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My mother still has the picture framed and on the wall in her Co-op City apt.
still live in Co-op (Herman and Lorraine Herbet) in Building 2.
Hi to all my friends & family from 1978-1992. You would have seen me all over Co-op City back in the day either in the Paddleball courts (section #3--now #5) (cutting the ball) -or- Dj-ing crazy jams in the centers in #1, #3 & #5 sections. Along with some wild house parties mostly around 1983-1987. Old school hip hop !!!!!Baseball & softball were other activities I was into (have been in the Co-op City times often). Would love to hear from old friends with memories from back-in-the-day !!!! SEND Pictures..........
GOD BLESS you all!!!
JOE Gentile
I lived in Section 4 Braun Place in the townhouses from 1971-1976. It was a great place to live. Is there anyone out there from this period? Phyllis P., Leanne W., Dale K., Daniell aand Michelle S.???
I used to live in Co-op City for 14 years. I can say that I had alot of good times there and some bad. But it was a good place to live. I remember the Velez brothers especially Gary Velez. He was the first person to give me a nickname (sunshine). Any who I also knew Darryl Rojas. I lost contact with him back in 85-86. Not sure where he went. I have found a couple of friends on my own, but I would love to say hi! Also how can yo have a High School Reunion. I went to Truman as well. Why haven't we had one? Would like to findout how you can? Also I am looking for a guy name Brian Stephens. He lived in the building right across from I.S.181, but it was the triple core building. He pcould see the bus stop from his house in section 1. His mom was a Postal Worker. Also where is Gumby?
Hi---Lived in Co-op Ciy over 25 years ago. Anyone remember a Robert--went by the name Bob Les Gros--very tall, had a brother and a sister? Know where he is or his email? A friend from then, Karen
Where it all Started!!!
I'm looking for my old friend Ilene Shwartz from the 70's- we were inseparable until we went as volunteers to Israel and we lost touch. Ilene lived in Co Op city with her mother. Anyone kmow her whereabouts?? Thanks!
Thanks for creating this site. Fond memories of Co-op City. I was original pioneer, my parents moved me in 1968 into Building 1A. Went to Michaelangelo and Evander Childs, Queens College, then SUNY at Albany, then University of Illinois. Now live outside Baltimore. Friends were Ira Bloom, Norman Werner, the Silverbergs, Marc Cimbal, Jordan Camp, Paul Jaffe....... While I was at Illinois, my mother got her pocket book stolen and knocked down in her own lobby. Thief reportedly ran across the New Englanf Thruway. Summers went to Shorehaven. Coop City was good experience, however I feel Evander Childs, and their lack of student control, robbed me of a good high school experience. Had to leave the school on time every day, and not join any oputside activities, or take life ending risks waiting at the bus stop. I was the first persom ever to hit a home run in Co-op City Little League History. I still have the news clip from Co-op City News. First person to be barmitzvahed in Co-op City. Anybody, feel free to give me a holler.
I used to live in building 5C and played in Pine Island with my little brother tagging along behind me. I attended 178, 181 and Truman (class of 89). Growing up in Co-op was so much fun and no matter how far away life has taken me, Co-op will forever be home. It has changed a lot. I was last there visiting my father who lives in building 4B in Dec 2006. I wish to reconnect with some of my old friends, so if interested drop me a line. Take care and God Bless! Lisa
Hi there. My name is David just googling coop city. I lived there from 1970 till 1989 Build 15b Aldrich St and my mom moved out not to long ago. Went to school PS 153, first class to graduate then IS 180 then the big Truman. My sister was the first class to grad from there. A lot of roots there I have to say. I hung out in the Bartow plaza and Photophonics for years. Remember the game room high score on the all games hummmmmmmmmmmm.Also remember Larry from the pizza shop. That was so long ago. If anyone remembers those days shoot me an email to dma1109@aol.com.
Ah, your website brings back a lot of memories! I grew up on Debs Place in Building 10 from 1970-1980 until my family moved to one of the townhouses on Debs Place. My parents still live there. I now live on the other side of the world--in Brisbane Australia, married, and look back on my days in Co-op City with happiness and reverence.I was just realizng that I had to give a shout out to all the peeps that made my childhood so special! Anthony and Monty, Ronnie, Mike Seranno, Kenny, Stu, Fred, Jeff Silva, Mark "Wetfork" Driespoon, Brock, Duncan, Rich Kwalick, Ralph Figueroa! And all the girls I had crushes on, but were too scared to approach--Wendy Spiteri, Denise Rodregiuez, Lamar, Rochelle, and I cannot forget Lisa Pargament (I had the biggest crush on you growing up!)!
I lived in Co-op City from 1972-2005 Building 25 and then got my own place right across the street in 22B. I now live in the Clinton Hills Section of Brooklyn, it’s a very nice area but nothing will ever be like Co-op City.
My son Richie emailed me this site. My family and I lived in Bldg. 10C from about 1974 to 1991. I managed little league teams there for about 6 years and worked on the volunteer ambulance corps. If anyone remembers me, please write. I miss all the fun I had at Coop City. I live in Arizona now but my kids still live in the Bronx, Queens and Upstate NY.
I lived in Building 10 from 1974 to 1991. I saw my old friend on here Daryl Rojas. Email addy is no good though. I hung with a pretty crazy crew back then. People like Portland Haynes, Brandon Cruz, Kenny Henderson, Frank Caraballo and many more. I was pretty popular from my Little League years and playing for Truman. Anyone that knows me hit me up on the email.RICHES2004@AOL.COM Take care.
I found your pictures very reminiscent. I thought I was in one of them! I lived in building 2, moved in 1969, went to Michaelangelo then to Evander, then Truman. I became School District Administrator as well as a manager for three great rock bands who originated from hanging out at the Community Center. I wish we could gather a bunch of Co-op People and have a reunion. Mitch Kesselman and The Decider's, Ricky Lance Lane and The Gentz will be performing at Don Hill's July 27th at 9:00. Can we rally some oldies but goodies to come?
Respectfully,
Elyse (Levine)Hyde
elyhyde@optonline.net 516 695 8312
Come have a rockin' time seeing our old friends perform.
This site is awesome. I graduated from Truman in 1976, the first graduating class. I now live on Long Island, married with 2 children. Would love to hear from you.
What's up? It's Brian Richman. Awsome site! I actually found a few friends in the last 10 minutes on this site that I haven't seen since 1979, when I was 13 years old. Yes, that makes me 42. I lived in Bldg.11 A Carver Loop with my younger brother Mark from 1970-1979. We hung out on the basketball courts, in the stairways, had rock fights in the sand boxes between bldg 11 and bldg.10 and even got caught shoplifting at Cappy's. Didn't everyone? We hung out with Stefan Callender, Tony Labriola, Lisa Latronica, Karen Trevoli, Lisa Rodriguez, Jonathan Kaplan and many others I can't think of right now. Anyone had Mr. Sagrin in PS 178 and went up to his farm? That was the first time out of the Bronx for me. I grew up in Ft. Lauderdale but now living in Lynchburg Va (please help me). Anyone who wants can contact me at Gymnst37@hotmail.com.
Wow, what a site! That's all I can say about it. My name is Harris London and I lived in Building 21B from 1971-1987 or so. I've lived in Riverdale or Yonkers since. Nothing compares to co-op, you went outside your friends were out. If not you would ring their bell and they came down. Much more to say but I am sure you have seen it all by now. Maybe you should update the server on the site or something, half the links are unavailable. I repeat myself, great site. Good luck. I was a co-op city student all the way: PS153, IS180, Harry S Truman HS(1986).Thank you for your kind words. The Geocities mirror is not maintained. For the last few years the main version of the site has been at comcast.net but I am planning to move it to be hosted somewhere with a direct URL like coopcity.info. If I move it, that would be a time to check all the dead links. I've got some recently submitted pictures I'll have to add in on their own page also.
I lived in bldg. 24 from 1974-1998. I went to P.S.153, I.S. 180 & Columbus HS.
I have fond memories of Co-op, especially the fairs, the fireworks & Bronx House. I was in the band at I.S.180 from 86-88. Wonderful memories!
Favorite teachers: Mr. Wilder (music), Mr.Squillante (social studies) and Mrs. Nobilie (math).
I still live in the Bronx and am happily married for 6 years.
Drop me a line!
Wow, I like this site. I just wandered into it. Anyone from Bldg. 25?
We used to live in the dark section, #5. We left cause of the snap, crackle, and pop.
I lived on Dreiser Loop from kindergarten through 6th grade. The pictures brought back some nice memories. Thanks
I remember going to pine island behind my building & playing in the sandbox.......those were the days!!!
Co-Op City was a refuge for many of us living in parts of the Bronx that had changed and were run down. Overall, it was a very good experience and I made the most of it. Just wish I had kept in touch with my friends. Also had the chance to draw a comic strip in the Co-Op City Times which gave me exposure and helped when applying to various art schools. Would love to hear from old friends.
It's been some time. Moved into co-op in '69. Went through little yellow school house, I.S. 178, I.S.181 and Truman. Purchase my own apt in Co-op in '86 and finally moved in '93 to Fla. Never would of guessed I would have ended up in Fla before I turned gray. Well I did. If anyone is out there from the old crew, drop me an email- Health, wealth and happiness to all!!!
I just wanted to say that Co-op City was such an enormous part of my life and who I am. I lived there from 1974-1993. The majority of my life was in section 5 building 30A apt. 9B. We then moved to sec. 4 building 21B apt. 5C. One of my most fondest memories is being part of Aranka's dance school. Man I miss her. If anyone remembers me or wants to talk about Co-op drop me a line at reelneet@cox.net
I Love Co-Op City I wish I was still at home! without the drastic changes Co-op was a fun place to live it will be missed
co-op lots of good times/some not so goodjust thinking of some specail people ,dawn & cheesy, got some amazing stories haven,t heard from dawn in 20 yrs cheese still always in my heart
I never lived in Co op but taught at Truman from 1973-1997. I loved scanning through the entire site because I'm sure I taught at least half of the names I encountered. I'm retired now and living in Rockland County, I loved everyday that I taught at Truman.
Wow. I recognize a fair number of names here. Some of them are people I didn't actually know but knew their brothers, sisters, children or friends they mention. I started writing some comments in my head as I was reading through the site, but it would take about 10 pages to cover it all. David, I believe you knew my brother Steve - I think you were/are about a year or two older than me, I knew your brother Robert (not real well, but I knew him), who was/is about a year or two younger than me. I went to BxSci. I was in cub scouts and boy scouts - even made it all the way to Eagle. Moved into Bldg 9 in 1969 when I was 6 - first grade, and moved to California when I graduated high school in 1981 at 17 (I was born in Sept. and left in August '81, which is why the numbers don't quite add up in case you're wondering). I can rattle off about 30+ names off the top of my head of people I knew and hung out with in co-op. A handful have already been mentioned here, so many more have not been mentioned. Sad to hear about Pamela Root, I remember when she was still rolling around in a baby carriage. I notice someone else wrote about the "stage", I remember when they built it - and long before it actually existed. When I moved in, there were still rock piles near my building. As I said, I could go on for 10 pages, possibly more. So many people to mention. I didn't just hang out at bldg. 9, which by the way was a big center of attraction for us kids - I'd estimate more than 50 of us would be hanging out on some summer nights, eventually splitting off into smaller groups.Thank you for all you added, and thanks for sending email when the mailform got backed up. I think I've cleared it up now. (Comcast enforces both a quota on memory usage for all mail, and a quota on the count of mailform entries, and I had too many.)I visited other bldgs and the kids there from time to time. Kids came from all over co-op to hang out with us at bldg 9. There were probably a good 20 of us just living in the building itself. Mike, D'wayne, Mitch, Ronny C., Mark L., Vinnie, Keith, Steven S., Rob B., Steven G., Vance & Dot, Steve & Danny P., Laurie (2nd floor), Lale (Lolly) and her sister, Peter & Howie, Steve R., James, Yolanda & Tiki. And more whose names escape me at the moment. Not all of these people hung out with us, but since they lived in the bldg I figure it's only fair to mention them.
People from bldg 3&4 would hang out with us on a regular basis, a few from 12, 13 & 14, some from bldg 6, 7 & 8, 10, 11, even from as far away as bldg 23 and others if memory serves. Some came on a regular basis, others came less often. There was almost always something happening at bldg. 9 - despite our complaints about being bored. Oh the stories I could tell. Ultimate Frisbee in the street, almost every night during the summer, around midnight. Anyone remember "Serpico" (or was it Serf?) ? One of the security guards we nicknamed - we liked him, very cool guy. Never hassled us and we in turn never hassled him.
Anyone remember the blackout that was isolated to Co-op? Not the big NYC one. There was an announcement in the local paper that the reason for it was unexplained. It happened seconds after Mike and I looked out my window and used his CB Walkie Talkie to try and contact a UFO we saw. ("Come in UFO, come in UFO... do you read? 3 seconds of static and then the blackout - you decide). There was no doubt in our minds. Anyone else see UFO's in Co-op? I remember pointing one out to Karen K. (or was it Lisa? pretty sure it was Karen) while we were sitting on a bench on the side of the building one summer night. "Oh my God, is that a UFO? Is it? Is it?" Twin sparkles of light moving slowly like a car with headlights in the sky, slowly... and then suddenly split apart and head in opposite directions so fast they were gone in a blink of an eye. That was no man-made object.
Remember the tire swings in the sandbox in the back of the building? Or the fort in the other sandbox just past that one on the other side of the pine trees? Maybe I'll write again another time and drop some names from other bldgs., and from high school (an entirely different crowd for the most part, but with some overlap from Co-op; we all used to ride the bus to school - a few have already been mentioned by others in these pages, some posting themselves).
Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
I lived in Co-Op City (Cooper Place Townhouses) from May 26, 1971 to March 30, 1990. I can't say that I miss the place, although I must admit that it is better now than it was when I left 16 years ago (except for the fact that the Greenway is now a massive parking lot). What's up Greg and Lenny?
Tried to sign guest book but was full.. Lived there from 69-88 and also worked in co op pharmacy from 79-86... A lot of memories, some good, a lot badThe Comcast
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Lived in Coop '79-89 in both buildings 13 and then 2. Graduated Truman in 1983. Would love to hear from anyone that remembers me. My memeories are limited. Would love to hear from David Sonsol, Nancy Bernstein,Danny Perez, Larissa Golub, Ned Latner?
We were as original as original can get. Co-op opened 12/11/68. We moved into Building 1 1/7/69. Eventually to Bldg 7, 33rd floor, but the roof leaked on my head, so we moved to Bldg 5. Went cross country in a camper in summer of 85, came back and was in the US Navy firing missiles by 1986. Discharged in San Diego in 1990 and stayed in Cali for 12 total years, Moved back to NY in 2001, where I stayed with brother in Bldg 5 for 10 months till I found a place. The new elevators are nice. The parking blows. One day in 2040 or somewhere around there, Discovery Channel will host the biggest implosion ever of 35 buildings. I will be there in my Depends, drinking beer, and puffing a J in a beach chair.Pruitt-Igoe won't have anything on Co-op City!
My name is Karen Gaines and I lived in Co-op City in bldg.12 from 1970-1973. At that time I was Karen Coleman. I lived there with my parents and my brother until we moved to SC in 1973. I was 13 when we moved to Co-op and spent my teen years there and I loved Co-op City. I have nicknamed it the Emerald City. I get the same reaction that Dorothy had in the Wizard of Oz when she saw the Emerald City for the first time every time I turn that curve on I 95 and see it off in the distance.
I have finally been able to reconnect with some long lost friends, form section 5, and great "roots"! Co-op will always occupy a warm place in my heart! We lived there between 1971 - 1987, my family members were Jeff, Russell and Elisa! All doing well! Thanks for the memories!!!
Hi. I have lived in Co-Op City, on and off (between college and various life transitions) since 1975 (when I was born). I am currently getting my doctorate in Sociology and have written two research papers about my peer cohort from Co-op. Incidentally, we are all still very close. The first paper focused on how the neighborhood effects of Co-Op City influenced various members life chances and current lifestyles. The second paper focused on the neighborhood destination choices of my Co-Op friends (many of whom are now buying their first homes), and how being raised in Co-Op City undermined and influenced their current destination choices. One significant finding from my research confirms that all my friends from Co-Op would rather live in a neighborhood that maintains class solidarity over racial solidarity. I should add that of the cohort in this study, three are white (2 Jewish), One is Black, One is Indian, and the remainder are Hispanic, and yet they all pointed to the fact that since we were raised in a diverse community, they cannot consciously see themselves living in a racially homogeneous neighborhood. I hope to turn these research papers into chapters for my dissertation, which I then hope to turn into a comprehensive study (book) about various aspects of Co-Op City. I have not come across any such research or study about Co-Op City, so I would like to pioneer this effort in some way. If anyone on this site was born and raised in Co-Op, is currently in their late twenties or early thirties, and would like to be included in my research, please email me at judyperez@verizon.net. I look forward to hearing from you.
Lived in Co-Op City from 1974 - 1995. I lived there with my Sister Denise, Dad Richard and Mom Carol. I left in 1995 obviously for Atlanta, Ga , where I have lived since.I am a 1985 Truman High School Grad. I have 2 children, 2 boys, Elijah 5 and Micah 20 months and have been married for 6 years now. I recently lost my mom Carol J Horton to her bout with cancer on 5/5/05. I lived in Section 5 where my mom was very active in the community.
looking for John Marlow from sec. 5 anybody know where he is (we called him Marlow) please email me and let me know
Joy.
Holla at ya' boy. The one and only Darryl Rojas.
David, I believe we may have gone to school together. I went to P.S. 181 and Harry S. Truman graduated in 1982 there are a lot of people that I reconize. Thank you for this website. We were all very lucky to have lived in such a diverse neighborhood.That would have put you in my brother's class at P.S. 153 and I.S. 181
I lived in building 18 since they opened that section up. I was always eather chatting away on my CB radio or riding around on my bike. I had made a lot of cool friends back then but you can't turn back the clock. I wish I could find really one guy, charlie tuna, we were pretty good friends I hope he's doing just great. I remember I took a bunch of kids on a camping trip, I really loved camping back then...
Hi everyone, fond memories of bldg 16, P.S.153, I.S. 180 and the Nickelodeon Deli.
Ilene Horowitz, where are you?
Veronica, I do remember your mother trying very hard to teach me ballet, (Alley cat theme runs through my brain)
I would also like to find Joan and Abe Magsitsa, Jerry Glanzrock, and Steven B. Kaufman.
Does anyone remember Elizabeth Cutler? She was the daughter of Mrs. Cutler's 3rd grade class back in the 70's, and has anyone located Mr. Friedman from P.S. 153? He practically saved my mother (Phyllis the belly dancer)'s life when she broke her back.
I remember the steep hill from bldg 16 to the school, and every year the fair would show up in section 1 outside the shopping center.
I pray you are all well and may God bless you,
New email-<d7bible@yahoo.com>
Dori
Moved into Section 5, Bldg 33 in September 1971 and was bldg Captain for many years. In 1981 didn't need 6 1/2 rooms so moved to Bldg 20 (the white house) across from the power station where I lived until August 1998 when I retired with my wife Irene to Kings Point Tamarac where ther are hundreds of Co-op Cityites. I was very Active with Co-op City Post #1871 American Legion where I spent one year as Commander and was also active with University-Co-op City Lodge #720 Knights of Pythias where I was a 20 year dual member and held many offices. My daughter Helene went to the schools in Co-op as did my son Steven who graduated from Bronx High School of Science and continued on to Lehman College. Today he is associated with Macy's as an Executive Vice President of Operations in Long Island. In all my years in Co-op City I was also involved with many other organizations and wrote articles for the Co-op Times and the City News. Our time spent in Co-op City was a wonderful experience and we won't forget it as some others who knocked it as soon as they left. To each his own and to all living there now I send my best wishes.
It really brings me back to the days.
My name is Valeria Johnson. I just wanted to say that I LOVED looking through your site on Co-op City. It brought back such great memories. I was born (1973) and raised there, Building 23. My husband lived in Building 7. We lived in building 4C for awhile, until 2 years ago we moved to Atlanta.
Hi, Your comments brought back a lot of memories. The photos are great. Wonder if you could help me find someone that used to live in Co-op when I was there? His name Robert Les Gros (think that's the spelling) Any sites I can check that list how to get in touch with people that used to live in Co-op? Thanks for the help and the memories, KarenHere's the note, and try the reunion forum
Hey your site is cool I like it a lot I miss Co-op City
I used to hang out in the shopping center in Section One circa 1976. I miss all the people I hung with .. they were the greatest .. anyone can contact me via email .. bobtrains@aol.com . Hope you are all healthy and doing well!!Just wanted to let people know that Jeffery Kimmel, originally of Building 12 passed away at the age of 29 in 1987. He is very much missed .. wanted to know if any friends are still around, like Suzie Rothblatt, Carol Brown, Jerry Sadrianna, Les Schiffman, Arnie Schafransky, Kid Clutch, Mindy Kimmel .. you guys can hit me up at bobtrains@aol.com . I graduated from Science in 1975 and now I'm a locomotive engineer for Metro-North on the Harlem division. I had some of the greatest times in my life in Co-Op and I still see Rubin Lichtenstein, who lives in Va Beach. I live in Brewster, NY, and I'm the proud parent of my "clone" Bobby who is 17. Love to all!! Bobby 0x0x0x0 aka Bodo
Hi everybody, I used to live in Bldg.10 from 1970-1979, now in ft.lauderdale, would love to hear from anybody that remembers me. I used to go to I.S.181 and 1 year at Truman before moving to Ft. Lauderdale.If you've got any pictures, send them or their URLs to me, and I'll add them, either at your entry or on one of the photo pages.
Just wondering if anyone knows where the people are who played Little League in or around 1985
I also lived in building 7.
Moved to Co-Op in 1972 and, except for college, lived there til 1989. What a great place (with a lot of great friends) to grow up in. I'd love to hear from those I've lost touch with.
I lived in bldg. 24 apt 10-H from 1971-1985. I went to P.S. 150, I.S. 180, and graduated from Truman in 1985. I now live in Las Vegas with my wife Kerry. I still hang out with my best friend Chris Cherot. Loking for the crew from Mr. Fine's 5th grade class. The play Wizard of Oz. I knew Claudia Barash. What memories.
I grew up in Co-op City as a teenager. I was 15 1/2 when I moved in. What a great time we had. Hanging by shopping center 1 on Dreiser Loop. Those were the days. The teen lounge. Love to hear from old friends.And adds on July 6, 2006:I lived in Co-op City from 1970-1983 in Building 6. Then I got married and moved to Building 1. Have two sons. It was great growing here. Dreiser Loop, Section 1 was a great hangout. Looking for old friends to say hello to.
I moved into Co-op City in Feb. 1970. Hung out by Building 6, Shopping Center One, there was even a teen lounge in the Center. What memories. Where did everyone go? Would love to hear from the old crowd. I already heard fro a few people.
I went to Evander H.S.
I now work for the Dept. of Education.
I am married with two sons.
CO-OP CITY WAS THE PLACE TO LIVE BACK IN THE 70'S.
We were the original Gang that lived in Section # 1Hi my name is Jeff Magsitza, I lived in building 4A apt 2e when co-0p city first opened up. I hung out with the first group of people that started everything you see there now. We started the Co-op City Rams baseball and football team. My best friends were Gary Funkyman, Dave, Terri, Richie, Tommy, Steve, Arty Ricky, Jeff K., Debbie, Nancy, Wendy, Laurie, Susie, Rozie,etc. We were the original crew in the day. If anyone who remembers me and wants to contact me, please do
Re: Praise for Michael ReayMichael Reay is no doubt a good guy. My position has been, what have been their past experiences with NYPD and Co-op Security that the other residents were so quick to assume the worst and respond as they did? I don't share Hizzoner's views of the Bronx and its residents (animals -- January 2005). And as for Racz/Buko, he certainly seems like a loose cannon, but it's also clear that he had harmed no one. I like to think that I'm mentally stable (we Hungarians are known for our hot bloodedness :-) ) but I also possess a bicycle, weaponry, maps, and electronics that could easily be characterized as "spy equipment" (GPS, police scanner). (I'm a US national, and any guns and ammo are lawfully held under my Massachusetts license, but if I ever run afoul of the law I'm sure the press will have a field day with the random techie bits and bicycle and car bits I keep, and my "arsenal", and I even have enough fuel oil that, if mixed with fertilizer, it would go boom. [My oil company has let me run out from time to time.])I am a former Co-Op Citizen (1970-1986) and am also the person who prosecuted the guy with the weaponry, maps, and spy equipment. His name was Zsolt Racz (a/k/a George Buko) and was an illegal alien from Hungary who had overstayed his welcome here and ignored the INS order denying him asylum and demanding he leave. He suffers from significant mental illness; however, he was certainly aware of his possession of significant amounts of explosives as well as a number of guns, a ton of ammunition and the like. It was eagle-eyed NYPD guys who stopped him and they were quick to credit Michael Reay (whom I don't know) for a job well done. In fact these heroic cops made it clear that Mr. Reay was one of the few civilians who: a) stopped to help when they were in need; and b) didn't hinder their ability to detain Racz (i.e by throwing items out of their windows. . .) Mr. Racz was convicted of significant weapons, explosives, and assault charges and was subsequently sentenced to eight years in prison, and five years of intensive post-release supervision. Additionally he has agreed to be deported - so the supervision is sort of academic - once his eight years is finished he will be on a one way flight to Hungary.
What ever happened to Alan Kimbarrow Bldg 8? I still live in the bldg and I work at I.S 181. Please contact me if anybody knows his whereabouts. 1-917-282-3933.I think the longevity record holder has already signed in, but you must be in second place!
You might want to add your searches to the Reunion pages on the Forum.
I lived in Coop City for 7 years before I moved to Rockland County. It was a good place to raise my children because they had lots of friends.
Felicia
Does anyone have info regarding the abundance of breast cancer in former/current Co-op City residents?
I lived in Section 5 from 1971 to 1976. Anybody have pix of Shopping Center or Einstein Loop?See http://home.comcast.net/~coopcity/pictures/s5pix.html -- more pictures are always welcome.
Hello all. Looking to find many old co op guys or gals who i used to bowl with in 70s in bowlerland
Bowlerland: that rings a bell, but you left no name. There are many people named Steve if that is your real name -- that was a fun time -- brings back many memories.
I saw your website and it brought back a flood of memories. My name is Cristina CORSO and I lived in Building 6 on Dekruif Place in apartment 32D from 1970 to 1982. I went to the following schools:Exactly 4 years behind me in those schools! You're quite welcome.Nursery - Shopping center #1 basement: '70 - '71
First grade - Yellow schoolhouse: '71 - '72
PS 178: '72 - '75
IS 181: '75 - '79
Bronx H.S. of Science: '79 - 83
I would love to get in touch with any old schoolfriends or neighbors that may remember me.
I now live in the South of France but visit the U.S. often.
Thanks for everything,
Cristina
(brother Perry and sisters Lisa and Juli)I know what you mean -- we felt like we'd moved to the country!Moved to Building 4B in 1969 went to IS 144 then Bx Science (70-73) Queens College (73-77) and St. John's Law School (77-80)
Interested in hearing from anyone from those early days. Living in Co-op was pure heaven on earth for me. I moved from the South Bronx and thought I was living in a pent house. We now had two bathrooms and air conditioning. I never experienced air conditioning in a home before. Moving saved my life and Co-op served its purpose for my family. The family is living across the country and I live in Westfield New Jersey. .
I never had a run with Security.
Wow -- amazing site! Lived in Section 4 from 1970-1978. The first 8 years of my life! Very nostalgic and sentimental place for me. Desperately trying to find Gloria Feldman or her brother Larry Feldman! Best wishes to all those that have experienced Co-op!
It was a great place to live back in the 70's. My good buddy Stu Weitz is still there. I was talking to him earlier today and he believes he moved into building 1 just 8 days after it opened. He is still in Co-Op in another building but in Co-Op all along. Can anyone be there longer? LOL I used to hang near building 2 around '73 & '74. Went to Co-Op Camp from '70 till '72, Shorehaven in '73 & '74. Always riding my bike back then with Stu. I moved upstate in '74 from Bldg 11C where I lived since it's beginning. Give me a shout if you remember me.
Hey folks, Stuart is alive and well and still maintains an apartment here in Coop. It seems like I may hold the unofficial title of "Coop's" longest residing tenants. December 28th 1968 to present 9/04. I still ride my bicycle every day! I own an Audio Video sales and installation facility in the city. I am currently finishing construction on a house in Sullivan county. If anyone wants to chat with a true "Coop" old timer give me a hollerI've been wondering how many original tenants are still in their apartments -- from time to time I learn that empty-nesters haven't moved -- but you may well be the longest-tenured Co-op City tenant. (13 years after leaving their apartment, my parents are the longest-tenured residents in their 150-unit condo complex in New Hampshire -- not so amazing an achievement.)
Everything I needed to learn about life I learned in Co-Op City! It was an education in life. I would love to hear from other I.S. 181 grads of 1976!
She updated her email on August 31, 2004, and adds:
I graduated from IS181x and then moved to California in 1977. Currently I live in Phoenix Arizona. Is there anyone from Co-op out here?
Lived in Bldg 22 from 1971-1976. Would have graduated Truman H.S. 1976. Hung out at Bldg. 20. Good old Days!!!!!
I just visited the site 1st time. I grew up in Section 5 from 1971-1989. I graduated Truman class of '89. moved to Calif. I haven't been back in 15 yrs. I just visited july 6th 2004 with my Family to show them where I grew up. I was excited and saddened at the same time to see the greenways turned into parking lots, my playground sand boxes turned into grass covered walk ways, and garages closed, parking really bad. All in all it was a great trip to show my Wife Annmarie,daughter Dominique 16 yrs, son Jon Jr. 10yrs who are from the west coast. I have lots of great memories of co-cop never will forget it ... I hope to come back again someday. Hopefully co-op will get its beauty back. Because it was a great place to grow up Thanks
Your site has brought back memories from over 30 years ago. My wife I lived in section 5 for about four years from 1972. My in-laws lived in section one and my wife's grandmother lived in section two. Great memories and a great place to live. I think we moved out just before the rent strike. Never had a better apartment for the money. Two bedrooms, parquet floors, utilities and a/c for way under $400 month. We really had to scrape together the money for the apartment, though. Really had some GOOD times!!! Thanks for the memories.
David you developed a great website full of history, great job. Presently in Building 27, moved in in 1998.
I moved to Co-Op City in the summer of 1993. I lived there with relatives. In the year that I was there, it felt good to not hear the sounds of gunshots every night. Having lived in the Washington DC - Metropolitan area, I was expecting the same thing in the Bronx. Boy, am I glad that I was wrong! It was a peaceful area. You can go outside late in the evening and it was pretty much a safe bet that you would be just fine. The crime rate was almost nonexistent!I guess it's all a matter of perspective.After leaving Co-Op City, I missed the tranquility of the suburbs, the convenience of stores, and the diverse environment. What a place! If I were to get work in NY again, I would surely move back to Co-Op City!!
A story is told that a Parisian decided to see Moscow. He got on the train, and when it got as far as Warsaw, he had never seen so grey and dismal a city, and he assumed he'd arrived in Moscow.
Meanwhile a Muscovite decided to see Paris. He got on the train going west, and when it got as far as Warsaw, he had never seen so bright and colorful a city, and he assumed he'd arrived in Warsaw.
I grew up in Co-op City from 1974-1996, and my parents and grandmother still live there. I'm a writer, and I've written a book about my upbringing in the Bronx (Co-op in particular). Check out www.akashicbooks.com/scars.htmI'm looking forward to the bookThe book is called "Scars..." and comes out in October. I'll be reading at the Bay Plaza Barnes & Noble!
I lived in Co-op City from 1976 - 1998. and have had many good times with the people here. I just recently returned for a short while and thought this was a great way to catch up with the people I have missed. Thanks
I lived in building 3 apt. 9-B I hung out with the whole gang from section 1. My bro is Jimmy Facciponti who now lives in Georgia. Currently I live in California and became a nurse. This site brought back so many memories and so many names I recognize. I am the girl in dance1.jpg and dance2.jpg
I lived in Building 17, Section 3, 120 Alcott Place, from June 1970 (when I was 10) to November 1972. Not a long time, but I have very fond memories of the place and hope to go back to visit soon after 32 years! I was among the very first 6th graders at IS 180, along with such kids as Shawn Bernhardt, Joany Dalen, Robin Haas, Richard Labriola, Howie Shulman, Jennifer Levy, Carolyn Soldi, Elaine Champaign (sp?)(she and I also attended PS 122 together in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx), and kids whose last names I can't remember: Beth, Frankie, Yvette,Iris, Gwendolyn.... I would have graduated from Truman HS in 1978 but finished junior high in the suburbs, where I also went to HS. And I have a question-- is the artificial grass still there, or have they replaced it with the real thing?
I was born and raised in Co-op City for the first sixteen years of my life (1974-1990). I remember when Bay Plaza was a big empty lot full of tall weeds and discarded tires, and then when half the stores in the mall were Fayva shoe stores. ;-) If you attended I.S. 180 between 1984-88, I was probably that girl everyone was picking on.
This is what happens with google and a free half hour. Lived in bldg. 28 from 1973-1977 / first graduate (literally) of Truman HS/ relocated long ago to Los Angeles. Life gets more interesting...
Michael Reay who lives in building 24, restrained an armed terrorist and saved two NYPD officers' lives. The terrorist had a spy camera with photos of all structural aspects of Co-Op City's Power Plant. Michael was given many awards including the Tiffany Apple from Raymond Kelly, Police Commissioner. A mention of Michael on your site would be appreciated, because in the Newspapers, it was made out that Co-Op Security were responsible and they weren't even there. Michael did not even know most of the officers who received awards along with himself. He received an award from Co-Op City Police, the highest award given to civilians, the Di Napolis award for heroism and bravery. Many other awards including one from the Building Association at Building 24. Please mention Michael, as we are all proud of him.So mentioned, as requested. Any details, citations, references, dates, and so forth would be appreciated here.
It's nice to look at old photos. I live in Lancaster PA now and people here have never even heard of Co-op. I show them the pics and they can't comprehend...Thanks..Isn't that Amish country? Outside of New York and a few other cities, things of our scale are simply not found.
Moved from Castle Hill to building 4C in 1969. Played tons of paddleball by garage 1; hung out (way too much!) at the west side of building 2; went to CC day camp, Michealangelo IS144, then Bronx Science. 1969-1978. Good friends with Terrence Jones, Bruce Goldberg, Howie Friedman, Jeff Freifeld, Larry Marks, Michelle Schwartz, Esta Algava, Joe Terillo, Stuart Weitz. Living in Colorado now. Cheers to all!
I love this web site. I'm glad I came across this pageand adds a request for even more photos, to see what Co-op City was like before he was born.
I am the older Steve Friedman from Bld. 5-A Live in Calif. Old friends get in touch. I still play hockey.
I have lived in Coop City for 5 years and I still am a resident. I attended P.S. 178 for 4 years and in my fourth grade year I was their school leader. Then when I graduated I went to M.S.181 and from there I went to boarding school. I have a brother who currently goes to MS 181 and a sister who graduated last year. I love the environment Co-op City puts forth. It is an amazing place.
I lived in sec. 5 bldg 31 from 1971 to 1988. Grad Truman in 1980. Living in Seattle, WA since 1988. Old friends drop me an email and let me know what's up!
I'm a former resident of bldg 16B and a 14 year veteran of the Co-op City Dept of Public Safety It was great living in Co-op I will miss it I still work here and would like to see the people of Co-op kept updated on the good work the DPS does for them on a daily basis not just the unfortunate incidents that occurred decades ago.I wrote back that there were other outlets that might serve to praise Public Safety, such as Riverbay's official site, CasalsK's forums, and Cowboy's Co-op City Scrapbook.
I certainly have a bone to pick with Security, and it runs deeper than the more verifiable facts I've posted.
While a resident, time and again I'd see them give Community Complaints to the little kids for crap, but not deal with the teenage hoods who scared them. My brother got one when he was about 6 years old for throwing pebbles at the old fibreglass playground equipment behind Building 1 (I think the sandpit later known as Pine Island.) I've seen Security officers striding across the same front lawns they'd ordered me off of.
I received a Community Complaint for "hanging laundry out a window" (yup, that was the code the guy checked) one night when I was performing a minor (I could do it myself without special tools) emergency (the car wouldn't go without it) repair in the garage spot I was paying for, and it was a complete coincidence I'm sure, since fully 90% of the force had never been arrested, that after he took a good look around my car my stereo was stolen later that night.
There was one time, when I was living with my parents, that I came out of our apartment to see our neighbor, whom we'd known for more than 10 years at the time, talking to a Security officer at her door, over a noise complaint. "Oh, Mrs. M_____ were we too noisy when we came by before?" "No, you boys are fine, it's coming from upstairs." M. Poirot promptly radioed back to dispatch "I've located the problem, it was two boys on the floor in the corridor."
A few times early on I'd asked for assistance, and they'd tell me "No, that took place on the street -- that's out of our jurisdiction", so I held them to that standard when they harassed me and my brother on DeKruif Place, and we decided "We don't live here any more, we know what it's like in the outside world, and we're not going to put up with any more crap from self-important busybodies" and stood our ground, and politely explained that we were not on Riverbay property, and no, we would not identify ourselves, nor would we move my brother's vehicle until we were ready. We also asked what was different about our actions than those of that guy over there, who was doing the same thing, and didn't get any answer.
(I'd lived in my parents' apartment for two years after college, years that included a strike by Security. The crap that went on then, including the lack of parking in the garages, and the 45th Precinct insisting that theft of service/trespass is a community matter, but backing up a ramp to park is a moving violation, were among the final straws. NYC at the time had officially decided Bernie Goetz was more villain than hero, and things had gotten worse citywide thereafter. My brother had left for college in 1982, and never turned back. He moved from college directly to New Hampshire.)
As things progressed that night, one of the incompetents demonstrated a complete lack of understanding of the notion of "probable cause" by declaring that the furniture in the vehicle "could be a valuable antique, and if we didn't identify ourselves he would be forced to do a floor-by-floor search to see if anybody was missing any".
At the time I wrote that page, and several years earlier when I'd retained an attorney, all I wanted was an apology for being handcuffed in the lobby of my parents' building and told I was under arrest for trespassing before I was given an opportunity to leave (which I offered to do) or explain my business there, and being taken against my will to Bartow and held there while idiots went through my wallet and made derisive comments ("Hmm - a lottery ticket - I guess it wasn't your lucky day") and borrowed my lighter to smoke in front of the "No Smoking" sign. I probably would have settled for having that last Community Complaint, for operating a vehicle on property and unauthorized moveout (I didn't own or operate any vehicle anywhere near Riverbay property that day, although I'd been a passenger in one; I don't need anybody's permission to move out, which I had already done three years earlier when gave up on the place) withdrawn.
Instead Riverbay delayed my attorney around for a couple of years, before finally making an appropriate cash settlement. (I gave Mr. Baxter exact names and dates, and suggested that he look into it to hear the other side of the story.)
I'm still waiting for my apology, and would still accept one from their successors.
I've been out of New York some 17 years. I'm older, I'm a property-owner in suburbia, I listen to a scanner, and the local PDs do a pretty good job of maintaining order without forgetting who is working for whom or thinking that most people are like the worst of us they get to deal with during the worst times, so I'm a little mellower, and I'm certainly no more of a cop-hater than anybody else who asks "Who will watch these watchers?" My issue is with Riverbay, and especially its agents in the department then known as Security.
Mr. Baxter responded (and I assume it's OK to post this response):
I appreciate your response, I enjoy dialogue whether or not I agree with it or not. I'm certainly not saying that our organization is perfect, without fault or wrong doing. I'm not up to speed with the facts and circumstances of your case, both officers you mentioned are retired. I certainly did not mean to offend,which it appears I have. I am just tired hearing about all our faults and not of the good work that occurs All I want from any critic is to be fair, just because you had a bad experience with one of us doesn't mean we're all bad. Just this past week an arrest was effected by "security", 2 suspects for robbery,assault,criminal possession of narcotics and the recovery of three (3) loaded, operable firearms. Two criminals, drugs and guns taken off the street, let me see that in your website then I'll be satisfied. You can check the Co-op City Times for the details.Well there it is. I responded
> didn't mean to offend
Not at all. I understand that what I published could easily be offensive, and I wanted you to understand where it comes from.
I don't doubt that there are good people working for Public Safety, but I don't have any evidence that the systematic problems have been dealt with. (There's a secondary problem as to whether or not Co-op City ought to have had private Security in the first place -- as the safest 60,000 people in the 45th Precinct, we may have been getting less than our fair share of NYPD resources, because NYPD figured Security would handle things. That's an over-riding strategic issue, independent of how good a job they're doing at their job.)
My information is old of course.
As far as I know, Riverbay had plenty of opportunities to clean house. Gary Marks' killing happened when I was a pre-teen, and I remember an awful lot of anger. My impression between then and 1990 was that to prevent this from happening again, Security officers were to be unarmed; I wasn't happy when I did the research in 1991 and found that the re-arming had been done, and with a lot less fanfare. (They ought to be armed, as should most good citizens, but that's not the point: management promised a certain corrective measure, and then broke the promise.) Further reseaarch showed that the department had quite a few problems in the first five years of Co-op City.
I've got bits of opinion on the site, and elsewhere. There was a lot good about Co-op City, and some bad. Whenever someone asks, I've said that I don't think it's a good idea to live in NYC at all, but if you have to, and you're not rich, Co-op City is probably the best choice.
Public Safety, both corporately and individuals like yourself, have an uphill road with me. I'm laying it out as it is: they may do some good, probably even more good than bad, but they've done me and my brother more harm than good, and I've asked for only one thing in return: an official, publishable apology. There'd be no legal liability: besides the statute of limitations, the settlement (whose details I can't discuss, but it explicitly denied wrongdoing) no doubt covers them. I'm continuing to hold out for that. If this causes someone who's got their ear to say "There's this jerk saying bad things about all of us, why don't you just let the baby have his bottle already" that would be fine with me.
David, you've done a wonderful thing with this website! Great, info, great pics, great entries. THAT is what a good website is all about! Keep up the great work.Thanks. For another interpretation of a Co-op City web site, see his www.co-opcityweb.com.
Lived in building # 2 since the developement opened. Had a lot of great friends most of them deceased or probably in jail. Would love to catch up with some of the gang. I'm a single father raising 2 daughters in the suburbs of NJ.
Hello, I was an original Building 3 heater in the winter and bencher in the summer. Useed to hang with Danny Morrissey, Howie Matursky, Andy Present and Mike Marino. Gary Garcia played for us in the Jello vs. Jocks basketball game. Also had a great beer drinking contest against the Section 5 fellas. Ritchie Toc, Yaba, Scott and I think a Pet and Mike Vialla. Some names seem familiar, others do not. Peace! Drop a line if U wish!
Thanks for creating a great site for me to view. All I can say is wow. My brothers worked in Bibo's Deli in Section 5. My oldest brother worked in Bibo's bike shop.and adds on January 9, 2004:
Nice to feel at home again listening to everyones comments. If anyone remembers me from section 5 bldg 27A give me a holla.I experienced Co-op to the fullest and wish I was young again. Best place in the world to grow up. I lived there for 21 years. Times are different now in Co-op but the memories will never leave. Hope to hear from some old friends.
Great pictures and memories. I lived in Section five from 1971-1976. Left in the rent strike.
I lived in building 7 from 1969 to about 1974. Graduated from Truman 1976. Hung all over section 1 and 2. Mr. Feldman from Truman gave me the picture of the original Truman Baseball Team of 1974. If you want an emailed picture just let me know. Living in Westchester, NY. Married, oldest child (daughter) is in college and two boys 7 and 5. Man, do I feel old!!!
Great web site, thanks!
Great website; but could be better with a building sort and alpha listing by name.See CasalsK's Co-op City Home Page FAQs and Section Breakdown tables. I'll add those links to my Site Plan page.
I lived in Co-op City from 1970 to 1993 with my family in building 20. It was such a fun place to grow up. I graduated from Truman High, class of '88. So many memories there--working in Co-op Supermarket was so much fun...hanging out in the Loop in section 1 or on a bench by the side of the building. Anybody reading this remember me, drop me a line.
Come on down! Paddleball is alive and well in Co-Op City! Seven days a week around 11AM for playing with a hardball and 5PM to play with a Spalding-like handball (for fun and strategy). You know where we are- Section 5 by the train tracks. I live in building 35 (moved into in 1981) and I don't think we'll ever move. The view is fantastic and the Paddleball Courts are part of it! See YA????
Lived in co-op from 1973 to 1984. attended I.S. 181 and Truman. Younger brother Craig.
Great Site! I lived in Co-Op from '73-'91, building 28C. I went to Goose Bay Nursery School, P.S.160, I.S.181, and Truman (for a little while). I played little league baseball, handball in the back courts, hung out by Bibbo's, Cappy's, and every school yard, shopping center, green-way and sandbox in Co-Op. I also worked in the section 5 supermarket. I remember Shore Haven and sneaking into the Bartow movie theatre. It's great to see many familiar names: it really brings back all those great memories.
My name is David Gutiérrez a/k/a "Carlos" I lived in Co-Op City from 1969 to 1977 when I when into the Air Force. Co-Op was a great place to grow-up, I went to the Fifth Grade at the Second Floor of the Dreiser Loop Shopping Center. Went to Michelangelo and then Truman. Look to hear from old friends.
Another original resident of 15B is now in Florida, Irving Fruhschien. My Dad went to visit Florida in Feb. 2003 and he decided to stay so at the end of May 2003 his apartment 6D will go back to Riverbay -- an end of an era. We moved into the building in 1970 and I moved on in 1979.Lloyd also indicated a work email, Lloyd.Fruhschien@bakerbotts.com.
I have wonderful memories of co-op city. Lived in building 8 from 1970 to 1992. I had two older brothers, Richie and Gary. I attended school at the little yellow school house, the hip center, Young israel and then to IS 181 when it was built, then Truman. Some of the names on the site sound familar. Thanks for a flashback to a great place.We must have been in the same grades: I was in 5th grade (5-58, but I think Mr. Madoff, or Mr. Silverman, was my homeroom teacher, not Mr. Lee) 1972 to 1973, then Ms. Washington's 7th grade 73-74, and 8-261 (Mr. Madoff, I'm sure) 74-75. (2nd grade was Ms. Krayton at HIP, 3rd was Ms. Behar in the Little Yellow School House, 4th was Ms. Okun/Kaufman there. Most of my classmates at Young Israel were a few years younger than I was.) I used to hang out with Tommy Cheung from the 26th floor of your building.
Looking for a sublease of a 2 bedroom!!!! Help Please!!!!!!!!Subletting is generally not allowed.
Hi David, I just wrote some comments on the registration page. I hope you got them. My name is ________. I lived in Co-op from 1970-1986 in Section 4. I hung out at Bldg 20 {definitely one of the coolest spots in Co-op} with _________. I remember the paddleball courts, hanging out on the heater at Bldg 20 to keep warm, hanging out in the buildings and running from Security when we heard their radios. I miss those days, Co-op was a great place to grow up.
Only see a few people I know. Lived in 35 for 17 years. Then lived in 34 for 3 years. Then back to 35 for 2 1/2 years. Went to 160, 181 and Truman. Still hanging out in the Bronx, near Co-op but not in, but mom is still there.
HI my name is Josh Torres and I lived at 140 Darrow Place Apt. 16E from 1980 to 1985. I had may great friends in CO-OP that I hope will see this and contact me. We would have such fun at Pine Island! In particular I am looking for Daniel and Josh Ackerman, Brian Crespo, Ross Bell, Corey Johnson. I went to PS 83 and St Mary's Star of the Sea. It would be great to hear from anyoine from the old gang. I now live in Colorado with my wife and son.
I lived in section 5 building 34 from 1971 to 1978. My parents moved out in 1986. I have great memories of growing up in Co-op & seeing this site brought back some of those great times & thoughts of all the friends I made while living there. I saw in your guestbook that Cliffton Cathcart building 14 commented about living in Co-op. I knew Cliff & tried to e-mail him but the address is no longer valid.. Hoping he see's this and e-mail's me to say hello.Kathy first signed in on September 17, 1998, and she has since contributed the pictures found on the Section 5 page. Thanks.
David Chesler, do I know you? Did you go to school with by sister, Lisa Welsh? Well if you did... She's living in Israel with her husband and 5 children. She works full time doing research in quantum physics (or something like that). I married a mench , I live in Delray Bch, FL. We have 3 kids; a girl and twin boys. I work full time as a physical therapist. Hope all is well. Very cool site.She added that she was referred by a friend from co-op, Sheli Shaoul.
Can you please send me information on how do I purchase an Co-op apartment in Co-op City?I directed him to the Riverbay Corporation. When he wrote, Co-op City was at full occupancy and the waiting lists were not accepting new names. As of November, 2003, that may have changed.
Hi everyone. Feel free to write! I'd love to hear from you!
I dont know if anyone remebers me or any members of my family. My name is Scott Mersky and my brother's name is Michael. We lived in building 15 from 1969-1976. I currently live in West Palm Beach, Florida and have a successful law practice. My brother Mike also lives in West Palm and has his own law practice as well.
I feel that Co-op city is a disgrace to all Americans. The fact that we allow our own people to live in this concrete hell is beyond my comprehension. When I drove by the project, on I 95, a haunting feeling came over me. THe whole area looked grey and dilapitated. God Bless the residents, may they keep whatever spirit they have left . . . LutherThat mailbox was not found on AOL, on November 26, 2003.
We lived there from the beginning in building 4 but our name is not listed.And adds on August 16, 2002:
I am the father of Arty Zinaman.
Hi -
I was reading the guest book and saw that Darryl Rojas had signed and mentioned my name. I tried to email him, but unfortunately it bounced back. I would LOVE to catch up. I hope to receive an email shortly. I am 31 now and haven't seen him since I was 15!!! Boy, I miss those days!!!!
This is my first visit to this site. It was great. So many memories... I first lived in Bldg. 20 from 1971-1986. Married Tony Cruz (what a mistake!) in '86 and moved to Bldg. 10. In 1988, we moved to New Jersey. We're still here ...though we're divorced now. :-) When I first moved to Co-op, we were sent by bus to school at P.S. 103. Then on to I.S. 180 and Truman. Graduated Truman in 1978... Lots of Co-op memories, but my earliest are the mini-markets in the basement of Bldg. 22 and the milk machines in the basement, too. I worked for a while in the Sec. 5 supermarket ..I remember a guy named Phil who worked there, too. Really nice guy but I can't remember his last name. Hung out for a long time at Bldg. 8 with a hugh crowd. Lauren, Ralph, Richie, Titone, Ernie and Frank Dragone, and so many more...would love to hear from anyone who can remember an old relic like me! (by the way..love the pictures on the site. It was a great help to share these snapshots with friends who are clueless as to what Co-op was like... unless you grew up there, it's really hard to imagine.)Mini-markets?
Thanks again and hope to hear from some of you really soon.
Very interesting, I just move there 6 month age it's very nice. Love It....
hi my family and i live in building 2. just move in last summer great place, very nice city. anyone with info on free/low-cost program for kids please email me ...thanks.
I was pleasantly surprised to see this website. I lived in Co-op City (Section 5, building 26B) with my family from 1972 until 1985, when I got married. My maiden name was Lieberman. I attended Harry S. Truman and graduated in 1978. I went to SUNY Albany, and grad school later. I now live in Westchester. My mom and grandmother still live in Co-op City. I too hung out at the paddleball Courts in Section 2. I spent my summers at Shorehaven beach club where I also played lots of paddleball. Some of my friends were Michelle Pilchik, Beth Blank, Dale Kravitz, Susan Reichman, Karen Veder, Lyn Karmel, and others. I'd love to hear from old friends.
This former ne'er do well is now gainfully employed as a business writer in Northern Virgina. Sister Kathleen and brother Brian as also doing well. A bunch of former friends live nearby in Maryland.
What a great site! My sister Roseanne, and brother Michael and I lived in Co-op from 1970-1975, building 3. I attended the Little Yellow schoolhouse (Mr.Abramowitz) as well as the 'garage' then Pablo Casal's 181 (Mrs.Shapiro/english). I attended Lehman H.S when we moved to Throggs Neck. Wondered what happen to so many friends from Elementary that went on to Truman. Mindy Weiner, Paula Goodman, and oh my..John Dunn..whatever happen to you? Stay in touch!! cc201@aol.com
Hello!I recalled her name from earlier (further down) this page, and put them in touch with each other.
My name is Marcos and I'm trying to get in touch with my Aunt who lives in Co-op city. Her name is Eusebia Paez, or "Sam" as she is commonly called. If anyone knows her, please give her this e-mail and have her drop me a line! (nextep1@yahoo.com)
Thanks
I was glad to see some familiar names on your registry. I grew up in Co-op, went to P.S.153, I.S.180, Truman H.S. Graduated in 82. Mike Crespo, David Rodrieguez, Shoobie, Mito, Yarvis, Gabriel Urias were some of the characters I knew. Too many names to mention but thanks for being part of those younger days.Nice email address!
Chesler, Great Site, LOL. Were U my class? I lived in Co-op Sec 5 from Oh Hell I cannot remember, through the 70s though. I see many names here of some of the old gang. I had a blast in 5, every day was an adventure. Would love to hear from some old friends. I currently reside in CT and manage a limo co.
Darryl Rojas. Co-op City from 1975 to 1996. I hope I can catch up with some old friends. I'm looking for Lisa Tavares, Laura Martell and Marni Sherman.See Marni Sherman's entry, July 4, 2002, above.
I lived in Bldg 25 from Jan. 1971 until 1984 and then moved into my own apt. w/friends in Bldg 11 until 1987.How did that work? I've gathered that Riverbay discouraged rentals to other than traditional, nuclear families. "Co-op City" and "Bachelor Pad" don't exactly go together in one's mind, for no particular reason, since apartment living fits into that concept quite well, and properly done any of the 3-bedroom 1.5 bath apartments would probably work very well for adult roommates and for entertaining.
Please write back!
Chris Richardson here, lived in 21-C Bellamy Loop sec.4 the hottest spot in coop. I'm the one with hazel eyes write me if you know me crich200@aol.com
We are a mature, professional couple, desperately seeking a one, two, or three bedroom apartment in Co-op City to sub-lease. Maybe someone is moving out of co-op but their lease is not up for another year or two and they are willing to sub-lease. Please contact us.CasalsK has responded to a similar posting in her forum that sublets violate the lease agreement and subverts the screening process. I don't see the need for it with 100% occupancy (in fact according to the official site the waiting lists are closed as of January 1). In the past apartments have stayed vacant for 8 years: in such a market subleasing to close out a lease might be more reasonable.
I lived in Building 21 from 1971-1990. I went to P.S. 153, IS180 and to Truman High School.
I also lived in Bldg 7 (10th floor) from 1968 when it opened until 1974. I enjoyed seeing the photo's.
Lived in Co-Op City from 1970-1977. It was the best time of my life growing. My brother is Steve Weiss. Sister was Sue.
I was just visisting the the site an I started reading all these comments that people wrote I must say it is very interesting to read all these wonderful things about Co-op City. I reside here at the moment and I love it. My granddmother is moving here in January I am so happy for her considering there aren't any apartments available any more. Well that's it for me just thought I should share this with you love the website!
I am a former resident and now live in Georgia. My brother was Stephen Stone and sister Beth. I went to all 3 schools in Co-op City. I enjoy looking back and remembering what it was like to live there, see pictures and read names that I used to know. If you have any info on graduates from 1985 Harry Truman let me know
Hi! I lived in Co-op City Bldg 10c -- Would love to hear from old friends. Please email me . I have a new email address.And updates her address on June 27, 2002:
just correcting email address, if you knew me please email me would love to hear from you. I lived in bldg 10c my cousin is marc and ira samuels. my sisters are cristy and syndee, my brother is eddy thanks.
2nd Floor Building 14 1970-1984
Wonderful site! I am a photographer who is very interested in co-op city. I have been photographing the area for about 4 years. I am now working on a group of photos documenting the inside of apartments in co-op city. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreacited, especily from current residents. For more info e-mail me or go to http://thephotobooth.com/co-op_city/index.htmlThank you, Noah.
I just found out that Pamela Marcia Root of Building 9 apt 6G, committed sucide on July 12, 2001. She was the daugher of Herbert and Blanche Root. In her short life she made a big impact on many. Please list her death notice.Pamela was 34 at the time of her death she attended 153, 181 and Truman.
She will always be loved and missed. March 1967 - July 2001. Rest in Peace.
My three children and I moved from Co-op and are now in Rhode Island. We love it. I lived in Building 1 when single and Building 3 when married. Mom is still in Building 1; lost Dad in June, 2000. Would love to hear from the old gang.
Looking for any old friends I might find here from Co-op city..... I lived there from 1969 to about 1977..... I was in the third grade when we moved up to Monroe, NY "the Country". I used to live in Building 5B.... I think apt. 14F.... drop me a line if you know me!
I lived in Co-op City since February 1970. It was definitely a fun time. Dreiser Loop brings back memories. Made so many friends. If you hung out by Dreiser Loop, I'd love to hear from you.
I lived in building 2 from 69-81. Played paddle ball with Steve Friedman, Paul Hafter and several others behind garage 1.
Married, 2 kids, living in Long Island. Formerly of Building 1A. Graduated Truman in 1979.
Hi to all. I went to Truman High School from 1979- 1982. I was in the Drama Society and performed in Grease with Theatre Is Us and Guys and Dolls with the School. My two High School boyfriends were Robert Terrett and Danny Menta. I was in the honors classes and would love to hear about my successful classmates.
Just a congratulations to SGT. Rachel Hernandez, former resident of the Adler townhouse. Rachel is a SGT in the U.S army and is currently attending Recruiting school in South Carolina..Keep up the good work!!!
Lived in bldg #9 first tenants. My children went to school in the garage and shopping center. Those were great days. Met wonderful people and still in contact with residents of Co-op City.
I moved in with my parents in 1970. I was just turning 4. We lived in Bldg. 16A on the 9th floor. My father was Norman Sapirman, head of the United Democratic Club. We moved out in '78. I am so glad I found this web page. It is very informative and fun to go through the pictures and reminisce. Is anyone out there from Mrs. Segal's 2nd grade class? I am especially looking for Ilene Horowitz. Looking forward to more.
Nice site! I'm a Filipino living in Hong Kong, sort of a sister city of New York! I also live in a place sort of like a Co-Op city but with a different name, Tseung Kwan O.
Looking for old friends, mine or my brother Bobby Denning. Section 1, Bldg. 6. As to when, time is a blur (see references to substances above). Tons of memories, good and bad....love to hear from you guys !!!
Hi! I Graduated from Truman H.S. in '85. I "hung out" at the Loop and behind Bldg 2 with Larissa Golloub, Alison Summer, Michelle, Yvette, et al. Would love to hear from some old friends.
My family moved into Building 14 in mid 1970, and lived there til 1982.My sister Karen posted a message earlier. I am also interested to hear from my Columbus High School and Queens College chums.
I live in St. Louis, Missouri and encourage other ex-Co-op'ers to meet me at Racanelli's in the Delmar Loop.
I lived in building 14 in the 70's and 80's. My mother just recently moved from co-op to City Island about a year ago. I was just wondering if any of my friends were still around. Please post my E-mail address so if anyone who knows me sees this they can contact me. I am enjoying looking at Co-op pages and plan to come back again.Kateyes says that this email doesn't work, as of October 29, 2002.
I lived in section 5 building 33 (Elgar Place) from 1971 to 1973 (ages 11-13). I attended I.S. 181 (or was it 180?!?) and then moved to Flushing Queens where I stayed until I got married in 1986 and moved to central New Jersey. I was one of the first to move into the building and enjoyed exploring the new construction with my new friends. Also enjoyed pressing all the buttons in the elevators and trick or treating every Halloween. Made out like a bandit!
Great seeing these names that i have not seen in years. Just pissed i did'nt get to this site sooner. Lived in bldg. 7 for too long.
I lived in Co-op from 1969-1999, in building 4B. My three children were raised there and we can say we had the best times. When we first moved in from the Grand Concourse we thought we were living in luxury. Co-op City had many fine qualities and suburban living. It was where many people of ethnic backgrounds got together in harmony. The buildings were brand new and we thought it was paradise. In 1999 we moved to Florida to get away from the cold weather. If anyone remembers me, I would appreciate an email. All letters will be answered. Hope to hear from you.
I sure do miss Co-op. However, I am now seeing more of the world since I joined the Navy! Love to all of my fellow Co-op City-ites!!
My name is Dara Bookman recently married now Dara Gundersen. I spent my whole life there I moved in when i was 1 yrs and moved to Florida when I was almost 20. The time I spent there was priceless, I went to dance school there and met my best friend Veronica whom I am still best friends with till this day. I went to school there. The snow storms were the best. The blackout, and who can forget the fairs on the greenway. My mother wrote for the news paper the Co-op City Times -- her name is Marcia Bookman. Co-op City was a great place for me to grow up in and I have great memomories. The playground, paddleball courts, and the ice cream truck. Those were the days my friends -- who would have thought we would have to grow up and be adults.
Hi all, living in Dublin Ohio with three boys and one on the way. Love to hear from old friends from Building 11 and Truman High.
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