Election Information Session Scheduled for Wednesday, April 8
By ROZAAN BOONE
Co-op City shareholders of record as of April 1, 2026 interested in running for one of five seats expiring on the Riverbay Board of Directors can begin picking up an election package starting Monday, March 30, at the Bartow Center.
From Monday-Friday during regular business hours, election packages are available from the Riverbay Legal department, and after hours and on weekends, from Public Safety, both located in the Bartow Center.
The 2026 Election Committee, chaired by Board Director Mary Pearson, invites potential candidates to attend an Election Information Session which will be held on Wednesday, April 8, on Zoom. For information and the link to join the meeting, email the 2026 Election Committee at Riverbay2026Election@ riverbaycorp.com.
Board Sets 2026 Election Date and Advances Proposal for Filling Director Vacancies
By ROZAAN BOONE
At a Thursday, March 26th meeting of the Riverbay of Directors, Emergency Resolution 26-31 was approved, officially scheduling the 2026 annual shareholders meeting and Board election for Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
shareholders’ meeting and election will also be published in the Co-op City Times
In addition to setting the date of the annual Board election, the Board is also advancing a proposal that could change how vacancies on the Board of Directors are filled.
At the session, shareholders considering a run in the 2026 Riverbay Board election will learn more about the responsibilities of a Riverbay Board director, candidate eligibility and the election application process. The Election Committee also encourages those considering running for the Board to view the HCR video on Mitchell-Lama co-op Boards which is currently available on the Riverbay Crawler, channel 12 on MATV and channel 591 for Altice/Optimum subscribers. The video is also on the Riverbay Corporation YouTube channel, https://bit. ly/4rZHmZe or scan the QR code at right. Included in each election package are:
• Statement of Intent to seek election to the Riverbay Board
• Acknowledgement of receipt of the 2026 Election Rules
• Acknowledgement of qualifications to be a candidate
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Riverbay 2026 Board of Directors Election
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Emergency Resolution 26-31 establishes the framework for conducting the election in accordance with the Riverbay by-laws, which require the annual meeting to be held in May. The 2026 Election Committee, chaired by Board Director Mary Pearson, will oversee the election process. Shareholders’ voting eligibility is determined by the established election rules which are published in this issue of the Co-op City Times (see pages 23 to 26). Formal notice of the annual
Under Emergency Resolution 2623, which was passed at the monthly Board meeting held on Wednesday, March 25, the Board directed Riverbay General Counsel Jeff Buss to prepare a bylaw amendment for shareholders’ consideration. This proposed change would allow the highest vote-getting unelected candidate from the previous Board election to fill a vacant Board seat and serve the remainder of that director’s original three-year term,
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On behalf of Douglas Elliman Property Management, Managing Agent, we are pleased to present the Management Report for Riverbay Corporation for the period ending February 28, 2025.
This Management report provides updates with the following elements:
• Public Safety – Peace Officer Staffing Levels
• Community Location Model Update
• Informational Updates
Peace Officer Staffing
As of Tuesday, March 23,
2026, the Peace Officer head count in the Department of Public Safety decreased to 81 or 87.1% of the 93 Peace Officer positions budgeted in the department. This decrease was due to two (2) resignations. There are currently 16 recruits enrolled in the in-house Academy. Management plans to initiate recruitment opportunities to fill the remaining twelve (12) openings soon.
Community Location Model Update On December 20, 2025,
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Management published a special edition of the Management Report in the Coop City Times. This report provided shareholders with a detailed strategy of how Management plans to improve service delivery to Shareholders. This will be done by implementing a CommunityLocation Model.
The core initiative of this model is to restructure property management operations by scaling down Co-op City to smaller property management portfolios. This would enable Management to increase attention and supervision of the buildings and townhouses; and provide better accountability. Each location will be divided into 2,100 – 2,300 apartments. Through the Community Location Model, Management aims to address various operational challenges that arise because of the large scale of the entire Co-op City community versus Riverbay Corporation, which manages 15,372 apartments in 35 buildings and 7 townhouse clusters across 320 acres of the community.
Expected outcomes of the Community Location Model includes the following:
• Aims to improve oversight and provide increased attention to buildings and townhouses by creating smaller property management portfolios.
• Restructuring the scale of Co-op City down to smaller locations enables Management to increase oversight and supervision which will improve service delivery and provide better accountability.
• Assigning senior property managers and building supervisors to respective locations, to service a smaller portfolio of buildings and townhouses will give staff the opportunity to learn the unique needs of the buildings and townhouses as well as spend more time in these locations; yielding enhanced accountability and provide consistent “eyes on the buildings, townhouses, and the apartments.”
•The Community Location Model increases accountability as there will be more staff throughout all levels of the property portfolios, and senior property managers will be held accountable and be responsible for the assigned portfolios and staffing.
It is important to note that Management is not proposing any increases in the current operating budget. Existing staff will be restructured to accommodate the proposed changes. If it is discovered later that additional funding is necessary, Management will notify the Board Directors and community immediately.
There are no anticipated reductions or increases to the workforce. The Pilot Program will be closely monitored to determine if any modifications are nec-
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essary to meet the expected outcomes of the Community Location Model Management is developing a performance matrix that will assist in determining the success of the pilot and the information will be communicated timely to the Board Directors. Shareholders will also be kept abreast of the progress of the Pilot Program via the monthly Management Report.
Management selected Community Location 1 for the Pilot Program. Community Location 1 includes Buildings 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4C, 5A, 5B, 5C, and Defoe Place Townhouses. There will be upcoming meetings with residents of this location to further explain the expectations during the Pilot Program which was initially projected to kick-off on April 1, 2026. In order to prepare for a complete and successful implementation, Management has determined that it is best to delay the launch of the pilot program. This delay will allow Management to complete the infrastructure of establishing wi-fi services in the buildings in Location 1. This will allow constant connectivity for the staff to use handheld devices to process work orders as well as enable shareholders to submit work orders via “MY Co-op City APP” or the Co-op City website. Management appreciates the opportunity to partner with shareholders, Board Directors, and the association leaders to implement this important restructuring of property management operations. The community spoke, Management listened, and now we are moving forward with implementing the changes needed to improve the quality of life for shareholders and families who consider Co-op City home.
Informational Updates
• Elevator Outages
o Building 20C / 100 Asch Loop / Elevator #6
Due to recent fire & water damage.
Projected to be back in service week of 4/20/26
o Building 30B / 4100 Hutchinson River Pkwy/ Elevator #4
Due to water damage.
Projected to be back in service, week of 4/27/26
o Building 30A / 4120 Hutchinson River Pkwy/ Elevator #1
Due to water damage.
Projected to be back in service, week of 5/4/26
• Gas Outages
o Management reports no gas outages in the community.
See page 17 for the Corporation’s key performance indicators (KPIs) for Riverbay Corporation for the month of February 2026.
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Free Tax Preparation
The office of Councilmember Kevin C. Riley, along with Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services and Urban Upbound, is offering free tax preparation services. Services will be provided every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Einstein Center, Rm. 44. Additionally, services will be available every Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bronx NHS district office, located at 940 East Gunhill Road. The last day of service will be Wednesday, April 8 & Friday, April 10.
To book an appointment, call 718-684-5509 or scan the QR code here:
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 Coop 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 DANIELLE CRUZ
This year, shareholders will once again have two options to file their 2025 Income Affidavits. Shareholders can either fill out the traditional paper form, which has been mailed out to all cooperators required to file, or fill out an electronic form which will be available to all shareholders on March 31 on the Riverbay website at https://www. coopcity.com/income-affidavit.
The deadline for filing the 2025 Income Affidavit is April 30, 2026.
To assist shareholders with completing the paper version of the 2025 Income Affidavit the Riverbay Finance Department will be hosting three Income Affidavit Help Sessions in April.
The first session will be held on Tuesday, April 7, in the Dreiser Center, Auditorium B, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The second session will be on Tuesday, April 14, in the Einstein Center, Rm. 45, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The third will be held on Tuesday, April 21, in the Bartow Center, Rm. 31, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Shareholders interested in attending one of the help sessions should bring their 2025 Income Affidavit form, along with a photo ID, the 2025 Tax Returns for everyone required to sign the affidavit, and proof of insurance. A notary will be available at each session.
All cooperators, excluding new residents who moved into Co-op City after March 31, 2026, and Section 8 recipients, are required to complete the 2025 Income Affidavit form.
Shareholders who wish to file their 2025 Income Affidavit electronically can familiarize themselves with the process by watching an instructional “How To” video on the Riverbay website at https://bit. ly/4aw5CeP or by scanning the QR Code here.
All shareholders will be able to access the digital income affidavit form on Tuesday, March 31
Below are some important reminders about the filing process:
General
Married Occupants Who Filed a Joint NYS Income Tax Return:
The “Joint Return” column must be checked for both joint filers.
• The sum of the gross income reported for each joint filer must equal the amount reported on line 19 of form IT- 201, or line 19 of form IT-203.
• If a joint filer is not listed on line A 1 as “Head of Household” and is gainfully employed, his/ her wages should be listed separately so the secondary wage earner’s deduction can be calculated.
Medical and Dental Deductions:
• If Medical and Dental Expenses (line B4) or Taxable Social Security Benefits (line B5) are claimed, they must be substan-
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2025 Income Affidavit Filing Period Starts April 1
tiated by a copy of a filed NYS tax form. If a tax return is not submitted the shareholder will not receive the deduction.
Tax Extension
• An income affidavit is still required by April 30 if filing a tax extension. Complete an income affidavit with estimated income and attach a copy of tax extension.
Reassessment of Income
Shareholders should also be aware that if they are assessed an income-based surcharge, the surcharge period runs from June 2026 to July 2027.
During or after the income affidavit process, shareholders can request for their income to be reassessed for a reduction or removal of surcharges ONLY if the following circumstances occur:
• A shareholder or household member is placed on public assistance.
• A full-time employed household member permanently leaves the apartment.
• A death or retirement of a household member who had income.
• Unemployment of a household member for at least three months.
Shareholders must present documentation to support the reassessment request. Please note that surcharges will not be removed or reduced for any reason other than the four highlighted above. Requests should be made in a timely manner after the shareholder is assessed the surcharge. In instances other than failure, neglect, or refusal to cooperate in income determination, cooperators requesting a reduction or credit for surcharges assessed due to errors or mistakes reported on income affidavits, must submit their request in writing immediately to the management office upon being assessed for a surcharge to have income recalculated or reexamined.
Please note that failure to submit income affidavits on time will result in a 50% surcharge of the basic carrying charges. Shareholders will have to pay the surcharge for each month until it is finally filed. In no event will credit be given for excess surcharges already assessed because of failure, neglect or refusal of the cooperator to file the Income Affidavit on a timely basis. Credit will not be given for late submission of income affidavits.
2025 Electronic Income Affidavit Going Live Soon!
Dear Shareholders,
Riverbay Corporation is pleased to announce that the 2025 Electronic Income Affidavit process will officially go live on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The system has been upgraded to make registration and submission faster, easier, and more convenient for all residents. Below are the key dates and important details to help you prepare. Online FAQ and How To Video:
To learn more about the electronic income affidavit process, shareholders are encouraged to visit https://bit.ly/4aw5CeP to view:
1. An online “how to” video that walks you through the entire process, from registration to submitting your completed 2025 Income Affidavit
2. Online FAQs.
Go-Live Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The new registration link will be available on the Riverbay portal. What You Need to Use the Electronic Income Affidavit process
To ensure you can complete your registration without delay, please have the following ready:
1. Your account number (also known as your TCODE)
2. A copy of the first page of your current insurance policy and NYS tax return if applicable
3. First Name, Last Name, and email address for each household member 18 or older.
New Agreement Changes How Defaulted Ed. Loans Are Collected
By BRANDON ORTIZ
Defaulted student loans will no longer be handled by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) following an Interagency Agreement (IAA) between the department and the U.S. Treasury.
Both departments announced the new agreement, called the Federal Student Assistance Partnership, on March 19. Going forward, the U.S. Treasury “will assume operational responsibility for collecting on defaulted Federal student loan debt and provide operational support to ED’s efforts to return borrowers to repayment,” as explained by USDOE.
When explaining the reasoning behind the decision, USDOE cited that approximately 40% of borrowers are in repayment and just about 25% of borrowers are in default on their federal student loans. USDOE’s student loan portfolio stands at roughly $1.7 trillion, which is more than twice the endowment of all U.S. universities combined and more than the total cumulative credit card debt in the U.S.
The federal government claimed that “rather than providing borrowers with the tools to manage and repay their student loans, ED (USDOE) focused on implementing unlawful repayment and forgiveness schemes that shifted debt to taxpayers, creating ongoing confusion for borrowers,” the administration said on March 19.
Notably, both USDOE and U.S. Treasury maintained that the new agreement will not impact systems such as the FAFSA, the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System and the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS).
In the future, the federal government plans for the U.S. Treasury to support Federal Student Aid (FSA) with the operation of non-defaulted federal student loans and administration of the FAFSA form, as well as other functions. Both the USDOE and U.S. Treasury will inform students, parents, schools and vendors about the new timeline of plans as the Treasury will take on more responsibilities formerly handled solely by USDOE.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon highlighted the U.S. Treasury’s expertise with economic policies when discussing the new IAA.
“As the Federal student aid portfolio soars to nearly $1.7 trillion and with nearly a quarter of student loan borrowers in default, Americans know that the Department of Education has failed to effectively manage and deliver these critical programs,” said Ms. McMahon. “By leveraging Treasury’s world-renowned expertise in finance and economic policy, we are confident that American students, borrowers, and taxpayers will finally have functioning programs
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Student borrowers should keep in mind other changes that USDOE will implement with regards to the FAFSA form. On March 26, the department announced a couple of modernizations to the process. Student borrowers can now share a personalized code with their parents or guardian to complete their portion of the FAFSA. For the upcoming 2027-2028 cycle, students who have previously filled out the FAFSA will have their data pre-populated from previous forms, expediting the process.
City Council Approves Legislation to Improve Street Cleanliness
By BRANDON ORTIZ
NYC City Council approved legislation on March 10 to improve how the city handles street cleanliness.
As per the legislation, the Department of Sanitation (DSNY), Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) will work together to implement a two-year pilot program aimed at addressing street cleanliness and timely snow removal. Timeline wise, all three departments have until May 1, 2026, to implement the pilot program.
DSNY workers who observe dirty conditions or an accumulation of snow and ice concentrated at any bus shelter, bike share station or public communications structure would be required to notify DOT and DoITT. Both DOT and DoITT would then be tasked with notifying the operator of the structure or bus shelter to address the dirty conditions. If the operator of the structure fails to respond to the notification, DOT and DoITT would “be required to take relevant enforcement action.”
Part of this legislation will also require that DSNY, DOT and DoITT submit a report on the program’s impact by November 2028.
Council Member Justin Sanchez, who sponsored the bill, highlighted that the legislation is intended to hold private companies responsible for the cleanliness of their structures.
In a related note to improving NYC streets, the City Council also approved legislation to ensure that drivers know what streets are subject to bus restrictions. DOT would be required to post signs on any street with bus lane restrictions, indicating the hours and days when bus lane restrictions are in effect. Additionally, the bill would also require DOT to maintain and update a list of all city streets subject to bus lane restrictions on their website. Council Member Kevin Riley sponsored the bill, citing that his legislation would help alleviate confusion and improve transparency between DOT and drivers.
Looking ahead, both bills have been sent to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Office for approval.
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rather than serving only until the next annual Board election.
Current by-laws require that individuals appointed to fill vacancies run again in the next Board election, which Emergency Resolution 26-23 notes, can create financial and administrative burdens as well as confusion in maintaining consistent term cycles.
If approved by the Board and subsequently by a majority of shareholders voting in the 2026 Board election, the proposed amendment to the Riverbay by-laws would take effect beginning with current and future director positions.
Emergency Resolution 26-31, submitted by Board Director and chair of the 2026 Election Committee Mary Pearson, and seconded by Board Director Michelle Marbury, passed with seven directors voting in favor, two abstentions and six absences. Directors Bernard Cylich, Leah Graham, Kevin Lambright, Andrea Leslie, Michelle Marbury, Mary Pearson and Jacqueline Smith voted in favor of the resolution, and Directors Leslie Peterson and Lynette Wright voted no. Directors Monique Coleman, Daryl Johnson, Second Vice President Leah Richardson, First Vice President Bishop Angelo Rosaio, Board President Rod Saunders and Director Kyshawn White were absent.
Emergency Resolution 26-23, submitted by Board Director Lynette Wright and second by Board Director Leslie Peterson, passed with seven directors voting in favor, four opposed, one abstention and three absent. Those voting to approve the resolution were Board Directors Leah Graham, Mary Pearson, Leslie Peterson, Second Vice President Leah Richardson, Board President Rod Saunders, Directors Jacqueline Smith and Lynette Wright. Directors Daryl Johnson, Kevin Lambright, Andrea Leslie and Michelle Marbury voted in opposition; Board Director Bernard Cylich abstained, and Directors Monique Coleman, First Vice President Bishop Angelo Rosario and Director Kyshawn White were absent.
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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 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. Views and opinions expressed in letters are solely the writer’s and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.
To the Editor:
As a longtime Co-op City shareholder, I’ve noticed that many shareholders do not read the Co-op City Times Therefore, they are unaware of many important events in the community. In light of this and the upcoming Board of Directors Election, possibly a more direct approach should be considered. In order to familiarize residents with who the Board is and their duties and also to introduce candidates and their proposals to serve the community, a brief introduction of each candidate should be included in our maintenance envelopes or in a separate mailing to residents. In order to generate additional interest and reach a
– • Letters to the Editor • –Laundry Room Cards
To the Editor:
Management and Board directors, please consider implementing a programmed laundry room card that can only be used by shareholders. We are our own worst enemy. Shareholders are providing friends and family members with access to our laundry rooms for the discounted machines. We cannot afford to subsidize the use of the laundry rooms, the wear and tear on the machines and the wait time for people that take over numerous machines, who may not reside here. People who live in the neighboring area around Building 26 are often seen trekking over here, some with a key for the lobby, ignoring the “No Trespassing” sign in the basement and using our laundry anyway. The annual water rates we pay are in the millions, and to think that shareholders contribute to this excess is unbelievable. The share-
Advocating for Our Shared Interests Voting Incentives
more timely quorum, a contest could be announced. Anyone who votes in the election will be entered into the contest. The first prize could be $2,000, second prize $1,000, third prize $500, and several additional prizes of gift cards for $100 each. This approach will cost much less than the previous year’s attempts to generate enough votes. The contest could be announced in our public places. It is unfortunate that enticements have to be considered, as it is our duty to vote, but this is also an opportunity to educate the community and encourage participation in a very important event.
—Sherian Dixon
holders would have an identifying number for each unit, and it cannot be shared. Management can conduct random audits and/or investigations by complaint. The programmable cards would track how frequently machines are in use and correlate that to the number of occupants listed on the affidavit. Management would have a scale of usage according to the unit size. With overly heavy usage, the shareholder will pay a surcharge, or if it is found that the card was loaned out, a Community Complaint should be issued with a hefty fine. This will reduce the costs of water we pay annually and deter this problem. Additionally, we will not have trespassers coming into our buildings, as if they have a right to be here. If we can fly a man to the moon, this is possible. I believe this idea is worth the investment.
—Elliot Spencer
To the Editor:
We need to report individuals who are subleasing apartments. That can be in the form of partitioned units and the shareholder of record no longer resides here or shareholders who have roommates. Every working adult who resides here and is not listed on an affidavit is short-changing our community, whether that is a stranger subletter, friend or family-member of a shareholder. The shareholders who brazenly violate the rules of occupancy are saving their income for themselves.
A cooperative is designed for the shareholders to equally share the costs of living. Once someone establishes residency, they have to be evicted. The eviction process can take months/years. When anyone violates the tenets of occupancy, it weakens the entire community. Multiply this problem by hundreds or thousands and think of the amount of revenue that is lost yearly.
We pay for the services and utilities for people to live here at our expense. That puts a strain on the infrastructure and our personal budgets. These units are designed for a specific number of occupants. When pipes burst, or fires occur, elevator service is disrupted for months at time; laundry rooms are closed. The infrastructure is weakening, and the possibility and danger of displacement is real. We are the first line of defense to protect our community. Management, we need an expedited process to deal with this problem. This problem will only get worse if we continue to remain silent as a community. We need to be proactive, innovative, and resourceful. If you care about Co-op City and you want a decent place to live, as shareholders, we have an obligation to each other. We cannot expect someone from outside to do it for us. We have to advocate for our own shared interests. See something, say something.
—Ruth Sharma
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Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 10 A, B & C
Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.
Building 10 A, B & C 100, 120 & 140 Debs Place
Current Lease Expiration Date: June 30, 2026
New 3-Year Expiration Date: June 30, 2029
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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.
Election Packages
• Notice to prospective candidates regarding questions
• Authorization for background check
• Certification from Finance department that maintenance is current
The deadline to return the executed Statement of Intent to enter this year’s Board election is Monday, April 13, 2026, no later than 10 p.m. Completed election packages can be dropped off in the Legal department. They can also be turned in at the Election Information Session on Wednesday, April 8.
In addition to the 2026 Election Committee, attendees at the April 8th Information Session will also be addressed by Riverbay General Counsel Jeff Buss.
The annual Riverbay Board election period typically begins in late March-early April, and the annual meeting of shareholders is held in May, according to the Riverbay Corporation Bylaws, to elect one-third of the 15-member Board of Directors to serve three year terms.
This year, the terms of Directors Monique Coleman, Andrea Leslie, Michelle Marbury, Board President Rod Saunders and Director Lynette Wright are expiring.
Once a prospective candidate is vetted by the Election Committee and deemed to be eligible, s/he earns a spot on the ballot and is able to participate in the election.
According to Election Rule B, “Rules for Eligibility of Candidates,” candidates for the Board of Directors must be:
1. A resident shareholder as indicated on the candidate’s stock certificate, occupancy agreement, and the current Occupants Annual Income Affidavit of Family Income. In addition, candidates must continue to reside in Co-op City for the duration of their term of office in order to serve as a Board director.
2. No more than one resident shareholder of a single unit may be a candidate for the Board and no more than one resident shareholder from a single unit may concurrently serve as a Board director.
3. No candidate may be indebted to Riverbay Corporation on the date candidates are certified or on the date votes are counted.
In addition, all candidates must remain current throughout the election period for unpaid carrying charges or other debts to Riverbay until the candidate is sworn in, if elected.
A candidate shall not be indebted to Riverbay for purposes of this rule if their monthly carrying charges and maintenance are fully paid by the 10th day of the month in which it is due, or if they are current on a payment plan issued in the ordinary course of business on terms available to all shareholders.
At the close of business one day prior to the certification of candidates, and on the 10th day of each month thereafter during the Election, Riverbay’s Finance director will provide a written list to the chairs of the Election Committee of all candidates’ indebtedness to Riverbay, if any.
If a candidate is indebted to Riverbay on any of those days, the Election chairpersons shall provide written notice of the indebtedness to the candidate. If the candidate fails to cure said indebtedness within three (3) business days of receiving notice of their indebtedness from the Election chairpersons, the candidate will be disqualified.
Prospective candidates may, after signing the required authorizations for
background checks and upon verification that they are current on their indebtedness to Riverbay, be certified as candidates for election to the Board if they:
• Are shareholders of record
• Maintain their primary residence at Riverbay
• Do not hold a political party position or public office subject to the New York State Election Law
• Have not been convicted of a crime against the Corporation
• Have not been removed from the Corporation’s Board of Directors, or from employment with the Corporation for cause;
• Are not subject to an outstanding federal tax lien for which a payment plan has not been negotiated and accepted; and
• Are otherwise in compliance with the requirements and qualifications of the Corporation’s by-laws, governing documents, their occupancy agreement, and not party to any pending hold-over proceeding.
The Annual Shareholders’ Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Dreiser Auditorium. Voting in the 2026 Board election for five directors of the Riverbay Corporation will commence at 7 p.m. on May 20, and continue through July 1, 2026, or until midnight on the date that quorum is obtained, whichever occurs first. (See pages 23-26 for the 2026 Election Rules.)
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If you have a comment or suggestion to share with Riverbay Corporation, don’t just tell it to your neighbors. Submit it through the proper channels to be impactful.
Comments and suggestions from shareholders can be submitted by visiting the official Co-op City website at coopcity.com, scrolling to the bottom of the Home page to “Useful Links” and clicking on “Send Comments & Suggestions.” Scan the QR code here to be connected to the home page.
Please note that comments and suggestions are properly vetted prior to implementation to determine accuracy, benefit to Riverbay Corporation and shareholders, and adherence to applicable laws and rules, among other factors.
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.
Director’s Viewpoint Mary Pearson, Assistant Secretary
On Your Mark. Get Set.
I want to start out today by thanking everyone who has helped move this election along. We seem to be right on track. As long as the Board approve the 2026 Riverbay Board Election Rules and Regulation this week, we’re golden as far as the plan goes: Recruit and strategize in March, implement and advertise in April, vote and be done with it in May. Well, we got a late start, so May may be June this year, or like other years, July or beyond.
Where are we specifically in the recruitment and strategizing portion of the March program?
The Committee’s set, so, phew! Candidates? I haven’t a clue.
They’re probably just waiting for the c’mon and pick up your packets signal. By the way, congratulations to you, whoever you are, on your commitment to our beloved community. I’m looking forward to meeting you, either on April 8 for the info Zoom or in person at the Candidates only Orientation, tentatively scheduled for April 20, if all surprisingly goes as planned.
So, who’s watched the HCR video? Too late! ‘Cause now it’s pop quiz time. Let’s start with the name. If you’re not sure what the H in HCR stands for, fret not. HCR isn’t totally clear on that either, especially when you add the D for Division. That’s New York State’s DHCR, the Division of Housing and Community Renewal. Drop the D and it’s
Homes and Community Renewal.
HCR deals with affordable housing including some but not all Mitchell-Lama developments. Not all? That’s right. Not all M-Ls are overseen by New York State. HPD (New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development) handles lots of them too.
Our Mitchell-Lama complex is a cooperative and HCR is our cooperative’s overseer.
How did the state’s HCR and the city’s HPD divide up which one supervises which? It depended on who put up the money, way back when.
And speaking of money, Mitchell-Lamas aren’t subsidized in the way that NYCHA is, but they did get special breaks being built and we still get special breaks now by paying a lower-than-market-rate tax.
Mitchell-Lamas (M-Ls) were built to be limited equity and limited profit housing properties meant specifically for low and middle income residents. And they were designed to stay that way by remaining limited-profit housing. That means you get a comparably, way-lower place to live, but there’s no cashing in when you cash out.
The Board of Directors of our Mitchell-Lama complex has a responsibility to keep our homes affordable by following a ton of rules set by HCR, PHFL (NYS Private Housing Finance Law), business law (since we are a corporation) and our own
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rules set in our bylaws. Our rules say Board members have an obligation to the cooperators and that our “cooperators will seek and demand the most economical operation of the development in order to obtain the lowest possible carrying charge.” That sounds like us, doesn’t it? But our bylaws go on to say, “The Board must meet this demand without endangering the long-term interest of the project, minimizing its essential services or impairing proper maintenance.”
So, you want to be a Board director? Do your homework: Watch the video! It’ll give you a hint of what you have to do to help keep our beloved community affordable, well maintained, and still here for the next generation.
If all goes according to plan, and the Board approves the rules for Election 2026, and we’re able to stick to the schedule the committee has sketched out, all I can say is: on your mark, get set, go.
The candidate packets should be ready for pick up this Monday, March 30 (they can usually be found at the CCPD office at Bartow).
Any questions? Email: Riverbay2026Election @RiverbayCorp.com for all the answers, including how to be sent the Zoom link for the April 8th Rules and Regulations info session.
Have a good one, fellow cooperators and aspiring candidates; MPearson@RiverbayBoard.com/ 718-219-2211.
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Management Report
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Capital Projects Status Report
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
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 #’s 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
GOODMAN TAX SERVICES
in which the water was penetrating the buildings. We have developed a scope of work based on the results found o-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
Important Information About Noise Complaints
Shareholders experiencing undue and/or incessant noise coming from a neighboring apartment or home, are advised to call Public Safety, (718) 671-3050.
After the call is received and the location is noted, officers will be dispatched to the home of the shareholder calling in the complaint. When the officers arrive at the home of that shareholder, the shareholder should cooperate with the officers so they can confirm that there is noise from a neighboring home that is loud enough to be considered a violation of Co-op City by-laws designed to ensure each home’s quality of life.
After the investigating officers confirm the noise and determine it to be loud enough to be considered a violation, then a Community Complaint will be issued to the shareholder of record of the offending home.
The fine for the first offense is $100 and doubles for each fine thereafter.
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 2PM TO 6PM SATURDAY 10AM TO 4PM
Director’s Viewpoint
Our board met on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to have a “briefing session.” Briefing sessions are held a week before our board meetings so that we can review upcoming board resolutions. However, some of the resolutions that we considered were not good.
Not a Meeting of the Minds
You should know that I don’t like the way that a lot of business is conducted here if you’re familiar with my viewpoints. Furthermore, you should know that I don’t like the way that our finances are handled. Regardless, I want you to make your decisions about some resolutions that we considered.
Power Plant Pump Purchase
The first resolution was about replacing a pump that our power plant wanted to purchase. So, here is what the resolution stated: “The cost of the pump is $338,605, plus an estimated $70,000 to account for potential tariffs, for a total not to exceed $408,605 plus tax. ...”
The power plant previously purchased other pumps that they determined were “incorrect.” So, can you believe that those pumps failed in a “matter of months when they should be lasting a decade?”
Also, the power plant previously had a resolution created so that a contractor could receive an additional payment that exceeded $20,000 for some unauthorized work. So, do I think that there might be some problems here? Absolutely!
Now, yes, there is a lot of litigation over these so-called tariffs. But, yes or no, would you simply allow the power plant to receive an additional $70,000 for so-called “potential” tariffs?
Garage Work
Our Construction department received nine
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Bad Resolutions For Co-op City
bids for some work to be done in garages 7 and 8. However, the payment for this work would be $6,335,135 plus tax to one contractor. So, I raised some concerns about the actual work to be done. And, the basic response was that the amount of work would be too large to enumerate on a resolution. Really?
So, I asked: “Why would we even consider reviewing or voting on a blind resolution?” Also, think, what did the other contractors actually bid on? So, what is your opinion about this matter?
Sidewalk Repair Work
There was a resolution about some sidewalk repair work. Seven bids were sent to our Construction department. However, the resolution calls for a $600,000 payment to be made to one company. So, I inquired about the work to be done. Thereafter, a huge debate erupted because of an insufficient response. Now, do you see a pattern emerging here with these resolutions? Okay, how would you vote on this resolution?
Apartment Renovation Resolution
In my opinion, one of the worst practices that we have here involves our move-out policy and our apartment renovations. Therefore, I would now be willing to replace our management based on this one practice.
Yes, the state’s policy allows Riverbay to take up to three months of carrying charges after a shareholder vacates their apartment. But, why does Riverbay then keep an apartment vacant for several additional months?
The Procurement department received fourteen bids for some apartment restoration work. And, there is a resolution to pay $1,700,000 to one contractor and $1,700,000 to another contractor over a period of a year. Why? Can you believe that we have 207 vacant apartments right now? Why are all of these apartments vacant? Do you understand that we have about 7,000 people on our waiting list?
And, it will cost about $15,000 to restore a 3-bedroom. Why?
Riverbay can legally deduct additional money from a refund if an apartment was damaged. So, based on these facts, what do you think about Riverbay spending this much money to restore our apartments?
Former Rite-Aid Store
The resolution for a new business named ‘Nova Care Specialty Pharmacy, Inc.’ will probably be approved. This pharmacy will take over the space from the former Rite-Aid store in Bartow. But, the big question is: Why do they need an 8-month rent concession to start their business? To me, Riverbay is going to lose a lot of money by not letting this group pay rent for 8 months.
Property Insurance Resolution
There is a property insurance resolution for $6,746,660 that does not include the power plant. Furthermore, can you believe that the broker will receive a $375,000 commission from this policy? Also, the effective date of this 1-year policy is supposed to start on 3/31/2026. So, based on the date of the vote for this resolution, 3/25/2026, and the start date of this policy, can you see that our board must vote yes for this policy?
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Now, what do you think about these outrageous resolutions? Do you actually think that we can continue to support this type of nonsense to go on in our community? In my opinion, the answer has to be no.
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.
Can you get a basic idea of how much money we’re losing on a monthly basis? Furthermore, it will cost about $11,000 to restore a 1-bedroom apartment. It will cost about $13,000 to restore a 2-bedroom apartment.
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.
Building 22 Association
Spring is finally here. We hope the weather will cooperate. We’re introducing an election committee for the 2028 election. Keep April 17 on your calendar. It’s our Spring Soiree from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. In the association room, on the (B) side. Free for cooperator members, non-members must pay $3 or $5 association dues. Future plans for other events are pending. Continue to read the Co-op City Times
We like to thank the artist for displaying their marvelous work for the cooperators on the laundry room bulletin board. It would be nice to know your name.
Compactor Room: Continue to practice disposable instructions. Be a good neighbor.
Laundry Room Etiquette: Please get your clothes on time. Someone left their clothes for five hours. This is unacceptable. The laundry room is for everyone. Follow the rules on the laundry room etiquette board.
Happy birthday to all. Prayers to all who lost loved ones. Please check on sick and shut-ins. If you see something say something. Blessings to all.
—Betty Leak
Neighbors, please remember to curb your dog. It is the law!
Board of Directors’ Meeting – Mar. 25, 2026
SUBMITTED BY: Mary Pearson
SECONDED BY: Lynette Wright
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: March 25th, 2026
WHEREAS, the Procurement department, via BidNet, solicited vendors to submit bids for the Basement Crawl Space, aka Rat Slabs; and WHEREAS, the Procurement department received ten (10) bid proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Construction department; and WHEREAS, the Construction department recommends awarding Contract No. 4264 for the Basement Crawl Space, aka Rat Slabs, to Costas Construction, as the lowest responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $481,587, for a one (1) year
SUBMITTED BY: Leslie Peterson
SECONDED BY: Kevin Lambright
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: March 25th, 2026
WHEREAS, the Procurement department, via BidNet, solicited vendors to submit bids for the Einstein Shopping Center Fire Alarm Monitoring and Service; and
WHEREAS, the Procurement department received five (5) bid proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Maintenance department; and WHEREAS, the Maintenance department recommends awarding Contract No. 4254 for the Einstein Shopping Center Fire Alarm Monitoring and Service to Safe Tech USA, as the lowest responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed
SUBMITTED BY: Andrea Leslie
SECONDED BY: Kevin Lambright
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: March 25th, 2026
WHEREAS, Procurement issued a Request for Proposals through BidNet to qualified vendors to provide hollow metal doors and frames on an as-needed basis; and WHEREAS, Procurement received four (4) proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager recommends Altype Fire Door Corp. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for a contract amount not to exceed
First Reading – Resolution: #26-29
SUBMITTED BY: Jacqueline Smith
SECONDED BY: Kevin Lambright
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: March 25th, 2026
WHEREAS, The Procurement department solicited vendors to submit bids for the Third-Party Air monitoring services required during the asbestos abatement work for the Townhouse Restoration Project; and WHEREAS, the Procurement department received three (3) bids proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Construction Department; and WHEREAS, the Construction department recommends awarding Contract #4227 for Air Monitoring Services for Townhouse Restoration Project Asbestos Abatement to Genesis Environmental Consultants Inc. for the amount not-toexceed $865,399.00 plus applicable taxes, as the lowest responsible bidder; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract #4227 for the Air Monitoring Services for Townhouse Restoration Project Asbestos Abatement be awarded to Genesis Environmental Consultants Inc.
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
contract term; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by Section 713 of the New York Business Corporation Law.
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that Contract No. 4264 for the Basement Crawl Space, aka Rat Slabs, to Costas Construction, in amount not to exceed $481,587, for a one (1) year term, is hereby approved by the Board as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution No. 85-16 as amended by Board of Directors Resolutions No. 95-44 and No. 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.
$300,000.00 plus applicable taxes, for a five (5) year contract term; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by Section 713 of the New York Business Corporation Law.
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that Contract No. 4254 for the Einstein Shopping Center Fire Alarm Monitoring and Service be awarded to Safe Tech USA, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 plus applicable taxes, for a five (5) year term, and is hereby approved by the Board as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution No. 85-16 as amended by Board of Directors Resolutions No. 95-44 and No. 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.
$400,000, plus tax, for a term of one (1) year; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by Section 713 of the New York Business Corporation Law.
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that proposed Contract No. 4261 with Altype Fire Door Corp. for the supply of hollow metal doors and frames, in an amount not to exceed $400,000, plus applicable tax, for a term of one (1) year, is hereby approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Resolution No. 85-16, as amended by Resolution Nos. 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.
for the amount not-to-exceed $865,399.00 plus applicable taxes, be approved by the Board as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution # 85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolutions # 95-44 and # 20-19; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.
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First Reading – Resolution: #26-30
SUBMITTED BY: Jacqueline Smith
SECONDED BY: Leslie Peterson
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: March 25th, 2026
WHEREAS, the Procurement department solicited qualified vendors to submit bids for the Townhouse Masonry Repairs; and WHEREAS, five (5) proposals were received and reviewed in detail by the Project Manager and the Project Architect; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager and Project Architect recommend EXO Industries Corp. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for a contract amount not to exceed $13,892,229.00 inclusive of the recommended
Lease Resolution: #26-10
SUBMITTED BY: Jacqueline Smith
SECONDED BY: Leah Richardson
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: March 25th, 2026
WHEREAS, Nova Care Specialty Pharmacy Inc. has requested a new lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2061 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, to be used as a pharmacy and the sale of all items customarily sold in a chain store pharmacy in the New York Metropolitan area, including but not limited to the sale of prescription and over the counter medication, health and beauty aids, medical and surgical supplies and equipment, beer, ATM and Lotto/lottery, conditioned upon Tenant’s obtaining and maintaining any governmental licenses or approvals required for said operations and.
WHEREAS, the term of the lease is ten years with one five-year renewal option with an 8-month rent concession, and annual rental rates are within
Second Reading – Resolution: #26-11
SUBMITTED BY: Mary Pearson
SECONDED BY: Lynette Wright
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: March 25th, 2026
WHEREAS, the Power Plant operates three High-Pressure Boiler Feed Pumps (P81, P82, and P83) that are essential to the operation of Boiler 2 and Boiler 3; and
WHEREAS, Pump 83 (P83) must be replaced to maintain optimal and reliable Power Plant operations; and
WHEREAS, this request is to purchase the replacement pump and one spare pump from Sulzer, the manufacturer that previously replaced Pump 81 (P81), thereby ensuring compatibility and continuity of equipment; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the pump is $338,605, the spare pump is $184,017 plus an estimated $70,000 to account for potential tariffs, for a total not to exceed $592,662 plus tax; and
WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no director has disclosed
Second Reading – Resolution: #26-12
SUBMITTED BY: Michelle Marbury
SECONDED BY: Leah Graham
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: March 25th, 2026
WHEREAS, Procurement through BidNet conducted bid solicitations for Local Law 126 – Parking Garages Repairs, for Garages 5 through 8; and WHEREAS, Procurement received nine (9) bid proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Construction department; and WHEREAS, the Construction department recommends awarding contract No. 4246A for Local Law 126 for Parking Garages Repairs, for Garages # 5 and # 6, to Infrastructure Repair Services, LLC at a not-to-exceed value of $5,521,103.00 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.
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that contract No. 4246A for Local Law 126 for Parking Garages Repairs, for Garages #5 and #6 be awarded
add alternates for a term of three (3) years; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by Section 713 of the New York Business Corporation Law.
NOW THEREFORE,
LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Contract #4245 with EXO Industries Corp. for a not to exceed total of $13,892,229.00 inclusive of the recommended add alternates for a term of three (3) years is hereby approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Resolution No. 85-16, as amended by Resolution Nos. 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.
the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2061 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Nova Care Specialty Pharmacy Inc., Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.
to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Contract #4278 with Sulzer for the purchase of a High-Pressure Boiler Feed Pump & Motor in an amount not to exceed $592,662 plus tax be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 and as amended by Resolution #95-44 and #20-19;
BE IT FURTHER 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.
to Infrastructure Repair Services, LLC at a value not-to-exceed $5,521,103.00 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.
Stay Vigilant: Be mindful of your surroundings at all times.
SUBMITTED BY: Leah Graham
SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: March 25th, 2026
WHEREAS, Procurement, through BidNet, conducted bid solicitations for Local Law 126- Parking Garages Repairs, for Garages 5 through 8; and WHEREAS, Procurement received nine (9) bid proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Construction department; and WHEREAS, the Construction department recommends awarding contract No. 4246B for Local Law 126 for Parking Garages Repairs, for Garages # 7 and # 8, to Lake Contracting LLC at a not-to-exceed value of $6,335,135.00 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
SUBMITTED BY: Michelle Marbury
SECONDED BY: Leslie Peterson
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MEETING, DATED: March 25th, 2026
WHEREAS, The Procurement department, via BidNet, solicited vendors to submit bids for the Repair and Replacement of Sidewalks at various locations; and WHEREAS, the Procurement department received seven (7) proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Construction department; and WHEREAS, the Construction department recommends awarding Contract #4239 for Repair and Replacement of Sidewalks at various locations to Stonebridge Landscape & Masonry, LLC for the amount not-to-exceed $600,000 plus applicable taxes for a one-year contract term, as the lowest responsible bidder; 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.
SUBMITTED BY: Leslie Peterson
SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: March 25th, 2026
WHEREAS, the Procurement department, via BidNet, solicited vendors to submit bids for the Apartment Turnkey Renovation work; and WHEREAS, the Procurement department received fourteen (14) bid proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Restoration department; and WHEREAS, the Restoration department recommends awarding Contract No. 4248A for the Turnkey Apartment Renovation work to Rainier Restoration LLC for the amount not to exceed $1,700,000.00 plus applicable taxes for a one-year contract term, as one of the lowest responsible bidders; 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.
SUBMITTED BY: Leah Richardson
SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: March 25, 2026
WHEREAS, the Procurement department, via BidNet, solicited vendors to submit bids for the Apartment Turnkey Renovation work; and WHEREAS, the Procurement department received fourteen (14) bid proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Restoration department; and WHEREAS, the Restoration department recommends awarding Contract No. 4248B for the Turnkey Apartment Renovation work to E. Sinani Services Corp. for the amount not to exceed $1,700,000.00 plus applicable taxes for a one-year contract term, as one of the lowest responsible bidders; 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 the proposed Contract No.4248B be awarded for the Turnkey Apartment Renovation work to E. Sinani Services Corp. for the amount not to exceed $1,700,000.00 plus applicable taxes for a one-year contract term be approved by the Board as
Law Section 713.
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that contract No. 4246B for Local Law 126 for Parking Garages Repairs, for Garages #7 and #8 be awarded to Lake Contracting LLC at a value not-to-exceed $6,335,135.00 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.
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract #4239 for the Repair and Replacement of Sidewalks at Various Locations be awarded to Stonebridge Landscape & Masonry, LLC for the not-to-exceed total of $600,000.00 plus applicable taxes for a one-year contract term be approved by the Board as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Contract No.4248A be awarded for the Turnkey Apartment Renovation work to Rainier Restoration LLC for the amount not to exceed $1,700,000.00 plus applicable taxes for a one-year contract term be approved by the Board as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.
recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolutions #95-44 and #20-19; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: March 25th, 2026
WHEREAS, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto has requested a lease renewal from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #12, Bronx, New York, to be used as a Congressional District Office; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is two years and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 177 Dreiser Loop,
Lease Resolution: #26-19
SUBMITTED BY: Michelle Marbury
SECONDED BY: Leslie Peterson
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: March 25th, 2026
WHEREAS, H&M Food Corporation has requested a lease renewal from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 131 Einstein Loop, Bronx, New York, to be used as a deli/convenience store, beer and cigarettes; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is five years with one five-year renewal option, and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 131 Einstein
Lease Resolution: #26-20
SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Lambright SECONDED BY: Andrea Leslie
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: March 25th, 2026
WHEREAS, Building 16 Youth Group Corporation, has requested a lease renewal from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 620 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, New York, to provide a social gathering space for youth to discuss ideas and to interact in a supervised environment in the community; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 620 Baychester
Lease Resolution: #26-21
SUBMITTED BY: Leslie Peterson
SECONDED BY: Andrea Leslie
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: March 25th, 2026
WHEREAS, Shree Naanshardama Convenience Store, Inc, has requested a lease renewal from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 113 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York, to be used for the sale of beer, wine coolers, candy, stationery, toys, balloons, figurines, small gift items, tobacco products, periodicals, lottery tickets and all related items deli/convenience store, beer and cigarettes; and
WHEREAS, the term of the lease is five years with one five-year renewal option, and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and
Insurance Resolution: #26-22
SUBMITTED BY: Mary Pearson
SECONDED BY: Kevin Lambright
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: March 25, 2026
WHEREAS, Riverbay’s Non-Power Plant Property Insurance Policy expires 3/31/26; and
WHEREAS, the expiring Property Insurance Policy was a five (5) layered program with multiple insurance carriers totaling $621.5 Million of coverage for the Non-Power Plant properties for an annual premium of $7,101,748 including broker fee, TRIA and taxes; and WHEREAS, the Director of Risk Management, after an extensive marketing program through USI Insurance Services, Inc., because of a softening property market with increased insurance capacity for non-wood framed struc-
Room #12, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YES: Cylich, Graham, Johnson, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Richardson, Smith, Wright
ABSENT: Coleman, Rosario, White
ABSENT FOR VOTE: Saunders PASSED
Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and H&M Food Corporation, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.
Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Building 16 Youth Group Corporation, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YES: Cylich, Graham, Johnson, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Peterson, Richardson
ABSTAIN: Smith, Wright
ABSENT FOR VOTE: Saunders
ABSENT: Coleman, Rosario, White PASSED
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 113 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Shree Naanshardama Convenience Store, Inc, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.
tures along with a very good loss history, recommends placing the Non-Power Plant Property Insurance policy in a four (4) layered program for an annual premium, including broker fee, TRIA and taxes, not to exceed $6,379,349, a 10.17% decrease, for the policy period 3/31/26 – 3/31/27.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves placing the Non-Power Plant Property Insurance Policy program in the same format and coverage amounts as noted above for an annual premium, including broker fee, TRIA and taxes, not to exceed $6,379,349 for the policy period 3/31/26 – 3/31/27.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
WHEREAS, the Riverbay Corporation’s By-Laws (1993; 1998; 2012 & 2018 Amendments) provide guidance on the governance and structure of the Riverbay Board of Directors;
WHEREAS, Article III (Directors)., Section 4. (Vacancies) states that if a board director position is vacated due to death, resignation, removal or otherwise, the position will be succeeded by the next person from the previous annual meeting/election,
WHEREAS, the Bylaws dictate that the person will only serve until the next annual meeting, requiring them to run as a candidate in an additional election, WHEREAS, this can result in an undue financial and emotional hardship on the prospective director, in addition to causing confusion in future sequencing of directors’ terms;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that General Counsel prepare, for the Board’s review, an amendment to the Bylaws for a vote by shareholders
SUBMITTED BY: Kevin
Lambright
SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbuey
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: March 25th, 2026
WHEREAS, maintenance and upgrades to the Main Cooling Tower are required to ensure reliable operation during the upcoming summer season; and WHEREAS, PR20969 in the Maximo system will be issued for Advance Cooling Towers (ACT) to provide all necessary labor and materials for the overhaul of the Main Cooling Tower; and WHEREAS, three qualified vendors were solicited by the Power Plant department; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager recommends Advance Cooling Towers (ACT) as the lowest responsible bidder for an amount not to exceed $287,619.00, plus tax; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no director has disclosed
SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Lambright
SECONDED BY: Leslie Peterson
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: March 25th, 2026
WHEREAS, Contract No. 3744 with Cintas Corporation for the rental, maintenance, and purchase of uniforms was approved by the Board of Directors on June 22, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Procurement has solicited for a new contract through BidNet, however, the contract is still undergoing negotiations with the lowest responsible bidder, Cintas Corporation; and
WHEREAS, this Change Order request is to extend the current Contract No. 3744 for an additional three (3) months and to provide additional funding in the amount of $60,000, plus tax, to cover the extension period and any outstanding invoices; and
WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution, no director has disclosed to
SUBMITTED BY: Mary Pearson SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: March 26, 2026
WHEREAS, the Riverbay Corporation By-Laws, Article II, Section 1, requires the annual shareholders meeting to take place in the month of May on a date to be set by the Board of Directors; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the annual shareholders meeting and election of directors of the Riverbay Corporation is hereby scheduled for Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, and shall be conducted in accordance with the general rules and schedule hereby adopted and annexed hereto; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that subject to the Riverbay Corporation By-laws and the aforementioned general rules promulgated by the Board of
at the next annual meeting to impose that if a Board of Director position is vacated due to death, resignation, removal, or otherwise, the highest voted proceeding candidate from the previous annual meeting will succeed the position and will continue until the original 3-term position of the vacated director concludes;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that General Counsel will submit the amendment to the Board for review within thirty (30) days following the passage of this resolution;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the Board approves the term modification amendment prepared by the General Counsel that such amendment be submitted to a vote for approval by a majority of shareholders at the next 2026 annual meeting and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if approved by a majority of shareholders, the three-term alteration shall first begin to be applicable to all currently elected directors’ positions and to director positions elected in all subsequent elections.
to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by Section 713 of the New York Business Corporation Law.
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that PR20969 with Advance Cooling Towers (ACT) for the overhaul of the Main Cooling Tower, in an amount not to exceed $287,619.00, plus tax, is hereby approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Resolution #No. 85-16 and as amended by Resolution #No. 95-44 and #No. 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.
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Change Order to Contract No. 3744 with Cintas Corporation for the rental, maintenance and purchase of uniforms, at an additional cost of $60,000 plus tax and with an extension of time of three (3) months, is hereby approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Resolution #No. 85-16 and as amended by Resolution Nos. 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.
Directors of the Riverbay Corporation, the Election Committee appointed by the President of the Corporation is hereby approved by the Board of Directors and charged with the duty and responsibility of supervising the 2026 election of Directors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the eligibility of shareholders to vote shall be determined in accordance with the general rules and regulations annexed hereto; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President and Secretary of the Corporation shall issue proper notice of the annual meeting and election in accordance with the Riverbay Corporation By-laws by publication in the Co-op City Times.
YES: Cylich, Graham, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Smith
ABSTAIN: Peterson, Wright
ABSENT: Coleman, Johnson, Richardson, Rosario, Saunders, White PASSED
the full Board any conflict of interest as required by Section 713 of the New York Business Corporation Law.
Building 26 Association
Community Matters & Spring into Wellness
As your Building 26 Association, we want to take a moment to address some of the concerns many of you have been raising. We’ve been hearing consistent feedback about late-night loitering and the ongoing issue of package theft. Please know—you are heard.
These are not small concerns, and they affect our sense of safety and comfort in our own homes. While we continue to advocate for broader solutions, there is also work we can do together right here within our building. Real change starts with community involvement. Attending our monthly meetings, staying informed, and sharing your concerns helps us push for solutions that reflect what our residents are experiencing.
We also encourage everyone to remain alert. If you see something, say something. Utilize our Building 26 WhatsApp group to report concerns in real time or email us directly at coopcityta26@gmail.com. Communication is one of our strongest tools, and together we can create a safer, more connected environment.
As we step fully into the spring season, we’re also embracing the opportunity for renewal, not just in our homes, but within ourselves. Spring cleaning is more than just decluttering a space; it’s about resetting our environment to support a healthier mind and body. A clean, organized space can reduce stress, improve focus, and create a sense of calm that carries into our daily lives. When we take care of our surroundings, we are also taking care of ourselves.
This season, we invite you to continue your wellness journey with us through our Yummy & Healthy program. These sessions are more than just produce distributions—they are opportunities to connect, learn, and prioritize healthier living together as a community.
Be sure to mark your calendars for our upcoming dates:
March 28
April 11
April 25
We will be wrapping the month of April with a special Spring Cleaning: Health & Wellness edition, where we’ll focus on both healthy living and maintaining a clean, supportive home environment.
Stay tuned to the lobby crawler and our communication channels for more details.
Let’s continue showing up for one another, staying informed, and building a stronger, healthier Building 26 together.
—Tanya Cruz-Cooke
Building 32 Association
Hello, fellow shareholders.
On March 25, neighbors gathered in the association room fora financial planning session led by one of our own, Mackenzie. The conversation was informative and practical. How do you stretch what you have? How do you plan ahead? How do you turn small decisions into long-term stability.
For the few in the room, the information was invaluable. Because of this, the room should’ve been fuller. New neighbors are moving in every month. But association attendance is dwindling. Strong building associations run on participation.
As long as I’m president, the association will keep organizing. We’ll keep hosting. We’ll keep informing you. But this can only work when people show up. We’re not talking perfect attendance. I’m talking just enough to get to know your neighbors.
Here’s what’s coming up on our schedule:
April 11, 12-4 p.m.
Kitchen-Themed Treasure Swap – Bring good pots, pans and small kitchen appliances that you do not use. Trade em. Give them away. Leave with something you will actually use.
April 25 – Building 32 Association Day 11-11:45 a.m.: Goal Getters – Real follow-through on real goals.
12–1:30 p.m.: Lit Clique Book Club discusses – Project Hail Mary. Big ideas. Easy conversation.
5-10 p.m.: Spades and Game Night – Cards, laughter, and a little competition.
May 30, 12-4 p.m.
Lunch with the Bunch – Come eat. Sit down with someone new.
June 13, 12-4 p.m.: 15th Annual Bake Sale
October 17, 12-4 p.m.:
Market 32 – Your neighbors are the vendors.
Please step beyond your door and attend one or all of these events. That’s how communities are built!
Also, on March 5, 2026, our Building B vice president Carla Cherry’s mother, Paula L. Cherry,passed away. Please send her your thoughts, prayers and condolences if you can.
Wake: Wed., April 1, 4-7 p.m.
Benta’s Funeral Home at 630 St. Nicholas Ave., NY, NY 10030
Funeral: Thurs, April 2, at Abyssinian Baptist Church, 132 Odell Clark Place (W 138th St., NY, NY 10030. Viewing: 10 a.m. Funeral: 11 a.m.
—Ezekiel Springer
Happy spring.
Building 20 Association
The last Building 20 Association meeting took place on March 19. If you missed it, here are some of the highlights:
The vice president conducted the meeting and introduced our first guest speaker, Mr. Romualdo Ferrer from Optimum, who informed us that Co-op City shareholders have been designated a telephone for questions and support, which is 866-218-2975. Shareholders who signed up for the five-year plan with Optimum and are seeing a higher amount per month should call the 866 number. Shareholders whose personal routers were not working, should call the 866 number. The router must be compatible with Optimum. Shareholders who need adjustment to the lobby and basement viewing should call Riverbay at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3445. When asked who gets the surveys, Mr. Ferrer responded that the surveys are returned to the Quality Assurance Department for review. We thanked Mr. Ferrer for attending.
Our next guest speaker was CCPD Chief Andre Waring, who attended with two staff members. He informed us that there will be more officer visibility. There is a class of 16 recruits in training right now and another class is beginning shortly. He is attempting to deal with youth issues and has created a Community Intelligence Team and a School Intelligence Team. When asked about the 200 teens who attempted to takeover Bay Plaza, the Chief responded that no kids were in Co-op City and that CCPD drones were used to assist the 45th Precinct to identify where the kids were in the area.
Chief Waring is developing community affairs officers who will speak with principals regarding how they can work together. He reported that the Section Five Teen Center has very good programs and will soon be moving into a new location. The Beacon Program at Truman H.S. is open to everyone on Saturdays. Shareholders informed Chief Waring about the racing cars in the streets. Chief Waring asked to be contacted immediately if you see or hear something and not to wait until hours later. The Riverbay Board of Directors passed a resolution prohibiting smoking in the buildings. Assigned officers will be attending building association meetings. Officers will also continue doing sweeps and will be more visible in front of the buildings. We thanked Chief Waring and his officers for attending.
Our final speaker was Mr. Felix Omozusi.
The vice president has announced a correction, in that the online filing officially goes live on April 1. The How-To Video and FAQs are now available. This report will continue next week.
The meeting ended at 9 p.m.
—Francine Jones
Building 25 Association
Hello, happy spring, Building 25 cooperators! We extend happy birthday greetings to those of you celebrating your birthday this week. To our neighbors and friends who celebrate Passover, we extend our warmest wishes for a happy Passover.
Sick and Shut-ins: Our thoughts are with you, and we wish you healing and positive energy.
Condolences: We extend sincerest sympathy to families who lost a loved one recently. We wish you hope, strength, and encouragement during this tough time.
Building Association Meeting: On Tuesday, March 17, Mr. Romualdo Ferrer, Community Accounts Manager, Bronx Optimum Communities, was our guest. We thank him for his presence, and for providing an overview of Optimum services in our community. We also thank the cooperators who attended the meeting, expressed their concerns, and got answers for problem resolution. We learned that wi-fi service is now available in our building’s basement/laundry room, and there is now a dedicated customer service telephone number for Co-op City residents. This is the number to call for assistance: 866-218-2975; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Our next building association meeting is April 14, at 7:30 p.m., in the meeting room under the portico. It is time for election of officers for our building’s cooperators association, and we need to form a Nominating Committee. Any active member of the association in good standing wishing to be on the committee, please attend this meeting, and let your interest known. Nominations are for: president, vice president, treasurer, recording secretary and corresponding secretary. Please help us complete this process efficiently.
In the event that you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact Building 25 Cooperators’ Association via email at: building25association@gmail. com to share your ideas and concerns. Your building association strives to advocate on your behalf for problem resolution. We welcome your input and support. Please join your building association. The annual dues are $5 per family. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Light refreshments will be available.
We wish you a safe week, filled with happy thoughts.
—Evelyn Herbert
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The Board of Directors approved a comprehensive budget of $315,071,999 for Fiscal Year 25/26 consisting of an Operating Budget of $293,851,800 and the Capital Budget of $21,220,199. The Operating Budget reflected a surplus of $9,637,600 which requires Board approval prior to use.
This report summarizes the Corporation’s Budget vs. Actual performance for Revenues and Expenses for the period beginning April 01, 2025, and ending January 31, 2026, and provides explanations for budget variances.
In September 2025, the Board of Directors approved $1,894,584 from the surplus to fund some unplanned projects. This reallocation reduced the initial surplus to $9,572,000. Additionally, the FY 25/26 Comprehensive Budget was adjusted by $2,979,220 to reflect proceeds from a monetary settlement with Altice, bringing the Operating Budget to $296,831,020 and the Comprehensive Budget to $318,051,000.
Budget Overview
Income
Revenue from Carrying Charges totaled $200,049,000 falling $1,739,000 below projected budget. Other income revenue streams were also below budget by (3.9%) or $1,859,000.
Capital expenditure was projected at $21.2 Million for the fiscal year, with $17.6 Million budgeted for the period April 2025 to January 2026. Actual spending was below budget due to several projects currently in the planning phase.
Expenses
For FY 25/26, Management implemented a “Zero-Based Budgeting” process to improve alignment between actual and forecasted expenditures. 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 were above the budget forecast for the period by 13.8% or $37.0 Million
Departmental and Capital Expenditures
These costs include salaries, fringe benefits and other expenses associated with the day-to-day departmental activities aimed at providing direct and indirect services to the shareholders.
• The Corporation realized a 19.8% or $30.1 Million favorable budget variance in Departmental & Capital expenditure across 24 Operating departments and two (2) Capital departments. Most departments (18 departments) equaling 69.2% of total departments operated below the budget forecasts for the period.
• The remaining 30.7% or eight (8) departments recorded unfavorable bud-
get variances. These unfavorable variances were largely due to an increase in overtime expenses in the Grounds, Maintenance, Janitorial and Public Safety departments. Except for the Public Safety department, overtime was mostly driven by weather related activities such as snow preparation and removal.
Exterminating and CSO departments variances were due to additional departmental support provided by temporary employees.
Corporate Expenses
Corporate-wide expenses such as Insurance and real estate taxes trended favorably:
• Overall, the corporate expense category showed a positive budget variance of 7.6% or $6.6 million. In December, elevator expenses were reclassified from the corporate line to the Departmental expense line contributing to a larger favorable variance in the corporate expense line.
• Utilities and water, bad debts expenses and violations expenses exceeded budget. The increase in bad debts was due to the external auditor’s recommendation to adjust the bad debts allowance percentages for outstanding debt from past and current shareholders based on collection history.
Debt Services and Fees
These are costs associated with mortgage refinancing, inclusive of reserves replacements, Mortgage Insurance Premiums and Debt Services. Below are notable observations:
• Debt Services performed as expected for through January 31, 2026.
• Replacement Reserves expenses slightly exceeded the budget resulting in an unfavorable variance.
Overall Performance Through January 2026
Corporation’s overall performance through January 2026 is as follows:
• Grand total actual expenses of $232,337,000, including Departmental and Capital, Corporate and Debt Service & Fees were less than anticipated when compared to the grand total actual income of $244,721,000. These favorable results yielded a surplus of $12,384,000
• Grand total actual expenses of $232,337,000, including Departmental and Capital, Corporate and Debt Service & Fees were less than anticipated when compared to the grand total budgeted expenses of $269,376,000. These favorable results yielded a positive budget variance of $37,040,000
• Grand total budgeted expenses of $269,376,000, including
tal and
and
Service & Fees were less than anticipated when compared to the grand total budgeted revenue of $266,143,000. This yielded a
APRIL 1, 2025 THRU MARCH 31, 2026 AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS
F25/26 ANNUAL BUDGET
APRIL THRU JANUARY 2026
As a Board member, I’ve always believed that each of us
– shareholders, residents, and directors alike – want what’s best for our community. We share the same vision: a safe, thriving, and financially stable Co-op City where families can live comfortably and our collective investment continues to hold value.
Our role as Board members often places us at the crossroads between fiduciary compliance and shareholder satisfaction. It’s a delicate balance that requires diligence, transparency, and yes, trust. We work tirelessly to evaluate policies and decisions that not only maintain our community’s fiscal health but also reflect the needs and expectations of the people we serve. Striking that balance isn’t always easy.
Working Together
Sometimes, our greatest challenge isn’t just in regulation or policy, it’s in creativity. Turning good intentions into effective action demands both innovative thinking and sound judgment. Partnering our knowledge with practical experience helps us move forward, but we should also recognize that the process itself can be imperfect.
At the end of the day, we’re all human. We bring our own strengths, our own limitations, and our own ways of communicating. What matters most is our commitment to bridge the gap between what we want, what we need, and what is right. When trust and accountability guide our evaluation and decision-making, monetarization, done responsibly, becomes not just a measure of value, but an expression of shared progress.
We’re still fighting the challenging battle for respect; both from our politicians and in the expectations
we have of one another as neighbors. It’s a complicated dynamic, one that often leaves our community feeling underrepresented or misunderstood. But I’ve come to believe that respect isn’t granted; it’s earned through consistent participation, communication, and unity of purpose.
Collaborative Engagement
Our local politicians are indeed tasked with serving us, but their ability to do so effectively depends on how clearly and consistently we express what we actually need, not just what we feel in moments of frustration. They respond to our engagement levels, our turnout at meetings, our calls, our votes. If we’re passive or disconnected, their leadership becomes reactionary rather than proactive. And that, in turn, affects how resources flow back into our community.
The truth is, our representatives are only as strong as the people behind them. When voter turnout is low, it sends the wrong message to the broader political and resource networks. It signals a weak base, a lack of solidarity, and ultimately diminishes our representative’s leverage at the table. This forces them (often out of necessity) to seek outside alliances that may or may not serve Co-op City’s best interests.
It’s not because they don’t care. They’re human too, operating within political systems that reward loyalty, numbers, and visibility. When they feel unsupported, survival instincts kick in. And in that survival mode, compromises are made; sometimes the kind that put community needs at risk. As I see it, that’s when deals start getting made with so-called “devils,” not out of malice, but desperation to maintain a foothold in an unforgiving political landscape.
It all circles back to us. Our participation, our knowledge, our willingness to stay informed and engaged. That is what ultimately strengthens their ability to lead effectively on our behalf. If we want better advocacy, we must first become better advocates for ourselves.
who care enough to show up, speak out, and look after one another. We’ve faced obstacles before; financial, political, even social. Through it all, we’ve continued to stand strong because our foundation was built by people who believed in collective action.
Now more than ever, participation is the key. Whether it’s attending shareholder meetings, joining committees, writing letters, or simply staying informed about decisions that affect our daily lives, all of it matters. Every interaction we have with our elected officials should reflect that we are a knowledgeable, unified, and engaged community that understands the value of our voice.
We can’t afford to let apathy chip away at our representation. When we show up in numbers, when we vote with intention, and when we stand behind those who stand for us, we give our leaders the confidence and the backing they need to fight effectively on our behalf. That’s how trust grows. That’s how evaluation becomes meaningful. And that’s how monetarization, our economic health and stability become sustainable.
So, let’s move forward together. Not divided by frustration, but united by purpose. Let’s bring our creativity, our wisdom, and our compassion into every conversation about this community’s future. If we continue to build on these foundations, there’s no battle we can’t win and no respect we can’t earn. At the end of the day, Co-op City belongs to all of us. Every decision, every policy, every vote echoes the values we choose to uphold. Trust, evaluation, and monetarization are not just boardroom principles, they’re community responsibilities. If we each do our part, remain informed, stay active, and commit to what’s right rather than just what’s easy, there’s no limit to what this community can accomplish. Together, we don’t just survive, we strengthen the legacy of Co-op City for generations to come. Your opinion matters to me. Please write to me or the CC Times to express your opinions. You have that right. Moreover, you have that obligation.
Collaborative Movement
But the good news is, we have the power to turn all of this around. Co-op City has always been a community built on resilience, on people
Remember, these are times when we need to keep an eye on our family, friends and neighbors. There are people who want what we have and look for opportunities to take it. We must protect and defend one another and our property. Keep in mind, this all belongs to us. If you see something that seems suspicious, do not hesitate to call Public Safety. I look forward to your correspondence and feedback. I can be reached at: klambright@riverbayboard.com or by phone at 646-721-8185.
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718-320-3330
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Velocity Track Club
Building 6 Association
VTC (Velocity Track Club New York) closed out the Indoor season on a positive note! We competed in the 2026 USATF Youth Indoor National Championship at the Ocean Breeze Facility in Staten Island, NY. Teams from throughout the United States were in attendance. VTC represented New York well! This three-day track meet hosted all the traditional track and field events. A trophy was awarded to each first-place finisher and lovely medals were awarded to second to sixth place finishers.
VTC is truly blessed! We earned one trophy and eight medals (one second place, one fourth place, one fifth place, and five sixth place medals). Plus, we had 19 personal records broken!
The following athletes earned a trophy and medals:
9/10 age division:
Boys – Jacob earned a sixth-place medal in the 1500 meters run, breaking his PR with a time of 5:27.06
11/12 age division:
Girls – Ezmerelis earned a sixth-place medal in the 3000 meters, breaking for her PR by 30 seconds with a time of 11:36.
Boys – Elias earned three medals: fourth place finisher in the High Jump and sixth place finisher in the 55 meters dash and Shot Put.
13/14 age division:
Girls – Madison earned a fifth-place medal in the High Jump, breaking her PR with a jump of 4’7”. Lyon earned a trophy in the 400 meters race breaking PR with a time of 58.62 and earned a silver medal in the 55 meters hurdlers dash.
15/16 age division:
Girls – Kailynn earned a 6th place medal in the 400 meters.
The following athletes broke their personal record.
Lyon (400 meters). Ezmerelis (3000 and 1500 meters). Riley (400 meters). Harper (55 meters). Winter (400 & 1500 meters). Madison (High Jump). Xoan (400 & 800 meters). Cruz (400 meters). Evian (200 meters). Dylan (800 meters). Jacob (1500 meters). Elias (55 meters hurdlers). Cai (400 & 800 meters) and Chase (800, 200 & 400) meters.
Congratulations to all the athletes who competed; you are all winners! Thank you.
—Coach Winston Dinkins
Happy Saturday, neighbors. I hope when you read this it finds you in good standing. It’s finally spring, y’all. More sunshine, birds chirping, flowers, and warmer days are here. The association plans to bring some really fun events, so stay tuned.
This past weekend, the Adopt-A-Neighbor Program was in full effect with a fresh produce pop up. Over 25 neighbors were furnished with collard and kale greens, brussels sprouts, shallots, and iceberg lettuce. In this inflated economy, gestures like this help fill in the gaps for households experiencing some hardships. Thank you to Mrs. Digna Layne and Mrs. Milagros Senior for their help with the distribution.
Neighbors, please remember that Saturday, April 4, from 3-5:30 p.m., is the second annual Easter Basket and Books Giveaway for children ages 4-12. Children must be present to receive the goodies. This event is co-sponsored by Caribbean Ranch Vybez Restaurant and CCPD PBA President David Amadeo and his ILEO Organization. Partnering with these community organizations only strengthens connections within the Coop City Campus.
Neighbors, please continue the good housekeeping in the compactor and laundry rooms. We all want to live in a clean and healthy environment.
Please Save The Dates
4/25: Family Game Night
5/17: The Mothers’ Month Soiree
If anyone in your household is experiencing a mental health crisis, please dial 988. A trained mental health professional will be available to assist you 24/7.
As the saying goes, if you see something, you say something. Call CCPD at 718-671-3050 or call NYPD at 911.
After the Holy Day Season concludes, a date will be set for a meet and greet with the newly formed CCPD Community Affairs Unity. Stay tuned to the Coop City Times and bulletin board for more information.
We, as neighbors, strive to live in a peaceful harmonious environment. This is our home, let’s act like so. As always, we pray for safety over all.
“Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come.” —Anne Lamott
—Lauren K. Lassiter
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 and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The NAACP Co-op City Branch was pleased to present Dr. Dionne J. Finlay, DDS, a dental entrepreneur. She noted significant growth in pediatric dentistry (from 25% to 56.8%) and that half of all dentists aged 35 or under are now women, attributed to more dental schools and and increased female enrollment. There is an under-representation of African-American and Hispanic dentists. She explained mentorship and leadership are seen as tools to inspire future generations and shape the profession. Dr. Finlay is committed to increasing visibility and opening doors for future generations, focusing on supporting young women and minorities in dentistry through mentorship and outreach and is currently mentoring Dr. Tishana T. Foster. Special guest speaker Congressman George Latimer shared the current congressional landscape is a Republican controlled House and Senate which has an impact on legislation. The Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, and Social Security have been significantly affected by administration
cuts which have a severe impact on underserved communities and health centers, causing delays and barriers for beneficiaries, etc. The SAVE Act and Voting Rights: proposed legislation increasing documentation requirements (passport/birth certificate) to register or change address for voting, disproportionately impacting poor people, women and minorities. Homeland Security Shutdown and ICE: Only the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) budget remains unresolved due to disagreements over ICE policies.
Save the Date: Congressman G. Latimer Office’s Passport Fair on April 26 at the Dreiser Auditorium, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Pre-paid t-shirts and hoodies are ready for pick up; 50th anniversary pins are available for $20.
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: $1000. Make checks/money orders payable to: NAACP Co-op City.
Mailing address: NAACPCo-op City, 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 36, Bronx, NY
To become a member online, go to: www.naacp.org membership. Select Coop City (2210) and join. To leave a message, call the office phone at: 718-3203210 oremail: naacpccity2210@gmail.com
—Brenda Brown
Women’s History Month: Dr. Foster DDS, NAACP President Leslie Peterson, Lawyer Lorraine O’Kane, Dr. Finley DDS, and Lawyer Anika Green Watson.
Guest speaker: Congressman George Latimer.
Velocity Track Club at the 2026 USATF Youth Indoor National Championship
Director’s Viewpoint Michelle
Marbury
Our Election Season: A Holiday Worth Celebrating
Greetings, shareholders, neighbors, residents, and friends, Well, it’s getting close—something we all should be excited about: Our Election Time!
This time of year should be embraced like a holiday. One we anticipate. One we look forward to. Because our election season highlights the very essence of cooperative living.
It is the moment when we decide.
It is when we choose who will sit in the seats that represent your governance of this community—this property, this “city within a city” we all call home. And that is not a small thing.
I want to speak to something that affects every one of us who calls Co-op City home: how we lead—and how we choose those who lead.
The outcome of this election is not just about individuals. It is about governance. It is about direction. It is about the future of our community.
And make no mistake—what we choose today will shape how we live tomorrow.
What Board Directors Actually Do
Let’s be clear about the role of a Board director. Our responsibility is to govern and set policy not to manage day-to-day operations or resolve individual issues outside of established channels. When that line is crossed, it doesn’t strengthen the corporation—it weakens it.
Here is how the process is meant to work:
• A shareholder brings a concern forward
• A director determines whether it rises to the leve of governance
• The matter is referred to the appropriate committee
• The committee reviews, investigates, and reports back
• The full Board acts—together—to establish policy or direct Management
No one director acts alone. Each of us is a shareholder first. Authority exists only when we act collectively, with discipline, integrity, and purpose.
Directors’ Fiduciary Duties
The foundation of Board service rests on four core principles—displayed in our Board Room as a constant reminder of the responsibility we carry:
• Duty of Care – To be informed, prepared, and thoughtful in every decision
• Duty of Confidentiality – To protect sensitive information and respect trust
• Duty of Loyalty – To place the well-being of the entire community above personal or political interests
• Duty of Obedience – To act within legal authority and uphold the cooperative’s rules
These are not just guidelines—they are commitments. Every director takes an oath to uphold them and to work collaboratively in service to the
NYPD’s Enforcement of Angle Parking Regulations
The NYPD strictly enforces parking regulations pertaining to angle parking spaces. Shareholders should be aware that vehicles in angle parking spaces on streets such as Asch Loop, Einstein Loop and Hutchinson River Parkway East, must be parked within the marked lines or they will be summonsed.
whole community.
The Takeaway
Co-op City is more than a development—it is a “city within a city.” A community we, the shareholders, are entrusted to protect, strengthen, and pass on to the next generation.
Training helps shape responsible leadership. But voting determines who that leadership will be. And that responsibility belongs to every one of us.
This Is Why We Vote
As shareholders, you hold the power. You decide who represents you. You decide the standard of leadership. You decide the direction of this corporation.
Board development and training help ensure that directors are equipped to serve—but the first and
most important safeguard begins with you. At the ballot box.
Because in Co-op City, your vote is more than a right—it is your voice, your power, and your protection.
In Closing
Thank you for taking the time to read my viewpoint. Thank you for your attention, your care, and your commitment to our community.
I welcome your thoughts, your engagement, and your partnership. I can be reached at mmarbury@ riverbayboard.com.
The time is now, Co-op City.
“Don’t Sit Out. Step In. If You’re Not in the Game, You’re Already Losing.”
2026 Riverbay Board Election Rules and Regulations
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO THE RIVERBAY CORPORATION’S 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION (Adopted March 26th, 2026)
A. GENERAL RULES
1. The Annual Shareholders Meeting of the Riverbay Corporation shall be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Dreiser Center Auditorium. At said meeting, the following order of business shall be observed:
* Proof of Notice of Meeting.
* Reports of President and General Manager.
* The election of at least five (5) resident shareholders to serve on the Board of Directors of the Riverbay Corporation for a three (3) year term, and as many as may be needed to fill any vacancies for the balance of any unexpired term created by said vacancy.
* Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
2. Voting for the election of Directors of the Riverbay Corporation shall commence on May 20, 2026, and continue through July 1, 2026, or until midnight on the date that quorum is obtained, whichever first occurs.
3. If a quorum is not obtained as of 9:00 p.m. on July 1, 2026, the Annual meeting shall automatically be continued until July 31, 2026, or such later date as may be set by the Board in order to achieve a quorum.
4. The election shall be supervised by an Election Committee of the Board of Directors of the Riverbay Corporation (hereinafter, the “Election Committee” or “Committee”). The Committee shall be appointed by the President and approved by the Board of Directors. The Election Committee Chair for the 2026 Election is Mary Pearson.
(a) The Chair of the Committee, (hereinafter the “Chairperson”), shall be a member of the Board selected and appointed by the President of the Board (the “President”), and approved by the Board.
(b) No member of the Committee shall be a candidate for election to the Board of Directors, or a member of a candidate’s family or household. All members of the Committee shall be residents of record.
(c) The Committee shall be assisted by Riverbay’s General Counsel.
(d) No member of the Committee or their immediate family shall in any way engage in any campaigning either for or against a candidate or slate of candidates. Committee members shall, to the extent possible, refrain from publicly commenting upon any issue in the campaign and shall not engage in any activity that may create the appearance of partiality.
(e) A member of the Committee who violates the provisions of Paragraph A (4) (d) or whose family member violates the provisions of Paragraph A (4) (d) shall immediately be removed from the Committee.
(f) Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting a member of the Committee or a member of his/her immediate family from voting.
(g) The Committee shall be allowed to conduct various “get out the vote” activities provided said activities are conducted in a manner which does not support any particular candidate for election.
5. There will be one vote per occupied unit by residents who were shareholders of record on April 1, 2026. Quorum shall be determined based upon one share per occupied unit and not based upon a percentage of dwelling units.
6. Voting shall be by absentee mail-in ballots in accordance with Private Housing Finance Law §13-c, as interpreted by NYS Homes and Community Renewal Housing Management Memo # 2023-B-11, dated September 24, 2023.
7. The deposit of a duly completed absentee ballot in a secure on-site dropbox accessible only by an independent election company is allowed.
8. Building-wide mailing of absentee ballots shall occur on or about May 14, 2026, to all shareholders of record as of the Record Date. The Record Date shall be April 1, 2026.
9. The building-wide mailing of absentee ballots shall be made by an independent third-party election company. The mailing shall include a notice advising shareholders of the date of the election, a description of how eligible shareholders may vote, a rotating listof all candidates’ names, an email address and a phone number to aid shareholders with voting questions, and an absentee ballot containing candidates’ names, a quorum only option, and any referendums.
10. Absentee ballots shall be sealed within two envelopes. The outer envelope shall include a line for the shareholder to affix their signature and name. Unit identifying codes known only to the independent third-party election company will appear on the outer return envelope. Neither the secret ballot envelope nor the absentee ballot itself is to be signed by the shareholder entitled to vote. Absentee ballots may be mailed to the independent election company or deposited in a secure ballot box under the exclusive control of the independent election company. In order to be counted, Absentee ballots sent to the independent election company by a shareholder eligible via the U.S. Postal Service must be postmarked on or before the date set for the conclusion of the election and actually received by the election company no later than noon on the date set for counting the ballots.
11. All voting must be conducted using secret ballots. Shareholders’ ballots, and how they voted, must be kept confidential by the election company and may not be accessible by other shareholders, including Board members and Election Committee members.
B. RULES FOR ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES
1. A candidate must be a resident shareholder as indicated on the candidate’s stock certificate, occupancy agreement and the current Occupants Annual Affidavit of Family Income. Candidates must continue to reside in Co-op City for the entire term of office in order to serve as a Director.
2. No more than one resident shareholder of a single unit may be a candi-
date for the Board; and no more than one resident shareholder from a single unit may concurrently serve as a Director.
3. In accordance with New York State law, no shareholder candidate otherwise eligible for election to the Board of Directors shall be prevented from being a candidate for, being elected to, or serving on the Board of Directors based solely on that person owing or having owed any amount of any form of arrears to Riverbay, unless, at the time of nomination, the otherwise eligible candidate owes an amount of arrears greater than the equivalent of two months’ of that candidate’s monthly maintenance. A candidate shall not be indebted to Riverbay for purposes of this rule if their monthly carrying charges and maintenance are fully paid by the 10th day of the month in which it is due, or if they are current on a payment plan issued in the ordinary course of business on terms available to all shareholders. At the close of business one day prior to the certification of candidates, and on the 10th day of each month thereafter during the Election, Riverbay’s Finance Director will provide a written list to the Chairperson of the Election Committee of all candidates’ indebtedness to Riverbay, if any. If a candidate is indebted to Riverbay on any of those days in an amount greater than the equivalent of two months of that candidate’s monthly maintenance charge the Chairperson shall provide written notice of the indebtedness to the candidate. If the candidate fails to cure said indebtedness by reducing their arrearage to an amount less than or equal to two months of that candidate’s monthly maintenance charges within three (3) business days of receiving notice of their indebtedness from the Chairperson, the candidate will be disqualified.
4. Prospective candidates may, after signing the required authorizations for background checks and upon verification that they are not more than two months in arrears, be certified as candidates for election to the Board if they:
• are shareholders of record;
• maintain their primary residence at Riverbay,
• do not hold a political party position or public office subject to the New York State Election Law,
• have not been convicted of a crime against the Corporation, or of a violent felony, or be a convicted sex offender,
• have not been removed from the Corporation’s Board of Directors, or from employment with the Corporation for cause;
• are not subject to an outstanding federal tax lien for which a payment plan has not been negotiated and accepted; and
• are otherwise in compliance with the requirements and qualifications of the Corporation’s by-laws, governing documents and their occupancy agreement, and not party to any pending hold-over proceeding.
(a) Prospective candidates shall sign and complete a Statement of Intent in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A,
and submit the executed Statement of Intent to the Election Committee by email, addressed to Riverbay2026Election@riverbaycorp.com, on or before 10:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026. In the event that the prospective candidate lacks access to email, the prospective candidate shall return the completed Statement of Intent to the Legal Department during normal business hours, or to the Public Safety Department outside of normal business hours, attention Riverbay 2026 Election Committee. On the following business day, the financial status of the prospective candidate will be checked, and a background check shall be initiated.
(b) In addition to the Statement of Intent, prospective candidates must also execute and return with the Statement a document acknowledging the candidate’s receipt of these Rules, the candidate’s agreement to abide by these Rules, and an authorization to perform a confidential background check of the candidate by the Riverbay Legal Department.
C. CERTIFICATION OF CANDIDATES
1. The Committee will verify a prospective candidate’s eligibility as valid or reject them as invalid by 12:00 noon on Friday, April 17, 2026. Notice of the Committee’s certification will be provided to each candidate by the close of business on April 17, 2026, and published in the Co-op City Times on Saturday,April 18, 2026
2. The Committee shall hold a briefing on the Rules for all candidates or their designees on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Administrative Building, at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y.
3. A random drawing will be made at the April 20, 2026, meeting to determine the order of placement of candidate statements and free campaign ads in each of the three election issues of the Co-op City Times and the order of speakers at the candidates’ forums. The drawing will also determine the relative position of each candidate’s name on a ballot, but candidate names on the ballot will automatically rotate. The name of each candidate on the ballot must correspond to the name of the candidate as it appears on his/her occupancy agreement and signature card, or the name by which each candidate is commonly known.
D. CAMPAIGNING STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
1. Except as provided in Rule E (3), no audio and/or video equipment, other than personal electronic devices, may be used at Election Forums, outdoors in Co-op City, or in building lobbies, elevators, or common areas, by candidates or by those campaigning for candidates in connection with the election.
2. The posting of all campaign signs, literature and other material (posters, gummed stickers, etc.) in Co-op City is prohibited except on personal property, or within a shareholder’s premises, with the owner’s permission. This specifically includes, but is not limited
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to, lobbies, elevators, bulletin boards, laundry rooms, walls, doors, garages, vehicles, commercial stores located on Riverbay property, and common areas. Candidates and their supporters are prohibited from posting campaign material on New York City property if said posting violates any City, State or Federal law.
(a)Residents, employees, candidates and their supporters may remove any improperly posted non-electronic campaign material, as a service to Co-op City, and the Committee will cause a notice to this effect to be published in the Co-op City Times.
(b)Candidates shall, if requested by the Committee, remove or modify any electronic campaign material or data posted to any website, Facebook page, Twitter, X, Instagram, Snap Chat, Tik Tok, or similar electronic forum, under the Candidate’s control, if the Committee, in its opinion believes that said material is false, defamatory, deceptive, or constitutes a personal attack on another candidate. Examples of a personal attack include, but are not limited to, comments upon a candidate’s physical appearance, disability, religious beliefs, gender, race, mental state, mental capacity, or false assertions of criminal acts.
(c)In addition, Candidates shall, if requested by the Committee, disassociate themselves from, and request that any third-party or third-party website, Facebook page, Twitter, X, Instagram, Snap Chat, Tik Tok, or similar electronic forum, cease and desist from the publication of any emails, materials or posting relating to the election or any candidate for election, if the Committee, in its opinion, believes that said material is false, defamatory, deceptive or constitutes a personal attack on a candidate.
(d)Candidates shall not (i) use social media or email anonymously or under an assumed name, (ii) engage in personal attacks on fellow candidates or shareholders, or (iii) make defamatory statements. Any such conduct shall be a violation of these rules, and the candidate may be subject to sanction by the Committee.
(e)Candidates and/or their supporters shall not use robo-calling or similar systems to contact shareholders for campaigning or election related purposes.
3. Except for the material prepared and published by Riverbay as described herein, all campaign material used, posted, transmitted or distributed by or for a candidate must include the name, address, or post office box of the person or organization who issued such email or campaign material, and in the case of an organization, the name of the chairperson or treasurer.
4. Campaign literature may be slipped under apartment doors between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and campaign handouts are permitted.
5. The unauthorized use of the Riverbay logo in any form is prohibited for use in or on campaign materials, including electronic forms such as social media and e-mail.
employees, management staff, or contractors, can participate in, or receive any prize(s) or award approved by the Board during the election period for the purpose of increasing shareholder participation in the election.
7. Riverbay shall not be liable for any defamatory statements made by any candidate, or by any person or entity in the course of the election campaign, nor shall Riverbay be required to insure, defend or indemnify any such candidate or conduct. Candidates agree to indemnify Riverbay for any and all costs and expense incurred by Riverbay, including attorney’s fees, incurred by Riverbay in the defense of any defamation claim arising out of any statement or publication of any kind made by said candidate, or by any person or entity acting on their behalf, during the election.
8. It is inappropriate for any person or entity doing business, or soliciting business with Riverbay, including present or prospective managing agents, contractors, vendors, professionals, unions, their employees, commercial tenants, or persons having a direct or indirect interest in such companies, to make campaign contributions or pay campaign expenses, whether in cash or in-kind, of persons running for the Board. Directors of a corporation act in a fiduciary capacity with respect to the corporation and are required to place the corporation’s interest above their personal interests. Accepting campaign contributions from parties who contract with the corporation creates an appearance of a conflict of interest and, in most circumstances, an actual conflict as well. Any candidate who knowingly accepts campaign contributions or payment of campaign expenses, direct or indirect, in cash or in-kind from any person or entity doing business or soliciting business from Riverbay, including but not limited to the managing agent, or any vendor, union, commercial tenant, professional or contractor, their employees, or persons having a direct or indirect interest in such companies, will be disqualified.
E. USE OF CO-OP CITY FACILITIES FOR CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
1.There shall be three official candidates’ forums conducted in person and virtually. One forum shall take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 31 at Bartow Center. The second forum shall take place on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium. The third forum shall take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Einstein, Room 45.
(a)The Committee shall televise the forums over Riverbay’s public access channel and re-broadcast them on the web throughout the election period. The transmission by Riverbay of any statement made by any person at the forum shall not be an endorsement of any such comment or statement by Riverbay and Riverbay shall not be responsible for, nor shall it indemnify, any person or candidate who makes any false or defamatory statement.
in accordance with the rules and procedures established by the Committee. If a candidate cannot participate in the forum, and the candidate provides the Chairperson with the reason for non-participation, the Chairpersons may announce the reason the candidate cannot participate to the audience.
(c)The Committee shall establish rules and procedures for the civil conduct of all forums, including the establishment of time limits for questions and answers, the limiting of participation, the editing of statements, and the muting, either visual or auditory, or both, of individuals, including candidates, who, in the opinion of the Chairperson, are disruptive to the orderly conduct of the virtual forum or who engage in personal or malicious attacks, or who make defamatory statements.
2. If all candidates are invited to participate, the use of outdoor space for campaign rallies, events or organized campaign activities is allowed, in accordance with existing rules governing the use of outdoor space, provided that a candidate for election makes a written request , and obtains the prior written approval of the Election Committee, for said activity or event.
3. Building Associations may actively promote voter participation in the election in a manner which does not endorse or oppose a particular candidate, or slate of candidates. Building Association rooms, which are property of the Corporation, shall not be used for meetings to support or oppose any candidate
4. At no cost, Riverbay will publish pictures of each candidate and up to three (3) different narrative statements or articles by each candidate in successive print and electronic issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, April 25, 2026, issue. The Editor shall set the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions. The Editor shall attend the Candidates’ Orientation meeting on April 20, 2026, to distribute the rules and procedures governing publication of candidate articles and advertisements. All candidates’ articles will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committee reserves the right to delete any material which, in its exclusive opinion, contains libelous statements, personal attacks, or material misstatement of fact.
(a)In conjunction with the statements described herein, Riverbay will also publish at no charge a ¼-page campaign ad by each candidate in successive print and electronic issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, April 25, 2026, issue. The same ad will be used in each of the issues and will appear opposite each candidate’s article for that week. The Editor shall set the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions. All ad copy will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committee reserves the right not to publish, or to delete any material, which, in its opinion, constitutes a libelous statement, personal attack, or material misstatement of fact.
period of the campaign, Board members who are not running for election shall be free to write Viewpoints of a “non-political” nature, except that a Board member may endorse candidates in one viewpoint only. It shall not be deemed to be “political” for a non-candidate Board member to describe the activities and achievements of the Board as a whole, including the activities of any incumbent candidates. In the event Board members wish to publish a joint Viewpoint, they may do so, but only if the Viewpoint has been unanimously approved by the full Board, excluding any Board members who are candidates.
(c)Management shall not endorse any candidate or slate of candidates. However, information of a non-political nature, for example, relating to the operation, management, finances, budget, maintenance of the property, or to an emergency may be published by Management during this period of time.
(d)In the event that an article appears in a print or electronic publication other than the Riverbay sponsored publication, which is currently titled the “Co-op City Times,” in which the actions of the Board as a whole, or of an individual Board member are challenged, the Board, or the individual Board member who is challenged, shall have the right to respond in the Co-op City Times to such challenge, without regard to whether the Board member is a candidate in the election and without regard to the political nature of the comment. Any such response shall be limited to the subject matter of the challenge.
(e)Similarly, a candidate who is not a Board member may respond to a challenge directed at the conduct or action(s) of that individual candidate.
6. Campaign ads other than those provided by Riverbay may be placed in the Co-op City Times , subject to Paragraph D (3), but must be paid in full at least 48 hours before the normal deadline of an issue. The Committee will review all paid campaign ads prior to publication and reserves the right to reject any copy which, in its sole judgment, contains libelous statements, personal attacks or a material misstatement of fact.
7.(a) The election of directors to the Board is the right of residents of Co-op City. Employees living in Co-op City are encouraged to exercise their rights as residents of the community during the election within the scope of this policy. All Riverbay employees are reminded that, as employees, they have a duty of loyalty to Riverbay and should not engage in any activity that raises the appearance of impropriety. Participation in the electoral process must not interfere with employees’ work duties. All employees shall refrain from engaging in any activity that may be construed as an attempt to abuse their positions as employees to influence the outcome of the election. Examples of acts that may be an abuse of an employee position include soliciting donations for candidate(s), distributing campaign material for or against particular candidate(s), or engaging in any
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(b)All certified candidates will be invited to participate in the forums
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other activity that may be viewed as an abuse of position.
(b)Candidates who encourage, accept, or knowingly benefit from such prohibited participation are subject to disqualification by the Committee.
(c)This policy does not affect employees’ right to engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection, or their right to refrain from any or all such activities.
F. BALLOTING AND CERTIFICATION
1. Voting will be in person or by absentee, mail-in ballots, in accordance with Private Housing Finance Law 13c, as interpreted by NYS HCR Housing Management Memorandum 2023B-11, revised as of September 24, 2023. The form and content of the ballot shall be approved by the Election Committee.
2. In accordance with Riverbay’s by-laws, only one vote per occupied residential unit, cast by a resident shareholder of record residing in said unit, shall be counted.
3. All ballots must be cast by an eligible, residential shareholder of record, and verified by such means as the Election Committee determines to be reasonable, in its sole discretion.
4. Any eligible resident shareholder of record residing in an occupied unit may vote, but only one ballot may be cast by a unit, regardless of the number of shareholders of record residing within said unit.
5. Mailing, tabulation, collection, processing, initial counting and preservation of election ballots shall be conducted by an independent, third-party company, selected by the Board pursuant to a written contract, duly approved in accordance with all corporate and regulatory requirements. The name and address of any such independent third party shall be published in the Co-op City Times
6. One ballot will be mailed by the independent third-party on or about May 14, 2026 to each residential unit occupied by one or more eligible residential shareholders of record at the address set forth for said shareholder(s) of record on Riverbay’s books and records as of April 1, 2026.
7. In the event that more than one ballot is received from a single unit, only the earliest dated ballot shall be counted. All other ballots received from said unit shall be disregarded but preserved until five (5) days after the period to challenge the election has passed.
8. Unless the voting period is extended or modified by the Board of Directors and/or the Election Committee, any mail-in ballot must be postmarked no later than July 1, 2026, and received on or before 12:00 p.m. on July 8, 2026.
9. In the event that the voting period is extended or modified by the Election Committee for purposes of obtaining a quorum, the Election Committee may count any valid ballot postmarked or cast by a shareholder eligible to vote during the modified period.
disqualified ballots, shall be preserved until the time to challenge the election has lapsed.
11. The initial count, as recorded by the third-party independent company, shall be provided to the Election Committee no later than 2:00 p.m. on July 13th, 2026. The initial count shall set forth the total number of ballots cast, the total number of votes received by each candidate, the total number of votes cast for each candidate by building, the number of disqualified votes and the basis therefore, and the total number of ballots required for a quorum.
12. The Election Committee shall, in an open, public meeting to be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 13th, 2026, certify the final count of the election ballots. The meeting shall also be broadcast on Riverbay’s public access channel.
13. Upon completion of the count, the Committee shall certify to the Board that a quorum has been obtained, the total number of votes cast, the total number of votes disqualified, the total number of votes cast for each candidate, and the names of the candidates who have been elected, as follows:
(a) The five candidates who have received the highest number of votes will be certified to the Board as having been elected to full three-year terms.
(b)The candidate receiving the sixth highest vote shall be certified as having been elected to a vacant Board seat, if any, which will have the longest unexpired term.
(c)The Committee shall continue the certification of candidates by certifying the candidate with the next highest vote for each vacancy by the longest unexpired terms, if necessary, until all vacant seats on the Board are filled.
14. Unless an extended schedule is in effect, the Election Committee shall cause the official Certification of the Election to be publicly posted by 10:00 a.m. on July 14th, 2026, or if the Certification has not yet been completed, as soon thereafter as possible after the conclusion of the Election Certification Meeting. Posting may be by electronic means.
15. If a quorum is not reached, the Committee may recommend that the voting period be extended during which time shareholders eligible to vote in the election who received a ballot but did not cast a vote, shall be allowed to cast their ballot.
16. If a quorum is not reached at the end of the continued voting period, July 31, 2026, the Board may, in its discretion, either extend the voting period for an additional extended voting period, schedule a new election, or cancel the election. The fact that a director may be a candidate for re-election shall not disqualify any such director from voting on any such resolution. Until such time as a quorum is obtained and a valid election conducted, existing Directors shall continue to hold their office.
G. DISQUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES FOR MISCONDUCT
$300.00 per violation, on any candidate that it determines has violated, caused or knowingly permitted others to violate these Rules. The Committee may do so on its own initiative, or upon the complaint of another candidate or resident. However, the Committee is under no obligation to initiate a proceeding under this Section, or Section H, unless the Committee, in its sole discretion, believes it to be appropriate.
2. No candidate may be disqualified for election to the Board unless the Committee has provided the candidate with notice of its intention to consider the candidate’s disqualification for election and conducted a hearing in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section H below.
3. The Committee may impose an administrative charge, without conducting a formal hearing in accordance with Section H, if the Committee has provided the candidate with prior, written notice that it may impose such a fee, the reason the Committee is considering imposing a fee, and an opportunity for the candidate to appear before the Committee to contest the imposition of an administrative fee.
4. Notification of the Election Committee’s decision to impose an administrative fee will be delivered both electronically and personally to the candidate at the email address and street address provided by the candidate to the Election Committee.
5. Upon delivery of the notification of a fine, the candidate is indebted to Riverbay, and payment is due on the third business day following personal delivery of the notice. Failure to pay shall render the candidate ineligible for election.
6. Any candidate may object to a determination of the Committee to impose an administrative charge, and may, within three (3) days of delivery of said determination to the candidate, request a review of such determination by the Board. The Board, in its discretion, may affirm, modify, or reverse the determination, or decline, with written explanation, to review the Committee’s determination. A request for a review shall not stay a candidate’s obligation to make payment of any administrative charge levied by the Committee.
H. CHALLENGES TO VOTING RESULTS
1. Any aggrieved resident or aggrieved candidate may challenge the certification of a candidate for election, or the results of the election, or the election of any one candidate, based upon election irregularities or the failure of a candidate to meet required qualifications, by notifying the Chairperson of the challenge, by an email addressed to Riverbay2026Election@ riverbaycorp.com
2. The challenge must be in writing. Such written challenge must specifically set forth the reason and the factual basis for the challenge. Any challenge by the Committee shall be on written electronic notice to the candidate, or candidates impacted by the challenge, delivered to the candidate(s) by email and personally at the addresses provided by the Candidate when they are certified.
date or shareholder eligible to vote in the election must be delivered electronically to Riverbay2026Election@ riverbaycorp.com no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026. The written challenge shall state the factual or legal basis for the challenge. Failure to file a timely electronic challenge by 5:00 p.m. on July 14th, 2026, shall preclude consideration of the challenge by the Committee. In the event a quorum was not obtained by close of the Election Period, the time to file an objection to the Election shall be extended until one (1) business day after the Election has been certified, to 5:00 p.m. on said day.
4. Should the Committee find the challenge to be without merit, it may dispense with a hearing and reject the challenge in writing.
5. If, after reviewing the challenge, the Committee determines that the challenge sets forth substantial questions concerning the certification of any candidate or candidates, or the results of the election, the Committee may hold a formal hearing, virtually or in-person at the discretion of the Committee, to review the challenge.
6. All hearings under this Section H shall be scheduled upon prior notice to the challenger and to the candidate(s) whose qualifications, certifications, or election are being challenged.
7. The hearing shall commence no later than five (5) business days after the Committee’s receipt of the challenge. The Chairperson may request that a member of the Committee recuse him/herself from the hearing if such committee member has a conflict of interest.
8. Upon notice of a formal hearing by the Committee, the challenger or candidate whose certification is being challenged may submit electronic affidavits to the Chairperson, setting forth the charges and facts upon which the challenge is based. Such affidavits and supporting documents shall also be delivered by the challenging party, to the opposing party’s e-mail address, at least one day before the scheduled hearing.
9. At the hearing, either party may present live, or virtual testimony supporting the challenge, subject to cross-examination.
10. The proceedings shall be recorded; however, any person or party requesting a copy or transcript of any such recording shall be responsible for the costs of producing said recording or transcript.
10. All ballots received, including
1. The Committee may recommend the disqualification of a candidate for violation of these rules, or impose an administrative charge, not to exceed
11. No witness will be allowed to present testimony except under oath as administered by the Chairpersons. No witness will be called on behalf of a challenger, unless the challenger has submitted an affidavit from the witness prior to such testimony providing the sum and substance of the witness’ testimony and served said affidavit upon the Committee and the opposing party in the manner set forth above. The challenger(s) shall also be required to appear at such hearing and may be subject to examination by the Committee or the challenged candidate(s).
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to Riverbay, or an attorney designated by General Counsel, shall advise the Committee. Any candidate or resident participant shall be entitled to be represented at the hearing by counsel of his or her own choice at his or her own expense.
13. At such hearing, the Chairpersons shall be the presiding officer and shall make any ruling with respect to the procedure to be followed, or the testimony or evidence to be introduced. The Committee need not follow formal evidentiary rules applicable to the Courts of this State. In the event a member of the Committee present shall dispute any such procedural or evidentiary ruling by the Chairpersons, the Chairpersons may be overruled by a majority vote of those members present. After testimony by a witness for either party, the opposing party shall have the right to question the witness.
14. At the conclusion of such hearing, the Committee may uphold or void the election results, disqualify the candi-
date for a violation of these Rules, apply other sanctions as set forth in Paragraph G (1) of these Rules, or dismiss the charges brought. To void any election result, or to disqualify a candidate, such violation must be deemed to be material by the Committee in light of the number of votes cast for the candidate and the number cast in the election.
15. If a candidate who is disqualified received one of the highest vote counts, the disqualified candidate shall be ineligible to take office. The candidate who received the next highest count will be certified to the Board in their place. (If more than one candidate is disqualified, the next candidate or candidates with the highest vote will be certified.)
16. The decision of the Committee shall be addressed to the Board, shall be in writing, shall state the basis for its recommendation, and shall constitute the Committee’s final certification of the election results, or the qualification of a candidate.
17. The Board, by majority vote, shall determine whether to confirm or
reject the Committee’s determination. The Board shall make such determination within ten (10) days of the date of any written recommendation of the Committee. The Board’s failure to determine the issue within ten (10) days shall, except for good cause shown, be deemed an acceptance of the Committee’s recommendation.
18. Any candidate or resident aggrieved by the Board’s final determination shall have the right to seek judicial review of the Board’s determination, provided that any such Court challenge is commenced within ten (10) days of the Board’s decision, or within ten (10) days of the Board’s failure to render a decision.
19. The Committee may call for a recount of all ballots cast, if it is determined by the Committee that such an action is warranted. Such recount of the ballots must be completed, and the result certified by the Committee to the Board, within four days of the date the Committee determines such recount is necessary. The results of this recount, upon certification by the Committee,
will constitute the final election results.
20. The Committee may call for a new election if the Committee has determined that material irregularities cast doubt on the election results, or in the event the number of votes cast did not constitute the legally required quorum. Such a new election must take place in accordance with these rules on a date within thirty (30)days after the final decision on the challenge and such election held among the previously qualified candidates.
21. By participating in the election process, candidates, prospective candidates, shareholders, and their respective agents, representatives or supporters, agree to fully comply with and be bound by these election Rules.
Angelo Rosario, 1st Vice President, Riverbay Corporation March 26, 2026
Riverbay’s Succession Rights Summarized for Clarity
Riverbay Corporation has summarized New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal’s (DHCR) rules and regulations on succession rights to avoid misinterpretation.
DHCR has specific rules governing the transfer or assumption of ownership of apartments within Mitchell-Lama developments, which are spelled out in 9NYCRR Part 1727-8.1.
The Succession Rights Policy is intended to help a cooperator be aware of the protection provided to a family member or a ‘life companion’ in the event a cooperator moves or dies. DHCR regulations provide that eligible persons may continue to live in an apartment after the death or move-out of the cooperator. Riverbay’s policy follows DHCR rules.
It should be noted that while new ownership can only be assumed if the primary owner of the apartment moves out or passes away, according to the rules and regulations, only persons who meet all of the regulatory requirements may obtain leases and stock certificates in their own name as successors.
As a general rule, whenever there is a change in the number of persons living in the apartment, Riverbay should be notified within ninety (90) calendar days of any such changes through the use of an Interim Affidavit Form, which can be obtained from the shareholder’s respective Cooperator Services Office (CSO). This is important for those occupants to potentially have succession rights at some point in the future. The annual filing of the Income Affidavit accomplishes this, as well as filing an Interim Affidavit in between annual filings.
If the primary shareholder moves out permanently, any member of the shareholder’s family or life companion may apply for succession, and if approved by DHCR, sign a new lease, and be issued a stock certificate. However, this person must meet certain requirements.
•They must have resided with the shareholder in the apartment as their primary residence for a period not less than two years; or for one year if the succeeding shareholder is a senior citizen or disabled person, immediately prior to permanent vacating of the apartment by the shareholder.
•In cases where the shareholder occupancy is less than two years before the primary shareholder passed, the succession applicant must have lived in the apartment from the inception of the tenancy.
•The succession applicant must have been listed on the Income Affidavit and/or Interim Income Affidavit during the relevant period of time.
Per DHCR rules, the “relevant period of time” must be documented by two (2)annual affidavits i.e. annual affidavits for the two prior years before the shareholder passed or permanently vacated. Or, interim affidavit plus annual affidavit for the two prior years before the shareholder passed or permanently vacated, if the successor moves in between annual filings.
DHCR’s rules define “family member” as a husband, wife, son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, father, mother, stepfather, stepmother, brother, sister, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, father-in-law, mother-inlaw, son-in-law or daughter-in-law of the primary cooperator.
DHCR’s definition of “family member” also includes any other person/s residing with the primary owner in the apartment as a primary resident who can prove emotional and financial commitment and interdependence between such person/s and the primary owner.
“Primary residence” is defined as the housing accommodation in which the person actually resides and maintains a permanent and continuous physical presence. Proof of such residency must consist of the Income Affidavit or Interim
Income Affidavits together with other evidence, for example, certified copies of tax returns, voting records, motor vehicle registration and driver’s license, school registration, bank accounts, employment records, insurance policies and other pertinent documentation.
“Life companion” and “extended family” is defined as any other person residing with the shareholder as a primary resident who can prove emotional and financial commitment and interdependence between such person and the shareholder. Evidence of this can be the Income Affidavit or Interim Income Affidavit filed by the primary shareholder, as well as evidence of longevity of the relationship; sharing of or relying upon each other for payment of household or family expenses; joint ownership of bank accounts, personal and real property, credit cards, loan obligations, sharing a household budget for purposes of receiving governmental benefits; engaging in family type activities by jointly attending family functions; and formalizing of legal obligations by such means as executing wills, naming each other as executor and/or beneficiary, granting each other power of attorney, etc.
The other path through which a successor can be named to the apartment is through death of the primary shareholder. If this is the case, the lease and shares of stock for the decedent’s apartment shall be surrendered to the Riverbay Sales Office by the decedent’s estate or survivors for redemption.
If there are no legal disputes, Riverbay will sell or transfer the shares to any member of the decedent’s family or life companion as long as they meet all of the succession requirements stipulated by DHCR’s rules and regulations.
Any family member or life companion of a shareholder seeking approval to remain in occupancy after the cooperator moves or dies should submit a written request within ninety (90) days to Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, Attn.: Succession Rights.
It is imperative that shareholders understand that no other types of stock transfers or lease amendments are allowed except those directed by statute or an appropriate tribunal or court of law.
Co-op City residents may visit the “Resources” page on the Riverbay website at www.coopcity.com and scroll down to “Legal” for a copy of these succession rights as well as a fillable Succession Request form.
By BRANDON ORTIZ
State Launches EXPRESS NY
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new statewide effort on February 13 that will gather feedback and ideas from citizens on how the state government can improve services and access to resources.
Called the Expediting Processes and Regulations to Enable Streamlined Services, or EXPRESS NY for short, a key part of this process is identifying state government regulations and policies that are outdated or unnecessary directly from citizens. To submit feedback to the state, visit tinyurl.com/38ry2484. The deadline to submit a proposal is Friday, April 3.
After navigating to the website, click on one of the two options at the bottom of the page to get started. New Yorkers can submit either single or multiple recommendations using the online form. Respondents with multiple recommendations for the state can submit an attachment while adhering to the template provided by the state.
This part of EXPRESS NY’s process is about gathering as much feedback from New Yorkers as possible, with a particular focus in three areas. First, the state is looking for ways to improve the housing and infrastructure development process with an eye on speeding up affordable housing projects in addition to key public projects such as building parks and community centers. Also, the state wants to hear from small business owners about ways the government can provide better support or amend policies that hinder the ability for a small
business to grow. In an area that affects all New Yorkers, the state wants feedback on how to deliver their services and programs in a more streamlined way that improves access to resources.
Governor Hochul discussed her ambitions for EXPRESS NY and steps her team was taking to improve the efficiency of the state government.
“New Yorkers navigate regulations in ways big and small, from small businesses trying to get off the ground to local leaders trying to build needed housing and infrastructure; today, it is clear that it is often too hard and takes too long to navigate red tape and get approvals,” said Governor Hochul, “I’ve charged my team to slash excessive red tape, and by asking the people who interact with bureaucracy every day for their ideas, we can deliver a more responsive and effective government that supports the dreams and ambitions of New Yorkers and takes this state to the next level.”
Prior to seeking feedback from residents, New York directed a similar process in October internally by requesting state agencies to provide feedback on how the government can amend current policies or regulations. After the internal effort, those agencies collectively identified roughly 100 policies and regulations that need modification or termination in some cases. For example, state agencies recommended removing certain unnecessary small business fees, modernizing paper-based processes and speeding up the license renewal process for occupational workers, to name a few.
New Data Shows That New Yorkers Receive
By DANIELLE CRUZ
If it feels like your phone is ringing more than ever with unknown numbers, you’re not imagining it.
A recent report by WhistleOut, which analyzed nationwide robocall data and surveyed 1,000 adults on their experiences with spam calls, found that nationwide Americans receive nearly 52 billion robocalls a year. New Yorkers receive nearly 2.45 billion robocalls, which is approximately 122 calls per person.
The continued rise in robocalls is largely driven by advancements in technology that enabled scammers to expand their operations. Automated dialing systems allow for the rapid distribution of calls to
Shareholders are urged to contactupdate info.
Riverbay Cooperator Services Office (CSO) reminds shareholders that if there have been any changes in their contact information, they should update their files with Riverbay Corporation as soon as possible so that if there is a need to contact them in an emergency, the information on record with Riverbay will be the most current and accurate.
To update your contact information, two important steps are involved.
First, the shareholder of the unit is required to go in person to the Emergency Maintenance Office (located in the lower level of the Dreiser Mall) with photo identification and update the “Key Card.”
Secondly, shareholders should request an Emergency Contact form from their respective Cooperator Service Office (CSO). This form must be completed by the shareholder and returned in person to their respective CSO, along with photo identification. Their new contact information will then be updated in the Maintenance system and forwarded to the shareholder’s file.
Once the information is updated at the Emergency Maintenance Office and Cooperator Service Office, the new information will then be relayed by CSO to Public Safety to be added to that department’s database.
vast numbers of recipients at minimal cost, while emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence are making these calls increasingly convincing and more difficult to identify. Many robocalls are designed to imitate trusted entities, including financial institutions, government agencies, and delivery services, thereby increasing the likelihood that individuals will engage with them.
This increase in robocalls presents a significant concern, as many individuals are unable to distinguish between legitimate and fraudulent calls. According to WhistleOut, a substantial portion of Americans report that they would not be able to recognize an AI-generated robocall.
While anybody can be a victim of a scam, certain vulnerable populations, like seniors, are more likely to be targeted by scammers. On average nationally, 1 in 10 seniors fall victim to identity theft each year.
According to a report released by the Federal Trade Commission in 2024, Americans aged 60 years and older, reported losing more than $1.9 billion to fraud in 2023. However, because most frauds and scams are not reported, the FTC estimates that the overall cost of fraud may be as high as $61.5 billion.
The report also found that adults 80 and older reported losing a median of $1,450 to fraud, while adults in their 70’s reported a median loss of $804. The number of older adults reporting losses of $100,000 or more has also tripled since 2020.
The FTC report also found that some of the top scams impacting older adults were tech support scams, prize, lottery or sweepstakes scams, friend or family impersonation scams, and investment scams.
Scammers have also started to pose as family members or a close friend and will call claiming that they need money to get out of trouble.
If you ever receive a call or a text from someone claiming to be a family member or a friend,
the FTC cautions against trusting them, even if it sounds like your family member or friend. Scammers are good at faking it and will play with your emotions to get you to act quickly to help your family or friend. They are counting on you to pay without stopping to verify the emergency with another family member or friend. Some scammers will also use artificial intelligence to clone your loved one’s voice. They might also pretend to be a lawyer, police officer, or doctor to make the emergency sound more convincing.
If you do receive a call from someone claiming that your loved one is in trouble and in need of money, here are some tips from the FTC on what to do, Firstly, resist the pressure to send money immediately. Instead, you should hang up or tell the person that you will call them right back. If you do not feel comfortable hanging up, try asking a question only the real person would know the answer to, like “What kind of dog do you have?” or “Where did you spend Thanksgiving last year?”
Secondly, you should directly call the person who is supposedly in trouble or message another family member or friend to verify if they are in trouble. You should always verify with someone else, even if the caller says to keep it a secret.
Remember to never give any sensitive personal information to anyone outside of your family or trusted advisors. If you are the victim of a scam, you can report it to the FTC by visiting ReportFraud.ftc.gov or by calling the FTC's Consumer Response Center at 877-382-4357.
You can also contact the New York State Department of Consumer Protection at www.dos. ny.gov, or the Attorney General’s Office at www. ag.ny.gov to report it.
To help filter out unwanted scam phone calls you can also place your personal phone number on the Do Not Call Registry by calling 888-382-1222 or visiting www.donotcall.gov.
How To Avoid Phone Scams:
Report scam calls. Tell the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov
Learn more at ftc.gov/calls
Building 13 Association
Well, according to the old Farmers Almanac and the current weather channels, it is officially Spring, or should I say, technically Spring. Warmer days are coming and I hope the flowers will “soon come.”
Optimum: Meeting minutes were sent out to members of the Association who shared their email addresses. Here is some information on what transpired during that meeting with the Optimum representative reported by Secretary Lisa Rodriguez. Optimum has completed the installation of complimentary wi-fi in all building laundry rooms. Access details, including the network name and password, are posted in our laundry room and the lobby bulletin board. A dedicated customer service number has been established exclusively for Co-op City shareholders:866-218-2975. Residents are encouraged to use this line for billing inquiries, service issues, and to request account reviews.
During the meeting, shareholders expressed multiple concerns regarding billing discrepancies. Mr. Ferrer advised residents to contact the dedicated support line for resolution and possible billing adjustments.
Optimum initiatives include:
Installation of new streaming boxes. (they do not feature a built-in clock)
Potential installation of extender devices in some apartments to ensure consistent service coverage.
Removal of all outdated wiring within apartments during installation
All Co-op City shareholders currently subscribed to Optimum internet services have been upgraded from500 Mbps to 1 Gbpsat no additional cost. This pricing is guaranteed for a period offive (5) years.
Events: Last Saturday, we had a fun Arts and Crafts event and what was supposed tobe a chat that instead turned into a singing and dancing crafts event. A
Building 2 Association
Happy Saturday, shareholders. Welcome to spring.
On Tuesday, March 17, the Building 2 Association held its March meeting. As we did not enlist a guest speaker, it presented our residents with the opportunity to exchange their individual experiences with current community issues. We all participated in a robust discussion ranging from community safety concerns to maintenance enhancement matters. We were also able to forecast our future goals before the summer hiatus arrives.
Upcoming Events
Bingo Night Fundraiser – Will take place on Saturday, March 28, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. We kindly ask that you bring small bills to this game night extravaganza. Seating is limited. RSVP at Building2assoc@aol.com.
April Events
Food Pantry – Will take olace on Saturday, April 4 and 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Come and support the Building 2 Food Pantry and receive free nutritious produce for your family. Bring your reusable bags or shopping cart. All are welcome.
Game Night – Will take place on Wednesday, April 8 and 15, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A wide selection of games is now available for your gaming pleasure. Chess lessons are also offered. Challenge your skills or learn new strategies. Join us for a night of fun and much laughter.
Community Etiquette Notice
Package Security – We are all aware that third party delivery carriers continue to leave packages in the lobby around the mailboxes. Although this is not an acceptable method of delivery for us, please refrain from any verbal or physical altercations with the employees for your own personal safety. Let’s all combat this issue on Thursday, May 21, by attending the Community Board # 10 public hearing at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Rm. 31, at 7 p.m.
Compactor Room Maintenance – When discarding your garbage, please adhere to the recycling protocol. Break down small boxes. Place plastics, containers, cans, and jars into the hanging plastic bag on the wall. Pizza boxes along with large boxes should be placed in the basement. Let’s all fight against unnecessary vermin on our premises. It takes a village to build a safe and clean environmental community.
Smoking – When smoking tobacco, cannabis, or cigars, be mindful of doing it in public arenas where there may be others who are in range of second hand smoke. Smoking in public should be curved. Remember that the ultimate standard example of etiquette begins with you.
Recruiting Volunteers – We are still actively seeking floor captains. If this is of interest to you, please email us at building2assoc@aol.com.
As the month of March comes to a close, we extend our warmest wishes to all you Pisces babies. May you enjoy continued good health, much joy and laughter. Happy Birthday and many happy returns.
—Adelina Martinez
very hearty thanks to Valerie and Denise for taking the time on Saturday to not only help with crafting at JASA but also giving back to the Building 13 family. This was a free event that is supported by your membership funds and funds from our Councilman Riley. Many of the beautiful stencils we worked with celebrated Women’s History Month, making it more special. Next, on the agenda, we hope to have our special bingo game.
Summer Fun Day
Section 2 Summer Fun Day will be held on June 27 from 12-5 p.m., near Carver Loop and Casals Place. Thus far, we have received additional sponsorship from McCalls Bronxwood Funeral Home, Bob’s Discount Furniture, t Goodyear Tire Store and Attorney (former representative) Stephen Kaufman.
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 supportempowering 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” or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Contacts: Leslie Peterson, president, at 718-320-1370, or Wendell Mattison, V.P., at 917-330-1380. Thank you for supporting our team.
—Leslie Peterson
Building 10 Association
Greetings, fellow cooperators.
New Cooperators – Welcome, all new cooperators. We look forward to seeing you at the next general membership meeting.
Women’s Wellness Seminar – Charmine’s Circle of Voices and Leni Len Specialties in conjunction with the Building 10 Association presents a Women’s Wellness Seminar. The seminar will be held in the Building 10 association room (located in the rear of 120 Debs Place) on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The seminar will feature a nutrition & healthy eating talk, mental health support, menopause education, movement & exercise and massage therapy (chair). Seats are limited. RSVP by April 11. See the flyer in the bulletin board for more information.
Building 10 Association Dues – The collection of building association dues for 2026 has begun.Building association dues are $10 per apartment. You can bring your dues to the building association meeting or give to any executive board member. Please note, the money collected is used for association-related expenses, i.e., flyers, meeting and party supplies, and refreshments etc.
Reminder of the Week: Co-op City Emergency Alert System – All shareholders should fill out and submit the Co-op City Emergency Alert System Phone Tree Update Form.This form will allow Riverbay to contact all shareholders in the event of an emergency or to disseminate notifications and alerts on matters that affect our community and/or shareholders. You can be alerted via phone, text and/or email. You can pick up and submit this form to your CSO office.
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 theiranonymous tips hotline:718-879-6311.
Suicide Prevention – If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or in emotional distress,the number to call for help is 988; you can call or text. Someone is available 24 hours a day.
Questions, Comments and Suggestions – You can contact the Building 10 Association via email atBuilding10Assoc@gmail.comor 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.
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.
“Do your best every day!”
Have a great week.
—Jewel Crawford-Duncan
Building 13 hosted an arts and craft event on Saturday, March 21.
Many of the stencils used during the arts and crafts event celebrated Womens History Month.
Director
’s Viewpoint
Lynette
Wright
Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself...
Good Day, Co-op City, During the past two years, I haven’t written viewpoints as often as I would like, although I have heard the loud calls to write more. Some things that can be misinterpreted are: 1. Viewpoints are opinions; nothing more, nothing less. They are only a representation of perspective, not truth and should not be understood as such. 2. Viewpoints are not representative of work that is being performed by a director. Written complaints are not work or solutions. Although the Board is a volunteer position, we do, and should, attend Board meetings, chair committees and lead initiatives that will foster positive change in the community. I haven’t been as vocal about what I’ve done since being elected. Here’s a minor introduction into what has been achieved, or at least in the process, since being elected in 2022:
Fiscal Responsible Decision Making
When I was elected, the Corporation was suffering from a $18 million deficit. Today, at least at this moment considering inflation and other economic and political instabilities, we stand at a projected budget surplus for 2026 and 2027. While I don’t attribute my actions as the sole reason for this, I do believe that smart decision making and collaboration with the Executive General Manager has led to this. One resolution that I sponsored with former Board President Sonia Feliciano was to discontinue the Deferred Equity Program, a program in which prospective shareholders paid 35% of their equity and “deferred” the remaining 65% to be paid over a 5-year period with 5% interest. I felt that this program had pushed us towards insolvency over the years, and at no point, was financially beneficial. We worked together to encourage a majority of the Board to end it. As a result, we receive 100% of the equity upfront for all new apartments instead of waiting almost 6 years to get the same amount, leading to a better supported budget.
Carbon Reduction Work Group
Regarding collaborative action, I’m currently an active member of the Local Law 97 Workgroup where Management and select Board members
We made it through two weeks of snow, blizzards, and frozen rivers. Amazingly, no sign of snow anywhere. We greet our neighbors and new shareholders.
Women’s History Month is celebrated throughout the month of March by many organizations. There are many women here in Co-op City who are retired, busy, involved, and engaged in arts, crafts, etc., and this community is never bored, and they love to dance for exercise and to keep fit. We have a choice, which is a good thing.
We take this opportunity to recognize and celebrate our own president of the Section 5 Association, Ms. Carol Arthur, who was honored and awarded for her hard work, dedication, and commitment in keeping the Section 5 Association active within the community, as well as other activities she is involved in. Ms. Arthur was honored and awarded by the African American Association of Co-op City.
Section 5 Association (SFA) – Our meeting was held on Thursday, March 19. President Carol informed the members of the association to advise their neighbors that SFA will provide assistance with your affidavits and notary, she will have the date or dates soon. The SFA plans are to hold a Cake Sale on April 18. Flyers will be posted. There will be a two-day trip by bus, August 14-16; more info to follow. We also had Speaker Mr. Michael Ambo, director of Grounds. He shared that shrubs, flowers, and plants will be planted soon in April. Mr. Ambo spoke about the snow removal; it appears the Janitorial director oversaw it. Speaker
work collectively to meet the energy sustainability requirements for unfunded mandates, NYC Local Law 97 of 2019 and the NYS Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act. Through this workgroup, we passed a $2.5 million allocation of the $50 million in NYS capital funding for a pilot solar panel project for the Power Plant, with a goal of expansion throughout the community over the next decade. We will also be working on legislative action to avoid the fines associated with deadlines during the next decade (I’ll explain more about this in another viewpoint in more detail). My principal role in this group has been to move from meeting conversation into actionable steps. During my last few months of my final Board term, I am working to meet federal deadlines for the pilot for financial credits and build the framework for a tentative expansion plan and pathway to revenue. This allows us to increase our energy sources while expanding our alternative sources of revenue beyond maintenance and renting of commercial and community spaces.
Internal Audit
Since last year, I’ve been the chairperson of the Audit Committee, working with the Internal Audit (IA) department headed by Departmental Director Jason Shand and supported by Board Directors Monique Coleman, (former Board Director) Anika Green-Watson, and (current Board Director) Leah Graham. Although facing some challenges last year, we have been diligently addressing Management in areas of policy and procedure across departments, resource management improvement, and risk management. The department serves to identify areas of waste, fraud, and abuse and to guide Management in developing a corrective action plan for the protection of the Corporation and its interest. Jason Shand, IA director, spoke about the department in detail in the April 25, 2025 edition of the Co-op City Times
Subletting
In 2025, Director Leslie Peterson and I worked with Management staff from CSO, Compliance, Public Safety and Legal on the issue of subletting, a
Section 5 Association
Mr. Charles Byers from Verizon stated that Section 5 is pretty much finished with fiber application. Ricardo Jakaj, director of Construction, and his assistant, Ms. Martell, took the complaints from various buildings of Section 5. She also advised the cooperators to be alert of promoters calling on your phone or knocking at your doors; do not participate nor respond.
Note: Ms. Martell of Construction also outlined the garages to be worked on are garage 5, 6, 7, and 8; assigned to two contractors. More info. will be in the Co-op Times.
SCRIE (Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption Program) can be contacted by phone at 212-8638494 for further information, if needed. Also, this is an item that can be discussed at your building association because so many of our working cooperators may not be aware of this availability.
2026 Riverbay Board of Directors of Election – Is here again already. This is another item to be discussed at your building association meetings. Also post on your bulletin boards; we never want to endure a month to end the voting process again. The Riverbay Board Election should be encouraged at the building association meetings, where voting issues can and should be resolved together for the good of the building and community.
Happy Birthday to those celebrating this month. If a neighbor is sick, in the hospital, or nursing home, please contact Section5association10@gmail.com. To those in bereavement, you have our deepest sym-
problem that plagues Mitchell-Lama developments socially and economically. Although all the departments are doing their part, we recognize that the key problem is the NYC courts and the NYS Legislation Real Property Actions & Proceedings, Chapter 81, Article 7, which contains a common concept known as “Right to Cure.” To oversimplify it, “Right to Cure” allows the person to resolve the issue with their lease agreement within a set amount of time, e.g., all is well as long as the subletting shareholder moves back into the apartment. However, I feel that this is being highly abused by the courts as shareholders move back in for a few days and then continue to rent the apartment shortly after. This leads to unnecessary legal costs and masks the bigger issues we have. Changing the legislation will be essential to ensuring that Co-op City remains for those who have invested in our community.
Smart City Committee Chair
This session, I was honored to chair the SMART City Committee. We are devastatingly antiquated in our communication as well as our internal procedures. This year, the committee is working on improving the website to make it more applicable and accessible to shareholders. A portal for shareholder information through the integration and enhancement of YARDI, or property management system, will be an important step in making this occur. Shareholders should not have to rely on physical manpower from someone over a phone, or waiting in lines for hours. I believe that we should have access to our information as needed. From work order progress, to carrying charge ledger, these items can be accessible 24 hours a day. My conversations with Management have been encouraging and estimations are being determined to make this happen within the 2028-2028 budget. The input from the committee members will be instrumental in ensuring that shareholders are also stakeholders and that our interest is manifested.
There’s much more that I would like to express. I will try to write next week on upcoming resolutions that I will be writing and supporting. See you next week.
pathy. “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” ––Coretta Scott King.
—H. Overman
REMINDER –Carrying Charge Boxes
Shareholders are reminded that the carrying charge deposit boxes located in the community centers open on the morning of the first business day of the month and close at midnight on the 10th of the month, which is the last day to pay your carrying charges before a late fee is accessed. If the 10th of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, the carrying charge boxes remain open through the next business day.
Riverbay Management
Building 28 Association
Dearest shareholders.
It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, and especially new ones, at our last meeting on March 18. We were pleased to have our guest speaker, Sheena McNeil, who shared valuable information and engaged with thoughtful questions from shareholders.
Thank you to Rosie for the wonderful cookies—they were truly appreciated! Building dues of $10 are still being collected.
Please remember: If you see something, say something. As shareholders, we all play a role in maintaining a safe, respectful, and enjoyable living environment. Taking care of our property
also means looking out for one another. A simple act of kindness each day helps keep us grounded and connected as a community.
We look forward to seeing you at our next building meeting. For more information, please refer to the building bulletin or email us at building28association@gmail.com with any questions. We want to wish everyone a Happy Easter!
Stay well.
—Idalia
Reyes
African American Association of Co-op City
Association’s Upcoming
Events
The following events were discussed during the last meeting: Wholistic and Wellness Fair, which would be anchored by Reva Jones and her committee, and it is slated forApril 11, at the Dreiser Community Center. In the following month, the 22nd annual spelling bee is planned forMay 16. This is an event that is tailored around middle schoolers, and we encouraged the parents to allow their children to be part of this program. The event is getting better every year. It will also be in one of the auditoriums in Dreiser Community Center. Flyers with detailed information will be out as soon as possible for the community to save the date.
Wholistic Health and Wellness
The 22ndedition of this year’s Wholistic and Wellness Fair will be held on April 11. This event will be chaired by the recording secretary of the organization, Francine Reva Jones. She had been part of this event for several years. The special guest for the program isNfr KaRaa, who is known by her birth name (Karen C.W. Drakeford). She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD and her master’s in social work fromHunter College in New York City. Nfr KaRaa is a licensed clinical social worker. She is certified in hypnotherapy, play therapy, reiki, polarity and panic healing (forms of energy work), and NLP. She has also studied aromatherapy, EFT (tapping), working with crystals and sound.
Juneteenth Celebration
One of the events planned for the celebration of Juneteenth this year is the Entrepreneur Fair, which the association is putting together to address various issues that have to do with our youth. Detailed engagement about this event will be made clear by the education committee in subsequent publications. At the same time, the association, being one of the member organizations of the Coalition organizations in Co-op City will participate on a two-day overnight bus trip to the National Museum of African History and Culture in Washington D.C. on Saturday, June 20through Sunday, June 21.
The prices and the adjusted deadlines for payments for the bus trip include but are not limited to $325 based on two per room, $315 based on three per room, $295 based on four per room, while any singular occupant will be $430. The deadlines for installment payment as recently adjusted are April 8 for initial non-refundable payment; April 25for secondpayment and the balance due will be May 20. It should be noted that initial payment, which is non-refundable, is transferable before the final deadline. Moreover, full payment after the deadline is also transferable. However, any percentage of the funds that could be refunded must be before June 5. All these efforts were put in place to ensure proper planning and comfort of the travelers during this trip. Once hotel arrangements and feeding plans are concluded, no amount would be refundable.
—Toba Adeyemi LaCrown
Building 33 Association
The Building 33 Association held its monthly general meeting on Thursday, March 26. The meeting included a guest appearance by Janitorial Supervisor Rickie Jaysura, who joined the discussion to address building-related topics. At the time of this submission, the meeting has not yet taken place. A full recap, including key discussion points and updates, will be posted next week on the Building 33 Association website for residents who were unable to attend.
Residents are reminded that maintaining clean and safe shared spaces is a collective effort. All residents are asked to properly dispose of garbage by not leaving raw trash in the compactor room and to break down cardboard boxes before placing them in disposal areas or bringing them to the basement.
These steps help keep the building clean and support the work of our building staff.
Residents are also reminded that throwing items out of windows is not permitted and violates Riverbay policy. If you see this happening, please report it immediately.
The Building 33 Resident Survey remains open, and residents are still encouraged to participate. The raffle for survey entries has now closed. If any selected winners were not present at the meeting, they will be contacted directly.
For updates and additional information, residents can visit www.wearebuilding33.org. Residents may also text 929-949-5232 or leave a voicemail to report issues or share concerns, or emailcontact@wearebuilding33.org.
—Tobias Garcia
National Council of Negro Women
Women Represent – On Saturday, April 25, to celebrate Women’s History Month (March) and National Poetry Month (April), we will be presenting a production of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf,” the choreopoem by Ntozake Shange. With music and dance movements, it tells the story of seven women who have suffered oppression in our society. For this reason, it is recommended for an audience of only those 17+ years of age.
The piece is a series of separate poems choreographed to music, that weaves interconnected stories of love, empowerment, struggle and loss into a complex representation of sisterhood. The play when it opened in 1976 on Broadway, was only the second play by a Black woman to reach Broadway. In 1976, it was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play and in 2022, the Broadway production was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. Come join us in the Dreiser Community Center, Rm. 4, at 2 p.m. for a thrilling adaptation of a play that was adapted as a book, a television film and a theatrical film. You won’t have to pay Broadway prices—it’s free!
Bethune-Height Recognition Program (BHRP) – Our 52nd annual BHRP Program will be held on Saturday, May 16, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Leonard’s in Great Neck, NY. The price of the luncheon is $125. At this program each year, all 18 of the NCNW sections from New York State and New York State Affiliates gather to honor outstanding women in our communities, welcome new Life Members, Legacy Life Members and Achievers, all to raise funds for the maintenance of our national headquarters that is located at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. This year, the theme is “Raise Our Voice and Act with Purpose.”
March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month – This month is dedicated to raising awareness of the chronic, often debilitating disease affecting 1 in 10 women worldwide. This inflammatory condition, where tissue similar to the uterus lining grows elsewhere, causes severe pelvic pain, infertility, heavy/ irregular bleeding, intense period pain and fatigue, frequently leading to long diagnostic delays. Severe pain that isn’t relieved by over-the-counter meds, or pain that radiates to the bowel or urinary tract are signs that you should talk to your health care provider about the possibility of endometriosis.
Social Media – In honor of Women’s HER-Story Month, our NCNW section is spotlighting another of our esteemed members. This last week in March, our member, Sandra Mitchell, is being featured. Sandra is a proud Life Member of NCNW. She and her sisters were introduced to NCNW through their mother, Sylvia, who was a Council woman. During Sandra’s senior year in high school, she was president of her Junior Council Group (as our Youth Group was called at that time). During the years when she transitioned to the adult Co-op City Section, she has served as Financial Secretary, Treasurer, and member of the Health Equity and Community Service committees.
—Joyce Howard
Sandra Mitchell (R) with sister Lori Melton (L)
Guest Speaker Riverbay Sales Director
Sheena McNeil (top right) addresses Building 28 shareholders.
The Building 28 Association met on March 18.
Retirees of Dreiser Loop
Greetings, members and friends.
We hope this finds everyone well and you’re enjoying the beautiful Spring weather. We wish those who celebrate, a happy and peaceful Passover.
Please Note: The bus pick up location for all RODL trips will be in Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block. The contact person for trips is Serita Greyson, 347-564-5722. The theater contact person is Francine Jones, 718-671-5957.
Theater Committee – A few seats are still available for “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” on Broadway on Wednesday, May 20, at 2 p.m. These are side mezzanine seats; ticket price is $100. There is no elevator –– you must walk up steps. Ticket price includes transportation to and from the theater via the RODL’s van. Van pick-up time is 11:30 a.m. and will leave promptly at 12 p.m.
Brownstone –Tuesday, April 7, “Midnight Train to Georgia,” Canceled. Refunds will be issued to those who paid for this trip.
Scholarship Committee – May 15 is the deadline for completed applications to be submitted. Questions can be addressed to JoAnn Harris, 718-710-9082.
Sight and Sound “Joshua” – We still have seats 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. Bus pick up time is 6:30 a.m. and will depart promptly at 7 a.m. A deposit of $50 is required to reserve a seat and final payment is due on or before May 6. Serita will be available on April 1 (before and after our meeting) and in Rm. 19 on Tuesday, April 21, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. to accept payments.
June Luncheon – Wednesday, June 10, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at the Marina del Rey. Ticket price is $130 and tickets are now on sale. Transportation included on a first-paid first-seated basis. Contact Daisy Young at 917-292-7010, Ted Byrd at 917-797-9230 or Lillian Odom at 347-678-0745 for tickets and information.
Happy Birthday – Cheers to all our March and April birthday celebrants. We wish you a happy birthday with peace, love, and happiness throughout the year.
Condolences – Please continue to keep all our bereaved members in your thoughts and prayers.
Good and Welfare – Virginia Stewart sends her heartfelt thank you to all for your kind expressions of sympathy on the loss of her grandson. Your thoughts and prayers are much appreciated. Get well wishes to Jesse Birth and James 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. Questions may be addressed to Mary at 718-655-9170.
General Meeting – Our next general membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 1, at 1 p.m., in the Dreiser Center, Auditorium C. We look forward to seeing you there.
—Georgianna Rodriguez
AARP Chapter #4997
Greetings, to all and prayers for a healthy, happy, safe, and enjoyable holiday season. At this time of the year, there are many religious activities going on for all faiths. Being respectful of any event is key to ensuring that we keep our community close and enjoyed by all residents.
The Tour Committee is putting the final steps in place for our April 23rd one-day trip to see “Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz and Blues Show” in Connecticut. They will be enjoying a southern-style luncheon and stopping at Foxwoods to try their luck before returning home.
The next planned excursion is from July 15-17. This three-day and twonight trip is to the Connecticut River Valley, and the price is $599 per person for double; $788 per person for single. For this price, you will enjoy deluxe motor coach travel, two-nights lodging, breakfasts, dinners, gratuities, taxes, and baggage handling. A few of the planned trips are to the Mystic Seaport, Connecticut and Florence Griswald museums, Olde Mystic Village and The Essex Steam Train and Railroad Excursion. You can purchase trip insurance to make it easier to plan since it is a few months away.
Ms. Brown at 718-379-7762, Ms. Stanton at 718-320-8079, or Ms. Sangrosse, 347-409-1362, can answer all your questions, discuss payment arrangements, and make reservations.
As of today, what started as a conflict with Iran is now being considered a war with Iran. Our prayers go to all military personnel and their families who are so deeply affected by this situation. This is a mid-year election in November, but it is the most important one in our lifetime. While we are not a political organization, AARP is paying close attention to the issues that affect our members. There is a voter engagement hub.aarp.org/vote and states.aarp.org to find out about the candidates in your area. Being informed is the only way to make a focused and reasonable decision when you vote. And vote you should!
The New York State office is welcoming a new associate state director. Mr. Wilson Guzman was named to the post in January.
There is a shredding event on April 11 from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and it will be held at Northeast Bronx YMCA, 1250 East 229th Street.
There is a bus trip to Albany on May 5th, and Chapter #4997 has requested a bus to leave from Co-op City for this day trip. We will keep you informed of their decision.
Our office is open Monday–Thursday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 177 Dreiser Loop, second floor, Rm. 0. Phone: 718-320-1946. Email: aarp4997@gmail.com. Please leave a message, and your call will be returned on our next business day. From Health and Wellness, we are informed that our members and families are continuing to make progress on their personal health journeys, and we send prayers and wishes for improvement. You may contact Mrs. Wilson at 718671-5493, Ms. Washington at 718-877-5194, or Ms. Harris at 718-379-2298, if you are aware of any information you wish to share with our readers.
We are here to serve—not to be served.
—Ann Purnell
Goose Island Seniors
Once again, we have lost a dear member and friend, Sandra Harvell. Our condolences to her family.
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Octavio Cruz. Memorial Mass on Sat., March 28, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church.
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Carol Pope. Her Celebration of Life was on Sun., Mar. 2.
Wind Creek Casino – Bethlehem, PA. Date changed to Mon., April 6. Price: $70; bonus, $25 for play. Call: 646-579-1701.
Resort World Casino – Monticello, NY, on Tues., April 14. Price: $70; bonus $25 slot play and $15 food voucher. Balance due. Bus arriving at Einstein Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Asch Loop at 8:40 a.m., and Dreiser Loop at 8:50 a.m. 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.
Resorts Atlantic City – May 14. Adults only. Price: $70; bonus, $18 slot play. Bus arriving at Einstein Loop at 8:15 a.m., Asch Loop at 8:40 a.m., and Dreiser Loop at 8:50 a.m. Balance due: Apr. 13.
Goose Island Seniors Indoor Picnic Party – Fri., June 5, at 1 p.m. in our club, Rm. 39. Members only. Covered d,ish. Bring something or $20 at door. Members with birthdays in June enter for free.
Tropicana Atlantic City – Thurs., June 18. Adults only. Price $70, bonus $10 slot play. Bus arriving at Einstein Loop at 8:15 a.m., Asch Loop at 8:40 a.m., and Dreiser Loop at 8:50 a.m. Balance due: May. 18.
Resorts Atlantic City – Tues., July 14. Adults only. Price: $70; bonus, $10 slot play. Bus arriving at Einstein Loop at 8:15 a.m., Asch Loop at 8:40 a.m., and Dreiser Loop at 8:50 a.m. Balance due: June 15. Norwegian Greek Isle Cruise – May 18-27. Price: $3293-$3945. Call: 646-579-1701.
Notary – with Yvonne Menefee, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Bingo – Mon., Wed., and Fri., 1:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Members only. Admission: $5 for 3 cards; $0.25 for each additional card; 12 games and jackpot. Refreshments.
Game Day – Tues., and Thurs., between 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dominoes, movies, socializing and more. Members only. Refreshments.
To All Members: Happy Birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of March: Pearl Applewhite and Kerrie A. Perry. April: Niles Flanders, Octavio Cruz (Deceased), Wendy Berch, Dolores Wynn, Isilda Modeste, Jenaro Colon-Rodriguez, Alfonso Gonzalez, Ione Foote, Gloria Colon, Brenda Bonner and Valerie Francis-Williams. Birthday cake celebra-
tion on Wed., April 15, from 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m., half-time during bingo. Sick and Shut-in – Sandy Roque, Sandra Cortez-Johnson, and Greta. Mary Pilla, our former president, sends her love to everyone. Call her at 718-7531816.
Our club is 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.
Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations
Monthly General Meeting
The Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 10, at 12 p.m., via Zoom, and was presided over by Dr. AdeyemiLaCrown Oloruntoba. All the other officers representing various member organizations were also in attendance, except the vacant office of the vice president.
The following member organizations were duly represented—they include, but are not limited to,African-American Association (AAA): Francine Jones; Co-op City Baptist Church:Ted Byrd and Min. Jermaine Antonetty; Coalition to Save Affordable Housing (CTSAH): Keith Logan; Retirees of Dreiser Loop: Dorothy Chambers-Byrd and Hattie Overman; and St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church: Merville Chambers.
Immediately the meeting was called to order and the necessary preamble followed. President Toba informed the gathering that the key agenda issues were the Juneteenth Fundraiser, Kwanzaa Committee expansion, and issues before the coalition.
Juneteenth Fundraiser
The president discussed the idea of organizing a bus ride to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, to raise funds for the Coalition toward the planning of the Kwanzaa celebration this year. The bus trip, which also will be an avenue to celebrate Juneteenth this year, will take place on June 20-21. It will be an overnight trip to ensure that travelers have enough time to spend at the National Museum. Flyers for the
Black Forum
Emergency Food Pantry
920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (opposite basketball court). The pantry is open on Thursday and Friday from 11a.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 on Thursdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The groceries are supplied by and distributed by Black Forum. Religious affiliation is not required. For the safety of our staff and other guests, mask-wearing is required when picking up food.
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!
Black Forum is happy to announce the pickup times for the Saturday, June 27, Tropicana Atlantic City trip:920 Baychester Ave. at 8:40 a.m.; Asch Loop (behind library) at 9:10 a.m.; 135 Einstein Loop (outside community Center) at 9:30 a.m.Please be early. Also, remember your assigned seat to ensure a quickdeparture. We lookforward to seeing you!
Joshua at Sight & Sound and Shady Maple Smorgasbord: Friday, August 21. The $225 total covers a full day of inspiration and dining. With only a few seats left, secure your spot now. Final payments are due on or before April 18. All bookings are non-refundable. Call 917-209-5334 or 929-464-5520. Contact Us: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com
—D. Illis
program have already been drafted and will be posted in all buildings accordingly. We have a 54-passenger bus, and the takeoff will be at a location in Coop City if we are able to fill the bus. Various prices were announced based on how many people will share rooms. A non-refundable fee of $50 is applicable, and there will be an opportunity for installment payment.
The prices and the adjusted deadlines for payments include, but are not limited to, $325 – based on 2 per room, $315 – based on 3 per room, $295 based on 4 per room, and the price for a singular occupant will be $430. The deadlines for installment payment are April 8for the initial non-refundable payment, April 25 for the second payment, and the balance will be due on May 20. It was also announced that initial payment, which is non-refundable, is transferable before the final deadline. Moreover, full payment after the deadline is also transferable. However, any percentage of the fund that could be refunded must be before June 5. All these efforts were put in place to ensure proper planning and the comfort of the travelers during this trip.
Kwanzaa Committee
The president suggested that since this year’s celebration will be the 30thanniversary of holding this event in Co-op City, the committee be expanded to include youth participation. The following members volunteered: Reva, Daisy, Merville, Jermaine, and Keith. Detailed activities from the committee will unfold as they continue to meet. Nonetheless, any interested shareholders from the member organizations are welcome to join and share new ideas.
—Toba Adeyemi LaCrown
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
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, a sacred time for Christians to remember and reflect on Jesus’ journey to the cross—not merely as history, but as the very heartbeat of our faith.
On Palm Sunday, crowds welcomed Him with palm branches and shouts of “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” Yet within days, the tone shifted. Between Palm Sunday and Good Friday, Jesus cleansed the temple, taught in parables, and exposed hypocrisy. The same people who once celebrated Him began to question, doubt, and even reject Him. He also endured Judas’ betrayal, Peter’s denial, and His own anguish in Gethsemane, where He prayed with such intensity that His sweat fell like drops of blood. By Good Friday, Jerusalem echoed with a darker cry: “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!” The King who entered in humility was now beaten, mocked, and nailed to a cross. Yet His crucifixion was no accident—it was the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. The cross stands as the ultimate demonstration of God’s love, where Jesus bore the weight of sin so that humanity might be reconciled to the Father.
As believers, we must embrace the whole journey. To celebrate only Palm Sunday risks a shallow faith that rejoices in blessings but ignores the cost of salvation. To focus only on Good Friday risks despair without the hope of resurrection. Together, these moments reveal the depth of God’s love and the seriousness of our calling.
This week, let us walk with Jesus—from the shouts of “Hosanna” to the silence of the tomb—so that Easter morning finds us rejoicing not in fragments, but in the fullness of His love. The same Jesus who entered Jerusalem in humility is the One who hung on the cross in love—and He is the same Lord who will return in glory.
Come and Receive a Blessing:All are Welcome!
Bible Study on Wednesday at 7 p.m. via Zoom: 904-468-5745. Book: Ezra Holy Week Events – Save The Dates
Sunday, March 29 – Palm Sunday Prayer Walk with Palms at 10:50 a.m. Palm Sunday Bilingual Service at 11:15 a.m.
Thursday, April 2 – Holy Thursday Communion Service at 11 a.m.
Friday, April 3 – Good Friday Service at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 5 – Easter Brunch, 10:30-11:40 a.m. Easter Service at 12 p.m.
—Rev. Sara Giron-Ortiz
Fire Safety Tip –– Avoid Overloading Outlets
Overloaded electrical outlets are among the leading causes of fatal residential fires. Avoid overloading by never plugging more than two appliances into an outlet at once or “piggybacking” extra appliances on extension cords or wall outlets. Also, avoid using counterfeit UL-certified products that can be purchased at many discount stores. Be Smart, Be Safe!
Circle of Christ Church Iglesia Circulo De Cristo
Cultivating Peace of Mind
Our minds can be the playground of Satan or a place of peace and contentment in spite of life’s difficulties. If we are not careful, the enemy will trip us up, beginning with our thoughts. How did Jesus protect his mind and maintain good mental health?
Jesus brought every thought captive to God. He did not allow the devil’s offers to capture him. Matthew 4:4, “Jesus answered,‘It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ 7 Jesus answered,‘It is also written: Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ 10 Jesus said to him,‘Away from me, Satan!For it is written: Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’”
Jesus separated from the crowds and went alone to pray. Luke 5:16, “Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”
He established a relationship with God whereby he would take time to be present to God and receive from Him. When we are constantly active and never replenish our souls, we have nothing to give. Being busy is not the same as being productive.
Jesus immersed himself in the work God gave him. John 5:17, “In his defense, Jesus said to them, ‘My Father is always at his workto this very day, and I too am working.’”
Jesus prescribed rest and food after a time of ministry. Mark 6:31 “Because so many people were coming and going they did not even have a chance to eat,he said to them, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’” God did the same for Elijah: 1 Kings 19:5-7, Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep. An angeltouched him and said, ‘Get up and eat.’He looked around, and there by his head was some bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and then lay down again. The angel of the Lord came back a second time and touched him and said, ‘Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you.’”
Jesus was careful to acknowledge that all glory belongs to God. John 17:4, “I have brought you gloryon earth by finishing the work you gave me to do.”
Schedule (147 Dreiser Loop)
Join us on April 3 & 5 For Good Friday (7 p.m.) & Resurrection Sunday (10:30 a.m.)
First Sunday of the month, Bilingual Communion Service, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday: Spanish Service at 9:30 a.m., and English Service at 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday: Prayer at 10 a.m. and Bible Study at 12 p.m.
Friday: Spanish Bible Study at 12 p.m. and 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
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 by10 a.m. so we can take out the Torah.
The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City. Sabbath ends on Saturday, March 28, at 8:08 p.m.
Candle Lighting for Friday, April 3, at 7:05 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 Samuel Grynewize and all our members, who will be celebrating their birthday inMarch. Please send me your name and I will add it to the list.
Fun And Games: After services and kiddush, members play games. Your support for the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health.
—Bruce Gitelson
Co-op City is Your Home!
Get involved with your building association, join a Board Committee and/or community group, or write a Letter to the Editor about quality of life concerns!
Greater Love Refuge Ministries
“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1-2
Spiritual Food for Thought: Some believers are embarking on a new spiritual era where things will seem strangely unfamiliar at times. Refuse the temptation of dumping down in the fear of leaving the past behind. This new season will offer opportunities you have never considered. Remember that Jesus is the author and finisher of your faith. Forge ahead in faith!
Greater Love Refuge Ministries, Inc., is a non-denominational, multi-generational, teaching, preaching, faith & Bible-way Ministry with a “Bapticostal” flavor, under the leadership of Bishop Boyce Landrum. Morning worship begins at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. 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. For more information or to view our church calendar, visit our website at greaterloverefugeministries.org.
Tomorrow is Palm Sunday and we invite you to join us for morning worship and the distribution of Palm branches. Palm Sunday commemorates the final week of Jesus’s life, known as the Passion, starting with his welcoming in Jerusalem and leading to his crucifixion on Good Friday, followed by His resurrection early Sunday morning (Easter). Greater Love Church will pray and fast during Holy Week so that we are spiritually prepared for Easter by reflecting on Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection.
We welcome you to join our weekly Prayer Line every Wednesday afternoon at 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m., and Thursday from 8 p.m.-9 p.m. You are welcome to listen quietly, bring a testimony of praise, a Scripture reading, a song, or a specific prayer request. Also, Presiding Elder Carol Landrum hosts a weekly “Command Your Week”devotional and prayer on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Monday mornings from 6 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. Please call the prayer line to listen in to the teachings and prayer. The dial-in number for the prayer line is: 1-351-999-3024. As a general courtesy, kindly mute your phone upon entry and when not speaking.
Given today’s global climate, it’s important that we be equipped for all possibilities. Our goal is to be a distribution channel for anyone in need. We con-
Pentecostal Tabernacle
The Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, NY 10475.
Service Invitations
You are invited to attend services on the following days:
Sunday: Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m.
Worship Service starts at 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday: Prayer and fasting service is held in the morning from 11a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Regular prayer meeting and Bible Study take place in the evening at 7:30 p.m.
Fridays: Worship Service starts at 7:30 p.m.
Night services are available online. To join, please call 727-731-4156.
Focus of the Week: God is moved by the problems and challenges faced by His people, and He will deliver them from oppression.
Scripture for Reflection
Exodus 6:6-7 “Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched-out arm, and with great judgments. And I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God: and ye shall know that I am the Lord your God, which bringeth you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.”
Moses’ Calling and God’s Deliverance
While leading sheep in the desert and after arriving at Mount Horeb, Moses witnessed an extraordinary event—a bush that burned but was not consumed. From the bush, a voice instructed Moses to remove his sandals because he was standing on holy ground. In that sacred moment, God revealed Himself to Moses and gave him the command to go to Pharaoh and demand the release of His people.
The Hebrews had become slaves in a foreign nation, and their anguished cries did not go unnoticed. In His compassion, God raised up Moses as a deliverer. God protected Moses as an infant, allowed him to be raised in the Egyptian palace, provided for his care and education, and later led him into the wilderness to tend sheep for his father-in-law. There, God called and prepared Moses for a miraculous ministry, as referenced in Exodus 6:13, 30, “And the Lord Spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, and gave them a charge unto the children of Israel, and unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt.”
Moses expressed his doubts to the Lord, asking, “Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me?” Nevertheless, God sent Moses to Pharaoh to seek the Israelites’ release. Pharaoh stubbornly refused, and as a result, his kingdom suffered under God’s judgments. After the death of Egypt’s firstborn, Pharaoh finally let the Hebrews go, but then pursued them, only to have his army destroyed in the Red Sea.
Even today, God hears our cries for help. He is aware of our emotional and physical pain, sees all forms of oppression, and promises to hear and deliver us.
—Rev. R. Sibblies
tinue to stockpile our “Joseph Storehouse”pantry with non-perishable food items. Donations can be dropped at the church. We are grateful for your kind support.
Grace & Peace,
—Presiding Elder Carol Landrum
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. 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 request 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: “The Hand of Our God is Upon All”
Scripture Lesson: (Ezra 8.21-23 KJV) “Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of Him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substances. For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek Him; but His power and His wrath is against all them that forsake Him. So, we fasted and besiege our God for this: and He was intreated for us.”
Save the Dates
Wednesday, February 18 – 40-day fast begins, ends on Resurrection Sunday.
Wednesday August 12 – Sight and 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 and Conference Center, PA, Thursday, Sept. 24- 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-couch transportation, retreat materials. Secure your reservation with a non-refundable deposit of $50. Double/$100. First deposit 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, NY 10475. Thank you.
—Brenda Brown
WHISTLEBLOWER ANONYMOUS HOTLINE
If you have knowledge or a concern of possible violations of law, accounting irregularities, or other suspected wrongdoing affecting Riverbay, you are encouraged to report it to law enforcement, or you may report it through an 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 1-833290-0009 (English); or 1-800-2161288 (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).
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Community Protestant Church
Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens and the Community Protestant Church family welcome you to worship with us. We are located at 2053 Asch Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. You may contact us by phone: 718-862-9172, fax: 718-671-4416 or email: Administration@thecpcchurch.org.
Worship Schedule
In-person Sunday Morning Worship 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: 886 1355 3980.
Save The Date
Today, Shepherd’s Ministry Prayer & Praise Brunch, Sold Out!
Thursday, April 2, 6 p.m. – Maundy Thursday Service with Co-op City Baptist Church, 135 Einstein Loop
Friday, April 3, 12 p.m. – Good Friday Service, The Seven Last Words
The Year of Jubilee
Pre Anniversary Service: Sunday, April 19, 11 a.m. – Rev. Helena Tyson, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, Bronx
3:30 p.m. – Rev. Carl L. Washington III, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Nyack
Closing 50th Anniversary Services: Sunday, November 8, 11 a.m. – Rev. Dr. Edgar Howard, Manhattan Baptist
Church, NYC
3:30 p.m. – Rev. Dr. Theresa Lloyd, White Rock Baptist Church, NYC “A 50th Jubilee Celebration of Pastoral Leadership.” The Community Protestant Church family is proud to announce that Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens is celebrating his 60th year in ministry and his 50th year as our pastor. We are so excited that we are hailing this milestone as “The Year of Jubilee.” You are hereby invited to be our special guest at one or all of the pre anniversary services and events planned in his honor.
There’s no God like Jehovah! Deacon Tidball led Praise and Worship with his testimony and a song. DIT Brown opened service with prayer and scripture, Psalm 12:1-8. The congregation sang “Blessed Assurance.” Rev. Karen Scott brought us famed actress, Cicely Tyson for our moment in Women’s History before she brought us the Word, “Overcoming Barriers in a Dark Place,” Matthew 15:21-28. Rev. Karen preached, “The Lord knows all about us.” And with a repentant heart no amount of chaos can keep us from the goodness and mercy of God. Amen. Worship with us. Hear the good news of Jesus and experience all the new possibilities at Community Protestant, a church of love and understanding.
We extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to those in a season of mourning. To our sick and homebound members, please know we are praying for your healing. Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating their special day this month. Happy Ruby Anniversary to Father Franklin and Lady Sandra Reid, celebrating 40 years of marriage.
“The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.”
Psalm 121:7
Lexa M. Mingo
Newsong Church
Trust Over Worry
“Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?” (Matthew 6:25)
In Gospel of (Matthew 6:25–28), Jesus confronts the anxiety that often fills our hearts. He tells us not to worry about life’s necessities, like what we will eat, drink, or wear, because life is more than these things. Pointing to the birds of the air, He reminds us that they neither sow nor store away, yet God faithfully provides for them. If God cares so attentively for His creation, how much more will He care for us?
Jesus also draws our attention to the lilies of the field, which grow without striving, yet display a beauty greater than royal splendor. Their quiet trust reflects a life free from anxious toil.
Worry cannot add a single moment to our lives. Instead, it burdens us and distracts us from trusting God’s provision. Jesus calls us to a deeper faith— one that rests confidently in the Father’s care, knowing He sees, knows and provides.
About Us
Newsong Church is a life-giving church right here in Co-op City! We believe that every person can know God, find freedom, discover their purpose
and make a difference in this world! No matter what you have been through or where you come from, you are welcome here. Join us for Sunday worship and see why God’s family is no ordinary family. Check us out! We are located at 135 Einstein Loop!
Sunday Worship Experience every Sunday at 11 a.m.
Our Sunday worship experience starts with celebration. We make music to please God and to build others up. (Colossians 3:16 ) says, “Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” We sing to bring glory and honor to God and celebrate who He is and what He is doing in our church! Newsong Deaf Church, Rm. 35
Our deaf worship experience is in ASL so that our deaf and hearing impaired can worship and fellowship in their own language! Kidsong, Rm. 49
We have created a place where children can have fun and learn about Jesus on their own level!
Against The Flow Every Friday at 6:30 p.m. in Rm. 42
ATF is Newsong’s student ministry. Today’s middle and high school students will lead the next generation of the church and change the world. At ATF, our goal is to graduate students into a lifetime of following Jesus.
So, what are you waiting for? There is a God in heaven who loves you and has a purpose and plan for your life! Do you live outside of Section 5? Remember, a church alive is worth the drive! Come and find hope. Come and find healing. Come and find freedom. Contact Us
Mailing Address: 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 42
Phone: 917-342 2559
Email: CentralTeam@newsongchurchnyc.org
Prayer Request Line: Text “Prayer” to 877899-7323
Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org
Social Media: Facebook/IG/X: @newsongchurchbx; YouTube: Newsong Church NYC
—Pastor Mike Tolone
Be respectful of your neighbors
Please be aware that not all disabilities are visible, so be considerate and respectful of all members of the community.
JASA Co-op City NORC Program Invites You for These In-Person & Virtual Activities
JASA Bartow OAC Mother’s Day Show at the Timber Point Country Club in Great River, NY, on May 7. Dancing, DJ, and time at the Tanger outlet.
Computer Learning Class, 1:302:30 p.m. (Starts April 7)
Card Games w/Frankie, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Massage Therapy, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
at the Bartow NORC office.
Acupuncture Session – April 1 at 11 a.m. at the NORC office.
Spanish Classes – Thurs. from 2-3 p.m. at the NORC office.
Painting Classes at the NORC office starting Mon., March 23, at 10:30 a.m.
JASA provides comprehensive emotional wellness support for older adults ages 60+ residing in Coop City. Our services include individual, family, and group therapy, as well as medication management, delivered both in person and via telehealth. We offer onsite care at the NORC office, Einstein office and within the OACs.
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: 718- 320-2066 for an appt.
Mindful Mornings Tai-Chi, 9-10 a.m.
Line Dance, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Movies w/Dennis, 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.
NORC Annual Health Fair – May 13 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Music, BP screenings, raffles, and giveaways. To order lunch, call 718-320-1345 by 5/1/26.
Caringkind: The Heart of Alzheimer’s Caregiving Rep. will be in the Bartow main office every third Mon. of the month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for Alzheimer & Dementia Consultation/Health Care Proxy & Power of Attorney Consultation & other services. Please call 646-744-2921 for an 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.
LUNCH & DINNER MENUS
Alternate Kosher Meals are available
Trip: Walmart (Valley Stream), 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Weekend Recap Discussion, 9-10 a.m.
Stay well Exercise w/Dennis, 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Crafts w/Roselen, 1-2 p.m.
Current Events, 10-11 a.m.
Art w/Gerry, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Leisure Games w/Clara, 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 2
Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Crafts w/Roselen, 1-2 p.m.
Tai Chi w/Jimmy, 2-3 p.m., Aud. A Computer & Tablet class w/Ralph, 6:307:30 p.m. (virtual)
Leisure TV, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Arthritis Exercise w/Damion, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Aud. A
LUNCH : KOSHER: Baked Chicken Quarters, Apple Noodle Kugel, Roasted Zucchini NON-KOSHER: No Non-Kosher Meals
Knitting /Crocheting w/Loretta 10-12 p.m.
Knitting & Crocheting, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Alert & Alive w/Cathy & Essie, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 4
Line Dance w/Sassy, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Aud. A Bingo w/Gay, 1-2:50 p.m., Rm. 2
Line Dance w/Sassy, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Aud. A Bingo, 1-2:50 p.m.
Menu fee for lunch is $2 & $5 for guest. ALL meals served with margarine and fresh milk. Menu subject to change without notice. For information, please call: (718) 320-2066. Schedule subject to change without notice.
Payments for trips can be made where noted, Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. only.
Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, the NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation
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#.
Due to this being Holy Week, all of our Bible Study Classes, Prayer Services and other activities for this week will be cancelled.
Our Maundy Thursday Service with Community Protestant Church will be held on Thursday, April 2, at 6 p.m. at the Co-op City Baptist Church. Everyone is invited.
Our next food giveaway will be distributed on Friday, April 10, 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.
Save the Dates: Our church’s 55th Anniversary will be celebrated starting with a service on Friday night, November 13, a banquet on Saturday, November 14, and ending with services all day on Sunday, November 15. The banquet on Saturday, November 14, will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Surf Club on The Sound, located at 280 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10805. Ticket price is $155. Bus transportation is $25. We want everyone to participate in this special weekend.
“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
The Church of St. Thomas The Apostle
177 Dreiser Loop, second floor, Rm. 2.
Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The congregation and clergy of St. Thomas invite you to worship with us. Jesus said, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20) Our special guest this Sunday will be Bishop Terrence Wilburg, who will be delivering the sermon.
During the last week of His ministry, Jesus fulfilled messianic prophecies. The triumphal entry into Jerusalem, which took place on the Sunday before the crucifixion, was the dramatic way in which Jesus proclaimed his messiahship. The people, recognizing this, shouted “Hosanna!” A shout of praise, and plea for deliverance. Let us greet Jesus with praise, and a desire for deliverance from the ways of this world as he establishes his kingdom in our hearts.
Palm Sunday – March 29, 2026
● 11 a.m., Communion Service with blessing and distribution of palms.
● Fellowship with light refreshments following the service.
Bible Lessons:
● Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
● Matthew 21:1-11
Prayer: O LORD Christ, before whom in Thy one earthly triumph the children of the Hebrews did cast their votive palms, grant unto Thy faithful servants that in Thine own good time we too may bear the palm of victory, and may be found worthy to stand in Thy holy Presence; Thou who dwellest ever in the unity of the Father and the Holy Spirit throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
—Rev. Dorian Miceli
Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15
Que la paz del Señor esté con ustedes.
Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 les hace una cordial invitación a la comunidad hispana a congregarse con nosotros.
Somos una congregación pequeña, pero nuestra hospitalidad y amor superan nuestro tamaño. Estamos buscando nuevos miembros que vengan y se unan a nosotros. Hoy en día muchos se sienten cómodos viendo los servicios de adoración en línea, lo cual está bien, pero experimentar el poderoso movimiento del Espíritu Santo mientras uno está en la iglesia es una experiencia hermosa que no se puede comparar. A través del poder del Espíritu Santo, los creyentes son salvos, llenos, sellados y santificados.
Salmo 118:26 “Bendito el que viene en el nombre de Jehová; Desde la casa de Jehová os bendecimos.”
Únase a nosotros mientras alabamos, oramos y celebramos el amor de nuestro Señor y Salvador. Nuestra iglesia se encuentra en el centro comunitario de 135 Einstein Loop, Segundo piso, Salón #33. También pueden vernos en vivo los domingos a través de nuestra página de Facebook: Iglesia Cristiana Marcos.
Horario de Servicios:
Lunes: Estudios Bíblicos Español/telefónico, 8 p.m. (564-888-5521; Código: 696248)
Martes/Viernes: Estudios Bíblicos Zoom, 8 p.m. (ID 3447367643; Código: 3jEJ2W)
Jueves: Estudios Bíblicos telefónico: Ingles/8 p.m. (564-888-5521; Código: 696248)
Domingos: Culto de Adoración, 11 a.m.
La Santa Cena es el 1er Domingo del mes.
Que Dios le bendiga y recuerda que Cristo te ama.
May the peace of the Lord be with you.
Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 cordially invites the Hispanic community to come gather and worship with us.
We are a small congregation, but our hospitality and love surpasses our size. We are looking for new members to come and join us. Today many are comfortable watching worship services online, which is fine, but to experience the powerful movement of the Holy Spirit while in church is a beautiful experience that cannot be compared. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, believers are saved, filled, sealed, and sanctified.
Psalm 118:26 “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. From the house of the Lordwe bless you.”
Come join us as we praise, pray and celebrate the love of our Lord and Savior. Our church is located at 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, second floor, Rm. #33. You can also watch us live on Sundays via our Facebook page: Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15. Services Offered
