Welcome to
Happy Black History Month
POP-UP VACCINE UPDATE
Only second doses will be given this weekend
at Bartow, Room 31.
If you received your first dose at Bartow and received a card, please come on the date of the card. Come around the time you were vaccinated the first time. Please do not all show up at 9 am, they will not be able to accommodate a crowd.
 
No first doses will be available.
See Statcare in Bartow information below, while we work on additional site.
 
Statcare (Appointment required) 
2063A Bartow Avenue 
917-310-3371 
Or 
CORRECTION
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Food Distribution on Tuesday, February 16, 2021
On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 378 boxes with produce and milk were distributed at the Dreiser Community Center. Thank you to Agatha House for sponsoring this distribution. We would also like to thank Councilwoman Vanessa L. Gibson for again bringing masks to add to the distribution.
UPCOMING RIVERBAY EVENTS
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS
JASA Co-op City NORC - Activities

 MONDAYS
Concerts in Motion
March 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd – 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 527 067 8391 
Call in number 646 558 8656 
Enter the Meeting ID followed by #, When asked for a participant ID, skip this by pressing # again.
 
TUESDAYS
Yoga Class –  9:30 am -10:30 am
Dial in Number 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 984 0464 7097          
Passcode 952022
 
Living with Vision Challenges During COVID-19
March 16th – 11:00 am. To 12:00 p.m.
Dial in Number 929.205.6099
Meeting ID: 935 3790 2768
Passcode: 362484

Lifestyle Factors and Dementia Among African Americans
February 23rd - 11:00 – 12:00
Dial in Number 929.205.6099
Meeting ID: 973 6833 7225
Passcode: 012537
 
Chronic Pain – CUNY
March 23rd – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Dial in Number 929.205.6099
Meeting ID: 945 2860 2808
Passcode: 912116
 
WEDNESDAYS
Painting Classes - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Special Activities - Painting classes
Wednesday February 17th and 24th 9:00am-11am
Celebrating the work of the legendary visual artist and children's book writer and illustrator Faith Rinngold. We will take a closer look into Rinngold's practice and build our own collective story quilts in celebration and honor of Black History Month. 
 
Dial in Number 929.205.6099
Meeting ID: 920 9563 1147
Passcode: 024057
 
Tai Chi classes - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm 
Dial in Number 929.205.6099
Meeting ID: 952 6744 7198           
Password: 455576
 
Intergenerational Program – Painting
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Dial in Number 929.205.6099
Meeting ID: 930 9377 7950
Passcode: 801170
 
THURSDAY
Meditation Class on the 3rd Thursday of every month
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Dial in Number 929.205.6099
Meeting ID: 991 1390 5105
Passcode: 170462

FRIDAYS
NYC Free Tax Preparation Program
March 5th – 1:00 p.m.
Dial in Number 929.205.6099
Meeting ID: 966 3214 0495
Passcode: 188010
 
Aerobics Class – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Dial in Number 929.205.6099
Meeting ID: 986 8235 8691
Passcode: 849150
 
SATURDAYS
Zumba Classes - 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Dial in Number 929.205.6099  
Meeting ID: 929 2810 9097
Passcode: 374977 

SUNDAYS
Bodies in Motion with Ola
From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
Dial in Number 929.205.6099
Meeting ID: 988 6710 0439
Passcode: 252733
OTHER EVENTS
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WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GET CO-OP CITY BETTER INTERNET SERVICE
VACCINE UPDATES
Below is a vaccination site in Co-op.
We are currently working on another site in Co-op City.

Statcare (Appointment required)
2063A Bartow Avenue


COVID-19: Vaccine Eligibility
The COVID-19 vaccine is available to certain groups in NYC. The following groups have recently become eligible:

  • People ages 65 and older
  • Teachers and education workers
  • First responders
  • Public safety workers
  • Public transit workers
  • Starting February 15, adults with specific underlying conditions (see image below)

For more information, to make an appointment and for more eligibility requirements, Click Here.


COVID-19: Vaccinations at Yankee Stadium
COVID-19: Vaccinations at Montefiore
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT:
Free Transportation for
Seniors to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
NYC will provide transportation to seniors 65 years and over unable to travel for their vaccines including Access-a-Ride, Ambulette and Curb taxi service. Make an appointment by calling 877-VAX-4NYC or visiting https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/ and you'll be directed to book the trips as eligible and appropriate.
VACCINE ELIGIBILITY AS OF FEBRUARY 15TH
Good morning, 

As of Monday, February 15th, individuals with "Comorbidities and Underlying Conditions" as defined by New York State are eligible to make an appointment for the COVID19 vaccine.
To help address questions around this expansion, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities Commissioner Victor Calise and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Assistant Commissioner Dr. Olusimbo Ige will be holding a presentation and discussion on Vaccine Distribution in NYC. After the presentation, the attendees will have the opportunity for feedback and questions.

This Virtual Town Hall will be taking place on Monday, February 22nd from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. 

Access Provided: This meeting will have ASL and Captioning, to request additional accommodations please email jnovick@cityhall.nyc.gov or call 212 - 788 - 2856 no later than Friday, February 19th, 2021.

Registration and Dial In: To participate via Zoom Webinar, please register here: http://bit.ly/3a8oSkA or dial in at the time of the meeting to 1-646-876-9923 with Webinar ID: 856 7890 5346.

Please help us get the word out by sharing this link and dial in information. 
 
Thank you, 
Cold Weather

  • Change your mask when it becomes wet.
  • A wet mask is harder to breathe through, is less efficient at filtering, and vents more around the edges of the mask.
  • Keep a spare mask to replace one that becomes wet from moisture in your breath, snow, or rain.
  • Store your wet reusable mask in a plastic bag until you get home and can put it in the laundry.
  • If you need to wear a scarf, ski mask, or balaclava, wear it over your mask.
  • They are usually made of loosely knit fabrics not suitable for use as masks.
  • If you wear glasses, find a mask that fits closely over your nose or has a nose wire to help reduce fogging. Consider using an antifogging spray that is made for eyeglasses.
RESOURCES
RSVP: To register, please visit: http://bit.ly/0227CS101  

For more information contact: Stacey Jacob Email: sjacob@dcas.nyc.gov

If you require a reasonable accommodation to attend this webinar,
please contact the Office of Citywide Recruitment at citywiderecruitment@dcas.nyc.gov
For Updates Visit our Website: www.AABR.ORG/Careers
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
CLICK ON THE LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION:
NYBG Black History Month @ Home
As @NYBG kicks off Black History Month, hear from New York State Senator Jamaal Bailey on the importance of this observance; the celebration of Black contributions to art, culture, and science; and the digital programs NYBG has planned at NYBG—so you can take part from home.
 
Throughout the month, NYBG will show case cultural traditions of the African diaspora and explore the influential contributions of Black people to botany, horticulture, ecology, and our collective understanding of the natural world. Discover captivating dance, creative and inspirational children’s programs, important historical narratives, and fascinating plant stories. 
Black History Month
February is African American History Month—a month dedicated to highlighting and celebrating the important achievements and contributions of African Americans to American history. This year’s national theme is The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity. The statistics below are just a sample of what you will learn here about the history of the African American community.

48.2 million
The Black population, either alone or in combination
with one or more races, in the United States in 2019.

87.9%
The percentage of African Americans age 25 and
older with a high school diploma or higher in 2019. 

30.7%
The percentage of the employed Black population age 16 and older working in management, business, science and arts occupations in 2019.
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