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The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will take place on Wednesday, May 20, at 7 p.m. in Rm. 31 of the Bartow Center. Voting begins on Wednesday, May 20, until Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Completed ballots cannot be returned to Riverbay Corporation, placed into the carrying charge slots or given to Riverbay employees.

This year’s quorum is 5,041 ballots.

Shareholders of record as of April 1, 2026 are voting for up to five candidates to represent them on the Riverbay Board of Directors, the policy making body of the Riverbay Corporation. The 11 certified candidates are:

Michelle Marbury

Rod Saunders

Monique Coleman

Andrea Leslie

Idalia Reyes

Yanira D. Jaime

Aaron Carnegie

Lynette Wright

Nero Graham

Darnell Lopez

Keith Logan

Last Saturday, May 2, the first election supplement was published in the Co-op City Times in which the candidates introduced themselves and their platforms. On pages 20 – 29 of this issue of the newspaper, the second supplement is published for shareholders to better familiarize themselves with the candidates seeking their support. The final election supplement will be printed next Saturday, May 16, in the Co-op City Times

The first Candidates’ Forum for shareholders to hear from and meet the candidates in person took place at the Einstein Center last Saturday, May 2. On Wednesday evening, the candidates participated in the second forum which was held in Dreiser Auditorium B. On Monday, May 11, the third and final forum will be held in the Bartow Center, Rm. 31, at 7 p.m. and shareholders who have not yet had an opportunity to attend are encouraged to do so to meet and greet the candidates. All of the forums are in-person and are being recorded for broadcast on the Riverbay Crawler, channel 591 for Altice/Optimum subscribers and channel 12 for MATV subscribers.

In addition to choosing up to five candidates for the Riverbay Board, shareholders will also vote yes or no on a referendum question on this year’s elec-

tion ballot. At the April 29th Riverbay Board meeting, the Board approved Emergency Resolution 26-41 to present a proposed amendment to Article III, Section 4 (a) of the Riverbay By-Laws to shareholders for a vote at the Annual Shareholders Meeting. The proposed amendment addresses how vacancies on the Board of Directors are filled.

Currently, vacancies that result from death, resignation, removal or otherwise are filled until the next annual Board election by the person who received the highest number of votes in the immediately preceding election of directors but who was not elected to a director’s position. “At the next annual meeting of shareholders, successors shall be elected for the unexpired term created by any vacancy …” the By-laws stipulate.

Under the proposed change, any vacancy resulting from the death, resignation or removal of a Board director elected by shareholders would be filled by the unelected candidate who received the highest number of votes in the most recent Board election who would then serve for the remainder of the vacant term, not until the next Board election, as is currently the case. Shareholders will have the opportunity to vote on this proposed by-law amendment as part of the 2026 election process.

As a cooperative community, shareholders play an integral role in helping to shape decisions that affect the development’s future. Strong voter participation helps ensure that the Board reflects the interests and concerns of the community and reinforces the cooperative principles on which Co-op City was founded. Staying informed prepares shareholders to make educated decisions before casting their Board election ballots.

Shareholders are therefore encouraged to take part in the election process by learning about the candidates and issues, attending the final candidates’ forum on May 11, reading the election supplements and casting their election ballots once they arrive. In addition to reading the Co-op City Times, also stay tuned to the Riverbay Crawler for election information and updates.

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Coffee with Mike

Shareholders are invited to join Assemblyman Michael Benedetto at the pizzeria in Section 5 on Saturday, May 16, 9:30-10:30 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.

Next CB #10 Board/ Public Hearing in Co-op City

Community Board #10’s monthly General Board/Public Hearing will take place at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, on Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m.

This meeting will be highlighted by a public hearing on the McDonald’s at 2010 Bartow Avenue. The restaurant will undergo a full reconstruction to modernize the dining experience as well as re-construct its drive-through.

McDonald’s is seeking CB #10’s advisory approval as part of its application before the City of New York Board of Standards and Appeals. The restaurant will still have over 30 seats for dining. The drive-through will accommodate 11 vehicles in its queue. There will still be 10 parking spaces in front of the restaurant.

Please note that this is standard procedure for any restaurant or bank that has a drivethrough. Normally, they all need the advisement of their local community board. For additional information, please contact CB #10 at (718) 892-1161 or email bx10@ cb.nyc.gov.

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.

By BRANDON ORTIZ

Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently invited New Yorkers to weigh in on the future of e-Bike battery swapping sheds across the city.

On April 17, the Mayor joined New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn to announce the launch of an online public portal for New Yorkers to provide feedback on the future locations of approximately 25 e-Bike battery swapping cabinets. To provide feedback, visit tinyurl.com/5e3rm5ue. Participants have until July 31 to provide feedback on any of the 50 proposed locations, to suggest a new location that is not listed or to offer feedback on the Public E-Bike Charging (PEC) program. The PEC program is designed to implement a network of e-Bike battery-swapping cabinets on sidewalks and public plazas all across the city, providing more riders with access to Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certiﬁed batteries.

Of the 50 proposed locations, four are located in the southern part of the Bronx. Speciﬁcally, the four proposed Bronx locations are the following, as outlined by NYC DOT:

1. East 138th Street and Canal Street West

2. East 138th Street and Rider Avenue

3. 3rd Avenue and East 143rd Street

4. Melrose Avenue and East 150th Street

Cabinets will only offer batteries that adhere to UL standards and will be weather-resistent and theft-proof. Additionally, cabinets will have ﬁre safety features such as ﬁre containment and will proactively monitor battery health. Riders scan a QR code, select a battery from the cabinet, swap their current battery for a charged one then ride away.

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City Invites Feedback on Location of Future Battery Swapping Sheds

Mayor Mamdani discussed the importance of supporting New Yorkers who rely on micromobility devices.

“We’re building a city around the people who live and work here — their jobs, their dreams, their lives reﬂected in the infrastructure we invest in,” said Mayor Mamdani. “These e-Bike battery swapping cabinets are about supporting workers, making our city safer and embracing the kinds of transportation New Yorkers are already turning to in growing numbers.”

After the public commentary period closes in July, NYC DOT will finalize the list of cabinet locations based on input and select about 25 locations to move forward with the project design phase. NYC DOT aims for the battery-swapping cabinets to be available beginning in 2028. Both the department and FDNY will work collaboratively “to ensure all cabinets and batteries are properly certified to applicable UL standards and that all sites meet required clearances prior to installation,” according to the Mayor’s Office.

NYC DOT said all New Yorkers will have access to the cabinets “for a fee,” while adding that “all e-Bike users who have e-Bikes compatible with the swappable batteries provided may use the cabinets.”

As a reminder for shareholders, Riverbay’s Board of Directors passed Board Resolution #22-58 in November of 2022. The resolution stated that “shareholders may not store or charge battery-operated electric bikes, electric scooters or their batteries in apartments, garages, community rooms, or other indoor common areas within any building at Co-op City.” Violators of this resolution will incur a $1,000 ﬁne and possible termination of their occupancy agreement. Notably, this resolution does not pertain to electric mobility devices used by disabled individuals.

USDOT Appeals March Decision Allowing Congestion Pricing to Continue

By BRANDON ORTIZ

United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)

Secretary Sean Duffy ﬁled an appeal on May 1 to a ruling from earlier this year that allowed the Central Business District Tolling Program (CBDTP) to continue.

USDOT did not release further details on their latest appeal, but a spokesperson for the department argued that congestion pricing was negatively impacting commuters.

“We disagree with the court’s ruling,” a spokesperson told the New York Post on May 1. “Once again, working-class Americans are being sidelined under Democrats’ policies, which impose a massive tax on every New Yorker. These Green New Scam policies have made federally funded roads inaccessible to commuters without providing a toll-free alternative.”

In response, Governor Kathy Hochul’s Ofﬁce remained conﬁdent that congestion pricing was not going anywhere.

“Appealing congestion pricing once again is just a waste of everyone’s time,” a spokesperson for the Governor also told the Post last Friday. “Sean Duffy can keep trying, but trafﬁc will stay down, business will stay up, and the cameras will stay on.”

Secretary Duffy’s appeal is in response to a ruling in March by Federal Judge Lewin Liman. In his ruling Judge Liman ruled that President Donald Trump and his administration did not have the authority to end congestion pricing in New York City. At that time, USDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) were looking to revoke a May 2025 temporary restraining order against the federal government that allowed congestion pricing to continue. Now, USDOT is trying again to derail congestion pricing despite repeated failures to do so.

In his reasoning, Judge Liman argued that the CBDTP “was the product of a democratic process.” He explained that the CBDTP followed the legal steps in becoming ofﬁcial.

“The VPPP (Value Pricing Pilot Program) was passed by Congress,” said Judge Liman. “The TMA (Trafﬁc Mobility Act) was passed by democratically elected legislators and signed by a Governor elected by the people of New York. The VPPP Agreement was authorized by a Secretary nominated by a duly elected President and conﬁrmed by the Senate. The democratic process worked.”

Judge Liman also highlighted in his ruling that the MTA “demonstrated a likelihood of success on their claims that the Secretary did not, among other things . . . have the authority to terminate the VPPP Agreement, and even if he had the authority, the reasons for terminating rested on errors of law and was arbitrary and capricious.”

With congestion pricing extending into its second full year, the results thus far for the program have been promising. Data referenced by the Governor’s Office in January revealed the extent to which congestion pricing has influenced traffic in Manhattan’s Congestion Relief Zone (CRZ), which runs from 60th Street to the southern tip of Manhattan. Compared to 2024, the first year of congestion pricing saw a reduction of 27 million fewer vehicles entering the CRZ, roughly equating to over 500,000 fewer vehicles each week. Traffic in the CRZ also decreased by 11% last year.

Congestion pricing has also helped reduce gridlock, especially at crossings into the CRZ, which the Governor’s Ofﬁce highlighted has led to improved commute times for drivers of up to as much as 15 minutes both ways. Additionally, the data showed morning rush hour trafﬁc speeds have improved by an average of approximately 23% in the last year. Local bus speeds in the CRZ have also improved moderately with an improvement of 2.3%, ending a trend from the prior two years where local bus speeds were decreasing.

For the MTA, congestion pricing has provided crucial revenue to support the

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agency’s transit improvement projects from the 2020-2024 Capital Plan that are projected to cost over a combined $15 billion. In 2025, congestion pricing provided $550 million in net revenue, according to the Governor’s Ofﬁce. Some of the key project’s congestion pricing is helping fund are the following:

• $5 billion for State of Good Repair projects

• $3 billion for upgrading signals along the A, B, C, D, F and M lines

• $3 billion for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway project

• $2 billion for accessibility upgrades in over 23 subway stations

• $2 billion for new railcars and buses

working collaboratively to ensure that transparency remains key and your homes remain affordable. Our goal is to achieve a balance which maintains affordability while reducing carbon emissions.

We are at the table every day in Albany and City Hall, ﬁghting to ensure that a “Green” New York remains an affordable New York.

Signed,

State Senator Jamaal T. Bailey, 36th District, NYS Senate | Assemblymember Michael Benedetto, 82nd District, NYS | Assembly Councilmember Kevin Riley, 12th District, NYC Council | Riverbay Corporation

NYC Announce Five New Public Schools Opening This Fall

On Tuesday, May 5, NYC Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels announced the opening of ﬁve new schools for the 2026-27 academic year across the Bronx and Queens, marking a ﬁrst step toward expanding access to high-quality education.

The new schools aim to increase seat capacity in neighborhoods with historical overcrowding and increase access to District 75 seats closer to home.

“Innovation, excellence and art are woven into the fabric of this city — they define what it means to be a New Yorker,” said Mayor Mamdani. “It’s time our schools reflect that reality. Our students deserve the best. This fall, we’ll deliver it with five new public schools that serve students of all ages, expand access for students with disabilities and put the arts at the center of education.”

“Our new schools reﬂect a bold commitment to expanding access to high-quality, rigorous learning experiences for every student, in every neighborhood,” said New York City Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels. “These schools are designed to meet the diverse needs of our communities, including creating seat capacity where needed, delivering innovative and culturally responsive instruction, and preparing students with the skills and conﬁdence to succeed in college, careers, and beyond. This is how we build a stronger, more equitable future for New York City.”

The five new schools opening in September 2026 are: Academy of Cultural Excellence – Serving Pre-K through fifth grade in District 30 in Long Island City, the Academy of Cultural Excellence centers student voice, community and academic rigor. Through project-based learning, arts integration and culturally responsive practices, students engage in real-world learning that builds critical thinking, creativity and confidence.

Bronx School of Arts & Exploration – Located in the Highbridge/South Crotona section of the Bronx, this District 75 school serves students with disabilities in kindergarten through eighth grade. Its arts-centered model integrates core academics with visual and performing arts, supporting communication, independence and academic growth through project-based learning and performance-based assessments.

The Bronx School of Hip-Hop – Serving grades nine through 12 in District 9 in the Claremont section of the Bronx, this high school uses hip-hop culture as a foundation for rigorous instruction. Students study emceeing, DJing, grafﬁti, breaking and knowledge of self while connecting academic content to real-world experiences. Coursework includes audio production, digital media and ﬁnancial literacy, alongside the standard curriculum.

Queens Academy for Innovative Learning – The District 75 school in Astoria serves students with disabilities in grades six through 12. It emphasizes project-based learning, technology integration and individualized supports, including STEM exploration, community-based instruction and work-based learning to prepare students for life beyond the classroom.

West Q Elementary – Located in Woodside and serving kindergarten through ﬁfth grade in District 24, West Q Elementary combines foundational literacy and math instruction with project-based learning. The school emphasizes hands-on investigation, community-connected projects and multilingualism as an asset for student success.

In Memoriam Carmen Luz Diaz Henriquez

Carmen Luz Diaz Henriquez of Building 7 passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026. She was 88 years old.

Carmen lived in Co-op City for 26 years, and raised her son, Ralph, here. Ralph is the production manager at the Co-op City Times

Carmen was a loving mother, grandmother, family matriarch, and friend whose greatest passion in life was her family. She brought joy and laughter everywhere she went and was truly the life of the party. Known for her wonderful sense of humor and unforgettable antics, Carmen had a special gift for making everyone around her smile.

She leaves behind her devoted son, Ralph; daughter in-law; Millie (aka Boo Boo); her beloved grandson, Adam; and lots of dear nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will forever cherish her memory. Carmen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph, Sr.; her parents, and siblings.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Carmen’s warmth, strength, laughter, and love will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Please join us in keeping Ralph and his family in prayer as they navigate this difﬁcult time.

Greetings, Cooperators,

2026 Board Election Committee Report

This is your last chance to attend an in-person only, Candidates’ Forum. The Final Forum is this Monday, May 11, in the Bartow Center, Room 31, starting at 7:00 p.m.

Forum #3’s theme is: Rules, Rules, Rules (and how will we keep Co-op City thriving despite or because of them all?).

Come hear what the candidates have to say. Stay for the Meet & Greet. Stay for the cake. Chat one-on-one with your favorite candidates. And there’s more! This is also your very last chance to turn Gold into Green. We’re talking pom-poms. Express your appreciation for the candidates and your enthusiasm for the election process without saying a word. And here’s how.

When you arrive at the Bartow Candidates’ Forum, a Committee member will greet you at the door and give you a flyer. Next, you’ll trade your contact information for a gold pom-pom. During the forum, each time you like what you hear –don’t clap, don’t cheer – shake! Afterward, when you’ve had your cake and information too, you’ll trade in that gold pom-pom for a green one.

Congratulations! You’ve just been enlisted into Operation Quick Quorum to alert your neighbors that it’s Board Election season. From May 16 to May 20, whenever you get a chance to linger in your lobby, or ride the elevator, or stroll your Townhouse cluster’s grounds – give ‘em the pitch. Display that green pom-pom, maybe give it a shake, and say: The ballots are coming. The ballots – inside their green envelopes – are on the way.

Do that until the day your ballot arrives. Then, it’ll be time to put away the pom-pom and wave that green envelope instead, saying: The Board election ballots are HERE!

And that’s the plan, the goal, the strategy, the tactics, and the timing in a nutshell.

The GOAL: Making 2026 The Year of the Quick Quorum is the goal for this year’s Riverbay Board Election. Completing our Board election depends on communicating to at least 1/3 of the shareholders that an election is taking place in the month of May, that the ballots will arrive in their mailboxes around mid-May, that the ballots will have a “voting for quorum only” option and a referendum question, and that how-to helpwill be

made available.

Please see the May 16th issue of this paper where all of those details will be laid out step-bystep.

Why not here and now? Because the earliest day your ballot will be in your mailbox and in your hand is May 16. Look for the green envelope that contains your ballot between May 16 and May 20. And that leads us to …

The STRATEGY. Every year, the goal is the same: Get enough of our Shareholders of Record to vote. The strategy is: How do we do that?

There’s another question that is repeatedly asked until we finally reach the needed number of properly returned ballots (that number is called a quorum and this year that number is 5,041). Only then has the election finally ended. That question is: Why aren’t our voters voting?

But that is not a valid question because every year we do manage to reach quorum. It just takes way too long and ends up costing too much. Too much money, absolutely. But also, it causes and costs too much in distraction while Board business struggles to go on despite the disruption.

This year’s strategy is the same as every year’s strategy: Raise cooperator awareness. Let the people know an election is coming. Break through the clutter of our hectic and sometimes overwhelming lives with a Call to Action aimed at our shareholders. And that leads us to …

The TACTICS. The goal is the same every year: Get one third of our Shareholders (plus a few more) to vote. The strategy is the same every year: Get one third of our Shareholders (plus a few more) to vote by letting them/us know it’s election time once again. Every year, it’s the same thing. And every year, the tactics are the same. We use robocalls, flyers, and our unique Co-op City Times’ print and media ever-increasing and ever-improving methods.

This year, our intent is to tweak some of those established tactics and add a few more to bring in a quick and cheap certified election.

Robocalls. Robocalls will be used to alert vot-

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ers, not to annoy the heck out of them. They will be few and far between, used only when absolutely necessary, and you’ll never hear the same wording twice.

Flyers. Things never go as planned, but flyers were posted in time to draw a more-than-decent turnout for Section 5’s Candidates’ Forum. (Was the second, targeted flyer posting for Sections 1 & 2 an equal or greater success numbers-wise?)

In addition to posting the forum flyers sporting the order to: VOTE [on] May 20th, we also produced the candidates’ photo array flyer we give out at the forums – and future events – as a handy tip sheet to help the shareholders choose which of the candidates will get their vote.

Pom-poms: Fortheir attention-grabbing quality, pom-poms were suggestedby party-planner (and-so-much-more) Tamira King. Superior to balloons, and cheaper to boot, the glittery tools have established their place as Tactic #1 in this year’s effort to raise election awareness and to Get the Vote Out. Their utilization was astonishingly well received at Forum #1 and the pom-poms will continue to play a prominent role in the election effort.

TIMING: Success is linked to the timing of all of the above, combined with a few additional tactics. Only then will 2026 have a fighting chance to be officially dubbed The Year of the Quick Quorum. Will you play a part in squeezing out those 5,041 needed votes?

Come to the Final Candidates’ Forum this Monday, May 11th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Bartow Center, Room 31, to sign up.

Everyone is welcome.

Thanks!

—Mary Pearson Chair, 2026 Election Committee

NYAG and Legislators Call For Surveillance Pricing Ban

New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Assemblymember Emérita Torres joined Bronx elected ofﬁcials as well as labor unions, advocates, and community members on Friday, May 8, to rally in support of the One Fair Price Package.

The One Fair Price Package consists of two bills that would protect New Yorkers from surveillance pricing, an unfair pricing scheme in which companies use shoppers’ personal data to set individualized prices for consumers. The One Fair Price Act, sponsored by Assemblymember Torres and Senator Rachel May, would ban surveillance pricing in New York. The Protecting Consumers and Jobs from Discriminatory Pricing Act, carried by Deputy Majority Leader Gianaris and Assemblymember Solages, would ban the use of electronic shelf labels and prohibit surveillance pricing in grocery stores and pharmacies.

not trust companies to use these tools responsibly. New Yorkers also believe these technologies would lead to harmful outcomes, such as price increases during emergencies and charging higher prices based on perceived ability to pay. The bills in the One Fair Price Package would protect New York consumers and their families by banning surveillance pricing that uses personal data to set individualized prices for consumers and ensure that products, not people, are assigned prices.

• The One Fair Price Act (8623/A.9349) would ban surveillance pricing and prohibit the use of consumers’ personal data to set individualized prices to ensure New Yorkers are charged the same price for the same product.

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“New Yorkers from the Bronx to Buffalo are already dealing with higher prices, and now big companies are using their personal data to charge them even more,” said Attorney General James. “The One Fair Price Package will ban predatory surveillance pricing while protecting the legitimate discounts and loyalty programs New Yorkers – including our veterans and seniors – rely on. I urge our friends in the legislature to pass these bills to ensure one fair price for all.”

Surveillance pricing occurs when companies use individuals’ private data to set unique prices for different consumers and often results in consumers paying more for essential products. Online platforms collect thousands of data points about every consumer, from their usual purchases to when they receive their paycheck or beneﬁts, to even how long they hover over a product online. Companies then use this information to inform pricing algorithms that continuously update to estimate the highest price a consumer is likely willing to pay at any given moment. As a result, two shoppers could visit the same website at the same time and see two different prices for the exact same product.

Surveillance pricing is not limited to shopping online. Electronic shelf labels (ESLs) allow companies to change prices in-store, so that one shopper could buy a gallon of milk at one price while another shopper would pay more for the same gallon later that same day. ESLs not only harm consumers trying to make ends meet while prices continue to rise, but they also threaten the livelihoods of grocery store workers, as they could eliminate the work of grocery clerks.

A recent survey of New Yorkers found that 66% support banning surveillance pricing and ESLs. Nearly seven in 10 New Yorkers believe surveillance pricing will increase grocery prices, and two-thirds do

• The Protecting Consumers and Jobs from Discriminatory Pricing Act (8616/A.9396) would protect consumers and workers alike by prohibiting the use of ESLs and surveillance pricing in grocery stores and pharmacies.

The One Fair Price Package would ban surveillance pricing, but it does not threaten the discounts and loyalty programs that New Yorkers count on. The legislation explicitly allows discounts, including loyalty programs, coupons, subscription pricing, and standard promotions, including for veterans and seniors. The One Fair Price Package would also authorize OAG to bring civil cases for penalties and restitution against companies or retailers that use surveillance pricing.

“We are living through challenging times in our nation, as the cost of living rises, wages remain stagnant, and families struggle to stay aﬂoat ﬁnancially,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. “It is more important than ever that we do everything in our power to ensure our residents have the support they need to provide for themselves and their loved ones. That includes preventing companies from using our data to set individualized prices for consumers. I want to thank Attorney General Letitia James, Assembly Member Emérita Torres, and all the sponsors of the One Fair Price Package for prioritizing fairness, transparency, consistency, and equity for consumers across our state, and I look forward to the bill`s passage.”

“Surveillance pricing is a predatory practice disguised as innovation by quietly charging people more simply because it can. For many older New Yorkers, particularly those on ﬁxed incomes or rural residents, it doesn’t feel like personalization; it feels like being singled out and ripped off. Pricing should be clear and fair for everyone,” said Beth Finkel, State Director at AARP New York. “AARP New York thanks the Attorney General Letitia James, Senator May, and Assemblymember Torres for their leadership on this issue.”

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NYAG Letitia James, NYS Assemblymember Emerita Torres, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibnson and others call for surveillance pricing ban.

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NYC Launches Free Child Care for City Employees

By BRANDON ORTIZ

New York City is looking to support municipal workers more with the launching of a new childcare pilot program.

Called “The Little Apple,” this free childcare program will be the first onsite, full-day and full-year program specifically for city employees. Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Yume Kitasei on April 30 to announce that applications for the program are officially open.

To apply to the program, visit a856-thelittleapple.nyc.gov. Applications are open through May 15. There are a few eligibility requirements to qualify for the free childcare program, according to the Mayor’s Ofﬁce:

• The parent must be a full-time DCAS employee regardless of speciﬁc work location, or the parent must be a full time city worker who is assigned to the David Dinkins Municipal Building, located at 1 Centre Street.

• The child must be between six weeks and three years old.

• Families will be required to participate in an evaluation of the pilot program.

• Parents can submit only one application per family but can include more than one child on their application.

This particular program aims to serve up to 40 children at the Municipal Building, meals included, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Imagine Early Learning Centers, an employee-owned early childhood education provider with 12 centers across the city, will operate the Little Apple programming. Currently, the city is renovating the ground ﬂoor of the Municipal Building’s north tower to construct a 4000-square-foot childcare facility and expects to complete the $10 million project by the fall.

Mayor Mamdani discussed the importance of supporting city workers and easing the burden of childcare.

“The dedicated public servants who keep this city running deserve high-quality, free child care that meets the needs of their busy schedules — that is exactly what ‘The Little Apple’ will do,” said Mayor Mamdani. “We hope this center will serve as a model for City government at its best, where a strong start for New York’s Cutest is a guarantee and not a luxury.”

After the May 15 deadline, DCAS will review all the applications and notify applicants if they are ineligible for the Little Apple program. DCAS noted that they anticipate receiving more applications than there are available seats so they will use a random selection process that prioritizes keeping siblings together to decide which applicants receive a seat. DCAS will release decisions in June, and children who do not receive a seat are automatically added to a waitlist.

Public Safety Blotter

April 26, 2016 – May 2, 2026

April 30, 2026

100 Erskine Place – CCPD responded to reports of a male loitering in the roof stairwell landing. Upon arrival, a male cooperator was observed smoking marijuana and loitering. He was issued Community Complaints for Loitering, Smoking in the Building, and Anti-Social Behavior. The cooperator was also issued a Criminal Court summons for Trespass.

99 Asch Loop – A cooperator reported returning to their parked vehicle inside Garage 4 and observing that the gas tank door to their vehicle was open with an unknown suspect siphoning fuel from their vehicle.

May 01, 2026

99 Asch Loop – A cooperator reported returning to their parked vehicle inside Garage 4 and observing that the driver’s side door handle had been broken off on dropped on the ground.

99 Asch Loop – A cooperator reported returning to their parked vehicle inside Garage 4 and observing that both the passenger side door and driver’s side door cylinders had been damaged.

99 Asch Loop – A cooperator reported returning to their parked

vehicle inside Garage 4 and observing that the driver side door handle had been broken and that the inside of the vehicle had been vandalized. NYPD to be notiﬁed by the cooperator.

99 Asch Loop – A cooperator reported returning to their parked vehicle inside Garage 4 and observing that the driver’s side door handle had been broken with the parts lying on the ground next to the vehicle.

2045 Bartow Avenue – CCPD responded to an attempted break-in at an establishment. An employee reported that the door handle to the front door was missing and upon reviewing the store surveillance cameras, they observed an unidentiﬁed suspect trying to enter the establishment unlawfully.

2039 Bartow Avenue – CCPD responded to a call from an establishment where an employee reported that the front entrance door had damage to the glass and metal frame. No entry was made to the establishment.

2037 Bartow Avenue – CCPD responded to a call from an establishment where an employee reported that the front door had been shattered. No entry was made to the establishment.

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

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Thank you for your interest in working for Riverbay Corporation.

Downsizing Program for Seniors and DRIE-Quali ed Shareholders

By DANIELLE CRUZ

The New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (HCR), the supervisory agency for Mitchell-Lama developments, earleir this year approved a five-year extension of the apartment downsizing program open to Coop City senior and DRIE-eligible shareholders.

Through this program, eligible shareholders can downsize to smaller sized apartment without paying the current equity price for the new apartment and without paying the three months of carrying charges for their old apartment.

The downsizing program was first approved by HCR in 2019 and it was the very first time that the agency had approved an apartment downsizing waiver to a Mitchell-Lama housing corporation. The approval came after more than six years of advocacy for the program, which began to take shape officially in 2014 when the Riverbay Board passed a resolution asking Management to bring back a plan to be presented to HCR. In April 2019, the Board unanimously passed Resolution 19-18 requesting HCR review and approval of Riverbay’s waiver request. And so, after years of petitioning – which included calling on local elected officials and the governor’s office to support Riverbay’s request, and years-long negotiations with HCR, Co-op City’s mortgage holder Wells Fargo, and other stakeholders, to iron out mutually agreed upon details of the program – HCR granted the waiver.

The goal of the program is to allow senior shareholders who have since raised their families and no longer require a large unit, and who wish to age in place, to downsize to a smaller unit without the added financial burden of paying the current and higher equity for the new, smaller unit and the three months of carrying charges for the old apartment, as required by HCR regulations, a cost prohibitive undertaking for some seniors living on fixed incomes. Under the program, transferring seniors and those who are DRIE-eligible would pay only for damages to the old unit beyond normal wear and tear. By accommodating senior and disabled shareholders who qualify for the waiver, this program also frees up the corporation’s stock of larger apartments.

Eligibility for the apartment downsizing waiver is limited to:

• Shareholders who are 62 years or older.

• Shareholders who are considered handicapped for eligibility purposes under the New York City Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) Program.

• Shareholders whose annual income does not exceed $59,000, as reported on their most recently submitted Income Affidavit.

• Shareholders who are not currently paying a surcharge.

• Shareholders who are not in arrears.

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To apply for the downsizing program, eligible shareholders must submit a completed Co-op City Downsizing Transfer Application to the Riverbay Residential Sales department. The transfer application can be picked up at the Sales office located at 2057-A Bartow Avenue.

All household members on the transfer application must be documented as living in the current unit and anyone being added as a co-owner of the new unit is required to have a minimum 650 credit score and submit $24.99 for a credit check. Those 18 years or older are also required to submit their most recent tax returns.

Anyone 18 years and older being added to the transfer application who was not listed on the applicant’s original application must undergo a criminal background check and Home Visit, consistent with Riverbay’s Residential Sales application procedures and requirements.

Shareholders interested in downsizing should note that there are additional fees associated with these requirements. The Criminal Investigation fee is $172.03 and the Home Visit fee is $87.10. There is also a non-refundable administrative fee of $75, which must be paid to Riverbay Corporation by certified or bank check or money order; personal checks and cash payments are not accepted.

For DRIE-qualified applicants, documentation of the shareholder’s handicap must also be submitted. This includes proof of award of federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or US Department of Veterans Affairs disability pension or compensation or Disability-related Medicaid, if the shareholder received either SSI or SSDI in the past.

After an application is approved, the total equity for the shareholder’s current apartment will be transferred to the new apartment.

At closing for the new apartment, the shareholder will also pay the first month’s carrying charges in advance. The shareholder will then be billed the pro-rated amount based upon the scheduled move-in date for the new apartment.

Shareholders who wish to downsize should also be aware that Riverbay does not warrant or represent that shareholders will remain eligible for the same SCRIE or DRIE benefits after downsizing to a smaller apartment. Shareholders should confirm their continuing eligibility for benefits with SCRIE and/or DRIE.

For more information about the downsizing program, shareholders can reach out to the Sales department at 718-320-3300 and select option 6

To fill out a Transfer application, please visit the Apply page, click on “Residential Sales” and scroll to “Transfer Application” at the bottom of the page.

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The following are some of the questions asked during the forum and the candidates’ responses.

Question: If there was one thing that you would like to see happen and you were in the position to perhaps air your voice to make it happen, what would that be?

Lynette Wright: It’s really hard to choose because there are so many things to put money towards and to spend effort on. I do really think that if I had to spend money on anything, it would probably be more money that needs to go towards the Power Plant. And the reason why I’m mentioning that specifically is because the Power Plant controls a lot of what we do. It’s the reason why we have an air cooling season and not an air conditioning season. It’s the reason sometimes why there are carrying charge increases because there’s money that we’re expecting, and because we haven’t invested in infrastructure, we’re offline. So we don’t get that money, and there winds up being deficits in the budget. It’s the same reason why when we complain there’s no heating or the same thing that happened earlier today where we were supposed to get a shutoff and we didn’t, it irritates people, it controls people, and it dictates why we have to have hot water shutoffs sometimes. Those are all Power Plant issues. So I think putting more money and emphasis into that is somewhere where we need to go. Because yes, it benefits our comfort levels, but it also benefits us financially to be able to invest. If you have money, you need to be able to put it into things that are going to make you money, and the Power Plant is part of that.

Nero Graham: Of course, I’d have to find out what the money can be spent for. Because when you get money and receive money, there’s restrictions. What you can do and can’t do. If I had unrestricted funds of money, there’s so many things I would do for the senior citizens here to help us out.

Darnell Lopez: I would definitely want to create a youth center. Now, I want everyone to think of it like this: we would work in collaboration with Riverbay. Now, Riverbay has employees. We can teach our children how to get into management. There are different sectors of management that some of us know and some of us don’t know. We can give our children a chance to learn what works for them and their skills. We also have tradesmen. We have plumbers. We have painters. We have porters. So, they will learn, essentially, construction. Not to forget, we have our police department where our children, if they want to go into law enforcement… Not to forget athletics. You know, a lot of our kids want to play sports; we can give them a great chance to do that or figure out that may not be the best fit for them. We have a sea of retired individuals here. Engineers and different avenues of everything. They can volunteer their time to teach our youth. And, you know, I just think that would be the best for the future of our community.

Keith Logan: The youth center is something that we have the money for… It should be priority. The idle mind is a terrible thing because kids can get into all kinds of things. I’m one of those kids. I grew up in the projects. I dealt with gang activity, those kind of things. When you don’t have a concentration for kids, they can get into trouble. As older people and seniors, you complain about kids hanging out outside, but what other alternatives are we giving them to do? This is a very important topic, and this is something that we need to find the money for, because you show me the condition of children, and you show me the future. Children are the future here at Co-op City. So that is a very, very important topic, and we need to find the money… We need to find the money and make it happen.

Michelle Marbury: A topic that is very dear to my heart, the youth center, and the youth here in Co-op City. While we have worked with our elected officials and been promised over and over again the funds for the youth center, it hasn’t been able to come to fruition yet. But your question was if we just had money just to spend because, you know, in a perfect world, you know, the Power Plant is working good and everything is running right and you just had extra money, I would love to see money given to our CBOs, our community-based organizations. So while we’re waiting for that youth center, we can get the kids more events and fun things to do and to throw their attention to their neighborhood and to their community and get them involved. I’d like to see, you know, junior organizations of each organization. You know, we have the Section Four Partners, I’d like to see a Junior Section Four Partners, you know, things of that nature...

Monique Coleman: I support everyone’s frivolous spending on the youth center. I don’t think it’s frivolous, but I do support that. I won’t echo it because everybody has said it. But I will echo some of the remarks about the Power Plant, putting excess money into the Power Plant. We have an aging infrastructure, and if money were no object, I would put money into our Power Plant so that we could be compliant with the energy laws that are coming down the pipe. And I would also put money in to make certain that our Power Plant was capable of creating the power that we need to sell to Con Ed. It’s one of the few other areas that we have where we can generate revenue outside of shareholder carrying charges. So, if our Power Plant is in good repair, we can build power and resell it to Con Ed. We can make millions of dollars with that program when our Power Plant is in good repair. When it begins to crumble, we can’t make those demands. So that’s where I’d put the money, the Power Plant.

Andrea Leslie: Everyone assumes that you are going to be able at all times, and this community is known to be a NORC community. And at one point in time, I was able to climb stairs, and I became disabled at one point in time, and I couldn’t climb stairs. I would frivolously spend my money on an elevator for Bartow. We have our elevators in Dreiser. We have a lift here in Einstein, but we don’t have, and we’ve been talking about that elevator in Bartow forever. I climb up the stairs with struggle, and a lot of other shareholders do. I think that’s what I would spend my money frivolously on.

Idalia Reyes: I think everybody had great feedback. In a perfect world, we would have that extra money, but we don’t. So, I would think if we had it, I would choose the Power Plant. Because our convectors in the summer is a big complaint… It’s wear and tear. These buildings are not young; we’re over 52 years old. We need to really take care of the Power Plant because that is what’s going to get us through the next phase of surviving the heat waves that we have. So that’s what I would put my money in, the Power Plant.

Yanira D. Jaime: The Power Plant would be my passion project. I want to alleviate some of the issues that we all experience. The lack of AC during the summer months, but most importantly, just to offset some of the rising costs that we could potentially offset by investing in our infrastructure at a Power Plant level. I think that would be the most viable project, only because it is going to give us a return on investment. We are going to be able to generate some money just to offset some of those rising costs that we’re currently experiencing. So, passion project, definitely investing in updating the infrastructure. And then hopefully, maybe we can tie it into some community effort, right, some STEM research. We can generate some local youth to get some interest. That would be awesome as well.

Aaron Carnegie: I’m actually torn because I do believe in a youth center, but for those of you here who live in Section 5, we have a youth center; it’s right downstairs. And what many people have brought up about carpentry, about different avenues for the kids to learn, guess what? They do it down there. You may not know. They have a podcast. They teach them how to podcast. They teach them how to do carpentry. They do OSHA training. They do all the things that we’ve mentioned. So we have a youth center. Maybe it’s not big enough. That’s true. Maybe they don’t advertise like they should;. 100% true. But we have it. But we need to make it prosperous and… promote it so that our kids go in there. Not a lot of kids are going in there. Now, on the second hand, yes, the Power Plant is a great option if we had unlimited funds to give money to. But ... I think we should give it, we should use that money for green energy. Local Law 97 is coming as of right now. I do not want to see Local 97 enacted in Coop because it’s going to raise our carrying charges. So if we had the money, I would rather prevent carrying charges right now and then promote the youth center as well that we already have here.

Question: What skills do you have that translate into being a great Board director?

Darnell Lopez: I’m very personable. I can speak with anyone, understand where everyone is coming from, and meet on a common ground. That’s what we need in this community. We need people who (Continued on page 11)

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listen. I got to hear when they are going through tough times and try to do my best to help them. Sometimes it’s tough because they’re coming to us usually at their lowest point in their lives. So I believe one of the skills that you have to have is empathy. You have to understand when you’re making decisions on the Board how it’s going to affect the rest of the shareholders, both positive and negative. No one is perfect, but I believe that’s one of the skills you need to have. I’m also a building president. I’ve already shown my building leadership and I can bring that also to the Board myself.

Lynette Wright: You need people who are going to work on this Board. You need people who are actually going to be able to produce results of what they’re doing and not just be someone that’s going to sit down and be a placeholder. I’ve done that; I currently run a few committees. I’m also, I think, very professional… And I’m business oriented and I think I have echoed that throughout. But I try to balance everything that happens with finance with understanding that there are things that shareholders want and that return on investment might not necessarily be financial. That might be that it’s just a good thing to do and it’s something that we need to have here. There’s more nuance to it. I think I’m also very collaborative. Again, I have multiple people who are on my committees. We’re both running for a spot, but Monique is on the Audit Committee with me and I’ve enjoyed having her because we both get stuff done. I try to move the needle more than anything else and make sure that this community is safe… I’m very logical. I like to have things on paper. I like to see proof. I like to see that there’s order to something. I enjoy deadlines to make sure that this is not something where it’s like, “oh it’s on paper.” My question is, okay, so what day is this due? When is this getting done? To make sure that we are actually not only in budget, but that we’re on time so that we can still do the proper work.

Nero Graham: I’ll be bringing to the Board my experience. I’ve been the president of a housing company, my own housing company, for over ten years. And being the president, you have to have a little financial knowledge, and you have to be able to deal with the tenants and be able to listen to each and every one of them. Also, I bring my experiences, getting youth and people together, bringing them together, building them stronger. As I witnessed already at meetings, it’s not here. My direct order will be to hit the ground running to bring people together. Make it unity. Let them know that they are the bosses and we happen to work for them.

The following questions were part of the lightning round.

Question: Since the only way to get anything done as a Board director is through resolutions, what resolution would you propose as a Board director?

Monique Coleman: I want to continue to chair the Insurance Committee and work on affordability with managing our insurance costs.

Andrea Leslie: We have a number of disabled persons here, and we don’t actually as a Board address some of the issues that they are in need of, and I would propose a resolution that we address some of those issues.

Yanira D. Jaime: I would propose a transparency, efficiency, and cost-stabilization initiative. Primarily to focus on these three things, right? We want to lower costs, improve repairs, and increase our communication. So that would be my wish list resolution.

Aaron Carnegie: I would ask for a resolution to seriously consider using the Yellow Schoolhouse as a youth center or a youth/young adult center for the community.

Lynette Wright: Off the top of my head, it would be more resolutions for what we audit, which tells you where there are problems… And for too long audits kind of get done and they don’t have a timeline, and that tells the Board what we are supposed to know. Since we don’t go back to them necessarily all the time, I think

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Completed income affidavits can also be mailed 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.

A fillable pdf of the 2025 Income Affidavit form is also available on the Riverbay website. To access it, visit https://coopcity.com, click on the “Resources” tab and then select “Finance” from the drop-down menu. Instructions on how to complete the form can also be found there.

A Frequently Asked Questions guide is also available at www.coopcity. com/income-affidavit

Shareholders opting to file their 2025 Income Affidavit electronically can familiarize themselves with the process by watching an instructional “How To” video and reading the Frequently Asked Questions guide on the Riverbay website at https://bit.ly/4aw5CeP

For any questions/concerns about filing the 2025 Income Affidavit shareholders can call 718-320-3300.

Questions about the electronic filing process can be sent to incomeaffidavit@riverbaycorp.com and questions about the paper filling process can be sent to RiverbayFinance@riverbaycorp.com. Any questions regarding the insurance documentation should be addressed to the Risk Management department at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3388.

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we should follow up on older things because there are things that tend to be unresolved. But it’s good for the safety of the community and a good practice overall.

Nero Graham: The call center. That’s what I’d fix, the call center… Other than having people to wait online for an hour and a half and wait for a call back, or two hours and never come back. Also, more specific than that is repairs. You can schedule exactly. They give you a window and they never show up…

Darnell Lopez: My first resolution would definitely be for the youth center. We could construct it in a way where the whole Co-op City would know it’s for them.

Keith Logan: The first resolution would be to identify… and utilize the yellow schoolhouse space on Baychester to have a youth center there.

Michelle Marbury: I would want a resolution to give money for our solar power project. We could make money that way and bring money into the community that way.

Idalia Reyes: I would like to pass a resolution to revise the rules and regulations on how HCR deals with subletters because we all know that that is one of the biggest problems that we have in Co-op City.

Question: Some cooperators feel that Co-op City used to be cleaner. The question is, do you agree? And if you do, is there anything you think we can do?

Monique Coleman: So, I agree that it’s getting a little bit dingy. What I think we should do is have a neighborhood clean-up as part of promoting shareholder engagement. I think we could every spring do a community spring clean-up day, maybe one in the fall and one in the spring.

Lynette Wright: So, yes, I do think the conditions have changed. I don’t necessarily want community clean up because we have staff for that. But I do agree that if you are getting numerous complaints, those are things that need to be documented because that’s where you see where there’s real issues, and then you’re able to solve those issues. But you can’t do it if you don’t say it or see it.

Nero Graham: Yes, I agree to that. Also, I think what’s going on, too, is that we have get staff to keep the place clean. And also supervision, who’s supposed to be following up to make sure it’s done correctly?

Idalia Reyes: That’s a two-loaded question. We, Building 26 and 28, got together, and we did a clean up in the whole community. About maybe 20 people showed up. And if I see something happening, which it does, I call it in. Again, pick up the phone and report it.

Michelle Marbury: There’s a balance that has to happen. The clean ups are nice, but we pay good money. Pay good money as shareholders to have our place maintained. So when I see something like that, I’m on the phone. And I’m going to stay on the phone, and I would advise all of you to join me and my team NOW and stay on the phone to make sure we get what we pay for.

Andrea Leslie: I think it’s a double-sided issue. Because yes, there is stuff laying on the floor, but there are shareholders who also have dropped stuff that they should take to our garbage cans. So, it’s a double-sided thing. Remember that we live here and that we shouldn’t be doing that… So our Mmaintenance staff could be doing some more to pursue that, but it’s a double-sided thing.

Yanira D. Jaime: I think it’s a two-fold situation, not only with maintenance. Yes, there is some room for improvement. However, we also have to be accountable ourselves as shareholders. Holding ourselves accountable by being examples. If you see something on the floor, pick it up or report it. But is it a two-fold approach and something that we need additional conversations on and feedback.

After the final question, candidates delivered their closing statements. Shareholders then exchanged their gold pom-poms for green pom-poms to match the color if this year’s ballot envelopes.

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Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

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

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 them 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: Bulk Garbage and Furniture – All cooperators are reminded to take all bulk garbage and furniture to the basement and place near the Ash Cart room (follow the signs). All raw garbage should be thrown down the chute. Please do not leave any items in the elevator area. Building 10 is our building, our home; let’s take care of it.

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

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

Questions, Comments and Suggestions – You can contact the Building 10 Association via email at Building10Assoc@gmail.com or drop a note in the suggestion box in the laundry. Please note that 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.

“It always seems impossible until it is done.” —Nelson Mandela

Have a great week.

—Jewel Crawford-Duncan

National Council of Negro Women

Bethune-Height Recognition Program (BHRP) – Our 52nd annual BHRP Program will be held on Saturday, May 16, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Leonard’s Palazzo, 555 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, NY 11021. Luncheon tickets now cost $161.90 and can only be purchased through Eventbrite. At this program each year, all 18 of the NCNW sections from New York State and New York State affiliates gather to honor outstanding women in our communities. We welcome new Life Members, Legacy Life Members, and Achievers, all to raise funds for the maintenance of our national headquarters that is located at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. This program that is presented by sections all over the United States is named after our founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, and our national president for forty years, Dr. Dorothy I. Height. This year, the theme is “Raise Our Voice and Act with Purpose.” For more information, contact nysbhrpchairs@gmail.com

Health Committee – Our Saturday morning GirlTrek group has begun its spring walking season on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m.! The weather is perfect for a delightful half-hour walk with a fun group of women on the Greenway. If you missed it today, don’t miss it again next Saturday! For more information, contact co-chairs Keisha Keelen at 917-697-4854 or Farah Martin at 917806-2534. Our Health Committee sponsors these walks together as a shared mission of health, unity, and Black girl power.

Social Justice Committee – Save the Date!! Sunday, May 17, starting at 10 a.m.! Come join us as we celebrate Bronx Week 2026! All are welcome as we celebrate the heart and spirit of our borough at our annual Bronx Week Parade! Bring your family, your friends, and your Bronx pride as we come together for a day of culture, community, and celebration. Don’t miss it starting at Mosholu Parkway and Hull Avenue. For more information, contact ngomez@bronxbp. nyc.gov.

NCNW National – Mr. David Glenn, Jr., vice president of Membership, takes this opportunity to express gratitude for the continued support of the mission and growth of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). Our membership has been instrumental in positioning NCNW to embark on a new era of enhanced challenges and influence. It is imperative to recognize that many women, families, and communities of African descent continue to face significant barriers, including health disparities, economic instability, and social isolation. NCNW’s advocacy and influence on critical issues, spanning voter suppression and Social Security, education and health care, to saving and protecting democracy and our history and culture, are as necessary today as they were in 1935. Please support our efforts by renewing your national membership dues by May 31. Additionally, Life and Legacy Life Members, please pay your per capita fee by May 31. To renew your membership, please visit https://ncnw.org/membership/ or remit a check or money order to 633 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Attention: Membership, Washington, DC 20004. Your continued support is invaluable to us.

—Joyce Howard

Building 27 Association

Spring is in the air. We are appreciative of the nice weather, and the trees and flowers are blooming and lovely to look at. Thank you to the Grounds department for the display of plants, trees, and flowers.

2026 Riverbay Board of Directors Election – Consist of 11 certified candidates and we are to vote and select five candidates to serve on the Riverbay Board for three years. The 2026 Election Committee hosted the first of three forums and shareholders were able to meet and greet the candidates. The first official candidate forum was held in Section 5 on Saturday, May 2, in Rm. 45 at the Einstein Center at 3 p.m. Chairperson Mary Pearson, a gleeful lady, encouraged her neighbors to greet each candidate with gold pom poms after their response to several questions.

Thanks to the many Section 5 cooperators who joined in to make this 2026 Riverbay Board Election a success. When the booths were in the lobbies, we coached many to vote. Perhaps the pom poms will do it.

Deliveries – This is still happening. Bikes are being brought into the buildings and on our elevators. Riverbay/CSO should send notices to each store owner advising them that bikes are not allowed in the buildings.

Resolutions – We would like to suggest that a resolution be submitted by the Riverbay Board that will request that letters be sent to our local stores notifying business owners that e-Bikes are not allowed within our buildings, period. Bikes are still being brought into the building and onto the elevator.

Happy birthday to all in this month. To those in bereavement, you have our sincere sympathy. We continue to wish all the best of health and safety. Please contact Lydia Rondon at 718-583-3040 if a neighbor has passed away, is sick, or transferred to a nursing home.

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

—H. Overman

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 on the fourth Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. The office hours are Monday & Wednesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m

New York Times: Supreme Court Updates: Justices Further Weaken Voting Rights Act, Igniting Political Scramble:

Derrick Johnson, the president of the NAACP, criticized the court’s decision to strike down the Louisiana voting map. “Today’s decision is a devasting blow to what remains of the Voting Rights Act, and a license for corrupt politicians who want to rig the system by silencing entire communities. The Supreme Court betrayed Black voters, they betrayed America, and they betrayed our democracy. This ruling is a major setback for our nation and threatens to erode the hard-won victories we’ve fought, bled and died for.”

The 117th NAACP National Convention – “We the People” will be held in Chicago, July 18-22. Registration opens in April. For more information on registration and convention housing, go to: naacp.org/convention/hotel.

Congratulations Virginia. You Did It! Virginia voters have spoken! They voted to approve a redistricting referendum, delivering a decisive win for democracy, accountability, and voting power. This historic outcome is a testament to the power of organized communities. Thank you to every voter, organizer, and volunteer who made this possible. Together, we fought back against disinformation and showed up for the country. Let this be a blueprint for the rest of the nation as we head toward midterms.

25th Amendment: For the first time in its history, the NAACP CEO and President Derrick Johnson, called for the amendment to be invoked stating, “This president is unfit, unwell, and unhinged. The rhetoric and behavior we are witnessing from Trump isn’t just alarming, it’s dangerous…Trump must be immediately removed from office.”

“The NAACP will continue to fight to protect citizenship as a fundamental civil right and to ensure that our nation does not reverse course from its progress to equality and belonging.”

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

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 office phone at: 718-320-3210 or email: naacpccity2210@gmail.com.

—Brenda Brown

Building 33 Association

Resident Updates

The Building 33 Association continues to focus on improving communication, strengthening our community, and making steady progress on building initiatives.

Association Room Improvements

Major upgrades to the Association room are nearing completion. Plumbing work has been completed, and cabinet installation is expected to be finalized this week. These improvements will enhance the functionality of the space and allow us to better host meetings and future community events. We look forward to putting the upgraded room to use soon.

Call for Local Artist

We are looking for an artist interested in painting directly onto a large canvas-style curtain in the Association room.

The selected artist will have creative freedom to design a piece suitable for a shared community space. Interested artists should be prepared to share examples of their work or a concept idea.

The finished piece will be featured in a year-end silent auction, with all proceeds going to the artist.

If you are interested, please reach out to us for more details.

Building Dues Update

The Building 33 Association will be moving forward with annual building dues. We are currently finalizing the details and will be sharing more information with residents soon.

Riverbay Board Election – Final Forum

The final Riverbay Board of Directors Candidate Forum will take place on Monday, May 11. Residents are encouraged to attend and hear directly from the candidates before voting.

Strong voter turnout helps ensure Building 33 has a stronger voice within the community. Please consider participating and encouraging your neighbors to do the same.

Resident Info Sheet – Stay Connected

If you have not yet completed the Building 33 Resident Information Sheet, we encourage you to do so. Visit: www.WeAreBuilding33.org Stay Connected

For updates, notices, and announcements: www.WeAreBuilding33.org

Questions or comments: contact@WeAreBuilding33.org

Next Meeting: Thursday, May 28, at 7:30 p.m.

All residents are encouraged to attend.

—Tobias Garcia

Black Forum

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

Produce Distribution – Black Forum is distributing to registered pantry guests fresh fruits and vegetables on Tuesday, May 12, from 11 a.m. until items run out (which can happen at any time). No monthly pick ups or registrations will occur on this day. No exceptions. Please bring five to six clean/sturdy bags, your 2026 pantry card, and a sizable shopping cart.

New Guest Registration & Re-Certification For Returners – Registration for new clients and recertification for returners closed on April 30. We thank everyone for their patience as we navigated through the process.

Fundraisers & Fun!

Black Forum is happy to announce the pick up times for the Saturday, June 27, Tropicana Atlantic City trip: 920 Baychester Ave., 8:40 a.m.; Asch Loop (behind library), 9:10 a.m.; 135 Einstein Loop (outside Community Center), 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 now. All bookings are non-refundable. Call 917-209-5334 or 929-464-5520. Contact Us: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com —D. Illis

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Greetings, members and friends. Happy Mother’s Day to all the fabulous mothers, grandmothers, aunties, and mother-like figures. We hope you enjoy celebrating your special day. Theater Committee – “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” on May 20. The van will pick up on Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block, at 11:30 a.m. sharp. The van will leave promptly at 12 p.m., with no exceptions. Questions can be addressed to Francine Jones at 718-671-5957.

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” – Tuesday, June 2. The bus pick up time is 6 a.m. sharp. The bus will depart promptly at 6:30 a.m., with no exceptions. The show is at 11 a.m. with lunch to follow at 2:30 p.m. at Miller’s Smorgasbord. Ticket price is $225. Questions can be addressed to Serita Greyson at 347-5645722.

June Luncheon – Wednesday, June 10, from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Marina del Rey. Ticket price is $130 and tickets are now on sale. Transportation is included on a first-paid, first-seated basis. Daisy will be in Rm. 19 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. 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 May birthday celebrants. We wish you a happy birthday with peace, love, and happiness throughout the year.

Condolences – We continue to keep our bereaved members in our thoughts and prayers.

Good and Welfare – Our get-well wishes continue for Jesse Birth. Please continue to keep Jay McKenzie, Leonard Murrel, and James Stanton in prayer. Please notify Lorraine Parker at 718-671-6403 of any member illnesses or deaths.

Membership Committee – Annual membership dues are $25. Questions may be addressed to Mary at 718-655-9170.

General Meeting – Our next general membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 3, at 1 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Auditorium C. This will be our last meeting before our summer break. We look forward to seeing you there.

—Georgianna Rodriguez

Building 25 Association

Greetings, Building 25 cooperators! Happy Mother’s Day! Best wishes for a day of special celebration, love, and recognition. Happy birthday to those of you celebrating your birthday this week. Cheers! Reminders

Convector Maintenance: It is time for air conditioning in our apartments. For the air conditioning units/convectors to work effectively during the summer months, and reduce leaks, you must clean the convectors of debris that may have collected during the winter months and check the drainpipes to ensure no blockage. Maintenance staff is available Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. until May 16 to help senior shareholders and disabled shareholders with this task. To request assistance, call 718-379-3300.

Optimum Customers: 866-218-2975 is the dedicated customer service number for Co-op City clients who need assistance with their current Optimum service.

2026 Riverbay Board of Directors Candidates’ Forum: Monday, May 11, at the Bartow Center, Rm. 31, at 7 p.m. We encourage cooperators to try and attend this final forum and get to know the candidates who wish to be elected to Riverbay’s Board of Directors. Voting will begin May 20 and ends July 1.

Sick and Shut-ins: We wish you comfort and healing.

Condolences: We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Ms. Joan Hollingshead, Ms. Deborah Brown, and Ms. Cynthia Kamara. We hope peace, comfort and good memories will help you manage during tough times.

Building Association Meeting: Our next building association meeting is May 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room under the portico. Election for the 2026-2027 Building 25 Cooperators’ Board’s president, vice president, treasurer, recording secretary and corresponding secretary will be held during the meeting. We encourage Building 25 shareholders to become active participants. Try to attend the monthly meeting, exercise your privilege to have input into operations of your building association. Your concerns and suggestions matter; let us work together.

We are aware that some shareholders may be unable to attend the monthly meeting. For your convenience, you may participate by sharing your ideas and concerns with the association via email at: building25association@ gmail. com. We will respond to your mail as soon as possible. Welcome home, new shareholders of Building 25! Please join the building association. The annual dues are $5 per family. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Light refreshments will be available.

Have a safe, fun, and productive week!

—Evelyn Herbert

Broun Place Townhouse Association

The Broun Place Townhouse Association article has returned to the Co-op City Times. This issue, first let’s wish our mothers and all nurturers the best Mother’s Day ever. We appreciate you and all you do and will do. Yes, Broun Place’s article returns at a perfect time. Spring begins the publishing of new election material as well as publishing of the most current election information.

Shareholders and voters, the first thing you need to do is get to know the candidates and review the guidelines for voting. Your vote says what is important to you. The candidates state the issues that are important to them, now align your issues with theirs. The result is who you vote for. Also discuss your vote with co-shareholders in your apartment.

In order for a Board election to be valid, the number of votes must meet quorum numbers. Though you may be living in the apartment with someone, it’s one vote per unit. You complain about resolutions, noise, garbage, varieties of businesses but you haven’t done anything. This is your chance. VOTE! Make the choices that will affect the changes.

Now let’s talk about Arbor Day (last Friday in April), which focuses specifically on planting and caring for trees. The designation of Arbor Day began in 1872. Earth Day (April 22) is a broader, global movement established in 1970 for environmental activism, conservation, and pollution awareness. Both promote environmental health, often through tree planting. Perhaps you planted a new plant for spring or made a personal promise to p/u the litter and dispose of it properly. Enjoy your patios; they reflect on your efforts to beautify our neighborhood townhouse cluster. Please remember both days and honor them both.

We needed that downpour of rain from two weekends ago. It really poured and the Broun Place lake really developed. During that rain, I shouldn’t have gone out at all. But I went out and just by chance, I ran into a dear friend who I haven’t seen in a few years. For your information, a report has been submitted on Lake Broun Place and its problems.

How do you like the clearing of our dumpster pad next to the path at our lower end? It is so much easier now to get rid of garbage. Thank you, Grounds department.

May birthday tributes to all celebrating, including our grandson, Ben. We also pay tribute to our Miki; her birthday is May 21st. It has been three years since she transitioned.

Remember, eat healthy. Lots of greens, reds, browns and other colors on your plate mean a variety in vegies and fruits. Enjoy these guiltfree.

Neighbors, Broun Place cul de sac center floral mound has been worked on beautifully by our Grounds staff. We thank them for their efforts. Neighbors, don’t forget, prepare to vote.

Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Caregivers Outreach

Mental health affects how we think, feel, and function every day. Yet it is too often overlooked or misunderstood. Raising awareness helps normalize conversations, encourages early intervention, and connects individuals and families to the support they need. Untreated mental health challenges can impact relationships, school or work performance, and overall well-being, but with the right resources, recovery and stability are possible. Mental Health Awareness Month is a powerful reminder that education and compassion can break down barriers. By learning the signs of anxiety, depression, trauma, and burnout, communities can respond with empathy instead of judgment. Creating safe spaces at home, in schools, workplaces, and faith-based organizations allows individuals to speak openly and seek help without fear.

Caregivers, especially youth caregivers, often carry emotional and physical responsibilities that go unseen. Supporting their mental health is essential. Access to peer groups, counseling, and trusted information can reduce isolation and empower them to balance caregiving with their own needs. When communities recognize and support caregivers, they strengthen families as a whole.

A Call to Action: Health Care Professionals, Educators, Human Services, and the community at-large, let’s take this opportunity to learn about the services and resources offered by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Stigma grows in silence. Healing begins in community. Mental Health Awareness Month provides a chance to stand with your community and show that no one struggles alone. NAMI’s 2026 Mental Health Awareness Month theme invites everyone to speak up against mental health stigma, and Caregivers Outreach proudly supports this mission.

Did you know that NAMI provides support to family members and caregivers, addressing issues such as helping your child and family, supporting recovery, maintaining healthy relationships, self-care, crisis preparedness, locating a missing loved one, calling 911, and navigating interactions with law enforcement? NAMI also offers resources for kids, teens, and young adults, including information on youth suicide, social media and mental health, and school-based support.

NAMI provides support through helpline@nami.org, connects individuals to partner organizations, and offers both in-person and virtual support groups statewide. It is remarkable how many services they provide. Visit www.nami. org and share this information with your community. Join the conversation about NAMI’s mission to break the silence and break the stigma about mental health support.

—Diane Cooper

AARP Chapter #4997

Greetings, to our AARP members, our families, and our neighbors. As we continue our journey into 2026, we send you all good wishes and healthy and happy experiences moving forward. The school year is winding down, graduations are coming up, proms are being held, and decisions for the future are being made. Choose wisely.

Our Tour Committee, having had an exciting first trip for our calendar year, is now concentrating on our next excursion. From July 15–17, 2026, we will be travelling to the Connecticut River Valley. This 3-day/2-night excursion includes deluxe motorcoach transportation, 2-nights lodging, breakfast, dinner, gratuities, baggage handling, and taxes. There are trips planned during your stay to Mystic Seaport, Connecticut, the Florence Griswold Museum, Olde Mystic Village, the Essex Steam and Train Railroad Excursion and more. The cost for double occupancy is $599 per person and for single the rate is $788. Please contact Ms. Stanton at 718-320-8079, Ms. Sangrosse at 347-409-1362, or Ms. Brown at 718-379-7762 for more information and to discuss the trip insurance that is available for you to purchase.

Our next General Membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 11, 1 p.m., at 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium C, second floor. We will have an experienced financial planner with over 20 years of experience. The topic, “Maximize Your Retirement,” will be thoroughly discussed and explained. Her topics will include estate and legacy planning, social security optimization, cash flow management, protection and risk management and more. We look forward to seeing you there to learn as much as possible about your future in these uncertain times. Our office hours are Monday–Thursday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. We are located at 177 Dreiser Loop, second floor, Rm. 0. Our phone number is 718-320-1946 and our email is aarp4997@gmail.com. Please leave a message when contacting us, and on our next business day we will respond.

The Riverbay Board of Directors Election voting begins May 20 and you can meet the candidates at the open forum meetings. The meetings will also be recorded and played later on the Crawler. We need to reach a quorum on the first ballot to avoid extra expenses for us, the shareholders. This election is as important to us and our future as the primary and mid-term national elections. Voting is a right that has not yet been taken away by the current administration but is in jeopardy, as are so many of our rights.

Our Health and Wellness Committee advises us that our members are continuing to improve on their personal health journeys, and we continue to send our prayers to them and those we are not aware of. May all be blessed and healthy. Contact Mrs. Wilson at 718-671-5493, Ms. Washington at 718-8775194, and Ms. Harris at 718-379-2298 to share information in this article. Be well and stay alert.

We Are Here To Serve—Not To Be Served.

—Ann Purnell

Velocity Track Club

On Saturday, May 2, Velocity Track Club competed in the USATF New York Youth Challenge Series #3 at Icahn Stadium. Teams from throughout the tri-state area were in attendance. The traditional events were contested and only the top three athletes in their events received medals. Therefore, medals were hard to earn.

VTC was ready for the task and earned ﬁve medals, (three gold, one silver and one bronze). More important, we had 15 PRs (personal records) broken.

The following athletes earned medals: Lyon won gold medals in the Long Jump and 100 meters hurdles. Madison won a gold medal in the High Jump. Xoan won a silver medal in the 200 meters. Cruz won a bronze medal in the 100 meters.

The following athletes broke their PR: Harper (100 & 200 meters). Kailyn (100 & 200 meters). Brooklyn (Shot Put). Lyon (200 meters). Chase (80 meters Hurdles). Ezmerelis (800 meters). Cai (200 meters). Xoan (100 & 200 meters). Cruz (100 & 200 meters). Evian (100 meters & Long Jump).

Congratulations to all who participated, we are proud of each athlete’s hard work and determination.

Up Next: Saturday, May 9, Youth Challenge Series #4 at Icahn Stadium

Thank you.

—Coach Winston Dinkins

Building 6 Association

Fresh vegetables were handed out to Building 6 shareholders on Friday, April 30.

Happy Saturday, neighbors. I hope when you read this, it finds you in good standing. The past week was a very productive one. On Tuesday, we serviced over 78 Co-op City residents with complimentary notary services in the lobby. A ginormous thanks to Tremaine O’Garro for donating his time with his busy schedule on Friday afternoon as over 43 neighbors received bags of fresh produce consisting of romaine lettuce, fennel bean sprouts, yellow bell peppers, carrots, and scallions. In this inflated economy these gestures take some loads off families. Building 6 continues to place the “unity” back into the “community,” several acts of kindness at a time. This past Saturday was the first of three Riverbay Board of Directors annual candidates’ forums. President Lassiter and Board Director Mary Pearson were moderators. The association is imploring all neighbors to show up and show out. Make your concerns heard. You have to be in the game in order to win. Signage with the dates, times, and locations have been posted on every floor. Neighbors, you are shareholders, so protect your equity in this beautiful community of Co-op City.

“Started from the bottom — now we’re here. Perspective changes everything.” Tobias Garcia

IMPORTANT!

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

Happy Mother’s Day weekend to all of the women who help shape the form of life. Please remember to RSVP to attend the second annual Mother’s Month Soiree on May 16. The menu will consist of a charcuterie and fruit board, fried whiting, baked lasagna, and mesclun radicchio salad, with cannoli and cheesecake for dessert. All contact information is on the association bulletin board.

Neighbors, please keep up the good housekeeping in the compactor and laundry rooms. We have amazing building staff who clean the premises daily, but we must do our part as neighbors by keeping our home clean; so do not be a litterbug.

Shareholders are encouraged to RSVP for the second annual

As you know, all disabilities are not visible. So, if anyone in your home is experiencing a mental health crisis, please dial 988. The hotline has mental health professionals 24/7. As the saying goes, if you see something, say something. Call CCPD, 718-671-3050, or dial 911 for NYPD. Much gratitude to CCPD Officers Lopez #259 and Perez #304 for engaging with the neighbors while they were doing a vertical. Our safety is paramount to our quality of life here, so when you see an officer, say thank you as they are a first line of defense against unsavory activity. As always, we pray for safety overall.

“We can’t heal the world today. But we can begin with a voice of compassion, a heart of love, and an act of kindness.”

—Lauren K. Lassiter

Mother’s Month Soiree happening on May 16.

Velocity Track Club at Icahn Stadium.

Building 9 Association

Greetings, Building 9 Association family and friends.

Our next Building 9 Association meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, at 7 p.m. The May meeting is also our Nine Diamonds Volunteer Recognition event. Please join us in showing our appreciation for the volunteer service of Dinora Tirado, Marva Malone, Darlene Walker-Reid, and Pamela Bryan.

Our April 30th invited guest speaker was Chief Andre Waring with his ICO and Community Affairs Unit.

Chief Waring shared his reimagined department policies as well as his vision for the future of Public Safety. There were several complaints about late night music heard from outside the boundary of the Coop City Public Safety Department. Chief Waring was kind enough to obtain the addresses for the noise complaint locations.

Additionally, the association also discussed with Chief Waring safety in Garage 2, people in stairwells, unsavory characters behind Building 9 B-side near the Amazon lockers, green scooters on the grass and under the portico, dog owners not complying with rules for dogs in public spaces, as well as other building-wide concerns. We thank those who attended: Evelyn Mavins, Janet Yarrell, Shirley McCann, Wanda Randall, Barbara Cloud, Linda Morris, Linda Holley, Linda Collins, Gabriella Concepcion, Marva Malone, Jazmin Rodriguez, Wendy Pimentel, Neil Offen, Theresa Gorden, Ida ‘Mitzi’ Cleare, Peggy Rembert, Pamela Bryan, Bridgette Wright, Sharon Moore, and Diana.

Please see bulletin boards for our Pokeno game scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, at 1 p.m.

“Cooperation is always more powerful than competition.”

—Linda Collins

JASA Earth Day Celebration

Building 13 Association

On behalf of Building 13 Association Inc. board members, I want to thank the fantastic mothers, aunties, abuelas and those who care for the young and wish them all a happy Mother’s Day. It is not an easy job but one that is done with a love that is incomparable. Raising a human being is challenging, watching them go through good times and bad, experiencing life’s ups and downs, and watching them rise like a phoenix makes it exhilarating and worth all the effort. Praise to all the mommas in any capacity, keep loving the babies and blessings to you all.

The installation of the newly elected officers was delayed but did not deter us from moving forward with our functions. Our recent installation was appreciated and the food was delicious. It is always a pleasure to share time with your building mates. Thank you to all who attended and participated.

Affidavit: We hope you tried the electronic annual affidavit. But if not, we hope you submitted by the deadline that was April 30. Save the Date

The next Community Board 10 monthly General Board/Public Meeting will take place at the Bartow Center, Rm. 31, on Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. If you have questions or want additional information, you can contact the Community Board at 718-892-1161 or email bx10@cb.nyc.gov.

Tickets are on sale for the Bldg. 13/NAACP Summer Sunset Cruise scheduled for Friday, September 11. Please see the flyer on your bulletin board. For additional information, contact the number below in the article or call NAACP, 718-320-3210, Monday or Wednesday, from 10-1 p.m. First deposit is due by June 20.

Mark your calendar for Co-op City’s Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 4, from 4-8 p.m. featuring DJ Hollywood and fun activities.

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. Please see the notice on the bulletin board to secure your table. Thus far, we have received additional sponsorship from McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home, Bob’s Discount Furniture, the Goodyear Tire Store, and Attorney 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 visit our website at bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo. com.

Contacts: Leslie Peterson, president, at 718-320-1370 or Wendel Mattison, VP, at 917-330-1380. Thank you for supporting our team.

—Leslie Peterson

Chief Andre Warning (second from right) with Public Safety ofﬁcers from the CCPS ICO and Community Affairs Unit.

From left to right, Association Board: LaShawn Dixon, Annice Bailey, Gail Sharbaan, Leslie Peterson, Wendel Mattison and Lisa Rodriguez.

On Tuesday, April 21, JASA Health and Wellness celebrated Earth Day by repurposing and transforming old newspapers and magazines into beautiful artwork. Photos by Lovely Grant

2026 Riverbay Board Election 2026 Riverbay Board Election

2026 RIVERBAY CANDIDATES

1. Michelle Marbury

2. Rod Saunders

3. Monique Coleman

4. Andrea Leslie

5. Idalia Reyes

6. Yanira D. Jaime

7. Aaron Carnegie

8. Lynette Wright

9. Nero Graham

10.Darnell Lopez

11.Keith Logan

BALLOTING

Voting will be conducted by absentee mail-in ballot, Wed., May 20, 2026 – Wed., July 1, 2026

Saturday, May 2

Publication by Co-op City Times of first Election Supplement

Saturday, May 2 First Election Forum, 3 p.m., In-person & broadcast live from Einstein Center

Wednesday, May 6

Saturday, May 9

Second Election Forum, 7 p.m., In-person & broadcast live from Dreiser Center

Publication by Co-op City Times of second Election Supplement

Monday, May 11 Third Election Forum, 7 p.m., In-person & broadcast live from Bartow Center

Saturday, May 16

Publication by Co-op City Times of third Election Supplement

Wednesday, May 20 Annual Meeting, 7 p.m., Bartow Center, Rm. 31, In-person & absentee voting begins at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 1

Monday, July 13

Tuesday, July 14

Election Period & Voting ends unless Quorum not obtained (see extended voting period), or at 9 p.m. on an earlier day, if Election Committee certifies a quorum

Election Committee Public Meeting and Announcement of Final Vote Count of Ballots, Rm. 31, Bartow Center, 7 p.m.; In-person & broadcast

Certification of Election publicly posted by 10 a.m., or as soon hereafter as possible following the Election Certification meeting

Deadline to file written challenges to the election, 5 p.m.

Candidates’ Statements appear on pages 21-26

NOTE: THE VIEWS EXPRESSED WITHIN ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE CANDIDATES AND NOT THOSE OF RIVERBAY CORPORATION.

Extended Voting Period (If No Quorum)

Wednesday, July 1-Friday, July 31 – Continue election until July 31 at 9 p.m., or 9 p.m. on an earlier day, if Election Committee certifies a Quorum

BALLOT RETURN PROCEDURE

To ensure the integrity of the election, mail-in ballots must be returned DIRECTLY to YesElections in the stamped, pre-addressed envelope provided with your ballot. Under no circumstance should your election ballot be mailed back or delivered to Riverbay Corporation, or enclosed with your carrying charge payment. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to count in the election. Please read the directions included with your ballot keenly and vote for up to five candidates. Also vote YES or NO on the referendum question included on your ballot regarding filling vacancies on the Riverbay Board of Directors.

Ask the Candidates

There will be three official Candidates’ Forums in the 2026 Riverbay Board of Directors election. The Election Committee is accepting questions from shareholders to be asked at the forums.

Please send your question, along with your name and building, and which candidate/s the question should be presented to, to Riverbay2026Election@Riverbaycorp.com.

The three Candidates’ Forums will take place on: Sat., May 2, 3 p.m., Einstein, Rm. 45; Wed., May 6, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium B, Dreiser Center; and Monday, May 11, 7:00 p.m., Bartow Center, Rm. 31. Please make every effort to attend to meet and greet the candidates in person.

The Candidates’ Forums will be recorded and broadcast on the Riverbay Crawler at a later date.

Yanira D. Jaime

My name is Yanira Jaime, and I am proud to be a candidate for the Board of Directors of Co-op City—a community that represents not just where we live, but how we live together. Co-op City is strong, but we are facing real challenges that impact our daily lives—rising maintenance costs, delays in repairs, and a lack of clear, consistent communication. These issues affect our alit o li e, o r financial ta ilit , and o r trust in how decisions are made.

I am running for the board because I believe we can—and must—do better. Professionally, I am an IT Project Management leader and Agile practitioner with a track record of delivering complex, high-impact initiatives. My work focuses on improving operations, increasing transparency, and ensuring accountability across organi ation I e led digital tran or ation e ort t at i pro ed e ficienc and satisfaction, implemented vendor oversight programs to reduce risk and control costs, and supported Digital, Cyber Security, and Data AI teams in using metrics to drive smarter decisions. These are the same skills needed to strengthen governance and operations here at Co-op City.

My approach is practical and results-driven: improve communication so resident are in or ed, trea line proce e o er ice are deli ered e ficientl , and trengt en financial o er ig t to control co t I elie e in tarting it easurable improvements—such as transparency dashboards, standardized service e pectation , and targeted co t a ing initiati e li e energ e ficienc pilot and scaling what works.

A a or ing ot er, I nder tand fir t and t e i portance o ta ilit , a et , and a orda ilit M deci ion ill al a e gro nded in at enefit t e community as a whole. I am committed to listening, leading with integrity, and delivering real, measurable progress for Co-op City.

Aaron Carnegie

My name is Aaron Carnegie, and I am proud to say I was born and raised in Coop City. For over four decades, this community has shaped who I am. It is not just where I live. It is where I serve.

Today, I serve as President of Building 27, Second Vice President of Cooperators United, chair of the Criminal Justice Committee for the NAACP Co-op City Branch, and currently I am an Aide to our local City Council Member. These roles are not titles to me. They are proof of a simple commitment: I show up, I listen, and I deliver.

That is exactly why I am running for the Riverbay Board of Directors.

Every day, I hear from residents who are frustrated with the state of customer service in Co-op City. Not because people do not care, but because the system has not kept pace with a community of over 15,000 apartments and nearly 50,000 residents. Work orders are submitted, but updates are unclear. Calls are made, but answers are delayed. And when communication breaks down, trust follows.

C to er er ice i not a all i e It define t e are oldere perience And right now, we can and must do better.

I am running to help modernize how Riverbay communicates with residents, to establish clear timelines for responses, and to ensure accountability at e er le el ot t tarting t e o , t fini ing it

I am not coming in to learn about this community. I have lived it. I am not waiting to serve. I have already been serving.

If you want leadership that is visible, responsive, and rooted in Co-op City, I respectfully ask for your vote.

Because service is not a privilege. It is a promise. And together, we will make sure that promise is kept.

Yanira D. Jaime

Yanira is a Healthcare IT Project and Program Management leader committed to advancing community well-being through service, innovation, and collaboration. With over seven years at a Westchester health system and contributions to initiatives at a local health enterprise,Yanira brings a strong focus on expanding access, improving outcomes, and supporting equitable care for diverse populations.

Yanira has a proven ability to bring together stakeholders across clinical, technical, and operational areas to deliver initiatives that positively impact patients and families. With experience establishing governance, strengthening accountability, and leading programs in patient access and cybersecurity, Yanira prioritizes transparency, stewardship, and mission alignment.

A certified Agile practitioner (CSM, CSPO, ITIL 4), Yanira leads with integrity, empathy, and a deep commitment to community service. As a candidate, Yanira is dedicated to supporting sustainable growth and driving meaningful impact for the communities the organization serves.

Aaron Carnegie

Yanira D. Jaime

Rod Saunders

I was born and raised in Harlem, NY and moved to Co-op City, May 27, 1977. It was a Saturday. My sons, Kris and Keith, were in awe at the amazing views as we came here from Soundview. My wife, Shirley, and I, chose Co-op City because it was safe and affordable.

In my statement for re-election in 2022, I said: “No amount of walking or chewing gum in tandem is going to get Co-op City through the current legislative mandates without governmental ﬁnancial assistance, and having the City, State, and Federal government amend their mandates with well-deﬁned exemptions for large developments. Co-op City cannot continue to be affordable while having to remove 15,372 gas ranges for electric ones, overhaul our infrastructure to accommodate the elimination of our gas lines, combined with losing the use of our Power Plant because it runs on fossil fuels. Shareholders could not afford the infrastructure cost coupled with future ConEd billings!”

This is what I mean when I say that although we’ve done a lot, the work is not done! Our Board of Directors needs board members that not only work well with each other and respect each other, but also work well with politicians to get things done for our community because we cannot continuously be coupled with the rest of New York City or even New York State. Director Wright and I formed a committee on this very issue and the committee did a PowerPoint presentation to the community last June.

I want Co-op City to continue to be affordable for everyone! I am asking that you re-elect me so that I can continue to advocate and ﬁght for Co-op City. Please vote for leadership you can trust and change you can see. Vote to reelect myself, Rod Saunders, Lynette Wright and elect Idalia Reyes.

I am Keith Logan, and I am running for a seat on the Riverbay Board of Directors. To be an effective board member, you must have a genuine heart for this community. I’ll be honest—over the years, while working and living here, I lost some of that passion. The politics and cronyism were discouraging and led me to disengage. But as I reﬂected on who could help bring meaningful change, the answer became clear: I could. In that moment, I realized I had never stopped loving this community—I had simply grown frustrated with the process.

This community has given me so much. The trade I learned here has allowed me to build a career, business and provide for my family. That’s something I will never take for granted. If I earn your vote, I will represent you with honesty and dedication. I will listen to your concerns and work collaboratively with fellow board members to deliver real results—not empty promises.

One of my key priorities is ensuring we receive more support from our elected ofﬁcials. Too often, it feels like our vote is taken for granted, while we continue to face unfunded mandates. That must change. We must advocate for what our community truly needs.

I also strongly believe we need a youth center. While all initiatives have value, our young people should be a top priority. They deserve safe, engaging spaces and meaningful opportunities to grow.

I don’t claim to have all the answers, but I bring integrity, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to work together to move our community forward.

Keith Logan

Monique Coleman

Andrea Leslie Keith Logan Darnell Lopez

Michelle Marbury

Keith Logan

Rod Saunders

My name is Nero Graham, and I am running for a seat on the Co-op City Board because I believe our community deserves strong, transparent, and forward-thinking leadership. My commitment is simple: to strengthen communication, improve quality of life, and ensure that every shareholder feels heard, respected, and represented.

My Vision for Co-op City:

• Greater transparency and communication between the Board, Management, and shareholders, ensuring decisions are clearly explained and community input is actively sought.

• Improving maintenance and infrastructure, advocating for timely repairs, better oversight of ongoing projects, and long-term planning that protects our property values.

• Enhancing safety and security, working collaboratively with public safety teams and leveraging modem tools to keep our buildings and grounds safe.

Skills & Experience:

I bring a strong set of skills that align with the responsibilities of a Board member.

• Problem-solving and community-focused leadership, shaped by years of working with diverse groups and navigating complex issues.

• Commitment to fairness and accountability, ensuring that policies are applied consistently and respectfully to all residents.

• Strong communication skills, which I will use to keep shareholders informed and engaged.

My Connection to Co-op City:

I am proud to call Co-op City my home. Living here has given me a deep appreciation for our community's diversity, resilience, and potential. I understand the concerns of shareholders because I share them also.

I am running because I care about where we live, and I want to help shape a future where shareholders feel empowered, informed, and conﬁdent in the direction of Co-op City.

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Nero Graham ELECT NERO GRAHAM to the Riverbay Board of Directors

If elected, I will serve with integrity, transparency, and dedication. I will listen, communicate openly, and work tirelessly to ensure Co-op City remains a safe, thriving, and well-managed place to live.I respectfully ask for your support and your vote.

Andrea Leslie

Hello, Co-op City. I am asking for your vote in the upcoming Board of Directors election. I am running for re-election because I wish to continue the progress we have made to modernize our infrastructure, improve customer service, and our quality of life and make space for our youth.

Since being honored to serve on your behalf as a Director of the Riverbay Board, I have strived to keep our cooperative from being privatized – remaining in the M-L program. Remaining affordable not only for you but for future generations of cooperative families.

During the last ten years, I have been part of a Board leadership that replaced 160 poorly working elevators with state-of-the-art ones, installed E-Z pass-like entrances and exits to our garages, upgraded our front lobby doors to keyless locks, and upgraded the Power Plant which not only generates electricity, hot water, heat and AC, but saves us millions every year.

As a Board member, I have also had the privilege to be a liaison/ambassador between the City of New York and Riverbay Corporation to bring to the corporation thousands of needed dollars.

I want to be part of a progressive-minded team of directors bringing transparency and accountability to the Board and the community. We need a diversity of experiences coming together with solutions for our community.

Vote for Team N.O.W. to continue on the trajectory of keeping our community not only safe and beautiful, but sustainable and affordable.

I ask that you VOTE for Team N.O.W., now, myself, Andrea Leslie; Monique Coleman; Michelle Marbury; Darnell Lopez and Keith Logan.

Always Be Kind

Keep Your Eyes On The Prize

Vote TEAM N.O.W. for the Riverbay Board of Directors Wednesday, May 20 –Wednesday, July 1, 2026 EAM Vote

• Identify funding for a Youth Center • Keep Co-op City Affordable and Sustainable • Improve Cooperator Engagement • Preserve Quality

Nero Graham

Monique Coleman

Andrea Leslie Keith Logan Darnell Lopez

Michelle Marbury

Andrea Leslie

Michelle Marbury

I am Michelle Marbury—cooperator, shareholder, and your Board Director— running again for "us," the partners of Riverbay Corporation.

I love this community deeply. It’s not just where “I” live—it’s where “we” grow, where we show up for one another, where we build together, intentionally. But I’ve noticed a pattern that concerns me. Every time there’s a campaign season, it often turns into “them against us.” That division can make us lose sight of what truly matters. The truth is, regardless of our differences or disagreements, we should all strive toward the same goal: making our community better. Each of us carries ideas, passion, and a sense of what’s right. Whether we agree on every approach is not the critical issue. What matters is that we recognize the value in one another. If we can bring the best of what’s inside each of us, and place it at the center—like a circle of shared purpose—we can transform our energy.

I have chaired or co-chaired key committees—bringing focus and accountability to the work that impacts our daily lives. I served as 2nd Vice President and Assistant Treasurer of Riverbay Corporation, overseeing governance and ﬁscal responsibility at the highest levels of our organization.

By focusing on the positive rather than the negative, we can create real synergy. We can uplift and empower our community for the better. That’s the kind of unity that creates lasting change. We’ve put together a great team to represent you in the Boardroom. “Team NOW” is that change!

N.O.W.—No Opportunity Wasted. Michelle Marbury, Monique Coleman, Andrea Leslie—proven experience, integrity, and results. Community leaders, Keith Logan and Darnell Lopez, youthful brilliance you can trust, as “we” elevate our community to the next level.

Vote Team N.O.W.— The Time is NOW.

Our Kids Need More Space to Grow: Every child deserves a safe place to belong — a place to run, compete, learn, and simply be. Right now, our community has one youth center, but for many families, it’s simply out of reach. Whether due to location, hours, capacity, or awareness, too many of our kids are falling through the cracks.

It’s time to change that.

We are calling on our community to support the development of a second youth center — one built with every child in mind.

Imagine a space where young athletes can develop real skills on the basketball court, volleyball court, soccer field, and lacrosse field. A place where the competitive fire is matched by a spirit of teamwork and discipline. Sports aren’t just games — they build character, resilience, and lifelong friendships.

But we envision more than athletics. This center would be a hub for STEM programming — robotics, coding, engineering challenges, and science exploration. Because the kids who aren’t drawn to a ball may be drawn to building the next great invention. Both paths deserve equal investment.

Most importantly, this center would be an outlet. A refuge. Somewhere kids can walk in after school and feel seen. Mentors ready to listen. Programs designed to engage. A community saying: you matter here.

Many families don’t even know our current center exists. A second location — strategically placed and widely promoted — means better access, greater visibility, and a stronger message to our youth: this community is for you.

The need is real. The moment is NOW!

If you believe every child deserves a fair shot, join the conversation. Show up. Speak up. Let’s build something our whole community can be proud of.

Vote TEAM N.O.W. for the Riverbay Board of Directors Wednesday, May 20 –Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Monique Coleman Andrea Leslie

Keith Logan Darnell Lopez

Michelle Marbury

Darnell Lopez

Monique Coleman Andrea Leslie

Keith Logan

Darnell Lopez

Michelle Marbury

Darnell Lopez

Monique Coleman

My name is Monique Coleman, and I have called Co-op City home for 40 years. I raised my two children here, and having recently retired after a 27-year career as an insurance professional; I am dedicated to continuing my service to our community. I ﬁrst joined the Board in 2021 to ﬁll a vacancy, was elected to a full term in 2022, and am now asking for your vote again in 2026.

Co-op City is a unique, self-sustaining community built on the values of cooperative living. I am running for the Board to preserve these values, maintain affordability, and protect our quality of life. While many Mitchell-Lama communities face dramatic carrying charge increases due to rising costs for insurance and utilities, Co-op City has remained ﬁnancially stable through disciplined leadership and sound budgeting.

Since 2021, I have founded and chaired the Insurance Committee, working tirelessly to protect our ﬁnancial health. Over the past year, I collaborated with Risk Management to save shareholders $1.2 million in insurance costs, including an additional $204,000 saved just last month on our Power Plant insurance. These are real savings that stay in your pockets. With 14 policies renewing annually, this vital work is never ﬁnished.

In addition to my work on insurance, I co-chaired last year’s Election Committee and am currently in my fourth year on the Audit Committee. My focus remains simple: do the work necessary to protect affordability, strengthen our resilience, and build on the foundation that has sustained Coop City for nearly 60 years.

I am a member of Team N.O.W. – No Opportunity Wasted. Please vote for Michelle Marbury, Andrea Leslie, Keith Logan, Darnell Lopez, and me, Monique Coleman.

Good Day, Co-op City, Investments and adaptability in our community will be crucial to our survival and prosperity. For many years, we have been working reactively and, in my opinion, have been penny wise but pound foolish, allowing problems to grow and fester, leading to more expensive and extensive repairs. Instead, we can focus not only on the immediate repairs, but also the longer-term impact to plan for the future, resulting in a less expensive operating cost in years to come. This includes future investments. I chair the Decarbonization Workgroup, and have been persistent in ensuring the installation of solar panels, serving as an alternative source of revenue. I plan to work with management and our elected ofﬁcials to expand this project.

Consistent investment in our technology will reduce chances of repeating last year’s system issues. Digital intruders will continue to build taller ladders, and we must continue to preemptively build higher walls to keep our digital space safe. Improving technology can also decrease our costs as we move away from paper and enhance our communication efﬁciency as response times improve.

Investments in ourselves as a community improve our quality of life. Developing the foundations of a community center for self and professional advancement is essential to the evolution of who we are as shareholders, residents, and community members. This includes an updating to our pet policy, which reﬂect the reality of the past. To improve accountability of current and prospective pet owners, and address the upcoming establishment of the animal shelter, our policy must proactively reﬂect the community that we are and want to be.

These goals are achievable, realistic and founded in the care for Co-op City. For an investment in our community, please re-elect Lynette Wright and Rod Saunders, and elect Idalia Reyes: Change You Can See; Leadership You Can Trust.

Monique ColemanAndrea Leslie

Keith Logan Darnell Lopez

Michelle Marbury

Monique Coleman

Lynette Wright

Idalia Reyes

Greetings, Shareholders,

My name is Idalia Reyes. I have been a proud resident of Co-op City for over 25 years and am a dedicated community leader. With a deep-rooted commitment to service, I currently serve as a Building President, Vice President of the Spanish American Committee, and Chair of the Culture Committee, where I promote unity, diversity, and community engagement through events and initiatives. I am also a member of the Democratic Club and the NAACP, further reflecting my commitment to advocacy and community service.

With over 34 years of experience in finance and leadership across administrative roles, along with a bachelor’s degree in communication and media, I bring strong accountability, organization, and strategic thinking. I am prepared to be a valuable asset to the Board, offering the leadership and financial understanding our community needs.

Throughout my years of service, I have built a reputation for being approachable, responsive, and action-driven. I believe in listening to my neighbors and taking meaningful steps to address their concerns. My leadership is grounded in integrity, compassion, and a belief that real change begins when we step forward.

I am here to make a difference. I am ready to roll up my sleeves, listen, learn, and be part of the solution. Too often we feel things don’t change, but change only happens when we take action.

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.

(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 Para-

graph 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 mailin 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 drop-box 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 (Continued on next page)

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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 candidate 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 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 Coop 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 sup-

porters 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, profes-

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sional 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.

(b) All certified candidates will be invited to participate in the forums 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 Chairperson 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, May 2, 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, May 2, 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.

(b) Starting on the day candidates are certified and continuing during the 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 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 by absentee mailin ballots, in accordance with Private Housing Finance Law 13-c, as interpreted by NYS HCR Housing Management Memorandum 2023-B-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.

10. All ballots received, including 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.

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(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

1. The Committee may recommend the disqualification of a candidate for violation of these rules, or impose an administrative charge, not to exceed $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.

3. A written challenge by a candidate 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.

11. No witness will be allowed to present testimony except under oath as administered by the Chairperson. 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).

12. At any hearing, General Counsel 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 Chairperson 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 Chairperson, the Chairperson 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 candidate 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

Goose Island Seniors

With sorrow, we announce the passing of Dolores Roque, the sister of our member Sandy Roque. Our condolences to her family.

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

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

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 – Sat., June 6. Price: $70; bonus, $10 slot play. Bus leaving Einstein Loop pizza shop at 9 a.m., Asch Loop library at 9:15 a.m. and Dreiser Loop hardware store at 9:30 a.m. Call: 646-579-1701.

Tropicana Atlantic City – Thurs., June 11. Adults only. Price: $70; bonus, $10 slot play. Bus arriving at Einstein Loop at 8:15 a.m., Asch Loop at 8:40 a.m., and Dreiser Loop at 8:50 a.m. Balance due.

Niagara Falls and Toronto Trip – July 6-10. Sold out

Sesame Place – Langhorne, PA. Sun., July 12. Price: $90. Bring your grandchildren for free. Call: 646-579-1701

Resorts Atlantic City – Tues., July 14. Adults only. Price: $70; bonus, $10 slot play. Bus arriving at Einstein Loop at 8:15 a.m., Asch Loop at 8:40 a.m., and Dreiser Loop at 8:50 a.m. Balance due: June 15.

Nordic Lodge & Foxwood Casino – Sat., Aug. 1. Price: $230. Call: 646579-1701.

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

Holiday Hills Senior Day Picnic – Prospect, CT. Aug. 25. Price: $140.

Resorts Atlantic City – Thurs., Sept. 10. Adults only. Price: $70; bonus, $18 slot play. Bus arriving at Einstein Loop at 8:15 a.m., Asch Loop at 8:40 a.m., and Dreiser Loop at 8:50 a.m. Balance due: Aug. 10.

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

Bingo – Mon., Wed., and Fri. 1:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Members only. Admission: $5 for 3 cards; $0.25 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 May: Marjorie Walters, Jacqueline Roy-Twiggs, Dorothy Drayton, Emma Rumph, Mary Pilla (Deceased), Becky Reyes, Anita Peele, Doris Bailey, Juliana Wattley-Epps, Gerald “Jerry” Ortiz, Vivian Melendez-Vazquez, Geneva Lindsey, Gloria Doran, Carmen Crespo, Hattie Overman and Denise Shields. Birthday cake celebration on Wed., May 20, during half-time of bingo.

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

Our club is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475, in the Section 5 Community Center. Phone: 718-379-9613. Stephen’s cell: 347-8471941 (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.

Circle of Christ Church Iglesia Circulo De Cristo

Puffed Up or Built Up?

The Sadducees ministered unceasingly and yet they were offering sacriﬁces at the wrong altar. They did not know God or the Bible. Matthew 22:29 “Jesus replied, ‘You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.’”

We must be careful about getting puffed up through false knowledge and wisdom. We are called to be built up as we focus on Christ. Habakkuk 2:4 “See, the enemy is puffed up; his desires are not upright but the righteous person will live by his faith.”

The focus on spiritual trivia will stiﬂe a believer. The grand picture of salvation from God through Christ is the major perspective. Colossians 2:18 “Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you. Such a person also goes into great detail about what they have seen; they are puffed up with idle notions by their unspiritual mind.”

How do we avoid distractions? Paul clariﬁes that each believer has a part in worship. Everything is done to edify the church. 1 Corinthians 14:26 “What then shall we say, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each of you has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. Everything must be done so that the church may be built up.”

Ephesians 4:11-12 “Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.”

Dr. Baruch Korman: “Some have a profession of faith but not a possession of faith.”

Schedule (147 Dreiser Loop)

Join us on May 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Mental Health Counseling Symposium.

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

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

Tuesday: Prayer at 10 a.m. 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. and Youth Service, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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

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

Blessings in Christ.

—Pastor Luis F. Ramos Jr

involved with your building association, join a Board Committee and/or community group, or write a Letter to the Editor about quality of life concerns!

Pentecostal Tabernacle

Weekly Services and Gatherings

We warmly invite you to join us every Sunday morning for worship services at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. These gatherings provide an opportunity for fellowship, worship, and spiritual growth.

On Wednesday mornings, we host an online prayer and fasting service at 11 a.m. This is a special time dedicated to seeking God’s guidance and strength. Wednesday evenings feature our Bible and prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Here, we delve into the scriptures, pray together, and encourage one another to deepen our understanding and relationship with God.

Every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m., we hold an evangelistic service. To participate, please call 727-731-4156. This service is focused on outreach, sharing the message of the Gospel, and connecting with our community.

Special Greetings

Happy Mother’s Day! We send heartfelt greetings to all mothers, honoring their love, strength, and dedication.

Spiritual Focus: The End Time

Our spiritual focus for this season centers on the End Time. We are moving toward a grand ﬁnale, and it is crucial to be ready for the return of the Son of Man. As Matthew 24:44 reminds us, “Be ye also ready: for in an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh.”

The Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13)

The kingdom of heaven is likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five were wise and brought oil for their lamps, while ﬁve were foolish and brought none. When the bridegroom delayed, all fell asleep. At midnight, a cry announced his arrival, and the virgins rose to light their lamps. The foolish asked the wise for oil but were advised to buy their own. While they were away, the bridegroom arrived, and those prepared entered the marriage feast; the door was then shut. The others returned and requested entry, but the bridegroom replied, “I know you not.” Therefore, we are urged to watch, for we do not know the day or hour of His coming. The Son of Man will soon return unexpectedly, so let us devote ourselves to prayer, study God’s Word, and be prepared.

Maintaining Readiness and Spiritual Vigilance – It is important to keep our hearts right with God and ensure we have “oil in our vessels,” avoiding the mistake of the ﬁve foolish virgins. We live in troubling times, with distress among nations and fear gripping hearts as we witness extraordinary events. The signs indicate that these are days when evil men and deceivers will worsen, misleading others and being misled. Like Noah, who spent years building the ark knowing judgment was near but not knowing the exact day, we too see signs and wonders but cannot know the precise timing of Christ’s return.

A Call to Fellowship and Watchfulness – Let us maintain a sweet fellowship with God and be prepared for the coming of our Lord and Savior. “Watch therefore, for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.”

—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. Sunday School classes for all ages is held at 9:30 a.m. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 50 (lower level), Bronx, NY 10475. Telephone: 718-320-3774. Email: ccbc135@optimum.net or coopcitybc@gmail.com. Website: www.coopcitybaptistchurch. org. Masks are optional.

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

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

This Week’s Events: Wednesday Bible Study Class at 1 p.m. is 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. The Friday Mid-Morning Prayer Service at 10 a.m. and the Friday Evening Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. are on the church conference call line.

On Sunday, May 17, the Pastor’s Aide Ministry will celebrate their 47th Anniversary at the 11 a.m. service. The guest preacher will be our very own Chaplain Pauline Lewin. The theme is “Supporting, Encouraging and Praying for the Pastor” from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13. All are invited to this special occasion.

Our next food giveaway will be distributed on Friday, May 22, 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.

We will celebrate Choir Day at the church on Sunday, May 31, during the 11 a.m. service. Everyone is invited to attend.

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. The ticket price is $155. Bus transportation will be provided at a separate cost of $25. The theme is “CCBC: Thriving in Excellence for 55 Years” from 1 Corinthians 15:57 (NKJV). We invite everyone to participate in this special weekend. For further information, kindly contact the church at 718-320-3774.

“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

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15

Let us celebrate Mother’s Day by remembering everything they do every day, regardless of the occasion.

Proverbs 31:31 “Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.”

The virtuous woman is described in Proverbs 31:10-31, highlighting her worth and qualities. She is characterized by strength, dignity, and the ability to face challenges with grace. Her reverence for God is central to her character, leading to her praise and respect from others. She prioritizes her family’s needs, ensuring their well-being and nurturing their growth.

Please join us this Sunday as we celebrate Mother’s Day. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, second ﬂoor, Rm. 33. We go live on Facebook every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Services Offered

Monday: Spanish Telephone Bible Studies, 8 p.m. (564-888-5521; Code: 696248)

Tuesday/Friday: Zoom Spanish Bible Studies, 8 p.m. (ID 3447367643; Code: 3jEJ2W)

Thursday: English Telephone Bible Studies, 8 p.m. (564-888-5521; Code: 696248)

Sundays: Worship Service, 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is the ﬁrst Sunday of the month.

God bless you and remember, Jesus loves you.

Celebremos el Día de la Madre recordando todo lo que hacen cada día, independientemente de la ocasión.

Proverbios 31:31 “¡Sean reconocidos[g] sus logros y en las puertas de la ciudad sean alabadas sus obras!”

La mujer virtuosa es descrita en Proverbios 31:10-31, destacando su valor y sus cualidades. Se caracteriza por su fortaleza, su dignidad y su capacidad para enfrentar los desafíos con gracia. Su reverencia hacia Dios es fundamental en su carácter, lo cual le granjea la alabanza y el respeto de los demás. Ella prioriza las necesidades de su familia, asegurando su bienestar y fomentando su crecimiento.

Le invitamos a unirse a nosotros este domingo mientras celebramos el Día de la Madre. Nos encontramos en el 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, 2.º piso, Sala 33. Transmitimos en vivo por Facebook todos los domingos a las 11:30 a. m.

Servicios Ofrecidos

Lunes: Estudios Bíblicos telefónico, 8 p.m. (564-888-5521; Código: 696248)

Martes/Viernes: Estudios Bíblicos Zoom, 8 p.m. (ID 3447367643; Código: 3jEJ2W)

Jueves: Estudios Bíblicos telefónico/Ingles, 8 p.m. (564-888-5521; Código: 696248)

Domingos: Culto de Adoración, 11:30 a.m.

La Santa Cena es el 1er Domingo del mes. Que Dios le bendiga y recuerda que Cristo te ama.

—Blanca Santana

Co-op City Safety News Alert

Avoiding Dryer Fire

Clothes dryer don’ts

• Don’t overload the dryer.

• Don’t dry anything containing foam, rubber or plastic. An example of an item not to place in a dryer is a bathroom rug with a rubber backing.

• Don’t dry any item for which manufacturer’s instructions state “dry away from heat.”

• Don’t dry glass fiber materials (unless manufacturer’s instructions allow).

• Don’t dry items that have come in contact with anything flammable like alcohol, cooking oils or gasoline. Dry them outdoors or in a well-ventilated room, away from heat.

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 tothe 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 by10a.m. so we can take out the Torah.

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

Sabbath eEnds on Saturday, May 9, at 8:52 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday,May 15, at 7:46 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 Karla Kalus and all our members who will be celebrating their birthday in May. 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

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 11a.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: Zoom com or dial One Tap Mobile: 646-931-3860 or 929-205-6099. Meeting ID: 886 1355 3980S

The Year of Jubilee

“A 50th Jubilee Celebration of Pastoral Leadership.” The CPC family is proud to announce Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens is celebrating his 60th year in ministry and his 50th year as our Pastor. We are so excited that we are hailing this milestone as “The Year of Jubilee.” Your presence at one or all of the events planned will help us create lasting memories of this auspicious occasion.

Anniversary Banquet: Friday, November 6, from 7 p.m. until midnight, we will honor our pastor in grand style at the elegant and exclusive Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throgs Neck Expressway, Bronx. Banquet price is $200. Please see Deaconess Tidball for tickets.

Pre Anniversary Service:

Sunday, May 31, 3:30 p.m. – Rev. Dr. Thomas Johnson, Canaan Baptist Church

Opening 50th Anniversary Services:

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

3:30 p.m. – Rev. Carl L. Washington III, Pilgrim Baptist Church Closing 50th Anniversary Services: Sunday, November 8, 11 a.m. – Rev. Dr. Edgar Howard, Manhattan Baptist Church

3:30 p.m. – Rev. Dr. Theresa Lloyd, White Rock Baptist Church

Happy Birthday, Pastor! Deacon Sybill Whinstanley prayed a prayer just for pastor and read Psalm 150. Sister Elaine McClain presented her poem “Footsteps.” Bishop Paul Lloyd, White Rock BC, preached from Matthew 21:12-22, before sharing his spiritual gifts, a topic explored in Sunday School that morning, of prayer and deliverance. Hallelujah! Following, the Shepherd’s Ministry resplendent in royal blue celebrated their anniversary. Rev. Carl Washington III presided. Trustee Synii Mann rendered Proverbs 2:1-5. In attendance, President Lee Alexander, the Pastor’s Aide League, the Greater Central Church family, and Rev. Frank Hawkins who delivered “When the Pastor’s Aide Gets in Alignment with God’s Aide”, 1 Kings 17:8-16. Worship with us. Hear the good news of Jesus and experience all the new possibilities at Community Protestant, a church of love and understanding.

Our heartfelt prayers to those in a season of mourning and all sick and home bound members. Thankful for Sister Arline Tupe in service. Congratulations! Deacon Helen Atkins, Key Women of America award recipient. Happy Anniversary! Deacon and Mrs. James Nicholson and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Mayo. Happy Birthday! Sister Janice Hoyett, Dorcas prayer shawl recipient and everyone celebrating.

“Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.” Psalm 150:6

—Lexa M. Mingo

Greater Love Refuge Ministries

“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians3:13-14

Spiritual Food for Thought: Revisiting old places of failure and pain is not a productive exercise for you to repeat. Much of how you perceive the past is subjective as you can only see with flawed vision, distorted by your feelings and opinions. You cannot change one thing about the past, but you can move forward in the power of God’s Spirit.This is a new day in which you can choose to walk with the Lord.

Greater Love Refuge Ministries, Inc., is a non-denominational, multi-generational, teaching, preaching, faith & Bible-way Ministry with a “Bapticostal” flavor, under the leadership of Bishop Boyce Landrum. Morning worship begins at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. Greater Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A – ground floor), Bronx, NY 10475. Our telephone number is 347-920-5607. For more information or to view our church calendar, visit our website at greaterloverefugeministries.org

Tomorrow is Mother’s Day and we invite you to join us for Sunday Morning Worship; Bishop Landrum will bring the Word of God on this blessed day of remembrance.

In honor of Mother’s Day, please remember that there’s no perfect mother, and there’s no perfect child. All relationships need good forgivers ready to give each other grace. As Christians, we are to love without conditions and sacrificially. We are to give all that we havebecause, in Christ, we already have all that we need. Above all, remember that even when you forget (willfully or neglectfully), God is faithful to you. Even when you “forget” Him, He remembers you and loves you! If your mother has passed on from this life, make Mother’s Day a special day to remember her. Keep the memories of her alive in your heart. If you still have your mother, give thanks to God for her presence in your life. Honor God by honoring your mother in your mind and with your actions.

We welcome you to join our weekly Prayer Line every Wednesday afternoon from 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m., and Thursday from 8 p.m.-9 p.m. You are welcome to listen quietly, bring a testimony of praise, a scripture reading, a song, or a specific prayer request. Also, Presiding Elder Carol Landrum hosts a weekly “Command Your Week” devotional and prayer on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Monday mornings from 6-6:30 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

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

Bartow OAC May 2026 Food Shopping Trips: Stew Leonard: 5/20, $6. Wegmans: 5/21, $12. BJ’s: 5/22, $6. Walmart North Bergen, NJ: 5/26, $12. Trader Joe’s: 5/27, $6. Costco: 5/29, $6.

Och’s Apple Orchard, Warwick, NY; August 27, 2026. Cost: $45, includes lunch. Payments to be made at the Bartow Center only.

Caesar Resort and Casino Atlantic City on June 6. Cost: $65 ($10 slot play back). Deposit: $30 to sign up SU CASA Program is back at Dreiser OAC. Join us starting April 9 at 1:15 p.m. in Rm. #2 for a songwriting workshop. Learn to express yourself creatively through rhythm and conversation and write your own song.

JASA Einstein OAC Essex Steam Train Riverboat on Thurs., July 9. One day. Cost: $165 (Payment plan: $55 due 4/20, 5/18, 6/8). Payments can be made on Mondays only!

Senior Day, Holiday Hill, CT, on Tuesday August 25.

One day. Cost: $145 (Payment plan: $48 due 5/14, 6/15, 7/13). Payments can be made on Mondays only!

Painting Classes – at the NORC office at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays.

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

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

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

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

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.

TRIP: Danbury Mall, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

Weekend Recap Discussion, 9-10 a.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 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for Alzheimer & Dementia Consultation/Health Care Proxy & Power of Attorney Consultation and other services. Please call 646-744-2921 for an appt.

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

Line Dance with Bartow Swingers – Wed. & Fri. from 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. 1-3 p.m. in Rm. 7. Call 718-320-1345 for an appt.

LUNCH & DINNER MENUS

Alternate Kosher Meals are available

LUNCH: KOSHER: Baked Fish w/Garlic Sauce, Cous Cous w/Peas & Lemon, Steamed Carrots

BARTOW CENTER CLOSED

Walk w/Odessa, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

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/Liz, 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.

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

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

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

Movies w/Dennis: “One Battle After Another,” 1-3 p.m.

Stay Well Exercise w/Denise, 1011 a.m., Aud. A Leisure Games w/Clara, 1-3:30 p.m.

TRIP: Lunch at Golden Corral, 11 a.m.-4 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.

Current Events, 10-11 a.m. Art w/Gerry, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Leisure Games w/Clara, 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 2

Tai Chi w/Jimmy, 2-3 p.m., Aud. A Computer & Tablet class w/Ralph, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (virtual) Wed., May 13

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

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

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

Computer Learning Class w/Liz, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Card Games w/Frankie, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

p.m.

Aqua Aerobics, 1-3 p.m. (off site)

Board Games, 1-2 p.m.

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

Nutrition Workshop w/Tiana, 1-2 p.m.

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

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

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

TRIP: Walmart, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Current Events, 9 -10 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise w/Damion, 11 a.m.12 p.m., Aud. A Bead & Jewelry w/Brenda, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

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

Current Events, 10-11 a.m. Cardio Exercise w/Gail, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Aud. A Body In Motion w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., Aud. A

Hip-Hop Memory & Story Circle w/Su Casa Artist Ricardo, 1:15-2:15 p.m., Rm. 2

NON-KOSHER: BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters, Baked Macaroni & Cheese, Steamed Cabbage

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: No Dinner Served

NON-KOSHER: No Dinner Served

LUNCH: KOSHER Chick Pea Curry Medley, Brown Rice, Roasted Eggplant

NON-KOSHER: Latin Sweet Potato & Red Bean Chili, White Rice, Steamed Cauliflower

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Tuna Fish Cakes w/Spaghetti & Sautéed String Beans, Tangerines; NON-KOSHER: BBQ chicken with Baked Macaroni and Cheese and Steamed Cabbage w/Shredded Carrots, Apple

LUNCH: KOSHER: Eggplant Chickpea Tagine, Egg Barley, Vegetables Mix

NON-KOSHER: No Cheese Spring Vegetable Lasagna, Sautéed Green Beans w/Onions

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Dairy-Free Baked Ziti w/Capri Blend Vegetables, Apple

NON-KOSHER: Spanish Style Roast Pork w/White Rice & California Blend Vegetables, Orange

LUNCH : KOSHER: Dairy-Free Baked Ziti w/ Beef, Capri Blend Vegetables; NON-KOSHER: Baked Fish w/Mushrooms & Peppers, Cous Cous, Cauliflower w/Carrots & Parsley

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Baked Chicken w/Apple Kugel OR Rice w/Roasted Zucchini, Kiwi; NON-KOSHER : Vegetable Lasagna & Sautéed String Beans w/Onions, Pears

Massage Therapy, 10 a.m.-12 p.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/Cythia, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Theater Arts w/Dazee Windley, 2-4 p.m., in Bartow OAC, Rm. 31

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nutrition Workshop Lunch & Learn, 12-1 p.m.

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

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

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.

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

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: Baked Chicken Quarters, Apple Noodle Kugel, Roasted Zucchini

NON-KOSHER: Grilled Caribbean Chicken Breast, Pasta, Cabbage, Carrot Slaw

DINNER: BARTOW ONLY

KOSHER: Moroccan Eggplant & Chick Pea Stew w/Egg Barley & Mixed Vegetables, Peach

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

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

Menu fee for lunch is $2 & $5 for guest. ALL meals served with margarine and fresh milk. Menu subject to change without notice.

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066. Schedule subject to change without notice.

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

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

NON-KOSHER: Baked Fish with Mushrooms & Peppers, Cous Cous w/Cauliflower & Carrots, Banana

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

KOSHER: Salmon in Ginger and Lemon Sauce w/White Rice & Mixed vegetables, Apple

PLUS 10 GRAB AND GO

NON-KOSHER: Caesar salad w/Grilled Chicken & Basic Pasta Salad, Plum

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 FacebookLive (UMC Coop City).

Pastor, Rev. Sara Girón-Ortiz

As we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day, we recognize that this day brings a range of emotions. For many, it is filled with joy and gratitude; for others, it carries grief, longing, or complicated memories. Whatever this day stirs in your heart, remember you are seen, you are known, and in Christ, you are deeply loved.

Within every church community, mothers play a vital role in nurturing faith and shaping spiritual growth. They plant values, teach prayers, and guide children in their earliest steps toward God. Scripture affirms this work by using maternal imagery to describe God’s own character—revealing that motherhood reflects His love, faithfulness, and compassion. From the beginning, the Bible frames motherhood not merely as a biological function but as a

foundational ministry. Eve is named “the mother of all living,” establishing motherhood as the channel through which life continues. In this sense, motherhood becomes a ministry of nurture (lifegiving), instruction (faithbuilding), and intercession (prayer). Biological and spiritual mothers alike help shape the human heart.

Mary, the mother of Jesus, offers the clearest example of motherhood as sacred calling. Her life teaches us:

Surrender: Mary’s “yes” to God (Luke 1:38) shows that motherhood begins with trust in God’s purpose.

Nurture and Protection: She safeguarded Jesus’ growth in “wisdom and stature” (Luke 2:52).

Discernment: Mary observed Jesus carefully, holding her insights in prayer (Luke 2:19, 2:51)

Pointing to Christ: At Cana, she directs others to obedience: “Do whatever He tells you” (John 2:5)

Presence: At the cross, Mary models steadfast love, remaining even when she could not remove His suffering (John 19:25)

The ministry of motherhood is a profound calling. Like Mary, mothers are “highly favored”—not

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 11a.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: “Keep on Walking.”

Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 6:10 KJV “Finally my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” (1 Corinthians 15:58 kjv)

Save the Dates

Sunday, May 17 – Join us for 11a.m. service, Women’s Day. We ask all women to wear white.

Our guest speaker will be Pastor Diane Simmons, Lifeline Ministries. Theme: “Do You Know Your Worth?”

Saturday, May 23 – Evangelism and Outreach Ministry sponsoring Community Outreach and prayer. Come by and pick up a few things while supplies last, 12 p.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, June 13 – Youth Graduation Celebration, 12 p.m.-3 p.m.

Sunday, June 28 – Senior Family and Friends Day.

Saturday, July 11 – Annual Picnic at Glenn Island Park in New Rochelle for fellowship, fun, and food, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, July 18 – All are welcome to a Men’s Service, sponsored by Amen Ministries, from 1-4 p.m. Light dinner will be served.

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. Standard rooms, per person – Double: $500; Triple: $440; Single: $680. Includes two nights/three days (double occupancy), six meals, R/T motor-coach transportation, retreat materials. Secure your reservation with a non-refundable deposit of $50 for double or $100 for single. Second deposit of $150 is due April 19. Final payment is due August 16.

For further information, contact: Sis. L. Scott at 718-671-2623, Sis. S. James at 917-667-4229, or Sis. H. Smith at 718-708-5035.

Cruise with us on the Carnival Firenze, July 21-29, 2027 – Itinerary: Celebration Key, Grand Bahamas; Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Grand Turk. For more information, contact Hermena Smith at 718-708-5035.

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, Bronx, New York 10475.

—Brenda Brown

because the work is easy, but because God entrusts them with a piece of His kingdom to nurture. Success is not perfection; it is helping children move from obeying us to obeying Him

Today, we honor all the women in our congregation and community who shape the spiritual lives of our children—biological mothers, spiritual mothers, grandmothers, mentors, aunts, foster mothers, and every woman who nurtures others in countless unseen ways. May you have Mary’s courage to say “yes” to God, even when the path is unclear. Have a Blessed Mother’s Day!

Come and receive a blessing: All are welcome!

Wednesday: 7 p.m., Bible Studyvia Zoom: 904468-5745. Book: Ezra.

Thursdays: Pantry and in-person prayer meeting at 11 a.m.

Baptism and membership classes – Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. See Rev. Sara.

Upcoming Events – Save The Dates

Sunday, May 10: Bilingual Service at 11:15 a.m., Mother’s Day Celebration.

Escuela Dominical at 10 a.m.

—G. Abadia

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. Interim Priest: Rev. Margaret (Margie) Tuttle.

In-person worship service for the Sixth Sunday of Easter (Mother’s Day) will be conducted at the church on Sunday, May 10, at 9 a.m. as well as via teleconference.

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

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

Events and Fundraising Activities

Sunday, May 10: Mother’s Day

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

Sunday, June 21: Father’s Day

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

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

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

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

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

Grace and Peace!

—Merville Chambers

WHISTLEBLOWER ANONYMOUS HOTLINE

If you have knowledge or a concern of possible violations of law, accounting irregularities, or other suspected wrongdoing affecting Riverbay, you are encouraged to report it to law enforcement, or you may report it through an anonymous hotline by the following methods: Go to an independent website, www.lighthouse-services.com/riverbaycorp to complete an online disclosure form; Call the following independent third party whistleblower hotline at 1-833-290-0009 (English); or 1-800-216-1288 (Spanish); Email: reports@lighthouse-services.com; or Send a fax to (215) 689-3885 (the email or fax must include “Riverbay” in the subject of the report).