Co-op City Times 04-04-26

By DANIELLE CRUZ

The annual income affidavit filing period for Co-op City shareholders has officially begun and shareholders are reminded that the filing deadline for the 2025 Income Affidavit is Wednesday, April 30, 2026.

Shareholders can either fill out the traditional paper income affidavit form, which has been mailed to all cooperators required to file, or fill out an electronic form which is available now on the Riverbay website at https://www. coopcity.com/income-affidavit

The Riverbay Finance department will also be hosting three Income Affidavit Help Sessions to assist. 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 limited number of notaries will be available during the morning sessions;

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New Zego Online Payment Process

Rollout to Begin June 2026

Zego/Paylease will be introducing PLAID to its online payment portal.

By ROZAAN BOONE

The 2026 Election Committee of the Riverbay Board of Directors will hold an Election Information Session at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, for all shareholders, and especially those who would like to run in the Riverbay Board of Directors election.

The session will be hosted by the 2026 Election Committee, chaired by Board Director Mary Pearson. Attendees will also hear from Riverbay General Counsel Jeffrey Buss who advises the Election Committee and works closely with committee members to ensure a smooth and fair election. The

Riverbay 2026 Board of Directors Election

•NOTICE•

A New Week • A New QR Code And this one will take you to the Wednesday, April 8, 7 p.m. Candidate and Community Election Information Session and Q & A ZOOM

To join, scan this QR code >>>> or input this bit.ly https://bit.ly/4c0lRkX

PLAID provides a secure method for shareholders to link their bank accounts directly to ZEGO/Paylease using their existing online banking credentials. During each transaction, PLAID verifies account status and available funds. If a shareholder has insufficient funds in their bank accounts, the payment will be automatically declined, protecting the corporation from NSF losses and preventing related bounced check fees for shareholders. Adding PLAID to the online payment process is important and also timely since Riverbay has experienced an increase in the number of bounced checks and chargebacks during the past several months.

Once implemented, all new shareholders will be required to add the PLAID bank account connect feature. When a resident attempts to add a bank account, they will be prompted to authenticate through PLAID.

To learn more about PLAID, an overview video is available at https://bit.ly/417qkNQ or by scanning the QR code here:

Or request the Zoom link by emailing: Riverbay2026Election@RiverbayCorp.com

Implementation of PLAID for Riverbay shareholders is expected to begin in June 2026 and will roll out in phases, beginning with new residents, followed by one-time payers, and eventually expanding to all Zego users.

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2025 Electronic Income

Affidavit Now Live!

Dear Shareholders,

Riverbay Corporation is pleased to announce that the 2025 Electronic Income Affidavit is now available to all shareholders. The system has been upgraded to make registration and submission faster, easier, and more convenient for all shareholders.

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 is 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.

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(Cont’d from page 1) eligibility and the election application process. Prospective candidates who have questions are encouraged to attend the Information session. To join the meeting, log in at https://bit.ly/4c0lRkX or scan the QR code at right.

Last week, the Election Committee announced that election packages are available for pick up from the Riverbay Legal department during normal business hours, and from the Public Safety window in the Bartow Center after-hours and on weekends. Each election package contains:

• A Statement of Intent to seek election to the Riverbay Board

• Acknowledgement of receipt of the 2025 Election Rules

• Notice regarding prohibited campaign contributions

• Acknowledgement of qualifications to be a candidate

• Notice regarding questions

• Authorization for background check

• Certification from the Riverbay Finance department that maintenance is current

At press time on Friday, April 3, five shareholders had picked up election certification packages.

The deadline to return the completed election package is Monday, April 13, no later than 10 p.m. The documents can be returned to the Riverbay Legal department or to Public Safety (after-hours and on weekends).

The Election Committee and Riverbay Legal department will then review the prospective candidates’ paperwork and begin the vetting process to determine eligibility before publishing the names of certified candidates in the Saturday, April 18th issue of the Co-op City Times.

Election Rule C, Certification of Candidates, states: “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 17th, 2026, and published in the Co-op City Times on Saturday, April 18, 2026.”

The Election Committee has scheduled a Candidates’ Orientation session for 8 p.m. on Monday, April 20, in Rm. 31 of Bartow Center to brief the certified candidates or their designees on the election rules. At that meeting, the candidates will also receive the guidelines for the Election Supplements published in the Co-op City Times, and a random drawing will be held to determine the order of placement of the candidates’ statements and free election ad in the first Election Supplement to be published in the Saturday, May 2, 2026 issue of the Co-op City Times. The order of statements in the remaining two Elec-

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tion Supplements – to be published on Saturday, May 9, and Saturday, May 16 – will be rotated to give each candidate the chance to be among the first five published in at least one of the three election editions. The drawing will also determine the order of the speakers at the three election forums and the order of the candidates’ names on a ballot. The names will rotate automatically on the ballot. The candidates may also use the opportunity to ask any questions they may have of the Election Committee or about the editorial guidelines for the Election Supplements.

In their election statements and ad, candidates will outline their qualifications for the position of Riverbay Board director and their views on issues facing the community. They will each received a free ¼ page ad, although they may purchase additional advertising in the Co-op City Times.

All material submitted for publication is reviewed by the Election Committee and General Counsel prior to publication making it essential for candidates to adhere to the newspaper’s editorial deadline established for the election supplements. Statements and ad copy can be submitted electronically to the Co-op City Times, or hand delivered to the Co-op City Times’ office, Room 21, in the Bartow Center.

The election process is monitored by the 2026 Election Committee to ensure all candidates and their supporters abide by the Election Rules and Regulations and that the process is fair to all involved.

In addition to the Election Committee chair, Board Director Pearson, other members of the Committee are Jewel Crawford-Duncan, Alice Jackson, Thalia Roach, Robert Gray, Lauren Lassiter, Georgetta White, and, according to Election Chair Pearson, special pro bono counsel to the Committee, Anika Green-Watson, who will help navigate the process.

Prospective candidates who have submitted or intend to submit a Statement of Intent to participate in the 2026 Riverbay Board of Directors election are advised to carefully read the election rules and regulations included in their election package, and to contact the Election Committee at Riverbay2026Election@riverbaycorp.com with questions.

The Annual Shareholders’ Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Bartow Center, Room 31. In-person or absentee voting for five directors of the Riverbay Corporation will commence at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, and continue until Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

This year, shareholders are voting to fill five seats on the Riverbay Board as the terms of Directors Monique Coleman, Andrea Leslie, Michelle Marbury, Rod Saunders and Lynette Wright are expiring.

There will be one vote per unit by shareholders of record as of April 1, 2026.

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Coffee with Mike

Shareholders are invited to join Assemblyman Michael Benedetto at the pizzeria in Section 5 on Saturday, April 18, 9:3010:30 a.m., for the next “Coffee with Mike.”

This is an opportunity for shareholders to meet with the Assemblyman and discuss pertinent matters of concern. All are invited.

Annual Health & Wellness Fair

On Wednesday, May 13, JASA, in collaboration with Riverbay Corporation, will host the annual Health & Wellness Fair. The fair will be in Dreiser Auditorium from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Transportation from the Einstein and Bartow Centers will be provided every fifteen minutes. Sign up for lunch by May 1; call 718-320-1345.

Photo of the Week

Want to showcase your talents? See any cool sights around the community? The Co-op City Times is looking for submissions to our new “Photo of the Week” feature!

To submit your photo, email cctimes@riverbaycorp.com with the subject line “Photo of the Week.” Photos (one photo per submission; must be a JPEG file), and accompanied by a short, 1-2 sentence caption.

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:

By BRANDON ORTIZ

MTA Officials launched an updated mobile app for riders on March 25.

Governor Kathy Hochul led the announcement for the updated app, which features improvements to the subway and local bus experience, in addition to overall accessibility, live customer care and notifications of planned service changes.

Starting with the improvements to real-time tracking of subway trains, the app now provides even more accurate updates on subway arrival times, subway locations, detailed information on stations with multiple trains running on different levels, as well as potential service changes impacting specific lines. Users can also expect the app to provide live arrival times for both subway-to-subway and subway-to-bus transfers.

The new app updates also improved real-time bus service information by providing more accurate and frequent arrival times and current bus locations. In addition, bus riders can now view the latest arrival times for all buses at a particular stop, see trip-level views for favorited bus routes, and see live arrival times for transferring from one

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MTA Releases Updated Transit App

bus to another bus or from a bus to a subway line.

Equally important to the functional updates, the MTA also made an effort to improve the accessibility features of the app. There is now an accessibility mode in the app that highlights subway stations with accessibility accommodations, provides elevator and escalator status at stations and offers support for screen-readers and font enlarging. Access-A-Ride users can also use the new app to book and manage trips.

Riders with any questions on service changes, OMNY, fare or toll charges, as well as other questions related to rider experience, should be aware that the new app features live 24/7 customer care with an agent. The app also provides a direct link to the MTA Lost and Found page for riders who wish to file a claim for lost property.

“New York’s transit renaissance goes beyond investing in great subway and bus service — we are making real improvements to the riding experience of millions of New Yorkers at every step of their journey,” said Governor Hochul.

To download the revamped app for free, visit either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

NYCPS Provides Guidance on Arti cial Intelligence

By BRANDON ORTIZ

The New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) released their department-wide guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) usage in March.

This guidance acts as an affirmation from NYCPS to parents, students and teachers that artificial intelligence technology will not replace humans entirely in the education process.

“Teaching and learning are human endeavors served by technology—not replaced by technology,” NYCPS explained last month. “AI is not a replacement for your child’s teacher, counselor or school leader…AI tools cannot and should not replace: the relationship between students and teachers, the professional expertise of educators and school leaders,” the department went on to say.

Part of NYCPS’ guidance touched on the vetting process for evaluating AI tools. In order for any artificial intelligence tool to reach the classrooms or offices of school administrators, the tool must go through a privacy and security review process called the Enterprise Request Management Application (ERMA). ERMA requires vendors to disclose the exact AI capabilities of their product, explicitly prohibits the training of AI models using student data and requires those tools to meet specified transparency benchmarks.

Looking ahead, NYCPS hopes to expand the evaluation process of ERMA to consider “algorithmic bias, equity impact, or instructional effectiveness,” as explained by the department.

NYCPS also clearly outlined where they will never use AI tools for any amount of assistance:

• Decisions about students in relation to potential disciplinary actions

• Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or 504 Plan Development

• Grading or assessment

• Surveillance of students

• Providing therapeutic support for students

• Choosing a child’s respective academic path or coursework plan

• Using student data to train AI models

There are four total phases in NYCPS’ rollout of their AI guidance, and NYCPS expects to conclude the process in June. Phase one has already finished with the release of the initial guidelines, and now in phase two NYCPS is working to raise awareness about the guidelines while opening a 45-day window for feedback from parents, students and

teachers. To submit feedback online, visit tinyurl.com/42w4p4rr before the May 6 deadline. In phase three, NYCPS will examine feedback and incorporate any revisions of the guidance. Phase three will also include a testing period of certain AI tools plus a collection of feedback on those tools. Lastly in phase four, NYCPS will open a 25-day window for feedback, publish the first edition of the AI guidance playbook and develop a strategic plan with a roadmap for future AI integration.

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Co-op City Times weekly deadline

The deadline for submission of editorial content to the Co-op City Times is Mondays by 3 p.m. Articles received after this deadline are considered on a firstcome, first-served basis, and as space allows.

The articles of recognized organizations are published at no cost to your organization each week, in order to inform your members and the community at-large about your organization’s programs, services and events, not as editorial space for personal comment, opinions, or to make political endorsements or critical comment.

In an effort to better accommodate all the organizations, groups and religious institutions that submit articles for inclusion in the Co-op City Times, weekly submissions MUST NOT exceed 500 words

Send submissions to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com; fax to (718) 320-2595 or hand deliver to Rm. 21 in the Bartow Center.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Submit to Co-op City Creatives

By ALICE MORENO

The column, “Co-op City Creatives,” debuted in January 2022 in the Coop City Times and has served as an outlet for a diverse array of artists in this community. Publishing the narratives of both novice and seasoned creatives has helped to underscore the culture of Co-op City. All mediums are welcome, including prose, verse, performance, visual, digital, and plastic arts. As lifelong learners using their art to inform audiences, interviewees emphasize their formative experiences as well as advice for new artists.

Email your work to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com with the subject “Co-op Creatives,” a short bio and your phone number. Resubmissions are encouraged, if you have not yet been featured. With your contributions, local artists can make the fourth year of Co-op City Creatives the most innovative to date.

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however, additional notaries will be available from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Completed 2025 Income Affidavit paper forms can be deposited into the carrying charge boxes in the community centers or delivered to the Riverbay Finance department at 2049 Bartow Avenue. The form can also be scanned along with supporting documents, including proof of homeowner’s insurance, and emailed to RiverbayFinance@riverbaycorp.com

Paper income affidavits can also be submitted by mail to the following address: Riverbay Corporation, Finance Department, Attention: 2025 Income Affidavit, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

All paper income affidavits must be notarized. JASA also offers notary services on Wednesdays and Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shareholders can call 718-320-2066 to set up an appointment at the JASA NORC office at the Bartow Center and 718-320-1345 to set up an appointment at the JASA Dreiser OAC office.

Shareholders opting 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 below.

A Frequently Asked Questions guide can also be found on the Riverbay website.

To register to receive an electronic version of the 2025 Income Affidavit form, shareholders will need to have their T-code ready. The T-code is your account number found at the upper right-hand corner of your monthly carrying charge statement. Shareholders will be required to identify their building and apartment. The system will cross check account numbers with building and apartment numbers and inaccuracies will be flagged for the shareholder to correct before being allowed to move forward with the process.

Once the shareholder has registered, they will then receive an email from DocuSign to verify their ID. This step replaces the notary requirement needed to file the paper income affidavit. Shareholders will be required to go through a “knowledge based” ID verification process to securely verify their identity prior to accessing the Income Affidavit electronic form.

Questions about the electronic filing process can be sent to incomeaffidavit@ riverbaycorp.com and questions about the paper filing process can be sent to RiverbayFinance@riverbaycorp.com. Any questions regarding the insurance documentation should be addressed to the Risk Management department at 718320-3300, Ext. 3388.

Congratulations, HerStory Honorees!

Congratulations to Co-op City shareholders Aisha Hernandez, Lorraine Alexander, Marlene Smith and Talita Rudolph who were honored by the Garvey School as Women’s History Month trailblazers.

Proper Disposal of Household Grease

Shareholders, please DO NOT pour or allow grease to go down the drains.

• First, make sure that a strainer is placed over your kitchen sink drain so that materials that should not go down the drain are caught.

• Secondly, used oil and grease should be poured into old cans or bottles with a lid so as to prevent spillage. Place these cans or bottles inside a plastic bag, tie it up and then leave it inside the compactor room on your floor for the porters to collect.

• Please do not place the cans or bottles down the compactor chutes as these heavy items will damage the compactor equipment.

If there are any questions regarding proper disposal of grease or used cooking oil, please contact your respective Cooperator Services Office (CSO).

Thank you for your cooperation.

COME

Did you know that National Healthy Schools Day will be observed during the week of April 13, 2026? This year’s celebration will feature a national speaker series and expert panels focused on past progress and future directions. Launched 30 years ago, the Healthy Schools movement has transformed how schools address indoor air quality, toxic exposures, and environmental hazards. This year’s observance will bring together policymakers, researchers, advocates, and educators to reflect on progress, advance solutions for the next generation, and help shape healthier learning environments for all children. Caregivers Outreach Youth Empowerment proudly supports the Healthy Schools movement in identifying priorities for the next decade. Ensuring that children are safe and supported in environments conducive to learning is essential. As we look ahead, we must also consider each child’s physical, psychological, emotional, and mental well-being.

An estimated 5.4 million youth in the United States provide unpaid care to a family member living with chronic illness, disability, mental health challenges, substance use disorder, or terminal illness. Many of these young caregivers are sitting in classrooms today. Youth caregivers are more likely to: Arrive late or miss school, Appear distracted or fatigued, Struggle to complete homework, Experience anxiety, stress, or social isolation, and Avoid extracurricular activities. They are quietly caring for loved ones while trying to succeed academically. Most do not identify themselves as caregivers. As a result, they are often overlooked or misunderstood—frequently labeled as disengaged, inconsistent, unmotivated, disorganized, withdrawn, or even defiant. In reality, these behaviors are often rooted in responsibility, stress, and exhaustion. Schools are often the first structured system capable of identifying youth caregivers. Without proper identification, attendance interventions may miss the root cause, behavioral referrals may overlook caregiving stress, and academic plans may fail to account for responsibilities at home

Currently, there is little research or structured support within NYC public schools specifically addressing youth caregivers and how caregiving impacts academic performance. As a result, many of these students lack safe environments to share their experiences or receive support. Caregivers Outreach Youth Empowerment, through its SHARKS Program (Students Helping and Assisting Relatives with Knowledge and Skills), has developed a training program to help educators recognize and support youth caregivers. This program increases awareness of their unique challenges and provides practical strategies for meaningful support. Do you know a student who may be exhibiting these signs? Take a moment to look a little closer. How might you support them? To learn more about our training programs for educators and school staff, contact Caregivers Outreach Youth Empowerment at info@ comeoutreach.org

Let’s keep the conversation going. Join us on April 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. for our monthly 45-minute “Let’s Talk” webinar: “Breaking the Stigma About Administration of Children’s Services.” Many student concerns can be addressed through ACS preventive support programs. This webinar will help you understand when to make a referral and how to access appropriate support services. All are welcome: educators, school counselors, healthcare providers, social workers, and those adults who were prior youth caregivers. Don’t wait until a concern becomes a crisis. Early support can make all the difference.

—Diane Cooper

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Greetings, members and friends.

Warm wishes to all for a joyful and blessed Easter Sunday. May this season of renewal bring you and your loved ones an abundance of peace, love, and happiness. Happy Easter!

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 – “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” on May 6 and May 20. The van will pick up at 11:30 a.m. and we will leave promptly at 12 p.m. No exceptions.

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 at 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 Tuesday, April 21, in Rm. 19 from 1-3 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 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 – 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 on 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, May 6, at 1 p.m., in the Dreiser Center, Auditorium C. We look forward to seeing you there.

––Georgianna Rodriguez

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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:

What is going on in our community? A large group of young people were playing volleyball over the damaged net on the pickleball court at Asch Loop and Alcott Place. Shareholders, please have a conversation with your children about respecting our community spaces. So many seniors in our community enjoy playing pick-

In Memoriam –Tanya Clarke-Ingram

Moment of Reflection: Honoring the Passing of Our Building President, Tanya Clark-Ingram

We want to take a moment to honor the life and leadership of our neighbor, friend, and building president, Tanya.

Tanya was more than a leader; she was a true pillar of this community. Her commitment to Building 12 was rooted in service, care, and connection. She showed up not just in title, but in action, always working to bring people together and strengthen the sense of home we all share. She was one of our building’s “originals,” and 120 Casals Place was her home for 50 years.

Beyond this building, her impact reached even further. Through her work within the Co-op City community and her lifelong dedication to uplifting young people, older adults and families, she poured into others in a genuine way that leaves a lasting mark. That kind of service doesn’t end; it continues through the lives she touched.

Tanya led with heart, with style, and with purpose. And because of that, her dynamic presence will always be felt in this community. We are forever grateful for her service, we honor her legacy, and we will continue building the kind of community she believed in.

Building 12 Will Never Forget You! —Building 12 Association

leball or just watching others play. It’s an activity that has motivated many to be more active. They socialize and build relationships. Pickleball is much more than a game for many people. Please take care of our community. Management, please repair the net for the pickleball season.

—Ruth Sharma

Deepest Condolences –Mary Pilla

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Mary Pilla, former president of the Senior Citizens Social Club of Goose Island. Born on May 11, 1926, Ms. Pilla passed away on March 26, 2026. She was a special person and a wonderful leader. Our condolences to her family.

Stephen Roberts Sr.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 11 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 11 A, B & C 100, 120 & 140 Carver Loop

Current Lease Expiration Date: July 31, 2026

New 3-Year Expiration Date: July 31, 2029

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 pick up. 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 pick up 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 quick departure. We look forward 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

Public Safety Blotter

March 22, 2026 – March 28, 2026

March 22, 2026

2047 Bartow Avenue – While on routine patrol, CCPD was flagged down by two males who stated that they were threatened with a knife by a male suspect. After a brief chase, the male suspect was apprehended and a knife was recovered. The suspect was placed under arrest and charged with menacing.

March 23, 2026

Corner of Co-op City Boulevard/Asch Loop – A cooperator reported returning to their parked vehicle and observing that the catalytic converter had been removed from the vehicle by an unknown suspect.

2021 Bartow Avenue – CCPD observed a female suspect operating a motor vehicle recklessly, causing her to hit another vehicle, which ran into a light pole. Upon investigation, the female suspect was observed with slurred speech, watery eyes, and with an odor of alcohol on her breath. The female suspect was placed under arrest for driving under the influence and processed at the 45th Precinct.

Front of 4100 Hutchinson River Parkway – A cooperator reported returning to the area where they last parked their vehicle and observing that it had been removed from the area by an unknown suspect without their permission.

March 24, 2026

100 Co-op City Boulevard –CCPD observed a female cooperator and their friend loitering on the 16th floor B staircase. The shareholder of record was issued two Community Complaints for Loitering.

March 25, 2026

140 Elgar Place – While conducting a Post Condition check of Building 33, CCPD observed a cooperator smoking a marijuana cigarette and hanging out on the B staircase on the 27th floor. The cooperator was issued a Community Complaint for Loitering. CCPD also observed loud music playing from an apartment on the 31st floor and the cooperator was issued a Community Complaint also.

120 Elgar Place – While conducting a sweep of Building 34, CCPD observed five cooperators hanging out on the 33rd floor B stairwell smoking cigarettes and marijuana. All five cooperators were issued Community Complaints for Loitering and Smoking in the building.

March 26, 2026

113 Dreiser Loop – CCPD observed a male with an open container of alcohol in public view and issued a Criminal Court Summons.

March 27, 2026

Front of 129 Dreiser Loop – CCPD observed a cooperator consuming a bottle of alcohol in public view. The cooperator was issued a Criminal Court summons.

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City Times / April 4, 2026

Director’s Viewpoint Mary Pearson, Assistant Secretary

Save the Dates

It’s not exactly election crunch time but the crunch is coming, especially for the potential candidates.

As mentioned last week, election application packets were ready and remain available to be picked up through Monday, April 13. (Not by the wrongly-written date I indicated last week.)

Those packets can be gotten during regular business hours from the Legal department which can be found on the lower level of the Bartow Community Center where most of the administration offices are tucked away. Legal’s just to the right of the main entrance, at the bottom of the staircase. After office hours, application packets can be scooped up right next door at the Public Safety/CCPD offices. If all that is news to you, are you sure you live here?

That requirement is the first item addressed on the fairly new video addition to The Crawler – aka our CCTV channel. As a Mitchell-Lama designed, HCR regulated complex, we can only continue to thrive cooperatively if our homes remain our primary residences: no sublessors, no sublessees, no cheating allowed.

The gist of what else the video has to say in its two minutes is: take care of your place, let the plumbers in if you start dripping on your downstairs neighbors, pay your carrying charges to make sure those plumbers get paid – as well as the other nearly 1000 members of our staff and crew that it takes to keep this place humming – all while they’re making sure Co-op City stays standing, even after we’re gone.

That’s how the wisdom of the ages proverbially defines a community such as ours, built on cooperative living: “One generation plants a tree, and another enjoys its shade.”

That’s it. A nearly perfect, pithy, non-patriarchal way to describe a truly civilized civilization.

In my experience, such a community is easier to find in a Star Trek: The Next Generation episode than anywhere on our home planet. Still, to me, Co-op City comes close … except for the non-patriarchal part. That part comes from long ago and far away and remains a big contributor to our inability to easily obtain a minimum-numberof-votes-needed-to-complete-an-election quorum over the last decade or so.

How so?

In civic elections, the rule is one person/one vote. But not for us. For us, it’s one vote per unit. Why? It’s a rule that came from England’s 1844

IMPORTANT!

Rochdale co-operative movement. A hundred-plus years later, Senator Mitchell and Assemblyman Lama (our current Senator Bailey and Assemblyman Benedetto equivalents) had direct foundational influence on building Rochdale Village in Queens in the 1960s. That conceptual replication continues on, by them and by us, Rochdale’s “younger, larger, and better-known sibling, Co-op City in the Bronx.”

That’s how Peter Eisenstadt put it in Rochdale Village and the rise and fall of integrated housing in New York City. It can still be found, hidden in the archives at nyc.gov. The 80 footnotes alone are worth searching it out.

That archaic one unit one vote instead of one person one vote is a concept I believe needs reexamination, and not only because it makes it harder for us to reach a quorum around Riverbay Board Election time.

Our annual shareholder meeting – also known as the Riverbay Board election – must continue to follow our atypical and stifling voting rules, but some of this year’s changed rules may prove to be liberating.

I’m more than a little amazed that many of my long-suggested suggestions made it into the 2026 Election Rules and Regulations, or more accurately, this year’s deregulations.

The election rules change a little every year. This year, they changed a lot. For example, for more than the past few years, the rule was: no campaigning before the potential candidates become certified candidates. This year, that ethically-nearly-impossible-to-follow rule and other restrictions have been stricken. This year, anyone wanting to be a Board director can do what paid politicians do, campaign whenever and wherever they want, indoors, outdoors, all around the town… with one exception. The building association rooms remain the only spaces or places off-limits to campaigning this year.

This probably gets said and intended every year, but this year, there’s going to be an extra push to get some enthusiasm going for

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

Washers & Dryers Not Permitted

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

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

Thank you for your cooperation.

the Board elections so we can reach a quorum with no high drama and no extensions. Let’s actually make 2026: The Year of the Quick Quorum.

Wannabe candidates and interested cooperators alike are invited to join the Wednesday, April 8, 7 p.m. info-session Zoom to rev-up some of that enthusiasm and to learn what parts of the election rules and regulations got a haircut this year.

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, this year’s rules and regulations are set in stone… for now. The changes may be judged liberating or infuriating, but the resolution passed, and since it did, we’ve got a shot at getting the election task done quickly and cheaply. Worth a try?

The next crop of candidates is stepping up to do their part. The Committee’s strategies and tactics are aimed-at and counting-on us cooperators to do some stepping up ourselves, when the time comes. More specifically, when the times come: when the ballots hit the mailboxes (around May 16), when voting starts (on May 20), and before that, when the informative and fun stuff starts happening.

In just about two weeks from now (by April 18), we’ll have certified candidates and just about two weeks after that the Forums will start up. The Committee won’t divulge details, but we can share when and where’s: Saturday, May 2, at Einstein at 3:00 p.m.; Wednesday, May 6, in Dreiser at 7:00 p.m.; Monday, May 11, at Bartow at 7:00 p.m.

Save the Dates!

And here’s one more plug for the April 8 info-session Zoom. Join it! Email Riverbay2026Election@RiverbayCorp.com for the link.

Happy Holidays! MPearson@RiverbayBoard. com/718-219-2211.

Greetings, neighbors.

Building 12 Association

At our most recent Building 12 Association meeting, onThursday, March 26, we had nearly fifty shareholders in attendance! Thank you to those who continue to stay engaged and support our community.

This was our first meeting since December, and we took a moment to acknowledge the passing of our building president, Tanya Clark-Ingram. Tanya’s leadership, dedication, and care for this building will not be forgotten. In her honor, we will be launching the Tanya Clark-Ingram Memorial Scholarship Fundto support Building 12 high school graduates. More details will be shared soon. As we move forward, I, KaTrina Dinham, will be serving as acting president until a formal election is held. My focus is to ensure continuity, transparency, and increased opportunities for resident engagement.

Here’s a quick recap of what was covered during the meeting:

Community Engagement – We discussed the importance of rebuilding consistent participation and encouraging more residents to attend meetings and activities. (Income Affidavit season is upon us, and they are due by April 30.)

Guest Speaker – We welcomed a representative from Optimum, who shared updates and answered questions regarding cable services. There was a

Building 33 Association

March Meeting Recap & What’s Next

The Building 33 Association held its most recent general meeting on Thursday, March 26, with a strong turnout from residents.

We were joined by Janitorial Supervisor Rickie, who spoke with residents about current building conditions, staffing, and cleaning operations. Residents asked questions and shared concerns directly, helping to create an open and productive discussion.

Key updates from the meeting included:

Janitorial Staffing: The building is now back to a full staff of four porters.

Cleaning Schedule: Floors are maintained on a rotating schedule, with stairwells addressed daily and spot cleaning as needed. Floors are expected to be mopped weekly and machine-buffed bi-weekly.

Communication: Residents were encouraged to report issues so they can be addressed more quickly and consistently.

Ongoing Concerns: Residents raised concerns about cleanliness, stairwell activity, and overall building conditions, which remain a priority moving forward.

We also reviewed results from our recent resident survey. Top priorities identified were safety, cleanliness, package security, and maintenance. There was also strong interest in community events such as meet-and-greets, wellness activities, and family-friendly gatherings, showing a clear desire for more connection among neighbors.

A Quick Reminder – Keeping Our Building Clean Together

As we move forward with a fully staffed Janitorial team, maintaining a clean building is a shared effort. Small actions by residents can make a noticeable difference throughout the building.

Residents are reminded to avoid leaving raw garbage in compactor rooms, break down boxes before disposal, and report issues such as stairwell activity. These steps help support the work being done and improve conditions for everyone.

We appreciate the hard work of our porters and thank residents for doing their part to help keep Building 33 clean and safe.

Resident Info Sheet – Stay Connected

We are continuing to build out our Building 33 resident contact list to improve communication across the building.

Residents can fill out the Resident Info Sheet online to sign up for text and email updates, provide an emergency contact, and help us better plan communication and events. This will allow us to share timely updates, especially for important building notices and community activities.

Coming Soon: Sip & Paint Event

We are planning a Sip & Paint event for April. More details, including date and participation information, will be shared soon. We look forward to creating more opportunities for residents to connect in a fun and relaxed setting.

Community Engagement – April Series

We are introducing a weekly engagement question for April to hear directly from residents and build more connections within our building. Respond by calling or texting: 929-949-5232. Each response during April counts as one entry into a small raffle for Building 33 residents, to be held at our next Association meeting.

This Week’s Question: What’s your favorite memory of living in Co-op City?

Next Meeting: Thursday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m.

All residents are encouraged to attend, stay informed, and stay involved.

—Tobias Garcia

lot of information given out but one of the most important was the Optimum customer service number that is exclusively for Co-op City residents only. Upcoming – We are bringing back more opportunities for neighbors to connect and enjoy time together as a community. Below are some dates for upcoming Building 12 activities and events: (Please note that our Monthly Meeting days have changed from Thursdays to Wednesdays.)

Sat., 4/4 – Bingo, 6 p.m. ($2 to play, $1 per game)

Tues., 4/14 – Book Club Movie Night: “Sarah’s Oil,” 7 p.m.

Sat., 4/18 – Bingo, 6 p.m. ($2 to play, $1 per game)

Weds., 4/22 – Monthly Meeting, 7 p.m.

Sat., 5/1 – Family Arts & Crafts Day, 4 p.m. (Mother’s Day Cards)

Sat., 6/27 – Section 2 Summer Fun Day, 12 p.m.

We encourage all shareholders to participate, share ideas, and stay connected. Your involvement helps strengthen Building 12 and keeps our community active and thriving.

If you were unable to attend the meeting, we hope to see you at the next one, on Wednesday, April 22, at 7 p.m.

Thank you again for your continued support.

—KaTrina Dinham

Building 6 Association

Happy Saturday, neighbors. I hope when you read this, it finds you in good standing. Remember that this afternoon, April 4, in the front lobby from 3-5:30 p.m., all children ages 4-12 are welcome to pick up an Easter basket, books, and snacks from the Bldg. 6 Youth Committee. A child must be present, no exception. Happy Easter weekend, neighbors.

“Heavenly Father, our hearts are full of joy today as we celebrate Jesus’s victory over death. May the love we feel this morning stay with us always. Thank you for the gift of salvation and the quiet peace of knowing how deep Your love is for us. In Your name we pray. Amen.”

Neighbors, please keep up the good housekeeping in the compactor and laundry rooms. Pet parents, warmer days are here. Please curb your dog. Always carry bags and a small bottle of cleaning solution to rinse the affected area. Don’t be a litterbug. Let’s do our part to keep Co-op City clean.

If anyone in your household is experiencing a mental health crisis, please dial 988. A mental health professional will be available 24/7. As the saying goes, if you see something, you say something. Call CCPD at 718-671-3050 or call NYPD at 911. We all want to live in a safe, healthy, happy, and harmonious environment. Co-op City is a multi-generational place filled with some of the best humans ever. Neighbors become friends who, in turn, become family. So, let’s keep fostering CommUNITY pride for the generations to come. As always, we pray for safety over all. God speed.

“We are a nation of communities... a brilliant diversity spread like stars, like a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky.” —George H.W. Bush

—Lauren K. Lassiter

Parking within 15’ of a fire hydrant in NYC is illegal, and carries a fine of $115. There is no permit which allows parking in a “No Standing” or Fire zone.

I published a lot of information in my last column about some questionable resolutions that were recently presented to our board. Regardless, it’s apparent that some people might not agree with me on those matters.

Questionable Resolutions

Personally, I don’t like most of the resolutions that are presented to our board. Regardless, those resolutions are generally approved by our board. But, this community needs to understand that these resolutions might negatively affect our finances and the manner in which we reside here.

For instance, one of the worst ways that business is conducted here involves our apartment restorations. In fact, can you believe that a resolution was presented to our board so that two contractors could separately receive $1.7 million for apartment renovations? Although I did not vote to approve the resolution, it was approved by the majority of the directors on our board.

Therefore, Riverbay has become comfortable with paying huge sums of money to some contractors to restore our apartments. For instance, here are some amounts of money that are issued to our contractors: 1-bedroom - $11,000; 2-bedrooms$13,000; and 3-bedrooms - $15,000.

Where did you live at before moving here? Do you think that your landlord paid a lot of money to restore your previous apartment? Other than to repair extreme damages, can you think of any other landlord in NYC that will allow this type of nonsense to go on in their building?

Did you grow up in the Bronx? If yes, do you remember the arrangements of some of the buildings? Can you remember some of the 5-story buildings with about five apartments on each floor? If yes, then they had about twenty-five apartments in just one building. And, if someone moved out, what happened? Well, everyone was trying to get that apartment.

Therefore, can you remember that the “Super” had to restore that apartment as soon as possible? Then, hey, what happened on that next Saturday?

Johnson

Current Community Problems

That’s right, you saw a family rolling up in a huge U-Haul truck ready to move in. Delays? No! That apartment was rented on an immediate basis.

Now, let’s see what’s going on in Co-op City. With 7,000 people on our waiting list, can you believe that we had 207 vacant apartments as of March 28, 2026? So, can you see how many 5-story buildings with 5 apartments on each floor would be empty in some areas of the Bronx?

Therefore, how is it possible that our vacancies can be so high when millions of dollars were budgeted to restore all of our apartments? Furthermore, on average, can you believe that about 29 apartments become vacant every month? Therefore, can you see how we’re losing a tremendous amount of money on a monthly basis from all of these vacancies?

Bottom line: According to our current budget, we make $318 million a year. But, how did we get to this huge figure? Well, if you remember, we were hit with several carrying charge increases. So, we need to manage our money in a better manner by filling our vacancies in a reasonable manner. Then, we need to stop the exorbitant payments to contractors to restore our vacant apartments. If not, then you can be assured that we’re going to see additional carrying charge increases in a short amount of time.

Dangerous e-Bikes

Two community complaints were recently issued to riders for having e-bikes here. Therefore, everyone here needs to understand the extreme dangers of having or storing an e-bike in their apartment. For instance, there have been numerous instances wherein e-bikes created massive fires in an apartment. Here are some examples of these fires.

In 2022, allegations were made by a fire official that several electric riding devices were left by a front door in a Harlem apartment. Then, a massive fire broke out during the night. Thereafter, a family could not escape that fire.

In 2023, a fire erupted in a Brooklyn apartment because of an e-bike. Thereafter, that fire caused

Building 19 Association

Greetings, neighbors of Building 19. Hope everyone finds themselves well.

We had a very productive meeting on Friday, March 28, with our guest Vanessa Aldea, director for CSO. Many questions were answered regarding the former Rite Aid space and the potential for a new diner in Dreiser Loop. We also discussed fire safety—including the raffling of two fire extinguishers—and learned that the Board has approved the renovation of building lobbies to take place in 2027.

Regarding our community environment, we must address the ongoing issue of dog waste. Residents must curb their dogs to maintain the beauty of our community and show that we care about our home. We want to extend a sincere thank you to Ms. Aldea for staying to address every concern; we all came away impressed and satisfied with her visit.

It has been an exciting start to the year! We recently enjoyed a successful Game Night with many children participating and winning prizes. Building 19 is still collecting annual dues, and we will be in the lobby on several upcoming posted dates. Additionally, we are planning a trip based on the results of our recent survey. We purchased planters for our lobby and put up different artwork, giving our building a different look. Because of your support, we can make things possible for Building 19.

Please mark your calendars for April 18, 2026, for our Bake Sale to benefit our scholarship program. Last year, we were proud to award a $500 scholarship to Aibrys Caminero. This honor is presented in the name of Francis Williams, our former vice president, who believed in investing in our children as future leaders.

On a personal note, I am truly humbled and honored to have received the Commitment Award for service to Building 19. It is special because it came from my

severe injuries to four people. So, they had to be taken to a hospital.

Another fire occurred from an e-bike in 2023. In this case, an e-bike was being charged near the front door of a building. A fire then erupted from this e-bike. Thereafter, this fire was so horrific that the flames went to the second floor and killed two youths inside of their apartment.

Bottom line: I can list additional fires that were caused by e-bikes and their batteries. However, I hope that everyone here should now understand the extreme dangers of having or storing an e-bike in their apartment.

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What do you think about those outrageous resolutions cited above? Do you actually think that we can continue to support this type of nonsense to go on in our community? Also, please remember that an e-bike can destroy you and your entire family. So, please do not allow a family member or anyone else to bring an e-bike into your apartment. Thank you.

Contact Information

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

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

Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me. And, please hang up your phone immediately if someone calls you and says that they’re Daryl Johnson or is associated with me and asks you for money or anything else. Please stay strong and do not fall for any type of scam.

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

peers in Building 19.

Being a member of a building association brings people together. It keeps us informed of what is going on in the community and allows us to be part of a family of people doing things together. Therefore, joining the association has its benefits. Always remember that we come in as neighbors and we leave as friends. I love my building and my community, and I remain dedicated to serving you.

A big shout-out to all of our March and April birthdays! If you see something, please say something. May you experience the joy, freedom, and blessings this Passover and Easter Season.

Shareholders First We Matter.

—Sonia Feliciano

African-American Association of Co-op City Building 25 Association

Association’s Upcoming Events

The association’s upcoming events include, but are not limited to, the following:

Wholistic & Wellness Fair – April 11

Spelling Bee – May 16

Juneteenth Local Entrepreneurs’ Fair – June 19

Coalition Bus Trip to Washington, D.C. Museum (Overnight Trip) –June 20–21. Trip pricing: one person per room, $430 per person; two persons per room, $325 per person; three persons per room, $315 per person; four persons per room, $295 per person.

Wholistic Health and Wellness

The 22nd edition of the 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 has been part of this event for several years. The special guest for the program is Nfr 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, Maryland, and her master’s in social work from Hunter 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 Local Entrepreneur Resource 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 20, through Sunday, June 21. National Museum of African American History Trip

The deadlines for installment payment as recently adjusted are April 8 for initial non-refundable payment; April 25 for second payment and the remaining balance will be due 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

Our Condolences: With a heartfelt sympathy, we commiserate with president Toba LaCrown, who lost his uncle in Nigeria, and may be away for the funeral. We identify with you and your family during this trying period. We pray that as you travel, God will grant you journey mercy and give the enabled strength to you and your immediate family to go through this tough and rough moment.

––Toba Adeyemi LaCrown

Cooperators United

Greetings, fellow Building Association and Townhouse Association presidents. On Monday, March 30, Cooperators United held its first regular meeting of 2026. At that meeting, our bi-annual executive board officer election was held. Ms. Vanessa Aldea, CSO director, administered the election process for the sake of transparency. The election was successfully conducted by closed ballot. The election results for the 2026-2028 election cycle are as follows:

President: Linda Collins

1 VP: Leslie Peterson

2 VP: Aaron Carnegie

Treasurer: Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Assistant Treasurer: Sonia Feliciano

Secretary: Deborah D. Henry

Assistant Secretary: Dawn Mitchell

Sergeant-at-Arms: Ezekiel Springer

We thank Ms. Vanessa Aldea for being so generous with her time and expertise to assist with the election of the Cooperators United executive board officers as she has done with many building association elections in the past.

Thank you to our former executive board officers for their past service.

Thank you to all members in attendance at the election meeting. Thank you for trusting us to be leaders in service with you to accomplish the mission and goals of advocating in the best interests of our building associations and townhouse associations.

Thank you to the 11 association members in attendance at the meeting who paid their membership dues for 2026. Please note that number is more than 25% of our total possible complement of members, which is 42.

Please be reminded that our annual membership dues remain at $20 per year. As we are reaching the end of this meeting cycle, please consider paying your dues at our next meeting. This is how we build and fund our organization.

Lastly, I thank and congratulate our newly elected executive board officers for the 2026–2028 term. I trust we will commit to working cohesively and harmoniously for the betterment of our community.

Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, April 27, at 7 p.m., in the Bartow Center, Rm. 31. I look forward to having you join us.

“Cooperation is always more powerful than competition.” —Bob Proctor

––Linda Collins

Greetings, Building 25 cooperators! Happy Easter Sunday! May peace, love, renewal, and new beginnings surround you on this occasion, and always. Sick and Shut-ins: We extend prayers and warm wishes to you and hope you are comfortable.

Condolences: We send our deepest condolences to families who are grieving the passing of their loved one.

Upcoming Event: You may have noticed a high presence of Verizon equipment and workers in and around our building recently. Well, it is time for us to find out what that was all about. Verizon representatives will be in our building’s lobby, April 8 – May 2. The dates and times of the events will be varied to accommodate shareholders’ schedules. This will be a good opportunity to gain knowledge about goods and services this company has to offer. We encourage you to look for postings from Verizon with details for the event.

Reminder: Optimum Wi-Fi service is now available in our building’s basement/laundry room, and there is now a dedicated Optimum customer service telephone number for shareholders. 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.

Building Association Meeting: 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 who wishes to be on the committee, please attend this meeting and let your interest be 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.

Best wishes for peaceful week.

––Evelyn Herbert

Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

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

Special General Membership Meeting – The Building 10 Association would like to thank Mr. Romualdo Ferrer, Community Account Manager for coming to our meeting and discussing the different options for cable service. Co-op City has a new direct line to Optimum which is 866-218-2975 where you can discuss your bill and service options.

General Membership Meeting – The Building 10 Association would like to thank Mr. Edgar Perez, director of Restorations, for coming to our monthly meeting and bringing a wealth of information regarding restorations and answering our questions.

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 it 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: Compactor Room – Please keep our compactors rooms clean. Failure to clean up spills will result in vermin on your floor and/or in your apartment. All boxes should be broken down or taken to the basement and placed near the ash cart room. All large items, ex., furniture must be taken to the basement and placed near the ash cart room.

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

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

Questions, Comments and Suggestions – You can contact the Building 10 Association via email at Building10Assoc@gmail.com or drop a note in the suggestion box in the laundry room. 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. “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” —Aesop

Have a great week.

—Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Director’s Viewpoint Michelle Marbury

Respect Is The Business: We Are Not Just Customers—We Are Shareholders

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Moment That Spoke Volumes It started as an ordinary stop in one of our Section 5 stores— just another day in the rhythm of Co-op City life. But what I witnessed in those few moments stayed with me. A group of women stood at the counter, polite and patient, simply trying to complete their purchase. Yet the response they received from behind that counter was anything but courteous. The tone was sharp. The interaction was dismissive, and you could feel it—that uncomfortable shift when respect quietly leaves the room.

Now, I don’t know what kind of day that employee was having. We all carry things. We all have our moments. But what happened next mattered even more. Right there, in that shared space, something real unfolded. We looked at each other—not as strangers, but as neighbors—and began to talk. Not loudly or angrily, but honestly. And in that moment, what could have remained just an unpleasant interaction became something much more meaningful.

More Than a Transaction

We found ourselves talking about something many of us have experienced but don’t always address: the growing disconnects in how we treat one another, especially in places where business and community meet. Because here in Co-op City, those two things are not separate—they were never meant to be.

From its inception, Co-op City was built on the idea of cooperation—shared responsibility, mutual respect, and the understanding that we are part of something bigger than ourselves. Our businesses are not just places of transaction; they are extensions of our community. The people behind the counters are not just employees or vendors—they are part of our everyday lives. And we, as residents, are not just customers—we are neighbors. That distinction matters more than we sometimes realize, because it shapes how we engage with one another in even the simplest interactions.

This Is Our Business

Let’s take it one step further—because in Co-op City, this is not just about neighbors and courtesy. This is about ownership. We are not just residents—we are shareholders. This is not just our home—it is our business. Every hallway, every building, every storefront operates within a community that we collectively own, and that ownership comes with both expectation and responsibility.

As shareholders, we deserve to be treated with respect every time we walk into a business in our community. Vendors must understand that they are not simply serving customers; they are engaging with stakeholders who have a vested interest in the quality, tone, and culture of this environment. At the same time, we must hold ourselves to that very same standard—conducting ourselves as engaged owners, taking pride in our surroundings, and actively participating in shaping the culture of our community. Because when we truly recognize that this is our business, everything changes—how we speak, how we respond, and how we show up for one another.

The Standard We Set

Let me be clear—this is not about pointing fingers or singling out one person or one store. This is about something much deeper. It is about culture. It is about the standard we set—not only for others, but for ourselves. Respect is not a one-way street; it flows in every direction—between resident and vendor, neighbor and neighbor, worker and customer.

We all have a role to play in shaping the environment we live in. If we want our community to feel welcoming, supportive, and strong, then that responsibility belongs to all of us. To our business owners and employees, you are not just providing a service—you are helping define the experience of living here. And to our residents, let’s continue to lead with patience, understanding, and grace— even when it is not returned. Because when we show up differently, we invite something better in return.

Building 13 Association

Passover began at sundown on Wednesday, April 1, and ends at nightfall on Thursday, April 9, 2026 and Easter Sundayfalls on April 5, 2026. Happy blessed holiday to all.

Income Affidavit: We are currently entering into the Annual Affidavit season. Beginning April 1, 2026, the process went live so this procedure can be completed online and requires no notarized signature. The time is now to attempt this method. Going forward, it will become the normal process. It eliminates vast amounts of paper, stress and is quick and easy.

Building Collection: Unforeseen circumstances require us to collect our building dues in April. When the dates are decided, you will be advised. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our vice president (see below).

Building 13 Inc.: When we became a non-profit, our aim was to provide service to our building and surrounding community. Aside from the programs and adventures we have embarked on, we are proudest of the camaraderie and family it helped to establish. Two staples that have endured challenges are the Summer Fun Day event, which had never been done in individual sections, and the Community Garden.

I am very proud to know that Rivers Run Community Garden was founded in 2013 and is officially located at 192 Co-op City Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10475. Your GPS will take you there. This community-wide labor of love currently has a picture that is displayed in the Bronx Green-Up offices. The caption for the associated picture reads, “Rivers Run is the community garden of Co-op City, the massive cooperative housing development that forms a ‘city within a city’ in the northeast Bronx. Today more than 100 members are active in the garden.”

Kudos for the many Co-op City members of the garden who have participated in Bronx Green-Up programs and been awarded certificates, shown others how to grow various fruits and vegetables and been a source of food to many. Both members and youth have benefitted from your knowledge and teaching and will forever be grateful.

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,

The Little Things Are Not Little

This doesn’t stop at the storefront—it lives in the everyday details of how we share this space. From how we care for our pets to the etiquette we practice in our laundry rooms, these moments matter more than we often acknowledge. They are not small things; they are daily reflections of who we are as a community and what we are willing to accept from one another.

How we present ourselves—both in business and in life here on this campus we call Co-op City—sets the tone for how we will all be treated. When we raise our standards in the small things, we elevate the entire experience of living here. When we take pride in our shared spaces, we reinforce the values that make this community strong.

More Than a Place—A Standard

Co-op City has always been more than just a place to live. It is a community where relationships are built—in hallways, in elevators, in shared spaces, and yes, even in our stores. That is something worth protecting, something worth nurturing, and something worth strengthening every single day.

Because in the end, we are not just passing through these spaces—we are shaping them. Together.

Thank you for taking the time to read my viewpoint. Your engagement, your presence, and your voice all matter in the continued growth and strength of our community.

As always, I welcome your thoughts and feedback. I can be reached at mmarbury@riverbayboard.com

Swing Higher

Let’s continue to build something we can all be proud of—together.

So let’s swing for the rafters. Let’s think big, act with intention, and expect greatness from every one of us. And when we do that—consistently, collectively—we will see that expectation rise to meet us. Nothing but the best.

“We must not only hold the standard. We must raise it. So we get to live it—every single day.”

the local 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 support empowering local groups to meet crucial needs and offer cultural programs.

The success of our association depends on active participation from residents.

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

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

—Leslie Peterson

Building 22 Association

Happy Passover. Happy Easter. Spring has sprung. Start planning for your warmer weather activities. 2025 Income Affidavits are available online and have also been mailed. Please check the Co-op City Times for more information pertaining to what is needed to complete all documents.

Compactor Room: Some cooperators are not following the instructions on how to dispose of waste. If you are not disposing of it properly, CSO will issue a community fine. Be a good neighbor. This is your home; keep it clean.

Laundry Room Etiquette: Pick up your clothes on time, others are waiting. Read the etiquette board for more rules. Don’t sort dirty clothes in carts; it’s unsanitary.

Happy birthday to all. Prayers to all who lost loved ones. Please check on the sick and shut-ins. If you see something, say something. Blessings to all.

—Betty Leak

JASA International Women’s Day Celebration

Women’s Day at the JASA OAC was a beautiful and inspiring celebration. The Women of the Cloth not only answered God’s call but also shared the many artistic gifts they have been blessed with, blending faith and creativity in a powerful and uplifting way.

It was truly a meaningful and memorable occasion.

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the director of JASA, Ms. Ann Moncrieffe, for graciously allowing this International Women’s Day celebration to take place. Her support and leadership made this 2026 International Women’s Day Celebration gathering possible. Special thanks to all who performed and participated in this amazing event. May we continue to honor the women who came before us, uplift the women who stand beside us, and inspire the women who will come after us. Thank you for being part of this beautiful tapestry we call “Women of the Cloth.”

—Cynthia Dixon

Building 9 Association

Greetings, Building 9 Association family and friends. It is April, so it must be Annual Income Affidavit time. The affidavits should be in your mail. Our resident public notary will be available to assist you for a nominal fee. Graciously, they always donate the proceeds to our Building Association. Riverbay Corporation staff will be available, by appointment, to assist you in completing your income affidavit. Also, JASA can assist you.

Tax preparation season is coming to an end. Please take advantage of free tax preparation services throughout the community.

As always, April is our annual Building 9 Association membership drive. Calling all Nine Diamonds. We need you. Our numbers are dwindling every year. We ask that you notify us of your availability to lobby-sit as soon as possible. We are accepting new and past volunteers. We have a new youth recruit in Building 9 B-side. Welcome, Alaina! Thank you, Sherine.

We will be in the Building 9 lobbies on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays beginning April 14 through April 30, between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Our annual dues remain at $10 per family. You must receive a receipt for all monetary transactions with the Building 9 Association. We will post membership participation on the lobby bulletin boards for your perusal.

All questions or concerns, please bring to the attention of the Nine Diamonds. We will post any necessary corrections. Thank you in advance for your participation.

At our last meeting, our guest speaker was Ms. Lois English, Section 1 CSO Manager. She covered an array of topics of interest to our members. Also, several important handouts including, robocall sign-up, “RUOK” sign-up, emergency contact update forms, rules for public space decorating, including the outside of apartment doors, copies of last year’s flyer restricting holiday decorating of public spaces. We thank Ms. English for her generosity of time. Our next general membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 30. Please join us.

As posted on the bulletin boards, we played Pokeno on Wednesdays, March 18 and 25. We had a great time with participants. Welcome to the new player, Diana. Welcome back to the mother of Building 9 Pokeno, shareholder Ida “Mitzi” Cleare. Our next scheduled Pokeno game will be Wednesday, April 8, at 1 p.m., in the building association room located in Building 9 B-side, lobby rear.

Please join us.

“Cooperation is always more powerful than competition.” ––Bob Proctor

—Linda Collins

Director’s Viewpoint Lynette Wright

Say Less, Do More

Good Day, Co-op City,

The primary responsibility of Board directors is to initiate policy throughout the Corporation, with a goal of improving the community overall. Being an effective director doesn’t mean complaining about everything that is happening within the community while offering no solutions or berating groups of people for not doing what you think is correct. It’s about problem solving via policy with a goal of improving quality of life, financial positions, and/or inefficiencies within the system for a better tomorrow. This week, I’ll explain some of the upcoming policies I recently wrote, one of which you can vote on in this upcoming election.

Changes to the Riverbay Corporation By-Laws (2026 Election Referendum)

Co-sponsor: Leslie Peterson

This referendum depends on your vote to determine the direction that the Board should support. This year, you have a say in our policy and decision-making process. Regarding vacancies, our By-Laws state that if a director leaves or is removed from their position before their three-year term ends, the sixth person who was selected from the previous election will take their place. However, that person is required to run again the following election year to maintain their seat for the remainder of the seat term. Better explained:

Scenario 1 (Current Structure): Hypothetically, if a director leaves their position after 11 months, the sixth person from that previous election would get to serve for 1 month before they needed to run a second time to maintain the position. Should they win a seat, they can serve either three years if they are voted into the first five spots or two years if they are voted into the sixth position. The sixth person would only receive a twoyear term because they are taking over the remaining time from the vacated position. Even reading this, you can understand how this is unnecessarily confusing and partly unfair.

Scenario 2 (Proposed New Structure): The referendum proposes that if a director leaves their position, hypothetically, after 11 months, the candidate from the previous race would take their position and maintain the position for the remainder of the term. This means they would serve for the remaining two years and one month without having to run in another election. Therefore, it would eliminate the potential to have an election where the community has to vote on six people.

The current structure is burdensome to the community to understand why we have to vote for six people when we only have five Board directors eligible each year, and is costly for the candidate who has already spent money and time running a campaign to have to spend more money and time doing it again with no guarantee that they will maintain it, especially after they were already qualified and been given rights to make decisions as a sitting Board director. Ultimately, it will be up to you to vote on which structure to maintain this year and how we move forward.

Transparency In Term Limits

Co-sponsor: Jacqueline Smith

Resolution #18-05 enforces three-year term limits on Board directors starting from 2018. However, most shareholders are only aware of the directors who are elected in a given election year, but not how long incumbents have served and when their term will expire. In the name of transparency, shareholders should be aware of directors’ current time year for which they have been elected, how many terms have been served in total (as the current limit is three), and if the directors hold positions as executives, e.g., president, vice-president, etc. To maintain an engaged population, it is important that shareholders and residents understand that not only does the Board pass policy, we are also obligated to abide by them and to allow a level of accountability in the process. The intent of this resolution is to have this information available annually for residents to read in the Co-op City Times after the swearing-in ceremony. This provides the community with publicly available documentation with a goal of increasing understanding.

Accountability

of the Audit Process

Co-sponsor(s): Leah Graham & Monique Coleman

The Internal Audit department is the backbone of

accountability for a corporation. It informs management of where there are risks and vulnerabilities, and challenges them to create and implement a corrective action plan to keep its interest safe. It also informs the Board of the risk as motivation to work with and, occasionally, demand change for the corporation’s protection. However, the procedure of having timelines and expectations of each party (the Board, Management, and the Internal Audit department) is not included in the audit charter, leading to lackadaisical response and continuous unaddressed risk. Instead, this resolution requires Management to respond to the identified concerns within 45 calendar days of receiving and for the director of Audit to provide the Board with the completed audit and Management response directly after. This resolution intends to add structure instead of

the arbitrary and subjective precedence we currently have, e.g., it’s been done a particular way in the past, but highly depends on the chair of the Internal Audit Committee. The pen commands accountability. While I know that these aren’t the most dynamic topics, they do serve to provide order which is lacking throughout the Corporation as well as setting expectations. As I said, Board drectors are in charge of policy to direct change. And as elected leadership, we should strive to build a better, more security governance and community. I hope that this article has been informative and also encourages you to vote and make a difference in the upcoming 2026 Riverbay Board of Directors Election. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact at lwright@riverbayboard. com. Until the next time…

2026 Riverbay Board Election Rules and Regulations

UPDATED: GENERAL RULES & 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. in Rm. 31 at the Bartow Center. 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.

6. No member of the Election Committee, the Board, or any of Riverbay’s

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, May 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 45 at Einstein Center. The second forum shall take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium B. The third forum shall take place on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 31, Bartow Center.

(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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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.

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Social Justice Committee – On Friday, March 27, our NCNW Co-op City section joined with NCNW North Bronx Section and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Eta Omega Omega Chapter, to bring to the north Bronx, an Immigration Forum open to the public. The program was held in the Community Board building at 4101 White Plains Road and was well attended. It was a great collaborative effort by women’s organizations in the Bronx, to learn specifics about a serious problem in our neighborhoods. Attorney Gail M. Walton was the presenter for the evening. She enlightened us as to the intricacies of immigrants who want to become citizens of the United States and the complications that they face. The process of becoming a naturalized citizen is dependent on many variables such as having a family member who is a citizen, your profession, if you are seeking asylum or amnesty, or if consular processing was done in your home country. In any case, it is a many years long process that can be stopped at any point. Our country is now at a point where the door is closed.

NCNW Youth Group – In celebration of Women’s History Month, the NCNW Youth Group, in their meeting on March 21, participated in a Paint & Empower Workshop. Participants used paint as a tool to tell their stories and connect with one another in meaningful ways. The workshop not only encouraged creativity but also fostered confidence and dialogue around the importance of using one’s voice. This is one of many initiatives aimed at uplifting and developing the next generation of leaders through education, creativity, and community engagement.

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!

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

—Joyce Howard

Laundry Room Etiquette & Safety

Greetings to all and welcome to Spring and April 2026. It is hard to believe how rapidly time passes now compared to “back in the day,” when it seemed so slow. Sending all members and families blessings as they celebrate their own religious holy observances.

Our members and friends are looking forward to our first one-day trip scheduled for April 23. We will be leaving from Dreiser Loop (near H&R Block) travelling to see “Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz and Blues Show” in Connecticut. In addition to the show, there will be a delicious southern-style luncheon and a stop at Foxwoods Casino to try your luck before you return home. Information for all and any travel plans can be shared with you by contacting the Tour Committee. Ms. Brown at 718-379-7762, Ms. Stanton at 718-320-8079, or Ms. Sangrosse at 347-409-1362, will take your calls and suggestions you may have for future travel. Please be mindful, these are home numbers so call at a reasonable time. You can also request information on our three-day, and twonight trip scheduled for July 15-17. This trip will be heading to the Connecticut River Valley and includes deluxe motorcoach transportation, two-nights lodging, breakfasts and dinners, gratuities, baggage handling and taxes. The committee has planned several trips while there. Mystic Seaport, Connecticut and Florence Griswald museums, Olde Mystic Village and The Essex Steam and Train Railroad Excursion, to name a few. The cost is $599 per person for double; $788 per person for single occupancy. Trip insurance is available for you to purchase for your convenience.

It cannot be said enough, our country is in political chaos and getting worse each day. AARP National, while not a political organization, is following all major issues that may affect our members and families. There is a page you can log in to: action.aarp.org/Sign to receive updates and alerts on issues you care about and the latest news on Congress and the White House. Come by our office, we are open Monday–Thursday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at 177 Dreiser Loop, second floor, Rm. 0. Phone: 718-320-1946. Email: aarp4997@gmail.com, and you will be able to scan a QR code for all the “Resources-On-The-Go” that are available to members. We have not received a response to our request for a bus from Co-op City for the Albany trip on May 5 and will keep you informed. Our Health and Wellness Committee has received good news from two of our members. Ms. Barbara Whattley is recovering nicely from surgery and Ms. Joyce Fowler is improving at Kings Harbor Rehab Center. Our prayers are with them and all who may be experiencing difficulties of their own. Contact Mrs. Wilson at 718-671-5493, Ms. Washington at 718-877-5194, or Ms. Harris at 718-379-2298 with all information you would like to share.

We are here to serve––not to be served.

—Ann Purnell

Goose Island Seniors

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Mary Pilla, former president of the Senior Citizens Social Club of Goose Island –– May 11, 1926 – March 26, 2026. She was a special person and a wonderful leader. Our condolences to her family.

Wind Creek Casino – Bethlehem, PA. Date change: Mon., April 6. Price: $70; bonus, $25 for play. Call: 646-579-1701.

Resort World Casino – Monticello, NY. Tues., April 14. Price: $70; bonus $25 slot play and $15 food voucher. Balance due. Bus arrivals: Einstein Loop at 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 Miller’s Smorgasbord, then show at 3 p.m. Price: $245. Orchestra seats. Call: 646-579-1701.

Resorts Atlantic City – Thurs.,May 14. Adults only. Price: $70; bonus, $18 slot play. Bus arrivals: Einstein Loop at 8:15 a.m., Asch Loop at 8:40 a.m., and Dreiser Loop at 8:50 a.m. Balance due: April 13.

Goose Island Seniors Indoor Picnic Party – Fri., June 5, at 1 p.m. in our club, Rm. 39. Members only. Covered dish. Bring something or $20 at door. Members with birthdays in June enter for free.

Tropicana Atlantic City – Date change to Thurs., June 11. Adults only. Price: $70; bonus $10 slot play. Bus arrivals: 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 arrivals: 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.

Tropicana Atlantic City – Tues., Aug. 11. Adults only. Price: $70, bonus, $10 slot play. Bus arrivals: Einstein Loop at 8:15 a.m., Asch Loop at 8:40 a.m., and Dreiser Loop at 8:50 a.m. Balance due: July 13.

Norwegian Greek Isle Cruise – May 18-27. Price: $3293-3945. Call: 646579-1701.

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

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

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

To All Members: Happy birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of 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 celebration on Wed., April 15, 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m., half-time during bingo.

Sick and Shut-in – Sandy Roque, Sandra Cortez-Johnson, and Araida (Greta) Feliciano.

Our club is at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475, 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 and Community Organizations

Issues Before the Coalition

Amongst several issues discussed during the February meeting was the complaints by member organizations of the Coalition. Co-op City Baptist Church has petitioned the Coalition to investigate the leaks in the Einstein Community Center.

President LaCrown promised that the Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City would seek audience with the management of the corporation to address these issues with immediacy. He promised that once the appointment is finalized, member organizations with their delegates will be informed. Such meeting would be the first step in resolving the issues.

Juneteenth Fundraiser

The Coalition is organizing a Bus ride to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC to raise fund 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 where individual travelers would have enough time to spend at the National Museum. Flyers for the program had already been posted on all buildings accordingly. A non-refundable fee of $50 is applicable, and there will be opportunity for installment payment. For details, you can reach out to Toba (347-327-6288), or Reva Jones (718-6715957), or Daisy Young (917-292-7010).

—Toba Adeyemi LaCrown

NAACP

The NAACP marches to defend democracy and combat racism and discrimination in communities across the country.Located in the Einstein Community Center, Rm. 36, we meet the fourth Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. The office hours are Monday & Wednesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. No Kings. No Retreat. No Surrender.

The NAACP participated in the nationwide “No Kings” rallies, on March 28, to protest against the Trump administration’s policies and defend democracy.

250 years ago, promises were made to visualize this nation as a more perfect union. We, the People, dreamed of democracy, marched across Selma’s bridge, and carried the vision that the American flag represented long before it represented us. And now, the Trump administration is trying to rewrite our history.

These are not just policy disagreements. These are attacks on who we are, who we’ve always been, and who our children will become. Now is the time to hold every elected official accountable, especially those who abandoned their oath to represent all of us. Leaders are meant to serve We, the People, all of the people. Not a party. Not a donor. Not a king. We built this nation. We ARE this nation. No kings, only We the People.

Today we march. Tomorrow, we organize. In November, WE VOTE!

UN Resolution: A recent U.N. resolution urges reparations for slavery’s ‘historical wrongs:” Applause erupted in the UN General Assembly Hall on Wednesday as Member States adopted a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity. Theresolution was spearheaded by Ghana and received 123votes in favor.Three countries, Argentina,Israeland the United States, voted againstand 52 abstained.Ambassador Dan Negrea, US representative to the UNEconomic and Social Council(ECOSOC), said prior to the vote the United Nations exists to maintain international peace and security” and “was not founded to advance narrow specific interests and agendas, to establish niche International Days,or to create newcostly meeting and reporting mandates.”

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 ck/mo. payable to: NAACP Co-op City. Mailing address: NAACP Co-op City, 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 36, Bronx, NY 10475. To become a member online, go to: www.naacp.org membership. Select Co-op City (2210) and join. To leave a message, call the officephone at: 718-320-3210 or email: naacpccity2210@gmail.com

Brown

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

The Year of Jubilee

Pre Anniversary Service – Sunday, April 19, 3:30 p.m. Rev. Helena Tyson, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, Bronx

Opening 50th Anniversary Services:

Sunday, November 1, 11 a.m. – Rev. Audrey Jones, Friendly 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

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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

Email: stjosephsepc@aol.com. Church phone number: 718-320-0844.

We are currently receiving names for Confirmation and Reception. In-person worship service for The Sunday of the Resurrection will be conducted at the church on Sunday, April 5, at 9 a.m., as well as via teleconference.

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

Pledge Cards for 2026 are now available at the church. Please tell us about your talents, areas of interest, and expertise.

Events and Fundraising Activities

Sunday April 5: Easter Sunday (Hat Sunday)

Sunday May 10: Mother’s Day

(Mark your calendar now)

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

Sunday, June 21: Bishop’s visitation.

Condolences: Our thoughts and prayers go out to all our bereaved members, families and friends who have recently lost loved ones.

We continue to collect only cans and non-perishable dry goods for the pantry at Grace Episcopal Church, West Farms.

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

Grace and Peace!

—Tanya Blanchette

WHISTLEBLOWER ANONYMOUS HOTLINE

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.

Hosanna! Witnesses testified. The choir ministered. Deaconess Kehinde Olowe prayed and read Matthew 21:1-9. The Shepherd’s Ministry thanked everyone for sharing in their sold out, scrumptious, holy ghost filled, Prayer and Praise Brunch. For Women’s History, Lexa Mingo presented Catherine Allen Latimer, NYPL’s first Black librarian, and Sister Carolyn Lemon sang us a song for her birthday. Father Franklin Reid’s Palm Sunday message echoed the Adult Sunday School lesson about the goodness of His love. We were reminded that Jesus died humbly and alone just for us. The question was, “What is your response to His love?” Spend time with Him in prayer. He is in love with you! We experienced a powerful Altar Call before Father Reid blessed the palm. Worship with us tomorrow, Resurrection Sunday. Hear the good news of Jesus and experience all the new possibilities at Community Protestant, a church of love and understanding.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to those in a season of mourning. The memorial for Sister Vashti Sanders is April 15 at 4:30 p.m. in Rm. 31, hosted by JASA Bartow OAC. Sister Carrie Boone, Brother James Owens, and all sick and home bound members, we are praying for your healing. Happy birthday to everyone celebrating.

“And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.” Matthew 21:9

—Lexa M. Mingo

Circle of Christ Church Iglesia Circulo De Cristo

Walking to the Cross and Beyond

Before the triumphal entry into Jerusalem Jesus had already set his heart to fulfill God’s covenant with humanity.

Isaiah 50:7 “Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame.”

Luke 19:37-38 “When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives,the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: ‘Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!’”

The people are rejoicing in expectation of the overthrow of Roman rule. They expect Jesus to take over but not everyone is happy. The religious elite can’t stand the worship given Jesus.

Luke 19:39-40 “Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, ‘Teacher, rebuke your disciples!’ ‘I tell you,’he replied, ‘if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.’”

Jesus’ reply demonstrates the gravity of the situation. Here Jesus is torn between the adoration of the crowd on Palm Sunday and the full knowledge that soon that adoration will turn into rejection.

Luke 19: 41-43 “As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over itand said,If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes.The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and encircle you and hem you in on every side.”

They only wanted a king they did not desire a savior. Around sixty years later John sees this same Jesus dressed for war!

Revelation 19:11-13 “I saw heaven standing openand there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True.With justice he judges and wages war.His eyes are like blazing fire,and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on himthat no one knows but he himself.He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood,and his name is the Word of God.”

When Jesus rode on a colt, he demonstrated humility and peace. His return will be on a war horse showing superiority and strength. In both ways, he shows the will of God.

Schedule (147 Dreiser Loop)

Join us on April 5 for Resurrection Sunday (10:30 a.m.)

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

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).

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

Tuesday: Prayer at 10 a.m. and Bible Study at 12 p.m.

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

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

Friday: Spanish Bible Study at 12 p.m. & Youth Service, 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.

DID YOU KNOW... There is a Lost and Found located in the Bartow Community Center Public Safety office. Please check there if you have recently lost keys, glasses, or other items.

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)

Tomorrow is Easter Sunday when we will proclaim Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! Through the resurrection, Christ transforms fear and despair into hope and joy, demonstrating that God’s plan triumphs over human limitations and expectations. We are called to embrace the resurrection’s power, turning our fear into faith and our despair into joyful testimony. Rejoice in the knowledge that, just as Christ rose to eternal life, so too will we!

Easter Sunday, April 5

• 11 a.m., Communion Service.

• Fellowship with light refreshments following the service.

Bible Lessons:

• Acts 10:34-43

• Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

• Colossians 3:1-4

• John 20:1-18

Prayer: O GOD of Love, we praise Thee, we bless Thee, with all our hearts do we thank Thee and magnify Thy name for this most holy and wondrous Festival of Easter, for in the glorious victory which in it is commemorated and symbolized, Thou hast given us the sure and certain witness that good shall finally triumph over ill, and that death is but a gateway to the ineffable splendor of eternal life in Thee, O never-setting Sun of Righteousness, who livest and reignest God for ever and ever. Amen.

—Rev. Dorian Miceli

The Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, NY 10475.

Sunday Services: Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. The midday worship service follows at 11:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us in the sanctuary for these services.

Wednesday Services: Wednesday morning prayers and fasting service will take place online from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to join call 727-731-4156.

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

Friday Service: Friday worship service will be held in the evening, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

All Night Services: All-night services will be conducted online. Please use the following number to join: 727-731-4156.

Special Greeting: Happy Resurrection Sunday to everyone. May God’s abundant blessings be with you throughout your life.

Reflection: The Power of Grace Focus on Grace

Focus: Grace is the divine power that brings joy to the heart and is evident in the lives of those who have found favor with God.

Scriptural Foundation: “And with great power, the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.” (Acts

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

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

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

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

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

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

Sabbath ends on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 8:23 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, April 10, 2026, at 7:10 p.m.

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

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

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

—Bruce Gitelson

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The promises of God are given by His grace.

“Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, writes to those who have received a faith as precious as ours through the righteousness of God and our Savior Jesus Christ. Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. By His divine power, He has given us everything that pertains to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us to glory and virtue. Through these, we receive exceedingly great and precious promises, so that by them we may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by lust.” (2 Peter 1:1-4)

At first glance, these promises may seem to stem from God’s power, but scripture shows that all promises are ultimately the result of God’s grace. Without His grace, we would not receive any of His promises. Those who have experienced God’s grace should not hesitate to ask for more. One way to receive greater grace is by seeking a deeper knowledge of Jesus Christ through the study of His word.

The Gift of Grace and the Love of God

Grace allows us to enjoy God’s unmerited favor and receive gifts we do not deserve.

—Rev. R

Sibblies

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us for Worship Service tomorrow at 8 a.m., in-person only, and at 11 a.m., in-person and on Zoom or YouTube. Kindly note, there will be no Sunday School classes tomorrow, Easter Sunday, April 5. All Sunday School classes for all ages will resume on Sunday, April 12, at 9:30 a.m. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 50 (lower level), Bronx, NY 10475. Telephone: 718-320-3774. Email: ccbc135@optimum.net or coopcitybc@ gmail.com. Website: www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Masks are optional. Zoom Information: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9623430102 or Zoom Telephone Conference Line 646-568-7788; Meeting ID: 962 343 0102#; Password: 788175#. Or go to YouTube, search for “Co-op City Baptist Church” and watch us there.

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

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

Our next food giveaway will be distributed on Friday, 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

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 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. Cost: $155.

Caesar Resort and Casino Atlantic City

Date: June 6

Cost: $65 ($10 slot play back)

Deposit: $30 to sign up

Bartow OAC March & April Food Shopping Trips– Walmart: 4/14, $12. Stew Leonard’s: 4/15, $6. ShopRite Pelham: 4/16, $6. Costco: 4/17; $6. Trader Joe’s: 4/22, $6.

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

Steel Drum Class – funded by the Solomon family at NORC office on Weds. at 1 p.m.

In-Person Computer Class – Thurs. from 3-4 p.m. at the Bartow NORC office.

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

BARTOW CENTER CLOSED

Walk w/Odessa (On Winter Break)

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

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

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

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

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

Arthritis exercise w/Damien, 1011:15 a.m.

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

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

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.

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 Co-op City. Our services include individual, family, and group therapy, as well as medication management, delivered both in person and via telehealth. We offer on-site 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.

SU CASA Program is back at Dreiser OAC. Join us starting April 9 at 1:15 p.m. in Rm. 2, for Hip-Hop Memory & Story Circle: Honoring Elders’ Stories Through Rhythm, Coversation, & Collaborative Creative Expression.

Trip: Queens Place, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Movies w/Dennis, “The Ravine,” 1-3 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Aqua Aerobics, 12-3 p.m. (off site)

Board Games, 1-2 p.m. Technology w/Jimmy, 1-2 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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 646744-2921 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 – Tues., 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 7. Call 718-320-1345 for an appt.

LUNCH & DINNER MENUS

Alternate Kosher Meals are available

Weekend Recap Discussion, 9-10 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise w/Denise, 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Leisure TV, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Elder Abuse Presentation w/Jimmy, 1-2 p.m., Rm. 4

Trip: Ridge Hill Mall, 9:45 a.m.-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

Bead & Jewelry w/Brenda, 11 a.m.12 p.m., Rm. 4

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

Drama Club w/Amelia, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Rm. 2

Trip: Walmart, 8:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Morning News Discussions, 10-11 a.m.

Cardio Exercise w/Gail, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Aud. A Leisure Games w/Clara, 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 2

Body in Motion w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Leisure TV, 2-4 p.m.

LUNCH : KOSHER: Scallion Ginger Tofu Stir Fry, Pearled Barley, Capri Blend Vegetables

NON-KOSHER: No Non-Kosher Meals

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: No Dinner Served

NON-KOSHER: No Dinner Served

LUNCH: KOSHER Chicken Gumbo, Cous Cous, Roasted Eggplant NON-KOSHER: No Non-Kosher Meals

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Grilled Chicken w/Roasted Potato & Steamed Zucchini NON-KOSHER: No Non-Kosher Meals

LUNCH : KOSHER: Tuna Salad, Pasta Salad, Cole Slaw NON-KOSHER: No Non-Kosher Meals

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Egg Salad w/ Health Salad & Beets NON-KOSHER: No Non-Kosher Meals

LUNCH: KOSHER: Lemon Salmon, Yellow Rice, Steamed Green Beans NON-KOSHER: No Non-Kosher Meals

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Chicken Salad w/Potato Salad & Carrot Salad

NON-KOSHER: No Non-Kosher Meals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Drama Club w/Dazee Windley

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

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

p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Knitting & Crocheting, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

LUNCH : KOSHER: BBQ Chicken Legs Quarters, Baked Potato, California Blend Vegetables NON-KOSHER: No Non-Kosher Meals

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

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

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

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

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

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

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

Let’s Get It on Zumba, 1-2 p.m.

Health & Wellness 2.0 – Celebrating Each Other, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Let’s Get It on Zumba, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, the NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation Must be 60 or older to become a JASA participant.

KOSHER: Filet of Sole w/Potato Latkes & Steamed Yellow Squash; NON-KOSHER: Spanish Style Pork w/Black Bean & Rice & Steamed Collard Greens, Banana

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

KOSHER: BBQ Chicken w/Potato & Steamed Carrots

NON-KOSHER: Chicken Legs w/Stewed Tomatoes, Coconut Rice & Pigeon Peas, Normandy Blend Vegetable, Orange

Greater Love Refuge Ministries

“For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height—to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God..” Ephesians 3:14-19

Spiritual Food for Thought: Do not be afraid to move into unfamiliar territory mentally, emotionally, or physically. You have not been this way before. And, that prospect is frightening. But know that God has gone before you to make a way and to lead you on the path that you have always been destined to take. Forge ahead by 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 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

“But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.” 1 Corinthians 15:20

Easter Sunday is more than a tradition or a single day of festivity. For Christians, it is the heart of our faith—the story of Christ’s obedience, humility, and sacrifice, and the glorious victory of His resurrection. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, endured suffering and death out of love for His flock. Through His sacrifice, He fulfilled prophecy and gave the gift of eternal life to all who believe in Him.

Yet, Easter is not only about remembering that Jesus rose from the grave. It is about rejoicing in what His resurrection means for us and our eternal future. The Apostle Paul reminds us that just as Christ rose, so too will His followers. His triumph over death is our promise of life everlasting.

On Easter morning, we echo the angel’s words: “He is not here; He has risen!” (Luke 24:6). This miracle is not His alone—it is ours as well. Because He lives, we too shall live, even beyond death. Easter proclaims the fulfillment of God’s promises: life conquering death, hope overcoming despair, and redemption defeating sin.

In a world often marked by uncertainty and struggle, Easter shines as a beacon of resilience and renewal. It calls us to embrace faith, live with purpose, courage, and hold fast to hope- no matter the challenges we face. The beloved hymn “Because He Lives” captures this truth:

“Because He lives, I can face tomorrow

“Because He lives, all fear is gone

“Because I know He holds the future

“And life is worth the living, just because He lives.”

This message should stir in us gratitude, awe, and humility. On this Easter Sunday, let us celebrate with joy and thanksgiving the risen Christ—alive, glorified, victorious over sin and death, and reigning forevermore.

May the Holy Spirit help us to embrace this hope and share the good news of resurrection, building a community united in faith and anticipation of eternal life.

Blessed Easter to all!

Come and Receive a Blessing: All are Welcome!

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

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

Baptism And Membership Classes: Thursday from 1-3 p.m. See Rev. Sara Upcoming Events – Save The Dates

Thursday, April 9 – LCOA Workshop: Metabolism, Diabetes Care and HIV at 12 p.m.

Sunday, April 12 – English Service at 11:15 a.m.

Escuela Dominical at 11:15 a.m. Servicio en Español at 12:30 p.m.

—G. Abadia

Get Involved!

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 Resurrection Sunday and we invite you to join us for morning worship; Bishop Landrum will bring the Word of God as we celebrate our Risen Savior.

We welcome you to join our weekly Prayer Line every Wednesday afternoon from 12:30-1 p.m., and Thursday from 8-9 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.

Thank you for your continued love and support for the Greater Love Ministry.

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 10475. Church phone: 718-671-8746 and Pastor’s phone: 914-522-5039.

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

Come Fellowship With Us: Sunday School for adults and youths begin 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: “Triumphant Entry”

Scripture Lesson: Luke 19:28-40 NLT, “When He had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. And it came to pass, when He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain called Olivet, that He sent two of His disciples, saying, ‘Go into the village opposite you, where as you enter you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Loose it and bring it here. And if anyone asks you, ‘Why are you loosing it?’ thus, you shall say to him, ‘Because the Lord has need of it.’” So those who were sent went their way and found it just as He had said to them.” (Continue reading Luke 19:33-40)

Save the Dates

Sunday, April 5 – All are welcome to join the 11 a.m. Resurrection of Jesus Service.

Saturday, June 3 – Youth Graduation Celebration.

Saturday, July 11 – Annual Church Picnic at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle.

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

Women’s Fellowship-Women’s Retreat – Spruce Lake Retreat & Conference Center, PA. Thursday, Sept. 24-26, 2026. Standard Rooms: PP Double: $500, Triple: $440, Single: $680; includes two- nights/three-day accommodations (double occupancy), six meals, R/T motor-coach transportation, 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 718-7085035.

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

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

—Brenda Brown

Garage Reminders:

• Follow Speed Limit - 5MPH

• Observe One-Way and Do Not Enter Signs

Co-op City is your home. If you have talents, knowledge and expertise that can be helpful and improve the quality of life in Co-op City, share your ideas at coopcity.com. Join your Building Association, contact Riverbay Management or write a letter to the editor. In addition, be sure to VOTE in the annual Riverbay Board of Directors election. It is your responsibility as a cooperator to participate in the election and to remain engaged and informed.

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

• Watch For Pedestrians - Turn Corners Slowly

• Avoid Walking Down the Middle of Ramps or Lanes

• Be Mindful of Your Surroundings at All Times.