 26, 2021, by Resolution 21-22 Riverbay Corporation approved an increase in the annual fee payable to Agent which was approved by HCR on August 24, 2021; and WHEREAS, on or about April 1, 2023, Riverbay, with the consent of HCR, HUD and Wells Fargo, amended the Management Agreement with Agent to designate a new senior, on-site, full-time General Manager for Riverbay; and

viewed the bids and recommends approval of awarding Contract No. 4226B to E. Sinani Services Corp., for the removal of plank flooring for a one-year term, in an amount not to exceed the value of $225,000 plus applicable taxes. Their pricing is as follows: $1.70 per square foot for the removal of plank flooring in occupied units, and $1.50 per square foot for removal of plank flooring in vacant units; and

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

Construction department; and

WHEREAS, the Construction department recommends awarding contract No. 4228 for Local Law 11 Cycle 10A Facade Inspections & FISP Report services for Buildings 26 through 35 be awarded to RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC as they are the lowest most responsible and qualified bidder at a not-to-exceed $329,150 plus applicable taxes; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

WHEREAS, Agent’s performance has been reviewed and approved by HCR on an annual basis; and

WHEREAS, on or about October 23, 2025, Agent was acquired by PMG Holdings LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Associa, Inc., an independent property management corporation; and WHEREAS, Agent has advised Riverbay, HCR, HUD and Wells Fargo that, subject to their approval, Agent desires to continue providing management services to Riverbay utilizing the same on-site property manager under the brand name of Douglas Elliman Property Management; and that management services will continue to be rendered in accordance with the contractual agreements between Riverbay and Agent, HCR regulations, the Mortgage Agreement with Wells Fargo, the Regulatory Agreement with HUD, and the Multi-Party Coordination Agreement between Riverbay, Wells Fargo, HCR and HUD; and

WHEREAS Riverbay and Agent have, subject to the review and approval of HCR, HUD and Wells Fargo, negotiated an amendment, extension and assumption of the Management Agreement on the terms set forth in the attached document (“New Management Agreement”); and

WHEREAS, no Director has any conflict of interest as defined by Business Corporation Law Section 713 which would require disclosure pursuant to Business Corporation Law Section 727; NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, subject to the approval of HCR, HUD and WellsFargo, that the Riverbay Corporation enter into the New Management Agreement with Residential Management Group, LLC, d/b/a Douglas Elliman Property Management, to serve as the independent, third-party managing agent for the Riverbay Corporation for an annual fee of $750,000.00; and that the New Management Agreement, in the form annexed hereto, be and hereby is approved in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 8516, as amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44; and that the President is authorized to execute the New Management Agreement and to take all steps necessary to make this action effective; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that Contract No. 4226B be awarded to E. Sinani Services Corp. for the removal of plank flooring for a one-year term, in the amount not to exceed the value of $225,000 plus applicable taxes, as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution No. 85-16, as amended by Board of Directors Resolutions Nos. 95-44 and 20-19.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and that Management is authorized to take all actions necessary to implement this resolution.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that contract No. 4228 with RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC for Local Law 11 Cycle 10A Facade Inspections & FISP Report services for Buildings 26 through 35, at a value not-to-exceed $329,150 plus applicable taxes be approved by the Board as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

of Directors requests approval by HCR, HUD and Wells Fargo of the New Management Agreement between Riverbay and Residential Management Group, LLC, d/b/a Douglas Elliman Property Management; and to the designation of Residential Management Group LLC, d/b/a Douglas Elliman Property Management as the independent, third party managing agent for the Riverbay Corporation. YES: Coleman, Cylich, Johnson, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Peterson, Richardson, Rosario, Smith, White, Wright NO: Pearson

ABSENT: Graham, Saunders PASSED

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: January 28th, 2026

WHEREAS, Riverbay Corporation established a defined benefit retirement plan for the exclusive benefit of its eligible employees, which is currently known as the Riverbay Corporation Retirement Plan (the “Plan”); and

WHEREAS, Management has already implemented the policy that the Plan be closed to new participation effective on and after January 1, 2025; and

WHEREAS, this amendment adds a new paragraph to Section 1.1 (o) of the plan document to read as follows: any Employee hired, rehired, or transferred from an ineligible to an eligible class of employment under the Plan by the Employer on or after January 1, 2025; and

WHEREAS, this amendment adds a new paragraph to Section 4.1 of the plan document to read as follows:Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan to the contrary, the Plan is closed to new par(Continued on page 18)

Director

’s Viewpoint

Michelle Marbury “Co-op City’s Untapped Resource: Its People

The Treasure We Walk Past Every Day

Greetings Shareholders, residents, neighbors, and friends, Sometimes the greatest wealth in a community is not measured in dollars, buildings, or square footage. It is measured in people. And if that is true, then Co-op City is one of the wealthiest communities in this country.

We often talk about what Co-op City needs. We talk about repairs, policies, services, safety, improvements, and changes. Those conversations are important because they shape how we live. But in the middle of all that discussion, we sometimes overlook something extraordinary that is already here — something that does not need to be purchased, contracted, or brought in from the outside.

The talent. The knowledge. The skills. The experience. The creativity of the people All living right here among us…

Within these buildings live retired teachers, nurses, electricians, carpenters, engineers, artists, administrators, accountants, organizers, caregivers, writers, veterans, entrepreneurs, and professionals from nearly every field imaginable. We have residents who have built companies, run organizations, managed people, projects, budgets, and crises. We have residents who understand governance, law, construction, technology, and community engagement.

And yet, so much of that brilliance remains untapped.

Imagine what could happen if we saw Co-op City not just as a place where people live—but as a living, breathing network of human resources. Imagine if we regularly asked: Who here knows how to do this? Who here has experience with that? Who here is willing to help?

Because the answers are already in our elevators, our hallways, our laundry rooms, our community

centers, and our meeting rooms. We are walking past solutions every single day.

Power doesn’t have to be Loud to make a lot of Noise

There is a quiet power in a community where residents do more than reside — they contribute. Where knowledge is shared. Where skills are offered. Where experience is valued. Where people realize that what they know and what they can do has meaning beyond their own apartment door. That is when a housing community becomes a true community.

This is not about asking people to take on extra burdens. It is about recognizing that many people are willing—eager even—to give back, to be involved, to feel useful, to feel connected, and to know that their lifetime of learning still has purpose. We have shareholders who could mentor young people, residents who could advise on projects, volunteers who could serve on committees, and neighbors who could teach classes, host workshops, or help guide initiatives.

First, we must acknowledge that “this wealth”/“OUR wealth” exists

Too often, we look outward for expertise when we should first be looking inward. Because when we fail to recognize the capacity within our own community, we unintentionally send the message that the people who live here are only recipients of services — not contributors to solutions. And nothing could be further from the truth. Co-op City is filled with people who have spent decades building careers, raising families, solving problems, and leading in spaces far beyond these buildings. That experience did not disappear when they moved here or when they retired. It is still present. Still valuable. Still needed. Offer what you can.

The question is not whether the talent exists. The question is whether we are creating enough space for it to be seen, heard, and used.

National Council of Negro Women

NCNW Co-op City Section – We were very happy to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19 at an afternoon event hosted by the African American Association at the Church of the New Vision here in Co-op City. It was wonderful to have several organizations together to celebrate such an auspicious occasion.

Youth Committee – Save the date, Saturday, February 28, when we will have our 25th Annual Black History Month Youth Celebration, co-sponsored with the Riverbay Fund. Youth groups and young adults interested in volunteering to showcase their talents in song, dance, stepping, playing an instrument, poetry, spoken word, drama skit, etc. Please contact us at ncnwcoopcityyouth@gmail. com. We are reaching out in advance to you in the event your school/organization would like to participate in our celebration.

Women Represent – In April, we will be combining Women’s History Month (March) with National Poetry Month (April) with a production of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf,” the choreopoem by Ntozake Shange. The chair of this committee is looking for seven actors to appear in this choreopoem. If you think that you might be interested in a role in this performance, please contact Camille Worrell at worrellsworth@aol.com. A Broadway background is not necessary!!

Community Service Committee – We have formed a reg-

When residents feel that their voices matter and their skills are welcome, something shifts. Pride increases. Engagement grows. Ownership deepens. And the community becomes stronger—not because of what was added, but because of what was finally recognized.

We do not have to search for treasure.

We are living on top of it.

If you have a skill, a talent, an area of expertise, or simply a willingness to help, consider stepping forward. Join a committee. Volunteer for an initiative. Share what you know. Offer what you can.

The True Wealth of this Community

If you are in a position to organize, lead, or coordinate efforts within Co-op City, consider how you might invite that talent in. Create opportunities for residents to contribute. Ask for their input. Welcome their experience. Because the more we use what we already have, the more powerful this community becomes. Co-op City is not just buildings, budgets, and policies.

It is people. And the true wealth of this community is not stored in accounts. It is stored in the hearts, minds, and hands of the very people who call this place home. Let’s start seeing it. Let’s start using it. Let’s start valuing it.

Thank you for caring enough about our community to read, reflect, and respond.

Consider how you might contribute to the strength of where we live. When we begin to recognize the value sitting beside us, above us, and across from us, we change how we see Co-op City. We stop seeing only buildings and start seeing a reservoir of wisdom, talent, and lived experience that has the power to shape our present and guide our future because the greatest resource we have is not something we need to acquire.

It is something we simply need to acknowledge. I can be reached at mmarbury@riverbayboard. com.

ular volunteer relationship with Part of the Solution (POTS), a Bronx-based community center that provides holistic support to low-income families and individuals. Our members return regularly to @potsbronx to prepare food for nearly 600 people that the organization feeds. From cutting vegetables and preparing the rice to cleaning chicken and checking the frozen vegetables, our sisters roll up their sleeves and do the hard work. They find it to be quite satisfying!

NCNW Good Health Wins – During this alarming influenza season, perhaps we can review some facts about the flu:

1) A new flu vaccine is needed every year because flu evolves. The flu vaccine you received last winter may not offer protection against this winter’s flu. Influenza is constantly changing and the flu vaccines are updated each year to help protect against the specific viruses circulating this season. 2) The Covid vaccine will not protect you against the flu. Both flu and Covid-19 vaccines are important and recommended. 3) If you are pregnant, a flu shot helps protect you and your baby. You should get the flu shot, not the nasal spray. Your flu shot protects your baby from flu and flu-related hospitalizations during the first few months of life. 4) Getting your flu shot can also help protect others who might be more vulnerable to the flu such as babies, young children, older people, and people with chronic health conditions.

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

—Joyce Howard

Stay Vigilant: Be mindful of your surroundings at all times.

Management Report ––––––

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The Board of Directors approved a comprehensive Budget of $315,071,999 for Fiscal Year 25/26 which includes funding for the Operating Budget in amount of $293,851,800 and the Capital Budget in the amount of $21,220,199. The Operating Budget has a surplus of $9,637,600. Use of the surplus funds require Board approval.

This Comprehensive Budget Report represents the Corporation’s Budget vs Actual performance for Revenues and Expenses for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 25/26 period beginning April 01, 2025, and ending November 30, 2025. Explanations for budget variances are explained in this report.

In September 2025, the Board of Directors approved the reallocation of funds from the budget surplus to fund some unplanned projectsin the amount of $1,894,584 This reallocation reduced the initial surplus to $9,572,000. Additionally, the FY 25/26 Comprehensive Budget was adjusted by $2,979,220 to recognize receipts from a monetary settlement reached with Altice. This adjustment increased the Operating Budget to $296,831,020 and the Comprehensive Budget to $318,051,000.

Budget Overview

Income

Revenue from Carrying Charges in the amount of $159,667,000 was below budget projections by $1,764,000. There was a seven percent (6.6%) or $2,380,000 increase over budget in the Other Income revenue streams. This increase was largely due to greater than expected receipts from surcharges received from shareholders through November 30, 2025.

Capital expenditures were estimated at $21.2 Million for the fiscal year, of which $14.1 Million was budgeted through November 30, 2025. Capital funding for projects was below budget projections due to several projects in the initial planning phase. Management forecasts an increase in Capital activity during the third and fourth quarters of the Fiscal Year.

Expenses

For FY 25/26 Management implemented a “Zero-Based Budgeting” process to streamline budget projections. Departmental spending plans were also developed to reflect the actual period when projected expenses were expected to occur. As a result, departmental budgets are better aligned with anticipated expenditures, and the budget variances are strong indicators of departmental budget performance. Overall, total actual expenses performed above the budget forecast for the quarter by 19% or $37.2 Million.

Departmental and Capital expenditures, cost which includes salaries, fringe benefits and other expenses associated with the day-to-day departmental activities involved with providing direct and indirect services to the shareholders, trended favorably through November 30, 2025, and below are notable observations:

• The Corporation realized a 23.4% or $27.9 Million positive budget variance in

Departmental & Capital expenditures associated with the operations of 24 Operating departments and two (2) Capital departments. In sum, 87.5% (21) of departments performed below the budget forecasts for the quarter.

• The remaining 12.5% (5) in Departmental and Capital expenditures realized negative budget performances.

Corporate Expenses, costs associated with corporate-wide expenditures such as Insurance, Utilities, Water, and real estate taxes trended favorably for the quarter and below are notable observations:

• Overall, the corporate expense category showed a positive budget variance of 12.2% or $9.2 million

• Bad debts expenses and violations recorded unfavorable budget variances. Increase in bad debts was primarily due to the allowance for bad debts being adjusted based on the external auditor’s recommendations to re-evaluate the percentages used for calculating the allowances made for outstanding debt from past and current shareholders based on the Corporation’s collection history.

Debt Services and Fees, costs associated with the mortgage refinancing inclusive of reserves replacements, Mortgage Insurance Premiums and Debt Services, trended unfavorably for the quarter and below are notable observations:

• Debt Services performed as expected for the quarter.

• Replacement Reserves and HUD Mortgage Insurance Premiums recorded unfavorable budget variances through November 30, 2025, primarily due to greater than expected replacement reserve fees and mortgage insurance premiums required payments.

Overall Performance THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2025:

Corporation’s overall performance through November 30, 2025, is as follows:

• Grand total actual expenses of $182,963,000, including Departmental and Capital, Corporate and Debt Service & Fees were less than anticipated when compared to the grand total actual income of $196,632,000 These favorable results yielded a surplus of $13,669,000

• Grand total actual expenses of $182,963,000, including Departmental and Capital, Corporate and Debt Service & Fees were less than anticipated when compared to the grand total budgeted expenses of $219,906,000 These favorable results yielded a positive budget variance of $36,942,000.

• Grand total budgeted expenses of $219,906,000, including Departmental and Capital, Corporate and Debt Service & Fees were less than anticipated when compared to the grand total budgeted revenue of $210,000,000 This yielded a negative budget variance of $9,659,000 This is primarily due to the variance in the projected spending plans.

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Management Report KPI –––––

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RIVERBAY CORPORATION

FISCAL YEAR 25/26 YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET COMPARISON COMPREHENSIVE BUDGET (Operating & Capital) APRIL 1, 2025 THRU MARCH 31, 2026 AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS

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Title: Garage 3 Emergency Repairs

Description: Garage 3 Stairway column was observed to have bricks shifting and spalling creating a potential risk for hazardous conditions. We had the area closed to pedestrians to ensure the public’s safety. The repairs consist of removing and replacing the façade bricks at the top levels where the failure was observed. Once this repair is completed and the area is in a safe condition, we will re-open the staircase for public access.

Status: This project is now complete. Letter of Completion has been issued.

Funding Source: Operating

Contract amount: $107,475.96

Money Spent: $107,475.96

Projected Completion: January 2026 ***

Capital Projects Status Report

Title: Local Law 126 – Garage A/E Assessments

Description: NYC Local Law 126 is a mandatory periodic (6 years) safety Inspection by a Qualified Parking Structure Inspector (QPSI). This requires owners of parking facilities to have detailed reports filed with the Department of Buildings classifying conditions as Safe, Safe with Repair/Monitoring (SREM) or Unsafe, and fix issues promptly if any are observed. The purpose of this work is to ensure the safety of pedestrians and the public from potential building collapses and/or to avoid any loose building materials that could potentially cause hazardous conditions.

Status: Garage numbers 5 through 8 Repairs are now out to bid on Bidnet.

Garage numbers 1 through 4 have construction documents being developed by Tectonic Engineering

to prepare for contractor bidding.

Funding Source: Capital Projects

Contract(s) Amount: $885,560 + Tax

Money Spent: $140,000.00

Projected Completion: December 2027 ***

Title: Townhouse Pilot Repair

Description: The purpose of the Townhouse Façade and waterproofing pilot project is to address water penetration issues at the main entrance concrete slabs. The entrance concrete slab is continuous from the exterior to the interior vestibule areas. We completed onsite inspections throughout the clusters and have located one vacant unit to perform a water test and observe the pattern in which the water was penetrating the buildings. We have developed a scope of work based on the results found on-site and are now in the process of completing the repairs on one entrance using the same vacant unit. This exercise will ensure the repairs proposed will be the right solution to this infiltration issue. Once we confirm the results of the repairs we will implement the method throughout all townhouse clusters in a larger project.

Status: This project is currently on hold due to weather conditions. We will resume once the warmer temperatures arrive.

Funding Source: Capital Projects

Contract amount: $108,777.02

Money Spent: $23,108.72

Projected Completion: April 2026

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Snow Days in Co-op City

Co-op City Shareholders captured photos from the first snowfall of the year. Last weekend, New York City received over 10 inches of snow. Co-op City received approximately 12 inches of snow.

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New York Yankees Community Council Youth Leadership Award

The New York Yankees Community Council will provide a $750.00 stipend to five deserving students nominated by Bronx Community Board #10 to receive the Youth Leadership Award.

Applicants must have performed 50 hours of leadership/volunteer work as a tutor, mentor, community unity developer, and/or as an advocate against violence or substance abuse in their community.

Bronx Community Board #10 is seeking high school seniors who reside in Community Board #10 and meet the service requirements above.

Applicants are required to submit a resume stating the applicant’s name, address, school/education, voluntary and/or extracurricular activities, work experience, awards, etc., with a completed nomination form to Bronx Community Board #10, 3165 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, via mail, email (bx10@cb.nyc.gov), or by hand (normal business hours: Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.), by Thursday, March 19, 2026. All submissions must be received by this date. Please allow ample time for mailed submissions to be received by this date. Emailed submissions must include “New York Yankees Community Council Youth Leadership Award” in the subject line.

A nomination form can be downloaded from the Bronx Community Board #10 website, www.nyc.gov/bronxcb10, under Forms, or Facebook.com/BronxCommunityBoard10, or requested by contacting the Board Office at 718-892-1161.

Notice to Shareholders...

When renting a community center room, a photo I.D. with your Co-op City address is required.

-ticipation effective on and after January 1, 2025 and, as a result, no Employee hired, rehired, or transferred from an ineligible to an eligible class of employment under the Plan by the Employer on or after January 1, 2025 shall enter the Plan as an Active Participant; and WHEREAS, This amendment does not impact those who are currently enrolled in Riverbay’s Pension Plan; and

WHEREAS, Management is seeking board approval for ratifying and approving the proposed

SUBMITTED BY: Monique Coleman

SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury

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

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE, RESOLVED: that effective on and after January 1, 2025, the Plan is hereby amended and closed to new participants and shall continue in full force and effect and will not impact those currently enrolled in Plan, that

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: January 28, 2026

WHEREAS, Riverbay’s Commercial General Liability Insurance (CGL) Policy and the two Excess (Umbrella) Liability Policies all expire 1/31/26; and WHEREAS, the expiring CGL Policy ($1 Million per occurrence/$2 Million aggregate) was with Lexington Insurance Company for a premium of $1,362,238.00 and the Excess (Umbrella) Liability Policies totaling $10 Million per occurrence/$10 Million aggregate was a layered program among the following insurances carriers totaling a premium amount of $2,247,693.00:

1) Palomar Excess & Surplus Insurance Company (Primary $3 Million coverage – $1,414,632.00 premium)

2) The $7 Million excess of $3 Million coverage, totaling an $833,061.00 premium, was evenly divided in half (50% / 50%) between the following two insurance carriers:

a) United Specialty – $416,530.50 premium

b) Westchester/Ace – $416,530.50 premium

The total combined expiring CGL and Excess (Umbrella) policy premium was $3,609,931.00 for the policy period 1/31/25 to 1/31/26; and WHEREAS, the Director of Risk Management now recommends placing the CGL and Excess (Umbrella) Liability Policies, through its incumbent broker IMA, as follows:

1) Renewing the CGL Policy ($1 Million per occurrence/$2 Million aggregate) with Lexington Insurance Company (AIG) for a premium of $1,362,238.00.

2) Renewing the Excess (Umbrella) Liability Policies totaling $10 Million per occurrence/$10 Million aggregate as a layered program among the following insurance carriers totaling a premium of $2,247,693.00:

a) Palomar Excess & Surplus Insurance Company (Primary $3 Million coverage – $1,414,632.00 premium).

b) The $7 Million excess of $3 Million coverage, totaling an $833,061.00 premium, is evenly divided in half (50%/50%) between the following two insurance carriers:

1) United Specialty – $416,530.50 premium. 2) Westchester/Ace – $416,530.50 premium.

the executed amendment be ratified as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and #20-19; and

YES: Coleman, Cylich, Johnson, Lambright, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Richardson, Rosario, Smith, White, Wright

NO: Leslie

ABSENT: Graham, Saunders PASSED

The total combined renewal CGL and Excess (Umbrella) policy premium is $3,609,931.00 for the policy period 1/31/26 to 1/31/27, a flat renewal (0.00%) over the expiring combined policy premium.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves placing the Commercial General Liability Insurance (CGL) Policy (with a policy limit of $1 Million per occurrence/$2 Million aggregate) with Lexington Insurance Company (AIG) for an annual renewal premium of $1,362,938.00 and the Excess (Umbrella) Liability policies totaling $10 Million per occurrence/$10 Million aggregate remain a layered program with the following insurance carriers totaling a premium amount of $2,247,693.00:

1) Palomar Excess & Surplus Insurance Company (Primary $3 Million coverage – $1,414,632.00 premium).

2) The $7 Million excess of $3 Million coverage, totaling an $833,061.00 premium, is evenly divided in half (50% / 50%) between the following two insurance carriers:

a) United Specialty – $416,530.50 premium.

b) Westchester/Ace – $416,530.50 premium.

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

YES: Coleman, Cylich, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Richardson, Rosario, Smith, White, Wright

NO: Johnson

ABSENT: Graham, Saunders PASSED

Building 27 Association

We wish all of our neighbors and community a happy, safe, and prosperous new year 2026. We must keep the faith and hope alive.

The Building 27 Association meeting was held on Jan. 22, and we thank those who showed up, especially our new cooperators. The meeting was opened by President Aaron, who welcomed all and introduced the current association officers to the cooperators. Following were the nominations of officers: President – Aaron Carnegie, Vice President – Nelson Sweeting, Secretary – Evelyn Brown, Vice Secretary – Dawn Carter, Treasurer – Thalia Roach, Vice Treasurer – Lena Lara, Corresponding Secretary – Hattie Overman, and Sergeant-in-Arms – Wanda Dobson. Congratulations to all, trust we will have a fruitful and positive new year.

President Aaron proceeded to welcome all and encouraged and informed the shareholders of the Riverbay committees they can volunteer on.

The Speaker of the Hour – General Manager of Co-op City, Mr. Marvin L. Walton, introduced himself and reminded shareholders that he promised to return with a new vision of Co-op City. Mr. Walton explained that Section 5 will remain Section 5; however, there will be a division of departments and managers to render faster ser-

Building 6 Association

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

Events that the Building 6 Association are facilitating: The Pre-Valentines Day Pamper Party is on Feb. 7 from 3-8 p.m. in the association room. Come get complimentary facials and hand massages.

On Feb. 8 at 4 p.m. come to the Super Bowl Sunday Tablegate party in the Dreiser Auditorium. The association has blocked off several tables. These events are mandatory. RSVP: 347-366-7690.

On Feb. 12, NYS Assemblyman Michael Benedetto will be hosting the annual Black History luncheon in Dreiser. Please RSVP with Mr. Robert Gray at grayr@nyassembly.gov, as seating is limited.

The Building 6 Association General Association Meetings will resume once the inclement weather has passed. Always look to the bulletin board for events and information.

This past Thursday, the Seenagers had an impromptu game day with Mr. Hector Falcon. Fried chicken, cornbread, fish sticks, and empanadas were served, and a good time was had by all. This event was an exemplary example of fostering community pride.

Compactor Room Etiquette – Never place raw garbage down the chute. Always rinse out recyclables and place them into the clear bag. Food containers should be placed into a bag and sealed. All bulk boxes and household items should be taken down to the basement Ash Cart room. Never leave food containers on the floor, giving a VIP invite to rodents and vermin. Don’t be a litterbug.

Neighbors always curb your dogs. Never let them urinate and defecate under the building’s portico. God forbid a neighbor walks or slips and falls into this waste. It’s disgusting and disrespectful to your neighbors and community at large. Be a responsible dog parent.

Laundry Room Etiquette – Please remove your load within 15 minutes of completion. Never hog several machines during congested hours. Aerosol disinfectant products being sprayed into the machines are prohibited, as they can ignite a fire. All used dryer sheets, emptied detergent containers, and lint debris should be placed into the properly marked receptacle. Parents, be mindful of your children; the laundry room isn’t a playground. If anyone in your household is experiencing a mental health crisis, dial 988; the hotline is open 24/7.

As the saying goes, if you see something, you say something. Call 718-6713050 or dial 911. CCPD is the first line of defense against criminal activity and unsavory behavior. CCPD officers were seen Friday and Saturday evening doing a vertical sweep throughout the building. We all have earned the right to live in a safe, healthy, and harmonious environment. Your quality of life should never be diminished by people who don’t respect protocols. When the Riverbay Board of Directors meetings resume I am asking all to show up and speak out. You are a shareholder; act like so. Be the change you want to see in society. As always, we pray for safety over all.

“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

African Proverb

—Lauren K. Lassiter

vice to the cooperators. Mr. Walton also encouraged cooperators to read the Co-op City Times to read his reports on the changes that are taking place.

Deliveries – Bikes are no longer allowed to enter the buildings. Bike racks have been provided, and we want to avoid being subjected to building safety violations and fines.

Parking And Bike Enforcements – Cooperators advise your delivery person to utilize the bike racks installed at the front of residential buildings and the community centers. Otherwise, the bicycles and motorbikes can be removed if chained to light poles and fences around the community. Cars parked without proper placards will be ticketed.

Happy Birthday to all in this month.

To those in bereavement, you have our sincere sympathy.

We wish all the best of health and safety. You may contact Lydia Rondon at 718-583-3040 if a neighbor has passed away, is sick, transferred to a nursing home.

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

—James Baldwin

—Hattie Overman

African-American Association

General Meeting

The first General Meeting of the association for 2026 was held on Sunday, January 18, at 3 p.m., in Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. The meeting was well attended by the community, who defied the odds of the bad weather for the weekend. President Toba LaCrown welcomed everyone and wished them a fruitful and prosperous new year. Mr. George Majemite, a prospective member, opened the meeting with prayer, and the “Black National Anthem” was chorused in solidarity. The membership chair reported that a total of 21 members renewed their membership since the last meeting. The president charged the membership committee to recruit at least ten new members monthly.

Bylaw Ratification

The association bylaw was ratified. The review of the document started in October when the new board was inaugurated, and contributions were allowed by all members, and two meetings were held to make sure that the document received all the necessary attention. The general assembly reviewed the final document for the last time, and necessary areas were adjusted to prevent possible ambiguity. A motion to ratify the revised document was made by Elder Francine Reva Jones and was seconded by Ms. Gloria Umoh. With no further comment, the ratification was unanimously approved. The last time the bylaw was reviewed was in 2008.

MLKJ Event

The event for the observance of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service was discussed. The event will be held on Monday, January 19, at 3 p.m., at the Church of New Vision. The president thanked Shana Montgomery for the fantastic flyer designed for the event. He then appealed to all the executive members to arrive by 2 p.m. He submitted that awards will be presented to the Riverbay Executive General Manager Marvin L. Walton, for the Co-op City Community; the Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson for Bronx borough; Public Advocate Jumaane Williams for the City of New York; and NYS Attorney General Letitia James for the state. The first two awardees were able to attend the event, but due to conflicts with other engagements, the last two could not attend and therefore will be awarded at another time.

Black History Month Gala

In celebration of Black History Month, the president announced that the annual event would span through the month of February with a new program called “The Conversation.” The members agreed that every Saturday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Rm. 15 at the Dreiser Community Center, there would be a round table discussion on several topics about Black in America. Different topics would be chosen every week, and individuals would come around and deliberate on them. The association invites the public to partake in this program for education about our history and the challenge of building a secure future. On the last Friday of the month, February 27, at Eastwood Manor, there will be a gala and award night to celebrate our community leaders doing extraordinary things to keep the flag flying. The gala goes for $120pp and $110 for members.

—Toba Adeyemi LaCrown

Co-op City Toastmasters

Warm greetings to all our readers. As we go through our first major snowstorm in a very long time, we say: “Grab a cup of hot cocoa and read the Co-op City Times.” It’s guaranteed to comfort and bring you up to date on what is happening in the community as we await the sun to come out and melt our paths.

Speaking of paths, both Toastmaster clubs (Co-op City and Bronx Advanced) are making plans for a special path that leads members from around the world to become the world champion of public speaking. This exciting competition begins in clubs (around the world) with the International Speech Contest and continues until the annual international convention held in August each year. It is now contest season and details are forthcoming. In the past we have had a member reach “runner-up” status. Hybrid meetings are being scheduled for your participation and enjoyment. The Toastmasters clubs are dedicated to helping and rewarding those with a desire for better communication and leadership skills and having fun at the same time. Come and see what this program is all about.

In January 2026, at the Chelsea Piers, our District 46 kicked off a Leadership Forum with immediate past international president and distinguished toastmas-

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

ter, Radhi Spear, as the keynote speaker. She is from our District 46, and we are super proud of her accomplishments and for always “coming home.” Representatives from Co-op City and the Bronx Advanced Speakers were in the house and admitted they had a terrific experience interacting and learning from the former international president and fellow attendees. It was a cold day but “warm” at the same time and it is this type of experience that you, dear reader, will also receive as a benefit of being a Toastmaster. We welcome you to come and visit. Our schedule is below.

Soon it will be spring, and the sun will come and wash the snow away. Our paths will all be clear. In the meantime, CCTM and BAS are seeding and preparing to be ready. Are you ready to begin 2026 as a Toastmaster? Do you have little annoying communication hiccups that you want to get rid of? Such as using too many filler words, or mumbling when you speak? Or do you just want to share experiences with other like-minded individuals? If yes or maybe so, remember the Toastmasters mission is to provide help with these annoying communication/ leadership barriers. Moreover, mark your calendar and join us in this new year of 2026. Meetings are held in Dreiser Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 5, and doors open a half hour before the meetings.

CCTM: Meets every first and third Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Rm. 5

Feb. 5 – Special Guest Speaker: Lauretta J. Jaysura, DTM

Feb. 19 – Club Speech Contest

March 5 and March 19

BAS: Meets 2nd Tuesday each month at 7 p.m., Rm. 5

Feb. 10 – Club Contest

March 10

Looking forward to seeing you at one of our meetings. For more information, contact: 917-299-2420.

—Lauretta Jaysura

Building 10 Association

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

General Membership Meeting – The Building 10 Association would like to thank Mr. Won Kim, director of Janitorial Services, and Brandon Rosario, a supervisor for the porters, for coming to our general membership meeting and answering our questions.

Tip of the Week: Laundry Room Etiquette – Please refrain from using the carts, benches, and tables for dirty laundry. Check all pockets before placing clothing in the washing machines. Remove your laundry from the washers and dryers promptly at the completion of the cycle; other shareholders are waiting to use the machines. Keep our laundry clean. You can report broken machines at www.cscsw.com or call 877-264-6622.

If You See Something, Say Something – For emergencies, call Co-op City Public Safety at 718-671-3050 and NYPD at 911. For non-emergencies, call 311. You can also contact CCPD at their anonymous tips hotline: 718-8796311.

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

Questions, Comments and Suggestions – You can contact the Building 10 Association via email at Building10Assoc@gmail.com or drop a note in the suggestion box in the laundry. Please note all submitted questions and comments will be answered at the monthly association meeting. We are also on Facebook, “Building 10 “ABC” Association.” Like our page and get notified of all the happenings in and around Building 10.

Deepest condolences to the treasurer of the Building 10 Association, Phyllis Parker, and her family on the passing of her brother, Mr. Nathaniel Parker Jr. Please keep Phyllis and her family in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

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. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world” —Gandhi

Have a great week.

—Jewel Crawford-Duncan

NAACP

The NAACP marches to defend democracy and combat racism and discrimination in communities across the country. Located in the Einstein Community Center, Rm. 36, we meet the fourth Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. The office hours are Monday & Wednesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Kudos to Joyce Dixon, RN, Health Committee Chair, and committee member Serena Hewitt, RN, on the informative and educational presentation on venous insufficiency, the treatment options, and compression therapy. Excellent!

Save The Date: Black History Month “Fighting for Democracy” on Saturday, February 21. This event will be held at the Einstein Community Center from 1-3 p.m. and will feature speakers including veterans and representatives from the first Black military academy. (Opportunity for youth to volunteer.)

Thank you, Congressman George L. Latimer, for providing updates on current political issues, the importance of maintaining NATO and particularly regarding ICE actions in Minneapolis.

A gentle meeting reminder that membership dues will be collected, the prepaid hoodies and t-shirts are ready for pick-up and limited 50th anniversary pins are available for $20.

NAACP Adult Life Membership fees increase on April 1, 2026. All Life Membership subscribers through March 31, 2026, will be grandfathered in.

Thank you to the NAACP members who came out to support MLK Jr. Day of Service at the Church of the New Vision.

Quotes by Martin Luther King Jr.

“Law and order exist for the purpose of establishing justice, and when they fail in this purpose, they become the dangerous structured dams that block the flow of social progress.”

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

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

Follow us on Facebook: Co-op City NAACP

Looking to make an even greater impact? Become a champion for change and join us to keep advancing. Annual membership: Adult: $30; Youth: $10; Silver Life: $750. Make ck/mo. payable to: NAACP Co-op City. Mailing address: NAACP Co-op City, 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 36, Bronx, NY 10475. To become a member online, go to: www.naacp.org membership. Select Co-op City (2210) and join. To leave a message, call the office phone at: 718-3203210 or email: naacpccity2210@gmail.com.

—Brenda Brown

AARP Chapter #4997

January 2026 is rapidly ending and many of us will be glad to see it gone! We experienced the first major snowfall in over 5 years and Mayor Mamdani, city workers and the Riverbay Corporation handled it very well and we send them thanks.

Also hard at work is our Tour Committee scheduling trips for our members to look forward to as the season progresses and the weather changes. On April 23, we have planned a one-day trip to see the “Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz and Blues show” in Connecticut with time at Foxwoods Casino. The total cost is $189 per person and all gratuities are included. Deluxe motorcoach, southern-style luncheon and leaving from Dreiser Loop (near the H&R Block office). Our next trip is 3-days and 2-nights on the Connecticut River Valley. From July 15–17, 2026 you will enjoy two nights lodging, breakfasts, dinners, Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Excursion, museum visits, Olde Mystic Village, all taxes and meal gratuities covered, baggage handling and relaxing motorcoach transportation. The cost for per person reservations is $599 for double occupancy and $778 for single occupancy. As always, there is cancellation insurance available for you to purchase, and it is recommended for your financial security. Contact Gertrude Stanton at 718-320-8079, Hannah Brown at 718-379-7762, or Ginnete Sangrosse at 347-409-1362 to make reservations and get more information. There will be flyers available for you at the AARP office for your convenience.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Greetings, members and friends,

We hope this article finds everyone doing well and everyone survived the winter storm the past weekend. Only a few weeks ago, we welcomed the new year in and today we are already at the end of January and about to welcome in the month of February.

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse – Canceled. This February 6 trip has been canceled. Refunds will soon be issued to those who made payments for this trip. Serita will notify you when your refund check is ready.

Wind Creek Casino – A trip to Wind Creek is being planned in March. Serita will announce the date and ticket price soon.

Theater Committee – The Theater Committee has a few tickets to see “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” on Broadway on Wednesday, May 13, at 2 p.m. Ticket price is $150 and includes transportation to and from the theater via the RODL’s van. The van will pick up in front of H&R Block at 11:30 a.m. and will leave promptly at 12 p.m. Questions may be addressed to Francine Reva Jones at 718-671-5957.

Sight and Sound “Joshua” – Seats are still available. Tuesday, June 2. Show at 11 a.m. and lunch to follow at 2:30 p.m. at Miller’s Smorgasbord. Ticket price is $225. The bus will pick up at 6:30 a.m. in front of H&R Block and will depart promptly at 7 a.m. A deposit of $50 is due now to reserve a seat. Contact Serita at 347-564-5722 with any questions.

Happy Birthday – Cheers to all our January and February birthday celebrants. Best wishes on the addition of another candle on your birthday cake. We wish you a happy birthday with peace, love, and happiness throughout the year.

Condolences – Please continue to keep Phyllis Wilkinson’s family in your thoughts and prayers and continue to pray for all our bereaved members and their families.

Good and Welfare – Get well wishes go out to Serita Grayson, Jesse Birth and John Stanton. Please continue to keep Jay McKenzie and Leonard Murrel in prayer. We continue to pray for all our members who are sick or shut in. Please notify Lorraine Parker at 718-671-6403 of any member illnesses or deaths.

Membership Committee – Annual membership dues are $25 and are now being collected for 2026. Personal checks payable to the “Retirees of Dreiser Loop” can be mailed to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 19, Bronx, NY 10475. Questions may be addressed to Mary at 718-655-9170.

General Meeting – Our next general membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 4, at 1 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Auditorium C. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

—Georgianna Rodriguez

If you have knowledge or a concern of possible violations of law, accounting irregularities, or other suspected wrongdoing affecting Riverbay, you are encouraged to report it to law enforcement, or you may report it through an anonymoushotline by the following methods: Go to an independent website, www.lighthouse-services.com/riverbaycorp to complete an online disclosure form; Call the following independent third party whistleblower hotline at 1-833-2900009 (English); or 1-800-216-1288 (Spanish); Email: reports@lighthouse-services.com; or Send a fax to (215) 689-3885 (the email or fax must include “Riverbay” in the subject of the report).

The AARP office is located at 177 Dreiser Loop; second floor; Rm. 0; Monday–Thursday; 11a.m.-3 p.m.; Phone: 718-320-1946; email aarp4997@gmail. com. Please leave a message when you call and on our next office day, we will return the call. You may also get updated information on the issues before the national AARP Organization when visiting our office. National is very concerned about the mid-term elections and has set up an online voter engagement hub, aarp.org/vote, and a candidates update for all states. Log into states.aarp. org, to find out what your state is reporting from the candidates. Remember that AARP is not a political organization, but we do share information from all viable candidates. From the IRS “we will no longer be providing free-taxpayer services” for eligible taxpayers and the IRS staff has been reduced by 11,000 employees. Please follow up on your personal medical health insurance coverage and keep it up to date.

Contact the Health and Wellness Committee, Mrs. Wilson, 718-671-5493; Ms. Washington, 718-877-5195 or Ms. Harris, 718-379-2298 to share notifications for this article. Our condolences to the family of Ms. Phyllis Wilkinson who transitioned late last week. For those who are not named, you are in our prayers and thoughts. Feel free to send notifications to our committee for sharing.

We are here to serve – not to be served.

—Ann Purnell

Black Forum

Emergency Food Pantry – 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (opposite basketball court). The pantry is open on Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for grocery distribution. Guests are eligible to pick up food once a month. All guests must present a pantry card, at least four to six clean shopping bags with handles and a shopping cart to receive food. We will not place food in black bags because they pose a safety hazard. Section 5 guests should visit the Co-op City United Methodist Church at 2350 Palmer Avenue to pick up groceries. This distribution site is open Thursdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The groceries are supplied by and distributed by Black Forum. Religious affiliation is not required. For the safety of our staff and other guests, mask-wearing is required when picking up food.

To ensure the well-being of our staff, volunteers and all guests, we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who engages in disruptive or aggressive behavior. We will also cease service if an individual poses a risk to the safety of our staff or other guests.

New Client Registration & Re-Certification for Returners – New client registration and returning client re-certification will reopen January 8 through April 2026. To register or re-certify, individuals must be 18 years or older and present a valid IDNYC card, NY State Driver’s License, or NY State Non-Driver’s License only. All household members must be present with valid identification and reside within the 10475 zip code. The intake forms will only include the number of household members who are able to show up in person at the office. Please bring a mid-sized to large shopping cart and clean shopping bags for grocery pickup. All current pantry guests must re-certify to continue receiving food assistance. New guests and those who previously registered but did not re-certify in 2025 are also welcome to register.

Those living in Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 should register or re-certify at 920 Baychester Avenue. Section 5 residents should go to 2350 Palmer Avenue. Call 311 to apply for a free IDNYC card. All guests must join the line to receive any information. Please do not approach the entrance door. A staff member will come to you.

Fundraisers & Fun!

Support our community with a fun day out! Your participation in our events will help cover the rent, insurance, and supplies needed to provide the community with free nutritious food and household supplies. For trip interest only, please call 917-209-5334 or 929-464-5520:

Atlantic City Tropicana Casino – Saturday, June 27. Total: $70. Casino Rebate: $20. We’re accepting payments now through April 30. No refunds. Sight & Sound’s “Joshua” & Shady Maple Smorgasbord Dining – Friday, August 21. Total: $225. We’re accepting three payments of $75 each now. First payment to hold your seat was due 10/24/2025, second payment is due 02/14/2026, and third payment is due 04/18/26. Please be prompt with payments. No refunds.

Contact Us: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com

—Lauretta Jaysura

IMPORTANT!

For up-to-date communication from Riverbay Corporation, read the Co-op City Times, delivered to your building lobby and the community centers on Saturdays, log in to our social media pages on X, Threads and Instagram, and register for Phone Tree notifications.

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

St. Joseph’s is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Co-op City, Bronx, NY 10475.

Email: stjosephsepc@aol.com. Church phone number: 718-320-0844. Priest-in-charge: Fr. Simeon Johnson, cell phone: 917-227-4303.

In-person worship service for the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany will be conducted at the church on Sunday, February 1, at 9 a.m. as well as via teleconference.

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

Pledge Cards for 2026 are now available. Please collect, complete and return yours to the church as soon as possible. We know that you want to help your church, so it is on these cards that you tell us about your areas of interest and expertise.

Events and Fundraising Activities

Wednesday, February 18: Ash Wednesday. Imposition of Ashes and Midday Service will be held at the church.

Sunday, February 22: Black History Month Celebration

(Please mark your calendar now)

Saturday, May 30: St. Joseph’s Day Luncheon at the Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10469. Cocktail Hour – 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Luncheon – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Adults: $150, Children 12 and under: $60. Tickets for the luncheon as well as the usual raffle tickets are now available. For more information, please contact Valrie at 347-200-5850.

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

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

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

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

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good: his mercy endures for ever.” (Psalm 118:1)

Grace and Peace!

—Tanya Blanchette

Building 9 Association

Greetings, Building 9 Association family and friends. Welcome to winter! According to the weather outlets, New York received 12.5 inches of snow between Sunday and Monday. The Riverbay staff, specifically the Grounds department and the Janitorial Services department staff, did a great job of preparing our property for shareholders to navigate their way to various destinations.

On Saturday, January 24, the Building 9 Association hosted its annual New Year Celebration. With all the holiday festivities taking place during November and December, we find January to be a more suitable time to host our event. As always, this event was enjoyed by all in attendance. Everyone left with food for Sunday.

I thank David Manning and Calvin Reid for the “take down” of the room at the conclusion of the event. Also, I thank Evelyn Mavins, Janet Yarrell, Wanda Randall, and Cynthia Cruz for the outstanding food line set up and for so very graciously serving our members.

At the time of this writing, our bi-annual Executive Board election meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 29, at 7 p.m. You may nominate, be nominated, or just vote. Please try to attend.

We expect the funeral services for Marva Malone’s son to be held on or about Thursday, February 5. Details will be posted by the family.

—Linda Collins

Church of the New Vision

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

Our Scripture of Meditation for 2026 is: Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

Come Fellowship With Us: Sunday School for adults and youths begins at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday morning worship service is 11 a.m. All are welcome. Fasting, prayer and meditation is the last Wednesday of each month.

Daily Noon Day Prayer Line: 12-12:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. Wednesday Night Bible Study and Prayer from 7-8 p.m. The conference call line number is 646-769-9900; Access Code: 3099088#. Please mute your phone.

Worship Message: “No Fear This Year”

Scripture Lesson: Genesis 15:1 KJV “After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.” (Genesis 15:14; Psalm 121:2 & 32:20; Titus 1:2; Luke 1:37-38; Jeremiah 32:17; Ephesians 6:16)

Save the Dates

Saturday, January 31 – Prayer Breakfast, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A light breakfast will be served.

Wednesday, February 18 – 40 days fast begins, ends on Resurrection Sunday.

Saturday, February 21 – Black History Month Celebration, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 15 – Pastor’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Service at 3 p.m.

Wednesday, August 12 – Sight & Sound Theatre “Joshua” includes R/T Transportation, all you can eat smorgasbord at Shady Maple Farm Market. Deposit: $50, to secure your seat.

Women’s Fellowship–Women’s Retreat – Spruce Lake Retreat & Conference Center, PA. Thursday, Sept. 24–Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Standard Rooms: PP Double: $500/Triple: $440/Single: $680. Includes two nights/ three-day accommodations (double occupancy), six meals, R/T motor-coach transportation, and retreat materials. Secure your reservation with a non-refundable deposit of $50, double/$100, due February 8. Second deposit of $150 is due April 19. Final payment is due August 16. For further information, contact: Sis. L. Scott at 718-671-2623, Sis. S. James at 917-667-4229 or Sis. H. Smith at 718-708-5035.

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

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

—Brenda Brown

Laundry Room Etiquette & Safety

Cooperators, please pick up your discarded fabric softener sheets and plastic shopping bags from the floor in the laundry rooms, for your safety and that of your fellow neighbors.

135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475.

Goose Island Seniors

Goose Island Valentine Party – Fri., Feb. 13, in our club, Rm. 39. Members only. Covered dish. Donate food or beverage or $20 donation at door.

Wind Creek Casino – Thurs., Feb. 19, in Bethlehem, PA. Price: $70; bonus $25 for play. Bus arrivals: Einstein Loop at 7:45 a.m., Asch Loop at 8:10 a.m. and Dreiser Loop at 8:20 a.m. Balance Due: Jan. 28.

Foxwoods Casino and Tanger Outlet – Tues., March 10, in Mashantucket, CT. No bonus, no meal voucher. Price: $70. Bus arrivals: Einstein Loop at 7:45 a.m., Asch Loop at 8:10 a.m. and Dreiser at Loop 8:20 a.m. Balance Due: Feb. 18.

Sight and Sound “Joshua” – Thurs., March 26, in Lancaster, PA. Lunch at Golden Corral, then 3 p.m. show. Price: $215; $50 deposit to hold seat. Balance due: March 4. Bus arrivals: Einstein Loop at 8:45 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:10 a.m. and Asch Loop at 9:20 a.m. Payment due: Feb. 19.

Resort World Casino, Monticello, NY – Tues., April 14. Price: $70; bonus $25 slot play, $15 food voucher. Balance due: March 25. Atlantic City – Adults only. May 14, June 25, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 10.

Sight and Sound “Joshua” – Pre-Mother’s Day, Sat., May 9, in Lancaster, PA. Lunch at Millers Smorgasbord, then show at 3 p.m. Price: $245. Orchestra seats. Call: 646-579-1701.

Norwegian Greek Isle Cruise – May 18-27. Price: $3,293–3,945. Call: 646-579-1701.

Niagara Falls and Toronto Trip – July 6-10. Roundtrip transportation, breakfasts, dinners, hotel and tours included. Single: $1,199; double: $979. Call: 646-579-1701.

Wind Creek Casino – Bethlehem PA. Tues., Oct. 6. Price: $70; bonus, $25 for play.

Resort World Casino – Monticello, NY. Tues., Nov. 10. Price: $70; bonus, $25 slot play, $15 food voucher.

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

Bingo – Mon., Wed., and Fri. from 1:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Members only. Admission: $5 for three cards; $0.25 each additional card. Twelve games and jackpot. Refreshments.

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

To all Members: Happy Birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of January: Joan Wilson and February: Rita Johnson, Ida (Mitzi) Cleare, Zelma Usher, Pauline Taylor, Lauren Frederick, Zoraida Garcia, Janice L. Walcott, Grace Osei, Frederica Kendall, Joyce Chaney, Lucila Correa, Yvonne Menefee and Aida Gonzalez. The birthday cake celebration is Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Valentine Party.

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

Our club is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475, the Section 5 Community Center. Phone: 718-379-9613. Stephen’s cell: 347-847-1941 (Zelle available). Our email address is goose.island@optonline.net. Cash App: $StephenCarlSr. Membership dues are $30 annually.

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts, Sr.

Community Protestant Church

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

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

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

Every Wednesday – 7 p.m. Bible Study online via Zoom. Log in on Zoom. com or dial One Tap Mobile: 646-931-3860 or 929-205-6099; Meeting ID: 837 7258 6522

Save The Date

Saturday, March 28 – 10:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Brunch. Tickets: $40. Hosted by the Shepherd’s Ministry. Rev. Jessica Freeman, Preacher. Yes! Because of the inclement weather, we had Sunday Worship on Saturday. Deacon Samuel Wilson, Jr., delivered the prayer and offered Psalm 30, in its entirety. Rev. Tyrone Richardson rendered the sermonic selection and Rev. Karen Scott preached the word, “God Prepares the Remnant,” Exodus 32:30-35. Rev. Karen preached nothing can replace God. Recognize who you are. Have a personal relationship with God and be a part of the remnant. In closing we shared an interactive prayer before Rev. Vernell Cooper led Altar Call. The spirit of God

Welcome to Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle.

is with us, and we owe Him all the praise that He deserves! We welcome you to come, hear the good news of Jesus. Worship with us and experience all the new possibilities at Community Protestant, a church of love and understanding. Our worship begins promptly at 9:15 a.m. with Adult Sunday School. On Wednesday afternoon join “Hour of Power Noon Day Prayer” on the conference call line at 12 p.m. and later join the virtual Bible Study at 6:45 p.m.

Tomorrow is National Freedom Day. First observed in 1865, it honors the day Abraham Lincoln signed the resolution that later became the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution abolishing slavery. It is also the first day of Black History Month. Black History Month began as Negro History Week in 1926. It was Carter G. Woodson’s dream to share the accomplishments of the entire race stating, “We are going back to that beautiful history and it is going to inspire us to greater achievements.” Black history is American history. Happy Black History Month.

We extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to all who are in a season of mourning. Please pray for Deacon James Tidball and all of our sick and shut in members. We wish everyone celebrating their special day this month a very happy birthday.

“That my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.” Psalm 30:12

—Lexa M. Mingo

Pentecostal Tabernacle

We warmly invite everyone to join us for worship at Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle, located at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, NY 10475. Contact Numbers: 718-324-0334, 718-320-4218, or 646-806-9449. Service Schedule

Most services are held online. To participate, please call 727-731-4156 for access.

Sundays: Morning service begins at 11 a.m.

Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service takes place each Wednesday morning online from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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

Fridays: Join us for worship service and Bible Study online at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: The Purpose of Pentecost

Scriptural Foundation – The scriptural basis for our focus is found in Acts 1:1–8. In this passage, the author addresses Theophilus, recounting all that Jesus began to do and teach until the day He was taken up. After giving instructions to His chosen apostles through the Holy Spirit, Jesus demonstrated to them that He was alive through many undeniable proofs over a period of forty days. He spoke about matters concerning the kingdom of God and instructed the apostles not to leave Jerusalem but to wait for the promise of the Father. He explained that while John was baptized with water, they would soon be baptized with the Holy Spirit. When the apostles asked Jesus if He would restore the kingdom to Israel at that time, He replied that it was not for them to know the times or seasons established by the Father. Instead, He assured them they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them, enabling them to be His witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

The Essential Role of the Holy Spirit – Receiving the Holy Spirit is a vital component of salvation. It brings about spiritual regeneration through the new birth, enlightening and encouraging believers as they begin their walk with Christ.

Jesus Teaches on Spiritual Birth – Jesus told Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: “Verily, Verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born of the water and

the spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the spirit is spirit.” (St. John 3: 5-6) The power believers receive when they are filled with the Holy Ghost in (Acts 1:8) not only empowers them as witnesses, but it also enables them to connect with Christ daily in relationship and spiritual life. The Holy Spirit is a believer’s spiritual lifeline.

Our day is one of unprecedented allurements of the world and temptation of the flesh. Perhaps worldly temptations are no worse in substance or in number today than in previous generations. However, the present multimedia culture with the advent of computers, internet, and smart phones delivers a multitude of temptations directly to individuals. Surrounded by such temptations, it is essential for today’s believers to have an empowering daily relationship with Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Garage Reminders:

• Follow Speed Limit - 5MPH

• Observe One-Way and Do Not Enter Signs

• Park Centered Within Lines/Not Angled or Taking Two Spots

• Watch For Pedestrians – Turn Corners Slowly

• Avoid Walking Down the Middle of Ramps or Lanes

• Be Mindful of Your Surroundings at All Times.

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

Open Doors, Open Hearts, and Open Minds

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

We’re only a month into the new year, yet many are already feeling exhausted, consumed, and weighed down by the thought that they’re falling behind on their resolutions. Statistics suggest that there’s a high possibility you may have already slipped. The truth is, as humans living in a broken world, we will fail time after time when we rely on our own strength. If we’re not careful, those failures can leave us marked by bitterness and regret. So as Christians, how do we respond when our resolutions fall apart?

Scripture encourages us to rise again after falling and reminds us that lasting change requires divine guidance. Instead of giving up, we can pray for God’s wisdom and power to move forward, knowing that our identity is rooted in Christ—and He never fails.

1. Reevaluate Your Goals

Lamentations 3:40 calls us to examine our ways and return to the Lord. This includes evaluating our actions, acknowledging where we’ve fallen short of God’s desires and our own commitments. It’s an invitation to assess our lives, seek His guidance continually, and align our goals with His will.

2. Rely on God’s Grace

God’s grace is sufficient to sustain us, especially in our weaknesses. When we feel vulnerable or defeated, His power is made perfect in us. (2 Corinthi-

Building 13 Association

Well surprise, surprise the weathermen/women truly got it right this time! Please take extra precautions when going outside, bundle up in layers and cover your extremities. The weather has been frigid so if you can, stay indoors.

Our association meeting was held on Thursday, January 29, and our guest speaker was from the Riverbay Restoration department. The meeting was very informative and hopefully answered many questions. We also encouraged shareholders to visit the Riverbay Corporation website for additional information on various matters of concern. Going forward, additional information will be included periodically on the website, so visit often. Thank you to all who were able to attend the meeting.

Reminder: Nominations for offices will be held at February’s meeting. Please see the bulletin board in the lobby for guidelines and requirements. In February’s meeting we hope to have copies of the by-laws ready to be distributed. Membership dues for the upcoming fiscal year will be collected in March and April.

STAR: Almost everyone in Co-op City should be getting that extra check from Basic STAR. Apply once and done. We distributed some of the information received from a recent meeting regarding steps to take to obtain your STAR credit.

Parents, if you have a 17-year-old or a youth that will be 17 years old by the November elections, this next message is for you. Share with your youth or grands and any youth you know that fits the requirements below.

The Board of Elections in the City of New York is preparing for the upcoming elections and is now accepting applications for the Student Poll Worker Program. The program promotes civic awareness and educates high school students about the election process by allowing them to serve as poll workers on Election Day. The program is supported by Education Law § 3207. Some of the qualifications are: You must be 17 years old by Election Day and get permission from a school official and parent/guardian, be a U.S. citizen, attend school in New York City, and register to be a “future voter.” For additional information and application, visit: https://studentpollworker.vote.nyc/

FYI: Our building is a non-profit 501c3 and we are thankful for the consideration of our Councilman Kevin Riley and the NYC Council’s support empowering local groups to meet crucial needs and offer cultural programs.

The success of our Association depends on active participation from residents. “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” —Coretta Scott King

Visit our Facebook page at: “Building 13 Association Inc. Co-op City.” E-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Contacts: Leslie Peterson, president, at 718-320-1370, or Wendell Mattison, VP, at 917-330-1380. Thank you for supporting our team.

—Leslie Peterson

Hammering after 6 p.m., vacuuming after 9 p.m., music or TVs played very loudly at any hour, doors slamming at all hours... these are just a few examples of what can disturb the peace of fellow cooperators. Noise complaints may lead to a fine. Please, let’s work together to make Co-op City a peaceful community. —CSO Department

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3. Persevere

Our aim is not self improvement for personal gain, but growth in character and Christlikeness. Paul reminds us: “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13b–14)

4. Give Yourself Grace

Accept your limitations. Don’t define yourself by your failures or live under the weight of shame. Stand back up, anchored in your identity in Christ.

5. Be Present and Set Spiritual Resolutions

Learn to be content with where God has you today. Celebrate small victories with thanksgiving. Most importantly, glorify God by praising Him for every step of progress.

Whether or not you set resolutions for 2026, remember that our hope is in Jesus. This hope is not merely a wish for the future, but a confident expectation rooted in His love and faithfulness. It is our source of strength and encouragement, especially in challenging seasons.

Keep safe and warm!

Come and Receive a Blessing: All are Welcome!

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

Thursdays: Pantry and in-person Prayer Meeting at 11 a.m.

Upcoming Events – Save The Dates

Sunday, February 1 – Bilingual Service at 11:15 a.m. Communion and Birthdays. Escuela Dominical at 10 a.m.

––G. Abadia

Cooperators United

Greetings, fellow Building Association and Townhouse Association presidents.

As a result of the massive winter storm watch, our January 26 election meeting was canceled, out of an abundance of caution.

The election will be held at our next regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, February 23, at 7 p.m. in the Bartow Center, Rm. 31.

I thank you for understanding that the safety and wellbeing of our members should always be top of mind for our leaders.

The Co-op City Cancer Study Group is now the Community Advisory Board for the Montefiore-Einstein Cancer Research Pilot program. It is our intention to meet with our Montefiore-Einstein partners in February to discuss status, goals, and expectations for the project going forward. Stay tuned.

February is designated Black History Month. Please take time to observe Black History by participating in one or more events being celebrated throughout the community during February.

We said goodbye to one of Riverbay Corporation’s shining stars on Friday, January 30. Mr. Cary Smith, III has moved on to greener pastures. We wish him well in all his future endeavors.

January 26–April 15 is income tax preparation season. Please gather your pertinent documents and visit one of our tax preparation help locations throughout the community for free or low-cost tax preparation assistance.

—Linda Collins

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us for Worship Service tomorrow at 8 a.m., in person only, and at 11 a.m., in-person and on Zoom or YouTube. Sunday School classes for all ages is held at 9:30 a.m. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 50 (lower level), Bronx, NY 10475. Telephone: 718-320-3774. Email: ccbc135@optimum.net or coopcitybc@ gmail.com. Website: www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Masks are optional.

Zoom information: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9623430102 or Zoom Telephone Conference Line: 646-568-7788; Meeting ID: 962 343 0102#; Password: 788175#. Or go to YouTube, search for “Co-op City Baptist Church” and watch us there.

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

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

Our next Food Giveaway will be distributed on Friday, February 13, from 2-5 p.m., at 135 Einstein Loop. Please remember to bring your own bag and perhaps a cart. Some products can be heavy. Everyone is welcome.

The First Lady’s Ministry will be celebrating their 30th Anniversary on Sunday, February 15, at the 11 a.m. service. Our very own pastor, Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, will deliver the message. All are welcome.

Our Sunday School Black History Service will be celebrated on Sunday, February 22, at 11 a.m. The guest preacher will be Rev. Diane Simmons, co-pastor of Lifeline Ministries, Bronx, NY. Kindly wear your Afro-centric attire. Everyone is invited to join us.

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

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

—Marilyn C. Williams

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

Bartow OAC Annual BHM Arts & Crafts Exhibition on Feb. 21, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Rm. 31. Free admission.

Bartow OAC Shopping Trips – BJs: 2/13, $6. Stew Leonard’s: 2/18, $6. Ikea (NJ): 2/19, $12. Walmart: 2/24, $12. ShopRite (Pelham): 2/25, $6. Costco: 2/27, $6

Walk Group at NORC office every Tues. at 10 a.m.

In-Person Computer Class – Wed., from 4-5 p.m. at the Bartow NORC office.

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

Dreiser OAC: Spirit of New York “White Party” Cruise on Wed., July 15. Tickets are $145; deposit of $50

is due by March 2 and final payment is due by June 1. Pay only at Dreiser OAC in Rm. 7. Pickup available at all three centers.

Free Tax Preparation for seniors in the JASA NORC office, 2049 Bartow Ave., starting 2/2/26. Income limit up to $66,000. Mondays only from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call: 718320-2066 for an appt.

Acupuncture – Feb. 2 at 11 a.m. in the NORC office. Caringkind: The Heart of Alzheimer’s Caregiving Rep. will be in the Bartow main office every third Mon. of the month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for Alzheimer & Dementia Con-

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

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

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

BARTOW CENTER CLOSED

Walk w/Odessa (On Winter Break)

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

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

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

Stretch & Tone w/Ola, 10-11

a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Movies w/Dennis: “One night in Miami,” 1-3 p.m.

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

Bridge to Care Arthritis Exercise w/Damien, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Bingo, 1-2 p.m.

Stretch & Tone w/Ola, 10-11

a.m.

Bodies in Motion w/Ola, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Board Games, 1-2 p.m.

Computers & Smart Phones w/ Pastor Mike, 10-11 a.m.

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

Salsa Dance w/George, 11 a.m.12 p.m.

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

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

sultation/Health Care Proxy & Power of Attorney Consultation & other services. Please call 646-744-2921 for an appt.

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

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

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

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

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

Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345

Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

Weekend Recap Discussion, 9-10 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise w/Denise, 10-11 a.m., Aud. C Leisure TV, 2:15-4 p.m.

Trip: Katz Deli, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Current Events, 10-11 a.m.

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

Leisure Games w/Clara, 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 2 Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tai Chi w/Jimmy, 2-3 p.m., Aud. A Computer & Tablet class w/Ralph, 6:307:30 p.m. (virtual)

Current Events, 9-10 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise w/Damion, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Aud. A Technology Class w/Steve, 1:152:15 p.m.

Trip: The Africa Center, 11 a.m.4 p.m.

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

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

LUNCH & DINNER MENUS

Alternate Kosher Meals are available

LUNCH : KOSHER: (Plant Based)

Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage, Pearled Barley, Spiced Mixed Vegetables; NON-KOSHER: Pork Roast w/Mango Chutney, Brown Rice, Cooked Cabbage w/Shredded Carrots

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: No Dinner Served NON-KOSHER: No Dinner Served

LUNCH: (Cold) Chicken Salad, Potato Salad, Cabbage & Beet Salad; NONKOSHER: Baked Chicken Thighs, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, California Blend Vegetables

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

LUNCH: KOSHER: Beef & String Beans, Brown Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Orange; NON-KOSHER: Roasted Pork in Mango Chutney, Brown Rice, Cooked Cabbage w/Shredded Carrot, Appple

LUNCH : KOSHER: Teriyaki Baked Fish, Mexican Confetti Rice, Steamed Yellow Squash; NON-KOSHER: Black eye Pea Curry w/ Potatoes & Tomatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Teriyaki Baked Fish, Mexican Confetti Rice, Steamed Yellow Squash, Canned Apricots; NON-KOSHER: Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, California Blend Vegetables, Orange

LUNCH : KOSHER: Beef & String Beans, Brown Rice, Vegetable Mix; NONKOSHER: Dairy-Free Baked Ziti w Turkey, Baby Carrots & Parsley

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER : Tuna Salad, Potato Salad, Cabbage & Beet Salad, Banana; NONKOSHER : Black eye Peas, Curry w/ Tomatoes & Potatoes, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Apples

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

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

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

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

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

Drama Club w/Dazee Windley

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

2 p.m.-4:30 p.m., in Bartow OAC, Rm. 31 Dinner Hour, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

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

Salsa with Rasheem, 10 a.m.11 a.m., Dreiser, 2nd floor Word Games, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Coloring for Calmness, 9:30- 10:30

a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LUNCH: KOSHER: BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters, Spinach Noodle Kugel, Capri Blend Vegetables; NON-KOSHER: Spanish Chicken w/Potatoes & Garlic, Yellow Rice, Steamed Green Beans

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

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

Health & Wellness “Anger Management/Managing | Overwhelming Feelings,”11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

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

Let’s Get It on Zumba, 1-2 p.m.

Let’s Get It on Zumba, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

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

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

Menu fee for lunch is $2 & $5 for guest. ALL meals served with margarine and fresh milk. Menu subject to change without notice. For information, please call: (718) 320-2066. Schedule subject to change without notice.

Payments for trips can be made where noted, Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. only.

Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, the NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation

Must be 60 or older to become a JASA participant.

KOSHER: BBQ Chicken, Spinach Kugel, Capri Blend Vegetables, Canned Pineapple PLUS 10 GRAB AND GO

NON-KOSHER: Baked Ziti w/Beef, Baby Carrots w/Parsley, Banana

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

KOSHER: Vegetarian Three-Bean Salad, Corn Bread, Prince Edward Blend Vegetable, Orange

NON-KOSHER: Spanish Chicken w/ Potatoes & Garlic, Yellow Rice, Steamed Green Beans, Orange

Greater Love Refuge Ministries

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Ephesians 6:10-11

Spiritual Food for Thought: For many of you, God’s people, it’s time for you to simplify and fortify. Take an inventory of where you are and the demands on your time and weed out the unnecessary to establish a new order, so that you can rest and actually spend quality time with God.

Are you looking for a church home where God is worshipped in Spirit and Truth? We invite you to worship with our church family, Greater Love Refuge Ministries, Inc., every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Greater Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A, ground floor), Bronx, NY 10475. Our telephone number is 347-920-5607. We are a non-denominational, multi-generational, teaching, preaching, faith & Bible-way Ministry. For more information about Greater Love, visit our website at greaterloverefugeministries.org

Are you or someone you know in need of prayer? We invite you to join our weekly Prayer Line every Wednesday afternoon from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. and every Thursday evening beginning at 8 p.m. You are welcome to listen quietly, bring a testimony of praise, a scripture reading, a song, or a specific prayer request. The call-in number is 351-999-3024; no access code required. As a general courtesy, please mute your phone upon entry and when not speaking. Beginning February 9, Presiding Elder Carol Landrum will host a weekly Command Your Week devotional and prayer on Mondays from 6 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.; you are invited to join us by calling the church’s prayer line.

We need your help with donations of non-perishable food items for our “Joseph Storehouse” (formerly the Two Fish and Five Loaves Food pantry). Donations can be dropped at the church.

Save the Date: on Saturday, February 14, Greater Love will host a Valentine’s Day Open House Community Fellowship Event from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free refreshments will be provided (varieties of hearty homemade soup, salad, bread and dessert) and Valentine’s Day gifts will be given to all attendees. A special feature movie presentation in honor of Black History Month will be shown at 2 p.m. All are invited to visit our church and mingle with the Greater Love family, even if it’s just for a few minutes.

Grace & Peace,

—Presiding Elder Carol Landrum

The Co-op City Times is YOUR community newspaper! If you have news you’d like to share with your neighbors, LET US KNOW! Please give us a call at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3375/7; email: cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or fax (718) 320-2595.

Circle of Christ Church Iglesia Circulo de Cristo

Blessed in All Things

2 Corinthians 9:6-8 “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

The law of sowing and reaping is universal. Dr. Charles Stanley puts it this way, “You reap what you sow, more than you sow, and later than you sow.” Sooner or later, in this life or the next you will gain what you worked for. Good or evil, blessing or curse.

Deuteronomy 8:17-18 “You may say to yourself, My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me. But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.”

We have a problem when we forget that we are utterly dependent on factors outside of ourselves to live. Can you produce oxygen? Are you able to control seasons and weather? Can you produce food without seed, earth, and water? God is the ultimate source.

Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What shall we wear? The pagans run after these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and these things will be given to you as well.”

Jesus reminds us we should not mindlessly pursue material things we think are necessary. Rather, we are to seek God’s kingdom and justice. He, in turn, promises to provide for our material welfare. We often do not have because we fail to believe God’s Word.

Luke 6:38 “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

Jesus, once again, admonishes us to give and expect a return from God. The return is overflowing and abundant. He exhorts us to provide for others and God will provide for us. In proportion to how we invest in the kingdom, God also invests in us.

Schedule (147 Dreiser Loop)

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

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

Tuesday – Prayer at 10 a.m.

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

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

Friday – Youth Service, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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

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

Blessings in Christ,

—Pastor Luis F. Ramos Jr.

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

The synagogue would appreciate donations to keep our shul open. If you would like to help, go to www.Gofundme.com/Traditional-Synagogue-of-Co-op-City to donate, or mail to the Traditional Synagogue located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place, in the rear lobby of 27B.

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 10 a.m. After service, we serve a hot/cold kiddush meal. Entrance to our synagogue for Saturday services is on the side door of Building 27B.

General Information: The Traditional Synagogue located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place, in the rear lobby of 27B. It is on the ground floor and is handicap accessible, no steps. Phone #: 718-379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message.

The synagogue has a Facebook page, “Traditional Synagogue.”

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

The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City. Sabbath ends on Saturday, January 31, at 6:04 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, February 6, at 4:51 p.m.

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

To All Members: Happy Birthday to Debbie Schwartz and all our members who will be celebrating their birthday in February. Please send me your name and I will add it to the list.

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

—Bruce Gitelson

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