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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Pop up Food Distribution provided to the community on Thursday, March 18, 2021
On Thursday, March 18, 2021, over 350 boxes with produce and milk were distributed at the Dreiser Community Center. Thank you to Agatha House for sponsoring this distribution. Photos below by Phillip McCoy
Food Distribution on Tuesday, March 23, 2021
On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, over 400 boxes with produce and milk were distributed at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, there were fresh fruits and vegetables along with deli meats distributed to the over 450 families represented on the line. Thank you to Agatha House for sponsoring this distribution.
UPCOMING RIVERBAY EVENTS
To host a presentation for your group, please reach out to Jessica Poveda at jpoveda@health.nyc.gov or call 917-994-4652
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OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS
JASA Co-op City NORC - Activities

MONDAYS
Concerts in Motion
March 22nd – 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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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

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.
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
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
VACCINATION RESOURCES
Next Eligible Group
Starting March 23rd
New York residents ages 50 and older
Riverbay has set up a special Co-op City Covid Vaccination Hot Line number for your convenience.
Cooperators who wish to schedule a vaccination appointment should call 718-879-5950 Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

This service is available solely for Co-op City residents who are otherwise eligible to receive the vaccine. Proof of Co-op City residency will be required at the time of your scheduled vaccination appointment.
To learn more about COVID-19 Click on the link below:
In-Home Vaccinations for Fully Homebound
New York City Residents Only

New York City is providing in-home Covid-19 vaccinations (Johnson & Johnson) to eligible NYC residents who are fully homebound, have not already been vaccinated, and do not already have access to a vaccination program.

New Yorkers who believe they are eligible for an in-home vaccination can express interest using the form below. The City will use this information to call back to further discuss eligibility for the program.
OTHER RESOURCES
Summer Youth Employment Program
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experiences each summer. 
Participants receive the opportunity to explore their interests and career pathways, develop workplace skills and engage in learning experiences that help to develop their social, civic and leadership skills. 
By participating in structured project and work-based opportunities, NYC youth are better prepared for careers of the future.

What Does the Program Offer?

SYEP will give youth a unique opportunity to explore their interest and discover new ones through:

  • Career Exploration: Flex your research skills and discover new career possibilities. 
  • Project-Based Learning: NYC Teens aged 14—15 learn about career opportunities and make a difference in their communities through paid project-based activities 
  • Work Experiences: Young people aged 16–21 improve their work readiness skills and explore career pathways through paid summer jobs in a variety of industries throughout NYC 
  • Community Building: Our democracy needs your voice. Learn valuable skills to become an active citizen at work and in your community. 
  • Earn Money: Get paid to participate! 

Who is Eligible?

  • Young people age 14 to 21
  • Must be a resident of one of the five NYC boroughs 
  • Legally allowed to work in the US

Young adults aged 22-24 who face employment barriers or reside in NYCHA development may be eligible for special programming. Please visit nyc.gov/SYEP to learn more.
When and How to Opt in to Blended Learning
Saturday enrichment classes are back!

The UFT Teacher Center Saturday Academy is back with free, online academic enrichment classes for children on April 10 and 24!
These 90-minute virtual classes, held over two consecutive Saturdays, will be engaging, creative and fun. They're designed to reinforce the skills your children are learning during the week and help boost their academic progress in this difficult school year.
We'll help our students learn about how to discover the beautiful changes all around us! They may explore what it means to be a hero, write poetry or work on a project that examines current events and social justice.
There will be sessions for six different grade levels. All are suitable for children with and without special needs.


Here are the details:

  • The two-part program runs April 10 and 24.
  • You can register your child for the 9:30 a.m. sessions or the 11:30 a.m. sessions.
  • These enrichment classes are separated into six age groups: 3K to pre-K, pre-K to kindergarten, kindergarten to grade 1, grades 2-3, grades 4-5, grades 6-8 and grades 9-12.

ZOOM INVITE LINKS:
PLEASE USE THE UNIQUE ZOOM LINK FOR THE 10AM AND 4PM SESSIONS

Dial in number: 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 966 5212 2134

Dial in number: 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 967 0629 9501
MTA Customers Count & COVID Travel Survey
The MTA- NYCT needs your help – Can you spare 10 minutes to help improve your experience in the transit system? We've got a couple public surveys out now and would love your feedback. Both surveys are open and accessible 24/7 until they close on Sunday, March 28, at 11:59 PM.

Survey 1: The first survey is a "Directional"

Survey 2: The second survey is our "Customers Count" Survey with a "COVID Travel" component:
New Toll Rates will go into effect at all MTA B&T Crossings at 12 AM on April 11, 2021
Click on the link below for more information about toll rates, E-ZPass account and tag information, and more.
To book an appointment visit:
Veterans can live chat directly with VA providers from a home computer, laptop, smartphone, or iPad-iPhone during the COVID-19 crisis. The VA Nurses Helpline (800) 877-6976 is staffed with live VA clinicians ready to provide phone assessments of medical conditions. Find more information on the pages for My HealtheVet and the VA’s Telehealth pages.
Mission: VetCheck
During the COVID-19 crisis, veterans are making supportive check-in calls to other veterans through Mission: VetCheck. A collaboration between the NYC Department of Veterans’ Services, the Mayor’s Office of ThriveNYC, and veteran-serving organizations, these calls provide veterans with information about how to access vital public services, including free meals, COVID-19 test sites locations, and mental health resources.
Red Cross Family Assistance Center
For those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, the Red Cross has launched a virtual Family Assistance Center that will link families to crisis counselors who will provide emotional and spiritual support, as well as information and referrals to help them navigate the challenging process they might be facing as a result of their loved one’s death. All Family Assistance Center support will be provided virtually and is completely confidential. Families who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 can fill out an online intake form, and a Family Assistance Center volunteer will contact them:
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In addition, Public Safety has the following programs:
 
R U OK
R U OK is a FREE telephone reassurance program offered by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. The program provides a way to check on the well being of senior citizens and homebound residents of Co-op City that may require assistance, or who might face medical emergencies alone at their home.
 
R U OK provides a daily "check up" phone call and emergency assistance when needed. Click the link below to review the PDF information packet and complete the application for an R U OK interview with Co-op City Public Safety Department.”
 
Click here to download the R U OK application and program.
 
Emergency Assistance
Riverbay Corporation and the Department of Public Safety’s goal is to offer assistance to you, in the event of an emergency. The Department of Public Safety will make every attempt to prioritize assistance to individuals with any special needs, concerns or accommodations. If you would like any further information or if you have additional questions about the program, please call (718) 320-3300, extension 3342 or click on the PDF application below.
 
Click here to download the PDF Emergency Assistance Application
 
Information is also shared in the Co-op City Times, In this online newsletter, on the Riverbay Crawler (channel 12 on MATV and channel 591 and on cable), the The Co-op City Community and Co-op City Riverbay Facebook page , so be sure to check in regularly.
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