Co-op City Times 01/01/11

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Vol. 46 No. 1

Saturday, January 1, 2011

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Capital projects continue to move forward as 2011 arrives

BY JIM ROBERTS The historic rebuilding of Co-op City continues to move forward, funded recently by millions of dollars saved in Con Edison energy bills by the cogeneration plant that now supplies almost all of the community’s electricity.

The new year of 2011 will see the remaining projects continue to move toward completion, with management vowing to use the cogeneration savings and to find new financing to ensure that Co-op City never again faces such a massive rebuilding.

In its year-end letter to the community, Marion Scott Real Estate Inc., the managing agent for Riverbay Corp. which has overseen the nearly $300 mil-

lion in restoration and repairs completed here over the past six years, reported to shareholders about next year’s plans.

“We are presently pursuing efforts to borrow money from both NYC HPD and Federal HUD with FHA insurance to continue the essential ongoing need to keep Co-op City stronger and better without increasing carrying charges,” the letter states.

“We cannot permit Co-op City to fall into disrepair. During these tough economic times, Co-op City has not only survived but gotten better.” (See th e complete letter on pa ge 6).

The Capital Projects Status Report published in this week’s Co-op City Times on p a ge 7 provides shareholders

2010: The Year in Review July to December

(The following is an account of the major events occurring in or affecting Co-op City during the last six months of 2010 as reported by the Co-op City Times. Last week’s issue featured an account of the first half of 2010.)

BY JIM ROBERTS J uly: Confusion reigned for bus riders when the new workday commuter schedules from the MTA went into effect in Co-op City.

Upon visiting the community the weekday morning after the changes, City Councilman James Vacca, the City Council’s Transportation Chairman, said “Overall, what I saw was general confusion, people getting on and off buses after realizing that the bus they just got on was the wrong one.” Numerous bus stops throughout Co-op City listed schedules for buses that no longer stopped at that location.

Co-op City senior citizens rejoiced on with the news that the Dreiser and Einstein Senior Centers would stay open for another year after the city restored funding for the two sites.

The Riverbay Board of Directors unanimously approved a new four-year contract with SEIU Local 32BJ that represents Co-op City’s 500 maintenance workers. The new contract came one month after the union went out on a oneweek work stoppage after the Memorial Day holiday.

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BLIZZARD 2010!

Not so wonderful winter … Co-op City and the rest of the northeast United States got a taste of the brutal side of winter as residents awoke to more than 20 inches of snow Monday morning. Asch Loop (above left) looked like a frozen wasteland as the first early risers began to attempt to shovel out their cars. New York City government officials received much criticism during the week for the failure to plow many city streets in a timely fashion. Riverbay crews (above right) were out early Monday morning clearing the community’s sidewalks, pathways and shopping malls despite strong persistent Photo by Bill Stuttig winds that continued to blow the snow around throughout the day.

with the latest update on the work as of Dec. 31, 2010.

Because of the enormous size of Coop City, capital projects are completed over several years and, in all cases, cost millions of dollars. One of the major projects, the replacement of windows, will continue to move forward in 2011.

So far, 113,112 new windows and 4,721 doors have been installed in cooperators’ apartments.

Plans for the future call for another 25,236 windows and 972 doors to be installed in the seven remaining buildings in the coming years. Thanks to the cogeneration money from electricity savings, windows are being replaced at a rate of $300,000 a month. Replacement

in Building 30 in now underway and Buildings 31 and 32 are scheduled to begin early next year.

The equally enormous balcony restoration project, begun in 2005 to comply with the city’s Local Law 11, is now 83% complete, with 28 of the 35 buildings fully completed. The seven remaining buildings are now being done simultaneously, with two crews working on each building.

This project was expedited after the city’s Department of Buildings ordered all incompletely repaired balconies in the community vacated following a partial balcony collapse in Manhattan in (Continued on page 2)

Brandon Jacobs congratulates and counsels Truman’s championship team

BY BILL STUTTIG

Truman High School’s 2010 Bowl Division championship football team received a visit from another champion, 2008 Super Bowl Champion Brandon Jacobs, who stopped by the school on Tuesday, December 21, both to congratulate the champion high school athletes and to counsel them about continuing their hard work both on and off the field.

The New York Giants running back, in the midst of his own run for the NFL playoffs, took time out from his busy schedule to meet with each player and talk to the team about his own experiences playing high school football, the importance of keeping up good grades in order to continue a career in scholastic athletics, and eating right to maintain that edge that you need.

Jacobs’ appearance at Truman was sponsored by the American Dairy Association and the National Football League’s Fuel Up to Play 60 campaign, designed to promote good nutritional habits among the nation’s student athletes.

Jacobs recounted to the high school athletes that before he was drafted by the NFL’s New York Giants, he had bad eating habits, such as a love of fried foods, that he quickly realized he needed to change in order to attain and maintain stardom in the NFL. He credited the New York Giants sports nutritionist, Heidi Skolnik, with working with him and teaching him the importance of proper eating habits, how to use food for needed fuel during the season and how to maintain good physical conditioning by watching and changing his caloric intake during the off season.

NFL Football star Brandon Jacobs with Truman High School Principal Sana Nasser during a breakfast last week for Truman’s championship football Photo by Bill Stuttig team.

Skolnik, an experienced and acclaimed sports nutritionist over several seasons with the New York Giants, explained to the students how nutritional needs change from training during the season to the off season. She said that professional football players, while undergoing the rigors of training camp will often have a required caloric intake of up to 10,000 calories a day, all of which are needed for the rigorous workouts and practice sessions. But as the season wears on and especially during the off-season, it is vital for athletes to learn to cut back and monitor what they are eating to maintain the optimum condition that they worked so hard to achieve during training.

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Jacobs went on to stress to the more than 60 student athletes who gathered for the event, including both the school varsity and junior varsity football teams, that no matter what sport you might be interested in, it is vital that you study hard and keep up your grades, because bad grades can derail any athletic career even before it has a real chance to start. He stressed that colleges look for good grades, as well as good athletic abilities when deciding on which scholastic athletes will receive college sports scholarships.

After speaking to the team, and having breakfast with them, Jacobs then

took time to greet each student and sign a football for them, before posing for a team photo with the student athletes.

His appearance was sponsored by the NFL’s Fuel Up to Play 60 campaign, presented in association with the American Dairy Association and the Dairy Council. Fuel Up to Play 60 is a program that has been developed by the NFL to help tackle the growing rate of obesity among youth throughout the nation. The program promotes healthy food and beverage choices along with increased physical activity. It also stresses the importance of drinking milk in your youth because a growing number of

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teens are failing to meet recommendations for calcium and vitamin D intake needed for the development of strong, healthy bones. The program also stressed choosing low fat milk over sodas and other sugary beverages that are high in calories but low in nutritional value.

Truman High School Principal Sana Nasser also addressed the gathering of her school’s football players and said: “I would have been proud of you even if you didn’t win the championship, but now that you won the championship, I am even more proud of you.”

The Truman Mustangs captured New

York City’s Public School Athletic League’s Bowl Division Championship with a 23 to 20 victory over Beach Channel High School on November 28th. The Mustangs finished their excellent season with a total of ten wins against only two losses.

Nasser personally thanked Jacobs for taking time out of his busy schedule to be a role model for her students.

“It’s one thing when famous people give money to help the school, but I think it is even more special when they also give of their time,” said Nasser.

“Mr. Jacobs has given us his time and that is very special.”

reconstructed; a new cogeneration plant which includes a new high pressure boiler, two new gas turbines and a new steam turbine; a new garbage transfer facility; nine new playgrounds, two new ball fields and one new Greenway with another one scheduled for completion in the spring; a new security command center which controls more than 600 security cameras, many of them state-of-the-

art digital, and 65 new lobby convectors in all high rise buildings.

In the year-end statement to the shareholders, management went on the say “We want also to take the opportunity to thank past and current Directors, your dedicated staff and of course, you, the cooperators who have made it possible to complete $300,000,000 in restoration and repairs.”

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March which resulted in a fatality. Of the seven remaining buildings, 38% of the balconies on Buildings 1, 2 and 3 have been completed, 38% of the balconies on Building 5 and 35% of the balconies on Buildings 6, 7, and 8 have been repaired.

Repairs to building roofs have been finished in 18 of the community’s 35 high-rise buildings, all the townhouses, and the three shopping centers. Work is

ongoing in Buildings 22, 23 and 24, with four more buildings to be added in 2011.

Major capital improvements fully completed within the last few years include: new elevators for all 35 buildings, shopping centers and garages (179 elevators in total); new common area lighting in all buildings and garages, much of it financed through a matching government energy grant; eight garages

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive New prices for washers On January 1, 2011, the price for the 20 lb. washers in the community’s laundry rooms will be increased to $1.25 and the 30 lb. washers will cost $2. The price for the dryers will remain the same.

Beginning Thursday, January 6, and continuing every Tuesday and Thursday ONLY thereafter, discounts will be available for everyone between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. when the price for the 20 lb. washer will be at the prior rate of $1.00 and the 30 lb. washer will be $1.75. The prices will revert to the increases of $1.25 for a 20 lb. load wash, and $2 for a 30 lb. wash on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and on weekends.

Food Drive through January 31st The Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Services Unit is teaming up with the Black Forum of Co-op City to collect canned and dried foods for the hungry in this community. A collection box is at the main entrance to the Department of Public Safety in the Bartow Community Center.

Donated cans or dried foods can be dropped off there anytime between now and January 31st, 2011.

Please, no expired cans.

Bereavement support Church of the Savior’s Bereavement Support Group meets every Monday, 7-8:15 p.m., at 120 DeKruif Place (Building 7, street level). This is a free service and anyone may attend for confidential counseling and support.

This service is open to all residents, as well as members of the faith community and social agencies within Coop City, who would like to attend or refer their members or clients to the bereavement support group. The Holiday season is generally a very difficult time for those who have suffered the lost of a loved one, and anyone who would like to take advantage of this service is asked to contact Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr. of the Church of the Savior at (718) 3200002 or (917) 734-4058.

Year in Review The Riverbay Board overwhelmingly approved a resolution to continue repair work on balconies in seven Co-op City buildings still requiring Local Law 11 work. Terraces in the buildings were closed by the city’s Department of Buildings in early May after a Midtown Manhattan balcony railing collapse resulted in a death. A total of 14 crews worked on two scaffolds on each of the remaining seven buildings and two lines of balconies on each building were being repaired simultaneously to expedite the work.

Frank Apollo was officially named Chief of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. He served as acting chief of the department since August, 2009. General Manager Vernon Cooper said: “Frank Apollo is a well respected supervisor who has demonstrated an ability to stabilize what had previously been a very fragmented department.”

Mid-afternoon temperatures in the mid-90s were no problem for Co-op City’s new cogeneration plant, which produced nearly 95% of the community’s electrical needs without a hitch during the July heat. The heat wave required the plant to produce up to 24 megawatts of power at its peak demand.

A million-dollar grant of federal stimulus money was awarded through NYSERDA to Riverbay to bring energy-efficient lighting to Co-op City’s parking garages. It will save approximately $430,000 in annual energy costs for Co-op City shareholders.

Riverbay President Helen Atkins announced the selection of Directors to chair Board Committees. Eleanor Bailey was named as the head of the Budget Committee, with Directors Al Shapiro and Manny Torres serving as cochairs. Other committee chairs are: Shapiro, Construction Committee, Torres, Inventory & Purchasing; Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Contract Compliance; Jose Rodriguez, Audit; Othelia Jones, Security; Andrea Leslie, Youth Committee; Leticia Morales, Community Relations; Francine Reva Jones, Sales; and Bill Gordon, Garage Committee.

A violent late afternoon summer storm caused significant damage to the landscape around Co-op City, but luckily no major injuries were reported.

Co-op City schools outperformed other schools in District 11 on New York state tests.

Test results for third through eighth grade English and Math show that students at IS 181, MS 180, PS 153, PS 160 and the Equality Charter School generally did better than other schools in District 11.

Au gu st : Residents, speakers, entertainment and delicious food joined together to celebrate the 27th annual National Night Out at Co-op City on a beautiful summer evening on the Section 5 Greenway.

Co-op City’s Public Safety Department made two arrests, stopping a carjacking in progress and capturing a man suspected of committing a murder in the 47th Precinct the previous month.

After State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto reached out to the MTA following numerous complaints from residents about the infrequent service of the Bx. 28 and Bx. 38 during early morning hours, the MTA agreed to add buses to the early morning Bx. 28 run that serves both Bellamy Loop and Dreiser Loop.

Everod “Papa” Jefferson, a founder of the Co-op City Little League in 1970 and perhaps the most instrumental force in driving its success over the next four decades, passed away

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after a long illness at age 90. A native of Panama City, Panama, Mr. Jefferson worked as a subway motorman for the New York City Transit Authority for more than 25 years. The Jefferson family moved to Co-op City in 1970, and Mr. Jefferson, an avid baseball fan and former player, began to take the initiative of starting a little league here. His personality and commitment convinced other residents here to get involved and that personality and commitment never wavered over the next 40 years.

Public Safety officers captured and detained an 18-year-old Co-op City resident wanted by the 47th Precinct in connection with an armed robbery and shooting on July 22.

Riverbay began surveying local residents on the quality of the community’s MTA bus service with a survey put together by Riverbay’s Community Relations department and Algernon Quattlebaum, who formed the Co-op City Coalition against the MTA Cuts following the announcement by the MTA that the local bus routes were being changed in the MTA’s cost-cutting measures.

Detectives from the Co-op City Public Safety Department and the 45th Precinct continued to investigate a vicious stabbing attack against three men following a frantic call from the lobby attendant in Building 29B who witnessed the crime and was in fear for her life.

A cool head and quick thinking by a Coop City resident led to the arrest of two men who attempted to rob him as he walked under the Hutchinson River Parkway.

Riverbay partnered with the nationally renowned alert service “Send Word Now,” to establish a new state-of-the-art Co-op City Notification System that is capable of sending tens and thousands of urgent messages to a select or a wide spread audience in an instant either via, phone, e-mail or through wide variety of popular texting services.

For the balance of the year, Riverbay’s Finance Department continued extension of Bookkeeping window hours on the first and fifteenth of the month to accommodate shareholders working outside the community who utilize the service before leaving for work.

The Bookkeeping window opens at 8 a.m., instead of 9 a.m., on those two days.

Sep t em b er : Restoration of Co-op City’s north sector Greenway, which stopped late last year because funds had to be diverted to other more urgent projects and repairs, resumed in early September.

Capt. Russell Green, the new commanding officer of the NYPD’s 45th Precinct, visited Co-op City and reached out to strengthen the ties between the community and the police.

Green said building strong relationships between residents and police is a high priority on his agenda.

Major changes to Co-op City’s longstanding QBx1 route, which effectively split the route into two separate lines, the Bx. 23 and the Q50, took effect. One of the new lines provides local service from all Co-op City sections to Pelham Bay station and back, and the other provides limited stops between Co-op City and Pelham Bay with continuing service onto Queens.

Riverbay’s Technical Department continued adding cameras and call boxes throughout Co-op City to improve public safety.

More than 600 cameras record in residential buildings and more will be installed with some slated for public areas. Cameras were recently added in Section 2 as well as call boxes in the townhouse clusters.

After being contacted by Riverbay management about unauthorized changes in laundry room payments, Coinmach agreed to eliminate the new $5 value added cards implemented recently and revert to the $3 card. The increased charge applied only to new or replacement value added cards, not for replenishment cards for which there is no charge.

All curbside street lights in Co-op City were being replaced as part of a maintenance program administered through New York City’s Department of Transportation (DOT).

Mike Benedetto, Co-op City’s representative in the State Assembly for the last four years, won 73% of the vote in the Democratic primary against two challengers to seek a third term in November’s general election.

A powerful voice for this community for nearly four decades was silenced when Anna Capell, the founder and leader of the Handicapped Adults Association since 1971, died after a brief bout with pneumonia. Capell lobbied Congress to help ensure passage of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act, served on the Mayor’s Committee for the Handicapped and the Governor’s Transportation for the Elderly and the Handicapped Committee where she was instrumental with the institution of such programs as Access-a-Ride.

Work began to convert a used mobile home purchased by Riverbay into a new Mobile Command Center for the Department of Public Safety for use on a daily basis as a satellite office for Public Safety and to allow shareholders to contact Public Safety more easily for assistance and to supply information about what is occurring in the community.

Two dozen high school sophomores interested in “green” careers got a firsthand lesson in a state-of-the-art energy plant when they visited Riverbay’s cogeneration facility The teenagers, students at the Urban Assembly School for Green Careers at the Brandeis High School campus in Manhattan, were given a tour of the Co-op City Power Plant by Riverbay personnel.

O ct ober : Three years of developing and testing 9x9 wood flooring tiles created specifically for Coop City by Mohawk paid off with a product that offers an improved look and wear while saving money for shareholders. And the new tiles cost 12% less than the former supplier.

Car break-ins increased in September, with 21 reported during the month. In nine cases, GPS systems were removed from the cars. Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo continued to meet with newly-appointed Capt.

Russell Green of the 45th Precinct to deal aggressively with car break-ins.

The Riverbay Board approved a resolution proposing increased fees for maintenance work and the HCR approved the changes, which went into effect Nov. 1. Fees charged for work performed in residential apartments at the shareholder’s request or due to wear and tear had not been raised in many years.

Riverbay General Counsel Jeffrey Buss was authorized by the Board of Directors to investigate allegations that the Director of Residential Sales reportedly jumped a Riverbay Board Director over others, including other Board Directors, on the townhouse waiting. A report was expected within 30 days.

The benefits of Riverbay’s cogeneration plant continue to increase as energy savings for August reached the highest level yet resulting in (Continued on next page)

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Year in Review more than $1.6 million in savings for the month.

According to more than 700 Co-op City residents responding to a survey in the Co-op City Times, the MTA has failed miserably to provide adequate and on-time bus service because of changes enacted on June 27.

The pace was accelerated on the window replacement project on the seven remaining buildings thanks to energy savings costs from Riverbay’s cogeneration plant. Tindel Replacement Windows, Inc. increased its workload to five apartments a day, four days a week.

Commercial tenants of Co-op City will now share the burden for soaring water costs by paying for the water they use. Meters are being installed in individual stores and businesses to determine how much water each uses and will be billed once a month.

Total Construction began pouring an 8inch layer of top soil at the southern end of the Greenway from the baseball field in the rear of Building 18. Work on the Greenway is scheduled for completion by late Spring.

The suspect in a bank robbery at Capital One Bank at 725 Co-op City Blvd. was arrested by officers from the 45th Precinct after his mother walked into the Precinct and identified her son to the Detective Squad.

Following two meetings with MTA officials—a town hall meeting attended by about 400 disgruntled riders and a private meeting between Assemblyman Mike Benedetto—the MTA said changes would be made in the near future to help improve bus service in the Coop City community.

The state HCR approved Riverbay’s request to increase the fees beginning Nov. 1 for maintenance work performed in residential apartments at cooperators’ requests or due to wear and tear.

Whether they were dressed as superheroes, vampires, princesses or pumpkins, hundreds of Co-op City children enjoyed the festivities of Rivebay’s annual Halloween costume party for children held in the Dreiser auditorium.

Novem ber : Discussions continued with federal Department of Housing and Urban Development officials regarding a proposed refinancing of Riverbay’s existing $480 million mortgage at a much lower interest rate.

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The federal agencies would provide mortgage insurance for the new loan from Wells Fargo/Wachovia, which could total $550 million or more.The 45th Precinct, working in tandem with Public Safety, increased patrols in the community’s garages to stem a rise in car break-ins that have occurred in the community’s garages over the past several weeks.

U.S. Congressman Joe Crowley, State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson and State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, each of whom have served the community for multiple terms, all easily won another two years on the job in the November elections.

Fifteen major capital improvement projects undertaken in the community, most made possible by the 2004 recapitalization refinancing, are either 100% complete or nearing completion by the end of 2011, according to a report released by Riverbay management.

City Councilman James Vacca, chairman of the Transportation Committee, intervened in the community’s ongoing fight with the MTA over cuts and changes to the bus routes enacted this past June, asking for a professional assessment of the bus service in Co-op City.

The Co-op City Little League Fields will have state of the art sports field lighting and electronic scoreboards installed on both fields for the 2011 season thanks to a capital grant acquired by City Council Member Larry Seabrook and an additional grant provided by Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Riverbay management implemented a ticketing system to alleviate crowds waiting for access to the Bookkeeping window on the two busiest days of the month when the window is open for extended hours.

Public Safety and 45th Precinct detectives sought a man caught on surveillance tapes who they believe committed three knife-point robberies in Co-op City elevators.

Truman High School posted higher grades in two out of three areas and an increase in its overall score in the city’s annual Progress Report. Truman’s overall score of 69.5 is half of a point away from being an “A.” Truman went from 18.4 to 19.3 out of 25 in student performance and from 7.5 to 9.5 out of 15 in school environment.

The Riverbay Board voted 10-1 to accept the findings and recommendations in a report by the corporation’s General Counsel Jeffrey

Buss which concluded that the Director of the Residential Sales Department approved a townhouse “out of turn” for Board Director Leticia Morales.

Following a summer of perceived increases in congregations of large groups of youth and others outside of buildings and in other public areas late at night, the Department of Public Safety posted signs reminding residents of rules to prevent loitering during late and overnight hours. More than 1,000 summonses were issued for these types of violations by the department in just this year alone.

Co-op City’s seniors enjoyed a Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings and more in the Dreiser Community Center.

Seniors danced to the music provided by DJ Chris Robinson and listened to the singing of the talented Co-op City Senior Chorus.

Staff from Assemblyman Mike Benedetto’s office monitored bus stops serving Co-op City to measure punctuality of service and prepare a report for the MTA. Cogeneration produced a monthly savings record of $1.9 million for shareholders in November. So far, cogeneration has saved Coop City $18.4 million.

Decem b er : This fiscal year’s audited financial statements of Riverbay Corp. released in December highlighted the economic success that cogeneration has provided to Co-op City’s shareholders. Riverbay spent $156.35 million in fiscal year 2010 for operating costs, a decrease of more than $2 million compared to fiscal year 2009.

The Riverbay Board of Directors ratified a five-year agreement with Local 94 of the International Union of Operating Engineers and a three-year agreement with Local 153 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union. All five unions in Co-op City now have deals signed through at least 2014.

Public Safety officers chased down and arrested one of the suspects in a potentially deadly gun-point robbery of a cab driver in the Debs Place vicinity near Building 10.

Thieves targeting Chrysler vehicles broke into eight cars in Garage 6 over the long Thanksgiving weekend and stole GPS systems from many of the cars.

Led by outstanding senior running back

Issayah Muller’s two touchdown and 295 rushing yards, Truman High School won the PSAL Bowl Division football championship 23-20 over Beach Channel High School.

The state HCR gave the go ahead for Riverbay to implement increases to laundry service and the late fee for carrying charge payments on Jan. 1, 2011. The increases include $20 more in late fee payment for those paying carrying charges after the 10th of the month and $50 more for legal fees for nonpayment action, and 25 cents more for the use of washers in the laundry rooms.

Public Safety officers Yan Gularte and Hector Tejada saved the life of former board member Saul Weber, who went into cardiac arrest and lost consciousness while driving his car in Section 5.

State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto lit the community’s holiday tree at Co-op City’s annual Holiday Celebration in the Dreiser Community Center auditorium.

John Rodriguez, 39, of the Bronx was arrested as the suspect using an ice pick in three armed robberies in Co-op City and three others in Manhattan.

Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper reached out to the office of the Mayor for assistance in the wake of a City Commission on Human Rights’ ruling that mandates Riverbay make the front door of one residential building in Co-op City disabled accessible, a decision the housing company will appeal in state court.

The change in deployment of the building porters in Co-op City’s triple core buildings earlier this year has improved efficiency of the janitorial operation and reduced the need for temporary workers, saving money for cooperators.

The first meeting of Co-op City business owners who lease space from Riverbay, arranged by Riverbay Corp. and the Bronx AmeriCaribbean Chamber of Commerce to promote and foster open dialogue, was a big success according to the company owners in attendance.

Long-time Co-op City resident Mary Durant, a devout member of Manhattan’s Times Square Church, came back home from a recent mission in the earthquake torn nation of Haiti with a message for her Co-op City neighbors that the country needs help more than ever.

Donizetti Building 4 Association Ha p p y New Yea r 2011 R E M I NDE R : The Association’s Holiday Party is scheduled for Saturday, January 8th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. We will say “Good-bye” to the old and “Hello” to the new. We look forward to everyone attending this festive affair. If you wish to share a special dish with your neighbors… please feel free to do so. Come down to meet and greet your neighbors (old and new) on this joyous occasion. Bring your cameras to record your memorable

moments of the event and share them by having them posted on our in-house photo gallery.

A special thanks has been extended to all the cooperatives in Building A, B and C from the Lobby Attendants, Mail Carrier, Porters and Maintenance personnel for the generous donations made to them during this holiday season.

Our building Annual Membership Drive will commence this month.

Membership dues are $5.00 (five dollars)

per household.

Please check the Association’s bulletin boards in each building and the Co-op City Times for specific dates and times.

Please remember to dispose of all large cartons and Christmas trees in the proper manner. Stay alert of your surroundings at all times. Report any criminal activities to the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411 and/or Public Safety at (718) 320-3050. Also report suspicious behaviors or situations no matter how insignificant it may seem at

the time. Call 311 for any NYC non-emergency situations or inquiries.

Happy Holidays and Season’s Greetings to all our cooperators. May everyone have a safe, healthy and joyous holiday.

The holidays are for giving and receiving so please let’s not forget our sick and shut-in. Let’s show our concern and compassion by continuing to check on our sick, elderly and handicapped neighbors.

Remember this is our home…IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.

Building 17 Association Building 17 Association continues to be active with President James Payne leading the association. We met on Monday, December 13 to update cooperators on activities in and around the building. It is such a pleasure to finally have the construction scaffolding taken down and repairs completed.

President Payne expressed to the body that if they have problems in their apartments, such as, roaches or doors needing a paint job that they have to call the CSO

office themselves.

He also expressed that we should be aware of our neighbors, and particularly where our homebound seniors are located in case of emergencies to be able to notify Public Safety.

This building collected unwrapped toys, dry and can goods which were donated to St. Anthony’s Church, with Pastor Joseph Kelly. Thanks to all cooperators, family and friends for their support.

The lobby was decorated on December

10th for the holidays. We want to thank the young people for their assistance and a special thanks to Josiah who negotiated the ladder and hung the high stuff. Our decorating party ended with pizza and soda in the lobby.

We want to thank all of Building 17 cooperators for their generous donations for the porters and lobby attendants. Thanks to the volunteers: Marvin, George, Betty, Louise, June, Jean, Barbara J., Barbara F. and Susan who sat in the cold lobby to collect.

Our next meeting is scheduled for January 10. We plan to try and do more in 2011 like, getting the scholarship committee active and floor captain campaign.

The Building 17 Association prays that all have had a Happy Hanukah, a Merry Christmas, are having a Happy Kwanzaa, and Happy Holidays. We wish for all a Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

“If everyone did a little, no one would have to do a lot,” author unknown.

—Ba r ba r a J ohnson

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Public Safety Report Co-op City Department of Public Safety offers Internet Safety for kids, teens and young adults

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO If part of your holiday shopping included a laptop or desktop computer, or a hand held device or cell phone capable of accessing the internet, this article is required reading. Kids as young as preschool age are receiving hands-on computer education. Regardless of how you feel about technology, it is here to stay and becoming more sophisticated every year. All of this technology presents a world of opportunity as well as some new risks. Just compare the size, features and capabilities of today’s internet capable cell phones to those of just a few years ago. By being aware of these risks and taking steps to protect your child, the Internet can open up a world of possibilities.

Popular social networking sites such as FACEBOOK, MYSPACE and TWITTER offer teens aged 13 and over the opportunity to communicate with friends and family.

Teens and young adults can exchange photographs and messages via these websites. Unfortunately these and other social networking sites have become a popular tool among sex offenders looking for young victims. By simply joining a social networking site, often with false information, sexual predators have access to the profiles of numerous potential victims.

During the teenage and preteen years it is not uncommon for young adults to experience curiosity regarding their sexuality. It is normal for adolescents to have a desire to communicate with others in the same age group regarding these matters. Sexual predators can pretend to be a similar age and establish communication with adolescents via social networking sites and chat rooms. In many cases the desired end result of the sexual predator is to establish an in-person meeting with the child. The results of this type of meeting can have catastrophic results. Sting operations have caught 40-something-yearold men pretending to be 15-year-old boys on the Internet. They work slowly and patiently, knowing just what to say to net their victim.

In a survey conducted by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, and CosmoGirl.com, it was revealed that a large number of teens are using technology to send or post nude or seminude pictures to others. The survey revealed that one in five teen girls (22 percent), 11 percent aged 13-16 have electronically sent or posted online nude or semi-nude images of themselves. These images initially meant to be private have often been widely disseminated. Many teens admit that they have sent these images to persons they only know online.

It is very important that parents speak to their kids about what they are doing while online as well as in real life. Make sure your kids fully understand that messages or pictures they send over the Internet or their cell phones are not truly private or anonymous. Let your children know the consequences and embarrassment of having these images end up in the wrong hands. A good rule of thumb—do not text any pictures you wouldn’t want your principal to see. Possession or transmission of certain types of images can be against the law, up to a felony in some cases.

Parents should always know who their kids are communicating with in real life, on the phone and online.

Restrict hours of usage for cell phones, computers and other electronic devices. Monitor your child’s activity on social networking websites. Consider having the account stopped if your child will not share their password with you. Encourage your child to be safety savvy and honest with you if they have any problems.

Parents need to be aware of these dangers and discuss the dangers and how to avoid them with their children.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

(1 (800) 873-5678, www.missingkids.com) has set up the website www.netsmartz.org with information for kids and parents alike. Cartoon characters navigate even the youngest kids through internet dangers. It is never too early to start discussing the risks and results of “Stranger Danger” in various formats with your children.

It is important to monitor your child’s use of the Internet at all times. Be sure your child is aware of the dangers of social networking sites and explain the need

for parental involvement in setting up restrictions for access. View the safety tips on the website itself and report inappropriate behavior directly to the website.

Restrict your child’s profiles and groups on social networking sites to people your child knows personally.

Parents can block questionable individuals from contacting their children by viewing their child’s profile.

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Letters to the Editor

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Happy New Year!

The following is a letter from Marion Scott Real Estate Inc, managing agent of Co-op City, to the shareholders of Co-op City regarding the ongoing progress of capital improvements in the community as another year comes to an end. A full capital projects status report appears on the opposite facing page (page #7).

As we complete another year, we wish everyone a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year. The co-generation project, while delayed, is now doing what we expected with 2010 savings thru November of $10,912,216. It is these savings which now exceed $1,500,000 a month that have enabled us to continue capital projects as outlined below.

We continue to replace windows at the rate of $300,000 a month presently, and absent a refinance, we cannot accelerate because water and sewer charges from the City have increased by $4,000,000 a year over budget. But we are testing a device which looks like it will save 15% on our $17,000,000 water and sewer bills. We hope to be ready for Board action at the February meeting.

A $1,000,000 Federal stimulus grant, plus a shared energy savings initiative, will see new lights in the garages. They are state-of-the-art energy efficient lights which should provide 5% energy savings with no cost to Co-op City.

We wanted also to take this opportunity to thank past and current Directors,

your dedicated staff and of course, you, the cooperators, who have made it possible for us to complete over $300,000,000 in restoration and repairs.

We are presently pursuing efforts to borrow money from both NYC HPD and Federal HUD with FHA insurance to continue the essential ongoing need to keep Co-op City stronger and better without increasing carrying charges. We cannot again permit Co-op City to fall into disrepair.

During these tough economic times, Co-op City has not only survived, it has gotten better.

Happy New Year!

—F r om a ll of u s a t M a r ion Scot t R ea l E st a t e, I n c.

Cooperators should unite against MTA To t h e E d it or, The Coalition Against the MTA went before the Community Relations Committee seeking to become an independent organization as well as a venue for issues that affect this community relating to mass transit and Access-A-Ride. As we sat before the members on this committee, it was thought that we were facing an unrelenting adversary.

Despite our “darnest” attempt and fulfilling all requirements needed to represent this community against mass transit cuts, we knew when we walked out of that room our request had fallen on deaf ears. Who can this Coalition turn to now? Fellow cooperators I think it’s time for us to unite

more than ever! Call me!

Most cooperators would agree that the changes in our bus service, and applied cuts to Access-A-Ride has created a hardship in getting to and from work, especially in inclement weather, as well as to the disabled. The people of our community have spoken through rallies and petitions and other ongoing plans to keep the pressure on MTA. Yet we were denied the right to become independent organization.

We are shareholders who stand shoulder to shoulder in the face of adversity, to help set right those wrongs set against us by creating a forum for members of our community to have a voice. Yet as we sat before the “committee” it felt as if we were

sitting in judgment condemned even before our plea to become independent seeking recognition so that we could hold community meetings with cooperators throughout this community as we continue our on-going struggle with mass transit to restore services of our bus service and Access-A Ride.

It is my feeling that in all FAIRNESS, the Coalition Against the MTA should have the opportunity to come before the Board of Directors at the earliest possible time and voice community concerns and daily struggles in this battle against the MTA. Thank you, —J u dy R ober son , C o-ch a ir - C o-op C it y C oa lit ion Aga in st M TA C u t s

Late fees for maintenance payments/legal action to be increased January 1, 2011 Effective January 1, 2011, shareholders will be assessed a $50 late fee for paying their maintenance bills after the 10th of the month.

In addition, legal action will be taken against shareholders who are found to be chronically late if three non-payment actions have been started against them in a 12-month period and the legal fee for non-payment actions will be $200.

New p r ices for wa sh er s On January 1, 2011, the price for the 20 lb. washers in the community’s laundry rooms will be increased to $1.25 and the 30 lb. washers will cost $2. The price for use of the dryers will remain the same.

Beginning on Thursday, January 6, and continuing ever y Tu esd a y a n d T h u r sda y ONLY thereafter, discounts will be available for ever yon e between

the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. when the price for the 20 lb. washer will be at the current rate of $1.00 and the 30 lb. washer will be $1.75. The prices will revert to the increases of $1.25 for a 20 lb. load wash, and $2 for a 30 lb. wash on Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays and on weekends.

Thank you for your attention.

—R iver b a y M a n a gem en t

Derek Alger Director of Communications

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig Associate Editor

Jim Roberts Business Manager

Jennifer Flynn Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager

Mary Ann Sowah Graphic Artist

Deborah Harris Editorial Assistant The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors.

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give everyone a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

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Broun Place Townhouse Association We hope everyone enjoyed the Holidays: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and celebration of The Three Kings. To all members who were not at the Holiday Party, your gift from the Association will be distributed to you. By the writing of this article, you should have it. If not, contact Anne in 25A to let her know. The next meeting is scheduled on January 27 at 7 p.m. Notices will be distributed in advance with more information. We are not certain if we will have invited guests so stay tuned!

Thanks once again to everyone that

participated in the Holiday Party. The dishes you presented were delicious and very much appreciated. The Committees, Executive Board and Association members all worked together to make this happen. I am grateful to you all and again; I thank you. It was a pleasure to be amongst neighbors, all our family and friends who were all in good spirits and enjoyed each other’s company.

The holiday lighting display/decorations were fabulous as always in Broun Place. Seeing all the various holiday deco-

rations throughout Co-op City seemed to put folks in a good mood and lift their spirits. I visited a couple of buildings and was amazed at how beautifully decorated the lobbies were. In addition some of the floors were absolutely stunning! The Holiday spirit was alive and well in Co-op City this year despite the slow economy. Our spirits seemed uplifted and hope was visible throughout the community and other areas as well. Let’s pray that ‘2011’ will bring better times for everyone everywhere!

Don’t forget the homebound and those

that are experiencing health issues. We pray that you will be well and that your health will be better than ever for the New Year. Knock on someone’s door or send them a note to let them know they’re not forgotten.

The Broun Place Townhouse Association wishes everyone everywhere a “Healthy, Happy and Prosperous 2011!”

Stay safe. If you wish to contact us please send your email to brounplaceassoc@ hotmail.com.

—M a r j or ie H elm s

Building 15A Association Another year, another rousing success by a handful of residents with holiday spirit and a cooperative credo, who contributed their invaluable time and accomplished another outstanding job decorating the lobby of Building 15A. The grand group who accomplished an amazing display for the pleasure of all: Robbin Vails (whose steadfast presence is irreplaceable); Michael Robinson (who in record time again illuminated and brought their vision to life); Andre Peterson (a mainstay in creating a timely completion); Carmen Molina (a long-time valuable participant, followed by two younger generation volunteers to wit – Ralph Hernandez, (a valuable second term), and

Gabrielle Fedorwicz (at long last reached the eligible age); Alicia Diaz (a new addition to the troop) and last but not least Dorothea Castle (organizer/designer).

The selfless gesture of this elite group personifies the spirit and heart of this multi-holiday time of the year at its best and is largely appreciated by all those who pass through the lobby of 100 Aldrich Street—especially the wide-eyed children, whose awestruck expressions are the best parts of it all – of course followed by the smiling faces of the residents and visitors alike, coming and going throughout the holidays. To quote a cooperator referring to the end result of this mighty crew’s hard work “certainly

makes coming home so uplifting and comforting as well as welcoming to one and all.” Year after year the aim is to make the spirit of this time of year a reality, no matter what the outside world is bringing to bear. So far, so good – and the mission seems to have been accomplished.

Kudos to the many cooperators who took the time once again, making great effort to decorate their individual public hallways. A standing ovation to each of them for adding to the celebratory atmosphere at the “old homestead.” During these still tough times, it is reassuring to see our neighbors willing to pitch in and hold on to tradition.

Once again, we wish a sincere wel-

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With great pleasure, a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year is sincerely wished to everyone. It is truly hoped that the year 2011 will bring our friends, family all good things and peace everywhere.

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Building 26 Association Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Holidays, a belated Happy Hanukkah and a Happy New Year to everyone celebrating these festive holidays. A cold and wintry welcome to all of our Co-op City families, friends, neighbors, and especially, our new residents. Happy birthday, wedding, and anniversary wishes to all celebrating during the month of January. Well wishes to the sick and shut-in.

Please include in your prayers, a speedy recovery for Mr. Leon Randall of Building 26A. Our sincere condolences to Mr. Percy Eccleton and family for the loss of your beloved wife, Mrs. Ruth Eccleton. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God eternally bless your loved one.

M eet in g Not ice - Our next meeting is scheduled for

Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at 7:30 P.M., in the community room of Building 26B. Please come out and bring a friend or your neighbor. Refreshments will be served and we'll have a 50/50 raffle.

Kn it t in g a n d C r och et in g - Come join us for some good company and instruction on knitting and crocheting on Tuesdays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on Fridays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. , in the community room of Building 26B. F r ien d ly R em in der : Residents are strongly urged to ensure that their emergency contact information is properly updated with Riverbay. In the event of an emergency or serious incident, it is imperative that Riverbay can reach you and or your next of kin. Forms can be obtained from our Building Association, our CSO office, and/or by call-

ing the Ombudsman’s office at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3409.

H ea lt hy T ips: Don't forget to hydrate - drink plenty of fresh water. Eat more vegetables and fruits during the holidays to prevent putting on those extra pounds.

Be C onsid er a t e - Please help keep our buildings clean by disposing your garbage appropriately. Look, but don't touch the holiday decorations. The displays are for everyone's enjoyment.

Secu r it y - Remember, security starts at home. Ensure you know who you are allowing to enter through the front/rear lobby doors. If you don't know them, don't hold the door. It’s better to be safe than to be sorry! If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1. The life you —Yu Von n e L ewis save could be your own.

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H a p p y New Yea r ! I urge all to seize the opportunities and promise of 2011. The challenges are enormous but so are the opportunities to make a difference in the life of our cooperators.

Building 13 Social Committee will be hosting a Bus Trip to Harrah's Chester Pennsylvania Casino and Dinner with live Blues and Jazz at WARMDADDYS. The trip is scheduled to leave from Casals Place at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, April 16, and depart from Warmdaddys at 9:00 p.m. The cost will be $100 and can be paid in two installments, $50 due now and the second deposit of $50 due February 1, 2011. Money orders can be made payable to Building 13 Association Inc. Mail to: Olubiyi Sehindemi (Mr. B) at 100 Casals Place #29F, Bronx, NY 10475. For additional information on any events, contact Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 or Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801.

Please observe speed limits and stop for yellow school buses.

Building 13 Association reminds all drivers/ passengers that Seats Belts Save Lives. Always buckle up – “It is not an option, it is the law.”

Please observe the following quality-of-life regulations: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways. c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators.

Unannounced "Police sweeps" are conducted day and night, to enforce these rules.

Report any criminal activities to the 45th Precinct at (718)-822-5411 and/or Riverbay Public Safety at (718)320-3050.

For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1.

For 'Traffic Update' call 5-1-1.

"If you see something, say something" —O lu b iyi Seh in d em i ( M r.B )

Call 646.479.1041 or 646.261.1761 Saturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Building 27 Association It's that time of year again!!....come to our annual holiday party on Saturday January 8th at 7:00 p.m. The party will be held in the meeting room of building "C" just off the lobby in the back. Plenty of delicious food & beverages will be provided. You don't have to cook or clean.

We'll take care of all that. You just have to come and join your neighbors for a wonderful and enjoyable gathering of friends. Come celebrate the New Year. You won't get a wonderful offer like this many times so be sure to mark your calendar. We will present lots of prizes with all tickets free for the raffle. You can't beat this kind of invitation anywhere else but Building 27!!!...so be sure to join us for a fun and friendly evening of celebration.

—Don Doh er t y

Congratulations!

Congratulations to long-time Co-op City resident Gwen Spencer for being named “A Donor of the Year” by the Help Hospitalized Veterans Organization.

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Co-op City Branch of the NAACP The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP celebrates the New Year with you and extends sincere greetings for the Kwanzaa celebration to everyone recognizing and observing this holiday. The NAACP hopes everyone had a wonderful safe holiday celebration and got through the holiday blizzard without injury. This press release is one of the major means by which new information on the location of meetings will be published for your information. So please look for the date, time, and place and guest information in your weekly issue of the Co-op CityTimes.

The new executive board was sworn in Sunday, December 19th. The newly sworn in executive committee is: President, Jeannette Graves; First Vice President, Joyce Wilson; Second Vice President, Brenda Brown;

Secretary, Eva Lazaar; Assistant Secretary, Clotilda Hartfield; Treasurer, Lisa Solomon.

They have all promised to work hard for the goals of the NAACP and look forward to your support.

On behalf of the membership, condolences are extended to the Jefferson family on the death of Mrs. Stanley Jefferson, Christie Marie. The organization is extremely saddened to hear of her death.

At this time we want to recognize newly elected Second Vice President, Brenda Brown for her great work in bringing in new members and working with Vice President Joyce Wilson in presenting each meeting. With this executive committee and you, the NAACP will continue to prosper in Co-op City.

The Zodiacs Family wishes everyone a Healthy and Prosperous NewYear. I pray that we are as blessed in 2011 as we were in 2010. We know that we would not have achieved many of our accomplishments without the support of the Riverbay Corporation. They allow us to have a place to practice during the winter months. We would like to say thank you to Riverbay Management, the Co-op City Community Relations Department and to the community and local politicians for all their donations and support for the team. Without your financial support, we couldn't compete in many of the national or local meets. We also would like to thank the Co-op City Times for publishing our articles. The children, parents and community love to read the positive things about their children in the paper and especially to see their pictures posted. Co-op City believes that it takes a village to raise a child.

Zodiacs girls will be starting the year competing in week #2 of the Colgate Women's Games. In week #1, the following girls earned points: In the Elementary A division, Kendra Todd placed in the 55-meter race and Jacqueline Kendall placed in the

400 and 800 meter race. In the Elementary B division, Jaelah Eargle placed in the 55Meter Hurdles and Dominique Jackson placed in the 200 and 400 meter race. In the Mid school division, Andrea Amoroso placed in the shot put. In the High School division, Brittany Okon placed in the 55 meter race, Treasure Glymph in the 55 meter hurdles and Beverly Seignious in the 400 meter race. Having 8 girls from one team score points in one of the hardest competitive track and field events in the Northeast is a great achievement. We are excited and looking forward to week 2, where we expect additional girls to earn points.

On Tuesday, December 28th, Zodiacs competed in the Armory Youth Holiday Classic. Medals were awarded to the top three in each event, for each age group.

Zodiacs ended the 2010 season, on a positive note, winning many medals. Great job!

The Zodiacs are currently having a President's fundraiser. We are selling 2011 Zodiacs calendars for $15 featuring pictures of the Zodiacs members and parents. Please support the Zodiacs by purchasing a calendar.

In last week’s article it was mentioned that a common goal that will be worked on in the New Year is bringing community youth and the NAACP together. During the meeting, as people spoke this was a common issue mentioned several times. Historically the NAACP has been relevant to youth and meeting places, centers of activity. It is an important goal that will highlight programs in 2011. We offer you the opportunity to share your suggestions with us. If you have any questions, call 718-671-7856.

Visit the NAACP newly redesigned website: http://action.naacp.org/ as on the site you will be able to get acquainted with the ongoing work of the National branch of the NAACP. On the website recent legal battles won by the NAACP are explained. These

cases are the matter of the Scot Sisters and the other is the sentence commutation of Mr. John White. Gladys and Jamie Scot are not the only people to receive sentences disproportionate to their crime.

When we fight to support them, we fight to support all of the people they represent.

And most importantly, we fight and will ultimately deliver equality of rights and information. Again the Co-op City branch sends greetings of the holiday and will be here to share news and events in the New Year. With reference to this branch, one member said: It just feels right and good to be here with the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP. Again, Happy New Year to everyone and hope your resolution is to attend branch —E va L a za a r meetings!

Zodiacs Track Club If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16, who are looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, please contact us.

Please continue to help us advance our children by sending a tax deductible donation to the Zodiacs Track Foundation at PO Box 67, Bronx New York 10475.

For additional info., please contact President Thomas Francis at 718-6792060 or Co-president Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email W A T C L T @ AOL.COM or visit Z O D I A C S Coaches and parents supporting the children at the AAU National TRACK.ORG Cross Country Championship in Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fl.

National Council of Negro Women The Youth Committee would like to thank all members, friends and neighbors for their generous donations towards our 6th Annual Winter Accessory and Toy Drive. Your thoughtfulness in donating hats, scarves, gloves, socks, etc. will definitely keep the children warm this winter.

We also appreciate the toys, games and books that were donated. We know the toys will truly put a smile on the children’s faces.

Special Thanks goes out to Barnes & Noble, Inc. Holiday Gift-Wrapping team: Florence Orage, Barbara Smith, Marie Green-Ryan, Shirley Starks, Eleanor Donnley, Lottie Towne, Josephine Watson, Mildred Davis, Gladys Irvins, Joy Harris, Joyce Howard, Barbara Fitzgerald, and Lunette Wright.

Reminder: Our General Membership Meeting is back on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in room 11 at Dreiser

Community Center.

SAVE THE DATE: 10th Annual Youth Black History Celebration - Saturday February 26, Dreiser Auditorium A, 1-4 p.m. Any youth or youth groups interested in participating (singing, dancing, instrument playing, short skits, etc.) please contact Mrs. Melton at (917) 399-2643.

Congratulations to the N.A.A.C.P. Co-op City Branch incoming officers and executive committee members for

2011-2013.

Condolences is being sent to the Barbara Smith family for the loss of her brother-in-law.

To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Please contact Sadie Gilmore (718) 671-3721 to notify us of birthdays, illness or bereavement We wish all a Healthy and Prosperous —M a xin e Su lliva n New Year!!!!

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African-American Association A Happy New Year greeting is extended to all our friends and neighbors. The Association thanks Sandra Mitchell for planning the wonderful outing to the Alvin Ailey Dance Company performance at City Center during the Christmas Holiday. Our group had excellent orchestra seats and everyone enjoyed the show.

J u st ice P r eva ils – Thanks to the Association members and friends who signed the petition calling for Gov. David Paterson to pardon John White. Gov. Paterson commuted the manslaughter conviction by an all-white judge and jury in Suffolk County of Mr. White, an AfricanAmerican, who was serving a 1 1/3-to-4year prison term for shooting Daniel Cicciaro Jr., 17, of Medford. Cicciaro and four friends approached White’s home to confront his teenage son, believing he had

threatened a friend with rape in an Internet chat room. The girl later recanted the claim.

White confronted the group with a gun that accidentally discharged.

The Association sponsors the following programs, and invites you to participate: T h e J ob /E n t r ep r en eu r ia l P r ogr a m: Our mission is to help anyone who wants to work and is seeking a job. Our next meeting is Thursday, January 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Room 15. Roger Toppin Sr., chairperson/coordinator (718) 3201424.

Belly Da n ce C la sses – Mondays at 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This is a fun and healthy way to stay in shape. No experience is needed. The fee: $15 per class or 5 classes for $65; plus $15 membership. Call 646-281-4570.

Yoga & Pila tes M a t C la sses – Tuesdays

and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This class consists of exercises to promote weight loss, tone and strengthen muscles, gently stretch the spine, improve posture and flexibility while reducing stress with breathing techniques and meditation, to create a sense of well being. 718-671-8364.

C ub Scout s Pa ck – Thanks to Pack Leader, Linwood Wilson, the boys had a great holiday pizza party. The next pack meeting is Thursday, January 6th, at 6:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, room 4. Boys, ages 6 to 11, are welcome to join. They will get the experience of developing new skills, working on projects together, going places together, being in a friendly/safe environment, making friends, having fun, and much more. Call 718-379-5555.

Book Discu ssion s – The Communiversity of African-Centered

Education will meet on Monday, January 10th, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 to discuss classical African history. 718-3795555.

Bu sin ess O p p or t u n it y Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call Kevin Lambright, 646-721-8185.

Gen er a l M em ber ship M eeting – The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, January 8th, 4 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend, you may mail your check or money order (DO NOT SEND CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our —F r a ncin e R eva J on es community.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop A happy healthy and prosperous new year to all!

NOT E ! Our next general meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 5 at 1:30 pm in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium. Bring a friend.

T R AVE L AC T I VI T I E S: Join us as we travel in the New Year, 2011, starting with: The exciting Ha r r a h ’s Ch ester Ca sin o a n d Ra cetr a ck in PA on M ond a y, J a n . 17 – Price: $45.00. Sign up with your phone number and your payment. Your contact is Lorraine Parker (718) 671-6403.

Then follow-up by joining us on our awe-inspiring trips to: Ca pe Cod MA - May 23 to 27th (5day/4 night). Price: $529 double and $619 single and Dover DE a n d Cr a b Fea st - Aug. 9th

Public Safety Report Children should be discouraged from posting personal information and contacting people that they meet online without parental approval.

Parents need to monitor their children’s internet activity. Placing the computer that your child uses in a family room will make it easier to monitor their online activity.

Be aware if your child suddenly shuts the computer off or reduces the screen when you enter the room. Set your telephone up to block restricted numbers. Monitor the numbers called by your child’s cell phone.

Be alert to any unexpected packages that could be gifts sent by a potential sexual predator.

If you suspect that your child is receiving pornographic materials or being sexually exploited it can be reported by submitting an online form to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Cyber Tip line at www.cybertipline.com. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, www.fbi.gov, has fostered relationships with some companies which operate social networking sites to aid law enforcement in the detec-

to 11th (3 day/2 night). Price: $409 double and $499 single. $100 Dep osit r eq u ir ed n ow (p r ice p er p er son ). C H E C K / M ONE Y O R DE R on ly - Payable to: R et ir ees of Dr eiser L oop along with your name, address and phone number. Your contact is Dolores Shivers at (917) 2820320. Flyers are available in Clubroom 19.

T HE AT R E C O M M I T T E E : Come with us to see the following 2011 shows at Lehman College: (Prices include transportation) Sat., Jan. 15th - Doo Wop For ever $53.

Sat., April 9th - T h e Tem p t a t ion s a n d M a r velet t es (Price-to be announced) Sat., May 21st J oh n n y M a t his - $82.

Sat., June 25th - M ich a el J a ck son

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tion of online sexual predators. With the help of parents, a safer online environment can be created.

As we approach the end of the holiday season be sure to drive safely and obey all traffic rules. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 6713050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. I and the entire Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to wish you a happy, healthy and safe New Year 2011.

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us.

If you SEE something, SAY something!

Tr ibu t e - Price - $51.00.

If interested in any show – sign up ASAP with your name and phone number plus a 50% d ep osit is r eq uir ed .

Committee members meet in Clubroom 19 on Thursdays after 3 pm or call them at 718 379-0377.

G O OD AND W E L FAR E : We support all of our members on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery, and a subsequent long and healthy life.

Contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 3798755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

R et ir ees a n d fr ien d s, our Clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) continues to be available for your weekday socializing pleasure to

have fun and laughs, play cards, board games, or just watch one of your favorite TV programs with friends. Come join us.

A few New Yea r qu otes: (a) “People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas.” – Author Unknown (b) “A Happy New Year! Grant that I May bring no tear to any eye, When this New Year in time shall end, Let it be said I’ve played the friend, Have lived and loved and labored here, And made of it a happy year.” - Edgar Guest May the New Year continue to bring you good health and good fortune.

—C la u d et t e Da vis

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American Legion Post 1871 Post 1871 is located in Section 5, 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 41 on the 2nd floor. Our phone is 718-320-8165 . If you have a computer, you can also reach us by using our e-mail address: postl871@optimum.net.

Post 1871 has a new website for all post members: www.mylegion.org. You must register to open this website, the only people that can change this information are the Commander and the Adjutant of the Post.

Greetings to all our comrades who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each and every day hoping that you will have a blessed day. Happy birthday to all our comrades that have a birthday in the month of January 2011, Nehemiah Eutsey, Rodney Gaulden, Jr., Hector R. Rosado, Donald L. Young, Richard A. Shad, Julio Figueroa, Ruben McCann, Jr., Hector M. Rosario-Flores, Lawrence Shaheed, Earl Smith, Leonard Blascovich, Jr., Arthur H. Gelman, Lowell A. James, and Ruben O. McCann, Jr.

The Bronx County meeting will take place on January 4th, Tuesday at the City Island Post, City Island Ave. at Cross Street, 7:30 p.m. sharp. All post members are invited.

Why was the name of sergeant given to American solders? Sergeant was derived from seriviens, the Latin word for servant. This term arrived from medieval times when it referred to the servants of the Knight. These servants developed fighting skills themselves, but they were too poor to become a Knight themselves. The Knights used the sergeants as policeman or guards thus giving the term sergeant-at-arms. The English borrowed the word and in 1775 when the American Army was founded the word came into use in the American Military.

Members of an American post have been finding graves of solders at historic sites. These soldiers have fought in the various wars dating back to the Civil War including Charles Schuyler who was born a slave and enlisted in the Union Army. They also found 622 veterans

whose service dates to the Revolution War. May the new year find you happy and surrounded by the love of family and friends. Happy New Year to all our post members. All post members you can start the new year off by making a pledge to get rid of that old post baseball cap you have been wearing for years, recruiting one or more new members into the post, along with your dues paid up for the year of 201l and attending the meetings on time. The next executive meeting will take place on Saturday, January 8 at 11 a.m. sharp.

Why was the beef soup giggling? Answer, it was made with laughing stock.

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.

This information was provided to you by your Post information officer.

—R icha r d I . L a wson , J r.

Working Families Party As Congress comes to the closing of the year, we need to continue to provide support for our legislators, when they return to session in the New Year, as they advocate for the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act (the DREAM Act).

This bill would provide certain illegal and deportable alien students who graduate from US high schools, who are of good moral character, arrived in the U.S. illegally as minors, and have been in the country continuously and illegally for at least five years prior to the bill’s enactment, the opportunity to earn conditional permanent residency if they complete two years in the military or two years at a four year institution of higher learning.

The benefit would be that the students would obtain tem-

porary residency for a six year period. This is important legislative and we must stand firmly with our Representatives as they move this legislation forward. This year, it passed in the House but failed because it only had 55 votes in the U.S. Senate. Penalizing children for decisions made by their parents to seek a better life for themselves and their families is incongruent with tenets of the United States.

As to the 9/11 Responders bill, our NY US Senators have done an outstanding job to secure the rightful benefits to others who, without thought of themselves, rushed to the World Trade Center. At that time, the country thought nothing about the costs that is frequently heard of today. Safety and preservation of our lives were echoed throughout the

land. Now, the responders need help!

We must become their advocates. Contact family, friends, business associates, and anyone else you can think of residing in other states and ask them to contact their US Senator and encourage them to vote yes for this bill!

Finally, the Co-op City Coalition against the MTA Cuts continues to collect petitions to restore the BX 26 and 28 and the full restoration of Access-a-Ride service.

The community should support all of the pending actions. WFP is consistently seeking to serve Co-op City. If you are in need of any additional information, contact Judy at 646-206-8555. Have a wonderful and happy Holiday; we will see you at our January meeting in Einstein Loop, Room —C h er yl Sim mons-O liver 28, at 7:30 p.m.

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 20, in the Bartow Center, room 28 at 7:30 p.m. It is requested that all members attempt to attend this first meeting of the New Year. Some very important items will be discussed regarding our plans for the upcoming year. Come out and help us prepare new ideas and ventures for our progress in the New Year. Please attend.

We are very proud of the attendance at our Holiday Party at our last regular meeting on Thursday, December 16. We welcomed special guest Assemblyman Michael Benedetto to help us celebrate the festivities. We all had a good time. Thank you for attending.

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club cordially invites you to attend the 8th Annual St. Valentine’s Day Dance on Saturday, February 12 in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium B. The time of this event is 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Music will be provided by DJ Carol Productions. For

ticket information, please contact Barbara Irby at 718379-9294, Gloria Clarke at 379-5430 or Sylvia Polite at 718-320-2837. As usual, we are expecting a good turnout.

A good time will be held by everyone attending this annual observance of Valentine’s Day. The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club would like to wish all our members a Happy New Year with health and happiness for all. This wish is also extended to members of the local community.

The Club extends get well wishes to those members

who have experienced medical problems and are recovering. This message is also extended to those members who are homebound and recovering from various medical procedures. Our prayers are with you for a full recovery. Best wishes are also extended to those members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special event during the month of December.

I would like to thank the membership and the community for their continued support.

—G eor ge T. C la r k e

Family Owned and Operated

Building 25 Association The association hopes everyone enjoyed their holidays and wishes everyone a healthy and prosperous New Year.

We would also like to thank everyone for their generous contributions to our building staff. I’m sure they appreciated it.

The cooperators apartment door decoration contest was a difficult one to decide. There were two however that stood out from the rest. The first prize goes to apartment 16C. There was only supposed to be one prize but we thought apartment 28D should get an honorable mention prize. Congratulations.

Remember, if you see something, say something!

—Dock H a r vey

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Community Protestant Church On Behalf of our Pastor, the Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our Church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; (718) 862-9172.

CHURCH SCHEDULE Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every First and Third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX:

2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY)

Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6 a.m. – 7:30 a.m., and 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” Every Friday (except 4th Fri.) 7– 8:30 p.m.

OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Saturday, January 8, – 9:00 a.m. – Sister to Sister Women’s Ministry’s 12th Annual Breakfast Seminar. Theme: “Faith, Hope & Love - Women Living 1 Corinthians 13.” The guest speaker will be Reverend Patricia Lawson, Assistant to the Pastor, Community Protestant Church. Enjoy a special continen-

tal breakfast with women of all ages.

Donation: $15.00. For tickets and/or additional information, call 718-882-5914, 347200-8996 or email: cpcsisters@aol.com.

Sunday, January 9th, 3:30 p.m. Please join us for the celebration of our Tenth Annual official Boards Day. The theme: “United Together in One Mind and One Spirit.” Our Guest Preacher will be Rev. Dr. Willie L. Hairston, Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Nyack, NY. We pray that this Holiday Season of the heart will be the season in which we truly show our love to others – unselfishly, unequivocally, and with enthusiasm. We

should be so in love with our God that our faces shine with His presence. People should recognize us as having something they want, and we should be ready to share Jesus with them. “For God so loved the world that He sent his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16). A Happy and Blessed New Year to all.

The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your —E va n G . M it ch ell blessing.

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations Unfortunately, due to inclement weather, the 14th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration was canceled.

The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 4 at 7:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15.

The Coalition continues to plan activities that will enhance the quality of life in our community. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may

have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition. The phone number is 1-718320-1861.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following: AfricanAmerican Association; Co-op City Baptist

Church; Faith@Work Christian Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St Joseph’s Episcopal Church; and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc, Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or

calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the minister/president.

Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. The Coalition wishes everyone a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season.

Remember the Coalition motto is: “Coming Together is a Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress, Working Together is —Ha r m a n T. L ea cock Success.

Black Forum Defen sive Dr ivin g Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, January 15th , Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Call today to register, 718-320-8035.

Please mail check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash.

Bla ck For um Aer ob ics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser Aud. A, 7:30 p.m.. To register, please call us at (718) 320-8035. There is a

nominal fee for each of these classes.

C a llin g a ll m en Beginning in January, we will be having workout sessions for men. Activities include exercise, health awareness classes, open discussions. Einstein and Dreiser Community Centers. Call to register today, (718) 320-8035, or email us at coopcity blackforum@gmail.com.

Bla ck For u m ’s Lyon s M a n e Tr a ck C lu b Try-outs are ongoing Mondays and Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, please call (718) 320-8035.

E m er gen cy Food Pr ogr a m -

New Hour s & Da ys We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags.

In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non-driver or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

New em a il a dd r ess

The Black Forum has a new email address, coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

For membership applications, inquiries or to join the Black Forum, you may call anytime and leave a message or email us.

We Need You - J oin Us Toda y Now is the time for us to get involved.

Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

Texting While Driving Increases Your Risk of an Accident by 27%!

C O-OP C ITY BA PTIS T CH UR CH

COMMUNITY PROTESTANT

135 EINSTEIN LOOP (Section 5) • Rooms 50-51 Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Pastor

1659 EAST GUN HILL ROAD BRONX, NY 10469

(718) 320-3774

CHURCH OF CO-OP CITY

REV., DR. CALVIN E. OWENS, PASTOR

(718) 862-9172 OFFICE (718) 862-9179 CHURCH

• Sunday School – 9:15 a.m.

• Sunday Worship Services – 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.

• Midweek Worship – Wednesday @ 12 Noon • Bible Class – Wednesday @ 1:00 & 7:30 p.m.

• Prayer Service – Friday @ Noon & 7:30 p.m.

COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

An interdenominational Church of love and understanding, consisting of people of many faiths, races and cultural backgrounds, seeking to live the spirit of Christ with relevance.

CHURCH SCHEDULE WEEKLY: CHURCH SCHOOL - SUNDAY, 9:00 a.m.

WORSHIP SERVICE: SUNDAY, 11:00 a.m.

BIBLE CLASS & PRAYER MEETING - WEDNESDAY, 7:30 p.m.

MONTHLY: COMMUNION - 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS

ALL ARE WELCOME!

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Mon., January 3

Library 9:30-1pm, Rm. 49 Library 9:30-1 pm, Rm. 31

Dominos 10:00am, Rm. 45

Bingo 11:00 in Rm. 31

Around the Lunch Table 11:30 in Rm. 49

Dominos 2 pm, Rm. 25

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Word Games 9:30–11:30, Rm. 31 Canasta 2 pm-4 pm Card Games 2-4 pm, Rm. 25

Internet Café Rm. 34 2-4 pm

Afternoon Movie 2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Walking & Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill 2 pm – 4 pm

Mind Teasers 12-4 pm, Rm. 7

Tues., January 4 Wed., January 5 Thurs., January 6 Fri., January 7

Library, Exercise, Chat Session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00

Dominos 10:00 in Rm. 49

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31 Beginner’s Self Defense 9 am, Rm. 31 Advanced Self Defense 10 am, Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 pm, Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 am, Rm. 31

Library, Exercise, Chat Session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00 Stay Well Exercise 10:00 in Rm. 2

Line Dancing, Rm. 45 Current Events 10 am Rm. 31

Crochet & Knitting 9 am, Rm. 7

Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Alert & Alive 10:30, Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30 in Aud. A

Internet Café in the Computer Lab Rm. 34 2-4 pm

Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Card Games 2:30-4 pm, Rm. 25

Matinee Movie w/George Rm. 49, 2-4 pm

Stay Well Exercise 10 am, Rm. 31

Dominos 10 am, Rm. 45

Line Dancing 11, Rm. 31

Word Games 9:30–1:30 pm, Rm. 31

Mind Teasers – 12-4pm Rm. 7 Library, Exercise, Chat session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00 pm

Bingo 2 pm in Rm. 25 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd 9-10 am, Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 pm, Rm. 25

Library 9 am-1 pm, Rm. 31 Chat session 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 31

Tai Chi 11:00 am, Rm. 2 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in Computer lab

Art 1-4 pm, Rm. 7

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30 am, Rm. 7

Internet Café, Rm. 34, 2-4 pm

Mind Teasers– 12-4 pm, Rm. 7

Dominos 10 am, Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11, Rm. 45

Dominos 2:30 pm, Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30-11:30, Rm. 31

Drama Rm. 7, 1:30 – 4 pm

Internet Café, Rm. 34, 2-4 pm

“Movie Madness” 9:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominos 10 am, Rm. 45

Spelling Bee 11am, Rm. 31

Self Defense -10 am Rm. 45

Dominos 2:30pm, Rm. 31

Belly Dancing 12:30 pm Aud. A “Handi-Flex” 1 pm, Aud. A

Bingo 2 pm in Rm. 25 Card games 2:30-4 pm, Rm. 25

Library, Exercise, Chat session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00

Spelling Bee 11:00, Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Art-10:00 in Rm. 45

Bingo-1:00 pm in Rm. 49

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30am, Rm. 31

Internet Café, Rm. 34 2-4pm

Bingo 2pm in Rm. 25

Card Games, Rm. 49 2pm – 4pm

Card Games 2-4pm, Rm. 25

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10:00-11:30 Rm. 49

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Jan. 3

Orange pineapple juice Hamburger Sweet potato fries Carrot raisin salad

Turkey sausage w/pepper Linguine Mixed vegetables

Hamburger bun Diced pears

Tues., Jan. 4

BBQ chicken Mashed potatoes Summer blend

Baked chicken Mac & cheese Green beans

Whole wheat bread Fresh oranges

Wed., Jan. 5

Apple juice Meatballs Linguine Mixed vegetables

Tilapia w/tomato sauce Baked potato Sliced carrots

Italian bread Apricot halves

Thurs., Jan. 6

Pineapple juice Rosemary chicken Baked fresh yams Scandinavian blend

Sliced turkey Yellow rice Broccoli

Rye bread Red apple

Fri., Jan. 7

Orange juice Tilapia fish w/lemon sauce, Fried rice Tossed salad

Beef stew Lo mein Lettuce, tomato & avocado w/dressing

Whole wheat bread Banana

All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that members please

Spelling Bee 10am, Rm. 49 Dominos 2:30 pm, Rm. 25

Date:

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00-11:30, Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12-4 pm Rm. 7 Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 2 Day at the Movies w/ popcorn 10:00am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11:00 in Rm. 8 Whist Card Game/ Scrabble 2-4 pm, Rm. 7 Mind Teasers – 12-4pm Rm. 7 Card Games w/Jeanie 2-4pm *Schedule subject to changes without notice*

We ask that members please call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch.

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK UP TIMES

1st Monday: 1st & 3rd Mondays: Fridays Tuesdays

Stew Leonard Super Wal-Mart Swimming Bowling

$3 $12 $3 $10

Bartow 1 p.m.

9 a.m.

1 p.m.

11 a.m.

Dreiser 1:15 p.m.

9:15 a.m.

1:15 p.m.

11:30 a.m.

Einstein 1:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

11:15 a.m.

To register for trips and classes, please call: (718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation

call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch:

Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Gloria Wise Center (718) 671-5161

Upcoming Events/Trips I NT E RNE T C AFÉ everyday at the Einstein Senior Center, 135 Einstein Loop, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. in room 34. You can explore on the web, check your e-mail, etc.

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COMPUTER CLASS. You need to be able to use the computer on your own.

AFT E RNOON M OVIE S at Dreiser from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in room 7, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Popcorn will be served. Come to the Dreiser Senior Center to participate in a game of Bid Whist and for all Scr a bble fanatics, come join us every Friday afternoon 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Room 7. Come & join us to play Bingo, Wor d Games, C a r d Ga mes & Dom inoes in the Bartow Senior Center from 2-4 p.m. on Monday and Friday and 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday in Rm 25.

J ER SE Y GARDENS MALL & I KEA Monday January 10th, 2011 - 3 Hours of shopping at mall & 2 hours at IKEA for only $12. Price includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups will be as follows: Bartow8:00 a.m., Dreiser-8:15 a.m. and Einstein8:30 a.m.

J ASA will b e closed on Monday, January 17, 2011 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. A trip has been scheduled for Walma r t on Friday, January 21, 2011. $12. Price includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pickups: Bartow – 9:00 a.m., Dreiser – 9:15 a.m. and Einstein – 9:30 a.m.

C a r egiver Suppor t Gr oup (Do You Need Suppor t For An Older Per son? ) A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and prob-

lems. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, from 1-2 p.m. The next sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, January 4th and 18th, 2011. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at: 718-320-2066.

T he Disa bility Suppor t/Socia liza tion Gr oup meets every 1st Friday of the month at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 25 at 1 p.m.

For more information and to register, please call: John Sullivan, (718) 671-2090, Ext. 3010. Transportation will be provided if required.

Diab etic Supp or t Gr oup - Diabetes can seem to be an overwhelming disease because it impacts so many areas of your daily life. The Diabetic Support group’s goals are too keep you informed and motivated on how to stay healthy. The group meets every last Monday of the month at 177 Dreiser Loop 2nd Floor, Room 7, from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. The next session is scheduled for Monday, January 31st, 2011. For more information and to register, please contact Chidinma Ezihe, 718-671-2090 (Ext. 3011), or Rosella Stone, 718-320-2066 (Ext. 2003).

Senior C ent er Field Tr ip Per mission Slip – Effective immediately, all senior center participants will be required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. If you are paying for someone to go on the trip, you must make sure that they bring the form with them on the day of the trip. All forms must be filled out prior to going on the trip, no exceptions.

Blood Pressure screenings Trained volunteers are providing FREE blood pressure screenings to the 60+ community conveniently located at all three of the Co-op City Community Centers.

All you need is to become a member by simply filling out a short application form available at any of the local centers.

L O C AT I O NS & SC H E DUL E : 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; and 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 9 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATION Coalition of Affordable Housing: “Meeting” Mon., 1/3; 7:30 pm (Bartow Room #28) Debs Place Townhouse Association: “Meeting” Thurs., 1/6; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1)

CULTURE & ARTS The Drammeh Institute: “Meeting” Wed., 1/5; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #8)

HOBBIES African American Association: “Belly Dance Class, Mon., 1/3; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2), “Yoga & Pilates” Tues., 1/4; & Thurs., 1/6; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2) Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: “Bridge Training Class” Wed., 1/5; 4:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9), “Bridge Game” Wed., 1/5; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9)

POLITICAL Co-op City Democratic Club: “Meeting” Tues., 1/4; 6:00 pm (Bartow Room #28)

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church: Tues., 1/4; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Church of the New Vision: “Bible Studies” Sun., 1/9; 9:30 am (Einstein Room #38) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 1/6; 6:30 pm and Sun., 1/9; 8:00 am both dates in (Dreiser Room #8) Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 1/9; 10:00 am (Einstein Room #35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Wed., 1/5; 7 pm & Sun., 1/9; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #10) Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 1/6; 5:30 (Dreiser Room #9) Circle of Christ Church: “Children’s Bible Class” Sun., 1/9; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #2)

SCOUTS Girls Scouts of Greater New York: “Meeting” Fri., 1/7; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Rooms #1, 2, 4, & 9) Cub Scouts: “Meeting” Thurs., 1/6; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #4)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services: “Luncheon” Mon-Fri., 1/3;-1/7; 8:00 am (Bartow Room #31) Retirees of Dreiser Loop: “Meeting” Wed., 1/5; 1:00 pm (Dreiser Aud. A)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 1/6; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 4)

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY — A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES - JANUARY 2011 Mouse and Keyboard Skills: Friday, January 7, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Internet Search Basics: Monday, January 14, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Prerequisite: Mouse and Keyboard Skills

Email Basics: Friday, January 21, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Pre-requisite: Mouse and Keyboard Skills

Introduction to Microsoft Word: Friday, January 28, 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Pre-requisite: Mouse and Keyboard Skills Pre-registration required, please drop in to register; Class size is limited to 8; All classes are one session only; All classes are hands on.

Faith!: Tuesday, January 4th, 4:30 p.m.; A play featuring our Baychester teens! Bring your beliefs to life as you join us for this brief presentation by the Baychester teens and our expert theater team. Light snacks will be served following the performance.

Allegro Singers presents Day of Opera: Saturday, January 15th, 2 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of Grand Opera! Beloved arias & duets from famous operas by Verdi, Puccini, Tchaikovsky & others. Popular song selections. Inna Leytush, piano.

KIDS Game On! - Every Monday, 3:30 p.m. • Three Faiths for Ages - 12-18 Every Tuesday, 4 p.m. • KIDS Reading Aloud - Every Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.

• Storytelling/Poetry Group - 1st Wednesday, 4 p.m. • Teen Book Café - 3rd Wednesday, 4 p.m. • Chess Club - Starting Jan. 6th, Every Thursday, 3:30 p.m.

• Teen Book Group - 2nd Friday, 3:30 p.m.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) NEW HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5 Libros En Español (Books in Spanish) Horario de la biblioteca: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

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AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : The first meeting for the New Year is scheduled for Monday, January 10, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Loop Auditorium “A”…

Remember – “each one, bring one (a new member) in 2011.”

F YI -2: To our sick, mending and shutin members, and those bereaved members — please know that you are in our prayers.

Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator - 718 671-5493.

2011 T OUR C O M M I T T E E AC T I VI T I E S J a n ua r y 19 – 29 – “No-Fly” Cruise Winter Escape; 11 days/10 nights; depart from New York via deluxe motor coach with overnight stops; arriving in Charleston (SC) to board the ship to Key West (FL); Nassau & Freeport (Bahamas); returning with overnight stops; pricing to be announced; trip insurance optional (recommended) – contact Jeanne – 718 379-3742.

Feb r u a r y 15 – Try your “New Year’s Luck” at the Tropicana Casino (Atlantic

City, NJ); roundtrip deluxe motor coach $38 — (bonus to be announced) – contact Daisy, 718-671-3241, and bring your payment to the January meeting.

M a y 2n d & 3r d – It Just Doesn’t Get Better Than This – 2 days/1 night (at Comfort Inn - Mystic, CT); Shopping in Olde Mistick Village; Live Musical Theater at the Cornerstone Playhouse; five-hour stay at Foxwoods Casino (meal voucher & Keno); Breakfast at Comfort Inn; off to Mohegan Sun w/lunch meal voucher and casino bonus; back to Cornerstone Playhouse w/shopping and show time and home w/a box lunch — $165/double & $195/single – $50 deposit due w/registration/balance due by March meeting – contact Delores, 718-379-2176.

M a y 24 (Tues.) – Chubby Checker & the Wildcats at the Twin River (MA) Casino; roundtrip motor coach; $10 slot bonus; gourmet box sandwich at the Casino - $90/person – contact Delores 718 379-2176.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Einstein Cancer Fund We wish everyone a healthy Happy New Year in unity with family and friends.

Tuesday, January 11th, — The Showboat Casino. The cost per person is $27 with a $30 bonus slot play. Pick-up is at 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

We are formalizing plans for our members’ luncheon and other trips aside from

the casino, hoping that the economy will be in much better shape.

For the above trip to Showboat, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta, 718-671-2958 or Lydia at 718-671-3005.

For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

Good health and healing is wished to all. Peace be with you also.

—Lyd ia R u a s

Goose Island Seniors To All Members and Staff, Happy and Healthy New Year.

Wednesday, January 5—Bingo Game in Room 39 (weather permitting) Admission is $2.00 per person for members only. Members may bring in a guest.

Time is 1:30 p.m. Refreshments served.

Monday, January 17—Martin Luther King Jr. Day - All centers will be closed.

Tuesday, January 25— Going to Atlantic City. Price is $27.00. Rebate is $30.00 Slot Play. We might have to raise price in future.

Don’t forget to bring your picture I.D. card.

Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library), also Drieser Loop.

Our first trip is April 5, that’s a Tuesday, to Villa Roma. Price is $54.00.

Time is 8 a.m. Upon arrival you’ll

receive refreshments served and at 12:30 p.m. lunch is served from soup to dessert, also Italian cheese cake at 2 p.m. Matinee show, also sports and swimming, fully equipped fitness center, don’t miss this wonderful trip. You can pay it in installments.

We were just told that a long time member, Florence Finkel, has passed on.

Sympathy and condolences are sent to the family.

For more information call 718-379-9613 ask for Ann or Mary or come to 135 Einstein Center, Rm. 39 in fifth second. Our office hours are Monday thru Thursday from 10 a.m. - 4: 30 p.m.

Good Health To All and Happy New Year.

—M a r y P illa

Handicapped Adults Association, Inc. Happy Holidays to our members and our readers.

FUTURE DATES: Sunday February 20 is our annual Chinese luncheon. The place is Dreiser Community Center, Room 4, 1:00 p.m. Donation is $20.00 per person with a choice of menu; we have menus in the office if you are interested. Just come in and fill out your menu.

FLEA MARKET Come in and browse around. We have greeting cards, books, canes, CDs, videos, VCRs, etc.

Our next general membership meeting is Friday January 14 at 11:30 a.m., Room 1, Dreiser Community Center.

Happy birthday to those celebrating a January birthday.

—Ar len e R od r iq u ez

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue

Recently a letter was submitted to the Obama administration asking for greater clarification and transparency regarding the huge $60 billion Saudi arms deal. It was signed by 198 members of Congress, both Republican and Democrat.

Shouldn’t there be an examination as to how the administration plans to monitor how this volatile, dictatorial monarchy uses these advanced weapons?

This is a country that practices gender apartheid, exports and bankrolls the strict Wahhabi form of Islam, which encourages Muslims to engage in terrorism against non-Muslims, and supports the

destruction of Israel, our only reliable ally in the Middle East, simply because it is a Jewish majority nation.

Will this technology be sold to Iran or other outlaw regimes? If so, how will it impact our national security? Do we know if Israel will still have a qualitative edge against its surrounding legion of enemies? These are only some of the questions members of Congress should be asking.

Dictatorships don’t follow the same rules that republics do when it comes to negotiating with other countries. We cannot depend on the honesty of the Saudis.

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop Shopping Center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader Rabbi Solomon I. Berl offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle-lighting time. Saturday morning serv-

ices start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Co-op City Jewish Community Council The Co-op City Jewish Community Council wishes to let cooperators know that we now have blank IT-214 and NYC210 forms for 2010. For those who do not file a state income tax return, these benefits are a good way to get a little more money into your life! If you have received checks for these benefits in the past, you

will hopefully get the forms in the mail, but in case you do not, please contact our office and come in to fill out one of our forms. Call us at 718-320-1234, or come into our office in the Dreiser Community Center, room #18. We also want to wish you all a very happy, peaceful and prosperous 2011.

Not ice of n on -d eliver y of t h e Co-op City Times The Co-op City Times is the official newspaper of the residents of Co-op City. It is distributed to every residential building and townhouse cluster on Saturdays. If you do not receive the paper, it is imperative that you call the distributor between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at (646) 479-1041 or (646) 261-1761. You should also contact the Co-op City Times office at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3375, or email us at cctimes@riverbaycorp.com, to notify us so that we can follow-up with the distributor to ensure that the situation is addressed and corrected, especially if it is an ongoing problem. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Evangelical Church of Co-op City C om e & Visit Us – we welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available.

Sun d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other Sunday the services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m.

There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service.

Web sit e - Visit our new website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org to learn more about our church and worship. Also learn about Buy for Charity on our website and learn how to support our church while shopping online for no extra cost to you.

Neos P r ogr a m s – the teens, tweens and children’s programs every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church. We also have, for girls

and boys, liturgical dancing, ages 5 to 12, 8 p.m. on Fridays.

M usic School – The church is happy to announce the start of the Crescendo Christian Music School at the church. Learn piano, guitar, voice and theory. You can contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 7533644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday 2 – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons. Earlier lessons can be arranged. Come and register if you are interested in learning music. All ages welcome.

Free registration and affordable rates.

Aft er Sch ool P r ogr a m – The afterschool program will be starting again and anyone wishing to send their children to a safe environment, where they can do homework, learn what’s in God’s word and just have some fun, please call (718) 671-1033. The after-school program is held in Room 43 of Einstein Community Center.

F ir st Su n d a y of t h e New Yea r – Our First Sunday of the New Year will be a bilingual service with Holy Communion.

Come and bring a friend and get a wonderful blessing from the Lord.

—R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d

Harvest Restoration Ministries Pastors Anthony and Andrée Davis, co-founders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc., extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us.

We are a community oriented nondenominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical style.

Our focus is to teach members of the ministry to use Biblical doctrines in a practical sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. We meet at: 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 10.

Order of Services Sunday School – 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:30 p.m.

Children’s Church – Every 2nd Sunday of every month.

Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month.

Pastor Anthony Davis is currently being mentored by one of the most prolific preachers in America, Bishop Noel Jones of the City of Refuge, Gardena, CA. Pastor Davis will be speaking at the City of Refuge on January 16th at 6:00 p.m.

—P a st or An t h on y Da vis

St Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church St Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, Bronx NY 10475 on the lower level.

Telephone: (718) 320- 0844.

Week ly Sch ed u le: Su n d a y: Service at 9 a.m.; Sunday school at 9 a.m. Wed n esd a y: Bible Study at 7 p.m. T h u r sd a y: Choir

Rehearsal 7-8 p.m. F r i d a y: Youth Group 4- 6:00 p.m. Young Adults 6:309 p.m. The Sunday school leads services every fourth Sunday and the Young Adults lead services every fifth Sunday.

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Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor, Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder, Rev. McMillian Assistant Pastor and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to ever y person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2.

We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Coop City community; a warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows

you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – Street Level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Su n d a y M or n in g Sch ed u le: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship 10:30 a.m.

Dr. Smith’s message “Do you want a ‘New You’?”- Reading from God’s Word is Matthew 2:1-11.

Good News! Our children’s Sunday school is ready to teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.

Week ly Act ivit y— Church of the Savior worship at 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you, See you in church.

Tune In!! – Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Channel 70 Bronxnet. Tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718-320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address.

Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Are you

grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God Bless You! T H UR SDAY E VE NI NG BI BL E ST UDY will resume on January 6. Every Thursday evening, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Bible Study in session. The dynamic Evangelist and gifted teacher Dr. Margaret Watson is the instructor. Do you know what the scriptures are saying, instead of what’s been passed down from tradition and culture?

Come join us, bring a friend, everyone is welcome! The truth shall set you free!

Christmas Thought: “Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil...It has NO point!”

Happy New Year and Happy New You!

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle, 120 Benchley Place, Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10466 You are invited to attend worship service every Sunday morning.

Sunday school for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m.

Mid-day worship at 11:45 a.m. Prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Bible study every Friday at 7 p.m.

FOCUS: God alone should be worshiped.

Worship is not a single act that one can isolate from the rest of his life. Worship is a lifestyle.

Moses instructed the Israelites to use

every daily activity to teach their children about God, so daily activity should reflect our worship of God. We use the creative nature He gave us to praise Him. Honoring Him for giving us creative abilities is in itself an act of worship. Singing and praise is one act of worship. Ephesians 5:19-20 states “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.

Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Worship also requires obedience to God’s word, every decision that we make in life reflects the degree of our devotion to

God and His word. We can see here how devoted the Wise Men were seeking to find the Christ.

“And when they were come into the house they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down and worshiped Him And when they had opened there treasures, they presented unto Him gifts; Gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”

(Matthew 2:11) “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were so afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you, ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying.

Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace good will toward men.” (St. Luke 2:8-14) For further information call 718-3240334 or 718-320-4218.

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(718) 671-2233 DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED The in-office surgical correction of BUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs, bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail and skin infections, as well as other conditions.

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HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans.

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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SALES & SERVICE Bags, Belts & Filters 1058 Morris Park Avenue 718-829-9090 Free Pick up & Delivery

All Rooms:

Call For FREE Estimates — Seniors Will Receive Discounted Rate!

SUCCESSFUL CAREERS

One Full Year Warranty Parts & Labor

• Clean Appliances • Cabinets • Tables & Chairs • Sanitize & Scrubs • Sinks & Back Splash

• Vanities Mirrors • Sink & Toilets • Wash & Scrub Floors

• Stoves • Washers • Dryers • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Vacuum Cleaners Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License #1233497

2951 Middletown Road (Near Pelham Bay Station) Bronx, NY 10461

Licensed & Bonded Cleaning Service — Our staff are expertly trained with the utmost professionalism. We use the highest quality environmental safe green products. We do residential checklist and service agreement to ensure your satisfaction.

Kitchen: Wash, Dry & Store Dishes

Bathrooms: Disinfect Showers/Bathrooms

• ALL MAKES & MODELS

718.792.2655

JACKSON CLEANING SERVICE

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HANDYMAN

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THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE! NEED THE HOME SPRUCED UP? CALL ME 646-234-1676. I AM YOUR HANDYMAN!

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4 Hour Minimum General Cleaning — $72 + tax Semi-Heavy Duty & Senior Care — $80 + tax Super Heavy — $120 + tax Bonded • 7 Day Accept Cash, Pay-Pal:

www.spoonercleaning.com Call

(718) 320-5112

Moving

Handyman

Cleaning Service—Carpet, Furniture

KJ HANDYMAN, INC.

Painting • Plastering • Sheet Rock Repairs • Vinyl/Ceramic Tiles Installed • Shower Doors/Vanity/Kitchen Countertop/Faucets Installed • Lights/Blinds Installed.

Licensed & Bonded.

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RENT A HUBBIE “We Are Your All Purpose Men”

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

Access Computer Consultants Service • Repair • Instruction

• Painting • General Maintenance • Install Co-op City Blinds • Professional Moving Jobs • Appliance Connections & Disconnections

For Free Estimate & for an Appointment please call: SULAIMAN

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Dataway Computers, Inc.

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$40 Field Service

Locksmith

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Anything Non-Hazardous

Building Management Companies Welcome to Enquire!

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Upholstery/Blinds

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ALL STATE DECORATORS

Licensed and Bonded

Visit Us: www.dattaway.com

Custom Craftsmen - 40 yrs. experience. Sofas & Chairs upholstered; Slipcovers-Fabric & Plastic; Kitchen Chairs - $8.99 & up: Caning; Venetian Blinds; Drapes - Custom made Refinishing, Touch up & Polishing of Furniture

STYLISH DECORATORS 3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

Medco • MultiLock • Wilson Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

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Floors

M & M FLOORS

Hardwood floors installed - Sanding & Refinishing. Polyurethane, Fabulon & Moisture Cure Finishes. Staining in all colors. Free estimates.

10% Co-op City resident discount.

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Window Cleaning

GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS • WINTER SPECIAL • $6 OLD, $5 NEW Per Window

Cell:

1-203-482-6337

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All Major Credit Cards Accepted Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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